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Forgo Dedede
| Forgo Dedede | |
|---|---|
 Title card for Forgo Dedede from Kirby and the Forgotten Land | |
| Details | |
| First game | Kirby and the Forgotten Land (2022) |
| Latest game | Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World (2025) |
| Other game(s) | Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (reference) |
| Copy Abilities | Hammer (dropped hammers) Bomb, Cutter, Ranger, Sword (summoned enemies) |
| Relative(s) | King Dedede, Phantom Forgo Dedede |
| Similar to | Masked Dedede |
| Theme music | |
"Roar of Dedede" "Masked and Wild: D.D.D." The theme songs of the battle with Forgo Dedede in Kirby and the Forgotten Land | |
Forgo Dedede, titled His Primal Nemesis, is the form King Dedede takes when wearing a wooden mask given to him by Leongar to increase his power (and further dominate his mind). He serves as the boss of Redgar Forbidden Lands in Kirby and the Forgotten Land and its Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, being faced in the stage In the Presence of the King. In addition to the mask, Forgo Dedede uses two hammers and can conjure pillars of flame. When Kirby defeats Forgo Dedede, the mask breaks and he reverts to his normal self again.
The term "forgo" is used in reference to Fecto Forgo, the creature directing the Beast Pack over the course of the game.
Game appearances[edit]
Kirby and the Forgotten Land / Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World[edit]
Forgo Dedede appears as the boss of Redgar Forbidden Lands in the stage In the Presence of the King, and is overall the sixth boss of the game. His fight consists of two phases, each with a separate meter of health. In addition to his regular repertoire of attacks, Forgo Dedede can conjure pillars of flame with his hammer and fist strikes, can spin around like a tornado, and call in enemies such as Primal Awoofies using a beastly roar. In the second phase, rather than picking up a new weapon, Forgo Dedede drops his hammers and goes on all fours. Notably, despite these powers, Forgo Dedede becomes noticeably more exhausted as the battle progresses, requiring long periods to catch his breath after many attacks in the second phase. When Forgo Dedede is defeated, the mask shatters, and he returns to normal, the influence over him by Fecto Forgo being broken.
In addition to being fought in the main story mode, Forgo Dedede can also be battled in The Ultimate Cup in the Colosseum. He has a stronger variant called Phantom Forgo Dedede who appears in Isolated Isles: Forgo Dreams, The Ultimate Cup Z, and The Ultimate Cup Z EX. After clearing Lab Discovera for the first time, Kirby can acquire the Masked Hammer ability, which is based on Forgo Dedede.
Attacks[edit]
Forgo Dedede has 800 HP for phase 1 and 900 HP for phase 2 in the stage In the Presence of the King, and has 560 HP for phase 1 and 630 HP for phase 2 in the Colosseum. He transitions to the next phase once his first phase health bar depletes to 10 in the Forbidden Zone of Redgar and when it depletes to 7 in the Colosseum. He takes 0.2X damage when he roars at the start of the battle.[1]
The following table lists all of Forgo Dedede's attacks as follows (attack names come from the Kirby and the Forgotten Land Perfect Support Guide).
| Forgo Dedede's attacks in Kirby and the Forgotten Land | |
|---|---|
| Attack | Description |
| ワイルドたたき Wild Pound |
Forgo Dedede starts slamming his hammers while chasing after Kirby. Each slam leaves a Dropped Star behind. |
| ワイルドスタンプ Wild Stamp |
Forgo Dedede slams the ground hard with his hammers, creating pillars of flame that weakly home in on Kirby and leave Dropped Stars behind when they dissipate. This move is usually done right after "Wild Pound". The pillars of flame can be put out by Ice and any of its evolved variants. |
| ワイルドトルネイド Wild Tornado |
Forgo Dedede starts spinning through the air like a tornado, trying to hit Kirby as he passes by. He does this charge three times in succession, then is left dazed for a while after the third spin, leaving lots of Dropped Stars in his wake. |
| ワイルドデデデジャンプ Wild Dedede Jump |
Forgo Dedede makes three big leaps into the air, creating a shockwave each time he lands and leaving Dropped Stars behind. The last jump is a big spinning slam. |
| ワイルドハンマー投げ Wild Hammer Throw |
Forgo Dedede jumps into the air and tosses his hammers at Kirby, which create lingering puddles of lava on impact. This move is usually done right after "Wild Pound". |
| Second phase only | |
| ビーストタックル Beast Tackle |
Forgo Dedede charges at Kirby three times, turning around after each one. After the final charge, he has to stop to catch his breath and leaves two Dropped Stars behind. Sometimes, after doing two charges, Forgo Dedede might jump to reposition before doing two more charges. |
| ビーストドラム Beast Drum |
Forgo Dedede slams his fists into the ground multiple times, creating pillars of flame with each strike. After this attack concludes, Forgo Dedede is left exhausted for a brief moment. |
| ビーストハイジャンプ Beast High Jump |
Forgo Dedede performs three belly slams that leave lava puddles on landing, with the last jump being a particularly high one. After this attack concludes, Forgo Dedede is left exhausted for a brief moment. |
| ビーストハウル Beast Howl |
Forgo Dedede howls, causing two enemies to appear and attack Kirby. The first time this attack is used, Forgo Dedede will summon two Primal Awoofies, but after that he will call various ability-giving enemies, such as Sir Kibble, Poppy Bros. Jr., Bernard, and Blade Knight. |
| ビーストすいこみ Beast Inhale |
Forgo Dedede begins inhaling, trying to draw Kirby in. If Kirby is captured, he will take heavy damage before being spat out again (mashing directions on the L Stick can help Kirby get out of Dedede's maw faster). If Kirby doesn't get sucked up, Forgo Dedede is left panting for several seconds. |
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]
In Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, a Dress-Up Mask based on Forgo Dedede can be worn, which replaces the wearer's voice with that of said character. This mask can be unlocked by completing card #29 in the Stamp Rally.
