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|image=[[File:KRtDLNruff.png|125px]]
|image=[[File:KRtDLD Nruff screenshot.png|180px]]
|caption=In-game render from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
|caption=Screenshot of '''Nruff''' from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|game1=''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
|game1=''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' (1997)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023)
|game=<small>''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]''</small>
|game=<small>''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (reference)<br>''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'' ([[New Challenge Stages]])<br>''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]''<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''</small>
|copy ability=None
|copy ability=None
|enemy info card=[[File:K64 Enemy Info Card 66.png]]
|enemy info card=[[File:K64 Enemy Info Card 66.png]]
|similar=[[Nruff and Nelly]], [[Grizzo]]
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'''Nruff''' is a recurring enemy throughout the ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby series]]'', debuting as a [[boss]] in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'' but appearing as a regular enemy in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' and ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''. Its appearance is similar to that of a brown boar, usually portrayed in games without tusks and with perpetually closed eyes. Its fur sticks out in spikes behind it, giving it an appearance similar to the spines of a porcupine, and it possesses stripes on its back that are lighter in {{colour}} than the rest of its body. It does not grant a [[Copy Ability]] in any games.  
{{About|Nruff as a common enemy|its appearance as a boss|[[Nruff and Nelly]]}}
'''Nruff''' is a recurring enemy throughout the ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby series]]'', debuting as a regular enemy in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' and in 3D in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''. Its appearance is similar to that of a brown boar, usually portrayed in games without tusks and with perpetually closed eyes. Its fur sticks out in spikes behind it, giving it an appearance similar to the spines of a porcupine, and it possesses stripes on its back that are lighter in color than the rest of its body. It does not grant a [[Copy Ability]] in any games.
 
Nruff originally appeared [[Nruff and Nelly|as a boss]] alongside smaller Nellys in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', though this Nruff has a somewhat different appearance. Aside from its major appearances, Nruff is also seen making a cameo as a sticker in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.


Aside from its major appearances, Nruff is also seen in the [[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!|anime]] as a minor character, as well as making a cameo as a sticker in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
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==Game appearances==
==Game appearances==
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=3|Nruff's video game appearances &nbsp;
|-
!Game
!Role
!Notes
|-
!colspan=3|''Kirby'' series
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
|Enemy
|
|-
|''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
|Enemy
|This is Nruff's first 3D appearance.
|-
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|Enemy
|
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]''
|Enemy
|Appears in [[New Challenge Stages]]. ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' and ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' are also ported here, where Nruff has the exact same role.
|-
|''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]''
|Enemy
|
|-
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|Enemy
|
|-
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|Enemy
|Reprises its role from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
|-
!colspan=3|''Super Smash Bros.'' series
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|Reference
|Appears as a sticker.
|}
===''Kirby's Dream Land 3''===
===''Kirby's Dream Land 3''===
In ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', Nruff appears as a common enemy rather than a boss and has assumed its tusk-less, striped appearance. The enemy version of Nruff, which is first encountered in the third stage of [[Grass Land (Kirby's Dream Land 3)|Grass Land]] and last seen in the game's final regular stage, attacks simply by galloping back and forth, only turning around when it slams into wall, causing the screen to shake a little. It can sometimes be found with a [[Waddle Dee]] riding on top of it, much like how [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]]s are able to ride [[Grizzo]]s in the original ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''; once such a Nruff collides with an obstacle, however, its rider is thrown off and briefly left unconscious on the floor.  
[[File:KDL3 Nruff Sprite.png]] In ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', Nruff appears as a common enemy rather than a boss and has assumed its tusk-less, striped appearance. The enemy version of Nruff, which is first encountered in the third stage of [[Grass Land (Kirby's Dream Land 3)|Grass Land]] and last seen in the game's final regular stage, attacks simply by galloping back and forth, only turning around when it slams into wall, causing the screen to shake a little. '''Nruff & Waddle Dees''' can sometimes be found, variants that are essentially Nruffs with [[Waddle Dee]] riding on top of it, much like how [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]]s are able to ride [[Grizzo]]s in the original ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''; once such a Nruff collides with an obstacle, however, its rider is thrown off and briefly left unconscious on the floor.  


