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{{About|the group of warriors debuting in [[Kirby's Adventure]]|override=For the leader, see [[Meta Knight]].}}
 
{{About|the group of warriors debuting in [[Kirby's Adventure]]|override=For the leader, see [[Meta Knight]].}}
 
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|image = [[File:4-knights.png]]
|image =[[Image:Meta-knights.psd.jpg|200px]]<br>Clockwise from top-left: [[Sailor Waddle Dee]], [[Axe Knight]], [[Mace Knight]], [[Captain Vul]]
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|caption = Clockwise from the top: [[Javelin Knight]], [[Axe Knight]], [[Mace Knight]], [[Trident Knight]]
|jap_name =メタナイツ (Metanaitsu)
 
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|jap_name =メタナイツ / メタ・ナイツ (Meta-Naitsu)<br>メタナイト<ruby><rb>軍団</rb><rt>ぐんだん</rt></ruby> (Meta Naito Gundan)
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|jap_meaning = Meta-Knights<br>Meta Knight Corps
|species =Many unknown, includes [[Waddle Dee]]
 
 
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|affiliation =[[Meta Knight]], themselves
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|affiliation = [[Meta Knight]], themselves
 
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The '''Meta-Knights''' are a group of warriors led by [[Meta Knight]] and are featured in several games in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]]. For the most part, the Meta-Knights are incredibly loyal to their master and will do anything to protect him and stop Kirby.
 
The '''Meta-Knights''' are a group of warriors led by [[Meta Knight]] and are featured in several games in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]]. For the most part, the Meta-Knights are incredibly loyal to their master and would do anything to protect him.
 
   
 
==Name==
 
==Name==
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The group of Meta Knight's knights was originally named 「メタ・ナイツ」 in the Japanese version of ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', specifically during the dialog where they are first fought in [[Revenge of Meta Knight]], but English versions obfuscate the reference. The direct translation "Meta-Knights" is instead used in the English version of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', via the [[Meta Knight]] trophy in both games and the [[Halberd]] trophy in the latter. However, the Japanese versions of both Meta Knight trophies as well as a ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' tip instead describe his group as 「メタナイト<ruby><rb>軍団</rb><rt>ぐんだん</rt></ruby>」 (meaning "Meta Knight Corps"); the latter's Halberd trophy, ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' (via the name of "Meta Knightmares" in [[Meta Knightmare Returns]]) and a ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' [[spirit]] use 「メタナイツ」 without an interpunct, which translated to "Meta-Knights" again. The usage these terms is not officially explained but appears to be interchangeable given the localized text.
While the NTSC and PAL versions of the game loosely refer to the entire group of knights as the Meta-Knights, in Japan, there is a slight difference in what exactly "Meta-Knights" refers to. The term メタナイツ (Metanaitsu), meaning "Meta Knights" refers to [[Axe Knight]], [[Javelin Knight]], [[Trident Knight]], and [[Mace Knight]] - the four main combat-oriented members of the group who fought [[Kirby]] as early as in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''.
 
 
The larger organization itself, which only features in [[Revenge of Meta Knight]] is called [[ja:メタナイト軍団|メタナイト軍団]] (Metanaito gundan), meaning "Meta Knight's Corps" from [[Meta Knight]]'s trophy description in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. This broader categorization includes personnel on the Halberd from Meta Knight at the top, [[Captain Vul]], [[Sailor Waddle Dee]], [[Axe Knight]], and [[Mace Knight]], right down to regular [[enemies]] defending the ship, and [[Wheelie]]s powering it in the [[Reactor]].
 
