Editing Sword

{{Featured}}{{Infobox-Copy Ability
|image=[[File:KRtDLD Sword.png|300px]]
|caption=Artwork of '''Sword Kirby''' from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''.
|type= Unlimited Use
|obtained= <small>[[Sword Knight]], [[Blade Knight]], [[Heavy Knight]], [[Sodory]], [[Gigant Edge]], [[Wild Edge]], <br>[[amiibo]] <small>(''Kirby: Planet Robobot'')</small>: [[Meta Knight]], [[zeldawiki:Link|Link]], [[fireemblemwiki:Marth|Marth]], [[fireemblemwiki:Roy|Roy]], [[fireemblemwiki:Ike|Ike]], [[fireemblemwiki:Lucina|Lucina]], [[smashwiki:Mii|Mii Fighters]]</small>
|obtainedprojectile=<small>[[Meta Knight]] (before battle), [[Galacta Knight]]'s Crescent Shot, [[Meta Knight]]'s Crescent Shot, [[Gobbler]]'s shark minion, [[Clawroline]]'s knives, [[Flamberge]]'s cooled-down swords</small>
|power=Cuts enemies, [[rope]]s and foliage with a sword.
|game1=''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' (1993)
|lastgame= ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023)
|game=<small>''[[Kirby Super Star]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''<br>''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''<br>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'' ([[New Challenge Stages]])<br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''<br>''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'' (as [[Sword Hero]])<br>''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''<br>''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'' (as [[Sword Hero]])<br>''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''<br>''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' (reference)</small>
|similar=[[Ultra Sword]] ([[Super Ability]]);<br>[[Sword Mode|Robobot Armor Sword Mode]];<br>[[Cutter]], [[Ninja]], [[Spear]], [[Beetle]], [[Spark-Cutter]], [[Fire-Cutter]], [[Wire (ravel ability)|Wire]]
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'''Sword''' is a [[Copy Ability]] which grants [[Kirby]] a blade to wield against his foes. First appearing in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', this is one of Kirby's oldest and most essential abilities, and has since become one of the most ubiquitous and recognizable Copy Abilities in the series - often being among the first (if not the very first) seen. When utilizing it, Kirby adopts a green hat with a yellow brim and a pompom at its tip, which grants him a look similar to that of Link from the ''The Legend of Zelda'' series. The most common way to obtain the Sword ability is by inhaling [[Sword Knight]], [[Blade Knight]], or the [[Mid-Boss]] [[Gigant Edge]]. Sword is also notable for being one of the abilities that can be used underwater, making it very versatile. In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', there is a [[Super Ability|super]] version of this ability called [[Ultra Sword]].

A recurring character, the sword-wielding [[Meta Knight]], is prone to challenge Kirby to duels throughout the series. Prior to these battles, Meta Knight commonly throws Kirby a sword, which he can use to get the Sword ability as well. In most cases, Meta Knight refuses to battle Kirby if he is not equipped with this ability.
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==Game appearances==
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=3|Sword Kirby's video game appearances &nbsp;
|-
!Game
!Role
!Notes
|-
!colspan=3|''Kirby'' series
|-
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Blade Knight]], [[Sword Knight]], and [[Meta Knight]] before his boss battle.
|-
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Blade Knight]] and [[Meta Knight]] before his boss battle.<br>Can be used to make a Blade Knight [[helper]].
|-
|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Blade Knight]], [[Sword Knight]], and [[Meta Knight]] before his boss battle.
|-
|''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Sword Knight]].<br>Limited-use in this game.
|-
|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Sword Knight]] and [[Heavy Knight]].
|-
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Sword Knight]] and [[Heavy Knight]].<br>Can be upgraded with an [[Ability Scroll]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Blade Knight]], [[Sword Knight]], and [[Meta Knight]] before his boss battle.<br>Can be used to make a Blade Knight [[helper]].
|-
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Blade Knight]] and [[Gigant Edge]].
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]''
|Playable character
|Used for the [[Sword Challenge (New Challenge Stages)|Sword Challenge]] and selectable for [[Magolor Race 1]], [[Magolor Race 3]], and [[Magolor Race EX]] in [[New Challenge Stages]].
|-
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Blade Knight]] and [[Gigant Edge]].<br>Also available in [[Kirby Fighters]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''
|Playable character
|Usable in all game modes.<br>Has an unlockable costume.
|-
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Blade Knight]].<br>Has an [[Sword Mode|equivalent mode]] for the [[Robobot Armor]].<br>Has an equivalent ability in [[Team Kirby Clash]] called [[Sword Hero]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
|Playable character
|The starting ability for the game, usable in all game modes.<br>Has four unlockable costumes.
|-
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Blade Knight]] and [[Meta Knight]] before his boss battle.<br>Can be used to make a Blade Knight ally.<br>Can be imbued with an elemental [[Power Effect]].
|-
|''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''
|Reference
|Appears on a [[Sticker (Super Kirby Clash)|sticker]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|Playable character
|Usable in all game modes.<br>Has three unlockable costumes.
|-
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Blade Knight]], [[Wild Edge]], and some boss attacks, as well as [[Meta Knight]] and [[Phantom Meta Knight]] before their boss battles.<br>Can be [[Evolved Copy Ability|evolved]] into [[Gigant Sword]], [[Meta Knight Sword]], and [[Morpho Knight Sword]], or powered up.
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
|Reference
|Appears on several [[Character Treat]]s.
|-
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|Copy Ability
|Has the same source and function as in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
|-
!colspan=3|''Super Smash Bros.'' series
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|Reference
|Sword Kirby appears as a [[trophy]].
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|Reference
|Sword Kirby appears as a [[trophy]].
|}
===''Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
[[File:KA Sword icon.png|left|32px]]
[[File:KNiDL Meta Knight battle.png|thumb|200px|Among Sword's most iconic roles is its use to battle [[Meta Knight]] in many of the games he appears as a boss in.]]
The Sword ability was first introduced in ''Kirby's Adventure'', where Kirby could copy the abilities of his foes for the first time. When sporting this ability, Kirby's sprite doesn't change, but he can be seen holding a sword. The sword can be swung by pressing the B Button, allowing Kirby to use two different attacks. If Kirby uses the sword while standing on the ground, he swings the blade in front of him, while he performs a cutting somersault when in midair or underwater. The Sword ability is also essential for the boss battle against Meta Knight in [[Orange Ocean]].

