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Announced at [[E3 2001]], '''Kirby''' ({{ja|カービィ|Kābī}}, ''Kirby'') is a [[starter character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. Makiko Ōmoto once again voices Kirby in ''Melee'', with some voice clips recycled from ''SSB'', but more higher pitched, along with some new additional voice clips. | |||
Currently, Kirby is ranked 25th in the F tier as the second-worst character in the game, an extreme drop from his 2nd position in ''Smash 64'' and his worst placement in the series. While he has several throw options into [[Kirbycide]], a good ground game, a solid defensive game thanks to his crouch and small size and a decent [[edgeguarding]] game, Kirby's [[approach]] and KO ability are among the worst in the game; slow attacks, a low [[air speed]], an ineffective [[projectile]] in [[Final Cutter]], one of the worst grab games and numerous other flaws both on the ground and in the air prevent Kirby from easily approaching enemies, and he struggles against almost all characters as a result of this. Kirby currently has terrible overall matchups, with seven matchups that are near unwinnable, and only two positive matchups (against {{SSBM|Bowser}} and {{SSBM|Roy}}), and even these can be disputed at length. | |||
Currently, Kirby is ranked 25th in the F tier, an extreme drop from his 2nd | |||
==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
Kirby acts as a light, weak character that is intended to outmaneuver opponents | Kirby acts as a light, weak character that is intended to outmaneuver opponents. While having an average dashing speed, he has a terrible air speed (being tied with {{SSBM|Ganondorf}} as the 3rd worst in ''Melee''), so his small size is intended to act as his primary way to approach. Owing to his low falling speed and high short hop, Kirby has a poor [[SHFFL]], while his high traction gives him a short [[wavedash]]. | ||
Despite his poor air speed, Kirby has a | Despite his poor air speed, Kirby has a good edgeguarding game. With no one to edgeguard him, Kirby can easily recover due to his multiple midair jumps, while Kirby's back air can be used as a rather powerful edgeguarding technique, the [[Fence of Pain]]. Assuming Kirby can knock opponents off the edge, he should theoretically have little trouble keeping them from recovering. | ||
Owing to his small size, Kirby also has a solid defensive game. His small [[hurtbox]]es can potentially allow him to avoid attacks, while his small size also lends itself to a large [[shield]], making Kirby relatively safe from [[shield stabbing]]. A low crouch also makes his hurtboxes even smaller, | Owing to his small size, Kirby also has a solid defensive game. His small [[hurtbox]]es can potentially allow him to avoid attacks, while his small size also lends itself to a large [[shield]], making Kirby relatively safe from [[shield stabbing]]. A low crouch also makes his hurtboxes even smaller, and it can be compounded with his down tilt as a potential camping and spacing tactic, as crouching makes him able to avoid most [[jab]]s. | ||
Kirby also has good tilt attacks as well, as Kirby's three tilts, while short-ranged, have a variety of practical applications; his forward tilt and aforementioned down tilt can act as spacing tools, while his up tilt can potentially be used as a combo starter. Kirby also has an above average grab range, allowing him to potentially use his unusual throws to his advantage; a notable application of his up, back, and forward throws involves [[Kirbycide]], a specific type of [[Sacrificial KO]] that forces both Kirby and his opponent to lose a stock. This technique is able to KO opponents at any percentage. His down throw is also a great tech-chasing option that can notably lead to another down throw or a down smash. | Kirby also has good tilt attacks as well, as Kirby's three tilts, while short-ranged, have a variety of practical applications; his forward tilt and aforementioned down tilt can act as spacing tools, while his up tilt can potentially be used as a combo starter. Kirby also has an above average grab range, allowing him to potentially use his unusual throws to his advantage; a notable application of his up, back, and forward throws involves [[Kirbycide]], a specific type of [[Sacrificial KO]] that forces both Kirby and his opponent to lose a stock. This technique is able to KO opponents at any percentage. His down throw is also a great tech-chasing option that can notably lead to another down throw or a down smash. | ||
Despite these benefits, Kirby's most fatal flaw | Despite these benefits, Kirby's most fatal flaw, which is often cited as the reason for his bottom tier placement, is his almost non-existent approach options. With a poor SHFFL, short wavedash, terrible air speed, short range, a laggy, predictable dash attack, and no viable projectiles, Kirby has extreme difficulty in approaching almost all of the cast; this is especially prevalent against characters with disjointed hitboxes (such as {{SSBM|Marth}}) or powerful pressure games (such as {{SSBM|Falco}}). The lack of a projectile can uniquely be rectified if Kirby uses {{b|Inhale|Kirby}} on an opponent; doing so, however, is risky, due to the attack's start-up and cool-down lag, and some characters will either fail to give him a useful projectile (such as {{SSBM|Ness}}) or a projectile in the first place (such as {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}}). Kirby's small size can also make some attacks inferior to the original character; [[Fireball]] from {{SSBM|Mario}}, for instance, has the Fireballs disappear more quickly than Mario's, as Kirby's lower height causes them to reach the ground faster and to have less kinetic energy when they finally hit the ground. | ||
Assuming he can approach opponents, however, Kirby's various attributes also give him an unremarkable combo ability; a low air speed prevents him from easily pursuing enemies in the air, and almost all of his aerials (except for back air) either have long startup and cooldown periods (down and neutral air), high knockback (up air), or poor hitbox placement (forward air). Kirby's only noteworthy combos are his up tilt juggles, his down throw tech-chases and his Fence of Pain as mentioned earlier, and even the latter combo is inferior to Jigglypuff's [[Wall of Pain]] due to Kirby's significantly slower air speed, making it risky to use. Kirby's wild card is his aforementioned Kirbycide technique, and even this is unreliable; his up throw requires proper placement at the edge of a stage, and Kirby always loses when performed in a last stock situation. While his forward and back throws are much easier to perform and Kirby always wins when performed in a last stock situation, they are the only throws in the entire ''Smash'' series that can be potentially broken out of. As a result, if the opponent can button mash out of the grab and throw quick enough, they will remain unharmed while Kirby loses a stock, giving him one of the worst grab games in ''Melee'', with all of his throws (except for down throw) having little to no utility due to their inability to set up combos and the forward and back throws' ability to be escaped from. To make things worse, after Kirby uses his forward or up throw, he will lose all his midair jumps. | |||
Outside of his abysmal approach, Kirby also has trouble KOing other characters. A majority of Kirby's finishers suffer from poor range, slow start-up (such as his Hammer), weak knockback (such as his forward smash) or have small sweetspots that make them unreliable (such as his [[Hammer_(move)|Hammer]] and up smash). Arguably Kirby's only effective finishers are his down smash and his up and back aerials, which themselves require a proper read and correct timing from the player in order for them to be low-risk attacks. | Outside of his abysmal approach, Kirby also has trouble KOing other characters. A majority of Kirby's finishers suffer from poor range, slow start-up (such as his Hammer), weak knockback (such as his forward smash) or have small sweetspots that make them unreliable (such as his [[Hammer_(move)|Hammer]] and up smash). Arguably Kirby's only effective finishers are his down smash and his up and back aerials, which themselves require a proper read and correct timing from the player in order for them to be low-risk attacks. | ||
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==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''== | ==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''== | ||
