Kirby's Return to Dream Land/Characters and Copy Abilities/Leaf

Notes:

• All leaf attacks cut ropes

Leaf Attack (Press 1)

• Tips
  • Near useless. Leaf has several moves that far outclass this terrible move.

• Attack properties ^[1]
  • 1st hit - 8 dmg
  • 2nd & 3rd hit - 7 dmg per hit

Leaf Swirl (Hold 1)

• Tips
  • Kirby can move slowly while using Leaf Swirl; he can also jump
  • This move is very slow. The only reason to use it in a speed-running setting is to lead to Leaf Scatter.

• Attack properties ^[1]
  • 1st hit - 12 dmg
  • Repeat hits - 10
  • Protects against most projectiles

Leaf Scatter (Release 1 During Leaf Swirl)

• Tips
  • This is Leaf's strongest one-hit move, though not by much. It also has invincibility upon execution. Thanks to its one-hit power and invincibility, use this only when a boss is either vulnerable for only a split moment, or if the invincibility is needed while attacking, or both (i.e. Mr. Dooter bouncing around, or Metal General riding on his rocket from the background).

• Attack properties ^[1]
  • 30 dmg
  • Briefly invincible on execution.

Leaf Dance (Dash + 1)

• Tips
  • Very powerful, but Leaf Dance has a lot of cooldown, and isn't very spammable. Use it when you want to attack a boss while moving into a different location.

• Attack properties ^[1]
  • 28 dmg per hit
  • Can hit up to twice for a total of 56 dmg
  • Invincible for the duration of the move

Leaf Rain (Down + 1 in air)

• Tips
  • Leaf's best attack thanks to its excellent power for its speed and spammability. Use this whenever possible.
  • Float to the top of the screen and spam it; when Kirby has lost too much height for it to hit, either switch to spamming Leaf Uppercut (if the boss/miniboss has little health left or is out of reach) or float back up and repeat (if the boss/miniboss still has substantial health remaining).

• Attack properties ^[1]
  • 28 dmg

Leaf Uppercut (Up + 1)

• Tips
  • Slightly weaker than Leaf Rain, but better if you want more short-term damage as Leaf Rain is best used with some set-up (in other words, if you want to finish something off).
  • Kirby has very strong aerial mobility while using this in the air. Space Kirby properly while using it so he doesn't get hit.

• Attack properties ^[1]
  • 24 dmg

Leaf Hide (Hold A)

• Attack properties ^[1]
  • Guard Release - 12 dmg
  • Protects against all attacks except for Magolor Soul's black hole.

References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6} An ability and damage guide at the Kirby's Rainbow Resort forums. It's mainly maintained by Plas Durock and contains contributions from several members of the Rainbow Resort forum and the GameFAQs KRtDL forum. http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/935607-kirbys-return-to-dream-land/62398037