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Cutter
Cutter is aCopy Ability that grants the user the ability to throw blade boomerangs as projectiles, or strikeenemies up close with them. Typically, this ability gives the user a yellow cap with the blade embedded in the top, though other appearances of the ability may leave the user largely unchanged until they use it, with the most noteworthy outlier example being inKirby 64: The Crystal Shards (whereKirby throws a piece of himself as the boomerang). Using this ability, the user can sliceropes and foliage from a distance by steering his projectiles, or get up close and defeat foes with the devastatingFinal Cutter attack.
Cutter first appeared inKirby's Adventure, making it among the oldest Copy Abilities in the entire series. Since then, it has appeared as an ability in 19 subsequent games, making it the most ubiquitous ability in the whole series. Its primary provider is the yellow suit of armor known asSir Kibble, but many other creatures provide this ability, includingPoppy Bros. Jr. with boomerangs,Kapar, themid-bossKibble Blade, and the projectiles thrown out bySoul-form bosses that useShooter Cutter as an attack.
Characteristics[edit]

Cutter is among the oldest and most ubiquitous Copy Abilities in theKirby series, first appearing inKirby's Adventure and reappearing in every subsequent main-series title, along with several spin-offs. In its most basic form, it gives the user the ability to throw bladed boomerang projectiles that travel a short distance in front of them before flying back. While the range forward is rather limited, if the user gets out of the way of their boomerang as it returns, it will fly past them and keep traveling until it leaves the screen or hits something. As such, it is often useful for the user to use this ability while facing away from their target in order to keep a safer distance.
Various subsequentKirby games give the Cutter ability more utility. There are several stagedevices such asropes and foliage which can be sliced using Cutter, giving the ability utility outside of simply battling foes. Most games also allow the user to steer their boomerang after throwing it, allowing them to reach otherwise difficult spots with their attacks. Games that followKirby Super Star's example add a large number of melee attacks to Cutter, allowing the user to fight up close with rapid swings of their cutter blade, finishing with the iconicFinal Cutter technique. Main-series titles starting withKirby: Squeak Squad allow the user to throw more powerful Cutter blades that pass through their targets (usually after charging up the attack). Lastly, Cutter is readily fused with other elements, producing powerful combinations such as those seen inKirby 64: The Crystal Shards andKirby Star Allies.
The Cutter Ability's most recognizable provider is the yellow suit of armor calledSir Kibble, who appears in nearly every game that Cutter is featured in. Besides him, there are many more enemies that provide the ability, and it can also be absorbed from the attacks of certain bosses, with the most notable example being theShooter Cutter projectiles.
Appearance[edit]
Obtaining Cutter in most games gives Kirby a yellow cap with two eyes similar to Kirby's own, with two white wings on their sides. When not attacking, a cutter blade stays on top of the hat; in most games, this blade is simply positioned on the hat, but sinceKirby Star Allies, the hat features a small partition on top in which the blade can be placed properly. The colors of the hat have been mostly consistent over the years, although its visor changes from being white, light yellow and yellow depending on the game or media.
Game appearances[edit]
| Cutter's video game appearances | ||
|---|---|---|
| Game | Role | Notes |
| Kirby's Adventure | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromSir Kibble andMr. Shine'sDropped Stars. |
| Kirby's Dream Land 2 | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromLord Kibble,Waiu andMr. Shine'sDropped Stars. Can be paired withAnimal Friends. |
| Kirby Super Star | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromSir Kibble,Poppy Bros. Jr.,Meta Knight's Crescent Shot, andMarx'sShooter Cutter attack. Can be used to create a Sir Kibblehelper. |
| Kirby's Dream Land 3 | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromSir Kibble, green-staffBukiset, andKapar. Can be paired withAnimal Friends. |
| Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromSir Kibble,Fishbone,Kapar,Sawyer, and some boss attacks. Can be combined with itself or other abilities to make Power Combos. |
| Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromSir Kibble. |
| Kirby & The Amazing Mirror | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromSir Kibble. |
| Kirby: Squeak Squad | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromSir Kibble. Can be upgraded using anAbility Scroll. |
| Kirby Super Star Ultra | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromSir Kibble,Poppy Bros. Jr., andMarx'sShooter Cutter attack. Can be used to create a Sir Kibblehelper. |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromSir Kibble,Jackle, andKibble Blade. |
| Kirby: Triple Deluxe | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromSir Kibble and some boss attacks. Also available inKirby Fighters. |
| Kirby Fighters Deluxe | Playable character | Selectable in all game modes. Comes with an unlockable costume. |
| Kirby: Planet Robobot | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromSir Kibble,Kibble Blade, and some boss attacks. Has acorresponding mode for theRobobot Armor. |
