Editing Beam

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|image=[[File:KRtDLD Beam.png|300px]]
|caption= Artwork of '''Beam Kirby''' from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|game1= ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' (1993)
|lastgame= ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023)
|game = <small>''[[Kirby Super Star]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''<br>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''<br>''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'' (as [[Beam Mage]])<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''<br>''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'' (as [[Beam Mage]])<br>''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' (reference)</small>
|type=Unlimited use
|obtained= [[Waddle Doo]], [[Laser Ball]], [[Gemra]], [[King Doo]], [[amiibo]] <small>(''Kirby: Planet Robobot'')</small>: [[smashwiki:R.O.B.|R.O.B.]]
|obtainedprojectile=[[Metal General]], [[Dedede Clone|Dedede Clone 2.0]], [[Zan Partizanne]], [[Void]], [[Void Soul]], [[Void Termina]], [[Security Force]], [[Shadow Dedede]]
|power=Attacks with an electric beam; provides Zap [[Power Effect]].
|helper=[[Waddle Doo]]
|similar=[[Flare Beam]] ([[Super Ability]]);<br>[[Beam Mode|Robobot Armor Beam Mode]];<br>[[UFO]] (Chain Beam);<br>[[Spark]], [[Laser]], [[Plasma]], [[Mirror]], [[ESP]], [[Beam Mage]] (variant from ''[[Team Kirby Clash (series)|Kirby Clash]]'' games), [[Ranger]]
}}
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'''Beam''' is a [[Copy Ability]] primarily obtained by absorbing an energy beam-using enemy, such as [[Waddle Doo]]s or [[Laser Ball]]s, as well as by using [[Copy Essence]]s. It allows [[Kirby]] to perform one of several beam attacks, such as a magical beam whip attack, which is useful for hitting [[switch]]es, [[Bomb Block]]s, and [[Star Block]]s behind solid walls in order to get to hidden areas and items. Typically, Kirby obtains a red and yellow jester hat when this Copy Ability is obtained.

Beam is among Kirby's oldest Copy Abilities, first appearing in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', and having solid representation in the series since then. In addition to the base ability, there are several spin-off powers and forms, including the [[Beam Mage]], the [[Robobot Armor|Robobot]] [[Beam Mode]], and the [[Flare Beam]] [[Super Ability]]. In more recent titles, it has also gained electrical properties, able to infuse allies' weapons with the Zap [[Power Effect]] in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.
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== Characteristics ==
[[File:KSA Beam demonstration.png|thumb|left|150px|The Beam ability creates a whip of energy, which can be used to electrify as well as attack.]]
Beam is among the very first Copy Abilities in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]], first appearing in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', and showing up in a large array of subsequent games. In its simplest form, it allows Kirby to fire a short-range line of energy that starts high and drags downward. Using this ability forces Kirby to stop for a brief moment, but its range allows him to strike targets before they reach him, or even through walls. Used while falling, it can be an effective means of dealing with many foes ahead of Kirby, but using it above a [[bottomless pit]] may pose a danger, preventing Kirby from acting out of the attack until it is too late.

In later titles, Beam would gain a larger moveset, adding to its versatility. This includes the momentum-preserving aerial Beam Blast attack to rain tiny projectiles on enemies below, the powerful Wave Beam that can penetrate through foes, and the Capture Beam, which allows Kirby to grab and blast away enemies up close. Starting with ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', Beam would also regularly gain electrical properties, allowing attacks to activate [[Wire (object)|wires]] or imbue allies with the Zap [[Power Effect]]. One particular derivative of Beam - the [[Beam Mage]] - even gains the ability to stop time with his Beam attacks.

Beam's most recognizable and common provider is the cycloptic [[Waddle Doo]], who regularly uses the Beam Whip as his main attack. However, other enemies and projectiles can provide the Beam ability, including [[King Doo]], [[Gemra]], [[Laser Ball]], and the drones from [[Security Force]].

