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Gigant Edge
KRtDLD Gigant Edge model.png
Model of Gigant Edge from Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
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Debut game Kirby's Return to Dream Land (2011)
Latest game Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023)
Other game(s) Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (New Challenge Stages)
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot (Team Kirby Clash)
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe
Kirby Battle Royale (cameo)
Super Kirby Clash
Kirby Fighters 2
Kirby and the Forgotten Land (as Wild Edge)
Copy Ability Sword
Similar to Blade Knight, Ignite Edge, Masher, Sword Knight, Wild Edge
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The soldier returns, and he's more armed and dangerous than ever!
— Tough: Gigant Edge Quest description in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe

Gigant Edge is a Mid-Boss debuting in Kirby's Return to Dream Land that grants the Sword Copy Ability, and is the first mid-boss in the series to do so. He wears different, tougher armor than Sword Knight or Blade Knight's, and also sports a shield (which he occasionally uses). Gigant Edge attacks by shooting waves across the ground in an attempt to hit Kirby, or charging toward Kirby with his sword.

Game appearances[edit]

Gigant Edge's video game appearances  
Game Role Notes
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Mid-Boss
Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition Mid-Boss Mid-Boss in New Challenge Stages.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe Mid-Boss
Kirby: Planet Robobot Boss Boss in the Team Kirby Clash Sub-Game.
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe Boss
Kirby Battle Royale Reference One of the pieces of Headgear for Sword Kirby is based on him.
Super Kirby Clash Boss
Kirby Fighters 2 Boss Always paired with Ignite Edge. Together, they are referred to as Duo Edge.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Mid-Boss Appears as Wild Edge.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Mid-Boss Same as Kirby's Return to Dream Land.

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

Gigant Edge made his first appearance in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, debuting in Cookie Country - Stage 2, acting as a Mid-Boss. In the Extra Mode and The True Arena, a tougher variant named Gigant Edge EX is fought instead. His armor is bronze and he attacks more viciously.

Attacks[edit]

The following are all of Gigant Edge's attacks in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. All attack names are taken from official Japanese strategy guides:

Gigant Edge's attacks in Kirby's Return to Dream Land  
Attack Description Variants
斬りつけ攻撃
Slash Attack
Gigant Edge performs a large vertical slash with his sword which hits the ground. Dropped Stars are left behind after each slash. When low on health, he follows this up with one additional swipe.
His EX form begins by slashing four times in a row, and does so six times in a row when low on health.
突進攻撃
Rush Attack
Gigant Edge takes one, two or three steps back, pulls out his sword and runs with it ahead of him. He does not stop until he hits the wall, upon which Dropped Stars appear. His EX form takes one step back before charging, and may turn around before hitting a wall and run in the opposite direction, depending on player positioning.
シールドガード
Shield Guard
Gigant Edge brings up his shield and raises his defenses. He cannot take damage while in this state.
ソードショット
Sword Shot
Gigant Edge pulls out his sword, charges it, and slams the ground, knocking any nearby players away and creating a shockwave which travels along the ground. A Dropped Star appears after the shockwave hits the wall. His normal variant can only start using this attack when low on health, while only his EX variant can also charge up, jump and then slash the ground unleashing the shockwave at low health.
3WAYソードショット
3WAY Sword Shot
Attack exclusive to Gigant Edge EX. When low on health, Gigant Edge EX charges up his sword and then unleashes a series of three shockwaves upon slamming down. Dropped Stars appear once the shockwaves hit the wall.

Locations[edit]

In Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Gigant Edge can be found in the following levels and stages:

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

Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition[edit]

In Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition, Gigant Edge appears in New Challenge Stages, where he is fought in Smash Combat Chamber and Smash Combat Chamber EX. Gigant Edge functions just like he did in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

Gigant Edge in Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Gigant Edge also appears in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, returning as a Mid-Boss. He bears largely the same moveset, though he will additionally attempt to toss his sword in a boomerang fashion as it flies between the background and foreground. Gigant Edge DX, much like Gigant Edge EX before him is a much tougher variant, though his armor is golden and he could be considered to be much more formidable than EX.

