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{{CopyAbility
 
{{CopyAbility
|image = [[Image:KBR Sword Kirby.png|220px]]
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|image = [[Image:KBR Sword Kirby.png]]
 
|caption = ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' artwork
 
|caption = ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' artwork
 
|jap_name = ソード (Sōdo)
 
|jap_name = ソード (Sōdo)
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|jap_meaning = Sword
|games = {{PortalLogo|KA}}{{PortalLogo|KSS}}{{PortalLogo|KNiD}}{{PortalLogo|KAR}}{{PortalLogo|KatAM}}{{PortalLogo|KSqSq}}{{PortalLogo|KSSU}}{{PortalLogo|KRtDL}}{{PortalLogo|KDCol}}{{PortalLogo|KTD}}{{PortalLogo|KFD}}{{PortalLogo|KPR}}{{PortalLogo|TKCD}}{{PortalLogo|KBR}}{{PortalLogo|KSA}}
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|games = {{PortalLogo|KA}}{{PortalLogo|KSS}}{{PortalLogo|KNiD}}{{PortalLogo|KAR}}{{PortalLogo|KatAM}}{{PortalLogo|KSqSq}}{{PortalLogo|KSSU}}{{PortalLogo|KRtDL}}{{PortalLogo|KDCol}}{{PortalLogo|KTD}}{{PortalLogo|KFD}}{{PortalLogo|KPR}}{{PortalLogo|TKCD}}{{PortalLogo|KBR}}{{PortalLogo|KSA}}{{PortalLogo|SKC}}
 
|anime = [[Kirby's Duel Role|#J03/#E03]] - [[Dark and Stormy Knight|#J04/#E04]] - [[A Princess in Dis-Dress|#J21/#E19]] - [[Teacher's Threat|#J83/#E83]] - [[Crusade for the Blade|#J60/#E60]]
 
|anime = [[Kirby's Duel Role|#J03/#E03]] - [[Dark and Stormy Knight|#J04/#E04]] - [[A Princess in Dis-Dress|#J21/#E19]] - [[Teacher's Threat|#J83/#E83]] - [[Crusade for the Blade|#J60/#E60]]
 
|type = Weapon
 
|type = Weapon
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|powers = Cuts [[rope]] and [[grass]]
 
|powers = Cuts [[rope]] and [[grass]]
 
|icon = [[File:KSA Sword Ability Icon.png|60px]]
 
|icon = [[File:KSA Sword Ability Icon.png|60px]]
|enemies = [[Sword Knight]], [[Blade Knight]], [[Heavy Knight]], [[Sodory]]
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|enemies = [[Sword Knight]], [[Blade Knight]], [[Heavy Knight]], [[Snapper]], [[Swordory]]
 
|mini-bosses = [[Gigant Edge]]
 
|mini-bosses = [[Gigant Edge]]
|bosses = [[Gobbler]]'s sharks, [[Dark Meta Knight]]'s stars, [[Meta Knight]]'s offered sword, [[Galacta Knight]]'s cutter projectiles
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|bosses = [[Dark Meta Knight]]'s stars, [[Meta Knight]]'s offered sword, [[Galacta Knight]]'s cutter projectiles
 
|helper = [[Blade Knight]]
 
|helper = [[Blade Knight]]
 
|amiibo = {{PortalLogo|KPR}} Meta Knight, Link, Marth, Ike, Roy}}
 
|amiibo = {{PortalLogo|KPR}} Meta Knight, Link, Marth, Ike, Roy}}
 
{{quote|Use ↑ to raise your noble blade, and then work with a friend to add Sizzle, Zap, Blizzard, and other effects to it! If you've got an icy blade, create ice and smash it with a Sword Dive. Got a windy blade? Use its wild updraft!|Flavor Text|[[Kirby Star Allies]]}}
 
{{quote|Use ↑ to raise your noble blade, and then work with a friend to add Sizzle, Zap, Blizzard, and other effects to it! If you've got an icy blade, create ice and smash it with a Sword Dive. Got a windy blade? Use its wild updraft!|Flavor Text|[[Kirby Star Allies]]}}
'''Sword''' is one of [[Kirby]]'s [[Copy Abilities]], debuting in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''.
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'''Sword''' is one of [[Kirby]]'s [[Copy Abilities]], debuting in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''. By eating sword wielding foes, Kirby becomes a skilled swordsman capable of using a variety of techniques.
   
 
==General Information==
 
==General Information==
Perhaps one of his most iconic powers, Sword Kirby wears a long green hat similar to [[w:c:zelda:Link|Link]] from [[w:c:zelda:The Legend of Zelda series|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]] and wields a sword. Beyond its design, the Sword ability is often easily accessed, as Kirby can get it from a wide array of enemies in each game. Notable sword-yielding enemies include [[Sword Knight]], [[Blade Knight]], and [[Heavy Knight]]. Usually, [[Meta Knight]] offers Kirby a sword before Kirby fights him.
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Perhaps one of his most iconic powers, Sword Kirby wears a long green hat similar to [[w:c:zelda:Link|Link]] from [[w:c:zelda:The Legend of Zelda series|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]] and wields a sword. Beyond its design, the Sword ability is often easily accessed, as Kirby can get it from a wide array of enemies in each game. Notable sword-yielding enemies include [[Sword Knight]], [[Blade Knight]], and [[Heavy Knight]]. [[Meta Knight]] is known to chivalrously offer Kirby a sword before Kirby fights him.
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Sword is also one of the few abilities that may be used while under [[Water (environment)|water]], along with [[Parasol]], [[Hammer]], [[UFO]], [[Master]], [[Spear]], [[Bell]], and [[Staff]].
   
 
In earlier ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' games, Sword Kirby's moveset is limited to a basic horizontal swipe. However, in more recent games, Sword Kirby is capable of using more advanced swordplay techniques, sometimes including Final Cutter, one of [[Cutter]]'s primary attacks.
 
In earlier ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' games, Sword Kirby's moveset is limited to a basic horizontal swipe. However, in more recent games, Sword Kirby is capable of using more advanced swordplay techniques, sometimes including Final Cutter, one of [[Cutter]]'s primary attacks.
   
 
In ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', the Sword ability can be mixed into [[Ice Sword]], [[Fire Sword]], or [[Thunder Sword]] with the correct ability. However, this can only be done if Kirby finds the necessary [[Ability Scroll]].
 
In ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', the Sword ability can be mixed into [[Ice Sword]], [[Fire Sword]], or [[Thunder Sword]] with the correct ability. However, this can only be done if Kirby finds the necessary [[Ability Scroll]].
 
It is also one of the few abilities that may be used in the [[water]], along with [[Parasol]], [[Hammer]], [[UFO]], [[Master]], [[Spear]], [[Bell]], and [[Staff]].
 
   
 
In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', there is a [[Challenge|Sword Challenge]] that can be accessed after collecting seven [[Energy Sphere]]s.
 
In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', there is a [[Challenge|Sword Challenge]] that can be accessed after collecting seven [[Energy Sphere]]s.
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In ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'', using the ''Kirby'' series [[Meta Knight]] amiibo will result in Kirby obtaining a unique costume, which has Meta Knight's color scheme, a mini Meta Knight mask and a replica of [[Galaxia]].
 
In ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'', using the ''Kirby'' series [[Meta Knight]] amiibo will result in Kirby obtaining a unique costume, which has Meta Knight's color scheme, a mini Meta Knight mask and a replica of [[Galaxia]].
   
In [[Team Kirby Clash]] and ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'', Sword (referred to as '''Sword Hero''') is one of the four roles Kirby can choose from. The Sword Hero's Spin Slash and Twister Slash can be charged to up to 3 levels, but no longer give invincibility to Kirby. A unique aspect given to the Sword Hero was his shield, which renders him completely immune to most attacks, and also shields other allies within a small area.
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In [[Team Kirby Clash]], ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'', and ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'', Sword (referred to as '''Sword Hero''') is one of the four roles Kirby can choose from. The Sword Hero's Spin Slash and Twister Slash can be charged to up to 3 levels, but no longer give invincibility to Kirby. A unique aspect given to the Sword Hero was his shield, which renders him completely immune to most attacks, and also shields other allies within a small area.
   
 
==Moveset==
 
==Moveset==
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|Kirby slashes at the enemy with his sword.
 
|Kirby slashes at the enemy with his sword.
 
|{{PortalLogo|KSS}} This attack was known as '''Chop'''.<br />
 
|{{PortalLogo|KSS}} This attack was known as '''Chop'''.<br />
{{PortalLogo|KAR}} Kirby swings automatically.
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{{PortalLogo|KAR}} Kirby swings automatically.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Sword Beam
|Spin Slash
 
| align="center" |Hold 1, then release
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| align="center" |B/Y/1 with full health
|Kirby charges up his sword with energy, then twirls with it outstretched damaging enemies in a close range.
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|Kirby slashes and a blade of energy comes out to damage enemies.
|{{PortalLogo|KRtDL}} This attack debuted in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
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|{{PortalLogo|KSS}} This attack was known as '''Chop & beam'''.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|{{PortalLogo|KSS}}{{PortalLogo|KSSU}} Uppercut
|Uppercut
 
 
| align="center" |B/Y after Chop
 
| align="center" |B/Y after Chop
 
|Kirby makes a quick slash motion up. It is less accurate than the Sword Slash, but it is more powerful and can hit slightly airborne enemies.
 
|Kirby makes a quick slash motion up. It is less accurate than the Sword Slash, but it is more powerful and can hit slightly airborne enemies.
 
|{{PortalLogo|KSS}}{{PortalLogo|KSSU}} This attack only appears in ''Kirby Super Star'' and its remake.
|{{PortalLogo|KSS}}
 
{{PortalLogo|KSSU}} This attack only appears in ''Kirby Super Star'' and its remake.
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Multisword Attack
 
|Multisword Attack
| align="center" |B/Y/1 + B/Y/1 (+ B/Y/1)
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| align="center" |B/Y/1 after Overhead Slash<br>
 
{{PortalLogo|KSS}}{{PortalLogo|KSSU}} B B B
 
|Kirby attacks with lightning-fast sword slashes that are nearly impossible to see.
 
|Kirby attacks with lightning-fast sword slashes that are nearly impossible to see.
|{{PortalLogo|KSS}} It was known as the '''Multi-sword attack'''. The attack has more horizontal range, but no vertical range, and is significantly weaker.<br />
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|{{PortalLogo|KSS}}{{PortalLogo|KSSU}} This attack occurs after Uppercut and Kirby rapidly stabs with a lot of horizontal range.<br>
{{PortalLogo|KSSU}} This attack was renamed to the '''Multisword Stab'''. Kirby is invincible while flashing.<br />
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{{PortalLogo|KSS}} This attack was known as the '''Multi-sword attack'''.<br>
{{PortalLogo|KatAM}}
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{{PortalLogo|KSSU}} Kirby is invincible while flashing.
{{PortalLogo|KSqSq}}
 
{{PortalLogo|KRtDL}}
 
{{PortalLogo|KTD}}
 
{{PortalLogo|KPR}}
 
{{PortalLogo|KSA}} This attack replaces Uppercut.
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Cleave
 
|Cleave
|B/1 + B/1 + B/1
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|B/Y/1 after Multisword Attack
|Kirby ends his Multisword Attack with one final swing.
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|Kirby ends his rapid slashing with one final swing.
 
|This attack was only named in ''Kirby Battle Royale''; it is otherwise considered part of Multisword Attack
|{{PortalLogo|KatAM}}
 
{{PortalLogo|KSqSq}}
 
{{PortalLogo|KRtDL}}
 
{{PortalLogo|KTD}}
 
{{PortalLogo|KPR}}
 
{{PortalLogo|KSA}} This attack was only named in ''Kirby Battle Royale''.
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Drill Stab
|Final Cutter
 
| align="center" | + B (cannot be used in midair)
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| align="center" |Dash + B/Y/1<br>{{PortalLogo|KatAM}}{{PortalLogo|KSqSq}}↓ + A/B
|Kirby jumps in the air and does a flip, then he falls, sword outstretched. This move comes from [[Cutter]], but the first two slashes are removed.
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|Kirby lunges forwards, sword outstretched, to stab his enemies.
|{{PortalLogo|KatAM}}
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|{{PortalLogo|KSS}} This attack was known as the '''Sword stab'''.<br>
{{PortalLogo|KSqSq}} Final Cutter is only available to Sword when it is not in Cutter's arsenal.
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{{PortalLogo|KSSU}} This attack was known as the '''Lunging Stab'''.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Sword Spin
 
|Sword Spin
| align="center" |(Dash +) B/Y/1 in midair
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| align="center" |Dash + B/Y/1 in midair<br>{{PortalLogo|KA}}{{PortalLogo|KNiD}}{{PortalLogo|KatAM}}{{PortalLogo|KSqSq}} B/Y/1 in midair
 
|Kirby swings the sword quickly in midair, damaging all enemies that come into contact with it.
 
|Kirby swings the sword quickly in midair, damaging all enemies that come into contact with it.
 
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|{{PortalLogo|KA}}{{PortalLogo|KNiDL}}
 
 
{{PortalLogo|KatAM}}
 
{{PortalLogo|KSqSq}} The Sword Spin does not require a dash input in these games.<br />
 
{{PortalLogo|KSS}}
 
{{PortalLogo|KSSU}}
 
{{PortalLogo|KRtDL}}
 
{{PortalLogo|KTD}}
 
{{PortalLogo|KPR}}
 
{{PortalLogo|KSA}} The Sword Spin requires a dash input in these games.
 
 
|-
 
|-
|Chop & Thrust
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|Chop and Thrust
| align="center" |B/Y/1 (midair)
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| align="center" |B/Y/1 in midair
 
|Kirby thrusts the sword at the enemy, doing damage and pushing Kirby back.
 
