Sword (Copy Ability)

Sword is a Copy Ability that Kirby can use in the Kirby series, which debuted in Kirby's Adventure. As the name suggests, this ability allows Kirby to utilize a sword, allowing him to perform various slashing attacks and hit enemies from mid-range. Since its debut, it has appeared in nearly every Kirby game and has been one of the most recurring abilities.
==Description==
Sword Kirby wears a green hat with a gold brim, topped with a gold ball. He also wields a sword, which has a blue hilt and a yellow gem at the center. Overall, he bears a striking resemblance to, and may even be based on, Link from the The Legend of Zelda series, with Sword Kirby having a green hat just like him, as well as his sword resembling the Master Sword.
All of Sword Kirby's attacks use the sword in various ways, from basic slash attacks, spinning moves, stabs and thrusts, and even throwing energy projectiles from the sword. This makes it a very powerful ability for fighting enemies, and the range it provides allows Kirby to stay at a relatively safe distance while attacking. Its quick speed also lets him pile on damage quickly. Outside of combat, the sword can also be used to cut ropes and tall grass, which can potentially open up secrets. Finally, as Kirby carries a weapon, Sword is one of the few Copy Abilities that he can use while underwater.
In Kirby's Return to Dream Land, there's a Super Ability based on Sword Kirby, known as Ultra Sword. The Robobot Armor also has a Sword Mode based on this ability in Kirby: Planet Robobot. In Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Sword can be upgraded at Waddle Dee's Weapons Shop with Blueprints. The first upgrade is Gigant Sword, which gives him armor resembling that of Gigant Edge (Wild Edge in this game) as well as his sword, which is much larger and covers a lot more range. It can be further upgraded to Meta Knight Sword, which grants Kirby Meta Knight's mask and a replica of his sword, the Galaxia. He is able to create more shockwaves with his sword slashes, which are stronger and travel farther. During the post game, the ability can be upgraded one final time to Morpho Knight Sword, giving Kirby Morpho Knight's armor and sword. This turns it into one of the strongest abilities in the franchise, increasing power, speed, and range exponentially.
==Moveset==
===Standard===
Sword Techniques 	Sword Techniques 	Sword Techniques 	Sword Techniques
Move 	Controls 	Controls 	Description
Move 	Type A 	Type B 	Description
Overhead Slash 	 	 	Kirby throws a simple overhead slash with the sword.
Sword Beam 	at full health 	at full health 	At full health, Kirby throws a red projectile from the sword whenever he uses Overhead Slash, which travels quickly in a straight line.
Multisword Attack	after Overhead Slash 	after Overhead Slash 	After Overhead Slash, Kirby starts throwing several more rapid slashes, finishing enemies off with an upward slash.
Cleave 	after Multisword Attack 	after Multisword Attack 	After Multisword Attack, Kirby ends his rapid slashing with one final swing.
Drill Stab 	Dash + 	Dash + 	Kirby lunges forward as he stabs enemies with the sword.
Sword Spin 	Dash + in midair 	Dash + in midair 	Kirby spins around with the sword, damaging enemies around him.
Chop and Thrust 	in midair 	in midair 	Kirby throws a chop with the sword. He bounces off of an enemy if he hits one, and can follow up with another attack.
Hat Thrust 	Chop and Thrust, and then + in midair	Chop and Thrust, and then + in midair	Kirby falls while the sword is pointed downward, allowing it to more safely hit enemies below him.
Down Thrust 	+ in midair 	+ in midair 	Kirby falls straight down and plunges his sword into the ground, damaging any enemy he lands on along the way.
Upward Slash 	+ 	+ 	Kirby rises upward while slashing his sword, damaging enemies along the way.
Sword Dive 	+ during Upward Slash 	+ during Upward Slash 	Kirby spins around with his sword, then dives with it at a diagonal angle until he hits the ground, damaging any enemies along the way.
Spin Slash 	Press and hold , and then release 	Press and hold , and then release 	Kirby spins around rapidly while slashing his sword, damaging enemies around him repeatedly before launching them away.
Twister Slash 	Press and hold , and then release + 	Press and hold , and then release + 	Kirby rises as he performs Spin Slash, allowing him to hit enemies above him as well.
Sky Energy Sword 	Press and hold , and then 	Press and hold , and then 	Kirby faces the screen and points his sword upward, then slashes it forward, sending a large energy wave that can damage enemies.
Underwater Spin 	while underwater 	while underwater 	Kirby spins around with the sword underwater.
===Robobot Armor===
Sword Mode Techniques	Sword Mode Techniques	Sword Mode Techniques
Move 	Controls 	Description
Power Beam Saber 	 	Kirby swings one of the armor's energy swords downward to attack enemies.
