Sword

Sword Artwork of Sword Kirby from Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe. Details First game Kirby's Adventure (1993) Latest game Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023) 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 Kirby and the Forgotten Land Kirby's Dream Buffet (reference) Type(s) Unlimited Use Obtained from Sword Knight, Blade Knight, Heavy Knight, Sodory, Gigant Edge, amiibo (Kirby: Planet Robobot): Meta Knight, Link, Marth, Roy, Ike, Lucina, Mii Fighters Obtained by projectiles from Meta Knight (before battle), Galacta Knight's Crescent Shot, Meta Knight's Crescent Shot, Gobbler's shark minion, Clawroline's knives, Flamberge's cooled-down swords Power(s) Cuts enemies, ropes and foliage with a sword. Similar to Ultra Sword (Super Ability); Robobot Armor Sword Mode; Cutter, Ninja, Spear, Beetle, Spark-Cutter, Fire-Cutter, Wire (ravel ability).

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 and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, 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

Sword Kirby's video game appearances
Game	Role	Notes
Kirby series
Kirby's Adventure	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Blade Knight, Sword Knight, and Meta Knight before his boss battle.
Kirby Super Star	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Blade Knight and Meta Knight before his boss battle. Can be used to make a Blade Knight helper.
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Blade Knight, Sword Knight, and Meta Knight before his boss battle.
Kirby Air Ride	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Sword Knight. Limited-use in this game.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Sword Knight and Heavy Knight.
Kirby: Squeak Squad	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Sword Knight and Heavy Knight. Can be upgraded with an Ability Scroll.
Kirby Super Star Ultra	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Blade Knight, Sword Knight, and Meta Knight before his boss battle. Can be used to make a Blade Knight helper.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Blade Knight and Gigant Edge.
Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition	Playable character	Used for the Sword Challenge and selectable for Magolor Race 1, Magolor Race 3, and Magolor Race EX in New Challenge Stages.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Blade Knight and Gigant Edge. Also available in Kirby Fighters.
Kirby Fighters Deluxe	Playable character	Usable in all game modes. Has an unlockable alternate costume.
Kirby: Planet Robobot	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Blade Knight. Has an equivalent mode for the Robobot Armor. Has an equivalent ability in Team Kirby Clash called Sword Hero.
Kirby Battle Royale	Playable character	The starting ability for the game, usable in all game modes. Has four unlockable alternate costumes.
Kirby Star Allies	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Blade Knight and Meta Knight before his boss battle. Can be used to make a Blade Knight ally. Can be imbued with an elemental Power Effect.
Super Kirby Clash	Reference	Appears on a sticker.
Kirby Fighters 2	Playable character	Usable in all game modes. Has three unlockable alternate costumes.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Blade Knight, Wild Edge, and some boss attacks, as well as Meta Knight and Phantom Meta Knight before their boss battles. Can be evolved into Gigant Sword, Meta Knight Sword, and Morpho Knight Sword, or powered up.
Kirby's Dream Buffet	Reference	Appears on several Character Treats.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe	Copy Ability	Has the same source and function as in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Brawl	Reference	Sword Kirby appears as a trophy.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U	Reference	Sword Kirby appears as a trophy.

Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

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

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	Description	Button Execution
Chop		Kirby slashes forward with his sword.	B
Sword Beam		The same as Chop, but a beam fires if Kirby is at full health.	B with full health
Uppercut		Kirby slash upward and jumps in the air.	B after Chop
Multisword Attack		Kirby stabs forward many times, releasing projectiles after each stab.	B B B
Stab		Kirby dashes forward with his sword outstretched.	Dash + B
Sword Spin		Kirby spins in the air with his sword outstretched.	Dash + B in air
Chop and Thrust		Kirby slashes forward in the air.	B in air
Down Thrust		Kirby stabs downward in the air into the ground.	↓ + 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 cutscene 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

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: 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 (instead called Final Sword) 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 American box art of Kirby & The Amazing Mirror.

Sword moveset in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror and Kirby: Squeak Squad
Skill	Button Execution
縦斬り Vertical Slash Overhead Slash	B
ミジンソード Chopping Sword	B after Overhead Slash
決め斬り Decisive Slash Multisword Attack	B after Chopping Sword
回転斬り Revolving Slash Sword Spin	B in midair
スライディング斬り Sliding Slash	↓ + A
ファイナルソード Final Sword	↑ + B on the ground
Attack names are taken from the Kirby: Squeak Squad Nintendo Official Guidebook. Applicable equivalent adapted English names from other games are listed in bold.

