SSBU/Kirby

Overview

Kirby

Weight:	79
Spotdodge:The duration and intangibility of this character's on-spot dodges.	26F (3~17F intangible)
Air Dodge:The intangibility of this character's air dodges, both neutral and directional.	3~29F intangible (Neutral) 3~21F intangible (Directional)
Unique Recovery Options:Recovery options that this character may have other than their Up Special.	5 Double Jumps
Fastest OOS:	BAir (9F)

Overview

Kirby's design and play style perfectly encapsulates the design philosophy fittingly coined 'Kirbyism'. He is easy to pick up and understand from the get-go, making him very appealing to beginners, but carries a lot of depth to entice and challenge more experienced players.

Kirby is equipped with fantastic normals, most of them being quick and hard to punish. His safe tilts and aerials allow Kirby to immediately exert pressure to halt an opponent's approach and open them up for a potential follow up. Kirby is also able to low-profile many moves when he crouches or lands, limiting the amount of options his opponent has when attempting to hit the jolly fellow. This makes approaching Kirby a dangerous task and means that he can effectively control space with ease. If he wins neutral, Kirby can dish out high amounts of damage through his combos and take stocks early with his potent edge guarding game, supplemented by his floatiness, multiple jumps and DAir

His specials are slow and have very niche uses and the usefulness of his signature Inhale and Copy can vary between matchups. Against some characters Copy will grant him an invaluable tool that can turn a matchup in his favor, but against others a move with no purpose.

Kirby is forced to rely on capitalising on his opponent's mistakes to approach, as his slow speed, short range and lack of a fast projectile means that he can be easily walled out and camped. 'Safe' characters, such as projectile users like Samus and swordfighters like Lucina, can abuse these weaknesses to deal heavy damage without giving him an opportunity to answer back. Kirby's floatiness and low airspeed makes his disadvantage state difficult to work around, but his multiple jumps and Stone special allow him to mix-up his landings.

Those who are capable of utilising Kirby's arsenal to it's fullest extent and adapting around their opponents habits will be rewarded with highly satisfying gameplay that some can only dream of.

Summary

Kirby is a straightforward fighter that excels at dealing damage and controlling space within his short range, both onstage and offstage.
Pros	Cons
Great Combos: Kirby's punish game can be very terrifying, since he can turn most stray hits into 60% combos. Amazing Normals: Kirby has some of the best tilts in the entire game, as they're all very fast and generally safe on shield, a rarity in Smash. His aerials and smash attacks aren't too shabby either. Low Profile: Kirby has one of the best crouches in the game, which allows him to low profile most common options or make landing aerials safer than they should. Great Edgeguarding: Thanks to his six midair jumps and slow falling speed, Kirby can easily edgeguard his opponents. Adaptability: The Inhale (Neutral-B) allows him to steal the opponent's Neutral-B. Depending on the opponent's character, this can completely turn the tides of the MU.	Platforms: Having a platform near Kirby can slightly hinder his punish game and damage output. Struggles to Land: Due to Kirby's floaty nature and sluggish air speed, getting out of juggles will be more difficult than with other characters, though he still has five midair jumps, decent air acceleration, and potential landing mixups with Stone. Struggles against Zoning: Kirby lacks any kind of ranged attack. This, on top of having a sluggish air speed, can make his approaches very predictable. Stubby Moves: None of Kirby's attacks are disjointed. This, coupled with the two previous cons, makes sword characters some of Kirby's worst MUs. Relies on the Opponent: Inhale's strength entirely relies on which character Kirby is facing. While it can net him some of the best moves in the entire game, it can also give him some very useless ones. Dies Early: Kirby is tied with Mewtwo, Olimar, Pikachu and Sephiroth for the position of sixth-lightest character in the game.

Copy

Kirby after consuming Mario

Kirby's Copy allows him to replicate his opponent's Neutral-B after inhaling them. Kirby will also gain visual characteristics matching the opponent copied (most often in the form of a hat).

