Spear

Spear Artwork of Spear Kirby from Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe. Details First game Kirby's Return to Dream Land (2011) Latest game Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023) Other game(s) Kirby: Triple Deluxe Kirby Battle Royale Type(s) Unlimited uses Obtained from Pierce, Lanzer Power(s) Attacks involving use of a spear. Similar to Sword, Staff

“

That spear... Did you join the Waddle Dee army or something?! Spears are great for both thrusting and throwing? Get the point?!

”

— Knuckle Joe's comment in Kirby Battle Royale

Spear is a Copy Ability which debuted in Kirby's Return to Dream Land that grants Kirby a sturdy spear to jab his enemies with. Using the spear, Kirby can easily strike enemies and objects at a safe distance, as well as through walls. Spear is exceptionally useful underwater, allowing Kirby to strike in all four directions, and reach areas where most other abilities could not. Kirby can also toss his spear like a javelin, causing it to move forward, then down in an arc (and unlike the Hammer ability, Kirby will not lose the spear when doing so). When Kirby acquires the Spear ability, he gains a hat which resembles a soldier's headband. Like other abilities featuring sharp utensils, Spear is capable of cutting ropes.

Starting with Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Bandana Waddle Dee also has a move-set largely based on the Spear ability. As such, it is often the case that Spear Kirby does not appear in a Kirby title because Bandana Waddle Dee is playable in it instead.

Game appearances

Spear Kirby's video game appearances
Game	Role	Notes
Kirby's Return to Dream Land	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Lanzer and Pierce.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Lanzer and Pierce.
Kirby Battle Royale	Playable character	One of the starter abilities for most game modes, though it needs to be unlocked to be used in Dedede's Cake Royale. Has three unlockable alternate costumes.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe	Copy Ability	Has the same source and function as in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

Spear debuted in Kirby's Return to Dream Land and also appears in the remake, Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, being obtainable from the enemies Pierce and Lanzer. Here, Kirby is able to spin his spear around rapidly, and take flight like a helicopter for a brief moment. Bandana Waddle Dee also uses a spear, and has a similar move-set.

Spear Move-set for Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Skill	Button Execution	Description	Skill	Button Execution	Description
Spear Thrust	1	Kirby jabs once forward with his spear.	Triple Throw	Dash + Hold 1, release	Kirby throws three spears at the same time in front of him, great for groups of foes.
Back Thrust	1, then Back, 1	Kirby jabs behind him with his spear.	Multispear Attack	1 repeatedly	In similar fashion to Sword's Multisword Attack Kirby does a barrage of spear jabs with his spear finishing with one powerful thrust.
Skyward Thrust	↑ + 1	Kirby jabs upward with his spear, great for enemies above him.	Spear Copter	Hold 1 + release	Twirling his spear like a rotor Kirby can freely fly around while harming enemies on contact for a short while.
Moon Drop	↓ + 1 in midair	Kirby drops downward with his spear on enemies below.	Underwater Thrust	1 underwater	Like Spear Thrust, Kirby jabs in front of him with his spear.
Spear Throw	Dash + 1	Kirby throws his spear like a javelin at enemies.	Surface Thrust	↑ + 1 underwater	Like Skyward Thrust Kirby jabs upward with his spear.
Spear Barrage	Dash + 1 repeatedly in midair	Kirby tosses spear after spear while slowly falling.	Underwater Downward Thrust	↓ + 1 underwater	Kirby jabs downward with his spear.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Kirby battling Flame Galboros with the Spear ability in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.

Spear returns in this title, though it loses the Triple Throw move. Holding the B button while dashing now only allows Kirby to slowly move around whilst holding up his spear in preparation to throw it.

