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{{CopyAbility
  
{{CopyAbility
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|image = [[Image:beam.png|275px]]
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|image = [[File:KRtDLD Beam.png]]
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|caption = ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' artwork
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|games = ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby & the Amazing Mirror]]'', ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (As Trophy), ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
  
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|icon = [[File:KRtDLD Beam Ability Icon.png|60px]]
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|jap_name = ビーム (Bīmu)
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|jap_meaning = Beam
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|games = {{PortalLogo|KA}}{{PortalLogo|KSS}}{{PortalLogo|KNiD}}{{PortalLogo|KatAM}}{{PortalLogo|KCC}}{{PortalLogo|KSqSq}}{{PortalLogo|KSSU}}{{PortalLogo|KRtDL}}{{PortalLogo|KTD}}{{PortalLogo|KFD}}{{PortalLogo|KPR}}{{PortalLogo|TKCD}}{{PortalLogo|KSA}}{{PortalLogo|SKC}}{{PortalLogo|KF2}}{{PortalLogo|KRtDLD}}
 
|type = Energy
  
|type = Energy
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|hat = A jester's hat with two branches. One orange with polka dots (stars in the artwork) and one red. Kirby turns yellow in ''Kirby Super Star'' and its remake.
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|hat = Jester's hat with two branches and white rim. One amber with small white stars and one solid red. Both branches have white pompoms on the end.
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Kirby wields a golden wand with small, blue, spherical crystals in its circular rim, and a large, blue, spherical crystal on its top.
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|elements = Electricity (''Kirby Squeak Squad'' only)
  
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|elements = [[Zap]]
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|powers = Reach behind walls
  
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|powers = Reach behind walls, powering wires
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|icon = [[Image:BeamiconKSSU.png]]
  
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|enemies = [[Waddle Doo]], [[Laser Ball]] (''Kirby Super Star''/''Kirby Super Star Ultra'')
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|enemies = [[Gemra]], [[Laser Ball]] ({{PortalLogo|KSS|size=x20px}}{{PortalLogo|KSSU|size=x20px}}), [[Metal Bit]], [[Waddle Doo]]
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|mini-bosses = [[King Doo]], [[Security Force]] (via [[Metal Bit|Metal Bits]])
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|bosses = None
  
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|bosses = [[Metal General]], [[Masked Dedede]]'s energy orbs ({{PortalLogo|KTD|size=x20px}}), [[Dedede Clone 2.0]]'s energy orbs, [[Zan Partizanne]]'s orange drop stars, [[Void Termina]]'s orange drop stars, [[Void]]'s orange drop stars, [[Void Soul]]'s orange drop stars
 
|helper = Waddle Doo
  
|helper = Waddle Doo
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|amiibo = {{PortalLogo|KPR}} [[R.O.B.]]
 
}}
  
}}
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{{Quote|Lash foes with a whip-like beam! Dash for Cycle! Grab and Capture! Spin in midair for a Revolution! Charge it up, and BAM! Wave Beam!|Flavor Text|[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]}}
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'''Beam''' is a [[Copy Ability]] in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]], debuting in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''.
   
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== Games ==
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{{quote
  
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===''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''===
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|1 = Flail this beam like a whip. It has many useful attacks. Try to store up a super shot!
  
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Beam focuses on creating a whip of electricity that Kirby swings in front of him to deal damage. Beam is obtained from the [[Waddle Doo]] [[Regular enemy|enemy]].
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|2 = '''Beam's''' Flavor Text
  
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|3 = ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
  
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}}
  
   
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====Techniques====
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'''Beam''' is perhaps the most well known ability that [[Kirby]] has at his disposal. It is a very basic ability that Kirby has in almost every game. It is supposedly the favorite ability of Kirby's creator, [[Masahiro Sakurai]].
  
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<tabber>
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General=
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{| class="wikitable text-align: center"
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!Move
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!Controls
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!Description
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|-
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|Beam Whip
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|{{NESButton|B}}
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|Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It's weak and has short range, but it can hit through surfaces and covers a decent amount of area in front of Kirby, hitting enemies and objects that are slightly above or below him.
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|}
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|-|
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Wii Remote=
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{| class="wikitable text-align: center"
  +
!Move
  +
!Controls
  +
!Description
  +
|-
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|Beam Whip
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|{{WiiButton|1}}
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|Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It's weak and has short range, but it can hit through surfaces and covers a decent amount of area in front of Kirby, hitting enemies and objects that are slightly above or below him.
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|}
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|-|
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Sideways Joy-Con=
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{| class="wikitable text-align: center"
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!Move
  +
!Controls
  +
!Description
  +
|-
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|Beam Whip
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|{{SwitchButton|DB}}
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|Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It's weak and has short range, but it can hit through surfaces and covers a decent amount of area in front of Kirby, hitting enemies and objects that are slightly above or below him.
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|}
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</tabber>
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===''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''===
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Beam now gives Kirby a yellow and red jester hat and makes Kirby yellow. Beam now has multiple moves, and also uses a staff instead of Kirby's hand. In addition to being obtained from [[Waddle Doo]], who is its [[Helper]], Beam can also be obtained from [[Laser Ball]] (which had given the [[Laser]] [[Copy Ability]] prior to this game).
   
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====Techniques====
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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 weak offensive 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.
  
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<tabber>
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General=
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{| class="wikitable text-align: center"
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!Move
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!Controls
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!Description
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!Element
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!Damage
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|-
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|Beam whip
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|{{SNESButton|Y}}
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|Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him, which hits through terrain. It can hit foes multiple times.
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|[[Zap]]
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|5 per hit (2 hits max)
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|-
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|Cycle beam
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|Dash + {{SNESButton|Y}}
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|Kirby creates a spiral of blue energy orbs in front of him.
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|None
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|14 per hit (2 hits max)
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|-
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|Beam machine gun
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|Dash + {{SNESButton|Y}} (in the air)
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|While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to three times from a single jump on level ground.
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|Zap
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|20 (staff), 5 (bullets)
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|-
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|Capture beam
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|{{SNESButton|DPR}} + {{SNESButton|Y}} (near enemy)
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|Kirby grabs an enemy, then can release it with a blast of electricity. Kirby is invincible while holding an enemy, and can hold indefinitely; he can also turn around.
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|None
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|60 (thrown object)
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|-
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|Wave beam
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|Hold {{SNESButton|Y}}
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|Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast penetrates enemies, but not terrain. It can hit some bosses twice if they're large enough. This move can be used in the air from a jump.
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|Zap
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|26
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|}
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|-|
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DS=
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{| class="wikitable text-align: center"
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!Move
  +
!Controls
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!Description
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!Element
  +
!Damage
  +
|-
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|Beam Whip
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|{{DSButton|B}}
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|Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him, which hits through terrain. It can hit foes multiple times.
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|[[Zap]]
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|8 per hit (2 hits max)
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|-
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|Cycle Beam
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|Dash + {{DSButton|B}}
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|Kirby creates a spiral of blue energy orbs in front of him.
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|None
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|14 (1st hit near), 18 (1st hit far, 2nd hit, 3rd hit)
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|-
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|Beam Blast
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|Dash + {{DSButton|B}} in the air
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|While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to three times from a single jump on level ground.
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|Zap
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|20 (staff), 16 (bullets)
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|-
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|Capture Beam
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|{{DSButton|DPUDR}} + {{DSButton|B}} near foe
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|Kirby grabs an enemy, then can release it with a blast of electricity. Kirby is invincible while holding an enemy, and can hold indefinitely; he can also turn around.
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|None
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|60 (thrown object)
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|-
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|Wave Beam
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|Hold {{DSButton|B}} long + Release
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|Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast penetrates enemies, but not terrain. It can hit some bosses twice if they're large enough. This move can be used in the air from a jump.
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|Zap
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|30
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|}
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|-|
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Wii Remote=
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{| class="wikitable text-align: center"
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!Move
  +
!Controls
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!Description
  +
!Element
  +
!Damage
  +
|-
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|Beam whip
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|{{WiiButton|1}}
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|Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him, which hits through terrain. It can hit foes multiple times.
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|[[Zap]]
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|5 per hit (2 hits max)
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|-
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|Cycle beam
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|Dash + {{WiiButton|1}}
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|Kirby creates a spiral of blue energy orbs in front of him.
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|None
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|14 per hit (2 hits max)
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|-
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|Beam machine gun
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|Dash + {{WiiButton|1}} (in the air)
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|While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to three times from a single jump on level ground.
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|Zap
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|20 (staff), 5 (bullets)
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|-
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|Capture beam
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|{{WiiButton|R}} + {{WiiButton|1}} (near enemy)
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|Kirby grabs an enemy, then can release it with a blast of electricity. Kirby is invincible while holding an enemy, and can hold indefinitely; he can also turn around.
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|None
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|60 (thrown object)
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|-
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|Wave beam
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|Hold {{WiiButton|1}}
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|Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast penetrates enemies, but not terrain. It can hit some bosses twice if they're large enough. This move can be used in the air from a jump.
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|Zap
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|26
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|}
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|-|
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Sideways Joy-Con=
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{| class="wikitable text-align: center"
  +
!Move
  +
!Controls
  +
!Description
  +
!Element
  +
!Damage
  +
|-
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|Beam whip
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|{{SwitchButton|LB}}
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|Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him, which hits through terrain. It can hit foes multiple times.
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|[[Zap]]
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|5 per hit (2 hits max)
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|-
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|Cycle beam
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|Dash + {{SwitchButton|LB}}
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|Kirby creates a spiral of blue energy orbs in front of him.
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|None
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|14 per hit (2 hits max)
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|-
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|Beam machine gun
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|Dash + {{SwitchButton|LB}} (in the air)
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|While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to three times from a single jump on level ground.
  +
|Zap
  +
|20 (staff), 5 (bullets)
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|-
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|Capture beam
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|{{SwitchButton|LSR}} + {{SwitchButton|LB}} (near enemy)
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|Kirby grabs an enemy, then can release it with a blast of electricity. Kirby is invincible while holding an enemy, and can hold indefinitely; he can also turn around.
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|None
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|60 (thrown object)
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|-
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|Wave beam
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|Hold {{SwitchButton|LB}}
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|Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast penetrates enemies, but not terrain. It can hit some bosses twice if they're large enough. This move can be used in the air from a jump.
  +
|Zap
  +
|26
  +
|}
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</tabber>
   
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===''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''===
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The Beam ability is obtained by eating a [[Waddle Doo]] or a [[Laser Ball]] (in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and its [[Kirby Super Star Ultra|remake]] only). Waddle Doo 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.
  