   
 
==Known Members==
 
==Known Members==
 
The known members of this band of warriors are:
 
The known members of this band of warriors are:
 
*[[Meta Knight]] (head)
 
**[[Axe Knight]]
 
**[[Javelin Knight]]
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**[[Mace Knight]]
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**[[Trident Knight]]
   
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There are also associates of the Meta-Knights that are not explicitly called as such, in addition to the [[Regular enemy|regular enemies]] serving as soldiers during the events of [[Revenge of Meta Knight]]:
*[[Meta Knight]] (leader/founder)
 
** [[Axe Knight]]
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*[[Captain Vul]]
** [[Javelin Knight]]
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*[[Sailor Waddle Dee]]
** [[Mace Knight]]
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*[[Blade Knight]]
** [[Trident Knight]]
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*[[Sword Knight]]
** [[Sailor Waddle Dee]]
 
** [[Captain Vul]]
 
** [[Blade Knight]]
 
** [[Sword Knight]]
 
   
 
==Games==
 
==Games==
 
===''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''===
 
===''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''===
The original Meta-Knights ([[Axe Knight]], [[Javelin Knight]], [[Mace Knight]], and [[Trident Knight]]) first appeared as [[Room Guarder|Room Guarding]] [[Mid-boss|Mid-Bosses]] in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' alongside their chivalrous master. Each of the knights are masters of their own specific weapon. Not much information was given about them except for their likenesses and alliance with Meta Knight, and they were given minimal to no characterization. Kirby encounters them for their first time in the second level, [[Ice Cream Island]], and then fights them once per level up until the last level ([[Rainbow Resort]]).
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The four types of Meta-Knights ([[Axe Knight]], [[Javelin Knight]], [[Mace Knight]], and [[Trident Knight]]) first appear as [[Room Guarder|Room Guarding]] [[Mid-boss|Mid-Bosses]] in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' alongside their chivalrous master. Each of the knights are masters of their own specific weapon. Not much information was given about them except for their likenesses and alliance with Meta Knight, and they were given minimal to no characterization. Kirby encounters them for their first time in the second level, [[Ice Cream Island]], and then fights them once per level up until the last level ([[Rainbow Resort]]).
   
 
In the remake, the normal boss music does not play; instead, a remix of the mid-boss theme from ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' is played.
While Meta Knight apparently has legions of warriors serving under him, judging by the following games, these four are his main foot-soldiers.
 
 
In the remake, the normal boss music does not play, instead, a remix of the mid-boss theme from ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' is played.
 
   
 
The Meta-Knights are fought in:
 
The Meta-Knights are fought in:
* [[Ice Cream Island]], Stage 3
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*[[Ice Cream Island]], Stage 3
* [[Butter Building]], Stage 4
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*[[Butter Building]], Stage 4
* [[Grape Garden]], Stage 5
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*[[Grape Garden]], Stage 5
* [[Yogurt Yard]], Stage 4
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*[[Yogurt Yard]], Stage 4
* [[Orange Ocean]], Stage 6
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*[[Orange Ocean]], Stage 6
   
 
===''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''===
 
===''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''===
[[File:Superstar.jpg|thumb|right|The Meta-Knights in ''Kirby Super Star'']]
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[[File:Superstar.jpg|thumb|The core crew in ''Kirby Super Star'']]
In ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', the Meta-Knights, more specfically Axe Knight, Trident Knight, and Mace Knight, were seen hiding out in Marshmellow Castle during the events of [[Dyna Blade (sub-game)|Dyna Blade]] and fought Kirby. All of them later re-accompanied their master on a full-on assault of [[Dream Land]] with their powerful warship—the [[Halberd]]. But their plan ended early when the ship was taken down and crashed down below into [[Orange Ocean]], thanks to Kirby. The group or warriors seemingly disbanded after the destruction of the Halberd, as they haven't appeared since then, nor did they appear when the Halberd flew again during the events of ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''. The Meta-Knights seem to be unable to survive in water; in [[Milky Way Wishes]] in ''Super Star'' and its remake, in the area where the [[Copy Essence Deluxe]] for [[Sword]] is found on [[Aquarius]], the Meta-Knights are seen guarding the door to the area, and when Kirby attacks them, the knockback usually gets them in the water, and they explode inside it. This was also hinted when the Halberd was crash-landing in the Secret Sea -- the Meta-Knights survived the explosions of the Halberd, but had to escape due to the fact that they were crash landing in water.
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In ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', the Meta-Knights, more specifically Axe Knight, Trident Knight, and Mace Knight, were seen hiding out in [[Mallow Castle]] during the events of [[Dyna Blade (sub-game)|Dyna Blade]] and fought Kirby. All of them later re-accompanied their master on a full-on assault of [[Dream Land]] with their powerful warship, the [[Halberd]], during the events of [[Revenge of Meta Knight]]. But their plan ended early when the ship's [[Wheelie]] power sources broke free from the [[Reactor]], thanks to Kirby. The Meta-Knights seem to be unable to survive in water (possibly hinted when the Halberd was crash-landing); in [[Milky Way Wishes]], in the area where the [[Copy Essence Deluxe]] for [[Sword]] is found on [[Aquarius]], the Meta-Knights are seen guarding the door to the area, and when Kirby attacks them, the knockback usually gets them in the water, and they explode inside it.
   
