Friend Ability



Friend Abilities are a game mechanic introduced in Kirby Star Allies. They are special versions of Kirby's Copy Abilities, made by combining his ability with that of one of his Helpers. Some combinations are not full abilities, but extra moves called Team-Up Attacks.

Combinable Abilities
Friend Abilities consist of an ability that acts as a base, and a second ability that adds an element to that base.

Base Abilities

 * Bomb
 * Cutter
 * Hammer
 * Ninja
 * Sword
 * Whip
 * Yo-Yo

Element Abilities

 * Artist
 * Beam
 * Cleaning
 * Fire
 * Ice
 * Parasol
 * Plasma (has the same elemental effect as Beam)
 * Water (has the same elemental effect as Parasol)
 * Wing (has the same elemental effect as Cleaning)

Friend Abilities
Friend Abilities feature the base ability's icon, with an elemental symbol dictating the element it has.

Team-Up Attacks
Team-Up Attacks allow abilities to perform powered-up moves; they do not place an elemental symbol next to an ability icon, as they are only extra moves, not modifying the whole ability.

Friend Action
Friend Actions occur at specific sections of the game, signified by a Friend Platform, and requires Kirby to have three friends with him.
 * Friend Circle
 * Friend Star
 * Friend Suspension Bridge
 * Friend Train

Trivia

 * Friend Throw's animation as seen in a Nintendo Direct has Kirby perform a Pile Driver on his helper. The new animation has Kirby performing the Torrent Lariat instead.