Kirby was known as one of the most dominant characters in ''Smash 64'', even after receiving nerfs in the North American release. This was in part to his amazing power, attack speed, range and priority on his attacks, which subsequently gave him excellent KO and shield pressuring potential. In addition to this, he was also a very simple character to pick up and play (especially compared to the other high tiers); making him a highly solid character to pick up regardless of the player's skill level. | Kirby was known as one of the most dominant characters in ''Smash 64'', even after receiving nerfs in the North American release. This was in part to his amazing power, attack speed, range and priority on his attacks, which subsequently gave him excellent KO and shield pressuring potential. In addition to this, he was also a very simple character to pick up and play (especially compared to the other high tiers); making him a highly solid character to pick up regardless of the player's skill level. As a result of this, Kirby was drastically nerfed in his transition to ''Melee''. | ||
As a result of this, | Kirby's mobility both on the ground and in the air has been noticeably reduced; which has subsequently hindered his [[approach]]. The weakening of [[pivot]]s have also made Kirby's approach worse and he doesn't benefit too much from the introduction of [[air dodging]]; due to his high traction and low falling speed. As a result of this, he has an unimpressive [[wavedash]]. When combined with many returning veterans having greater approach potential, this has made his approach among the worst in the game; especially in the air. | ||
Kirby's | In general, Kirby has suffered from ''Melee{{'}}s'' universal changes. Apart from the changes to pivoting, Kirby has greatly suffered from the changes to [[shield]]s. While Kirby is less vulnerable to shield pressure, his own shield pressure is much worse due to the universal reduction to [[shieldstun]] and shield damage. Because of this, Kirby's attacks are much less safe on shield (with Kirby lacking any moves which even leave him at a frame advantage on shield) with the reduced damage/increased ending lag on multiple moves along with the weakening of [[L-cancel]]ling only further exacerbating this. Because of this, Kirby can no longer perform any [[shield break combo]]s and his attacks are generally much more punishable. In addition, Kirby's out of shield options are also worse largely due to his new neutral aerial; which is much weaker, slower and has less range than his previous neutral aerial. When combined with his shield drop being longer, this means that Kirby either has to use his grab or back aerial to punish a majority of moves out of shield. | ||
Kirby's damage output and KO potential has also been noticeably reduced (even relative to the cast). A majority of Kirby's moves have reduced KO power including his smash attacks, neutral aerial, back aerial, his up throw (his previous forward throw) and [[Stone]]. When combined with his lower damage output on most of his moves, this significantly hinders his ability to rack up damage and close out stocks. His smash attacks are slower and weaker, making them less reliable and more difficult KO moves to land and while his new up aerial is rather powerful, it is slow and difficult to land. | |||
Kirby's | Kirby's oppressive up tilt has also seen rather drastic nerfs both directly and indirectly. The move has a shorter duration, much less range and more ending lag which makes it much less effective at stuffing out approaches and generally makes it easier to punish. The move is also noticeably weaker; dealing much less damage. The introduction of [[DI]] has made the move much less reliable as a combo move while the changes to shieldstun combined with the move's decreased damage/increased ending lag has immensely hindered its safety on shield; completely removing its shield pressuring potential. Overall while it is still one of his most useful moves, it is not nearly as effective as it was previously. | ||
Kirby | Kirby in general has worse frame data (especially relative to the cast), as well as his afforementioned up tilt and neutral aerial, his forward smash is noticeably laggier; no longer being the fastest in the game (in addition to being much weaker). His down aerial has also seen a drastic increase to its startup lag and its hits less times which significantly reduces its duration and maximum damage potential. It also greatly suffers from the introduction of [[meteor]] cancelling; significantly hindering its edgeguarding potential. Kirby also naturally suffers from the changes to L-cancelling; especially since most of his aerials have worse auto-cancel windows which remove's his neutral, forward and down aerial's ability to auto-cancel in a short hop. When combined with the changes to shieldstun, this significantly hinder the utility and safety of his aerials. | ||
Kirby | Kirby is also the character who benefits the least from having an expanded move list. Kirby's grab game is now one of the absolute worst in the game. His new forward and back throws can be used as a [[sacrificial KO]] however, they can be escaped from at any time, which can lead to Kirby either [[self-destruct]]ing or at least leaving himself in a vulnerable position after simply using the throws. As a result, his forward and back throws are completely useless; being easy contenders for the worst throws in the game. Kirby's up throw is much weaker than his previous forward throw and it has gained two new issues; the move can no longer land on platforms above Kirby unless they are very close to the ground and Kirby now loses all of his jumps after using it (his new forward throw also has this issue); which has hindered the utility of the throw and has made it an unreliable KO option. Kirby's only useful throw is his new down throw; which can set up [[tech-chase]]s although it is still not as useful as numerous other down throws. His new side special [[Hammer]] is a very slow (yet powerful) move on the ground while in the air, it is a very inconsistent and easy to escape multi-hit; giving it very low utility compared to other side specials. | ||
Lastly, Kirby's few flaws from the previous game have not been properly addressed. While his endurance has slightly improved due to his increased [[weight]] and [[falling speed]], it is still among the worst in the game. Kirby also still struggles to deal with opponents above him, especially with the nerfs to his up tilt combined with the universally increased falling speeds. His already limited combo options have been reduced even further due to the changes to his up tilt and his forward aerial; combined with the introduction of [[DI]]. His recovery has also become worse. His air speed and jump height have been reduced and [[Final Cutter]] covers much less distance, resulting in his recovery becoming very poor. | |||
Kirby has received some buffs. Kirby has greater access to his [[Kirbycide]] as he can move around when swallowing his opponents (in addition to Inhale having reduced startup lag) and his new forward and back throws are more reliable tools to Kirbycide with (although this is completely nullified by the fact that those throws can now be escaped from). A few of his moves are also either slightly faster or stronger, such as his new up aerial, which is much stronger and has much less ending lag. All of Kirby's aerials also have less landing lag; with his average landing lag now being among the lowest. This makes the weakening of L-cancelling hinder him less than most other veterans/it otherwise would have. | |||
Overall, Kirby's few weaknesses from the previous game; including his limited combo options and significant survivability issues have been further exacerbated and he has received numerous new weaknesses as well (including poor KO potential, poor range, an extremely ineffective grab game and poor approach). His only remaining strengths are that he can abuse his small size to avoid attacks, his tilts are solid and he still has decent edgeguarding potential although the latter two points are still not as effective as they were previously. Lastly, the universal changes have hindered Kirby more than almost any other returning veteran, with his approach, combo and shield pressuring potential particularly being hindered by these changes. | |||
Due to these changes, Kirby was not only the most severely nerfed character from ''Smash 64'' to ''Melee'' but arguably the most nerfed character in all of the series. As a result, he is arguably a contender for the worst character in the entire game and he is non-viable in competitive play; with Kirby players rarely making it into top 64 in major [[tournament]]s, let alone top 32. | |||
===Aesthetics=== | ===Aesthetics=== | ||
*{{change|The graphical upgrades of the Nintendo GameCube give Kirby a rounder body. His skin tone is a slightly darker shade of pink and his feet are larger.}} | *{{change|The graphical upgrades of the Nintendo GameCube give Kirby a rounder body. His skin tone is a slightly darker shade of pink and his feet are larger.}} | ||
*{{change|Kirby’s green costume is now available outside of team battles.}} | *{{change|Kirby’s green costume is now available outside of team battles.}} | ||
