Ravel Abilities are a set of six different abilities thatKirby can obtain exclusively inKirby's Extra Epic Yarn. Ravel Abilities act similar toCopy Abilities from the main series titles, though they are not obtained frominhaling enemies. Instead, Kirby can find Ravel Balls^[1] out in the open in stages either being held by enemies or on their own and he will equip them if he uses theYarn Whip on them. If Kirby already has a Ravel Ability, it will be replaced by the new one he touches.

Ravel Abilities can also be discarded via "Unravel" by pressing X, which will cause them to bounce away similar toAbility Stars, and can be re-equipped if touched again. Much like most Copy Abilities, Ravel Abilities can be taken outside of the stages they are found in. However, Ravel Abilities cannot be used in the Neighbors' mini-games. Unlike Copy Abilities, equipped Ravel Abilities are not discarded when leaving the game.

Given that they provide a source of unlimited damage, Ravel Abilities warp the gameplay by overcoming puzzles intended foryarn ball manipulation. Similarly, they can replace yarn balls inBoss fights, reaching the same result (causing the Boss to dropbeads or reveal its weak point, or in the case ofMeta Knight, attacks can be nullified altogether). Some Ravel Abilities are used alongside Kirby's standardYarn Whip, while others replace it entirely. In the case of the latter, the inability to grab items besides buttons is compensated by their attacks neutralizingRoll Up or pulling puzzles (for example, by cutting through zippers).

Abilities[edit]

There are six different Ravel Abilities in the game, which are as follows:

Bobbin[edit]

Main article:Bobbin

This ability allows Kirby to throw a bobbin attached to a string at his foes. This ability is similar to theYo-Yo ability, though it functions a little differently.

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Button[edit]

Main article:Button

This ability allows Kirby to toss bombs that produce a rather large explosion, similar to theBomb ability.

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Knitting Needles[edit]

Main article:Knitting Needles

This hat allows Kirby to createyarn balls at will without the need to wrap up an enemy. When wrapping up an enemy, the hat will produce extra large balls.

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Marking Pins[edit]

Main article:Marking Pins

This ability allows Kirby to toss a set of three marking pins in a given direction which fly in a mild spread which is similar toNinja's throwing knife/shurikens move.

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Nylon[edit]

Main article:Nylon

This hat allows Kirby to spin around creating a wind vortex (similar to theTornado ability) that defeats foes and draws in nearbybeads. This ability replaces the Yarn Whip.

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Wire[edit]

Main article:Wire

This ability gives Kirby a sword made of wire that can be used to slice and dice foes, even when underwater. It acts very similar to theSword ability, and replaces the Yarn Whip.

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References

• Special Abilities
• Ravel Abilities
• Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn

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