|Kirby thrusts the sword at the enemy, doing damage and pushing Kirby back.
|{{PortalLogo|KSS}} This attack was known as '''Chop''', creating ambiguity with the grounded move of the same name.
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|{{PortalLogo|KSS}} This attack was known as '''Chop''', creating ambiguity with the grounded move of the same name.<br>
{{PortalLogo|KSSU}} If Kirby holds out his sword for a prolonged period of time before striking an enemy, the sword will go through the enemy and Kirby will not be pushed back.
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{{PortalLogo|KSSU}} If Kirby holds out his sword for a prolonged period of time before striking an enemy, the sword will go through the enemy and Kirby will not be pushed back.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Hat Thrust
 
|Hat Thrust
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|Chop and Thrust, and then ↓ + B/Y in midair
|↓ after Chop
 
|Kirby holds his sword downwards and can bounce of the enemy this way. Similar to the Down Thrust in ''Kirby Super Star'', but Kirby does not retract his sword after hitting the enemy.
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|Kirby holds his sword downwards and can bounce off the enemy this way. Similar to the Down Thrust in ''Kirby Super Star''/''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', but Kirby does not retract his sword after hitting the enemy.
 
|{{PortalLogo|KTD}} This attack debuted in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''.
 
|{{PortalLogo|KTD}} This attack debuted in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''.
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|Sword Beam
 
| align="center" |B/Y/1 (at full health)
 
|Kirby slashes and a sword beam comes out to damage enemies.
 
|{{PortalLogo|KSS}} This attack was known as '''Chop & beam'''.
 
|-
 
|Drill Stab
 
| align="center" |Dash + B/Y/1
 
|Kirby lunges forwards, sword outstretched, to stab his enemies. In certain games where this move is not present, a similar move replaces the Slide.
 
|{{PortalLogo|KSS}} This attack was known as the '''Sword stab'''.
 
{{PortalLogo|KSSU}} This attack was known as the '''Lunging Stab'''.
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Down Thrust
 
|Down Thrust
| align="center" |↓ + B (Midair)
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| align="center" |↓ + B/Y/1 in midair
 
|Kirby thrusts his sword downwards and inflicts damage on any enemy unfortunate enough to be below him.
 
|Kirby thrusts his sword downwards and inflicts damage on any enemy unfortunate enough to be below him.
 
|{{PortalLogo|KSS}}
 
|{{PortalLogo|KSS}}
{{PortalLogo|KSSU}} In the original, this attack was known as the '''Down air stab'''. Kirby's Down Thrust works near identically to Chop and Thrust, sharing the same ending animation and slightly more damage with a slightly smaller hitbox.<br />
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{{PortalLogo|KSSU}} In the original, this attack was known as the '''Down air stab'''. Down Thrust works near identically to Chop and Thrust, sharing the same ending animation and slightly more damage with a slightly smaller hitbox. Hat Thrust effectively replaces this move in the following games.<br />
 
{{PortalLogo|KRtDL}}{{PortalLogo|KTD}}{{PortalLogo|KFD}}{{PortalLogo|KPR}}{{PortalLogo|KSA}} Down Thrust is executed identically to [[Meta Knight]]'s; he drops straight down at a higher speed and is not pushed back by enemies after attacking.
{{PortalLogo|KRtDL}}
 
{{PortalLogo|KTD}}
 
{{PortalLogo|KPR}}
 
{{PortalLogo|KSA}}Kirby's Down Thrust is executed identically to [[Meta Knight]]'s; he drops straight down at a higher speed and is not pushed back by enemies after attacking.
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Upward Slash
 
|Upward Slash
| align="center" |↑ + B/1
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| align="center" |↑ + B/Y/1
|Kirby slashes with his sword upwards, damaging unfortunate enemies above him.
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|Kirby slashes with his sword upwards, damaging enemies above him.
 
|{{PortalLogo|KRtDL}} This attack debuted in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
 
|{{PortalLogo|KRtDL}} This attack debuted in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Sword Dive
 
|Sword Dive
| align="center" |↓ + B/1 after Upward Slash
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| align="center" |↓ + B/Y/1 while rising during Upward Slash
 
|Kirby slams down on top of foes as if using Final Cutter.
 
|Kirby slams down on top of foes as if using Final Cutter.
 
|{{PortalLogo|KRtDL}} This attack debuted in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''. This move was most likely added as an "optional" move because Cutter's arsenal once again included Final Cutter.
 
|{{PortalLogo|KRtDL}} This attack debuted in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''. This move was most likely added as an "optional" move because Cutter's arsenal once again included Final Cutter.
 
|-
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|{{PortalLogo|KatAM}}{{PortalLogo|KSqSq}} Final Cutter
 
| align="center" |↑ + B (cannot be used in midair)
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|Kirby jumps in the air and does a flip, then he falls, sword outstretched throughout the move; landing produces a projectile that moves along the ground. This move comes from [[Cutter]], but the first two slashes are removed.
 
|
 
|-
 
|Spin Slash
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| align="center" |Press and hold B/Y/1, and then release
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|Kirby charges up his sword with energy, then twirls with it outstretched damaging enemies in a close range.
 
|{{PortalLogo|KRtDL}} This attack debuted in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Twister Slash
 
|Twister Slash
| align="center" |Press and hold B and then release + ↑
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| align="center" |Press and hold B/Y, and then release + ↑
 
|Kirby charges up and unleashes a spin attack while jumping.
 
|Kirby charges up and unleashes a spin attack while jumping.
 
|{{PortalLogo|KTD}} This attack debuted in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''.
 
|{{PortalLogo|KTD}} This attack debuted in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''.
 
|-
 
|-
|Sky Energy Sword
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|{{PortalLogo|KTD}}{{PortalLogo|KPR}} Sky Energy Sword
| align="center" |Press and hold ↑ and then B
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| align="center" |Press and hold ↑, and then B/Y
|Kirby raises his sword over his head to charge it with energy. He then unleashes this energy as a ranged attack when he slashes.
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|Kirby raises his sword over his head to charge it with energy. He then performs a Crescent Slash upon using Overhead Slash or Chop and Thrust.
 
|{{PortalLogo|KTD}} This attack debuted in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''. Due to how ''Kirby Star Allies'' uses weapon raising to obtain elemental attributes, this move is absent from this game.
 
|{{PortalLogo|KTD}} This attack debuted in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''. Due to how ''Kirby Star Allies'' uses weapon raising to obtain elemental attributes, this move is absent from this game.
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
!Move
 
!Move
!Damage
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!Damage{{PortalLogo|KSS}}
{{PortalLogo|KSS|title=Kirby Super Star}}
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!Damage{{PortalLogo|KRtDL}}
!Damage
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!Damage{{PortalLogo|KPR}}
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!Damage{{PortalLogo|KSA}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/Fruib_/status/1095528948757397504 Twitter post]</ref>
{{PortalLogo|KRtDL|title=Kirby's Return to Dream Land}}
 