Although Nruffs can be inhaled in this game (besides being vulnerable to all other attacks), swallowing them does not grant Kirby an ability. Nruffs with riders disappear when scrolled off the screen after their rider is defeated and do not respawn unless Kirby leaves the section and enters it again.
Although Nruffs can be inhaled in this game (besides being vulnerable to all other attacks), swallowing them does not grant Kirby an ability. Nruffs with riders disappear when scrolled off the screen after their rider is defeated and do not respawn unless Kirby leaves the section and enters it again.
====Locations====
In ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', Nruff can be found in the following levels and stages:
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=8|Nruff locations in ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' &nbsp;
|-
!Stage
![[Grass Land (Kirby's Dream Land 3)|Grass Land]]
![[Ripple Field (Kirby's Dream Land 3)|Ripple Field]]
![[Sand Canyon]]
![[Cloudy Park (Kirby's Dream Land 3)|Cloudy Park]]
![[Iceberg (Kirby's Dream Land 3)|Iceberg]]
|-
|Stage 1
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 2
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|-
|Stage 3
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 4
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|-
|Stage 5
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 6
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|}


===''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''===
===''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''===
Nruff reappears as a regular enemy in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', acting similarly to its previous appearance, but never being used as a steed by other enemies. It is mainly found on [[Ripple Star]] and [[Neo Star]].
[[File:K64 Nruff Sprite.png]] Nruff reappears as a regular enemy in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', acting similarly to its previous appearance, but never being used as a steed by other enemies. Nruff appears on [[Enemy Info Card]] #66.


===''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''===
==== Locations ====
Nruffs reappear as a regular enemy in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', where they have undergone major changes in appearance. While otherwise keeping a similar look to their ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' incarnation, Nruffs now possess bulbous, red noses and much longer ears than before, as well as trading in their spiky fur for a short, spike-shaped tail. The direction of the stripes on the creature's back has also changed, now running from top to bottom instead of parallel to its body.
Nruff can be found in the following levels and stages:
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=8|Nruff locations in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' &nbsp;
|-
!Stage
![[Pop Star (Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards)|Pop Star]]
![[Rock Star]]
![[Aqua Star]]
![[Neo Star]]
![[Shiver Star]]
![[Ripple Star]]
![[Dark Star]]
|-
|Stage 1
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
|Stage 2
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|-
|Stage 3
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|N/A
|-
|Stage 4
|N/A
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|N/A
|}


Nruffs are first encountered in [[Raisin Ruins]] and are often found stampeding down or up hills, raising dust behind them and making small jumps whenever they reach an edge, which can enable them to cross narrow pits. Just like in ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', they may occasionally carry a Waddle Dee on their back, which is treated as a seperate enemy and catapulted off when its mount collides with a wall or is harmed by Kirby or his allies. Like in previous games featuring them as regular enemies, Nruffs are once more vulnerable to any attack and award no ability when swallowed.
=== ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' ===
Nruffs reappear as a regular enemy in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', where they have undergone major changes in appearance. While otherwise keeping a similar look to their ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' incarnation, Nruffs now possess bulbous, red noses and much longer ears than before, as well as trading in their spiky fur for a short, spike-shaped tail. The direction of the stripes on the creature's back has also changed, now running from top to bottom instead of parallel to its body.


===''Kirby Star Allies''===
Nruffs are first encountered in [[Raisin Ruins]] and are often found stampeding down or up hills, raising dust behind them and making small jumps whenever they reach an edge, which can enable them to cross narrow pits. Just like in ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', they may occasionally carry a Waddle Dee on their back, which is treated as a separate enemy and catapulted off when its mount collides with a wall or is harmed by Kirby or his allies. Like in previous games featuring them as regular enemies, Nruffs are once more vulnerable to any attack and award no ability when swallowed.
====Locations====
In ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' and ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'', Nruff can be found in the following levels and stages:
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In ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', Nruffs both act and appear the exact same as they did in ''Return to Dream Land''.
===''Kirby's Blowout Blast''===
Nruff makes an appearance as a common enemy in this game. It acts similarly to [[Grizzo]], charging Kirby slowly at first, but gradually gaining speed until it hits him or he dispatches it. If it makes contact with another Nruff or wall, it will be stunned.