**{{change|Kirby additionally gains a white costume, referencing his original monochrome appearance on the Western box art and in-game for ''Kirby's Dream Land''.}} | **{{change|Kirby additionally gains a white costume, referencing his original monochrome appearance on the Western box art and in-game for ''Kirby's Dream Land''.}} | ||
===Attributes=== | ===Attributes=== | ||
*{{nerf|Kirby [[walk]]s slower (0. | *{{nerf|Kirby [[walk]]s slower (0.35 → 0.85).}} | ||
*{{nerf|Kirby [[dash]]es slower | *{{nerf|Kirby [[dash]]es slower (48 → 1.4).}} | ||
*{{nerf|Kirby's already low [[air speed]] has been decreased even more (28 → 0.78), hindering his [[recovery]], edgeguarding and ability to escape aerial pressure.}} | |||
*{{nerf|Kirby's already low [[air speed]] has been decreased even more | *{{buff|Kirby is slightly heavier (68 → 70) improving his endurance.}} | ||
*{{ | *{{change|Kirby's [[falling speed]] is higher (48 → 1.6).}} | ||
*{{ | *{{change|Kirby's [[gravity]] is higher (2.4 → 0.08).}} | ||
*{{nerf|Kirby's [[fast fall]]ing speed is lower (76 → 2).}} | |||
*{{change|Kirby's traction is higher (1.4 → 0.08) going from the third lowest out of 12 characters to the 7th highest out of 26.}} | |||
*{{ | *{{change|Kirby's [[short hop]] is lower (short hop air time: 47 frames → 38).}} | ||
*{{ | *{{nerf|Kirby's full hop is lower.}} | ||
*{{nerf|All of Kirby's mid-air jumps grant less height.}} | |||
*{{nerf|Kirby's foot hurtboxes now cover his entire feet, rather than ending just before the tips of Kirby's feet.}} | *{{nerf|Kirby's foot hurtboxes now cover his entire feet, rather than ending just before the tips of Kirby's feet.}} | ||
*{{nerf|Kirby's hands and feet no longer have grab immunity.}} | *{{nerf|Kirby's hands and feet no longer have grab immunity.}} | ||
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**{{change|Up tilt's clean hit's angle has been altered (96° → 92°).}} | **{{change|Up tilt's clean hit's angle has been altered (96° → 92°).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Up tilt deals significantly less damage (14% (clean)/10% (late) → 8%/6%) without full compensation on its knockback (30/20 (base), 100 (scaling) → 40/(118/114)) hindering its KO potential.}} | **{{nerf|Up tilt deals significantly less damage (14% (clean)/10% (late) → 8%/6%) without full compensation on its knockback (30/20 (base), 100 (scaling) → 40/(118/114)) hindering its KO potential.}} | ||
***{{buff|However, this improves its combo potential at higher percents.}} | ***{{buff|However, this improves its combo potential at higher percents.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Up tilt has a shorter duration (frames 4-5 (clean)/6-11 (late) → 4/5-7).}} | **{{nerf|Up tilt has a shorter duration (frames 4-5 (clean)/6-11 (late) → 4/5-7).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Up tilt has more ending lag (FAF 18 → 24).}} | **{{nerf|Up tilt has more ending lag (FAF 18 → 24).}} | ||
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***{{buff|However, this also makes it a safer spacing tool.}} | ***{{buff|However, this also makes it a safer spacing tool.}} | ||
*[[Dash attack]]: | *[[Dash attack]]: | ||
**{{change|Kirby has a new dash attack: he lunges forward in a fiery spiraling headbutt.}} | **{{change|Kirby has a new dash attack: he lunges forward in a fiery spiraling headbutt.}} | ||
**{{change|Dash attacks can now travel off ledges.}} | **{{change|Dash attacks can now travel off ledges.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Dash attack deals less damage (10% (clean)/8% (late) → 8%/5%) and shield damage (1 → 0).}} | **{{nerf|Dash attack deals less damage (10% (clean)/8% (late) → 8%/5%) and shield damage (1 → 0).}} | ||
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**{{change|Forward smash now has an extra hitbox which is in the middle of Kirby's foot.}} | **{{change|Forward smash now has an extra hitbox which is in the middle of Kirby's foot.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Forward smash has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 10-13 (clean)/14-23 (late) → 13-15/16-21) no longer being the fastest in the game.}} | **{{nerf|Forward smash has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 10-13 (clean)/14-23 (late) → 13-15/16-21) no longer being the fastest in the game.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Forward smash has more ending lag (FAF 40 → 50).}} | **{{nerf|Forward smash has more ending lag (FAF 40 → 50).}} | ||
**{{nerf|The clean hit deals less damage (17% → 15%) and significantly less knockback (20 (base), 120 (scaling) → 24/96), going from the strongest non-angled forward smash in ''Smash 64'' to the sixth weakest in ''Melee''.}} | **{{nerf|The clean hit deals less damage (17% → 15%) and significantly less knockback (20 (base), 120 (scaling) → 24/96), going from the strongest non-angled forward smash in ''Smash 64'' to the sixth weakest in ''Melee''.}} | ||
**{{nerf|The clean hit no longer deals extra shield damage (1 → 0).}} | **{{nerf|The clean hit no longer deals extra shield damage (1 → 0).}} | ||
***{{nerf|When combined with its higher ending lag and the changes to shields, | ***{{nerf|When combined with its higher ending lag and the changes to shields, this significantly hinders the move's safety on shield going from giving Kirby frame advantage on shield to leaving him at a huge frame disadvantage on shield making the move easily punishable and naturally removing its use in shield break combos.}} | ||
**{{nerf|The late hit deals less knockback (12 (base), 120 (scaling) → 18/96).}} | **{{nerf|The late hit deals less knockback (12 (base), 120 (scaling) → 18/96).}} | ||
**{{nerf|The late hit now launches opponents vertically (361° → 75°) hindering its KO and edgeguarding potential while still not being a reliable combo starter.}} | **{{nerf|The late hit now launches opponents vertically (361° → 75°) hindering its KO and edgeguarding potential while still not being a reliable combo starter.}} | ||
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**{{nerf|Down smash's far hitboxes are smaller (5u/5u → 4.3u/4.3u) and have been moved closer to Kirby (x offset: 6u/6u → 4.69u/4.69u).}} | **{{nerf|Down smash's far hitboxes are smaller (5u/5u → 4.3u/4.3u) and have been moved closer to Kirby (x offset: 6u/6u → 4.69u/4.69u).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Clean down smash deals less damage (18% → 14%) although its sweetspot's knockback scaling was compensated (75 → 100).}} | **{{nerf|Clean down smash deals less damage (18% → 14%) although its sweetspot's knockback scaling was compensated (75 → 100).}} | ||
***{{buff|However, the move's increased knockback scaling makes the late hit much stronger.}} | ***{{buff|However, the move's increased knockback scaling makes the late hit much stronger.}} | ||
**{{nerf|The sweetspot now launches opponents vertically (34° → 76°) hindering its KO and edgeguarding potential.}} | **{{nerf|The sweetspot now launches opponents vertically (34° → 76°) hindering its KO and edgeguarding potential.}} | ||
**{{nerf|The clean hit's sourspots' knockback was barely increased (30 (base), 75 (scaling) → 20/80) making it much weaker due to its lower damage.}} | **{{nerf|The clean hit's sourspots' knockback was barely increased (30 (base), 75 (scaling) → 20/80) making it much weaker due to its lower damage.}} | ||
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*[[Neutral aerial]]: | *[[Neutral aerial]]: | ||
**{{change|Kirby's previous up aerial from ''Smash 64'' has been moved to his neutral aerial.}} | **{{change|Kirby's previous up aerial from ''Smash 64'' has been moved to his neutral aerial.}} | ||
***{{nerf|Because of this, neutral aerial's animation is significantly longer (49 frames → 79) increasing the amount of time Kirby cannot grab the ledge or use an [[airdodge]]/special after performing the move.}} | ***{{nerf|Because of this, neutral aerial's animation is significantly longer (49 frames → 79) increasing the amount of time Kirby cannot grab the ledge or use an [[airdodge]]/special after performing the move.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Neutral aerial has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 3-6 (clean)/7-30 (late) → 10-17/18-29/30-34).}} | **{{nerf|Neutral aerial has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 3-6 (clean)/7-30 (late) → 10-17/18-29/30-34).}} | ||
***{{buff|However, its total duration was unchanged giving it less ending lag.}} | ***{{buff|However, its total duration was unchanged giving it less ending lag.}} | ||
***{{buff|Additionally, the clean hit has a longer duration (4 frames → 8).}} | ***{{buff|Additionally, the clean hit has a longer duration (4 frames → 8).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Neutral aerial has much less horizontal range.}} | **{{nerf|Neutral aerial has much less horizontal range.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Neutral aerial deals less damage (15% (clean)/10% (late) → 10%/8%/6%) and knockback (30/10 (base), 100 (scaling) → 10/80) significantly hindering its KO potential going from one of the strongest neutral aerials to one of the weakest.}} | **{{nerf|Neutral aerial deals less damage (15% (clean)/10% (late) → 10%/8%/6%) and knockback (30/10 (base), 100 (scaling) → 10/80) significantly hindering its KO potential going from one of the strongest neutral aerials to one of the weakest.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Neutral aerial no longer has a landing hit.}} | **{{nerf|Neutral aerial no longer has a landing hit.}} | ||
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**{{nerf|Forward aerial has a shorter duration overall (frames 8-9/11-12/14-15/17-18/20-21/23-24/26-28 → 10-11/17-18/25-26).}} | **{{nerf|Forward aerial has a shorter duration overall (frames 8-9/11-12/14-15/17-18/20-21/23-24/26-28 → 10-11/17-18/25-26).}} | ||
