Kirby: Nature's Hero/Level Design

==Planted Plains==
===Level 1-1===
This stage starts in a cloudy area in Planet Popstar, then takes the player to Millenim on a Warp Star, much like the first stage in Kirby: Triple Deluxe. This level is entirely set in wide-open plains, with tutorials on how the game's mechanics work. A short Gyro Star section can be found, in which the player only needs to deal with a few Bronto Burts, and can shoot at overgrown tree roots to gather debris in order to charge up the Gyro Star's laser. In addition, inside a tree near the end of the stage, the player will find a Super Blade Knight who offers the Ultra Sword ability. In one particular section, the player can reveal a rainbow-coloured portal by destroying a star-engraved metal block with repetitive Ultra Sword attacks. Going through the portal takes away the Ultra Sword ability, and gives you a choice between Beam and Fire for a battle against a Sphere Doomer.
The following enemies debut here...
*Waddle Dee: Very simplistic enemies. They are harmless on their own, although some have their ways of harming the player. No ability.
*Bronto Burt: Simple flying enemies. They sometimes fly at the player from the background or foreground. No ability.
*Sword Knight: A sword-wielding enemy who can use a close-range slash. Gives Sword. A variation called the Super Sword Knight, who gives Ultra Sword, appears in a few stages.
*Waddle Doo: This strange, wheel-eyed Waddle Dee can shoot an energy beam at close range if threatened. Gives Beam. A variation called the Super Waddle Doo, who gives Flare Beam, appears in a few stages.
*Sir Kibble: An armoured enemy who throws boomerang-like blades, sometimes attacking from the background or foreground. Gives Cutter.
*Spectral: A flying enemy who will sometimes shoot a coloured crystal at the player. Gives Rainbow.
*Sparky: This enemy will hop around, sometimes stopping to build up an electric shield. Gives Spark.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Golden Waddle Dee Statue. It is found at the end of a short tunnel hidden about midway through the stage.
====Flowers====
#In plain sight near the start of the level.
#Found behind the first block which requires Ultra Sword to break.
#Reward for defeating Sphere Doomer.
===Level 1-2===
Starts outside in fields, then transitions to a dense forest. Near the end, the player may choose either Fire or Ice to defeat Blocky, who offers Stone after his defeat.
The following enemies debut here...
*Cappy: A mushroom enemy who can shoot its cap upwards. The cap serves as an extra line of defence when it isn't on the Cappy's head. No ability.
*Como: This spider enemy hangs from the ceiling, sometimes coming down to attack. The silk it hangs from can be cut to defeat the Como. No ability.
*Ringle: These bell-like enemies either walk around or float in the air, attacking at close range with sound waves. Gives Bell.
*Hot Head: This enemy can attack with a short-ranged flamethrower or with long-ranged fireballs. Gives Fire. A variation called the Super Hot Head, who gives Monster Flame, appears in a few stages.
*Chilly: A snowman enemy who creates a field of ice around it when the player comes close. Gives Ice. A variation called the Super Chilly, who gives Snow Bowl, appears in a few stages.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Ebony Lololo Statue. It is found in a hidden room filled with Comos.
====Flowers====
#Found in the air between two Cappies, in plain sight.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Stone to solve.
#Found above the exit door, partially hidden by leaves.
===Level 1-3===
Set in a slightly forested area, with bright plants and Twiggy Woods, tree-like creatures who hold platforms in their branches. The Cracker, an auto-firing cannon that Kirby holds above his head, debuts here, alongside Keys which are used to unlock doors with padlocks on them. Near the end, the player may choose either Beetle or Bell to defeat Silver Woods Jr.
The following enemies debut here...
*Gordo: A spiked enemy who either stays in one place or moves along a set path. These enemies cannot be defeated by any means. No ability.
*Beetley: A horned enemy who can move quite quickly, and attack with its horn. Gives Beetle.
*Chemitory: An enemy who stays in one place, lobbing pills at the player. It will sometimes attack from the background or foreground. Gives Doctor.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Wooden Adeleine. It is found in the centre of a maze-like hidden room.
====Flowers====
#Found inside some metal blocks that require the Cracker to destroy.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which focuses on using the Gyroscope to give each plant the right amount of water.
#Found in a ravine only one room before Silver Woods Jr.
===Level 1-4===
Set in windy treetops. Kibble Blade is fought as a mid-boss, allowing the player to use either Wing or Cupid. The stage then ends with a Gyro Star section, in which Waddle Dees floating on Dandellion fluffs throw projectiles at the player and trees can be shot to harvest their leaves as debris.
The following enemies debut here...
*Red Poppy Bro Jr: A jester-like enemy who rides around on an apple. No ability.
*Yellow Poppy Bro Jr: A jester-like enemy who attacks by throwing boomerangs. Gives Cutter.
*Birdon: This flying enemy will soar back and forth, and sometimes shoot a feather at the player. Gives Wing.
*Cupie: An enemy who hovers through the air, waiting for the player to come by before attacking with a bow. Gives Cupid.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Ivory Lalala Statue. It is found high in the air just under halfway through the stage.
====Flowers====
#Found up high in the air at an early point in the stage.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Cutter to solve.
#Found near the end of the stage, in plain sight while riding the Gyro Star.
