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{{disambig2|Kirby's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''|the character in other contexts|Kirby}} | {{disambig2|Kirby's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''|the character in other contexts|Kirby}} | ||
{{Infobox Character | {{Infobox Character | ||
|name = Kirby | |name = Kirby | ||
|image = [[ | |image = [[Image:Kirby SSB4.png|250px|Kirby]] | ||
|game = SSB4 | |game = SSB4 | ||
|ssbgame1 = SSB | |ssbgame1 = SSB | ||
|ssbgame2 = SSBM | |ssbgame2 = SSBM | ||
|ssbgame3 = SSBB | |ssbgame3 = SSBB | ||
|ssbgame4 = | |ssbgame4 = Ultimate | ||
|availability = [[Starter character|Starter]] | |availability = [[Starter character|Starter]] | ||
|tier = F | |tier = F | ||
|ranking = | |ranking = 50 | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Kirby''' ({{ja|カービィ|Kābī}}, ''Kirby'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. | '''Kirby''' ({{ja|カービィ|Kābī}}, ''Kirby'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. His return to the series was announced during the [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] [[Nintendo Direct]] on June 11th, 2013.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13D1I5s236o Nintendo Direct@E3 2013]</ref> He was also among the first wave of [[Amiibo]] that are compatible with ''SSB4''. Makiko Ōmoto reprises her role as Kirby's voice actor, but instead of doing so via recycled voice clips, she provided new clips that changed Kirby's inflections somewhat compared to the clips from previous installments. | ||
Kirby is ranked | Kirby is currently ranked 50th out of 55 on the [[tier list]], placing him in the F tier. This is a significant drop from his mid-tier placement in ''Brawl'', where he was ranked 20th out of 38. Kirby possesses a great combo game: his up tilt, forward throw and down aerial are very good combo starters, with the latter also boasting guaranteed KO set-ups that are effective even against floaty characters. In addition to complimenting his combo game, Kirby's forward and up aerials are also useful for partaking in a [[wall of pain]] and juggling, respectively. | ||
However, | Despite his size, Kirby also has great KO potential, thanks to his clean smash attacks, clean back aerial, and up and back throws each boasting impressive power. The majority of his frame data is also respectably fast, while his [[crouch]] has become very useful, as it now allows him to avoid many moves from a variety of characters, such as projectiles that are not affected by gravity, or even grabs from taller characters. | ||
However, Kirby retains many of his flaws from ''Brawl'', the most notable of which is his poor endurance due to both his very light weight and his floatiness, alongside the addition of [[rage]] in ''SSB4''. When coupled with his predictable [[recovery]], Kirby is left prone to either getting KO'd early either while near the blast zones or due to being [[edge-guard]]ed. | |||
Kirby's mobility is also poor overall, which leaves him prone to being zoned out by many characters with better ranges or with projectiles that are affected by gravity. Lastly, Kirby's range has been shortened due to his feet becoming smaller. | |||
While Kirby's flaws have resulted in him being viewed as a non-viable character in ''SSB4'', his tournament representation is average and he has nevertheless achieved some level of success. This is most apparent at the local level, as {{Sm|Poyo}} and {{Sm|Triple R}} have each won several tournaments and place very well at them in both singles and [[doubles]] play, while {{Sm|Prince Kirby}} has won a number of doubles tournaments. Outside of this, Kirby has also seen some instances of success at the regional and national levels, owing to the efforts of Poyo, Triple R, {{Sm|MikeKirby}}, {{Sm|K.I.D.Goggles}}, {{Sm|Komota}} and {{sm|MrRyanNess}}. | |||
==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
Kirby is a small | As in previous installments, Kirby is a small [[Weight|lightweight]], being tied for the fifth lightest character in the game. This is also reflected in his mobility, which is poor; he has slow [[walk]]ing speed, average [[dash]]ing speed, the fourth slowest [[falling speed]], the third lowest [[gravity]], the fourth slowest [[air speed]], below average [[traction]] and average [[air acceleration]]. Despite having the second lowest [[jump]]s, he has [[Double jump#Multiple double jump|five double jumps]], which counteract that flaw. | ||
Kirby is | Kirby's greatest strength is the versatility of his moveset. The majority of Kirby's moveset is characterized by speed, while his slower moves instead boast very high power as a trade-off. Neutral attack and forward tilt are fast and have decent range, allowing Kirby to quickly fend off opponents. Up tilt is notorious for its combo potential, as its very quick speed allows it to consistently combo into itself or an aerial attack. Down tilt's very low power is compensated by its very fast speed and it launching opponents at the [[Sakurai angle]], which allow it to [[trip]] opponents even up to 270%. His smash attacks have good range and high power, yet are not particularly slow, making them excellent at scoring a KO. | ||
Kirby's grab game | The usefulness of Kirby's ground game also extends to his grab game. His grabs are fast, while his pummel's meager damage output is counterbalanced by its very fast speed. His forward throw, notorious in ''Brawl'' for its highly damaging combo options at 0%, has been improved even further, as it now possesses follow-ups even up to medium percents, including a down aerial to re-grab. Back throw can be followed up by a back aerial at 0% on certain characters, [[tech-chase]] fast-fallers, and can now KO at high percents. Up throw is his strongest throw and is able to KO almost all characters around 170%, or even earlier if it lands on a platform. Lastly, down throw is reliable for damage racking when no other throw can yield better results. | ||
Kirby's air game is also useful, due to his aerials boasting versatility and less than 18 frames of landing lag. Neutral aerial has a long duration, and its very low landing lag grants Kirby protection and allows him to take full advantage of [[buffer]]ing. Forward aerial is powerful, chains fluidly and can allow additional follow-ups at low percents. Up aerial has vertical knockback, low landing lag and has a good amount of [[auto-cancel]]ing frames, allowing for many potential follow-ups. | |||
Kirby's | Back aerial has slightly disjointed range, a decently long duration, and is Kirby's fastest and strongest aerial, making it a very good all-purpose aerial attack. Lastly, down aerial has considerable start-up, but drags opponents downward before [[meteor smash]]ing them, making it a deceptively powerful [[edge-guarding]] tool. In addition, it is an effective combo starter with guaranteed follow-ups on grounded opponents, even against floaty characters. | ||
[[Hammer (move)|Hammer Flip]] is very powerful, especially when fully charged. Its slow speed, however, makes it very difficult to use outside of [[edge-guarding]] or after a [[shield break]]. [[Final Cutter]] is Kirby's [[recovery]] move and is decent at that, granting good vertical distance and decent horizontal distance, as well as decent protection during his ascent and descent. It also emits a shockwave upon landing, making it difficult to [[punish]] if not at point-blank range. Lastly, [[Stone]] causes Kirby to plummet straight down and ignore damage by any move that deals less than 30%. It is also very strong and can be canceled at any time, making it useful for playing [[mindgames]]. | Kirby's special moveset has some interesting options. {{B|Inhale|Kirby}} allows him to either copy the [[neutral special move]] of any character he Inhales, or spit them out as a weight-dependent [[projectile]]. The latter can be used to [[Kirbycide]] or put the opponent below the stage, almost eliminating their chances of recovering. The former, depending on what character he Inhales, can give Kirby a move that provides some assistance ([[Falcon Punch]] and [[Homing Attack]]) or massive benefits ([[Monado Arts]] and [[Needle Storm]]). [[Hammer (move)|Hammer Flip]] is very powerful, especially when fully charged. Its slow speed, however, makes it very difficult to use outside of [[edge-guarding]] or after a [[shield break]]. | ||
[[Final Cutter]] is Kirby's [[recovery]] move and is decent at that, granting good vertical distance and decent horizontal distance, as well as decent protection during his ascent and descent. It also emits a shockwave upon landing, making it difficult to [[punish]] if not at point-blank range. Lastly, [[Stone]] causes Kirby to plummet straight down and ignore damage by any move that deals less than 30%. It is also very strong and can be canceled at any time, making it useful for playing [[mindgames]]. | |||