The copied special will also inflict 1.2x more damage than their normal counterpart.

Normal Moves

Jab

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Jab 1	1.8	2	14	361/180	-9	N/A
Jab 2	1.6	3	15	361	-9	N/A
Rapid Jab	0.2	2/4/6/8/10/12/14	17	361	NaN	N/A
Rapid Jab Finisher	3.0	3-4	39	361	-32 to -31	N/A

Pretty decent jab. The only really special thing about it is that it’s frame 2. Other than that it’s pretty standard

Kirby's fastest move at frame 2
Good for jablocks when DTilt no longer works for it
Both Jab 1 and Jab 2 which allows for some mix ups with Rapid Jab
Avoid using Rapid Jab versus Kazuya and Bowser, as their Tough Guy mechanic grants them an easy punish(Jab 1 and Jab 2 still works fine).

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
Jab 1	20	25/20	N/A	N/A	3
Jab 2	25	15	N/A	N/A	3
Rapid Jab	7	35	N/A	N/A	3
Rapid Jab Finisher	70	115	N/A	N/A	4

Forward Tilt

/ + (angleable)

Safe when spaced
Up Angled
Down Angled

File:SSBU Kirby KirbyFTilt 0 hb.webm

DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
8.0/7.0	5-8	23	361	-10/-11	N/A

An amazing poke that’s decently safe on shield, frame 5, and leads to techchase scenarios. An important move in his neutral

Kills at Higher Percents
Can be angled
2 frames when angles down
Sets up for techchases at around 25% generally

Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
40		100	N/A	N/A	8/7

Up Tilt

+

Early
Late
How does he do that?

File:SSBU Kirby KirbyUTilt 0 hb.webm

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Early	5.0	4-5	20	100/98	-10 to -9	right foot intangible 4-10
Late	4.0	6-10	20	88/86	-9 to -5	right foot intangible 4-10

One of the best UpTilt in the game. Frame 4, Combos forever, intangible on the leg making it a great anti-air, safe on both the back and forward hit. This move is ridiculous and very important to Kirby’s neutral due to its risk reward.

Due to its speed it’s one of Kirby's best moves out of parry.
Due to the late hit hitting on frame 10 it means that UpTilt at it’s safest is -3 on shield
Sets up for Kirbys Dair Ride at mid percents

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
Early	30/26		132/125	N/A	N/A	6
Late	26		130/119	N/A	N/A	5

Down Tilt

+

Low profile everything

File:SSBU Kirby KirbyDTilt 0 hb.webm

DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
6.0	4-6	20	361	-10 to -8	N/A

Arguably Kirby’s best grounded move. It’s a fast, safe and deceptively long range poke that has a chance to trip and lead to damaging combos. DTilt also jablocks and is preferred over Jab 1 due to its better range. What makes this move amazing however is the low profile it grants you. It low profiles Kirby on frame 1, faster than he would by just crouching. This allows him to abuse a lot of characters on shields due to him avoiding rising aerials and some grabs while crouched. It drastically improves his mix-up game and proper use can make your opponents scared to be in shield

Trip chance of 30% (close) and 35% (tip), stops tripping >= 90%
Stops jablocking at 85% after which Jab 1 is preferred
Can 2 frame but FTilt is more preferred for 2-framing.

Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
30		43	N/A	N/A	6

Dash Attack

while dashing or running

DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
12.0	9-17	51	46	-31 to -23	N/A
9.0	18-26	51	76	-24 to -16	N/A
6.0	27-34	51	76	-18 to -11	N/A

At frame 9, Kirby’s Dash Attack is pretty average in terms of speed and although it can kill it doesn’t do it particularly early, starting to kill around 120% with good di. It’s very unsafe at -31 on shield but it can easily cross-up shielding opponents which can add a bit of mix-up to this unsafe move but if seen coming it can still be punished hard. It’s best use cases are as a combo ender in Kirby’s bnbs and for ledge trapping because it hit’s ledge and last for 26 frames. Overall a pretty average Dash Attack, nothing particularly amazing but not bad either.