| Kirby Battle Royale | Playable character | Selectable in all game modes, though it needs to be unlocked inDedede's Cake Royale to be used there. Comes with three unlockable costumes. |
| Kirby Star Allies | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromSir Kibble and some boss attacks. Can be used to make a Sir Kibble ally. Can be given aPower Effect. |
| Kirby Fighters 2 | Playable character | Selectable in all game modes after being unlocked atFighters Rank 24. Comes with two unlockable costumes. |
| Kirby and the Forgotten Land | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromSir Kibble, and some boss attacks. Can beevolved intoChakram Cutter andBuzz-Saw Cutter or powered up. |
| Kirby's Dream Buffet | Reference | Cutter Kirby appears on aCharacter Treat. |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | Copy Ability | Has the same features and providers as in the originalKirby's Return to Dream Land. |
| Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World | Copy Ability | Has the same features and providers as in the originalKirby and the Forgotten Land. |
| Kirby Air Riders | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromSir Kibble. Limited use in this game. |
Kirby's Adventure[edit]


Cutter's first appearance is inKirby's Adventure, making it among the oldest abilities in the series. With this ability, Kirby can throw up to three cutter blades at a time, which return like boomerangs. If Kirby jumps out of the way of his returning cutter, it will fly past him and off the screen, making this ability useful as a long-range attack from behind. Kirby takes on an orange body color for this ability, similar to many others. The cutter blades deal 4 damage.[1]
Kirby's Dream Land 2[edit]
Cutter appears again inKirby's Dream Land 2. When by himself, Cutter Kirby's attacks function the same as inKirby's Adventure. However, the attack changes character when paired up withRick,Kine, orCoo, as follows:
| Animal Friend | Appearance | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Coo | Coo throws three feathers ahead which spread out. | |
| Kine | Lets Kine spit a crescent-shaped laser from his mouth, which grows as it travels further. | |
| Rick | Rick throws Kirby like a boomerang into the direction he is facing. |
ThroughoutKirby's Dream Land 2, there are specific blocks which can be broken only with the Cutter ability. They are marked with a straight line across them.
Kirby Super Star[edit]

Cutter returns inKirby Super Star, with an expanded moveset that for the first time introduces theFinal Cutter technique, along with other close-range attacks. In addition to enemies like Sir Kibble or a boomerang-wieldingPoppy Bros. Jr., Kirby can also obtain the Cutter ability throughCopy Essences andCopy Essences Deluxe.Kirby Super Star introduced the now-familiar yellow cap with a blade on top for Kirby whenever he has this ability. Kirby can also use up his ability to conjure Sir Kibble as ahelper. Moreover, whenCopy Kirby uses Analyze Beam onChef Kawasaki during battle, Cutter is one of the possible copy abilities he can get - the others areBeam,Sword, orWing.
| Cutter moveset inKirby Super Star | |||
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| Skill | Button Execution | Description | |
| Cutter boomerang | Y | The basic Cutter ability; Kirby tosses a bladed boomerang forwards. After a short distance the blade accelerates backwards; if Kirby does not catch it, it will travel an indefinite distance horizontally. Cutter blades are destroyed upon hitting something. | |
| Cutter dash attack | Dash + Y | Kirby dashes forwards holding out a blade. | |
| Cutter drop attack | Y repeatedly (in the air) | While falling, Kirby holds out a blade as long as the button is held. The instruction is misleading. Kirby only needs to hold Y in the air to perform this move. | |
| High speed cutter drop | ↓ + Y (in the air) | A diving blade attack. | |
| Nonstop cutter attack | Y repeatedly (near enemy) | After two swipes, Kirby leaps upwards and drops downwards, dragging the nearby enemy alongside and shooting out a beam on landing. | |
Kirby's Dream Land 3[edit]

Cutter appears as an ability inKirby's Dream Land 3, usable by Kirby andGooey. When by itself, Cutter's attack functions identically to how it does inKirby's Adventure, except that it can be aimed upward slightly. However, the attack changes its properties when Kirby or Gooey are paired up with one of the sixAnimal Friends, as follows:
| Animal Friend | Appearance | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ChuChu | Kirby or Gooey swing ChuChu around himself like an axe blade, defeating enemies around him. They cannot throw ChuChu, however. | |
| Coo | Coo throws out a single feather that can be angled in three directions. | |
| Kine | Lets Kine spit a crescent-shaped laser from his mouth, which destroys Star Blocks without stopping and shrinks as it travels further until it has fully disappeared. | |
| Nago | Nago swings Kirby or Gooey upwards very quickly, creating a crescent-shaped blast of energy that flies diagonally into the sky, defeating enemies in its path. | |
| Pitch | Pitch is thrown like a boomerang, harming enemies he touches and returning to Kirby or Gooey. Moving just right can cause Pitch to circle around Kirby or Gooey indefinitely. Kirby or Gooey cannot enterdoors until they catch the bird again. | |
| Rick | Rick throws Kirby or Gooey like a boomerang, making them slowly fly through the air and attempt to return to the hamster. If Rick moves just right, it is possible to prevent Kirby or Gooey from returning to his back, causing them to repeatedly orbit their friend instead. |
ThroughoutKirby's Dream Land 3, there are specific blocks which can be broken only with the Cutter ability. They are marked with the Cutter icon on them.
