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{{Infobox-AirRideMachine
|image= [[File:KAR Hydra Small.png|250px]]
|image= [[File:KAR Hydra Small.png|250px]]
|caption= The '''Hydra''' as it appears in [[Kirby Air Ride]].
|caption=Artwork of the '''Hydra''' from [[Kirby Air Ride]]
|flavor= ''"A legendary machine with extra battle power."''
|flavor=''"A legendary machine with extra battle power."''
|unlock= Unavailable in [[Air Ride]]
|unlock=Unavailable in [[Air Ride]]
|emphasis=Boost<br>Top Speed<br>Weight<br>Offense<br>Defense<br>HP
|emphasis=Boost<br>Top Speed<br>Weight<br>Offense<br>Defense<br>HP
|top speed={{UserLang|us=124.86 mph|gb=200.95 km/h}} (1st)
|top speed=124.86 mph (200.95 km/h) (1st)
|offense power=599 (1st)
|offense power=599 (1st)
|offense multiplier=1.8× (1st)
|offense multiplier=1.8× (1st)
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==Game appearances==
==Game appearances==
===''Kirby Air Ride''===
===''Kirby Air Ride''===
[[File:HydraAssembly.jpg|thumb|right|The cutscene showing the Hydra assembled]]
[[File:KAR Hydra Assembly.png|thumb|250px|The cutscene showing the Hydra assembled]]
Like its fellow legendary machine, the [[Dragoon]], the Hydra can normally be brought into existence only by assembling three different parts found throughout [[City Trial]]. These three parts are found only in red boxes in certain locations, as opposed to green or blue boxes. Some of the red boxes containing these parts may be found in spots where boxes are not normally found, such as in the middle of the dilapidated houses. In these spots, the red boxes are guaranteed to hold a machine part. These parts are comprised of the main body and the two engines. The parts are picked up by touching them, like all collectible items in the game, and each part collected appears in the player's heads-up-display. If a player takes damage while holding machine parts, they may drop one or more of them. The parts are able to appear in roughly half of all city trials.
Like its fellow legendary machine, the [[Dragoon]], the Hydra can normally be brought into existence only by assembling three different parts found throughout [[City Trial]]. These three parts are found only in red boxes in certain locations, as opposed to green or blue boxes. Some of the red boxes containing these parts may be found in spots where boxes are not normally found, such as in the middle of the dilapidated houses. In these spots, the red boxes are guaranteed to hold a machine part. These parts consist of the main body and the two engines. The parts are picked up by touching them, like all collectible items in the game, and each part collected appears in the player's heads-up-display. If a player takes damage while holding machine parts, they may drop one or more of them. The parts are able to appear in roughly half of all city trials.


When one player holds all three parts, a short cutscene of the machine assembling itself will play, and the rider's machine will be replaced with the Hydra.  In addition, the city's music will change to the Legendary Machine theme until the [[Stadium]] segment of the trial begins.
When one player holds all three parts, a short cutscene of the machine assembling itself will play, and the rider's machine will be replaced with the Hydra.  In addition, the city's music will change to the Legendary Machine theme until the [[Stadium]] segment of the trial begins.


Although the Hydra machine is extremely durable, it can still be destroyed like any other machine.
Although the Hydra machine is extremely durable, it can still be destroyed like any other machine.
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====Mechanics====
====Mechanics====
[[File:Hydra DemonstrationKAR.jpg|thumb|The Hydra demonstrating its power by one-hit KOing a [[Slick Star]].]]
[[File:KAR Hydra Screenshot.png|thumb|250px|The Hydra demonstrating its power by destroying a [[Slick Star]] in one hit]]
For the Hydra to move at all, the rider must fill up its charge gauge by [[Boost]]ing in place.  The machine does not Boost forward from this, but the Boost acquired acts as the machine's fuel, and will gradually deplete as it charges forward. It shares this mechanic with the [[Bulk Star]], but the Hydra takes longer to charge fully, and its fuel lasts for a vastly greater period of time.
For the Hydra to move at all, the rider must fill up its charge gauge by [[Boost]]ing in place.  The machine does not Boost forward from this, but the Boost acquired acts as the machine's fuel, and will gradually deplete as it charges forward. It shares this mechanic with the [[Bulk Star]], but the Hydra takes longer to charge fully, and its fuel lasts for a vastly greater period of time.


