Enemies Guide - All New Enemies
Here are all the returning and new enemies in Kirby Air Riders. See which copy ability each enemy provides, the benefits of defeating enemies, and how to defeat them in this guide!
List of All Enemies
New Enemies in Kirby Air Riders
| Enemy | Copy Ability |
|---|---|
 Burnbon
|
 Fire
|
 Sir Kibble
|
 Cutter
|
 Jabjab
|
 Fighter
|
 J.J.
|
 Jet
|
 Drillan
|
 Drill
|
 Zapuzu
|
 Flash
|
 Rollozer
|
 Steel Ball
|
 UFO
|
 UFO
|
 Gemaine
|
None |
Most of the enemies from Kirby Air Ride were also included in the Kirby Air Riders game, some of them being renamed. New enemies, some from other Kirby titles, were also added.
Returning Enemies in Kirby Air Riders
| Enemy | Copy Ability |
|---|---|
 Blade Knight
|
 Sword
|
 Balloon Bomber
|
 Bomb
|
 Plasma Wisp
|
 Plasma
|
 Pichikuri
|
 Needle
|
 Chilly
|
 Freeze
|
 Wheelie
|
 Wheel
|
|
Walky
|
 Mike
|
 Noddy
|
 Sleep
|
 Bang-bang
|
 Missile
|
 Broom Hatter
|
None |
 Bronto Burt
|
None |
 Solite
|
None |
 Scarfy
|
None |
 Cappy
|
None |
 Waddle Dee
|
None |
 Cart Waddle Dee
|
None |
There are 16 enemies returning from the previous game, Kirby Air Ride. Notably, Scarfy, Cappy, and Waddle Dee are enemies that are available as playable characters as well.
Enemies Guide
Enemies Found in All Game Modes
Enemies are scattered in the different courses and game modes of Kirby Air Riders. These enemies are meant to be defeated or captured to give you buffs or a speed boost!
Boss Enemies in City Trial and Road Trip
In the City Trial and Road Trip modes, there are new Boss Enemies that are more powerful, and some have special mechanics to watch out for.
Benefits of Defeating Enemies
| Benefits of Defeating Enemies |
|---|
| |
Get A Temporary Speed BoostGet A Temporary Speed Boost
Defeating enemies result in stars that give your machine a temporary speed boost. The more enemies you defeat in succession, the more speed boosts you get!
Capture to Get Copy Abilities
Some enemies have icons above their heads indicating that a Copy Ability can be obtained from them! Press B as you're approaching the enemy to capture them and acquire their Copy Ability.
Charge Special Gauge
Defeating enemies also help charge the Special gauge faster, letting you use your character's Special sooner in the race!
Get Items in City Trial
In City Trial, defeating enemies can give you different items such as attack items or machine repair items.
City Trial Guide and Checklist
Clear Checklist Missions
There are also Checklist missions that involve defeating different kinds of enemies, and in various ways, so defeating them while racing is an efficient way to clear more tiles from your Checklist!
How to Defeat Enemies
Do Quick Spins
You can use Quick Spin to hit enemies in your way. When you're approaching the enemy, time your Quick Spin just right to send it flying. In City Trials, you can also use it to damage your opponents.
Inhale and Capture
Pressing B near an opponent and capturing them also counts as defeating them, and comes with the benefits that entails. This is also relatively easier to control than Quick Spin is for beginners.
Attack with Copy Abilities
There are Copy Abilities that are meant for dealing damage, and can be used to defeat more enemies from a distance!
Use Attack-Type Specials
Some characters' Specials are also geared towards dealing damage, such as Kirby's Burn or Ultra Sword, and can be used to defeat enemies along the course.
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