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards[edit]

Cutter returns as a Copy Ability inKirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Here, the ability follows the same simple design philosophy as other abilities in the game, giving Kirby only one attack. However, unlike in preceding games, the ability functions a little differently here. Instead of throwing distinct blade boomerangs at his foes, Kirby throws a portion of his body as the blade, splitting himself into two distinct objects. The blade has his face on it and flies at moderate speed forward, then comes back to the rest of his body, which has for the moment been reduced to a thin stub with feet only able to walk around and jump once. Once the two pieces make contact again, Kirby returns to his normal self, which effectively means that Kirby can only throw out one blade at a time, and has limited movement options while the blade is out. Unlike cutter blades in other games, this one will home back in towards the rest of Kirby once it is done flying forward, meaning that Kirby's stub body can guide the blade on its return trip to adjust its trajectory. If the body takesdamage while the blade is out, Kirby will immediately snap back to normal as the blade disappears.
Like with the other abilities inKirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Cutter can be combined with itself or with another ability to create Power Combos.Doubling up on Cutter allows Kirby to throw a larger spike-covered blade, though with the same limitations as before. Combinations with other abilities produce a wide array of powers, including creating alarge flaming sword, throwingexplosive ninja stars, and evenshaping himself into stone sculptures of his Animal Friends.
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land[edit]
As it is a remake ofKirby's Adventure, Cutter naturally returns inKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, now with the hat first introduced inKirby Super Star. It retains the moveset fromKirby's Adventure.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror /Kirby: Squeak Squad[edit]

Cutter returns in bothKirby & The Amazing Mirror andKirby: Squeak Squad, acting much as it did inKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land and once again provided by Sir Kibble,Moley's spiked balls (and to some extent inAmazing Mirror's case,Shadow Kirby). Unlike in older games, the cutter blade can be thrown farther by holding B, and the angle of the cutter blade can be curved vertically with the + Control Pad. Notably, theFinal Cutter technique appears inKirby & The Amazing Mirror, but it is not performable using Cutter, instead being attached toSmash,Sword, andMaster.
InKirby: Squeak Squad, anAbility Scroll can be obtained for Cutter which turns the regular Cutter Boomerang attack into the "Piercing Cutter" (貫通カッター[2]), increasing the size of the cutter blade and allowing it to pass through multiple targets.
Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]
Cutter returns in theKirby Super Star remake,Kirby Super Star Ultra, largely unchanged from its appearance in the original game. Along with the returning ability-wielding enemies,Perot, a new enemy, also provides the ability when holding a boomerang. Finally, unlike inKirby Super Star, it is not possible to get Cutter from Chef Kawasaki via Copy.
| Cutter moveset inKirby Super Star Ultra | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill | Button Execution | Description | |
| Cutter Boomerang | B | The basic Cutter ability; Kirby tosses a bladed boomerang forwards. After a short distance the blade accelerates backwards; if Kirby does not catch it, it will travel an indefinite distance horizontally. Cutter blades are destroyed upon hitting something. | |
| Cutter Dash | Dash + B | Kirby dashes forwards holding out a blade. | |
| Sweep Cutter | Hold B in air | While falling, Kirby holds out a blade as long as the button is held. | |
| Cutter Drop | ↓ + B in air | A diving blade attack. | |
| Cleaving Cutter | B near foe | Kirby takes a blade and swipes it forwards. | |
| Nonstop Cutter Final Cutter | B B B near foe | After two swipes, Kirby leaps upwards and drops downwards, dragging the nearby enemy alongside and shooting out a beam on landing. | |
Kirby's Return to Dream Land[edit]

The Cutter Copy Ability also appears inKirby's Return to Dream Land. Kirby's Cutter ability is fairly similar in appearance and functionality to how it was inKirby Super Star, though with the added ability to steer and charge the Cutter blades, much like inKirby & The Amazing Mirror andKirby: Squeak Squad respectively. The Cutter ability is used often to cut ropes at a distance to collectEnergy Spheres.