===Level 1-5===
This stage is located in a forest at nighttime, in which the lights turn on and off periodically. While the lights are off, everything except for Kirby and the enemies becomes very dark. The Light Copy Ability, introduced here, can be used to temporarily illuminate the room by getting an attack to hit a candle-holder. Candles also appear here, lighting up the room if you hold them but only lasting for a set period of time. Ultra Sword can be used near the end, and can reveal a portal by chopping down a large tree. In this portal, the player must choose either Fire or Beetle to defeat a Sphere Doomer.
This enemy debuts here...
*Cool Spook: An enemy who aimlessly drifts around, not trying to harm the player. Gives Light.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Model Galaxia. It is the reward for completing a puzzle involving choosing the right doors to unlock with keys.
====Flowers====
#Found early in the stage, but can only be seen if the stage is illuminated.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Ultra Sword to solve.
#Reward for defeating Sphere Doomer.
===Level 1-6===
Starts underwater and moves over to a field where you can choose Sword or Doctor for a battle against Telepathos, then to a raft which automatically scrolls forwards while Kirby makes an effort to avoid obstacles. At the end, the player may pick out either Sword, Cutter or Beetle to defeat Silver Woods with.
The following enemies debut here...
*Blipper: A fish-like enemy who can swim in the sea, or flop about aimlessly on land. No ability.
*Glunk: This anemone-like creature stays in one place, and shoots projectiles straight up. No ability.
*Squishy: A squid who can hop around on land, or drift freely through the sea. No ability.
*Grizzo: A large, bear-like enemy who sleeps at first, but can attempt a charge attack if disturbed. No ability.
Being a boss stage, there is no Rare Décor here.
====Flowers====
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires ESP to solve.
#Found in plain sight during the raft ride, with a Gordo slowly orbiting it.
#Reward for defeating Silver Woods.
===Level 1-7===
Can be unlocked by scanning the "Kirby in Planted Plains" amiibo.
This stage is set in a giant tree, featuring an upwards wind gust that slows down Kirby's falling speed. Sword, Wing and Rainbow are your choices of abilities for the fight against Grand Wheelie at the end of this stage. There are no flowers in this stage.
Being a bonus stage, there is no Rare Décor here.
==Autumn Avenue==
===Level 2-1===
Set in an Autumn forest with several tree branches as paths. Invincibility Candy, a lollipop which makes Kirby immune to damage for a set period of time, first appears here. Flare Beam is obtained from a Super Waddle Doo in a large canopy near the end of the stage. By using Flare Beam to light a ring of magical candles, the player can open a portal, choosing Doctor or ESP to defeat a Fire Sphere Doomer.
The following enemies debut here...
*Bouncy: This enemy will hop around in one place, or slowly advance as it hops. No ability.
*Shotzo: A mounted cannon that can aim either in a fixed direction or at the player, even from the background or foreground. These enemies cannot be defeated. No ability.
*Big Waddle Dee: A very large Waddle Dee who can take a lot more damage than most enemies. No ability.
*Leafan: This enemy falls very slowly through the air, and can toss seeds out to its sides. Gives Leaf.
*Tick: An enemy who will happily wander around, and attack by protruding the spike on its head when the player is above it. Gives Needle.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Stone Nightmare Orb. It is the reward for solving a puzzle that involves opening a treasure chest quickly enough after activating a Bomb Block.
====Flowers====
#Found behind a wall of Gordos. You need Invincibility Candy to reach it safely.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Flare Beam to solve.
#Reward for defeating Fire Sphere Doomer.
===Level 2-2===
Starts high in the Sky on the Gyro Star, mixing in Bronto Burts with floating Waddle Dees and Gordos that serve as barricades. Upon reaching solid ground, Kirby explores a wide-open, deserted forest. King Doo appears as a mid-boss, offering Sword or Whip before the fight.
The following enemies debut here...
*Kabu: This enemy will spin around as it slides left and right across its platform. No ability.
*Sodory: A flying sword who can use a rushing attack when the player is too close. Gives Sword.
*Wester: This whip-holding enemy can jump in from the background or foreground to attack the player. Gives Whip.
*Lanzer: An enemy who moves slowly, but can deal a lot of damage using its lance. Gives Spear.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Model Rainbow Sword. It is the reward for completing a puzzle that requires Whip to solve.
====Flowers====
#Reward for completing a puzzle which focuses on Cupid Kirby's ability to launch three attacks at once.
#Found at the end of a secret path party way through the stage.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Beam to solve.
===Level 2-3===
Set deep in a mossy cave. The 3D Laser Bar, which allows Kirby to send lasers to the background or foreground, is introduced here. Lololo is fought in this stage, and two rooms after his defeat the player fights Lololo, Lalala and Lululu.
The following enemies debut here...
*Rocky: A stone enemy who can slide down slopes. Gives Stone.
*Dygclops: A one-eyed enemy who wonders aimlessly, then rushes at the player once it sees them. Gives Hammer. A variation called the Super Dygclops, who gives Grand Hammer, appears in a few stages.
*Mirra: A strange enemy who poses as a door. Defeating the Mirra will permit you to enter the door. No ability.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Wooden Ribbon. It is the reward for solving a puzzle which requires the 3D Laser Bar to solve.
====Flowers====
#Found behind some metal blocks which require Stone or Hammer to break.
#Reward for completing a puzzle focusing on a background-based catapult.
#In the room between the first battle against Lololo and the rematch, there are three separate paths. The centre path must be taken to reach the Flower.
