Fighter

Fighter Artwork of Fighter Kirby from [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Template:KRDL KAW]]. Details First game Kirby Super Star Latest game Kirby Star Allies Other game(s) Kirby & The Amazing Mirror [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSS KMA]] Kirby Super Star Ultra [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Template:KRDL KAW]] New Challenge Stages Kirby: Triple Deluxe Kirby Fighters Deluxe Kirby: Planet Robobot Kirby Battle Royale Usage type Unlimited use Obtained from Boxin, Box Boxer, Knuckle Joe, Iron Mam, Grey Golem (if inhaled while attacking) Power(s) Attacks with martial arts; Giga Force Blast provides Sizzle augment. Helper Knuckle Joe

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)

Icon for the Fighter ability.

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
Set blow strength by holding Template:Button
Skill (Short Charge)	Skill (Long Charge)	Button execution
Vulcan Jab	Smash Punch	Template:Button
Leg Sweep	Spin Kick	Dash + Template:Button
Down Kick	Double Kick	Template:Button in air
Skill	Button execution
Rising Break	Template:Button + Hold Template:Button
Grab Foe	Template:Button + Template:Button near foe
Arm Throw	Grab + Template:Button
Judo Throw	Grab + Template:Button + Template:Button

Kirby & The Amazing Mirror

The pause subscreen for Fighter in 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)

Fighter Moveset in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Skill	Button Execution	Skill	Button Execution
Vulcan Jab	Tap B	Rising Kick	Double-tap B
Slam Punch	Triple-tap B	Force Blast	Hold B briefly
Mega Force Blast	Hold B	Giga Force Blast	Hold B with one HP
Triple Spin Kick	B while holding left or right or B in midair	Rising Break	Up + B
Sky Kick	Down + B in midair	Moon Somersault Kick	Dash + B

Kirby: Squeak Squad

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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
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 they hit.
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	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

File:BR Kirby Fighter.png

Artwork of a Fighter Kirby from 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
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 Friend Throw when near a recruited Friend.

Fighter's Moveset in Kirby Star Allies   while facing right
Skill	Button Execution	Description
Vulcan Jab	Press and release B	Kirby unleashes a barrage of jabs in front of him.
Smash Punch	Press and hold B	Kirby does a strong punch, throwing a blast of energy in front of him.
Leg Sweep	Dash + press and release B	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	Dash + press and hold B	Kirby does three consecutive spin kicks while jumping forward, invincible in the process.
Down Kick	Press and release B in midair	Kirby does a small kick that can be repeated. Kirby bounces off the enemy slightly after Down Kick.
Double Kick	Press and hold B in midair	Kirby does a double kick, throwing a blast of energy similar to Smash Punch.
Rising Break	↑ and hold B	Kirby does a multi-hit uppercut, invincible in the process.
Sky Kick	↓ + B in midair	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	↓ + Hold B briefly before releasing	Kirby fires a small blast of energy from his both hands.
Mega Force Blast	↓ + Hold B even longer before releasing	Kirby fires a large, powerful blast of energy from his both hands.
Giga Force Blast	↓ + Hold B even longer before releasing	Kirby fires a larger and more powerful fireball from his both hands, which gives Sizzle augment.
Instant Mega Force Blast	↓ + → + press and hold B	Kirby fires a instantaneous version of Mega Force Blast. Can be repeated with quick button execution.
Moon Somersault Kick	Press and release B near an enemy in midair	Kirby does a somersault kick that sends the common enemy in the air and can be repeated.
Foe Grab	↑/→ + B near an enemy	Kirby grabs a common enemy or a Recoil Star, invincible in the process.
Arm Throw	Foe Grab + B/↑/→	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	Foe Grab + either ↓/←	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!