The Halberd is controlled by Meta Knight himself, the four aforementioned knights, [[Captain Vul]], and a sailor hat-wearing [[Waddle Dee]]. After the Halberd is destroyed, Waddle Dee and the other four knights seemingly stay loyal, and vow to stay with Meta Knight to the end. Captain Vul on the other hand, was first to evacuate the Halberd prior to the crash, so it can be assumed that he distanced himself from Meta Knight almost immediately afterward.
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The Halberd is controlled by Meta Knight himself, the four aforementioned knights, [[Captain Vul]], and [[Sailor Waddle Dee]]. After the Halberd begins to fall, Mace Knight and Axe Knight stay loyal, and vow to stay with Meta Knight until the knights are defeated by Kirby. Captain Vul, on the other hand, was the first to evacuate the Halberd prior to the crash. Sailor Waddle Dee is not shown to escape as he is last seen before the Meta Knight fight, but presumably did so off-screen.
   
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[[File:Meta-knights.psd.jpg|thumb|Four out of the many Meta-Knights as seen in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'']]In ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', Meta Knight can call upon [[Sword Knight]] and [[Blade Knight]] as [[Helper]]s in [[Meta Knightmare Ultra]]. Previously, the two serve under Meta Knight in the anime, almost always by his side.
Originally, Mace Knight and Axe Knight were Meta Knight's loyal sidekicks, since they refused to leave him when the ship was going down. They stayed with Meta Knight to fight Kirby one last time. In the anime, they were replaced by Sword Knight and Blade Knight.
 
   
 
In the ending credits for Meta Knightmare Ultra, only Captain Vul, Sailor Waddle Dee, and Axe Knight makes a brief cameo in a snapshot with Meta Knight, in the interior of the Halberd.
''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' also introduces two more members of his crew. In [[Meta Knightmare Ultra]], Meta Knight can call upon [[Sword Knight]] and [[Blade Knight]] to help aid him in his galactic conquest. Although they were already prominent enemies in the series, they were never closely associated with him. They also serve under Meta Knight in the anime, almost always by his side. They are believed to be either apprentices or body guards in this appearance.
 
 
In the ending credits for Meta Knightmare Ultra only Captain Vul, Sailor Waddle Dee, and Axe Knight makes a brief cameo in a snapshot with Meta Knight, in the interior of the Halberd.
 
   
 
===''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''===
 
===''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''===
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They finally appear in an original game as part of the [[Kirby Quest]] and [[Strato Patrol EOS]] [[sub-game]]s. The four knights will attack Kirby before he can advance inside the Halberd to defeat Meta Knight. The order is Javelin Knight, Mace Knight, Trident Knight, and Axe Knight. Their attacks are also more effective, powerful and can cover long distances.
 
They finally appear in an original game as part of the [[Kirby Quest]] and [[Strato Patrol EOS]] [[sub-game]]s. The four knights will attack Kirby before he can advance inside the Halberd to defeat Meta Knight. The order is Javelin Knight, Mace Knight, Trident Knight, and Axe Knight. Their attacks are also more effective, powerful and can cover long distances.
   
