Kirby (SSB)

This page is about Kirby in Super Smash Bros.. For information about Kirby's appearance Melee, see here. For information about his Brawl appearance, see here.

Kirby (カービィ, Kābii) is a starter character in Super Smash Bros.. He is known for his great recovery, quick attacks, and surprisingly long-range aerials. His trademark move is the vacuum, which allows him to him suck in enemies and steal their neutral B attacks.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Great recovery(1 normal jump, 6 balloon jumps and the B + up jump)
• Has two spikes
• Less vulnerable to combos
• Surprisingly long range attacks, especially aerials
• Has a shield break combo
• Good at edgeguarding
• Fastest jab
• Fastest u-tilt

Cons

• Light and floaty, thus easy to KO
• Abusable 3rd jump(in this case, 8th jump)

Moveset

Coming soon

Combos, Tricks, Tactics

Extended Recovery

Kirby can maximize his horizontal recovery by pairing every aerial jump with F-air which allows him to recover much farther horizontally. Kirby still gains some vertical distance as well.