However, Kirby has noticeable flaws. His most prominent weakness is his endurance. Being light and floaty, Kirby cannot endure strong hits at high percents. He is also very vulnerable to [[juggling]], due to his aforementioned slow falling and air speeds. [[Rage]] further compounds these issues, as Kirby will be launched even earlier, while he will typically not endure long enough in order to take advantage of it. | However, Kirby has noticeable flaws. His most prominent weakness is his endurance. Being light and floaty, Kirby cannot endure strong hits at high percents. He is also very vulnerable to [[juggling]], due to his aforementioned slow falling and air speeds. [[Rage]] further compounds these issues, as Kirby will be launched even earlier, while he will typically not endure long enough in order to take advantage of it. | ||
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Kirby's poor mobility not only makes it significantly difficult for him to [[approach]] and pressure opponents, but also makes him susceptible to fast characters like {{SSB4|Sonic}}, or those with [[disjointed hitbox]]es like {{SSB4|Marth}} and {{SSB4|Cloud}}. In addition, his very long-distanced recovery is very slow, making aggressive edge-guarding and [[gimp]]-oriented moves, such as [[F.L.U.D.D.]] or meteor smashes, detrimental to him. Kirby's range is also mediocre at best, and his strongest moves happen to be his slowest, making it difficult for him to KO opponents outside of edge-guarding or without a set-up. | Kirby's poor mobility not only makes it significantly difficult for him to [[approach]] and pressure opponents, but also makes him susceptible to fast characters like {{SSB4|Sonic}}, or those with [[disjointed hitbox]]es like {{SSB4|Marth}} and {{SSB4|Cloud}}. In addition, his very long-distanced recovery is very slow, making aggressive edge-guarding and [[gimp]]-oriented moves, such as [[F.L.U.D.D.]] or meteor smashes, detrimental to him. Kirby's range is also mediocre at best, and his strongest moves happen to be his slowest, making it difficult for him to KO opponents outside of edge-guarding or without a set-up. | ||
Kirby benefits significantly from his [[Character customization|custom moves]]. Jumping Inhale propels Kirby forward, which often puts opponents in bad positions and can even allow it to function as a quick horizontal recovery option, though it is slower and lacks a [[Wind|vacuum]]. Ice Breath is a short-ranged projectile that can [[Frozen|freeze]] opponents for a time and function as a great edge-guarding option, but removes all of Inhale's benefits. Hammer Bash is almost identical to Hammer in ''Brawl'', as it is much faster and KOs earlier than the uncharged version of Hammer Flip. Giant Hammer is the most powerful custom move in the game without equipment and grants super [[armor]], but is much slower than Hammer Flip. | |||
Wave Cutter is overall faster, its descending hitbox is more powerful, and the shockwave has more range and can pressure shields, although it does not allow Kirby to hit opponents while ascending. Upper Cutter is faster, stronger and grants much more vertical recovery and momentum, but immediately cancels at its ascent's apex, and lacks both a descending hitbox and shockwave. Grounding Stone [[Bury|buries]] grounded opponents and has much less ending lag, allowing for follow-ups, safer mindgames, and acts as a potential anti-juggling tool. However, it is unable to KO grounded opponents and has more start-up lag. Meteor Stone [[meteor smash]]es the opponent and can even be used as a suicide move, but takes longer to end. | |||
Overall, Kirby tends to run hot and cold, similarly to {{SSB4|Luigi}}. He can inflict an impressive amount of damage if he gets close to his opponent thanks to his potent combo game, but doing so is difficult for him due to his poor mobility. As such, Kirby functions well with a bait and punish playstyle, although being unprepared for an opponent's approach can be hazardous due to his unimpressive survivability. Kirby has achieved average tournament representation and some degree of success: {{Sm|Poyo}}, {{Sm|Triple R}} and {{Sm|Prince Kirby}} have each won numerous local tournaments and continue to place very well at them in singles and [[doubles]] play, while {{Sm|MikeKirby}} and {{Sm|K.I.D.Goggles}} have collectively achieved a handful of notable results at regional and national tournaments. | |||
Kirby has | ==Changes from ''Brawl''== | ||
Kirby has been nerfed in the transition from ''Brawl'' to ''SSB4''. In addition to retaining most of his issues in ''Brawl'', he also suffers from new ones. Most notably, Kirby's range was shortened: his feet became slightly smaller, while his standing and dash grabs' ranges were decreased. | |||
However, some of Kirby's less reliable moves from ''Brawl'', particularly Inhale and his down aerial, now possess much more utility. The changes to [[hitstun]] canceling also help Kirby, as they enable him to chain combos together much better. His improved combo game is further supplemented by his newly buffed forward throw, which now possesses combo potential past low percents. His approach was also slightly improved, due to his dashing speed becoming significantly faster. | |||
===Aesthetics=== | ===Aesthetics=== | ||
*{{change|Due to the aesthetic used in ''SSB4'', Kirby's overall color scheme is more vibrant. His feet are also slightly smaller, and his skin appears to have significantly more diffused shading, with decreased difference in brightness between the lit and shaded sides of his body. Altogether, these changes make Kirby appear significantly more in line with his appearance as of ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby's Return to Dream Land}}''.}} | *{{change|Due to the aesthetic used in ''SSB4'', Kirby's overall color scheme is more vibrant. His feet are also slightly smaller, and his skin appears to have significantly more diffused shading, with decreased difference in brightness between the lit and shaded sides of his body. Altogether, these changes make Kirby appear significantly more in line with his appearance as of ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby's Return to Dream Land}}''.}} | ||
*{{change|Kirby is significantly more expressive. He now sports a stern look when performing a number of moves, similarly to how he does in ''Return to Dream Land'', ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards}}'', and ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby: Triple Deluxe}}''. His facial expressions when being attacked are also more exaggerated, such as his [[screen KO]]s depicting him as {{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}}having teary eyes; his mouth closed; and the right side of his face pressed against the screen, or {{GameIcon|ssb4-u}}having wincing eyes; his mouth open; and his whole face pressed against the screen. Both of Kirby's screen KO expressions are based on his expression when an attack slams him against the screen in ''Triple Deluxe''.}} | *{{change|Kirby is significantly more expressive. He now sports a stern look when performing a number of moves, similarly to how he does in ''Return to Dream Land'', ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards}}'', and ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby: Triple Deluxe}}''. His facial expressions when being attacked are also more exaggerated, such as his [[screen KO]]s depicting him as {{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}}having teary eyes; his mouth closed; and the right side of his face pressed against the screen, or {{GameIcon|ssb4-u}}having wincing eyes; his mouth open; and his whole face pressed against the screen. Both of Kirby's screen KO expressions are based on his expression when an attack slams him against the screen in ''Triple Deluxe''.}} | ||
===Attributes=== | ===Attributes=== | ||
*{{change|Kirby is smaller. This makes his hurtbox slightly smaller, but hinders his range.}} | *{{change|Kirby is smaller. This makes his hurtbox slightly smaller, but hinders his range.}} | ||
*{{buff|Due to the general change in size between small and large characters, Kirby's smaller size significantly improves his [[crouch]]'s defensive potential.}} | *{{buff|Due to the general change in size between small and large characters, Kirby's smaller size significantly improves his [[crouch]]'s defensive potential.}} | ||
*{{ | *{{change|Kirby is heavier (78 → 79).}} | ||
