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|image=[[Image:KRTDL Ultra Sword 2.png|200px]]
|image=[[File:KRtDLD Ultra Sword.png|300px]]
|caption=Artwork of '''Ultra Sword Kirby'''<br>from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''.
|caption=Artwork of '''Ultra Sword Kirby''' from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''.
|type=[[Super Ability]]
|type=[[Super Ability]]
|obtained= [[Super Blade Knight]]
|obtained= [[Super Blade Knight]]
|power= Powerful variation of the [[Sword]] ability: Swings a very large sword.
|power= Powerful variation of the [[Sword]] ability: swings a very large sword.
|game1=''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|game1=''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' (2011)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''<br><small>([[Magolor#Kirby Star Allies|Magolor]]'s moveset)</small><br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''<br><small>([[smashwiki:Kirby (SSBU)|Kirby]]'s [[Final Smash]])
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023)
|game=[[Stone]] Sculpture:</small>
|game=<small>[[Stone]] Sculpture:
*''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
*''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
*''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
*''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
*''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
*''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
[[smashwiki:Kirby (SSB4)|Kirby]]'s [[Final Smash]]:
[[smashwiki:Kirby|Kirby]]'s [[Final Smash]]:
*''[[Super Smash Bros. 4|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''
*''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|compare=[[Sword (Robobot Armor)|Robobot Armor Sword Mode]]
''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' (reference)<br>''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' (reference)<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' (reference)</small>
|similar=[[Sword Mode|Robobot Armor Sword Mode]], [[Morpho Knight Sword]] (enlarged)
|other wikis=[[smashwiki:Ultra Sword|SmashWiki]]
}}
}}
{{quote|Packing pure destructive power, it's a {{color|red|Super Ability}}! Its name: {{color|red|Ultra Sword}}! It {{color|red|destroys everything in its path}}, even the ground!|'''Ultra Sword''' flavor text from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''}}
'''Ultra Sword''' is a [[Super Ability]] that debuted in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', obtained by inhaling or defeating a [[Super Blade Knight]]. Like the regular [[Sword]] ability, [[Kirby]] gains a floppy green cap with the ability, though with extra designs on the brim and star emblems on the forehead and tip.
'''Ultra Sword''' is a [[Super Ability]] that debuted in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', obtained by inhaling or defeating a [[Super Blade Knight]]. Like the regular [[Sword]] ability, [[Kirby]] gains a floppy green cap with the ability, though with extra designs on the brim and star emblems on the forehead and tip.


Ultra Sword is the most common Super Ability in the game by a fair margin, and is featured on the front box art of ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' in North America. Ultra Sword is also [[smashwiki:Kirby|Kirby]]'s [[Final Smash]] in [[Super Smash Bros. 4|''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U'']] and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Ultimate]]''.
Ultra Sword is the most common Super Ability in the game by a fair margin, and is featured on the front of the North American box art for ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''. Ultra Sword is also [[smashwiki:Kirby|Kirby]]'s [[Final Smash]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Ultimate]]''.


==''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''==
==Game appearances==
===''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''===
Kirby obtains this ability in specific areas of the game, by swallowing or otherwise defeating a [[Super Blade Knight]] which appears for that specific purpose.
Kirby obtains this ability in specific areas of the game, by swallowing or otherwise defeating a [[Super Blade Knight]] which appears for that specific purpose.


{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=2|Ultra Sword's Moveset
!colspan=3|Ultra Sword's Moveset in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' and ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''
|-
|-
! Skill
!Skill
! Button Execution
!Button Execution (KRtDL)
!Button Execution (KRtDLD)
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|-
|Ultra Sword
|'''Ultra Sword'''
|align=center|1
|{{center|1}}
|{{center|B/Y}}
|-
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!colspan=2|The sword changes each time you swing!
!colspan=3|The sword changes each time you swing!
|}
|}


Upon use, Kirby produces a rather large sword or similar cutting implement, which he proceeds to swing in a very large arc across the screen. Like other Super Abilities, the attack defeats any common enemy or [[mid-boss]] '''in one hit''', while it also destroys any terrain or obstacle marked with large stars.
Upon use, Kirby produces a rather large sword or similar cutting implement, which he proceeds to swing in a very large arc across the screen. Like other Super Abilities, the attack defeats any common enemy or [[mid-boss]] in one hit, while it also destroys any terrain or obstacle marked with large stars.


