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This article is about the ability obtained from Meta Knight's sword. For Meta Knight's sword itself, see Galaxia. |
| “ | Almighty Sword! It can be used on all puzzles!” |
| — Master's Flavor Text • Kirby & The Amazing Mirror |
Master is one of Kirby's special Copy Abilities. It is the Final Weapon of Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, yet can be used outside of the Dimension Mirror after beating Dark Mind, which makes it one of the two final abilities that can do this, the other being the Triple Star.
Games[]
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror[]
Master sword in the Central Circle
Kirby wields Meta Knight's legendary blade, and with it gains a plethora of new abilities, each of which is useful for obtaining every treasure in the game, except for those that require the Mini or Wheel ability. While it appears very similar to Sword, Master is much stronger than the Sword ability and has more useful properties, more attacks, and maneuvers. It is first obtained during the showdown with Dark Mind, and after beating the game, in a pedestal in Rainbow Route's Central Circle after beating the game.
Master, unlike other abilities, will stay on screen forever unless it falls down a pit, even when another ability is taken. It also won't disappear if it touches spikes, but it still floats up to the top if in water, due to Kirby's inability to inhale underwater.
Techniques[]
| Move | Controls | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Overhead Slash | 
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Kirby slashes forwards. |
| Multisword Attack | + +
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Kirby attacks with lightning-fast sword slashes. |
| Up Thrust | ↑ +
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Kirby points his sword up, thrusting enemies above him. |
| Sword Spin | (midair)
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Kirby swings the sword quickly in midair, damaging enemies from any angle. |
| Drill Rush | Dash +
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Kirby drills forwards blade-first. Meta Knight would later use this move as his Side Special in the Super Smash Bros. series. |
| Crescent Shot | Hold , then release
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Kirby slashes as a huge sword beam comes out. |
| Down Thrust | ↓ + (midair)
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Kirby thrusts his sword down to the floor to inflict massive damage. |
| Sword Stab | ↓ + or  (ground)
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Kirby slides forward with the sword outstretched. |
| Final Sword | ↑ + during Sword Slide
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Kirby jumps in the air and does a flip, then he falls sword outstretched. The attack is basically the same as Sword's. |
Flavor Texts[]
| Game | Flavor text |
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 | Almighty Sword! It can be used on all puzzles! |
In Other Languages[]
| Names, etymology and in other regions | ||
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| Language | Name | Definition, etymology and notes |
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マスター | Translates to Master. |
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Master | |
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Meister | Translates to Master. |
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Ultimépée | Portmanteau of "Ultime" and "Épée," which mean "Ultimate" and "Sword" respectively, thus Ultimate Sword. |
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Master | Same as English. |
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Master | Same as English. |
Trivia[]
- Despite the artwork depicting the gem in the handle as bluish, the gem in-game is red. It is Dark Meta Knight's sword with the blue gem. The artwork is likely reflecting an early version of the sword, as said version had a greenish-blue gem.
- This is only one of two sword-based final weapons; the other is the Rainbow Sword. The Master Sword can generate Sword Beams, whereas the Rainbow Sword has no native ability to fire projectiles, but it can reflect the orbs from Dark Matter.
- Its name may be a reference to the Master Sword, from The Legend of Zelda series.
- Concept art in both the English and Japanese versions of Kirby's 20th Anniversary Celebration Book depict Kirby with a hat, though he doesn't wear one in-game.
- An early version of the game has graphics for Master using Sword Kirby's hat in-game and for the ability icon. Additionally, the gem in the sword's hilt is green. Official artwork has also shown Master with a glowing golden version of the Sword hat.
- It was likely intended to reflect when Kirby used Galaxia in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, as he gained the Sword hat when he used it.
- Although the description says that the Master ability "can be used on all puzzles," this is actually false; it cannot solve puzzles that require Mini or Wheel.
Concept Art[]
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