 
===''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''===
 
===''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''===
Although not seen on-screen, The Meta-Knights worked hard to rebuild the Halberd after it crash-landed beneath the [[Access Ark]] and after Meta Knight was abducted by the [[Haltmann Works Company]].<ref>[https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAADAAB2V0e2W0rUBw Miiverse]</ref> In [[Meta Knightmare Returns]], Meta Knight can call upon the original four Meta-Knights from ''Kirby's Adventure'' to perform his strongest special attack, Meta Knightmares, in which they slash through any and all enemies on screen with their respective weapon. They also appear celebrating in the sub-game's ending.
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Although not seen on-screen, The Meta-Knights worked hard to rebuild the Halberd after it crash-landed beneath the [[Access Ark]] and after Meta Knight was abducted by the [[Haltmann Works Company]].<ref>[https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAADAAB2V0e2W0rUBw Miiverse]</ref> In [[Meta Knightmare Returns]], Meta Knight can call upon the four Meta-Knights to perform his strongest special attack, Meta Knightmares, in which they slash through any and all enemies on screen with their respective weapon. They also appear celebrating in the sub-game's ending.
 
== Weapons (Artillery) ==
 
   
 
==Weapons==
 
====Swords====
 
====Swords====
Swords are used by Sword and Blade Knights. Fortunately, these swords are standard issue (unlike their leader's). Among some swordsmen, these swords can release a beam called Sword Beam, but only if fired by full health or energy focus.
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Swords are technically only used by [[Meta Knight]], the head of the Meta-Knights, who typically wields [[Galaxia]]. His [[Helper]]s in [[Meta Knightmare Ultra]], [[Sword Knight]] and [[Blade Knight]], use standard swords. Among some swordsmen, these swords can release a beam called Sword Beam, but only if fired by full health or energy focus.
   
 
====Flails====
 
====Flails====
Flails are only used by Mace Knights. Like the [[Yo-Yo]] ability, it also swings like a handed boomerang.
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Flails are only used by [[Mace Knight]]s. Like the [[Yo-Yo]] ability, it also swings like a handed boomerang.
   
 
====Axes====
 
====Axes====
Axes are used by Axe Knights. They are of the twin-bladed variant, and can be thrown further than the maces can be swung.
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Axes are used by [[Axe Knight]]s. They are of the twin-bladed variant, and can be thrown further than the maces can be swung.
   
 
====Javelins====
 
====Javelins====
Javelins are used by Javelin Knights, even though they're not normally knight weapons. They fly similarly to [[Cupid]]'s arrows.
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Javelins are used by [[Javelin Knight]]s. They fly similarly to [[Cupid]]'s arrows.
   
 
====Tridents====
 
====Tridents====
Tridents, also not a weapon normally used by knights, are used by Trident Knights. They are either thrown at or jetted into their enemy (a feature only seen in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and its [[Kirby Super Star Ultra|remake]]).
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Tridents are used by [[Trident Knight]]s. They are either thrown at or jetted into their enemy (a feature only seen in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and its [[Kirby Super Star Ultra|remake]]). In ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', tridents inflict electrical damage upon contact, but in their other appearances, they are non-elemental.
   
 
====The Halberd====
 
====The Halberd====
Battleship [[Halberd]] is the warship of the Meta-Knights. Staying features are the laser of the [[Combo Cannon]], the bat-like wings, and Meta Knight's mask. In early versions, the underside of the Halberd is like a ship, a color red glider, but not in the remake of ''Super Star'', which is a long cannon and several cannons. Also, it has many Tri-Cannons mounted on the rear bottom and lower sides.
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The Battleship [[Halberd]] is the warship of the Meta-Knights. The Battleship has the [[Combo Cannon]], six bat-like wings, Meta Knight's mask serving as the bow of the ship, and four rocket boosters. Originally, the underside of the Halberd was designed like an actual ship, with a wide red hull; however it later adopted a far sleeker design and lost its original ship aesthetic. Also, it has many tri-cannons mounted on the rear bottom and lower sides.
   
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== In the [[Super Smash Bros. series|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]==
==Trivia==
 
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*The Meta-Knights are the only [[mid-bosses]] not to appear in [[The Arena]] or [[The True Arena]].
 
