Kirby: Planet Robobot is available now and the latest Kirby adventure brings us more Kirby goodness and, of course, his signature abilities.
Heck, Kirby has some new abilities in Planet Robobot, and he’ll need all of them to defeat the invaders.
Here’s a handy list of all the abilities in Planet Robobot with the controls for each ability, starting with the new ones.
NEW ABILITIES
Doctor
One of Kirby’s newest abilities, the Doctor ability lets Kirby launch pills at the enemy and even concoct some potions. Kirby can make four different potions: one will create fire, one will create ice, the third will create electricity and the last will heal Kirby.
These effects are random, however.
Press and release B - Bouncing Capsule
Press and hold B, and then release - Pill Bopper
DOWN - hold B extra long, and then release - Science Lab
A/Guard during Science Lab - Research Vault
UP + B - Spray Medicine
Dash + release B in midair - Bandage Spin
Dash + hold B in midair - Pharmacy
Dash + B - Clipboard Bash
Poison
The Poison ability gives Kirby the power of pollution where he can slide across a poison trail. However, the trick with this ability is that the trail of poison stays on the floor and damages any enemy that travels across it.
Press and release B - Sticky Toxin
B repeatedly near an enemy - Poison Pummel (Toxic Swamp)
Dash + B - Toxic Slide
Hold B - Toxic Smog
UP + B - Toxic Tower
LEFT or RIGHT during Toxic Tower - Tilted Toxic Tower
Down + B in midair
Dash + quickly tap B in midair - Toxic Ball
Circus
Kirby turns into a clown with the Circus ability, giving our hero some nifty acrobatic moves and some of the circus props at his disposal.
Press and release B - Somersault
B + LEFT - Backsault
Dash, and then press and release B - Fire-Hoop Jump
DOWN + B - Ball Balance
UP + B - Baton
UP + B repeatedly - Fire Baton
DOWN, and then UP + B - Trampoline
During Trampoline, UP + B in midair - Acrobatics
Press and hold B - Balloon Pop Art
ESP
If you’re familiar with Ness from Earthbound and Super Smash Bros , the ESP abilities are very similar to what he can do.
Kirby with the ESP ability lets the pink puffball shoot electric fields you can control with the control pad. You can also turn invisible by hitting the B-button while dashing.
Press and release B - Psychokinesis
Hold B + direction - PK Shift
Hold B for a long time before moving - PK Electroshift
Dash + hold B - Vanish
Vanish then release B - Reappear
L/R right before getting hit - PK Evade
L/R when getting hit - PK Insight
CLASSIC ABILITIES
Spark
This is the first copy ability you get in the game and it’s an odd one. The main use of the Spark ability is to constantly move Kirby around using the Control Pad until Kirby gathers a charge. You can use certain abilities depending on how much you charge.
A small charge unleashes the Spark Arrow while a medium charge gives you the Spark Laser. Full charge unleashes the Spark Wave, which inflicts major damage.
B - Spark Attack
Directional pad in various direction - Charge Power
Small Charge + B - Spark Arrow
Medium Charge + B - Spark Laser
Full Charge + B - Spark Wave
Created by Charge Power - Spark Barrier
UP + B - Thunderbolt
DOWN + B in midair - Lightning Strike
Cutter
The classic Cutter ability lets Kirby throw a boomerang to hit enemies from far away, and also allows Kirby to unleash some devastating combos to eliminate enemies.
B - Cutter Boomerang
Hold B and release - Hyper Boomerang
Dash + B - Cutter Dash
Press and Hold B while in midair - Sweep Cutter
DOWN + B in midair - Cutter Drop
B when near an enemy - Cleaving Cutter
B repeatedly when near an enemy - Final Cutter
Beam
The Beam ability lets Kirby shoot electricity from his wand. Not only does it act like a whip, it can be charged and shot as a projectile weapon.
Press and release B - Beam Whip
Dash + B - Cycle Beam
Dash + B in midair - Beam Blast
Press and hold B, and then release - Wave Beam
Either UP or RIGHT + B near an enemy - Capture Beam
Ice
Using the Ice ability allows Kirby to freeze enemies with his ice breath. Ice is also handy for fire stages where you can cool down hot platforms or even freeze water geysers to use a platform.
Kirby can also glide along the floor instead of running.
Dash - Ice Skate
B - Ice Breath
B in midair - Ice Sprinkle
Dash + B in midair - Super Ice Sprinkle
Dash + Hold B or press B repeatedly - Ice Storm
DOWN + B while dashing - Ice Ball
Either UP or RIGHT + B while near an enemy - Ice Suction
Ice Suction + B - Ice Ejection
When touching ice - Ice Kick
L/R - Ice Block
While using Ice Block, release L/R - Ice Scatter
Bomb
The Bomb ability lets Kirby toss bombs. Players can adjust the angle of where you toss the bombs and you can even throw a bomb and detonate whenever you want from a distance.
Kirby can also place bombs next to an enemy.