The first swing with the ability will produce a more involved cutscene, while swinging with nothing in the target zone will produce no cutscene at all.
The first swing with the ability will produce a more involved cutscene, while swinging with nothing in the target zone will produce no cutscene at all.
<gallery>
<gallery>
Ultra Sword Get.jpg|Kirby acquires the Ultra Sword.
KRtDL E3 2011 press kit screenshot - Ultra Sword get.png|Kirby acquires the Ultra Sword.
Using Ultra Sword.jpg|Kirby prepares to strike a [[Gigant Edge]] with the Ultra Sword.
KRtDL Ultra Sword using screenshot.png|Kirby prepares to strike a [[Gigant Edge]] with the Ultra Sword.
</gallery>
</gallery>


====Variants of Ultra Sword====
====Variants of Ultra Sword====
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Similar to the [[Stone]] ability, Kirby's choice of weapon is randomly picked on each swing. Possibilities include:
Similar to the [[Stone]] ability, Kirby's choice of weapon is randomly picked on each swing. Possibilities include:
*Sword (default)
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2 width="65%"
*Cleaver
!colspan=4|Variations of Ultra Sword
*Cutlass
|-
*[[wikipedia:Shinai|Shinai (Japanese bamboo training sword)]]
!Variant
*[[Galaxia]] (rare)
!Description
*Fish (very rare)
!Variant
*Golden fan with the Dream Hatcher symbol of [[HAL Laboratory]] (very rare)
!Description
|-
|[[File:KRtDL Ultra Sword screenshot 1.png|200px]]
|Sword (default)
|[[File:KRtDL Ultra Sword screenshot 5.png|200px]]
|[[Galaxia]] (rare)
|-
|[[File:KRtDL Ultra Sword screenshot 2.png|200px]]
|Cleaver
|[[File:KRtDL Ultra Sword screenshot 6.png|200px]]
|Tuna (very rare)
|-
|[[File:KRtDL Ultra Sword screenshot 3.png|200px]]
|Cutlass
|rowspan=2|[[File:KRtDL Ultra Sword screenshot 7.png|200px]]
|rowspan=2|Golden fan with the Dream Hatcher symbol of [[HAL Laboratory]] (very rare)
|-
|[[File:KRtDL Ultra Sword screenshot 4.png|200px]]
|[[wikipedia:Shinai|Shinai]] (Japanese bamboo training sword)
|-
!colspan=4|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''-exclusive variations
|-
!Variant
!Description
!Variant
!Description
|-
|[[File:KRtDLD Ultra Sword screenshot 5.png|200px]]
|[[Gigant Sword]]
|[[File:KRtDLD Ultra Sword screenshot 6.png|200px]]
|[[Morpho Knight Sword]] (very rare)
|}
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====Locations====
In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', Ultra Sword can be found in the following levels and stages:
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=7|Ultra Sword locations in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' &nbsp;
|-
!Stage
!Stage 1
!Stage 2
!Stage 3
!Stage 4
!Stage 5
!Stage 6
|-
![[Cookie Country]]
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|-
![[Raisin Ruins]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|-
![[Onion Ocean]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|-
![[White Wafers]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
![[Nutty Noon]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|-
![[Egg Engines]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|-
![[Dangerous Dinner]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|N/A
|-
![[Another Dimension (level)|Another Dimension]]
|{{Y}}
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|}


====Usage in Boss Battle====
====Usage in Boss Battle====
Ultra Sword is used by Kirby during two boss battles in Main/Extra Mode: [[Grand Doomer]] and [[Magolor]]. In both cases, the boss in question shields itself when its health gets very low; the shield must be broken with Super Abilities.
Ultra Sword is used by Kirby during two boss battles in Story/Extra Mode: [[Grand Doomer]] and [[Traitor Magolor|Magolor]]. In both cases, the boss in question shields itself when its health gets very low; the shield must be broken with Super Abilities.


