Beetle

Learn how to use the Beetle ability in Kirby: Triple Deluxe! Discover all its moves, from Horn Flurry to Hardhead Slam, and how to grab and throw enemies.

Hey there! So, you've stumbled upon the Beetle ability in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, huh? It's a pretty neat one, letting you soar through the air and really dish out some damage with Kirby's horn. You'll get this ability from enemies called Beetley (they look like little beetles, surprise!) or the DX version, Hornhead.

The game describes it as the 'king of bugs' that soars through the sky, charging enemies to grab them with its horn and then slam them into the ground. Sounds cool, right? Let's break down what Kirby can do with this power!

Beetle Ability Moveset:

• Horn Upper (Press B): This is a short-range upward swing. Good for a quick cut attack.
• Horn Flurry (Press B repeatedly): Keep mashing that B button for a series of quick attacks that end with a stronger hit.
• Rocket Horn (Dash + B): This is your forward lunge! Kirby stabs enemies onto his horn and then flings them upward when he stops moving. Great for clearing a path.
• Rocket Horn Dive (Up during Rocket Horn): While lunging forward, press Up to make Kirby fly up in a big circle and then smash down. This is a 'Smash' type attack.
• Spiral Horn (Up + B): This move makes Kirby spin like a little tornado, sucking up enemies and flinging them into the air. Another 'Cut' type attack.
• Hover Wing (A midair): Need to fly faster? This is your go-to. It's a quicker way to get around in the air.
• Hardhead Slam (Down + B midair): While in the air, press Down + B to shoot straight down into the ground. This is a 'Smash' attack.
• Catching Horn (Up/Right + B near enemy): This is your grab move. Get close and use this to snatch an enemy.
• Carry Around (Left/Right after Catching Horn): Once you've grabbed an enemy, you can slowly move them around. Just a heads-up, you can't turn around while doing this.
• Quick Throw (B after Catching Horn): Got an enemy grabbed? Press B for a fast throw forward, but it doesn't have a ton of power.
• Throw Drop (Up + B after Catching Horn): Kirby jumps up and slams down with the grabbed enemy.
• Crown Drop (Left + B after Catching Horn): Kirby jumps backward and slams down with the grabbed enemy.
• Slamming Drill (Down + B after Catching Horn): Kirby puts the enemy on the ground and drills into it with his horn.

My two cents: This ability is pretty solid. The faster flying is a big plus, and being able to smash certain objects (like posts) or cut through things (like grass and ropes) is super useful. While I'm not usually the biggest fan of throw attacks in Kirby games, the Beetle's variety here is pretty cool. You'll probably find yourself picking this ability up whenever you see it, and for good reason!