===Level 2-4===
Situated in a rain-drenched forest. Bonkers serves as a mini-boss, with Sword or Spear given before the fight, and after his defeat is a ride on the Gyro Star, featuring four sections with different enemies - the first features Bronto Burts, the second features Waddle Dees and Waddle Doos on fluffs, the third features Blippers, Glunks and Squishies who launch projectiles from the water and the fourth simply features Gordos. In all but the second section of this flight, the player can shoot down overgrown roots to collect debris.
The following enemies debut here...
*Knuckle Joe: A vaguely humanoid enemy who leaps into combat and uses many kinds of melee attack. Gives Fighter.
*Bomber: This enemy will walk aimlessly until it falls off the edge of the screen, then explode from its fall. Gives Crash.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Galactic Nova Topiary. It is found in the fourth section of the Gyro Star ride, inside a ring of four Gordos.
====Flowers====
#Reward for completing a puzzle focusing on controlling a remote-controlled double of Kirby.
#Found hidden inside a giant Star Block which takes several hits to destroy.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Hammer to solve.
#Found in the second section of the Gyro Star ride, in the entrance to one of four tunnels, any of which can be flown through to progress.
===Level 2-5===
This stage starts in the rainy forest seen in 2-4 before moving onto a ruined palace. Here, conveyer belts are abundant and the player is introduced to ghostly Waddle Dees which can only be seen in mirrors. Plants that can be made to grow into platforms and bridge appear frequently - certain plants need fire to grow while others need water, although Farmer Kirby functions like a wild card as most of his attacks make all types of plant grow. Flare Beam also returns here, allowing you to use Rainbow or Farmer to take on a Fire Sphere Doomer after you unlock its portal by electrocuting a huge orb of compressed water.
This enemy debuts here...
*Strawblute: Using its flute, this enemy can hover in midair or shoot notes that relentlessly chase the player. Gives Farmer.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Taranza Topiary. It is the reward for completing a puzzle which focuses on growing plants.
====Flowers====
#The player is given a time limit to save a treasure chest from falling off a conveyer belt at one point early on.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which focuses on conveyer belts.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Flare Beam to solve.
#Reward for defeating Fire Sphere Doomer.
===Level 2-6===
This stage is still set in the palace, but incorporates elements of the forest outside. Three times in this stage, Waddle Dees are seen operating wooden replicas of cable cars to help the player across the stage, although the player still needs to take care to avoid obstacles during each ride. The player gets to choose Fighter or Hammer to defeat Spark Galboros, and then Wing, Parasol or Spark to defeat the Crystal Crafters.
Being a boss stage, there is no Rare Décor here.
====Flowers====
#Found in plain sight high in the air during the first cable car ride.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Spark to solve.
#Reward for defeating Crystal Crafters.
===Level 2-7===
Can be unlocked by scanning the "Kirby in Autumn Avenue" amiibo.
This stage is located in a large forest, in which some of the branches have managed to get in the way of the player's vision. You may choose Whip, Parasol or Farmer before you do battle with Kibble Blade at the end. There are no flowers in this stage.
Being a bonus stage, there is no Rare Décor here.
==Lost Lagoon==
===Level 3-1===
Set out at the beach. After defeating a Super Hot Head, Kirby gains Monster Flame and can use it for the rest of the stage until the Gyro Star, which takes up the last bits of the stage as the player avoids Blippers, Glunks, Squishies and Gordos while shooting coral to farm debris. Before that, however, the player can use Monster Flame to carve out a tunnel in the sand, marked out by blocks of star-covered sandstone, to reach a portal where they can pick either Sword or Spear to take on a Water Sphere Doomer.
The following enemies debut here...
*Juckle: A flying enemy who shoots cutters straight ahead. They tend to stay in one place. Gives Cutter.
*Parasol Waddle Dee: Slowly floats through the air with its parasol. If hit, it drops the parasol, which then flies into the air. No ability, but the parasol gives Parasol.
*Blue Poppy Bro Jr: This jester-like enemy will lop bombs at the player. Gives Bomb.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Silver Susie Statue. It is found during the Gyro Star flight, in a place where a large formation of Glunks will attack.
====Flowers====
#Found near the start of the stage, above a ravine which blows wind upwards.
#Light a fuse to operate a cannon in order to reach the room with this Flower.
#Reward for defeating Water Sphere Doomer.
===Level 3-2===
Set on a cliff above the ocean, leading to a battle against Grand Wheelie, before which you can choose Fighter or Ninja, and then a short underwater section.
The following enemies debut here...
*Moonja: This enemy can suddenly appear, and often clings to walls. It attacks by throwing shurikens. Gives Ninja.
*Flamers: Slides along surfaces, sometimes shooting flames outwards. If knocked off the surface it is on, it will attempt to attack the player with a rush. Gives Fire.
*Pengi: This penguin enemy will slowly walk about, breathing out snow when close enough to the player. Gives Ice.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Stone Dark Meta Knight. It is the reward for completing a puzzle which requires Fire to solve.
====Flowers====
#Found during a descent near the start. Hard to notice without Parasol.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Wheel to solve.
#Found in amongst the coral right near the end.
===Level 3-3===
Located in the water, with some sections of dry land. There is a flight on the Gyro Star here, featuring Blippers and Squishies which try rush attacks, Glunks and Crabies which attack from walls and Barbars which emerge from pipes, trying to consume the player. At the end of the stage, the player is chased up a cloudy area by Timber Kracko Jr, then gets to defeat him.
The following enemies debut here...
