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Fighter SuSt.png|''Kirby Super Star'' | Fighter SuSt.png|Artwork from ''Kirby Super Star'' | ||
Fighter AM.png|''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' | Super Star Fighter Sprite.png|Sprite from ''Kirby Super Star'' | ||
Fighter SqS.png|''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' | Super Star Fighter Icon.png|Icon from ''Kirby Super Star'' | ||
Fighter Ultra.jpg| | Fighter AM.png|Artwork from ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' | ||
KNiD A BackdropKirby.PNG|Idle sprite from ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' | |||
KatAMFighterIcon.png|Icon from ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' | |||
Fighter SqS.png|Artwork from ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' | |||
Fighter KSqSq.png|Idle sprite from ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' | |||
Fighter Ultra.jpg|Artwork from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' | |||
KSSU Fighter Kirby Sprite.png|Sprite from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' | |||
RtDL Fighter Icon.png|[[Ability Star]] from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' | |||
TD Fighter Icon.png|Ability Star from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' and ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' | |||
KSA Fighter Icon.png|Ability Star from ''Kirby Star Allies'' | |||
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Revision as of 00:19, 1 July 2020
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Fighter is a Copy Ability primarily obtained by absorbing a fighter type enemy (usually Knuckle Joe). It allows Kirby to perform martial arts-based attacks, along with energy-based strikes.
Game appearances
Kirby Super Star (Ultra)
Fighter debuted in Kirby Super Star and also appears in its remake Kirby Super Star Ultra. In these games, Kirby can obtain this ability by swallowing Knuckle Joe or Iron Mam the Mid-Boss, or by touching Enemy Symbols or Copy Essence Deluxes. With this 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 | |||||||||||
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Set strength by holding B | |||||||||||
Skill (Short Charge) | Skill (Long Charge) | Button Execution | |||||||||
Vulcan Jab | Smash Punch | ||||||||||
Leg Sweep | Spin Kick | ||||||||||
Down Kick | Double Kick | ||||||||||
Skill | Button Execution | Skill | Button Execution | ||||||||
Rising Break | Grab Foe | ||||||||||
Arm Throw | Judo Throw |
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Fighter appears in this game, despite having not appeared in the prior title Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land upon which this game's engine was based. As is typical for the ability, it has a large variety of moves, unlike most of the other abilities in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror. The ability gives Kirby a red bandana that flaps behind him when he runs, jumps, falls, uses moves, or moves in any other way. They bandana turns grey when the chalk spray is equipped. The picture that appears when Kirby copies fighter shows Kirby slamming his fist into the ground. Fighter is provided by a fair number of enemies in the game, including the following:
- Boxin
- Grey Golem (when punching)
- Box Boxer (mid-boss)
Move-set
- Tap B: Vulcan Jab Punch (Unleash a flurry of punches with great range and great combo potential.)
- Double tap B: Rising Kick (After using a flurry, kick up in the air with great speed. This move also has great combo potential, and is the only way to use the focus
ball in midair.)
- Triple tap B: Slam Punch (After using a rising kick, slam into the ground with a powerful punch. This move doesn't combo, but it does have great power and range.)
- Hold B briefly: Force Blast (Shoot a lightly charged focus flame, use after rising kick to throw in midair.)
- Hold B longer: Mega Force Blast (Shoot a stronger force blast, use after rising kick to throw in midair.)
- Hold B with one health remaining: Giga Force Blast (Shoot a very powerful force blast that travels through walls, use after rising kick to throw in midair.)
- B while holding left or right OR B in midair: Triple Spin Kick (Use a spinning kick that hits three rimes and rises Kirby up a bit.)
- B while dashing: Moon Somersault Kick (Unleash a powerful kick with great range, Kirby can continue using the attack until he lands on the ground.)
- Up B: Rising Break (Use a powerful uppercut that sends Kirby flying into the sky.)
- Down B in Midair: Sky Kick (Drop down from the air with a speedy kick. Bounces off enemies hit.)
References
- The Force Blast, Mega Force Blast, and Giga Force Blast are all references to the Hadoken and Shakunetsu Hadoken from the Street Fighter series.
- The icon for Fighter may be a reference to Megaton Punch.
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Fighter returns in this title, bearing largely the same look and feel as it had in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, though with a few adjustments. It is once again provided by Boxin and Box Boxer. Acquiring the Ability Scroll for the Fighter ability allows Kirby to launch an even bigger force blast which can break metal blocks.
