Sub-Tree Screencap of a section ofSub-Tree inKirby Super Star Ultra. Details Main game The Great Cave Offensive Mid-boss(es) Bonkers Boss Fatty Whale Treasures 13

Theme music https://wikirby.com/wiki/File:KSS_Sub-Tree_Area.mp3 "Sub-Tree Area" Clip of the theme that plays inSub-Tree, fromKirby Super Star

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Sub-Tree is the first section ofThe Great Cave Offensive, and the area whereKirby initially falls into (and eventually climbs back out from). As the name implies, the area is an underground forest, with lots of trees and foliage. TheBoss of Sub-Tree isFatty Whale, and aCart ride leads toCrystal from this stage. There are 13Treasures in this area.

Synopsis[edit]

The initial hallway has no treasures in it, but it is lined with a number of small stone steps and is very distinctive. Kirby will eventually find his way back here after clearing through the entirety of the cave, where aWarp Star will be waiting to take him back out again. A door can be found to the right which will lead into the first proper room of Sub-Tree.

The first room is a jungle-like walkway, whereKnuckle Joe will be the first to greet our pink spelunker. There are several enemies and side-chambers to be discovered here, most of which hold treasure of some sort. There are three treasures here.

The second room is a more narrow and elaborate tunnel, with a few branches and off-shoots. There are two treasures here.

The third room is a more elaborate series of tunnels with magma in some. Kirby will have to watch where he steps. Along the way, a Save Room can be found. There are four treasures here.

The fourth room is a segmented jungle area.Bonkers is encountered here, though he can be defeated easily by breaking the floor out from under him. This area is split into several smaller chambers, accessible by ladder. There are two treasures here.

The fifth room is a more open jungle area, with lots of foes inside and abottomless pit below. SomeString Platforms can be found here, which need to be cut to access certain areas. There are two treasures here.

From here, the boss room awaits (details in the Boss section below).

Treasures[edit]

Sub-Tree Area Treasures
Treasure	Image	Value	How to reach
Gold Medal		10,000 G	This treasure is out in the open in the first main room.
Gold Coin		1,000 G	This treasure is inside a side-chamber from the first room guarded by twoLovelies. It can be found in a water pit.
Whip		6,800 G	This treasure is in a small grotto under the main path in the first room. Kirby has to break some (but not all)Bomb Blocks to open the way.
Crystal Ball		200,000 G	This treasure can be found past a series ofGates in the second room, which Kirby has to open by pressing switches, then running through before they close.
Lucky Cat		500 G	This treasure can be found in a small chamber above the waterway in the second room.
Seiryu Sword		142,000 G	This treasure can be found above the magma chamber at the beginning of the third room. Kirby has to make sure it doesn't land in the magma, or it will be destroyed (but he can get it again if he leaves and comes back).
Screw Ball (Kirby Super Star)		80,000 G	This treasure can be found beneath a Bomb Block barrier in the floor in a small grotto in the third room.
Screw Attack (Kirby Super Star Ultra)
Echigo Candy		8,000 G	This treasure can be found in the ceiling, behind some breakable blocks in the third room.
Zebra Mask (Kirby Super Star)		278,000 G	This treasure is in a long cave in the floor through some water from the third room. Barriers will have to be broken from the outside to clear the way.
Phanto Mask (Kirby Super Star Ultra)
Star Stone		82,100 G	This treasure can be found in the top-left corner of the fourth room, in a small chamber accessible by a Cannon.
Beast's Fang		7,300 G	This treasure can be found in the lower-right of the fourth room, in a small chamber that has twoGordos buzzing around inside.
Bandanna		1.990 G	This treasure can be found in the middle of the fifth room, held up by three Bomb Block barriers. All three need to be removed to access it.
Springtime (Kirby Super Star)		250,000 G	This treasure can be found in a grotto under the main path of the fifth room, accessible by cutting a string platform.
Seasons Heart (Kirby Super Star Ultra)

Enemies, mid-boss, and boss[edit]

Sprite (KSS/Ultra)	Name	Copy Ability	Sprite (KSS/Ultra)	Name	Copy Ability	Sprite (KSS/Ultra)	Name	Copy Ability
	Birdon	Wing		Knuckle Joe	Fighter		Simirror	Mirror
	Bronto Burt	None		Lovely	N/A		Sir Kibble	Cutter
	Gator	None		Magical Sweeper	None		Squishy	None
	Gordo	N/A		Plasma Wisp	Plasma		T.A.C.	Copy
	Grizzo	None		Poppy Bros. Jr.	Cutter		Waddle Dee	None
	Kabu	None		Scarfy	Crash (when scanned withCopy)		Waddle Doo (andSwinging Waddle Doo)	Beam

Sprite (KSS/Ultra)	Name	Copy Ability
	Bonkers	Hammer

Sprite (KSS/KSSU)	Name	Copy Ability
	Fatty Whale	Stone (from falling rocks)

Boss: Fatty Whale[edit]

Main article:Fatty Whale

Just before entering the boss chamber, Kirby has the choice of threeCopy Essences. They areJet,Mirror andSword.

In the main chamber, Kirby fights the giant whale boss from a bridge spanning over the water. Fatty Whale mainly uses its girth to attack, causing giant waves to carry Kirby off whenever it jumps, and making rocks fall from the ceiling. Defeating it clears the way forward to the first Mine Cart ride, then to the next area,Crystal.

Gallery[edit]

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  Sitting at the very start (and eventually very end) of the adventure
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  Standing dangerously close to a Lovely
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  A snack to the left, a ladder to the right, Knuckle Joe at Kirby's side
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  Stopping at the rest area
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  Battle with Bonkers
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  Sir Kibble carelessly hops onto a platform that is suspended on a rope he could easily cut by accident.
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  The last pit stop before the boss
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  Simirror unsuccessfully attacks Fatty Whale.
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  Simirror is about to go down for the count.
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  Kirby grabs a new buddy whilst defeating Fatty Whale.
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  Riding the Cart to the next area of the cave
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  Section map

Names in other languages[edit]

• Stages in The Great Cave Offensive
• Popstar locations

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