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==Game appearances==
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=3|Beam Kirby's video game appearances &nbsp;
|-
!Game
!Role
!Notes
|-
!colspan=3|''Kirby'' series
|-
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Waddle Doo]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Waddle Doo]] and [[Laser Ball]].<br>The Waddle Doo [[helper]] can also be made using Beam.
|-
|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Waddle Doo]].
|-
|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Waddle Doo]].
|-
|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Waddle Doo]].<br>The playable Waddle Doo Ball also uses Beam.
|-
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Waddle Doo]].<br>Can be upgraded using an [[Ability Scroll]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Waddle Doo]] and [[Laser Ball]].<br>The Waddle Doo helper can also be made using Beam.
|-
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Waddle Doo]], [[Gemra]], and [[King Doo]].<br>Has a [[Super Ability|super-equivalent]] called [[Flare Beam]].
|-
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Waddle Doo]].<br>Also available in [[Kirby Fighters]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''
|Playable character
|Selectable in all game modes.<br>Comes with an unlockable costume.
|-
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Waddle Doo]] and [[King Doo]].<br>Has a [[Beam Mode|corresponding mode]] for the [[Robobot Armor]].<br>Has an equivalent in [[Team Kirby Clash]] called [[Beam Mage]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Waddle Doo]].<br>Can be used to create a Waddle Doo ally.<br>Provides the "Zap" [[Power Effect]] to allies' weapons.
|-
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|Playable character
|Selectable in all game modes after unlocking at [[Fighters Rank]] 10.<br>Comes with two unlockable costumes.
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
|Reference
|A collectible [[Character Treat]] featuring Beam Kirby appears.
|-
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' 
|Copy Ability
|Has the same features and providers as in the original ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
|-
!colspan=3|''Super Smash Bros.'' series
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|Reference
|Appears as a [[trophy]].
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|Reference
|Appears as a [[trophy]].
|}

===''Kirby's Adventure'' / ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
[[File:KA Beam icon.png|left]]Beam Kirby first appeared in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' where his Copy Abilities debuted. This ability allows Kirby to swing a beam whip downwards in front of him by pressing the B button. This ability appears largely unchanged in ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', but its visuals have been updated, giving Kirby his cap from ''Kirby Super Star'' and causing his face to light up when he uses it.

Due to [[Waddle Doo]] being the first ability-providing enemy that Kirby encounters in [[Vegetable Valley - Stage 1]], Beam is often seen as ''the'' first obtainable ability in the entire series, as its position makes it likely the first ability any given player will try out.

===''Kirby Super Star'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
[[File:KSS Beam Icon.png|left]]
[[File:KSS Peanut Plains screenshot 05.png|thumb|150px|Beam Kirby attacking [[Chef Kawasaki]] using the Cycle Beam in ''Kirby Super Star''.]]
Beam Kirby appears in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', this time with an expanded moveset. Its providers are [[Waddle Doo]] and [[Laser Ball]], as well as [[Copy Essence]]s. In the [[Sub-Game]] [[Milky Way Wishes]], Kirby may also obtain and keep the Beam ability by using [[Copy Essence Deluxe]]s. If Kirby has the Beam ability, he may transform the ability into a [[Waddle Doo]] as a helper. Kirby's appearance changes with a jester hat with stars, as well as turning amber. In these games, [[1UP]]s will also turn this color.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=2|'''Beam moveset in ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''''' &nbsp;
|-
!width="20%"| Skill
!width="30%"| Button Execution
|-
| '''Beam Whip'''
| {{center|B}}
|-
| '''Cycle Beam'''
| {{center|Dash + B}}
|-
| '''Beam Blast'''
| {{center|Dash + B in air}}
|-
| '''Capture Beam'''
| {{center|(any direction) + B near foe }}
|-
| '''Wave Beam'''
| {{center|Hold B long + Release}}
|}

===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''===
[[File:KNiDL Beam icon.png|left|32px]]
Beam returns in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', looking and functioning the same as it did in ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''. Its only provider is Waddle Doo.

