This is the first in a series of topics by me, the one
and only SiR6, to allow all of KRR to share their views
on Kirby's many abilities. And the starter for the
series... Parasol Kirby
Parasol, as I see it, is really one of Kirby's more
under-appreciated abilities. many people flock to Bomb,
Ice, Fire, Hammer, and Sword before they even THINK
about the powerful Parasol for some reason. Yet, Parasol
has many an advantage that the others just don't give.
For one thing, in Adventure and Nightmare in Dreamland,
Kirby can float down, and if you tap Down, that makes
him go into his dive attack from any height.
Parasol also makes excellent protection. Unlike Freeze,
Needle, and Spark, Kirby can MOVE while protecting his
head, and there's also the KSS shield move. Parasol is
also able to scatter small energy blasts, and it doesn't
spin in the air, so Kirby doesn't need to get
dangerously close to the enemy as if he were using
Hammer or Sword. And of course, the floating can be a
lifesaver in some areas. About the only problem I have
with it is in KSS that the Parasol Drill and Parasol
Dive can be tough to pull off without getting hit
against bosses (especially Meta-Knight). That, and
Parasol Roll can be tough to use depending on the foe...
sometimes, it's impossible to grab something without
risking your neck, and others, the move is useless
(Computer Virus, Dyna Blade)
But, people, don't let my personal problems with Parasol
sway YOUR opinions. Don't forget, it's actually STRNGER
than Sword, and has better range than Hammer. And, in
KSS, the Parasol nullifies some damage that would still
be slightly felt by blocking. And, it's compatible in
watery environments.
My
rating for Parasol is: 8/10. If it weren't for
the KSS problems and the slowed airspeed while drifting,
this would have a perfect score. but, it's good for
having fun and beating up bosses, and you can actually
finish The Arena with this faster than with Sword. Plus,
it's just plain unexpected that a Parasol could be
mightier than Galaxia itself.