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As with ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'', which preceded it, Beam is limited to just the Beam Whip; however, it now hits multiple times. Beam's [[Zap|Thunder]] element is also more prevalent in these games. In ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'', it is able to directly damage [[Mega Titan]], who can only otherwise be damaged by being knocked into the arena's electric walls. Beam is obtained from [[Waddle Doo]].
   
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In ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'', Beam can electrify the surfaces of [[water (environment)|water]] and metal. If the player [[mix]]es two [[Ability bubble]]s and shakes them until there are green bubbles, there is a chance that the resulting Ability bubble will be Beam. Upon obtaining the Beam [[Ability Scroll]], located in the second Treasure Chest in Stage 5 of [[Nature Notch]], Beam now has a more powerful Beam Whip; it does more damage, but the sparks it sends on conductive surfaces remain unchanged. Beam is obtained from Waddle Doo.
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Like most of Kirby's abilities, Beam cannot be used underwater. However, due to its electric properties, Beam can electrify the surface of water (''Squeak Squad'' only) and <u>some</u> metallic platforms.
  
   
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Beam no longer makes Kirby yellow, likely due to the potential confusion in multiplayer and the [[Spray Paint]] function that allows the player to change the color of Kirby.
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==Attacks and Features==
  
   
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====Techniques====
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<div style="clear:right;">
  
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<tabber>
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{|cellspacing="3" cellpadding="20" border="3"
  
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General=
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!width="100"|''Attack Name''
  
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!width="100" align="center"|''Controls''
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{| class="wikitable text-align: center"
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!Move
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!width="350" align="center"|''Description''
  
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!Controls
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!width="50" align="center"|''Element''
  
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!Image
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!Description
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!Element
 
|-
  
|-
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|align="center"|Beam Whip
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|Beam Whip
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|{{DSButton|B}}
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|align="center"|B (Tap with Stylus in ''Kirby: Canvas Curse'')
  
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|[[File:Beam Technique 1.png]]
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|align="center"|An energy whip is thrown. This move comes with every single appearance of the Beam ability in the ''Kirby'' games. By using the [[Copy Scroll|Beam Scroll]] in ''[[Kirby Squeak Squad]]'', the Beam Whip becomes stronger and larger. In ''[[Kirby Canvas Curse]]'', the Beam Whip spins around Kirby, and he stays in place for as long as the stylus is touching the screen.
  
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|Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It starts about 45° above the horizon and ends 45° below the horizon, it can hit up to four times, and passes through terrain.
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|align="center"|Electricity
  
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|[[Zap]]
 
|-
  
|-
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|Super Beam Whip
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|align="center"|Wave Beam
  
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{{PortalLogo|KSqSq}}
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|align="center"|Hold B, release
  
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|{{DSButton|B}}
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|align="center"|Kirby fires an energy bolt forward. This bolt will blow through enemies and wipe out all enemies in its path. It can hit a boss twice, depending on the boss's width (Example: [[Fatty Whale]]). Also the strongest of all Beam attacks except for Capture Beam. Only in ''Kirby Super Star''/''Kirby Super Star Ultra''.
  
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|[[File:Beam Technique 2.png]]
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|align="center"|Electricity
  
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|After obtaining the Ability Scroll, Kirby swings a more powerful Beam Whip.
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|Zap
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|}
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|-|
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Wii Remote=
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{| class="wikitable text-align: center"
  +
!Move
  +
!Controls
  +
!Description
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!Element
 
|-
  
|-
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|Beam Whip
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|align="center"|Capture Beam
  
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|{{WiiButton|1}}
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|align="center"|↑/↓/Forward + B (Near enemy)
  
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|Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It starts about 45° above the horizon and ends 45° below the horizon, it can hit up to four times, and passes through terrain.
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|align="center"|Counts as grab. After getting an enemy & mid-bosses (with defeated) in his grasp, he can press B to shoot them off with a flurry of energy. Does not work on bosses. Only in ''Kirby Super Star''/''Kirby Super Star Ultra''.
  
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|[[Zap]]
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|align="center"|None
  
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|}
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|-|
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Sideways Joy-Con=
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{| class="wikitable text-align: center"
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!Move
  +
!Controls
  +
!Description
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!Element
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|-
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|Beam Whip
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|{{SwitchButton|DB}}
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|Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It starts about 45° above the horizon and ends 45° below the horizon, it can hit up to four times, and passes through terrain.
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|[[Zap]]
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|}
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</tabber>
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===''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''===
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Beam Whip now spins a full 360° around Kirby instead of covering just the area in front of him. The player can also hold the stylus on Kirby to keep him in place while the Beam Whip continuously spins around him. Upon letting go, the Beam Whip will continue for one more revolution before ending.
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As ''Kirby: Canvas Curse'' only allows Copy Abilities to be used within the stages they are found, Beam can only be used in certain locations. Beam can be found in the following areas:
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*[[Reddy Land]]
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**[[Plant Plain]]
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**[[Tiny Town]]
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**[[Ravine Road]]
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*[[Arange Gorge]]
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**[[Ghost Grounds]]
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*[[Iello Adventure]]
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**[[Rift Ruin]]
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**[[Contrast Cave]]
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*[[Neo Greo]]
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**[[Machine Mansion]]
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**[[Paletto Polis]]
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*[[Bloo Hills]]
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**[[Dungeon Dome]]
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**[[Canvas Canyon]]
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*[[Omarine Zone]]
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**[[Silent Seabed]]
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[[Waddle Doo|Waddle Doo Ball]] acts as a permanent version of the Beam ability, and has five vitality.
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====Techniques====
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{| class="wikitable text-align: center"
  +
!Move
  +
!Controls
  +
!Description
  +
!Element
 
|-
  
|-
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|Beam Whip
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|align="center"|Cycle Beam
  
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|Tap the screen
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|align="center"|B while dashing
  
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|Kirby swings an electric whip around him.
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|align="center"|Kirby creates a few rows of blue energy orbs that deal damage. Only in ''Kirby Super Star''/''Kirby Super Star Ultra''.
  
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|[[Zap]]
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|align="center"|None
  
 
|-
  
|-
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|Revolution Beam
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|align="center"|Beam Blast
  
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|Hold the screen
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|align="center"|Dash, Jump, B
  
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|Kirby stops moving and continuously spins the beam whip around him. When used in midair, Kirby remains still and does not fall.
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|align="center"|While in the air, Kirby shoots down some small energy bolts diagonally towards the ground. Only in ''Kirby Super Star''/''Kirby Super Star Ultra.''
  
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|Zap
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|align="center"|Electricity
  
 
|}
  
|}
−
</div>
  
   
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===''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''===
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==''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
  
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As with ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', which preceded it, Beam now has many moves at its disposal, the most it has had in all of its appearances. It also received the ability to swing the Beam Whip 360° from ''Kirby: Canvas Curse''. Beam can be obtained from [[Waddle Doo]], [[Gemra]], the [[King Doo]] [[mid-boss]], and [[Metal General]]'s [[Metal Bit]]s.
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Beam Kirby appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' as a common [[trophy]] depicting his ''[[Kirby Super Star|Super Star]]'' design, but with his hat's colors reversed.
  
   
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====Techniques====
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== ''[[Kirby Wii]]'' ==
  
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<tabber>
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Beam may have been planned to appear in this game before it was cancelled, considering the fact that an electric beam-shooting [[Waddle Doo]] appeared in the trailer.
  
