List of swords
- "Sword" redirects here. For the Ohio smasher, seeSmasher:Sword.
The following is a list of allswords used by playable characters as weapons in theSuper Smash Bros. series.
Master Sword[edit]
TheMaster Sword is a longsword fromThe Legend of Zelda universe. It has appeared in many games of theZelda series asLink's most powerful sword and is one of the few weapons capable of defeatingGanon. The backstory established inThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword shows that it was created from theGoddess Sword and is inhabited by the sword spiritFi. It is generally found in thePedestal of Time, although its location varies by game.
InSmash, the Master Sword appears in many roles. The Master Sword is wielded by adult Link in all games of theSmash series, and its appearance varies by game. InSSB andMelee, it is based on its appearance inThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time;Brawl andSSB4, it is based on its appearance inThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess; inUltimate, it is based on its appearance inThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.Toon Link wields the Master Sword as well, based on its appearance inThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker; his version is shorter and weaker, but swings much faster.Mii Swordfighters can also wield the Master Sword as part of thedownloadable contentcostume based on Link.
InMelee'sAdventure Mode, five pedestals with a Master Sword appear in theUnderground Maze, indicating a fight againstLink. InUltimate'sWorld of Light, the Master Sword appears in theSacred Land sub-world. There is also a Master Sword trophy inMelee.
TheOcarina of Time iteration ofLink wielding the Master Sword inMelee.
TheTwilight Princess iteration ofLink wielding the Master Sword inSSB4.
Toon Link wielding the Master Sword inUltimate.
Mii Swordfighters wielding the Master Sword.
Trophy[edit]
- Master Sword
- The Master Sword varies a bit between titles in the Legend of Zelda series, but it's generally the most powerful blade that Link can carry. It's a magical weapon that can be wielded only by a true hero, and, as its name implies, it's the weapon of choice in decisive battles. At the end of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Link returned it to its stone pedestal.
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Kokiri Sword[edit]
TheKokiri Sword is a short sword fromThe Legend of Zelda universe. It isYoung Link's starting weapon inThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, where it was retrieved from a treasure chest inKokiri Forest on Link's way to see theGreat Deku Tree at the beginning of the game. It also appears inThe Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, slightly redesigned.
InSmash, Young Link wields theOcarina of Time version of the sword.
Young Link wielding the Kokiri Sword inMelee
Ganondorf's swords[edit]
SpaceWorld 2000 sword[edit]
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The unnamed sword popularly known as the SpaceWorld 2000 sword was wielded byGanondorf inThe Legend of Zelda-basedSpaceWorld 2000 GameCube Tech Demo, being used in a short sword duel with Link. Despite the sword only appearing in a tech demo before, it appeared inMelee as part of one of Ganondorf's victory poses and returned inUltimate as part of Ganondorf's down taunt and his new smash attacks. The sword did not appear inBrawl orSSB4, which used theTwilight Princess design of Ganondorf and the Sword of Six Sages from the same game.
Ganondorf's "Challenger Approaching" screen inMelee, featuring him wielding the sword.
Ganondorf's SpaceWorld 2000 sword inMelee.
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Sword of the Six Sages[edit]
TheSword of the Six Sages is a longsword fromThe Legend of Zelda universe. In the backstory ofThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, the sword was originally used by theSages in an attempt to execute Ganondorf. While the sword impaled him and left a glowing wound on his chest, Ganondorf survived thanks to the influence of theTriforce of Power and he took the sword for himself before he was sealed into theTwilight Realm. When Ganondorf is revived towards the end of the game's plot, he uses the sword prominently in his final battle withLink. The sword is first given its official name in its appearance inThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as a legacy item unlockable through the usage of Ganondorf'sSmashamiibo.
InSmash, Ganondorf shows off the Sword of the Six Sages in his downtaunt in bothBrawl andSSB4. He would first use it to attack as part of theWarlock Blade custom move inSSB4. The sword did not appear inMelee orUltimate, which use Ganondorf'sOcarina of Time design, and his sword from the SpaceWorld 2000The Legend of Zelda tech demo.
Ganondorf using Warlock Blade inSSB4.
Galaxia[edit]
Galaxia is a branched sword from theKirby universe. It isMeta Knight's signature weapon and is used by him in most of his appearances. It was first named Galaxia in theKirby: Right Back at Ya! anime series and the name was adopted back into the main games starting withKirby's Epic Yarn.