Fighter Artwork from Kirby: Right Back at Ya!. Details First episode Here Comes the Son Last episode The School Scam Other episode(s) Monster Management, Snack Attack - Part II, eNeMeE Elementary, Masher 2.0 Obtained from Inhaling Knuckle Joe's attacks, inhaling projectiles from Martial Arts All-Stars, Teacher Creature, and Dirk, Kirk, and Smirk Power(s) Using various fighting moves

“

All right! It's Fighter Kirby!

”

— Tuff

In the Kirby: Right Back at Ya! anime, Fighter Kirby makes a significant number of appearances, often being provided by Knuckle Joe, whether intentionally or not. When Kirby gains this ability, he dons the signature red headband, and gains increased agility, as well as several flashy energy-based attacks. The most notable of these are Vulcan Jab, Smash Punch, Spin Kick, Overhead Toss, and Rising Break; the last of which is always used as the finishing blow on his opponent. In the Japanese version of the show, Kirby always calls out the names of these attacks when he uses them.

When Kirby gains the Fighter ability, it is often when he is facing some of Night Mare Enterprises' toughest monsters. The most notable of these are Masher and its upgraded form Masher 2.0. Fighter Kirby gains his most prominent appearance, however, in Snack Attack - Part II, where he uses the ability for the majority of the episode's run-time in order to battle the five Martial Arts All-Stars.

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  Fighter Kirby performing Rising Break with Knuckle Joe

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  Fighter Kirby overpowering Karate Kid

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  Fighter Kirby performing Spin Kick on Teacher Creature

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  Fighter Kirby finishing off Dirk, Kirk, and Smirk

Profiles

Flavor text

Image	Game	Flavor text
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. Melee
Name	Image	Game	Description
Fighter Kirby		SNES Kirby Super Star / Kirby's Fun Pak	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. Brawl trophy

Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Name	Image	Game	Description
Fighter Kirby		SNES Kirby Super Star / Kirby's Fun Pak GBA Kirby & The Amazing Mirror	Kirby when he is skilled in martial arts, especially close-quarters combat. Inhaling brawny challengers like Knuckle Joe will transform Kirby, allowing him to use a bunch of fight moves like Rising Break, the heroic uppercut. His Mega Power Shot in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, which used charged energy to take out faraway enemies, is another Fighter Kirby highlight.

Super Smash Bros. For Wii U trophy

Super Smash Bros. For Wii U
Name	Image	Game	Description
Fighter Kirby		SNES Kirby Super Star / Kirby's Fun Pak Wii Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Adventure Wii	File:Flag of NA.png "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." File:Flag of Europe.png "With his red headband and fierce attitude, Fighter Kirby is ready to take on anything. Like a real martial artist, he can kick and throw his foes into submission. And like a...not-so-real martial artist, he can fire his fighting spirit as an energy blast to hit faraway enemies. The only weapon this Kirby needs is his burning heart!"

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.
• 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.
• Fighter's icon from Kirby & The Amazing Mirror may be a reference to Megaton Punch.

Gallery

Artwork

• Fighter SuSt.png

  Artwork from Kirby Super Star

• Fighter AM.png

  Artwork from Kirby & The Amazing Mirror

• Fighter SqS.png

  Artwork from Kirby: Squeak Squad

• Fighter Ultra.jpg

  Artwork from Kirby Super Star Ultra

• Fighter TD Pause Art.png

  Pause menu artwork from Kirby: Triple Deluxe

• KFD Fighter.png

  Artwork from Kirby Fighters Deluxe

Sprites

• Super Star Fighter Sprite.png

  Sprite from Kirby Super Star

• KNiD A BackdropKirby.PNG

  Idle sprite from Kirby & The Amazing Mirror

• Fighter KSqSq.png

  Idle sprite from Kirby: Squeak Squad

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  Sprite from Kirby Super Star Ultra

Icons

• Super Star Fighter Icon.png

  Icon from Kirby Super Star

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  Icon from Kirby & The Amazing Mirror

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  Icon 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

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  Ability Star from Kirby Star Allies

Other

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  Banner from Kirby Personality Quiz

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
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