SSBU/Kirby/Techniques

Kirby is generally as basic as it gets when it comes to tech, but there are a few exceptions.

Copy Ability Techs:

General Rule of Thumb - If the opponent can do something with their neutral B, Kirby can do it with the copy ability(With exceptions where tech requires some other move or Kirby doesn't have enough speed/range/the ability functions differently). In some cases, due to the damage buff copied moves get and/or Kirby's different size/stats/multiple jumps, Kirby gains access to better versions of certain tech.

Example:

- Kirby can do PMLG!

- Kirby can use Shakunetsu!

- Kirby can use Dial Storage!

- Kirby cannot do B.I.R.D.(Kirby doesn't have a move that can replace Dedede utilt)

HyperJumping - If a copy ability is a charge-type attack that can be cancelled with a jump, Kirby can cancel his jump animation with the charge, which he can then cancel with the jump, allowing him to ascend very fast.

General Kirby Tech:

Fullhop Double Jump - Kirby does a fullhop and buffers a double jump for immediatley after the fullhop. The purpose of this is to compensate for kirby's short jump. This tech, although simple, is extremely important for Kirby.

Instant Double Jump - Unlike a lot of other characters, Kirby's Instant Double Jump puts you lower than a fullhop. It's mostly used to combo with dair.

Pivot Cancel - Pivot Canceling is when a character pivots in the other direction during a dash, and then uses a tilt in the direction they were dashing. If done correctly, the character should slide forward a bit during their tilt. Very useful for kirby since Kirby's tilts are very safe and good for pressure.

Extended Dash Cancel(also known as a dashwalk-tilt) - Kirby presses forward and almost immediatley presses a direction on the tilt-stick(that isn't forward). If done correctly, Kirby will get a small slide during the tilt, and the tilt comes out faster than a pivot tilt. Useful for some bnbs and combo extenstions.

B-reverse - The only move in Kirby's arsenal that can be B-reversed is his neutral B. While not super useful, B reverse inhale is a decent mixup on shield and a lot of copy abilities benefit from B-reverses.