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Controls


Note:
  • The controls are the same for all iterations of the Classic Controller.
  • Press + + + to reset the game.
Extra Controls
Run
Press ⇦/⇨ twice quickly and hold. To stop, let go of the button.
Slide
Press while crouching.
Float
Press in mid-air. Keep pressing to keep floating.
Puff
Press while floating to release a puff of air. Kirby will stop floating if you do this.
Inhale
Press and hold to inhale. You can inhale enemies and blocks using this.  
Spit Out
While holding an enemy or block, press to spit it out again.
Swallow
Press or ⇩ to swallow an enemy/block you have inhaled. You can gain Copy Abilities by swallowing some enemies.
Call a Helper
Press to eject your Copy Ability and have it form a Helper.
Cancel Helper
Press while Kirby has no Copy Ability absorbed. He will fire a short burst on both sides that will change any Helper back into its Ability Item.
Helper Trampoline
When you are close to your Helper and it is not performing another action, jump on it while holding ⇧. The Helper will act as a trampoline, helping Kirby to reach great heights! Different Helpers can have different trampoline effects, so try them all.
Guard
Press and hold or to defend against attacks.
Enter Door
Stand in front of a door and press ⇧ to enter it.
Use Ladder
Stand in front of a ladder and press ⇧/⇩ to climb up/down it.
Open Chest
Stand in front of a treasure chest and press ⇧ to open it.
Swim
While underwater, press or ⇧ to swim upwards.
Water Cannon
While underwater, press to attack with water.

Game-specific Controls
Treasure List
In The Great Cave Offensive, press to display a list of the treasures you’ve collected.
Select Ability
In Milky Way Wishes, press to scroll through the Copy Abilities that you have collected so far. Press , or to switch to the ability currently selected.