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SSBUl Spirit Fight Meta-Knights.jpg|Spirit battle
*Meta-Knights are more durable than most enemies, which may be due to either being trained for battle, or wearing armor.
 
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SSBUl Spirit Fight Meta-Knights 2.jpg|Spirit battle
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The Meta-Knights Axe Knight, Mace Knight, Trident Knight, and Javelin Knight appear as a single primary Ace-class neutral [[spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' which can be obtained by fighting a stamina battle against a team of Meta Knights wielding Killing Edges where more Meta Knights will appear during battle. When their spirit is equipped, it increases the amount of sword damage the equipped fighter will deal.
   
==Artwork==
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==Artwork ==
 
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K25 Meta-Knights artwork.png|''[[Kirby series anniversaries#25th Anniversary|Kirby 25th Anniversary]]'' website
 
K25 Meta-Knights artwork.png|''[[Kirby series anniversaries#25th Anniversary|Kirby 25th Anniversary]]'' website
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Meta-Knights novel.png|''[[Kirby of the Stars (Mie Takase)|Kirby of the Stars: Meta Knight and the Galaxy’s Strongest Warrior]]''
 
K25th Twitter (98).jpg|Official Kirby Twitter
 
K25th Twitter (98).jpg|Official Kirby Twitter
 
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KA Meta-Knights.gif|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
 
KA Meta-Knights.gif|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
Meta-Knights in Marshmellow Castle.png|Kirby's eariler confrontation with the Meta-Knights during Dyna Blade in Marshmellow Castle.
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Meta-Knights in Marshmellow Castle.png|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
KPR_Meta-Knights.jpg|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
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KPR Meta-Knights.jpg|[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' (Meta Knightmares)
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SSBUl Spirit 55.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[spirit]])
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File:Kirby portral meta knights.png|Kirby Portal
 
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KPR Susie artwork This article is about the group of warriors debuting in Kirby's Adventure. For the leader, see Meta Knight.

The Meta-Knights are a group of warriors led by Meta Knight and are featured in several games in the Kirby series. For the most part, the Meta-Knights are incredibly loyal to their master and will do anything to protect him and stop Kirby.

Name

The group of Meta Knight's knights was originally named 「メタ・ナイツ」 in the Japanese version of Kirby Super Star, specifically during the dialog where they are first fought in Revenge of Meta Knight, but English versions obfuscate the reference. The direct translation "Meta-Knights" is instead used in the English version of Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl, via the Meta Knight trophy in both games and the Halberd trophy in the latter. However, the Japanese versions of both Meta Knight trophies as well as a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tip instead describe his group as 「メタナイト軍団ぐんだん」 (meaning "Meta Knight Corps"); the latter's Halberd trophy, Kirby: Planet Robobot (via the name of "Meta Knightmares" in Meta Knightmare Returns) and a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit use 「メタナイツ」 without an interpunct, which translated to "Meta-Knights" again. The usage these terms is not officially explained but appears to be interchangeable given the localized text.

Known Members

The known members of this band of warriors are:

There are also associates of the Meta-Knights that are not explicitly called as such, in addition to the regular enemies serving as soldiers during the events of Revenge of Meta Knight:

Games

Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

The four types of Meta-Knights (Axe Knight, Javelin Knight, Mace Knight, and Trident Knight) first appear as Room Guarding Mid-Bosses in Kirby's Adventure alongside their chivalrous master. Each of the knights are masters of their own specific weapon. Not much information was given about them except for their likenesses and alliance with Meta Knight, and they were given minimal to no characterization. Kirby encounters them for their first time in the second level, Ice Cream Island, and then fights them once per level up until the last level (Rainbow Resort).

In the remake, the normal boss music does not play; instead, a remix of the mid-boss theme from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards is played.

