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[[File:Kirby Final Cutter SSBM.png|right|200px|thumb|Kirby's Final Cutter in ''Melee'']]
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{{Infobox Special Move
'''Final Cutter''' is [[Kirby]]'s [[Up B]] and [[triple jump]].  Kirby draws a silver blade, similar to a scimitar, jumps into the air a bit less than the height of [[Falco]]'s full jump, and falls quickly, releasing a blue "wave" projectile forward if he lands on a solid surface, travelling the distance of a [[Falco Phantasm]].  Generally hits best on the way up, and at the very end of the attack. Although it lost much power and use in the transition from [[SSB]] to [[SSBM]], it is still quite useful to skilled players. It should also be noted that the move as a whole can be moved much further horizontally when used on the ground as opposed to in the air. In [[Brawl]], the Final Cutter is stronger than in Melee.
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|caption=Final Cutter in ''Ultimate''.
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'''Final Cutter''' ({{ja|ファイナルカッター|Fainaru Kattā}}, ''Final Cutter'') is [[Kirby]]'s [[up special move]].


Players using this move should take note that if knocked out of it (except for in Brawl), they lose all their jumps.
==Overview==
Kirby draws a silver blade similar to a scimitar (a blue cutter-styled blade in ''Smash 64''), slashes upwards a bit less than the height of [[Falco]]'s full jump, before slashing downwards, releasing a blue "wave" [[projectile]] forward if he lands on a solid surface, travelling the distance of a [[Falco Phantasm]]. This attack is somewhat similar to [[Ike]]'s [[Aether]]. The move can be moved much further horizontally when used on the ground as opposed to in the air.


The descent of the move delivers a heavy [[Meteor Smash]], which is easier to use over a pit. This can develop into a technique known as Cuttercide/Kutterkaze. When your opponent is trying to recover you can use Final Cutter to intercept them and spike them downward, killing yourself and most of the time your opponent as well (beware that the player using Cuttercide will pass the [[blast line]] first so do not attempt this when both players are on one stock each.)
Due to its slow startup and relatively weak knockback in every game, Final Cutter is not effective as an [[out of shield]] option nor for KOing. However, it does have niche uses as a space-creating option thanks to its projectile, which allows Kirby to block approaches of slower characters, or even [[edgeguard]] certain recoveries that do not snap to the ledge.
 
The descent of the move delivers a heavy [[meteor smash]]. In ''Smash 64'' and ''Melee'', the meteor hitbox only briefly appears when Kirby starts falling, although future games allow the downwards slash to meteor smash through its entire duration. This meteor smash allows the move to edgeguard opponents at the ledge; if Kirby hits an opponent with the downwards slash when their ledge invincibility ends, they will be meteor smashed and likely KO'd. It can also be used to perform a [[sacrificial KO]] when the opponent is trying to recover, at the cost of Kirby's stock. However, the meteor smash is significantly weaker than other similar moves such as Aether, which risks Kirby being KO'd first or failing to KO opponents with strong recoveries.
 
This is Kirby's sole recovery move without [[Copy Abilities]]. However, every iteration of the move is either unable to grab ledges before the downwards slash begins, or has a very specific ledge sweet spot (usually at the peak of the upward slash), making it very easy to interrupt. It is therefore a last-resort option when Kirby burns his multiple midair jumps.
 
Unlike most other recovery moves, Final Cutter does not send Kirby into [[helpless]]ness, as the downwards slash will not end unless Kirby lands. However, if Kirby lands at the edge of a platform and is [[push]]ed off in any way while he is still in his ground-slam animation, Kirby will be forced into his helpless form.
 
In ''Super Smash Bros.'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', players using this move lose all of their jumps if knocked out of it.
 
===Bigger Kirby glitch===
In ''Smash 64'', Final Cutter can be used in the air to trigger a unusual bug known as the Bigger Kirby glitch. After performing his up special in the air, Kirby will become slightly bigger. This size increase is slightly more pronounced in the international versions than in the Japanese one, though the final size is the same in all versions, and lasts until Kirby is KO'd. This effect is not purely aesthetic but increases Kirby's range, notably allowing him to hit below platforms with certain attacks, at the cost of making him a bigger target, especially when crouching.
 
