Gigant Edge
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| “ | The soldier returns, and he's more armed and dangerous than ever! | ” | — Tough: Gigant Edge Quest description in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe |
Gigant Edge is a Mid-Boss debuting in Kirby's Return to Dream Land that grants the Sword Copy Ability, and is the first mid-boss in the series to do so. He wears different, tougher armor than Sword Knight or Blade Knight's, and also sports a shield (which he occasionally uses). Gigant Edge attacks by shooting waves across the ground in an attempt to hit Kirby, or charging toward Kirby with his sword.
Game appearances[edit]
| Gigant Edge's video game appearances | ||
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| Game | Role | Notes |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land | Mid-Boss | |
| Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition | Mid-Boss | Mid-Boss in New Challenge Stages. |
| Kirby: Triple Deluxe | Mid-Boss | |
| Kirby: Planet Robobot | Boss | Boss in the Team Kirby Clash Sub-Game. |
| Team Kirby Clash Deluxe | Boss | |
| Kirby Battle Royale | Reference | One of the pieces of Headgear for Sword Kirby is based on him. |
| Super Kirby Clash | Boss | |
| Kirby Fighters 2 | Boss | Always paired with Ignite Edge. Together, they are referred to as Duo Edge. |
| Kirby and the Forgotten Land | Mid-Boss | Appears as Wild Edge. |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | Mid-Boss | Same as Kirby's Return to Dream Land. |
Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]
Gigant Edge made his first appearance in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, debuting in Cookie Country - Stage 2, acting as a Mid-Boss. In the Extra Mode and The True Arena, a tougher variant named Gigant Edge EX is fought instead. His armor is bronze and he attacks more viciously.
Attacks[edit]
The following are all of Gigant Edge's attacks in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. All attack names are taken from official Japanese strategy guides:
| Gigant Edge's attacks in Kirby's Return to Dream Land | ||||
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| Attack | Description | Variants | ||
| 斬りつけ攻撃 Slash Attack |
Gigant Edge performs a large vertical slash with his sword which hits the ground. Dropped Stars are left behind after each slash. | When low on health, he follows this up with one additional swipe. His EX form begins by slashing four times in a row, and does so six times in a row when low on health. | ||
| 突進攻撃 Rush Attack |
Gigant Edge takes one, two or three steps back, pulls out his sword and runs with it ahead of him. He does not stop until he hits the wall, upon which Dropped Stars appear. | His EX form takes one step back before charging, and may turn around before hitting a wall and run in the opposite direction, depending on player positioning. | ||
| シールドガード Shield Guard |
Gigant Edge brings up his shield and raises his defenses. He cannot take damage while in this state. | |||
| ソードショット Sword Shot |
Gigant Edge pulls out his sword, charges it, and slams the ground, knocking any nearby players away and creating a shockwave which travels along the ground. A Dropped Star appears after the shockwave hits the wall. | His normal variant can only start using this attack when low on health, while only his EX variant can also charge up, jump and then slash the ground unleashing the shockwave at low health. | ||
| 3WAYソードショット 3WAY Sword Shot |
Attack exclusive to Gigant Edge EX. When low on health, Gigant Edge EX charges up his sword and then unleashes a series of three Sword Beams upon slamming down. Dropped Stars appear once the shockwaves hit the wall. | |||
Locations[edit]
In Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Gigant Edge can be found in the following levels and stages:
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| Cookie Country | 
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| White Wafers |
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Gigant Edge in the Cookie Country level of Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Gigant Edge as he appears in Extra Mode for Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition[edit]
In Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition, Gigant Edge appears in New Challenge Stages, where he is fought in Smash Combat Chamber and Smash Combat Chamber EX. Gigant Edge functions just like he did in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]
Gigant Edge also appears in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, returning as a Mid-Boss. He bears largely the same moveset, though he will additionally attempt to toss his sword in a boomerang fashion as it flies between the background and foreground. Gigant Edge DX, much like Gigant Edge EX before him is a much tougher variant, though his armor is golden and he could be considered to be much more formidable than EX.
