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'''Kirby''' (カービィ, ''Kābii'') is a character in all three games of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. Announced at [[E3]] 2001, Although tier-wise he was one of the best characters in the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', he became one of the worst. | '''Kirby''' (カービィ, ''Kābii'') is a character in all three games of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. Announced at [[E3]] 2001, Although tier-wise he was one of the best characters in the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', he became one of the worst. | ||
== | ==Normal Moves== | ||
*Neutral-A: Jab | *Neutral-A: Jab | ||
*Rapid A: Vulcan Punch | *Rapid A: Vulcan Punch | ||
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*U-throw: Air Drop | *U-throw: Air Drop | ||
==Special Moves== | |||
* [[Neutral B]]: [[Swallow]] | |||
* [[Smash B]]: [[Hammer (move)|Hammer]] | |||
* [[Up B]]: [[Final Cutter]] | |||
* [[Down B]]: [[Stone]] | |||
* | ==Pros & Cons== | ||
* | [[Image:Kirby.jpg|thumb|right|]] | ||
* | The following list only applies to the ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' version of Kirby. | ||
* | |||
===Pros=== | |||
*Five mid-air jumps and floaty descent give good recovery distance | |||
*Opponents generally have less experience fighting against Kirby, because there are so few competitive Kirby users. | |||
*Lowest [[crouching|crouch]] in the game (can duck under most characters' grabs) | |||
*Small size, quick dodges, and low crouch enable good evasion | |||
*Large shield in relation to body size | |||
*Multiple [[jumping|jumps]] allow for more aggressive [[edge-guard]]ing | |||
*Can perform [[Kirbycide]]s | |||
===Cons=== | |||
*KOing opponent can be difficult due to weak attacks | |||
*Loses all jumps after U-throw, B-throw, F-throw, and Final Cutter | |||
*B-throw and F-throw can be intercepted | |||
*Light and easily KO'd | |||
*High amount of hitstun makes escaping from combos harder | |||
*Slow Dash and air mobility | |||
*Most attacks are either short-ranged or sluggish | |||
*Predictable, slow recovery | |||
*Susceptible to projectile spam and general campiness | |||
== Metagame and Tier Ranking == | |||
According to the 2006-2007 Tier List, Kirby is the third worst character in the game, above only Pichu and Mewtwo. [http://www.libraryforlife.org/gameboard/viewtopic.php?t=710&sid=c433d0d539d3db71d9c9201bd91ac1fa] | |||
== Techniques == | == Techniques == | ||
Revision as of 07:41, January 25, 2008
- This article is about Kirby's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Melee. For other uses, see Kirby.
Kirby (カービィ, Kābii) is a character in all three games of the Super Smash Bros. series. Announced at E3 2001, Although tier-wise he was one of the best characters in the original Super Smash Bros., in Super Smash Bros. Melee, he became one of the worst.
Normal Moves
- Neutral-A: Jab
- Rapid A: Vulcan Punch
- Dash Attack: Burning Attack
Tilts
- Down-Tilt: Squish Kick
- Forward-Tilt: Spin Kick
- Up-Tilt: Back Kick
Aerials
- Neutral-Air: Twinkle Star
- Forward-Air: Spiral Kick
- Back-Air: Fence of Pain
- Up-Air: Floating Flip Kick
- Down-Air: Drill Kick
Smashes
- Down-Smash: Propeller Kick
- Forward-Smash: Smash Kick
- Up-Smash: Flip Kick
Grabs & Throws
- Pummel
- D-throw: Victory Dance
- B-throw: Brain Buster
- F-throw: Suplex
- U-throw: Air Drop
Special Moves
Pros & Cons
The following list only applies to the Super Smash Bros. Melee version of Kirby.
Pros
- Five mid-air jumps and floaty descent give good recovery distance
- Opponents generally have less experience fighting against Kirby, because there are so few competitive Kirby users.
- Lowest crouch in the game (can duck under most characters' grabs)
- Small size, quick dodges, and low crouch enable good evasion
- Large shield in relation to body size
- Multiple jumps allow for more aggressive edge-guarding
- Can perform Kirbycides
Cons
- KOing opponent can be difficult due to weak attacks
- Loses all jumps after U-throw, B-throw, F-throw, and Final Cutter
- B-throw and F-throw can be intercepted
- Light and easily KO'd
- High amount of hitstun makes escaping from combos harder
- Slow Dash and air mobility
- Most attacks are either short-ranged or sluggish
- Predictable, slow recovery
- Susceptible to projectile spam and general campiness
Metagame and Tier Ranking
According to the 2006-2007 Tier List, Kirby is the third worst character in the game, above only Pichu and Mewtwo. [1]
Techniques
Kirby Videos
King Kirby 90
Omnigamer
t!mmy
External links
- Kirby Video Archive
- The Competitive Kirby - t!mmy's Kirby Guide
Edgeguarding
- Kirby can knock an enemy off the stage, and start inhaling. Whenever he catches an enemy, exhale them as a star.
| Fighters in Super Smash Bros. Melee | |
|---|---|
| Veterans | Captain Falcon · Donkey Kong · Fox · Jigglypuff · Kirby · Link · Luigi · Mario · Ness · Pikachu · Samus · Yoshi |
| Newcomers | Bowser · Dr. Mario · Falco · Ganondorf · Ice Climbers · Marth · Mewtwo · Mr. Game & Watch · Peach · Pichu · Roy · Young Link · Zelda (Sheik) |
