Burning Cutter

This article is about the Power Combo in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. For the Fire and Sword mix ability from Kirby: Squeak Squad, see Fire Sword. For the Sword ability imbued with the Sizzle element in Kirby Star Allies, see Sword.

“	Hit B to swing the fire sword. If you tap Up on the +Control Pad while wielding the blade and then hit B, you'll throw it.”
	— Description • Nintendo Power (Volume #134)

Burning Cutter (also called Sword of Fire^[1] or Fire Sword^[2]) is a Power Combo in the Kirby series, debuting in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards.

Games[]

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards[]

Burning Cutter is a Power Combo made by combining the Burning and Cutter Copy Abilities. Kirby uses a flaming sword to attack enemies. Kirby can also throw the sword at enemies. While the sword is out, he can't fly.

Techniques[]

Move	Controls	Description	Element
Burning Cutter	B	Kirby releases a flaming sword from his mouth and holds it behind him by pressing B; this sword does passive damage to enemies that make contact with it or its flames.	Sizzle
Slash	B after Burning Cutter	Kirby swings the sword in front of him, hitting enemies in front of and slightly above him.	Sizzle
Lift	↑ after Burning Cutter	Kirby raises his sword straight upwards.	Sizzle
Lower	↓ after Lift	Kirby lowers his raised sword back behind him.	Sizzle
Throw	B after Lift	Kirby throws his sword straight forward, flying through any enemies in its path but colliding with walls.	Sizzle

Related Quotes[]

“	Kirby uses a flaming sword that can be thrown by pressing Up and then either Left or Right on the + Control Pad ^[sic].”
	— Description • Official Strategy guide

“	Kirby spits out a flaming sword that he can use against enemies and obstacles. To put the sword away, press ↑ then B.”
	— Description • Official Strategy guide

Trivia[]

Kirby can use similar moves after inhaling Roy or Ike (i.e. Flare Blade & Eruption) in the Super Smash Bros. series.

References[]

[1] Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Official Strategy Guide (BradyGames)

[2] Nintendo Blast Nº25 (pg. 77)

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