Ultra Sword is guaranteed to be the last Super Ability to appear, and is then used to finish off the boss once the shield has broken. If the boss is not defeated with the Ultra Sword once the shield is broken, it will regenerate slightly. When used for the final blow the choice of weapon is not random (the regular sword always appears) and it grows to an even larger size.
Ultra Sword is guaranteed to be the last Super Ability to appear, and can then used to finish off the boss once the shield has broken. If the boss is not defeated once the shield is broken, it will regenerate slightly. When used for the final blow the choice of weapon is not random (the regular sword always appears) and it grows to an even larger size for [[Traitor Magolor|Magolor]] specifically.


However, [[Magolor]] isn't totally defeated by Kirby's Ultra Sword during the Main/Extra Mode battle. He revives with the power of [[Master Crown]] and becomes [[Magolor Soul]].
However, Magolor is not totally defeated by Kirby's Ultra Sword during the Story/Extra Mode battle. He revives with the power of [[Master Crown]] and transforms into [[Magolor (second form)|a much more powerful beast]].


When [[Magolor Soul]]'s stamina is lowered to half and enters his second phase, he also uses the Super Abilities obtained from Master Crown. Notably, he conjures dual giant dark-colored [[Galaxia]] as his Ultra Sword attack which cannot be [[guard|guarded]] by Kirby.
When [[Magolor (second form)|Magolor]]'s stamina is lowered to half in his second phase, he also uses the Super Abilities obtained from Master Crown. Notably, he conjures dual giant dark-colored [[Galaxia]] as his Ultra Sword attack which cannot be [[guard]]ed by Kirby.
 
During the second phase of the final boss fight with the [[Master Crown (boss)|Master Crown]] in [[Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler]], Magolor creates his own Ultra Sword by infusing all of his magic into a sword, which he uses to finish off the Master Crown. His Ultra Sword is the same one that he uses as a Dream Friend in ''Kirby Star Allies''.
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==''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
{{smashWiki|Ultra Sword}}
In ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', Ultra Sword Kirby with the default sword is one of the sculptures that the [[Stone]] ability can transform into. This sculpture is steel-colored.
===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''===
 
===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
In ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', Ultra Sword appears as a [[Sticker (Kirby: Planet Robobot)|sticker]]. The gold-colored Ultra Sword Kirby with the fish is one of the sculptures that the Stone ability can transform into.
 
===''Kirby Battle Royale''===
{{Quote|A well-made replica of the hat that's tied to the legendary planet-cleaving sword.|'''Ultra Sword Hat''' description from ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''}}
An Ultra Sword Hat appears as [[Costumes#Kirby Battle Royale|Headgear]] for [[Sword]] Kirby in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'', obtained by scanning a Kirby [[amiibo]].
 
===''Kirby Star Allies''===
The Stone sculpture from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' returns in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', though now it is colored silver instead of gold. Additionally, [[Magolor#Kirby Star Allies|Magolor]] can use the Ultra Sword as his attack and his variant has his signature gear symbol on the hilt.
 
===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
The Ultra Sword Hat returns from ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''. It is unlocked for [[Sword]] Kirby upon attaining [[Fighters Rank]] 46.
 
===''Kirby's Dream Buffet''===
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', Ultra Sword Kirby appears on a [[Character Treat]], using his artwork from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
{{SmashWiki}}
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''====
[[File:Ultra Sword Smash Bros.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Kirby using the Ultra Sword Final Smash on [[smashwiki:Falco|Falco]] in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.]]
[[File:Ultra Sword Smash Bros.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Kirby using the Ultra Sword Final Smash on [[smashwiki:Falco|Falco]] in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.]]
In [[Super Smash Bros. 4|''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U'']], '''[[smashwiki:Kirby (SSB4)|Kirby]]''' uses the Ultra Sword as his '''[[Final Smash]]''', replacing [[smashwiki:Cook Kirby|Cook Kirby]] from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]''.
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'', '''[[smashwiki:Kirby (SSB4)|Kirby]]''' uses the Ultra Sword as his '''[[Final Smash]]''', replacing [[smashwiki:Cook Kirby|Cook Kirby]] from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]''.