***{{nerf|As a result of this, forward aerial has more ending lag overall.}} | ***{{nerf|As a result of this, forward aerial has more ending lag overall.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Forward aerial's new animation is longer (39 frames → 49) increasing the amount of time Kirby cannot grab the ledge or use an [[airdodge]]/special after performing the move.}} | **{{nerf|Forward aerial's new animation is longer (39 frames → 49) increasing the amount of time Kirby cannot grab the ledge or use an [[airdodge]]/special after performing the move.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Forward aerial deals less damage overall (2% (hits 1-7)/6% (hit 8)/20% (total) → 5% (hits 1-2)/8% (hit 3)/16.83% (total)).}} | **{{nerf|Forward aerial deals less damage overall (2% (hits 1-7)/6% (hit 8)/20% (total) → 5% (hits 1-2)/8% (hit 3)/16.83% (total)).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Forward aerial has smaller hitboxes (6.33u/6u → 4.69u/3.52u).}} | **{{nerf|Forward aerial has smaller hitboxes (6.33u/6u → 4.69u/3.52u).}} | ||
**{{nerf|The knockback (30 (set), 100 (scaling) → 30 (base)/70) and angles (-90° → 60°) for the first two hits have been altered which along with their higher damage, the wider gap between them/the final hit and the introduction of DI; makes forward aerial connect less reliably.}} | **{{nerf|The knockback (30 (set), 100 (scaling) → 30 (base)/70) and angles (-90° → 60°) for the first two hits have been altered which along with their higher damage, the wider gap between them/the final hit and the introduction of DI; makes forward aerial connect less reliably.}} | ||
***{{nerf|Altogether, these changes combined with the weakening of L-canceling have hindered forward aerial's combo and edgeguarding potential.}} | ***{{nerf|Altogether, these changes combined with the weakening of L-canceling have hindered forward aerial's combo and edgeguarding potential.}} | ||
**{{buff|Forward aerial's far hitbox has been | **{{buff|Forward aerial's far hitbox has been repoistioned further out (z offset: 7.33 → 10.55).}} | ||
**{{buff|The last hit deals more damage (6% → 8%) and knockback (10 (base), 120 (scaling) → 30/130), improving its KO potential.}} | **{{buff|The last hit deals more damage (6% → 8%) and knockback (10 (base), 120 (scaling) → 30/130), improving its KO potential.}} | ||
***{{nerf|However, this also hinders its combo potential.}} | ***{{nerf|However, this also hinders its combo potential.}} | ||
*[[Back aerial]]: | *[[Back aerial]]: | ||
**{{buff|Back aerial has a shorter total duration (FAF 40 → 36).}} | **{{buff|Back aerial has a shorter total duration (FAF 40 → 36).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Back aerial has a shorter duration (frames 6-9 (clean)/10-25 → 6-8/9-20), slightly increasing its ending lag.}} | **{{nerf|Back aerial has a shorter duration (frames 6-9 (clean)/10-25 → 6-8/9-20), slightly increasing its ending lag.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Back aerial deals less damage (16% (clean)/12% (late) → 14%/10%), hindering its KO potential.}} | **{{nerf|Back aerial deals less damage (16% (clean)/12% (late) → 14%/10%), hindering its KO potential.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Back aerial has a new animation which is longer than the previous animation (39 frames → 43).}} | **{{nerf|Back aerial has a new animation which is longer than the previous animation (39 frames → 43).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Back aerial's late hit's hitboxes are smaller (6.33u/6u → 5.08u/4.3u), which gives it less range and makes it cover less of Kirby's body.}} | **{{nerf|Back aerial's late hit's hitboxes are smaller (6.33u/6u → 5.08u/4.3u), which gives it less range and makes it cover less of Kirby's body.}} | ||
*[[Up aerial]]: | *[[Up aerial]]: | ||
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***{{nerf|However, this hinders its edgeguarding potential at lower percents.}} | ***{{nerf|However, this hinders its edgeguarding potential at lower percents.}} | ||
**{{buff|Up aerial has a larger hitbox (3.5u → 4.32u).}} | **{{buff|Up aerial has a larger hitbox (3.5u → 4.32u).}} | ||
**{{buff|Up aerial has more vertical range.}} | **{{buff|Up aerial has more vertical range.}} | ||
**{{buff|Up aerial has drastically lower ending lag (FAF 80 → 36).}} | **{{buff|Up aerial has drastically lower ending lag (FAF 80 → 36).}} | ||
**{{buff|Up aerial auto-cancels much earlier (frame 46 → 17).}} | **{{buff|Up aerial auto-cancels much earlier (frame 46 → 17).}} | ||
***{{nerf|However, it can no longer auto-cancel while its hitboxes are still out.}} | ***{{nerf|However, it can no longer auto-cancel while its hitboxes are still out.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Up aerial has more startup lag with a much shorter duration (frames 10-79 → 11-13) with its hitboxes no longer lasting the entire animation once they have been activated.}} | **{{nerf|Up aerial has more startup lag with a much shorter duration (frames 10-79 → 11-13) with its hitboxes no longer lasting the entire animation once they have been activated.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Up aerial's hitbox is positioned in a more awkward spot on his foot which along with its shorter duration, makes it much harder to land (especially if Kirby's opponent is below him) unless Kirby's opponent is above him.}} | **{{nerf|Up aerial's hitbox is positioned in a more awkward spot on his foot which along with its shorter duration, makes it much harder to land (especially if Kirby's opponent is below him) unless Kirby's opponent is above him.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Up aerial no longer has a landing hit.}} | **{{nerf|Up aerial no longer has a landing hit.}} | ||
*[[Down aerial]]: | *[[Down aerial]]: | ||
**{{buff|Due to the increase to the [[tumble]] threshold, down aerial does not put opponents into tumble until much higher percents; making it more reliable against grounded opponents.}} | **{{buff|Due to the increase to the [[tumble]] threshold, down aerial does not put opponents into tumble until much higher percents; making it more reliable against grounded opponents.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Down aerial only hits 6 times instead of 10 which in turn:}} | **{{nerf|Down aerial only hits 6 times instead of 10 which in turn:}} | ||
***{{nerf|Makes it deal much less damage (30% → 16%).}} | ***{{nerf|Makes it deal much less damage (30% → 16%).}} | ||
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***{{nerf|Due to the changes to L-canceling, the landing hitbox will now appear when the move is L-canceled (as well as naturally having higher landing lag) making it more difficult to combo with.}} | ***{{nerf|Due to the changes to L-canceling, the landing hitbox will now appear when the move is L-canceled (as well as naturally having higher landing lag) making it more difficult to combo with.}} | ||
**{{nerf|The landing hit has smaller hitboxes (5u/5u → 3.12u/3.12u) and they are positioned closer to Kirby (z offset: 5 → 3.9).}} | **{{nerf|The landing hit has smaller hitboxes (5u/5u → 3.12u/3.12u) and they are positioned closer to Kirby (z offset: 5 → 3.9).}} | ||
**{{change|The landing hit has reduced set knockback (80 → 60).}} | **{{change|The landing hit has reduced set knockback (80 → 60).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Down aerial has much more startup lag (frame 4 → 18) as well as increased ending lag (FAF 50 → 55).}} | **{{nerf|Down aerial has much more startup lag (frame 4 → 18) as well as increased ending lag (FAF 50 → 55).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Down aerial's angle has been slightly altered (-90° → 270°) which when combined with the introduction of [[meteor canceling]], makes the move much less reliable for [[edgeguarding]].}} | **{{nerf|Down aerial's angle has been slightly altered (-90° → 270°) which when combined with the introduction of [[meteor canceling]], makes the move much less reliable for [[edgeguarding]].}} | ||
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**{{nerf|Kirby now loses all of his jumps after using forward throw.}} | **{{nerf|Kirby now loses all of his jumps after using forward throw.}} | ||