Sword reappears in ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', where it retains the same functions as in the original game. Due to the graphical updates, Kirby also adopts his green cap when getting this ability.

===''Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
[[File:KSS Sword Icon.png|left]]
Sword reappears as one of Kirby's regular copy abilities in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and its remake ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. Since this game introduced the concept of Kirby wearing different hats after copying an opponent, this game is the first to show him with the signature green cap. Aside from the updated sprite, Kirby also has access to a whole pool of new sword techniques, which can be used to defeat foes more efficiently. When carrying a Sword, Kirby can also summon a Blade Knight and use him as a [[Helper]] in battle. 

Additionally, in [[Meta Knightmare Ultra]], Meta Knight can summon a [[Blade Knight]] (and sometimes, a [[Sword Knight]]) as his [[Helper]].

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=4|Sword moveset in ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' &nbsp;
|-
!Skill
!Animation
!Description
!Button Execution
|-
| '''Chop'''
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Sword - Chop.gif]]}}
|Kirby slashes forward with his sword.
| {{center|B}}
|-
| '''Sword Beam'''
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Sword - Sword Beam.gif]]}}
|The same as ''Chop'', but a beam fires if Kirby is at full health.
| {{center|B with full health}}
|-
| '''Uppercut'''
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Sword - Uppercut.gif]]}}
|Kirby slashes upward and jumps in the air.
| {{center|B after Chop}}
|-
| '''Multisword Attack'''
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Sword - Multisword Attack.gif]]}}
|Kirby stabs forward many times, releasing projectiles after each stab.
| {{center|B B B}}
|-
| '''Stab'''
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Sword - Stab.gif]]}}
|Kirby dashes forward with his sword outstretched.
| {{center|Dash + B}}
|-
| '''Sword Spin'''
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Sword - Sword Spin.gif]]}}
|Kirby spins in the air with his sword outstretched.
| {{center|Dash + B in air}}
|-
| '''Chop and Thrust'''
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Sword - Chop and Thrust.gif]]}}
|Kirby slashes forward in the air.
| {{center|B in air}}
|-
| '''Down Thrust'''
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Sword - Down Thrust.gif]]}}
|Kirby stabs downward in the air into the ground.
| {{center|↓ + B in air}}
|}

===''Kirby Air Ride''===
{{Quote|This ability allows you to automatically swing the sword whenever rivals or enemies approach!|''Kirby Air Ride'' North American instruction booklet, page 39}}
Sword appears as an ability in this spin-off racing title. When acquired from [[Sword Knight]], Kirby gains his familiar green hat and a sword with which he uses to swipe automatically at any enemies or opponents in his path. The ability lasts for only a short time before disappearing. Kirby uses the Sword ability in the opening cutscene to defeat two Sword Knights in cinematic fashion before facing off against Meta Knight.

[[Meta Knight (Kirby Air Ride)|Meta Knight]] essentially has permanent access to the Sword Ability in this game.

===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''===
[[File:KNiDL Sword icon.png|left]]
[[File:K&TAM Sword Subscreen.png|thumb|right|Pause subscreen image for Sword in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''.]]
The Sword ability returns in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' in its usual function. Its moveset in this game is similar to ''Kirby's Adventure'' and ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''. Additionally, Kirby can now chain his sword slashes together, which makes him able to attack very rapidly. Kirby is now also able to use [[Final Cutter]] (instead called Final Sword) against enemies, a technique which is usually exclusive to the Cutter ability. A more powerful version of the Sword ability is also featured in this game, called [[Master]]. Kirby obtains this special ability in the final boss battle, after picking up Meta Knight's sword.

Curiously, Kirby is depicted with the Sword ability on the American box art of ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=2|Sword moveset in ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' and ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' &nbsp;
|-
!Skill
!Button Execution
|-
|{{center|'''縦斬り'''<br>''Vertical Slash''<br>'''Overhead Slash'''<br>[[File:KaTAM Sword Vertical Slash sprite.png]]}}
|{{center|B}}
|-
|{{center|'''ミジンソード'''<br>''Chopping Sword''<br>[[File:KaTAM Sword Chopping Sword sprite.png]]}}
|{{center|B after Overhead Slash}}
|-
|{{center|'''決め斬り'''<br>''Decisive Slash''<br>'''Cleave'''<br>[[File:KaTAM Sword Decisive Slash sprite.png]]}}
|{{center|B after Chopping Sword}}
|-
|{{center|'''回転斬り'''<br>''Revolving Slash''<br>'''Sword Spin'''<br>[[File:KaTAM Sword Revolving Slash sprite.png]]}}
|{{center|B in midair}}
|-
|{{center|'''スライディング斬り'''<br>''[[Slide|Sliding Slash]]''<br>[[File:KaTAM Sword Sliding Slash sprite.png]]}}
|{{center|↓ + A}}
|-
|{{center|'''ファイナルソード'''<br>''[[Final Cutter|Final Sword]]''<br>[[File:KaTAM Sword Final Sword sprite.png]]}}
|{{center|↑ + B on the ground}}
|-
!colspan=4|<small>Attack names are taken from the ''Kirby: Squeak Squad Nintendo Official Guidebook''. Applicable equivalent adapted English names from other games are listed in bold.</small>
|}

===''Kirby: Squeak Squad''===
Sword makes another appearance in the game ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', using the same moveset as ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''. After obtaining the appropriate [[Ability Scroll]], Kirby can infuse his sword with ice, fire, or lightning by combining its Copy Ability [[Bubble (container)|bubble]] with the [[Ice]], [[Fire]] and [[Spark]] Copy Abilities respectively. While this does not change its moveset, it adds additional power to Kirby's sword swipes, and allows him to affect enemies and the environment in a similar manner to the element it is infused with. Notably, none of these elements can be used underwater, as noted in the abilities' pause screen description, causing Kirby's sword to revert to normal while submerged.

<gallery>
Fire Sword Subscreen.png|The pause screen for '''Fire Sword'''.
Ice Sword Subscreen.png|The pause screen for '''Ice Sword'''.
Thunder Sword Subscreen.png|The pause screen for '''Thunder Sword'''.
</gallery>

=== ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' ===
{{ImCap
|image=File:KRTDL Sword.png
|align=right
|size=201px
|caption=Artwork of Sword Kirby from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.}}
Sword makes another appearance in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', here sporting an expanded set of moves which would carry on to subsequent main-series games. In addition, a [[Super Ability|super]] form of this ability has appeared, called the [[Ultra Sword]], found in some stages, obtained when Kirby swallows a [[Super Blade Knight]].