*Driblee: A snake-like enemy who can throw out a pulse of water, and cling to walls and ceilings. Gives Water.
*Craby: Walks along, sometimes going up walls and ceilings, and thrusts its claws out to attack. No ability.
*Barbar: This eel enemy lies in wait in a tunnel, then bursts out and tries to eat the player. If you are eaten, rapidly rotate the circle pad to break free. No ability.
*Starman: An enemy who wanders about, sometimes performing a very high jump. It can also fly through the air. Gives Hi-Jump.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Magolor Topiary. It is the reward for completing a puzzle which requires Water to solve.
====Flowers====
#Found in a secret room, in plain sight. Upon collecting it, however, the player will be greeted by waves of stalactites, forcing them to escape quickly.
#Found past some indestructible blocks. This requires the player to acquire Hammer and use it to pound the nearby stake.
#Found during the Gyro Star flight, in plain sight but quite easily missable given the speed of the Gyro Star.
===Level 3-4===
Set deep underwater. A large angler fish named Sweet Stuff appears to chase the player twice throughout the stage, with one chase scrolling vertically and the other scrolling horizontally. Also featured in this stage is a water-free cave where you fight Spark Galboros, with the choice of Water or Bell before the battle.
The following enemies debut here...
*Big Gordo: Quite simply, this is a larger Gordo. These variations almost never move. No ability.
*Flotzo: A relative to the Squishy, who behaves similarly, but tries to pursue the player. No ability.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Wooden Fairy Queen. It is found in a secret room filled with Gordos.
====Flowers====
#Found at the end of a tunnel, the entrance of which is blocked off by a destructible cube-shaped rock.
#Found during the vertical chase sequence with Sweet Stuff.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Spark to solve.
#Found during the horizontal chase sequence with Sweet Stuff, surrounded by Star Blocks.
===Level 3-5===
Set in a coral reef, while featuring water-free tunnels in which puzzles involving inflatable bombs must be solved. Monster Flame is used here, and by chipping away at a giant block of ice until it becomes a sculpture of Kirby, the player can go through a portal and take down a Water Sphere Doomer using Hammer or Parasol.
The following enemies debut here...
*Walky: Walks about, sometimes shooting a wave of three music notes. Gives Microphone.
*Arcanus: This enemy uses magic attacks which cover a large area, but require a long charge-up period and leave the caster open to attack. Gives Wizard.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Landia Gargoyle. It is found in the centre of a maze-like secret room.
====Flowers====
#Found in plain sight inside some metal blocks you can destroy with an inflatable bomb.
#Found in plain sight behind some gold blocks you can destroy with an inflatable bomb which has inflated to a large enough size.
#Use the cannon to get to a puzzle which focuses on inflatable bombs, in which this flower is the reward.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Monster Flame to solve.
#Reward for defeating Water Sphere Doomer.
===Level 3-6===
Situated in a cloudy area, with cloud platforms that vanish if stayed on for too long and balloons which release harmful explosions if attacked. Co-Krackos, which were previously summoned by Timber Kracko Jr, appear in large groups as regular enemies. Blocky appears as a mid-boss here, offering Wizard or Rainbow before you encounter him. There is also a choice between Hi-Jump, Fighter or Ninja for the rematch against Timber Kracko Jr, who gets replaced by the real Timber Kracko upon defeat.
Being a boss stage, there is no Rare Décor here.
====Flowers====
#In plain sight, surrounded by a ring of Co-Krackos.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Stone to solve.
#Reward for defeating Timber Kracko.
===Level 3-7===
Can be unlocked by scanning the "Kirby in Lost Lagoon" amiibo.
This stage is out at a river, reusing the raft mechanics from Level 1-6. Hi-Jump, Spark or Wizard may be taken before you fight Bonkers. There are no flowers in this stage.
Being a bonus stage, there is no Rare Décor here.
==Ethereal Events==
===Level 4-1===
A snowy field which introduces slippery sections of ice. Snow Bowl can be obtained from a Super Chilly here, and by destroying a large ice fortress using its powers, the player may pick out either Tornado or Leaf to defeat an Ice Sphere Doomer.
The following enemies debut here...
*Scarfy: It looks innocent at first, but when the player turns their back, it becomes monstrous and chases the player, exploding if it remains in this state for too long. No ability.
*Hunter Scarfy: A rare Scarfy who becomes a monster if the player picks up a Key. No ability.
*Soarar: An enemy who will freely fly through the air, paying no attention to the player. No abilities.
*Pacto: This enemy will lie in wait, then jump up and try to eat the player. If you are eaten, rapidly rotate the circle pad to break free. No ability.
*Twister: Although it starts as idle, this enemy will soon spin wildly, rising into the air as it surrounds itself with wind, which it can then shoot as a projectile. Gives Tornado.
*Glitterlin: This enemy mostly stays on the ground, but can sometimes fly in a set path while leaving a trail of colour that fades over time. Gives Rainbow.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Sky Person Topiary. It is the reward for solving a puzzle that requires Rainbow to solve.
====Flowers====
#In plain sight at the top of a small ravine between two icy ledges.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which focuses on Tornado Kirby's ability to power fans.
#Reward for defeating Ice Sphere Doomer.
===Level 4-2===
A stage set on a giant ice rink. King Doo is fought here, and halfway through the stage is a Gyro Star section, featuring fast-flying Soarars, including grey Soarars which launch wind projectiles, and Pactos which emerge from holes in the ice. There are also ice sculptures which require repetitive shooting in order to destroy them and harvest their debris.
