Dark Pit

Dark Pit

ブラックピット

Burakku Pitto

First Appearance: Kid Icarus: Uprising (2012) Latest Appearance: Kid Icarus: Uprising (2012) Title(s): Gender: Male Race: Angel Homeland: Unknown Affiliated Faction: Other Allies: Status: Voiced By: English: Antony Del Rio (Kid Icarus: Uprising) Japanese: Minami Takayama (Kid Icarus: Uprising)

Dark Pit (黒いピット Kuroi Pitto, or Black Pit ブラックピット Burakku Pitto), nicknamed "Pittoo" by Palutena and Pit, is a major character in Kid Icarus: Uprising. Dark Pit is a doppelganger of Pit, created after Pit destroyed the Mirror of Truth. At first he is fought a handful of times as a boss or midboss, but allies with Pit in later chapters. Dark Pit can also be known as "Fallen Angel Pit." "Kuro" or "Kuro Pit" is also a popular nickname among fans.

Characteristics

Physical Appearance

In terms of appearance, Dark Pit is nearly identical to that of Pit, with the most obvious differences being his black clothing and hair, and shadowy teal wings. The darker color scheme is also similar to that of the "fallen angel" palette swap from Brawl with some minor changes such as red eyes, and some gold decor and laurel crown.

Personality

Despite being a mirror of Pit, Dark Pit has a notably more serious and darker tone. Dark Pit also appears to attack with more aggression and will sometimes use cheap hits in order to win, such as when he kicks Pit after Pandora was defeated. Unlike Pit, Dark Pit doesn't like being bounded down as a servant and would rather follow his own orders. This is noticeable when Dark Pit refused to follow Pandora's orders despite being created to serve her. He also appears to be sensitive about his identity. In early parts of the game, he is constantly fighting with Pit because he is supposedly "copying my act", and dislikes being called "Pittoo" by Pit and Palutena. He does occasionally team up with Pit, ether unintentionally or to complete a similar goal. Because Dark Pit came from the Mirror of Truth, it's implied that Dark Pit is actually a personification of the original Pit's inner feelings.

Single Player

Dark Pit will first appear in the main story as the boss of Chapter 6. Pit will battle him at the start of his mission in an area infested with massive tornadoes, and the dark angel will continuously attack the hero throughout the level. Dark Pit was created when Pit destroyed Pandora's Mirror of Truth. Dark Pit then steals Pandora's powers for himself. His goal is to conquer the skies, while seeking revenge from Pit. The doppelgänger claims that Pit has stolen something important from him, which is why he desires to take away the white angels' wings. Unlike Pit however, Dark Pit does not require the Power of Flight to fly. Dark Pit also claims that Pit is actually a copy of him, much to Pit's confusion. He also possesses a false version of the Sacred Bow of Palutena called the Silver Bow, as well as a version of the First Blade that is powered by dark energy. He will return in future chapters to have quick fights with Pit.

Multiplayer

Dark Pit also appears as in Multiplayer Mode as a playable character. When the Dark Team's gauge becomes empty, the last Fighter defeated on the said team will respawn as the dark angel. It appears he and the Dark Team are just training in a friendly manner with the opposing Light Team, as both sides will help the loser get back on his feet at the end of the match. However, Dark Pit's role in the story might say otherwise.

Gallery

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  Pit's black color pallette from Brawl-- Dark Pit's character origination.

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  Pit and Dark Pit battling at the start of Chapter 6.

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  Dark Pit challenges Pit to a fight.

Trivia

• He could be said to be the successor of Putt, an enemy Pit Clone in Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters.
• Dark Pit constantly being called "Pittoo" may stem from the romanization of Pit's name in Japan ピット Pitto.
• Dark Pit originated in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as one of Pit's palette swaps. However, unlike Brawl, Dark Pit now has red eyes instead of the blue eyes that normal Pit has.
• Dark Pit continues the tradition of evil Nintendo doppelgängers, joining a cast that includes Shadow Mario, Dark Link, Dark Samus, Shadow Kirby, and Blood Falcon.
• Due to the popularity of Pit's black palette swap in Super Smash bros. Brawl among fans, this may have contributed to the creation of Dark Pit in Uprising.
• Dark Pit's musical theme was originally supposed to have a "wild western shoot-out" tone, but ended up sounding Spanish instead, according to Sakurai.