Killing Edge
| Killing Edge | |
|---|---|
  Killing Edge concept artwork fromFire Emblem: Path of Radiance. | |
| Universe | Fire Emblem |
| Appears in | Ultimate |
| Item class | Weapon |
| Article on Fire Emblem Wiki | Killing Edge |
| “ | When it glows, its power intensifies. | ” |
| —Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct 8.8.2018 | ||
TheKilling Edge (キルソード,Kill Sword) is anitem from theFire Emblem series inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. It was revealed in theNintendo Direct on August 8, 2018.
Origin[edit]
The Killing Edge is a sword that recurrently appears in theFire Emblem series. It is notable as one of several "killer" weapons, a class of weapon that substantially boosts the likelihood of its wielder landing aCritical Hit. In theFire Emblem series, a critical hit causes a weapon to deal three times its base damage, a trait that is reflected inSmash Bros. in the form of increasing damage and knockback when the sword is glowing. The Killing Edge's design inUltimate appears to take inspiration from its appearances inFire Emblem: Blazing Blade andFire Emblem Awakening, with the weapon's shape and design resembling its appearance in the former, and the color scheme of the sword hilt resembling its color in the latter. Additionally, weapons will glow pink during critical hit animations fromFire Emblem Awakening onward.
Overview[edit]
The Killing Edge is a battering item that normally deals 5% (blade)/6% (tip) with aneutral attack, 10%/11% with atilt attack, and 15%/16% with asmash attack. Every 242frames (4.03 seconds), its blade glows pink for 90 frames (1.5 seconds) and, if the user swings it during this time, the damage and knockback dealt by the attack will be doubled. The critical hit sound effect from theFire Emblem Game Boy Advance titles will play.
Spirit[edit]
Equipping the Ravio, Aegislash, Navarre, Lon'qu, or Shadow Mansupport spirits will give the player a Killing Edge at a start of their stock.
| No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Cost | Ability | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235 |  | Ravio |  | ★★ | 1 | Killing Edge Equipped | The Legend of Zelda Series |
| 539 |  | Aegislash | | ★★ | 1 | Killing Edge Equipped | Pokémon Series |
| 625 |  | Navarre | | ★★ | 1 | Killing Edge Equipped | Fire Emblem Series |
| 668 |  | Lon'qu | | ★★ | 1 | Killing Edge Equipped | Fire Emblem Series |
| 893 |  | Shadow Man | | ★★ | 1 | Killing Edge Equipped | Mega Man Series |
Gallery[edit]
Killing Edge artwork fromUltimate.
Trivia[edit]
- Killing Edge is the first weapon fromFire Emblem to appear solely as an item and not as a playable character's weapon.
- IfHero charges asmash attack with the Killing Edge, a different sound effect plays instead of his usual one. This also happens when charging aDeath's Scythe.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese | キルソード | Kill Sword |
 English | Killing Edge | — |
 French | Fer létal | Lethal Iron |
 German | Schnitter | Reaper |
 Spanish | Espada asesina | Killer Sword |
 Italian | Lama letale | Lethal Blade |
 Chinese (Simplified) | 必杀剑 | Sure-Kill Sword |
 Chinese (Traditional) | 必殺劍 | Sure-Kill Sword |
 Korean | 킬 소드 | Kill Sword |
 Dutch | Dodelijke degen | Deadly Sword |
 Russian | Клинок погибели | Blade of Destruction |
| Fire Emblem universe | |
|---|---|
| Fighters | Marth (SSBM ·SSBB ·SSB4 ·SSBU) ·Roy (SSBM ·SSB4 ·SSBU) ·Ike (SSBB ·SSB4 ·SSBU) ·Lucina (SSB4 ·SSBU) ·Robin (SSB4 ·SSBU) ·Corrin (SSB4 ·SSBU) ·Chrom (SSBU) ·Byleth (SSBU) |
| Assist Trophies | Lyn ·Black Knight ·Tiki |
| Stages | Castle Siege ·Arena Ferox ·Coliseum ·Garreg Mach Monastery |
| Item | Killing Edge |
| Other | Sothis |
| Trophies,Stickers andSpirits | Trophies (SSBM ·SSBB ·SSB4) ·Stickers ·Spirits |
| Music | Brawl ·SSB4 ·Ultimate |
| Masterpieces | Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light ·Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem |
