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KRTDL Beam
Kirby's Return to Dream Land artwork
Beam
Name (JP) ビーム (Bīmu)
In Games
KA logo
KSS logo
KNiD logo
KAtM logo
KCC logo
KSQSQ logo
KSSU logo
KRtDL Logo

Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Trophy)
TypeEnergy
AppearanceJester's hat with two branches. One orange with polka dots / stars and one red
Kirby turns yellow in Kirby Super Star and Ultra
PropertiesElectricity (
KAtM logo
KSQSQ logo
)
Other PowersReach behind walls
Ability IconKRtDL Beam icon
Regular enemiesWaddle Doo, Gemra, Laser Ball (
KSS logo
KSSU logo
)
Mid-bossesKing Doo
BossesMetal General's saucers
HelperWaddle Doo
Lash foes with a whiplike beam! Hit and Cycle! Grab and Capture! Spin in midair for a Revolution! Charge up and BAM! Wave Beam!
— Beam's Flavor Text • Kirby's Return to Dream Land


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General InformationEdit

Beam is perhaps the most well known ability that Kirby has at his disposal. It is a very basic ability that Kirby has in almost every game, debuting in Kirby's Adventure. It is the favorite ability of Kirby's creator, Masahiro Sakurai.

The most basic (and the most common) move used by the Beam ability is the Beam Whip, in which Kirby creates a small chain of light and electrifies any enemy in his path. Because of its relatively slow movement and its weak offensive power, it may not be the best ability for close-combat. However, what it lacks in power, it makes up for in its long ranged qualities.

The Beam ability is obtained by eating a Waddle Doo or a Laser Ball (in Kirby Super Star and its remake only). Waddle Doo serves as the ability's Helper. In most cases, the Beam ability is the first kind of ability that Kirby comes across in his adventures.

Like most of Kirby's abilities, Beam cannot be used underwater. However, due to its electric properties, Beam can electrify the surface of water in Kirby: Squeak Squad and certain metallic platforms.

Move SetEdit

Move Controls Description Element Damage 19960321
KSS logo
Damage 20111024
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Beam Whip B/1
KCC logo
Stylus tap
An energy whip is thrown. This move comes with every single appearance of the Beam ability in the Kirby games.
KSQSQ logo
Using Beam Scroll makes the Beam Whip become stronger and larger.
KCC logo
The Beam Whip spins around Kirby, and he stays in place for as long as the stylus is touching the screen.
Electricity 8 8
Wave Beam Hold B/1, release
KSS logo
KSSU logo
KRtDL Logo
Kirby fires an energy blast forward. This blast will blow through enemies and wipe out all enemies in its path. It can hit a boss twice, depending on the boss's width (Example: Fatty Whale). Also the strongest of all Beam attacks except for Capture Beam.
Electricity 30 32
Capture Beam ↑/↓/Forward + B/1 (Near enemy)
KSS logo
KSSU logo
KRtDL Logo
Counts as grab. After getting an enemy or defeated mid-bosses in his grasp, he can press B/1 to shoot them off with a flurry of energy. Does not work on bosses. Kirby is also invincible while holding the enemy, so the player can hold the enemy indefinitely to avoid damage as long as they wish.
None 60 (thrown object) 16 (held object), 60 (thrown object)
Cycle Beam B/1 while dashing
KSS logo
KSSU logo
KRtDL Logo
Kirby creates a few rows of blue energy orbs that deal damage. In Kirby's Return to Dream Land, the orbs are like Beam Whip, but it makes a twirling effect.
None 18 per hit (2 hits max.) 18 per hit (3 hits max.)
Beam Blast Dash, Jump, B/1
KSS logo
KSSU logo
KRtDL Logo
While in the air, Kirby shoots many small energy bolts diagonally raining down towards the ground.
Electricity 16 (all hits) 16 (1st hit), 14 (2nd, 3rd hits)

Super Smash Bros. BrawlEdit

Beam Kirby appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a common trophy depicting his Super Star design, but with his hat's colors reversed.

Other QuotesEdit

GameFlavor text
KA logo
Kirby fires a beam like that used by some enemies! This is an easy weapon to use!
KSS logo
Use the Beam attack against enemies! Fire the Beam by pressing Y. This is a very handy and useful ability.
KNiD logo

KAtM logo
This Beam's like a whip! Whaa-pssssshh! Beam it!
KCC logo
Whip the beam! Hold to hover!
KSQSQ logo
This beam's like a whip! Whaa-pssssshh! Beam it! Beam it! Beam it!
KSSU logo
Flail this beam like a whip. It has many useful attacks. Try to store up a super shot!
KRtDL Logo
Lash foes with a whiplike beam! Hit and Cycle! Grab and Capture! Spin in midair for a Revolution! Charge up and BAM! Wave Beam!

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