Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a delight from start to finish, but the journey doesn’t end when the credits roll. Achieving 100% completion unlocks the game’s true ending and gives you full bragging rights over every hidden corner of the New World.
This guide consolidates everything you need: the full 100% checklist, the exact path to the true ending, and where to find every last collectible. If you’re aiming for that perfect save file, this is your roadmap.
The Complete 100% Completion Checklist
To see that 100% on your save file, you must accomplish everything in the game. No shortcuts, no exceptions. Here is the definitive checklist:
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Post-Game Content: What Unlocks After the Credits
After defeating Fecto Elfilis and watching the first ending, Waddle Dee Town expands with new content:
Isolated Isles: Forgo Dreams
- Location: Observation Tower in Waddle Dee Town
- What It Is: A series of six remixed, harder stages based on previous worlds
- Objective: Collect 300 Pieces of Leon’s Soul scattered across the islands
- Requirement to Progress: Collect at least 250 souls to unlock the final stage, Forgo Land
Additional Ability Upgrades
- New upgrade tiers become available at Waddle Dee’s Weapon Shop after beating the game
- Requires Rare Stones and Star Coins you’ve saved (or will now farm)
- Every Copy Ability has a final, more powerful form
Remaining Photos
- Certain photos in Kirby’s House only become obtainable after completing post-game content
- These count toward 100% completion
Waddle Live! Corner Stage
How to Unlock Both Endings
There are two distinct endings, and both are required for 100% completion.
Ending 1: The Regular Ending
Requirement: Complete Lab Discovera and defeat Fecto Elfilis.
What Happens:
- Kirby and Elfilin defeat Fecto Elfilis in the final main story battle.
- Fecto Elfilis attempts to crash Planet Popstar into the Forgotten Land via a portal.
- Elfilin sacrifices himself to seal the rift, leaving him on the other side.
- Credits roll, followed by a cutscene showing Elfilin traveling back to reunite with Kirby.
What Unlocks Next:
- Post-game content becomes available (Isolated Isles, new Colosseum cups, ability upgrades).
Ending 2: The True Ending
Requirement: Complete Forgo Land in the Isolated Isles.
Step-by-Step:
- After seeing the regular ending, return to Waddle Dee Town.
- Visit the Observation Tower to access Isolated Isles: Forgo Dreams.
- Complete all six Forgo Dreams stages, collecting at least 250 of the 300 Pieces of Leon’s Soul.
- Once 250 souls are collected, the final stage Forgo Land unlocks.
- Enter Forgo Land and face three consecutive boss battles:
- Possessed Leongar (controlled by Soul Forgo)
- Morpho Knight (Soul Forgo absorbs a butterfly and transforms)
- Defeat Morpho Knight to unlock the true ending cutscene.
The True Ending Cutscene:
After Morpho Knight falls, all the beasts of the Forgotten Land appear and help restore Leongar’s soul, giving the story its true, complete conclusion.
Bonus: The Secret Ending (Ultimate Cup Z)
While not a cinematic ending, clearing Ultimate Cup Z in the Colosseum is the ultimate test of skill and is required for 100% completion.
How to Unlock Ultimate Cup Z:
- Clear both Forgo Dreams (all six stages) and the Ultimate Cup.
- Ultimate Cup Z appears in the Colosseum.
What It Is:
A brutal boss rush featuring:
- Phantom versions of all previous bosses
- Morpho Knight
- Two additional secret bosses not found elsewhere
Survival Tips:
- Upgrade your favorite Copy Abilities to max level before attempting
- Bring a Maxim Tomato into each waiting room
- Recovery items are smaller in Ultimate Cup Z; use them sparingly
Collectibles Guide: What You Need and Where
Waddle Dees
Total to Rescue: All hidden Waddle Dees across every main story stage.
How to Find Them:
- Each stage lists Missions. Completing all Missions in a stage rescues all Waddle Dees for that stage.
- Some Waddle Dees are hidden behind breakable walls, in secret side paths, or require specific Copy Abilities to reach.