InSmash, Meta Knight wields Galaxia in all of his playable appearances. InBrawl andSSB4, it is also the namesake of hisFinal Smash,Galaxia Darkness.Kirby also uses Galaxia when hecopies Meta Knight'sMach Tornado, despite not normally wielding it.
Meta Knight wielding Galaxia inBrawl.
Meta Knight wielding Galaxia inSSB4.
Greninja's water katana/kunai[edit]
Greninja uses a blade of water for its smash attacks and forward air. It was originally a waterkatana inSmash 4, but was changed to akunai inUltimate, which is similar to whenAsh's Greninja usesCut inPokémon the Series.
Although an original concept inSmash, several Greninja in the filmPokémon Detective Pikachu would use water swords, similar to the Greninja inSmash 4 andUltimate. It also has been referenced inPokémon UNITE.
Greninja using a katana made of water inSmash 4.
Greninja usingCut inPokémon the Series.
Falchion[edit]
Falchion is a broadsword from theFire Emblem universe. Aregalia sword dating back to the originalFire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Falchion is the signature weapon of the series' first protagonist,Marth. Falchion's sister weapon/artifact is theFire Emblem, a.k.a. the Binding Shield; they were both created together by the Divine DragonNaga from her fangs, to provide humanity with a means of protecting itself from sinister dragons. The weapons can be used separately or together. In theSmash Bros. series, three different Falchions appear, all under unique names.
Exalted Falchion[edit]
The original version of the sword that Marth wields was known merely as Falchion in its original appearances, but inSmash Bros. and some later appearances, it is referred to as Exalted Falchion (Chrom's Falchion is also known by this name when fully awakened with the power of the Fire Emblem). As of Marth's games, it has become an heirloom of the Altean royal family after its use by their founder,Anri, to defeat the Dragon KingMedeus. InSmash Bros., it uses its design fromFire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem; this design is also used as theFire Emblemseries symbol. In all of Marth'sSmash Bros. appearances, his Falchion has a strongersweetspot at the tip of its blade. Kirby can also use the sword if he copies Marth'sShield Breaker.
Official artwork of Falchion fromFire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
TheFire Emblemseries symbol.
Sealed Falchion[edit]
The sword reappears inFire Emblem Awakening many centuries later, in the hands of the Ylissean royal family and featuring a very different design. In the years since, Falchion has become locked with Naga'sHoly Blood, but its power has been reduced due to most of the Fire Emblem's gemstones being removed at the hands of theFirst Exalt (as well as general decay to its parts, having been reforged and repaired multiple times to take on its current appearance). In this state, the sword is referred to as Sealed Falchion. By the start of the game, Falchion has been inherited byChrom, and he eventually collects the Fire Emblem's gemstones and performs therite of Awakening to restore its full strength, powering it up into Exalted Falchion.
In the English version ofAwakening, this form is simply called Falchion, which is reflected in thePalutena's Guidance conversation about Chrom. However, it is given the name Sealed Falchion inFire Emblem Heroes, which more closely matches the Japanese name (封剣ファルシオン,Sealed Sword Falchion).
InSmash, Chrom uses the Sealed Falchion in all of his appearances: as a playable fighter inUltimate, in his role as part ofRobin'sPair UpFinal Smash, and in hiscostume forMii Swordfighters. For his playable role, unlike Roy, who he is a clone of, its power is completely even throughout the blade. Kirby can also use the Sealed Falchion if he copies Chrom'sFlare Blade.
AMii Swordfighter wielding Chrom's Falchion.
Parallel Falchion[edit]
Lucina carries the same Falchion as Chrom from her future timeline, slightly powered up into a form known as theParallel Falchion after she used an incomplete rite of Awakening on it. Otherwise, it is identical in appearance to Chrom's Sealed Falchion. InSmash Bros., like Chrom's Falchion, the Parallel Falchion deals consistent damage throughout the blade. Kirby can also use the Parallel Falchion if he copies Lucina'sShield Breaker.
Lucina wielding the Parallel Falchion in herSSB4 splash screen.
