Dark Pit


 * For fighter info, see Dark Pit (SSBWU/3DS).

Dark Pit, or Black Pit (ブラックピット Burakku Pitto) in Japan, is a character from Kid Icarus: Uprising. He will be playable in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U.

Character History
Dark Pit is a clone of Pit made by the Mirror of Truth, however, Pit broke the mirror before the cloning process was the process could be complete, Dark Pit becomes a neutral character, refusing to side with any of the gods. He serves as a rival to Pit and dons a portrayal of an antihero-like personality. His ability to fly comes from Pandora's powers, which he stole after he and Pit defeated her, allowing him to fly permanently under his own power, unlike Pit. However it's subsequently lost after Pandora's resurrection requiring him to rely on the Power of Flight granted by Palutena or Viridi.

As Dark Pit is the physical manifestation of Pit's dark side, Dark Pit is said to represent the repressed feelings that Pit keeps to himself. Dark Pit is significantly more serious than his jovial counterpart, often having a more dry sense of humor. Dark Pit is more arrogant and cocky, claiming to be the orignal Pit. Dark Pit is also more aggressive and pragmatic than Pit, often striking opponents when their guard is down. Dark Pit proves to be sharper than Pit, possessing more common sense. This is shown when he deduces that it would take more than one soul to create an Underworld monster.

Although initially antagonistic towards Pit Dark Pit's personality begins to progressively change. Once he realizes that if Pit dies, he would die as well, he becomes Pit's closest ally, fighting side by side to aid him in rescuing Palutena's soul. And when Pit sacrifices himself to save Dark Pit, he is determined to save Pit at all costs.

He is nicknamed "Pittoo" by Palutena, Pit, and other characters, much to his chagrin.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Dark Pit did not appear as a separate character in this game; however, one of Pit's palette swaps gave him an appearance very similar to Dark Pit.

In Super Smash Bros. 3DS/Wii U
Dark Pit is set to appear as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. He has a similar moveset to Pit (SSBWU/3DS) but with more power and less speed.