Attacks[edit]

The following are all of Gigant Edge's attacks in Kirby: Triple Deluxe. All attack names come from official Japanese strategy guides:

Gigant Edge's attacks in Kirby: Triple Deluxe  
Attack Description Variants
斬りつけ攻撃
Slash Attack
Gigant Edge performs a large vertical slash with his sword which hits the ground. Dropped Stars are left behind after each slash. When low on health, he follows this up with one additional swipe.
His DX form begins by slashing four times in a row, and does so six times in a row when low on health.
突進攻撃
Rush Attack
Gigant Edge takes two or three steps back, pulls out his sword and runs with it ahead of him. He does not stop until he hits the wall, upon which Dropped Stars appear. His DX form takes one step back before charging, and will always turn around before hitting a wall and run in the opposite direction.
シールドガード
Shield Guard
Gigant Edge brings up his shield and raises his defenses. He cannot take damage while in this state.
ソードブーメラン
Sword Boomerang
After positioning himself at the edge of the arena, Gigant Edge charges up and tosses his sword, which flies around the stage before returning to him. His DX form always begins with a Rush Attack that doesn't slam into the wall before throwing the Sword Boomerang. At the same time he throws it, a shockwave travels along the ground, while the sword travels in the air.
ソードショット
Sword Shot
Gigant Edge pulls out his sword, charges it, and slams the ground, knocking Kirby away if he gets too close and creating a shockwave which travels along the ground. A Dropped Star appears after the shockwave hits the wall. His normal variant can only start using this attack when low on health, while only his DX variant can also charge up, jump and then slash the ground unleashing the shockwave at low health.
3WAYソードショット
3WAY Sword Shot
Attack exclusive to Gigant Edge DX. When low on health, Gigant Edge DX charges up his sword and then unleashes a series of three shockwaves upon slamming down. Dropped Stars appear once the shockwaves hit the wall.

Locations[edit]

In Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Gigant Edge can be found in the following levels and stages:

Gigant Edge locations in Kirby: Triple Deluxe  
Stage Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 EX Stage 7 EX Stage 8 EX
Fine Fields No No No No N/A No N/A N/A
Lollipop Land No No Yes No N/A No N/A N/A
Old Odyssey No No No No No N/A No N/A
Wild World No No No No No N/A No N/A
Endless Explosions No No No No Yes N/A No N/A
Royal Road Yes No No No Yes N/A Yes No

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

From Team Kirby Clash
Battle beside your team! Work together to defeat the Steel Soldier hiding in the forest!
— Steel Soldier Gigant Edge Quest description from Team Kirby Clash

Gigant Edge appears as one of the opponents that the Kirbys must battle in the Kirby: Planet Robobot Sub-Game, Team Kirby Clash. Here, he is much larger, and has much greater Health. He also possesses some new moves, including the ability to leap high into the air and perform a down thrust, though this also leaves him helpless for a short while, since his sword gets stuck in the ground.

Team Kirby Clash Deluxe[edit]

Tougher rank unlocked! Face the final battle with this proud, mighty soldier!
— Tougher: Gigant Edge Quest description in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe

Gigant Edge appears three times in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe. He fights in much the same way as he did in the original sub-game, but each new encounter makes him tougher, and also makes his moves more elaborate.

Kirby Battle Royale[edit]

The Gigant Helmet in Kirby Battle Royale
A helmet that belongs to a certain brave soul. It's known for its solid protection.
— Gigant Helmet description from Kirby Battle Royale

In Kirby Battle Royale, there is an unlockable type of headgear for Sword Kirby based on Gigant Edge. It is called the Gigant Helmet, and it costs 750 Battle Coins.

Super Kirby Clash[edit]

Gigant Edge, as he appears in Super Kirby Clash
Here comes Gigant Edge, his blade gleaming! Dodge his downward blows!
— Gigant Edge Quest description in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe and Tough: Gigant Edge Quest description in Super Kirby Clash

Gigant Edge appears three times in Super Kirby Clash. He is fought solo in only one Quest, with the other two having him paired with other enemies. He is paired with Kibble Blade to form Team Mighty Cleave, and paired again with Kracko as part of Team Sword & Storm. Despite this, he is out-shined by his fiery cousin, Ignite Edge.

