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Sword
KatFL Sword Kirby artwork.png
Artwork of Sword Kirby from Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
Details
First game Kirby's Adventure (1993)
Latest game Kirby and the Forgotten Land (2022)
Other game(s) Kirby Super Star
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Kirby Air Ride
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (New Challenge Stages)
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe (as Sword Hero)
Kirby Battle Royale
Kirby Star Allies
Super Kirby Clash (as Sword Hero)
Kirby Fighters 2
Usage type Unlimited Use
Obtained from Sword Knight, Blade Knight, Heavy Knight, Sodory, Gigant Edge, Meta Knight (before battle), Galacta Knight's Crescent Shot, Gobbler's shark minion,
amiibo (Planet Robobot): Meta Knight, Link, Marth, Roy, Ike, Lucina, Mii Fighters
Power(s) Cuts enemies, Ropes and grass with a sword.
Similar to Ultra Sword (Super Ability);
Robobot Armor Sword Mode;
Cutter, Ninja, Spear, Beetle, Spark-Cutter, Fire-Cutter, Wire (ravel ability).
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This article is about the ability. For the Kirby: Right Back at Ya! character, see Sword Knight.

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, there is a 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.

Game appearances

Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

KA Sword icon.png
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 mid-air 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 graphic update, Kirby also adopts his green cap when getting this ability.

Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra

KSS Sword Icon.png

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.

Sword moveset in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra  
Skill Animation Button Execution
Chop KSSU Sword - Chop.gif
B
Sword Beam KSSU Sword - Sword Beam.gif
B with full health
Uppercut KSSU Sword - Uppercut.gif
B after Chop
Multisword Attack KSSU Sword - Multisword Attack.gif
B B B
Stab KSSU Sword - Stab.gif
Dash + B
Sword Spin KSSU Sword - Sword Spin.gif
Dash + B in air
Chop and Thrust KSSU Sword - Chop and Thrust.gif
B in air
Down Thrust KSSU Sword - Down Thrust.gif
↓ + B in air

Kirby Air Ride

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 cut-scene to defeat two Sword Knights in cinematic fashion before facing off against Meta Knight.

Meta Knight essentially has permanent access to the Sword Ability in this game.

Kirby & The Amazing Mirror

KNiDL Sword icon.png
Pause subscreen image for Sword in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror.

The Sword ability returns in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror in its usual function. Its move-set in this game is similar to Kirby's Adventure and Kirby's 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 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 box art of Kirby & The Amazing Mirror.

Sword moveset in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror and Kirby: Squeak Squad  
Skill Button Execution
Overhead Slash
B
Multisword Attack
B after Overhead Slash
Sword Spin
B in midair
Final Cutter
↑ + B on the ground

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 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.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land

KRTDL Sword.png
Artwork of Sword Kirby from Kirby's Return to Dream Land.

Sword makes another appearance in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, with its usual functions and abilities. In addition, a 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.

Sword moveset in Kirby's Return to Dream Land  
Skill Button Execution Skill Button Execution
Overhead Slash
1
Down Thrust
↓ + 1 in midair
Sword Beam
1 with full health
Upward Slash
↑ + 1
Multisword Attack
1 after Overhead Slash
Sword Dive
↓ + 1 During Upward Slash
Drill Stab
Dash + 1
Spin Slash
Hold 1, release
Sword Spin
Dash + 1 in midair
Underwater Spin
1 underwater
Chop and Thrust
1 in midair

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

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. Starting here, Kirby gains the 'Sky Energy Strike' attack, which causes his sword to gain a projectile after raising the sword in the air for a short time. This is a direct reference to the Skyward Strike from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.

In addition, Sword gains a 'Hat Thrust' move which causes Kirby to thrust his sword downward as he gently falls to the ground. This move is very similar to the 'Down Thrust' move seen in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra.

Kirby: Planet Robobot

Sword returns in this installment, and can be combined with the Robobot Armor for 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.

Sword moveset in Kirby: Planet Robobot  
Skill Image Button execution
Overhead Slash
KPR Overhead Slash clip.png
B
Sword Beam
KPR Sword Beam clip.png
B with full health
Multisword Attack
KPR Multisword Attack clip.png
B after Overhead Slash
Drill Stab
KPR Drill Stab clip.png
Dash + B
Sword Spin
KPR Sword Spin clip.png
Dash + B in midair
Chop and Thrust
KPR Chop and Thrust clip.png
B in midair
Hat Thrust
KPR Hat Thrust clip.png
Chop and Thrust, and then ↓ + B in midair
Down Thrust
KPR Down Thrust clip.png
↓ + B in midair
Upward Slash
KPR Upward Slash clip.png
↑ + B
Sword Dive
KPR Sword Dive clip.png
↓ + B while rising during Upward Slash
Spin Slash
KPR Spin Slash clip.png
Press and hold B, and then release
Twister Slash
KPR Twister Slash clip.png
Press and hold B, and then release + ↑
Sky Energy Sword
KPR Sky Energy Sword clip.png
Press and hold ↑, and then B
Underwater Spin
KPR Underwater Spin clip.png
B while swimming

Kirby Battle Royale

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
Artwork of the Sword ability from 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.

Sword moveset in Kirby Battle Royale  
Skill Button Execution Skill Button Execution
Horizontal Slash
B
Sword Spin
B during jump
Successive Slash
BB
Spin Slash
Hold/release B
Cleave
BBB
Drill Stab
Y

Kirby Star Allies

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. Here, like with the other abilities, Kirby can combine Sword with other powers to enchant it, which can include Sizzle, Blizzard and Zap fusions.