If Dash Attack hits at the very end of the move it can combo into an upair
Dash Attack can hit bad 2-frames at ledge

Base KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
82	71	N/A	N/A	11
80	50	N/A	N/A	9
80	50	N/A	N/A	6

Smash Attacks

Forward Smash

/ +

File:SSBU Kirby KirbyFSmash 0 hb.webm

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Early	15.021.0 charged	13-15	47	361	-24 to -22-19 to -17 charged	N/A
Late	11.015.4 charged	16-19	47	60	-23 to -20-20 to -17 charged	N/A

Kirby’s most important smash attack. Kirby lunges forward with a kick. At frame 13, it’s one of the fastest Fsmashes in the game, it covers a large range since it’s a lunge while boasting amazing kill power. By utilizing the trip of Dtilt or Fair 1 you are able to combo into Fsmash for a kill confirm

Fsmash when angled down can 2 frame
Fsmash has the ability to low profile some moves during it’s lunge

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
Early	32		109	N/A	N/A	1014 charged
Late	90		69	N/A	N/A	810 charged

Up Smash

+

File:SSBU Kirby KirbyUSmash 0 hb.webm

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Early	15.0/14.021.0/19.6 charged	12-14	45	75	-23 to -21-18 to -16/-19 to -17 charged	right foot intangible 12-17
Late	14.0/13.019.6/18.2 charged	15-16	45	88	-20 to -19/-21 to -20-16 to -15/-17 to -16 charged	right foot intangible 12-17
Latest	13.0/12.018.2/16.8 charged	17	45	50	-19/-20-15/-16 charged	right foot intangible 12-17

It’s a pretty classic Up Smash, not super fast like fox or mii brawler but frame 12 isnt too bad considering its strength. Nothing special but it’s still good

Up Smash, like many others like it, has invincibility on the leg making a reliable anti-air
Similar to Fsmash, Up Smash allows kirby to low profile during certain frames of the move

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
Early	36	104	N/A	N/A	10/1014/13 charged
Late	20	98	N/A	N/A	10/913/12 charged
Latest	10	52	N/A	N/A	9/812/11 charged

Down Smash

+

File:SSBU Kirby KirbyDSmash 0 hb.webm

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Early/Late	14.019.6 charged	7-11/12-19	50	29	-33 to -21-29 to -17 charged	right foot intangible 2-11

A surprisingly underrated part of kirby’s kit, Down Smash is a primer of it's category. At frame 7, it’s Kirby's fastest smash attack and boasts good kill power to boot. The real golden part of this move is its 2 framing. The hitbox reaches pretty far below the ledge and sends at an awful angle for the opponent. Even though it’s super unsafe on shield it’s still a very good tool for Kirby’s edge guarding and ledge trapping game

Down Smash has invincibility on Kirby’s feet
Down Smash also low profiles but this is the worst offender

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
Early/Late	25		94/89	N/A	N/A	1013 charged

Aerials

Neutral Aerial

Airborne

I eat projectiles for breakfast

File:SSBU Kirby KirbyNAir 0 hb.webm

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Earliest	10.0	8-9	52	46	-2	N/A
Early	8.0	10-13	52	46	-2	N/A
Late	6.0	14-18	52	46	-3	N/A
Latest	4.0	19-32	52	46	-3	N/A

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
Earliest	35	117	6	1-2, 49+	4
Early	30	90	6	1-2, 49+	4
Late	30	90	6	1-2, 49+	3
Latest	30	90	6	1-2, 49+	3

Autocancels out of fullhop

Twinkle Star is a strong and long lasting aerial that functions as an excellent anti-projectile and quick OoS move. Its high knockback scaling makes it one of the game's strongest Neutral Airs. The move beats weak projectiles and, alongside FAir, can be used to approach zoners. The move's latest hit lasts 14 frames, deals very little knock back and can be used to gimp opponents with lenient timing, or potentially lead into tech chase scenarios at high percent. NAir is also Kirby's safest move on shield. Paired up with his low profile landing animation and crouch, Kirby can avoid some grabs and rising aerials OoS. While NAir is somewhat disjointed, covering Kirby's entire body, its reach is quite short. It also carries the highest end lag of all his aerials, making it highly unsafe on whiff, especially when used while rising.