==As a Boss==
===''Kirby Star Allies''===
{{Infobox-Boss
[[File:KSA Nruff.jpg|thumb|100px|Nruff in ''Kirby Star Allies'']]
|image=[[File:Nruff & Nelly Art.png|250px]]
In ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', Nruffs act and appear the same as in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
|caption=Artwork of '''Nruff & Nelly''' from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2''
====Locations====
|game1=''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''
In ''Kirby Star Allies'' Nruff can be found in the following levels and stages:
|similar=[[Lololo & Lalala]]<br>[[Pon & Con]]<br>[[Goldon & Silvox]]
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
}}
!colspan=4|Nruff locations in ''Kirby Star Allies'' &nbsp;
[[File:Nruff and Nelly Fight.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A portion of the Nruff and Nelly fight in ''Dream Land 2''.]]
|-
[[File:KDL2NruffNelly.png]]
!Stage
Nruff makes its debut appearance as the boss of [[Big Forest]], the second Level, in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'', along with several smaller boars known as Nellys, constituting the '''Nruff and Nelly''' boss encounter together with them. Its appearance differs drastically from its later ones in this game; it is larger, is shown in artwork to possesses a pair of tusks and is missing its stripes. Its smaller counterparts look similar, but are depicted with half-open eyes in their artwork and bear stripes on their backs like Nruff does in most other appearances.
!Appearance?
!Stage
!Appearance?
|-
|[[Green Gardens]]
|{{N}}
|[[Falluna Moon]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Donut Dome]]
|{{N}}
|[[Planet Misteen]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Honey Hill]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Mareen Moon]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Fruity Forest]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Planet Caverna]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Clash at Castle Dedede]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Grott Moon]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Extra Eclair]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Planet Frostak]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Friendly Field]]
|{{N}}
|[[Blizzno Moon]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Reef Resort]]
|{{N}}
|[[Planet Towara]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Echo's Edge]]
|{{N}}
|[[Gabbel Moon]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Nature's Navel]]
|{{N}}
|[[Star Lavadom]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Sacred Square]]
|{{N}}
|[[Sizzlai Moon]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Inside Islands]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Jambandra Base]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Duplex Dream]]
|{{N}}
|[[The Divine Terminus]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Gatehouse Road]]
|{{N}}
|[[Extra Planet α]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Eastern Wall]]
|{{N}}
|[[Extra Planet β]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Longview Corridor]]
|{{N}}
|[[Extra Planet γ]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Western Outer Wall]]
|{{N}}
|[[Extra Planet δ]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Inner Sanctum]]
|{{N}}
|[[Ability Planet]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Heavenly Hall]]
|{{N}}
|[[Heroes in Another Dimension - Dimension I|Dimension I]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Sector A]]
|{{N}}
|[[Heroes in Another Dimension - Dimension II|Dimension II]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Sector B]]
|{{N}}
|[[Heroes in Another Dimension - Dimension III|Dimension III]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Sector C]]
|{{N}}
|[[Heroes in Another Dimension - Dimension IV|Dimension IV]]
|{{N}}
|-
|[[Planet Earthfall]]
|{{N}}
|colspan=2|
|}


In a similar manner to [[Lololo & Lalala]] and even moreso [[Pon & Con|Pon Con]], Nruff and its Nellys are fought in a room with three ledges, randomly spawning on one of the latter either from the left or right side of the screen and proceeding to the opposite side. Unlike Lololo & Lalala, Nruff will sometimes jump in order to switch ledges, as well as stopping on occasion to throw bombs at [[Kirby]]. As Nruff {{-}} like other bosses {{-}} cannot be inhaled, the pink hero must use the smaller Nellys, which are worth 200 points when destroyed or 100 when inhaled, for ammunition or attack it with a Copy Ability in order to reduce its health.
=== ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' ===
 
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Nruff is represented by a [[Smashwiki:List of stickers (Kirby series)|sticker]]. Equipping this sticker grants +5 to "body" and "spin" attack damage for Kirby, Meta Knight, and King Dedede.
Once half of its health is gone, its paths will become less predictable and its bomb-throwing attacks more frequent. It will also attempt to confuse Kirby on occasion. Once Nruff is defeated, Kirby is awarded 15000 points and gains access to [[Ripple Field (Kirby's Dream Land 2)|Ripple Field]].
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==Other appearances==
Nruff makes a minor appearance in ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', where it possesses the appearance of its ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' incarnation. Nruff and Nelly live in the forest, deep within [[Acore|Acore's]] roots.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
DL3 Nruff Art.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' artwork
KDL3 Nruff artwork.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' artwork
Nruff K64 artwork.jpg|''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' artwork
Nruff K64 artwork.jpg|''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' artwork
KRtDL Nruff.jpg|Nruff in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''
KRTDL Nruff model.png|Nruff's model from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''
KBBl Nruff.png|Nruff in ''Kirby's Blowout Blast''
KSA Nruff and Waddle Dee.jpg|Nruff being ridden by a [[Waddle Dee]] in ''Kirby Star Allies''
KSA Guest Star Credits17.png|[[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] credits picture from ''Kirby Star Allies'', featuring two [[Piggyback|piggybacked]] [[Waddle Dee]]s while the third is riding a Nruff
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Nruff
KRtDLD Nruff screenshot.png
Screenshot of Nruff from Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Details
First game Kirby's Dream Land 3 (1997)
Latest game Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023)
Other game(s) Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (reference)
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (New Challenge Stages)
Kirby's Blowout Blast
Kirby Star Allies
Copy Ability None
Enemy Info Card K64 Enemy Info Card 66.png
Similar entities Nruff and Nelly, Grizzo
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This article is about Nruff as a common enemy. For its appearance as a boss, see Nruff and Nelly.