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.

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  The pause screen for Fire Sword.

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  The pause screen for Ice Sword.

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  The pause screen for Thunder Sword.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

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

Sword makes another appearance in Kirby's Return to Dream Land and its remake, Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, here sporting an expanded set of moves which would carry on to subsequent main-series games. 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 & Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Skill	Button Execution (KRtDL)	Button Execution (KRtDLD)	Description	Skill	Button Execution (KRtDL)	Button Execution (KRtDLD)	Description
Overhead Slash	1	B/Y	Kirby does a quick slash over his head striking enemies in front of him.	Down Thrust	↓ + 1 in midair	↓ + B/Y in midair	Kirby holds in midair for a short moment, then falls straight down with his sword below him, knocking enemies away.
Sword Beam	1 with full health	B/Y with full health	If Kirby has full health, he can throw an energy projectile forward after using Overhead Slash.	Upward Slash	↑ + 1	↑ + B/Y	Kirby jumps diagonally upward while holding his sword out, carrying enemies in the motion.
Multisword Attack	1 after Overhead Slash	B/Y after Overhead Slash	Kirby does a series of fast strikes with his sword on targets in front of him.	Sword Dive	↓ + 1 During Upward Slash	↓ + B/Y while rising during Upward Slash	During an Upward Slash, Kirby can suddenly change direction and dive downward with his sword, dragging foes with him and launching them away at the end of the attack.
Drill Stab	Dash + 1	Dash + B/Y	Kirby lunges straight forward with his sword out, carrying enemies in the motion.	Spin Slash	Hold 1, release	Press and hold B/Y, then release	Kirby can charge up and then release a grounded spinning attack that catches foes in the motion, then throws them out when the attack finishes. Kirby can move left and right while spinning.
Sword Spin	Dash + 1 in midair	Dash + B/Y in midair	Kirby performs a quick spin in the air with his sword out, hitting enemies all around him.	Twister Slash	N/A	Press and hold B/Y, then release + ↑	Kirby can charge up and then release a spinning attack while jumping that catches foes in the motion, then throws them out when the attack finishes. Kirby can move left and right while spinning. This move is not present in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.
Chop and Thrust	1 in midair	B/Y in midair	Kirby throws his sword out in front of him as he falls.	Underwater Spin	1 underwater	B/Y while underwater	Kirby does a spinning sword slash in the water, hitting enemies all around him.
Hat Thrust	N/A	Hold B/Y during Chop and Thrust, then ↓	Kirby points his sword downward as he falls, and can bounce on enemies he hits. This move is not present in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.	Sky Energy Sword	N/A	Press and hold ↑, then B/Y	Kirby raises his sword skyward and gains a magic aura on it. He can then use an Overhead Slash to release that energy as a projectile. This move is not present in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.

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, though it has a few new tricks. Starting here, Kirby gains the "Sky Energy Sword" attack, which allows him to fire a Sword Beam at any level of health after raising his 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 "Twister Slash", which allows Kirby to rise while using Spin Slash, and "Hat Thrust", which causes Kirby to thrust his sword downward as he gently falls to the ground. This move is very similar to the old version of Down Thrust seen in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra.

Sword is also available as one of the abilities in Kirby Fighters.

Sword moveset in Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Skill	Button Execution	Skill	Button Execution
Overhead Slash	B	Down Thrust	↓ + B in midair
Sword Beam	B with full health	Upward Slash	↑ + B
Multisword Attack	B after Overhead Slash	Sword Dive	↓ + B During Upward Slash
Drill Stab	Dash + B	Spin Slash	Hold B, release
Sword Spin	Dash + B in midair	Twister Slash	Press and hold B, and then release + ↑
Chop and Thrust	B in midair	Sky Energy Sword	Press and hold ↑, and then B
Hat Thrust	Chop and Thrust, and then ↓ + B in midair	Underwater Spin	B underwater

Kirby Fighters Deluxe

Sword is one of the selectable abilities in Kirby Fighters Deluxe, functioning exactly the same as it did in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, though its underwater abilities are removed due to there being no water in this game. Its unlockable Rare Outfit is based on Blade Knight's appearance.

