Hi-Jump
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Hi-Jump is a semi-rare Copy Ability that debuted in Kirby's Adventure. Kirby can get it by swallowing a Starman. Using this ability, Kirby can jump very high, damaging foes he collides with and gaining invincibility during the jump.
Game appearances
Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
The Hi-Jump ability debuted in Kirby's Adventure and also appears in its remake, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land. While having no costume in the original Kirby's Adventure, Hi-Jump Kirby gets his signature cape in its remake.
Notably, this ability has a prominent role in the boss battle with Kracko in Grape Garden. At the beginning of the boss stage, Kirby must ascend the sky until he reaches the final destination for the battle with Kracko, while avoiding Kracko Jr. on the way. It is well-advised to use this ability to quickly reach the battlefield.
In Kirby's Adventure, Hi-Jump deals 8 damage.[1] In Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Hi-Jump deals 10 damage (equal to Star Bullet).[2] In both games, Hi-Jump can be canceTemplate:Led in midair by pressing B, which, if used skillfully, gives it one of the highest DPS of all abilities for boss battle.
Kirby's Dream Course
In Kirby's Dream Course, Kirby can obtain the Hi-Jump ability by colliding with an enemy Starman. When acquiring this ability, Kirby can make a large high leap in a given direction, defeating enemies he comes into contact with and clearing tall walls and gaps. This jump can also be used in mid-air, but can only be done once per shot.
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In [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]], Hi-Jump deals 20 damage (for reference, Star Bullet deals 40 in this game).
In addition, this ability can be upgraded by obtaining its Ability Scroll which can be found in Cushy Cloud Stage 4. While not increasing its damage output, Hi-Jump Scroll increases its attack hitbox and allows this ability to break Metal Blocks.
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The Hi-Jump ability has gained some new features in [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Template:KRtDL KAW]], most notably the ability to charge, and jump downward in midair. However, this ability has received significantly slower execution in Return to Dream Land than in previous games, which, combined with its decreased damage output, makes it one of the least viable abilities for a boss battle in this game.
One of the Challenge Stages is devoted to the Hi-Jump ability.
Hi-Jump moveset in Template:KRtDL KAW | ||
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Skill | Button Execution | Damage (a Star Bullet does 52 damage, 60 while running) |
Hi-Jump | 1
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24 |
Rocket Hi-Jump | Hold 1
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30 (Kirby) 18 (explosion) |
Mega Hi-Jump | Hold 1 longer
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38 (Kirby) 24 (explosion) |
Rocket Dive | ↓ + 1 in midair
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20 (Kirby) 16 (explosion) |
Kirby Star Allies
In Kirby Star Allies, Hi-Jump Kirby makes a cameo on "The Great Labyrinth Battle" Celebration Picture, occupying the right side of the picture.
Profiles
Flavor text
Image | Game | Flavor text |
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Kirby's Adventure | Kirby can jump many times higher than usual! Jump and dive attack to beat the enemy! | |
Kirby's Dream Course | Kirby can jump higher than normal. When you have a grounder, Kirby can jump over obstacles. If you use Hi-Jump when you have a fly shot, Kirby can jump to higher areas. Watch out for OB! | |
File:Kirby NiDL box art.jpg | Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | Big jump = BIG TACKLE! |
File:USCover KSS.jpg | [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSqS KMoA]] | WHOOSH! SOAR! JUMP and SMASH! |
[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Template:KRtDL KAW]] | Leap into the air with a Hi-Jump! Zoom back down with an unstoppable high-speed Rocket Dive! A hero has made his debut! |
Kirby's Dream Course manual
- "This lets Kirby jump even higher."
Gallery
Artwork from Kirby's Adventure
Sprite from Kirby's Dream Course
- Hi-Jump NinDL.png
Artwork from Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
- KNiD A Hi-JumpKirby.png
Sprite from Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land and Template:KSqS KMoA
- KNiD A Hi-JumpIcon.png
Icon from Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
- KRtDL Hi-Jump artwork.png
- RtDL Hi-Jump Icon.png
Banner from the Kirby Personality Quiz
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | ハイジャンプ Hai janpu |
High jump |
Dutch | Supersprong | Super jump |
French | Super-saut | Super-jump |
German | Sprung | Jump |
Italian | Super K | Super K
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Russian | Hi-Jump Hi-Jump |
Hi-Jump |
Spanish | Super-salto | Super-jump |
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