Dark Pit
Doppelgänger of Pit, spawned by the Mirror of Truth.
Dark Pit is a doppelgänger of the angel Pit, spawned by the Mirror of Truth in the 2012 video game Kid Icarus: Uprising. He appears as a separate character after absorbing the powers of the defeated Goddess of Calamity Pandora, and plays a role in the game's story as a rival figure.
Quick Facts
- Title
- Kid Icarus: Uprising
- Developer
- Project Sora
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Series
- Kid Icarus
- Platforms
- Nintendo 3DS
- Released
- JP · 22 March 2012 · NA/EU · 23 March 2012 · AU · 29 March 2012
- Genre
- Third-person shooter, rail shooter
- Modes
- Single-player, multiplayer
- Director
- Masahiro Sakurai
- Producer
- Yoshihiro Matsushima
- Composer
- Motoi Sakuraba · Yuzo Koshiro · Masafumi Takada · Noriyuki Iwadare · Takahiro Nishi · Yasunori MitsudaCredited as a "recording support"
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
Dark Pit originates from the Mirror of Truth, an object that creates a duplicate of whoever gazes into it. In Kid Icarus: Uprising, Pit confronts the Goddess of Calamity Pandora to destroy the Mirror, but the Mirror spawns Dark Pit before it is destroyed. Dark Pit then absorbs Pandora's powers and departs, becoming an independent entity. He is not controlled by Palutena or Medusa, and acts according to his own will, often opposing Pit.
Reader's Guide
Dark Pit is a significant figure in Kid Icarus: Uprising as a direct consequence of Pit's actions and the Mirror of Truth. His absorption of Pandora's powers makes him a formidable opponent, and his independent nature sets him apart from the other characters bound to deities. In the broader Kid Icarus franchise, Dark Pit's introduction adds complexity to the narrative, serving as a dark mirror to the protagonist. Elements from the game, including Dark Pit, are prominently featured in the Super Smash Bros. series from its fourth installment onwards, cementing his legacy as a recurring character in Nintendo's crossover fighting games. His role in Uprising highlights themes of identity and duality within the game's lighthearted yet mythologically inspired story.
Did You Know?
- Dark Pit is spawned by the Mirror of Truth during Pit's mission to destroy it.
- He absorbs the powers of the Goddess of Calamity Pandora after her defeat.
- Elements from Kid Icarus: Uprising, including Dark Pit, appear in the Super Smash Bros. series from its fourth installment onward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dark Pit?
Dark Pit is a dark mirror-image of the angel Pit, conjured by the Mirror of Truth during the events of Kid Icarus: Uprising (2012). He serves as the game's main antagonist and later joins the Super Smash Bros. roster as his own playable fighter.
How does Dark Pit differ from Pit?
Where Pit wields a golden lance and carries a heroic, earnest demeanor, Dark Pit fights with a black scythe, has sharper angular wings, and presents a colder, more combative personality. Visually, his palette is dominated by black and deep purple rather than Pit's gold and white.
What is Dark Pit's role and playstyle in Smash Bros.?
Dark Pit is a fast, aerial-oriented fighter built around short-range scythe slashes and a powerful downward smash attack. His special moves include a dark fire breath and a scythe projectile, making him a high-risk, high-reward character that rewards precise spacing.
Why is Dark Pit important to the Smash lineup?
His addition gave the Kid Icarus franchise a second representative with a completely distinct fighting style, rather than simply adding a color-swap of Pit. It also let the roster showcase a genuine rival dynamic, reinforcing the idea that Smash fighters can be narrative counterparts rather than just stand-alone heroes.
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