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'''Waiu''' is a [[Mid-Boss]] that made his debut in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''. Waiu resembles a ninja in a purple outfit, but the [[Ninja]] ability did not exist back in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', so he provides the [[Cutter]] ability instead when swallowed after defeat.
'''Waiu''' is a [[Mid-Boss]] that made its debut in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''. It resembles a ninja in a purple outfit, but the [[Ninja]] ability did not exist back in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', so it provides the [[Cutter]] ability instead when swallowed after defeat.


==Game appearances==
==Game appearances==
===''Kirby's Dream Land 2''===
===''Kirby's Dream Land 2''===
[[File:KDL2 Cloudy Park 2-8.png|thumb|Kirby and Coo battling Waiu in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2''.]]
[[File:KDL2 Cloudy Park 2-8.png|thumb|Kirby and Coo battling Waiu in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2''.]]
Waiu appears as a Mid-Boss in this game, though he is fairly rare, not appearing until [[Red Canyon]].
Waiu appears as a Mid-Boss in this game, though it is fairly rare, not appearing until [[Red Canyon]].


====Locations====
====Locations====
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====Attacks====
====Attacks====
Waiu has four attacks, utilizing his ninjutsu skills. Of all the Mid-Bosses in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'', Waiu has the most intricate attacks.
Waiu has four attacks, utilizing its ninjutsu skills. Of all the Mid-Bosses in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'', Waiu has the most intricate attacks.
<br><small>*Attack names are conjectural</small>
<br><small>*Attack names are conjectural</small>


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| '''Vanish'''
| '''Vanish'''
| Waiu vanishes, creating an illusion of himself shimmering in the air before landing.
| Waiu vanishes, creating an illusion of itself shimmering in the air before landing.
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| '''Smoke Bombs'''
| '''Smoke Bombs'''
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[[File:Waiu Painting.png|thumb|150px|Waiu in painting form in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'']]
[[File:Waiu Painting.png|thumb|150px|Waiu in painting form in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'']]
{{main|Adeleine#Kirby Star Allies}}
{{main|Adeleine#Kirby Star Allies}}
While Waiu himself does not appear in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', he, along with [[Kracko]] and [[Ice Dragon]], can be painted by '''Adeleine & Ribbon''' in the [[Dream Friend]]'s move - '''Ado's Painter'''.
While Waiu itself does not appear in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', it, along with [[Kracko]] and [[Ice Dragon]], can be painted by '''Adeleine & Ribbon''' in the [[Dream Friend]]'s move - '''Ado's Painter'''.


The Waiu replica can use all of his moves from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' except the rising kick. Like the paint Kracko and Ice Dragon, the Waiu replica only has 1 HP and can be destroyed by one hit. In addition, the Waiu replica cannot jump infinitely or [[hover]] at all.
The Waiu replica can use all of its moves from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' except the rising kick. Like the paint Kracko and Ice Dragon, the Waiu replica only has 1 HP and can be destroyed by one hit. In addition, the Waiu replica cannot jump infinitely or [[hover]] at all.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Revision as of 01:18, 19 September 2022


Waiu
KDL2 Waiu artwork.jpg
Artwork of Waiu from Kirby's Dream Land 2.
Details
Debut game Kirby's Dream Land 2 (1995)
Latest game Kirby Star Allies (2018) (Ado's Painter)
Copy Ability Cutter
Similar to Bio Spark
Moonja
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Waiu is a Mid-Boss that made its debut in Kirby's Dream Land 2. It resembles a ninja in a purple outfit, but the Ninja ability did not exist back in Kirby's Dream Land 2, so it provides the Cutter ability instead when swallowed after defeat.

Game appearances

Kirby's Dream Land 2

Kirby and Coo battling Waiu in Kirby's Dream Land 2.

Waiu appears as a Mid-Boss in this game, though it is fairly rare, not appearing until Red Canyon.

Locations

Waiu appears in the following levels and stages:

Waiu locations in Kirby's Dream Land 2  
Stage Grass Land Big Forest Ripple Field Iceberg Red Canyon Cloudy Park Dark Castle
Stage 1 No No No No No No No
Stage 2 No No No No Yes Yes No
Stage 3 No No No No No No No
Stage 4 N/A N/A N/A No No No Yes
Stage 5 N/A N/A N/A N/A No No No
Stage 6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A No No
Stage 7 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A No

Attacks

Waiu has four attacks, utilizing its ninjutsu skills. Of all the Mid-Bosses in Kirby's Dream Land 2, Waiu has the most intricate attacks.
*Attack names are conjectural

Waiu's Attacks  
Attack Description
Cutter Boomerang Waiu throws boomerang cutters which can be inhaled and spat back, but only after they've hit the wall.
Vanish Waiu vanishes, creating an illusion of itself shimmering in the air before landing.
Smoke Bombs Waiu stops to throw smoke bombs which bounce three times on the ground and then rise into the air. They cannot be inhaled, however. This attack is ususally used right after vanishing.
Spin Kick Waiu performs a rising kick at close range.

Kirby Star Allies

Waiu in painting form in Kirby Star Allies
Main article: Adeleine#Kirby Star Allies

While Waiu itself does not appear in Kirby Star Allies, it, along with Kracko and Ice Dragon, can be painted by Adeleine & Ribbon in the Dream Friend's move - Ado's Painter.

The Waiu replica can use all of its moves from Kirby's Dream Land 2 except the rising kick. Like the paint Kracko and Ice Dragon, the Waiu replica only has 1 HP and can be destroyed by one hit. In addition, the Waiu replica cannot jump infinitely or hover at all.

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ワイユー
Waiyū
Waiu