The following enemies debut here...
*Owgulf: An owl who hangs in the air, and shoots feathers in waves of three. Gives Wing.
*Plasma Wisp: This ghostly enemy floats around unpredictably, and can either shoot a storm of tiny projectiles, three small projectiles or one large projectile. Gives Spark.
*Spynum: An enemy who attacks with arrows, sometimes firing from the background or foreground. Gives Archer.
*Sakurin: This enemy attacks by shooting flowers, which explode into a burst of petals when they hit a surface. Gives Flower.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Marble Dark Nebula. It is the reward for completing a puzzle that requires Wizard to solve.
====Flowers====
#Reward for completing a puzzle which focuses on careful use of Keys.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Beam to solve.
#Found during the Gyro Star flight, in a position where a Pacto may attack.
#Found inside a pile of snow, which can be melted with a fire-based ability.
===Level 4-3===
Set in a nighttime sky, with auroras and the tops of snowy hills serving as platforms. The stage eventually leads into a frozen temple, where Frozen Rattler is fought.
The following enemies debut here...
*Dekabu: A large Kabu who behaves in the same way as its lesser brethren. It can sometimes summon Kabu to aid it. No ability.
*Broom Hatter: This enemy will walk around a certain spot, using its broom to attack if the player is too close. No ability.
*Simirror: This powerful enemy can shoot crystal shards, create a clone itself and even fake its death in the right situation. Gives Mirror.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Sectonia Topiary. It is found in the centre of a maze-like secret room.
====Flowers====
#Found in the far top left of the stage, right near Kirby's starting position.
#Found inside a pile of snow, which can be melted with a fire-based ability.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Mirror to solve.
#Found just before Frozen Rattler, inside a treasure chest which can be reached by activating the Bomb Block found at the start of the room.
===Level 4-4===
Starts with a flight on the Gyro Star across an aurora-filled sky, featuring more Soarars along with some floating Kabus and Dekabus (which create four Kabus upon defeat) who can launch tiny homing shots. After that, the player reaches an icy cavern with an underwater section, a room with ghostly Gordos and Waddle Dees that are impossible to see without looking in the mirror on the wall, and some explosive balloons. Telepathos is also there as a mid-boss, and before his battle you may choose Archer or Beam.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Model Star Rod. It is found very high in the sky above the exit door.
====Flowers====
#Found while flying on the Gyro Star, with four Dekabus surrounding it.
#Found in the underwater area, in a corner populated by Gordos.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which focuses on invisible objects that can be seen in mirrors.
#In a secret room, as a reward for safely destroying several explosive balloons.
===Level 4-5===
Located in a very windy field of snow and ice. After getting past the harsh wind, the player gets to use Snow Bowl, and by using its barrier to push the red, blue and yellow snowman heads onto the correct bodies they can access a portal, in which Tornado or Mirror is allowed for the fight against the Ice Sphere Doomer.
The following enemies debut here...
*Wheelie: This wheel-like foe rides around a certain area. If threatened, it will charge up an ultra-fast dash. Gives Wheel.
*Heavy Knight: A large armoured enemy who can take several hits, and deal great damage with its sword. Gives Sword.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Wooden Marx. It is the reward for completing a puzzle which requires Sword to solve.
====Flowers====
#Found in plain sight near the start. Can be hard to spot because of the speed at which you travel.
#Found in the air between two Chillies. Can be hard to spot because of the speed at which you travel.
#Reward for solving a puzzle which focuses on outrunning Hunter Scarfies.
#Reward for solving a puzzle which focuses on controlling a remote-controlled double of Kirby.
#Reward for defeating Ice Sphere Doomer.
===Level 4-6===
Located in a palace made of ice shards. The objective of this non-linear stage is to find three keys and use them to open the door. Upon opening the door, the player fights Grand Wheelie in the throne room's passage and will then get access to a 3D Warp Star leading to a puzzle, Copy Essences for Farmer, Rainbow and Flower and an icy platform which lifts Kirby up into the throne room. Here, the player is greeted with a cutscene in which Arcadava is introduced before getting to battle him.
The following enemies debut here...
*Skeleton Enemies: Skeletal versions of Waddle Dees, Bronto Burts and Gordos. They are more agressive than their normal selves.
Being a boss stage, there is no Rare Décor here.
====Flowers====
#To the right of the door leading to the split decisions of the stage, there is a giant Bomb Block which, after several attacks, detonates the indestructible blocks which stop you from obtaining this Flower.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Wheel to solve.
#Reward for defeating Arcadava.
===Level 4-7===
Can be unlocked by scanning the "Kirby in Ethereal Events" amiibo.
This stage is situated in a snowy hillside, in which blizzards will periodically block the player's vision. A snowmobile which is functionally similar to a raft is also found here. You have to decide on Bomb, Fighter or Rainbow before you can take on Spark Galboros. There are no flowers in this stage.
Being a bonus stage, there is no Rare Décor here.
==Timely Temple==
===Level 5-1===
Set high in the clouds, complete with outside of the ruins of a sky temple. Grand Hammer is used here, after being obtained from a Super Dygclops, and by pounding down on an enormous, golden stake the player can take Ice or Needle and fight against a Spark Sphere Doomer.
The following enemies debut here...
*Gaveela: A lizard-like enemy who hides in walls, sometimes peeking out and eating the player if it sees that they are close. If you are eaten, rapidly rotate the circle pad to break free. No ability.
