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SwordKirby

Artwork of Sword from Kirby: Squeak Squad.

Sword Kirby is one of Kirby's Copy Ability forms, first appearing in Kirby's Adventure. With the Sword ability, Kirby gains the knowledge of a skilled swordsman, becoming a brave and courageous knight. Kirby obtains the Sword ability by inhaling sword wielding foes, such as Sword Knight and Gigant Edge. In many games, Meta Knight offers Kirby a sword before their duels so that the two may fight as equals. It is a very versatile ability that makes up for its lack of powerful ranged attacks by being extremely fast, capable of slaying enemies in a flurry of combos, cutting ropes and chains to reveal new paths, and condensing his energy into a razor-sharp Sword Beam. The helper for Sword ability is Blade Knight.

Appearance[]

As Sword Kirby, Kirby wears a floppy, green cap reminiscent of Link's iconic hat in The Legend of Zelda games. The cap is loosely based on a variety of medieval conical hats and hoods. It has a yellow headband with a long conical tail, called a liripipe, and is tipped with a yellow pom-pom. Sword Kirby wields an arming sword that is roughly his height with a blue hilt and an orange gemstone in the center.

Abilities[]

Wielding the weapon of a Star Warrior, Sword Kirby is an expert swordsman that can use his blade to perform a variety of slashing combos. What the ability lacks in range, it more than makes up for in speed. While on the ground, Kirby can charge up his blade and perform a spin attack, striking enemies that get sucked in multiple times. Sword Kirby is able to cut ropes, chains and tall grass in order to find hidden areas.

In Kirby: Planet Robobot, the Robobot armor can scan sword wielding enemies to become Sword Mode, equiping it with twin laser blades capable of cutting anything.

Ultra Sword[]

Ultra Sword is a Super Ability that appears in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. Kirby weilds a massive sword that he can freely change the size of. The ability is able to cut through level terrain and reveal hidden passageways but runs on a timer limiting the amount of time Kirby can use it.

In Games[]

Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land[]

NES Kirbys Adventure2

Sword Kirby VS Grand Wheelie

Kirby attacks by slashing the sword horizontally on the ground or performing a spinning somersault slash in the air. What this ability lacks in range it makes up for in speed. Sword is one of the few Copy Abilities that can be used underwater. Before his boss fight, Meta Knight offers Kirby a sword so that he can test Kirby's bravery and so the two can duel on equal ground. In Nightmare in Dream Land, in addition to getting the iconic green chaperon, the ability is buffed to have better range and power, even being able to hit slightly behind Kirby.

Kirby Super Star and Ultra[]

The first appearance of Sword Kirby's hat. In addition to his basic swipe and spin slash, Kirby gains a variety of new attacks including a sword combo as well as a downward stab, hitting foes directly beneath him. When as full health, Kirby's sword swings will fire a sword beam attack.

Kirby & the Amazing Mirror and Kirby: Squeak Squad[]

Sword Kirby can combine with certain elemental copy abilties, such as Fire, Ice and Spark. It is the most commonly used by the other Kirbys.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land[]

Kirby can charge up his sword and perform a spin attack while on the ground. The ability has a super form called Ultra Sword.

Enemies that give Sword[]

Sword Hero Kirby[]

A new version of Sword Kirby appears in the action RPG mini-game/spinoff Team Kirby Clash, called Sword Hero. Sword Hero is based on the Hero class from Dragon Quest and also possibly on the Knight class from Final Fantasy. Sword Hero is a well-rounded attacker, less powerful than Hammer Lord but much more mobile and stronger than Beam Mage or Doc Healmore. In addition to attacking, Sword Hero can create a shield by guarding that protects nearby allies from harm. Sword Hero Kirby can level up his stats through completing missions, raising his stamina, attack, recovery and team meteor. Kirby can also equip swords and helmets that give him greater attack or defense and additional effects.

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Sword Kirby appears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Wii U. Additionally, when Kirby copies any of the Links, he gets a green chaperon bringing the reference full circle. Some of Meta Knight's physical attacks are based on the Sword ability including his neutral combo and neutral air. When Kirby is holding a melee weapon and does a dash attack, his pose is the same as Sword Kirby's running stab in Kirby Super Star.


Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy description

That green cap sure does make Kirby look heroic, doesn't it? Maybe wearing it just inspires Kirby, but while he's wearing it, he gets all kinds of neat moves, like Spin Slash, Multisword Attack, and Sword Dive. He's even able to pull off these moves in the air, on the ground, or underwater!
Nintendo Entertainment System - Kirby's Adventure - 05/1993
Nintendo 3DS - Kirby: Triple Deluxe - 05/2014

In the anime[]

Sword is one of the most commonly used Copy Abilities in the anime, along with Ice and Tornado. The ability first appears in episode 2, when Meta Knight duels Kirby in order to secretly teach him to better control his copy abilities. Meta Knight teaches Kirby how to use the Sword Beam by first clearing his mind, something Kirby achieves by taking a nap. Later in the series, Kirby obtains a stronger version of the Sword ability by weilding Meta Knight's legendary blade Galaxia.

Trivia[]

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