Gigant Sword
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“ | This big ol' sword is definitely gigant...ic! It's a bit hard to swing around, but it'll keep you well guarded. Use it to shield yourself from an attack, then go on the offensive! | ” | — Figure description segment from Kirby and the Forgotten Land |
Gigant Sword is an Evolved Copy Ability based on Sword that appears in Kirby and the Forgotten Land. With this ability, Kirby wields an outfit as well as a sword and shield that resembles Wild Edge. Although slow, this ability's sword swings can do considerable damage. When guarding, Kirby pulls out a shield that negates most forms of damage and is also able to move around with the shield up, but he cannot dodge.
The blueprint for Gigant Sword can be found in Circuit Speedway, appearing inside a Treasure Chest along the main path which pops up as a reward for defeating Wild Edge in that stage. Gigant Sword is required for the Treasure Road stage Slash and Slice! Gigant Sword Trial.
Moveset
All names are conjectural.
Gigant Sword moveset | ||
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Move | Button execution | Description |
Slash | B | Kirby slashes in front of him. |
Multislash | B after Slash | Kirby slashes two more times. The two slashes are performed consecutively and cannot be canceled midway. |
Multislash Finisher | B after Multislash | Kirby spins and slashes with a larger range. |
Sword Spin | B in midair | Kirby spins in a circle with the sword. |
Gigant Strike | Hold B a short time and release | Kirby strikes the ground with the sword, which produces a shockwave. Kirby can move slowly while charging. |
Super Gigant Strike | Hold B a longer time and release | Kirby strikes the ground with the sword harder, which produces a large shockwave. |
Sword Slide | Slide (Guard + A) | Kirby slides forwards with his sword outstretched. |
Upward Slash | A while sliding | Kirby rises into the air while slashing. |
Sword Dive | B during Upward Slash | Kirby dives downward with the sword, creating a large shockwave upon landing. |
Gigant Shield | L/R (Replaces Guarding) | Kirby pulls out a spiky shield and sets it in front of him. While using this move, Kirby can move slowly, which will damage enemies in front of him. He is also invulnerable to most attacks in this state, but he cannot dodge. |
Flavor Text
Image | Game | Flavor Text |
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land | Figure description: This big ol' sword is definitely gigant...ic! It's a bit hard to swing around, but it'll keep you well guarded. Use it to shield yourself from an attack, then go on the offensive! |
Trivia
- Unlike Wild Edge's shield which only covers their front and leaves their back vulnerable, Gigant Sword's shield protects Kirby from all directions.
- The only attacks that can penetrate through Kirby's shield are attacks from Gnawcodile, Sssnacker, poison and lava puddles, getting crushed, getting eaten by Wild Frosty, Fleurina's Vortex Spin attack, getting grabbed by Gorimondo, Meta Knight's Force Force and Upper Calibur attacks (the latter only when the shield isn't facing Meta Knight), getting caged by Sillydillo, getting inhaled by Forgo Dedede, Morpho Knight's tornadoes, Soul Forgo's explosion attack and Chaos Elfilis' Black Hole and Deadly Sun attacks.[1]
Gallery
Figure of Gigant Sword
Treasure Road artwork
Gigant Sword Kirby clashing with Meta Knight in the Colosseum
Gigant Sword Kirby defeating a Wild Edge in Slash and Slice! Gigant Sword Trial
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | ギガントソード Giganto Sōdo |
Gigant Sword |
Traditional Chinese | 龐大利劍 Pángdà Lìjiàn |
Gigant Sword |
Simplified Chinese | 庞大利剑 Pángdà Lìjiàn | |
French | Epée Gigalame | Gigant Edge Sword |
German | Kolossales Schwert | Colossal Sword |
Korean | 기간트 스워드 Giganteu Seuwodeu |
Gigant Sword |
Spanish | Espada Gigante | Gigant Sword |