==Instructional quote==
{{InstructionalQuotes
|ssbmchar=Kirby
|ssbmdesc=Soar into the sky, then dive down with this cutting move that unleashes a shock wave.
|ssbbchar=Kirby
|ssbbdesc=Swoop up and down while attacking with a blade. On landing, the blade emits a wave that does additional damage.
|ssb4-3char=Kirby
|ssb4-3desc=Strike up and down. Sends out a shock wave.
|ssbuchar=Kirby
|ssbudesc=Jumps high into the air, striking on the way up and on the way down. Creates a shock wave when landing.
}}
 
==In [[The Subspace Emissary]]==
In the story, {{SSBB|Kirby}} uses the move to cut down {{SSBB|King Dedede}}'s stolen [[Cargo]] and secure a pair of [[trophies]], either {{SSBB|Mario}} and {{SSBB|Pit}}'s or {{SSBB|Link}} and {{SSBB|Yoshi}}'s, depending on which princess Kirby rescued from [[Petey Piranha]].
 
==Customization==
Special Move customization was added in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. These are the variations:
{{CustomSet|Kirby|Up|name1=Final Cutter|desc1=Jump high into the air, striking on the way up and down. Creates a shock wave when landing.|name2=Wave Cutter|desc2=Jump high into the air, and then slam down to the ground, sending rocks flying.|name3=Upper Cutter|desc3=Strike powerfully as you rise through the air. You can't attack on the way down.}}
# '''Final Cutter''': Default.
# '''Wave Cutter''': The blade deals no damage, but upon landing creates a rock wave with more power and range than the normal shockwave. Has faster [[start-up]]. If used high enough in the air, the move will be weaker. The wave of rocks can be [[reflected]]. {{Main|Kirby (SSB4)/Up special/Custom 1}}
# '''Upper Cutter''': The attack only involves the first slash, losing both the second slash's meteor smash and shockwave. Puts Kirby into his [[helpless]] state on the way down. There is noticeably more vertical momentum after the attack ends, and the attack comes out faster, does more damage and travels higher, making it an effective combo finisher. Resembles the Sword Upper from the Sword ability. {{Main|Kirby (SSB4)/Up special/Custom 2}}
 
<gallery>
Wave Cutter.JPG|Wave Cutter in {{for3ds}}
Upper Cutter.JPG|Upper Cutter in {{for3ds}}
</gallery>
 
==Origin==
[[File:FinalCutterOrigin.png|thumb|Final Cutter in ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''.]]
The Final Cutter first appeared as a move of the {{s|wikirby|Cutter}} ability (which itself debuted in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'') in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', appearing as the final hit animation of the move "Nonstop cutter attack", simply known as "Nonstop Cutter" in ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby Super Star Ultra}}''. When Kirby had the Cutter ability and was close enough to the enemy while attacking, the normally ranged Cutter technique would become a rapid slashing combo attack starting with the Cleaving Cutter (an inward chop, then a turning inward-upward 180 slash akin to his "Cutter Dash" move), ending in the Final Cutter.
 
Contrary to the Final Cutter move originally using the sharp boomerang for the attack, the ''Smash Bros.'' games give Kirby a long, silver scimitar, which is an element unique to the series; the same blade appears in the {{s|wikirby|Smash}} ability's moveset in the ''Kirby'' games.
 
In later games, such as ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby & The Amazing Mirror}}'' and ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby: Squeak Squad}}'', a very similar move called "Final Sword" appears as part of the {{s|wikirby|Sword}} ability's moveset, functioning exactly like how the Final Cutter works in ''Smash Bros.'' The Smash Bros. ability, which appears in ''Amazing Mirror'', ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Collection}}'', and ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby: Planet Robobot}}'', also includes Final Cutter with its ''Smash Bros.'' functionality, even featuring the same blade design.
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
Kirby Final Cutter projectile SSB.png|The Final Cutter's projectile in ''Super Smash Bros''.
Final Cutter SSB.png|Kirby's Final Cutter in ''Smash 64''.
Ssb64kirby.jpg|Artwork of Final Cutter in the ''Super Smash Bros. 64'' instruction manual.
Kirby Final Cutter SSBM.png|Kirby's Final Cutter in ''Melee''.
Ssbmkirby4.jpg|Another image of Kirby's Final Cutter in ''Melee''.
Final Cutter Brawl.png|Early photo of Kirby using Final Cutter in ''Brawl''.
SSB64 Final Cutter Edgeguard.gif|Kirby meteor smashing Pikachu with Final Cutter in ''Smash 64''.
Final_Cutter_Wave_SSB4.jpeg|The projectile wave.
KirbyFinalCutterWiiU.png|Prerelease shot of Final Cutter in {{forwiiu}}.
Final_Cutter_SSB4.jpeg|Final Cutter in {{forwiiu}}.
Kirby SSBU Skill Preview Up Special.png|Final Cutter as shown by the [[Move List]] in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|ファイナルカッター|Fainaru Kattā}}, ''Final Cutter''
|en=Final Cutter
|fr=Super tranche
|es=Corte final
|de=Final Cutter
|it=Sciabolata
|nl=Doorkliever
|ru={{rollover|Последный разрез|Posledny razrez|?}}
|ko={{rollover|파이널 커터|Paineol Keoteo|?}}, ''Final Cutter''
|zh_cn={{rollover|最终弯刀|Zuìzhōng Wāndāo|?}}
|zh_tw={{rollover|最終彎刀|Zuìzhōng Wāndāo|?}}
|pt=Golpe Cortante
}}