===''Kirby: Canvas Curse''===
Beam appears in ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', provided once again by Waddle Doo. When Kirby has the ability, tapping him will propel him forward as he emits a beam whip which travels around his ball-shaped body, hitting anything within range, similar to [[Kracko]]'s beam attack. Holding Kirby will let him continue emitting the beam whip holding still in place, even in the air.

The playable [[Waddle Doo]] has the same ability, and cannot discard it.

===''Kirby: Squeak Squad''===
[[File:KSqS Beam Kirby Artwork.png|thumb|right|150px|Artwork from ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'']]
[[File:KSqS Beam Icon Sprite.png|left]]
Beam returns in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', functioning the same as in ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''. An [[Ability Scroll]] can be collected for the ability which upgrades its power, turning the regular Beam Whip attack into the "Super Beam Whip" ('''スーパービームウイップ'''<ref>''Kirby: Squeak Squad Nintendo Official Guidebook''</ref>), and allows it to create sparks that travel along metal surfaces.

===''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''===
Beam Kirby reappears in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', utilizing the expanded moveset from ''Kirby Super Star'' and its remake unlike preceding games like ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' and ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''. In addition, Kirby can execute an infinite loop beam whip in midair.

There is a super variant of this ability known as [[Flare Beam]].

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2" 
!colspan=4|'''Beam moveset in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' and ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''''' &nbsp;
|-
! Skill
! Button Execution (KRtDL)
! Button Execution (KRtDLD)
! Description
|-
| '''Beam Whip'''
| {{center|1}}
| {{center|Tap B/Y}}
| The standard whip-like attack; Kirby swings his electric whip from high to low.
|-
| '''Cycle Beam'''
| {{center|Dash + 1}}
| {{center|Dash + B/Y}}
| Kirby fires multiple energy balls in a cone-shaped pattern forwards. In the original, Kirby came to a full and complete stop before starting the attack. In the remake, Kirby slows down instead, much like in ''Kirby Star Allies''.
|-
| '''Beam Blast'''
| {{center|Dash + 1 in midair}}
| {{center|Dash + B/Y in midair}}
| Kirby aims downwards and fires a series of energy blasts diagonally towards the ground.
|-
| '''Revolution Beam'''
| {{center|1 repeatedly in midair}}
| {{center|B/Y repeatedly in midair}}
| A continuous usage of Beam Whip, with the whip circling Kirby until the button is released. Like in ''Kirby: Canvas Curse'', Kirby is immune to gravity but not wind during the move.
|-
| '''Wave Beam'''
| {{center|Hold 1, release}}
| {{center|Press and hold B/Y, then release}}
| After charging up energy, Kirby fires a large ball of energy straight forwards. Stops when it hits a wall but travels through enemies; can hit twice if an enemy is sufficiently fat.
|-
| '''Capture Beam'''
| {{center|(↑, ↓, or →) + 1 near foe}}
| {{center|(↑, ↓, or →) + B/Y near an enemy}}
| Kirby grabs an enemy and fires them away with a flurry of energy balls.
|}

===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
[[File:KTD Beam demonstration.png|thumb|150px|Beam Kirby using Beam Blast on a Blade Knight in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''.]]
Beam returns in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', relatively unchanged from its previous appearance, with the exception of the "Revolution Beam" technique getting removed.

Beam is also available as one of the abilities in [[Kirby Fighters]].

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2" 
!colspan=5|'''Beam moveset in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'', ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'', and ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''''' &nbsp;
|-
!Skill
!Image
!Button Execution
!Description
!Damage<br>([[Star Bullet]]=52)
|-
|'''Beam Whip'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Beam Whip clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Press and release B}}
|The standard whip-like attack; Kirby swings his electric whip from high to low.
|8 for initial hits, 6 each subsequent hit
|-
|'''Cycle Beam'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Cycle Beam clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Dash + B}}
|Kirby hits the brakes and fires multiple energy balls in a cone-shaped pattern forwards.
|Damage varies depending on the distance:
*Far: 14
*Mid: 18
*Close: 22
|-
|'''Beam Blast'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Beam Blast clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Dash + B in midair}}
|Kirby aims downwards and fires a series of energy blasts diagonally towards the ground.
|The wand itself deals 18 damage while the bullets deal 4 damage.
|-
|'''Wave Beam'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Wave Beam clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Press and hold B, and then release}}
|After charging up energy, Kirby fires a large ball of energy straight forwards. Stops when it hits a wall but travels through enemies; can hit twice if an enemy is sufficiently fat.
|35 (18 if the ball hits the same enemy twice)
|-
|'''Capture Beam'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Capture Beam clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Either ↑, or forward + B near an enemy }}
|Kirby grabs an enemy and fires them away with a flurry of energy balls.
|16 for the grab, 60 for the launch
|}