  +
Wii=
  +
{| class="wikitable text-align: center"
  +
!Move
  +
!Controls
  +
!Description
  +
!Element
  +
!Damage
  +
|-
  +
|Beam Whip
  +
|{{WiiButton|1}}
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|Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It starts around 90° above the horizon and ends a little below the horizon.
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|[[Zap]]
  +
|8
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|-
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|Cycle Beam
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|Dash + {{WiiButton|1}}
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|Kirby creates a focused, rotating blast. Kirby gets invincibility during the beginning of the move.
  +
|Zap
  +
|18 per hit (3 hits max)
  +
|-
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|Beam Blast
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|Dash + {{WiiButton|1}} in midair
  +
|While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to five times from a single jump on level ground.
  +
|Zap
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|16 (1st hit), 14 (2nd, 3rd hits)
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|-
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|Revolution Beam
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|{{WiiButton|1}} repeatedly in midair
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|Kirby suspends himself in midair while rotating his beam rod around himself, producing a line of energy that circles him for as long as the input is repeated.
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|Zap
  +
|20 per hit
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|-
  +
|Wave Beam
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|Hold {{WiiButton|1}}, release
  +
|Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast penetrates enemies, but not terrain.
  +
|Zap
  +
|32
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|-
  +
|Capture Beam
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|{{WiiButton|U}}, {{WiiButton|R}}, or {{WiiButton|D}} next to foe + {{WiiButton|1}} (if facing right)
  +
|Kirby grabs an enemy, then can release it with a blast of electricity. Kirby is invincible while holding an enemy, and can hold indefinitely; he can also turn around. However, if an enemy or boss touches Kirby, he will release his grabbed object and do less damage than the throw.
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|Zap
  +
|16 (held object), 60 (thrown object)
  +
|}
  +
|-|
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Nintendo Switch, Type A=
  +
{| class="wikitable text-align: center"
  +
!rowspan="2"|Move
  +
!colspan="2"|Controls
  +
!rowspan="2"|Description
  +
!rowspan="2"|Element
  +
!rowspan="2"|Damage
  +
|-
  +
!{{SwitchButton|PC}}
  +
!{{SwitchButton|JC}}
  +
|-
  +
|Beam Whip
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|Tap {{SwitchButton|B}}
  +
|Tap {{SwitchButton|DB}}
  +
|Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It starts around 90° above the horizon and ends a little below the horizon.
  +
|[[Zap]]
  +
|8
  +
|-
  +
|Cycle Beam
  +
|Dash + {{SwitchButton|B}}
  +
|Dash + {{SwitchButton|DB}}
  +
|Kirby creates a focused, rotating blast. Kirby gets invincibility during the beginning of the move.
  +
|Zap
  +
|18 per hit (3 hits max)
  +
|-
  +
|Beam Blast
  +
|Dash + {{SwitchButton|B}} in midair
  +
|Dash + {{SwitchButton|DB}} in midair
  +
|While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to five times from a single jump on level ground.
  +
|Zap
  +
|16 (1st hit), 14 (2nd, 3rd hits)
  +
|-
  +
|Revolution Beam
  +
|{{SwitchButton|B}} repeatedly in midair
  +
|{{SwitchButton|DB}} repeatedly in midair
  +
|Kirby suspends himself in midair while rotating his beam rod around himself, producing a line of energy that circles him for as long as the input is repeated.
  +
|Zap
  +
|20 per hit
  +
|-
  +
|Wave Beam
  +
|Press and hold {{SwitchButton|B}}, then release
  +
|Press and hold {{SwitchButton|DB}}, then release
  +
|Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast penetrates enemies, but not terrain.
  +
|Zap
  +
|32
  +
|-
  +
|Capture Beam
  +
|{{SwitchButton|LSURD}} + {{SwitchButton|B}} near an enemy
  +
|{{SwitchButton|LSURD}} + {{SwitchButton|DB}} near an enemy
  +
|Kirby grabs an enemy, then can release it with a blast of electricity. Kirby is invincible while holding an enemy, and can hold indefinitely; he can also turn around. However, if an enemy or boss touches Kirby, he will release his grabbed object and do less damage than the throw.
  +
|Zap
  +
|16 (held object), 60 (thrown object)
  +
|}
  +
|-|
  +
Nintendo Switch, Type B=
  +
{| class="wikitable text-align: center"
  +
!rowspan="2"|Move
  +
!colspan="2"|Controls
  +
!rowspan="2"|Description
  +
!rowspan="2"|Element
  +
!rowspan="2"|Damage
  +
|-
  +
!{{SwitchButton|PC}}
  +
!{{SwitchButton|JC}}
  +
|-
  +
|Beam Whip
  +
|Tap {{SwitchButton|Y}}
  +
|Tap {{SwitchButton|LB}}
  +
|Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It starts around 90° above the horizon and ends a little below the horizon.
  +
|[[Zap]]
  +
|8
  +
|-
  +
|Cycle Beam
  +
|Dash + {{SwitchButton|Y}}
  +
|Dash + {{SwitchButton|LB}}
  +
|Kirby creates a focused, rotating blast. Kirby gets invincibility during the beginning of the move.
  +
|Zap
  +
|18 per hit (3 hits max)
  +
|-
  +
|Beam Blast
  +
|Dash + {{SwitchButton|Y}} in midair
  +
|Dash + {{SwitchButton|LB}} in midair
  +
|While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to five times from a single jump on level ground.
  +
|Zap
  +
|16 (1st hit), 14 (2nd, 3rd hits)
  +
|-
  +
|Revolution Beam
  +
|{{SwitchButton|Y}} repeatedly in midair
  +
|{{SwitchButton|LB}} repeatedly in midair
  +
|Kirby suspends himself in midair while rotating his beam rod around himself, producing a line of energy that circles him for as long as the input is repeated.
  +
|Zap
  +
|20 per hit
  +
|-
  +
|Wave Beam
  +
|Press and hold {{SwitchButton|Y}}, then release
  +
|Press and hold {{SwitchButton|LB}}, then release
  +
|Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast penetrates enemies, but not terrain.
  +
|Zap
  +
|32
  +
|-
  +
|Capture Beam
  +
|{{SwitchButton|LSURD}} + {{SwitchButton|Y}} near an enemy
  +
|{{SwitchButton|LSURD}} + {{SwitchButton|LB}} near an enemy
  +
|Kirby grabs an enemy, then can release it with a blast of electricity. Kirby is invincible while holding an enemy, and can hold indefinitely; he can also turn around. However, if an enemy or boss touches Kirby, he will release his grabbed object and do less damage than the throw.
  +
|Zap
  +
|16 (held object), 60 (thrown object)
  +
|}
  +
</tabber>
   
  +
===''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'', and ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''===
−
== Other Quotes ==
  
  +
Beam is mostly unchanged from its appearance in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''. However, it lacks Revolution Beam. Beam can obtained from [[Waddle Doo]] and [[Masked Dedede's Revenge]]'s and [[Shadow Dedede]]'s Shining Axe shots.
−
{{quote
  
−
|1 = This beam's like a whip! Whaa-pssssshh! Beam it! Beam it! Beam it!
  
−
|2 = '''Beam's''' Flavor Text
  
−
|3 = ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
  
−
}}
  
   
  +
In ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'', Beam's [[Rare Outfit]] gives it [[Marx]]'s hat.
−
{{quote
  
−
|1 = Whip the beam! Hold to hover!
  
−
|2 = '''Beam's''' Flavor Text
  
−
|3 = ''[[Kirby Canvas Curse]]''
  
−
}}
  
   
  +
In ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'', Beam can be used by [[Robobot Armor]] and its electricity can also be used to power wires to solve certain puzzles. Beam is also the base for the Beam Mage role in [[Team Kirby Clash]]. Beam can be obtained from Waddle Doo, [[King Doo]], [[Security Force]]'s [[Metal Bit]]s, [[Holo Defense API]]'s [[Holo-Kracko]] Waddle Doo spawns, [[Dedede Clone]] 2.0's Shining Hammer shots, and the [[R.O.B. & Professor Hector|R.O.B.]] amiibo.
−
{{quote
  
−
|1 = This Beam's like a whip! Whaa-pssssshh! Beam it!
  
−
|2 = '''Beam's''' Flavor Text
  
−
|3 = ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''/''[[Kirby and the Amazing Mirror]]''
  
−
}}
  
   
  +
====Techniques====
−
{{quote
  
  +
=====[[Kirby|Beam Kirby]]=====
−
|1 = Use the Beam attack against enemies! Fire the Beam by pressing Y. This is a very handy and useful ability.
  
  +
In [[Kirby Fighters]] and ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'', any invincibility granted by a move is removed, except when fighting bosses, i.e. [[Kracko]], [[Team DDD]].
−
|2 = '''Beam's''' Flavor Text
  
  +
{| class="wikitable text-align: center"
−
|3 = ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
  
