The Great Reaper (ビッグ死神 Biggu Shinigami) is a massive version of the normal Reaper, acting as the boss of an area known as the Reaper Fortress in Kid Icarus: Uprising. Upon taking this form, the Great Reaper towers above Pit and becomes much stronger. Because of its size, Pit will need to climb to the upper level of the arena where it's fought in order to attack its weak point: the Reaper's head. During the fight, the Great Reaper uses a wide variety of attacks depending on the level that Pit is located. It will primarily attack with its scythe when Pit is up higher, or try to crush him when at ground level. It can also summon Reapettes like any normal Reaper can. The Great Reaper serves as the boss of The Reaper's Line of Sight.
Characteristics
Big Reaper in Uprising.
The Great Reaper has a much more dangerous and threatening appearance compared to its smaller counterpart. Unlike the traditional Reaper, its skeletal feet are clearly visible, resembling tyrannosaurus-like claws. It wears a purple, tattered cloak that seems to end in shadowy flames that surround its feet. Great Reaper also dons a fiery necklace and a crown-like headpiece in addition to gaining a much larger scythe.
Trivia
Despite appearing in the other games of the franchise, the Reaper never originally had the ability to grow into a Great Reaper. It is currently unknown if Medusa, the main antagonist, had anything to do with the Reaper being able to possess this much power.
It is interesting to note that the blade pattern of the Great Reaper's scythe can be seen on the many traps scattered throughout the Reaper's Fortress.
