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{{quote|{{color|red|Kirby's not the only hero}}! Helpers can be heroes, too! We'll prove it in an {{color|red|all-star}} battle!|Menu caption from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''}}
{{quote|{{color|red|Kirby's not the only hero}}! Helpers can be heroes, too! We'll prove it in an {{color|red|all-star}} battle!|Menu caption from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''}}
'''Helper to Hero''' is one of the [[Sub-Game]]s that exclusively appears in ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. It is unlocked by winning at least 13 battles in [[The Arena]].
'''Helper to Hero''' is one of the [[Sub-Game]]s that exclusively appears in ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. It is unlocked by beating at least 13 bosses in [[The Arena]].


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
In this game, the player does not control [[Kirby]], but may instead choose from one of his numerous [[helper]]s or play as a [[Sword Knight]]. These differently colored helpers take on the bosses, much like [[The Arena]], the final boss being [[Wham Bam Jewel]]. Unlike the Arena, however, the bosses in Helper to Hero are fought in a set order. Another difference is that the player's character is only provided with three [[Maxim Tomato]]es and three [[food|tomatoes]]. There is also a mode in Helper to Hero in which a CPU-controlled version of the same helper aids the player's character. Helper to Hero only needs to be finished with one helper to achieve [[100% completion]] on a save file, but if the mode is completed by all of the helpers, the player is given multiple rewards: a unique screen that says "You became a hero!", a crown on the Helper to Hero option in the [[Corkboard]], and a secret movie in the [[Theater|Theater]].
In this game, the player does not control [[Kirby]], but may instead choose from one of the game's numerous [[helper]]s to play as, including the [[Meta Knightmare Ultra]] exclusive [[Sword Knight]]. These differently colored helpers take on the bosses, much like [[The Arena]], the final boss being [[Wham Bam Jewel]]. Unlike the Arena, however, the bosses in Helper to Hero are fought in a set order. Another difference is that the player's character is only provided with three [[Maxim Tomato]]es and three [[food|tomatoes]]. There is also a mode in Helper to Hero in which a CPU-controlled version of the same helper aids the player's character. Helper to Hero only needs to be finished with one helper to achieve [[100% completion]] on a save file, but if the mode is completed by all of the helpers, the player is given multiple rewards: a unique screen that says "You became a hero!", a crown on the Helper to Hero option in the [[Corkboard]], and a secret movie in the [[Theater#Kirby Super Star Ultra|Theater]].


===Helper Selection===
===Helper Selection===
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*[[Wheelie]] ([[Wheel]])
*[[Wheelie]] ([[Wheel]])
*[[Rocky]] ([[Stone]])
*[[Rocky]] ([[Stone]])
*[[Sword Knight]] ([[Sword]])
*[[Sword Knight]] ([[Sword]] with [[Meta Knight]]'s Up Thrust)


Each Helper has a different color scheme to the standard enemies they are based off. Each one also has separate records.
Each Helper has a different color scheme to the standard enemies they are based off. Each one also has separate records.


