Checklist for Unlocks

Unlock all secrets in Kirby Air Ride. Use this checklist to find every character, machine, and unlockable item across Air Ride and City Trial.

Welcome, aspiring Air Ride champion! This comprehensive checklist will guide you through every unlockable in Kirby Air Ride, ensuring you don't miss a single character, machine, or hidden gem. Many unlocks are tied to completing specific challenges within the game's various modes. We've broken down the objectives by mode for easy tracking.

Air Ride Mode Unlocks

Air Ride Mode is where you'll spend a lot of time mastering courses and unlocking new vehicles and characters. Pay close attention to the specific objectives for each unlock.

• Meta Knight: To unlock the formidable Meta Knight, you must complete all 12 Air Ride courses. This means finishing a race on every track available in Air Ride Mode, regardless of your placement. Focus on consistency and learning the optimal routes for each course.
• King Dedede: King Dedede becomes available once you've completed all 12 Air Ride courses with Meta Knight. This adds an extra layer of challenge, as you'll need to adapt to Meta Knight's unique handling and abilities on each track.
• Wheelie Scooter: This speedy machine is unlocked by completing the "Clear all Air Ride courses" objective. This is the same requirement as unlocking Meta Knight, so you'll get two unlocks for one effort!
• Slick Star: To get your hands on the Slick Star, you need to complete all 12 Air Ride courses with Meta Knight. Again, this aligns with the King Dedede unlock, making your efforts more efficient.
• Shadow Star: The Shadow Star is a powerful machine that requires you to complete all 12 Air Ride courses with King Dedede. This is the final step in the Air Ride character/machine unlock chain, demanding mastery of all three characters.

Top Ride Mode Unlocks

Top Ride Mode offers a different perspective on racing, with its top-down view and unique courses. Several unlocks are specific to this mode.

• Formula Star: This classic machine is unlocked by completing all 8 Top Ride courses. Similar to Air Ride, simply finishing a race on each track is sufficient.
• Warp Star (Top Ride): The iconic Warp Star makes an appearance in Top Ride after you've completed all 8 Top Ride courses with Meta Knight. This will test your ability to control Meta Knight in the Top Ride environment.
• Bulk Star: To unlock the robust Bulk Star, you must complete all 8 Top Ride courses with King Dedede. His heavier handling will require a different approach to Top Ride's tight turns.

City Trial Mode Unlocks

City Trial is a chaotic free-for-all, but it's also a goldmine for unlocks, particularly the legendary Dragoon and Hydra. These require specific stadium event victories.

• Dragoon: This legendary machine is unlocked by collecting all three Dragoon parts within City Trial and winning the corresponding Stadium event. The Dragoon parts are randomly scattered throughout the city. Once you have all three, a special Stadium event will appear. Win this event to claim the Dragoon.
• Hydra: Similar to the Dragoon, the Hydra requires you to collect all three Hydra parts in City Trial and then win its designated Stadium event. Keep an eye out for these elusive parts during your City Trial sessions.
• Swallow Star: The Swallow Star is unlocked by winning the "High Jump" Stadium event in City Trial. Focus on maximizing your jump power-ups and finding the perfect launch point.
• Rocket Star: To get the Rocket Star, you need to win the "Air Glider" Stadium event in City Trial. This event tests your ability to glide long distances, so prioritize flight-enhancing power-ups.
• Turbo Star: The Turbo Star is awarded for winning the "Speed" Stadium event in City Trial. Collect speed-boosting power-ups and aim for a clean, fast run.
• Winged Star: Win the "Destruction Derby" Stadium event in City Trial to unlock the Winged Star. This event is all about dealing damage, so equip powerful attack abilities.
• Jet Star: The Jet Star is yours after winning the "Target Flight" Stadium event in City Trial. Precision and aiming are key here, so practice your aerial attacks.
• Star Pollen: This unique machine is unlocked by winning the "Single Race" Stadium event in City Trial. This is a straightforward race, so focus on speed and handling.
• Rex Wheelie: Win the "Power" Stadium event in City Trial to unlock the Rex Wheelie. This event tests your raw strength, so look for attack and defense power-ups.

General Unlocks

Some unlocks are not tied to a specific game mode but rather to overall progress or cumulative achievements.

• All Courses: While not a single unlock, completing all courses in Air Ride and Top Ride modes will naturally unlock the various characters and machines mentioned above. Focus on mastering each track.
• All Machines: Once you've unlocked every machine in the game, you'll achieve this significant milestone. This is a long-term goal that encompasses all the individual machine unlocks.
• All Characters: Unlocking Meta Knight and King Dedede will complete your character roster.

Remember, patience and persistence are key to unlocking everything in Kirby Air Ride. Don't be afraid to experiment with different machines and strategies to conquer each challenge. Good luck, and happy riding!