Buckler: Difference between revisions

{{species infobox

|title=Buckler

|variant_of=[[Rabbid]]

|first_appearance=''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])

|caption2=Donkey Kong Adventure splash screen

}}

'''Bucklers''' are [[Rabbid]] enemies in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]''. They are large Rabbids that carry shields and blast guns. These guns fire in a cone-shaped arc, doing increasing damage based on how close their targets are. Their shots are capable of destroying [[Mega Block]]s and inflicting status effects. Their shields protect them from frontal weapon attacks, forcing the heroes to attack from their unprotected sides and back; alternatively, they can bypass the shield with dashes, Team Jumps, and splash damage attacks. Also, when Bucklers are moving, they lower their shields thus leaving the enemies open to heroes' reaction shot techniques. Bucklers can also use an ability similar to Yoshi's Super Chance, giving themselves and nearby allies an aura that guarantees a critical hit on their next attack. However, Tropical Bucklers instead have the technique of Protection, shared with [[Valkyrie]]s and [[Princess Peach]], reducing damage dealt to nearby enemies through partial absorption.

In the introductory cutscene, the Buckler is seen on top of a mountain, coming down by riding its shield. When it reaches the bottom it holds its shield up and points its Boomshot towards the player, followed by the introductory tagline appearing.

==Variants==

There are four Buckler variants, one for each area apart from [[Ancient Gardens]]. As an exception, several Sherbet Bucklers do appear in Challenge 8 of said world.

*'''Sherbet Buckler:''' Encountered in [[Sherbet Desert]], this Buckler has 195 [[Heart Point|HP]]. Its gun, shield, and scarf are cactus themed with darker stripes. The shield also has ice and a fan on it. Their shots inflict the [[Honey (status effect)|Honey]] status.

*'''Lava Buckler:''' The final Buckler variant is encountered in the [[Lava Pit (Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle)|Lava Pit]], with a charred appearance, glowing orange eyes, orange accessories including a Bowser Jr. scarf, and 445 HP. Their shots inflict the [[Ink]] status.

*'''Tropical Buckler:''' The Buckler variant for [[Donkey Kong Adventure]]. It wears a feathered headdress resembling a skull and shoulder plate resembling bones, and 170 [[Heart Point|HP]]. They can be encountered before their actual introduction in Sherbet Desert.

{{:Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle bestiary|transcludesection=Lava Buckler|align=horizontal}}

{{:Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle bestiary|transcludesection=Tropical Buckler|align=horizontal}}

==Names in other languages==

|Ger=Verteidiger

|GerM=Defender; same as [[Defend Plus]]

}}

==Trivia==

*If a Buckler is underground, its ears appear bigger than when it spawns.

*The Buckler's name comes from a {{wp|Buckler|type of shield}} with the same name. However, the shield is actually very small, unlike the Buckler and its shield, which are both large.

{{Rabbids}}