Binding Blade[edit]
TheBinding Blade (previously localized as the Sword of Seals), is a regalia sword from theFire Emblem universe. The titular sword ofFire Emblem: The Binding Blade, the Binding Blade was the second sword wielded by the legendaryHartmut of theEight Generals, the founder of the militant nation ofBern inElibe. It was used to seal away the Demon DragonIdunn and endthe Scouring, a war in which humans fought and exiled dragons to another dimension. Late inThe Binding Blade, the weapon is awakened by the Fire Emblem and reacts toRoy,promoting him into aGreat Lord.
InSmash, the Binding Blade is wielded by Roy in all of his playable appearances. In a similar vein to Marth's Falchion, Roy's Binding Blade has consistently featured a "reverse" sweet spot at the base of its blade in every appearance, which encourages him to fight close to his opponents. Ironically, the Binding Blade is a two ranged weapon inFire Emblem, unlike inSmash. It is also capable of havingflame properties on some of its attacks. Starting fromSSB4 onward, Roy also wields it in reverse grip for certain attacks, namely his neutral attack, forward tilt, up tilt and up special. Kirby can also use the Binding Blade if he copies Roy'sFlare Blade.
Official artwork of the Binding Blade fromFire Emblem: The Binding Blade.
Roy wielding the Binding Blade on his Classic Mode ending image inMelee.
Roy wielding the Binding Blade inSSB4.
Ragnell[edit]
Ragnell is a two-handed regalia sword from theFire Emblem universe. Ragnell is a holy blade blessed by the GoddessAshera; in the ancient past ofTellius, the apostle Altina used the sword in tandem with its counterpart,Alondite. InFire Emblem: Path of Radiance andFire Emblem: Radiant Dawn,Ike, after becoming a Lord, wields Ragnell as his primary weapon, while Alondite belongs to his rival, theBlack Knight. The swords clash against each other, along with their respective wielders, in their rivalry throughout both games set on Tellius. Within these games, both swords are among the most powerful weapons available, capable of performing long-ranged attacks.
InSmash, Ragnell is wielded by Ike in all of his playable appearances, even though he uses it in his Ranger outfit, in which he originally couldn't wield it. As a "testament to his strength", Ike wields the two-handed Ragnell with only one hand, granting his attacks significant power but low speed. Kirby can also use Ragnell if he copies Ike'sEruption.
Ike wielding Ragnell inBrawl.
Ike wielding Ragnell inSSB4.
TheRadiant Dawn version of Ike wielding Ragnell inUltimate.
Robin's swords[edit]
Levin Sword[edit]
ALevin Sword is amagic sword from theFire Emblem universe. Debuting inFire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Levin Swords are used to castthunder magic, and have appeared in many games of the series with varying designs. In theFire Emblem series, the Levin Sword can be used to attack from afar, but this is not present inSSB4. Additionally, the Levin Sword inSSB4 is considerably shorter compared to its appearance inFire Emblem Awakening.
InSmash,Robin uses aFire Emblem Awakening-style Levin Sword forsmash attacks and smash attack-likeaerial attacks. Following its original elemental traits, the Levin Sword dealselectric damage. After a certain number of uses, Levin Swords will break, referencing theFire Emblemdurability system. A broken Levin Sword will be dropped and shatter after a few seconds, but Robin or any other fighter can pick it up and use it as a basic throwingitem before it disappears. Once broken, the sword respawns after about 6 seconds. InUltimate, using the Levin Sword will display its current durability above Robin'sdamage meter.
MaleRobin carrying a Levin Sword inUltimate.
Female Robin carrying a Levin Sword inUltimate.
Bronze Sword[edit]
ABronze Sword is a very basic, weak sword from theFire Emblem universe. Introduced inFire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Bronze Swords are inexpensive, have a very low weapon rank requirement and high durability, but are often very inferior in Might (damage) compared to other weapons.
InSmash,Robin uses a Bronze Sword for any sword-based moves that do not use the Levin Sword. This includes their jab, tilts, dash attack, neutral aerial, and any aerials performed normally. Robin also uses a Bronze Sword for smash attacks if the Levin Sword is unavailable. Despite being breakable inAwakening, Bronze Swords are unbreakable inSmash. Like the Levin Sword inSSB4, the Bronze Sword is considerably shorter compared to its appearance inFire Emblem Awakening.
Omega Yato[edit]
- Yato redirects here. For the Japanese smasher, seeYato.
Yato is a regalia katana from theFire Emblem universe. InFire Emblem Fates, it isCorrin's signature weapon and is capable of transforming into many variations over the course of the game, some of which are dependent on the story path chosen.
