Parasol
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- This article is about the Copy Ability. For the enemy object, see Parasol (enemy).
Parasol is a Copy Ability that equips Kirby with a parasol (umbrella) to use as a weapon. Contrary to what might be expected, the Parasol is a formidable tool when in Kirby's hands. He can swing it to strike enemies with the same force as a Sword, and use it to shield himself from incoming projectiles ahead or above him. Additional techniques include the very fast and dangerous Parasol Drill and Dive, and the famous Circus Throw technique, where he picks an enemy up and spins it on his parasol before tossing it away. Kirby can also use his Parasol to splash water on fiery blocks and foes to douse them. When not attacking with it, Kirby can use the parasol to glide through the air, drifting slowly downward while gaining increased horizontal velocity. Lastly, Parasol is one of the abilities that can usually be used underwater.
Parasol is typically obtained by swallowing the Parasol often held by Waddle Dees and Waddle Doos, but there are a small number of more specialized enemies that provide it, including Floaty the Drifter, Jumper Shoot, Sasuke, and Klinko. Parasol is the only modern Copy Ability which does not grant Kirby a hat or any additional costume piece. In addition to being one of the first Copy Abilities to appear (first appearing in Kirby's Adventure), it is also the most ubiquitous ability in the whole Kirby series, appearing in 17 games and counting.
Game appearances
Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Parasol makes its first appearance as a Copy Ability in Kirby's Adventure. Here, its essential properties of being used as a bludgeon, shielding Kirby from hazards above him, and being used to float slowly downward were established. This makes it one of the more versatile abilities in the game. It is only provided by Parasol Waddle Dee and Parasol Waddle Doo.
Kirby's Dream Course
The Parasol ability appears in Kirby's Dream Course, where it can be obtained from Parasol Waddle Doo. While using the ability, Kirby floats through the air using the Parasol, and can gently be steered toward the ground for a more precise landing. How quickly Kirby drifts laterally through the air depends on how fast he was going when he activated the ability. This can also be used to brake Kirby's momentum while rolling on the ground.
Kirby's Dream Land 2
Parasol reappears in Kirby's Dream Land 2. Kirby acquires this ability from Jumper Shoot and Floaty the Drifter. By itself, this ability performs similar to the one in Kirby's Adventure.
When on an Animal Friend, however, Kirby can perform variations of the ability, as detailed in the following table:
Animal Friend | Appearance | Description |
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Coo | Coo equips a Parasol and starts spinning rapidly, similar to the Tornado ability. | |
Kine | A large parasol appears from Kine's mouth, which can be used as a shield for a limited time. | |
Rick | Rick balances a parasol on his nose and a ball-shaped Kirby on top of it, harming enemies above him. |
Throughout Kirby's Dream Land 2, there are specific blocks which can be broken only with the Parasol ability. They resemble puffy clouds.
Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra
Parasol returns as an ability in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra, where it is once again obtained by swallowing an enemy Parasol. However, it can also be received via Copy Essence Deluxe in Milky Way Wishes and through regular Copy Essences. With the Parasol equipped, Kirby can create a Parasol Waddle Dee as a Helper. This game introduced some of the more elaborate attacks that Parasol has become known for, such as Parasol Drill and Circus Throw. This game also introduced Parasol's ability to douse flames by splashing water on them.
Parasol moveset in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra | |||
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Skill | Button Execution | Skill | Button Execution |
Parasol Swing | B
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Parasol Shield | Hold B
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Parasol Drill | Dash + B
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Parasol Dive | ↓ + B in air
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Circus Throw | (any direction) + B near foe
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Parasol Drift | Drop
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Drift Stall | ↓ while dropping
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Parasol Drill | B underwater
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Parasol Dive | ↓ + B underwater
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Kirby's Dream Land 3
Parasol makes another appearance in Kirby's Dream Land 3. It functions similarly to its previous appearance in Kirby's Dream Land 2, and can be acquired from Sasuke, Klinko, Jumper Shoot and the parasol variant of Bukiset. When Kirby or Gooey try to crouch with this ability, instead of crouching, they put their parasols in front of them similar to a guard, which deals damage to enemies and provides cover of any incoming projectile. Their backs aren't covered, however, so any attack coming from behind will hurt them as usual. While this defensive technique isn't available when paired with Animal Friends, being paired with them creates Parasol-related abilities, as follows:
Animal Friend | Appearance | Description |
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ChuChu | Kirby and ChuChu get inside an up-side-down parasol and spin forward, defeating enemies on contact. | |
Coo | Coo equips a Parasol and starts spinning rapidly, similar to the Tornado ability. | |
Kine | Kine turns to face upwards as a large parasol appears from his mouth, which guards him against attacks from above and slows his fall. | |
Nago | Kirby and Nago use a parasol as a pogo stick, bouncing around on it and defeated adversaries while the Y button is held. | |
Pitch | Using a parasol like a golf club, Kirby knocks Pitch away, causing him to bounce around like a ball and destroy enemies he touches. He returns to Kirby once he stops moving or the Y button is pressed; moving just right while he is doing so can cause him to orbit Kirby. | |
Rick | Rick balances a parasol on his nose and a ball-shaped Kirby on top of it, harming enemies above him. |
Throughout Kirby's Dream Land 3, there are specific blocks which can be broken only with the Parasol ability. They are marked with the Parasol icon on them.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror & Kirby: Squeak Squad
Parasol returns in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, unchanged from its appearance in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land. It is once again acquired by swallowing an enemy Parasol.
