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| Sword | |||
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| Ability Star | 
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| Obatined from | Blade Knight Sword Knight | ||
| First Appearance | Kirby's Adventure | ||
| Latest Appearance | Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | ||
| Abilities | |||
| Use various attacks with a sword | |||
| Related Abilities | |||
| Ultra Sword | |||
Sword is a Copy Ability that Kirby can use in the Kirby series, which debuted in Kirby's Adventure. As the name suggests, this ability allows Kirby to utilize a sword, allowing him to perform various slashing attacks and hit enemies from mid-range. Since its debut, it has appeared in nearly every Kirby game and has been one of the most recurring abilities.
Description[]
Sword Kirby wears a green hat with a gold brim, topped with a gold ball. He also wields a sword, which has a blue hilt and a yellow gem at the center. Overall, he bears a striking resemblance to, and may even be based on, Link from the The Legend of Zelda series, with Sword Kirby having a green hat just like him, as well as his sword resembling the Master Sword.
All of Sword Kirby's attacks use the sword in various ways, from basic slash attacks, spinning moves, stabs and thrusts, and even throwing energy projectiles from the sword. This makes it a very powerful ability for fighting enemies, and the range it provides allows Kirby to stay at a relatively safe distance while attacking. Its quick speed also lets him pile on damage quickly. Outside of combat, the sword can also be used to cut ropes and tall grass, which can potentially open up secrets. Finally, as Kirby carries a weapon, Sword is one of the few Copy Abilities that he can use while underwater.
In Kirby's Return to Dream Land, there's a Super Ability based on Sword Kirby, known as Ultra Sword. The Robobot Armor also has a Sword Mode based on this ability in Kirby: Planet Robobot. In Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Sword can be upgraded at Waddle Dee's Weapons Shop with Blueprints. The first upgrade is Gigant Sword, which gives him armor resembling that of Gigant Edge (Wild Edge in this game) as well as his sword, which is much larger and covers a lot more range. It can be further upgraded to Meta Knight Sword, which grants Kirby Meta Knight's mask and a replica of his sword, the Galaxia. He is able to create more shockwaves with his sword slashes, which are stronger and travel farther. During the post game, the ability can be upgraded one final time to Morpho Knight Sword, giving Kirby Morpho Knight's armor and sword. This turns it into one of the strongest abilities in the franchise, increasing power, speed, and range exponentially.
Moveset[]
Standard[]
| Sword Techniques | |||
| Move | Controls | Description | |
| Type A | Type B | ||
| Overhead Slash | 
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Kirby throws a simple overhead slash with the sword. |
| Sword Beam | at full health
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at full health
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At full health, Kirby throws a red projectile from the sword whenever he uses Overhead Slash, which travels quickly in a straight line. |
| Multisword Attack | after Overhead Slash
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after Overhead Slash
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After Overhead Slash, Kirby starts throwing several more rapid slashes, finishing enemies off with an upward slash. |
| Cleave | after Multisword Attack
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after Multisword Attack
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After Multisword Attack, Kirby ends his rapid slashing with one final swing. |
| Drill Stab | Dash +
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Dash +
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Kirby lunges forward as he stabs enemies with the sword. |
| Sword Spin | Dash + in midair
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Dash + in midair
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Kirby spins around with the sword, damaging enemies around him. |
| Chop and Thrust | in midair
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in midair
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Kirby throws a chop with the sword. He bounces off of an enemy if he hits one, and can follow up with another attack. |
| Hat Thrust | Chop and Thrust, and then  + in midair
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Chop and Thrust, and then + in midair
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Kirby falls while the sword is pointed downward, allowing it to more safely hit enemies below him. |
| Down Thrust | + in midair
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+ in midair
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Kirby falls straight down and plunges his sword into the ground, damaging any enemy he lands on along the way. |
| Upward Slash |  +
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+
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Kirby rises upward while slashing his sword, damaging enemies along the way. |
| Sword Dive | + during Upward Slash
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+ during Upward Slash
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Kirby spins around with his sword, then dives with it at a diagonal angle until he hits the ground, damaging any enemies along the way. |
| Spin Slash | Press and hold , and then release
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Press and hold , and then release
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Kirby spins around rapidly while slashing his sword, damaging enemies around him repeatedly before launching them away. |
| Twister Slash | Press and hold , and then release +
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Press and hold , and then release +
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Kirby rises as he performs Spin Slash, allowing him to hit enemies above him as well. |
| Sky Energy Sword | Press and hold , and then
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Press and hold , and then
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Kirby faces the screen and points his sword upward, then slashes it forward, sending a large energy wave that can damage enemies. |
| Underwater Spin | while underwater
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while underwater
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Kirby spins around with the sword underwater. |
Robobot Armor[]
| Sword Mode Techniques | ||
| Move | Controls | Description |
| Power Beam Saber | 
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Kirby swings one of the armor's energy swords downward to attack enemies. |
| Combo Beam Slash | repeatedly
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Kirby continues swinging the armor's energy swords in rapid succession. |
| Twin Saber Dance |  (Down) + in midair
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The armor spins its dual beam swords like a drill as it falls, cutting enemies below. |
Kirby and the Forgotten Land[]
| Sword Techniques | ||||
| Move | Controls | Description | Damage | |
| Type A | Type B | |||
| Horizontal Slash |
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Kirby throws a simple horizontal slash with the sword. | 13 (close) 12 (far) |
| Multisword Attack | after Horizontal Slash
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after Horizontal Slash
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After Horizontal Slash, Kirby starts throwing several more rapid slashes, finishing enemies off with an upward slash. | 6 per hit |
| Cleave | after Multisword Attack
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after Multisword Attack
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After Multisword Attack, Kirby ends his rapid slashing with one final swing. | 36 |
| Sword Spin | in midair
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in midair
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Kirby spins around with the sword, damaging enemies around him. | 8 per hit |
| Spin Slash | Hold - Release
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Hold - Release
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Kirby spins around rapidly while slashing his sword, damaging enemies around him repeatedly before launching them away. | 10 per hit 24 (final hit) |
| Super Spin Slash | Hold longer - Release
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Hold longer - Release
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Kirby spins around rapidly while slashing his sword for longer, damaging enemies around him repeatedly before launching them away. | 18 per hit 32 (final hit) |
| Twister Slash |  during Super Spin Slash
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during Super Spin Slash
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Kirby rises as he performs Super Spin Slash, allowing him to hit enemies above him as well. | |
| Sword Slide |  / +
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/ +
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Like Drill Stab, Kirby lunges forward as he stabs enemies with the sword. | 12 per hit |
| Upward Slash | during Sword Slide
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during Sword Slide
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Kirby rises upward while slashing his sword, damaging enemies along the way. | 7 per hit |
| Sword Dive | during Upward Slash
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during Upward Slash
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Kirby spins around with his sword, then dives with it at a diagonal angle until he hits the ground, damaging any enemies along the way. | 8 per hit (startup), 16 per hit (dive), 32 (impact) |
| Counter Slash | after a Perfect Dodge
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after a Perfect Dodge
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Like Cleave, Kirby performs the last slash of the Multisword Attack. | 36 |
* Sword Beam, Underwater Spin, Chop and Thrust, Hat Thrust, Down Thrust, and Sky Energy Sword are absent in Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
Fanon Appearances[]
Trivia[]
- Aside from design, some of Sword Kirby's moves are also nods to Link. Sword Beam references Link's ability to shoot beams from the Master Sword while he's at full health, Spin Slash is directly based on Link's Spin Attack, and Sky Energy Sword is based on Link's Skyward Strike attack in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
Gallery[]
Kirby[]
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Other Sword-wielders[]
