Kirby (V)

Kirby (カービィ, Kirby) makes his fifth appearance in the Super Smash Bros. series in Super Smash Bros. V. He was confirmed along with Link, Donkey Kong, Pikachu, Fox, Yoshi, Samus, Captain Falcon, Pit, Alm and Inkling in the Official SSBV Trailer + Inkling Reveal Trailer shown at E3 in 2017. His appearance has not changed since his last appearance.
Kirby is once again voiced by Makiko Ohmoto, who recorded new clips for her role.
==Changes from Smash 4==
===Aesthetics===
Like every other veteran, Kirby now appears much more vibrant and his appearance is more based off his appearance in his games with a small realistic touch.
===Attributes===
Kirby moves a bit faster on the ground and in the air.
===Ground Attacks===
Dash attack changed back to that of Melee.
Down tilt power slightly increased.
===Aerial Attacks===
No changes.
===Grabs and Throws===
No changes.
===Special Moves===
Hammer does increased damage.
==Special Moves==
Move 	Name 	Damage 	Description
Neutral Special	Inhale 	10% (swallow), 6% (spit) 	Kirby sucks up his opponent. He can exhale them as a star to deal damage, or copy their neutral special attack. Some characters will give him an alternative special moves, like the Dovahkiin's Unrelenting Force, or due to mechanics that wouldn't work properly when copied over, Olimar's Pikmin Pluck.
Side Special 	Hammer 	22% (grounded uncharged), 20% (aerial uncharged), 40% (grounded fully charged), 32% (aerial fully charged)	The attack of the same name from the Hammer ability. Kirby swings his hammer forwards in an arc, which increases in power the longer it charges, and when fully charged, Kirby's hammer will ignite and gradually damage him. He can also slowly walk and jump while charging it, while a fully charged Hammer grants armor during part of the swing. When it is used in midair, Kirby will swing his hammer twice. The uncharged grounded version KOs middleweights at 98% while near the edge, while the uncharged aerial version KOs them at 110% while near the edge. In comparison, the fully charged grounded version KOs middleweights at 47% while near the edge, and the fully charged aerial version KOs them at 61% while near the edge.
Up Special 	Final Cutter	5% (ascent), 2% (descent), 5% (landing), 6% (shockwave) 	The attack of the same name from the Cutter ability. It can meteor smash any opponents he comes into contact with upon descending. The sword also emits a shockwave upon hitting a solid surface, which is Kirby's only projectile aside from spitting out an Inhaled opponent. A good vertical recovery move and has decent horizontal distance when angled. However, it is extremely predictable due to its high start-up. Kirby cannot sweetspot the edge until he starts to descend, and if the platform beneath him disappears or if he is pushed off while he is still in the landing animation, he will be rendered helpless.
Down Special 	Stone 	18% (impact), 14% (shockwave) 	The Stone Change (while Kirby is on the ground) and the Stone Smash (while Kirby is in the air) from the Stone ability. Stone Smash is a strong attack, as it KOs middleweights at 126% and deals considerable shield damage. It can also be canceled in midair by pressing the special button, which can be used for mindgames. While Stone Change is slightly weaker, it is a strong semi-spike. Kirby cannot be damaged while he is transformed, although his Stone forms have a set amount of durability, and he can be grabbed while transformed.
Final Smash 	Ultra Sword 	3% (stun), 5% (hit 1), 2% (hits 2-9), 16% (hit 10) 	The Ultra Sword Super Ability. Kirby wields a gigantic sword and repeatedly slashes the opponent before enlarging the sword and then performing a final, powerful slash. It KOs middleweights at 71% while near the edge.
==Animations and Misc.==
===Taunts===
Up - Shuffles to one side, then shuffles to the opposite side before spinning and then holding his arm up. It is almost identical to one of his victory dances in his home series.
Side - Spins repeatedly, then stops to balance on one leg and extend one arm and say "Eeu!" It is almost identical to his "character selection" animation in SSB.
Down - Leans inward to face the screen and wave his arms while saying "Hi!"
===Character Selection Screen Animation===
Character Select - Kirby walks towards the screen before before spinning, then holding his arm up, and then facing the left or the right.
Stage Select - He then hops in place five times.
===On-Screen Appearance===
Rides on a Warp Star and crashes it onto the stage.
===Victory Animations===
Spins to turn his back to the screen and then briefly wiggles, does a front flip to face the screen, and then holds his arm up.
Skids to the right, spins and then holds his arm up.
Brings his arms down twice, does a cartwheel, and then holds his arm up.
===Losing Animation===
Kirby is seen cheerfully waving his hands rapidly, as if he was clapping.
===Crowd Cheer===
“Kir-by!”
===Victory Theme===
A flourished remix directly from Brawl and SSB4 of the short, recurring theme that debuted in Kirby's Dream Land and which plays when Kirby completes a stage or defeats a boss.
===Idle Poses===
Hops to look off-screen, then hops back into his default position.
Briefly nods off, then shakes his head and wakes up. 
==Palette Swaps==
==Trivia==
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