To execute the move, Kirby must first shatter the [[smashwiki:Smash Ball|Smash Ball]], then strike an opponent with the sword. If no opponent is in range, the sword strike will miss and the move will fail. The opponent who gets struck will be trapped, as Kirby then slashes several times with the sword from varying directions, finishing off with one last big strike that will send the opponent flying.
To execute the move, Kirby must first shatter the [[smashwiki:Smash Ball|Smash Ball]], then strike an opponent with the sword. If no opponent is in range, the sword strike will miss and the move will fail. The opponents who get struck will be trapped, as Kirby then slashes several times with the sword from varying directions, finishing off with one last big strike that will send them flying.


Functionally, it is similar to Link's [[smashwiki:Triforce Slash|Triforce Slash]], but it can catch multiple targets in its wake, and its slashes will hit other opponents much more easily if they venture too close in.
Functionally, it is similar to Link's [[smashwiki:Triforce Slash|Triforce Slash]], but it can catch multiple targets in its wake, and its slashes will hit other opponents much more easily if they venture too close in.


===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Ultra Sword remains as [[smashwiki:Kirby (SSBU)|'''Kirby''']]'s '''[[Final Smash]]'''. Ultra Sword (official art from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'') also makes an appearance as a  [[smashwiki:Spirit|Support Spirit]], which is ranked ★★★ Ace and has the skill of "Chance of Double Final Smash".
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Ultra Sword remains as [[smashwiki:Kirby (SSBU)|'''Kirby''']]'s '''[[Final Smash]]'''. The Ultra Sword (official art from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'') also makes an appearance as a  [[smashwiki:Spirit|Support Spirit]], which is ranked ★★★ Ace and has the "Chance of Double Final Smash" skill.
 
==Cameo Appearances==
*In ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', Ultra Sword Kirby with the default sword is one of the sculptures that the '''[[Stone]]''' ability can transform into. This sculpture is steel-col{{ou}}red.
*In ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', Ultra Sword appears as a [[Sticker (Kirby: Planet Robobot)|sticker]].
*In ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' and ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', Ultra Sword Kirby with the fish is one of the sculptures that the '''[[Stone]]''' ability can transform into. The ''Planet Robobot'' sculpture is gold-col{{ou}}red but the ''Star Allies'' one is downgraded to silver-col{{ou}}red.
*Ultra Sword Hat appears as a [[Headgear]] for [[Sword]] Kirby in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''.
*In ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', '''[[Magolor#Kirby Star Allies|Magolor]]''' the [[Dream Friend]] can use the Ultra Sword as his attack and his variant has his signature gear symbol on the hilt. Whether he obtains this ability from the [[Master Crown]] or steals from [[Kirby]] is unknown.


==Profiles==
==Profiles==
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|[[File:KRtDL Boxart L.jpg|100px]]
|[[File:KRtDL Boxart L.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|''Packing pure destructive power, it's a [[Super Ability]]! Its name: '''Ultra Sword'''! It can rend the earth as it destroys all in its path!''
|''Packing pure destructive power, it's a {{color|red|Super Ability}}! Its name: {{color|red|Ultra Sword}}! It can rend the earth as it destroys all in its path!''
|-
|[[File:KRtDLD Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|''Packing pure destructive power, it's a {{color|red|Super Ability}}! Its name: {{color|red|Ultra Sword}}! It {{color|red|destroys everything in its path}}, even the ground!''
|}
|}