[[Meta Knight]]'s moveset as a playable character has several similarities to the Sword ability.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=8|Sword moveset in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' & ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' &nbsp;
|-
!Skill
!Button Execution (KRtDL)
!Button Execution (KRtDLD)
!Description
!Skill
!Button Execution (KRtDL)
!Button Execution (KRtDLD)
!Description
|-
| '''Overhead Slash'''
| {{center|1}}
| {{center|B/Y}}
| Kirby does a quick slash over his head striking enemies in front of him.
| '''Down Thrust'''
| {{center|↓ + 1 in midair}}
| {{center|↓ + B/Y in midair}}
|Kirby holds in midair for a short moment, then falls straight down with his sword below him, knocking enemies away.
|-
| '''Sword Beam'''
| {{center|1 with full health}}
| {{center|B/Y with full health}}
|If Kirby has full health, he can throw an energy projectile forward after using Overhead Slash.
| '''Upward Slash'''
| {{center|↑ + 1}}
| {{center|↑ + B/Y}}
| Kirby jumps diagonally upward while holding his sword out, carrying enemies in the motion.
|-
| '''Multisword Attack'''
| {{center|1 after Overhead Slash}}
| {{center|B/Y after Overhead Slash}}
| Kirby does a series of fast strikes with his sword on targets in front of him.
| '''Sword Dive'''
| {{center|↓ + 1 During Upward Slash}}
| {{center|↓ + B/Y while rising during Upward Slash}}
| During an Upward Slash, Kirby can suddenly change direction and dive downward with his sword, dragging foes with him and launching them away at the end of the attack.
|-
| '''Drill Stab'''
| {{center|Dash + 1}}
| {{center|Dash + B/Y}}
| Kirby lunges straight forward with his sword out, carrying enemies in the motion.
| '''Spin Slash'''
| {{center|Hold 1, release}}
| {{center|Press and hold B/Y, then release}}
| Kirby can charge up and then release a grounded spinning attack that catches foes in the motion, then throws them out when the attack finishes. Kirby can move left and right while spinning.
|-
| '''Sword Spin'''
| {{center|Dash + 1 in midair}}
| {{center|Dash + B/Y in midair}}
| Kirby performs a quick spin in the air with his sword out, hitting enemies all around him.
| '''Twister Slash'''
| {{center|N/A}}
| {{center|Press and hold B/Y, then release + ↑}}
| Kirby can charge up and then release a spinning attack while jumping that catches foes in the motion, then throws them out when the attack finishes. Kirby can move left and right while spinning.<br>This move is not present in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
|-
| '''Chop and Thrust'''
| {{center|1 in midair}}
| {{center|B/Y in midair}}
| Kirby throws his sword out in front of him as he falls.
| '''Underwater Spin'''
| {{center|1 underwater}}
| {{center|B/Y while underwater}}
|Kirby does a spinning sword slash in the water, hitting enemies all around him.
|-
| '''Hat Thrust'''
| {{center|N/A}}
| {{center|Hold B/Y during Chop and Thrust, then ↓}}
| Kirby points his sword downward as he falls, and can bounce on enemies he hits.<br>This move is not present in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
| '''Sky Energy Sword'''
| {{center|N/A}}
| {{center|Press and hold ↑, then B/Y}}
|Kirby raises his sword skyward and gains a magic aura on it. He can then use an Overhead Slash to release that energy as a projectile.<br>This move is not present in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''. 
|}

===''Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition''===
Sword is one of the abilities that can be used in the sub-game [[New Challenge Stages]]. It has the exact same function and look as it does in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''.

===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
[[File:KTD Grass cutting.png|thumb|Sword Kirby cutting some grass in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''.]]
Sword makes a reappearance in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''. Like most of the returning copy abilities, it is mostly unchanged since its appearance in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', though it has a few new tricks. Starting here, Kirby gains the "Sky Energy Sword" attack, which allows him to fire a Sword Beam at any level of health after raising his sword in the air for a short time. This is a direct reference to the [[zeldawiki:Skyward Strike|Skyward Strike]] from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]''.

In addition, Sword gains "Twister Slash", which allows Kirby to rise while using Spin Slash, and "Hat Thrust", which causes Kirby to thrust his sword downward as he gently falls to the ground. This move is very similar to the old version of Down Thrust seen in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''.

Sword is also available as one of the abilities in [[Kirby Fighters]].

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=4|Sword moveset in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' &nbsp;
|-
!width="20%"| '''Skill'''
!width="30%"| '''Button Execution'''
!width="20%"| '''Skill'''
!width="30%"| '''Button Execution'''
|-
| '''Overhead Slash'''
| {{center|B}}
| '''Down Thrust'''
| {{center|↓ + B in midair}}
|-
| '''Sword Beam'''
| {{center|B with full health}}
| '''Upward Slash'''
| {{center|↑ + B}}
|-
| '''Multisword Attack'''
| {{center|B after Overhead Slash}}
| '''Sword Dive'''
| {{center|↓ + B During Upward Slash}}
|-
| '''Drill Stab'''
| {{center|Dash + B}}
| '''Spin Slash'''
| {{center|Hold B, release}}
|-
| '''Sword Spin'''
| {{center|Dash + B in midair}}
| '''Twister Slash'''
|{{center|Press and hold B, and then release + ↑}}
|-
| '''Chop and Thrust'''
| {{center|B in midair}}
|'''Sky Energy Sword'''
| Press and hold ↑, and then B
|-
| '''Hat Thrust'''
| {{center|Chop and Thrust, and then ↓ + B in midair}}
|'''Underwater Spin'''
| {{center|B underwater}}
|}

===''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''===
Sword is one of the selectable abilities in ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'', functioning exactly the same as it did in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', though its underwater abilities are removed due to there being no water in this game. Its unlockable Rare Outfit is based on Blade Knight's appearance.