Additionally, Kirby gains a unique idle pose when he has this ability. He raises his arms and sways back and forth in a fighting stance, in a similar fashion to that of Ryu from Street Fighter.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Fighter reappears in [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Template:KRDL KAW]], obtained by swallowing enemies such as Knuckle Joe or touching Copy Essences. Since Return to Dream Land, Fighter's moveset generally emulate back to the original moveset from Kirby Super Star. 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 | ||||||
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Skill | Button Execution | Description | Skill | Button Execution | Description | |
Vulcan Jab | Kirby unleashes a barrage of punches in front of him. | Force Blast | Kirby fires a small yet powerful blast of energy. | |||
Smash Punch | Kirby does a strong punch in front of him. | Mega Force Blast | Kirby fires a larger more powerful blast of energy. | |||
Leg Sweep | Kirby slides forward like his base form's slide attack but can hit more enemies. | Giga Force Blast | Kirby fires a large and powerful fireball in front of him. | |||
Spin Kick | Kirby does three powerful kicks in front of him while spinning mid-air. | Instant Mega Force Blast | Kirby fires a instantaneous version of mega force blast. | |||
Down Kick | Kirby does a small kick that can be repeated. | Moon Somersault Kick | Kirby does an upwards kick that sends the poor victim in the air. | |||
Double Kick | Kirby does a does a double kick to a similar effect to Smash Punch. | Foe Grab | Kirby grabs his opponent. | |||
Rising Break | Kirby does a multi-hit uppercut. | Arm Throw | Similar to Throw, Kirby tosses his opponent forward, damaging any enemies they hit. | |||
Sky Kick | Similar to Suplex's pinpoint kick, Kirby dives down with his foot extended to hit enemies below. | Judo Throw | Kirby judo throws his opponent behind him. |
Kirby's Dream Collection
Fighter is one of the abilities which is featured in New Challenge Stages. Its move-set and look is identical to its appearance in [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Template:KRDL KAW]].
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Fighter returns once again, being provided by Knuckle Joe. It also appears in Kirby Fighters.
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Fighter is one of the selectable Copy Abilities in this expanded spin-off title. It is largely the same as it was in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.
Fighter Kirby's Rare Outfit is the headband of Knuckle Joe.
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Fighter returns in this title, unchanged from its appearance in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.
Kirby Battle Royale
“ | Heya, fighter! Go give 'em a knuckle sandwich for me! When you see an opening, use your Giga Force Blast to knock 'em out! | ” | — Knuckle Joe's comment in Kirby Battle Royale |
Fighter is one of the abilities on offer for Kirby Battle Royale. 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 has three alternate pieces of Headgear in this game. They are the "Knuckle Joe's Hair", the "Wrestling Mask", and the "Goriath Hat".
Fighter Moveset in Kirby Battle Royale | |||
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Skill | Button Execution | Skill | Button Execution |
Quick Jab | Giga Force Blast | ||
Vulcan Jab | Kick | ||
Rising Break | Spin Kick | ||
Sky Kick | Final Spin Kick |
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 Friend Throw when near a recruited Friend.
Fighter's Moveset in Kirby Star Allies while facing right | ||
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Skill | Button Execution | Description |
Vulcan Jab | Kirby unleashes a barrage of jabs in front of him. | |
Smash Punch | Kirby does a strong punch, throwing a blast of energy in front of him. | |
Leg Sweep | Kirby slides forward like his base form's slide attack but can hit more enemies. Unlike sliding, Kirby goes through enemies while invincible in the process. | |
Spin Kick | Kirby does three consecutive spin kicks while jumping forward, invincible in the process. | |
Down Kick | Kirby does a small kick that can be repeated. Kirby bounces off the enemy slightly after Down Kick. | |
Double Kick | Kirby does a double kick, throwing a blast of energy similar to Smash Punch. | |
Rising Break | Kirby does a multi-hit uppercut, invincible in the process. | |
Sky Kick | Similar to Suplex's Pinpoint Kick, Kirby dives down with his foot extended to hit enemies below. Kirby bounces off the enemy slightly after Sky Kick. | |
Force Blast | Kirby fires a small blast of energy from his both hands. | |
Mega Force Blast | Kirby fires a large, powerful blast of energy from his both hands. | |
Giga Force Blast | Kirby fires a larger and more powerful fireball from his both hands, which gives Sizzle augment. | |
Instant Mega Force Blast | Kirby fires a instantaneous version of Mega Force Blast. Can be repeated with quick button execution. | |
Moon Somersault Kick | Kirby does a somersault kick that sends the common enemy in the air and can be repeated. | |
Foe Grab | Kirby grabs a common enemy or a Recoil Star, invincible in the process. | |
Arm Throw | Similar to Throw ability, Kirby tosses what he has grabbed forward, invincible in the process and damaging any enemies hit by the thrown projectile. | |
Judo Throw | As its name says, Kirby judo throws what he has grabbed behind him, invincible in the process and damaging any enemies hit by the thrown projectile. |
Interestingly, although the original names of Fighter's moves in the Japanese version are using the same English words, the Chinese version of Kirby Star Allies has given some stylish names of Fighter's moves, namely:
- Vulcan Jab - 无影拳 (wú yǐng quán): literally means "Shadowless Punch".