The Hydra's top speed of {{UserLang|us=124.86 mph|gb=200.95 km/h}} is by far the highest in the game, which is also the game's speed cap, i.e. other machines can't accelerate over this speed even with [[Patch]]es. It also has the highest weight, HP, offense and defense ratings in the game, often to the point where the Health Meter is too large to fit on the screen. On top of that, it has the second fastest acceleration (only to the [[Swerve Star]])<ref>[http://airride.wiki.fc2.com/wiki/%E3%83%8F%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89%E3%83%A9 '''Hydra''' on ''Kirby Air Ride'' Speedrun Wiki (JP)]</ref>, as well as above-average turning and gliding. However, it cannot Boost in the traditional sense, and its sheer speed can make it very difficult to control.
The Hydra's top speed of 124.86 mph (200.95 km/h) is by far the highest in the game, which is also the game's speed cap, i.e. other machines can't accelerate over this speed even with [[Patch]]es. It also has the highest weight, HP, offense and defense ratings in the game, often to the point where the Health Meter is too large to fit on the screen. On top of that, it has the second fastest acceleration (only to the [[Swerve Star]])<ref>[http://airride.wiki.fc2.com/wiki/%E3%83%8F%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89%E3%83%A9 '''Hydra''' on ''Kirby Air Ride'' Speedrun Wiki (JP)]</ref>, as well as above-average turning and gliding. However, it cannot Boost in the traditional sense, and its sheer speed can make it very difficult to control.


The machine's Boost takes over eight full seconds to fill, but can last for several minutes at a time under normal conditions. Despite this, its fuel will disappear if it has a sufficiently bad landing, or if Kirby gains the [[Wheel#Kirby Air Ride|Wheel]], [[Wing#Kirby Air Ride|Wing]], or [[Sleep#Kirby Air Ride|Sleep]] [[Copy Ability|Abilities]].
The machine's Boost takes over eight full seconds to fill, but can last for several minutes at a time under normal conditions. Despite this, its fuel will disappear if it has a sufficiently bad landing, or if Kirby gains the [[Wheel#Kirby Air Ride|Wheel]], [[Wing#Kirby Air Ride|Wing]], or [[Sleep#Kirby Air Ride|Sleep]] [[Copy Ability|Abilities]].
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====How to Unlock====
====How to Unlock====
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*Over the courses of [[Kirby Melee]], the player should defeat over 1,500 common enemies.
*Over the courses of [[Kirby Melee]], the player should defeat over 1,500 common enemies.
Once unlocked in City Trial's Free Run, this machine can be selected in the menu, stored in the same basement with the other machines if not selected.
Once unlocked in City Trial's Free Run, this machine can be selected in the menu, stored in the same basement with the other machines if not selected.
===''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
The Hydra X and Y parts appear as a collectible [[treasure]] in [[The Great Cave Offensive]]. They are worth 121,300 G, and act as a replacement for the Nunchuks treasure from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''.
===''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'' & ''Kirby Fighters 2''===
In ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'' and ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', the Hydra appears as [[Beetle]] Kirby's unlockable Rare Outfit, replacing his original [[wikipedia:Japanese rhinoceros beetle|Japanese rhinoceros beetle]] hat.
===''Kirby Battle Royale''===
In ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'', the Hydra appears again as one of [[Beetle]] Kirby's unlockable Headgears.
===''Kirby's Dream Buffet''===
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', the Hydra is depicted on a [[Character Treat]], using its artwork from ''Kirby Air Ride''.


===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
Unlike the Dragoon, the Hydra does not make an appearance as a usable item in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It does, however, appear as an obtainable trophy.
Unlike the Dragoon, the Hydra does not make an appearance as a usable item in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It does, however, appear as an obtainable trophy.


====Trophy Information====
=====Trophy Information=====
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| align=center | '''GCN''' ''Kirby Air Ride''
| align=center | '''GCN''' ''Kirby Air Ride''
| ''One of only two legendary Air Ride Machines. Known also as the King of Destruction, the Hydra was born to battle. Collecting its three parts on City Trial will reveal its fiendish side. With high offensive and defensive levels, the Hydra can easily blast through rivals and obstacles, leaving a swath of ruin. This is the ultimate Air Ride Machine for attacking the course''
| ''One of only two legendary Air Ride Machines. Known also as the King of Destruction, the Hydra was born to battle. Collecting its three parts on City Trial will reveal its fiendish side. With high offensive and defensive levels, the Hydra can easily blast through rivals and obstacles, leaving a swath of ruin. This is the ultimate Air Ride Machine for attacking the course''
|-
|}
|}