InSmash, Yato is Corrin's main weapon, appearing in its ultimate form known as Omega Yato, the "Fire Emblem" of its continuity. This form is exclusively available in the third story path,Revelation, and in the DLC chapterHeirs of Fate 6: Lost in the Waves. Despite its chainsaw-like blade, it functions identically to a typical sword with the exception of Corrin's charge portion of theirforward smash, where the small blades rotate along with the sword and deal multiple weak hits.
MaleCorrin wielding the Omega Yato inSSB4.
Female Corrin wielding the Omega Yato inSSB4.
Female Corrin wielding the Omega Yato inUltimate.
Sword of the Creator[edit]
TheSword of the Creator, also simply called the Creator Sword, is one of theRelics fromFire Emblem: Three Houses, and Byleth's signature weapon, crafted from the heart and bones of the progenitor goddessSothis and previously wielded by the bandit kingNemesis. It has the ability to extend and retract like a whip to attack opponents at range.
The sword used to only be used at its fullest potential by those who bear theCrest of Flames, the "Fire Emblem" of this continuity but by the time Byleth acquired the sword at the Holy Mausoleum, only they can wield it despite Edelgard also having the Crest of Flames. The Relics usually require the corresponding crest stone to be used without harm, yet Byleth seemingly wields it without one. It is later revealed that the sword was made from the remains of the progenitor god and that the crest stone is her heart which Rhea placed within Byleth.
InSmash, the sword is used for most of Byleth's ground attacks, as well as upward-inputted moves such as up smash, up air, andup special. The sword is sometimes used in its whip form while other times is used in its sword form.
InFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes.
Male and female Byleth crossing swords on Garreg Mach Monastery.
Monado[edit]
TheMonado is a mythical weapon from theXenoblade Chronicles universe. It is an energy blade, with the red shell opening up to produce a long beam of blue light. The Monado beginsXenoblade Chronicles as the Homs' ultimate weapon against the invading Mechon—it cannot harm Homs, whereas it is the only known weapon that can damage the Mechon. However, it appears to have a mind of its own; initially,Dunban is the only one that can successfully control its power, and even then, it gradually causes him to lose the use of his right arm. When the Mechon later attacks Colony 9, Dunban can no longer use the Monado despite trying, and Shulk ends up taking it in his stead, finding that he can wield it with no ill effects. From there, Shulk uses the Monado as his only weapon. As his adventure progresses, he discovers that it hides additional battle arts and provides him with premonitions of the future that he must take action to avoid. Over the course of the adventure, the Monado evolves to grant Shulk additional strength when he most needs it. Ultimately, Shulk and his party discover the deep and complex connection between the Monado and the nature of the world.
InSmash, Shulk wields the initial form of the Monado as his primary weapon and additionally utilizes itsMonado Arts. Due to its beam nature, the Monado grants Shulk excellent disjointed range, one of the longest in the entire series. Some of his attacks with the Monado are taken from his moves inXenoblade Chronicles. Its ability to provide premonitions is also used as hisdown special, functioning as a counterattack. Kirby can also carry the Monado if he copiesMonado Arts from Shulk, though he does not fight with it. Unlike Dunban and Reyn in their home game, although Kirby isn't a Homs member, he can carry the Monado with no trouble.
A stylized depiction of the Monado is also used as theXenobladeseries symbol, matching how it was stylized on the loading screens ofXenoblade Chronicles.
TheXenobladeseries symbol.
Shulk wielding the Monado inSSB4.
Shulk wielding the Monado in hisSSB4 splash screen.
Aegis Sword[edit]
TheAegis Sword is a weapon type exclusive toPyra andMythra inXenoblade Chronicles 2, being wielded by their DriverRex (and by Mythra herself inXenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country). Pyra's Aegis Sword is an energy blade with a red single-edged triangular shell similar in appearance to the Monado, but with several small beams emitted from its side. With it, Rex's attacks and Pyra's Blade Specials specialize in the Fire element. Mythra's Aegis Sword has a white double-edged triangular shell and its smaller beams form a crossguard. With it, Rex's attacks and Mythra's Blade Specials inXC2—along with Mythra's attacks, Vanguard/Rear Guard Arts, and Specials inTorna ~ The Golden Country—specialize in the Light element. Due to them being living weapons, they are the first playable characters in theSuper Smash Bros. series to be the sword itself.