===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
Sword returns in this installment, and can be combined with the [[Robobot Armor]] for [[Sword Mode|new functionality]]. In addition, Kirby can obtain this ability if the player scans various [[amiibo]] of swordfighters (most notably Link). There is also a special [[Meta Knight]] variant of the ability that Kirby can use if the series Meta Knight amiibo is scanned in.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=4|Sword moveset in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' &nbsp;
|-
!Skill
!Image
!Button execution
|-
|'''Overhead Slash'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Overhead Slash clip.png]]}}
|{{center|B}}
|-
|'''Sword Beam'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Sword Beam clip.png]]}}
|{{center|B with full health}}
|-
|'''Multisword Attack'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Multisword Attack clip.png]]}}
|{{center|B after Overhead Slash}}
|-
|'''Drill Stab'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Drill Stab clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Dash + B}}
|-
|'''Sword Spin'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Sword Spin clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Dash + B in midair}}
|-
|'''Chop and Thrust'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Chop and Thrust clip.png]]}}
|{{center|B in midair}}
|-
|'''Hat Thrust'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Hat Thrust clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Chop and Thrust, and then ↓ + B in midair}}
|-
|'''Down Thrust'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Down Thrust clip.png]]}}
|{{center|↓ + B in midair}}
|-
|'''Upward Slash'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Upward Slash clip.png]]}}
|{{center|↑ + B}}
|-
|'''Sword Dive'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Sword Dive clip.png]]}}
|{{center|↓ + B while rising during Upward Slash}}
|-
|'''Spin Slash'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Spin Slash clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Press and hold B, and then release}}
|-
|'''Twister Slash'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Twister Slash clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Press and hold B, and then release + ↑}}
|-
|'''Sky Energy Sword'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Sky Energy Sword clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Press and hold ↑, and then B}}
|-
|'''Underwater Spin'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Underwater Spin clip.png]]}}
|{{center|B while swimming}}
|}

===''Kirby Battle Royale''===
[[File:KBR Sword artwork 2.png|thumb|right|100px|Artwork of the Sword ability from ''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]]'s comment in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''}}
Sword is one of the abilities available in this title, and is the one most prominently featured. With the Sword ability, Kirby can move smoothly through the battlefield and hit opponent Kirbys all around him with his Spin Slash. The Drill Stab move can also be performed both on the ground and in the air, though it doesn't travel as far in the air.

There are a number of different costumes for the Sword ability as well. Scanning the ''Kirby'' series Kirby [[amiibo]] grants a costume that represents the [[Ultra Sword]] ability.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=4|Sword moveset in ''Kirby Battle Royale'' &nbsp;
|-
!width="20%"| '''Skill'''
!width="30%"| '''Button Execution'''
!width="20%"| '''Skill'''
!width="30%"| '''Button Execution'''
|-
| '''Horizontal Slash'''
| {{center|B}}
| '''Sword Spin'''
| {{center|B during jump}}
|-
| '''Successive Slash'''
| {{center|BB}}
| '''Spin Slash'''
| {{center|Hold/release B}}
|-
| '''Cleave'''
| {{center|BBB}}
| '''Drill Stab'''
| {{center|Y}}
|}

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===''Kirby Star Allies''===
[[File:KSA E3 2017 screenshot 2.png|thumb|250px|E3 2017 screenshot of Kirby gaining the Sizzle Sword fusion.]]
Sword returns in this title, functioning much as it did in previous main series games. It notably loses Sky Energy Sword, however, as its input is now the universal input for using [[Friend Ability|Friend Abilities]]. Here, like with the other abilities, Kirby can combine Sword with [[Power Effect]]s to enchant it, which can include Sizzle, Bluster, Zap, Blizzard, and Splash fusions.

The English description of Sword, when describing Bluster Sword, mentions its "wild" updraft. This is also mentioned in the Japanese text, and it specifically uses the word "wild" in English:「風でワイルドに 上しょう 気りゅうだ！」This is likely to be a reference to ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]'', which had released the year prior to ''Kirby Star Allies'' (the Japanese title of said game likewise retains "wild" in English).

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=4|Sword moveset in ''Kirby Star Allies'' &nbsp;
|-
!width="20%"| '''Skill'''
!width="30%"| '''Button Execution'''
!width="20%"| '''Skill'''
!width="30%"| '''Button Execution'''
|-
| '''Overhead Slash'''
| {{center|B}}
| '''Down Thrust'''
| {{center|↓ + B in midair}}
|-
| '''Sword Beam'''
| {{center|B with full health}}
| '''Underwater Spin'''
| {{center|B underwater}}
|-
| '''Multisword Attack'''
| {{center|B after Overhead Slash}}
| '''Upward Slash'''
| {{center|↑ + B}}
|-
| '''Drill Stab'''
| {{center|Dash + B}}
| '''Sword Dive'''
| {{center|↓ + B while rising during Upward Slash}}
|-
| '''Sword Spin'''
| {{center|Dash + B in midair}}
| '''Spin Slash'''
| {{center|Press and hold B, and then release}}
|-
| '''Chop and Thrust'''
| {{center|B in midair}}
| '''Twister Slash'''
| {{center|Press and hold B, and then release + ↑}}
|-
| '''Hat Thrust'''
| {{center|Chop and Thrust, and then ↓ + B in midair}}
|colspan=2|
|}

=== ''Super Kirby Clash'' ===
Sword does not appear in its normal form in ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'' ([[Sword Hero]] is used instead). However, regular Sword Kirby does appear as a [[Sticker (Super Kirby Clash)|sticker]], purchasable from [[Magolor's Shoppe]] for 20 [[Gem Apple]]s.

===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
Sword returns in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' as an ability for Kirby. Along with [[Bomb]] and [[Staff]], it is one of the starter abilities, meaning it does not need to be unlocked. Its moveset is the same as in ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''.

For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Sword ability in ''Kirby Fighters 2'', see [https://wiki.gbl.gg/w/Kirby_Fighters_2/Sword Mizuumi Wiki's page].