Attacks[edit]
The following are all of Gigant Edge's attacks in Kirby: Triple Deluxe. All attack names come from official Japanese strategy guides:
| Gigant Edge's attacks in Kirby: Triple Deluxe | ||||
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| Attack | Description | Variants | ||
| 斬りつけ攻撃 Slash Attack |
Gigant Edge performs a large vertical slash with his sword which hits the ground. Dropped Stars are left behind after each slash. | When low on health, he follows this up with one additional swipe. His DX form begins by slashing four times in a row, and does so six times in a row when low on health. | ||
| 突進攻撃 Rush Attack |
Gigant Edge takes two or three steps back, pulls out his sword and runs with it ahead of him. He does not stop until he hits the wall, upon which Dropped Stars appear. | His DX form takes one step back before charging, and will always turn around before hitting a wall and run in the opposite direction. | ||
| シールドガード Shield Guard |
Gigant Edge brings up his shield and raises his defenses. He cannot take damage while in this state. | |||
| ソードブーメラン Sword Boomerang |
After positioning himself at the edge of the arena, Gigant Edge charges up and tosses his sword, which flies around the stage before returning to him. | His DX form always begins with a Rush Attack that doesn't slam into the wall before throwing the Sword Boomerang. At the same time he throws it, a shockwave travels along the ground, while the sword travels in the air. | ||
| ソードショット Sword Shot |
Gigant Edge pulls out his sword, charges it, and slams the ground, knocking Kirby away if he gets too close and creating a shockwave which travels along the ground. A Dropped Star appears after the shockwave hits the wall. | His normal variant can only start using this attack when low on health, while only his DX variant can also charge up, jump and then slash the ground unleashing the shockwave at low health. | ||
| 3WAYソードショット 3WAY Sword Shot |
Attack exclusive to Gigant Edge DX. When low on health, Gigant Edge DX charges up his sword and then unleashes a series of three Sword Beams upon slamming down. Dropped Stars appear once the shockwaves hit the wall. | |||
Locations[edit]
In Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Gigant Edge can be found in the following levels and stages:
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| Stage | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 | Stage 5 | Stage 6 EX | Stage 7 EX | Stage 8 EX |
| Fine Fields |
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| Lollipop Land |
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| Old Odyssey |
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| Wild World |
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| Endless Explosions |
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| Royal Road |
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Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]
| “ | Battle beside your team! Work together to defeat the Steel Soldier hiding in the forest! | ” | — Steel Soldier Gigant Edge Quest description from Team Kirby Clash |
Gigant Edge appears as one of the opponents that the Kirbys must battle in the Kirby: Planet Robobot Sub-Game, Team Kirby Clash. Here, he is much larger, and has much greater Health. He also possesses some new moves, including the ability to leap high into the air and perform a down thrust, though this also leaves him helpless for a short while, since his sword gets stuck in the ground.
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe[edit]
| “ | Tougher rank unlocked! Face the final battle with this proud, mighty soldier! | ” | — Tougher: Gigant Edge Quest description in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe |
Gigant Edge appears three times in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe. He fights in much the same way as he did in the original sub-game, but each new encounter makes him tougher, and also makes his moves more elaborate.
Kirby Battle Royale[edit]
| “ | A helmet that belongs to a certain brave soul. It's known for its solid protection. | ” | — Gigant Helmet description from Kirby Battle Royale |
In Kirby Battle Royale, there is an unlockable type of headgear for Sword Kirby based on Gigant Edge. It is called the Gigant Helmet, and it costs 750 Battle Coins.
Super Kirby Clash[edit]
| “ | Here comes Gigant Edge, his blade gleaming! Dodge his downward blows! | ” | — Gigant Edge Quest description in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe and Tough: Gigant Edge Quest description in Super Kirby Clash |
Gigant Edge appears three times in Super Kirby Clash. He is fought solo in only one Quest, with the other two having him paired with other enemies. He is paired with Kibble Blade to form Team Mighty Cleave, and paired again with Kracko as part of Team Sword & Storm. Despite this, he is out-shined by his fiery cousin, Ignite Edge.