Press and hold B - Bomb Prep
Release B during Bomb Prep - Bomb Throw
Direction during Bomb Prep - Target Throw
Don't release bomb during Bomb Prep - Self-Destruct
Dash + B - Bomb Bowl
B near an enemy - Bomb Drop
DOWN + B - Bomb Set
Stone
The Stone ability is perfect for sliding down slopes. Use the ability and Stone Kirby will slide down the slopes, destroying anything in its path. This ability is also great to avoid damage when possible, just be careful not to use it where there’s no ground beneath you.
B - Stone Change
B in midair - Stone Smash
Dash + B - Turbo Stone
DOWN + B in midair - Heavy Smash
UP + press and release B - Stone Uppercut
UP and hold B - Mighty Uppercut
B when on a slope - Slope Slide
Dash whil transformed - Spin
Parasol
The Parasol ability protects Kirby from falling enemies without Kirby having to do anything. It also allows for Kirby to float in the air to help him reach certain platforms.
B - Parasol Swing
Press and hold B - Parasol Shield
Either LEFT or RIGHT during Parasol Shield - Change Shield Direction
Dash + B - Parasol Drill
DOWN + B - Parasol Twirl
DOWN + B in midair - Parasol Dive
Either UP or RIGHT + B near an enemy - Circus Throw
Activates while falling - Parasol Drift
B while swimming - Underwater Parasol Drill
B while floating on water's surface - Surface Drill Spray
DOWN + B while swimming - Underwater Parasol Dive
Fire
The Fire ability lets Kirby shoot fire from his mouth and turn into a fireball while he’s running, making him invulnerable to damage.
You also use the Fire ability to light fuses on cannons to launch Kirby into different areas that are normally unaccessible.
B - Fire Breath
Fire Breath + DIRECTIONAL - Target Fire
Press and hold LEFT during Fire Breath - Fireball Inferno
Dash + B - Burn
A during Burn - Searing Burn
DOWN + B in midair - Fireball Spin
Touch the ground during Fireball Spin - Fireball Roll
Press A during Fireball Roll - Fireball Jump
Touch a wall during Fireball Roll or Fireball Spin - Fireball Climb
Mirror
Another classic ability, the Mirror ability lets Kirby reflect projectiles and pass through enemies.
B - Mirror Cut
Hold B - Reflect Force
Dash + B - Mirror Body
UP + B - Mirror Body (Sky)
DOWN + B - Mirror Body (Ring)
L/R - Reflect Guard
Archer
The Archer ability lets Kirby become a master at long-distance fighting. You can aim and shoot arrows from your quiver and depending on how long you hold the B-button, which will determine the type of arrow will be shot.
Press and release B - Shot
Hold B to charge, and then release - Snipe Shot
Hold B longer before releasing - Magic-Star Arrow
While holding B, press either UP or DOWN - Sharpshooter
UP + press and release B - Sky Shot
UP + press and hold B and then release - Sky-Shot Shower
Dash + B - Arrow Slash
Dash + B in midair - Leaping Quiver
DOWN - Camouflage
B during Camouflage - Hitman
Either LEFT or RIGHT during Camouflage - Crawl
Leaf
The Leaf ability allows for Kirby to create a shield of leaves or summon a whirlwind of leaves to attack enemies.
B - Leaf Attack
Press and hold B - Leaf Swirl
Release B during Leaf Swirl - Leaf Scatter
Dash + B - Leaf Dance
UP + B - Leaf Uppercut
DOWN + B in midair - Leaf Rain
L/R - Leaf Hide
During Leaf Hide, release L/R - Reveal
Whip
The Whip ability allows Kirby to grab items that may be out of reach. Of course, your whip is also a deadly weapon in Kirby’s hands.
Press and release B - Whip Strike
B repeatedly - 100-Whip Slap
UP + release B - Ceiling Strike
DOWN + B in midair - Jump Strike
Dash + B - 100-Whip Dash
DOWN, and then UP + B - Whip Tornado
Hold and release B - Whip Grab
Whip Grab + B/ Whip Grab + RIGHT - Front Lash
Whip Grab + DOWN - Double Lash
Whip Grab + LEFT - Back Lash
Whip Grab + UP - High Lash
Wheel
The Wheel ability lets Kirby travel at a breakneck speed. It also makes Kirby invincible as long as you are dashing, so be careful for walls that may stop your momentum.
B - Dash
Press B during Dash - Stop Dash
Press A during Dash - Jump
DOWN DOWN during Dash in midair - Downshift
Hold and release DOWN during Dash - Rocket Start
A during Rocket Start - Sky Wheel
LEFT during Dash - Turn
Press LEFT, RIGHT repeatedly during Dash - Turn Jump
Sword
The Sword ability lets Kirby become a master swordsman and perform combos and high damage attacks, like Link’s Down Thrust or his Spin attack.