Cutter is once again provided mainly by Sir Kibble, though other sources include theJackle enemy and theKibble Blade mid-boss.
| Moveset inKirby's Return to Dream Land | ||
|---|---|---|
| Skill | Button Execution | Description |
| Cutter Boomerang | 1 | The basic Cutter ability; Kirby tosses a bladed boomerang forwards. After a short distance the blade accelerates backwards; if Kirby does not catch it, it will travel an indefinite distance horizontally. Cutter blades can be curved vertically with the + Control Pad while in flight and are destroyed upon hitting something. |
| Hyper Boomerang | Hold 1, release | A significantly larger cutting blade. Acts identically to a regular one, but can bounce off walls before breaking and travels through enemies. |
| Cutter Dash | Dash + 1 | Kirby dashes forwards holding out a blade. |
| Sweep Cutter | Hold 1 in midair | While falling, Kirby holds out a blade as long as the button is held. |
| Cutter Drop | ↓ + 1 in midair | A diving blade attack. |
| Cleaving Cutter | 1 next to foe | Kirby takes a blade and swipes it forwards. |
| Final Cutter | 1 repeatedly next to foe | After a series of swipes, Kirby leaps upwards and drops downwards, dragging the nearby enemy alongside and shooting out a beam on landing. |
Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]
Cutter returns inKirby: Triple Deluxe, largely unchanged from its appearance inKirby's Return to Dream Land. Like in most titles, it is most easily obtained by swallowing Sir Kibble. However, it can also be obtained by swallowingFlowery Woods's spinning flowers. It also features as one of the abilities inKirby Fighters.
Cutter also appears as two collectibleKeychains, one using a sprite fromKirby's Dream Land 2, and another with a sprite fromKirby Super Star Ultra.
| Moveset inKirby: Triple Deluxe,Kirby Fighters Deluxe, andKirby: Planet Robobot | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill | Image | Button Execution | Description |
| Cutter Boomerang | B | The basic Cutter ability; Kirby tosses a bladed boomerang forwards. After a short distance the blade accelerates backwards; if Kirby does not catch it, it will travel an indefinite distance horizontally. Cutter blades can be curved vertically with the + Control Pad or Circle Pad while in flight and are destroyed upon hitting something. | |
| Hyper Boomerang | Hold B, release | A significantly larger cutting blade. Acts identically to a regular one, but can bounce off walls before breaking and travels through enemies. | |
| Cutter Dash | Dash + B | Kirby dashes forwards holding out a blade. | |
| Sweep Cutter | Hold B in midair | While falling, Kirby holds out a blade as long as the button is held. If an enemy is hit, Kirby will bounce away. | |
| Cutter Drop | ↓ + B in midair | A diving blade attack. | |
| Cleaving Cutter | B next to foe | Kirby takes a blade and swipes it forwards. | |
| Final Cutter | B repeatedly next to foe | After a series of swipes, Kirby leaps upwards and drops downwards, dragging the nearby enemy alongside and shooting out a beam on landing. | |
Kirby Fighters Deluxe[edit]
Cutter is one of the selectable Copy Abilities which can be used in this game. Its moveset is largely unchanged from its appearance inKirby: Triple Deluxe. Upon clearing Single Player mode with the ability once, aRare Hat that resembles Sir Kibble's helmet is unlocked.
Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

Cutter returns inKirby: Planet Robobot, largely unchanged from its appearance inKirby: Triple Deluxe, with the exception that Cutter Dash now travels further than before. It can now be used in tandem with theRobobot Armor to form the potentCutter Mode, which can slice giant wooden beams and chains, and deals massive damage to enemies. The ability can once again be obtained from Sir Kibble and Kibble Blade.
Kirby Battle Royale[edit]
| “ | Ah, the Cutter ability. Those slashes sure are satisfying. There's nothing like a good charge session...and a Hyper Cutter! | ” | — Knuckle Joe's comment inKirby Battle Royale |
Cutter is one of the first abilities available inKirby Battle Royale, and is also available along withSword andBeetle in thedemo version. It is distinguished from the other abilities by its blade projectiles being able to bounce off of walls and other barriers.
