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Kibble Blade
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- This article is about themid-boss, and should not be confused withSir Kibble.
| “ | Witness the return of the silver armor, blade newly sharpened and ready! | ” | — Tough: Kibble Blade Quest description inTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe |
Kibble Blade is amid-boss who debuted inKirby's Return to Dream Land that yields theCutterCopy Ability when inhaled. Its attacks are similar to that of its smaller cousin,Sir Kibble, in that it tosses the blade on its head. It can do this in several different patterns. It will also attempt to ramKirby, much like most of the other mid-bosses.
Game appearances[edit]
| Kibble Blade's video game appearances | ||
|---|---|---|
| Game | Role | Notes |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land | Mid-boss | |
| Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition | Mid-boss | Mid-boss inNew Challenge Stages. |
| Kirby: Planet Robobot | Mid-boss | |
| Team Kirby Clash Deluxe | Boss | |
| Super Kirby Clash | Boss | |
| Kirby's Dream Buffet | Reference | Appears on aCharacter Treat. |
Kirby's Return to Dream Land /Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]
Kibble Blade debuted inKirby's Return to Dream Land, acting as a mid-boss throughout the game and using mostly his blade to attackKirby. InExtra Mode andThe True Arena,Kibble Blade EX, a tougher variant of the normal enemy using black armor is found. Exclusively in these games, Super Inhaling its cutter blades during battle can also grant Kirby the Cutter ability.
Attacks[edit]
The following are all of Kibble Blade's attacks inKirby's Return to Dream Land andKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe. Most attack names are from official Japanese strategy guides for the games, while others are conjectural:
| Kibble Blade's attacks inKirby's Return to Dream Land andKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | ||||
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| Attack | Description | Variants | ||
| カッターブーメラン Cutter Boomerang | Kibble Blade throws a giant cutter boomerang, which travels straight ahead before returning to it. The cutter blade can be super-inhaled and swallowed to get theCutter ability. | |||
| チャージカッター Charge Cutter | Kibble Blade charges up before throwing a giant cutter boomerang from its helmet, which travels above its head and flies away from it. The cutter blade can be super-inhaled and swallowed to get the Cutter ability. A star is left behind after the blade hits the ground, wall or ceiling. | |||
| ヘッドタックル Head Tackle | Kibble Blade steps back, then charges headfirst until it hits the wall on the other side. Stars appear after it slams into the wall and lands on the ground. | |||
| ジャンプカッター Jump Cutter | Kibble Blade leaps in the air and then throws a cutter blade diagonally downwards in front of itself. The cutter blade can be super-inhaled and swallowed to get the Cutter ability. A star is left behind after the blade hits the ground. | Its normal form jumps in place before throwing and only uses this attack when low on health, but its EX form may jump towards the center of the arena before throwing and can use this attack before losing health. | ||
| ハイスピードヘッドタックル High-Speed Head Tackle | Kibble Blade EX jumps back, holds position for two seconds, then very quickly charges headfirst until it hits the wall on the other side. Stars appear after it slams into the wall and lands on the ground. | |||
| Hyper Boomerang[conjectural title] | When low on health, Kibble Blade EX charges up and throws an extra-large cutter boomerang, flying in the same trajectory as its Charge Cutter attack. This extra-large cutter blade cannot be super-inhaled. | |||
| クロスブーメラン撃ち Cross Boomerang Shoot | When low on health, Kibble Blade EX charges up and throws two cutter boomerangs in different directions in quick succession. The cutter blades can be super-inhaled and swallowed to get the Cutter ability. Stars are left behind after the blades hit the ground or ceiling where applicable. | |||
Locations[edit]
InKirby's Return to Dream Land andKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Kibble Blade can be found in the following levels and stages:
| Kibble Blade locations inKirby's Return to Dream Land andKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | ||||||
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| Stage | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 | Stage 5 | Stage 6 |
| Cookie Country | N/A | |||||
| Raisin Ruins | N/A | |||||
| Onion Ocean | N/A | |||||
| White Wafers | ||||||
| Nutty Noon | ||||||
| Egg Engines | ||||||
| Dangerous Dinner | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
InMagolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler, Kibble Blade and its EX form are only encountered inLocandra Dimension - 4-3.
Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition[edit]
InKirby's Dream Collection Special Edition, Kibble Blade appears inNew Challenge Stages, where it is fought inSmash Combat Chamber andSmash Combat Chamber EX. Kibble Blade functions just like it did inKirby's Return to Dream Land.
Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]
Kibble Blade returns inKirby: Planet Robobot, now sporting a new semi-robotic look to fit with the mechanization theme of the game. It also has an upgraded version known asKibble Blade 2.0, possessing a new gold coloration compared to Kibble Blade EX.
When fighting its regular form in this game alongside the regular battles in bothTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe andSuper Kirby Clash, it begins with this fixed order on loop as follows:
- Cutter Boomerang
- Charge Cutter
- Head Tackle
After losing approximately half of its health, it abruptly switches to one of two fixed orders on loop as follows:
- Jump Cutter
- 3D Turning Cutter
- Head Tackle
- Charge Cutter
- Cutter Boomerang
- 3D Turning Cutter
- Jump Cutter
- Head Tackle
- Cutter Boomerang
- Charge Cutter
Locations[edit]
InKirby: Planet Robobot, Kibble Blade (and its 2.0 variant) can be found in the following areas and stages:
| Kibble Blade locations inKirby: Planet Robobot | ||||||||
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| Stage | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 | Stage 5 | Stage 6 (EX) | Stage 7 EX | Stage 8 EX |
| Patched Plains | N/A | N/A | ||||||
| Resolution Road | N/A | N/A | ||||||
| Overload Ocean | N/A | |||||||
| Gigabyte Grounds | N/A | |||||||
| Rhythm Route | N/A | |||||||
| Access Ark | ||||||||
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe[edit]

| “ | Two crescents gleam in the dark... One over the dunes, and one coming for you! | ” | — Tougher: Kibble Blade Quest description inTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe |
Kibble Blade is fought on three separate occasions inTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe. Here, it is beefed up in size and strength, and given a number of new attacks.
Super Kirby Clash[edit]

| “ | The suit of silver armor has reappeared! Its giant sword can slice through you as easily it does the heat haze! | ” | — Tougher: Kibble Blade Quest description inSuper Kirby Clash |
Kibble Blade is fought three separate times inSuper Kirby Clash, behaving like it did in the previous game. It's fought twice on its own, and again withGigant Edge as part of Team Mighty Cleave. It is however largely out-shined by its ice-cold cousin,Frost Kibble Blade.
Attacks[edit]
| “ | A suit of silver armor appears! Watch out for its Charge Cutter attack! | ” | — Kibble Blade Quest description inTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe andSuper Kirby Clash |
The following are all of Kibble Blade's attacks inTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe andSuper Kirby Clash. Most attack names are from official Japanese strategy guides concerningKirby's Return to Dream Land andKirby: Planet Robobot.
| Kibble Blade's attacks inTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe &Super Kirby Clash | ||||
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| Attack | Description | Variants | ||
| カッターブーメラン Cutter Boomerang | Kibble Blade throws a giant cutter boomerang, which travels straight ahead before returning to it. | |||
| チャージカッター Charge Cutter | Kibble Blade charges up before throwing a giant cutter boomerang from its helmet, which travels above its head and flies away from it. | |||
| ヘッドタックル Head Tackle | Kibble Blade steps back, then charges headfirst until it hits the wall on the other side. | |||
| ジャンプカッター Jump Cutter | Kibble Blade leaps in the air and then throws a cutter blade diagonally downwards in front of itself. | It might jump in place before throwing or jump towards the center of the arena before throwing. | ||
| 3Dターニングカッター 3D Turning Cutter | Holding a cutter blade in its hand, Kibble Blade begins to spin around rapidly, flying around the arena and weaving in and out of the background. This attack has massive range but can be crouched under. | |||
| ハイスピードヘッドタックル High-Speed Head Tackle | Kibble Blade steps back, then very quickly charges headfirst until it hits the wall on the other side. | |||
| クロスブーメラン撃ち Cross Boomerang Shoot | Kibble Blade charges up and throws two cutter boomerangs in quick succession. | |||
| 3Dジャイアントチャージカッター 3D Giant Charge Cutter | Kibble Blade charges up and throws a cutter boomerang in the background. After a few seconds homing in on a Kirby's positioning, the boomerang quickly returns to the foreground. | |||
Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]
InKirby's Dream Buffet, Kibble Blade appears on aCharacter Treat, using its art fromTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe.
