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*This is one of the only four abilities in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' that can break ice blocks, the others are [[Fire]], [[Hammer]], and [[Circus]].
 
*This is one of the only four abilities in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' that can break ice blocks, the others are [[Fire]], [[Hammer]], and [[Circus]].
 
*In ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'', Fighter's alternate costume is Knuckle Joe's headband.
 
*In ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'', Fighter's alternate costume is Knuckle Joe's headband.
*According to the [http://kirby.nintendo.com/triple-deluxe/quiz/ What's YOUR Kirby Copy Ability?] quiz, Fighter Kirby likes to garden in his downtime.
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*According to the [https://play.nintendo.com/activities/personality-quizzes/whats-your-kirby-copy-ability/ What's YOUR Kirby Copy Ability][http://kirby.nintendo.com/triple-deluxe/quiz/ ?]quiz, Fighter Kirby likes to garden in his downtime.
   
 
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Oh boy! It's the Fighting Copy Ability, complete with tons of techniques! Grab and throw foes with ease. You can even grab and throw... your friends! Throw them against rocks and other things you want to smash.
— Flavor Text • Kirby Star Allies

Fighter is one of Kirby's Copy Abilities, first appearing in Kirby Super Star.

General Information

Fighter is certainly one of Kirby's most versatile abilities and he can execute many different attacks with it.

Fighter Kirby gains the abilities of a martial artist and boxer, along with being able to fire energy blasts like standard chi/aura fighters, and shows it all off while topped with a red headband. He gains this ability by inhaling enemies with a knack for fighting.

The red headband used by Fighter Kirby is near-identical to the one Kirby used for the Backdrop ability in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land. Embellishments were added to fighter's headband in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, where it obtained a subtle pink banding along the sides and a frontal yellow star.

Moveset

Move Controls
(while facing right)
Description Element Damage
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Damage
Kirby Star Allies
[1]
Vulcan Jab Press and release B/Y/1 Kirby delivers a series of fast, weak jabs, each releasing a small shockwave. Repeatedly pressing the button will allow the barrage of punches to continue.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Pressing B a second time results in Kirby performing an upper kick, and a third time results in a falling chop.
None 4 per hit 5 per hit
Smash Punch Press and hold B/Y/1 Kirby throws a forward leaning overhead punch, releasing a powerful blast of energy. It is a one-hit KO on regular enemies. None 22 (fist)
20 (projectile)
22 (fist)
20 (projectile)
Leg Sweep Dash + press and release B/Y/1 Kirby slides along the ground, damaging enemies with his extended foot.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Star Allies
Kirby is invulnerable during the attack.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Star Allies
Kirby can combo into the second and third kicks of Spin Kick or into Rising Break.
None 6 (1st hit)
5 (2nd, 3rd, 4th hits)
6 (all hits)
Spin Kick Dash + press and hold B/Y/1
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Kirby: Squeak Squad
→ + B or B in midair
Kirby gives a running kick to anything in his path. He is invulnerable during the attack.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Star Allies
Kirby performs three spinning kicks, which also increase his elevation.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Star Allies
The last two kicks can follow up from Leg Sweep.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Kirby leaps forward while performing a spinning kick. If performed in midair, Kirby will perform the Spin Kick without leaping forward, maintaining his momentum.
None 20 (1st hit early)
18 (1st hit late)
15 (2nd, 3rd hits)
20 (all hits)
Down Kick Press and release B/Y/1 in midair Kirby performs a downward kick in midair, damaging enemies below him. Kirby can bounce off of certain targets. None 18 18
Double Kick Press and hold B/Y/1 in midair As Kirby falls he performs a kick and then he fires off a second kick, complete with an energy wave.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Star Allies
Kirby performs a drop kick, thrusting both feet forward and creating an energy wave.
None 26 (foot), 18 (projectile) 26 (kick near), 18 (kick far), 20 (projectile)
Rising Break ↑ and hold B/Y/1 Kirby performs a powerful leaping uppercut with his fist engulfed in energy. Hits enemies multiple times. Kirby is invulnerable during the attack.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Star Allies
Rising Break can follow up from Leg Sweep.
None 16 (1st hit)
8 (2nd, 3rd hits)
14 (4th hit)
16 (all hits)
Sky Kick ↓ + B/Y/1 in midair Kirby performs a diving kick, damaging enemies below him. Aside from the added momentum, the move is otherwise identical to Down Kick. None 18 18
Force Blast ↓ + Hold B/Y/1 (briefly) Kirby charges an energy blast in his hands before launching it at an enemy. None 24 18 (short range), 24 (long range)
Mega Force Blast ↓ + Hold B/Y/1 (a bit longer) Kirby charges a more powerful energy blast in his hands before launching it at an enemy. None 36 36
Giga Force Blast ↓ + Hold B/Y/1 (even longer) (
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
with low health)
Kirby charges a very powerful energy blast in his hands before launching it at an enemy.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Kirby performs an Instant Giga Force Blast if at low health. This is the only way to perform it in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror. In Kirby: Squeak Squad, the Ability Scroll allows Kirby to perform this attack like normal.
Sizzle
None (
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Kirby: Squeak Squad
)
42 42
Instant Mega Force Blast ↓→ + press and hold B/Y/1. Kirby instantly conjures and fires a Mega Force Blast. It is otherwise identical. None 36 36
Moon Somersault Kick
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Star Allies
B/Y/1 in midair near an enemy
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Dash + B
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Star Allies
Kirby performs a somersault kick in midair, damaging enemies. This kick renders him invincible for the duration of the move and leaves behind a crescent shaped flash.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Kirby performs a running somersault kick, damaging enemies and sending them upward.
None 16 16
Foe Grab Either ↑/→ + B/Y/1 near an enemy Kirby grabs a nearby enemy. Prerequisite move before Arm Throw or Judo Throw. None 36 (held object) 48 (held object)
Arm Throw Foe Grab + B/Y/1, or Foe Grab + either ↑/→ Kirby grabs an enemy, star, or defeated mid-boss and tosses or punches them forward. He is invulnerable as long as the enemy is being held.
Kirby Super Star
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Kirby throws the enemy in an arc.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Star Allies
Kirby punches the enemy, sending them forward or diagonally upward depending on if the player presses B/→ or ↑ respectively.
None 46 58
Judo Throw Foe Grab + either ↓/← Kirby grabs an enemy, star, or defeated mid-boss and throws them behind him. He is invulnerable as long as the enemy is being held.
Kirby Super Star
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Kirby throws the enemy in an arc.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Star Allies
Kirby throws the enemy, sending them backward or diagonally upward (after slamming them into the ground) depending on if the player presses ← or ↓ respectively.
None 52 68
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Air Drop
Either ↑/→ + B/Y/1 near an enemy Kirby takes an enemy or defeated mid-boss, leaps high up into the air, and then slams it into the ground. This move comes from Ninja and works exactly the same. None N/A N/A