There are threealternate pieces of Headgear for the Cutter ability. These are the "Sir Kibble Helmet", the "Mohawk", and the "Knight Helmet".
| Cutter Moveset inKirby Battle Royale | |
|---|---|
| Skill | Button Execution |
| Cutter Boomerang | B/Y |
| Jump Cutter | B/Y during jump |
| Hyper Cutter | Hold/release B/Y |
| Final Cutter | Y/A |
- The Sir Kibble Helmet inKirby Battle Royale
- The Mohawk
- The Knight Helmet
Kirby Star Allies[edit]

Cutter appears again inKirby Star Allies, along withSir Kibble who can utilize its full moveset when recruited as aFriend. In this game, Cutter Kirby has access to all of the same moves as he had in the preceding main-series titles. In addition to its standard attributes, however, Cutter can be enhanced using one of the fivePower Effects, adding elemental power to the boomerangs and in some cases, altering their trajectories.
Cutter's hat receives a minor design change in this game, being the addition of a silver partition on top of it, in which its blade can be placed properly.
| Moveset inKirby Star Allies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skill | Button Execution | Description | Damage (Star Bullet=52) | Elemental Damage (x1.25) |
| Cutter Boomerang | B/Y | The basic Cutter ability; Kirby tosses a bladed boomerang forwards. After a short distance, the blade accelerates backwards; if Kirby does not catch it, it will travel an indefinite distance horizontally. Cutter blades can be curved vertically with the + Control Pad while in flight and are destroyed upon hitting something. | 12 | 15 |
| Hyper Boomerang | Press and hold B/Y, and then release | A significantly larger cutting blade. Acts identically to a regular one, but can bounce off walls before breaking and travels through enemies. | 24 (16 after hitting a wall) | 30 (20 after hitting a wall) |
| Cutter Dash | Dash + B/Y | Kirby dashes forwards holding out a blade. | 16 | 20 |
| Sweep Cutter | Press and hold B/Y in midair | While falling, Kirby holds out a blade as long as the button is held. | 22 | 27 |
| Cutter Drop | ↓ + B/Y in midair | A diving blade attack. | 22 | 27 |
| Cleaving Cutter | B/Y near an enemy | Kirby takes a blade and swipes it forwards. | 12 (10 for any consecutive slashes) | 15 (12 for any consecutive slashes) |
| Final Cutter | B/Y repeatedly when near an enemy | After a series of swipes, Kirby leaps upwards and drops downwards, dragging the nearby enemy alongside and shooting out a beam on landing. | 8 when it ascends, 40 when it lands | 10 when it ascends, 40 when it lands |
Kirby Fighters 2[edit]
Cutter returns inKirby Fighters 2 as a selectable ability for Kirby, unlocked after attaining aFighters Rank of 24. Its moveset is largely the same as in previous games, though damage values have been adjusted. Two Rare Hats exist for Cutter Kirby in this game: the first is the Sir Kibble Helmet fromKirby Fighters Deluxe, and the second is the Punk Mohawk, which is similar to the Mohawk headgear inKirby Battle Royale.
For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Cutter ability inKirby Fighters 2, seeMizuumi Wiki's page.
Moveset[edit]
| Cutter moveset inKirby Fighters 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill | Button Execution | Description | Damage (unmodified) |
| Cutter Boomerang | B | Kirby tosses a Cutter Boomerang ahead of him. It then returns to him, where he can either catch it or move out of the way to let it travel behind him across the stage. | 13 |
| Hyper Boomerang | Press and hold B, then release | Kirby charges up and releases a more powerful boomerang, which can pass through opponents and ricochet off of walls. | 20 (initial hit) 16 (subsequent hits) |
| Cutter Dash | Dash + B | Kirby slides forward with a cutter blade out, passing through any foe he hits. | 16 |
| Sweep Cutter | Press and hold B in midair | Kirby falls with a Cutter blade out, dealing damage at point-blank range. | 20 |
| Cutter Drop | ↓ + B in midair | Kirby dives diagonally downward with a cutter blade out, passing through any foes along the way. | 12 |
| Cleaving Cutter | B near an enemy | Kirby quickly swipes at a nearby enemy using his Cutter blade. | 10 |
| Final Cutter | B repeatedly near an enemy | Kirby performs several slicing attacks with his Cutter blade, then finishes by leaping into the air and dropping, releasing a shockwave that can travel across the stage. | 10 (combo attacks) 15 (shockwave) (35 total when including Cleaving Cutter) |
Kirby and the Forgotten Land /Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World[edit]

Cutter returns inKirby and the Forgotten Land andKirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World. Here, Kirby can use the blade to pick up items from afar and return them to him, making it function similarly to theboomerang inThe Legend of Zelda series. Unlike in other games in theKirby series, Cutter's boomerangs are oriented laterally rather than vertically. The Cutter ability also has twoevolutions associated with it: it can first be evolved intoChakram Cutter, allowing Kirby to wield a pair of chakrams which deal more damage and tend to curve in a direction when returning, and then intoBuzz-Saw Cutter, allowing Kirby to throw large spinning buzz saws that ricochet off walls and drag enemies with them.