====Moveset====
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=4|Sword moveset in ''Kirby Fighters 2'' &nbsp;
|-
! Skill
! Button Execution
! Description
! Damage (unmodified)
|-
| '''Overhead Slash'''
| {{center|B}}
| Kirby swipes vertically forward with his sword.
| 12
|-
| '''Multisword Attack'''
| {{center|B after Overhead Slash}}
| Kirby performs a series of rapid swipes and then finishes off with a big strike that sends foes flying.
| 37 (if all hits connect)
|-
| '''Drill Stab'''
| {{center|Dash + B}}
| Kirby lunges forward a good distance with his sword out, carrying foes along who get hit.
| 17 (if all hits connect)
|-
| '''Sword Spin'''
| {{center|Dash + B in midair}}
| Kirby performs a quick somersault with his sword, hitting enemies around him.
| 10
|-
| '''Chop and Thrust'''
| {{center|B in midair}}
| Kirby falls with his sword out, and bounces off of enemies he hits.
| 14
|-
| '''Hat Thrust'''
| {{center|Chop and Thrust, and then ↓ + B in midair}}
| Kirby positions his sword vertically below him and falls to the ground. He will bounce if he hits an enemy, and can strike multiple times this way.
| 16 (initial hit) <br>12 (subsequent hits)
|-
| '''Down Thrust'''
| {{center|↓ + B in midair}}
| Kirby stops and drops rapidly to the ground with his sword below him, pushing foes out of the way during his descent.
| 24
|-
| '''Upward Slash'''
| {{center|↑ + B}}
| Kirby leaps diagonally upward with his sword out in front, dragging opponents with him.
| 19 (if all hits connect)
|-
| '''Sword Dive'''
| {{center|↓ + B while rising during Upward Slash}}
| Kirby rapidly plummets diagonally downward with his sword out, dragging foes with him.
| 16 (if all hits connect) <br>35 (including all hits from Upward Slash)
|-
| '''Spin Slash'''
| {{center|Press and hold B, then release}}
| Kirby charges up, then releases a big spin attack that hits surrounding opponents. Kirby can move slowly left or right while performing this attack.
| 38 (if all hits connect)
|-
| '''Twister Slash'''
| {{center|Press and hold B, then release + ↑}}
| Kirby charges up, then jumps while performing a spin attack. Kirby can move slowly left or right while performing this attack.
| 37 (if all hits connect)
|-
| '''Sky Energy Sword'''
| {{center|Hold ↑, then release + B}}
| Kirby charges energy into his sword by holding it high, and can release it as a projectile that passes through foes. The projectile is only released with an Overhead Slash or Chop and Thrust.
| 8 (projectile)
|}

===''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''===
[[File:KatFL Reveal Trailer Screenshot 9.png|thumb|250px|Sword Kirby battling a [[Sssnacker]] in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''.]]
The Sword ability makes a return in ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', and can once again be obtained from [[Blade Knight]]. Multisword Attack and Spin Slash are available as attacks. Notably, Overhead Slash and the final swing of Multisword Strike have been replaced with more lateral swings instead. During his adventures, Kirby can find blueprints, which can then be taken to [[Waddle Dee's Weapons Shop]] to [[Evolved Copy Ability|evolve the Copy Ability into new forms]]. There are three evolved forms in the game, those being [[Gigant Sword]], [[Meta Knight Sword]], and [[Morpho Knight Sword]]. Gigant Sword is slightly slower, but has much greater range and power. Meta Knight Sword allows Kirby to fire sword beams when he attacks and use [[Upper Calibur]]. Morpho Knight Sword allows Kirby to teleport when dodge rolling, make his sword giant for a limited amount of time, recover [[health]] when making combo strikes, and use two attacks while [[guard]]ing (Sukhavati Psychic Beast on the ground, and Sukhavati Scale Wave in midair).

This ability is one of four accessible in the game's demo. It automatically becomes Gigant Sword once the three available stages are complete, but this can be reverted back to the original ability if the player so desires.
====Moveset====
All attack names come from the ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land Perfect Support Guide''. Applicable equivalent adapted English names from other games are listed in bold.
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
!colspan="3"|Sword moveset in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''&nbsp;
|-
!Move
!Button execution
!Description
|-
|'''よこぎり'''<br>''Slash''
|B
|Kirby slashes in front of him.
|-
|'''ソード百れつぎり'''<br>''100-Sword Slash''<br>'''Multisword Attack'''
|B after Slash
|Kirby slashes multiple times.
|-
|'''きめぎり'''<br>''Decisive Slash''<br>'''Cleave'''
|B after Multisword Attack or B after [[dodge|dodging]] an attack
|Kirby does a quick spin slash with larger range.
|-
|'''スピニングソード'''<br>''Spinning Sword''<br>'''Sword Spin'''
|B in midair
|Kirby spins in a circle with the sword.
|-
|'''回てんぎり'''<br>'''Spin Slash'''
|Hold B a short time and release
|Kirby spins around with the sword. Kirby can move slowly while charging. Kirby can [[jump]] during this attack, similar to the Twister Slash in previous titles.
|-
|'''大回てんぎり'''<br>''Big Spin Slash''
|Hold B a longer time and release
|Kirby spins around with the sword for longer. Much like with the regular Spin Slash, Kirby can jump during this attack, though this does end the attack earlier.
|-
|'''ソードスライディング'''<br>''Sword Slide''
|[[Slide]] ([[Guard]] + A)
|Kirby slides forwards with his sword outstretched.
|-
|'''きり上げスラッシュ'''<br>''Finishing Upward Slash''<br>'''Upward Slash'''
|A while [[slide|sliding]]
|Kirby rises into the air while slashing.
|-
|'''メテオエンド'''<br>''Meteor End''<br>'''Sword Dive'''
|B during Upward Slash
|Kirby dives downward with the sword, creating a small shockwave upon landing.
|}
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=== ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' ===
Sword Kirby does not appear directly in ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''. However, he does appear on four [[Character Treat]]s: one using a sprite from ''Kirby's Adventure'', another pairing artwork of him with [[Beam]] Kirby from ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'', a third pairing artwork of him with [[Wrestler]] Kirby from ''Kirby Fighters 2'', and one more depicting him with Wrestler Kirby riding the [[Buddy Star Blaster]]. Notably, this marks the first time Sword Kirby was referenced in a ''Kirby'' game that Sword Kirby does not actually appear in.