Forward Aerial

Airborne +

Dragdown Kill Confirm
Dragdown Kill Confirm Deluxe

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Hit 1, Base/Tipper	4.0	10-11	47	53/84	-5	N/A
Hit 2	4.0	17-18	47	367	-5	N/A
Hit 3	6.0	25-27	47	361	-5	N/A

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
Hit 1, Base/Tipper	43/35	39/38	8	1-9, 41+	3
Hit 2	28	30	8	1-9, 41+	3
Hit 3	24	148	8	1-9, 41+	3

Back Aerial

Airborne +

File:SSBU Kirby KirbyBAir 0 hb.webm

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Early	13.0	6-8	40	361	-5	N/A
Late	8.0	9-12	40	361	-6	N/A

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
Early	15		104	10	1-2, 32+	5
Late	0		112	10	1-2, 32+	4

Up Aerial

Airborne +

File:SSBU Kirby KirbyUAir 0 hb.webm

DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
10.0	8-13	35	70	-3	N/A

Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
20		115	7	1-7, 20+	4

Down Aerial

Airborne +

Airborne hits
Landing hit / Pancake animation

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Linking Hits	1.3	18 - 19/21 - 22/24 - 25/27 - 28	54	367	-14	N/A
Final Hit	2.0	34	54	270	-14	N/A
Landing	2.0	1-3	16	60	-12 to -10	N/A

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
Linking Hits	20	100	16	1-17, 48+	2
Final Hit	20	110	16	1-17, 48+	2
Landing	40 FKB	100	N/A	N/A	3

Special Moves

Inhale

(Hold OK)

File:SSBU Kirby KirbyInhaleSpit 0.png

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Start/Grab	N/A	10-44+	63	N/A	N/A	N/A
Loop, Windbox	0.0	1-18	19 from release	160	N/A	N/A
Loop, Grabbox	N/A	1-18	19 from release	N/A	N/A	N/A

A command grab with a varying amount of use depending on the matchup. Kirby will keep inhaling until he catches something or the special button is released. If Kirby successfully inhales an opponent, he can either spit them out as a projectile or swallow them to copy their neutral special He can also take an inhaled opponent off stage and potentially take a stock, but not without great risk of losing one of his own.

Kirby can also inhale items and projectiles. Inhaled items and weak projectiles are automatically swallowed, stronger projectiles can be spat out as stars and explosive will detonate inside of his mouth, dealing slight damage.

It is recommended to inhale only fighters and strong projectiles, as swallowing has a copious amount of endlag.

Swallow

Swallowing characters will grant Kirby their neutral special in the form of a Copy Ability. The usefulness of the Copy Ability gained varies with matchups. Inhaled items and weak projectiles are automatically swallowed and will heal Kirby by a small amount. Swallowing food items functions the same way as if Kirby would eat them by picking them up.

Copied Neutral Special has 1.2x damage multiplier
Damage healed from swallowing items and projectiles is 1%
Inhaled explosives deal 5%

Spit

The size and strength of the star spat out is dependent on the weight and power of characters and projectiles inhaled respectively.

Spat out projectiles have 0.8x damage multiplier
- Minimum damage is 10%

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
Start/Grab	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Loop, Windbox	30 FKB/25 FKB	100	N/A	N/A	2
Loop, Grabbox	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Hammer Flip

/ + (Hold OK)

Uncharged grounded
Partially charged grounded
Fully charged grounded
Uncharged aerial
Partially charged aerial
Fully charged aerial
6 different variations of mediocrity!