Gallery[edit]
- Model fromKirby's Return to Dream Land
- Model of Kibble Blade EX fromKirby's Return to Dream Land
- Kibble Blade inKirby's Return to Dream Land
- Kibble Blade EX inKirby's Return to Dream Land
- Extra Mode credits picture fromKirby's Return to Dream Land, featuringMeta Knight defeating Kibble Blade EX
- Kibble Blade inKirby: Planet Robobot
- Kibble Blade 2.0 inKirby: Planet Robobot
- Meta Knightmare Returns credits picture fromKirby: Planet Robobot, featuring Meta Knight facing Kibble Blade 2.0
- Artwork of Kibble Blade battling Team Kirby fromTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe
- Same as previous, without the background
- In-game artwork fromTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe
- Screenshot of the battle with Kibble Blade inTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe
- August 2017 Japanese password forTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe, featuring Kibble Blade andAssistant Waddle Dee
- In-game artwork of Team Mighty Cleave fromSuper Kirby Clash
- Kibble Blade inKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
- Kibble Blade EX inKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
- Extra Mode credits picture fromKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, featuring Meta Knight defeating Kibble Blade EX
Names in other languages[edit]
Kibble Blade[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | ザンキブル Zan Kiburu | Zan Kibble From 「斬」 (zan), meaning "to slash" |
| Traditional Chinese | 彎刀騎士老大 wān dāo qíshì lǎodà | Scimitar Knight Elder |
| Simplified Chinese | 弯刀骑士老大 wān dāo qíshì lǎodà | |
| Dutch | Kibble Blade | - |
| French | Seigneur Hache | Lord Ax |
| German | Ritter Rammkamm | Knight Ramcomb |
| Italian | Ser de' Zac | From "Duc de' Zac" (Sir Kibble) and an Italian adapted spelling of "Sir" |
| Korean | 잔키블 Jankibeul | Zan Kibble |
| Portuguese | Kibble Blade | - |
| Spanish | Gladiosharpe | Derived fromGladiador (Gladiator) andsharp |
Kibble Blade EX[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | ザンキブルEX Zan Kiburu Īekkusu | Zan Kibble EX From 「斬」 (zan), meaning "to slash" |
| Traditional Chinese | 彎刀騎士老大EX wān dāo qíshì lǎodà EX | Scimitar Knight Elder EX |
| Simplified Chinese | 弯刀骑士老大EX wān dāo qíshì lǎodà EX | |
| Dutch | Kibble Blade+ | - |
| French | Seigneur Hache EX | Lord Ax EX |
| German | Ritter Rammkamm X | Knight Ramcomb X |
| Italian | Ser de' Zac X | From "Duc de' Zac" (Sir Kibble) and an Italian adapted spelling of "Sir" |
| Korean | 잔키블EX Jankibeul Iegseu | Zan Kibble EX |
| Portuguese | Kibble Blade EX | - |
| Latin American Spanish | Gladiosharpe EX | Derived fromGladiador (Gladiator) andsharp |
| European Spanish | Gladiosharpe + | Derived fromGladiador (Gladiator) andsharp |
Kibble Blade 2.0[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | Re:ザンキブル Ri:Zan Kiburu | Re:Zan Kibble From 「斬」 (zan), meaning "to slash" |
| French | Seigneur Hache 2.0 | Lord Ax 2.0 |
| German | Ritter Rammkamm 2.0 | Knight Ramcomb 2.0 |
| Italian | Ser de' Zac 2.0 | From "Duc de' Zac" (Sir Kibble) and an Italian adapted spelling of "Sir" |
| Korean | Re:잔키블 Ri:Jankibeul | Re:Zan Kibble |
| Spanish | Gladiosharpe 2.0 | Derived fromGladiador (Gladiator) andsharp |
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