==Other abilities which resemble Sword==
In addition to Sword proper, there are a number of other abilities and items in the series which resemble the Sword ability, but are not exactly the same. These are as follows:
*'''[[Cutter]]''' - This ability gives Kirby access to unlimited sharp boomerangs. While these are primarily meant for throwing, Kirby can use them to swipe at opponents like a sword.
*'''[[Ninja]]''' - This ability gives Kirby a katana which he uses for some of his attacks.
*'''[[Final Cutter]]''' - When using this technique with the [[Smash]] ability or in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' games, Kirby pulls out a scimitar, which is another type of sword.
*'''[[Rainbow Sword]]''' - Kirby gains access to this [[Last Battle Ability]] after collecting all of the [[Rainbow Drop]]s in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', and uses it to battle [[Dark Matter]].
*'''[[Burn-Cutter]]''' & '''[[Spark-Cutter]]''' - These two [[Power Combo]]s from ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' give Kirby elementally charged swords which can be used to attack enemies.
*'''[[Galaxia]]''' - In ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' and other minor appearances within the video games themselves, Kirby wields the legendary blade Galaxia, which is normally carried by [[Meta Knight]].
*'''[[Master]]''' - In ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', Kirby is given a powerful golden sword (which may or may not be Galaxia) by Meta Knight to battle [[Dark Mind]] with. If Kirby loses this sword during the battle, it will be given back to him by [[Shadow Kirby]] in the next phase.
*'''[[Ultra Sword]]''' - This [[Super Ability]] from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' resembles the standard Sword ability, but is massively powered-up. Kirby uses it to clear away big obstacles and defeat certain bosses, and also uses it as his [[Final Smash]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
*'''[[Sword Hero]]''' - This role in the ''Clash'' series of games is based on the Sword ability, but it has a few differences.
*'''[[Wire (ravel ability)|Wire]]''' - This [[Ravel Ability]] in ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]'' is very similar to the Sword ability.

==In ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
{{Infobox-Anime Copy Ability
|image=[[File:Anime Sword Kirby Art.png|200px]]
|caption=Artwork from ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''.
|firstepisode=[[Kirby's Duel Role]]
|lastepisode=[[Teacher's Threat]]
|otherepisodes=[[A Dark & Stormy Knight]]<br>[[A Princess in Dis-Dress]]<br>[[Hour of the WolfWrath]]<br>[[Crusade for the Blade]]
|compare=[[Galaxia]]
|obtained=Inhaling a sword or sword-shaped object 
|power=Give Kirby a sword to be used as a weapon
}}
Sword makes an appearance in the anime series ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', being one of the first abilities to appear. When Kirby has this ability, he is able to fight like a master swordsman, using lightning-quick attacks to chop up [[monster]]s that oppose him. His signature technique when using the Sword ability is the powerful Sword Beam, which is capable of cutting clean through solid objects. Although not quite the same ability, Kirby can also wield [[Galaxia]], and wear the same cap when doing so.

<gallery>
E3 Scene 19.png|Sword Kirby battles [[Bugzzy]] with a very long sword in [[Kirby's Duel Role]].
E3 Scene 20.png|Sword Kirby attacking with the Sword Beam technique
E4 Scene 21.png|Sword Kirby having cleaved [[Kracko]] in twain in [[A Dark & Stormy Knight]]
E21 Scene 23.png|Sword Kirby striking alongside [[Princess Rona]] in [[A Princess in Dis-Dress]]
</gallery>

{{clear}}

==In the ''Kirby'' novel series==
{{Infobox-Novel Copy Ability
|image=[[File:V4 Illustration 17.png|100px]]
|caption=Kirby gains the Sword ability in ''[[Kirby: Meta Knight and the Puppet Princess]]''
|firstvolume=''[[Kirby: Meta Knight and the Puppet Princess]]''
|lastvolume=''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Break Out of the Dreams of the Isolated Isles!]]'' (Gigant Sword)
|othervolumes=<small>''[[Kirby Clash Team Unite!]]'' (as Sword Hero)<br>''[[Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!]]''<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies: The Great Friend Adventure!]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Super Team Kirby's Big Battle!]]'' (as Sword Hero)<br>''[[Kirby: Meta Knight and the Knight of Yomi]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!]]''<br>''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Start Running to the New World!]]''</small>
|compare=
|obtained=[[Blade Knight]], [[Sword Knight]], swords, Sword ability hat
|power= Wielding a sword
}}

In the [[Kirby (novel series)|''Kirby'' novel series]], Sword is a recurring [[Copy Ability]]. It first appears in ''[[Kirby: Meta Knight and the Puppet Princess]]'', and it also makes appearances in various other novels. Moreover, [[Sword Hero]] makes appearances in ''[[Kirby Clash Team Unite!]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Super Team Kirby's Big Battle!]]''. It is obtained from [[Blade Knight]] and [[Sword Knight]], regular swords, and Sword ability hats.

===Volume appearances===
The following is a complete list of every appearance the Sword ability has made in the ''Kirby'' novel series, along with the role it plays and its details in the plot of each volume:

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=5|Sword's appearances in the ''Kirby'' novel series &nbsp;
|-
!Volume
!Role
!Notes
|-
|''[[Kirby: Meta Knight and the Puppet Princess]]''
|In this volume, during a battle with [[Baron Gallic]], when [[Kirby (novel character)|Kirby]] realizes he learned to dodge his air bullets, he turns to Sword Knight and Blade Knight to inhale one of them. Sword Knight ends up being the unlucky one, and Kirby gets the Sword ability from him. Using attacks such as Spin Slash, Kirby almost finishes off Gallic, but before he can do so, Gallic manages to control Blade Knight with his [[Malice Stone]]. Kirby tries to stop Blade Knight from following Gallic, but has no luck doing so. A bit after that, with the battle finished, Kirby drops the ability and frees Sword Knight.
|
|-
|''[[Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!]]''
|In this volume, Sword makes a major appearance, as Kirby's main ability throughout the Cake Royale, as well as a minor appearance as one of the many abilities held by the Kirby clones. Before the tournament begins, Kirby obtains the ability from Sword Knight, who had originally come to gather intel of the tournament for [[Meta Knight (novel character)|Meta Knight]], to use the ability in said tournament. Kirby uses Sword for the tutorial round of [[Apple Scramble]], and for the rounds of [[Battle Arena]], [[Crazy Theater]], [[Ore Express]] and [[Flagball]]. During the fifth and final round, a battle with [[King Dedede (novel character)|King Dedede]], his Dedede Hammer Throw hits Kirby hard enough for him to lose Sword, freeing Sword Knight in the process. Kirby does try to inhale him to get the ability back, but Sword Knight flees panicking.
|
|-
|''[[Kirby Star Allies: The Great Friend Adventure!]]''
|In this volume, Kirby obtains Sword due to Meta Knight's insistence: he throws a sword in front of Kirby and doesn't battle properly until he gets the ability. After he gives in and does so, the two start to battle, Kirby having the assistance of his [[Friend]]s. As the battle gets more intense, [[Waddle Dee (novel character)|Waddle Dee]] suggests [[Driblee]] to attack Kirby to give him a [[Friend Ability]], which ends up granting Kirby [[Power Effect|Splash Sword]]. With its strength, Kirby and the others finish off Meta Knight. After talking with Meta Knight as he comes back to his senses, Kirby and the others head to Jambastion, Kirby still having the Sword ability. There they meet [[Jammerjab]], which ends up attacking Kirby with his long staff, making him drop the ability. Kirby tries to inhale the sword back, but Jammerjab knocks it away before he can do so.
|
|-
|''[[Kirby: Meta Knight and the Knight of Yomi]]''
|In this volume, after [[Beryl]] successfully manages to free [[Galacta Knight]] once again, Kirby, King Dedede and the [[Meta-Knights]] have no choice but to battle him. The Meta-Knights quickly realize Kirby lacks a Copy Ability, and all offer to be inhaled by Kirby. Blade Knight tries to make one go at a time, but just as Kirby starts inhaling: he ends up inhaling Blade Knight and gets the Sword ability. While Sword Knight and the others chase after Beryl, Sword Kirby and King Dedede battle Galacta Knight. As soon as they manage to beat the knight, a red [[butterfly]] appears, takes over Galacta Knight, making him disappear in a light. The butterfly then transforms into [[Morpho Knight]], who promptly after starts attacking Kirby and King Dedede. The two struggle to keep up, as Morpho Knight feels even stronger than Galacta Knight. Morpho Knight makes his sword grow giant and aims for Kirby, who ends up not being able to dodge, gets hit and drops the Sword ability, freeing Blade Knight. Almost knocked out, Kirby doesn't even try to inhale Blade Knight again, and instead tells him to run away, much to his surprise.
|
|-
|''[[Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!]]''
|In this volume, Sword first appears under the possession of [[Shadow Kirby]], who appears with the ability to attack Meta Knight in the second floor of the tower, disappearing shortly after. Later on, Shadow Kirby reappears once again with the Sword ability, but this time to battle Kirby and Waddle Dee. After battling with Kirby and even giving him an ability to have a fair battle, he waves goodbye and disappears once again. At the end of the volume, when Kirby loses the [[Wrestler]] ability during the battle with King Dedede and Meta Knight, Shadow Kirby quickly appears to throw a Sword hat, giving Kirby the ability. Kirby prominently battles Meta Knight with the ability, until he beats him and Bandana Waddle Dee beats King Dedede. Later on the two also manage to beat [[Waning Crescent Masked Dedede & Waxing Crescent Masked Meta Knight|Waning Crescent Masked Dedede and Waxing Crescent Masked Meta Knight]] with a [[Buddy Star Blaster]]. It is unclear when exactly Kirby dropped the Sword ability after that battle, but an illustration at the end of the volume shows Kirby without it.
|
|-
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Start Running to the New World!]]''
|In this volume, Kirby gains the Sword ability in the new world, after finding a hat of the ability and inhaling it. Intrigued by its existence, [[Wise Waddle Dee]] wonders if this means this isn't the first time [[Popstar]] and the new world came into contact. Regardless, with the ability equipped, Kirby and the others move forward. Kirby uses Sword to battle both [[Gorimondo]] in [[Natural Plains]] and [[Clawroline]] in [[Wondaria Remains]], alongside Bandana Waddle Dee, with the assistance of [[Elfilin]]. After coming back to [[Waddle Dee Town]] from Wondaria, Kirby is offered a new ability hat by [[Weapons-Shop Waddle Dee]], who figured out the [[blueprint]]s they had found before with the assistance of Meta Knight and Wise Waddle Dee, and crafted a new ability hat. Kirby drops Sword to inhale the hat, and try out [[Ranger|the new ability]].
|
|-
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Break Out of the Dreams of the Isolated Isles!]]''
|In this volume, the base Sword ability doesn't make an appearance, but one of its [[Evolved Copy Ability|Evolved Copy Abilities]] does: [[Gigant Sword]]. It is given to Kirby by Weapons-Shop Waddle Dee just before Kirby, Bandana Waddle Dee and Elfilin are sucked by the mysterious vortex that leads them to [[Isolated Isles: Forgo Dreams|Forgo Dreams]]. Kirby uses Gigant Sword to battle [[Phantom Gorimondo]], and later drops it in Waddle Dee Town to obtain [[Space Ranger|a different Evolved Copy Ability]].
|
|-
|}

<gallery>
V4 Illustration 18.png|Sword Kirby seeing Blade Knight fall victim of the Malice Stone, in ''Kirby: Meta Knight and the Puppet Princess''
V10 Illustration 14.png|Sword Kirby attacking a Bomb Kirby clone in Battle Arena, in ''Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!''
V11 Illustration 15.png|Sword Kirby battling Meta Knight in ''Kirby Star Allies: The Great Friend Adventure!''
V17 Illustration 14.png|Kirby gets the Sword ability, in ''Kirby: Meta Knight and the Knight of Yomi''
V17 Illustration 15.png|Sword Kirby and King Dedede battle against Galacta Knight, in ''Kirby: Meta Knight and the Knight of Yomi''
V19 Illustration 6.png|Shadow Kirby, with the Sword ability, attacking Meta Knight in ''Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!''
V19 Illustration 21.png|Kirby gets the Sword ability, in ''Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!''
</gallery>