*{{nerf|Kirby [[walk]]s | *{{nerf|Kirby [[walk]]s slower (0.95 → 0.93).}} | ||
*{{buff|Kirby [[dash]]es | *{{buff|Kirby [[dash]]es faster (1.371 → 1.57).}} | ||
*{{nerf|Kirby's [[air speed]] is slower (0.85 → 0.8).}} | |||
*{{nerf|Kirby's [[air speed]] is slower (0.85 → 0.8) | *{{change|Kirby [[falling speed|falls]] faster (1.2 → 1.23). This slightly improves his vertical endurance, but makes him slightly more susceptible to combos.}} | ||
*{{buff|Kirby's [[fast falling]] speed is faster (1.9 → 1.968). This improves his air game, and makes him less susceptible to juggling.}} | |||
*{{change|Kirby | *{{buff|Kirby's [[gravity]] is higher (0.061 → 0.06405). This improves his aerial mobility, and somewhat alleviates the drawbacks of his [[Falling speed#Floaty|floatiness]].}} | ||
*{{buff|Kirby's [[fast falling]] speed | *{{nerf|[[Double jump]]s are lower.}} | ||
*{{ | *{{buff|[[Roll]]s have decreased ending lag (frame 31 → 30).}} | ||
*{{buff|[[Roll]]s have decreased ending lag ( | |||
*{{nerf|Rolls have decreased [[intangibility]] frames (frames 4-19 → 4-17).}} | *{{nerf|Rolls have decreased [[intangibility]] frames (frames 4-19 → 4-17).}} | ||
*{{nerf|[[ | *{{nerf|[[Sidestep]] has decreased intangibility frames (frames 2-20 → 2-17) and has increased ending lag (frame 25 → 26).}} | ||
*{{buff|[[Air dodge]] has decreased start-up (frame 4 → 3) and ending lag ( | *{{buff|[[Air dodge]] has decreased start-up (frame 4 → 3) and ending lag (frame 49 → 32).}} | ||
*{{nerf|Air dodge's duration is shorter (frames 4-29 → 3-27).}} | *{{nerf|Air dodge's duration is shorter (frames 4-29 → 3-27).}} | ||
*{{buff|Soft landing is faster (3 frames → 2).}} | *{{buff|Soft landing is faster (3 frames → 2).}} | ||
===Ground attacks=== | ===Ground attacks=== | ||
*{{ | *{{change|Neutral attack's first hit's angle has been altered ([[Sakurai angle|361°]] → 55°).}} | ||
*{{nerf|Neutral attack's second hit has increased base knockback (8 → 15) and its first and second hits have smaller hitboxes (3.3u → 3u). These changes slightly hinder its ability to connect with neutral infinite at high percents. Additionally, neutral infinite now deals consistent damage (2% (near)/1% (far) → 1%) and the changes to [[lock]]s remove its first hit's ability to [[lock]].}} | |||
*{{buff|Neutral infinite has received a finisher,<ref>[https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAABnUYnly14CnA Pic of the Day: February 26, 2014]</ref> the Smash Punch from the {{s|wikirby|Fighter}} ability.}} | |||
*{{buff|The weakening of [[Smash directional influence|SDI]] makes neutral infinite and dash attack significantly more difficult to escape from.}} | |||
*{{nerf|Dash attack's loop hits deal 1% less damage (2% → 1%), reducing its damage output (14% → 9%). Its last hit also has smaller hitboxes (8u → 3u).}} | |||
*{{buff|Dash attack's last hit has increased knockback (90/70 (base)/40 (set)/70/100 (growth) → 100 (base)/70 (growth)).}} | |||
*{{change|Dash attack's last hit has increased [[hitlag]] (1× → 2×). This makes it safer on shield, but easier to DI.}} | |||
*{{nerf|Forward tilt has a smaller hitbox (5.4u → 3.3u).}} | |||
*{{buff|Up tilt deals less damage (7%/5% → 5%/4%) and has more knockback (102 → 116 (clean)/110 (late)), improving its comboing and KOing potential.}} | |||
*{{nerf|Up tilt has smaller hitboxes (5.5u (clean)/4.5u (late) → 4u).}} | |||
*{{buff|Up tilt now grants [[intangibility]] to Kirby's foot.}} | |||
*{{change|Clean up tilt's angle has been altered (92° → 100°).}} | |||
*{{buff|Down tilt now deals consistent damage (5%/6% → 6%).}} | |||
*{{nerf|Down tilt has smaller hitboxes (4.5u → 3.7u).}} | |||
*{{buff|Forward smash has decreased ending lag.}} | |||
*{{nerf|Late forward smash deals less damage (13% → 12%/11%/10%), increased startup lag (frame 12 → 13), and smaller hitboxes (6u → 4.2u (clean)/3.5u (late)).}} | |||
*{{change|Clean and late forward smash have altered angles (45° (up)/38° (non-angled)/31° (down) → 361° (clean), 82° (up)/73° (non-angled)/60° (down) → 60° (late)) They also have altered knockback on all angles (38 (base)/100/98/96 (growth) → 30 (base)/102 (growth) (clean), 25 (base)/96/94 (growth) → 90 (base)/69 (growth) (late)).}} | |||
*{{buff|Up smash has increased knockback (34/30 (base)/100 (growth) → 32/30 (base)/104/99 (growth) (early), 50 (growth) → 52 (late)), improving its KO potential. It also has decreased ending lag and now grants intangibility to Kirby's feet.}} | |||
*{{nerf|Up smash's middle hitbox has decreased knockback growth (100 → 98).}} | |||
*{{change|Late down smash now deals consistent damage (11%/9% → 10%).}} | |||
*{{nerf|Due to its angle being altered, [[down smash]] is no longer a [[semi-spike]]. This significantly hinders its edge-guarding potential.}} | |||
*{{buff|Down smash has altered knockback (30 (base)/100 (growth) → 25/110), slightly improving its KO potential when coupled with its new launch angle. Down smash also has decreased ending lag and late down smash also has a longer duration (frames 15-21 → 15-22). Furthermore, clean down smash now grants intangibility to Kirby's feet.}} | |||
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===Aerial attacks=== | ===Aerial attacks=== | ||
*{{change|Neutral aerial deals less damage (12%/10%/8%/6% → 10%/8%/6%/4%), although its knockback was compensated (10 (base)/80 (growth) → 30/90).}} | |||
*{{nerf|Neutral, back, up, and down aerials have increased landing lag (9 frames → 10 (neutral), 9 frames → 17 (back), 9 frames → 12 (up), 15 frames → 17 (down)).}} | |||
*{{nerf|Neutral aerial's beginning [[auto-cancel]] frames end earlier (frames 1-8 → 1-4).}} | |||
*{{change|Neutral aerial's angle has been altered ([[Sakurai angle|361°]] → 46°).}} | |||
*{{buff|Forward aerial's first and second hits' angles have been altered (45° → 45°/80° (hit 1), 80° → [[Autolink angle|366°]] (hit 2). This enables them to connect together better with the last hit. Forward aerial's last hit also has increased knockback growth (138 → 148), improving its spacing and edge-guarding potential.}} | |||
**{{nerf| | *{{nerf|Forward aerial's first and second hits have smaller hitboxes (5u → 4.3u (hit 1), 5u → 4.5u (hit 2), 6.5u → 4.9u (hit 3)). It also no longer auto-cancels with a short hop and has more ending lag (frame 44 → 48). Altogether, these changes hinder its approach potential.}} | ||
*{{buff|Forward aerial has decreased landing lag (15 frames → 13).}} | |||
*{{change|Forward aerial's last hit has increased hitlag (1× → 1.2×). This makes it safer on shield, but easier to DI.}} | |||
*{{change|Clean back aerial deals 1% more damage (12% → 13%), but less knockback growth (105 → 104). Conversely, late back aerial functions oppositely, dealing less damage (9% → 8%), but more knockback growth (110 → 112).}} | |||
*{{nerf|Back aerial has smaller hitboxes (7u → 4u (clean), 6u → 3.4u (late)) and auto-cancels later (frames 1-4, 28> → 1-2, 32>).}} | |||
*{{change|Up aerial deals 1% less damage (10% → 9%), although its knockback growth was compensated (98 → 100).}} | |||
*{{nerf|Up aerial has smaller hitboxes (5.5u → 4.5u).}} | |||
*{{buff|Down aerial's looping hits now utilize the [[autolink angle]] and have set knockback. When coupled with the weakening of SDI, this significantly improves its reliability. Down aerial's landing hitbox also has decreased set knockback (60 → 40) and its angle has been altered (30° → 60°), improving its combo potential. To further improve the move, its final hit has increased knockback growth (107 → 110) and larger hitboxes (6u → 6.2u). When coupled with the removal of [[Meteor smash#Meteor canceling|meteor canceling]], these changes significantly improve its reliability.}} | |||
*{{nerf|Down aerial's looping hits deal less slightly damage (2% → 1%), reducing its damage output (12% → 7%).}} | |||
===Throws/other attacks=== | ===Throws/other attacks=== | ||
*{{buff| | *{{buff|Standing and pivot grabs have decreased ending lag.}} | ||
*{{buff|Dash grab has | *{{buff|Dash grab has decreased start-up lag (frame 10 → 8).}} | ||
*{{nerf|Standing and dash | *{{nerf|Standing and dash grabs have decreased ranges.}} | ||
*{{buff|Pummel deals 0.55% more damage (1% → 1.55%) and is faster, now being the third fastest pummel in the game. These changes significantly improve its damage racking potential.}} | |||
*{{buff|Forward throw deals 3% less damage (8% → 5%), although its knockback growth was compensated (100 → 125). Its angle has also been altered (65° → 75°). When coupled with the changes to [[hitstun]] canceling, these changes grant it combo potential past low percents.}} | |||
*{{buff|Back throw has altered knockback (80 (base)/50 (growth) → 30/120), improving its combo and KO potential. It also has decreased ending lag, improving its mix-up and combo potential at low percents.}} | |||
*{{change|Back throw's angle has been altered (120° → 130°).}} | |||
*{{buff|Up throw has slightly increased knockback (70 (base)/70 (growth) → 75/74), improving its KO potential.}} | |||
*{{change|Up throw's angle has been altered (85° → 78°).}} | |||
*{{nerf|[[Down throw]] deals 1.8% less damage (12% → 10.2%) and deals higher knockback (40 (base)/140 (growth) → 60/180). Its angle has also been altered (90° → 63°). When coupled with the removal of [[chain grab]]bing, these changes hinder its damage racking potential and remove its combo potential.}} | |||
*[[Down throw]] | |||
===Special moves=== | ===Special moves=== | ||
*{{b|Inhale|Kirby}} | *{{change|{{b|Inhale|Kirby}}'s damage outputs have been reversed (6% (swallow)/10% (spit) → 10%/6%).}} | ||
*{{buff|Inhale has decreased start-up and ending lag. Inhaling non-explosive [[item]]s also now heals 1%.}} | |||
*{{nerf|The removal of grab armor hinders Inhale's safety, as it now results in Kirby getting hit instead of Inhaling the opponent.}} | |||
*{{nerf|[[Kirbycide]] now KOs Kirby first and the opponent is released from Inhale when this occurs, significantly hindering its utility. However, there are certain characters that, when Kirbycided from a certain angle, will be KO'd as well and thus lead to a [[Sudden Death]].}} | |||
*{{buff|Kirby can now move around during [[Hammer (move)|Hammer Flip]]. Fully charged Hammer Flip also grants [[armor]] during part of the swing and deals significantly more shield damage, to the point that it can nearly break a full shield. The charged version also deals much more damage and knockback than before, improving its KO potential, and the move has much larger hitboxes and lacks a sourspot..}} | |||
*{{nerf|Uncharged grounded Hammer Flip deals 4% less damage (23% → 19%) and has significantly decreased knockback, hindering its KO potential. Uncharged aerial Hammer Flip now also deals consistent damage (17%/13%/15%/10% → 15%) and has less knockback as well. Fully charged Hammer Flip now also deals [[recoil damage]] when held, similarly to [[Jet Hammer]]. Due to its angle being altered, aerial Hammer Flip's second hit is no longer a semi-spike, significantly hindering its edgeguarding potential, and it no longer can be used for recovery. Aerial Hammer Flip has increased start-up lag regardless of its charge.}} | |||
*{{change|Hammer Flip no longer has trandescendent priority.}} | |||
*{{buff|The 19% damage increase to [[shield]]s and the increase to [[shieldstun]] significantly improve Hammer Flip and [[Stone]]'s shield pressuring potentials.}} | |||
*{{nerf|[[Final Cutter]]'s shockwave's range has decreased by half.}} | |||
*{{nerf|Kirby now receives half the amount of damage if he gets hit by strong attacks and attacks that deal more damage while using Stone.}} | |||
*{{change|Stone's visual effects have changed. The {{s|mariowiki|Thwomp}} now uses its design from ''{{s|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros. Wii}}'' instead of ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}''.}} | |||
*{{buff|Kirby has a new [[Final Smash]], [[Ultra Sword]]. Kirby uses the {{s|wikirby|Super Ability}} [[wikirby:Ultra Sword|of the same name]] in order to repeatedly slash the opponent before launching them with a final slash. Like [[Cook Kirby]], Ultra Sword is a trapping Final Smash. Compared to [[Cook Kirby]], it is purely offensive, instead of being both offensive and supplemental. Ultra Sword also deals 6% more damage (34% → 40%), has significantly more knockback, and is more reliable at trapping opponents, making it significantly more effective for KOing.}} | |||
*{{change|Unlike Cook Kirby, Ultra Sword does not provide [[healing]] items. However, this is largely negligible, as Cook Kirby's items were consumable by characters other than Kirby, and would not be generated if item spawning was disabled via [[Item Switch]].}} | |||
*[[Final Cutter]] | |||
==Update history== | ==Update history== | ||
Kirby | Kirby has been buffed via game updates. Update [[1.0.6]] improved up and down smashes' KO potentials; re-purposed down throw into a viable damage racking option; and decreased [[Inhale]] and [[Hammer Flip]]'s ending lag. Update [[1.1.0]] brought about further buffs: neutral attack's second hit connects into neutral infinite better; neutral infinite's finisher had its start-up lag decreased; forward throw was re-purposed into a useful combo starter like in ''Brawl''; and Inhale's start-up and ending lag were decreased. Kirby also slightly benefits from the new shield mechanics brought about by updates 1.1.0 and [[1.1.1]], as they make down aerial's multiple hits and [[Stone]]'s high damage output and [[hitlag]] much more reliable at pressuring shields. | ||
Update [[1.1.3]] brought about even more buffs for Kirby: his [[dash]]ing speed | Update [[1.1.3]] brought about even more buffs for Kirby: his [[dash]]ing speed increased; his smash attacks, forward and back aerials, and all variations of Hammer Flip became slightly stronger; and up throw gained KO potential. Update [[1.1.4]] brought out another minor buff, as hard tripping now grants Kirby 5 frames of invincibility. Lastly, update [[1.1.5]], buffed Kirby's smash attacks and all variations of Hammer Flip by slightly increasing their knockback. As a result, Kirby is noticeably better than he was during ''SSB4''{{'}}s initial release. | ||
'''{{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}} [[1.0.4]]''' | '''{{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}} [[1.0.4]]''' | ||
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*{{bugfix|Fixed a glitch where Kirby could hover after using [[Silver Bow]].}} | *{{bugfix|Fixed a glitch where Kirby could hover after using [[Silver Bow]].}} | ||
'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.0.6]]''' | '''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.0.6]]''' | ||
*{{nerf|Sourspotted upward angled forward smash deals less damage | *{{nerf|Sourspotted upward angled forward smash also deals 1% less damage|13%|12%.}} | ||
*{{ | *{{nerf|Upward angled forward smash's knockback decreased, hindering its KO potential.}} | ||
*{{buff| | *{{buff|Up smash's knockback increased, improving its KO potential.}} | ||
*{{ | *{{buff|Down smash's knockback increased, improving its KO potential.}} | ||
*{{buff|Down throw deals more damage | *{{buff|Down throw deals 3.6% more damage|6.6%|10.2%.}} | ||
*{{buff|{{b|Inhale|Kirby}} | *{{buff|{{b|Inhale|Kirby}}'s ending lag decreased.}} | ||
*{{change|Inhale's visual effects slightly changed. Fiery effects now emit from Kirby after he Inhales explosive items.}} | *{{change|Inhale's visual effects slightly changed. Fiery effects now emit from Kirby after he Inhales explosive items.}} | ||
*{{buff|[[Hammer (move)|Hammer Flip]] | *{{buff|[[Hammer (move)|Hammer Flip]]'s ending lag decreased.}} | ||
*{{buff|Kirby moves faster on the ground while charging Hammer Flip.}} | *{{buff|Kirby moves faster on the ground while charging Hammer Flip.}} | ||
*{{change|Final Cutter has improved visual effects.}} | *{{change|Final Cutter has improved visual effects.}} | ||
'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.1.0]]''' | '''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.1.0]]''' | ||
*{{buff|Neutral attack's second hit | *{{buff|Neutral attack's second hit connects together better with neutral infinite. Neutral infinite's finisher's start-up lag also decreased.}} | ||
*{{ | *{{buff|Forward throw deals 2% less damage|7%|5%, its ending lag decreased, and its angle altered: 65° → 75°. Altogether, these changes significantly improve its combo potential.}} | ||
*{{buff|Inhale's start-up|frame 18|14 and ending lag decreased: frame 78 → 73.}} | |||
*{{buff|Inhale's start-up | |||
'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.1.1]]''' | '''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.1.1]]''' | ||
*{{buff|[[Inhale (Kirby)#Customization|Ice Breath]]'s hitboxes moved forward | *{{buff|[[Inhale (Kirby)#Customization|Ice Breath]]'s hitboxes moved forward, its farthest hitbox's size increased|7u|7.5u, and its angle altered: 40° → [[Semi-spike|30°]]. Altogether, these changes improve its range and spacing potential.}} | ||
*{{buff|Aerial [[Hammer (move)#Customization|Hammer Bash]]'s weight-based knockback increased|20|50.}} | *{{buff|Aerial [[Hammer (move)#Customization|Hammer Bash]]'s weight-based knockback increased|20|50.}} | ||
*{{nerf|Hammer Bash's sourspot now takes priority over the sweetspot.}} | *{{nerf|Hammer Bash's sourspot now takes priority over the sweetspot.}} | ||