  +
!rowspan=2|Move
−
}}
  
  +
!colspan=3|Controls
  +
!rowspan=2|Description
  +
!rowspan=2|Element
  +
!rowspan=2|Damage
  +
|-
  +
!{{PortalLogo|KTD}}
  +
!{{PortalLogo|KFD}}
  +
!{{PortalLogo|KPR}}
  +
|-
  +
|Beam Whip
  +
|colspan=2|{{3DSButton|B}}
  +
|Press and release {{3DSButton|B}}
  +
|Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It starts around 90° above the horizon and ends a little below the horizon.
  +
|[[Zap]]
  +
|8 (1st hit), 6 (repeat hits)
  +
|-
  +
|Cycle Beam
  +
|colspan=3|Dash + {{3DSButton|B}}
  +
|Kirby creates a focused, rotating blast. Kirby is invincible during this move.
  +
|Zap
  +
|14 (near), 18 (middle), 22 (far), 10 (repeat hits)
  +
|-
  +
|Beam Blast
  +
|colspan=3|Dash + {{3DSButton|B}} in midair
  +
|While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to three times from a single jump on level ground.
  +
|Zap
  +
|18 (1st hit), 4 (repeat hits)
  +
|-
  +
|Wave Beam
  +
|colspan=3|Press and hold {{3DSButton|B}}, and then release
  +
|Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast penetrates enemies, but not terrain.
  +
|Zap
  +
|35
  +
|-
  +
|Capture Beam
  +
|Either of {{3DSButton|DPUR}} + {{3DSButton|B}} near an enemy
  +
|Either {{3DSButton|DPUR}} + {{3DSButton|B}} near an enemy
  +
|Either of {{3DSButton|DPUR}} + {{3DSButton|B}} near an enemy
  +
|Kirby grabs an enemy, then can release it with a blast of electricity. Kirby is invincible while holding an enemy, and can hold indefinitely; he can also turn around. However, if an enemy or boss touches Kirby, he will release his grabbed object and do less damage than the throw.
  +
|Zap
  +
|16 (held object), 60 (thrown object)
  +
|}
  +
  +
=====[[Robobot Armor|Beam Mode]]=====
  +
{| class="wikitable text-align: center"
  +
!Move
  +
!Controls
  +
!Description
  +
!Element
  +
|-
  +
|Zig Zap
  +
|Press and release {{3DSButton|B}}
  +
|The Robobot Armor releases a ball of energy that bounces on the ground eight times before dissipating.
  +
|[[Zap]]
  +
|-
  +
|Big Zap
  +
|Press and hold {{3DSButton|B}}, and then release
  +
|The Robobot Armor releases a larger, faster ball of energy.
  +
|Zap
  +
|-
  +
|Zip Zap
  +
|{{3DSButton|DPD}} + {{3DSButton|B}} in midair
  +
|The Robobot Armor releases a ball of energy downward that bounces higher when it hits the ground; it bounces four times before dissipating.
  +
|Zap
  +
|}
  +
  +
===''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'' and ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''===
  +
Beam serves as the base for the Beam Mage role. Its charge attack now has the ability to stop time momentarily, but it lacks the Capture Beam move.
  +
  +
====Techniques====
  +
{| class="wikitable text-align: center"
  +
!rowspan=2|Move
  +
!colspan=3|Controls
  +
!rowspan=2|Description
  +
!rowspan=2|Element
  +
|-
  +
!{{PortalLogo|KPR}}
  +
!{{PortalLogo|TKCD}}
  +
!{{PortalLogo|SKC}}
  +
|-
  +
|Beam Whip
  +
| colspan="2" |Press and release {{3DSButton|B}}
  +
|{{SwitchButton|DB}}
  +
|Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It starts around 90° above the horizon and ends a little below the horizon.
  +
|[[Zap]]
  +
|-
  +
|Time Beam
  +
| colspan="2" |Press and hold {{3DSButton|B}}, and then release
  +
|Press and hold {{SwitchButton|DB}}, and then release
  +
|Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast, if it connects with the boss, will fill up a meter represented by a clock. At charge level 1, it fills by 5%. At charge level 2, it fills by 10%. At charge level 3, it fills by 30%. In ''Team Kirby Clash Deluxe'' and ''Super Kirby Clash'', Time Beam's time stop effect is 50% more effective on aerial bosses, but the charge level 3 was reduced to 25% and Time Beam's effectiveness decays after each successful time stop; after the first time stop, it decays by 10% (e.g. level 3 fills the meter by 22.5% instead of 25%).
  +
|None
  +
|-
  +
|Cycle Beam
  +
| colspan="2" |Dash + {{3DSButton|B}}
  +
|Dash + {{SwitchButton|DB}}
  +
|Kirby creates a focused, rotating blast. Kirby is invincible during this move.
  +
|Zap
  +
|-
  +
|Beam Blast
  +
| colspan="2" |Dash + {{3DSButton|B}} in midair
  +
|Dash + {{SwitchButton|DB}} in midair
  +
|While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to three times from a single jump on level ground.
  +
|Zap
  +
|-
  +
|[[Revival Spell]]
  +
| colspan="2" |{{3DSButton|Y}} near fallen teammate
  +
|{{SwitchButton|LB}} near fallen teammate
  +
|Kirby revives a fallen teammate. When a fallen teammate is revived, they regain 50% [[health]]. However, Kirby sacrifices 10% of his maximum health as damage during this move.
  +
|N/A
  +
|}
  +
  +
===''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''===
  +
Beam can now use its [[Zap]] element to enhance other Copy Abilities. It can also once again electrify the surface of [[water (environment)|water]] and power wires, in addition to powering lights. In addition to being obtained from [[Waddle Doo]], who is its [[Helper|Friend Helper]], Beam can also be obtained from [[Zan Partizanne]]'s attacks that create orange stars and [[Void Termina]]'s/[[Void Soul]]'s/[[Void]]'s attacks that create orange stars.
  +
  +
====Techniques====
  +
<tabber>
  +
Type A=
  +
{| class="wikitable text-align: center"
  +
!rowspan=2|Move
  +
!colspan=2|Controls
  +
!rowspan=2|Description
  +
!rowspan=2|Element
  +
!rowspan=2|Damage
  +
|-
  +
!{{SwitchButton|PC}}
  +
!{{SwitchButton|JC}}
  +
|-
  +
|Beam Whip
  +
|Press and release {{SwitchButton|B}}
  +
|Press and release {{SwitchButton|DB}}
  +
|Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It starts around 90° above the horizon and ends a little below the horizon.
  +
|[[Zap]]
  +
|12 per hit
  +
|-
  +
|Cycle Beam
  +
|Dash + {{SwitchButton|B}}
  +
|Dash + {{SwitchButton|DB}}
  +
|Kirby creates a focused, rotating blast. Kirby is invincible during this move, and he has reduced friction, allowing him to slide around.
  +
|Zap
  +
|14 (near), 18 (middle), 21 (far)
  +
|-
  +
|Beam Blast
  +
|Dash + {{SwitchButton|B}} in midair
  +
|Dash + {{SwitchButton|DB}} in midair
  +
|While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to seven times from a single jump on level ground.
  +
|Zap
  +
|21 (staff), 18 (bullets)
  +
|-
  +
|Wave Beam
  +
|Press and hold {{SwitchButton|B}}, and then release
  +
|Press and hold {{SwitchButton|DB}}, and then release
  +
|Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast penetrates enemies, but not terrain. This move can be used in the air from a jump, but it is more difficult to perform than in ''Kirby Super Star''/''Ultra''.
  +
|Zap
  +
|35 (Wave Beam), 18 (explosion)
  +
|-
  +
|Capture Beam
  +
|Either {{SwitchButton|LSU}}/{{SwitchButton|LSR}} + {{SwitchButton|B}} near an enemy
  +
|Either {{SwitchButton|LSU}}/{{SwitchButton|LSR}} + {{SwitchButton|DB}} near an enemy
  +
|Kirby grabs an enemy, then can release it with a blast of electricity. Kirby is invincible while holding an enemy, and can hold indefinitely; he can also turn around. However, if an enemy or boss touches Kirby, he will release his grabbed object and do less damage than the throw.
  +
|Zap
  +
|16 (held object), 60 (thrown object)
  +
|}
  +
|-|
  +
Type B=
  +
{| class="wikitable text-align: center"
  +
!rowspan=2|Move
  +
!colspan=2|Controls
  +
!rowspan=2|Description
  +
!rowspan=2|Element
  +
!rowspan=2|Damage
  +
|-
  +
!Type A
  +
!Type B
  +
|-
  +
|Beam Whip
  +
|Press and release {{SwitchButton|Y}}
  +
|Press and release {{SwitchButton|LB}}
  +
|Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It starts around 90° above the horizon and ends a little below the horizon.
  +
|[[Zap]]
  +
|12 per hit
  +
|-
  +
|Cycle Beam
  +
|Dash + {{SwitchButton|Y}}
  +
|Dash + {{SwitchButton|LB}}
  +
|Kirby creates a focused, rotating blast. Kirby is invincible during this move, and he has reduced friction, allowing him to slide around.
  +
|Zap
  +
|14 (near), 18 (middle), 21 (far)
  +
|-
  +
|Beam Blast
  +
|Dash + {{SwitchButton|Y}} in midair
  +
|Dash + {{SwitchButton|LB}} in midair
  +
|While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to seven times from a single jump on level ground.
  +
|Zap
  +
|21 (staff), 18 (bullets)
  +
|-
  +
|Wave Beam
  +
|Press and hold {{SwitchButton|Y}}, and then release
  +
|Press and hold {{SwitchButton|LB}}, and then release
  +
|Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast penetrates enemies, but not terrain. This move can be used in the air from a jump, but it is more difficult to perform than in ''Kirby Super Star''/''Ultra''.
  +
|Zap
  +
|35 (Wave Beam), 18 (explosion)
  +
|-
  +
|Capture Beam
  +
|Either {{SwitchButton|LSU}}/{{SwitchButton|LSR}} + {{SwitchButton|Y}} near an enemy
  +
|Either {{SwitchButton|LSU}}/{{SwitchButton|LSR}} + {{SwitchButton|LB}} near an enemy
  +
|Kirby grabs an enemy, then can release it with a blast of electricity. Kirby is invincible while holding an enemy, and can hold indefinitely; he can also turn around. However, if an enemy or boss touches Kirby, he will release his grabbed object and do less damage than the throw.
  +
|Zap
  +
|16 (held object), 60 (thrown object)
  +
|}
  +
</tabber>
  +
  +
===''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''===
  +
Beam is unlocked after obtaining Fighters Rank 10. It has [[Rare Hat]]s based on [[Marx]], [[Magolor]], and [[Francisca]], the latter of which can only be obtained by having ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' data.
  +
  +
====Techniques====
  +
Any invincibility granted by a move is only present when fighting bosses that aren't [[Shadow Kirby]].
  +
{| class="wikitable text-align: center"
  +
!Move
  +
!Controls
  +
!Description
  +
!Element
  +
!Damage
  +
|-
  +
|Beam Whip
  +
|Press and release {{SwitchButton|DB}}
  +
|Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It starts around 90° above the horizon and ends a little below the horizon.
  +
|[[Zap]]
  +
|8 (1st hit), 6 (repeat hits)
  +
|-
  +
|Cycle Beam
  +
|Dash + {{SwitchButton|DB}}
  +
|Kirby creates a focused, rotating blast. Kirby is invincible during this move.
  +
|Zap
  +
|14 (1st hit near), 10 (1st hit middle), 15 (1st hit far), 6 (repeat hits near), 7 (repeat hits middle, far)
  +
|-
  +
|Beam Blast
  +
|Dash + {{SwitchButton|DB}} in midair
  +
|While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to four times from a single jump on level ground.
  +
|Zap
  +
|10 (1st hit), 4 (repeat hits)
  +
|-
  +
|Wave Beam
  +
|Press and hold {{SwitchButton|DB}}, then release
  +
|Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast penetrates enemies, but not terrain.
  +
|Zap
  +
|40
  +
|-
  +
|Capture Beam
  +
|Either {{SwitchButton|LSU}}/{{SwitchButton|LSR}} + {{SwitchButton|DB}} near an enemy
  +
|Kirby grabs an enemy, then can release it with a blast of electricity. Kirby is invincible while holding an enemy, and can hold indefinitely; he can also turn around. However, if an enemy or boss touches Kirby, he will release his grabbed object and do less damage than the throw.
  +
|Zap
  +
|4 (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th hits, to thrown enemy), 30 (thrown enemy)
  +
|}
  +
  +
==Damage==
  +
{| class="wikitable text-align: center"
  +
!Move
  +
!width=15%|{{PortalLogo|KSS}}
  +
!width=15%|{{PortalLogo|KSSU}}
  +
!width=15%|{{PortalLogo|KRtDL}}
  +
!width=15%|{{PortalLogo|KPR}}
  +
!width=15%|{{PortalLogo|KSA}}
  +
!width=15%|{{PortalLogo|KF2}}
  +
|-
  +
|Beam Whip
  +
|5 per hit (2 hits max)
  +
|8 per hit (2 hits max)
  +
|8
  +
|8 (1st hit), 6 (repeat hits)
  +
|12 per hit
  +
|8 (1st hit), 6 (repeat hits)
  +
|-
  +
|Cycle Beam
  +
|14 per hit (2 hits max)
  +
|14 (1st hit near), 18 (1st hit far, 2nd and 3rd hits)
  +
|18 per hit (3 hits max)
  +
|14 (near), 18 (middle), 22 (far), 10 (repeat hits)
  +
|14 (near), 18 (middle), 21 (far)
  +
|14 (1st hit near), 10 (1st hit middle), 15 (1st hit far), 6 (repeat hits near), 7 (repeat hits middle, far)
  +
|-
  +
|Beam Blast
  +
|20 (staff), 5 (bullets)
  +
|20 (staff), 16 (bullets)
  +
|16 (1st hit), 14 (2nd and 3rd hits)
  +
|18 (1st hit), 4 (repeat hits)
  +
|21 (staff), 18 (bullets)
  +
|10 (1st hit), 4 (repeat hits)
  +
|-
  +
|Revolution Beam
  +
|colspan=2|N/A
  +
|20 per hit
  +
|colspan=3|N/A
  +
|-
  +
|Wave Beam
  +
|26
  +
|30
  +
|32
  +
|35
  +
|35 (Wave Beam), 18 (explosion)
  +
|40
  +
|-
  +
|Capture Beam
  +
|colspan=2|60 (thrown object)
  +
|colspan=3|16 (held object), 60 (thrown object)
  +
|4 (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th hits, to thrown enemy), 30 (thrown enemy)
  +
|}
  +
  +
==In the [[Super Smash Bros. series|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]==
  +
Beam Kirby appears as a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. Despite being based on its ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' appearance, the trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' still has Kirby colored yellow instead of pink.
  +
  +
==Flavor Texts==
  +
{{Flavortexts
  +
|KA
  +
|Kirby fires a beam like that used by some enemies! This is an easy weapon to use!
  +
|KSS
  +
|Use the Beam attack against enemies! Fire the Beam by pressing Y. This is a very handy and useful ability.
  +
|KNiD KatAM
  +
|This Beam's like a whip! Whaa-pssssshh! Beam it!
  +
|KCC
  +
|Whip the beam! Hold to hover!
  +
|KSqSq
  +
|This beam's like a whip! Whaa-pssssshh! Beam it! Beam it! Beam it!
  +
|KSSU
  +
|Flail this beam like a whip. It has many useful attacks. Try to store up a super shot!
  +
|KRtDL
  +
|Lash foes with a whiplike beam! Hit and Cycle! Grab and Capture! Spin in midair for a Revolution! Charge up and BAM! Wave Beam!
  +
|KTD KFD
  +
|Unleash a sizzling beam of energy! Use the Capture Beam when near an enemy, or use the Beam Blast in midair, and then finish off your foe with a Wave Beam!
  +
|KPR
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|This ability gives you control of electricity itself. It looks like a simple ability, but science cannot yet explain how it works.
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|KSA
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|This crackling attack unleashes a ton of energy. Shoot a Cycle Beam or fire a Beam Blast from midair! And if you need to electrify your friends' weapons in a flash, use the rapid fire Wave Beam!
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|KRtDLD
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|Lash foes with a whip-like beam! Dash for {{Color|Cycle|red}}! Grab and {{Color|Capture|red}}! Spin in midair for a {{Color|Revolution|red}}! Charge it up, and BAM! {{Color|Wave Beam|red}}!}}
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==Related Quotes==
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{{Quote|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.|[[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|Trophy]] description|[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]}}
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{{Quote|Run down evil with boundless energy! The mysterious Zig Zap!|Beam Mode|[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]}}
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{{Quote|Waddle Doo can fire from his eye. Does that make you green with envy? Then inhale him and copy that ability! You'll then be able to shoot beams from a wand, and the attack can even be charged up for greater effectiveness. You can also use a beam to push switches or to grab and toss your foes. |Trophy Description|[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]}}
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{{Quote|Shoot energy from a powerful rod!|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' - [[Kirby series anniversaries#25th Anniversary|Kirby's 25th Anniversary]] Copy Ability Poll}}
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{{Quote|A Beam Blast fires downward diagonally. You can shoot it in midair as many times as you like!|Beam Tip #1|[[Kirby Fighters 2]]}}
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{{Quote|Press and hold B for a Wave Beam! It reaches distant enemies and does a lot of damage!|Beam Tip #2|Kirby Fighters 2}}
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{{Quote|Press B for a Beam Whip, which attacks upward in a wide area! Strike at your enemies through the thin floor!|Beam Tip #3|Kirby Fighters 2}}
   
