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{{Infobox move
{{Infobox move
|image = BK_manual_rat-a-tat_rap.jpg
|image=[[File:Rat-a-tat Rap.jpg|160px]]
|size = 160px
|game=''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]''<br>''[[Banjo-Tooie]]''<br>''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge|Grunty's Revenge]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|game = ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]'' ''[[Banjo-Kazooie (Xbox Live Arcade)|(XBLA)]]''<br>''[[Banjo-Tooie]]'' ''[[Banjo-Tooie (Xbox Live Arcade)|(XBLA)]]''<br>''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge]]''
|world='''''Banjo-Kazooie''''':<br>[[Spiral Mountain]]<br>'''''Banjo-Tooie''''':<br>Pre-learned<br>'''''Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge''''':<br>[[Bad Magic Bayou]]
|world = [[Spiral Mountain]] (BK)<br>Pre-learned (BT)<br>[[Bad Magic Bayou]] (BK:GR)
|buttons='''''Banjo-Kazooie''''':<br>{{button|N64|B}} while midair<br>'''''Banjo-Tooie''''':<br>{{button|N64|B}} while midair<br>'''''Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge''''':<br>{{button|gba|B}} while midair
|buttons = {{A}}, {{B}} (BK/BT)<br>{{Agameboy}}, {{Bgameboy}} (BK:GR)
|uses=Attack enemies}}
|uses = Medium-strength attack, can hit floating enemies
'''Rat-a-tat Rap''' is a recurring ability in the [[Banjo-Kazooie (series)|''Banjo-Kazooie'' series]].
}}
 
The '''Rat-a-tat Rap''' is an attack performed by jumping and pressing {{B}}, or by pressing {{B}} at any time in the air. [[Banjo]] will lower his head and allow [[Kazooie]] to peck enemies. Because it can be executed quickly and deals high damage, this attack is ideal for defeating most enemies, provided that they are tall enough for it to reach.
==Overview==
Rat-a-tat Rap allows [[Kazooie]] to come out of [[Banjo]]'s backpack and peck whatever is in front of the duo with her beak.
 
===''Banjo-Kazooie''===
In ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]'', [[Bottles]] teaches Banjo and Kazooie about the Rat-a-tat Rap in [[Spiral Mountain]]. It is perfomed by pressing {{button|N64|B}} while midair or [[Talon Trot]]ting.
 
===''Grunty's Revenge''===
In ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge]]'', [[Bozzeye]] teaches Banjo and Kazooie how to use the Rat-a-tat Rap in [[Bad Magic Bayou]] for 210 [[Musical Note]]s. It is performed by pressing {{button|N64|B}} while midair.


The Rat-a-tat Rap can sometimes be used as an alternative to the [[Feathery Flap]] when jumping across long spans. Although it does not provide the same upward boost, it can cover a greater distance without descending, especially when given a running start.
===''Banjo-Tooie''===
In ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]'', Banjo and Kazooie start the game already knowing how to use the Rat-a-tat Rap and can be reminded about how to by Bottles' spirit in Spiral Mountain. It is performed the same way as it did in the previous game, although it cannot be used from a Talon Trot anymore.


The Rat-a-tat Rap can also be used while using the [[Talon Trot]] in ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]'', whereas the Feathery Flap cannot.
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the Rat-a-tat Rap appears as a flurry attack. The air-based version appears as their back-facing jump attack, and hits three times, like the original.


==Names in Other Languages==
==Nomenclature==
{{Foreignname
{{Foreign names
|Jap = キツツキアタック
|Jap = キツツキアタック
|JapR = Kitsutsuki Atakku
|JapR = Kitsutsuki Atakku
|JapM = Woodpecker Attack
|JapM = Woodpecker Attack
}}
}}
==Trivia==
*Many players commonly misspell and/or mispronounce the name of this move, often calling it "Rat-a-tat Tap", "Rat-a-tap Rap", "Rat-a-tat Rat", or some other variation.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:RatatatrapGR.png|The Rat-a-tat Rap ability as seen in ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge]]''.
Rat-a-tat Rap BKGR.png|The Rat-a-tat Rap being used in ''Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge''
SSBU_Ratatat_Rap_A.jpg|In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' (aerial version)
SSBU_Ratatat_Rap_B.jpg|In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' (flurry version)
</gallery>
</gallery>


{{BKAbilities}}
{{BK}}
{{BTAbilities}}
{{BT}}
{{GRAbilities}}
{{GR}}
[[Category:Trivia]]
[[Category:Abilities in Banjo-Kazooie]]
[[Category:Abilities in Banjo-Tooie]]
[[Category:Abilities in Grunty's Revenge]]

Latest revision as of 13:42, December 10, 2023

Rat-a-tat Rap is a recurring ability in the Banjo-Kazooie series.

Overview[edit]

Rat-a-tat Rap allows Kazooie to come out of Banjo's backpack and peck whatever is in front of the duo with her beak.

Banjo-Kazooie[edit]

In Banjo-Kazooie, Bottles teaches Banjo and Kazooie about the Rat-a-tat Rap in Spiral Mountain. It is perfomed by pressing B Button while midair or Talon Trotting.

Grunty's Revenge[edit]

In Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge, Bozzeye teaches Banjo and Kazooie how to use the Rat-a-tat Rap in Bad Magic Bayou for 210 Musical Notes. It is performed by pressing B Button while midair.

Banjo-Tooie[edit]

In Banjo-Tooie, Banjo and Kazooie start the game already knowing how to use the Rat-a-tat Rap and can be reminded about how to by Bottles' spirit in Spiral Mountain. It is performed the same way as it did in the previous game, although it cannot be used from a Talon Trot anymore.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Rat-a-tat Rap appears as a flurry attack. The air-based version appears as their back-facing jump attack, and hits three times, like the original.

Nomenclature[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese キツツキアタック
Kitsutsuki Atakku
Woodpecker Attack

Gallery[edit]