*Parasol Waddle Doo: A Waddle Doo who rides a parasol and uses its energy beam from the air. Gives Beam, and Parasol from the parasol it holds.
*UFO: A strange flying enemy who wanders around, shooting lasers at the player. Gives UFO.
*Core Hand: A glove-like creature who uses several different melee attacks. If it sees the player, it will instantly place its efforts on fighting them. Gives Smash.
*Noddy: An enemy who constantly sleeps. Completely harmless, though it gives Sleep, making it dangerous to inhale.
The rare décor in this stage is the Model Triple Star. It is the reward for completing a puzzle which requires UFO to solve.
====Flowers====
#Found in plain sight, bordered by Star Blocks.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Grand Hammer to solve.
#Reward for defeating Spark Sphere Doomer.
===Level 5-2===
Located in the outside rooms of a temple. There are buttons which can be attacked to turn gravity on and off - while gravity is off, movement in all directions becomes possible and enemies as suspended in the air. There are some sections, however, which require gravity in order for you to proceed. Blocky is the mid-boss here, right near the start with a choice of Beam or Wheel before the fight.
The rare décor in this stage is the Golden Haltmann Statue. It is the reward for solving a puzzle which requires Stone to solve.
====Flowers====
#Found in a secret room, in plain sight. The floor falls apart if you stand on it for too long, however.
#Found right next to a Gaveela, in plain sight.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Stone to solve.
===Level 5-3===
Set outside the temple at nighttime, with low visibility because of the darkness. Tiny stars can be collected to create an area of light around Kirby, although they fade after a few seconds (their effect strengthens by collecting multiple stars). Haunted Doomer is a mid-boss here.
The rare décor in this stage is the Stone Nightmare. It is the reward for solving a puzzle which focuses on careful use of Keys.
====Flowers====
#Found high in the air near the start. It is in plain sight, but may be missed due to the low visibility.
#Reward for solving a puzzle which requires Water to solve.
#Use a cannon to access the room in which this flower appears, as a reward for solving a puzzle which requires Fire to solve.
#Found right above the door leading to Haunted Doomer. It is in plain sight, but may be missed due to the low visibility.
===Level 5-4===
Takes place in the innermost rooms of the temple. After defeating Telepathos, who can be fought with Tornado or Mirror, the player encounters clocks that change time if attacked - blue clocks slow the flow of time, pink clocks speed up the flow of time and purple clocks return time to its purest state. There are also coloured walls which vanish when the corresponding flow of time is in place.
The rare décor in this stage is the Dimension Mirror. It is found in a secret room which contains a HAL Easter Egg.
====Flowers====
#Found near the start of the stage, with two Gordos slowly orbiting it.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires ESP to solve.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Doctor to solve.
#Found in a secret room, in which a background-mounted catapult will destroy sections of the floor.
#Found near the end in a section with various split decisions regarding paths. To reach the Flower, the player must go top right, lower left, top left, top right.
===Level 5-5===
Situated on the roof of the temple in a "Fearsome Festival". Blocky, Kibble Blade, King Doo, Bonkers, Grand Wheelie, Spark Galboros and Telepathos are fought in that order, with a random Copy Essence before each battle. After the festival is over, Grand Hammer is used, and by shoving a cork into what looks like an oversized lemonade bottle, the player can go through a portal and choose Leaf or Bell to take down the Spark Sphere Doomer.
The rare décor in this stage is the Potted Dreamstalk. It is found between Spark Galboros and Telepathos, as a reward for completing a puzzle (this requires Spark).
====Flowers====
#Found at the start of the stage, hidden amongst some clouds.
#Found between Kibble Blade and King Doo, as a reward for solving a puzzle (this requires Cutter).
#Found between Bonkers and Grand Wheelie, as a reward for solving a puzzle (this requires Hammer).
#Found in amongst a huge gang of Waddle Dees right before the Super Dygclops.
#Reward for defeating Spark Sphere Doomer.
===Level 5-6===
This stage consists of entirely of a ride on the Gyro Star, travelling higher and higher into the sky until Kirby goes just above the clouds. Waddle Dees in Timbertech jets attack with energy shots that are (somewhat) focused towards the player, while Waddle Doos in similar jets fire energy rings in specific directions. Destructible time bombs and Gordos also appear, and at the end of the stage the player fights Scarlet and Access Orb in quick succession.
Being a boss stage, there is no Rare Décor here.
====Flowers====
#Found about one third of the way through the stage, being orbited by a Gordo.
#Found about two thirds of the way through the stage, slowly orbiting a Gordo.
#Reward for defeating Access Orb.
===Level 5-7===
Can be unlocked by scanning the "Kirby in Timely Temple" amiibo.
This stage is set almost entirely on the Gyro Star, with Kirby cruising just above the clouds while Soarars, Gordos, Shotzos mounted on balloons and Timbertech planes carrying both Waddle Dees and Waddle Doos try to take him out. After that, one may use Water, Ninja or Farmer against King Doo. There are no flowers in this stage.
Being a bonus stage, there is no Rare Décor here.