Helpers have more [[health]] in Helper to Hero than other modes. A tomato restores 12 HP. The first time 2P is defeated, they are revived with half HP in the rest area; from the second time onward, they are revived with quarter HP (rounded down to zero decimal places).
Helpers have more [[health]] in Helper to Hero than other modes. A tomato restores 12 HP. The first time player 2 is defeated, they are revived with half HP in the rest area; from the second time onward, they are revived with quarter HP (rounded down to zero decimal places).
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{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=5|Helper [[HP]] in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''<br>(Reference: [[Kirby]]=76, [[Meta Knight]]=50)
!colspan=5|Helper [[Health|HP]] in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''<br>(Reference: [[Kirby]]=76, [[Meta Knight]]=50)
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!Rank
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===Boss Order===
===Boss Order===
Several [[boss]]es are the alternative color variants from [[Milky Way Wishes]] (noted as alt.) whose [[health]] is multiplied by 1.15. Each boss' icon on the touch screen features a different helper.
Several [[boss]]es are the alternative color variants from [[Milky Way Wishes]] (noted as alt.) whose [[health]] is multiplied by 1.15. The alternative color variant of [[Computer Virus]] is exclusive to Helper to Hero and not fought in other modes. Each boss' icon on the touch screen features a different helper.
{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=5|Helper to Hero - boss [[HP]]
!colspan=6|Bosses in Helper to Hero
|-
|-
!Order
!Name
![[Boss]]
!Image
!1-Player
![[Health|HP]]
!2-Player
!HP (2P)
![[Helper]] in icon
![[Helper]] in icon
!Note
|-
|-
|1
|[[Whispy Woods]]
|'''[[Whispy Woods]]'''
|[[File:KSSU Whispy Woods Helper to Hero Icon.png]]
|190
|190
|247
|247
|[[Parasol Waddle Dee]]
|[[Parasol Waddle Dee]]
|
|-
|-
|rowspan=3|2<br>([[Mid-Boss]] All Stars 1)
|[[Mid-Boss]] All Stars 1
|'''[[Chef Kawasaki]]'''
|[[File:KSSU Mid-Boss All Stars 1 Helper to Hero Icon.png]]
|100
|colspan=2|420<br>(100+160+160)
|100
|[[Burning Leo]]
|rowspan=3|[[Burning Leo]]
|Consists of [[Chef Kawasaki]], [[Bonkers]], and [[Bugzzy]].
|-
|'''[[Bonkers]]'''
|160
|160
|-
|-
|'''[[Bugzzy]]'''
|[[Kracko]] (alt.)
|160
|[[File:KSSU Kracko Helper to Hero Icon.png]]
|160
|-
|3
|'''[[Kracko]]''' (alt.)
|195
|195
|253
|253
|[[Capsule J2]]
|[[Capsule J2]]
|
|-
|-
|4
|[[King Dedede]]
|'''[[King Dedede]]'''
|[[File:KSSU King Dedede Helper to Hero Icon.png]]
|220
|220
|286
|286
|[[Bonkers]]
|[[Bonkers]]
|
|-
|-
|5
|[[Dyna Blade]]
|'''[[Dyna Blade]]'''
|[[File:KSSU Dyna Blade Helper to Hero Icon.png]]
|230
|230
|299
|299
|[[Birdon]]
|[[Birdon]]
|
|-
|-
|6
|[[Fatty Whale]] (alt.)
|'''[[Fatty Whale]]''' (alt.)
|[[File:KSSU Fatty Whale Helper to Hero Icon.png]]
|264
|264
|343
|343
|[[Wheelie]]
|[[Wheelie]]
|
|-
|-
|7
|[[Chameleo Arm]] (alt.)
|'''[[Chameleo Arm]]''' (alt.)
|[[File:KSSU Chameleo Arm Helper to Hero Icon.png]]
|241
|241
|313
|313
|[[Tac]]
|[[Tac]]
|
|-
|-
|rowspan=4|8<br>([[Mid-Boss]] All Stars 2)
|[[Mid-Boss]] All Stars 2
|'''[[Poppy Bros. Sr.]]'''
|[[File:KSSU Mid-Boss All Stars 2 Helper to Hero Icon.png]]
|80
|colspan=2|460<br>(80+110+140+130)
|80
|[[Waddle Doo]]
|rowspan=4|[[Waddle Doo]]
|Consists of [[Poppy Bros. Sr.]], [[Mr. Frosty]], [[Iron Mam]], and [[Jukid]].
|-
|'''[[Mr. Frosty]]'''
|110
|110
|-
|'''[[Iron Mam]]'''
|140
|140
|-
|-
|'''[[Jukid]]'''
|[[Twin Woods]] (alt.)
|130
|[[File:KSSU Twin Woods Helper to Hero Icon.png]]
|130
|-
|9
|'''[[Twin Woods]]''' (alt.)
|147 each
|147 each
|191 each
|191 each
|[[Sir Kibble]]
|[[Sir Kibble]]
|
|-
|-
|10
|[[Heavy Lobster]] (alt.)
|'''[[Heavy Lobster]]''' (alt.)
|[[File:KSSU Heavy Lobster Helper to Hero Icon.png]]
|316
|316
|410
|410
|[[Gim]]
|[[Gim]]
|
|-
|-
|rowspan=3|11<br>'''[[Computer Virus]]''' (alt.)
|[[Computer Virus]] (alt.)
|'''Magician'''
|[[File:KSSU Computer Virus Helper to Hero Icon.png]]
|92
|586<br>(92+207+287)
|119
|761<br>(199+269+373)
|rowspan=3|[[Simirror]]
|[[Simirror]]
|-
|Consists of Magician, Evil Knight, and Great Dragon.
|'''Evil Knight'''
|207
|269
|-
|'''Great Dragon'''
|287
|373
|-
|-
|12
|[[Meta Knight]]
|'''[[Meta Knight]]'''
|[[File:KSSU Meta Knight Helper to Hero Icon.png]]
|270
|270
|351
|351
|[[Blade Knight]]
|[[Blade Knight]]
|
|-
|-
|rowspan=2|13
|[[Wham Bam Rock]] (alt.)
|'''[[Wham Bam Rock]]''' (alt.)
|[[File:KSSU Wham Bam Jewel obscured Helper to Hero Icon.png]]
|258
|258
|335
|335
|rowspan=2|[[Knuckle Joe]]
|rowspan=2|[[Knuckle Joe]]
|
|-
|-
|'''[[Wham Bam Jewel]]'''
|[[Wham Bam Jewel]]
|[[File:KSSU Wham Bam Jewel Helper to Hero Icon.png]]
|337
|337
|438
|438
|Fought directly after Wham Bam Rock.
|}
|}
Several bosses from The Arena are skipped in Helper to Hero — namely, [[Lololo & Lalala]], [[Combo Cannon|Main Cannon #2]], [[Reactor]], [[Bandana Waddle Dee|Waddle Dee]], and [[Marx]]. [[Galactic Nova Nucleus]] is also skipped, but this is likely due to it requiring the [[Starship]] to fight.
{{clear}}
{{clear}}


