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Kirby and the Forgotten Land

How to Beat Clawroline: Danger Under the Big Top Missions Walkthrough

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Danger under the Big Top Stage

This is a walkthrough for the Danger under the Big Top stage in Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Read on to learn how to clear all Danger Under the Big Top stage missions, and see a walkthrough on how to beat the boss Clawroline!

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Danger Under the Big Top Walkthrough Video

Danger Under the Big Top Missions and Abilities

Missions List

Mission Waddle Dees
Checkmark.png Clear the Stage
3
Checkmark.png Hit high-up Clawroline using Ranger
1
Checkmark.png Defeat without hovering
1
Checkmark.png Clear within 1:30
1
Checkmark.png Clear without taking any damage
1

Waddle Dee Locations for All Missions

Copy Abilities

BombBomb SwordSword RangerRanger

All Copy Abilities

How to Beat Clawroline

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Recommended Copy Ability

SwordSword RangerRanger DrillDrill

Use Sword to Clear Within 1 Minute and 30 Seconds

The Sword has the most firepower although it requires you to use it at close-range. Despite this, you can clear the boss fight within 1 Minute and 30 Seconds even without evolving this copy ability.

Use Ranger for No Damage Run

Most of Clawroline's attacks are close-range, making the Ranger ability a viable option to use when attempting to clear the boss fight without taking damage. Using this Copy Ability also allows you to complete the "Hit high-up Clawroline using Ranger" mission by attacking her while she's on the pillar.

Use Drill for No Damage Run and No Hovering Mission

Using the Drill Copy Ability prevents you from being hit by most, if not all, of Clawroline's attacks. Being underground instead of dodging or jumping can help you achieve the mission of not taking any damage and the mission of not hovering.

Do note that the Drill ability is not available in the stage itself and can be instead taken from Waddle Dee's Weapon Shop before entering the stage.

Attack Patterns

Clawroline Moveset
checkmarkClawroline uses three basic attacks: scratching, diving, and rushing.

checkmarkClawroline will start throwing knives and use a diving attack from the pillar when she has 40% health or less.

Dodge Her Attacks and Keep Your Distance

Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Avoid Attacks when Using Ranger

Clawroline's attacks can be easily avoided as most of them are close-range. You can dodge her attacks by holding down the L or R button and moving the left control stick.

If you cannot dodge her attacks, you can keep your distance and move away when she performs a combo attack. You can also jump and float in the air to avoid her rushing attack.

How to Dodge

Run to Avoid the Knives

Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Run to Avoid the Knives
When Clawroline's health is at 40% or less, she will jump on the pillar and start throwing knives. You can run from side to side to avoid getting hit by this attack.

Attack After Clawroline Dives from the Pillar

Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Attack After Clawroline Dives from the Pillar

Clawroline will perform a diving attack that you can avoid by evading or jumping. Successfully avoiding this move renders her vulnerable to attacks for a short time. Use this opportunity to launch a series of combo attacks before she recovers.

Danger Under the Big Top Blueprint

Pencil Drill Blueprint

Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Pencil Drill Blueprint

You receive the Pencil Drill Blueprint after defeating Clawroline. This allows you to upgrade the Drill copy ability.

Blueprint Locations: How to Obtain All Blueprints

Kirby and the Forgotten Land Related Guides

Wondaria Remains

Wondaria Remains Walkthrough and Stage List

List of Stages
Welcome to Wondaria ImageWelcome to Wondaria Circuit Speedway ImageCircuit Speedway
Invasion of the House of Horrors ImageInvasion of the House of Horrors The Wondaria Dream Parade ImageThe Wondaria Dream Parade
Danger under the Big Top ImageDanger under the Big Top

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11 Anonymous Anonymous about 1 year

Morpho knight blueprint is best to clear under 1:30 minutes

6 Anonymous Anonymous over 3 years

My recommendation is to use the sword with the final evolution the entire time. The dodge is the best and it heals you a small amount with each hit. It made the entire boss rush easier.

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