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		B
Sword Beam		B with full health
Multisword Attack		B after Overhead Slash
Drill Stab		Dash + B
Sword Spin		Dash + B in midair
Chop and Thrust		B in midair
Hat Thrust		Chop and Thrust, and then ↓ + B in midair
Down Thrust		↓ + B in midair
Upward Slash		↑ + B
Sword Dive		↓ + B while rising during Upward Slash
Spin Slash		Press and hold B, and then release
Twister Slash		Press and hold B, and then release + ↑
Sky Energy Sword		Press and hold ↑, and then B
Underwater Spin		B while swimming

Kirby Battle Royale

Artwork of the Sword ability from 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

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. It notably loses Sky Energy Sword, however, as its input is now the universal input for using Friend Abilities. Here, like with the other abilities, Kirby can combine Sword with Power Effects 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

Super Kirby Clash

Sword does not appear in its normal form in Super Kirby Clash (Sword Hero is used instead). However, Regular Sword Kirby does appear as a sticker, purchasable from Magolor's Shoppe for 20 Gem Apples.

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 Fighters Deluxe.

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 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 Psychic 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 come from the Kirby and the Forgotten Land Perfect Support Guide.

Sword moveset in Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Move	Button execution	Description
よこぎり Slash	B	Kirby slashes in front of him.
ソード百れつぎり Multisword Attack	B after Slash	Kirby slashes multiple times.
きめぎり Cleave	B after Multisword Attack or B after dodging an attack	Kirby does a quick spin slash with larger range.
スピニングソード Sword Spin	B in midair	Kirby spins in a circle with the sword.
回てんぎり Spin Slash	Hold B a short time and release	Kirby spins around with the sword. Kirby can move slowly while charging.
大回てんぎり Big 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.
ソードスライディング Sword Slide	Slide (Guard + A)	Kirby slides forwards with his sword outstretched.
きり上げスラッシュ Upward Slash	A while sliding	Kirby rises into the air while slashing.
メテオエンド Sword Dive	B during Upward Slash	Kirby dives downward with the sword, creating a small shockwave upon landing.

Kirby's Dream Buffet

Sword Kirby does not appear directly in Kirby's Dream Buffet. However, he does appear on four Character Treats: one using a sprite from Kirby's Adventure, another pairing artwork of him with Beam Kirby from Kirby Fighters Deluxe, a third pairing artwork of him with Wrestler Kirby from Kirby Fighters 2, and one more depicting him with Wrestler Kirby riding the Buddy Star Blaster. Notably, this marks the first time Sword Kirby was referenced in a Kirby game that Sword Kirby does not actually appear in.

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:

• Cutter - This ability gives Kirby access to unlimited sharp boomerangs. While these are primarily meant for throwing, Kirby can use them to swipe at opponents like a sword.
• Ninja - This ability gives Kirby a katana which he uses for some of his attacks.
• Final Cutter - When using this technique with the Smash ability or in the Super Smash Bros. games, Kirby pulls out a scimitar, which is another type of sword.
• Rainbow Sword - Kirby gains access to this Last Battle Ability after collecting all of the Rainbow Drops in Kirby's Dream Land 2, and uses it to battle Dark Matter.
• Burn-Cutter & Spark-Cutter - These two Power Combos from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards give Kirby elementally charged swords which can be used to attack enemies.
• Galaxia - In Kirby: Right Back at Ya! and other minor appearances within the video games themselves, Kirby wields the legendary blade Galaxia, which is normally carried by Meta Knight.
• Master - In Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby is given a powerful golden sword (which may or may not be Galaxia) by Meta Knight to battle Dark Mind with. If Kirby loses this sword during the battle, it will be given back to him by Shadow Kirby in the next phase.
• Ultra Sword - This Super Ability from Kirby's Return to Dream Land resembles the standard Sword ability, but is massively powered-up. Kirby uses it to clear away big obstacles and defeat certain bosses, and also uses it as his Final Smash in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
• Sword Hero - This role in the Clash series of games is based on the Sword ability, but it has a few differences.
• Wire - This Ravel Ability in Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn is very similar to the Sword ability.

In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!

Sword Artwork from Kirby: Right Back at Ya!. 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

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 Galaxia, and wear the same cap when doing so.

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  Sword Kirby battles Bugzzy with a very long sword in Kirby's Duel Role.