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*[[Knuckle Joe]] stars in the title animation of Helper to Hero, like [[Fighter]] Kirby in [[The Arena]].
*[[Knuckle Joe]] stars in the title animation of Helper to Hero, like [[Fighter]] Kirby in [[The Arena]].
*The following [[helper]]s don't appear in boss icons: [[Bio Spark]], [[Bugzzy]], [[Chilly]], [[Plasma Wisp]], [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]], [[Rocky]], [[Sword Knight]].
*The following [[helper]]s don't appear in boss icons: [[Bio Spark]], [[Bugzzy]], [[Chilly]], [[Plasma Wisp]], [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]], [[Rocky]], [[Sword Knight]].
*The rest area music ("Helper's Rest") is a remix of the [[Ripple Star: Stage Select]] theme from ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''.
*Interestingly, as per with the other new modes in ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', the copyright year also reads "1996-2008" ("1996-2009" in the European version), despite this mode being exclusive to the remake.
*The alternative color version of [[Computer Virus]] is exclusive to Helper to Hero and not fought in other modes.
*The color scheme used for [[Bonkers]] in this mode is similar to his official artwork in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''.
*Interestingly, as per with the other new modes in ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', the copyright year also reads "1996-2008", despite this mode being exclusive to the remake.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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|ja=ヘルパーマスターへの道
|ja=ヘルパーマスターへの道
|jaR=Herupā Masutā he no Michi
|jaR=Herupā Masutā he no Michi
|jaM=Road to Become a Helper Master
|jaM=The Road to Become a Helper Master
|de=Helfer als Helden
|de=Helfer als Helden
|deM=Helpers as Heroes
|deM=Helpers as Heroes
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|ko=헬퍼 마스터의 길
|ko=헬퍼 마스터의 길
|koR=helpeo maseuteo-ui gil
|koR=helpeo maseuteo-ui gil
|koM=Road to Become a Helper Master
|koM=The Road to Become a Helper Master
}}
}}


Latest revision as of 13:27, 10 April 2024

Helper to Hero
KSSU Helper to Hero Title Screen.png
Title screen for Helper to Hero.
Details
Type(s) Boss Endurance
Levels 13
Players 1-2
Appears in Kirby Super Star Ultra
Comparable to The Arena
The Ultimate Choice
Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!
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“ Kirby's not the only hero! Helpers can be heroes, too! We'll prove it in an all-star battle! ”
— Menu caption from Kirby Super Star Ultra

Helper to Hero is one of the Sub-Games that exclusively appears in Kirby Super Star Ultra. It is unlocked by beating at least 13 bosses in The Arena.