!Damage
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!Damage{{PortalLogo|KSqSq}}
{{PortalLogo|KSqSq|title=Kirby: Squeak Squad}}
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Overhead Slash
 
|Overhead Slash
 
| align="center" |16
 
| align="center" |16
 
| align="center" |16
 
| align="center" |16
 
| align="center" |20 (early), 16 (late)
 
| align="center" |20 (early), 16 (late)
 
| align="center" |35
 
| align="center" |35
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Sword Beam
|Spin Slash
 
| align="center" |N/A
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| align="center" |16
 
| align="center" |16
| align="center" |12 (1st hit), 10 (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th hits), 28 (6th hit); max. damage = 80
 
 
| align="center" |16, 4 (repeated use)
 
| align="center" |16
 
| align="center" |N/A
 
| align="center" |N/A
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Uppercut
 
|Uppercut
 
| align="center" |18
 
| align="center" |18
 
| align="center" |N/A
 
| align="center" |N/A
 
| align="center" |N/A
 
| align="center" |N/A
 
| align="center" |N/A
 
| align="center" |N/A
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|Multisword Attack
 
|Multisword Attack
 
| align="center" |8 (all hits)
 
| align="center" |8 (all hits)
| align="center" |8 (1st hit, no combo from Overhead Slash), 7 (comboed 1st hit / 2nd, 3rd hits), 10 (4th hit), 28 / 32 (5th hit near / far); max. damage = 63
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| align="center" |8 (1st hit, no combo from Overhead Slash), 7 (combo'd 1st hit / 2nd, 3rd hits), 10 (4th hit), 28 / 32 (5th hit near / far); max. damage = 63
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| align="center" |9 (1st hit), 4 (2nd, 3rd, and 4th hits), 20 (5th hit)
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| align="center" |6 (initial hits), 20 (final hit)
 
| align="center" |
 
| align="center" |
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Drill Stab
|Cleave
 
| align="center" |N/A
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| align="center" |12 (1st hit), untested (2nd hit)
| align="center" |N/A
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| align="center" |12 (1st hit), 10 (2nd hit)
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| align="center" |12 (1st hit), 2 (2nd hit)
 
| align="center" |12
 
| align="center" |
 
| align="center" |
|-
 
|Final Cutter
 
| align="center" |N/A
 
| align="center" |N/A
 
| align="center" |35 (1st hit), 10 (Wave)
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Sword Spin
 
|Sword Spin
 
| align="center" |12
 
| align="center" |12
 
| align="center" |12
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| align="center" |12 (1st hit), 6 (2nd hit/repeat hits)
 
| align="center" |12
 
| align="center" |12
 
| align="center" |20
 
| align="center" |20
 
|-
 
|-
|Chop & Thrust
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|Chop and Thrust
 
| align="center" |22
 
| align="center" |22
 
| align="center" |16
 
| align="center" |16
| align="center" |
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| align="center" |22 (early), 16 (late), 6 (repeat hits)
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| align="center" |22 (early), 16 (late)
|-
 
 
| align="center" |N/A
|Sword Beam
 
| align="center" |16
 
| align="center" |16
 
| align="center" |
 
|-
 
|Drill Stab
 
| align="center" |12 (1st hit), untested (2nd hit)
 
| align="center" |12 (1st hit), 10 (2nd hit)
 
| align="center" |
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Down Thrust
 
|Down Thrust
| align="center" |None
 
 
| align="center" |24
 
| align="center" |24
| align="center" |22 (sword), 16 (shockwave)
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| align="center" |22 (sword), 16 (impact)
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| align="center" |22 (sword), 6 (grazing hit), 16 (impact) 8 (combo'd)
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| align="center" |8 (startup), 30 (falling), 16 (shock wave)
 
| align="center" |N/A
 
|-
 
|-
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|Hat Thrust
|[[File:Meta Knight Ball Sticker.jpg|20px|link=Meta Knight]] Up Thrust
 
| align="center" |None
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| align="center" |N/A
| align="center" |26
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| align="center" |N/A
| align="center" |8
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| align="center" |16 (1st hit), 3 (repeat hits)
 
| align="center" |16
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| align="center" |N/A
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Upward Slash
 
|Upward Slash
 
| align="center" |N/A
 
| align="center" |N/A
 
| align="center" |12 (1st hit), 8 (2nd hit)
 
| align="center" |12 (1st hit), 8 (2nd hit)
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| align="center" |8 (startup), 12 (ascent), 5 (early hits), 3 (late hits)
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| align="center" |12
 
| align="center" |N/A
 
| align="center" |N/A
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Sword Dive
 
|Sword Dive
 
| align="center" |N/A
 
| align="center" |N/A
| align="center" |12 (dive hit not comboed), 10 (dive hit comboed), 32 (ground impact)
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| align="center" |12 (dive hit not combo'd from Upward Slash), 10 (dive hit combo'd), 32 (ground impact)
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| align="center" |24 (dive hit not combo'd from Upward Slash), 12 (grazing hit), 4 (dive hit combo'd), 24 (ground impact), 16 (if combo'd)
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| align="center" |8 (startup), 12 (dive), 24 (impact)
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| align="center" |N/A
 
|-
 
|Final Cutter
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| align="center" |N/A
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| align="center" |N/A
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| align="center" |N/A
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| align="center" |N/A
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| align="center" |35 (1st hit), 10 (Wave)
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|-
 
|Spin Slash
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| align="center" |N/A
 
| align="center" |12 (1st hit), 10 (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th hits), 28 (6th hit); max. damage = 80
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| align="center" |12 (if not combo'd from Overhead Slash), 5 (if combo'd, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th hits), 18 (6th hit)
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| align="center" |12 (initial hits), 26 (final hit)
 
| align="center" |N/A
 
| align="center" |N/A
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Twister Slash
 
|Twister Slash
 
| align="center" |N/A
 
| align="center" |N/A
| align="center" |
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| align="center" |N/A
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| align="center" |8 (if not combo'd from Overhead Slash), 3 (if combo'd, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th hits), 11 (6th hit)
| align="center" |
 
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| align="center" |8 (initial hits), 18 (final hit)
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| align="center" |N/A
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Sky Energy Sword
 
|Sky Energy Sword
| align="center" |
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| align="center" |N/A
| align="center" |
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| align="center" |N/A
| align="center" |
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| align="center" |24
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| align="center" |24 (unused)
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| align="center" |N/A
 
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!Controls
 
!Controls
 
!Description
 
!Description
!Damage
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!Damage (Robo Bonkers)
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Horizontal Slash
 
|Horizontal Slash
 
| align="center" |B
 
| align="center" |B
|Kirby slashes his sword in front of him. Similar to Chop/Overhead Slash, but performed horizontally.
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|Kirby slashes his sword in front of him. Similar to Overhead Slash, but performed horizontally.
 
| align="center" |40
 
| align="center" |40
 
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|-
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|Sword Spin
 
|Sword Spin
 
| align="center" |B during jump
 
| align="center" |B during jump
|Kirby swings his sword in a pitch movement.
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|Kirby spins his sword around him perpendicular to the ground.
 
| align="center" |65
 
| align="center" |65
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Spin Slash
 
|Spin Slash
 
| align="center" |Hold/release B
 
| align="center" |Hold/release B
|Kirby charges up his sword with energy, and then spins in a yaw movement. Kirby can move while charging.
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|Kirby charges up his sword with energy, and then spins parallel to the ground. Kirby can move while charging.
 
| align="center" |500
 
| align="center" |500
 
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| align="center" |65x3
 
| align="center" |65x3
 
|}
 
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====Video====
 
====Video====
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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==In​​​​ ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''==
 
==In​​​​ ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''==
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{{Non-Canon|issection=1}}
 
[[File:HnK Sword 2.png|thumb|Sword Kirby in the anime]]
 
[[File:HnK Sword 2.png|thumb|Sword Kirby in the anime]]
 
Along with [[Fighter]], this is perhaps one of Kirby's most powerful melee abilities in the anime. It uses the same green hat, but the color of the blade itself is yellow-gold instead of silver or blue.
 