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==In Other Languages==
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{{Nomenclature
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|1 = Kirby fires a beam like that used by some enemies! This is an easy weapon to use!
  
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|jap-name={{Hover|Bīmu|ビーム}}
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|2 = '''Beam's''' Flavor Text
  
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|jap-mean=Officially romanized as '''Beam'''.
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|3 = ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
  
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|eng-name=Beam
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|eng-mean=
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|ch-trad-name={{Hover|Guāngshù|光束}}
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|ch-trad-mean=Translates to '''Beam'''.
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|ch-simp-name=
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|ch-simp-mean=
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|kor-name={{Hover|Bim|빔}}
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|kor-mean=Translates to '''Beam'''.
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|rus-name={{Hover|Luch|Луч}}
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|rus-mean=Translates to '''Beam'''.
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|ger-name=Beam
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|ger-mean=Same as English.
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|dut-name=Straal
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|dut-mean=Translates to '''Beam'''.
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|fren-name=Rayon
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|fren-mean=Translates to '''Beam'''.
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|ital-name=Raggio
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|ital-mean=Translates to '''Beam'''.
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|span-name=Rayo
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|span-mean=Translates to '''Beam'''.
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|por-name=Raio
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|por-mean=Translates to '''Beam'''.
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}}
  
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==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*In ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', it erroneously states that the input for Beam machine gun is Dash + B (in the air), when in reality, it is the Y Button that needs to be pressed, not B (which is the jump button).
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* In the official artwork for ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', stars are present on both sides of his hat.
  
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* Although Beam didn't directly appear in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', if [[Spark]] Kirby and [[Rick]] teamed up, Kirby would gain an ability that behaved exactly the same as Beam.
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*In the official artwork for both ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', stars are present on both sides of Beam Kirby's hat.
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**This is also true of the [[Mirror]] ability. In these games, Mirror Kirby's hat is a recolored version of Beam Kirby's hat.
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* It is common for the games to repeat quotes, such as in ''Kirby Squeak Squad'', ''Kirby and the Amazing Mirror'' and ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'', although ''Kirby Squeak Squad'' added two "Beam it!"s to the quote.
  
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* While most games show Kirby using the beam with his hand, ''Kirby Super Star ''and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' show Kirby using the beam with a rod.
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**''Kirby Super Star'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' are also the only games that have artwork with the hat colors on the wrong sides.
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**However, both of these artworks have Kirby facing left instead of right, which are technically accurate to the in-game sprites due to sprite flipping.
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*Although the Beam ability didn't appear in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'' or ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', the [[Spark]] [[Rick]] move is near identical to Beam.
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*It is common for handheld ''Kirby'' titles to repeat flavor text, evidenced by the fact that Beam has the same flavor text in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''. ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' also retained this quote, but added two more "Beam it!"s to the end.
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*While most games show Kirby firing a beam from his hand, ''Kirby Super Star'', its remake, and ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' onwards show Kirby using a magical wand to fire his beam.
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*Revolution Beam still exists in the code of ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''. However, the move can only be performed through the means of hacking. This is also true of [[Fire|Spinning Fire Breath]] and [[Hammer|Triple Hammer]]. The move is fully functional, though it lacks particle effects. The animations for Revolution Beam still exist in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'', but the code has been removed, making the move completely inaccessible even through hacking.
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[[File:BBB_Beam.jpg|thumb|Qbby dresses in Kirby's Beam Ability Hat.]]
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*In ''BOXBOXBOY!'' the comic "Kirby's Closet" depicts Qbby trying on Kirby's Beam Ability Hat. The comic ends with him turning around to find Kirby watching him.
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==Videos==
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<gallery>
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Kirby of the Stars Copy Ability "Beam" Introduction Video
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==Concept Artwork==
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<gallery>
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KPR TKC 1.png|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' ([[Team Kirby Clash]])
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</gallery>
   
 
==Artwork==
  
==Artwork==
 
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Image:Thumb beamkirby.jpg|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
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KA Beam.png|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
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Image:Normal beamkirby.jpg|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
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KSS Beam.png|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
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Image:Beamkirby.jpg|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
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p_akfj_ca.gif|''Kirby Super Star''
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KNiDL Beam.png|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' / ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
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Image:BeamKCC.jpg|''[[Kirby Canvas Curse]]''
  