Gameplay[edit]

In this game, the player does not control Kirby, but may instead choose from one of the game's numerous helpers to play as, including the Meta Knightmare Ultra exclusive Sword Knight. These differently colored helpers take on the bosses, much like The Arena, the final boss being Wham Bam Jewel. Unlike the Arena, however, the bosses in Helper to Hero are fought in a set order. Another difference is that the player's character is only provided with three Maxim Tomatoes and three tomatoes. There is also a mode in Helper to Hero in which a CPU-controlled version of the same helper aids the player's character. Helper to Hero only needs to be finished with one helper to achieve 100% completion on a save file, but if the mode is completed by all of the helpers, the player is given multiple rewards: a unique screen that says "You became a hero!", a crown on the Helper to Hero option in the Corkboard, and a secret movie in the Theater.

Helper Selection[edit]

The Selection screen, showing every Helper available.

The player can choose between the following Helpers to play as. Each is based off a different Copy Ability, though some are differentiated further:

Each Helper has a different color scheme to the standard enemies they are based off. Each one also has separate records.

Helpers have more health in Helper to Hero than other modes. A tomato restores 12 HP. The first time player 2 is defeated, they are revived with half HP in the rest area; from the second time onward, they are revived with quarter HP (rounded down to zero decimal places).

Helper HP in Kirby Super Star Ultra
(Reference: Kirby=76, Meta Knight=50)
Rank Helper Helper to Hero Others
1 90 72
2 82 64
3 80 62
4 76 58
5 72 54
6 65 47

Boss Order[edit]

Several bosses are the alternative color variants from Milky Way Wishes (noted as alt.) whose health is multiplied by 1.15. The alternative color variant of Computer Virus is exclusive to Helper to Hero and not fought in other modes. Each boss' icon on the touch screen features a different helper.

Bosses in Helper to Hero
Name Image HP HP (2P) Helper in icon Note
Whispy Woods KSSU Whispy Woods Helper to Hero Icon.png 190 247 Parasol Waddle Dee
Mid-Boss All Stars 1 KSSU Mid-Boss All Stars 1 Helper to Hero Icon.png 420
(100+160+160) 		Burning Leo Consists of Chef Kawasaki, Bonkers, and Bugzzy.
Kracko (alt.) KSSU Kracko Helper to Hero Icon.png 195 253 Capsule J2
King Dedede KSSU King Dedede Helper to Hero Icon.png 220 286 Bonkers
Dyna Blade KSSU Dyna Blade Helper to Hero Icon.png 230 299 Birdon
Fatty Whale (alt.) KSSU Fatty Whale Helper to Hero Icon.png 264 343 Wheelie
Chameleo Arm (alt.) KSSU Chameleo Arm Helper to Hero Icon.png 241 313 Tac
Mid-Boss All Stars 2 KSSU Mid-Boss All Stars 2 Helper to Hero Icon.png 460
(80+110+140+130) 		Waddle Doo Consists of Poppy Bros. Sr., Mr. Frosty, Iron Mam, and Jukid.
Twin Woods (alt.) KSSU Twin Woods Helper to Hero Icon.png 147 each 191 each Sir Kibble
Heavy Lobster (alt.) KSSU Heavy Lobster Helper to Hero Icon.png 316 410 Gim
Computer Virus (alt.) KSSU Computer Virus Helper to Hero Icon.png 586
(92+207+287) 		761
(199+269+373) 		Simirror Consists of Magician, Evil Knight, and Great Dragon.
Meta Knight KSSU Meta Knight Helper to Hero Icon.png 270 351 Blade Knight
Wham Bam Rock (alt.) KSSU Wham Bam Jewel obscured Helper to Hero Icon.png 258 335 Knuckle Joe
Wham Bam Jewel KSSU Wham Bam Jewel Helper to Hero Icon.png 337 438 Fought directly after Wham Bam Rock.

Several bosses from The Arena are skipped in Helper to Hero — namely, Lololo & Lalala, Main Cannon #2, Reactor, Waddle Dee, and Marx. Galactic Nova Nucleus is also skipped, but this is likely due to it requiring the Starship to fight.

Trivia[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Completion screen that appears after beating the mode with every helper

    Completion screen that appears after beating the mode with every helper

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ヘルパーマスターへの道
Herupā Masutā he no Michi 		The Road to Become a Helper Master
French L'Heure de Gloire Hour of Glory
German Helfer als Helden Helpers as Heroes
Italian Da Aiutante a Eroe From Helper to Hero
Korean 헬퍼 마스터의 길
helpeo maseuteo-ui gil 		The Road to Become a Helper Master
Spanish De Ayudante a Héroe From Helper to Hero


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