InSmash, Pyra and Mythra wield their respective Aegis Swords, rather than Rex, similarly to how Mythra does so inTorna ~ The Golden Country. Pyra's sword generatesflame effects for certain attacks (and theslash effect for other attacks), but asSmash lacks a true "light" element, Mythra's sword instead merely uses theslash effect for all of its direct attacks, and themagic effect for its Light element-based moves. The energy blade of Pyra's sword has noticeably greater length than Mythra's during shared standard attacks, despite the two having identical length in their home game. During various animations inSmash, Pyra and Mythra's swords levitate freely near their bodies. Additionally, during Pyra and Mythra's respectiveFinal Smashes (Burning Sword andSacred Arrow), the sword gets handed over to Rex, who performs the initial slash that sets up into the rest of either move. Kirby can also use both swords if he copies Pyra'sFlame Nova or Mythra'sLightning Buster, respectively. Pyra's Aegis Sword is also part of Rex's Mii Swordfighter costume. Pneuma's spirit also depicts her wielding her respective Aegis Sword.
A Mii Swordfighter dressed up as Rex, wielding Pyra's Aegis Sword.
Rex wielding Pyra's Aegis Sword during the initial slash of the latter'sBurning Sword Final Smash.
Mythra wielding her Aegis Sword and usingLightning Buster.
Pneuma wielding her Aegis Sword.
Cloud's broadswords[edit]
Buster Sword[edit]
TheBuster Sword is an immense broadsword from theFinal Fantasy universe. Debuting inFinal Fantasy VII, it isCloud Strife's trademark and starting weapon, and was wielded before him byAngeal Hewley andZack Fair. Angeal was the original owner of the Buster Sword and it was forged by his father when Angeal joinedSOLDIER but after his father fell ill and passed, Angeal barely used it to avoid the blade being damaged, instead fighting with a standard SOLDIER sword because of his father's memory. Angeal would later entrust the Buster Sword to Zack as a symbol of passing on his honor and dreams. Zack uses the Buster Sword much more frequently than Angeal, but Zack would later be gunned down by Shinra outside ofMidgar. Just prior to his death, Zack would pass on the Buster Sword to Cloud, naming him his living legacy and proof of his life.
After acquiring the Buster Sword, Cloud would use it as his main weapon: it is his base weapon inFinal Fantasy VII, and is shown as his equipped weapon in cutscenes and minigames, though he is able to obtain better weapons as the game progresses, such as the Hardedge or Ultima Weapon. InFinal Fantasy VII: Advent Children, Cloud would place the Buster Sword on the cliff where Zack had his last stand as a memorial. The sword rusts and becomes covered in dirt due to its exposure to the elements and lack of maintenance, but after Cloud defeats Sephiroth yet again, he soon after refurbishes the Buster Sword and moves it to the Sector 5 church as a memorial to both Zack andAerith Gainsborough.
The Buster Sword has become an iconic design element for both Cloud andFinal Fantasy VII in general, due to its massive size and simple, yet distinctive shape. The Buster Sword is wielded by Cloud in most of his appearances and has appeared in otherFinal Fantasy media as well. From tip to handle, it is approximately five to six feet long, with a single-edged large blade approximately one foot wide. There are two holes near the handguard, variably said to be Materia slots (and portrayed as such inFinal Fantasy VII Remake), or where Cloud clips the sword onto his back. Kirby can also wield the Buster Sword if he copiesBlade Beam from Cloud.
Buster Sword inFinal Fantasy VII.
Cloud carrying the Buster Sword in his splash art forSSB4.
Fusion Sword[edit]
TheFusion Sword is a six-piece sword assembly wielded by Cloud Strife. Cloud uses the base sword and the others in its set as his preferred weapon inFinal Fantasy VII: Advent Children, the sequel film toFinal Fantasy VII. It is composed of six swords that assemble into a single large sword with a shape identical to the Buster Sword.
InSmash, when Cloud uses his costume based onFinal Fantasy VII: Advent Children, the Buster Sword is replaced with the combined Fusion Sword to match, with no difference in function barring one exception: as ofUltimate update 10.1.0, it will split into its six component blades for his unique Final Smash in that costume,Omnislash Ver. 5. This is primarily a cosmetic change, with the resulting total damage and knockback being the same as the normal version. Kirby cannot copy the Fusion Sword, regardless of Cloud's costume.