Along with [[Fighter]], this is perhaps one of Kirby's most powerful melee abilities in the anime. It uses the same green hat, but the color of the blade itself is yellow-gold instead of silver or blue.
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Sword Kirby Transformation (English)
 
Sword Kirby Transformation (English)
 
Sword Kirby Tranformation
 
Sword Kirby Tranformation
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</gallery>
</gallery>In the transformation sequence, Kirby spins and forms his hat, the tip of which then falls on his face. He straightens the hat and takes out his sword.
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In the transformation sequence, Kirby spins and forms his hat, the tip of which then falls on his face. He straightens the hat and takes out his sword.
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===Appearances===
 
===Appearances===
 
Sword, along with [[Tornado]] and [[Ice]], are the fourth most commonly seen Copy Abilities in the anime, with five appearances each. If [[Galaxia]] appearances are also counted, it would have seven appearances, making it the second most common ability in the anime. For the purposes of this list, however, Sword and Galaxia are considered separate abilities.
 
Sword, along with [[Tornado]] and [[Ice]], are the fourth most commonly seen Copy Abilities in the anime, with five appearances each. If [[Galaxia]] appearances are also counted, it would have seven appearances, making it the second most common ability in the anime. For the purposes of this list, however, Sword and Galaxia are considered separate abilities.
 
 
*[[Kirby's Duel Role]] ''(First Use)''
 
*[[Kirby's Duel Role]] ''(First Use)''
 
*[[Dark and Stormy Knight]]
 
*[[Dark and Stormy Knight]]
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{{Quote|Deliver swiping and slashing attacks!|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' - [[Kirby series anniversaries#25th Anniversary|Kirby's 25th Anniversary]] Copy Ability Poll}}
 
{{Quote|Deliver swiping and slashing attacks!|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' - [[Kirby series anniversaries#25th Anniversary|Kirby's 25th Anniversary]] Copy Ability Poll}}
 
{{quote|Cool sword you've got there. Hope you're putting it to good use. Spin Slash is fairly unbeatable. Be sure to train every day!|[[Knuckle Joe]]|Kirby Battle Royale}}
 
{{quote|Cool sword you've got there. Hope you're putting it to good use. Spin Slash is fairly unbeatable. Be sure to train every day!|[[Knuckle Joe]]|Kirby Battle Royale}}
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{{Quote|Jump into the melee with moves like Drill Slab, Down Thrust, and Spin Slash.|Official ''Kirby Battle Royale'' Website}}
   
 
==In Other Languages==
 
==In Other Languages==
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*In ''Kirby Star Allies'', a sword that looks very similarly to the one from this ability appears as one of the symbols on [[Void Termina]]'s body.
 
*In ''Kirby Star Allies'', a sword that looks very similarly to the one from this ability appears as one of the symbols on [[Void Termina]]'s body.
 
*Notes from the ESRB that explain ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''’s E rating explicitly mention the Sword ability, saying: "As players traverse through colorful levels, they defeat enemies by swallowing them, spitting back projectiles or using “cartoony” weapons (e.g., swords, whips, bows)."<ref>[http://www.esrb.org/ratings/search.aspx?titleOrPublisher=Kirby_Triple_Deluxe ESRB]</ref>
 
*Notes from the ESRB that explain ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''’s E rating explicitly mention the Sword ability, saying: "As players traverse through colorful levels, they defeat enemies by swallowing them, spitting back projectiles or using “cartoony” weapons (e.g., swords, whips, bows)."<ref>[http://www.esrb.org/ratings/search.aspx?titleOrPublisher=Kirby_Triple_Deluxe ESRB]</ref>
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*In ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]'', the [[Wire]] [[Ravel Ability]] gives Kirby a paperclip sword that functions in a similar manner to the Sword Copy Ability.
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==Videos==
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<gallery>
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Kirby of the Stars Copy Ability "Sword" Introduction Video
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</gallery>
   
 
==Artwork==
 
==Artwork==
<gallery widths="150">
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<gallery>
 
KA Sword.png|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
 
KA Sword.png|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
 
KSS Sword.png|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
 
KSS Sword.png|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
Image:Sword.jpg|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' / ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
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Swordkirby2.png|''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''
File:Swordkirby2.png|''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''
 
 
HnK_Sword.png|''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''
 
HnK_Sword.png|''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''
Image:Sword.JPG|''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''
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sword-kirby-wallpaper.png|''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''
 
Sword.jpg|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' / ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
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Sword KAR.png|''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''
 
KAR Sword.png|''Kirby Air Ride''
 
KAR Sword.png|''Kirby Air Ride''
 
KatAM Sword Kirby.png|''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''
 
KatAM Sword Kirby.png|''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''
Image:Sword.PNG|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
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Sword.PNG|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
Image:Sword2.png|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
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Sword2.png|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
Image:Sword Kirby KRTDL.png|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
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Sword Kirby KRTDL.png|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
 
KRtDLSwordKirby.png|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''
 
KRtDLSwordKirby.png|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''
 
KRtDL Sword artwork.png|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''
 
KRtDL Sword artwork.png|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''
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KBR Sword Kirby 2 Artwork.png|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
 
KBR Sword Kirby 2 Artwork.png|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
 
KBR Sword artwork.png|''Kirby Battle Royale''
 
KBR Sword artwork.png|''Kirby Battle Royale''
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KSA Burning Leo and Flame sword kirby artwork.png|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
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KSA Artwork 2.jpg|''Kirby Star Allies''
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KSA Artwork.jpg|''Kirby Star Allies''
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Twiiter.jpg|''Kirby Twitter''
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Deluxe 5th Anniversary.jpeg|''Kirby Twitter''
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SKC Sword Kirby.png|''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''
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SKC Sword Kirby 2.png|''Super Kirby Clash''
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Parallel Nightmare Twitter.jpeg|''Kirby Twitter''
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
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KA_Sword_Screenshot.png|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
 
KA_Sword_Screenshot.png|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
 
KSS_Sword_Screenshot.png|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
 
KSS_Sword_Screenshot.png|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
KNiD_Sword.png|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
 
 
SwordBeam.jpg|''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''
 
SwordBeam.jpg|''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''
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KNiD_Sword.png|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
 
KSqSq_Sword_Screenshot.png|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
 
KSqSq_Sword_Screenshot.png|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
 
SwordSSBB.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' ([[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|Trophy]])
 
SwordSSBB.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' ([[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|Trophy]])
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==Sprites and Models==
 
==Sprites and Models==
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Ability Kirby Sword Adventure.png|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
 
Ability Kirby Sword Adventure.png|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
 
Ability Kirby Sword 2914.png|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
 
Ability Kirby Sword 2914.png|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
 
Ability Kirby Sword 2693.png|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' / ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' / ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
 
Ability Kirby Sword 2693.png|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' / ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' / ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
 
Kirby sword trophy 3648.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' ([[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|Trophy]])
 
