Wing
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Wing is a Copy Ability which debuted in Kirby Super Star. It allows Kirby to fly quickly through the air, as well as perform several graceful wing maneuvers, dive-bombs, and charge attacks, along with the somewhat less graceful Feather Gun attack, though this attack can be used to cut ropes and other such obstacles. Typically provided by Birdon, this ability grants Kirby a bright yellow feather headdress and red stripes in place of his normal cheek marks (though the stripes have not been seen since Kirby Super Star Ultra). Wing Kirby's superior speed makes this ability the obvious choice for rushing through stages quickly in most games it appears in. It also was given the Bluster effect in Kirby Star Allies, being able to impart allies' weapons with the element.
Game appearances
Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra
In Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby can obtain the Wing ability through the enemy Birdon or a Copy Essence. With the Wing ability equipped, Kirby can then create Birdon as a helper.
| Wing's moveset in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra | |||
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| Skill | Button Execution | Skill | Button Execution |
| Feather Gun | B
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Condor Head | Dash + B
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| Bomber Head | ↓ + B in air
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Condor Dive | Dash, Jump, ↓ + B
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| Toss | (any direction) + B near foe
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Shuttle Loop | B after toss
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| Hover Flap | A/Y in air
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Kirby Air Ride
| “ | This ability allows Kirby to lift off his Air Ride machine and sail around like a bird for a limited amount of time! | ” | — Kirby Air Ride North American instruction booklet, page 40 |
The Wing ability appears in Kirby Air Ride, and can be obtained from the enemy Flappy. When Kirby gains this ability, he temporarily eschews his Air Ride Machine and flies with the ability along the race track at high speed. While in possession of the ability, Kirby gains considerable agility and flight power, and can perform a spinning dive when using a Quick Spin, though he loses access to the boost technique. After a short time, Kirby loses this ability and returns to normal.
Meta Knight has permanent access to flight in a similar fashion to the Wing ability.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
The Wing ability reappears in Kirby's Return to Dream Land and its remake, Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, where it is acquired from a Wing Copy Essence or from the Owgulf enemy. It is the final Copy Ability to be introduced in normal gameplay, as the first Owgulf does not appear until Nutty Noon, although it can be acquired earlier on by Mixing abilities or from the Wing Copy Essence found in Cookie Country's HAL Room. Compared to Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra, Wing's attacks are stronger and, like many Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, many of its moves render Kirby invulnerable to a greater degree than in previous games.
| Wing's moveset in Kirby's Return to Dream Land | |||
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| Skill | Button Execution | Skill | Button Execution |
| Feather Gun | 1
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Dive Bomb | ↓ + 1 in midair
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| Target Feather | 1 + Control Pad
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Condor Dive | Dash + ↓ + 1 in midair
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| Condor Head | Dash + 1 or Dash + 1 in midair
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Toss | ↑ or Forward next to foe + 1
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| Condor Bomb | ↓ + 1 during Condor Head
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Shuttle Loop | 1 right after Toss
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| Combo Dive | ↑ then ↓ then 1 during Condor Head
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Flap | 2 in midair
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Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition
Wing Kirby makes an appearance in the New Challenge Stages, where it functions identically to the way it did in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. There is a challenge stage dedicated to the ability, and it can also be used in most of the Magolor race stages.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Wing returns in this game, more-or-less the same as it was in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. Birdon reappears to provide the ability.
| Wing's moveset in Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby Star Allies | |||
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| Skill | Button Execution | Skill | Button Execution |
| Feather Gun | B
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Dive Bomb | ↓ + B in midair
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| Target Feather | B + Control Pad, Circle Pad or Control Stick
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Condor Dive | Dash + ↓ + B in midair
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| Condor Head | Dash + B or Dash + B in midair
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Toss | ↑ or Forward next to foe + B
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| Condor Bomb | ↓ + B during Condor Head
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Shuttle Loop | B right after Toss
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| Combo Dive | ↑ then ↓ then B during Condor Head
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Flap | A in midair
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Kirby Star Allies
Wing returns in this title, along with Birdon as a Friend. Wing can imbue other abilities with the Bluster Power Effect, and can also be used in conjunction with Fire or Burning Leo to perform Rising Sizzler. Aside from this, it remains relatively unchanged from its appearance in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.
