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.
As the name implies, you throw bombs. Hold and release at different times to control the angle of the bomb. The explosion is powerful enough to damage bosses and minibosses quite well. Its ability color is black.
Cutter
When using Cutter, Kirby throws a part of his face as a boomerang. Until it returns to him, he cannot fly or swim. Its ability color is green.
Burn
Burn causes Kirby to burst into flames and fly forward a fixed, short distance while damaging anything in his way. Its ability color is red.
Ice
Ice causes Kirby to spin in a circle and blow cold air in the direction he is facing. Any enemies caught by it will be frozen into an icecube, which can then be pushed into another enemy to destroy them both. Its ability color is blue.
Needle
Needle causes Kirby to create spikes on his entire body for a second, damaging any enemies that come in contact. Its ability color is orange.
Spark
When using Spark, Kirby will emit a small field of electricity. He can still walk while doing this, although he is slower and cannot jump. While moving, the barrier becomes smaller. Its ability color is yellow.
Stone
Stone turns Kirby into a walking, invincible stone. Standard enemies cannot hit him while the power is active, but he also cannot jump, swim, or walk up slopes. Its ability color is brown.
Power Combos
These are all of the possible ability combinations.
Burn
Needle
Spark
Cutter
Ice
Stone
Bomb
Burn
Fire Bird
Fire Arrow
Static Electricity
Fire Sword
Melting Ice Cube
Volcano
Fireworks
Needle
Fire Arrow
Spiky Objects
Lightning Rod
Snare
Snowflake
Drill
Exploding Gordo
Spark
Static Electricity
Lightning Rod
Area Spark
Light Saber
Refrigerator
Electrified Boulder
Light Bulb
Cutter
Fire Sword
Snare
Light Saber
Super Cutter
Ice Skates
Stone Friends
Exploding Shuriken
Ice
Melting Ice Cube
Snowflake
Refrigerator
Ice Skates
Giant Snowball
Curling Stone
Exploding Snowman
Stone
Volcano
Drill
Electrified Boulder
Stone Friends
Curling Stone
Ultra Stone
Dynamite
Bomb
Fireworks
Exploding Gordo
Light Bulb
Exploding Shuriken
Exploding Snowman
Dynamite
Missiles
Double Abilities
These abilities are 2 of the same single ability.
Double Ability
Ability Name
Description
Image
Bomb+Bomb
Missiles
Kirby can fire up to three heat-seeking missiles from his mouth. You shoot one to three, depending on when you release , and they have limited homing capabilities.
Cutter+Cutter
Super Cutter
Kirby does the same as he did with the normal Cutter ability. However, the boomerang is much larger with spikes on the edges. The same flying and swimming limitations apply.
Burn+Burn
Fire Bird
Essentially a powered-up version of the original Burn ability. Kirby's flame becomes much larger and he flies quite a bit further, too. Be careful using this near pits.
Ice+Ice
Giant Snowball
Kirby rolls into a snowball and continues to build up snow as you continue on. Any enemies he contacts will be rolled into the snow and destroyed when the snowball runs into something. You can also press to end the snowball prematurely.
Needle+Needle
Spiky Objects
Similar to the original Needle ability, except each of the spikes has been replaced by a sharp object. It is also much larger.
Spark+Spark
Area Spark
When holding , Kirby's electricity field expands to cover a large area. Anything that enters will be immediately struck by lightning. This does not apply to projectiles however.
Stone+Stone
Ultra Stone
Kirby simply becomes a larger version of the normal Stone form.
Mixed Copy Abilities
Ability 1
Ability 2
Description
Use
Bomb
Cutter
Kirby will throw a shuriken in a straight line with blinding speed. It will then blow up. Any enemy hit will immediately stop moving before taking damage. While throwing the shurikens, Kirby can float in the air temporarily.
Bomb
Burn
You turn into a living firecracker, destroying enemies with your explosion. Pressing up to three times in succession will cause your explosion to get bigger and launch you higher.
Bomb
Ice
You stick a bomb and hat on your head, then cover yourself in ice, becoming a snowman. You walk around and can jump, but not float, until either time runs out, or you run into an enemy. Then you explode destroying the enemy you hit, and freezing any others near you into ice cubes.
Bomb
Needle
You turn into a creature sort of like a Gordo, and float around until the time runs out or you release , after which you spray your needles in all directions.
Bomb
Spark
You turn into a lightbulb, illuminating dark places and frying any enemy you touch. After a certain amount of time passes, you explode, destroying anything near you. The transformation is similar to the Exploding Snowman.
Bomb
Stone
Kirby plants a stick of dynamite, which explodes after a few seconds or if it touches an enemy. It will hit everything on screen. That includes Kirby. If you hit +++, Kirby will pull out a hard hat, protecting himself from the blast. He must be on the ground to do this.
Cutter
Burn
You regurgitate a flaming sword. You can press to swing the sword, or to raise the sword up in the air. If you press while you're doing this, you will throw the sword whichever way you are facing.
Cutter
Ice
You don a pair of ice skates, skating across the ground. Press to jump and spin in the air, killing enemies, and press to quit skating.
Cutter
Needle
Your stubby pink arms grow into massive claws topped with spikes. Hold to extend your arms and release it to bring them both up.
Cutter
Spark
You wield a double-ended beam sword. Press to swing it around, and press to put the sword away.
Cutter
Stone
You randomly turn into one of a variety of different statues with different abilities. Nago the cat can jump three times. ChuChu can jump, but can't walk. Rick the hamster can jump, and, if you keep holding the control stick in the direction of a wall as you're facing it, you can keep jumping up it and climb it indefinitely. Coo the owl can slowly fly for a short period of time. Pitch the bird can fly faster than the owl, but has tendency to roll when it lands. Neither the bird nor owl can walk. Kine the fish can change direction. It can't even move or jump, not even in water.
Burn
Ice
You cover yourself in an ice cube, then shoot fire in both directions, which circles around, burning enemies and melting the ice cube.
Burn
Needle
You turn into a bow with a single flaming arrow. The longer you hold , the higher your angle will be. Release to fire the arrow
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 or or or 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 .