Kirby sword trophy 3648.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' ([[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|Trophy]])
File:KSSU Sword Kirby Sprite.png|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
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KSSU Sword Kirby Sprite.png|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
 
Fig 20 kirby sword.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' (Trophy)
 
Fig 20 kirby sword.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' (Trophy)
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
 
==Other Ability Icons==
 
==Other Ability Icons==
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<gallery>
File:Adv sword.GIF|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
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Adv sword.GIF|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
File:SwordiconKSS.png|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
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SwordiconKSS.png|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
File:SwordiconKNIDLKATAM.png|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' / ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
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SwordiconKNIDLKATAM.png|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' / ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
File:Swordicon.jpg|''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''
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Swordicon.jpg|''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''
File:SwordiconKSQSQ.png|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
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SwordiconKSQSQ.png|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
File:SwordiconKSSU.png|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
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SwordiconKSSU.png|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
 
SwordIconKSSU3.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
 
SwordIconKSSU3.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
File:KRtDL Sword icon.png|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
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KRtDL Sword icon.png|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
File:KTD Icon Sword.png|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
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KTD Icon Sword.png|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
File:KTD_Sword_icon.png|''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
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KTD_Sword_icon.png|''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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==External Links==
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*[https://www.kirby.jp/ability/copy/sword.html Kirby Portal (Jp)]
   
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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<references/>
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Use ↑ to raise your noble blade, and then work with a friend to add Sizzle, Zap, Blizzard, and other effects to it! If you've got an icy blade, create ice and smash it with a Sword Dive. Got a windy blade? Use its wild updraft!
— Flavor Text • Kirby Star Allies

Sword is one of Kirby's Copy Abilities, debuting in Kirby's Adventure. By eating sword wielding foes, Kirby becomes a skilled swordsman capable of using a variety of techniques.

General Information

Perhaps one of his most iconic powers, Sword Kirby wears a long green hat similar to Link from The Legend of Zelda series and wields a sword. Beyond its design, the Sword ability is often easily accessed, as Kirby can get it from a wide array of enemies in each game. Notable sword-yielding enemies include Sword Knight, Blade Knight, and Heavy KnightMeta Knight is known to chivalrously offer Kirby a sword before Kirby fights him.

Sword is also one of the few abilities that may be used while under water, along with Parasol, Hammer, UFO, Master, Spear, Bell, and Staff.

In earlier Kirby games, Sword Kirby's moveset is limited to a basic horizontal swipe. However, in more recent games, Sword Kirby is capable of using more advanced swordplay techniques, sometimes including Final Cutter, one of Cutter's primary attacks.

In Kirby: Squeak Squad, the Sword ability can be mixed into Ice Sword, Fire Sword, or Thunder Sword with the correct ability. However, this can only be done if Kirby finds the necessary Ability Scroll.

In Kirby's Return to Dream Land, there is a Sword Challenge that can be accessed after collecting seven Energy Spheres.

Sword is a Mode for Robobot Armor in Kirby: Planet Robobot.

In Kirby: Planet Robobot, using the Kirby series Meta Knight amiibo will result in Kirby obtaining a unique costume, which has Meta Knight's color scheme, a mini Meta Knight mask and a replica of Galaxia.

In Team Kirby Clash, Team Kirby Clash Deluxe, and Super Kirby Clash, Sword (referred to as Sword Hero) is one of the four roles Kirby can choose from. The Sword Hero's Spin Slash and Twister Slash can be charged to up to 3 levels, but no longer give invincibility to Kirby. A unique aspect given to the Sword Hero was his shield, which renders him completely immune to most attacks, and also shields other allies within a small area.

Moveset

Move Controls Description Notes
Overhead Slash B/Y/1 Kirby slashes at the enemy with his sword.
Kirby Super Star
This attack was known as Chop.
Kirby Air Ride
Kirby swings automatically.
Sword Beam B/Y/1 with full health Kirby slashes and a blade of energy comes out to damage enemies.
Kirby Super Star
This attack was known as Chop & beam.
Kirby Super Star
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Uppercut
B/Y after Chop Kirby makes a quick slash motion up. It is less accurate than the Sword Slash, but it is more powerful and can hit slightly airborne enemies.
Kirby Super Star
Kirby Super Star Ultra
This attack only appears in Kirby Super Star and its remake.
Multisword Attack B/Y/1 after Overhead Slash
Kirby Super Star
Kirby Super Star Ultra
B B B
Kirby attacks with lightning-fast sword slashes that are nearly impossible to see.
Kirby Super Star
Kirby Super Star Ultra
This attack occurs after Uppercut and Kirby rapidly stabs with a lot of horizontal range.
Kirby Super Star
This attack was known as the Multi-sword attack.
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Kirby is invincible while flashing.
Cleave B/Y/1 after Multisword Attack Kirby ends his rapid slashing with one final swing. This attack was only named in Kirby Battle Royale; it is otherwise considered part of Multisword Attack
Drill Stab Dash + B/Y/1
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Kirby: Squeak Squad
↓ + A/B
Kirby lunges forwards, sword outstretched, to stab his enemies.
Kirby Super Star
This attack was known as the Sword stab.
Kirby Super Star Ultra
This attack was known as the Lunging Stab.
Sword Spin Dash + B/Y/1 in midair
Kirby's Adventure
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Kirby: Squeak Squad
B/Y/1 in midair
Kirby swings the sword quickly in midair, damaging all enemies that come into contact with it.
Chop and Thrust B/Y/1 in midair Kirby thrusts the sword at the enemy, doing damage and pushing Kirby back.
Kirby Super Star
This attack was known as Chop, creating ambiguity with the grounded move of the same name.
Kirby Super Star Ultra
If Kirby holds out his sword for a prolonged period of time before striking an enemy, the sword will go through the enemy and Kirby will not be pushed back.
Hat Thrust Chop and Thrust, and then ↓ + B/Y in midair Kirby holds his sword downwards and can bounce off the enemy this way. Similar to the Down Thrust in Kirby Super Star/Kirby Super Star Ultra, but Kirby does not retract his sword after hitting the enemy.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
This attack debuted in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.
Down Thrust ↓ + B/Y/1 in midair Kirby thrusts his sword downwards and inflicts damage on any enemy unfortunate enough to be below him.
Kirby Super Star
Kirby Super Star Ultra
In the original, this attack was known as the Down air stab. Down Thrust works near identically to Chop and Thrust, sharing the same ending animation and slightly more damage with a slightly smaller hitbox. Hat Thrust effectively replaces this move in the following games.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Star Allies
Down Thrust is executed identically to Meta Knight's; he drops straight down at a higher speed and is not pushed back by enemies after attacking.
Upward Slash ↑ + B/Y/1 Kirby slashes with his sword upwards, damaging enemies above him.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
This attack debuted in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.
Sword Dive ↓ + B/Y/1 while rising during Upward Slash Kirby slams down on top of foes as if using Final Cutter.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
This attack debuted in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. This move was most likely added as an "optional" move because Cutter's arsenal once again included Final Cutter.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Final Cutter
↑ + B (cannot be used in midair) Kirby jumps in the air and does a flip, then he falls, sword outstretched throughout the move; landing produces a projectile that moves along the ground. This move comes from Cutter, but the first two slashes are removed.
Spin Slash Press and hold B/Y/1, and then release Kirby charges up his sword with energy, then twirls with it outstretched damaging enemies in a close range.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
This attack debuted in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.
Twister Slash Press and hold B/Y, and then release + ↑ Kirby charges up and unleashes a spin attack while jumping.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
This attack debuted in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Sky Energy Sword
Press and hold ↑, and then B/Y Kirby raises his sword over his head to charge it with energy. He then performs a Crescent Slash upon using Overhead Slash or Chop and Thrust.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
This attack debuted in Kirby: Triple Deluxe. Due to how Kirby Star Allies uses weapon raising to obtain elemental attributes, this move is absent from this game.

