Editing Kirby (SSB)

'''Kirby''' ({{ja|カービィ|Kābī}}, ''Kirby'') is a [[starter character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' He is known for being a small, [[weight|light]] character with quick and often surprisingly long [[range]]d attacks, as well as surprisingly strong moves and a great [[recovery]]. He is voiced by Makiko Ōmoto, who would go on to voice him in most subsequent appearances.

[[File:SSB64 Congratulations Kirby.png|thumb|250px|Kirby's [[congratulations screen]].]]

[[File:Ssb64kirby.jpg|thumb|Kirby using Final Cutter in the ''Smash 64'' instruction booklet.]]

[[File:Kirby Up Tilt Hitbox Smash 64.gif|thumb|Kirby's up tilt, showing its huge disjointed hitbox.]]

[[File:Kirby Crouch Hurtbox Smash 64.gif|thumb|Kirby's hurtboxes while ducking.]]

[[File:Kirby air attacks ssb.PNG|thumb|150px|Kirby's aerial attacks]]

|neutralname=Left Punch ({{ja|左パンチ|Hidari Panchi}}) / Right Punch ({{ja|右パンチ|Migi Panchi}}) / Vulcan Jab ({{ja|バルカンジャブ|Barukan Jabu}})

|ftiltname=Spinning Kick ({{ja|スピニングキック|Supiningu Kikku}})

|ftiltdesc=Kirby kicks forwards. It comes out quickly, is fairly safe and has deceptively long range (although its range is not too impressive compared to Kirby's other moves). It can be angled for a 1% change in damage either way although the move is not very strong overall and it generally lacks followups. The move is mainly used as a quick poke to keep opponents in front of Kirby out. It is a solid move overall but it is Kirby's least effective tilt.  

|utiltname=Kirby Tail ({{ja|カービィテイル|Kābi Teiru}})

|dtiltname=Squish Kick ({{ja|ローキック|Rō Kikku}}, ''Low Kick'')

|dtiltdesc=Kirby performs a crouching kick. It comes out on frame 4, has incredible horizontal range and it sends opponents at a very low [[semi-spike]] angle, making it great for edgeguarding (especially since the low knockback angle makes the move very difficult to [[ledge DI]]). It does have the highest ending lag and the least damage out of all of Kirby's tilts though, making it unsafe on shield when used at close range (although Kirby can easily space it to make it safe). The move is still highly solid however, due to its great range and edgeguarding potential.

|dashname=Head Sliding ({{ja|ヘッドスライディング|Heddo Suraidingu}})

|dashdesc=Reminiscent of King Dedede's Head Slide attack in the ''Kirby'' series. Kirby falls on his face while advancing forwards, crashing into his opponents. This move is fast and can potentially be used as a followup, though it is often unsafe on shield and it often lacks followup potential. It can be used as a followup in some situations although Kirby generally has better options such as his grab.

|fsmashname=Smash Kick ({{ja|スマッシュキック|Sumasshu Kikku}})

This is the fastest forward smash in the game, coming out on frame 10, in addition to having relatively low ending lag. When combined with its long, advancing range, this makes it very easy to land compared to other forward smashes. It is not only the fastest forward smash but it is also the strongest non-angled forward smash in the game (KO percent wise and excluding {{mvsub|Link|SSB|forward smash|poss=y}} in the European version), KOing Mario at 86% at the center of Dream Land (however, Link's forward smash in the NTSC versions still has slightly higher knockback, and it only KOs later than Link's due to it having a higher knockback angle). Even the late hit has respectable power for a late hit smash attack although it does not KO anywhere near as early. Kirby can combo into forward smash at KO percents with his forward aerial or a single hit of his down aerial, giving him a safe and fairly reliable setup into the move. It is also useful to either break shields or to shield poke in a shield break combo, especially since up tilt can lead into a guaranteed forward smash on shield. The move also grants Kirby frame advantage on shield and with perfect spacing and timing, it even leads into an up tilt frame trap on shield against a majority of the cast (with the up tilt either hitting the shield or hitting the opponent depending on what they do out of shield, which can either lead into an up tilt combo or a shield break combo into a combo/KO depending on the outcome).  