Spear Move-set for Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Skill	Image	Button Execution	Description
Spear Thrust		B	Kirby jabs once forward with his spear.
Back Thrust		After pressing B, press ← + B	Kirby jabs behind him with his spear.
Skyward Thrust		↑ + B	Kirby jabs upward with his spear, great for enemies above him.
Moon Drop		↓ + B in midair	Kirby drops downward with his spear on enemies below.
Spear Throw		Dash + B	Kirby throws his spear like a javelin at enemies.
Spear Barrage		Dash + B repeatedly in midair	Kirby tosses spear after spear while slowly falling.
Multispear Attack		B repeatedly	In similar fashion to Sword's Multisword Attack Kirby does a barrage of spear jabs with his spear finishing with one powerful thrust.
Spear Copter		Press and hold B, and then release	Twirling his spear like a rotor Kirby can freely fly around while harming enemies on contact for a short while.
Underwater Thrust		B while swimming	Like Spear Thrust, Kirby jabs in front of him with his spear.
Surface Thrust		↑ + while swimming	Like Skyward Thrust Kirby jabs upward with his spear.
Underwater Downward Thrust		↓ + while swimming	Kirby jabs downward with his spear.

Kirby Battle Royale

Spear is one of the abilities that can be chosen from in this competitive multiplayer title. It is similar to Sword, though it focuses more on pinpoint accuracy and range, as opposed to Sword's wider area of attack. In addition, the spear can also be tossed for a quick and effective attack at range.

Spear Moveset in Kirby Battle Royale
Skill	Button Execution	Skill	Button Execution
Spear Thrust	B	Windmill	B during jump
Multispear Attack	BB	Gale Thrust	Hold/release B
Pinpoint Thrust	BBB	Spear Throw	Y

Kirby Star Allies, Kirby Fighters 2, & Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Spear does not appear in these games as a Copy Ability, but Bandana Waddle Dee wields one as his weapon, thus being an effective version of the Spear ability in these games. In Kirby Star Allies, like other weapon-based abilities, Bandana Waddle Dee's spear can be imbued with Power Effects, which bear names like "Bluster Spear", "Sizzle Spear", etc. In Kirby and the Forgotten Land, it has no direct equivalent to the Copy Ability evolution system for Kirby, instead Bandana Waddle Dee will simply deal more damage depending on how much Kirby's current Copy Ability is evolved.

Flavor text

Image	Game	Flavor text
	Kirby's Return to Dream Land	Raise your spear and lead the charge! Bust out Spear Barrages and Moon Drops! Use it underwater! Spin it around and take flight!
	Kirby: Triple Deluxe	The spear is a true warrior's weapon. Multispear Attack! Spear Throw! Moon Drop! The spear ability puts all these moves and more at your disposal. You can even use the spear underwater!
	Kirby Battle Royale	Thrust it! Throw it! Twist it! This ability is imbued with the spirits of the old masters.
	Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe	Raise your spear and lead the charge! Bust out Spear Barrages and Moon Drops! Use it underwater! Spin it around to take flight!

Trivia

• So far, Spear and Needle are the only Copy Abilities which are translated as only one Chinese character (槍/枪) in the official localization, instead of two or three characters which are more common.

Gallery

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  Artwork from Kirby's Return to Dream Land

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  Ability Star from Kirby's Return to Dream Land

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  Artwork from Kirby: Triple Deluxe

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  Pause menu art from Kirby: Triple Deluxe

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  Ability Star from Kirby: Triple Deluxe

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  Artwork from Kirby Battle Royale

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  Icon from Kirby Battle Royale

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  Screenshot from Kirby Battle Royale

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  Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe pause screen artwork

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  Ability Star from Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

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  Illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter commemorating the release of Kirby Battle Royale, featuring Spear Kirby

Videos

Click to load content Official Kirby Portal video showcasing Spear

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	スピア Supia	Spear
Traditional Chinese	槍 qiāng	Spear
Simplified Chinese	枪 qiāng
Dutch	Speer	Spear
French	Lance	Spear
German	Speer	Spear
Italian	Lancia	Spear
Korean	창 Chang	Spear
Portuguese	Lança	Spear
Spanish	Lanza	Spear