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Image:Beam2.jpg|''Kirby Canvas Curse''
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KCC Beam.png|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
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Image:Beam.jpg|''[[Kirby Squeak Squad]]''
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KCC Beam 2.png|''Kirby: Canvas Curse''
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KSqSq Beam.png|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
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beam.png|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
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KRTDL Beam.png|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
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KRtDL_Beam_artwork_menu.png|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''
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KRTDL FourKirbys.png|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' (With [[Sword]], [[Spear]] and [[Leaf]])
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BeamKTDX.png|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' / ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
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KTD_Beam_artwork.png|''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
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KFD Yellow Kirby artwork.png|''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''
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KPR Robobot Beam.PNG|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' ([[Robobot Armor]] Beam Mode)
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KPR Pause Beam Robobot artwork.png|''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' (Robobot Armor Beam Mode)
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TKCD Beam Mage artwork 2.png|''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]''
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Green Beam novel.png|''[[Kirby of the Stars (Mie Takase)|Kirby Clash Team Unite!]]''
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KirbyBeamKSA.png|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
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Deluxe 5th Anniversary.jpeg|''Kirby Twitter'' ([[Yellow Kirby]])
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SKC Beam Mage.png|''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''
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Parallel Nightmare Twitter.jpeg|''Kirby Twitter''
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SKC_Green_novel.png|''Super Kirby Clash Great Fierce Battle!''
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500x500 character beam-whip.png|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' artwork
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PauseBeam.png|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
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</gallery>
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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KA_Beam_Screenshot.png|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
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KSS_Beam_Screenshot.png|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
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KNiD_Beam.png|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
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K&TAM Screenshot Beam.png|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
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KSqSq_Beam_Screenshot.png|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
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BeamSSBB.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' ([[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|Trophy]])
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KSSU_Beam.png|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
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KRtDL_Beam.png|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
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KTD_Beam.jpg|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
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KFD_Beam.jpg|''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''
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SSBU Beam Kirby trophy.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' (Trophy)
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KPR_Beam.jpg|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
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KPR_Time_Stop.jpg|Beam Mage freezes time.
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Blue Burning Leo KSA.jpeg|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
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SKC_4_Kirbys.jpg|''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''
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SKC_Electric_Dragon_Freeze.jpg|Beam Mage freezes time.
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KF2 Beam.jpg|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
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</gallery>
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== Sprites and Models ==
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<gallery>
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Ability kirby beam 2853.png|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
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Ability Kirby Beam 15586.png|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' / ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' / ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
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Kirby beam trophy 3398.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' ([[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|Trophy]])
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Ability Kirby Beam 27023.png|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
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Fig 20 kirby beam.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' (Trophy)
 
</gallery>
  
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==Other Ability Icons==
  
==Other Ability Icons==
 
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File:Adv beam.GIF|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
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Adv beam.GIF|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
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File:Beam Kirby's Super Star.gif|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
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BeamiconKSS.png|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
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Image:beam_icon.GIF|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
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BeamiconKNIDLKATAM.png|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' / ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
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Image:BeamiconKCC.png|''[[Kirby Canvas Curse]]''
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BeamiconKCC.png|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
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File:BeamiconKSQSQ.png|''[[Kirby Squeak Squad]]''
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BeamiconKSQSQ.png|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
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BeamIconKSSU2.png|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
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BeamIconKSSU.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
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KRtDL Beam icon.png|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
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BeamIcon.png|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''
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KTD Icon Beam.png|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
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KTD Beam icon.png|''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
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KSA Beam Ability Icon.png|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
 
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</gallery>
   
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==External Links==
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*[https://www.kirby.jp/ability/copy/beam.html Kirby Portal (Jp)]
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==References==
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[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]
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[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby Super Star]]
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[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby Super Star Ultra]]
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[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Squeak Squad]]
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[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]
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[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]
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[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]
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[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Planet Robobot]]
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[[Category:Robobot Armor Modes]]
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[[Category:Roles in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]
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[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby Star Allies]]
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[[Category:Elemental Copy Ability]]
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[[Category:Super Smash Bros. series Copy Abilities]]
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[[Category:Magical Copy Ability]]
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[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]
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[[Category:Roles in Super Kirby Clash]]
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[[Category:Kirby Twitter cameos]]
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[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby Fighters 2]]
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[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]

Latest revision as of 19:47, 27 March 2024

“ Lash foes with a whip-like beam! Dash for Cycle! Grab and Capture! Spin in midair for a Revolution! Charge it up, and BAM! Wave Beam!”
— Flavor Text • Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

Beam is a Copy Ability in the Kirby series, debuting in Kirby's Adventure.

Games

Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

Beam focuses on creating a whip of electricity that Kirby swings in front of him to deal damage. Beam is obtained from the Waddle Doo enemy.

Techniques

Move Controls Description
Beam Whip B Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It's weak and has short range, but it can hit through surfaces and covers a decent amount of area in front of Kirby, hitting enemies and objects that are slightly above or below him.

Move Controls Description
Beam Whip 1 Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It's weak and has short range, but it can hit through surfaces and covers a decent amount of area in front of Kirby, hitting enemies and objects that are slightly above or below him.

Move Controls Description
Beam Whip Down Button Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It's weak and has short range, but it can hit through surfaces and covers a decent amount of area in front of Kirby, hitting enemies and objects that are slightly above or below him.

Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra

Beam now gives Kirby a yellow and red jester hat and makes Kirby yellow. Beam now has multiple moves, and also uses a staff instead of Kirby's hand. In addition to being obtained from Waddle Doo, who is its Helper, Beam can also be obtained from Laser Ball (which had given the Laser Copy Ability prior to this game).

Techniques

Move Controls Description Element Damage
Beam whip Y Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him, which hits through terrain. It can hit foes multiple times. Zap 5 per hit (2 hits max)
Cycle beam Dash + Y Kirby creates a spiral of blue energy orbs in front of him. None 14 per hit (2 hits max)
Beam machine gun Dash + Y (in the air) While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to three times from a single jump on level ground. Zap 20 (staff), 5 (bullets)
Capture beam Directional Pad Right + Y (near enemy) Kirby grabs an enemy, then can release it with a blast of electricity. Kirby is invincible while holding an enemy, and can hold indefinitely; he can also turn around. None 60 (thrown object)
Wave beam Hold Y Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast penetrates enemies, but not terrain. It can hit some bosses twice if they're large enough. This move can be used in the air from a jump. Zap 26

Move Controls Description Element Damage
Beam Whip B Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him, which hits through terrain. It can hit foes multiple times. Zap 8 per hit (2 hits max)
Cycle Beam Dash + B Kirby creates a spiral of blue energy orbs in front of him. None 14 (1st hit near), 18 (1st hit far, 2nd hit, 3rd hit)
Beam Blast Dash + B in the air While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to three times from a single jump on level ground. Zap 20 (staff), 16 (bullets)
Capture Beam Directional Pad Up Down Right + B near foe Kirby grabs an enemy, then can release it with a blast of electricity. Kirby is invincible while holding an enemy, and can hold indefinitely; he can also turn around. None 60 (thrown object)
Wave Beam Hold B long + Release Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast penetrates enemies, but not terrain. It can hit some bosses twice if they're large enough. This move can be used in the air from a jump. Zap 30

Move Controls Description Element Damage
Beam whip 1 Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him, which hits through terrain. It can hit foes multiple times. Zap 5 per hit (2 hits max)
Cycle beam Dash + 1 Kirby creates a spiral of blue energy orbs in front of him. None 14 per hit (2 hits max)
Beam machine gun Dash + 1 (in the air) While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to three times from a single jump on level ground. Zap 20 (staff), 5 (bullets)
Capture beam Directional Pad Right + 1 (near enemy) Kirby grabs an enemy, then can release it with a blast of electricity. Kirby is invincible while holding an enemy, and can hold indefinitely; he can also turn around. None 60 (thrown object)
Wave beam Hold 1 Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast penetrates enemies, but not terrain. It can hit some bosses twice if they're large enough. This move can be used in the air from a jump. Zap 26

Move Controls Description Element Damage
Beam whip Left Button Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him, which hits through terrain. It can hit foes multiple times. Zap 5 per hit (2 hits max)
Cycle beam Dash + Left Button Kirby creates a spiral of blue energy orbs in front of him. None 14 per hit (2 hits max)
Beam machine gun Dash + Left Button (in the air) While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to three times from a single jump on level ground. Zap 20 (staff), 5 (bullets)
Capture beam Left Stick Right + Left Button (near enemy) Kirby grabs an enemy, then can release it with a blast of electricity. Kirby is invincible while holding an enemy, and can hold indefinitely; he can also turn around. None 60 (thrown object)
Wave beam Hold Left Button Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast penetrates enemies, but not terrain. It can hit some bosses twice if they're large enough. This move can be used in the air from a jump. Zap 26

Kirby & The Amazing Mirror and Kirby: Squeak Squad

As with Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, which preceded it, Beam is limited to just the Beam Whip; however, it now hits multiple times. Beam's Thunder element is also more prevalent in these games. In Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, it is able to directly damage Mega Titan, who can only otherwise be damaged by being knocked into the arena's electric walls. Beam is obtained from Waddle Doo.

In Kirby: Squeak Squad, Beam can electrify the surfaces of water and metal. If the player mixes two Ability bubbles and shakes them until there are green bubbles, there is a chance that the resulting Ability bubble will be Beam. Upon obtaining the Beam Ability Scroll, located in the second Treasure Chest in Stage 5 of Nature Notch, Beam now has a more powerful Beam Whip; it does more damage, but the sparks it sends on conductive surfaces remain unchanged. Beam is obtained from Waddle Doo.

Beam no longer makes Kirby yellow, likely due to the potential confusion in multiplayer and the Spray Paint function that allows the player to change the color of Kirby.