|usmashname=Somersault Kick ({{ja|サマーソルトキック|Samāsoruto Kikku}})

|usmashdesc=Kirby performs a bicycle kick, which is similar to {{SSB|Fox}}'s but it comes out much slower and has weaker knockback. The move comes out on frame 14 which is very slow for an up smash and its knockback is slightly below average, KOing Mario at 95% on Dream Land at ground level. The move also has a weaker late hit which hits behind Kirby and has weak horizontal knockback. Its ending lag is also fairly high, with the move being unsafe on shield at close range. It can start combos at certain percents but Kirby is always better off using his up tilt as it is faster and weaker, making it much better for starting combos. Up smash serves its purpose as a hard hitting anti-air and it can KO earlier than forward smash in some situations (with Kirby being able to lead into it with a forward aerial or a single hit down aerial in some situations) but it is overall a situational smash attack, especially when considering the potency of Kirby's forward smash. The move can hit opponents on higher platforms (on Dream Land) if the bigger Kirby glitch is used, making it a move which notably benefits from the glitch.  

|dsmashname=Propeller Kick ({{ja|プロペラキック|Puropera Kikku}})

|nairname=Kirby Kick ({{ja|カービィキック|Kābi Kikku}})

|fairname=Corkscrew Kick ({{ja|コークスクリューキック|Kōkusukuryū Kikku}})

The multi hits do grant frame advantage on shield with a soft Z-cancel landing, which can lead into an up tilt frame trap with a perfect landing, although it is Kirby's weakest aerial on shield. The final hit is more effective on shield however, reliably leading into an up tilt or other followups. Forward aerial can be avoided with [[SDI]] although its large hitboxes can make it awkward to SDI out of, and Kirby can mix up how many hits he wants to land if he is near the ground. The move also has a landing hit with set knockback although the move has high landing lag, which makes the landing hit very unsafe if it does not hit, making the player want to Z-cancel the move almost every time.  

|bairname=Drop Kick ({{ja|ドロップキック|Doroppu Kikku}})

|uairname=Twinkle Star ({{ja|ティンクルスター|Tinkuru Sutā}})

|uairdesc=Kirby performs a star pose and spins around. This move would become his [[neutral aerial]] in later ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' games. The move comes out on frame 10, which is slow for an up aerial and it has an extremely long total duration (79 frames), making it incredibly laggy and unsafe to use it the air. The move's hitbox does last for the entire animation once it comes out however, technically giving the move no ending lag despite its extreme total duration. The move has set knockback which is fairly high at lower percents but it naturally does not scale at all, making the move completely incapable of KOing. The move deals less damage during the later frames of its animation although its knockback remains the same. The move also has a small hitbox (which struggles to cover Kirby's body) which makes it very easy to hit Kirby out of the move which along with its extreme lag, makes it very unsafe and easy to challenge when used in the wrong situations. It can lead into some of Kirby's KO moves against most characters (depending on spacing) although Kirby is still better off using his forward aerial for KO setups or his neutral/back aerials as raw KO moves as they are much more reliable and easier to land. It can also lead into an up tilt against certain characters although this is matchup and spacing specific, and Kirby's other aerials can lead into an up tilt much more reliably, especially at lower percents. Its main use is as a low percent edgeguarding option due to its high knockback although it can be risky due to its high total duration. It can also lead to shield pressure where it can actually be optimal near an edge (where neutral and back aerials would push opponents off the edge), although Kirby's other aerials are generally preferred for shield pressure in a majority of scenarios and even in the aforementioned scenario, a late back aerial or late neutral aerial can also work depending on the timing and positioning.

 

Up aerial is overall not only Kirby's worst aerial by a significant margin but it is also considered to arguably be the worst aerial in the game due to its slow speed, lack of raw KO power and the fact that it is overshadowed by Kirby's other aerials. Kirby is almost always better off using his other aerials over up aerial, with up aerial having niche uses overall.