Kirby Battle Royale Moveset

Move Controls Description Damage (Robo Bonkers)
Quick Jab B Kirby does a quick jab in front of him. Similar to an uncharged Force Blast. 30
Vulcan Jab B + B Kirby rapidly jabs in front of him. 25x4
Rising Break B + B + B Kirby finishes his rapid jabbing with an uppercut. Similar to Vulcan Jab's follow-up in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror/Kirby: Squeak Squad. 70x3
Sky Kick B during jump Kirby performs a diving kick. 35
Giga Force Blast Hold/release B Kirby charges up energy in his hands, and then launches a large fireball. 350
Kick Y Kirby lunges forward with his foot outstretched. Similar to Leg Sweep. 50
Spin Kick Y + Y Kirby spins and performs a more powerful kick with his other foot while moving. 60
Final Spin Kick Y + Y + Y Kirby delivers a final and still more powerful kick. 70

Video

Friend Abilities

Friend Ability Mix Description Damage
Friend Throw Anyone Kirby/Knuckle Joe throw a friend, and they fly around the screen, hitting any enemies they come across. 75

In the Super Smash Bros. series

Some of Fighter's attacks are used as part of Kirby's regular attacks, in particular the Vulcan Jab and the Spin Kick. Fighter is one of the three Copy Abilities featured as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee, the others being Fire and Ball. Fighter also appears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Smash Punch is also used as the finishing blow to Kirby's Vulcan Jab.

In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!

HnK Fighter

Fighter Kirby in the anime

The Fighter ability in Kirby: Right Back at Ya! is most similar to the version in Kirby Super Star. The look of it is the same, with a simple red headband. Kirby uses all of the same attacks as the version in Kirby Super Star at some point in the series.

He most often gets the ability in episodes featuring Knuckle Joe, from inhaling one of his attacks. Fighter is one of his strongest abilities, used against powerful monsters like Masher, with the strongest attack being the Rising Break.

Fighter Kirby's abilities are best displayed in episode 53, where he participates in a battle royale against the Martial Arts All-Stars.

Transformation Sequence

In the transformation sequence, a band of light forms into the headband. It comically comes off his head, but he catches it and puts it on. He then makes energy pulses with his hands and does a little spin.

Appearances

Fighter, along with Bomb, is the third most frequently used Copy Ability in the anime, with six appearances in total. The only time he spin kicks without Knuckle Joe is during the battle with Teacher Creature.


Kirby GCN

KKCancelled This section is about an unreleased or cancelled game

Fighter is seen in a screenshot for this game. It looks similar to its previous appearances. In the screenshot, it is shown that Kirby is able to use the Vulcan Jab move, but it is unknown what other moves he would have been able to do.

