Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards/Abilities

This page shows all of Kirby's abilities. They are in alphabetical order starting with single abilities and then showing power combos. Remember that the order you got the power in doesn't matter, so fire+stone is the same thing as stone+fire.

Kirby 64's main gameplay mechanic is the ability to mix any two copy abilities into a different, mixed ability. This can be done by swallowing two enemies at once or by inhaling one and spitting it at another. Upon impact they will combine into a coloured star representing the copy ability. There are various points in the game where a certain combination is needed to enter a side area.

Note: Every possible combination can be created in the first two levels of the game.

Power Combos
These are all of the possible ability combinations.

Double Abilities
These abilities are 2 of the same single ability.


 * Burn+Spark: You rub your head with a sheet of metal until it catches on fire, then charge uncontrollably for a period of time. During this time, you can change direction and jump, but you can't stop moving or float.  You must hold  until your head catches on fire for this power to work.
 * Burn+Stone: You turn into a small volcano, spewing lava rocks upward for as long as you hold . You can hold  to shoot rock in the respective directions.
 * Ice+Needle: You turn into a slowly expanding snowflake. Any enemy that touches the snowflake freezes into an ice cube.
 * Ice+Spark: You turn into a living refrigerator for as long as you hold . You can shoot food, which will destroy any enemy it strikes, but will restore one health when you grab it yourself.
 * Ice+Stone: You turn into something resembling a curling puck, sliding along the ground until you stop or press again.  Any enemy you run into will turn into an ice cube.
 * Needle+Spark: You turn into a lightning rod, electrocuting any enemy standing above you.
 * Needle+Stone: Your right arm turns into a large drill for as long as you hold . Releasing  causes the drill to carry on without you.

The Secret Ability
There is another ability that is only available if you collect all the Crystal Shards. Once you accomplish this, you will unlock a new level called Dark Star. It has one level, and after a short sidescrolling sequence, you'll be catapulted into the final battle with the source of the shadows. You'll automatically gain this power at the beginning of the battle, and can't get rid of it. The fairy you've been traveling with carries you and flies around, while you wield a crystal gun which shoots shards whenever you press.

Mixed Copy Abilities

 * Stone + Burn: Volcano. By pressing B, Kirby becomes a turret that fires molten stone from his head.


 * Stone + Ice: Curling Stone. Kirby becomes a curling stone which will slide forward until hitting something. Touching an enemy will cause them to freeze.

(Although, Kirby won't take damage).
 * Stone + Spark: Electrified Boulder. Kirby produces a large boulder which is tethered to him by a string of electricity. The boulder will continue bouncing around the screen until it hits an enemy or Kirby.


 * Stone + Needle: Drill. Kirby turns an arm into a drill and slides across the ground, drilling through any enemies in his way. By pressing Down while using this in the air, Kirby will instead turn his legs into the drill and direct himself straight down.


 * Burn + Spark: Static Electricity. Kirby rubs a towel on his head to produce static which then causes him to light his head on fire and run around briefly.


 * Ice + Spark: Refrigerator.Kirby transforms into a refrigerator which fires some food a short distance. Most of the food will restore a bit of Kirby's health as well.


 * Ice + Needle: Snowflake. By holding B, Kirby will expand the ice around him into a net that can catch and freeze any enemies coming by.
 * Spark + Needle: Lightning Rod. Kirby becomes a vertical spike which immediately calls lightning down above him.