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==Moveset== | ==Moveset== | ||
{{MovesetTable | {{MovesetTable | ||
|game=ssb4 | |game=ssb4 | ||
|neutralcount=2 | |neutralcount=2 | ||
|neutralinf=y | |neutralinf=y | ||
|neutralname=Vulcan Jab | |neutralname=Vulcan Jab | ||
|neutral1dmg=2% | |neutral1dmg=2% | ||
|neutral2dmg=3% | |neutral2dmg=3% | ||
|neutralinfdmg=1% (loop), 2% (last) | |neutralinfdmg=1% (loop), 2% (last) | ||
|neutraldesc=A {{s|wikipedia|one-two combo}}. When button mashed, Kirby performs the Vulcan Jab from the {{s|wikirby|Fighter}} ability before concluding with the Smash Punch | |neutraldesc=A {{s|wikipedia|one-two combo}}. When button mashed, Kirby performs the Vulcan Jab from the {{s|wikirby|Fighter}} ability before concluding with the Smash Punch from the Fighter ability. It is very quick due to coming out on frame 3, and its first two hits have very minimal ending lag. These traits make it effective for [[jab cancel]]ing or as an [[out of shield]] option. | ||
|ftiltangles=3 | |||
|ftiltname= | |ftiltname= | ||
| | |ftiltupdmg=8% (base), 7% (tip) | ||
|ftiltsidedmg=8% (base), 7% (tip) | |||
|ftiltdowndmg=8% (base), 7% (tip) | |||
|ftiltdesc=A spinning roundhouse kick. It is quick, due to coming out on frame 5, and can be angled. | |ftiltdesc=A spinning roundhouse kick. It is quick, due to coming out on frame 5, and can be angled. | ||
|utiltname= | |utiltname= | ||
|utiltdmg=5% (clean), 4% (late) | |utiltdmg=5% (clean), 4% (late) | ||
|utiltdesc= | |utiltdesc=A scorpion kick. Although its damage output is low, it is a very useful combo starter at low percents, especially on fast-fallers, due to it coming out on frame 4 and having both minimal ending lag and disjointed range which slightly reaches behind him. It also renders Kirby's foot [[Intangibility|intangible]] throughout its duration. | ||
|dtiltname= | |dtiltname= | ||
|dtiltdmg=6% | |dtiltdmg=6% | ||
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|dashdesc=The Break Spin from the {{s|wikirby|Yo-yo}} ability. It is difficult to SDI out of, while its last hit can easily ward off opponents due to it dealing very high base knockback. However, it is punishable due to it coming out on frame 12 and having noticeable ending lag. | |dashdesc=The Break Spin from the {{s|wikirby|Yo-yo}} ability. It is difficult to SDI out of, while its last hit can easily ward off opponents due to it dealing very high base knockback. However, it is punishable due to it coming out on frame 12 and having noticeable ending lag. | ||
|fsmashangles=3 | |fsmashangles=3 | ||
|fsmashname= | |fsmashname= | ||
|fsmashupdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|16}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|12}} (late) | |fsmashupdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|16}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|12}} (late) | ||
|fsmashsidedmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|15}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|11}} (late) | |fsmashsidedmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|15}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|11}} (late) | ||
|fsmashdowndmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|14}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|10}} (late) | |fsmashdowndmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|14}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|10}} (late) | ||
|fsmashdesc=The Spin Kick from the Fighter ability. It slightly moves Kirby forward and can be angled. Its clean hitbox also deals respectable damage and has very high knockback growth, which makes it a potent KOing option. While near the edge of {{SSB4|Final Destination}} in {{for3ds}} and {{forwiiu}}, it KOs middleweights at 86% and 77%, respectively, while angled upward; at 93% and 83%, respectively, while not angled; and at 100% and 91%, respectively, while angled downward. However, its late hitbox | |fsmashdesc=The Spin Kick from the Fighter ability. It slightly moves Kirby forward and can be angled. Its clean hitbox also deals respectable damage and has very high knockback growth, which makes it a potent KOing option. While near the edge of {{SSB4|Final Destination}} in {{for3ds}} and {{forwiiu}}, it KOs middleweights at 86% and 77%, respectively, while angled upward; at 93% and 83%, respectively, while not angled; and at 100% and 91%, respectively, while angled downward. However, its late hitbox lack KO potential. | ||
|usmashname= | |usmashname= | ||
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|15}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|14}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|14}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|12}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|12}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|11}} (late) | |usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|15}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|14}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|14}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|12}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|12}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|11}} (late) | ||
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|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|14}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|10}} (late) | |dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|14}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|10}} (late) | ||
|dsmashdesc=A spinning split kick. It hits in front of and behind Kirby, and its clean hitbox deals respectable damage and has very high knockback growth like his forward and up smashes. Its clean hitbox KOs middleweights at 113% from anywhere on Final Destination in the ''3DS'' version and at 106% in the ''Wii U'' version. It also renders Kirby's feet intangible albeit only during its clean hitbox. However, its late hitbox has significantly lower KO potential. | |dsmashdesc=A spinning split kick. It hits in front of and behind Kirby, and its clean hitbox deals respectable damage and has very high knockback growth like his forward and up smashes. Its clean hitbox KOs middleweights at 113% from anywhere on Final Destination in the ''3DS'' version and at 106% in the ''Wii U'' version. It also renders Kirby's feet intangible albeit only during its clean hitbox. However, its late hitbox has significantly lower KO potential. | ||
|nairname=Twinkle Star | |nairname=Twinkle Star | ||
|nairdmg=10% (clean), 8% (mid), 6% (mid-to-late), 4% (late) | |nairdmg=10% (clean), 8% (mid), 6% (mid-to-late), 4% (late) | ||
|nairdesc=The | |nairdesc=The Twinkle Star from the {{s|wikirby|Smash}} ability. Its very low landing lag makes it a decent set-up option at low percents when short hopped, while its high knockback growth makes it a decent anti-pressure and out of shield option. However, it has the highest amount of ending lag out of Kirby's aerials. | ||
|fairname= | |fairname= | ||
|fairdmg=4% (hit 1), 3% (hit 2), 5% (hit 3) | |fairdmg=4% (hit 1), 3% (hit 2), 5% (hit 3) | ||
|fairdesc= | |fairdesc=The Aerial Spin Kick from the Fighter ability. The first two hits have low knockback, which allows them to connect reliably with the third hit. Its low landing lag also allows the first or second hit to be used as set-up options into other moves. Can connect into itself for a [[Wall of Pain]] in certain instances. | ||
|bairname= | |bairname= | ||
|bairdmg=13% (clean), 8% (late) | |bairdmg=13% (clean), 8% (late) | ||
|bairdesc=A double-footed back kick. It functions as a sex kick, but also has the lowest amount of start-up lag out of Kirby's aerials, due to it coming out on frame 6. Its clean hitbox also deals the most damage out of his aerials, and possesses very high knockback growth, which make it a viable KOing option. While near the edge of Final Destination, its clean hitbox KOs middleweights at 115% in the ''3DS'' version, and at 105% in the ''Wii U'' version. It also boasts good range due to its slightly disjointed hitbox, which makes it a viable edge-guarding option, and allows it to partake in a wall of pain. | |bairdesc=A double-footed back kick. It functions as a [[sex kick]], but also has the lowest amount of start-up lag out of Kirby's aerials, due to it coming out on frame 6. Its clean hitbox also deals the most damage out of his aerials, and possesses very high knockback growth, which make it a viable KOing option. While near the edge of Final Destination, its clean hitbox KOs middleweights at 115% in the ''3DS'' version, and at 105% in the ''Wii U'' version. It also boasts good range due to its slightly disjointed hitbox, which makes it a viable edge-guarding option, and allows it to partake in a wall of pain. | ||
