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Forgo Dedede

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Forgo Dedede
Title card forForgo Dedede fromKirby and the Forgotten Land
Details
First gameKirby and the Forgotten Land (2022)
Latest gameKirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World (2025)
Other game(s)Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (reference)
Copy AbilitiesHammer (dropped hammers)
Bomb,Cutter,Ranger,Sword (summoned enemies)
Relative(s)King Dedede,Phantom Forgo Dedede
Similar toMasked Dedede
Theme music

Music for the second phase of the battle with Forgo Dedede inKirby and the Forgotten Land

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The foul fiend standing guard at the bottom of Redgar Volcano was...King Dedede again?! He calmed back down after you removed his menacing mask. So why did he kidnap Elfilin? He said he was being controlled, even before some strange beast put that mask on him!
— Figure description fromKirby and the Forgotten Land

Forgo Dedede, titledHis Primal Nemesis, is the formKing Dedede takes when wearing a wooden mask given to him byLeongar to increase his power (and further dominate his mind). He serves as theboss ofRedgar Forbidden Lands inKirby and the Forgotten Land and itsNintendo Switch 2 Edition, being faced in the stageIn the Presence of the King. In addition to the mask, Forgo Dedede uses two hammers and can conjure pillars of flame. When Kirby defeats Forgo Dedede, the mask breaks and he reverts to his normal self again.

The term "forgo" is used in reference toFecto Forgo, the creature directing the Beast Pack over the course of the game.

Game appearances[edit]

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Forgo Dedede appears as the boss ofRedgar Forbidden Lands in the stageIn the Presence of the King, and is overall the sixth boss of the game. His fight consists of two phases, each with a separate meter of health. In addition to his regular repertoire of attacks, Forgo Dedede can conjure pillars of flame with his hammer and fist strikes, can spin around like a tornado, and call in enemies such asPrimal Awoofies using a beastly roar. In the second phase, rather than picking up a new weapon, Forgo Dedede drops his hammers and goes on all fours. Notably, despite these powers, Forgo Dedede becomes noticeably more exhausted as the battle progresses, requiring long periods to catch his breath after many attacks in the second phase. When Forgo Dedede is defeated, the mask shatters, and he returns to normal, the influence over him byFecto Forgo being broken.

In addition to being fought in the main story mode, Forgo Dedede can also be battled in The Ultimate Cup in theColosseum. He has a stronger variant calledPhantom Forgo Dedede who appears inIsolated Isles: Forgo Dreams, The Ultimate Cup Z, and The Ultimate Cup Z EX. After clearingLab Discovera for the first time, Kirby can acquire theMasked Hammer ability, which is based on Forgo Dedede.

Attacks[edit]

Forgo Dedede has 800 HP for phase 1 and 900 HP for phase 2 in the stageIn the Presence of the King, and has 560 HP for phase 1 and 630 HP for phase 2 in theColosseum. He transitions to the next phase once his first phase health bar depletes to 10 in the Forbidden Zone of Redgar and when it depletes to 7 in the Colosseum. He takes 0.2X damage when he roars at the start of the battle.[1]

The following table lists all of Forgo Dedede's attacks as follows (attack names come from theKirby and the Forgotten Land Perfect Support Guide).

