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[[File:KSA Head Slide.jpg|thumb|right|200px|King Dedede performing '''Head Slide''' in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.]]
[[File:KSA Head Slide.jpg|thumb|right|200px|King Dedede performing '''Head Slide''' in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.]]
'''Head Slide''' is a special attack which [[King Dedede]] can perform in almost all of his appearances as a [[boss]]. It debuted in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' and involves the king running forward and then leaping at his opponent, crashing face-first into the floor and leaving a [[Recoil Star]] ahead of him on impact. Although it is one of King Dedede's most iconic moves, he could not use the Head Slide as a playable character until ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.
'''Head Slide''' is a special attack which [[King Dedede]] can perform in almost all of his appearances as a [[boss]]. It debuted in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' and involves the king running forward and then leaping at his opponent, crashing face-first into the floor and leaving a [[Dropped Star]] ahead of him on impact. Although it is one of King Dedede's most iconic moves, he could not use the Head Slide as a playable character until ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.


==Overview==
==Overview==
In all of its appearances, this move is characterized by King Dedede running forward, then crashing to the floor in one way or another, relying on his weight to deal a sturdy blow. In the earlier sprite-based games, this move looked like a disheveled slide, with King Dedede simply tripping during his battle, as he fell head-first without any anticipation. Starting with ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', however, it is turned into a more deliberate-looking belly flop with a running start. When playing as King Dedede, this move can be used to quickly bust through barricades such as [[Container]]s and [[Star Block]]s in a diagonal downward motion.
In all of its appearances, this move is characterized by King Dedede running forward, then crashing to the floor in one way or another, relying on his weight to deal a sturdy blow. In the earlier sprite-based games, this move looked like a disheveled slide, with King Dedede simply tripping during his battle, as he fell head-first without any anticipation. Starting with ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', however, it is turned into a more deliberate-looking attack, consisting of a running leap into a belly flop. When playing as King Dedede, this move can be used to quickly bust through barricades such as [[Container]]s and [[Star Block]]s in a diagonal downward motion.


While Dedede himself does not gain any extra hitboxes for most versions of this move, it is inherently dangerous because Kirby cannot touch Dedede at any time during the fight without getting hurt. As such, the attack's main danger comes from Dedede's rapidly changing position, making it difficult to react to if Kirby is expecting a hammer swing instead. In later titles, this attack can be followed up with a second belly flop in a different direction, making it more unpredictable.
While Dedede himself does not gain any extra hitboxes for most versions of this move, it is inherently dangerous because Kirby cannot touch Dedede at any time during the fight without getting hurt. As such, the attack's main danger comes from Dedede's rapidly changing position, making it difficult to react to if Kirby is expecting a hammer swing instead. In later titles, this attack can be followed up with a second belly flop in a different direction, making it more unpredictable.


Despite his imposing appearance, King Dedede is still vulnerable to attack when using this move, and his slow recovery time after using it leaves him very vulnerable to a counterattack. Because it always produces a Recoil Star, accurately predicting the attack and reacting accordingly allows Kirby to score a solid hit.
Despite his imposing appearance, King Dedede is still vulnerable to attack when using this move, and his slow recovery time after using it leaves him very vulnerable to a counterattack. Because it produces a Dropped Star in its more recent appearances, accurately predicting the attack and reacting accordingly allows Kirby to score a solid hit.


Additionally, while not quite the same attack, King Dedede's dash attack in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' games]] (called Belly Flop) is based on the Head Slide attack. The primary difference is that the move is turned into a single strong hit rather than an invincible slide; it is the most powerful dash attack in the entire series, able to KO many foes at incredibly low damages. To accommodate for its strength, he gains a lengthy start-up animation where he leaps into the air and keeps the slow recovery time after the attack is complete. This leaves Dedede wide open to counterattacks if he misses.
Additionally, while not quite the same attack, King Dedede's dash attack in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' games]] (called Belly Flop) is based on the Head Slide attack. The primary difference is that the move is turned into a single strong hit rather than an invincible slide; it is the most powerful dash attack in the entire series, able to KO many foes at incredibly low damages. To accommodate for its strength, the move gains a lengthy start-up animation where Dedede leaps into the air, and it keeps the slow recovery time after the attack is complete. This leaves Dedede wide open to counterattacks if he misses.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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*''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' / ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
*''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' / ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
*''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
*''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
*''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|{{KSqS KMoA}}]]''
*''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' / ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]''
*''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' / ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]''
*''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
*''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' (boss appearance only)
*''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''
*''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''
*''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]''
*''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]''
*''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
*''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
*''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
*''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
*''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
*''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''


In addition, the following characters can also perform this move (as they are based on King Dedede):
In addition, the following characters can also perform this move (as they are based on King Dedede):
*[[Masked Dedede]]
*[[Masked Dedede]]
*[[Shadow Dedede]]
*[[Shadow Dedede]]
*[[Team DDD|Combo Dedede and Mini Dedede]]
*[[Dedede Clone]]
*[[Dedede Clone]]
*[[King D-Mind]]
*[[King D-Mind]]
*[[Parallel Dedede]]
*[[Parallel Dedede]]
*[[Phantom King Dedede]]