This ability is one of four accessible in the game's demo. It automatically becomes Chakram Cutter once the three available stages are complete, but this can be reverted back to the original ability if the player so desires.
Moveset[edit]
The following is Cutter Kirby's moveset inKirby and the Forgotten Land andKirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World. All attack names are taken from theKirby and the Forgotten Land Perfect Support Guide unless otherwise stated. Applicable equivalent adapted English names from other games are listed in bold.
| Cutter moveset inKirby and the Forgotten Land andKirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World | ||
|---|---|---|
| Move | Button execution | Description |
| カッターブーメラン Cutter Boomerang | B/Y | Kirby tosses a bladed boomerang forwards. After a short distance the blade accelerates backwards and returns to Kirby; if Kirby does not catch it, it will travel an indefinite distance horizontally. Unlike in previous titles, this basic Cutter Boomerang can pierce through enemies, potentially hitting them more than once. Kirby's cutter blade can also grab certain items and bring them to Kirby on the return pass - this property is namedItem Grab. |
| ホールドチャージ〜リターンアタック Halt Charge ~ Return Attack Halt and Charge - Return Attack | Hold B/Y and then release | By holding B/Y, Kirby freezes the tossed Cutter Boomerang in midair and charges it, and Kirby can move freely while charging. There are 3 levels of charge:
After releasing B/Y (or over a certain time period at Lv 3), the cutter accelerates backwards and returns to Kirby, and its power is increased as it travels further. |
| からたけわり Cleaving Cleaving Cutter | B/Y near an enemy | Kirby takes a blade and swipes it forwards. |
| カッターめったぎり Cutter Hacking Nonstop Cutter | B/Y after Cleaving Cutter | Kirby repeatedly strikes an enemy with his blade. |
| ファイナルカッター Final Cutter | B/Y after Nonstop Cutter | Kirby leaps upwards and drops downwards, dragging the nearby enemy alongside and shooting out a Beam and a Cutter Boomerang on landing (which can be charged into a Halt and Charge - Return Attack by holding B). |
Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]
Cutter does not appear as an ability inKirby's Dream Buffet. However, Cutter Kirby's likeness can be seen on aCharacter Treat, depicting his sprite fromKirby's Dream Land 2.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]
Cutter returns in theKirby's Return to Dream Land remakeKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, largely unchanged from its appearance in the original game, although the ability hat uses the updated design first introduced inKirby Star Allies.
| Moveset inKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | ||
|---|---|---|
| Skill | Button Execution | Description |
| Cutter Boomerang | B/Y | The basic Cutter ability; Kirby tosses a bladed boomerang forwards. After a short distance the blade accelerates backwards; if Kirby does not catch it, it will travel an indefinite distance horizontally. Cutter blades can be curved vertically with the + Control Pad or Control Stick while in flight and are destroyed upon hitting something. |
| Hyper Boomerang | Press and hold B/Y, then release | A significantly larger cutting blade. Acts identically to a regular one, but can bounce off walls before breaking and travels through enemies. |
| Cutter Dash | Dash + B/Y | Kirby dashes forwards holding out a blade. |
| Sweep Cutter | Press and hold B/Y in midair | While falling, Kirby holds out a blade as long as the button is held. |
| Cutter Drop | ↓ + B/Y in midair | A diving blade attack. |
| Cleaving Cutter | B/Y near an enemy | Kirby takes a blade and swipes it forwards. |
| Final Cutter | B/Y repeatedly near an enemy | After a series of swipes, Kirby leaps upwards and drops downwards, dragging the nearby enemy alongside and shooting out a beam on landing. |
Kirby Air Riders[edit]

Cutter appears inKirby Air Riders as an ability obtained from Sir Kibble. It enables the user to throw a cutter boomerang either forward or backward, shortly returning to the sender after thrown. The cutter can also be aimed diagonally to the sides. Like all other Copy Abilities in the game, all riders can use this ability, not just Kirby.
Notably, the Cutter hat in this game lacks its usual eyes, but is otherwise the same in design as past games. Unlike most other abilities in the game, which revert back to their original hat designs fromKirby Super Star, Cutter's hat keeps the part of the hat that holds the boomerang in place that was introduced inKirby Star Allies, though it is now the same color as the rest of the hat.