In Kirby: Squeak Squad, an Ability Scroll can be collected for Parasol which allows Kirby to make his Parasol Shield bigger if he holds it for an extended time.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Parasol returns in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, where it first gained its modern move-set. It is provided by Parasol Waddle Dee and Parasol Waddle Doo.
Parasol moveset in Kirby's Return to Dream Land | |||
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Skill | Button Execution | Skill | Button Execution |
Parasol Swing | 1
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Circus Throw | ↑ or forward + 1 near an enemy
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Parasol Shield | Press and hold 1
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Parasol Drift | Activates while falling
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Change Shield Direction | Backward during Parasol Shield
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Underwater Parasol Drill | 1 while swimming
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Parasol Drill | Dash + 1
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Surface Drill Spray | 1 while floating on water's surface
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Parasol Twirl | ↓ + 1
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Underwater Parasol Dive | ↓ + 1 while swimming
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Parasol Dive | ↓ + 1 in midair
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Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition
In the Sub-Game New Challenge Stages, Parasol gains its own challenge room, accessible from Happiness Hall. It can also be used to race Magolor.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, & Kirby Star Allies
Parasol returns in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, largely unchanged from its appearance in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, however it's been given one change in this game onwards. Specifically, the animation of Parasol Swing more closely resembles its animation from Kirby Super Star, granting it a hitbox behind Kirby after he winds back the parasol. In addition to its role in the main game, Parasol is a selectable ability in the Kirby Fighters Sub-Game.
In Kirby: Planet Robobot, Parasol can be combined with the Robobot Armor to produce the armor's Parasol Mode. This mode allows the suit to fly great distances using parasol-shaped rotors and dispel clouds of poison gas.
In Kirby Star Allies, Parasol can be used to imbue other abilities with the Splash Power Effect. It can also be used to activate Chumbrella, being one of the few Friend Abilities which does not require help from any friends. Parasol Waddle Dee acts as the Friend for the Parasol ability, and can use all of the same moves as Parasol Kirby.
Parasol moveset in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, and Kirby Star Allies | ||
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Skill | Image | Button Execution |
Parasol Swing | B
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Parasol Shield | Press and hold B
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Change Shield Direction | Backward during Parasol Shield
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Parasol Drill | Dash + B
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Parasol Twirl | ↓ + B
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Parasol Dive | ↓ + B in midair
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Circus Throw | ↑ or forward + B near an enemy
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Parasol Drift | Activates while falling
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Underwater Parasol Drill | B while swimming
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Surface Drill Spray | B while floating on water's surface
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Underwater Parasol Dive | ↓ + B while swimming
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Kirby Fighters Deluxe and Kirby Fighters 2
Parasol appears in Kirby Fighters Deluxe and Kirby Fighters 2 as a selectable ability for Kirby, retaining its move-set from Kirby: Triple Deluxe, though lacking its underwater moves (due to there being no water in either game). In Kirby Fighters 2, it is unlocked after reaching Fighters Rank 31.
For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Parasol ability in Kirby Fighters 2, see Mizuumi Wiki's page.
Parasol move-set in Kirby Fighters 2 | |||
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Skill | Button Execution | Description | Damage (unmodified) |
Parasol Swing | B
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Kirby throws his parasol out ahead of him. | 10 12 (to second foe hit) |
Parasol Shield | Press and hold B
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After a Parasol Swing, Kirby holds the parasol out in front to guard himself and twirls it around. Kirby remains in this position until B is released. | 6 (initial hit) 3 (subsequent hits) |
Change Shield Direction | Move ←/→ during Parasol Shield
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During Parasol Shield, Kirby can change direction. | N/A |
Parasol Drill | Dash + B
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Kirby charges forward while holding his parasol in front of him, drilling into opponents and dragging them along. | 28 (if all hits connect) |
Parasol Twirl | ↓ + B
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Kirby jumps on his parasol and spins it downward on the ground. | 28 (if all hits connect) |
Parasol Dive | ↓ + B in midair
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Kirby dives diagonally downward while twirling his parasol beneath him. | 20 |
Circus Throw | Either ↑/→ + B near an enemy
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Kirby hoists his foe on top of his parasol then spins them around before tossing them away. The direction of the toss can be adjusted by inputting a direction. | 20 |
Parasol Drift | Activates while falling
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Kirby opens up his parasol and drifts slowly downward, gaining enhanced horizontal speed in the process. | N/A |
Drift Stall | ↓ while falling
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Kirby can cancel his Parasol Drift to fall normally. | N/A |
Kirby Battle Royale
“ | Huh? Carrying a parasol on a nice day like this? I wanna see you pick up your opponents and swing them around! | ” | — Knuckle Joe's comment in Kirby Battle Royale |
Parasol is one of the selectable abilities in Kirby Battle Royale. Its moveset has been altered to account for the top-down perspective of many of the game modes. In Dedede's Cake Royale, Kirby must first acquire 150 League Points before he can use the ability.