Nruff is a recurring enemy throughout the Kirby series, debuting as a regular enemy in Kirby's Dream Land 3 and in 3D in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Its appearance is similar to that of a brown boar, usually portrayed in games without tusks and with perpetually closed eyes. Its fur sticks out in spikes behind it, giving it an appearance similar to the spines of a porcupine, and it possesses stripes on its back that are lighter in color than the rest of its body. It does not grant a Copy Ability in any games.

Nruff originally appeared as a boss alongside smaller Nellys in Kirby's Dream Land 2, though this Nruff has a somewhat different appearance. Aside from its major appearances, Nruff is also seen making a cameo as a sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Game appearances[edit]

Nruff's video game appearances  
Game Role Notes
Kirby series
Kirby's Dream Land 3 Enemy
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Enemy This is Nruff's first 3D appearance.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Enemy
Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition Enemy Appears in New Challenge Stages. Kirby's Dream Land 3 and Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards are also ported here, where Nruff has the exact same role.
Kirby's Blowout Blast Enemy
Kirby Star Allies Enemy
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Enemy Reprises its role from Kirby's Return to Dream Land.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Reference Appears as a sticker.

Kirby's Dream Land 3[edit]

KDL3 Nruff Sprite.png In Kirby's Dream Land 3, Nruff appears as a common enemy rather than a boss and has assumed its tusk-less, striped appearance. The enemy version of Nruff, which is first encountered in the third stage of Grass Land and last seen in the game's final regular stage, attacks simply by galloping back and forth, only turning around when it slams into wall, causing the screen to shake a little. Nruff & Waddle Dees can sometimes be found, variants that are essentially Nruffs with Waddle Dee riding on top of it, much like how Poppy Bros. Jr.s are able to ride Grizzos in the original Kirby's Dream Land; once such a Nruff collides with an obstacle, however, its rider is thrown off and briefly left unconscious on the floor.

Although Nruffs can be inhaled in this game (besides being vulnerable to all other attacks), swallowing them does not grant Kirby an ability. Nruffs with riders disappear when scrolled off the screen after their rider is defeated and do not respawn unless Kirby leaves the section and enters it again.

Locations[edit]

In Kirby's Dream Land 3, Nruff can be found in the following levels and stages:

Nruff locations in Kirby's Dream Land 3  
Stage Grass Land Ripple Field Sand Canyon Cloudy Park Iceberg
Stage 1 No No No Yes No
Stage 2 Yes No No No Yes
Stage 3 Yes No No No No
Stage 4 No No No No Yes
Stage 5 Yes No No No No
Stage 6 No Yes No No Yes

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards[edit]

K64 Nruff Sprite.png Nruff reappears as a regular enemy in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, acting similarly to its previous appearance, but never being used as a steed by other enemies. Nruff appears on Enemy Info Card #66.

Locations[edit]

Nruff can be found in the following levels and stages:

Nruff locations in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards  
Stage Pop Star Rock Star Aqua Star Neo Star Shiver Star Ripple Star Dark Star
Stage 1 No No Yes No Yes No No
Stage 2 No Yes Yes No No No N/A
Stage 3 No No No No No Yes N/A
Stage 4 N/A Yes No No No N/A N/A

Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]

Nruffs reappear as a regular enemy in Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, where they have undergone major changes in appearance. While otherwise keeping a similar look to their Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards incarnation, Nruffs now possess bulbous, red noses and much longer ears than before, as well as trading in their spiky fur for a short, spike-shaped tail. The direction of the stripes on the creature's back has also changed, now running from top to bottom instead of parallel to its body.