===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' trophy===
===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' trophy===
{{rewrite|Should be organized into a table}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
''For Kirby's Final Smash, he swings a sword that's waaay bigger than he is. If the first swing hits, he'll keep going with a combo of lightning-fast slices, dealing tons of damage. For the last swing, the sword grows even larger and launches any victims. Make sure that first swing hits, though, or nothing else will happen!''
!rowspan=1|Name
!rowspan=1|Image
!rowspan=1|American English Description
!rowspan=1|British English Description
|-
| Ultra Sword
| [[File:UltraSwordTrophyWiiU.png|150px]]
| ''For Kirby's Final Smash, he swings a sword that's waaay bigger than he is. If the first swing hits, he'll keep going with a combo of lightning-fast slices, dealing tons of damage. For the last swing, the sword grows even larger and launches any victims. Make sure that first swing hits, though, or nothing else will happen!''
|''For Kirby's Final Smash, he swings around a sword that's waaay bigger than he is. If the first swing hits, he'll keep going with a combo of lightning-fast slices, dealing tons of damage. For the last swing, the sword grows even larger and launches its target. It's great, so make sure that first swing hits, or none of the rest will happen!''
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Ultra Sword and [[Snow Bowl]] are the only Super Abilities whose names don't have any change in the English localization.
*Ultra Sword and [[Snow Bowl]] are the only Super Abilities whose names don't have any change in the English localization.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
KRTDL Ultra Sword 1.png|Art of Ultra Sword Kirby without effects, as seen on the box art
KRTDL Ultra Sword 2.png|Art of Ultra Sword Kirby with effects
KRtDL Ultra Sword pause screen artwork.png|Pause screen artwork from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
KRtDL Ultra Sword Icon.png|[[Ability Star]] from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''
KRtDL E3 2011 press kit screenshot - Ultra Sword attack.png|Pre-release screenshot of Kirby using Ultra Sword in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''
KRTDL Main Credits picture 4.png|Main Mode credits picture from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', featuring Ultra Sword Kirby attacking [[Waddle Dee]]s, [[Bronto Burt]]s and a [[Puppet Waddle Dee]]
KRTDL Main Credits picture 18.png|Main Mode credits picture from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', featuring Ultra Sword Kirby after cutting a caldera in half
KTD Stone9.png|[[Stone]] sculpture from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
KPR Ultra Sword Emblem Sticker.png|[[Sticker (Kirby: Planet Robobot)|Sticker]] from ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
KPR Stone13.png|Stone sculpture from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'', which is now gold and depicts Kirby holding a fish
KBR Ultra Sword Hat.png|Ultra Sword Hat from ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
Fight For The Crown.png|"FIGHT FOR THE CROWN!" [[Celebration Picture]] from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', featuring Ultra Sword Kirby
KSA Stone Ultra Sword Kirby.jpg|Stone sculpture from ''Kirby Star Allies'', which is now silver
KSA Guest Star Magolor path screenshot.png|Magolor using his own Ultra Sword from ''Kirby Star Allies''
KF2 Ultra Sword Hat render.png|Ultra Sword Hat from ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
