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Kid Icarus: Uprising Guide

2012 · Action shooter

Box art

Kid Icarus: Uprising box art
Nintendo 3DS cover for Kid Icarus: Uprising.

Game guides

Find the guide you need
GuideWhat you will find
Pit aims at airborne enemies during a flying combat section.controls, Intensity and the Fiend’s CauldronLearn air combat, ground dodges and difficulty-risk choices.
Pit carries a large cannon near a hovering enemy.weapon types, value and fusion planningCompare the nine weapon classes before consuming a favorite in fusion.
Pit uses a large weapon during close-range ground combat.Powers, Treasure Hunt and loadout planningFit limited-use abilities into the grid and target specific rewards.
Pit stands before a large creature in a vivid purple arena.chapter route, Light vs. Dark and local playUnderstand the 25-chapter campaign and team-life rule.
Nintendo 3DS cover for Kid Icarus: Uprising.characters, gods and rival factionsIdentify Pit’s allies, rivals and the later antagonists.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Raise Intensity only as far as you can clearHigher settings improve rewards but risk the hearts placed in the Fiend’s Cauldron.
Preview every fusion resultThe two input weapons are consumed, and useful modifiers may change.
Match weapons and Powers to a planRange, melee strength, mobility and limited-use support all matter.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
PitHeroFights in air and ground sections with Palutena’s support.
PalutenaGoddess of LightGrants the Power of Flight and guides Pit.
Dark PitRivalUses his own weapons and appears in key chapters.
MagnusHuman warriorFights with a large sword.
ViridiGoddess of NatureLeads the Forces of Nature.
HadesUnderworld rulerDrives the later conflict.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
controls, Intensity and the Fiend’s CauldronSeparate movement from aiming →

Pictures All pictures →

Pit stands before a large creature in a vivid purple arena.
Pit stands before a large creature in a vivid purple arena.
Pit aims at airborne enemies during a flying combat section.
Pit aims at airborne enemies during a flying combat section.
Pit carries a large cannon near a hovering enemy.
Pit carries a large cannon near a hovering enemy.
Pit uses a large weapon during close-range ground combat.
Pit uses a large weapon during close-range ground combat.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Kid Icarus: Uprising: game and edition overviewwww.nintendo.com