Nruffs are first encountered in Raisin Ruins and are often found stampeding down or up hills, raising dust behind them and making small jumps whenever they reach an edge, which can enable them to cross narrow pits. Just like in Kirby's Dream Land 3, they may occasionally carry a Waddle Dee on their back, which is treated as a separate enemy and catapulted off when its mount collides with a wall or is harmed by Kirby or his allies. Like in previous games featuring them as regular enemies, Nruffs are once more vulnerable to any attack and award no ability when swallowed.

Locations[edit]

In Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Nruff can be found in the following levels and stages:

Nruff locations in Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe  
Stage Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5
Cookie Country Extra Mode (Deluxe only) No No No No
Raisin Ruins Yes No No No No
Onion Ocean No No No No N/A
White Wafers Yes No No Yes No
Nutty Noon No No No No No
Egg Engines No No No No No
Dangerous Dinner No No No N/A N/A

Kirby's Blowout Blast[edit]

Nruff makes an appearance as a common enemy in this game. It acts similarly to Grizzo, charging Kirby slowly at first, but gradually gaining speed until it hits him or he dispatches it. If it makes contact with another Nruff or wall, it will be stunned.

Kirby Star Allies[edit]

Nruff in Kirby Star Allies

In Kirby Star Allies, Nruffs act and appear the same as in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.

Locations[edit]

In Kirby Star Allies Nruff can be found in the following levels and stages:

Nruff locations in Kirby Star Allies  
Stage Appearance? Stage Appearance?
Green Gardens No Falluna Moon No
Donut Dome No Planet Misteen No
Honey Hill Yes Mareen Moon No
Fruity Forest Yes Planet Caverna No
Clash at Castle Dedede Yes Grott Moon No
Extra Eclair Yes Planet Frostak Yes
Friendly Field No Blizzno Moon Yes
Reef Resort No Planet Towara No
Echo's Edge No Gabbel Moon No
Nature's Navel No Star Lavadom No
Sacred Square No Sizzlai Moon No
Inside Islands Yes Jambandra Base No
Duplex Dream No The Divine Terminus No
Gatehouse Road No Extra Planet α No
Eastern Wall No Extra Planet β No
Longview Corridor No Extra Planet γ No
Western Outer Wall No Extra Planet δ No
Inner Sanctum No Ability Planet No
Heavenly Hall No Dimension I Yes
Sector A No Dimension II No
Sector B No Dimension III Yes
Sector C No Dimension IV No
Planet Earthfall No

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Nruff is represented by a sticker. Equipping this sticker grants +5 to "body" and "spin" attack damage for Kirby, Meta Knight, and King Dedede.

Gallery[edit]

  • Kirby's Dream Land 3 artwork

    Kirby's Dream Land 3 artwork

  • Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards artwork

    Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards artwork

  • Nruff in Kirby's Return to Dream Land

    Nruff in Kirby's Return to Dream Land

  • Nruff's model from Kirby's Return to Dream Land

    Nruff's model from Kirby's Return to Dream Land

  • Nruff in Kirby's Blowout Blast

    Nruff in Kirby's Blowout Blast

  • Nruff being ridden by a Waddle Dee in Kirby Star Allies

    Nruff being ridden by a Waddle Dee in Kirby Star Allies

  • Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go! credits picture from Kirby Star Allies, featuring two piggybacked Waddle Dees while the third is riding a Nruff

    Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go! credits picture from Kirby Star Allies, featuring two piggybacked Waddle Dees while the third is riding a Nruff

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ヌラフ
Nurafu 		Nruff
Traditional Chinese 突進野豬
Tūjìn yězhū 		Dashing boar
Simplified Chinese 突进野猪
Tūjìn yězhū
Dutch Nruff -
French Nruff -
German Nruff -
Italian Nruff -
Korean 느라프
Neurapeu 		Nruff
Portuguese Nruff -
Spanish Nruff -


v • d • e
Reoccurring enemies and hazardous objects
20 or more appearances
10 to 19 appearances
7 to 9 appearances
5 or 6 appearances
3 or 4 appearances
v • d • e
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Characters
Kirby • ChuChu • Coo • Gooey • Kine • Nago • Pitch • Rick
Levels and stages
Level 1: Grass Land

Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4 • Stage 5 • Stage 6 • Stage 7