The Meta-Knights are fought in:

Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra

Superstar

The core crew in Kirby Super Star

In Kirby Super Star, the Meta-Knights, more specifically Axe Knight, Trident Knight, and Mace Knight, were seen hiding out in Mallow Castle during the events of Dyna Blade and fought Kirby. All of them later re-accompanied their master on a full-on assault of Dream Land with their powerful warship, the Halberd, during the events of Revenge of Meta Knight. But their plan ended early when the ship's Wheelie power sources broke free from the Reactor, thanks to Kirby. The Meta-Knights seem to be unable to survive in water (possibly hinted when the Halberd was crash-landing); in Milky Way Wishes, in the area where the Copy Essence Deluxe for Sword is found on Aquarius, the Meta-Knights are seen guarding the door to the area, and when Kirby attacks them, the knockback usually gets them in the water, and they explode inside it.

The Halberd is controlled by Meta Knight himself, the four aforementioned knights, Captain Vul, and Sailor Waddle Dee. After the Halberd begins to fall, Mace Knight and Axe Knight stay loyal, and vow to stay with Meta Knight until the knights are defeated by Kirby. Captain Vul, on the other hand, was the first to evacuate the Halberd prior to the crash. Sailor Waddle Dee is not shown to escape as he is last seen before the Meta Knight fight, but presumably did so off-screen.

Meta-knights

Four out of the many Meta-Knights as seen in Kirby Super Star Ultra

In Kirby Super Star Ultra, Meta Knight can call upon Sword Knight and Blade Knight as Helpers in Meta Knightmare Ultra. Previously, the two serve under Meta Knight in the anime, almost always by his side.

In the ending credits for Meta Knightmare Ultra, only Captain Vul, Sailor Waddle Dee, and Axe Knight makes a brief cameo in a snapshot with Meta Knight, in the interior of the Halberd.

Kirby Mass Attack

They finally appear in an original game as part of the Kirby Quest and Strato Patrol EOS sub-games. The four knights will attack Kirby before he can advance inside the Halberd to defeat Meta Knight. The order is Javelin Knight, Mace Knight, Trident Knight, and Axe Knight. Their attacks are also more effective, powerful and can cover long distances.

Kirby: Planet Robobot

Although not seen on-screen, The Meta-Knights worked hard to rebuild the Halberd after it crash-landed beneath the Access Ark and after Meta Knight was abducted by the Haltmann Works Company.[1] In Meta Knightmare Returns, Meta Knight can call upon the four Meta-Knights to perform his strongest special attack, Meta Knightmares, in which they slash through any and all enemies on screen with their respective weapon. They also appear celebrating in the sub-game's ending.

Weapons

Swords

Swords are technically only used by Meta Knight, the head of the Meta-Knights, who typically wields Galaxia. His Helpers in Meta Knightmare Ultra, Sword Knight and Blade Knight, use standard swords. Among some swordsmen, these swords can release a beam called Sword Beam, but only if fired by full health or energy focus.

Flails

Flails are only used by Mace Knights. Like the Yo-Yo ability, it also swings like a handed boomerang.

Axes

Axes are used by Axe Knights. They are of the twin-bladed variant, and can be thrown further than the maces can be swung.

Javelins

Javelins are used by Javelin Knights. They fly similarly to Cupid's arrows.

Tridents

Tridents are used by Trident Knights. They are either thrown at or jetted into their enemy (a feature only seen in Kirby Super Star and its remake). In Kirby's Adventure, tridents inflict electrical damage upon contact, but in their other appearances, they are non-elemental.

The Halberd

The Battleship Halberd is the warship of the Meta-Knights. The Battleship has the Combo Cannon, six bat-like wings, Meta Knight's mask serving as the bow of the ship, and four rocket boosters. Originally, the underside of the Halberd was designed like an actual ship, with a wide red hull; however it later adopted a far sleeker design and lost its original ship aesthetic. Also, it has many tri-cannons mounted on the rear bottom and lower sides.

In the Super Smash Bros. series

The Meta-Knights Axe Knight, Mace Knight, Trident Knight, and Javelin Knight appear as a single primary Ace-class neutral spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate which can be obtained by fighting a stamina battle against a team of Meta Knights wielding Killing Edges where more Meta Knights will appear during battle. When their spirit is equipped, it increases the amount of sword damage the equipped fighter will deal.

Artwork

Gallery

References