Damage Values

Move Damage
Kirby Super Star
Damage
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Damage
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Damage
Kirby Star Allies
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Damage
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Overhead Slash 16 16 20 (early), 16 (late) 20 (early), 16 (late) 35
Sword Beam 16 16 16, 4 (repeated use) 16 N/A
Uppercut 18 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Multisword Attack 8 (all hits) 8 (1st hit, no combo from Overhead Slash), 7 (combo'd 1st hit / 2nd, 3rd hits), 10 (4th hit), 28 / 32 (5th hit near / far); max. damage = 63 9 (1st hit), 4 (2nd, 3rd, and 4th hits), 20 (5th hit) 6 (initial hits), 20 (final hit)
Drill Stab 12 (1st hit), untested (2nd hit) 12 (1st hit), 10 (2nd hit) 12 (1st hit), 2 (2nd hit) 12
Sword Spin 12 12 12 (1st hit), 6 (2nd hit/repeat hits) 12 20
Chop and Thrust 22 16 22 (early), 16 (late), 6 (repeat hits) 22 (early), 16 (late) N/A
Down Thrust 24 22 (sword), 16 (impact) 22 (sword), 6 (grazing hit), 16 (impact) 8 (combo'd) 8 (startup), 30 (falling), 16 (shock wave) N/A
Hat Thrust N/A N/A 16 (1st hit), 3 (repeat hits) 16 N/A
Upward Slash N/A 12 (1st hit), 8 (2nd hit) 8 (startup), 12 (ascent), 5 (early hits), 3 (late hits) 12 N/A
Sword Dive N/A 12 (dive hit not combo'd from Upward Slash), 10 (dive hit combo'd), 32 (ground impact) 24 (dive hit not combo'd from Upward Slash), 12 (grazing hit), 4 (dive hit combo'd), 24 (ground impact), 16 (if combo'd) 8 (startup), 12 (dive), 24 (impact) N/A
Final Cutter N/A N/A N/A N/A 35 (1st hit), 10 (Wave)
Spin Slash N/A 12 (1st hit), 10 (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th hits), 28 (6th hit); max. damage = 80 12 (if not combo'd from Overhead Slash), 5 (if combo'd, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th hits), 18 (6th hit) 12 (initial hits), 26 (final hit) N/A
Twister Slash N/A N/A 8 (if not combo'd from Overhead Slash), 3 (if combo'd, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th hits), 11 (6th hit) 8 (initial hits), 18 (final hit) N/A
Sky Energy Sword N/A N/A 24 24 (unused) N/A

Kirby Battle Royale Moveset

Move Controls Description Damage (Robo Bonkers)
Horizontal Slash B Kirby slashes his sword in front of him. Similar to Overhead Slash, but performed horizontally. 40
Successive Slash B + B Kirby rapidly slashes in front of him following the horizontal slash. Similar to Multisword Attack. 30x4
Cleave B + B + B Kirby finishes his rapid slashing with a slam into the ground. 125
Sword Spin B during jump Kirby spins his sword around him perpendicular to the ground. 65
Spin Slash Hold/release B Kirby charges up his sword with energy, and then spins parallel to the ground. Kirby can move while charging. 500
Drill Stab Y Kirby lunges forward with his sword outstretched. Can be used in the air. 65x3

Video

Robobot Armor Mode

Move Controls Description Element
Power Beam Saber B The Robobot Armor slashes forward with a beam blade. None
Combo Beam Slash B repeatedly The Robobot Armor performs a combo attack consisting of four chops forward and one final spinning move. Electricity
Twin Saber Dance ↓ + B The Robobot Armor drills downward with two beam blades. None

Elemental Attributes in Kirby Star Allies

Element Blizzard Bluster Sizzle Splash Zap
Drill Stab Kirby leaves a trail of crystalline ice on the ground behind him. Kirby dashes forward for a much greater distance. Kirby leaves a trail of fire on the ground behind him. Kirby leaves a trail of water on the ground behind him. Kirby leaves a trail of sparks on the ground behind him.
Sword Spin N/A Kirby floats up a small distance when performing this move. N/A N/A N/A
Chop and Thrust N/A Kirby's falling speed is slowed while he performs this move. N/A N/A N/A
Hat Thrust N/A Kirby descends slowly. N/A N/A N/A
Down Thrust When Kirby slams into the ground, he creates four icicles, two to either side of him. When Kirby slams into the ground, he raises a small whirlwind around himself. When Kirby slams into the ground, he creates a fiery explosion that sets off a blaze on the floor. When Kirby slams into the ground, he releases two water droplets that splash to either side of him. When Kirby slams into the ground, he summons a bolt of lightning to hit his sword and create a small electrical explosion.
Upward Slash Kirby creates a mass of crystalline ice as he leaps upward. Kirby leaps up a much greater distance. N/A Kirby releases a fine mist of water before he leaps into the air. N/A
Sword Dive Kirby shatters the ice he made with the Upward Slash, shooting ice debris forward. When Kirby slams into the ground, he raises a large whirlwind around himself. When Kirby slams into the ground, he leaps forward and slams his sword into the ground again, sending a wave of fire forward. When Kirby slams into the ground, he releases three water droplets that splash onto the ground, two in front of himself and one behind himself. When Kirby slams into the ground, he summons a bolt of lightning to hit his sword and create a large electrical explosion.
Spin Slash Kirby creates four large icicles, two to either side of him. Kirby leaps into the air while spinning, creating a small cyclone. Kirby creates a fiery cyclone that sets off a blaze on any nearby floor. Kirby releases four water droplets that splash onto the ground, two to either side of himself. After charging, Kirby raises his sword to absorb a bolt of lightning, then uses it to create a large electrical explosion as he spins.
Twister Slash N/A Kirby leaps high into the air while spinning, creating a large cyclone. N/A Kirby releases three water droplets that splash onto the ground, one in front of himself and two behind himself. At the apex of his jump, Kirby summons a bolt of lightning onto himself, creating a large electrical explosion.

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Sword Kirby in the anime

Along with Fighter, this is perhaps one of Kirby's most powerful melee abilities in the anime. It uses the same green hat, but the color of the blade itself is yellow-gold instead of silver or blue.

The ability retains several of its previous attacks, such as Spinning Sword, but also adds the powerful Sword Beam. Taught to him by Meta Knight, it is an attack that uses the limits of one's power in a huge blade of energy (if Kirby can clear his mind first). It cannot be blocked except for when Kracko used one his powerful lightning bolts to block it. Sword Kirby can also cause his sword to expand in size, but he only does that in one episode. It's also possible for the sword to be broken.

