Lanzer
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Lanzer[1] is a reoccurring enemy which grants Kirby the Spear Copy Ability when swallowed. The enemy, which debuted in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, wields a trident and sports an iridescent purple helmet. Lanzer bears a resemblance to certain other knights in the Kirby series, namely Trident Knight and Sir Kibble. This is apparent given Lanzer's spherical build and comparatively large feet. Unlike Trident Knight, however, Lanzer does not toss its trident when attacking. Nonetheless, it has excellent range when jabbing, so it should be treated with the utmost caution when faced.
Lanzer's name may come from the German "Lanze", meaning "lance", and "lancer".
Game appearances[edit]
Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]
Lanzer debuted in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. It is first encountered in Stage 3 of White Wafers, serving as an additional means of getting the Spear ability.
In Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Lanzer can be found in the following levels and stages:
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| Cookie Country | 
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| Raisin Ruins |
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| Onion Ocean |
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| White Wafers |
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| Nutty Noon |
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| Egg Engines |
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| Dangerous Dinner |
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| Lanzer locations in Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler | |||
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| Opening Stage |
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4-3 |
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4-4 |
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4-EX |
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| 1-3 |
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Sphere |
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Levitation |
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| 2-1 |
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Health |
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| 2-2 |
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Surge |
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| 2-3 |
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Bomb |
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| 2-4 |
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Upward |
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Needles |
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| 3-1 |
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Barrier |
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| 3-2 |
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Vanish |
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| 3-3 |
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Cannon |
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| 3-4 |
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Black Hole |
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Trickery |
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| 4-1 |
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Secret Stage |
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| 4-2 |
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Final Boss |
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Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition[edit]
In Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition, Lanzer appears in the New Challenge Stages Sub-Game, where it serves as an enemy to be overcome in the Fighter Combat Chamber.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]
Lanzer reprises its role and function in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, completely unchanged from its previous appearances, although there is an insectoid variant found in Royal Road called Sectra Knight.
In Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Lanzer can be found in the following levels and stages:
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| Fine Fields |
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| Lollipop Land |
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| Old Odyssey |
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| Wild World |
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| Endless Explosions |
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Gallery[edit]
Model from Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Model of Sectra Knight from Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Lanzer in Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | ランゼル Ranzeru |
Lanzer |
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