 

 

Interestingly, the move is coded to have a stronger initial hit which deals 12% (16% in the Japanese version) but due to a timing error, this hitbox is skipped, with the move dealing less damage during its initial frames as a result.

|dairname=Screwdriver ({{ja|スクリュードライバー|Sukuryūdoraibā}})

|dairdesc=Kirby performs a drill attack with his feet below him. 3% per hit with 10 hits for a total of 30%. The move comes out very quickly on frame 4 and it has a long duration due to it consisting of 10 hits (in addition to also have large, disjointed hitboxes). Each hit meteor smashes opponents but unlike other drill kicks, Kirby's down aerial does not have set knockback. This makes it incredibly powerful offstage as the opponent is getting hit by multiple fairly strong meteor smashes which keep getting stronger, which can guarantee a stock loss at fairly low percents (in addition to dealing a ton of damage potentially). The move can even combo into itself or into Kirby's other aerials in the right circumstances.

 

It is also quite strong on stage at lower percents as it can deal a lot of damage and lead into followups. Starting from lower mid percents however, the move puts opponents into tumble so if the move is used against aerial opponents and they land on stage, they can tech the move. This heavily decreases the move's total damage output although it can lead into a tech chase when used close to the ground. If only one hit connects against a grounded opponent, Kirby does gain access to guaranteed followups, including a forward smash/up smash at higher percents for a KO.

 

The move also has a landing hit which unlike Kirby's other aerials, hits on both sides. This does give the landing hit some utility as a crossup or as an edgeguarding tool but the move does have very high landing lag, making the landing hit very risky to use. Kirby players will generally want to Z-cancel the move but the landing hit can be used as a mixup in some situations.

 

The move also has strong shield pressuring potential. The whole move traps opponents in shield and can drain over half of the opponent's shield if every hit connects. If Kirby gets a perfectly timed soft landing (with a Z-cancel), the move can lead into a guaranteed up tilt on shield, which can then lead into a shield break. This does require frame perfect timing however (both of the down aerial landing and the up tilt execution) and it is not guaranteed with a hard landing (and it is much harder to land when hitting from the front) but the move is effective on shield regardless on how it is used.

 

The main downside the move has is that as it is a multi hit, it can be escaped with SDI, which does make it less effective at lower percents although due to its great strength, SDI often isn't enough to save the opponent from being KOed at higher percents.

 

Down aerial is overall one of Kirby's best moves, due to its speed, range/duration, damage/power and utility. It is a highly effective and devastating move overall.

|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}})

|fthrowname=Air Drop ({{ja|いずな落とし|Izuna Otoshi}}, ''Izuna Drop'')

|fthrowdesc=Kirby jumps high in the air and brings the target with him, similar to Ninja Kirby's Air Drop in ''Kirby Super Star'', and slams them down from an explosive drop. It is one of the few forward throws which launches opponents upwards, although it lacks followup potential. It has good knockback for a forward throw and if Kirby initiates the throw below a platform, he will land on the upper platform, further aiding its vertical KO potential. It can be used as a [[sacrificial KO]] when used at the ledge, as if there is nowhere for Kirby to land, he will continue plummeting until he reaches the lower blastzone. However effective forward throw is as a sacrificial KO depends on Kirby's [[port priority]] and whether he has activated the bigger Kirby glitch or not (with the glitch making sacrificial KOes less effective).

 

In the Japanese version, forward throw launches opponents horizontally. This makes it much better at setting up edgeguards, which the throw cannot easily do in the international versions due to its higher launch angle. The throw does technically have less knockback, along with no collateral hit and more ending lag but its horizontal knockback makes the throw more worthwhile at lower percents, especially against fast fallers.  

|bthrowname=Brain Buster ({{ja|ブレーンバスター|Burēn Basutā}})

|nsdesc=If Kirby inhales an opponent, he can either copy their ability (gains their neutral special move and a hat resembling them by pressing the special button; see [[List of Copy Abilities|here]] for a list of Copy Abilities) or spit the opponent out as a projectile by pressing the attack button, dealing damage to bystanders.

