Blade
The Blade (撃剣 Gekiken, literally meaning "Fencing") is one of the many new weapons introduced in Kid Icarus: Uprising. It is one of the most balanced weapons in the game and is decribed as being user-friendly.
Attributes
At first sight, the Blade appears to be a sort of laser gun with either a metal barrel or sword extending out of it. Despite their initial gun-like appearance, this weapon is able to produce a blade of plasma energy that is used in melee attacks. For long-ranged attacks, it is capable of rapid-firing plasma shots, as well as charged shots if the user waits for a brief moment. The Blade's special attack allows Pit to summon lightning from the heavens to strike all of the enemies on screen, obliterating most of them in the process.
Variations
As of now, seven variations of the Blade have been revealed:
Gallery
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The Blade's special attack.
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First Blade
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Burst Blade
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Viper Blade
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Royal Blade
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Samurai Blade
Trivia
- The Samurai Blade is the favorite weapon of director, Masahiro Sakurai.
Name |
Description |
Image |
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First Blade (最初の撃剣 Saisho no Gekiken, "First Blade") |
The basic Blade, which is described above. It has a somewhat futuristic appearance to it, and is said to be the most balanced and user-friendly weapon in the Blade class. | File:Item01 01 on.png |
Burst Blade (撃剣マルチシューター Gekiken Maruchishuutaa, "Blade: Multishooter") |
A green Blade that can shoot multiple rotating charged shots at once. This Blade is ideal for players with a poor aim, however, this weapon is weaker in power and has the shortest range compared to other variations. | File:Item01 02 on.png |
Viper Blade (撃剣バイパー Gekiken Baipaa, "Blade: Viper") |
A purple-colored Blade said to be made from the scales of a thousand snakes. It can shoot poisonous shots, causing enemies to take continuous damage after being hit with a charged shot. Using charged and dash shots poison enemies for longer periods. | File:Item01 04 on.png |
Royal Blade (王者の撃剣 Ousha no Gekiken, "King's Blade") |
A regal-looking Blade created from the remnants of holy weapons once used by kings. It fires valuable gemstones, and is very useful when fleeing from enemies. The Royal Blade fires powerful backward-dash charged shots. | File:Item01 03 on.png |
Samurai Blade (撃剣景丸 Gekiken Keimaru, "Blade: Little View") |
A Blade that resembles a Japanese katana. This weapon excels in melee power and grants the user more speed, but its projectiles are weaker and takes longer to charge. | File:Item01 05 on.png |
Crusader Blade (撃剣クルセイダーGekiken Kuruseidaa, "Blade: Crusader") |
A Blade that fires a star burst-shaped projectile as a charged shot. | File:Blade6 card.png |
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A Blade equipped with a green-colored energy sword. | File:Greensword.png |