An Unexpected Beast King Missions Walkthrough: How to Beat King Dedede

This is a walkthrough for the An Unexpected Beast King stage in Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Read on to learn how to clear all An Unexpected Beast King stage missions, and see a walkthrough on how to beat the boss, King Dedede!

An Unexpected Beast King Walkthrough Video

An Unexpected Beast King Missions and Abilities

Missions List

Mission	Waddle Dees
Clear the Stage	3
Swallow King Dedede's hammer	1
Clear without guarding	1
Clear within 1:30	1
Clear without taking any damage	1

Copy Abilities

Hammer	Cutter	Ice
Fire	Drill	Ranger

How to Beat King Dedede

Recommended Copy Ability

Fire

Ranger

Use Upgraded Fire to Clear within 1 Minute and 30 Seconds

The upgraded Fire copy ability has high firepower and can inflict passive burn damage over time. You can also use the copy ability's jump attack to quickly maneuver around the arena and evade King Dedede's attacks.

Use Upgraded Ranger for No Damage Run

Using the upgraded Ranger copy ability allows you to attack King Dedede from a safe range and avoid most of his close-range attacks.

Watch out for the rushing slam attack as it can only be avoided by dodging or digging underground using the Drill copy ability.

Attack Patterns

King Dedede has three attacks on the first phase: a rushing slam attack, a close-range hammer swing, and a body slam from above. On the second phase, King Dedede uses three different attacks: an attack that covers half of the arena with ice, a vertical swing attack, and a horizontal swing attack.

Dodge the Rushing Slam Attack

King Dedede will use a rushing slam attack that outpaces Kirby's running speed. You can avoid getting hit by this move by dodging at the right time.

If you are using the Drill copy ability, you can dig underground to avoid this attack.

How to Dodge

Hover on the Last Body Slam Attack

When King Dedede uses the body slam attack, you can hover over to avoid getting hit by the shockwave. Watch out for King Dedede's shadow to avoid getting directly hit by the slam.

Swallow King Dedede's Hammer after Depleting 40% of His Health

After depleting King Dedede's health to 40%, you can swallow his hammer to obtain the Hammer copy ability.

If you are using a copy ability beforehand, you need to drop it as soon as the boss falls to complete the mission.

Avoid the Cracked Spots on the Arena

Once you reach the second phase of the fight, King Dedede will slam the column onto the ground, creating cracks on the floor that produces icicles. Move to the spots with no cracks to avoid getting hit by the icicles

If you are using the Fire copy ability, you can use its jump attack to move quickly to the safe spot.

Dodge the Swing Attacks

King Dedede will slam the column on the ground vertically followed by a horizontal swing attack. You can avoid this attack by moving far from the column's reach or by dodging at the right time.

If you are using the Drill copy ability, you can dig underground to avoid the horizontal swing attack. However, you can still take damage if he uses the vertical swing attack.

How to Dodge

An Unexpected Beast King Blueprint

Homing Bomb Blueprint

You receive the Homing Bomb Blueprint as a reward for defeating King Dedede. This allows you to upgrade the Bomb copy ability.

Bomb Ability Attacks, Evolutions, and Available Stages

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An Unexpected Beast King