Robobot Armor

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Robobot Armor is an item introduced in Kirby: Planet Robobot. Obtained from Invader Armor or found in docking stations, Robobot Armor is a powerful mech suit that allows Kirby to scan certain enemies, copy their abilities and augment them into powers called Modes.

Physical Appearance
Before Kirby enters Robobot Armor, it retains its gray appearance from when the Invader Armor was controlling it, or from when it was found. When Kirby enters it, however, the Armor transforms, becoming pink, gaining a default star-shaped insignia on both of its arms and adding a Kirby-like face on its front. The color and design of Robobot Armor changes when it takes on a different Mode. Stickers, of which there are over 200, may also be collected during gameplay and can be attached to the Robobot Armor's arms to change its appearance. Two different stickers, one on each arm, may be attached to the Robobot Armor at one time.

General Information
Robobot Armor is a durable suit that takes a low amount of damage from most enemies. It is also powerful, as it is able to lift, punch and destroy heavy objects and enemies that are otherwise impervious to attack. Pressing up near a screw on the ground allows Kirby to use the Robobot Armor's Wrench to twist it and move the platform he is on. He can also use the Wrench move to turn cranks and activate other devices. Pressing X allows Robobot Armor to scan an enemy and take on a Mode based on that enemy's Scan Spec. There are fourteen Modes (including Kirby: Planet Robobot's final weapon) that Robobot Armor can take on, each with its own powers and abilities. Despite its large size, Robobot Armor is still able to hover, dash, ride on a Warp Star and fit in a Cannon. However, it cannot truly fly (without the Jet mode) and its size prevents it from entering certain areas.

When Kirby has finished using Robobot Armor, he may dismount it by putting it into a mechanical station and re-enter it later if it is needed again. Robobot Armor will also disappear if Kirby tries to exit a stage while using it.

Trivia

 * The technique used by Robobot Armor to scan enemies bears a similarity to the Copy ability's Analyze Beam.
 * ESP is the only Copy Ability introduced in Kirby: Planet Robobot to have a Mode for Robobot Armor.
 * Mike is the only limited-use Copy Ability that has a Mode for Robobot Armor.