Kirby (universe): Difference between revisions

===Items===

*'''[[Maxim Tomato]]''': A red tomato with a capital M on it is an item Kirby often collects to replenish all depleted health in the ''Kirby'' franchise since ''Kirby's Dream Land''. In ''Smash Bros.'', the Maxim Tomato, perhaps contrary to its name, restores the health of the character who picks it up by 100 % rather than restoring all accumulated damage. It is still a powerful healing item, however.

*'''[[Star Rod]]''': A powerful artifact that acts as the central plot element in ''Kirby's Adventure''. When inserted into the [[Fountain of Dreams]], it ensures peace and good dreams for Dream Land, and Kirby must use it in combat during the final battle. In ''Smash Bros.'', the Star Rod can be used as a bludgeoning weapon, and can also launch a star as a projectile when swung with force.

===Fighter===

*[[File:KirbyIcon(SSBM).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSBM|Kirby}}''': Kirby is still the only playable ''Kirby'' series character. Kirby returns swinging a {{b|hammer|move}} (based on the {{iw|wikirby|Hammer}} ability he can obtain in various ''Kirby'' games from the simian miniboss {{iw|wikirby|Bonkers}}) as his new [[side special move]], and the move works differently depending on whether it is used in the air or on the ground.{{clr}}

===Items===

<small>'''''Bold italics''''' denote an item new to the ''Smash Bros.'' series.</small><br>

The ''Kirby'' universe features four separate items that can be used in battle in ''Melee'':

===Fighters===

On the final character select screen (after all characters are unlocked), the ''Kirby'' characters, joined by Olimar, occupy the fifth column. These characters have ''Gourmet Race'' playing when their dark forms are fought in [[The Great Maze]], and they also come from other planets.

*[[File:KirbyIcon(SSBB).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSBB|Kirby}}''': The pink puff reappears and reprise his role and traits from ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' as a small character who can float in the air with a long series of multiple jumps, with his [[Final Cutter]] and Hammer intact. Kirby has a new dash attack; it is based on his Yo-Yo Copy Ability from ''Kirby Super Star''. Like other returning characters, Kirby is given a [[Final Smash]] attack called [[Cook Kirby]], which consists of dunking his opponent into a boiling pot, and then spitting them out. When they come out of the pot, random items appear.{{clr}}

*[[File:MetaKnightIcon(SSBB).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSBB|Meta Knight}}''': A sensational new character addition, Meta Knight is a masked-swordsman character ostensibly of the same species as Kirby, but with a dark blue body, thumbs, and white facial features that can be seen whenever he takes his mask off. Meta Knight's roles in his various appearances in the ''Kirby'' games and the anime have ranged from ally to villain. In his appearance in ''Brawl'', his cape transforms into wings which he uses to float in midair, much like Kirby and [[Jigglypuff]], and he demonstrates  the new gliding ability. Meta Knight is particularly infamous in ''Brawl'' for being considered "[[broken]]," being undoubtedly the best character in the game.{{clr}}

===Items===

<small>'''''Bold italics''''' denote an item new to the ''Smash Bros.'' series.</small>

*'''[[Maxim Tomato]]''': A returning item which still recovers 50% of damage.

===Items===

*'''[[Maxim Tomato]]''' (healing): A red fruit from ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Land}}'' that recovers 50% damage when consumed.

*'''[[Star Rod]]''' (battering/shooting): A magic wand from ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby's Adventure}}''. It can be used to bludgeon nearby opponents. A fully-charged swing of the Star Rod expels a projectile star.

===Items===

<small>'''''Bold italics''''' denote an item or Assist Trophy new to the ''Smash Bros.'' series.</small>

*'''[[Maxim Tomato]]''' (recovery): The red fruit from ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Land}}'' returns in ''Ultimate'' with the same functionality as before, healing damage to injured fighters.