This article is about the whip-like attack used to grab things inKirby's Epic Yarn andKirby's Extra Epic Yarn, and should not be confused with theWhipCopy Ability.

Kirby using theYarn Whip.

TheYarn Whip isKirby andPrince Fluff's primary method of attacking inKirby's Epic Yarn andKirby's Extra Epic Yarn. When the player presses 1 on the Wii Remote or the B button on the 3DS, Kirby or Fluff will toss the whip out for a distance roughly two Kirbys away. This can be done in any of the cardinal directions except those aiming downward or diagonally downward (unless used underwater, where it can be thrown in all eight directions). When not holding a direction, they will throw the whip straight forward. Many things can be grabbed by the whip, including most enemies, Yarn Blocks, tabs on treasure chests and other background objects, zippers, and buttons. Certain enemies which wield weapons can also have it stolen using the whip.

Latching onto enemies[edit]

Once Kirby or Fluff grab onto an enemy, their weapon, or a block, they can do one of two things. If the player releases the button early, the whip willunravel that object, thus defeating the enemy or destroying the object right away (though this method yields nobeads). If, on the other hand, the button is held, Kirby or Fluff will assume theRoll Up transformation and spin the enemy/object into ayarn ball. From here, the ball can be tossed at another enemy or object to provide a generally more effective means of attack which can also cause extra beads to be dropped when defeating foes. Some objects when rolled up will have a special property when thrown. For example, when Kirby grabs a weapon, it will transform into an arrow which, when thrown, passes through enemies and objects. Another example is theButtonbee which, when rolled up, forms into a winged ball that splits into three when thrown and homes in on targets.

Latching onto objects[edit]

In addition to combat, the Yarn Whip can be used to grab background objects to interact with them. Kirby and Fluff will often find buttons on their journey which, when grabbed, will allow them to pull down objects. There are also special latching points which can be grabbed to use as an axis for thePendulum transformation, allowing for greater maneuverability. Most bosses also have a weak point that, when exposed, requires Kirby or Fluff to grab with the whip and pull to deal them damage.

Limitations[edit]

Kirby and Fluff can use the Yarn Whip in most situations, returning the respective player to their normal form for the duration of the action, with the exception of theSubmarine transformation. The Yarn Whip can't be used while using aMetamortex transformation, when holding an object, or during theSnake orWeight transformations.

Gallery[edit]

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  Artwork of Kirby unraveling a Waddle Dee using the Yarn Whip
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  Alternate artwork of Kirby using the Yarn Whip on a Waddle Dee
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  Kirby using his Yarn Whip to catch an arrow above him
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  Kirby using his Yarn Whip to catch a Waddle Dee
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  Kirby using his Yarn Whip to pull open a tab revealing a doorway

Names in other languages[edit]

• Moves
• Transformations in Kirby's Epic Yarn and Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn

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