Attacks[edit]
The following are all of Gigant Edge's attacks in all three of the Kirby Clash titles. Most attack names come from official Japanese strategy guides concerning Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot, while others are conjectural:
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| Attack | Description | Variants | ||
| 斬りつけ攻撃 Slash Attack |
Gigant Edge performs a large vertical slash with his sword which hits the ground. | He may follow this up with one, three or five additional swipes. | ||
| 突進攻撃 Rush Attack |
Gigant Edge takes a few steps back, pulls out his sword and runs with it ahead of him. He does not stop until he hits the wall. | He may turn around before hitting a wall and run in the opposite direction. | ||
| シールドガード Shield Guard |
Gigant Edge brings up his shield and raises his defenses. He cannot take damage while in this state. | |||
| Sword Slam[conjectural title] | Gigant Edge pulls out his sword and slams the ground, knocking any nearby Kirbys away. Cannot be guarded. | |||
| ソードブーメラン Sword Boomerang |
After positioning himself at the edge of the arena, Gigant Edge charges up and tosses his sword, which flies around the stage before returning to him. | |||
| ジャンピングしたづき Jumping Down Thrust |
Gigant Edge leaps in the air and lands with his sword pointed at the ground. The impact has a large hitbox, but he has to take a few moments to pull his sword back out of the ground, leaving him vulnerable. | |||
| ソードショット Sword Shot |
Gigant Edge pulls out his sword, charges it, and slams the ground, knocking any nearby Kirbys away and creating a shockwave which travels along the ground. | |||
Kirby Fighters 2[edit]
- Main article: Duo Edge
Gigant Edge returns in Kirby Fighters 2 as part of a duo boss battle named Duo Edge, where he is paired with Ignite Edge, in Story Mode: The Destined Rivals. His attacks are retained from his previous appearances in Super Kirby Clash, and he is always fought on The Empyrean.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land[edit]
- Main article: Wild Edge
| “ | The mysterious vortex brought Gigant Edge to the new world too! They arrived before Kirby and fell in with the ranks of the Beast Pack. Despite the wild wardrobe change, they really stand out among the rest of the pack, but they'll still guard their stations with ferocity! | ” | — Figure description |
In Kirby and the Forgotten Land, a variant of Gigant Edge called Wild Edge appears as a Mid-Boss. Their figure description reveals them to be Gigant Edge after joining the Beast Pack. Gigant Sword, while based on Wild Edge, bears their name.
Gallery[edit]
Model from Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Model of Gigant Edge EX from Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Gigant Edge DX in Kirby: Triple Deluxe
In-game artwork from Team Kirby Clash Deluxe
In-game artwork of Team Mighty Cleave from Super Kirby Clash, which includes Gigant Edge
In-game artwork of Team Sword & Storm from Super Kirby Clash, which includes Gigant Edge
Gigant Edge in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Gigant Edge EX in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Model of Gigant Edge from Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Model of Gigant Edge EX from Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | ギガントエッジ Giganto Ejji ギガントエッジ ＥＸ Giganto Ejii Īekkusu ギガントエッジ ＤＸ Giganto Ejji Derakkusu |
Gigant Edge Gigant Edge EX Gigant Edge DX |
| Traditional Chinese | 龐大刃 páng dà rèn 龐大刃EX páng dà rèn EX |
Huge Edge Huge Edge EX |
| Simplified Chinese | 庞大刃 páng dà rèn 庞大刃EX páng dà rèn EX | |
| Dutch | Gigant Edge Gigant Edge + |
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| French | Gigalame Gigalame EX Gigalame DX |
Gigablade Gigablade EX Gigablade DX |
| German | Schwert-Koloss Schwert-Koloss X Schwert-Koloss DX |
Sword Colossus Sword Colossus X Sword Colossus DX |
| Italian | Mega cavaliere Mega cavaliere X Mega cavaliere DX |
Mega Knight Mega Knight X Mega Knight DX |
| Korean | 기간트 에지 Giganteu Eji 기간트 에지EX Giganteu Eji Iegseu 기간트 에지DX Giganteu Eji Direokseu |
Gigant Edge Gigant Edge EX Gigant Edge DX |
| Portuguese | Gigagládio Gigagládio EX |
Gigaglaive Gigaglaive EX |
| Latin American Spanish | Filo Gigante Filo Gigante EX Filo Gigante DX |
Giant Edge Giant Edge EX Giant Edge DX |
| European Spanish | Filo Gigante Filo Gigante + Filo Gigante DX |
Giant Edge Giant Edge + Giant Edge DX |
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