==Timber Town==
===Level 6-1===
Set in a Timbertech-filled town where Gigatzos, Voltzos and Coldzos - large variations of the Shotzo who shoot elemental projectiles - all make appearances. Introduced here is the Timbervolte, a large robotic device which can be mounted. The Timbervolte moves slowly and can't hover very well, but has powerful attacks that can break otherwise impervious objects - in this case, a green Timbervolte with close-range energy blades appears. To dismount a Timbervolte, press X. Monster Flame is also used, and by overheating a large, snake-like robot somewhat similar to Gigavolt in appearance, Kirby may take either Spear or Whip and take out a Beam Sphere Doomer.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Model Love-Love Stick. It is the reward for solving a puzzle which requires Monster Flame to solve.
====Flowers====
#Can be found by cutting a metal chain using the Green Timervolte.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which focuses on the Green Timbervolte's chain-cutting powers.
#Reward for defeating Beam Sphere Doomer.
===Level 6-2===
Uses the theme of an endangered forest, with floating tree stumps as platforms, Waddle Dees who can cut down trees appear as hazards and a machine with a laser chainsaw that tries to chase Kirby at one point. There is also a bonus room with no floor, instead using an anti-gravity setting. Gigatzos appear fairly frequently, Bonkers is fought as a mid-boss (with the choice of Archer or Mirror before battling him) and at the end the player pilots a Red Timbervolte with close-range flamethrowers.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Marble Zero. It is found during the chase sequence, high in the sky.
====Flowers====
#Found at the end of an optional path of floating tree stumps.
#Found in a bonus room, in which the player has to avoid Gigatzos in an anti-gravity setting to reach the flower.
#Found in an underwater tunnel which can optionally be taken during the chase sequence.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which focuses on creating a path through a mass of ice blocks.
===Level 6-3===
This snowy town features anti-gravity which can be turned on for a few seconds using switches, Coldzos attached to log cabins, and a Blue Timbervolte which can spray cold air at close range.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Wooden Elline. It is the reward for solving a puzzle which requires the Blue Timbervolte to solve.
====Flowers====
#Found in a secret room that can be entered by going through a door camouflaged as the door to a log cabin (the only one in the stage to have lit-up windows).
#Reward for completing a puzzle which focuses on a remote-controlled double of Kirby.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which focuses on making the correct path in a mass of lava blocks to deliver a key through.
#Found by pressing a green switch near the end. By pressing this, not only does the Flower appear, but several flying enemies suddenly show up.
===Level 6-4===
A Timbertech lab which uses a Yellow Timbervolte, who can launch ranged electrical projectiles, and, in some rooms, anti-gravity that turns on and off periodically. Voltzos appear frequently here. The mid-boss faced is Grand Wheelie, who offers Ice or Bomb before the fight with him.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Marble Galacta Knight. It is the reward for solving a puzzle which requires the Yellow Timbervolte to solve.
====Flowers====
#Can be brought to the player by pumping electricity from the Yellow Timbervolte into a cable on the wall.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Wheel to solve.
#Found at the top of a room where anti-gravity turns on and off periodically.
#Found in a later room where anti-gravity turns on and off periodically, with four Voltzos in the surrounding area.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Hammer to solve.
===Level 6-5===
This secret underground base is full of conveyer belts, with some rooms that require the player to dodge large falling blocks. Before the player can get there, however, they must fly over on the Gyro Star while avoiding chaotic attacks from Shotzos, Gigatzos, Coldzos and Voltzos. Flare Beam is used near the end of the base, and in one room the player can hit a yellow switch to go on a thirty-second time limit to light every bulb in the room. Doing so reveals a portal, giving the player the choice of Bell or Spear to take out a Beam Sphere Doomer.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Drawcia Soul Topiary. It is the reward for solving a puzzle which involves opening a treasure chest quickly enough after setting off a Bomb Block.
====Flowers====
#Found in an area above the rest of the stage, which can be accessed from a tunnel a little way into the stage.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which focuses on using keys carefully.
#The player gets multiple choices of doors to take at one point. To reach the Flower, they must take the centre door and then the centre left door.
#Found in a secret space that can be made inaccessible by accidentally activating a nearby switch, which will block off this space with a set of indestructible blocks.
#Reward for defeating Beam Sphere Doomer.
===Level 6-6===
The player gets a short opportunity to use all four types of Timbervolte again here, then fights King Doo and Kibble Blade (with Hi-Jump and Bomb available before King Doo), and is then allowed to use Sword, Whip, Wing or Water against Timber General, who calls for HRTG upon defeat.
Being a boss stage, there is no Rare Décor here.
====Flowers====
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Beam to solve.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Cutter to solve.
#Reward for defeating Timber General and HRTG.
===Level 6-7===
Can be unlocked by scanning the "Kirby in Tech Town" amiibo.
This stage is located in a factory where Timbervoltes are mass-produced. All four Timbervoltes are used to great extent here, and tiny Timbervoltes appear as enemies. Wing, Smash or Wizard may be chosen for the duel with Telepathos. There are no flowers in this stage.
Being a bonus stage, there is no Rare Décor here.
==Endless Eruption==
===Level 7-1===
Set outside the volcano, with a Gyro Star section right at the end. Fireballs are launched from the lava beneath the player, and there are two mid-bosses - Kibble Blade, with the options of Archer and Rainbow before the fight, and Duplicator Drawcia. Snow Bowl is also available here, and by freezing over a small replica of a volcano the player gets to choose either Sword or Parasol to do battle with a Tornado Sphere Doomer. In the Gyro Star section, the player has to avoid particularly large Gordos.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Stone HRD3. It is the reward for completing a puzzle which requires Archer to solve.
====Flowers====
#Found in plain sight, hovering in an area in which five fireballs are fired at once.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which focuses on the Cracker.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Cutter to solve.