{{clear}}

==Profiles==
===Flavor text===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
!rowspan=1|Image
!rowspan=1|Game
!rowspan=1|Flavor text
|-
|[[File:KA Box.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|<u>'''Pause caption'''</u><br>''Use the sword to defeat enemies! If you attack in midair, Kirby will spin and slash!''<br><u>'''Demo reel'''</u><br>''Kirby is brave when he has a sword!''
|-
|[[File:KSS Box NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|''The King of weapons! Fire beams from the tip of your sword. Become a master by practicing multi-sword attacks.''
|-
|[[File:KNiDL box artwork.jpg|100px]]
|''[[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!)''
|-
|[[File:KatAM cover art.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
|<big><big><big>''Cut''</big></big></big>
|-
|[[File:USCover KSqS.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|<big><big><big>''CUT''</big></big></big><br>'''Ice Sword, Fire Sword, or Thunder Sword:'''<br><big><big><big>''CUT''</big></big></big><br>''Can't be used in {{color|blue|water}}.''
|-
|[[File:KSS Ultra box art.png|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|''You wield the {{color|red|king}} of {{color|blue|blades}}! At {{color|red|full}} health, you {{color|blue|shoot beams}}! {{color|blue|Show}} your {{color|red|sword mastery}}!''
|-
|[[File:KRtDL Boxart L.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|''Don a {{color|red|green hat}} and take sword in hand! {{color|red|Spin Slash}}! Do a {{color|red|Sword Dive}} as your finishing strike! It's all about the flourish.''
|-
|[[File:KTD Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|''The undisputed king of melee weapons. Drill Stab, Down Thrust, {{color|orange|Spin Slash}}—the list goes on. Finish with a {{color|orange|Sword Dive}}, and then raise your blade to the heavens and let out a war cry!'' (American version)
<br>''It is the undisputed king of melee weapons. Drill Stab, Down Thrust, {{color|orange|Spin Slash}} - the list goes on. Finish with a {{color|orange|Sword Dive}}, then raise your blade to the skies and let out a war cry!'' (British version)
|-
|[[File:KPR Box.png|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|''The undisputed king of melee weapons. {{color|orange|Drill Stab}}, {{color|orange|Down Thrust}}, {{color|orange|Spin Slash}}--the list goes on. You can even pretend to be the {{color|orange|legendary green hero}}!''
|-
|[[File:KBR box art.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
|''Get close to your opponent and slash! An easy ability to learn, even for novices.''
|-
|[[File:KSA Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[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 Sword Dive. Got a windy blade? Use its wild updraft!''
|-
|[[File:KatFL box art.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
|'''Figure description:'''<br>
''Slice through this new world as a sword-wielding, green-hatted hero! Try charging up before you swing for extra power. Train hard, and become this world's new sword master!''<br><br>
'''Weapons-Shop Waddle Dee:'''<br>
''Charge up the Sword ability by {{color|red|holding down B}}, then let go to unleash a powerful {{color|red|Spin Slash}} attack!''
|-
|[[File:KRtDLD Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|''Don a {{color|red|green hat}} with your sword in hand! {{color|red|Spin Slash}}! Do a {{color|red|Sword Dive}} as your finishing strike! It's all about the flourish.''
|}

===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' trophy===
{|class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!Image
!Description
!Found in
|-
|[[File:Sword Kirby Trophy Brawl.png|150px]]
|''"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."''
|''Kirby's Adventure'' <br> ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
|}

===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' trophy===
{|class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!Image
!Description
!Appears In
|-
|[[File:Sword Kirby Trophy Smash 4.png|150px]]
|(American English) ''"That green cap sure does make Kirby look heroic, doesn't it? Maybe wearing it just inspires Kirby, but while he's wearing it, he gets all kinds of neat moves, like Spin Slash, Multisword Attack, and Sword Dive. He's even able to pull off these moves in the air, on the ground, or underwater!"'' <br> (British English) ''"Kirby looks like a pretty courageous hero in that green cap, doesn't he? Indeed, this Kirby is a master of sword-swishing, fending off enemies with the powerful Spin Slash, the rapid Multisword Attack and the stylish Sword Dive. If that wasn't impressive enough, he can also use these moves on land, in mid-air AND underwater. Beautiful!"''
|''Kirby's Adventure'' <br> ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
|}

===''Kirby Super Star'' manual===
*''"There is nothing a sharp sword can't cut."''

===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' manual===
*''"Kirby attacks by slashing at high speeds or by swinging his sword at enemies while in the air or when he lands."''

===''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' manual===
*''"Sword Kirby's a blur as he swings his sword at incredible speeds. He can also cut ropes and grass."''

==Trivia==
*Starting in ''Kirby Super Star'', the Sword ability is a clear reference to [[zeldawiki:Link|Link]] from the ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' series. The booklet that comes with ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'' states that it was done in response to Kirby's [[zeldawiki:Kirby|cameo appearance]] in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''.
**The cap Kirby wears looks similar to the one Link wears. In the [[smashwiki:Super Smash Bros.(series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], Kirby can inhale Link to get his cap, but he only uses Link's Bow starting with ''Melee'' and Boomerang in the original ''Super Smash Bros.''
**Similar attacks between Link and Kirby include the Spin Slash ([[zeldawiki:Spin Attack|Spin Attack]]), [[zeldawiki:Down Thrust|Down Thrust]], Sky Energy Sword ([[zeldawiki:Skyward Strike|Skyward Strike]]), and [[zeldawiki:Sword Beam|Sword Beam]]. In the last case, both the ''Kirby'' and ''Zelda'' forms of the attack can only be used when the user is at full health.
*The Sword ability's appearances in ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' and ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' show very rare instances of an ability acquiring another's moves without the latter having been removed from the game. In this case, although Sword obtained the [[Final Cutter]] move from the [[Cutter]] ability, Cutter still exists in both of these games, only without said move.

==Gallery==
{{Main|Sword/gallery}}
<gallery>
KA Sword artwork.png|Artwork from ''Kirby's Adventure''
KNiDL Sword sprite.png|Sprite from ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' / ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' / ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
SwordKSSU.png|Artwork from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
KRtDL Sword Icon.png|[[Ability Star]] from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''
KBR Sword artwork.png|Artwork from ''Kirby Battle Royale''
KF2 Sword.png|Artwork from ''Kirby Fighters 2''
KatFL Sword Kirby artwork.png|Artwork from ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''
Anime Sword Kirby Art 2.png|Artwork from ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''
</gallery>
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==Names in other languages==
{{Names
|ja=ソード
|jaR=Sōdo
|jaM=Sword
|es=Espada
|esM=Sword
|fr=Épée
|frM=Sword
|nl=Zwaard
|nlM=Sword
|de=Schwert
|deM=Sword
|it=Spada
|itM=Sword
|zhSimp=利剑
|zhSimpR=Lìjiàn
|zhTrad=利劍
|zhTradR=Lìjiàn
|zhM=literally 'Sharp Sword'
|ko=스워드
|koR=Seuwodeu
|koM=Sword
|pt=Espada
|ptM=Sword
|pl=Miecz<ref>[https://www.nintendo.pl/kirby-planet-robobot/ Nintendo Polska - ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'']</ref><br>Sword<ref>[https://www.nintendo.pl/switch/kirbystarallies Nintendo Polska - ''Kirby Star Allies'']</ref>
|plM=Sword<br>{{-}}
|ru=Меч
|ruR=Mech
|ruM=Sword
|th=Sword<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeDQ2_uWPK0 Southeast Asian version of the ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' Overview Trailer w/ Thai subtitles]</ref>
|thM=-
}}

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