- Rising Break - 雷神破 (léi shén pò): literally means "Thunder God Break". Possibly a reference to the Japanese pronunciation of Rising which is similar to Raijin, the Japanese god of lightning and thunder.
In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
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In the Kirby: Right Back at Ya! anime, Fighter makes a significant number of appearances, often being provided by Knuckle Joe, whether intentionally or not. Kirby can gain this ability by eating one of Knuckle Joe's Smash Punch attacks, and gains powers similar to those of Knuckle Joe. Notable attacks include Vulcan Jab, the aforementioned Smash Kick, Roundhouse (Spin Kick), and Rising Break. This last move is often used as a finisher, as it is a devastating attack which can fell even powerful monsters like Masher. When Kirby has the Fighter ability, he mimics Knuckle Joe's gesture of rubbing his nose.
Profiles
Flavor text
Image | Game | Flavor text |
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File:KSS Box NA.jpeg | Kirby Super Star | Copy the abilities of Fighter and assume the role of a mighty karate expert. Increase your power with practice! |
File:USCover KSS.jpg | [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSS KMA]] | Go for it!
CHAMPION |
Kirby Super Star Ultra | Hi-yaa! Hold the B Button longer for a stronger blow! That punch is an instant KO! | |
Kirby's Return to Dream Land | I'm a brawling Copy Ability! How long you hold 1 determines how strong or weak my attacks are! And I have a ton of them! | |
File:TD Boxart NA.jpg | Kirby: Triple Deluxe | The Fighter ability is no joke, with tons of techniques to bring down the biggest baddies! Keep an eye out for opponents to knock out as you fight your way to the top! |
File:Kirby Planet Robobot box art.png | Kirby: Planet Robobot | This ability raises your fighting power to the max! The supersonic punches and kicks Kirby unleashes bring about infinite fighting capabilities. |
File:Kirby Battle Royale box art.png | Kirby Battle Royale | Hit opponents with a flurry of attacks with this martial-arts ability! |
File:Star Allies Cover.jpg | Kirby Star Allies | Oh boy! It's the Fighting Copy Ability, complete with tons of techniques! Grab and throw foes with ease. You can even grab and throw...your friends! Throw them against rocks and other things you want to smash. |
Super Smash Bros. Melee trophy
Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophy
Super Smash Bros. For Wii U trophy
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 the concept art of the Fighter ability for Kirby Super Star, it was originally called Rush, which also allowed Kirby to throw consecutive punches.[1]
- The Fighter ability can be seen as a reference to Ryu from the Street Fighter series with respect to several aspects.
- The red headband Kirby wears is similar to the one Ryu wears.
- Two of Fighter's moves (Rising Break and the Force Blast line of attacks) are similar in concept to Ryu's trademark Shoryuken and Hadouken respectively. Furthermore, the input for the Instant Mega Force Blast is identical to Hadouken's input (down + forward + attack).
- Fighter's Vulcan Jab and Smash Punch have become part of Kirby's neutral attack combo in Super Smash Bros. series, also Double Kick as his back aerial, Moon Somersault Kick as his up aerial and Spin Kick as his forward smash. Vulcan Jab is also the neutral attack of Smash the Copy Ability based on his moveset in Super Smash Bros. series.
Gallery
- Fighter SuSt.png
Artwork from Kirby Super Star
- Super Star Fighter Sprite.png
Sprite from Kirby Super Star
- Super Star Fighter Icon.png
Icon from Kirby Super Star
- Fighter AM.png
Artwork from Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
- KNiD A BackdropKirby.PNG
Idle sprite from Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
- Fighter SqS.png
Artwork from Kirby: Squeak Squad
- Fighter KSqSq.png
Idle sprite from Kirby: Squeak Squad
- Fighter Ultra.jpg
Artwork from Kirby Super Star Ultra
- RtDL Fighter Icon.png
Ability Star from Kirby's Return to Dream Land
- TD Fighter Icon.png
Ability Star from Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | ファイター Faitā |
Fighter |
Chinese | 格斗家 (chs) 格鬥家 (cht) gé dòu jiā |
Fighter |
Dutch | Vechter | Fighter |
French | Combat | Combat |
German | Kämpfer | Fighter |
Italian | Lottatore | Fighter |
Korean | 파이터 Paiteo |
Fighter |
Spanish | Luchador | Fighter |
References
- ↑ 20th Anniversary Kirby Pupupu Encyclopedia, p. 121
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- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra
- Copy Abilities in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Squeak Squad
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land
- Copy Abilities in New Challenge Stages
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Triple Deluxe
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Fighters Deluxe
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Planet Robobot
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Battle Royale
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Star Allies
- Copy Abilities which can break metal blocks
- Copy Abilities which can light fuses