Pieces of Leon’s Soul
Total to Collect: 300 across six Forgo Dreams stages.
Key Tip: Elfilin will give audio and visual cues when a soul is nearby. If you’ve collected all souls in an area, Elfilin will comment on it, confirming you can move on.
Minimum Needed to Progress: 250 souls to unlock Forgo Land. You do not need all 300 to see the true ending, but you do need all 300 for 100% completion.
Rare Stones
Used For: Upgrading Copy Abilities at Waddle Dee’s Weapon Shop.
Where to Get Them:
| Source | Details |
|---|---|
| Treasure Roads (First Clear) | One Rare Stone per stage. 57 total stages across all worlds. Target time not required. |
| Colosseum Cups | Meta Knight Cup: 1 Stone. Ultimate Cup: 1 Stone. Ultimate Cup Z: 3 Stones. |
| Hidden in Post-Game Areas | Isolated Isles: Forgo Dreams contains hidden Rare Stones. Explore thoroughly. |
| On Top of Waddle Dee’s Weapon Shop | One free Rare Stone. Just climb up and grab it. |
| Present Codes | Enter codes at Waddle Dee-liveries (post office) for bonus stones. |
Blueprints
Total to Find: All blueprints hidden across the six worlds.
Purpose: Unlocks new Copy Ability evolutions and upgrades at the Weapon Shop.
Note: You cannot max out all abilities without finding every blueprint. Check every nook and cranny of each stage.
Gotcha Figures
Total to Collect: 256 figures.
Types of Figures:
| Type | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Normal Figures | Random drops from capsules found in stages OR purchased from Gotcha Machines in Waddle Dee Town |
| Special Figures | Gifted for completing specific in-game tasks (only Volumes 1 and 4 contain Special Figures) |
Pro Tip: Complete your Figure Collection last, after finishing everything else. The pool of available figures expands as you progress through the game and unlock more content.
Farming Star Coins Efficiently
You will need thousands of Star Coins for ability upgrades, the band donation, and Gotcha Machine pulls.
Best Farming Method:
- Equip the Meta Knight Sword or Morpho Knight Sword ability (high damage, wide range).
- Replay The Tropical Terror boss stage in Everbay Coast.
- Defeat the boss quickly for a large coin payout.
- Repeat as needed.
Alternative Method:
- Replay stages with high coin density, such as Alivel Mall in Wondaria Remains.
- Use Copy Abilities that collect coins quickly, like Tornado or Drill.
Time to 100%
Depending on your skill level and how methodically you play:
| Playstyle | Estimated Time |
|---|---|
| Main Story Only | 10.5 Hours |
| Main Story + Some Extras | 15-18 Hours |
| 100% Completion | 26 Hours |
The figure collection and post-game boss rushes account for a significant portion of the extra time.
FAQ: Common 100% Questions
Q: Do I need to beat Treasure Road target times for 100%?
A: No. You only need to complete each Treasure Road stage once. The target time is purely optional.
Q: Are amiibo required for 100%?
A: No. Amiibo provide bonus items and Star Coins but are not required for any completion percentage.
Q: Do I need to complete Tilt-and-Roll Kirby on Extra Hard?
A: No. Only the three basic boards are required for 100%.
Q: What happens after I hit 100%?
A: A special completion screen appears, and you receive full bragging rights. There is no additional in-game reward beyond the satisfaction of mastery.
Q: Can I miss anything permanently?
A: No. Nothing in Kirby and the Forgotten Land is missable. You can always return to previous stages to collect what you missed.
Final Tips
- Save Rare Stones for your favorite abilities first. You can always farm more, but having a maxed-out ability makes post-game content far easier.
- Collect Leon’s Souls as you go. Don’t rush through Forgo Dreams. The stages are dense with hidden paths and secrets.
- Use the right Copy Ability for the job. Some collectibles are only reachable with specific abilities like Drill, Tornado, or Ring Mouth.
- Don’t neglect the Colosseum. Ultimate Cup Z is the hardest content in the game. Bring your best upgrades and plenty of patience.
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