===''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
==Gallery==
The Hydra X and Y parts appear as a collectible [[treasure]] in [[The Great Cave Offensive]]. They are worth 121,300 G, and act as a replacement for the Nunchuks treasure from ''[[Kirby Super Star|{{KSS KFP}}]]''.
<gallery>
 
KAR Hydra model.png|Model from ''Kirby Air Ride''
===''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'' & ''Kirby Fighters 2''===
KAR City Trial ending 18.png|The Hydra as seen in the [[City Trial#Ending|City Trial ending]]
In ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'' and ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', the Hydra appears as [[Beetle]] Kirby's unlockable Rare Outfit, replacing his original [[wikipedia:Japanese rhinoceros beetle|Japanese rhinoceros beetle]] hat.
KFD Beetle Rare Outfit.png|The unlockable [[Costumes|Alternate costume]] for Beetle from ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'', based on the Hydra
 
KBR Hydra Helmet.png|The Hydra Helmet in ''Kirby Battle Royale''
===''Kirby Battle Royale''===
KF2 Hydra Helmet render.png|The Hydra Helmet in ''Kirby Fighters 2''
In ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'', the Hydra appears again as one of [[Beetle]] Kirby's unlockable Headgears.
KDB Hydra character treat.png|[[Character Treat]] from ''Kirby's Dream Buffet''
SSBB Hydra Trophy model.png|Model used for its [[smashwiki:Trophy|trophy]] from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|jaM=Hydra
|ko=하이드라
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Latest revision as of 02:39, 15 November 2023

Hydra
KAR Hydra Small.png
Artwork of the Hydra from Kirby Air Ride
Details
Flavor text "A legendary machine with extra battle power."
Unlock for Air Ride Unavailable in Air Ride
Emphasis Boost
Top Speed
Weight
Offense
Defense
HP
Top speed 124.86 mph (200.95 km/h) (1st)
Offense power 599 (1st)
Offense multiplier for Copy Abilities and items 1.8× (1st)
Defense multiplier 0.5× (1st)
HP 400 (1st)
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“ This legendary machine was born to battle. It consumes a great deal of Boost power during races and has no rivals to speak of. ”
— Kirby Air Ride North American instruction booklet, page 35

The Hydra is a ridable machine in Kirby Air Ride. It is one of two extremely powerful legendary machines in the game, the other being the Dragoon. As a legendary machine, it can be used only in the main mode of City Trial if all three of its parts have been obtained by a single player, or after it has been unlocked for use in City Trial's Free Run mode. Like the Bulk Star, it has an unusual mechanic of using Boost power as fuel.

Appearance[edit]

The Hydra is the largest machine in the game in terms of lateral width and apparent mass; however, several machines are taller than it. It is composed of a main body in the center, and two large engines, one floating at each of its sides. The main seating area for the rider is a pale green, mostly flat shape--the higher the machine's level of charge, the brighter this seat glows. Extending from the front of the seat is a long, green horn, or spine, and a similar one--albeit shorter and thicker--extends from the rear.

Each of the machine's engines are identical, mirrored versions of one another. Each resembles a massive, green horn with a metallic finish. Each of these horns is curved outwardly from the base jutting forward, exceeding the length of the base, with a spherical bulge at the rear, which juts out just behind the base. Each of these "horns" is lined with numerous large spikes. The bulges at the back each have a large yellow spot at the rear, which expel the machine's apparent means of propulsion. Like the seat, the spots grow brighter the higher the machine's charge. The propulsion appears as large, bright-yellow spheres of energy--perhaps electrical, or fire, based. If the machine is on the ground, glowing green circles shoot out, alongside the spheres.

While the machine is propelling forward along the ground, the screen will shake at a more violent rate with greater speed, and Kirby himself will appear barely able to hang on.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby Air Ride[edit]

The cutscene showing the Hydra assembled

Like its fellow legendary machine, the Dragoon, the Hydra can normally be brought into existence only by assembling three different parts found throughout City Trial. These three parts are found only in red boxes in certain locations, as opposed to green or blue boxes. Some of the red boxes containing these parts may be found in spots where boxes are not normally found, such as in the middle of the dilapidated houses. In these spots, the red boxes are guaranteed to hold a machine part. These parts consist of the main body and the two engines. The parts are picked up by touching them, like all collectible items in the game, and each part collected appears in the player's heads-up-display. If a player takes damage while holding machine parts, they may drop one or more of them. The parts are able to appear in roughly half of all city trials.

When one player holds all three parts, a short cutscene of the machine assembling itself will play, and the rider's machine will be replaced with the Hydra. In addition, the city's music will change to the Legendary Machine theme until the Stadium segment of the trial begins.

