Ninja

Learn all the moves for the Ninja ability in Kirby: Triple Deluxe! Discover how to perform Knife Throw, Shock, Blossom Storm, and more.

Alright, let's talk about the Ninja ability in Kirby: Triple Deluxe! You snag this one from those sneaky Tsukikage enemies – they're the little purple guys tossing shurikens. Once you've got it, you're basically a shadow warrior, ready to strike from the darkness and unleash some serious techniques.

Abilities:

1. Knife Throw: Just a quick jab forward with your kunai. Good for hitting enemies from a safe distance.
2. Shock: Hold down the B button, and Kirby does a quick katana slash right in front of him. This is your bread-and-butter close-range attack.
3. Stealth Slash: If you dash and then press B, Kirby becomes invincible for a moment and dashes forward, cutting through anything in his path. Great for closing gaps or getting out of a jam.
4. Ninja Kick: While in midair, press Down + B. Kirby kicks diagonally downwards. Useful for hitting enemies below you.
5. Smoke Screen: Press Down + B on the ground. Kirby throws a smoke bomb, creating a cloud of smoke. Handy for disorienting enemies or covering your escape.
6. Blossom Storm: This is a fancy one! Press Up then Down + B. Kirby jumps up, unleashes a flurry of cherry blossoms, and then throws a smoke bomb. It's a big move with a cool visual flair.
7. Quad Shock: If you hold B when you're close to an enemy, Kirby does the Shock attack and then follows up with another slice that creates a small shockwave. More power for close encounters!
8. Air Drop: When near an enemy, hold Up/Right and press B. Kirby grabs the enemy, leaps into the air, and slams them back down. A great way to deal damage and get some distance.
9. Wall Cling: If you're in midair next to a wall, hold Left or Right and Kirby will cling to it. You can stay there as long as you want.
10. Wall Strike: While clinging to a wall, press B to perform a Knife Throw. It's a good way to attack enemies from an unexpected angle.
11. Wall Jump: While clinging to a wall, press A to jump off. Essential for navigating vertical areas.
12. Clone Technique: This is a neat defensive move. Right before you take damage, press L or R. Kirby creates a clone and counters the attack. Timing is key here!
13. Stealth Water Gun: When floating, press B. Kirby shoots water upwards through a bamboo straw. This move is pretty situational, but it does have its uses, especially in Stage 5-2 where you need to extinguish something.

My Take: Honestly, Ninja is a pretty solid ability. It's got decent range with the Knife Throw and good close-up power with Shock. I found myself switching it out sometimes, but it's definitely useful. The Stealth Water Gun is a bit niche, only really shining in one specific spot, but the rest of the moveset is versatile.