You will encounter Noir Dedede boss in Kirby Air Riders five times on different tracks and stages of the game, which is an unusually high frequency. This guide will provide you with tips and tricks on how to beat Noir Dedede at the end of all five tracks, including:
- Freezing Freeway (Stage 4)
- Full-Throttle Racetrack (Stage 4)
- Mushgloom Route (Stage 4)
- Ruinous Runway (Stage 10)
- Deep-Dive Drive (Stage 10)
Noir Dedede at Freezing Freeway
The first encounter with Noir Deded boss takes place at Freezing Freeway (Stage 4, Chapter 2) in Road Trip mode. The stage begins with you collecting machines like Paper Star and Tank Star, followed by a timed race, where strong Turn and Boost stats, speed panels, and drifting play the most important role. Once you reach the Noir Dedede boss arena, take advantage of the Copy Abilities scattered around to defeat this boss, such as Jet, Missile, Steel Ball, Plasma, and Flash.
Also, be sure to equip the Firework ability for ranged attacks, as this boss is nimble and moves around frequently, so circle around him instead of chasing directly to land hits more easily. Prioritize high attack and defense stats on your rider and machine, such as Rick with Shadow Star for high damage output. Defeating Noir Dedede completes Chapter 2, advancing Road Trip to Chapter 3.
Noir Dedede at Full-Throttle Racetrack
At the end of Full-Throttle Racetrack (Stage 4, Chapter 2) in Kirby Air Riders’ Road Trip mode. The stage leads up to the boss after obtaining the Wheelie Bike machine, followed by a mini-boss race against a Waddle Dee on a circuit. Prioritize machines and riders with strong turn, boost, and attack stats. Enter the closed arena after completing the stage’s challenges and immediately Boost Dash to grab one of the scattered copy abilities. Use it to deal damage to Noir Dedede while circling around him.
Prioritize high-damage skills like Jet, Missile, Plasma, Fire, or Drill for ranged attacks. Since Noir Dedede moves frequently, use Quick Spin for extra hits when you’re close to him, and dodge his attacks by boosting and turning sharply.
Noir Dedede at Mushgloom Route
Mushgloom Route features forest and shore areas unique to this Stage 4 branch. Start by picking up the Hop Star machine near the beginning and use its stomping ability to break boxes easily for shortcuts and items. Defeat Cappy mini-boss, and after the second Rest Area, obtain the Tank Star, which is a heavy machine with good cornering during charge dashes. Equip heavy riders with Tank Star or Hop Star for better handling and prepare for the boss.
Immediately Boost Dash around the arena to collect scattered copy abilities like Jet, Missile, Plasma, Steel Ball, or Fire against Noir Dedede. Your Tank Star’s durability will help you survive his hits and boost your own damage. This vehicle is a key to winning the battle.
Noir Dedede at Ruinous Runway
To beat the Noir Dedede boss at the end of Ruinous Runway, you must complete the stage objectives first, including collecting machines like Swerve Star and Hop Star, defeating Teranza boss in a City Trial stadium via Treasure Hunt, where you collect keys, and shopping at the Waddle Dee shop for upgrades.
Once you enter the arena, be sure to use a heavy vehicle and rider in this fight, such as Swerve Star and King Dedede or Rick. Use boost dashes and quick spins, as in the previous encounters with this boss. When it comes to copy abilities, prioritize Firework, which will deal the maximum damage to Noir Dedede.
Noir Dedede at Deep-Dive Drive
Finally, before you can fight Noir Dedede for the last time at the end of Deep-Dive Drive, first you need to purchase highly recommended stat upgrades from two Waddle Dee Shops early on, then win the mini-boss Tourney Race against Lololo and Lalala on Waveflow Waters by using a racing machine, such as Wheelie Bike. This leads directly into the closed circular boss arena.
Note that copy abilities will spawn around the edges of the arena, so immediately pick up high-damage ones like Jet, Missile, Plasma, Fire, or Firework. Noir Dedede will flee at one point to the lower area, so chase him with boosts, where plenty of additional skills spawn to equip and finish it off quickly. Defeating Noir Dedede completes Stage 10, advancing Road Trip toward later chapters, and unlocking true ending paths.