Trivia[edit]
- According to the Kirby and the Forgotten Land Perfect Support Guide, Forgo Dedede's mask is imbued with Fecto Forgo's thoughts. The guide and Phantom Forgo Dedede's figure also state that Leongar gave King Dedede this mask after he lost to Kirby in order to make Dedede even stronger.[2][3]
Gallery[edit]
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Figure of Forgo Dedede -
Colosseum preview image for Forgo Dedede -
Model of Forgo Dedede's mask -
Avoiding Forgo Dedede's flame columns -
Forgo Dedede using his tornado spin -
Using Super Dedede Jump -
Tossing his hammers at Kirby -
Forgo Dedede goes "primal" for the second phase -
Forgo Dedede circling Kirby as he retaliates -
Pounding the ground to create flame pillars -
Calling for reinforcements -
The Masked Hammer Evolved Copy Ability based on Forgo Dedede -
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Kirby wearing the Forgo Dedede Dress-Up Mask in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe -
Forgo Dedede in Find Kirby!! Big Gathering at the Party!
Video gallery[edit]
Video playthrough of Kirby battling Forgo Dedede in the Colosseum.
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Names in other languages[edit]
Forgo Dedede[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ワイルドデデデ Wairudo Dedede |
Wild Dedede |
| English | Forgo Dedede | "Forgo" is in relation to the main antagonist, Fecto Forgo, and is commonly used in other places in the game. |
| Chinese | 狂野 帝帝帝 Kuángyě Dìdìdì |
Wild Dedede |
| Dutch | Vergeto-Dedede | Forgetto-Dedede Vergeto is derived from "vergeet" or "vergeten", meaning "to forget" or "forgotten" |
| Canadian French | Dadidou Oublio | Forgo Dedede |
| European French | DaDiDou Oublio | Forgo DeDeDe |
| German | Ver'Ges-Dedede | Forgo-Dedede |
| Italian | Dedede Perdis | Forgo Dedede Perdis is derived from "perduta," meaning "lost" |
| Korean | 와일드 디디디 Waildeu Dididi |
Wild Dedede |
| Portuguese | Dedede transtornado | Unsettled Dedede |
| Spanish | Dedede Olvi | Forgo Dedede |
His Primal Nemesis, Forgo Dedede[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 猛獣仮面 ワイルドデデデ Mōjū Kamen Wairudo Dedede |
Tamed Savage Beast Mask, Wild Dedede 猛獣 Mōjū, "ferocious beast", is pronounced identically to 盲従 mōjū, "blind obedience". |
| English | His Primal Nemesis, Forgo Dedede | Forgo Dedede's title is based on the one King Dedede is normally associated with in this game, "His Royal Nemesis". |
| Traditional Chinese | 猛獸面具 狂野 帝帝帝 Měngshòumiànjù Kuángyě Dìdìdì |
Fierce Beast Mask, Wild Dedede |
| Simplified Chinese | 猛兽面具 狂野 帝帝帝 Měngshòumiànjù Kuángyě Dìdìdì | |
| Dutch | Wilde tiran, Vergeto-Dedede | Wild tyrant, Forgetto-Dedede |
| Canadian French | Rival sauvage, Dadidou Oublio | Wild rival, Forgo Dedede |
| European French | Rival sauvage, DaDiDou Oublio | Wild rival, Forgo DeDeDe |
| German | Ur-Erzfeind, Ver'Ges-Dedede | Primal Nemesis, Forgo-Dedede |
| Italian | Nemico primitivo, Dedede Perdis | Primal nemesis, Forgo Dedede |
| Korean | 맹수 가면 와일드 디디디 Maengsu Gamyeon Waildeu Dididi |
Fierce Beast Mask, Wild Dedede |
| Spanish | Némesis primitiva, Dedede Olvi | Primal nemesis, Forgo Dedede |
References
- ↑ Kirby and the Forgotten Land damage and health spreadsheet (Japanese)
- ↑ Kirby and the Forgotten Land Perfect Support Guide, page 357
- ↑ "Forgo Dedede was formed when Leongar gave the already-controlled king a mask to further cloud his mind. He was then tasked with guarding the only entrance to Lab Discovera. This phantom copy, based on memories of his terrifying turn, is somehow even stronger and more dangerous than the original!" –English Phantom Forgo Dedede figure description