*[[Back throw]]: | *[[Back throw]]: | ||
**{{change|Back throw has been altered: Kirby now jumps up and moves slightly backwards.}} | **{{change|Back throw has been altered: Kirby now jumps up and moves slightly backwards.}} | ||
***{{nerf|Because of this, it can now be used as a [[Sacrificial KO#Grab-based sacrificial KOs|Kirbycide]] although since the throw can be escaped, this hurts the throw overall.}} | ***{{nerf|Because of this, it can now be used as a [[Sacrificial KO#Grab-based sacrificial KOs|Kirbycide]] although since the throw can be escaped, this hurts the throw overall.}} | ||
**{{change|Kirby releases his opponent from back throw later (frame 24 → 29).}} | **{{change|Kirby releases his opponent from back throw later (frame 24 → 29).}} | ||
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*[[Up throw]]: | *[[Up throw]]: | ||
**{{change|Kirby's previous forward throw is now his up throw.}} | **{{change|Kirby's previous forward throw is now his up throw.}} | ||
***{{nerf|In the process, it deals | ***{{nerf|In the process, it deals damage (13% → 10%) and base knockback (100 → 70) considerably hindering its KO potential despite it sending opponents at a higher angle (70° → 90°).}} | ||
**{{change|Kirby releases his opponent from up throw earlier (frame 58 → 51).}} | **{{change|Kirby releases his opponent from up throw earlier (frame 58 → 51).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Up throw no longer has a collateral hit.}} | **{{nerf|Up throw no longer has a collateral hit.}} | ||
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**{{buff|Fast edge attack has slightly reduced ending lag (FAF 57 → 56).}} | **{{buff|Fast edge attack has slightly reduced ending lag (FAF 57 → 56).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Fast edge attack has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 15-24 → 19-23).}} | **{{nerf|Fast edge attack has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 15-24 → 19-23).}} | ||
*Slow edge attack: | *Slow edge attack: | ||
**{{change|Kirby has a new slow edge attack: he does a split kick instead of a lunging headbutt. It has more horizontal range but less vertical range.}} | **{{change|Kirby has a new slow edge attack: he does a split kick instead of a lunging headbutt. It has more horizontal range but less vertical range.}} | ||
**{{buff|Slow edge attack has less startup lag with a longer duration (frames 60-67 → 43-59).}} | **{{buff|Slow edge attack has less startup lag with a longer duration (frames 60-67 → 43-59).}} | ||
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**{{nerf|A swallowed opponent can now get out of the star animation at any point by simply moving or pushing a button.}} | **{{nerf|A swallowed opponent can now get out of the star animation at any point by simply moving or pushing a button.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Spat opponents have a shorter hitbox duration (frames 7-40 → 6-34).}} | **{{nerf|Spat opponents have a shorter hitbox duration (frames 7-40 → 6-34).}} | ||
***{{nerf|Additionally, a spat opponent can now get out of the star animation starting from frame 8, significantly hindering its reliability.}} | ***{{nerf|Additionally, a spat opponent can now get out of the star animation starting from frame 8, significantly hindering its reliability.}} | ||
**{{nerf|A majority of the cast deals less damage to bystanders when spat out (17% (Jigglypuff/Kirby/Pikachu/Fox/Ness) → 10% (Jigglypuff)/12% (Kirby)/13% (Pikachu)/16% (Fox/Ness), 25% → 18% (Yoshi), 30% → 19% (Donkey Kong)), making it less reliable in doubles or free-for-alls, especially when {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}} and {{SSBM|Donkey Kong}} are spat out.}} | **{{nerf|A majority of the cast deals less damage to bystanders when spat out (17% (Jigglypuff/Kirby/Pikachu/Fox/Ness) → 10% (Jigglypuff)/12% (Kirby)/13% (Pikachu)/16% (Fox/Ness), 25% → 18% (Yoshi), 30% → 19% (Donkey Kong)), making it less reliable in doubles or free-for-alls, especially when {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}} and {{SSBM|Donkey Kong}} are spat out.}} | ||
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**{{change|Aerial Final Cutter no longer increases Kirby's size.}} | **{{change|Aerial Final Cutter no longer increases Kirby's size.}} | ||
**{{change|The rising hit has slightly lower set knockback (121/105 → 117/102).}} | **{{change|The rising hit has slightly lower set knockback (121/105 → 117/102).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Final Cutter travels less horizontal distance | **{{nerf|Final Cutter travels less horizontal and vertical distance, hindering its recovery potential.}} | ||
**{{nerf|The falling hit's first hitbox has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 46-49 → 47-49).}} | **{{nerf|The falling hit's first hitbox has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 46-49 → 47-49).}} | ||
**{{nerf|The falling hit's second hitbox is much smaller (7.5u → 3.84u).}} | **{{nerf|The falling hit's second hitbox is much smaller (7.5u → 3.84u).}} | ||
**{{nerf|The falling hitbox has significantly reduced set knockback (200 → 100) along with a slightly altered angle (-85° → 275°).}} | **{{nerf|The falling hitbox has significantly reduced set knockback (200 → 100) along with a slightly altered angle (-85° → 275°).}} | ||
***{{nerf|When combined with the introduction of meteor canceling, this significantly hinders its edgeguarding potential.}} | ***{{nerf|When combined with the introduction of meteor canceling, this significantly hinders its edgeguarding potential.}} | ||
**{{nerf|The wave deals much less knockback (70 (base), 50 (scaling) → 60/30).}} | **{{nerf|The wave deals much less knockback (70 (base), 50 (scaling) → 60/30).}} | ||
**{{nerf|The wave no longer does extra shield damage (1 → 0).}} | **{{nerf|The wave no longer does extra shield damage (1 → 0).}} | ||
**{{nerf|The wave is smaller (4.16u → 3.12u).}} | **{{nerf|The wave is smaller (4.16u → 3.12u).}} | ||
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**{{change|As well as a Stone, Kirby can also change into a block, a spiky ball, a 100 ton weight or a [[thwomp]] when using Stone.}} | **{{change|As well as a Stone, Kirby can also change into a block, a spiky ball, a 100 ton weight or a [[thwomp]] when using Stone.}} | ||
**{{change|Stone launches opponents at a higher angle (50° → 70°).}} | **{{change|Stone launches opponents at a higher angle (50° → 70°).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Stone has more startup lag in the air (frame 23 → 29).}} | **{{nerf|Stone has more startup lag in the air (frame 23 → 29).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Stone has more ending lag when cancelled (FAF 30 → 32).}} | **{{nerf|Stone has more ending lag when cancelled (FAF 30 → 32).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Stone can no longer be cancelled immediately when used on the ground.}} | **{{nerf|Stone can no longer be cancelled immediately when used on the ground.}} | ||
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{{MovesetTable | {{MovesetTable | ||
|game=SSBM | |game=SSBM | ||
|neutralname= | |neutralname=Vulcan Jab | ||
|neutralcount=2 | |neutralcount=2 | ||
|neutralinf=y | |neutralinf=y | ||
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|neutralinfdmg=1% (loop) | |neutralinfdmg=1% (loop) | ||
|neutraldesc=Kirby jabs forwards with both hands, followed by a short series of fast punches. Based on the Vulcan Jab move he can perform with the Fighter ability in his main games. | |neutraldesc=Kirby jabs forwards with both hands, followed by a short series of fast punches. Based on the Vulcan Jab move he can perform with the Fighter ability in his main games. | ||
|ftiltname= | |ftiltname= | ||
|ftiltdmg=11% | |ftiltdmg=11% | ||
|ftiltdesc=Kirby does a quick roundhouse kick forward. Decent range. Can be angled. Very quick and powerful and good for hitting an opponent offstage. | |ftiltdesc=Kirby does a quick roundhouse kick forward. Decent range. Can be angled. Very quick and powerful and good for hitting an opponent offstage. | ||
|utiltname= | |utiltname= | ||
|utiltdmg=8% (clean), 6% (late) | |utiltdmg=8% (clean), 6% (late) | ||
|utiltdesc=Kirby thrusts his back leg upwards. Most useful if the opponent is behind Kirby. Was thought to be useless at one point, but is now considered to be one of his better moves. Can juggle opponents and lead to combos. | |utiltdesc=Kirby thrusts his back leg upwards. Most useful if the opponent is behind Kirby. Was thought to be useless at one point, but is now considered to be one of his better moves. Can juggle opponents and lead to combos. | ||