Techniques

Move Controls Image Description Element
Beam Whip B Beam Technique 1 Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It starts about 45° above the horizon and ends 45° below the horizon, it can hit up to four times, and passes through terrain. Zap
Super Beam Whip
Kirby: Squeak Squad
 B Beam Technique 2 After obtaining the Ability Scroll, Kirby swings a more powerful Beam Whip. Zap

Move Controls Description Element
Beam Whip 1 Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It starts about 45° above the horizon and ends 45° below the horizon, it can hit up to four times, and passes through terrain. Zap

Move Controls Description Element
Beam Whip Down Button Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It starts about 45° above the horizon and ends 45° below the horizon, it can hit up to four times, and passes through terrain. Zap

Kirby: Canvas Curse

Beam Whip now spins a full 360° around Kirby instead of covering just the area in front of him. The player can also hold the stylus on Kirby to keep him in place while the Beam Whip continuously spins around him. Upon letting go, the Beam Whip will continue for one more revolution before ending.

As Kirby: Canvas Curse only allows Copy Abilities to be used within the stages they are found, Beam can only be used in certain locations. Beam can be found in the following areas:

Waddle Doo Ball acts as a permanent version of the Beam ability, and has five vitality.

Techniques

Move Controls Description Element
Beam Whip Tap the screen Kirby swings an electric whip around him. Zap
Revolution Beam Hold the screen Kirby stops moving and continuously spins the beam whip around him. When used in midair, Kirby remains still and does not fall. Zap

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

As with Kirby Super Star Ultra, which preceded it, Beam now has many moves at its disposal, the most it has had in all of its appearances. It also received the ability to swing the Beam Whip 360° from Kirby: Canvas Curse. Beam can be obtained from Waddle Doo, Gemra, the King Doo mid-boss, and Metal General's Metal Bits.

Techniques

Move Controls Description Element Damage
Beam Whip 1 Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It starts around 90° above the horizon and ends a little below the horizon. Zap 8
Cycle Beam Dash + 1 Kirby creates a focused, rotating blast. Kirby gets invincibility during the beginning of the move. Zap 18 per hit (3 hits max)
Beam Blast Dash + 1 in midair While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to five times from a single jump on level ground. Zap 16 (1st hit), 14 (2nd, 3rd hits)
Revolution Beam 1 repeatedly in midair Kirby suspends himself in midair while rotating his beam rod around himself, producing a line of energy that circles him for as long as the input is repeated. Zap 20 per hit
Wave Beam Hold 1, release Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast penetrates enemies, but not terrain. Zap 32
Capture Beam Directional Pad Up, Directional Pad Right, or Directional Pad Down next to foe + 1 (if facing right) Kirby grabs an enemy, then can release it with a blast of electricity. Kirby is invincible while holding an enemy, and can hold indefinitely; he can also turn around. However, if an enemy or boss touches Kirby, he will release his grabbed object and do less damage than the throw. Zap 16 (held object), 60 (thrown object)

Move Controls Description Element Damage
Pro Controller Joy-Con
Beam Whip Tap B Tap Down Button Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It starts around 90° above the horizon and ends a little below the horizon. Zap 8
Cycle Beam Dash + B Dash + Down Button Kirby creates a focused, rotating blast. Kirby gets invincibility during the beginning of the move. Zap 18 per hit (3 hits max)
Beam Blast Dash + B in midair Dash + Down Button in midair While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to five times from a single jump on level ground. Zap 16 (1st hit), 14 (2nd, 3rd hits)
Revolution Beam B repeatedly in midair Down Button repeatedly in midair Kirby suspends himself in midair while rotating his beam rod around himself, producing a line of energy that circles him for as long as the input is repeated. Zap 20 per hit
Wave Beam Press and hold B, then release Press and hold Down Button, then release Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast penetrates enemies, but not terrain. Zap 32
Capture Beam Left Stick Up Right Down + B near an enemy Left Stick Up Right Down + Down Button near an enemy Kirby grabs an enemy, then can release it with a blast of electricity. Kirby is invincible while holding an enemy, and can hold indefinitely; he can also turn around. However, if an enemy or boss touches Kirby, he will release his grabbed object and do less damage than the throw. Zap 16 (held object), 60 (thrown object)

Move Controls Description Element Damage
Pro Controller Joy-Con
Beam Whip Tap Y Tap Left Button Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It starts around 90° above the horizon and ends a little below the horizon. Zap 8
Cycle Beam Dash + Y Dash + Left Button Kirby creates a focused, rotating blast. Kirby gets invincibility during the beginning of the move. Zap 18 per hit (3 hits max)
Beam Blast Dash + Y in midair Dash + Left Button in midair While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to five times from a single jump on level ground. Zap 16 (1st hit), 14 (2nd, 3rd hits)
Revolution Beam Y repeatedly in midair Left Button repeatedly in midair Kirby suspends himself in midair while rotating his beam rod around himself, producing a line of energy that circles him for as long as the input is repeated. Zap 20 per hit
Wave Beam Press and hold Y, then release Press and hold Left Button, then release Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast penetrates enemies, but not terrain. Zap 32
Capture Beam Left Stick Up Right Down + Y near an enemy Left Stick Up Right Down + Left Button near an enemy Kirby grabs an enemy, then can release it with a blast of electricity. Kirby is invincible while holding an enemy, and can hold indefinitely; he can also turn around. However, if an enemy or boss touches Kirby, he will release his grabbed object and do less damage than the throw. Zap 16 (held object), 60 (thrown object)

Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, and Kirby: Planet Robobot

Beam is mostly unchanged from its appearance in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. However, it lacks Revolution Beam. Beam can obtained from Waddle Doo and Masked Dedede's Revenge's and Shadow Dedede's Shining Axe shots.

In Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Beam's Rare Outfit gives it Marx's hat.

In Kirby: Planet Robobot, Beam can be used by Robobot Armor and its electricity can also be used to power wires to solve certain puzzles. Beam is also the base for the Beam Mage role in Team Kirby Clash. Beam can be obtained from Waddle Doo, King Doo, Security Force's Metal Bits, Holo Defense API's Holo-Kracko Waddle Doo spawns, Dedede Clone 2.0's Shining Hammer shots, and the R.O.B. amiibo.

Techniques

Beam Kirby

In Kirby Fighters and Kirby Fighters Deluxe, any invincibility granted by a move is removed, except when fighting bosses, i.e. Kracko, Team DDD.

Move Controls Description Element Damage
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Beam Whip B Press and release B Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It starts around 90° above the horizon and ends a little below the horizon. Zap 8 (1st hit), 6 (repeat hits)
Cycle Beam Dash + B Kirby creates a focused, rotating blast. Kirby is invincible during this move. Zap 14 (near), 18 (middle), 22 (far), 10 (repeat hits)
Beam Blast Dash + B in midair While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to three times from a single jump on level ground. Zap 18 (1st hit), 4 (repeat hits)
Wave Beam Press and hold B, and then release Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast penetrates enemies, but not terrain. Zap 35
Capture Beam Either of Directional Pad Up Right + B near an enemy Either Directional Pad Up Right + B near an enemy Either of Directional Pad Up Right + B near an enemy Kirby grabs an enemy, then can release it with a blast of electricity. Kirby is invincible while holding an enemy, and can hold indefinitely; he can also turn around. However, if an enemy or boss touches Kirby, he will release his grabbed object and do less damage than the throw. Zap 16 (held object), 60 (thrown object)
Beam Mode
Move Controls Description Element
Zig Zap Press and release B The Robobot Armor releases a ball of energy that bounces on the ground eight times before dissipating. Zap
Big Zap Press and hold B, and then release The Robobot Armor releases a larger, faster ball of energy. Zap
Zip Zap Directional Pad Down + B in midair The Robobot Armor releases a ball of energy downward that bounces higher when it hits the ground; it bounces four times before dissipating. Zap

Team Kirby Clash Deluxe and Super Kirby Clash

Beam serves as the base for the Beam Mage role. Its charge attack now has the ability to stop time momentarily, but it lacks the Capture Beam move.

Techniques

Move Controls Description Element
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe
Super Kirby Clash
Beam Whip Press and release B Down Button Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It starts around 90° above the horizon and ends a little below the horizon. Zap
Time Beam Press and hold B, and then release Press and hold Down Button, and then release Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast, if it connects with the boss, will fill up a meter represented by a clock. At charge level 1, it fills by 5%. At charge level 2, it fills by 10%. At charge level 3, it fills by 30%. In Team Kirby Clash Deluxe and Super Kirby Clash, Time Beam's time stop effect is 50% more effective on aerial bosses, but the charge level 3 was reduced to 25% and Time Beam's effectiveness decays after each successful time stop; after the first time stop, it decays by 10% (e.g. level 3 fills the meter by 22.5% instead of 25%). None
Cycle Beam Dash + B Dash + Down Button Kirby creates a focused, rotating blast. Kirby is invincible during this move. Zap
Beam Blast Dash + B in midair Dash + Down Button in midair While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to three times from a single jump on level ground. Zap
Revival Spell Y near fallen teammate Left Button near fallen teammate Kirby revives a fallen teammate. When a fallen teammate is revived, they regain 50% health. However, Kirby sacrifices 10% of his maximum health as damage during this move. N/A

Kirby Star Allies

Beam can now use its Zap element to enhance other Copy Abilities. It can also once again electrify the surface of water and power wires, in addition to powering lights. In addition to being obtained from Waddle Doo, who is its Friend Helper, Beam can also be obtained from Zan Partizanne's attacks that create orange stars and Void Termina's/Void Soul's/Void's attacks that create orange stars.

