Fighter

“

Hi-yaa! Hold the B Button longer for a stronger blow! That punch is an instant KO!

”

— Kirby Super Star Ultra

Fighter Artwork of Fighter Kirby from Kirby's Return to Dream Land. Details First game Kirby Super Star Latest game Kirby Star Allies Other game(s) Kirby & the Amazing Mirror, Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return To Dream Land, New Challenge Stages, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Kirby: Battle Royale Obtained from Boxin, Box Boxer, Knuckle Joe, Iron Mam, Grey Golem (if inhaled while attacking) Power(s) Perform several fighting moves Helper Knuckle Joe

Fighter is a Copy Ability primarily obtained by absorbing a fighter type enemy (usually Knuckle Joe). It allows Kirby to perform one of several martial arts-based attacks, along with energy-based strikes.

Appearances

Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra

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Icon for the Fighter ability.

In Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby can also obtain the fighter ability by swallowing enemies or touching Enemy Symbols or Copy Essence Deluxes. With the fighter ability equipped, Kirby can create Knuckle Joe as a helper. Kirby's visual appearance only changes by adding a red headband.

Fighter moveset in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra
Set strength by holding B
Skill (Short Charge)				Skill (Long Charge)				Button Execution
Vulcan Jab				Smash Punch				B
Leg Sweep				Spin Kick				Dash + B
Down Kick				Double Kick				B in air
Skill			Button Execution			Skill			Button Execution
Rising Break			(up) + Hold B			Grab Foe			(any direction) + B near foe
Arm Throw			Grab + B			Judo Throw			Grab + (any direction) + B

Kirby's Return to Dream Land

Fighter reappears as a rather common ability in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, obtained by swallowing enemies such as Knuckle Joe or touching Copy Pedestals. Fighter's moveset generally emulate the moveset of the Fighter ability in earlier games. Aesthetically, Kirby gains the signature red head band like in Kirby Super Star, but shorter and with a star in the front of the headband.

Fighter Moveset in Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Skill	Button Execution	Description	Skill	Button Execution	Description
Vulcan Jab	Tap 1 or press repeatedly	Kirby unleashes a barrage of punches in front of him.	Force Blast	↓ + Hold 1	Kirby fires a small yet powerful blast of energy.
Smash Punch	Press 1	Kirby does a strong punch in front of him.	Mega Force Blast	↓ + Hold 1 longer	Kirby fires a larger more powerful blast of energy.
Leg Sweep	Dash + 1	Kirby slides forward like his base form's slide attack but can hit more enemies.	Giga Force Blast	↓ + Hold 1 even longer	Kirby fires a large and powerful fireball in front of him.
Spin Kick	Dash + hold 1	Kirby does three powerful kicks in front of him while spinning mid-air.	Instant Mega Force Blast	↓ + forward + Hold 1	Kirby fires a instantaneous version of mega force blast.
Down Kick	1 in midair	Kirby does a small kick that can be repeated.	Moon Somersault Kick	1 in midair next to foe	Kirby does an upwards kick that sends the poor victim in the air.
Double Kick	Hold 1 in midair	Kirby does a does a double kick to a similar effect to Smash Punch.	Foe Grab	↑ or forward next to foe + 1	Kirby grabs his opponent.
Rising Break	↑ + Hold 1	Kirby does a multi-hit uppercut.	Arm Throw	Foe Grab + 1, ↑ or forward	Similar to throw Kirby tosses his opponent forward damaging any enemies hit by them.
Sky Kick	↓ + 1 in midair	Similar to suplex's pinpoint kick, Kirby dives down with his foot extended to hit enemies below.	Judo Throw	Foe Grab + 1, ↓ or backward	As it's name says Kirby judo throws his opponent behind him.

Kirby: Battle Royale

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Artwork of a Fighter Kirby from Battle Royale.

Fighter is one of the abilities on offer for this competitive multiplayer title. It allows Kirby to perform a wide series of lightning-fast punches and kicks and chase his target easily. It also allows Kirby to use a special ranged attack after a brief charge-up.

Fighter Moveset in Kirby: Battle Royale
Skill	Button Execution	Skill	Button Execution
Quick Jab	B	Giga Force Blast	Hold/release B
Vulcan Jab	BB	Kick	Y
Rising Break	BBB	Spin Kick	YY
Sky Kick	B during jump	Final Spin Kick	YYY

Kirby Star Allies

Fighter returns in this title, provided once again by Knuckle Joe. In addition to the large arsenal of moves Kirby obtains from this ability, he can also use a move called Friend Throw when near a recruited Friend.

Fighter Moveset in Kirby Star Allies
Skill	Button Execution	Description	Skill	Button Execution	Description
Vulcan Jab	Press and release B	Kirby unleashes a barrage of punches in front of him.	Force Blast	↓ + Hold B briefly before releasing	Kirby fires a small yet powerful blast of energy.
Smash Punch	Press and hold B	Kirby does a strong punch in front of him.	Mega Force Blast	↓ + Hold B even longer before releasing	Kirby fires a larger more powerful blast of energy.
Leg Sweep	Dash + press and release B	Kirby slides forward like his base form's slide attack but can hit more enemies.	Giga Force Blast	↓ + Hold B even longer before releasing	Kirby fires a large and powerful fireball in front of him.
Spin Kick	Dash + press and hold B	Kirby does three powerful kicks in front of him while spinning mid-air.	Instant Mega Force Blast	↓ + forward + press and hold B	Kirby fires a instantaneous version of mega force blast.
Down Kick	Press and release B in midair	Kirby does a small kick that can be repeated.	Moon Somersault Kick	Press and release B near an enemy in midair	Kirby does an upwards kick that sends the poor victim in the air.
Double Kick	Press and hold B in midair	Kirby does a does a double kick to a similar effect to Smash Punch.	Foe Grab	Either ↑ or forward + B near an enemy	Kirby grabs his opponent.
Rising Break	↑ and hold B	Kirby does a multi-hit uppercut.	Arm Throw	Foe Grab + B, or Foe Grab + either ↑ or forward	Similar to throw Kirby tosses his opponent forward damaging any enemies hit by them.
Sky Kick	↓ + B in midair	Similar to suplex's pinpoint kick, Kirby dives down with his foot extended to hit enemies below.	Judo Throw	Foe Grab + either ↓ or backward	As it's name says Kirby judo throws his opponent behind him.

Super Smash Bros. Trophy Information

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Kirby dons a warrior's headband and becomes a fierce fighter when he swallows an enemy skilled at physical attacks. Fighter Kirby uses many colorful punching and kicking moves as he overpowers his enemies with his sparring skills. The Vulcan Jab is just one of the many techniques Kirby can use thanks to his copying power.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

"Show me your moves!" Wait-that's not Kirby's line! Regardless, he's really fired up and ready to become a fighting machine with that red headband. He knows the basics, like kicking and tossing, but he can also muster his fighting spirit to blast distant foes.

Trivia

• Since its inception, the Fighter ability has consistently been one of the most complex Copy Abilities in the games it appears in, coming with lots of different moves.
• In Kirby & the Amazing Mirror, most large enemies (and bosses) are immune to kirby's slide attack, but having the fighter ability makes this an exception.

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