KDB Ultra Sword character treat.png|[[Character Treat]] from ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
KRtDLD Ultra Sword Kirby Pause Artwork.png|Pause screen artwork of Ultra Sword from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
KRtDLD Ultra Sword get screenshot.png|Kirby obtains the Ultra Sword ability in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''
KRtDLD using Ultra Sword screenshot.png|Kirby using the Ultra Sword in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'', featuring a Waddle Dee [[Fourth wall|splatting against the screen]]
KRtDLD Ultra Sword Ability Star artwork.png|Ability Star from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''
KRtDLD Stone Ultra Sword Kirby.png|Stone sculpture from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''
KRtDLD Main Credits picture 4.png|Main Mode credits picture from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'', featuring Ultra Sword Kirby attacking Waddle Dees, Bronto Burts and a Puppet Waddle Dee
KRtDLD Main Credits picture 18.png|Main Mode credits picture from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'', featuring Ultra Sword Kirby after cutting a caldera in half
KRtDLD Master Crown battle screenshot 12.png|Magolor creating his own version of the Ultra Sword in [[Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler]]
KRtDLD Magolor's Tome Trackers Book Pattern sword.png|Book pattern from [[Magolor's Tome Trackers]] in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''
Kirby Popstar Night Cinema Magolor Figure.jpg|"Magolor" miniature set from the "Kirby Popstar Night Cinema" merchandise line, featuring Ultra Sword on the movie poster
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|itM=Mega Sword
|itM=Mega Sword
|es=Gran espada
|es=Gran espada
|esM=Gran Sword
|esM=Great Sword
|fr=Super Épée
|fr=Super Épée
|frM=Super Sword
|frM=Super Sword
|ru=
|zhTrad=究極劍士<ref name=ssbu>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''</ref> ([[smashwiki:Spirit|Spirit]])<br>''jiū jí jiàn shì''<br>究極連環劍<ref name=ssbu/> ([[Final Smash]])<br>''jiū jí lián huán jiàn''<br>究極劍<ref name=fighters>''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''</ref><br>''jiū jí jiàn''
|ruM=
|zhSimp=究极剑士<ref name=ssbu/> ([[smashwiki:Spirit|Spirit]])<br>''jiū jí jiàn shì''<br>究极连环剑<ref name=ssbu/> ([[Final Smash]])<br>''jiū jí lián huán jiàn''<br>究极剑<ref name=fighters/><br>''jiū jí jiàn''
|zhTrad=究極劍士<ref name=ssbu>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''</ref> ([[smashwiki:Spirit|Spirit]])<br>究極連環劍<ref name=ssbu/> ([[Final Smash]])
|zhM=Ultra Sharp Swordsman (Spirit)<br>Ultra Chain Sharp Sword (Final Smash)<br>Ultra Sharp Sword
|zhTradR=jiū jí jiàn shì (Spirit)<br>jiū jí lián huán jiàn (Final Smash)
|pt=Ultraespada
|zhSimp=究极剑士<ref name=ssbu/> ([[smashwiki:Spirit|Spirit]])<br>究极连环剑<ref name=ssbu/> ([[Final Smash]])
|ptM=Ultra Sword
|zhSimpR=jiū jí jiàn shì (Spirit)<br>jiū jí lián huán jiàn (Final Smash)
|ko=울트라 스워드
|zhM=Ultra Swordsman (Spirit)<br>Ultra Chain Sword (Final Smash)
|koR=Ulteura Seuwodeu
*The official localization of the [[Sword]] ability in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] is 利劍/利剑 (''lì jiàn'', "Sharp Sword"), however.
|koM=Ultra Sword
|nl=Ultrazwaard
|nlM=Ultra sword
}}
}}
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{{Navbox-Copy Abilities}}
{{Navbox-KRtDL/KRtDLD}}
{{Navbox-KTD}}
{{Navbox-KPR}}
{{Navbox-KF2}}
{{Navbox-SSB}}
{{Navbox-SSB}}
[[Category:Super Abilities]]
[[Category:Super Abilities]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities which can cut ropes]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities which can cut ropes]]

