Cupid
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| Copy Ability | |
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| Cupid | |
| In Games | Kirby & the Amazing Mirror, Kirby Squeak Squad |
| Type | Magical/Weaponry |
| Appearance | A halo and wings. |
| Properties | N/A |
| Other Powers | Kirby's arrows can cut through grass, chains, ropes |
| Ability Icon |  |
| Regular Enemies | Cupie |
| Mini-bosses | N/A |
| Helper | N/A |
—Cupid's Flavour Text, Kirby & the Amazing Mirror
Cupid (known as Angel in Japanese versions) is one of Kirby's newer Copy abilities, making its debut in Kirby & the Amazing Mirror and later returning in Kirby: Squeak Squad. It is a heavenly ability that gives Kirby a whole slew of useful ranged attacks. Upon inhaling Cupie, Kirby gains feathery wings, a halo, a bow, and an endless supply of heart-shaped arrows.
He can effortlessly fly around and shoot his pointy arrows at his enemies. The amount of arrows Cupid Kirby uses is based solely of how long the player holds down the B button. The longer it is held, the more arrows Kirby uses. Unfortunately, the arrows fall to the ground after traveling a short distance. To make up for that though, Kirby is also able to angle his shots to make sure he can hit the enemy.
The ability's name was presumably changed to Cupid to avoid religious connotations, much like the changing of the name of Demon Beasts in the anime.
[edit] Attacks and Features
| Attack Name | Controls | Description | Element |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Arrow | B | A single arrow is shot that flies forward. It can be aimed in any direction by pressing →, ←, ↑, and ↓. | None |
| Arrow Acrimony | B (Short Hold) | By holding down the B button for a second or two, Kirby begins to draw in a divine power. After a few seconds, Kirby's bow has the ability to shoot out an arrow at a much higher speed. Like the other arrow attacks, it can be aimed in any direction with the directional pad. | None |
| Arrow Judgment | B (Long Hold) | By holding down the B button for a few seconds, Kirby begins to draw in power just like the above attack. After becoming fully charged, Kirby's bow has the ability to shoot a group of three arrows instead of one. Like the other arrow attacks, it can be aimed in any direction with the directional pad. | None |
| Heavenly Wrath | Dash + B | Only after Kirby finds a certain Copy Scroll does Kirby gain this powerful attack. Kirby, regardless of whether or not he is airborne or not, shoots out three arrows, much like his fully charged attack. However, these arrows travel extremely fast and in a straight direction. Nor do they fall to the ground like the weaker arrow attacks. | None |
| Flight | →, ←, ↑, ↓ | Kirby uses his little wings to hover, and doesn't need to rely on inhalation to float around. Up until Kirby Squeak Squad, Kirby gradually falls unless constantly moving. | None |
[edit] Trivia
- Artwork resembling the Cupid ability appears on the cover to Volume 21 of the Hoshi no Kaabii manga.
- The hat Kirby gains from copying Pit and his attack with it in Super Smash Bros. Brawl resembles Cupid Kirby. He even has the wings.
- Cupid Kirby appears as a sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl using his design from the Amazing Mirror.
[edit] Artwork
