Beam

Copy Ability InfoBox Artwork for Kirby's Return to Dream Land. Details Debut Game Kirby's Adventure Last Game Kirby Star Allies Other Game(s) Kirby Super Star Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Kirby: Canvas Curse Kirby: Squeak Squad Kirby Super Star Ultra Kirby's Return to Dream Land Kirby: Triple Deluxe Kirby Fighters Deluxe Kirby: Planet Robobot Team Kirby Clash Deluxe (as Beam Mage) Type(s) Unlimited use Obtained from Waddle Doo, Laser Ball, Gemra, King Doo Power(s) Attacks with an electric beam; provides Zap augment. Helper Waddle Doo Comparable to Flare Beam (Super Ability); Robobot Armor Beam Mode; U.F.O. (Chain Beam); Spark, Plasma, ESP

Beam is an ability primarily obtained by absorbing a Beam-using enemy, such as Waddle Doos or Laser Balls, as well as by using Copy Pedestals. It allows Kirby to perform one of several beam attacks, such as a magical beam whip attack, which is useful for hitting switches, Bomb Blocks, and Star Blocks behind solid walls in order to get to hidden areas and items. Typically, Kirby obtains a red and yellow jester hat when this copy ability is obtained.

Notable Game Appearances

Kirby's Adventure

Beam Kirby first appeared in Kirby's Adventure where his Copy Abilities debuted. This ability allows Kirby to swing a beam downwards in his front by pressing the B button. Kirby's sprite doesn't change upon swallowing this ability.

Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra

Beam Kirby appears in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra, with powers typically expected from Beam Kirby. In the sub-game Milky Way Wishes, Kirby may also obtain and keep the Beam ability by using Copy Essence Deluxes. If Kirby has the Beam ability, he may transform the ability into a Waddle Doo as a helper. Kirby's appearance changes with a jester hat with stars, as well as turning yellow.

Beam moveset in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra
Skill	Button Execution
Beam Whip	B
Cycle Beam	Dash + B
Beam Blast	Dash + B in air
Capture Beam	(any direction) + B near foe
Wave Beam	Hold B long + Release

Kirby's Return to Dream Land

Beam Kirby reappears in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. In addition to Beam Kirby's typical move-set, Kirby can execute a infinite loop beam whip in mid-air. Because of the multiplayer possibility that there may be several different colored Kirbies, there is no yellow shading of Kirby when Kirby obtains the Beam ability. In addition, the jester hat only has the yellow sectioned adorned with stars.

There is a super variant of this ability known as Flare Beam.

Beam moveset in Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Skill	Button Execution	Description
Beam Whip	1	The standard whip-like attack; Kirby swings a beam downwards.
Cycle Beam	Dash + 1	Kirby hits the brakes and fires multiple energy balls in a cone-shaped pattern forwards.
Beam Blast	Dash + 1 in midair	Kirby aims downwards and fires a series of energy blasts diagonally towards the ground..
Revolution Beam	1 repeatedly in midair	A continuous usage of Beam Whip, with the whip circling Kirby until the button is released. Kirby is immune to gravity but not wind during the move.
Wave Beam	Hold 1, release	After charging up energy, Kirby fires a large ball of energy straight forwards. Stops when it hits a wall but travels through enemies; can hit twice if an enemy is sufficiently fat.
Capture Beam	(↑, ↓, or front) + 1 near foe	Kirby grabs an enemy and fires them away with a flurry of energy balls.

Kirby: Planet Robobot

Beam is one of the abilities compatible with the Robobot Armor. Here, it can be used to conduct electricity, similar to Spark, which is also in the game.

Kirby Star Allies

Beam appears as an ability in this title, along with Waddle Doo who represents the ability as a Friend. Beam can be used to augment other abilities with the Zap element.

Beam moveset in Kirby Star Allies
Skill	Button Execution	Description
Beam Whip	Press and release B	The standard whip-like attack; Kirby swings a beam downwards.
Cycle Beam	Dash + B	Kirby hits the brakes and fires multiple energy balls in a cone-shaped pattern forwards.
Beam Blast	Dash + B in midair	Kirby aims downwards and fires a series of energy blasts diagonally towards the ground..
Wave Beam	Press and hold B, and then release	After charging up energy, Kirby fires a large ball of energy straight forwards. Stops when it hits a wall but travels through enemies; can hit twice if an enemy is sufficiently fat.
Capture Beam	Either ↑, or forward + B near an enemy	Kirby grabs an enemy and fires them away with a flurry of energy balls.

Super Smash Bros. Trophy Information

Brawl Trophy Description

"Kirby in a jester cap...and a supercute Kirby at that. Beam Kirby features a Beam ability, acquired by inhaling Waddle Doo, that allows him to shoot a whip-like beam at his enemies. With a wide attack range, this ability is extremely easy to use, especially for taking out enemies in bunches. In Kirby Super Star/Kirby's Fun Pak, this beam can also be charged and fired."

Wii U Trophy Description

"Waddle Doo can fire beams from his eye. Does that make you green with envy? Then inhale him and copy that ability! You'll then be able to shoot beams from a wand, and the attack can even be charged up for greater effectiveness. You can also use a beam to push switches or to grab and toss your foes."

Trivia

• Beam is the very first Copy Ability that was introduced in the Kirby series, and has appeared in nearly every main series installment since then.
  • In Kirby Star Allies, this is mentioned on the pause menu flavor text of Waddle Doo if he is 1P: "It was the first Copy Ability that anyone ever got, and the origin of all abilities that came later! So much potential from a beam! And now, he wants to see why the beam... bends!"
• In Kirby Fighters Deluxe, the alternative hat for Beam Kirby resembles Marx's.

Gallery

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  Artwork from Kirby's Adventure.

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  Artwork from Kirby Super Star.

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  Icon of the ability from Kirby Super Star Ultra.

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  Artwork from Kirby's Return to Dream Land.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Spanish	Rayo	Beam
French	Rayon	Beam
Dutch	Straal	Beam
German	Beam	Beam
Italian	Raggio	Beam
Russian	Луч Luch	Beam
Chinese	光束 guāng shù	Beam