In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
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| “ | He has transformed into...Wing Kirby! | ” | — Meta Knight, in Waste Management |
The Wing Copy Ability makes only one appearance in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, in the episode Waste Management. Here, Kirby gains this ability by swallowing an errant crow feather and uses the ability to attack Crowemon and his crow army. He uses the Feather Gun to shoot several crows out of the sky, and he then uses the Condor Head technique to strike Crowemon and free Dyna Chick from the giant monster bird's clutches. Aside from these two attacks, Wing Kirby's main ability is flying rapidly through the air.
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Wing Kirby using Condor Head on Crowemon
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Wing Kirby defending Dyna Chick from pecking crows
Profiles
Flavor text
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Kirby Super Star | Amaze your friends! Toss your enemies into the air and throw them for the Shuttle loop. |
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Kirby Super Star Ultra | Midair spins and shuttle loops! Spread your wings and fly, little Kirby! Doesn't that feel good? |
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Kirby's Return to Dream Land | Do a Shuttle Loop! Flap, fight, and rule the skies! Let your spirit soar as you spread your wings and bask in the glory of flight! |
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Kirby: Triple Deluxe | This tricky ability features a variety of high-flying moves! Soar through the air with Shuttle Loop, and attack your opponents from above! |
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Kirby Star Allies | There's no better feeling than taking your friends soaring through the skies on your back, controlling the winds at will. Charge up weapons with gusts of wind to create a great air current and shoot up to the heavens! |
Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophy
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"Kirby when he inhales a winged enemy and copies its flying ability. This ability can be used to proceed through strong winds that would otherwise be too tough to overcome. Wing Kirby can also perform a plethora of attack moves, such as the Bomber Head, where Kirby dive-bombs onto enemy heads." | Kirby Super Star Kirby Air Ride |
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy
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(American English) "Kirby doesn't need to copy abilities to bop through the air, but actually having wings gives his aerial skills a definite boost. They even let him use some extra attacks, like the acrobatic Shuttle Loop and the mighty Condor Head. He can also fire at foes with his Feather Gun! Thought Kirby was just a squishy puffball? Surprise!" (British English) "Kirby doesn't need to copy abilities to bop through the air, but actually having wings gives his aerial skills a definite boost. They even let him use some extra attacks, like the acrobatic Shuttle Loop and the mighty Condor Head. He can also fire at foes with his Feather Gun! Thought Kirby was just a squishy puffball? Think again!" |
Kirby Super Star Kirby's Return to Dream Land |
Trivia
- Originally, the hat for the Wing Ability also changed Kirby's cheek marks, turning them into two parallel red lines often associated with various Plains Indian tribes. This feature is present on Wing Kirby's sprites in Kirby Super Star and its remake, along with various 3-D depictions. Starting with Kirby Air Ride and more concretely by Kirby's Return to Dream Land, this aspect of the hat was removed, likely to appease concerns that the costume was appropriating said cultures.
- Moreover, in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, changes were made to the design of the hat of the ability itself so that it resembles less a war bonnet.
Gallery
Artworks
Artwork from Kirby Super Star
Alternate artwork from Kirby Air Ride with cheek marks
Artwork from Kirby Super Star Ultra
Pause art from Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Sprites
Sprite from Kirby Super Star
In-game sprite from Kirby Super Star Ultra
Animated sprite of 'Hover Flap' from Kirby Super Star Ultra
Ability Item from Kirby Super Star Ultra
Keychain from Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Icons
Icon from Kirby Super Star
Panel from Kirby Air Ride
Icon from Kirby Super Star Ultra
Kirby Super Star Ultra (Copy Essence Deluxe)
Pause screen icon from Kirby Super Star Ultra
Ability Star from Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Ability Star from Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Ability Star from Kirby Star Allies
Other
Illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter
Banner from the Kirby Personality Quiz
Videos
Official Kirby Portal video showcasing Wing
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Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | ウィング Wingu |
Wing |
| Traditional Chinese | 風羽 fēng yǔ |
literally 'Wind Wing/Feather' |
| Simplified Chinese | 风羽 fēng yǔ | |
| Dutch | Vleugel | Wing |
| French | Aile | Wing |
| German | Flügel | Wing |
| Italian | Volo | Flight |
| Korean | 윙 Wing |
Wing |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Pássaro[1] | Bird |
| European Portuguese | Asas[2] | Wings |
| Russian | Крыло Krylo |
Wing |
| Spanish | Alas | Wings |
References
- ↑ Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
- ↑ Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
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- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Air Ride
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
- Copy Abilities in New Challenge Stages
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Triple Deluxe
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Star Allies
- Copy Abilities with wind properties
- Copy Abilities which can cut ropes