===''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''===
Beam is one of the selectable abilities in ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'', functioning exactly the same as it did in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''. Its unlockable Rare Outfit is a hat that resembles [[Marx]]'s.

===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
[[File:KPR Rhythm Route Stage 3 4.png|thumb|150px|Combining Beam with the Robobot Armor allows Kirby to fire big bouncing orbs of energy at his foes.]]
Beam returns once again in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', functioning like it did in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''. In addition, it is one of the abilities compatible with the [[Robobot Armor]], in the form of the [[Beam Mode]]. Here, it can be used to conduct electricity, similar to [[Spark]], which is also in the game.

===''Kirby Star Allies''===
Beam appears as an ability in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', along with [[Waddle Doo]] who represents the ability as a [[Helper|Friend]]. Beam can be used to augment other abilities with the Zap [[Power Effect]].

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2" 
!colspan=4|'''Beam moveset in ''Kirby Star Allies''''' &nbsp;
|-
! Skill
! Button Execution
! Description
!Damage<br>([[Star Bullet]]=52)
|-
| '''Beam Whip'''
| {{center|Press and release B}}
| The standard whip-like attack; Kirby swings his electric whip from high to low.
|12
|-
| '''Cycle Beam'''
| {{center|Dash + B}}
| Kirby slows to a stop while firing multiple energy balls in a cone-shaped pattern forwards.
|Damage varies depending on the distance:
*Far: 14
*Mid: 18
*Close: 22
|-
| '''Beam Blast'''
| {{center|Dash + B in midair}}
| Kirby aims downwards and fires a series of energy blasts diagonally towards the ground.
|The wand itself deals 22 damage while the bullets deal 18 damage.
|-
| '''Wave Beam'''
| {{center|Press and hold B, and then release}}
| After charging up energy, Kirby fires a large ball of energy straight forwards. Stops when it hits a wall but travels through enemies; can hit twice if an enemy is sufficiently large in size.
|35 (18 if the ball hits the same enemy more than once)
|-
| '''Capture Beam'''
| {{center|Either ↑, or forward + B near an enemy }}
| Kirby grabs an enemy and fires them away with a flurry of energy balls.
|16+48+60 (Grab, launch and hit)
|}

===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
Beam Kirby returns in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' as one of the abilities the player can choose from. It is unlocked after reaching [[Fighters Rank]] 10, and plays much the same as it has in the preceding titles.

For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Beam ability in ''Kirby Fighters 2'', see [https://wiki.gbl.gg/w/Kirby_Fighters_2/Beam Mizuumi Wiki's page].

====Moveset====
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=4|Beam moveset in ''Kirby Fighters 2'' &nbsp;
|-
!Skill
!Button Execution
!Description
!Damage (unmodified)
|-
|'''Beam Whip'''
|{{center|Press and release B}}
|Kirby throws out a curved beam attack in front of him and drags it downward, covering a wide arc.
|26 (if all hits connect)
|-
|'''Cycle Beam'''
|{{center|Dash + B}}
|Kirby stops in place while firing multiple energy balls in a cone-shaped pattern forwards.
|28 (if all hits connect)
|-
|'''Beam Blast'''
|{{center|Dash + B in midair}}
|Kirby shoots several small spherical projectiles diagonally downward in front of him.
|10 (first hit) <br>4 (each subsequent hit)
|-
|'''Wave Beam'''
|{{center|Press and hold B, then release}}
|Kirby charges up a large sphere of energy and then shoots it straight forward. 
It can travel a long distance, but will disappear after a short moment, making it unable to reach all the way across certain stages. 
It will pass through opponents and objects, but not through walls.
|40
|-
|'''Capture Beam'''
|{{center|Either ↑/→ + B near an enemy}}
|Kirby uses energy to hold his foe in place. He can then release his foe with another B press and shoot several small beam attacks at them in the process.
While holding a foe, Kirby can change direction, but cannot move. If he does nothing, the foe will escape after 5 seconds with no damage.
|20
|}

=== ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' ===
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', Beam Kirby is depicted alongside [[Sword]] Kirby on the "Sword vs. Beam" [[Character Treat]], using artwork from ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''. Beam does not appear as an ability in ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' itself.

===Other===
{{ImCap|image=File:SKC Beam Mage artwork.png|align=right|size=150px|caption=In the ''Team Kirby Clash'' games, Beam takes on a new role and look as [[Beam Mage]].|captionalign = center|captionwidth=150px}}
{{main|Beam Mage}}
Beam appears under a different guise as the role [[Beam Mage]] from the ''Kirby Clash'' series of spin-off titles. The only major difference between the abilities is that Beam Mage's "Wave Beam" is upgraded into the "Time Beam", which can be charged to three different levels of power, and stops time for an enemy when they are hit enough times with the move.

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==Profiles==
===Flavor text===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
!rowspan=1|Image
!rowspan=1|Game
!rowspan=1|Flavor text
|-
|[[File:KA Box.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''Kirby fires a beam like that used by some enemies! This is an easy weapon to use!''
|-
|[[File:KSS Box NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|''Use the Beam attack against enemies! Fire the Beam by pressing {{color|blue|Y}}. This is a very handy and useful ability.''
|-
|[[File:KNiDL box artwork.jpg|100px]]<br>[[File:KatAM cover art.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''<br>&<br>''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
|''This Beam's like a whip! Whaa-pssssshh! Beam it!''
|-
|[[File:Kirby Canvas Curse box art.png|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
|''Whip the beam! Hold to hover!''
|-
|[[File:USCover KSqS.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|''This beam's like a whip! Whaa-pssssshh! {{Color|Blue|Beam it!}} <big>{{Color|Orange|Beam it!}}</big> <big><big>{{Color|Red|Beam it!}}</big></big>''
|-
|[[File:KSS Ultra box art.png|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|''Flail this {{Color|red|beam}} like a whip. It has many {{Color|blue|useful attacks}}. Try to {{color|blue|store}} up a {{color|red|super shot}}!''
|-
|[[File:KRtDL Boxart L.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|''Lash foes with a whiplike beam! Hit and {{color|red|Cycle}}! Grab and {{color|red|Capture}}! Spin in midair for a {{color|red|Revolution}}! Charge up and BAM! {{color|red|Wave Beam}}!''
|-
|[[File:KTD Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|'''American English:'''<br>
''Unleash a sizzling beam of energy! Use the {{color|orange|Capture Beam}} when near an enemy, or use the {{color|orange|Beam Blast}} in midair, and then finish off your foe with a {{color|orange|Wave Beam}}!''<br><br>
'''British English:'''<br>
''Unleash a sizzling beam of energy! Use the {{color|orange|Capture Beam}} when near an enemy, or use the {{color|orange|Beam Blast}} in mid-air, and then finish off your foe with a {{color|orange|Wave Beam}}!''
|-
|[[File:KPR Box.png|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|''This ability gives you control of {{color|orange|electricity}} itself. It looks like a {{color|orange|simple}} ability, but science {{color|orange|cannot yet explain}} how it works.''
|-
|[[File:KSA Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|''This crackling attack releases a ton of energy. Shoot a Cycle Beam or fire a Beam Blast from midair! And if you need to electrify your friends' weapons in a flash, use the rapid-fire Wave Beam!''
|-
|[[File:KRtDLD Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|''Lash foes with a whip-like beam! Dash for {{color|red|Cycle}}! Grab and {{color|red|Capture}}! Spin in midair for a {{color|red|Revolution}}! Charge it up and BAM! {{color|red|Wave Beam}}!''
|}