Although the Hydra machine is extremely durable, it can still be destroyed like any other machine.

Mechanics[edit]

The Hydra demonstrating its power by destroying a Slick Star in one hit

For the Hydra to move at all, the rider must fill up its charge gauge by Boosting in place. The machine does not Boost forward from this, but the Boost acquired acts as the machine's fuel, and will gradually deplete as it charges forward. It shares this mechanic with the Bulk Star, but the Hydra takes longer to charge fully, and its fuel lasts for a vastly greater period of time.

The Hydra's top speed of 124.86 mph (200.95 km/h) is by far the highest in the game, which is also the game's speed cap, i.e. other machines can't accelerate over this speed even with Patches. It also has the highest weight, HP, offense and defense ratings in the game, often to the point where the Health Meter is too large to fit on the screen. On top of that, it has the second fastest acceleration (only to the Swerve Star)[1], as well as above-average turning and gliding. However, it cannot Boost in the traditional sense, and its sheer speed can make it very difficult to control.

The machine's Boost takes over eight full seconds to fill, but can last for several minutes at a time under normal conditions. Despite this, its fuel will disappear if it has a sufficiently bad landing, or if Kirby gains the Wheel, Wing, or Sleep Abilities.

How to Unlock[edit]

This machine cannot be used in Air Ride mode.

In City Trial's main mode of play, the Hydra is bestowed upon any player who has assembled its three parts. Unlocking it in City Trial's Free Run mode, however, requires three different challenges to be completed on the checklist--each one representing one of the three different parts of the Hydra. Those challenges are as follows:

  • Over the courses of Destruction Derby, the player should K.O. foes over 150 times.
  • In City Trial's main mode, the player should destroy all of the dilapidated houses over the course of a single trial.
  • Over the courses of Kirby Melee, the player should defeat over 1,500 common enemies.

Once unlocked in City Trial's Free Run, this machine can be selected in the menu, stored in the same basement with the other machines if not selected.

Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]

The Hydra X and Y parts appear as a collectible treasure in The Great Cave Offensive. They are worth 121,300 G, and act as a replacement for the Nunchuks treasure from Kirby Super Star.

Kirby Fighters Deluxe & Kirby Fighters 2[edit]

In Kirby Fighters Deluxe and Kirby Fighters 2, the Hydra appears as Beetle Kirby's unlockable Rare Outfit, replacing his original Japanese rhinoceros beetle hat.

Kirby Battle Royale[edit]

In Kirby Battle Royale, the Hydra appears again as one of Beetle Kirby's unlockable Headgears.

Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]

In Kirby's Dream Buffet, the Hydra is depicted on a Character Treat, using its artwork from Kirby Air Ride.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Unlike the Dragoon, the Hydra does not make an appearance as a usable item in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It does, however, appear as an obtainable trophy.

Trophy Information[edit]
Name Image Game Description
Hydra HydraSmashBrosBrawl.png GCN Kirby Air Ride One of only two legendary Air Ride Machines. Known also as the King of Destruction, the Hydra was born to battle. Collecting its three parts on City Trial will reveal its fiendish side. With high offensive and defensive levels, the Hydra can easily blast through rivals and obstacles, leaving a swath of ruin. This is the ultimate Air Ride Machine for attacking the course

Gallery[edit]

  • Model from Kirby Air Ride

    Model from Kirby Air Ride

  • The Hydra as seen in the City Trial ending

    The Hydra as seen in the City Trial ending

  • The unlockable Alternate costume for Beetle from Kirby Fighters Deluxe, based on the Hydra

    The unlockable Alternate costume for Beetle from Kirby Fighters Deluxe, based on the Hydra

  • The Hydra Helmet in Kirby Battle Royale

    The Hydra Helmet in Kirby Battle Royale

  • The Hydra Helmet in Kirby Fighters 2

    The Hydra Helmet in Kirby Fighters 2

  • Character Treat from Kirby's Dream Buffet

    Character Treat from Kirby's Dream Buffet

  • Model used for its trophy from Super Smash Bros. Brawl

    Model used for its trophy from Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ハイドラ
Haidora 		Hydra
Traditional Chinese 九頭蛇
jiǔ tóu shé 		Hydra
Simplified Chinese 九头蛇
jiǔ tóu shé
Dutch Hydra -
French Hydra -
German Hydra -
Italian Hydra -
Korean 하이드라
Haideula 		Hydra
Portuguese Hydra -
Spanish Hydra -

References

  1. ↑ Hydra on Kirby Air Ride Speedrun Wiki (JP)
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