B - Overhead Slash
B (with full health) - Sword Beam
B after Overhead Slash - Multisword Attack
Dash + B - Drill Stab
Dash + B in midair - Sword Spin
B in midair - Chop and Thrust
Chop and Thurst, then DOWN + B in midair - Hat Thrust
DOWN + B - Down Thurst
UP + B - Upward Slash
DOWN + B while rising during Upward Slash - Sword Dive
Hold B and then release - Spin Slash
Press and hold B and then release + UP - Sky Energy Sword
B while swimming - Underwater Spin
Jet
Another mode of transportation, the Jet ability lets Kirby dash at an extreme speed. It’s not continuous like the wheel, but you can definitely master air fighting with this ability.
Release B - Kick
UP + quickly tap B - Somersault
Release B in midair - Jet Headbutt
Hold B - Store Power
Store Power and then release B - Jet Kick
Store Power fully, and then release B - Jet Dash
Jet Dash, and then hit a wall - Jet Burst
Jet dash, and then B - Jet Cracker
UP or RIGHT + B near an enemy - Jet Catch
Jet Catch, and then release B - Jet Blow
Store Power fully, and then Jet Blow - Rocket Dive
Store Power fully, and then A/Guard - Charge Stock
A in midair - Hover
Store Power fully, and then A in midair - Ultra Jet Jump
Ninja
Become a master shinobi with the Ninja ability. With this ability, Kirby is a proficient hand-to-hand and long-range fighter utilizing shuriken and kicks to defeat enemies. You can also hang onto walls and wall climb.
Press and release B - Knife Throw
Press and hold B - Shock
Dash + B - Stealth Slash
Press DOWN + B in midair - Ninja Kick
DOWN + B - Smoke Screen
UP, and then DOWN + B - Blossom Storm
Press and hold B near an enemy - Quad Shock
Either of UP, RIGHT + B near an enemy - Air Drop
Hold LEFT or RIGHT against a wall in midair - Wall Cling
B during Wall Cling - Wall Strike
A during Wall Cling - Wall Jump
L/R right before being attacked - Clone Technique
B while floating on water's surface - Stealth Water Gun
Fighter
The ultimate ability for close combat fighters, the Fighter ability gives Kirby some awesome kick and punch combos to pulverize enemies.
Not to mention the ability to use the hadoken.
Tap B (or press repeateadly) - Vulcan Jab
Press and hold B - Smash Punch
Dash + release B - Leg Sweep
Dash + press and hold B - Spin Kick
Release B in midair - Down Kick
Press and hold B in midair - Double Kick
UP + press and hold B - Rising Break
DOWN + B in midair - Sky Kick
DOWN + hold B shortly before releasing - Force Blast
DOWN + hold B even longer before releasing - Mega Force Blast
DOWN + hold B even longer before releasing - Giga Force Blast
DOWN RIGHT + press and hold B - Instant Mega Force Blast
Release B near an enemy in midair - Moon Somersault Kick
Either of UP RIGHT + B near an enemy - Foe Grab
Foe Grab + B, or Foe Grab + either UP, RIGHT - Arm Throw
Foe Grab + either of LEFT, DOWN - Judo Throw
Hammer
The Hammer ability gives Kirby a giant hammer to pummel his enemies. You can charge up your hammer for massive damage or swing it around in the air or while dashing. You can even use it while you’re swimming.
B - Hammer
DOWN + B - Hammer Twirl
Dash + B - Hammer Swing
B in midair - Giant Swing
Dash + B in midair - Ultra-Giant Swing
UP + B - Hammer Flip
Dash + X - Hammer Throw
B while swimming - Underwater Wheel
RARE/LIMITED ABILITIES
Crash
Another limited ability. The Crash ability can only be used once but it’s a devastating attack that can take out bosses.
B and then release - Crash Fireball
Hold B and mash directional pad and then release - Supernova
Mike
The Mike ability is a unique skill, as it only has a finite number of uses (three to be exact).
Each time Kirby uses the Mike ability, he will perform a different tune and any enemy close enough will be destroyed.
B (first press) - Megaphone
B (second press) - Desk Mike
B (third press) - Stand Mike
Hold B and mash Directional (third press) - Encore
Smash Bros.
This unique skill gives Kirby all his attacks in the Super Smash Bros. games. You’ll have access to his cutter uppercuts, stone smash and a plethora of other attacks.
B - Vulcan Jab
Dash + release B - Smash Kick
B in midair - Twinkle Star
RIGHT + release B - Hammer Flip
RIGHT + B in midair - Giant Swing
Dash + RIGHT + B in midair - Ultra-Giant Swing
UP + B - Final Cutter
DOWN + B - Stone Change
DOWN + B - Stone Smash
UP + RIGHT + B near an enemy - Air Drop
L/R - Shield
Sleep
This is Kirby’s most useless ability as it doesn’t do anything but if you happen to get it or swallow an enemy that has this ability, you will immediately fall asleep no matter where you are, so be cautious.
Press Directional Pad in various directions - Early Wake-Up