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  Sword Kirby attacking with the Sword Beam technique

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  Sword Kirby having cleaved Kracko in twain in Dark and Stormy Knight

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  Sword Kirby striking alongside Princess Rona in A Princess in Dis-Dress

In the Kirby novel series

Sword Kirby gains the Sword ability in Kirby: Meta Knight and the Puppet Princess Details First volume Kirby: Meta Knight and the Puppet Princess Last volume Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Break Out of the Dreams of the Isolated Isles! (Gigant Sword) Other volume(s) Kirby Clash Team Unite! (as Sword Hero) Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!! Kirby Star Allies: The Great Friend Adventure! Kirby: Super Team Kirby's Big Battle! (as Sword Hero) Kirby: Meta Knight and the Knight of Yomi Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!! Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Start Running to the New World! Obtained from Blade Knight, Sword Knight, swords, Sword ability hat Power(s) Wielding a sword

In the Kirby novel series, Sword is a recurring Copy Ability. It first appears in Kirby: Meta Knight and the Puppet Princess, and it also makes appearances in various other novels. Moreover, Sword Hero makes appearances in Kirby Clash Team Unite! and Kirby: Super Team Kirby's Big Battle!. It is obtained from Blade Knight and Sword Knight, regular swords, and Sword ability hats.

Kirby: Meta Knight and the Puppet Princess

In Kirby: Meta Knight and the Puppet Princess, during a battle with Baron Gallic, when Kirby realizes he learned to dodge his air bullets, he turns to Sword Knight and Blade Knight to inhale one of them. Sword Knight ends up being the unlucky one, and Kirby gets the Sword ability from him. Using attacks such as Spin Slash, Kirby almost finishes off Gallic, but before he can do so, Gallic manages to control Blade Knight with his Malice Stone. Kirby tries to stop Blade Knight from following Gallic, but has no luck doing so. A bit after that, with the battle finished, Kirby drops the ability and frees Sword Knight.

Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!

In Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!, Sword makes a major appearance, as Kirby's main ability throughout the Cake Royale, as well as a minor appearance as one of the many abilities held by the Kirby clones. Before the tournament begins, Kirby obtains the ability from Sword Knight, who had originally come to gather intel of the tournament for Meta Knight, to use the ability in said tournament. Kirby uses Sword for the tutorial round of Apple Scramble, and for the rounds of Battle Arena, Crazy Theater, Ore Express and Flagball. During the fifth and final round, a battle with King Dedede, his Hammer Throw hits Kirby hard enough for him to lose Sword, freeing Sword Knight in the process. Kirby does try to inhale him to get the ability back, but Sword Knight flees panicking.

Kirby Star Allies: The Great Friend Adventure!

In Kirby Star Allies: The Great Friend Adventure!, Kirby obtains Sword due to Meta Knight's insistence: he throws a sword in front of Kirby and doesn't battle properly until he gets the ability. After he gives in and does so, the two start to battle, Kirby having the assistance of his Friends. As the battle gets more intense, Waddle Dee suggests Driblee to attack Kirby to give him a Friend Ability, which ends up granting Kirby Splash Sword. With its strength, Kirby and the others finish off Meta Knight. After talking with Meta Knight as he comes back to his senses, Kirby and the others head to Jambastion, Kirby still having the Sword ability. There they meet Jammerjab, which ends up attacking Kirby with his long staff, making him drop the ability. Kirby tries to inhale the sword back, but Jammerjab knocks it away before he can do so.

Kirby: Meta Knight and the Knight of Yomi

In Kirby: Meta Knight and the Knight of Yomi, after Beryl successfully manages to free Galacta Knight once again, Kirby, King Dedede and the Meta-Knights have no choice but to battle him. The Meta-Knights quickly realize Kirby lacks a Copy Ability, and all offer to be inhaled by Kirby. Blade Knight tries to make one go at a time, but just as Kirby starts inhaling: he ends up inhaling Blade Knight and gets the Sword ability. While Sword Knight and the others chase after Beryl, Sword Kirby and King Dedede battle Galacta Knight. As soon as they manage to beat the knight, a red butterfly appears, takes over Galacta Knight, making him disappear in a light. The butterfly then transforms into Morpho Knight, who promptly after starts attacking Kirby and King Dedede. The two struggle to keep up, as Morpho Knight feels even stronger than Galacta Knight. Morpho Knight makes his sword grow giant and aims for Kirby, who ends up not being able to dodge, gets hit and drops the Sword ability, freeing Blade Knight. Almost knocked out, Kirby doesn't even try to inhale Blade Knight again, and instead tells him run away, much to his surprise.

Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!

In Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!, Sword first appears under the possession of Shadow Kirby, who appears with the ability to attack Meta Knight in the second floor of the tower, disappearing shortly after. Later on, Shadow Kirby reappears once again with the Sword ability, but this time to battle Kirby and Waddle Dee. After battling with Kirby and even giving him an ability to have a fair battle, he waves goodbye and disappears once again. At the end of the volume, when Kirby loses the Wrestler ability during the battle with King Dedede and Meta Knight, Shadow Kirby quickly appears to throw a Sword hat, giving Kirby the ability. Kirby promiently battles Meta Knight with the ability, until he beats him and Bandana Waddle Dee beats King Dedede. Later on the two also manage to beat Waning Crescent Masked Dedede and Waxing Crescent Masked Meta Knight with a Buddy Star Blaster. It is unclear when exactly Kirby dropped the Sword ability after that battle, but an illustration at the end of the volume shows Kirby without it.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Start Running to the New World!

In Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Start Running to the New World!, Kirby gains the Sword ability in the New World, after finding a hat of the ability and inhaling it. Intrigued by its existence, Wise Waddle Dee wonders if this means this isn't the first time Popstar and the New World came into contact. Regardless, with the ability equipped, Kirby and the others move forward. Kirby uses Sword to battle both Gorimondo in Natural Plains and Clawroline in Wondaria Remains, alongside Bandana Waddle Dee, with the assistance of Elfilin. After coming back to Waddle Dee Town from Wondaria, Kirby is offered a new ability hat by Weapons-Shop Waddle Dee, who figured out the blueprints they had found before with the assistance of Meta Knight and Wise Waddle Dee, and crafted a new ability hat. Kirby drops Sword to inhale the hat, and try out the new ability.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Break Out of the Dreams of the Isolated Isles!

In Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Break Out of the Dreams of the Isolated Isles!, the base Sword ability doesn't make an appearance, but one of its Evolved Copy Abilities does: Gigant Sword. It is given to Kirby by Weapons-Shop Waddle Dee just before Kirby, Bandana Waddle Dee and Elfilin are sucked by the mysterious vortex that leads them to Forgo Dreams. Kirby uses Gigant Sword to battle Phantom Gorimondo, and later drops it in Waddle Dee Town to obtain a different Evolved Copy Ability.

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  Sword Kirby seeing Blade Knight fall victim of the Malice Stone, in Kirby: Meta Knight and the Puppet Princess

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  Sword Kirby attacking a Bomb Kirby clone in Battle Arena, in Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!

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  Sword Kirby battling Meta Knight in Kirby Star Allies: The Great Friend Adventure!

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  Shadow Kirby, with the Sword ability, attacking Meta Knight in Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!

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  Kirby gets the Sword ability, in Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!

Profiles

Flavor text

Image	Game	Flavor text
	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!
	Kirby Super Star	The King of weapons! Fire beams from the tip of your sword. Become a master by practicing multi-sword attacks.
	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!)
	Kirby & The Amazing Mirror	Cut
	Kirby: Squeak Squad	CUT
	Kirby Super Star Ultra	You wield the king of blades! At full health, you shoot beams! Show your sword mastery!
	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.
	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)
	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!
	Kirby Battle Royale	Get close to your opponent and slash! An easy ability to learn, even for novices.
	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!
	Kirby and the Forgotten Land	Figure description: 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! Weapons-Shop Waddle Dee: Charge up the Sword ability by holding down B, then let go to unleash a powerful Spin Slash attack!
	Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe	Don a green hat with your sword in hand! Spin Slash! Do a Sword Dive as your finishing strike! It's all about the flourish.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophy

Image	Description	Found in
	"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
	(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

Main article: Sword/gallery

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  Artwork from Kirby's Adventure

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  Sprite from Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land / Kirby & The Amazing Mirror / Kirby: Squeak Squad

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  Artwork from Kirby Super Star Ultra

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  Ability Star from Kirby's Return to Dream Land

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  Artwork from Kirby Battle Royale

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  Artwork from Kirby Fighters 2

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  Artwork from Kirby and the Forgotten Land

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  Artwork from Kirby: Right Back at Ya!

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 Sword	Sword —
Portuguese	Espada	Sword
Russian	Меч Mech	Sword
Spanish	Espada	Sword
Thai	Sword	-