|dtiltname= | |dtiltname= | ||
|dtiltdmg=10% | |dtiltdmg=10% | ||
|dtiltdesc=Kirby kicks forwards while crouching. Fast with decent range. Very useful since Kirby can crouch under most attacks. | |dtiltdesc=Kirby kicks forwards while crouching. Fast with decent range. Very useful since Kirby can crouch under most attacks. | ||
|dashname= | |dashname=Burn | ||
|dashdmg=8% (NTSC clean), 9% (PAL clean), 5% (late) | |dashdmg=8% (NTSC clean), 9% (PAL clean), 5% (late) | ||
|dashdesc=Kirby dashes forward with a fiery spiraling headbutt. Based on the Burn move from the Fire ability in his games. Uniquely, it can fall off ledges and platforms. This attack has [[transcendent priority]]. This move has high ending lag and is punishable if missed. | |dashdesc=Kirby dashes forward with a fiery spiraling headbutt. Based on the Burn move from the Fire ability in his games. Uniquely, it can fall off ledges and platforms. This attack has [[transcendent priority]]. This move has high ending lag and is punishable if missed. | ||
|fsmashname=Smash Kick | |fsmashname=Smash Kick | ||
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|15}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|13}} (late) | |fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|15}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|13}} (late) | ||
|fsmashdesc=Kirby slides forwards, delivering a very large jump kick. Has weak [[knockback]] for a forward smash. Can be angled up or down. Based on the Spin Kick from the Fighter ability. | |fsmashdesc=Kirby slides forwards, delivering a very large jump kick. Has weak [[knockback]] for a forward smash. Can be angled up or down. Based on the Spin Kick from the Fighter ability. | ||
|usmashname= | |usmashname= | ||
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|15}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|13}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|14}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|12}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|13}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|12}} (late) | |usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|15}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|13}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|14}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|12}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|13}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|12}} (late) | ||
|usmashdesc=Kirby does a bicycle kick. Deals more damage and knockback if the opponent is closer to Kirby's foot and the sweetspot has great knockback. | |usmashdesc=Kirby does a bicycle kick. Deals more damage and knockback if the opponent is closer to Kirby's foot and the sweetspot has great knockback. | ||
|dsmashname= | |dsmashname= | ||
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|14}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|10}} (late) | |dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|14}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|10}} (late) | ||
|dsmashdesc=Kirby does a split kick, hitting on both of his sides. Has decent knockback. Both of Kirby's feet are intangible during the early part of the animation. Great move to use with crouch canceling. | |dsmashdesc=Kirby does a split kick, hitting on both of his sides. Has decent knockback. Both of Kirby's feet are intangible during the early part of the animation. Great move to use with crouch canceling. | ||
|nairname=Twinkle Star | |nairname=Twinkle Star | ||
|nairdmg=10% (clean), 8% (mid), 6% (late) | |nairdmg=10% (clean), 8% (mid), 6% (late) | ||
|nairdesc=Stretches out and spins rapidly in a somersaulting spin. Has a long lasting hitbox. The move is supposed to have four hitboxes with the clean hit dealing 12% however, it is overlapped by the 10% hitbox as the 10% hitbox spawns before the 12% hitbox. | |nairdesc=Stretches out and spins rapidly in a somersaulting spin. Has a long lasting hitbox. The move is supposed to have four hitboxes with the clean hit dealing 12% however, it is overlapped by the 10% hitbox as the 10% hitbox spawns before the 12% hitbox. | ||
|fairname= | |fairname= | ||
|fairdmg=5% (hits 1-2), 8% (hit 3) (≈16.83% total), 3% (landing) | |fairdmg=5% (hits 1-2), 8% (hit 3) (≈16.83% total), 3% (landing) | ||
|fairdesc=Kirby kicks forwards three times. Last hit has medium knockback. If not [[L-cancel]]led, it also has a landing hitbox that can stack up with the three kicks if timed perfectly. Good move to use off the edge and a decent approach move. | |fairdesc=Kirby kicks forwards three times. Last hit has medium knockback. If not [[L-cancel]]led, it also has a landing hitbox that can stack up with the three kicks if timed perfectly. Good move to use off the edge and a decent approach move. | ||
|bairname= | |bairname= | ||
|bairdmg=14% (clean), 10% (late) | |bairdmg=14% (clean), 10% (late) | ||
|bairdesc=Quickly crouches in midair then kicks both his legs behind him. Can be used in the [[fence of pain]]. Good knockback. Great kill move and one of his best moves in general. | |bairdesc=Quickly crouches in midair then kicks both his legs behind him. Can be used in the [[fence of pain]]. Good knockback. Great kill move and one of his best moves in general. | ||
|uairname= | |uairname= | ||
|uairdmg=15% | |uairdmg=15% | ||
|uairdesc=Kirby flips in midair, kicking upwards. Great knockback | |uairdesc=Kirby flips in midair, kicking upwards. Great knockback, possibly Kirby's best KO move and the sixth strongest up aerial in '' Melee''. Sends opponents sideways and can set up an edgeguard. | ||
|dairname= | |dairname= | ||
|dairdmg=3% (hits 1-6), 2% (landing) (≈18.47% total) | |dairdmg=3% (hits 1-6), 2% (landing) (≈18.47% total) | ||
|dairdesc=Kirby spins around, drilling downwards with both his feet. Has a somewhat long start-up, but acts as a weak [[meteor smash]]. It also has a landing hitbox that has horizontal knockback, and can stack up with the six hits. Good move to stop recoveries, it even stops | |dairdesc=Kirby spins around, drilling downwards with both his feet. Has a somewhat long start-up, but acts as a weak [[meteor smash]]. It also has a landing hitbox that has horizontal knockback, and can stack up with the six hits. Good move to stop recoveries, it even stops Fox's Firefox. | ||
|grabname= | |grabname= | ||
|grabdesc= | |grabdesc= | ||
|pummelname= | |pummelname= | ||
|pummeldmg=3% | |pummeldmg=3% | ||
|pummeldesc=A quick jab to the opponent, but contains more ending lag than most pummels. | |pummeldesc=A quick jab to the opponent, but contains more ending lag than most pummels. | ||
|fthrowname= | |fthrowname= | ||
|fthrowdmg=8% | |fthrowdmg=8% | ||
|fthrowdesc=Kirby does a suplex, hitting the opponent on the ground. Can be used to Kirbycide. Escapable during the throw. Based on the | |fthrowdesc=Kirby does a suplex, hitting the opponent on the ground. Can be used to Kirbycide. Escapable during the throw. Based on the Pile Driver from the Suplex ability in ''Kirby Super Star''. | ||
|bthrowname= | |bthrowname= | ||
|bthrowdmg=8% | |bthrowdmg=8% | ||
|bthrowdesc=Kirby flips backward, hitting the opponent on the ground. Can be used to Kirbycide. Escapable during the throw. Based on the Backdrop ability from ''Kirby's Adventure''. | |bthrowdesc=Kirby flips backward, hitting the opponent on the ground. Can be used to Kirbycide. Escapable during the throw. Based on the Backdrop ability from ''Kirby's Adventure''. | ||
|uthrowname= | |uthrowname=Air Drop | ||
|uthrowdmg=10% | |uthrowdmg=10% | ||
|uthrowdesc=Kirby jumps high up into the air, and comes back down, ramming the opponent to the ground by doing a suplex. Can be used to Kirbycide on certain stages. During the fall, it can also pass through [[soft platform]]s. However, this move will remove all of Kirby's jumps. Based on the Air Drop from the Ninja ability in ''Kirby Super Star''. | |uthrowdesc=Kirby jumps high up into the air, and comes back down, ramming the opponent to the ground by doing a suplex. Can be used to Kirbycide on certain stages. During the fall, it can also pass through [[soft platform]]s. However, this move will remove all of Kirby's jumps. Based on the Air Drop from the Ninja ability in ''Kirby Super Star''. | ||
|dthrowname= | |dthrowname= | ||
|dthrowdmg=7% | |dthrowdmg=7% | ||
|dthrowdesc=Kirby throws the opponent on the ground, then stands on the opponent, hitting the enemy with his feet. Despite the animation, only the final hit does damage. Send enemies vertically afterward. Based on the Quick Stamping from the Suplex ability in ''Kirby Super Star''. | |dthrowdesc=Kirby throws the opponent on the ground, then stands on the opponent, hitting the enemy with his feet. Despite the animation, only the final hit does damage. Send enemies vertically afterward. Based on the Quick Stamping from the Suplex ability in ''Kirby Super Star''. | ||