#Can be found in the cannon-filled area before Duplicator Drawcia.
#Reward for defeating Tornado Sphere Doomer.
===Level 7-2===
Located on ledges around the base of the volcano. Some areas are surrounded by black mist which will black out the screen periodically. Tornado and Farmer are offered before fighting Spark Galboros, and a little later on the player will encounter Duplicator Daroach. Near the end of the stage, there is a Gyro Star flight in which Pactos and Gaveelas constantly attack. After that, Grand Hammer is used, and by pounding a globe of yellow fire the player can enter a portal, in which Wing or Parasol can be used to defeat the Tornado Sphere Doomer.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Platinum Star Dream. It is the reward for solving a puzzle which requires Tornado to solve.
====Flowers====
#Found beneath a blob of lava which must be cooled using ice or water and then shattered.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which focuses on the 3D Laser Bar.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Spark to solve.
#Can be found in the cannon-filled area before Duplicator Daroach.
#Reward for defeating Tornado Sphere Doomer.
===Level 7-3===
This stage is set even higher up on the volcano's ledges, with meteors falling onto the player one by one. Duplicator Marx is fought right near the start, and after that the player flies on the Gyro Star past some Shotzos, Gigatzos, Voltzos and Coldzos. Kirby then gets to use the Cracker, 3D Laser Bar, inflatable bombs and keys one final time before picking either Wizard or Mirror to defeat Bonkers.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Arcadava Ice Sculpture. It is found in the cannon-filled area before Duplicator Marx.
====Flowers====
#A particularly large meteor that appears early on will leave this once it hits the ground and explodes.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which focuses on the Cracker.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which focuses on the 3D Laser Bar.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which focuses on inflatable bombs.
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Hammer to solve.
===Level 7-4===
Starts with a flight on the Gyro Star into the volcano, during which the player must make an effort to avoid Timbertech planes which carry skeletal Waddle Dees or Waddle Doos. Kirby is then stopped by Copper Cogs, but after defeating it proceeds to continue his flight until he reaches the inside of the volcano. Here, he finds himself in a throne room passage, and gets to choose either Rainbow, Farmer, Wizard or Flower for the final battle. Once Kirby makes his choice and jumps onto the floating platform, he is taken up to the throne room. Here, a cutscene occurs in which Arcadava calls for King Dededecoy, an almost perfect copy of King Dedede, to take out Kirby.
After this battle occurs, Arcadava attempts to stop Kirby himself, but suddenly loses consciousness. Here, it is revealed that the Skeleton King Emacian had possessed Arcadava (who is revealed to be Emacian's adoptive son) to do his dirty work. Emacian then destroys the floor and attacks Kirby. Once Emacian is defeated, the plot takes a different direction depending on the game mode.
In the main game, the volcano explodes, although Kirby manages to escape on the Gyro Star. After avoiding several Skeleton Soarars, Emacian suddenly appears, having transformed into a planet-sized monstrosity known as Skeleton Eye using the powers of the Tyrian Lava. Kirby then chases Skeleton Eye into Starry Space.
On the other hand, in the Extra Story, the player notices Tyrian Knight take shape in the lava and attack Kirby. Meta Knight distracts him, however, allowing Kirby to chase Tyrian Knight down on the Gyro Star. After this battle is over, the Extra Story comes to an end.
Being a boss stage, there is no Rare Décor here.
====Flowers====
#Found during the Gyro Star section, but can be hard to spot because of the speed at which the player moves.
#The last Copper Cog that you defeat leaves this behind.
#Found in the Gyro Star section after Emacian's defeat, in plain sight.
===Level 7-5===
Can be unlocked by scanning the "Kirby in Endless Eruption" amiibo.
This stage is set in a large volcanic area, with a huge number of puzzles themed after ones seen earlier in the game. You may use Flower, Farmer or Wizard before you take down Blocky. There are no flowers in this stage.
Being a bonus stage, there is no Rare Décor here.
==Starry Space==
===Level 8-1===
This space-themed stage offers one final use of Ultra Sword. It features Blocky, Kibble Blade, King Doo, Bonkers, Grand Wheelie, Spark Galboros and Telepathos as the main enemy types, and a battle against a drastically smaller clone of Skeleton Eye at the end. This clone attacks by shooting explosive bone needles and flinging its hands forwards. Once the clone is defeated, it leaves a Flower, the exit door and a portal, in which UFO or Smash may be used to take down the Twin Sphere Doomers.
The Rare Décor in this stage is the Emacian Ice Sculpture. It is found in a hidden room, in plain sight, although all seven mid-bosses appear to guard it.
====Flowers====
#Reward for completing a puzzle which requires Ultra Sword to solve.
#Part of the spoils of defeating the Skeleton Eye clone.
#Reward for defeating the Twin Sphere Doomers.
===Level 8-2===
This stage starts with a cutscene and then goes straight into the battle with Skeleton Eye. After both phases of the battle, Kirby must then avoid several obstacles on his escape to Planet Popstar.
Being a boss stage, there is no Rare Décor here.
====Flowers====
#Obtained right at the end of the stage.
===Level 8-3===
Can be unlocked by scanning the "Kirby in Starry Space" amiibo.
This stage simply consists of the battle against Skeleton Eye's Soul, which is otherwise exclusive to The True Arena. There are no flowers in this stage.
Being a bonus stage, there is no Rare Décor here.
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