===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' trophy===
{| class="wikitable"
!width=100px|Name
!Image
!Game
!Description
|-
!Beam Kirby
|[[file:Beam Kirby Brawl Trophy.png|130px]]
|{{center|''Kirby's Adventure'', ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''}}
|''Kirby in a jester cap...and a supercute Kirby at that. Beam Kirby features a Beam ability, acquired by inhaling Waddle Doo, that allows him to shoot a whip-like beam at his enemies. With a wide attack range, this ability is extremely easy to use, especially for taking out enemies in bunches. In Kirby Super Star, this beam can also be charged and fired.''
|-
|}

===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' trophy===
{| class="wikitable"
!width=100px|Name
!Image
!Appears In/Related Games
!American English Description
!British English Description
|-
!Beam Kirby
|[[file:Beam Kirby Wii U Trophy.png|130px]]
|{{center|''Kirby's Adventure'', ''Kirby Super Star''}}
|''Waddle Doo can fire beams from his eye. Does that make you green with envy? Then inhale him and copy that ability! You'll then be able to shoot beams from a wand, and the attack can even be charged up for greater effectiveness. You can also use a beam to push switches or to grab and toss your foes.''
|''Ever felt jealous of a Waddle Doo's ability to fire beams from its eye? Well, if you're Kirby, there's really no need – swallow one and you, too, can swing energy beams to your heart's content! Charge them up to plough through multiple enemies at once, use them to grab and throw enemies, and even press switches through walls! Yeah!''
|}

===''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' manual===
*''"Learn all the shapes and uses of this powerful beam attack."''

==Trivia==
*Beam is the very first Copy Ability that can be obtained in the ''Kirby'' series, and has appeared in nearly every main series installment since then. In ''Kirby Star Allies'', this fact is mentioned on the pause menu flavor text of [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!|Guest Star]] [[Waddle Doo]]: ''"It was the first Copy Ability that anyone ever got, and the origin of all abilities that came later! So much potential from a beam! And now, he wants to see why the beam... bends!"''
*In ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', pairing the [[Spark]] ability with [[Rick]] allows Kirby to perform an attack very similar to that of Beam.
*In artwork for ''Kirby Super Star'' and its remake, the Beam ability hat is depicted as red on the right and orange on the left, with stars on both sides. In all other games (in addition to Kirby's in-game sprites in the previous games mentioned), it is depicted as the reverse, orange on the right and red on the left; additionally, only the orange side has stars.

==Gallery==
{{Main|Beam/gallery}}
<gallery>
KA Beam artwork.png|Artwork from ''Kirby's Adventure''
KSS Beam Icon.png|Icon from ''Kirby Super Star''
KNiDL Beam artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' / ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
Beam KCC artwork 2.png|Artwork from ''Kirby: Canvas Curse''
KSSU Beam artwork.png|Artwork from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
KRTDL Beam.png|Artwork from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''
KSA Beam Icon.png|[[Ability Star]] from ''Kirby Star Allies''
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{Names
|ja=ビーム
|jaR=Bīmu
|jaM=Beam
|es=Rayo
|esM=Beam
|fr=Rayon
|frM=Ray
|nl=Straal
|nlM=Beam
|de=Beam
|deM=Beam
|it=Raggio
|itM=Beam
|ru=Луч
|ruR=Luch
|ruM=Beam
|zh=光束
|zhR=guāng shù
|zhM=Beam
|ko=빔
|koR=Bim
|koM=Beam
|pt=Raio
|ptM=Ray
|pl=Promień<ref>[https://www.nintendo.pl/switch/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe Nintendo Polska - ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'']</ref>
|plM=Beam
}}

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{{Navbox-Copy Abilities}}
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{{Navbox-KSS/KSSU}}
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{{Navbox-KRtDL/KRtDLD}}
{{Navbox-KTD}}
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{{Navbox-KPR}}
{{Navbox-KSA}}
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[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]
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