Kid Icarus (universe): Difference between revisions

*[[File:PitIcon(SSBB).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSBB|Pit}}''' ([[Starter character|Starter]]): A young angel knight who serves the goddess Palutena and saves the kingdom of Angel Land from the evil of the Underworld goddess Medusa. The name "Kid Icarus" is technically a misnomer, and refers not to Pit as an alternative name, but more as to what kind of entity Pit is. The Greek myth of Icarus is centered around a man possessing wings; since Pit has wings, he can be considered a "kid Icarus" of sorts. For his appearance in ''Brawl'' as a fighter, Pit has undergone a major character redesign. He uses the Sacred Bow of Palutena in combat, both to fire arrows, as it always has, and also to demonstrate its previously unseen ability to split in half and be used as a pair of swords for close-quarters combat.  Like [[Kirby]], [[Jigglypuff]], [[Meta Knight]], and [[Charizard]], Pit can jump multiple times in the air. His [[neutral special move]] is the [[Palutena's Arrow]], which Pit uses in a similar style as [[Link]], [[Young Link]], and [[Toon Link]]; however, Pit's arrows travel much faster, unaffected by gravity, and their trajectory can be controlled (i.e. it can be made to curve upwards or downwards) by pressing a direction right after releasing the arrow. His [[up special move]], titled [[Wings of Icarus]], is a unique move giving him the ability of temporary free flight around the stage. His [[down special move]], [[Mirror Shield]], reflects projectile attacks and protects Pit from damage on one side. His [[side special move]] is the [[Angel Ring]], a reflector move in which Pit spins the Palutena's Bow at a blinding speed in a full 360 circle, which does damage to his opponents.

*[[File:PitIcon(SSB4-U).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSB4|Pit}}''' ([[Starter character|Starter]]): An angel and the captain of Palutena's army, he liberated {{s|icaruspedia|Angel Land}} from the {{s|icaruspedia|Underworld}} goddess {{s|icaruspedia|Medusa}}. He was one of the few [[veteran]]s revealed along with ''SSB4'' on June 11, 2013, and the only one amongst them who debuted in ''Brawl''. Pit had undergone notable changes to reflect his abilities and character in ''{{s|icaruspedia|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}''. Nearly all of his [[special move]]s were changed: he now pulls out his [[Upperdash Arm]] for his side special, protects himself with [[Guardian Orbitars]] for his down special, and soars with [[Power of Flight]] for his up special. With Palutena now a playable fighter, Pit instead utilizes the [[Three Sacred Treasures]] for his [[Final Smash]]. He has a [[Palutena's Guidance|smash taunt]] on Palutena's Temple where Palutena provides tips and insight on his opponents. Antony Del Rio, who portrayed Pit in ''Uprising'', replaces Lani Minella as the English voice of Pit in overseas versions.{{clr}}

*[[File:PalutenaIcon(SSB4-U).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSB4|Palutena}}''' ([[Starter character|Starter]]): The [[wikipedia:List of light deities|Goddess of Light]] and the ruler of Skyworld. In the original ''{{s|icaruspedia|Kid Icarus}}'', Palutena is usurped by Medusa as the ruler of Angel Land and serves as the {{s|wikipedia|damsel in distress}}. She cameos in ''Brawl'' as part of Pit's Final Smash and as one of the few supporting characters in the [[Subspace Emissary]]. Her presence and role were greatly expanded in ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'' as Pit's advisor and confidant. A powerful and omniscient figure, Palutena sends Pit as her attaché to rid the world of Underworld monsters, the {{s|icaruspedia|Forces of Nature}}, extraterrestrials, and rival gods. Without her, Pit would not be able to fly or have access to such a wide arsenal of weapons. After months of rumors, potential leaks, and teases from [[Sakurai]], Palutena was announced as a playable fighter during Nintendo's E3 Digital Event on June 10, 2014. She is a swift, magical character that utilizes her staff, halo, and shield in her attacks. Palutena has one of the most diverse selection of [[custom move]]s in the entire roster, all of which are derived from {{s|icaruspedia|Power}}s she would grant Pit in ''Uprising''.{{clr}}

*[[File:DarkPitIcon(SSB4-U).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSB4|Dark Pit}}''' ([[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]): Pit's doppelgänger and rival from ''Kid Icarus: Uprising''. He is an incomplete clone of Pit that came into being when Pit destroyed the {{s|icaruspedia|Mirror of Truth}} in {{s|icaruspedia|Chapter 5}}. A troubled, disgruntled angel, Dark Pit butts heads with Pit multiple times throughout the events of ''Uprising'' all the while avoiding {{s|icaruspedia|Hades}}' {{s|icaruspedia|Underworld Army}}. In ''SSB4'', Dark Pit is a [[clone]] of Pit. While some weapons in his arsenal are different – such as the [[Silver Bow]] and [[Electroshock Arm]] – his animations are identical to Pit's and function similarly. The most substantial difference between Dark Pit and Pit is that they have different Final Smashes. Dark Pit shoots a powerful beam from his eponymous [[Dark Pit Staff]], like {{SSB4|Zelda}}'s [[Light Arrow]]. Like fellow clones {{SSB4|Lucina}} and {{SSB4|Dr. Mario}}, Dark Pit was originally planned to be an alternate character skin for Pit like [[Alph]] is for {{SSB4|Olimar}}, but Sakurai thought it would be out of character for him to use the Three Sacred Treasures in his Final Smash and decided to make him a separate fighter instead.{{clr}}

*28. [[File:PitIcon(SSBU).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSBU|Pit}}''' ([[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]): The captain of Palutena's army returns as an unlockable fighter after being a starter in ''Smash 4''. He now calls upon the [[Lightning Chariot]] for his Final Smash.{{clr}}

*54. [[File:PalutenaIcon(SSBU).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSBU|Palutena}}''' ([[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]): The Goddess of Light returns as an unlockable fighter after being a starter in ''Smash 4''. She no longer has any custom special moves due to them being cut, but [[Reflect Barrier]] is now merged with her counter, [[Explosive Flame]] is now her side special, and she has received major mobility buffs to compensate for losing [[Lightweight]].{{clr}}

*28^ε. [[File:DarkPitIcon(SSBU).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSBU|Dark Pit}}''' ([[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]): The dark doppelgänger forged from the Mirror of Truth returns from ''Smash 4'' as an unlockable fighter, functionally unchanged from his previous appearance. One difference is that he is now branded as an [[Echo Fighter]] of Pit.{{clr}}