Ky Kiske (GGXrd)
The unyielding lightning that strikes down Gears to protect humanity's future.
Ky Kiske is a central figure in the Guilty Gear series, introduced in the first installment (1998). Orphaned at the age of 10, he rose to become a member of the Sacred Order of Holy Knights and later the king of Illyria. His rivalry with Sol Badguy began when Sol fled the Order, taking the Fūenken (Fireseal). Ky later married Dizzy, a half-Gear, and they have a son named Sin. In Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- (2014), Ky works alongside Sol, Sin, Leo Whitefang, and Elphelt Valentine to stop the Conclave from resurrecting Justice. By Guilty Gear -STRIVE- (2021), Ky helps Sol defeat a godlike I-No, and Sol is officially declared dead. Ky appears in every Guilty Gear game alongside Sol.
Quick Facts
- First appearance
- Guilty Gear (1998)
Lore & Background
Ky Kiske was orphaned at the age of 10, an event that shaped his drive to protect humanity. He joined the Sacred Order of Holy Knights and fought in the Crusades, earning a reputation as a righteous warrior. His rivalry with Sol Badguy began when Sol deserted the Order, stealing the Fūenken. In Guilty Gear X2 (2002), Ky's story involves confronting Sol, and in Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus (2008), the two finally settle their differences after a battle, with Ky asking Sol to promise they will meet again.
By Guilty Gear 2: Overture (2007), Ky is trapped with a binding spell in Illyria, but is freed with help from Sol, Sin, and Dr. Paradigm. In Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- (2014), Ky works with Sol, Sin, Leo Whitefang, and Elphelt Valentine to stop the Conclave from using the Cradle to resurrect Justice. In Guilty Gear -STRIVE- (2021), Ky helps Sol defeat a godlike I-No, alongside Axl and Nagoriyuki. Ky marries Dizzy, and they have a son named Sin. He appears in every main Guilty Gear game.
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