Soldier

Soldier
KEY Sword Soldier artwork.png
Artwork of Sword Soldier from Kirby's Epic Yarn.
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First game Kirby's Epic Yarn (2010)
Latest game Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn (2019)
Similar entities Mariner
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The Soldiers are four different types of squarish humanoid enemies in Kirby's (Extra) Epic Yarn that wield several weapons. They mostly appear in Treat Land and are very similar to Mariners.

TypesEdit

Soldier types in Kirby's (Extra) Epic Yarn  
Type Caption Description
 
Sword Soldier
"I bet this guy wouldn't be such a big shot without his sword!" The Sword variation of the Soldiers yields a sword that, when provoked by Kirby or Prince Fluff, twirls his sword and charges forward, waving his sword around. Kirby can use his Yarn Whip to grab the sword and throw it back at the Sword Soldier, and any enemy or block behind it.
 
Spear Soldier
"This soldier wields a spear... Do you think he gets paid more than the Sword Soldier?" The Spear variation of the Soldiers has a long spear that he uses to run into Kirby and stab him, making him lose beads. Like the Sword Soldier, Kirby can grab the Spear Soldier's spear and throw it back.
 
Cannon Soldier
"This soldier has a cannon, so you better look out! Those shots are dangerous!" The Cannon variation of the Soldiers has a large cannon on his head that he can use to shoot the heroes. Unlike the previous two variations, the Cannon Soldier's projectiles can't be grabbed by the Yarn Whip. This soldier also cannot be disarmed.
 
Whistle Soldier
"This soldier can call for help, so be sure to deal with him quickly!" When a Whistle Soldier sees Kirby, he blows on his whistle and calls other types of Soldiers to come and help him. If there is a Whistle Soldier, Kirby has to dispose of him quickly or else there will be more trouble with other Soldiers.

LocationsEdit

Soldiers can be found in the following levels and stages in Kirby's (Extra) Epic Yarn:

Soldier locations in Kirby's (Extra) Epic Yarn  
Stage Appearance? Stage Appearance?
Patch Castle   Deep-Dive Deep  
Fountain Gardens   Boom Boatyard  
Flower Fields   Fossil Reef  
Rainbow Falls   Snowy Fields  
Big-Bean Vine   Cozy Cabin  
Mole Hole   Mt. Slide  
Weird Woods   Frosty Wheel  
Pyramid Sands   Frigid Fjords  
Lava Landing   Evergreen Lift  
Cool Cave   Future City  
Dino Jungle   Tube Town  
Temper Temple   Mysterious UFO  
Dusk Dunes   Stellar Way  
Toy Tracks   Moon Base  
Mushroom Run   Outer Rings  
Sweets Park   Whispy's Forest  
Melody Town   Tempest Towers  
Cocoa Station   Cloud Palace  
Dark Manor   Castle Dedede  
Splash Beach   Meta Melon Isle  
Blub-Blub Ocean   Battleship Halberd  
Secret Island  

In the Kirby novel seriesEdit

 
A Spear Soldier in Kirby: Big Trouble in Patch Land!.

In the Kirby: Big Trouble in Patch Land! volume of the Kirby novel series, a Soldier appears, specifically a Spear Soldier. He first blocks Kirby and Prince Fluff from entering Stellar Way, but later changes his mind when he finally recognizes the two, in particular Fluff. He gives them a Metamortex for the Rocket Transformation; after Kirby transforms, he, with Fluff on top, flies to Stellar Way, bidding farewell to the Spear Soldier.


GalleryEdit

Names in other languagesEdit

Sword SoldierEdit

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ケンヘー
Kenhē
Sword-dier
European French Soldat Épée Sword Soldier
German Rothaudegen From "rot" (red) and "Haudegen" (a type of sword)
Italian Soldato Spadaccino Swordsman Soldier
Korean 검병
geom byeong
Sword Soldier
Spanish Soldado espadachín Swordsman soldier


Spear SoldierEdit

Language Name Meaning
Japanese やりへー
Yarihē
Spear-dier
European French Soldat Lance Spear Soldier
German Rotspießer From "rot" (red) and "Spieß" (spike)
Italian Soldato Lanciere Spearman Soldier
Korean 창병
chang byeong
Spear Soldier
Spanish Soldado lancero Spearman soldier


Cannon SoldierEdit

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ホーヘー
Hōhē
Cannon-dier
European French Soldat Canon Cannon Soldier
German Rotkanonier From "rot" (red) and "Kanonier" (cannoneer)
Italian Soldato Cannoniere Cannoneer Soldier
Korean 포병
po byeong
Cannon Soldier
Spanish Soldado cañonero Cannoneer soldier


Whistle SoldierEdit

Language Name Meaning
Japanese フエヘー
Fuehē
Whistle-dier
European French Soldat Sifflet Whistle Soldier
German Rotpfeifer From "rot" (red) and "Pfeifer" (whistler)
Italian Soldato Fischiatore Whistler Soldier
Korean 피리병
piri byeong
Flute Soldier
Latin American Spanish Soldado silbatín Whistler soldier
"Silbatín" comes from "silbato" (whistle) and the diminutive suffix "-ín".
European Spanish Soldado silbato Whistler soldier