Forgo Dedede's attacks inKirby and the Forgotten Land  
AttackDescription
ワイルドたたき
Wild Pound
Forgo Dedede starts slamming his hammers while chasing after Kirby. Each slam leaves aDropped Star behind.
ワイルドスタンプ
Wild Stamp
Forgo Dedede slams the ground hard with his hammers, creating pillars of flame that weakly home in on Kirby and leave Dropped Stars behind when they dissipate. This move is usually done right after "Wild Pound".
The pillars of flame can be put out byIce and any of itsevolvedvariants.
ワイルドトルネイド
Wild Tornado
Forgo Dedede starts spinning through the air like a tornado, trying to hit Kirby as he passes by. He does this charge three times in succession, then is left dazed for a while after the third spin, leaving lots of Dropped Stars in his wake.
ワイルドデデデジャンプ
Wild Dedede Jump
Forgo Dedede makes three big leaps into the air, creating a shockwave each time he lands and leaving Dropped Stars behind. The last jump is a big spinning slam.
ワイルドハンマー投げ
Wild Hammer Throw
Forgo Dedede jumps into the air and tosses his hammers at Kirby, which create lingering puddles oflava on impact. This move is usually done right after "Wild Pound".
Second phase only  
ビーストタックル
Beast Tackle
Forgo Dedede charges at Kirby three times, turning around after each one. After the final charge, he has to stop to catch his breath and leaves two Dropped Stars behind. Sometimes, after doing two charges, Forgo Dedede might jump to reposition before doing two more charges.
ビーストドラム
Beast Drum
Forgo Dedede slams his fists into the ground multiple times, creating pillars of flame with each strike. After this attack concludes, Forgo Dedede is left exhausted for a brief moment.
ビーストハイジャンプ
Beast High Jump
Forgo Dedede performs three belly slams that leave lava puddles on landing, with the last jump being a particularly high one. After this attack concludes, Forgo Dedede is left exhausted for a brief moment.
ビーストハウル
Beast Howl
Forgo Dedede howls, causing two enemies to appear and attack Kirby. The first time this attack is used, Forgo Dedede will summon twoPrimal Awoofies, but after that he will call various ability-giving enemies, such asSir Kibble,Poppy Bros. Jr.,Bernard, andBlade Knight.
ビーストすいこみ
Beast Inhale
Forgo Dedede begins inhaling, trying to draw Kirby in. If Kirby is captured, he will take heavy damage before being spat out again (mashing directions on the L Stick can help Kirby get out of Dedede's maw faster). If Kirby doesn't get sucked up, Forgo Dedede is left panting for several seconds.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]

InKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, aDress-Up Mask based on Forgo Dedede can be worn, which replaces the wearer's voice with that of said character. This mask can be unlocked by completing card #29 in theStamp Rally.

Trivia[edit]

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Video playthrough of Kirby battling Forgo Dedede in the Colosseum.

Names in other languages[edit]

LanguageNameMeaning
Japanese猛獣仮面もうじゅうかめん ワイルドデデデ
Mōjū Kamen Wairudo Dedede
Tamed Savage Beast Mask, Wild Dedede
猛獣もうじゅうMōjū, "ferocious beast", is pronounced identically to盲従もうじゅうmōjū, "blind obedience".
EnglishHis Primal Nemesis, Forgo DededeForgo Dedede's title is based on the one King Dedede is normally associated with in this game, "His Royal Nemesis". "Forgo" is in relation to the main antagonist,Fecto Forgo, and is commonly used in other places in the game.
Traditional Chinese猛獸面具 狂野 帝帝帝
Měngshòumiànjù Kuángyě Dìdìdì
Fierce Beast Mask, Wild Dedede
Simplified Chinese猛兽面具 狂野 帝帝帝
Měngshòumiànjù Kuángyě Dìdìdì
DutchWilde tiran, Vergeto-DededeWild tyrant, Forgetto-Dedede
Vergeto is derived from "vergeet" or "vergeten", meaning "to forget" or "forgotten"
Canadian FrenchRival sauvage, Dadidou OublioWild rival, Forgo Dedede
European FrenchRival sauvage, DaDiDou OublioWild rival, Forgo DeDeDe
GermanUr-Erzfeind, Ver'Ges-DededePrimal Nemesis, Forgo-Dedede
ItalianNemico primitivo, Dedede PerdisPrimal nemesis, Forgo Dedede
Perdis is derived from "perduta," meaning "lost"
Korean맹수 가면 와일드 디디디
Maengsu Gamyeon Waildeu Dididi
Fierce Beast Mask, Wild Dedede
PortugueseDedede transtornadoUnsettled Dedede
SpanishNémesis primitiva, Dedede OlviPrimal nemesis, Forgo Dedede

References

  1. Kirby and the Forgotten Land damage and health spreadsheet (Japanese)
  2. Kirby and the Forgotten Land Perfect Support Guide, page 357
  3. "Forgo Dedede was formed when Leongar gave the already-controlled king a mask to further cloud his mind. He was then tasked with guarding the only entrance to Lab Discovera. This phantom copy, based on memories of his terrifying turn, is somehow even stronger and more dangerous than the original!" –English Phantom Forgo Dedede figure description
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