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Grounded, Uncharged	19.0	11-12 from release	40 from release	48	-11 to -10	N/A
Grounded, Max	35.0	11-12 from release	60 from release	361	-18 to -17	all invincible 2-10/super armor 11-17
Aerial, Uncharged	16.0	11-12/25-26 from release	71 from release	50	-29 to -14	N/A
Aerial Max	28.0	11-12 from release	71 from release	50	-24 to -23	N/A

A sometimes useful move in Kirby's arsenal. Hammer Flip can be charged, increasing it's power to an absurd level. Kirby can move, turn around and jump while charging the move but not cancel it. Can hit hard but is committal, especially if fully charged. Ideally used for flashy reads during advantage state and ledge trapping scenarios.

Rarely used and often considered to be Kirby's worst move due to requiring an overwhelming amount of commitment for what is essentially a situational smash attack at best.

Starts charging on frame 15, adding 0.085% to the move's damage every frame until fully charged.
It takes 30 frames to enter mid-charge state and 135 frames to reach full charge.
Kirby's walk speed and jump speed multiplier when charging is 0.4 and 0.6 respectively.

Grounded

There's not much use for an uncharged Hammer Flip beside being used as a jab lock finisher.

Becomes more useful the longer the move is charged, and can be rewarding when used as a call out option. Smash attacks are preferred in most cases, though they can be less rewarding than a successful mid-charged Hammer Flip.

Aerial

Kirby swings his hammer twice when the move is used in midair. Unless the opponent is shielding, only one swing can land, as the first swing will launch the opponent before the second swing hits. Comes out only one frame slower than FAir and can be used as a viable edge guarding option.

At mid-charge the move becomes a solid pressure tool capable of fully breaking shields if both swings connect. If the opponent shields the first hit, they will have to shield the second swing, as they can't act out of it in time.

Stops all horizontal momentum when swung.

Full charge

Kills as early as ~25% if successfully hit on centre stage. Grants intangibility frame 2-10 and invincibility frame 11-17, but only on ground. It's power is offset by being committal and is best used when Kirby is ledge trapping (as it can cover all options excluding ledge jumps) or after a shield break.

While the move swings just as fast in midair, it loses quite a bit of power alongside a second swing and is in practice inferior to the aerial mid-charge version.

Kirby receives 1.2% in self damage every 26 frames if the full charge is held, until he reaches 100%.
Loses all horizontal momentum when swung midair.
Kirby will receive intangibility and invincibility from the aerial version if he lands before frame 10.

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
Grounded, Uncharged	60	78	N/A	N/A	17
Grounded, Max	60	78	N/A	N/A	30
Aerial, Uncharged	60	78	N/A	N/A	14
Aerial Max	60	78	N/A	N/A	24

Final Cutter

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Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Rising	5.0	23-24	-	85/93/90	-29 to -26	N/A
Falling, Early	2.0	41-49	-	275	-14 to -6	N/A
Falling, Late	2.0	50-58	58	361	-5 to 3	N/A

Not a particularly great Up Special compared to the rest of cast's but still has some uses. Is disjointed and Kirby's only projectile move outside of Copy Abilities, but is slow and unsafe. The slow startup means that it is practically unusable OoS. It's Disjointed reach allows it to challenge both grounded and aerial approaches, as long as it comes out in time. The powerful descending spike hitbox makes Final Cutter an intense offstage tool capable of performing reversals or edgeguards. Gives a good amount of vertical distance when used in recoveries, but is easily intercepted. Best used when mixed up with Kirby's multiple jumps and directional air dodges.

Shock wave projectile lasts 19 frames and has transcendent priority, going through everything the opponent throws.
Capable of spiking for the first 9 frames of descending.
Has a 14 frame gap between his ascending and descending hitboxes (frame 27-40), leaving Kirby vulnerable when the move reaches it's peak.
Can grab ledges starting on frame 33.
Pushing Kirby off the stage or a platform before Final Cutter's landing animation finishes will put him in freefall.

