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, six out of eight variations of the Blade have been revealed:
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First Blade (最初の撃剣 Saisho no Gekiken) |
The basic Blade, which is described above. It has a somewhat futuristic appearance to it. | File:Item01 01 on.png |
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Burst Blade (撃剣マルチシューター Gekiken Maruchishuutaa) |
A green Blade that can shoot multiple rotating charged shots at once. | File:Item01 02 on.png |
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Viper Blade (撃剣バイパー Gekiken Baipaa) |
A purple-colored Blade that can shoot poisonous shots, causing enemies to take continuous damage after being hit with a charged shot. | File:Item01 04 on.png |
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Royal Blade (王者の撃剣 Ousha no Gekiken) |
A regal-looking Blade that can launch valuable gemstones at enemies. It specializes in defensive power and allows the user to perform stronger evasive attacks. | File:Item01 03 on.png |
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Samurai Blade (撃剣景丸 Gekiken Keimaru) |
A Blade that resembles a Japanese katana. This weapon excels in melee power, but its projectiles are slower compared to other variations. | File:Item01 05 on.png |
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Crusader Blade (撃剣クルセイダーGekiken Kuruseidaa) |
A second sword-like Blade that is thicker in appearance compared to the one mentioned above. | File:Blade6 card.png |
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Gallery
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The Blade's special attack.
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Trivia
- The Samurai Blade is the favorite weapon of director, Masahiro Sakurai.