Latest revision as of 19:20, 28 April 2024

Ultra Sword
KRtDLD Ultra Sword.png
Artwork of Ultra Sword Kirby from Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe.
Details
First game Kirby's Return to Dream Land (2011)
Latest game Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023)
Other game(s) Stone Sculpture:

Kirby's Final Smash:

Kirby Battle Royale (reference)
Kirby Fighters 2 (reference)
Kirby's Dream Buffet (reference)

Usage type Super Ability
Obtained from Super Blade Knight
Power(s) Powerful variation of the Sword ability: swings a very large sword.
Similar to Robobot Armor Sword Mode, Morpho Knight Sword (enlarged)
"Ultra Sword" on other NIWA wikis:
Niwa.png SmashWiki
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Packing pure destructive power, it's a Super Ability! Its name: Ultra Sword! It destroys everything in its path, even the ground!
— Ultra Sword flavor text from Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

Ultra Sword is a Super Ability that debuted in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, obtained by inhaling or defeating a Super Blade Knight. Like the regular Sword ability, Kirby gains a floppy green cap with the ability, though with extra designs on the brim and star emblems on the forehead and tip.

Ultra Sword is the most common Super Ability in the game by a fair margin, and is featured on the front of the North American box art for Kirby's Return to Dream Land. Ultra Sword is also Kirby's Final Smash in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U and Ultimate.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]

Kirby obtains this ability in specific areas of the game, by swallowing or otherwise defeating a Super Blade Knight which appears for that specific purpose.

Ultra Sword's Moveset in Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Skill Button Execution (KRtDL) Button Execution (KRtDLD)
Ultra Sword
1
B/Y
The sword changes each time you swing!

Upon use, Kirby produces a rather large sword or similar cutting implement, which he proceeds to swing in a very large arc across the screen. Like other Super Abilities, the attack defeats any common enemy or mid-boss in one hit, while it also destroys any terrain or obstacle marked with large stars.

The first swing with the ability will produce a more involved cutscene, while swinging with nothing in the target zone will produce no cutscene at all.

Variants of Ultra Sword[edit]

Similar to the Stone ability, Kirby's choice of weapon is randomly picked on each swing. Possibilities include:

Variations of Ultra Sword
Variant Description Variant Description
KRtDL Ultra Sword screenshot 1.png Sword (default) KRtDL Ultra Sword screenshot 5.png Galaxia (rare)
KRtDL Ultra Sword screenshot 2.png Cleaver KRtDL Ultra Sword screenshot 6.png Tuna (very rare)
KRtDL Ultra Sword screenshot 3.png Cutlass KRtDL Ultra Sword screenshot 7.png Golden fan with the Dream Hatcher symbol of HAL Laboratory (very rare)
KRtDL Ultra Sword screenshot 4.png Shinai (Japanese bamboo training sword)
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe-exclusive variations
Variant Description Variant Description
KRtDLD Ultra Sword screenshot 5.png Gigant Sword KRtDLD Ultra Sword screenshot 6.png Morpho Knight Sword (very rare)

Locations[edit]

In Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Ultra Sword can be found in the following levels and stages:

Ultra Sword locations in Kirby's Return to Dream Land  
Stage Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6
Cookie Country Yes No No No No N/A
Raisin Ruins No No No Yes No N/A
Onion Ocean No No No No No N/A
White Wafers No No No No No No
Nutty Noon No No No No No Yes
Egg Engines No No No No No No
Dangerous Dinner No No Yes No N/A N/A
Another Dimension Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Usage in Boss Battle[edit]

Ultra Sword is used by Kirby during two boss battles in Story/Extra Mode: Grand Doomer and Magolor. In both cases, the boss in question shields itself when its health gets very low; the shield must be broken with Super Abilities.

Ultra Sword is guaranteed to be the last Super Ability to appear, and can then used to finish off the boss once the shield has broken. If the boss is not defeated once the shield is broken, it will regenerate slightly. When used for the final blow the choice of weapon is not random (the regular sword always appears) and it grows to an even larger size for Magolor specifically.

However, Magolor is not totally defeated by Kirby's Ultra Sword during the Story/Extra Mode battle. He revives with the power of Master Crown and transforms into a much more powerful beast.

When Magolor's stamina is lowered to half in his second phase, he also uses the Super Abilities obtained from Master Crown. Notably, he conjures dual giant dark-colored Galaxia as his Ultra Sword attack which cannot be guarded by Kirby.

During the second phase of the final boss fight with the Master Crown in Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler, Magolor creates his own Ultra Sword by infusing all of his magic into a sword, which he uses to finish off the Master Crown. His Ultra Sword is the same one that he uses as a Dream Friend in Kirby Star Allies.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

In Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Ultra Sword Kirby with the default sword is one of the sculptures that the Stone ability can transform into. This sculpture is steel-colored.

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

In Kirby: Planet Robobot, Ultra Sword appears as a sticker. The gold-colored Ultra Sword Kirby with the fish is one of the sculptures that the Stone ability can transform into.

