Kirby Star Allies Nintendo Switch controls
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Kirby Star Allies is HAL Laboratory's 2018 Switch platformer, where Kirby throws hearts to turn enemies into up to three allies and combines their powers into Friend Abilities. This page covers the Controls A layout: moving, inhaling and copying, guarding and dodging, recruiting and reviving friends, piggyback riding and team attacks. The game also offers a Controls B layout in the style of Kirby Super Star.
All Kirby Star Allies controls
Friends 7
| Action | Switch |
|---|---|
| Throw Friend Heart | X |
| Call on Friends / Friend Ability (Up) | L-Stick |
| Revive Fallen Friend (hold, nearby) | X |
| Ride Piggyback (land on friend + Down) | L-Stick |
| Team Attack (during piggyback, hold L or R, release together) | L |
| Select a Friend to Part With | LY |
| Dismount (hold Up during piggyback) | L-Stick |
Movement 5
| Action | Switch |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Jump / Hover | A |
| Dash (tap direction twice) | L-StickthenL-Stick |
| Slide (Down + Jump) | L-StickA |
| Quick Fall (Down twice in midair) | L-StickthenL-Stick |
Abilities 4
| Action | Switch |
|---|---|
| Inhale / Spit Out | B |
| Swallow / Copy Ability (Down after inhaling) | L-Stick |
| Drop Copy Ability / Unfriend (hold) | Y |
| Drop Copy Ability / Unfriend (alt, hold) | − |
Defense 3
| Action | Switch |
|---|---|
| Guard (L or R) | L |
| Dodge (L or R + direction) | LL-Stick |
| Air Dodge (L or R in midair) | L |
System 1
| Action | Switch |
|---|---|
| Pause | + |
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20 actions mapped to the Nintendo Switch controller, grouped by category. Hover any button to read its action.
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Kirby Star Allies controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Kirby Star Allies?
- Kirby Star Allies, a platformer game, maps 20 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.
- What buttons do you use in Kirby Star Allies?
- Every Kirby Star Allies action is mapped to its Nintendo Switch button on this page — face buttons, triggers, sticks and the d-pad — so you can see the whole control scheme at a glance.
- Can you remap Kirby Star Allies controls?
- These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the Nintendo Switch's system button-mapping options.
- Is this an official Kirby Star Allies resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kirby Star Allies or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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