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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KDL Head Slide.png|King Dedede using Head Slide in ''Kirby's Dream Land''
KDL Head Slide.png|King Dedede using Head Slide in ''Kirby's Dream Land''
KA King Dedede Head Slide screenshot.png|King Dedede using Head Slide in ''Kirby's Adventure''
KA King Dedede Head Slide screenshot.png|King Dedede using Head Slide in ''Kirby's Adventure''
KSS Head Slide.png|King Dedede using Head Slide in ''{{KSS KFP}}''
KDL2 Head Slide.png|King Dedede using Head Slide in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2''
KTD Dedede Head Slide screenshot.png|[[Masked Dedede]] using Head Slide in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
KSS Head Slide.png|King Dedede using Head Slide in ''Kirby Super Star''
KEEY Dedede Gogogo stage 3 screenshot.png|Using Head Slide in [[Dedede Gogogo]], from ''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn''
KSSU Head Slide.png|King Dedede using Head Slide in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
KSSU Masked Head Slide.png|Masked Dedede using Head Slide in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
KTD Dedede Head Slide screenshot.png|Masked Dedede using Head Slide in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KTD Shadow Head Slide.png|Shadow Dedede using Head Slide in ''Kirby Triple Deluxe''
KFD Head Slide.png|King Dedede using Head Slide in ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''
KFD Combo Head Slide.png|Combo Dedede using Head Slide in ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''
KFD Mini Head Slide.png|Mini Dedede using Head Slide in ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''
KPR Clone Head Slide.png|Dedede Clone using Head Slide in ''[[Kirby Planet Robobot]]''
KEEY Dedede Gogogo stage 3 screenshot.png|King Dedede using Head Slide in [[Dedede Gogogo]], from ''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn''
SKC D-Mind Head Slide.jpg|King D-Mind using Head Slide in ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''
KatFL Head Slide screenshot.png|King Dedede using Head Slide in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''
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|fr=Plat-ventre
|fr=Plat-ventre
|frM=Can be translated to "face down"
|frM=Can be translated to "face down"
|pt=Peixinho
|ptM=Literally translates to "little fish". Name of a diving move typically used in sports, mostly in volleyball, which looks similar to Dedede's attack.
|ja=ヘッドスライディング
|jaR=heddo suraidingu
|jaM=Head Sliding
}}
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Latest revision as of 05:21, 15 May 2024

King Dedede performing Head Slide in Kirby Star Allies.

Head Slide is a special attack which King Dedede can perform in almost all of his appearances as a boss. It debuted in Kirby's Dream Land and involves the king running forward and then leaping at his opponent, crashing face-first into the floor and leaving a Dropped Star ahead of him on impact. Although it is one of King Dedede's most iconic moves, he could not use the Head Slide as a playable character until Kirby Star Allies.

Overview[edit]

In all of its appearances, this move is characterized by King Dedede running forward, then crashing to the floor in one way or another, relying on his weight to deal a sturdy blow. In the earlier sprite-based games, this move looked like a disheveled slide, with King Dedede simply tripping during his battle, as he fell head-first without any anticipation. Starting with Kirby: Triple Deluxe, however, it is turned into a more deliberate-looking attack, consisting of a running leap into a belly flop. When playing as King Dedede, this move can be used to quickly bust through barricades such as Containers and Star Blocks in a diagonal downward motion.

While Dedede himself does not gain any extra hitboxes for most versions of this move, it is inherently dangerous because Kirby cannot touch Dedede at any time during the fight without getting hurt. As such, the attack's main danger comes from Dedede's rapidly changing position, making it difficult to react to if Kirby is expecting a hammer swing instead. In later titles, this attack can be followed up with a second belly flop in a different direction, making it more unpredictable.

Despite his imposing appearance, King Dedede is still vulnerable to attack when using this move, and his slow recovery time after using it leaves him very vulnerable to a counterattack. Because it produces a Dropped Star in its more recent appearances, accurately predicting the attack and reacting accordingly allows Kirby to score a solid hit.

Additionally, while not quite the same attack, King Dedede's dash attack in the Super Smash Bros. games (called Belly Flop) is based on the Head Slide attack. The primary difference is that the move is turned into a single strong hit rather than an invincible slide; it is the most powerful dash attack in the entire series, able to KO many foes at incredibly low damages. To accommodate for its strength, the move gains a lengthy start-up animation where Dedede leaps into the air, and it keeps the slow recovery time after the attack is complete. This leaves Dedede wide open to counterattacks if he misses.

Appearances[edit]

King Dedede uses the Head Slide in the following games:

In addition, the following characters can also perform this move (as they are based on King Dedede):

Gallery[edit]

  • King Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby's Dream Land

    King Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby's Dream Land

  • King Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby's Adventure

    King Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby's Adventure

  • King Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby's Dream Land 2

    King Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby's Dream Land 2

  • King Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby Super Star

    King Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby Super Star

  • King Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby Super Star Ultra

    King Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby Super Star Ultra

  • Masked Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby Super Star Ultra

    Masked Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby Super Star Ultra

  • Masked Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby: Triple Deluxe

    Masked Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby: Triple Deluxe

  • Shadow Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby Triple Deluxe

    Shadow Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby Triple Deluxe

  • King Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby Fighters Deluxe

    King Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby Fighters Deluxe

  • Combo Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby Fighters Deluxe

    Combo Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby Fighters Deluxe

  • Mini Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby Fighters Deluxe

    Mini Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby Fighters Deluxe

  • Dedede Clone using Head Slide in Kirby Planet Robobot

    Dedede Clone using Head Slide in Kirby Planet Robobot

  • King Dedede using Head Slide in Dedede Gogogo, from Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn

    King Dedede using Head Slide in Dedede Gogogo, from Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn

  • King D-Mind using Head Slide in Super Kirby Clash

    King D-Mind using Head Slide in Super Kirby Clash

  • King Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby and the Forgotten Land

    King Dedede using Head Slide in Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ヘッドスライディング
heddo suraidingu 		Head Sliding
French Plat-ventre Can be translated to "face down"
Portuguese Peixinho Literally translates to "little fish". Name of a diving move typically used in sports, mostly in volleyball, which looks similar to Dedede's attack.


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