Gigant Edge
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The soldier returns, and he's more armed and dangerous than ever! | 
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— 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'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]
Kirby's Return to Dream Land[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, Gigant Edge EX, a tougher variant of the normal enemy is found. His armor is bronze and he attacks more viciously.
Locations[edit]
In Kirby's Return to Dream Land Gigant Edge can be found in the following levels and stages:
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Gigant Edge in the Cookie Country level of Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Gigant Edge as he appears in Extra Mode for Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]
Gigant Edge also appears in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, returning as a Mid-Boss. He bears largely the same move-set, 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.
Locations[edit]
In Kirby: Triple Deluxe Gigant Edge can be found in the following levels and stages:
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| Lollipop Land |
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| Old Odyssey |
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| Wild World |
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| Endless Explosions |
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| Royal Road |
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Screenshot from Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Gigant Edge DX in Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]
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Battle beside your team! Work together to defeat the Steel Soldier hiding in the forest! |
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— 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 Stamina. 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]
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Here comes Gigant Edge, his blade gleaming! Dodge his downward blows! |
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— 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.
Super Kirby Clash[edit]
Gigant Edge appears three times in Super Kirby Clash. He is paired with Kibble Blade to form Team Mighty Cleave, and paired again with Kracko to form Team Sword & Storm. Despite this, he is out-shined by his flashier cousin, Ignite Edge.
Attacks[edit]
The following are all of Gigant Edge's attacks in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe and Super Kirby Clash. Note that attack names are conjectural:
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| Overhead Slash | Gigant Edge performs a large vertical slash with his sword which hits the ground. | He may follow this up with additional swipes. | ||
| Charge | Gigant Edge 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 the other way. | ||
| Guard | Gigant Edge brings up his shield and raises his defenses. He cannot take damage while in this state. | |||
| Sword Slam | Gigant Edge pulls out his sword and slams the ground, knocking any nearby Kirbys away. | |||
| Blade Boomerang | Gigant Edge tosses his sword, which flies around the stage before returning to him. | |||
| 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 minute to pull his sword back out of the ground. | |||
| Super Sword Slam | 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.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | ギガントエッジ Giganto Ejji |
Gigant Edge |
| French | Gigalame | Gigablade (Giga Blade) |
| German | Schwert Koloss | Sword Colossus |
| Korean | 기간트 에지 Giganteu Eji |
Gigant Edge |
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