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KPR Susie artwork This article is about the Copy Ability. For the Top Ride course in Kirby Air Ride, see Water (Top Ride course). For the recurring environmental element, see Environment#Water.

Look out - you're a water wizard! Ride the waves to wipe out the flames in your way! Oh, and your Water Gun is supercharged too!
— Flavor Text • Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

Water is a Copy Ability in the Kirby series, debuting in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.

General Information[]

Water's first appearance is in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, along with Top, Iron and Baton. All four appear in the episode Air-Ride-in-Style - Part II, and were all created by fans in a contest in Japan to decide on new ideas for Kirby to defeat the enemies.

KKCancelled This section is about an unreleased or cancelled game

Water (or a very similar ability) was originally going to appear in Kirby GCN, its first appearance in a video game. It would have looked similar to the design in Kirby: Right Back at Ya! with shiny blue skin, except with a different crown housing what appears to be flowing water. Only one of its attacks was shown: Kirby blows bubbles that spread around a fairly short distance, similar to the later-revealed Bubble. However, the game was never released.

Water wasn't introduced to the games until Kirby's Return to Dream Land. It was first revealed in the game's teaser in Nintendo's quarterly investor report video, then later in the game's E3 2011 trailer where Water Kirby is seen battling a boss. Water Kirby's appearance in Kirby's Return to Dream Land lacks the translucency and blue tone from the anime, but his cap otherwise looks like the unreleased one from Kirby GCN with a larger size and more detail. He also cannot simply inhale seawater to get it like he did in the anime.

Water returns in Kirby Star Allies; it remains relatively the same, although water is more photo-realistic. It is also an element that can be combined with other Copy Abilities to create Friend Abilities.

Games[]

Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[]

Techniques[]

Move Controls Description Element Damage
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Pro Controller, Type A Pro Controller, Type B Joy-Con, Type A Joy-Con, Type B
Wave Attack 1 B Y Down Button Left Button Kirby shoots a pulse of water. It follows the terrain surface regardless of whether it goes uphill or not until it moves off-screen. The water moves at the same speed as Kirby's Surf. Splash 12
Surf Dash A special dash move. Kirby surfs on a wave. This move allows Kirby to travel over the surface of a body of water or a fiery platform. Splash 16 (when Kirby turns around)
Wave Surf Dash + 1 Dash + B Dash + Y Dash + Down Button Dash + Left Button Raises Kirby's surf wave and deals damage for several seconds. Kirby is invulnerable during the attack. Splash 32
Geyser Directional Pad Up + 1 Left Stick Up + B Left Stick Up + Y Left Stick Up + Down Button Left Stick Up + Left Button Projects a column of water straight up, but Kirby cannot move while doing so. Pressing 1/B/Y/Down Button/Left Button repeatedly maintains the column. If executed in mid-air, Kirby carries on moving in his original direction. Splash 16 per hit
Fountain Hover Directional Pad Down + 1 in midair Left Stick Down + B in midair Left Stick Down + Y in midair Left Stick Down + Down Button in midair Left Stick Down + Left Button in midair Kirby hovers by spitting water towards the ground. Hovers as long as 1/B/Y/Down Button/Left Button is depressed. After the hover starts, directional keys control Kirby's movement and hover distance. Splash 8 per hit
Water Crown Directional Pad Down + 1 Left Stick Down + B Left Stick Down + Y Left Stick Down + Down Button Left Stick Down + Left Button Splashes water at Kirby's feet, dealing damage to anything close to him. Has short range. Splash 16, 14 (rapid subsequent uses)
Rainbow Rain Hold Directional Pad Down, then Directional Pad Up + 1 Hold Left Stick Down, then Left Stick Up + B Hold Left Stick Down, then Left Stick Up + Y Hold Left Stick Down, then Left Stick Up + Down Button Hold Left Stick Down, then Left Stick Up + Left Button Kirby crouches, then projects a sphere of water around him and ends with a rainbow flourish. Has longer range than Water Crown. Splash 6 (1st hit), 5 (2nd & 3rd hit), 21 (4th hit)
Enhanced Water Gun 1 underwater B underwater Y underwater Down Button underwater Left Button underwater Passively enhances Kirby's underwater-only Water Gun attack. Doubles its range and damage area. Splash 20

Kirby Star Allies[]

Techniques[]