Parasol moveset in Kirby Battle Royale | |||
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Skill | Button Execution | Skill | Button Execution |
Parasol Swing | B
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Parasol Drill | Hold/release B
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Parasol Dive | B during jump
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Circus Throw | Parasol Drill hit
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Parasol Shield | Hold B
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Parasol Spin | Y
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In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
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“ | He has copied Sasuke's abilities! He is Parasol Kirby! | ” | — Meta Knight, in Cappy New Year |
In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, Parasol Kirby makes an appearance on three different occasions. In Cappy New Year, Kirby obtains this ability by inhaling Sasuke in order to safely make it back down to the ground after being launched by a firework rocket high into the sky. In Escargoon Rules, Kirby swallows several Drifters to gain the ability, then uses the parasol to beat back the remaining Drifters and punish King Dedede for initiating the battle. In D'Preciation Day, Kirby gains this ability by inhaling Buttercup's umbrella, then uses the parasol to defeat Chuckie. Parasol Kirby has all of the same skills he has in the games, though the watery aspects of the ability have been removed.
Parasol Kirby defeating Chuckie with Parasol Drill
Profiles
Flavor text
Image | Game | Flavor text |
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Kirby's Adventure | Pause caption Open your parasol and take a nice walk! Do you think this might have other uses, too? Demo reel Take a nice walk for a short break! | |
Kirby's Dream Course | If you use Parasol when you have a grounder, Kirby gradually slows down. Be sure to plan ahead! When you have a fly shot, use Parasol while coming down and control Kirby's path with the Control Pad. | |
Kirby Super Star | Protect Kirby from enemies above! Splash, drill, or toss your enemies to the sky! A lot of possibilities with the Parasol. | |
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Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land & Kirby & The Amazing Mirror & Kirby: Squeak Squad |
The sun shines on this Parasol of mine. Where I walk, enemies balk, and I float gently down... |
Kirby Super Star Ultra | Guard against falling objects! Twirl to attack or just drift. Or do a parasol throw! | |
Kirby's Return to Dream Land | Block falling objects. Fill your parasol with wind, and go for a stroll through the sky. The best comes last! That's right: Circus Throw! | |
Kirby: Triple Deluxe | Guard against falling objects, or take a floaty stroll through the air. You can also spray water to attack enemies or put out fires. For your grand finale, use a Circus Throw! | |
Kirby: Planet Robobot | Guard against falling objects, or take a floaty stroll through the air. You can also spray water to attack enemies or put out fires. | |
Kirby Battle Royale | Defend and attack when the time is right! It may look cute, but it's an expert ability. | |
Kirby Star Allies | Shake the water off it to attack with a splash or enjoy a floaty flight through the sky. Open it with ↑ to protect you and your friends from deluges and waterfalls. Is there anything chummier than sharing an umbrella? |
Super Smash Bros. Melee trophy
Kirby's Dream Course manual
- "This lets you control how fast Kirby falls using the +Control Pad. The parasol acts as a brake to slow down Kirby's fall."
Gallery
Artwork
Render image of the Sectonian Queen's Parasol Rare Hat in Kirby Fighters 2
Sprites
Ability Item from Kirby Super Star Ultra
Icons
Screenshots
Other
Banner from the Kirby Personality Quiz
Videos
Official Kirby Portal video showcasing Parasol
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Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | パラソル Parasoru |
Parasol |
Traditional Chinese | 陽傘 yáng sǎn |
Parasol |
Simplified Chinese | 阳伞 yáng sǎn | |
Dutch | Parasol | - |
French | Parasol | - |
German | Schirm | Parasol |
Italian | Parasole | Parasol |
Korean | 파라솔 Parasol |
Parasol |
Polish | Parasol[1] | - |
Portuguese | Guarda-sol[2][3] | Parasol |
Spanish | Sombrilla | Parasol |
References
- ↑ Nintendo Polska - Kirby: Planet Robobot
- ↑ Nintendo Portugal - Kirby Battle Royale
- ↑ Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, Cappy New Year
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- Good pages
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Dream Course
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Dream Land 2
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Dream Land 3
- Copy Abilities in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Squeak Squad
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land
- Copy Abilities in New Challenge Stages
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Triple Deluxe
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Fighters Deluxe
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Planet Robobot
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Battle Royale
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Star Allies
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Fighters 2
- Copy Abilities with watery properties
- Copy Abilities which can douse flames