Unlike other third jumps, Final Cutter does not throw Kirby into [[helpless]]; when the ascent is finished, Kirby falls quickly and retains the hitbox. However, Final Cutter can cause helpless by landing at the edge of a platform and being [[push]]ed off by wind, conveyor belts, F.L.U.D.D. or Squirtle's Water Gun while Kirby is still in his ground-slam animation; Kirby will quickly slide off into his helpless form.
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This is Kirby's only way to become [[helpless]] by default, if he is pushed off an edge during the landing animation of Final Cutter. His helpless animation is based on the [https://wikirby.com/wiki/Dive_Attack Dive Attack], an ability in the ''Kirby'' games that allows Kirby to land and safely deal damage on enemies after falling a sufficient distance.
**Unlike the games, Kirby cannot deal damage using this helpless animation.
*In prerelease versions of ''Smash 4'', Kirby still had a neutral expression while using this move, like previous games.
==Technical details==
*[[Kirby (SSB)/Up special]]
*[[Kirby (SSBM)/Up special]]
*[[Kirby (SSBB)/Up special]]
*[[Kirby (SSB4)/Up special]]
*[[Kirby (SSBU)/Up special]]
{{Special Moves|char=Kirby}}


*Final Cutter debuted as a special move seen in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''. If Kirby had the Cutter ability and was close enough to the enemy while attacking, the normally ranged Cutter technique would become a rapid slashing combo attack, ending in the Final Cutter.
[[Category:Up special moves]]
*The "Final Cutter" move has more recently been used by Kirby's Sword ability in games such as ''[[Kirby and the Amazing Mirror]]''.
[[Category:Projectiles]]
*In Kirby and the Amazing Mirror and Kirby: Squeak Squad, coincidentally, the input for that move is Up-B.
{{Kirby Special Moves}}
*The Final Cutter attack is similar to Ike's Aether Combo but Kirby's sends a projectile unlike Ike's.
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Latest revision as of 10:06, May 18, 2024

Final Cutter
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Final Cutter in Ultimate.
User Kirby
Universe Kirby
Article on WiKirby Final Cutter

Final Cutter (ファイナルカッター, Final Cutter) is Kirby's up special move.

Overview[edit]

Kirby draws a silver blade similar to a scimitar (a blue cutter-styled blade in Smash 64), slashes upwards a bit less than the height of Falco's full jump, before slashing downwards, releasing a blue "wave" projectile forward if he lands on a solid surface, travelling the distance of a Falco Phantasm. This attack is somewhat similar to Ike's Aether. The move can be moved much further horizontally when used on the ground as opposed to in the air.

Due to its slow startup and relatively weak knockback in every game, Final Cutter is not effective as an out of shield option nor for KOing. However, it does have niche uses as a space-creating option thanks to its projectile, which allows Kirby to block approaches of slower characters, or even edgeguard certain recoveries that do not snap to the ledge.

The descent of the move delivers a heavy meteor smash. In Smash 64 and Melee, the meteor hitbox only briefly appears when Kirby starts falling, although future games allow the downwards slash to meteor smash through its entire duration. This meteor smash allows the move to edgeguard opponents at the ledge; if Kirby hits an opponent with the downwards slash when their ledge invincibility ends, they will be meteor smashed and likely KO'd. It can also be used to perform a sacrificial KO when the opponent is trying to recover, at the cost of Kirby's stock. However, the meteor smash is significantly weaker than other similar moves such as Aether, which risks Kirby being KO'd first or failing to KO opponents with strong recoveries.

This is Kirby's sole recovery move without Copy Abilities. However, every iteration of the move is either unable to grab ledges before the downwards slash begins, or has a very specific ledge sweet spot (usually at the peak of the upward slash), making it very easy to interrupt. It is therefore a last-resort option when Kirby burns his multiple midair jumps.

Unlike most other recovery moves, Final Cutter does not send Kirby into helplessness, as the downwards slash will not end unless Kirby lands. However, if Kirby lands at the edge of a platform and is pushed off in any way while he is still in his ground-slam animation, Kirby will be forced into his helpless form.

In Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Melee, players using this move lose all of their jumps if knocked out of it.

Bigger Kirby glitch[edit]

In Smash 64, Final Cutter can be used in the air to trigger a unusual bug known as the Bigger Kirby glitch. After performing his up special in the air, Kirby will become slightly bigger. This size increase is slightly more pronounced in the international versions than in the Japanese one, though the final size is the same in all versions, and lasts until Kirby is KO'd. This effect is not purely aesthetic but increases Kirby's range, notably allowing him to hit below platforms with certain attacks, at the cost of making him a bigger target, especially when crouching.

Instructional quote[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Melee instruction booklet Kirby (SSBM) Soar into the sky, then dive down with this cutting move that unleashes a shock wave.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl instruction booklet Kirby (SSBB) Swoop up and down while attacking with a blade. On landing, the blade emits a wave that does additional damage.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS case foldout Kirby (SSB4) Strike up and down. Sends out a shock wave.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Move List Kirby (SSBU) Jumps high into the air, striking on the way up and on the way down. Creates a shock wave when landing.

In The Subspace Emissary[edit]

In the story, Kirby uses the move to cut down King Dedede's stolen Cargo and secure a pair of trophies, either Mario and Pit's or Link and Yoshi's, depending on which princess Kirby rescued from Petey Piranha.

Customization[edit]

Special Move customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4. These are the variations:

1. Final Cutter 2. Wave Cutter 3. Upper Cutter
Final Cutter
Wave Cutter
Upper Cutter
"Jump high into the air, striking on the way up and down. Creates a shock wave when landing." "Jump high into the air, and then slam down to the ground, sending rocks flying." "Strike powerfully as you rise through the air. You can't attack on the way down."
  1. Final Cutter: Default.
  2. Wave Cutter: The blade deals no damage, but upon landing creates a rock wave with more power and range than the normal shockwave. Has faster start-up. If used high enough in the air, the move will be weaker. The wave of rocks can be reflected.
  3. Upper Cutter: The attack only involves the first slash, losing both the second slash's meteor smash and shockwave. Puts Kirby into his helpless state on the way down. There is noticeably more vertical momentum after the attack ends, and the attack comes out faster, does more damage and travels higher, making it an effective combo finisher. Resembles the Sword Upper from the Sword ability.

Origin[edit]

Final Cutter in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror.

The Final Cutter first appeared as a move of the Cutter ability (which itself debuted in Kirby's Adventure) in Kirby Super Star, appearing as the final hit animation of the move "Nonstop cutter attack", simply known as "Nonstop Cutter" in Kirby Super Star Ultra. When Kirby had the Cutter ability and was close enough to the enemy while attacking, the normally ranged Cutter technique would become a rapid slashing combo attack starting with the Cleaving Cutter (an inward chop, then a turning inward-upward 180 slash akin to his "Cutter Dash" move), ending in the Final Cutter.

Contrary to the Final Cutter move originally using the sharp boomerang for the attack, the Smash Bros. games give Kirby a long, silver scimitar, which is an element unique to the series; the same blade appears in the Smash ability's moveset in the Kirby games.

In later games, such as Kirby & The Amazing Mirror and Kirby: Squeak Squad, a very similar move called "Final Sword" appears as part of the Sword ability's moveset, functioning exactly like how the Final Cutter works in Smash Bros. The Smash Bros. ability, which appears in Amazing Mirror, Kirby's Dream Collection, and Kirby: Planet Robobot, also includes Final Cutter with its Smash Bros. functionality, even featuring the same blade design.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name
Japan Japanese ファイナルカッター, Final Cutter
UK English Final Cutter
France French Super tranche
Germany German Final Cutter
Spain Spanish Corte final
Italy Italian Sciabolata
China Chinese (Simplified) 最终弯刀
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) 最終彎刀
South Korea Korean 파이널 커터, Final Cutter
Netherlands Dutch Doorkliever
Russia Russian Последный разрез
Portugal Portuguese Golpe Cortante

Trivia[edit]

  • This is Kirby's only way to become helpless by default, if he is pushed off an edge during the landing animation of Final Cutter. His helpless animation is based on the Dive Attack, an ability in the Kirby games that allows Kirby to land and safely deal damage on enemies after falling a sufficient distance.
    • Unlike the games, Kirby cannot deal damage using this helpless animation.
  • In prerelease versions of Smash 4, Kirby still had a neutral expression while using this move, like previous games.

Technical details[edit]