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|edgesdesc=Kirby does a spinning split kick onto the stage. | |edgesdesc=Kirby does a spinning split kick onto the stage. | ||
|nsname=Swallow | |nsname=Swallow | ||
|nsdmg=8% (copy), 10% (spit), 8-19% (star collision) | |nsdmg=8% (copy), 10% (spit), 8-19% (star collision) | ||
|nsdesc=Kirby sucks up his opponent. He can exhale them as a star to deal damage, or copy their [[neutral special move]]. The star Kirby spits out acts as a projectile and hurts nearby foes. Damage of the star depends on the character's [[weight]]. | |nsdesc=Kirby sucks up his opponent. He can exhale them as a star to deal damage, or copy their [[neutral special move]]. The star Kirby spits out acts as a projectile and hurts nearby foes. Damage of the star depends on the character's [[weight]]. | ||
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|dsdesc=Kirby uses his Stone ability to turn into a heavy object and plunges to the ground, sliding on non-flat surfaces. While in this form, only grabs will affect Kirby. The attack will time out after a short period of time, and it can also be cancelled with another use of the move. | |dsdesc=Kirby uses his Stone ability to turn into a heavy object and plunges to the ground, sliding on non-flat surfaces. While in this form, only grabs will affect Kirby. The attack will time out after a short period of time, and it can also be cancelled with another use of the move. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Taunt]]=== | ===[[Taunt]]=== | ||
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|char=Kirby | |char=Kirby | ||
|game=Melee | |game=Melee | ||
|desc-us=Kir - by | |desc-us=Kir-by Kir-by! | ||
|desc-jp= | |desc-jp=Kiiirrr-by! | ||
|pitch-us=Group chant | |pitch-us=Group chant | ||
|pitch-jp=Group chant}} | |pitch-jp=Group chant}} | ||
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|victory-desc=The "Level Complete" music that originated in ''Kirby's Dream Land''. | |victory-desc=The "Level Complete" music that originated in ''Kirby's Dream Land''. | ||
|desc-1=Moonwalks left, spins to the center, crouch slides to the right, spins back to the center, then holds his hand up. | |desc-1=Moonwalks left, spins to the center, crouch slides to the right, spins back to the center, then holds his hand up. | ||
|desc-2=Skids right while looking up twice, bounces across the screen, shakes away from the camera, bounces to the center, then holds his hand up. | |desc-2=Skids right while looking up twice, bounces across the screen, shakes away from the camera, bounces to the center, then holds his hand up. | ||
|desc-3=Jumps to the right, spins across the screen, crouches twice, jumps to the center, then holds his hand up. | |desc-3=Jumps to the right, spins across the screen, crouches twice, jumps to the center, then holds his hand up. | ||
|char=Kirby}} | |char=Kirby}} | ||
==In [[ | ==In [[Competitive play]]== | ||
=== | ===Notable players=== | ||
:''See also: [[:Category:Kirby professionals (SSBM)]]'' | |||
:''See also: [[:Category:Kirby | ====Active==== | ||
*{{Sm|Cereal Rabbit|USA}} - Considered to be the best Kirby in NorCal | *{{Sm|Captain Pretzel|USA}} | ||
*{{Sm|KrazyKirbyKid|USA}} - A top Kirby player in the early metagame. | *{{Sm|Kuya|USA}} - Has taken sets off players such as {{Sm|King Momo}} and {{Sm|Gahtzu}} with Kirby. | ||
*{{Sm|Triple R|USA}} - The best Kirby player in the world and | |||
====Inactive==== | |||
*{{Sm|Cereal Rabbit|USA}} - Considered to be the best Kirby in NorCal. Placed 33rd at [[HTC Throwdown]]. Took a set off {{Sm|Armada}} and {{Sm|TheCrimsonBlur}} (though both were intoxicated at the time). | |||
*{{Sm|Hack|Sweden}} - Best Kirby in Sweden. Has taken some games off of {{Sm|Ice}}. | |||
*{{Sm|KrazyKirbyKid|USA}} - A top Kirby player in the early metagame. Has taken sets off players such as {{Sm|Rob$}}. Placed 5th at {{Trn|EVO South}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Nitrocidal|Canada}} - Best Canadian Kirby main. | |||
*{{Sm|Omnigamer|USA}} - A primary innovator of the Kirby metagame. | |||
*{{Sm|t1mmy|USA}} - A well-known innovator of the Kirby metagame. | |||
*{{Sm|Triple R|USA}} - The best Kirby player in the world. Has taken sets off {{Sm|AbsentPage}} and {{Sm|Luigikid}}. Placed 5th at {{Trn|Push More Buttons}}, 7th at {{Trn|Kings of the North V}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 2}}. Has been ranked 3rd at the [[Minnesota Power Rankings]] several times. | |||
===Tier placement and history=== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||
Kirby has historically always ranked very low on ''Melee'' tier lists; compared to {{SSBM|Pikachu}}, Kirby's [[nerf|nerfs]] from ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' | Kirby has historically always ranked very low on ''Melee'' tier lists; compared to {{SSBM|Pikachu}}, Kirby's [[nerf|nerfs]] from ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' was much more significant, removing almost all of the aspects that made him dominant in the original ''Smash Bros.'' and leaving him with considerably fewer options in both offense and defense. Players immediately noticed that Kirby was left with poor KOing power, a poor approach, and a severe vulnerability to edgeguarding and premature falls due to his light weight, low air speed, and telegraphed recovery. Owing to Kirby's significant drawbacks, there have been only a few professional smashers that have developed his metagame for serious play, with a large number of them failing to place notably in large tournaments. While more prolific Kirby mains were active in the past, such as {{Sm|t1mmy}} and {{Sm|Triple R}}, there exist few such professionals in present-day competitive ''Melee'', causing Kirby's metagame to remain highly stagnant. Additionally, even prior to the stagnation of his metagame, Kirby was considered to rely on the opponent's lack of matchup experience to win matches. | ||
As a result of this stagnancy and Kirby's numerous flaws, Kirby has consistently ranked as one of ''Melee'''s worst fighters. He is currently ranked second-to-last at 25th place on the current tier list. However, some professional smashers, such as {{sm|Kira}} and {{Sm|Ginger}}, believe that Kirby is underrated, as his tournament results and player base have been notably better than other characters such as Bowser, Zelda, and Ness. {{Sm|Armada}} himself places Kirby [https://youtu.be/17n7Tcjrifg?t=124 at 24th on his own tier list], citing Kirby's crouch, tilts, and aerials as having mild utility | As a result of this stagnancy and Kirby's numerous flaws, Kirby has consistently ranked as one of ''Melee'''s worst fighters. He is currently ranked second-to-last at 25th place on the current tier list. However, some professional smashers, such as {{sm|Kira}} and {{Sm|Ginger}}, believe that Kirby is underrated, as his tournament results and player base have been notably better than other characters such as Bowser, Zelda, and Ness. {{Sm|Armada}} himself places Kirby [https://youtu.be/17n7Tcjrifg?t=124 at 24th on his own tier list], citing Kirby's crouch, tilts, and aerials as having mild utility. | ||
==In 1-P Mode== | ==In [[Solo#1-P Mode|1-P Mode]]== | ||
==={{SSBM|Classic Mode}}=== | ==={{SSBM|Classic Mode}}=== | ||
In Classic Mode, Kirby can appear as an ordinary opponent, as an ally or opponent in the team battles, alongside {{SSBM|Pikachu}}, {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}}, {{SSBM|Pichu}}, or the {{SSBM|Ice Climbers}}, as a member of a multi-character battle, or as a metal opponent. In Kirby's appearances, he appears either on [[Fountain of Dreams]] or [[Green Greens]], and on a team with the Ice Climbers, he appears on [[Icicle Mountain]]. | In Classic Mode, Kirby can appear as an ordinary opponent, as an ally or opponent in the team battles, alongside {{SSBM|Pikachu}}, {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}}, {{SSBM|Pichu}}, or the {{SSBM|Ice Climbers}}, as a member of a multi-character battle, or as a metal opponent. In Kirby's appearances, he appears either on [[Fountain of Dreams]] or [[Green Greens]], and on a team with the Ice Climbers, he appears on [[Icicle Mountain]]. | ||
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*'''[[Event 36: Space Travelers]]''': The player uses Ness must defeat {{SSBM|Samus}}, Kirby, {{SSBM|Fox}}, {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}} and {{SSBM|Falco}}. The player battles the first three characters on Fourside and battles the last two on {{SSBM|Battlefield}}. | *'''[[Event 36: Space Travelers]]''': The player uses Ness must defeat {{SSBM|Samus}}, Kirby, {{SSBM|Fox}}, {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}} and {{SSBM|Falco}}. The player battles the first three characters on Fourside and battles the last two on {{SSBM|Battlefield}}. | ||