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*{{Sm|Fukurou|Japan}} - Considered the best solo Kirby player in Japan and was the best player in the world in 2017. Won almost all of the tournaments he attended in 2017, which included {{Trn|Japan Smash Cup 2017}}, {{Trn|Snosa III}}, {{Trn|Kanto 2017}}, and {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2017}}.

*{{Sm|HAMMERHEART|USA}} - One of the current best Kirby players in the United States. He notably played 2nd at {{Trn|Snosa 5}} with a tournament run beating Isai, {{Sm|LD}}, and {{Sm|JaimeHR}}. He has other notable results at recent majors such as 4th at {{Trn|Apex 2022}} and 13th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}. Ranked as high as 9th in the world as a solo Kirby during the [[2019-2020 Smash 64 Power Rankings]].

*{{Sm|Isai|USA}} - One of the best ''Smash 64'' players of all time who is efficient with the entire cast. In more recent years, he has been using Kirby more in between sets as a character switch from his {{SSB|Pikachu}} and also mainly against {{SSB|Yoshi}}. Won {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 7}}, {{Trn|Keystoned V}}, {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2023}}, and 3rd at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2018}} with Kirby as one of his characters. His Kirby has beaten the likes of {{Sm|Prince}}, {{Sm|CTG}}, and {{Sm|Wizzrobe}}.

*{{Sm|Keisuke|Japan}} - One of the best solo Kirby players in Japan. Placed 3rd at {{Trn|Kansai 2022}}, 4th at {{Trn|Kansai 2020}}, and 9th at {{Trn|Kanto 2014}} with wins over kysk and {{Sm|Wangera}}. He is considered to be the third best solo Kirby in Japan, but has notably beaten Fukurou at {{Trn|Kansai 2016}} and Moyashi at Kansai 2022, both in the Kirby ditto.

*{{Sm|KeroKeroppi|USA}} - One of the best ''Smash 64'' players in the United States, more known for his {{SSB|Pikachu}}, but had a prominent Kirby before phasing the character out in recent years. He has garnered top placements with 2nd at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2015}}, 3rd at {{Trn|Get On My Level 2016}}, and 5th at {{Trn|GENESIS 4}} with wins over Wizzrobe, {{Sm|tacos}}, and {{Sm|Mercy}}. Was ranked 5th on the [[2018 64 League Rankings]] using Pikachu and Kirby.

*{{Sm|Kikoushi|Japan}} - Originally the best Kirby player in the world during the early 2010s. He notably won tournaments such as {{Trn|Kanto 2011}} and {{Trn|Apex 2013}}, the latter in which he beat Isai in grand finals. He placed at least in the top 6 at every tournament he entered until {{Trn|Kansai 2013}} and has not been seen attending a tournament since {{Trn|Kansai 2017}}.

*{{Sm|kysk|Japan}} - Primarily plays Kirby alongside {{SSB|Captain Falcon}} and Pikachu and was the best player in 2019 and is still considered a top player in the recent metagame. Won {{Trn|GENESIS 6}}, {{Trn|Kanto 2019}}, and {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}} with wins over SuPeRbOoMfAn, {{Sm|Kurabba}}, and KeroKeroppi with the character.

*{{Sm|Moyashi|Japan}} - Considered one of the best solo Kirby players in the world. Won multiple tournaments with {{Trn|Kansai Festival 2010}}, {{Trn|Kanto 2010}}, and {{Trn|Kansai 2011}} with wins over SuPeRbOoMfAN, Kurabba, and JaimeHR.

*{{Sm|NaCl|USA}} - A seasoned solo Kirby player that is now currently a hidden boss in the scene. Has won multiple 64 tournaments held in Texas such as {{Trn|No Fun Allowed 2}} and {{Trn|TGC Returns}}. He has attended a bunch of larger tournaments as well, placing 7th at both {{Trn|Low Tier City 5}} and {{Trn|Hitstun 5}} with wins over CTG and {{Sm|KD3}}. He was formerly ranked as high as 27th on the [[2019-2020 Smash 64 Power Rankings]].