Kirby Battle Royale[edit]

A well-made replica of the hat that's tied to the legendary planet-cleaving sword.
— Ultra Sword Hat description from Kirby Battle Royale

An Ultra Sword Hat appears as Headgear for Sword Kirby in Kirby Battle Royale, obtained by scanning a Kirby amiibo.

Kirby Star Allies[edit]

The Stone sculpture from Kirby: Planet Robobot returns in Kirby Star Allies, though now it is colored silver instead of gold. Additionally, Magolor can use the Ultra Sword as his attack and his variant has his signature gear symbol on the hilt.

Kirby Fighters 2[edit]

The Ultra Sword Hat returns from Kirby Battle Royale in Kirby Fighters 2. It is unlocked for Sword Kirby upon attaining Fighters Rank 46.

Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]

In Kirby's Dream Buffet, Ultra Sword Kirby appears on a Character Treat, using his artwork from Kirby's Return to Dream Land.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

SmashWiki has more information about this subject here.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]

Kirby using the Ultra Sword Final Smash on Falco in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, Kirby uses the Ultra Sword as his Final Smash, replacing Cook Kirby from Brawl.

To execute the move, Kirby must first shatter the Smash Ball, then strike an opponent with the sword. If no opponent is in range, the sword strike will miss and the move will fail. The opponents who get struck will be trapped, as Kirby then slashes several times with the sword from varying directions, finishing off with one last big strike that will send them flying.

Functionally, it is similar to Link's Triforce Slash, but it can catch multiple targets in its wake, and its slashes will hit other opponents much more easily if they venture too close in.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Ultra Sword remains as Kirby's Final Smash. The Ultra Sword (official art from Kirby's Return to Dream Land) also makes an appearance as a Support Spirit, which is ranked ★★★ Ace and has the "Chance of Double Final Smash" skill.

Profiles[edit]

Flavor text[edit]

Image Game Flavor text
KRtDL Boxart L.jpg Kirby's Return to Dream Land Packing pure destructive power, it's a Super Ability! Its name: Ultra Sword! It can rend the earth as it destroys all in its path!
KRtDLD Boxart NA.jpg Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Packing pure destructive power, it's a Super Ability! Its name: Ultra Sword! It destroys everything in its path, even the ground!

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy[edit]

Name Image American English Description British English Description
Ultra Sword UltraSwordTrophyWiiU.png For Kirby's Final Smash, he swings a sword that's waaay bigger than he is. If the first swing hits, he'll keep going with a combo of lightning-fast slices, dealing tons of damage. For the last swing, the sword grows even larger and launches any victims. Make sure that first swing hits, though, or nothing else will happen! For Kirby's Final Smash, he swings around a sword that's waaay bigger than he is. If the first swing hits, he'll keep going with a combo of lightning-fast slices, dealing tons of damage. For the last swing, the sword grows even larger and launches its target. It's great, so make sure that first swing hits, or none of the rest will happen!

Trivia[edit]

  • Ultra Sword and Snow Bowl are the only Super Abilities whose names don't have any change in the English localization.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ウルトラソード
Urutora Sōdo
Ultra Sword
Traditional Chinese 究極劍士[1] (Spirit)
jiū jí jiàn shì
究極連環劍[1] (Final Smash)
jiū jí lián huán jiàn
究極劍[2]
jiū jí jiàn
Ultra Sharp Swordsman (Spirit)
Ultra Chain Sharp Sword (Final Smash)
Ultra Sharp Sword
Simplified Chinese 究极剑士[1] (Spirit)
jiū jí jiàn shì
究极连环剑[1] (Final Smash)
jiū jí lián huán jiàn
究极剑[2]
jiū jí jiàn
Dutch Ultrazwaard Ultra sword
French Super Épée Super Sword
German Ultra-Schwert Ultra Sword
Italian Mega spada Mega Sword
Korean 울트라 스워드
Ulteura Seuwodeu
Ultra Sword
Portuguese Ultraespada Ultra Sword
Spanish Gran espada Great Sword


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