Flavor Texts

GameFlavor text
Kirby Super Star
Copy the abilities of Fighter and assume the role of a mighty karate expert. Increase your power with practice!
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
(→ + B) (→ → + B) (B (Charge)) (↑ + B)
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Go for it!
CHAMPION
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Hi-yaa! Hold the B Button longer for a stronger blow! That punch is an instant KO!
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
I'm a brawling Copy Ability! How long you hold 1 determines how strong or weak my attacks are! And I have a ton of them!
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
The Fighter ability is no joke, with tons of techniques to bring down the biggest baddies! Keep an eye out for opponents to knock out as you fight your way to the top!
Kirby: Planet Robobot
This ability raises your fighting power to the max! Kirby's supersonic punches and kicks bring about infinite fighting capabilities.
Kirby Battle Royale
Hit opponents with a flurry of attacks with this martial-arts ability!
Kirby Star Allies
Oh boy! It's the Fighting Copy Ability, complete with tons of techniques! Grab and throw foes with ease. You can even grab and throw...your friends! Throw them against rocks and other things you want to smash.

Related Quotes

Kirby dons a warrior's headband and becomes a fierce fighter when he swallows an enemy skilled at physical attacks. Fighter Kirby uses many colorful punching and kicking moves as he overpowers his enemies with his sparring skills. The Vulcan Jab is just one of the many techniques Kirby can use thanks to his copying power.
— Trophy description • Super Smash Bros. Melee
Kirby when he is skilled in martial arts, especially close-quarters combat. Inhaling brawny challengers like Knuckle Joe will transform Kirby, allowing him to use a bunch of fight moves like Rising Break, the heroic uppercut. His Mega Power Shot in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, which used charged energy to take out faraway enemies, is another Fighter Kirby highlight.
— Trophy description • Super Smash Bros. Brawl
"Show me your moves!" Wait—that's not Kirby's line! Regardless, he's really fired up and ready to become a fighting machine with that red headband. He knows the basics, like kicking and tossing, but he can also muster his fighting spirit to blast distant foes.
— Trophy description • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Attack with master's command of kicks and punches!
— Kirby Battle Royale - Kirby's 25th Anniversary Copy Ability Poll
Heya, fighter! Go give 'em a knuckle sandwich for me! When you see an opening, use your Giga Force Blast to knock 'em out!
— Knuckle Joe • Kirby Battle Royale
Quick punches and kicks will lead to victory. Charge up for force blast attacks!
— Official Kirby Battle Royale Website

In Other Languages

The meaning of the name of the Fighter ability is mostly consistent throughout languages. In Japanese, it is ファイター (Faitā), meaning Fighter. Similarly, its German name, Kämpfer, means Fighter, and so does its Spanish name, Luchador. The French name, Combat, is slightly different in that it means Fight. Besides from that, both the Italian name, Lottatore, and the Chinese name, 格斗家 (Gédòu jiā), mean Fighter.

Trivia

  • The red headband Kirby wears for this ability is said to be a homage to the Street Fighter character, Ryu, though this reference has been neither confirmed nor denied.
    • An even bigger reference to that series, however, may be that Fighter Kirby can use fighting techniques like firing energy blasts or "Hadoken" (Surge Fist). In addition, his Rising Break bears distinct similarities to Ryu and Ken's "Shoryuken" (Rising Dragon Fist) attack and his Aerial Spin Kick resembles the Tatsumaki Senpukyaku (Tornado Whirlwind Leg) or "Hurricane Kick". Kirby's Somersault Kick and Moon Somersault Kick is also exactly like Guile's Somersault/Flash Kick. The idea that the Fighter ability is a homage to the Street Fighter series is further evidenced by the fact that to perform the Instant Mega Blast in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, the Hadoken's button input must be used.
    • In Kirby: Squeak Squad, Fighter Kirby hops in place while putting his arms up during his idle stance, in a similar fashion to a character in the Street Fighter franchise.
    • The Vulcan Jab and its variants could also be homages to martial arts anime, which often feature characters firing a multitude of punches at breakneck speeds in such a way that it creates the illusion of multiple fists attacking the target simultaneously.
    • Another possible reference to Street Fighter is that Kirby has different moves depending on whether the player taps or holds the attack button, which is a mechanic that is always used in that series.
  • With the exception of Kirby Fighters and Kirby Fighters Deluxe, when Red Kirby obtains the Fighter ability, he gains a white headband instead of the trademark red.
KNiD Boxart

Boxart for Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

  • The artwork of Fighter Kirby in the anime can be seen on the front of the US and European box art of Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, despite Fighter not being in the game, though it could be Backdrop given the very similar headband, and that the headband itself also doesn't have the cut fraction seen in Fighter's anime artwork.
  • Fighter Kirby's flavor text in Kirby's Return to Dream Land appears to be Kirby talking, as the text speaks in first-person, similar to most flavor texts for the UFO ability.
  • This is one of the only four abilities in Kirby: Triple Deluxe that can break ice blocks, the others are Fire, Hammer, and Circus.
  • In Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Fighter's alternate costume is Knuckle Joe's headband.
  • According to the What's YOUR Kirby Copy Ability?quiz, Fighter Kirby likes to garden in his downtime.

Artwork

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Sprites and Models

Other Ability Icons

References