Level 2: Ripple Field
Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4 • Stage 5 • Stage 6 • Stage 7

Level 3: Sand Canyon
Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4 • Stage 5 • Stage 6 • Stage 7

Level 4: Cloudy Park
Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4 • Stage 5 • Stage 6 • Stage 7

Level 5: Iceberg
Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4 • Stage 5 • Stage 6 • Stage 7

Level 6: Hyper Zone
Copy Abilities
Burn • Clean • Cutter • Ice • Needle • Parasol • Spark • Stone
Enemies
Apolo • Babut • Batamon • Blipper • Bobin • Bobo • Boten • Boulder • Bouncy • Bronto Burt • Broom Hatter • Bukiset • Cappy • Chilly • Coconut • Como • Corori • Dekabu • Dogon • Doka • Flutter • Gabon • Galbo • Gansan • Glunk • Gordo • Icicle • Joe • Kabu • Kany • Kapar • Keke • Klinko • Loud • Madoo • Magoo • Mariel • Metroid • Mopoo • Mumbies • Mony • Nidoo • Nruff • Oro • Pacto • Pasara • Peloo • Peran • Polof • Popon • Poppy Bros. Jr. • Propeller • Pteran • Raft Waddle Dee • Rocky • Sasuke • Scarfy • Shotzo • Sir Kibble • Sparky • Squishy • Tick • Togezo • Waddle Dee • Wapod • Wappa • Yaban • Zebon
Mid-Bosses
Bosses
Items
Heart Star characters
Extra
v • d • e
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Characters
Levels and stages
Level 1: Pop Star

Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4

Level 2: Rock Star
Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4 • Stage 5

Level 3: Aqua Star
Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4 • Stage 5

Level 4: Neo Star
Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4 • Stage 5

Level 5: Shiver Star
Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4 • Stage 5

Level 6: Ripple Star
Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4

Level 7: Dark Star
Enemies
Bivolt • Blowfish • Bo • Bobo • Bonehead • Bouncy • Bronto Burt • Bumber • Burnis • Cairn • Chacha • Chilly • Drop • Emp • Fishbone • Flopper • Flora • Flutter • Frigis • Gabon • Galbo • Ghost Knight • Glom • Glunk • Gobblin • Gordo • Hack • I³ • Ignus • Kacti • Kany • Kapar • Keke • Magoo • Mahall • Mariel • Maw • Mite • Mopoo • Mumbies • N-Z • Noo • Nruff • Pedo • Plugg • Pompey • Poppy Bros. Jr. • Propeller • Pteran • Punc • Pupa • Putt • Rockn • Rocky • Sandman • Sawyer • Scarfy • Shotzo • Sir Kibble • Skud • Slushy • Snipper • Spark-i • Sparky • Splinter • Squeaky Hammer Machine • Squibby • Tick • Turbite • Wall Shotzo • Whispy Woods Jr. • Yariko • Zebon • Zoos
Mid-Bosses
Big N-Z • Waddle Doo • Big Bouncy • Adeleine • King Dedede • Big Kacti • Big Fishbone • Big Spark-i • Big Tick • Big Kany • Big Kapar • Big Blowfish • Big Galbo • Big Chilly • Big Mopoo • Big Pupa • Big Burnis • Big Sawyer
Bosses
Abilities
Bomb • Burn • Cutter • Ice • Needle • Spark • Stone
Power Combos
Items
Extra
v • d • e
Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Characters
Places
Both

Another Dimension • Halcandra • Lor Starcutter • Planet Popstar
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

Merry Magoland
Levels and Stages
Level 1: Cookie Country

Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4 • Stage 5

Level 2: Raisin Ruins
Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4 • Stage 5

Level 3: Onion Ocean
Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4 • Stage 5

Level 4: White Wafers
Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4 • Stage 5 • Stage 6

Level 5: Nutty Noon
Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4 • Stage 5 • Stage 6

Level 6: Egg Engines
Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4 • Stage 5 • Stage 6

Level 7: Dangerous Dinner
Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4

Level 8: Another Dimension

Challenge Stages

Sword Challenge • Sand Challenge (KRtDLD only) • Whip Challenge • Hi-Jump Challenge • Bomb Challenge • Mecha Challenge (KRtDLD only) • Water Challenge • Wing Challenge • Item Challenge
Magolor Epilogue Areas & Stages
Copy Abilities
Both

