Water

Water Artwork of Water Kirby from [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Template:KRDL KAW]]. Details First game [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Template:KRDL KAW]] (2011) Latest game Kirby Fighters 2 (2020) Other game(s) Kirby Star Allies Usage type Unlimited uses Obtained from Water Galbo, Pluid, Driblee, Floaty the Cell Core, Water Galboros, water-based projectiles from Fatty Puffer Power(s) Attacks and moves associated with water.

Water is a Copy Ability which makes its first game appearance in [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Template:KRDL KAW]], obtained by swallowing water-related enemies. Water Kirby can surf on a form of water he creates, thus being able to easily traverse through lava. He can also neutralize lava blocks (though not lava itself) using the ability, making it a requirement to access some areas and Energy Spheres. Kirby can also spit water downwards and hover, destroying enemies along the way, as well as shoot water upwards. In addition, Water Kirby has a more powerful underwater attack, blowing out three water pulses rather than one.

Game appearances

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Water debuted as a game ability in this title. Kirby can get this ability chiefly by swallowing Water Galbo, Pluid or Water Galboros, though a few other sources exist as well. The main strength of Water is allowing Kirby to surf quickly over his foes, traverse fiery areas more safely, and gain an enhanced Water Gun underwater.

One of the Challenge Stages revolves around the Water Ability.

Moveset

Water Moveset for Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Skill	Button Execution	Description
Wave Attack	1	Kirby spits a blob of water that travels along the ground and damages the first object it hits.
Surf	Dash	While dashing, Water Kirby has bad acceleration, but a slightly higher top speed and the ability to dash over water and across lava. Striking an enemy deals minor damage and causes Kirby to rebound backwards.
Wave Surf	Dash + 1	Creates a large wave, giving Kirby a boost of speed and plowing over anything in the way. Like Surf, travels over water and lava.
Geyser	↑ + 1	Kirby fires a blast of water straight up. Good vertical range (can hit any flying boss in their neutral position) but no horizontal range whatsoever.
Fountain Hover	↓ + 1 in midair	Kirby blows a thin jet of water downwards, lifting himself into the air a constant distance off the ground. The move continues while the button is held. Kirby can move sideways during the move and also adjust his elevation by holding Up or Down.
Water Crown	↓ + 1	A small blast of water at Kirby's feet.
Rainbow Rain	Hold ↓ then ↑ + 1	Kirby spreads his arms and produces a round blast of water that forms a rainbow above him. The move hits twice - once for the water blast and again for the rainbow itself.
Enhanced Water Gun	1 underwater	Kirby fires three water pulses with about double the range of his regular Water Gun.

Kirby Star Allies

Water is used in conjunction with Ice to form the Icicle Lance attack.

After being absent from both Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot, Water returns in this title. The main enemy who provides this ability is Driblee, who also represents the Friend for that ability. It can be used in a number of Friend Abilities including Splash Curling and Icicle Lance. It also provides the Splash element to many other abilities.

Moveset

(does not include Friend Abilities)

Water Moveset for Kirby Star Allies
Skill	Button Execution	Description
Wave Attack	B	Kirby or Driblee spits a blob of water that travels along the ground and damages the first object it hits.
Surf	Dash	While dashing, Water Kirby or Driblee has bad acceleration, but a slightly higher top speed and the ability to dash over water and across lava. Striking an enemy deals minor damage and causes Kirby to rebound backwards.
Geyser	↑ + B	Kirby or Driblee fires a blast of water straight up. Good vertical range (can hit any flying boss in their neutral position) but no horizontal range whatsoever.
Fountain Hover	↓ + B in midair	Kirby or Driblee blows a thin jet of water downwards, lifting himself into the air a constant distance off the ground. The move continues while the button is held. Kirby can move sideways during the move and also adjust his elevation by holding Up or Down.
Wave Surf	Dash + B	Creates a large wave, giving Kirby or Driblee a boost of speed and plowing over anything in the way. Like Surf, travels over water and lava.
Rainbow Rain	↓, and then ↑ + B	Kirby or Driblee spreads his arms and produces a round blast of water that forms a rainbow above him. The move hits twice - once for the water blast and again for the rainbow itself.
Water Crown	↓ + B	A small blast of water at Kirby or Driblee's feet.
Enhanced Water Gun	B underwater	Kirby or Driblee fires a large penetrating water bullet with about double the range of Kirby's regular Water Gun.