|uairname= | |uairname= | ||
|uairdmg=9% | |uairdmg=9% | ||
|uairdesc= | |uairdesc=The Moon Somersault Kick from the Fighter ability. A very useful juggling option, it can also be used for continuing a combo due to its low landing lag. | ||
|dairname= | |dairname= | ||
|dairdmg=1% (hits 1-5), 2% (hit 6), 2% (landing) | |dairdmg=1% (hits 1-5), 2% (hit 6), 2% (landing) | ||
|dairdesc=A diagonal corkscrew dropkick. An effective combo starter on grounded opponents and, due to the last hit being a weak meteor smash, it is a useful edge-guarding option, especially since its low ending lag makes it relatively safe to use off-stage. It can even lead into a [[footstool jump]] on fast-fallers and heavyweights. While it has the highest amount of start-up lag out of Kirby's aerials due to coming out on frame 18, it can be auto-canceled on landing, giving Kirby a very large window to safely land while tumbling. | |dairdesc=A diagonal corkscrew dropkick. An effective combo starter on grounded opponents and, due to the last hit being a weak meteor smash, it is a useful edge-guarding option, especially since its low ending lag makes it relatively safe to use off-stage. It can even lead into a [[footstool jump]] on fast-fallers and heavyweights. While it has the highest amount of start-up lag out of Kirby's aerials due to coming out on frame 18, it can be auto-canceled on landing, giving Kirby a very large window to safely land while tumbling. | ||
|grabname= | |grabname= | ||
|grabdesc=Kirby's throws are based on attacks used by the | |grabdesc=The Foe Grab from the Fighter ability. Kirby's throws are based on attacks used by the {{s|wikirby|Suplex}} and {{s|wikirby|Ninja}} abilities. | ||
|pummelname= | |pummelname= | ||
|pummeldmg=1.55% | |pummeldmg=1.55% | ||
|pummeldesc= | |pummeldesc=The punch version of the Arm Throw from the Fighter ability. While its damage output is unimpressive, this is offset by its excellent speed, as it is tied with {{SSB4|Lucas}}, {{SSB4|Ness}}, and {{SSB4|Fox}}'s pummels for the third fastest in the game. | ||
|fthrowname= | |fthrowname= | ||
|fthrowdmg=5% | |fthrowdmg=5% | ||
|fthrowdesc=The | |fthrowdesc=The Pile Driver from the Suplex ability. Unlike the majority of forward throws, it possesses combo potential. Its most reliable follow-ups are neutral, forward and down aerials at low percents, and up aerial and [[Final Cutter]] at medium percents. | ||
|bthrowname= | |bthrowname= | ||
|bthrowdmg=8% | |bthrowdmg=8% | ||
|bthrowdesc= | |bthrowdesc=The Big Suplex from the Suplex ability. Despite having an average damage output and very low base knockback, it has very high knockback growth. As a result, it has KO potential, yet can also combo into back aerial on certain characters at very low percents. While near the edge of Final Destination, it KOs middleweights at 160% in the ''3DS'' version, and at 150% in the ''Wii U'' version. | ||
|uthrowname=Air Drop | |uthrowname=Air Drop | ||
|uthrowdmg=10% | |uthrowdmg=10% | ||
|uthrowdesc=The | |uthrowdesc=The Air Drop from the Ninja ability. As of update 1.1.3, it is Kirby's strongest throw, and thus his most reliable one for KOing. It KOs middleweights at 158% from anywhere on Final Destination in the ''3DS'' version, and at 150% in the ''Wii U'' version. Because Kirby jumps up to perform it, he can land onto platforms above him upon descending, which enables it to KO even earlier. | ||
|dthrowname= | |dthrowname= | ||
|dthrowdmg=0.8% (hits 1-9), 1% (hit 10), 2% (throw) | |dthrowdmg=0.8% (hits 1-9), 1% (hit 10), 2% (throw) | ||
|dthrowdesc=The Fury Stomp from the Suplex ability. | |dthrowdesc=The Fury Stomp from the Suplex ability. It is Kirby's most damaging throw, which makes it useful for damage racking. It can also damage nearby opponents. | ||
|floorfname= | |floorfname= | ||
|floorfdmg=7% | |floorfdmg=7% | ||
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|nspage=Inhale (Kirby) | |nspage=Inhale (Kirby) | ||
|nsdefdmg=10% (swallow), 6% (spit) | |nsdefdmg=10% (swallow), 6% (spit) | ||
|nsdefdesc={{s|wikirby|Inhale}}s the opponent. It has a [[grab]]box and can be held indefinitely. Upon Inhaling an opponent, Kirby can spit them out as a star to deal damage to them and any nearby opponents | |nsdefdesc={{s|wikirby|Inhale}}s the opponent. It has a [[grab]]box and can be held indefinitely. Upon Inhaling an opponent, Kirby can spit them out as a star to deal damage to them and any nearby opponents, copy their neutral special move, or walk around slowly and/or perform a short hop. However, the opponent can escape from Kirby's mouth via button mashing. Some characters will give Kirby a slight variation of their neutral special due to mechanics that would not work properly when copied, such as [[Luma Shot]] and [[Pikmin Pluck]]. | ||
|nsc1name=Ice Breath | |nsc1name=Ice Breath | ||
|nsc1dmg=2.4% (nearest), 1.2% (near), 2.4% (far), 6% (farthest) | |nsc1dmg=2.4% (nearest), 1.2% (near), 2.4% (far), 6% (farthest) | ||
|nsc1desc=The attack of the same name from the {{s|wikirby|Ice}} ability. It hits multiple times and can briefly [[Frozen|freeze]] the opponent, which makes it very useful spacing and edge-guarding. However, Kirby cannot Inhale anything. | |nsc1desc=The attack of the same name from the {{s|wikirby|Ice}} ability. It hits multiple times and can briefly [[Frozen|freeze]] the opponent, which makes it very useful spacing and edge-guarding. However, due to it involving Kirby exhaling, he cannot Inhale anything. | ||
|nsc2name=Jumping Inhale | |nsc2name=Jumping Inhale | ||
|nsc2dmg=8% (swallow), 13% (spit) | |nsc2dmg=8% (swallow), 13% (spit) | ||
|nsc2desc=Jumps forward before Inhaling the opponent, which can allow it to function as a horizontal recovery option, similarly to [[Egg Lay#Customization|Lick]]. Its spit also deals more damage. However, its swallow deals less damage, the spit will not deal damage to nearby opponents | |nsc2desc=Jumps forward before Inhaling the opponent, which can allow it to function as a horizontal recovery option, similarly to [[Egg Lay#Customization|Lick]]. Its spit also deals more damage. However, its swallow deals less damage, the spit will not deal damage to nearby opponents, and using it to [[Kirbycide]] will always cause a [[Sudden Death]]. | ||
|ssdefname=Hammer Flip | |ssdefname=Hammer Flip | ||
|ssdefdmg=19% (grounded uncharged), 15% (aerial uncharged), 35% (grounded fully charged), 27% (aerial fully charged) | |ssdefdmg=19% (grounded uncharged), 15% (aerial uncharged), 35% (grounded fully charged), 27% (aerial fully charged) | ||
|ssdefdesc=The attack of the same name from the {{s|wikirby|Hammer}} ability. It is chargeable and, when fully charged, Kirby's hammer will ignite and deal [[recoil damage]]. He can also slowly walk and jump while charging it, while a fully charged Hammer Flip | |ssdefdesc=The attack of the same name from the {{s|wikirby|Hammer}} ability. It is chargeable and, when fully charged, Kirby's hammer will ignite and deal [[recoil damage]]. He can also slowly walk and jump while charging it, while a fully charged Hammer Flip grants [[armor]] during part of the swing. When it is used in midair, Kirby will swing his hammer twice. While near the edge of Final Destination, uncharged Hammer Flip KOs middleweights at 92% and 82% in the ''3DS'' and ''Wii U'' versions, respectively. Conversely, fully charged Hammer Flip KOs middleweights at 17% and 10% in the ''3DS'' and ''Wii U'' versions, respectively. Although weaker, aerial Hammer Flip nevertheless possesses KO potential. While near the edge of Final Destination, it KOs middleweights at 128% and 115% in the ''3DS'' and ''Wii U'' versions, respectively. Conversely, its fully charged version KOs them at 44% and 36% in the ''3DS'' and ''Wii U'' versions, respectively. | ||
|ssc1name=Hammer Bash | |ssc1name=Hammer Bash | ||
|ssc1dmg=21% (grounded head), 18% (grounded handle), 4% (aerial hit 1), 17% (aerial hit 2 head), 15% (aerial hit 2 handle) | |ssc1dmg=21% (grounded head), 18% (grounded handle), 4% (aerial hit 1), 17% (aerial hit 2 head), 15% (aerial hit 2 handle) | ||
|ssc1desc=The hammer deals slightly more damage | |ssc1desc=The hammer deals slightly more damage, but cannot be charged, which makes it function almost exactly like it did in ''Brawl'' or when grounded in ''Melee''. While near the edge of Final Destination in the ''3DS'' version, grounded Hammer Bash's head hitbox KOs middleweights at 87%, whereas its aerial version's head hitbox KOs them at 105%. Using it in midair also causes Kirby to slightly stall his descent, which improves his recovery. This quirk can also allow Kirby [https://youtu.be/n08pWllI6ZU?t=5s to reach the top of [[Palutena's Temple]] from its bottom platform after copying [[Monado Arts]] and activating Jump.] However, the hammer has a sweetspot and a sourspot, which makes its KO potential slightly less consistent. | ||