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
Rising	117 FKB/102 FKB/60 FKB/50 FKB	100	30	N/A	6
Falling, Early	96 FKB	100	30	N/A	3
Falling, Late	30	180	30	N/A	3

Stone

+

"Yeah, now Kirby's a rockstar warrior"

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Falling	18.0	29+	31 from cancel	70	NaN	N/A
Landing/Grounded	14.0	1/11	31 from cancel	25	NaN	N/A

A situational move that will reward you greatly if it catches opponents off guard but also greatly punish you if overused or the opponent anticipates it. Has a unique form of damage based armor which allows Kirby to completely ignore damage taken from weak hits. Damage taken from attacks breaking Stones armor will be halved, though Kirby will still receive full knockback from them.

Inputting the special button while in Stone form will make Kirby transform back into normal, taking 31 frames to do so.
- Otherwise Kirby will stay in his Stone form for 150 frames (2.5 seconds) on ground and indefinitely in air.
- Stone can be exited out of starting on it's 18th active frame.
Slides down slopes, but doesn't deal damage when doing so.

Grounded

A poor version of Stone that lacks the strong aerial hit. Extremely unsafe and has little to no payoff if successfully landed. An incredibly inferior option to FTilt and DSmash. Stone should never be used on ground, as it will only give your opponent an opportunity that just might cost you a game.

Stone armor kicks in on the moves first active frame, with a threshold of 25%.
Minimum amount of total frames is 60.
Only hits grounded opponents

Aerial

A high risk, high reward move often used as an edgeguarding tool since Stone's armor will pass through any hitboxes the opponent might throw out while recovering. Can be used to get past juggle situations if Kirby stones and goes under the stage(though they have to watch out for counters during the fall and low edgeguards afterwards). In some scenarios, it can be used to callout the opponent for overextending. It is very telegraphed and unsafe on shield and whiff, potentially netting the opponent a free hard punish, SO NEVER USE IT AS A LANDING TOOL(unless you read an overextension). Great option for reads and calling out opponents hard.

Stone armor kicks in on frame 19 with a threshold of 30% until frame 29 onwards, where it is lowered to 25%.
Minimum amount of total frames is 78.
Is -17 on shield if Stone is exited out of immediately after hitting.

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
Falling	69		76	N/A	N/A	16
Landing/Grounded	86		24	N/A	N/A	13

Grabs & Throws

Grab

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Standing	N/A	6-7	34	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dash	N/A	9-10	41	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pivot	N/A	10-11	36	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pummel	1.0	1	5	361	-2	N/A

Standing Grab

Pivot Grab (While Dashing, / > )

Dash Grab (While Dashing, )

Pummel (After grabbing, )

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
Standing	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dash	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pivot	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pummel	30 FKB	100	N/A	N/A	2

Forward Throw

After grabbing,

This is what you'll want to use against opponents at low percent

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DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
5.0	45	58	75	N/A	all invincible 1-45

Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
40		125	N/A	N/A	N/A

Back Throw

After grabbing,

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DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
8.0	41	49	130	N/A	all invincible 1-41

Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
30		120	N/A	N/A	N/A

Up Throw

After grabbing,

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Hit 1	7.0	45-46	84	65	-32 to -31	all invincible 1-51
Throw	10.0	51	84	78	N/A	all invincible 1-51

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
Hit 1	85		95	N/A	N/A	7
Throw	75		74	N/A	N/A	N/A

Down Throw

After grabbing,

Use this when you need a little more damage and FThrow ain't cutting it

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Multihits	1.0	9 - 10/13 - 14/17 - 18/21 - 22/25 - 26/29 - 30/33 - 34/37 - 38/41 - 42	79	361	NaN	all invincible 1-58
Collateral?	1.0	56-57	79	270	-21 to -20	all invincible 1-58
Throw	2.0	58	79	63	N/A	all invincible 1-58