Techniques

Move Controls Description Element Damage
Pro Controller Joy-Con
Beam Whip Press and release B Press and release Down Button Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It starts around 90° above the horizon and ends a little below the horizon. Zap 12 per hit
Cycle Beam Dash + B Dash + Down Button Kirby creates a focused, rotating blast. Kirby is invincible during this move, and he has reduced friction, allowing him to slide around. Zap 14 (near), 18 (middle), 21 (far)
Beam Blast Dash + B in midair Dash + Down Button in midair While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to seven times from a single jump on level ground. Zap 21 (staff), 18 (bullets)
Wave Beam Press and hold B, and then release Press and hold Down Button, and then release Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast penetrates enemies, but not terrain. This move can be used in the air from a jump, but it is more difficult to perform than in Kirby Super Star/Ultra. Zap 35 (Wave Beam), 18 (explosion)
Capture Beam Either Left Stick Up/Left Stick Right + B near an enemy Either Left Stick Up/Left Stick Right + Down Button near an enemy Kirby grabs an enemy, then can release it with a blast of electricity. Kirby is invincible while holding an enemy, and can hold indefinitely; he can also turn around. However, if an enemy or boss touches Kirby, he will release his grabbed object and do less damage than the throw. Zap 16 (held object), 60 (thrown object)

Move Controls Description Element Damage
Type A Type B
Beam Whip Press and release Y Press and release Left Button Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It starts around 90° above the horizon and ends a little below the horizon. Zap 12 per hit
Cycle Beam Dash + Y Dash + Left Button Kirby creates a focused, rotating blast. Kirby is invincible during this move, and he has reduced friction, allowing him to slide around. Zap 14 (near), 18 (middle), 21 (far)
Beam Blast Dash + Y in midair Dash + Left Button in midair While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to seven times from a single jump on level ground. Zap 21 (staff), 18 (bullets)
Wave Beam Press and hold Y, and then release Press and hold Left Button, and then release Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast penetrates enemies, but not terrain. This move can be used in the air from a jump, but it is more difficult to perform than in Kirby Super Star/Ultra. Zap 35 (Wave Beam), 18 (explosion)
Capture Beam Either Left Stick Up/Left Stick Right + Y near an enemy Either Left Stick Up/Left Stick Right + Left Button near an enemy Kirby grabs an enemy, then can release it with a blast of electricity. Kirby is invincible while holding an enemy, and can hold indefinitely; he can also turn around. However, if an enemy or boss touches Kirby, he will release his grabbed object and do less damage than the throw. Zap 16 (held object), 60 (thrown object)

Kirby Fighters 2

Beam is unlocked after obtaining Fighters Rank 10. It has Rare Hats based on Marx, Magolor, and Francisca, the latter of which can only be obtained by having Kirby Star Allies data.

Techniques

Any invincibility granted by a move is only present when fighting bosses that aren't Shadow Kirby.

Move Controls Description Element Damage
Beam Whip Press and release Down Button Kirby swings an electric whip in front of him. It starts around 90° above the horizon and ends a little below the horizon. Zap 8 (1st hit), 6 (repeat hits)
Cycle Beam Dash + Down Button Kirby creates a focused, rotating blast. Kirby is invincible during this move. Zap 14 (1st hit near), 10 (1st hit middle), 15 (1st hit far), 6 (repeat hits near), 7 (repeat hits middle, far)
Beam Blast Dash + Down Button in midair While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally, in front of him and downward. This move gives Kirby an upward boost, and can be used up to four times from a single jump on level ground. Zap 10 (1st hit), 4 (repeat hits)
Wave Beam Press and hold Down Button, then release Kirby fires an energy blast straight forward, and is pushed back a bit due to recoil. This blast penetrates enemies, but not terrain. Zap 40
Capture Beam Either Left Stick Up/Left Stick Right + Down Button near an enemy Kirby grabs an enemy, then can release it with a blast of electricity. Kirby is invincible while holding an enemy, and can hold indefinitely; he can also turn around. However, if an enemy or boss touches Kirby, he will release his grabbed object and do less damage than the throw. Zap 4 (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th hits, to thrown enemy), 30 (thrown enemy)

Damage

Move
Kirby Super Star
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Star Allies
Kirby Fighters 2
Beam Whip 5 per hit (2 hits max) 8 per hit (2 hits max) 8 8 (1st hit), 6 (repeat hits) 12 per hit 8 (1st hit), 6 (repeat hits)
Cycle Beam 14 per hit (2 hits max) 14 (1st hit near), 18 (1st hit far, 2nd and 3rd hits) 18 per hit (3 hits max) 14 (near), 18 (middle), 22 (far), 10 (repeat hits) 14 (near), 18 (middle), 21 (far) 14 (1st hit near), 10 (1st hit middle), 15 (1st hit far), 6 (repeat hits near), 7 (repeat hits middle, far)
Beam Blast 20 (staff), 5 (bullets) 20 (staff), 16 (bullets) 16 (1st hit), 14 (2nd and 3rd hits) 18 (1st hit), 4 (repeat hits) 21 (staff), 18 (bullets) 10 (1st hit), 4 (repeat hits)
Revolution Beam N/A 20 per hit N/A
Wave Beam 26 30 32 35 35 (Wave Beam), 18 (explosion) 40
Capture Beam 60 (thrown object) 16 (held object), 60 (thrown object) 4 (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th hits, to thrown enemy), 30 (thrown enemy)

In the Super Smash Bros. series

Beam Kirby appears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. Despite being based on its Kirby's Return to Dream Land appearance, the trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U still has Kirby colored yellow instead of pink.

Flavor Texts

GameFlavor text
Kirby's Adventure
Kirby fires a beam like that used by some enemies! This is an easy weapon to use!
Kirby Super Star
Use the Beam attack against enemies! Fire the Beam by pressing Y. This is a very handy and useful ability.
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
This Beam's like a whip! Whaa-pssssshh! Beam it!
Kirby: Canvas Curse
Whip the beam! Hold to hover!
Kirby: Squeak Squad
This beam's like a whip! Whaa-pssssshh! Beam it! Beam it! Beam it!
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Flail this beam like a whip. It has many useful attacks. Try to store up a super shot!
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Lash foes with a whiplike beam! Hit and Cycle! Grab and Capture! Spin in midair for a Revolution! Charge up and BAM! Wave Beam!
Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Unleash a sizzling beam of energy! Use the Capture Beam when near an enemy, or use the Beam Blast in midair, and then finish off your foe with a Wave Beam!
Kirby: Planet Robobot
This ability gives you control of electricity itself. It looks like a simple ability, but science cannot yet explain how it works.
Kirby Star Allies
This crackling attack unleashes a ton of energy. Shoot a Cycle Beam or fire a Beam Blast from midair! And if you need to electrify your friends' weapons in a flash, use the rapid fire Wave Beam!
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Lash foes with a whip-like beam! Dash for Cycle! Grab and Capture! Spin in midair for a Revolution! Charge it up, and BAM! Wave Beam!

Related Quotes

“ 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.”
— Trophy description • Super Smash Bros. Brawl
“ Run down evil with boundless energy! The mysterious Zig Zap!”
— Beam Mode • Kirby: Planet Robobot
“ Waddle Doo can fire from his eye. Does that make you green with envy? Then inhale him and copy that ability! You'll then be able to shoot beams from a wand, and the attack can even be charged up for greater effectiveness. You can also use a beam to push switches or to grab and toss your foes. ”
— Trophy Description • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
“ Shoot energy from a powerful rod!”
— Kirby Battle Royale - Kirby's 25th Anniversary Copy Ability Poll
“ A Beam Blast fires downward diagonally. You can shoot it in midair as many times as you like!”
— Beam Tip #1 • Kirby Fighters 2
“ Press and hold B for a Wave Beam! It reaches distant enemies and does a lot of damage!”
— Beam Tip #2 • Kirby Fighters 2
“ Press B for a Beam Whip, which attacks upward in a wide area! Strike at your enemies through the thin floor!”
— Beam Tip #3 • Kirby Fighters 2

In Other Languages

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology and notes
Japan ビーム Officially romanized as Beam.
United States of America Beam
People's Republic of China
(Traditional) 		光束 Translates to Beam.
Republic of Korea 빔 Translates to Beam.
Russian Federation Луч Translates to Beam.
Federal Republic of Germany Beam Same as English.
Netherlands Straal Translates to Beam.
French Republic
(General) 		Rayon Translates to Beam.
Italian Republic Raggio Translates to Beam.
Kingdom of Spain
(General) 		Rayo Translates to Beam.
Portugese Republic
(General) 		Raio Translates to Beam.

Trivia

  • In Kirby Super Star, it erroneously states that the input for Beam machine gun is Dash + B (in the air), when in reality, it is the Y Button that needs to be pressed, not B (which is the jump button).
  • In the official artwork for both Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra, stars are present on both sides of Beam Kirby's hat.
    • This is also true of the Mirror ability. In these games, Mirror Kirby's hat is a recolored version of Beam Kirby's hat.
    • Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra are also the only games that have artwork with the hat colors on the wrong sides.
    • However, both of these artworks have Kirby facing left instead of right, which are technically accurate to the in-game sprites due to sprite flipping.
  • Although the Beam ability didn't appear in Kirby's Dream Land 2 or Kirby's Dream Land 3, the Spark Rick move is near identical to Beam.
  • It is common for handheld Kirby titles to repeat flavor text, evidenced by the fact that Beam has the same flavor text in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land. Kirby: Squeak Squad also retained this quote, but added two more "Beam it!"s to the end.
  • While most games show Kirby firing a beam from his hand, Kirby Super Star, its remake, and Kirby's Return to Dream Land onwards show Kirby using a magical wand to fire his beam.
  • Revolution Beam still exists in the code of Kirby: Triple Deluxe. However, the move can only be performed through the means of hacking. This is also true of Spinning Fire Breath and Triple Hammer. The move is fully functional, though it lacks particle effects. The animations for Revolution Beam still exist in Kirby: Planet Robobot, but the code has been removed, making the move completely inaccessible even through hacking.
BBB Beam

Qbby dresses in Kirby's Beam Ability Hat.

  • In BOXBOXBOY! the comic "Kirby's Closet" depicts Qbby trying on Kirby's Beam Ability Hat. The comic ends with him turning around to find Kirby watching him.

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