Kiske

Lore & Background

Ky Kiske was orphaned at the age of 10. He joined the Sacred Order of Holy Knights and fought in the Crusades against the Gears. During this time, he became acquainted with Sol Badguy, who was also a member of the order under the nickname 'Flame of Corruption.' When Sol fled the order, taking the Fūenken, Ky earned the enmity of Sol. In 2175, Ky led the Holy Order in sealing Justice away after Sol's fight with her. In Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus, Ky confronted and engaged Sol in battle. After the fight, Sol and Ky finally settled their differences and went their separate ways, with Ky asking Sol to promise that they will meet again. In Guilty Gear 2: Overture, Ky was found trapped with a binding spell in Illyria, and Sol, Sin, and Izuna helped release him with Dr. Paradigm's help. In Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-, Ky worked alongside Sol, Sin, Leo Whitefang, and Elphelt Valentine to stop the Conclave. In the epilogue of Xrd REV 2, Sol visited Ky's manor and challenged him to a duel. Ky entered a frenzied rage and managed to overpower Sol in combat after Sol remarked that Dizzy was a 'monster' like himself. In Guilty Gear -STRIVE-, Ky helps Sol kill a godlike I-No. In Dual Rulers, Sol presents himself at an official wedding of his daughter, Dizzy, thanks to Vernon's encouragement.

In Their Own Story

Ky Kiske's story begins with his orphanhood at age 10 and his rise through the Sacred Order of Holy Knights. He fought in the Crusades, where he encountered Sol Badguy, then known as the 'Flame of Corruption.' When Sol stole the Fūenken and fled the order, Ky became his sworn enemy. In 2175, Ky led the Holy Order to seal Justice after Sol's battle with her. In Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus, Ky and Sol finally fought and settled their differences, with Ky asking Sol to promise they would meet again. In Guilty Gear 2: Overture, Ky was trapped by a binding spell in Illyria and rescued by Sol, Sin, and Izuna. In Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-, Ky allied with Sol to stop the Conclave. In Xrd REV 2, Ky fought Sol in a duel at his manor, overpowering him after Sol insulted Dizzy. In Guilty Gear -STRIVE-, Ky helped Sol defeat a godlike I-No. In Dual Rulers, Sol attended Dizzy's official wedding, with Ky presumably present as her husband.

Reader's Guide

Ky Kiske is a playable character in every Guilty Gear game, alongside Sol Badguy. He first appeared in the original Guilty Gear (1998). His fighting style is based on swordsmanship and lightning-based magic. He is voiced in Japanese by Takeshi Kusao. In English, he is voiced by Sam Riegel in Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- and by Sean Chiplock in Guilty Gear Strive. His story arc spans from the Crusades through the events of Guilty Gear -STRIVE- and Dual Rulers, where he is married to Dizzy and father to Sin.

Did You Know?

• Ky Kiske is one of only two characters to appear in every Guilty Gear game, the other being Sol Badguy.
• Ky was orphaned at the age of 10.
• Ky is voiced in Japanese by Takeshi Kusao across all games.
• In Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus, Ky and Sol finally settled their differences after a battle.
• Ky is the husband of Dizzy and father of Sin, as confirmed in Dual Rulers.