Kirby Fighters 2

Water returns in Kirby Fighters 2 as a selectable ability for Kirby. It is unlocked after attaining Fighters Rank 30. Its move-set is largely the same as in Kirby Star Allies, though the abilities involving bodies of water have been removed (due to there being no water in the game).

For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Water ability in Kirby Fighters 2, see Mizuumi Wiki's page.

Moveset

Water move-set in Kirby Fighters 2
Skill	Button Execution	Description	Damage (unmodified)
Wave Attack	B	Kirby spits out a glob of water that rushes across the ground and falls off of platforms.	12
Surf	Dash	Kirby moves quickly by riding a wave of water across the ground. As he does so, he can push foes out of the way.	3 per hit
Geyser	↑ + B	Kirby shoots a wide stream of water out of his hat straight upward, dragging opponents along with it. Pressing B repeatedly causes Kirby to maintain and lengthen the attack.	18 (initial hit) 44 (if all hits connect)
Fountain Hover	↓ + B in midair	Kirby shoots a stream of water from his mouth straight downward which allows him to hover in the air while attacking enemies below. Over time, his hover gradually decreases in height until he is at a maximum of 2 Kirbies high.	13 (initial hit) 5 (subsequent hits)
Wave Surf	Dash + B	Kirby rides a wave of water and crashes into his enemies, dragging them along.	18 (if all hits connect)
Rainbow Rain	↓, then ↑ + B	Kirby throws out a shower of water that creates a rainbow, damaging all foes around him.	26 (if all hits connect)
Water Crown	↓ + B	Kirby throws a quick splash of water at his feet, damaging nearby foes.	14

In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!

Water Water Kirby as seen in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!. Details First episode Air-Ride-in-Style - Part II (2003) Power(s) Lets Kirby attack using water Comparable to Fire

“

It is Water Kirby!

”

— Meta Knight, in Air-Ride-in-Style - Part II

Water actually first appeared as a Copy Ability in the anime series. It makes a single appearance in the episode Air-Ride-in-Style - Part II as the result of a Copy Ability design contest held in Japan (being submitted by Takahiro Tonoe from Aichi prefecture) though it is only used in a dream sequence, making its canonicity questionable. Kirby gains this ability by inhaling large amounts of water from the ocean.

Water Kirby in the anime bears a somewhat different design to his later appearance in the games. He has a sightly different crown and his body is blue and translucent. Despite this, the ability functions largely the same as it would later, as Kirby uses spouts of water from his mouth to attack. Notably, the ability allows him to use the Water Gun outside of water in this instance.

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  Water Kirby using his water to counter an enemy flamethrower

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  Water Kirby keeping an enemy aloft using water spouts

Profiles

Flavor text

Image	Game	Flavor text
	[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Template:KRDL KAW]]	Look out--you're a water wizard! Ride the waves and cool down hot flames! Your Water Gun is supercharged too!
File:Star Allies Cover.jpg	Kirby Star Allies	A positively refreshing ability with many applications! Harness the waves and surf along the ground. Enjoy a powered-up version of the Water Gun and carry heavy stones with ease! And make sure you find out what happens if you freeze a fountain...

Trivia

• Water was intended to appear in the cancelled GameCube game, which would have marked its first game appearance. Its design in the game resembled the Kirby: Right Back at Ya! one a lot more than the later Template:KRDL KAW design.

Gallery

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  Ability Star from Template:KRDL KAW

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  Ability Star from Kirby Star Allies

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  Using Water in Kirby Star Allies

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  Surfing with a key in Kirby Star Allies

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  Battling Bugzzy using Water in Kirby Star Allies

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  Render image of a rare hat for Water in Kirby Fighters 2, based on Fatty Whale

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  Render image of a rare hat for Water in Kirby Fighters 2

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ウォーター Wōtā	Water
Chinese	清水 qīng shuǐ	literally 'Pure/Clean Water'
Dutch	Water	Water
French	Eau	Water
German	Wasser	Water
Italian	Acqua	Water
Korean	워터 Woteo	Water
Russian	Вода Voda	Water
Spanish	Agua	Water