===[[Congratulations_screen#Super_Smash_Bros._Melee| | ===[[Congratulations_screen#Super_Smash_Bros._Melee|Ending Images]]=== | ||
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== | ==Trophies== | ||
In addition to the normal trophy about Kirby as a character, there are two trophies about him as a fighter, unlocked by completing both [[Adventure Mode|Adventure]] and [[All-Star]] modes respectively with Kirby on any difficulty: | In addition to the normal trophy about Kirby as a character, there are two trophies about him as a fighter, unlocked by completing both [[Adventure Mode|Adventure]] and [[All-Star]] modes respectively with Kirby on any difficulty: | ||
:'''Kirby''' | |||
:''A denizen of the far-off, peaceful planet Pop Star, Kirby became a citizen of Dream Land after defeating King Dedede. Even though he's only about eight inches tall, Kirby is an extremely skilled technician. He has the ability to absorb the powers of his enemies, and his elastic body makes him a versatile adventurer.'' | |||
:*Kirby's Dream Land 08/92 | |||
:'''Kirby''' [<span style="color:#FF0000">Smash</span>] | |||
:''Kirby's small size lets him dodge many attacks, but his light weight makes him fly far when struck. Using his ability to inflate, he can jump five times. His Swallow attack creates wild combos; not only can he copy foes' moves, but he'll also put on special hats and mimic their voices. His Hammer is unwieldy but powerful.'' | |||
:*B: Swallow | |||
:*Smash B: Hammer | |||
:'''Kirby''' [<span style="color:#0000FF">Smash</span>] | |||
:''Because of his light weight, Kirby is always in danger of being sent flying, but his ability to puff up and fly allows him to come back from amazing distances. His Final Cutter strikes on the way up and on the way down, and it sends out a beam of force upon landing. Kirby transforms into various objects and crashes down when he uses his Stone technique.'' | |||
:*Up & B: Final Cutter | |||
:*Down & B: Stone | |||
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Kirby Trophy Melee.png|Classic | |||
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Kirby is also the subject of five trophies that can be considered its own trophy series: the [[List of Copy Abilities|Kirby Hat series]], with information about the powers Kirby gains when he uses Swallow on each opponent. The first three are "normally collectible" trophies that can be found during normal play and in the [[Trophy Lottery]], but the last two are awarded once the player has unlocked all the playable characters involved on those trophies. | Kirby is also the subject of five trophies that can be considered its own trophy series: the [[List of Copy Abilities|Kirby Hat series]], with information about the powers Kirby gains when he uses Swallow on each opponent. The first three are "normally collectible" trophies that can be found during normal play and in the [[Trophy Lottery]], but the last two are awarded once the player has unlocked all the playable characters involved on those trophies. | ||
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Kirby Hat 4 Trophy.png|Kirby Hat 4 | Kirby Hat 4 Trophy.png|Kirby Hat 4 | ||
Kirby Hat 5 Trophy.png|Kirby Hat 5 | Kirby Hat 5 Trophy.png|Kirby Hat 5 | ||
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Finally, the character Kirby himself is depicted on some other trophies not related to gameplay: [[List of SSBM trophies (Kirby series)|Ball Kirby, Fighter Kirby and Fire Kirby]]. | |||
==[[Alternate costume (SSBM)#Kirby|Alternate costumes]]== | ==[[Alternate costume (SSBM)#Kirby|Alternate costumes]]== | ||
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SSBM Kirby HQ.jpg|Official artwork of Kirby | SSBM Kirby HQ.jpg|Official artwork of Kirby | ||
LuigiAdventureMode.jpg|Standing with {{SSBM|Donkey Kong}}, {{SSBM|Ness}}, and {{SSBM|Luigi}} on [[Great Bay]] | |||
LinkAdventureMode.jpg|Posing with {{SSBM|Link}} on [[Green Greens]] | |||
YoungLinkAdventureMode.jpg|Standing with {{SSBM|Young Link}} and {{SSBM|Pikachu}} on Green Greens | |||
FoxAdventureMode.jpg|[[Taunt]]ing with Ness and Pikachu on Temple | |||
LuigiAdventureMode.jpg|Standing with {{SSBM|Donkey Kong}}, {{SSBM|Ness}}, and {{SSBM|Luigi}} on Great Bay | |||
LinkAdventureMode.jpg|Posing with {{SSBM|Link}} on [[Green Greens]] | |||
YoungLinkAdventureMode.jpg|Standing with {{SSBM|Young Link}} and Pikachu on Green Greens | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Kirby's special moves from ''Melee'' are used in the game ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby & The Amazing Mirror}}'', through the use of the ability called ''Smash''. The moves he gets are Twinkle Star (neutral aerial from ''Melee'', although in this game it has much more range), Hammer, Final Cutter, Stone, and Vulcan Jab. He does not, however, receive Burning, which is his dash attack. He gets the ability from [[Master Hand]], who is a boss in the game. | *Kirby's special moves from ''Melee'' are used in the game ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby & The Amazing Mirror}}'', through the use of the ability called ''Smash''. The moves he gets are Twinkle Star (neutral aerial from ''Melee'', although in this game it has much more range), Hammer, Final Cutter, Stone, and Vulcan Jab. He does not, however, receive Burning, which is his dash attack. He gets the ability from [[Master Hand]], who is a boss in the game. | ||
*Kirby has the shortest taunt, followed by {{SSBM|Mr. Game & Watch}}. | *Kirby has the shortest taunt, followed by {{SSBM|Mr. Game & Watch}}. | ||
*Kirby is one of the only two characters in the entire ''Super Smash Bros.'' series that has had escapable [[throw]]s, the other being {{SSBB|Olimar}}. | *Kirby is one of the only two characters in the entire ''Super Smash Bros.'' series that has had escapable [[throw]]s, the other being {{SSBB|Olimar}}. | ||
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*A glitch exists where Kirby can dash attack off an edge, land on a different platform, and immediately perform a [[dash grab]]. This requires the player to use the dash attack within one or two frames of leaving the edge and then hold down a shield button until Kirby lands. The glitch likely exists because the game allows a buffer between "attack" and "shield" inputs to count as a "grab" input while dashing, which is not properly reset when Kirby attacks off the edge. | *A glitch exists where Kirby can dash attack off an edge, land on a different platform, and immediately perform a [[dash grab]]. This requires the player to use the dash attack within one or two frames of leaving the edge and then hold down a shield button until Kirby lands. The glitch likely exists because the game allows a buffer between "attack" and "shield" inputs to count as a "grab" input while dashing, which is not properly reset when Kirby attacks off the edge. | ||
**There is another glitch where if Kirby swallows an opponent and falls off the stage, the opponent will be KO'd and Kirby will not lose a life. With proper timing, a good Kirby player can even recover from a successful KO of this manner. This glitch exists due to the foe's hitboxes reacting to the blast zone before Kirby's, thanks to his small size relative to the rest of the cast. | **There is another glitch where if Kirby swallows an opponent and falls off the stage, the opponent will be KO'd and Kirby will not lose a life. With proper timing, a good Kirby player can even recover from a successful KO of this manner. This glitch exists due to the foe's hitboxes reacting to the blast zone before Kirby's, thanks to his small size relative to the rest of the cast. | ||
*Similar to {{SSBM|Donkey Kong}}, {{SSBM|Ness}}, and {{SSBM|Samus}}, ''Melee'' is the final game where Kirby is the sole fighter from the ''{{uv|Kirby}}'' universe. | |||
*Kirby, {{SSBM|Mario}}, {{SSBM|Peach}}, {{SSBM|Yoshi}}, {{SSBM|Link}}, {{SSBM|Young Link}}, {{SSBM|Falco}}, and {{SSBM|Pikachu}} are the only characters whose portraits on the [[character select screen]] match their [[character artwork|official artwork]]. | *Kirby, {{SSBM|Mario}}, {{SSBM|Peach}}, {{SSBM|Yoshi}}, {{SSBM|Link}}, {{SSBM|Young Link}}, {{SSBM|Falco}}, and {{SSBM|Pikachu}} are the only characters whose portraits on the [[character select screen]] match their [[character artwork|official artwork]]. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=87939 Kirby Video Archive] | *[http://smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=87939 Kirby Video Archive] | ||
*[http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=62115 The Competitive Kirby] - [[Smasher:t1mmy|t!mmy]]'s Kirby Guide | *[http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=62115 The Competitive Kirby] - [[Smasher:t1mmy|t!mmy]]'s Kirby Guide |