Beam • Bomb • Crash • Cutter • Fighter • Fire • Hammer • Hi-Jump • Ice • Leaf • Mike • Needle • Ninja • Parasol • Sleep • Spark • Spear • Stone • Sword • Tornado • Water • Wing • Whip
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

Festival • Mecha • Sand
Super Abilities
Regular enemies
Both

Armor Waddle Dee • Babut • Barbar • Barracu • Blade Knight • Blipper • Big Waddle Dee • Bouncy • Bouncy Sis • Bowby • Bronto Burt • Broom Hatter • Bulby • Cappy • Cerulean • Clayn • Chilly • Coconut • Coldtzo • Como • Craby • Darpa • Degout • Deppa • Dippa • Dupa • Elec • Flamer • Foley • Galbo • Gemra • Gigatzo • Glunk • Gordo • Halcandle Dee • Hot Head • Iron Barbar • Jackle • Kabu • Key Dee • Knuckle Joe • Lanzer • Leafan • Moonja • Mopoo • Mumbies • Needlous • Noddy • Nruff • Owgulf • Pacloud • Pacto • Parasol Waddle Dee • Parasol Waddle Doo • Pierce • Pluid • Poison apple • Poppy Bros. Jr. • Puppet Waddle Dee • Rocky • Scarfy • Searches • Shelt • Shotzo • Sir Kibble • Snowl • Sodory • Sparky • Squishy • Starman • Super Blade Knight • Super Chilly • Super Hot Head • Super Waddle Doo • Swinging Waddle Dee • Swinging Waddle Doo • Tick • Totenga • Twister • Volttzo • Waddle Dee • Waddle Doo • Walf • Walky • Wapod • Water Galbo • Whippy
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

Armoroid • Don Puffle • Sandran
Super Ability-defeatable enemies
Mid-Bosses
Standard Bosses
Extra Bosses
Magolor Epilogue Bosses
Items and objects
Sub-Games and Extra Modes
Extra
v • d • e
Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition
Characters
Modes
Classic Titles
Anime episodes
Manga samples (Japanese version only)
Copy Abilities (New Challenge Stages)
Fighter • Normal • Parasol • Smash • Spark • Sword • Whip • Wing
Stages (New Challenge Stages)
Enemies (New Challenge Stages)
Mid-Bosses (New Challenge Stages)
Extra
v • d • e
Kirby's Blowout Blast
Characters
Levels and stages
Regular enemies and Mid-Bosses
Babut • Bouncy • Bronto Burt • Broom Hatter • Cappy • Chip • Glunk • Gordo • Grizzo • Kabu • Key Dee • Masher • Mumbies • Nruff • Scarfy • Sectra Dee • Shotzo • Spear Waddle Dee • Soarar • Squishy • Waddle Dee
Bosses
Items and extra
v • d • e
Kirby Star Allies
Characters
Levels and Stages
World of Peace - Dream Land

Green Gardens • Donut Dome • Honey Hill • Fruity Forest • Clash at Castle Dedede • Extra Eclair

World of Miracles - Planet Popstar
Friendly Field • Reef Resort • Echo's Edge • Nature's Navel • Sacred Square • Inside Islands • Duplex Dream

Fortress of Shadows - Jambastion
Gatehouse Road • Eastern Wall • Longview Corridor • Western Outer Wall • Inner Sanctum • Heavenly Hall • Sector A • Sector B • Sector C

Far-Flung Starlight Heroes
Planet Earthfall • Falluna Moon • Planet Misteen • Mareen Moon • Planet Caverna • Grott Moon • Planet Frostak • Blizzno Moon • Planet Towara • Gabbel Moon • Star Lavadom • Sizzlai Moon • Jambandra Base • The Divine Terminus • Extra Planet α • Extra Planet β • Extra Planet γ • Extra Planet δ • Ability Planet

Kirby Star Allies

Heroes in Another Dimension

Dimension I • Dimension II • Dimension III • Dimension IV • Final Dimension
Copy Abilities
Artist • Beam • Beetle • Bomb • Cleaning • Cook • Crash • Cutter • ESP • Festival • Fighter • Fire • Hammer • Ice • Mike • Ninja • Parasol • Plasma • Sleep • Spider • Staff • Stone • Suplex • Sword • Water • Whip • Wing • Yo-Yo
Friend Abilities
Friend Actions
Standard Friends
Dream Friends
Regular enemies
Mid-Bosses
Bosses
Items and objects
Sub-Games
Extra
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