|ssc2name=Giant Hammer | |ssc2name=Giant Hammer | ||
|ssc2dmg=22% (grounded uncharged), 20% (aerial uncharged), 40% (grounded fully charged), 32% (aerial fully charged) | |ssc2dmg=22% (grounded uncharged), 20% (aerial uncharged), 40% (grounded fully charged), 32% (aerial fully charged) | ||
|ssc2desc=Wields a massive hammer that is | |ssc2desc=Wields a massive hammer that is much stronger and grants super armor while charging, but has much higher start-up and ending lag. While near the edge of Final Destination in the ''3DS'' version, uncharged grounded Giant Hammer KOs middleweights at 76%, whereas its uncharged aerial version KOs them at 90%. Conversely, fully charged grounded Giant Hammer KOs middleweights at 7%, whereas its fully charged aerial version KOs them at 29%. | ||
|usdefname=Final Cutter | |usdefname=Final Cutter | ||
|usdefdmg=5% (ascent), 2% (descent), 5% (landing), 6% (shockwave) | |usdefdmg=5% (ascent), 2% (descent), 5% (landing), 6% (shockwave) | ||
|usdefdesc=The attack of the same name from the {{s|wikirby|Cutter}} ability. It can meteor smash any opponents he comes into contact with upon descending. The sword also emits a shockwave upon hitting a solid surface, which is Kirby's only projectile aside from [[Inhale (Kirby)#Spitting characters|spitting out an Inhaled opponent]]. | |usdefdesc=The attack of the same name from the {{s|wikirby|Cutter}} ability. It can meteor smash any opponents he comes into contact with upon descending. The sword also emits a shockwave upon hitting a solid surface, which is Kirby's only projectile aside from [[Inhale (Kirby)#Spitting characters|spitting out an Inhaled opponent]]. A good vertical recovery move and has decent horizontal distance when angled. However, it is extremely predictable due to its high start-up. Kirby cannot [[sweetspot]] the edge until he starts to descend, and if the platform beneath him disappears or if he is pushed off while he is still in the landing animation, he will be rendered [[helpless]]. | ||
|usc1name=Wave Cutter | |usc1name=Wave Cutter | ||
|usc1dmg=15% (blade), 10% (projectile), 5% (Kirby) | |usc1dmg=15% (blade), 10% (projectile), 5% (Kirby) | ||
|usc1desc= | |usc1desc=Deals more damage overall and its shockwave sends rocks flying outward. However, it only deals damage when Kirby lands on the ground. | ||
|usc2name=Upper Cutter | |usc2name=Upper Cutter | ||
|usc2dmg=10% | |usc2dmg=10% | ||
|usc2desc= | |usc2desc=The ascending slash is stronger, and the move in general grants Kirby greater vertical recovery. However, it cannot hit anything upon descending, and instead renders him [[helpless]] with most of his momentum. | ||
|dsdefname=Stone | |dsdefname=Stone | ||
|dsdefdmg=18% (impact), 14% (shockwave) | |dsdefdmg=18% (impact), 14% (shockwave) | ||
|dsdefdesc=The Stone Change (while Kirby is on the ground) and the Stone Smash (while Kirby is in the air) from the {{s|wikirby|Stone}} ability. Thanks to its high damage output, Stone Smash KOs middleweights at 108% and deals considerable [[shield damage]]. It can also be canceled in midair by pressing the special button, which can be used for [[mindgame]]s. Although Stone Change | |dsdefdesc=The Stone Change (while Kirby is on the ground) and the Stone Smash (while Kirby is in the air) from the {{s|wikirby|Stone}} ability. Thanks to its high damage output, Stone Smash KOs middleweights at 108% and deals considerable [[shield damage]]. It can also be canceled in midair by pressing the special button, which can be used for [[mindgame]]s. Although Stone Change is slightly weaker, it is a [[semi-spike]]. Kirby cannot be damaged while he is transformed, although his Stone forms have a set amount of durability, and he can be grabbed while transformed. | ||
|dsc1name=Grounding Stone | |dsc1name=Grounding Stone | ||
|dsc1dmg=10% (impact on grounded opponents), 12% (impact on aerial opponents), 6% (shockwave) | |dsc1dmg=10% (impact on grounded opponents), 12% (impact on aerial opponents), 6% (shockwave) | ||
|dsc1desc=Takes less time to revert to normal and [[Bury|buries]] grounded opponents on contact. However, it deals less damage, takes longer to transform, Stone Smash cannot KO grounded opponents, and Stone Change's semi-spike is much weaker | |dsc1desc=Takes less time to revert to normal and [[Bury|buries]] grounded opponents on contact. However, it deals less damage, takes longer to transform, Stone Smash cannot KO grounded opponents, and Stone Change's semi-spike is much weaker. | ||
|dsc2name=Meteor Stone | |dsc2name=Meteor Stone | ||
|dsc2dmg=12% (clean), 10% (mid), 8% (late) | |dsc2dmg=12% (clean), 10% (mid), 8% (late) | ||
|dsc2desc=Takes less time to transform and meteor smashes opponents. However, it deals less damage and takes longer to revert to normal, which makes it much riskier to use off-stage | |dsc2desc=Takes less time to transform and meteor smashes opponents. However, it deals less damage and takes longer to revert to normal, which makes it much riskier to use off-stage. | ||
|fsname=Ultra Sword | |fsname=Ultra Sword | ||
|fsdmg=3% (stun), 5% (hit 1), 2% (hits 2-9), 16% (hit 10) | |fsdmg=3% (stun), 5% (hit 1), 2% (hits 2-9), 16% (hit 10) | ||
|fsdesc=The {{s|wikirby|Super Ability}} of the same name. Kirby wields a gigantic sword to repeatedly slash the opponent before enlarging the sword and then concluding with a powerful downward slash. While near the edge of Final Destination, it KOs middleweights at 31% in the ''3DS'' version. | |fsdesc=The {{s|wikirby|Super Ability}} of the same name. Kirby wields a gigantic sword to repeatedly slash the opponent before enlarging the sword and then concluding with a powerful downward slash. While near the edge of Final Destination, it KOs middleweights at 31% in the ''3DS'' version. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[On-screen appearance]]=== | ===[[On-screen appearance]]=== | ||
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|game=SSB4 | |game=SSB4 | ||
|desc-us=Kir - by! | |desc-us=Kir-by! | ||
|desc-jp= | |desc-jp=Kir-by! | ||
|pitch-us=Group chant | |pitch-us=Group chant | ||
|pitch-jp=Female}} | |pitch-jp=Female}} | ||
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==In | ==In competitive play== | ||
===[[Official Custom Moveset Project]]=== | ===[[Official Custom Moveset Project]]=== | ||
{{OfficialCustomMoves | {{OfficialCustomMoves | ||
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=== | ===Notable players=== | ||
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*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|K.I.D.Goggles|USA}} - Placed 9th at [[Pound 2016]] and [[Enthusiast Gaming Live Expo]], and 25th at [[Get On My Level 2016]] and [[UGC Smash Open]]. Ranked 3rd on the Upstate [[New York Power Rankings]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Komota|USA}} - | *{{Sm|Komota|USA}} - Placed 25th at [[Midwest Mayhem 8: North American Tour]] and 33rd at [[Frostbite 2017]]. Ranked 11th on the [[Michigan Power Rankings]]. He has a win over {{Sm|Ally}}. | ||
*{{Sm|MikeKirby|USA}} - | *{{Sm|MikeKirby|USA}} - Placed 5th at [[KTAR XIV]]; 9th at [[KTAR XI]]; 13th at [[Glitch (tournament)|Glitch]]; and 49th at [[Apex 2015]]. Formerly ranked 10th on the [[New York City Power Rankings]]. | ||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|MrRyanNess|USA}} - Placed 9th at [[GUMS 12]] and [[TMPR: Frostbite Invitational]], and 33rd at [[Overclocked]]. Ranked 1st on the [[Maine Power Rankings]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Poyo|USA}} - Placed 33rd at [[CEO Dreamland]] and [[The Big House 7]]; 49th at [[Shine 2017]]; and consistently achieved high placings at [[Smash @ Xanadu]] tournaments. Formerly ranked 7th on the [[Kansas Power Rankings]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Prince Kirby|USA}} - Ranked 9th on the [[Minnesota Power Rankings]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Triple R|USA}} - Placed 17th at [[Combo Breaker 2016]]; 33rd at [[The Big House 5]]; and 65th at [[The Big House 6]]. Formerly ranked 9th on the Minnesota Power Rankings. | |||
*{{Sm|Twomix|Germany}} - The best Kirby player in Germany. Formerly ranked 14th on the [[German Power Rankings]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Uto|Japan}} - The best Kirby player in Japan. | |||
==[[ | ====Inactive==== | ||
{{ | *{{Sm|SmashG0D|USA}} - Placed 13th at [[Olympus]]; 17th at [[Super Smash Con 2015]]; 25th at Glitch; and 49th at Pound 2016 before switching to {{SSB4|Corrin}}. | ||
