Beam

"This Beam's like a whip! Whaa-pssssshh! Beam it! Beam it! Beam it!"

- Beam's Flavour Text

Beam is perhaps the most well known ability that Kirby has at his disposal. It is a very basic ability that Kirby has in nearly every game. It is supposedly the favorite ability of Kirby's creator, Masahiro Sakurai.

The most basic (and the most common) move used by the Beam ability is the Beam Whip, in which Kirby creates a small chain of light and electrifies any enemy in his path. Because of its relatively slow movement and its lack of overall power, it may not be the best ability for close-combat. However, what it lacks in power, it makes up for in its long ranged qualities.

The Beam ability is always gotten by eating a Waddle Doo, who also serves as the ability's Helper. In most cases, the Beam ability is the first kind of ability that Kirby comes across in his adventures.

Like most of Kirby's abilities, Beam cannot be used underwater. however, due to its electric properties, Beam can electrify the water's surface and some metallic platforms.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Beam Kirby appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a common trophy depicting his Super Star design, but with his hat's colors reversed.

Trophy Description
''Kirby in a jester cap...and a supercute Kirby at that. Beam Kirby features a Beam ability, acquired by inhaling Waddle Doo, that allows him to shoot a whiplike beam at his enemies. With a wide attack range, this ability is extremely easy to use, especially for taking out enemies in bunches. In Kirby Super Star, this beam can also be charged and fired. ''
 * Kirby's Adventure (1993)
 * Kirby Squeak Squad (2006)

Kirby (Wii)
Beam may appear in this game considering the fact that an electric beam-shooting Waddle Doo appears in it.