Move Controls Description Element Damage
Pro Controller, Type A Pro Controller, Type B Joy-Con, Type A Joy-Con, Type B
Wave Attack B Y Down Button Left Button Kirby shoots a pulse of water. It follows the terrain surface regardless of whether it goes uphill or not until it moves off-screen. The water moves at the same speed as Kirby's Surf. Splash 12
Surf Dash A special dash move. Kirby surfs on a wave. This move allows Kirby to travel over the surface of a body of water or a fiery platform. Splash 4 (normal hit), 16 (when Kirby turns around)
Geyser Left Stick Up + B Left Stick Up + Y Left Stick Up + Down Button Left Stick Up + Left Button Projects a column of water straight up, but Kirby cannot move while doing so. Pressing B/Y/Down Button/Left Button repeatedly maintains the column. If executed in mid-air, Kirby carries on moving in his original direction. Splash 4 (start), 16 (during), 8 (end)
Fountain Hover Left Stick Down + B in midair Left Stick Down + Y in midair Left Stick Down + Down Button in midair Left Stick Down + Left Button in midair Kirby hovers by spitting water towards the ground. Hovers as long as B/Y/Down Button/Left Button is depressed. After the hover starts, directional keys control Kirby's movement and hover distance. Splash 8 per hit
Wave Surf Dash + B Dash + Y Dash + Down Button Dash + Left Button Raises Kirby's surf wave and deals damage for several seconds. Kirby is invulnerable during the attack. Splash 32
Rainbow Rain Left Stick Down, then Left Stick Up + B Left Stick Down, then Left Stick Up + Y Left Stick Down, then Left Stick Up + Down Button Left Stick Down, then Left Stick Up + Left Button Kirby crouches, then projects a sphere of water around him and ends with a rainbow flourish. Has longer range than Water Crown. This move has difficult execution timing - the player needs to move Left Stick Down before pressing B/Y/Down Button/Left Button or Kirby performs Water Crown instead, and B/Y/Down Button/Left Button must follow suit a split second after Left Stick Up or Kirby stands up and does nothing. Splash 6 (initial hits), 24 (finish)
Water Crown Left Stick Down + B Left Stick Down + Y Left Stick Down + Down Button Left Stick Down + Left Button Splashes water at Kirby's feet, dealing damage to anything close to him. Has short range. Splash 16
Enhanced Water Gun B underwater Y underwater Down Button underwater Left Button underwater Passively enhances Kirby's underwater-only Water Gun attack. Doubles its range and damage area. Splash 20
Icicle Lance Water + Blizzard Water initiates Geyser, allowing the ice to shoot off icicles that can cut ropes and chains. Blizzard, Splash
Zap Splasher Water + Zap Water initiates Geyser, allowing the electricity to shoot off exploding electric bolts. Zap, Splash

Kirby Fighters 2[]

Techniques[]

Move Controls Description Element Damage
Pro Controller Joy-Con
Wave Attack B Down Button Kirby shoots a pulse of water. It follows the terrain surface regardless of whether it goes uphill or not until it moves off-screen. The water moves at the same speed as Kirby's Surf. Splash 12
Surf Dash A special dash move. Kirby surfs on a wave. This move allows Kirby to travel over the surface of a body of water or a fiery platform. Splash 3 per hit
Wave Surf Dash + B Dash + Down Button Raises Kirby's surf wave and deals damage for several seconds. Kirby is invulnerable during the attack. Splash 18
Geyser Left Stick Up + B Left Stick Up + Down Button Projects a column of water straight up, but Kirby cannot move while doing so. Pressing B/Down Button repeatedly maintains the column. If executed in mid-air, Kirby carries on moving in his original direction. Splash 18 per hit
Fountain Hover Left Stick Down + B in midair Left Stick Down + Down Button in midair Kirby hovers by spitting water towards the ground. Hovers as long as B/Down Button is depressed. After the hover starts, directional keys control Kirby's movement and hover distance. Splash 13 (initial hit), 5 (subsequent hits)
Water Crown Left Stick Down + B Left Stick Down + Down Button Splashes water at Kirby's feet, dealing damage to anything close to him. Has short range. Splash 14
Rainbow Rain Hold Left Stick Down, then Left Stick Up + B Hold Left Stick Down, then Left Stick Up + Down Button Kirby crouches, then projects a sphere of water around him and ends with a rainbow flourish. Has longer range than Water Crown. Splash 26 (if all hits connect)

Kirby: Right Back at Ya![]

Water

Water Kirby in the anime

In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, Water Kirby was a fanmade ability submitted in a contest in Japan to feature in the anime.

Water Kirby's body changes to a translucent blue gel, with a golden tiara containing a cresting wave on his head. Naturally, Water Kirby attacks by spitting geysers of water to blast the enemy away.

Transformation Sequence[]

In the transformation sequence, Kirby spins around in a water tornado. His skin then turns translucent blue, and he gains a golden crown.

Flavor Text[]

GameFlavor text
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Look out -- you're a water wizard! Ride the waves and cool down hot flames! Your Water Gun is supercharged too!
Kirby Star Allies
A positively refreshing ability with many applications! Harness the waves and surf along the ground. Enjoy a powered-up version of the Water Gun and carry heavy stones with ease! And make sure you find out what happens if you freeze a fountain...
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Look out - you're a water wizard! Ride the waves to wipe out the flames in your way! Oh, and your Water Gun is supercharged too!

Related Quotes[]

Ride a wave and control water!
— Kirby Battle Royale - Kirby's 25th Anniversary Copy Ability Poll

In Other Languages[]

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology and notes
Japan ウォーター Translates to Water.
United States of America Water
People's Republic of China
(Traditional)
清水 Translates to Clear Water.
Republic of Korea 워터 Translates to Water.
Russian Federation Вода Translates to Water.
Federal Republic of Germany Wasser Translates to Water.
Netherlands Water Same as English.
French Republic
(General)
Eau Translates to Water.
Italian Republic Acqua Translates to Water.
Kingdom of Spain
(General)
Agua Translates to Water.
Federative Reublic of Brazil Água Translates to Water.

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