Combo Beam Slash 	repeatedly 	Kirby continues swinging the armor's energy swords in rapid succession.
Twin Saber Dance 	(Down) + in midair 	The armor spins its dual beam swords like a drill as it falls, cutting enemies below.
===Kirby and the Forgotten Land===
Sword Techniques 	Sword Techniques 	Sword Techniques 	Sword Techniques 	Sword Techniques
Move 	Controls 	Controls 	Description 	Damage
Move 	Type A 	Type B 	Description 	Damage
Horizontal Slash 	 	 	Kirby throws a simple horizontal slash with the sword. 	13 (close)12 (far)
Multisword Attack	after Horizontal Slash 	after Horizontal Slash 	After Horizontal Slash, Kirby starts throwing several more rapid slashes, finishing enemies off with an upward slash. 	6 per hit
Cleave 	after Multisword Attack	after Multisword Attack	After Multisword Attack, Kirby ends his rapid slashing with one final swing. 	36
Sword Spin 	in midair 	in midair 	Kirby spins around with the sword, damaging enemies around him. 	8 per hit
Spin Slash 	Hold - Release 	Hold - Release 	Kirby spins around rapidly while slashing his sword, damaging enemies around him repeatedly before launching them away. 	10 per hit24 (final hit)
Super Spin Slash 	Hold longer - Release 	Hold longer - Release 	Kirby spins around rapidly while slashing his sword for longer, damaging enemies around him repeatedly before launching them away. 	18 per hit32 (final hit)
Twister Slash 	during Super Spin Slash	during Super Spin Slash	Kirby rises as he performs Super Spin Slash, allowing him to hit enemies above him as well. 	18 per hit32 (final hit)
Sword Slide 	/ + 	/ + 	Like Drill Stab, Kirby lunges forward as he stabs enemies with the sword. 	12 per hit
Upward Slash 	during Sword Slide 	during Sword Slide 	Kirby rises upward while slashing his sword, damaging enemies along the way. 	7 per hit
Sword Dive 	during Upward Slash 	during Upward Slash 	Kirby spins around with his sword, then dives with it at a diagonal angle until he hits the ground, damaging any enemies along the way.	8 per hit (startup), 16 per hit (dive), 32 (impact)
Counter Slash 	after a Perfect Dodge 	after a Perfect Dodge 	Like Cleave, Kirby performs the last slash of the Multisword Attack. 	36
* Sword Beam, Underwater Spin, Chop and Thrust, Hat Thrust, Down Thrust, and Sky Energy Sword are absent in Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
==Fanon Appearances==
==Trivia==
*Aside from design, some of Sword Kirby's moves are also nods to Link. Sword Beam references Link's ability to shoot beams from the Master Sword while he's at full health, Spin Slash is directly based on Link's Spin Attack, and Sky Energy Sword is based on Link's Skyward Strike attack in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
==Gallery==
===Kirby===
KA Sword artwork.png|Sword Kirby in Kirby's Adventure
KSS Sword artwork.png|Sword Kirby in Kirby Super Star
KNiDL Sword artwork.png|Sword Kirby in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
KSqS Sword artwork.png|Sword Kirby in Kirby: Squeak Squad
SwordKSSU.png|Sword Kirby in Kirby Super Star Ultra
KatFL Sword Kirby artwork.png|Sword Kirby in Kirby and the Forgotten Land
KFD Sword artwork.png|Sword Kirby in Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Sword - Kirby Fighters 2.png|Sword Kirby in Kirby Fighters 2
Sword kirby.png|Sword Kirby in Kirby Battle Royale
Fig 20 kirby sword.png|Sword Kirby in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
KPR Robobot Sword artwork.png|The Robobot Armor's Sword Mode in Kirby: Planet Robobot
Gigant Sword Kirby.png|Gigant Sword Kirby in Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Meta Knight Sword Kirby.png|Meta Knight Sword Kirby in Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Morpho Knight Sword Kirby.png|Morpho Knight Sword Kirby in Kirby and the Forgotten Land
KRtDLD Sword.png|Sword Kirby in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Ability Star Sword KSA.png|Ability Star in Kirby Star Allies
KRtDLD Sword Ability Star artwork.png|Ability Star in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
File:Sword Kirby Transformation (English).jpg|Sword Kirby in Kirby Right Back At Ya
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===Other Sword-wielders===
KRtDLD Meta Knight.png|Meta Knight with his sword, Galaxia.
Dark Meta Knight KSA.png|Dark Meta Knight with his sword, Mirror Galaxia.
KSA Flamberge model.png|Flamberge with her sword, Fiery Flamberge.
MRSoH Edge artwork.png|Edge with her sword, Flying Blade.
File:Swordnblade.jpeg|Sword and Blade
File:SwordsmanDee.png|Swordsman Dee
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