Sword moveset in Kirby Star Allies  
Skill Button Execution Skill Button Execution
Overhead Slash
B
Down Thrust
↓ + B in midair
Sword Beam
B with full health
Underwater Spin
B underwater
Multisword Attack
B after Overhead Slash
Upward Slash
↑ + B
Drill Stab
Dash + B
Sword Dive
↓ + B while rising during Upward Slash
Sword Spin
Dash + B in midair
Spin Slash
Press and hold B, and then release
Chop and Thrust
B in midair
Twister Slash
Press and hold B, and then release + ↑
Hat Thrust
Chop and Thrust, and then ↓ + B in midair

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 Star Allies, though the underwater abilities have been removed (due to there being no water in the game).

For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Sword ability in Kirby Fighters 2, see Mizuumi Wiki's page.

Moveset

Sword moveset in Kirby Fighters 2  
Skill Button Execution Description Damage (unmodified)
Overhead Slash
B
Kirby swipes vertically forward with his sword. 12
Multisword Attack
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
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
Dash + B in midair
Kirby performs a quick somersault with his sword, hitting enemies around him. 10
Chop and Thrust
B in midair
Kirby falls with his sword out, and bounces off of enemies he hits. 14
Hat Thrust
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)
12 (subsequent hits)
Down Thrust
↓ + 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
↑ + B
Kirby leaps diagonally upward with his sword out in front, dragging opponents with him. 19 (if all hits connect)
Sword Dive
↓ + B while rising during Upward Slash
Kirby rapidly plummets diagonally downward with his sword out, dragging foes with him. 16 (if all hits connect)
35 (including all hits from Upward Slash)
Spin Slash
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
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
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

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 final swing of Multisword Strike have been replaced with more lateral swings instead. During his adventures, Kirby can find a blueprint, which can then can be taken to Waddle Dee's Weapons Shop to 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 guard attacks (Sukhavati Underworld Beast on the ground, and Sukhavati Scale Wave in mid-air).

This ability is one of four accessible in the game's demo. It automatically becomes one of its evolved forms, that being 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 are conjectural.

Sword moveset in Kirby and the Forgotten Land 
Move Button execution Description
Slash B Kirby slashes in front of him.
Multislash B + B after Slash Kirby slashes multiple times. The finishing slash is a spin slash.
Sword Spin B in midair Kirby spins in a circle with the sword.
Spin Slash Hold B a short time and release Kirby spins around with the sword. Kirby can move slowly while charging.
Super Spin Slash Hold B a longer time and release Kirby spins around with the sword for longer. Kirby can jump during this attack, similar to the Twister Slash in previous titles.
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 small shockwave upon landing.
Counter Slash B after dodging an attack Kirby does the finishing slash of Multislash instantly.

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:

In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!

Sword
Anime Sword Kirby Art.png
Details
First episode Kirby's Duel Role
Last episode Teacher's Threat
Other episode(s) Dark and Stormy Knight
A Princess in Dis-Dress
Hour of the WolfWrath
Crusade for the Blade
Obtained from Inhaling a sword or sword-shaped object
Power(s) Give Kirby a sword to be used as a weapon
Comparable to Galaxia
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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 monsters 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 the Galaxia, and wears the same cap when doing so.

Profiles

Flavor text

Image Game Flavor text
KA Box.jpg Kirby's Adventure Pause caption
Use the sword to defeat enemies! If you attack in midair, Kirby will spin and slash!
Demo reel
Kirby is brave when he has a sword!
KSS Box NA.jpg Kirby Super Star The King of weapons! Fire beams from the tip of your sword. Become a master by practicing multi-sword attacks.
KNiDL box artwork.jpg 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!)
KatAM cover art.jpg Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Cut
File:USCover KSS.jpg Kirby: Squeak Squad CUT
KSS Ultra box art.png Kirby Super Star Ultra You wield the king of blades! At full health, you shoot beams! Show your sword mastery!
KRtDL Boxart L.jpg 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.
KTD Boxart NA.jpg 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! (American version)


It is the undisputed king of melee weapons. Drill Stab, Down Thrust, Spin Slash - the list goes on. Finish with a Sword Dive, then raise your blade to the skies and let out a war cry! (British version)

KPR Box.png 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 the legendary green hero!
KBR box art.jpg Kirby Battle Royale Get close to your opponent and slash! An easy ability to learn, even for novices.
KSA Boxart NA.jpg 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!
KatFL box art.jpg Kirby and the Forgotten Land 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!

Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophy

Image Description Found in
Sword Kirby Trophy Brawl.png "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
Kirby: Squeak Squad

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy

Image Description Appears In
Sword Kirby Trophy Smash 4.png (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!"
(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
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 Link from the 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 cameo appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening.
    • The cap Kirby wears looks similar to the one Link wears. In the Super Smash Bros. series, Kirby can inhale Link to get his cap, but he only uses Link's Bow.
    • Similar attacks between Link and Kirby include the Spin Slash (Spin Attack), Down Thrust, Sky Energy Strike (Skyward Strike), and 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

Artwork

Sprites

Icons

Screenshots

Other

Videos

Official Kirby Portal video showcasing Sword

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ソード
Sōdo
Sword
Traditional Chinese 利劍
Lìjiàn
literally 'Sharp Sword'
Simplified Chinese 利剑
Lìjiàn
Dutch Zwaard Sword
French Épée Sword
German Schwert Sword
Italian Spada Sword
Korean 스워드
Seuwodeu
Sword
Polish Miecz[1]
Sword[2]
Sword
Portuguese Espada[3][4][5] Sword
Russian Меч
Mech
Sword
Spanish Espada Sword


References

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