| | *{{Sm|SuperGirlKels|Canada}} - Placed 3rd at [[Montreal ComicCup]] and 17th at [[KTAR XVI]] before dropping Kirby. | ||
| | *{{Sm|Picsou|Canada}} - Placed 49th at [[Get On My Level 2016]] before switching to {{SSB4|Diddy Kong}}. Formerly ranked 11th on the [[Quebec City Power Rankings]]. | ||
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===Tier placement and history=== | |||
Due to the considerable nerfs Kirby received in his transition from ''Brawl'', he has always been considered a non-viable character within the ''SSB4'' metagame, even in spite of game updates noticeably buffing him. This has been due to his only success occurring at local tournaments, whereas his results at regional and national tournaments have been very sparse. These aspects culminated with Kirby being placed at 33rd on the first [[tier list]]. | |||
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| | Kirby would then drop to 41st on the second tier list, and eventually to 47th on the third tier list, with the latter drop being tied with {{SSB4|Pit}} and {{SSB4|Yoshi}}'s for the second largest between the second and third tier lists. However, {{Sm|Komota}} later scored an upset by defeating {{Sm|Ally}} at [[Frostbite 2017]] and placing 33rd at said tournament. Due to this, his tier placement has been widely debated, with some players believing he should be placed slightly higher due to niche matchups against much higher tiered characters, such as {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}} and {{SSB4|Fox}}. However, due to his continually sparse results after Frostbite 2017, Kirby has since dropped to 50th on the fourth and current tier list. | ||
| | ==Trophies== | ||
{{ | :'''Kirby''' | ||
::{{flag|ntsc}} ''Round little Kirby lives on the peaceful Planet Popstar, in Dream Land. He can inhale things with his big mouth, either copying their abilities or spitting them out again. In Smash Bros., Kirby can inhale opponents and copy their standard specials. He gets launched easily but recovers well.'' | |||
::{{flag|pal}} ''A roly-poly little fella from Dream Land on Planet Popstar. He can inhale pretty much anyone or anything with that big gob of his, then spit them out or copy their abilities. He can copy opponents' standard specials in this game, too! His light weight means he gets launched easily, but with a series of mid-air jumps, recovering's not too tricky.'' | |||
{{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Kirby's Dream Land (08/1992)|console2=SNES|game2=Kirby Super Star (08/1996)}} | |||
:'''Kirby (Alt.)''' | |||
::{{flag|ntsc}} ''Holding the special button and left or right will charge up Kirby's Hammer Flip attack. Charging too long hurts Kirby! The hammer strikes twice in the air, but landing the single blow on the ground is more powerful. Kirby's up special Final Cutter slices up and down, firing a shock wave upon landing.'' | |||
::{{flag|pal}} ''Charge up Kirby's Hammer side special to unleash Hammer Flip, a move with serious launch power. Charge it too much, though, and you'll get hurt! The move hits twice in mid-air, but does more damage on the ground. Final Cutter slices up and down before sending out an energy wave. Move Kirby mid-jump to change where he lands.'' | |||
{{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Kirby's Dream Land (08/1992)|console2=SNES|game2=Kirby Super Star (08/1996)}} | |||
:'''Ultra Sword''' | |||
::{{flag|ntsc}} ''For Kirby's Final Smash, he swings a sword that's waaay bigger than he is. If the first swing hits, he'll keep going with a combo of lightning-fast slices, dealing tons of damage. For the last swing, the sword grows even larger and launches any victims. Make sure that first swing hits, though, or nothing else will happen!'' | |||
{{ | ::{{flag|pal}} ''For Kirby's Final Smash, he swings around a sword that's waaay bigger than he is. If the first swing hits, he'll keep going with a combo of lightning-fast slices, dealing tons of damage. For the last swing, the sword grows even larger and launches its target. It's great, so make sure that first swing hits, or none of the rest will happen!'' | ||
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| | <gallery> | ||
KirbyTrophy3DS.png|Classic (3DS) | |||
| | KirbyAllStarTrophy3DS.png|Alt. (3DS) | ||
| | KirbyTrophyWiiU.png|Classic (Wii U) | ||
| | KirbyAltTrophyWiiU.png|Alt. (Wii U) | ||
UltraSwordTrophyWiiU.png|[[Ultra Sword]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
</center> | |||
==In [[Event Match]]es== | ==In [[Event Match]]es== | ||
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Kirby3DS.jpg|Kirby [[teeter]]ing in {{for3ds}}. | Kirby3DS.jpg|Kirby [[teeter]]ing in {{for3ds}}. | ||
KirbyFinalCutter3DS.jpg|Using [[Final Cutter]]. | KirbyFinalCutter3DS.jpg|Using [[Final Cutter]]. | ||
KirbyHammer3DS.jpg|Using [[Hammer (move)|Hammer Flip]] on {{SSB4|Bowser}}. | KirbyHammer3DS.jpg|Using [[Hammer (move)|Hammer Flip]] on {{SSB4|Bowser}}. | ||
KirbydairSSB4.jpg|Using his [[down aerial]] on {{SSB4|Fox}} in {{forwiiu}}. | KirbydairSSB4.jpg|Using his [[down aerial]] on {{SSB4|Fox}} in {{forwiiu}}. | ||
KirbyFinalCutterWiiU.png|Using Final Cutter on {{SSB4|Mario}}. | KirbyFinalCutterWiiU.png|Using Final Cutter on {{SSB4|Mario}}. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Kirby cannot copy [[Character customization|custom moves]]. However, his side custom move affects his {{SSB4|Olimar}} [[List of Copy Abilities|Copy Ability]], as the attack changes to match the variant of [[Pikmin Throw]]. | *Kirby cannot copy [[Character customization|custom moves]]. However, his side custom move affects his {{SSB4|Olimar}} [[List of Copy Abilities|Copy Ability]], as the attack changes to match the variant of [[Pikmin Throw]]. | ||
* | *Due to unused animations discovered via hacking, the ability to charge Kirby's Hammer was originally intended for ''Brawl''. | ||
*Kirby has unused voice clips for all of {{SSB4|Palutena}}'s neutral specials, suggesting that at one point in development he was planned to be able to copy Palutena's custom moves, or that Palutena's default neutral special move was undecided. | *Kirby has unused voice clips for all of {{SSB4|Palutena}}'s neutral specials, suggesting that at one point in development he was planned to be able to copy Palutena's custom moves, or that Palutena's default neutral special move was undecided. | ||
*''SSB4'' is the | *''SSB4'' is the first game in the series where Kirby's dash attack has not changed, as he retains his dash attack from ''Brawl''. | ||
*At a total of 80, Kirby has the most sound clips of any character, with his amount of clips being rivaled only by the [[Announcer]]. | *At a total of 80, Kirby has the most sound clips of any character, with his amount of clips being rivaled only by the [[Announcer]]. | ||
*Kirby's alt. trophy in {{for3ds}} has his gray [[alternate costume]] with blue eyes instead of gray eyes. | *Kirby's alt. trophy in {{for3ds}} has his gray [[alternate costume]] with blue eyes instead of gray eyes. | ||
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*During the development of ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'', Kirby did not emote in any way. | *During the development of ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'', Kirby did not emote in any way. | ||
*[http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/kirby/images/6/65/KPR_Kirby_2.png/revision/latest?cb=20160417172728&path-prefix=en One] of Kirby's official artwork poses in ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby: Planet Robobot}}'' is almost identical to his official artwork pose from ''SSB4'', with the only differences being his {{s|wikirby|Robobot Armor}} helmet and a closed smile. | *[http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/kirby/images/6/65/KPR_Kirby_2.png/revision/latest?cb=20160417172728&path-prefix=en One] of Kirby's official artwork poses in ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby: Planet Robobot}}'' is almost identical to his official artwork pose from ''SSB4'', with the only differences being his {{s|wikirby|Robobot Armor}} helmet and a closed smile. | ||
*When Kirby uses any of his side special moves off-screen and is shown in the [[Hoop damage|magnifying glass]], | *When Kirby uses any of his side special moves off-screen and is shown in the [[Hoop damage|magnifying glass]], his normal motion will be seen, but his hammer will not. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{SSB4Characters}} | {{SSB4Characters}} | ||
{{Kirby universe}} | {{Kirby universe}} | ||
[[Category:Kirby (SSB4) | [[Category:Kirby (SSB4)]] | ||
[[Category:Trophies (SSB4-3DS)]] | [[Category:Trophies (SSB4-3DS)]] | ||