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
- Main article:Final Cutter
In theSuper Smash Bros. series, Final Cutter is Kirby's up special move in all installments. It's useful for recovering, but causes Kirby to plummet off-stage if he misses the ledge. It also shoots out a projectile if Kirby lands on the ground which can lightly knock back opponents. If opponents are hit during the downswing of the blade, they will be sent flying downward at a fixed velocity.
InKirby: Right Back at Ya![edit]
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| “ | Kirby has transformed! He is now Cutter Kirby! Cutter Kirby can battle his opponents with the cutter on his cap! | ” | — Meta Knight describing Cutter Kirby inThe Fofa Factor |
In the anime seriesKirby: Right Back at Ya!, the Cutter ability makes its first appearance inThe Fofa Factor, whenKirby obtains it from themonsterSlice n' Splice. The ability functions largely the same in the anime as it does in the games, though its ability to cleave through objects is highly exaggerated.
Unlike many of the other abilities, Cutter has a limited amount of screen time. InThe Flower Plot, Kirby uses the blade to quickly fellLovely in a slice done off-camera. InWar of the Woods, Kirby throws a unique move called Cutter Beam to split theRoyal Racecar in half, thus temporarily foilingKing Dedede andEscargoon.
- Kirby felling Slice n' Splice with the Cutter ability
- Kirby about to finish off Lovely using the Cutter ability
- The Royal Racecar sliced in half on the road by Cutter Kirby
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In theKirby novel series, the Cutter ability appears inKirby and the Dangerous Gourmet Mansion?!, whereKirby obtains it fromSir Kibble, makes minor appearances inKirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!,Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!! andKirby: Lor Starcutter and a Magician of Falsehood, and one of itsEvolved Copy Abilities appear inKirby and the Forgotten Land: Break Out of the Dreams of the Isolated Isles!. With thisCopy Ability, Kirby can use moves such as Cutter Boomerang, Hyper Boomerang and Cleaving Cutter.
InKirby and the Dangerous Gourmet Mansion?!, when Kirby,King Dedede, andMeta Knight are on their quest to save the kidnappedMrs. Parfaitski, they come across a small ravine. The three notice a bridge, and attempt to cross it. Before they can, a sharp blade suddenly flies out, and cuts the rope holding the suspension bridge, causing it to fall into the ravine. Sir Kibble reveals himself, and attempts to attack the group with more of his boomerang-like blades. Kirby drops theWheel ability he previously had, which releasesWheelie. Kirby theninhales Sir Kibble to get the Cutter ability. Kirby throws the blade on his head at the tallest, thickest tree he could find to cut it down. The tree falls down and reaches the other side of the ravine, allowing the group to use it as a bridge. Wheelie is forced to lead the way. When the group reaches a cave, Wheelie requests that Kirby releases Sir Kibble so they can explain why they had kidnapped Mrs. Parfaitski. Kirby complies, and drops his Cutter ability to release a dazed and angered Sir Kibble.
InKirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!, the Cutter ability makes a minor appearance as one of the many copy abilities held by the Kirby clones created by theKirby Printer. It also makes a minor appearance inKirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!, where it's one of the abilities used byShadow Kirby on his final battle with Kirby. After his defeat, a piece of his cutter blade is used byBandana Waddle Dee to make a spear out of the staff he had gotten from a Kirby clone during a previous battle. The ability also makes a minor appearance inKirby: Lor Starcutter and a Magician of Falsehood, where Kirby uses it to battle againstLandia.
InKirby and the Forgotten Land: Break Out of the Dreams of the Isolated Isles!, while the base Cutter ability does not make a proper appearance, its Evolved Copy AbilityBuzz-Saw Cutter appears at the end of the novel. It is given to Kirby byWeapons-Shop Waddle Dee shortly before the battle withChaos Elfilis, and Kirby uses said ability to battle it.
- A Cutter Kirby among many of the Kirby clones created by the Kirby Printer inKirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!
- Shadow Kirby, with the Cutter ability, being attacked byWrestler Kirby inKirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!
