Before the fight, Kirby may choose to obtain the Whip, Water, or Hi-Jump abilities from Copy Essences (in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, the Sand ability is here as well). He may then proceed to battle Mr. Dooter. Mr. Dooter's attacks include jumping around the battlefield, juggling skulls or bombs, or punching Kirby with giant fists. One attack sees Mr. Dooter attempting to grab Kirby; if he succeeds, he will start juggling Kirby with his other objects. Kirby gradually takes damage during this to attack; to escape, the player must shake their controller or mash directions. Defeating Mr. Dooter rewards Kirby with the right wing of the Lor Starcutter.
In Extra Mode, Kirby must face against Mr. Dooter EX instead. In this incarnation, in addition to being red and mustachioed, Mr. Dooter EX has access to flaming skulls, faster attacks, and longer reaching-moves.