Similar to Sword is the Galaxia ability, which works the same way, only much more powerful (another difference is how the regular Sword Beam is white, but the Galaxia Sword Beam is green-yellow).

Transformation Sequence

In the transformation sequence, Kirby spins and forms his hat, the tip of which then falls on his face. He straightens the hat and takes out his sword.

Appearances

Sword, along with Tornado and Ice, are the fourth most commonly seen Copy Abilities in the anime, with five appearances each. If Galaxia appearances are also counted, it would have seven appearances, making it the second most common ability in the anime. For the purposes of this list, however, Sword and Galaxia are considered separate abilities.

In the Super Smash Bros. series

Sword Kirby appears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

The hats Kirby gets when copying Link, Young Link, and Toon Link look just like Sword Kirby's hat (but Kirby gets either a boomerang or a bow & arrow, and not a sword), though this is to be expected since Sword's hat is a reference to Link in the first place. Sword's version of Final Cutter is taken from these games.

Flavor Texts

GameFlavor text
Kirby's Adventure
Use the sword to defeat enemies! If you attack in midair, Kirby will spin and slash!
Kirby Super Star
The King of weapons! Fire beams from the tip of your sword. Become a master by practicing multi-sword attacks.
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
I can't lose with this sword! If they zig, I cut 'em! (If they zag, I cut 'em, too!)
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror

Kirby: Squeak Squad
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Kirby Super Star Ultra
You wield the king of blades! At full health, you shoot beams! Show your sword mastery!
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Don a green hat and take sword in hand! Spin Slash! Do a Sword Dive as your finishing strike! It's all about the flourish.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
The undisputed king of melee weapons. Drill Stab, Down Thrust, Spin Slash-- the list goes on. Finish with a Sword Dive, and then raise your blade to the heavens and let out a war cry!
Kirby: Planet Robobot
The undisputed king of melee weapons. Drill Stab, Down Thrust, Spin Slash - the list goes on. You can even pretend to be a certain legendary green hero!
Kirby Battle Royale
Get close to your opponent and slash! An easy ability to learn, even for novices.
Kirby Star Allies
Use ↑ to raise your noble blade, and then work with a friend to add Sizzle, Zap, Blizzard, and other effects to it! If you've got an icy blade, create ice and smash it with a Sword Dive. Got a windy blade? Use its wild updraft!

Related Quotes

Kirby is brave when he has a sword!
— Intro description • Kirby's Adventure
A Kirby ability made when Kirby inhales a sword-wielding foe or a sword itself. Doing so provides Kirby with a rapid sword slash, a jumping sword spin, or even the energy-beam blast of the Final Sword. It wouldn't be a stretch to say that this is the #1 Copy Ability in terms of accessibility.
— Trophy description • Super Smash Bros. Brawl
When Kirby dons a green cap and gets that blade in his hand, watch out! Launch charge attacks, lightning-speed slices, and more.
— Sword's description • Kirby's Return to Dream Land official site
Cut evil down to size with the sword of science! Power Beam Saber!
— In-game description for the Sword Mode of Robobot Armor • Kirby: Planet Robobot
That green cap makes Kirby seem 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!
— Trophy Description • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Deliver swiping and slashing attacks!
— Kirby Battle Royale - Kirby's 25th Anniversary Copy Ability Poll
Cool sword you've got there. Hope you're putting it to good use. Spin Slash is fairly unbeatable. Be sure to train every day!
— Knuckle Joe • Kirby Battle Royale
Jump into the melee with moves like Drill Slab, Down Thrust, and Spin Slash.
— Official Kirby Battle Royale Website

In Other Languages

The meaning of the Sword ability's name is constant throughout all other languages, always meaning sword. For Japanese, it is ソード (Sōdo); for German, Schwert; for Spanish, Espada; for French, Épée; for Italian, Spada; and for Chinese, 利剑 (Lì jiàn, literally Sharp Sword).

Trivia

  • Kirby's hat and the sword are direct references to Link, the main protagonist in The Legend of Zelda series. Despite this though, he instead gets the Boomerang when he copies Link in Super Smash Bros., and the Bow & Arrow when he copies him in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, since Kirby copies whatever his opponent's standard special is in that series.
    • Kirby can only shoot sword beams when he is at full health. This is also a direct reference to The Legend of Zelda series, as in various games, Link was able to shoot beams from his sword at full health.
    • The Spin Slash is a direct reference to the Spin Attack, a recurring sword technique in The Legend of Zelda series.
    • The Sky Energy Sword is a direct reference to the Skyward Strike in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. It functions similarly by the fact it involves pointing the sword upwards to charge in order to shoot beams of increased strength.
    • The Sword's current design also resembles the Master Sword in color and appearance.
  • When using the elemental sword abilities (Fire Sword, Ice Sword and Thunder Sword) in Kirby: Squeak Squad, the pom-pom and the yellow edge of Kirby's hat change colors to match the element.
  • Sword Kirby and the Blade Knight helper cannot normally use the upwards thrust. Meta Knight and Sword Knight can use the thrust, but those characters are only playable in certain sub-games in Kirby Super Star Ultra.
  • In Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby gains the ability to charge his blade and perform a spin attack and can also use an uppercut.
  • In the anime, Kirby gets the Sword ability from a sword-wielding Bugzzy, who only gives Backdrop or Suplex in the games, and from Kracko's sword-shaped lightning bolts, even though Kracko's lightning bolts cannot be inhaled in the games.
  • Kirby's yell is reminiscent of Young Link's from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
  • The flavor text for Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra calls the sword "the king of blades/weapons". This may be a further reference to The Legend of Zelda games, as Link's sword is called the Master Sword.
  • In Kirby's Return to Dream Land, there is an upgraded version of Sword called Ultra Sword, alongside other Super Abilities.
  • In Kirby: Squeak Squad, the Sword ability could be used to cut away at foliage, thus altering the landscape around Kirby, and sometimes revealing hidden items.
  • Sword is the only Copy Ability to have more than one Helper for it in Helper to Hero.
  • The Spin Slash attack in Kirby's Return to Dream Land was originally seen in the Kirby GCN trailer. It was transferred to the final Wii product in the end.
  • In Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Sword's alternate costume is Blade Knight's helmet.
  • In the 25th Anniversary Poll that ran on the Official Kirby Website, Sword was unveiled on November 7, 2017 to have placed in the top ten.[2]
  • In Kirby Star Allies, Zap Sword looks very similar to the Levin Sword belonging to Robin from the Fire Emblem series.
  • In Kirby Star Allies, a sword that looks very similarly to the one from this ability appears as one of the symbols on Void Termina's body.
  • Notes from the ESRB that explain Kirby: Triple Deluxe’s E rating explicitly mention the Sword ability, saying: "As players traverse through colorful levels, they defeat enemies by swallowing them, spitting back projectiles or using “cartoony” weapons (e.g., swords, whips, bows)."[3]
  • In Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn, the Wire Ravel Ability gives Kirby a paperclip sword that functions in a similar manner to the Sword Copy Ability.

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