Profiles[edit]
Flavor text[edit]
| Image | Game | Flavor text |
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| Kirby's Adventure | Kirby can throw a series of cutters that return like boomerangs! | |
| Kirby Super Star | The Cutter can cut anything in it's[sic] path. Use it to cut down enemies, as well as ropes that get in your way. | |
| Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | The Cutter Boomerang is coming right back at ya! | |
| Kirby & The Amazing Mirror | Throw the Cutter farther by holding B. Aim up or down with the + Control Pad. | |
| Kirby: Squeak Squad | Remote Cutter BOOMERANG! | |
| Kirby Super Star Ultra | Throw aboomerangall over! Slash!Jab!Strike! You can even cutropes! | |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land | Cut throughropes with theblade of a well-aimed boomerang.Aim up or down, or charge up for aHyper Boomerang! | |
| Kirby: Triple Deluxe & Kirby: Planet Robobot | A boomerang that returns to your hand after being thrown. You can charge it up,steer its flight path upward or downward, and use it tocut ropes! | |
| Kirby Battle Royale | A razor-sharp ability that is effective at both close and long range! | |
| Kirby Star Allies | This boomerang slices grass and vines! If it skims land your friends are burning with fire or drenching with water, it will take on those elements. And if it absorbs wind, it can fly upward. Wreak havoc with your Final Cutter! | |
| Kirby and the Forgotten Land /Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World | Figure description: Swish! Sling that sharp-edged boomerang! Use it to grab far-off items. Hold the button down to freeze it in midair and charge it up. That will make it extra powerful! Swish! | |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | Cut throughropes with theblade of a well-aimed boomerang.Aim it upward or down, or hold to charge up aHyper Boomerang! |
Kirby Super Star manual[edit]
- He uses a cutter that moves like a boomerang to cut his enemies.
Kirby: Squeak Squad Australian website[edit]
- Cutter Kirby can slice and dice his way through enemies and obstacles with a sharp spinning blade.
Nintendo Today![edit]
- Throw a bladed boomerang! Slash! Jab! Strike! Cut through anything in your path!
Trivia[edit]
- The way Cutter Kirby attacks via throwing from the hat is similar to the Eye Slugger ofUltraseven, the protagonist ofthe eponymous tokusatsu TV show. The hat itself resembles the one worn byArale, the protagonist ofDr. Slump.
- InKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, the English pause description for the Cutter ability references the name of the anime,Kirby: Right Back at Ya!.
- Cutter andIce are the only Copy Abilities which have appeared in everyKirby main series game sinceKirby's Adventure.
Gallery[edit]
- Main article:Cutter/gallery
- Artwork fromKirby's Adventure
- Artwork fromKirby's Dream Land 2 (Cutter + Rick)
- Sprite fromKirby's Dream Land 2
- Icon fromKirby Super Star
- Artwork fromKirby's Dream Land 3
- Screenshot fromKirby 64: The Crystal Shards
- Artwork fromKirby Super Star Ultra
- Artwork fromKirby's Return to Dream Land
- Ability Star fromKirby's Return to Dream Land
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | カッター Kattā | Cutter |
| Traditional Chinese | 彎刀 Wāndāo | Scimitar |
| Simplified Chinese | 弯刀 Wāndāo | |
| Dutch | Boemerang | Boomerang |
| French | Cutter(Kirby's Adventure) Trancheur | - Slasher |
| German | Bumerang | Boomerang |
| Italian | Lama | Blade |
| Korean | 커터 Keoteo | Cutter |
| Polish | Kuter[3] | Cutter |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Gume Cortador[4][5] | Cutting edge Cutter |
| European Portuguese | Bumerangue[6] | Boomerang |
| Russian | Резец[7] Rezets Резак[8] Rezak Лезвие[9] Lezviye | Cutter Cutter Blade |
| Spanish | Cuchillo | Knife |
References
- ↑Kirby's Adventure Copy Ability damage value (JP)
- ↑Kirby: Squeak Squad Nintendo Official Guidebook
- ↑Nintendo Poland -Kirby and the Forgotten Land
- ↑Kirby Super Star Brazilian manual
- ↑Kirby: Right Back at Ya!,The Fofa Factor
- ↑Nintendo Portugal -Kirby Battle Royale
- ↑Nintendo Russia - Kirby 25th Anniversary Copy Ability Poll (archive)
- ↑Nintendo Russia -Kirby Fighters 2 (archive)
- ↑Nintendo Russia -Kirby and the Forgotten Land (archive)
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- Good pages
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
- Copy Abilities in the Kirby novel series
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Dream Land 2
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Dream Land 3
- Copy Abilities in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
- Copy Abilities in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Squeak Squad
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Triple Deluxe
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Fighters Deluxe
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Planet Robobot
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Battle Royale
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Star Allies
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Fighters 2
- Copy Abilities in Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Air Riders
- Copy Abilities which can cut ropes
- Articles which list Japanese names
- Articles which list Chinese names
- Articles which list Dutch names
- Articles which list French names
- Articles which list German names
- Articles which list Italian names
- Articles which list Korean names
- Articles which list Polish names
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