Nruff is a a large brown boar-like animal and a recurring enemy in the Kirby Franchise. First appearing as a boss in Kirby's Dream Land 2, Nruff has since then became an enemy, appearing mainly in hot, rocky places. They're notable for simply charging ahead, no matter what stands in their way. In the Anime, Nruff lives deep in Whispy's forest within Acore's roots along with Nelly.
A sticker of Nruff is also obtainable in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, featuring his Kirby 64 artwork.
Games
Kirby's Dream Land 2
Kirby fighting Nruff and Nelly
Nruff appears as the boss of the Big Forest, and is accompanied by many Nellies. The arena consists of two rope-bridges and two large trees flanking both sides of it. Nruff comes out of one of six holes in the trees and charges from one side of the arena to the other, and will occasionally toss bombs at Kirby. Kirby simply has to inhale the Nellies and spit them back at Nruff to defeat him. After losing around half of his health, Nruff's attacks become more erratic and unpredictable, and will now jump off the bridges in an attempt to confuse Kirby.
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Nruff's new appearence
Nruff is no longer a boss. Instead, Nruff is now a common enemy. Nruff simply charges wildly ahead whenever he encounters Kirby, just as he did in his first appearance.
Strangely, Nruff now bears more resemblance to Nelly, who doesn't appear in the game at all. while he retains his ears and body type, Nruff now has Nelly's white stripes running along his back. Nruff gives no ability if eaten.
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Nruff in Kirby 64
Nruff appears once again as a common enemy. He appears mainly in the the wide open areas of Rock Star and Neo Star. In this game, he keeps both his design and tactics from Kirby's Dream Land 3. Once again, Nruff grants no ability if eaten.
Physical Appearance
Nelly (left) standing next to Nruff (right)
Nruff is a large boar with spiky, dark brown fur. He has a round pink snout (which is changed to tan in later appearances) and pointy little ears. He has slanted eyes and shiny black hooves. As of Dream Land 3, Nruff's appearance was merged with his cohort, Nelly. His newer design consists of the same facial features and sizing, however white stripes were added to his back, and his fur is lighter. He also no longer has his tusks. Back in the anime, Nruff's design was changed back to his old one.