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
- Field
- Video game character
- Known for
- Doppelgänger of Pit, antagonist in Kid Icarus: Uprising
- First appearance
- Kid Icarus: Uprising (2012)
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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.
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