Learn all about KIRBY in Super Smash Bros Ultimate (SSBU) in this Fighter guide; including rating, unlock condition, Super Moves & Final Smashes, featured move tips and more!
SSBU Featured Article
KIRBY - Rating & Overview
KIRBY - Fighter Rating
| Rating |
|---|
| C |
KIRBY - Debut & Appearances
| Debut in Smash Bros. | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Super Smash Bros. | Kirby |
Character Origin & Backstory
Kirby made his debut in 1992 in Kirby's Dream Land for the Game Boy. The goal of his journey was to recover stolen food from King Dedede.
Did You Know? Facts About the Fighter
Kirby is a big eater who inhales any and everything. If he inhales an enemy, he can copy and use one of their abilities. He's also good at hovering by flapping his arms and puffing up like a balloon.
KIRBY - How to Unlock
3 Unlock Methods Available
There are in total, 3 ways of unlocking / adding new character to your roster in SSBU. By completing either one of these condition will unlock these Fighter to be used in Smash Mode and Classic Mode.
| Game Mode | Condition |
|---|---|
| World of Light | Default Character |
| Classic Mode | Default Character |
| Smash Mode | Default Character |
KIRBY - Fighter Tips & Featured Move Sets
KIRBY - Featured Video
Dash Attack Has Automatic Brakes Near Ledges
Kirby twists through the air like a flaming screw as he charges into an opponent. He's not a reckless fellow, so he'll automatically stop at edges instead of going over them.
Use Taunt to Disgard Copied Powers
Taunt to discard your current Copy Ability. Find the most opportune moment to change your ability!
6-time Air Jump to Recover
Kirby's light body lets him jump six times—more than most other fighters. If Kirby gets launched but not KO'd, you can almost bet he's coming back!
KIRBY - All Move Sets
Ultra Sword - Final Smash
| Ultra Sword |
|---|
| Kirby swings a sowrd that's waaaaay bigger than he is. Make sure the first swing connects with an opponent, or nothing else happens. |
Super Move List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage | Super Move & Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Super (B) | -% | [Inhale] Inhales opponents. Can then copy opponent's ability or spit them out as a star. |
| Side Super (← or → + B) | 22.8 ~ 31.8% | [Hammer Flip] Delivers a powerful hammer attack that can launch foes. Dangerous when fully charged. |
| Up Super (↑ + B) | 14.4% | [Final Cutter] Jumps high into the air, striking on the way up and on the way down. Creates a shock wave when landing. |
| Down Super (↓ + B) | 16.8% | [Stone] Turns into a heavy object and plummets downward, taking no damage while transformed. |
Smash Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
*Value in brackets shows damage results when fully charged.
| Control | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Side Smash | 18.3% (25.2%) | A forceful side kick toward the direction Kirby is facing. |
| Up Smash | 18.0% (25.2%) | Kirby does a backward somersault with a kick. |
| Down Smash | 17.2% (23.5%) | Kirby gets low and spins around fast, dealing damage with his feet. |
Normal Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack1 | 2.1% |
| Normal Attack2 | 1.9% |
| Normal Attack3 | 0.2% |
Tilt Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Side Tilt Attack | 9.6% |
| Up Tilt Attack | 4.8% |
| Down Tilt Attack | 7.2% |
| Dash Attack | 12.0% |
Jump Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Jump Attack | 12.0% |
| Jump Front Attack | 8.4% |
| Jump Back Attack | 9.6% |
| Jump Up Attack | 10.8% |
| Jump Down Attack | 12.6% |
Throw Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Grab Attack | 1.2% |
| Front Throw | 6.0% |
| Back Throw | 12.0% |
| Up Throw | 12.2% |
| Down Throw | 9.6% |