*{{Sm|Revan|Canada}} - Considered the best solo Kirby player in Canada. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 7}} where he took a set against Isai. He also placed 2nd {{Trn|Get On My Level 2018}} and 7th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2016}} with wins over Josh Brody and {{Sm|TR3GTheZ}}. Previously ranked 25th on the [[2021-2022 Smash 64 Power Rankings]].

*{{Sm|SOMBRERO|Mexico}} - Considered one of the best Kirby players in Mexico. He placed 5th at {{Trn|Boss Battle 4}} where he beat {{Sm|Combo Blaze}}. He additionally has placed well at notable SoCal events such as 9th at {{Trn|Snosa 5}} and 13th at {{Trn|Snosa IV}}, garnering wins over {{Sm|Paco}} and {{Sm|Shihman}}. He was formerly ranked 40th on the [[2019-2020 Smash 64 Power Rankings]].

*{{Sm|SuPeRbOoMfAn|Canada}} - One of the best ''Smash 64'' players of all time and is one of the best Kirby players of all time. He is more known for his {{SSB|Captain Falcon}}, but also possesses a strong Kirby that he uses alongside his best characters. Won {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2016}}, {{Trn|Get On My Level 2018}}, and {{Trn|Shine 2016}} as one of his characters with his Kirby, beating the likes of Wizzrobe, tacos, and {{Sm|Lowww}}.

*{{Sm|Tatsuman|Japan}} - The best player in Japan from 2006-2008. He had a notable winning streak playing Kirby, taking tournaments such as {{Trn|Kanto 2006}}, {{Trn|Kanto 2007}}, {{Trn|Kanto 2008}}, and {{Trn|2nd Kansai}}. By 2009, his winning streak was over and he switched to playing {{SSB|Yoshi}} around 2010.

In Doubles, {{SSB|Kirby}} is occasionally banned from being used alongside {{SSB|Pikachu}}, such as at tournaments such as [https://www.start.gg/tournament/battle-at-the-border-23/ Battle at the Border]. Historically, Double Kirby was also banned, much like in Pikachu's case, but this has been rescinded in modern day due to re-evaluations of the team's speed and overall performance in tournaments. In tournaments like {{Trn|Xanadu Origins}}, Kirby has been completely unrestricted.

[[File:SSB64 Final Cutter Edgeguard.gif|thumb|{{Sm|Kikoushi|c1=Kirby|g=SSB|size=12}} edgeguarding {{Sm|Isai|c1=Pikachu|g=SSB|size=12}} with Final Cutter.]]

[[Final Cutter]] can spike opponents on the way down during its initial frames (approximately until the same height from which the Final Cutter was initiated).

 

Kirby can use his [[Swallow]] move on opponents and fall to the map's bottom blast zone for a sacrificial KO. However, Kirby can "spit out" his opponent under the stage (particularly useful on {{SSB|Dream Land}}) and then recover. {{SSB|Yoshi}} is the only character who is practically guaranteed not to be able to recover from this.

There is a glitch called Kirby's Sliding Up B, which is done by [[dash]]ing, waiting for the dash to finish (which takes about 14 frames), turning instantly, and then using Final Cutter 20 frames after turning. This is similar to [[Teleport]]ing but is harder and is generally limited to flashy play/[[TAS]]ing. This was discovered by DSGnoll, a Japanese smash 64 player. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-njd578Aws The video], as popularized by Jpheal, a well known TAS player. In non-Japanese versions, the milder version of Final Cutter's slide travels less further and is not as useful.

 

 

 

*''Kirby Super Star'' (SNES) (Kirby's Fan{{sic}} Pak in the Australian PAL version; correctly spelled as "Fun" in the European version)

*Kirby shares many of his attack animations with {{SSB|Jigglypuff}}, such as the ducking animation, neutral aerial, and [[Tumble|tumbling]] animation.

*While other characters perform a [[victory pose]] when selected on the character selection screen in ''Smash 64'', Kirby uses a unique animation for this, being the only character to do so. This pose would also be used for one of his [[taunt]]s from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' onwards.