Attacks[edit]

The following are all of Gigant Edge's attacks in all three of the Kirby Clash titles. Most attack names come from official Japanese strategy guides concerning Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot, while others are conjectural:

Gigant Edge's attacks in the Team Kirby Clash series  
Attack Description Variants
斬りつけ攻撃
Slash Attack
Gigant Edge performs a large vertical slash with his sword which hits the ground. He may follow this up with one, three or five additional swipes.
突進攻撃
Rush Attack
Gigant Edge takes a few steps back, pulls out his sword and runs with it ahead of him. He does not stop until he hits the wall. He may turn around before hitting a wall and run in the opposite direction.
シールドガード
Shield Guard
Gigant Edge brings up his shield and raises his defenses. He cannot take damage while in this state.
Sword Slam[conjectural title] Gigant Edge pulls out his sword and slams the ground, knocking any nearby Kirbys away. Cannot be guarded.
ソードブーメラン
Sword Boomerang
After positioning himself at the edge of the arena, Gigant Edge charges up and tosses his sword, which flies around the stage before returning to him.
ジャンピングしたづき
Jumping Down Thrust
Gigant Edge leaps in the air and lands with his sword pointed at the ground. The impact has a large hitbox, but he has to take a few moments to pull his sword back out of the ground, leaving him vulnerable.
ソードショット
Sword Shot
Gigant Edge pulls out his sword, charges it, and slams the ground, knocking any nearby Kirbys away and creating a shockwave which travels along the ground.

Kirby Fighters 2[edit]

Gigant Edge returns in Kirby Fighters 2 as part of a duo boss battle named Duo Edge, where he is paired with Ignite Edge, in Story Mode: The Destined Rivals. His attacks are retained from his previous appearances in Super Kirby Clash, and he is always fought on The Empyrean.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land[edit]

Main article: Wild Edge
The mysterious vortex brought Gigant Edge to the new world too! They arrived before Kirby and fell in with the ranks of the Beast Pack. Despite the wild wardrobe change, they really stand out among the rest of the pack, but they'll still guard their stations with ferocity!
— Figure description

In Kirby and the Forgotten Land, a variant of Gigant Edge called Wild Edge appears as a Mid-Boss. Their figure description reveals them to be Gigant Edge after joining the Beast Pack. Gigant Sword, while based on Wild Edge, bears their name.

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Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ギガントエッジ
Giganto Ejji
ギガントエッジ EXイーエックス
Giganto Ejii Īekkusu
ギガントエッジ DXデラックス
Giganto Ejji Derakkusu
Gigant Edge
Gigant Edge EX
Gigant Edge DX
Traditional Chinese 龐大刃
páng dà rèn
龐大刃EX
páng dà rèn EX
Huge Edge
Huge Edge EX
Simplified Chinese 庞大刃
páng dà rèn
庞大刃EX
páng dà rèn EX
Dutch Gigant Edge
Gigant Edge +
-
French Gigalame
Gigalame EX
Gigalame DX
Gigablade
Gigablade EX
Gigablade DX
German Schwert-Koloss
Schwert-Koloss X
Schwert-Koloss DX
Sword Colossus
Sword Colossus X
Sword Colossus DX
Italian Mega cavaliere
Mega cavaliere X
Mega cavaliere DX
Mega Knight
Mega Knight X
Mega Knight DX
Korean 기간트 에지
Giganteu Eji
기간트 에지EX
Giganteu Eji Iegseu
기간트 에지DX
Giganteu Eji Direokseu
Gigant Edge
Gigant Edge EX
Gigant Edge DX
Portuguese Gigagládio
Gigagládio EX
Gigaglaive
Gigaglaive EX
Latin American Spanish Filo Gigante
Filo Gigante EX
Filo Gigante DX
Giant Edge
Giant Edge EX
Giant Edge DX
European Spanish Filo Gigante
Filo Gigante +
Filo Gigante DX
Giant Edge
Giant Edge +
Giant Edge DX