
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Kirby is from the Kirby Series and ranks as a C Tier Pick (Average). This How To Play Kirby Guide details the Best Spirits to use and highest Stats. This character is in the Light Weight Class and has a Average Run Speed, Slow Air Speed, Average Dash Speed. You unlock Kirby by playing as Marth in the VS. Game Mode.
Weight | |
Air Speed | |
Fall Speed | |
Run Speed | |
Dash Speed |
![]() Weight
Light
Rank: 68-70
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![]() Air Speed
Slow
Rank: 74
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![]() Fall Speed
Slow
Rank: 73
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![]() Run Speed
Average
Rank: 38
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![]() Dash Speed
Average
Rank: 45
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Super Smash Blog Entry
Kirbys ability to copy other fighters is totally unique! While he is light and can be launched easily, he can also jump up to five times in the air, so he has great recovery. Look for his new Stone transformation, too.
Kirby Counter Matchups
The best character matchups for Kirby in SSBU, the most reliable counter picks Kirby is Weak Against are Ike and Lucina. However, Kirby is Strong Against Donkey Kong, Little Mac, and Incineroar.
Kirby Best Moves
Here you can view the Best Kirby Moves based on Frame Startup (How fast the move is), this includes Neutral, Dash, Tilt, Smash, Aerial and Special Move Attacks.
Best Moves | Frame |
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Bair | 9 |
Usmash | 12 |
Nair, Fair, Uair | 13 |
Technique | Description |
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Multiple Jumps | Some fighters can jump in the air multiple times. Each time you jump, the jump height will decrease. |
Inhale | Inhale an opponent with the neutral special, then do one of the following. Special move button will copy the opponent. Attack button will spit the opponent out as a star. Copy the opponent to use their neutral special, and taunt to get rid of the copy. |
Final Smash | Description |
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Ultra Sword | Kirby rapidly attacks enemy with the Ultra Sword. |


All Alternate Kirby Costumes in SSBU
Images of all Alternate Costumes.
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Best Spirits for Kirby
These are the Best Primary and Support Spirits to use with Kirby based on their Moves and playstyle.
Best Kirby Spirits | Spirit Name |
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Primary Spirit | Chun-Li |
Support Slot 1 | Weezing |
Support Slot 2 | Fi |
Support Slot 3 | Reaper & Reapette |
Improves physical strength, fire attacks, and an increase in standard and side special power.
You can learn more about Spirits HERE.
How To Unlock Kirby In SSBU
You can Unlock Kirby from playing VS. Matches, Classic Mode and World of Light Game Modes In Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
- World of Light Unlock Method - Starter Character
- Cassic Mode Unlock Method - Original 8
- VS Mode Unlock Method - Play Marth
You can learn more about the fastest way to unlock Kirby HERE.
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