Fusion Sword inDissidia Final Fantasy NT.
Cloud using the separated Fusion Sword inUltimate as part of his Final Smash, Omnislash Ver. 5.
Masamune[edit]
- "Masamune" redirects here. For the Smasher, seeSmasher:Masamune.
TheMasamune is an odachi belonging to the antagonist ofFinal Fantasy VII,Sephiroth. A variant of the series'recurring Masamune blade, its most notable aspect is its extreme length. The blade is taller than Sephiroth himself, clocking in somewhere between six and eight feet long. Sephiroth is said to be the only one able to effectively wield it;Tifa Lockhart briefly, but unsuccessfully, attempted to use it against Sephiroth during the Nibelheim Incident.
Ever Crisis established that it was originally created, at the command of the Igaran spirits haunting the village of Robio, by the swordsmith who lived in the village, Masamune, who used metal from a mysterious meteorite in its creation, and named the sword after himself. The sword, which had become renowned for its beauty, had called out to the villagers of Robio, had bewitched its own maker, who slaughtered anyone who covered the blade. Ultimately, Robio was destroyed, with Masamune himself as its only survivor.
Roughly 500 years later, a SOLDIER named Alissa Goldie was dispatched to investigate Robio’s ruins. Shortly after arriving, her squad was slaughtered by the unnaturally long-lived Masamune, and Alissa herself was possessed by the Spirits of Robio. Sephiroth and Angeal were dispatched to Robio to search for and rescue Alissa. When Sephiroth and Angeal arrived alongside the videographer, Russ Bachman, the possessed Alissa showed them Robio’s history and led Sephiroth and Angeal to Hodono Temple, where Masamune, both the weapon and its maker, resided. There, Sephiroth was tested by the Spirits of Robio by making him choose between people he cared about. Angeal broke free from the restraints the spirits placed on him, and helped Sephiroth overcome each trial the spirits put forth, including felling Masamune the swordsmith in order to claim his weapon. Sephiroth was compelled by the blade, insisting that it was made specifically for him. And once the sword, Masamune was in Sephiroth’s hands, he joyfully showed off the sword’s capabilities, changing the length of the sword and mentioning that it can be called forth and dismissed at will, eliminating the need for a scabbard. Sephiroth and Angeal then agree to hide the sword so that it wouldn’t me taken by Shinra researchers.
It is later revealed that the spirits that haunted Robio, beckoned Masamune to forge the sword, and possessed Alissa, were manifestations of Jenova, and that the sword Masamune the swordsmith forged was made using a piece of Jenova, explaining the sword’s otherworldly qualities.
InSmash, Sephiroth uses the Masamune as his primary means of attacking. In comparison to its original appearance, the blade's length appears to have been slightly shortened for the purpose of gameplay balance. Despite this, it is still among the longest-reaching weapons in the game, as well as the longest sword in the entire series (if not counting those exclusively wielded in Final Smashes or by boss characters, such as Kirby's Ultra Sword or Ganon's greatswords).
Masamune inCrisis Core.
Sephiroth wielding the Masamune in his splash art.
Hero's swords[edit]
Supreme Sword of Light[edit]
The Sword of Light is a very powerful sword that appears inDragon Quest XI. The sword is forged byLuminary and is a replica of the Super Sword of Light. The Supreme Sword of Light is an upgraded version of the Sword of Light that is forged in Act 3 in order to defeat the true final boss.
InSmash, Luminary uses the sword as his primary weapon. Kirby can wield the Supreme Sword of Light if Hero'sFrizz is copied, though he does not fight with it.
The Luminary wielding the Supreme Sword of Light inUltimate.
Erdrick's Sword[edit]
Erdrick's Sword, also known as the Sword of Kings, is a very powerful sword that appears in titles acrossDragon Quest series. The sword debuted in the originalDragon Quest and has reappeared in several titles since. After its use by the legendary hero Erdrick inDragon Quest III, it received equally legendary status. The sword has since been wielded by multiple heroes across the series.
InSmash, Erdrick uses the sword as his primary weapon. Mii Swordfighters can also use it if using the Erdrick Equipment.
Erdrick wielding Erdrick's Sword inUltimate.
AMii Swordfighter wielding Erdrick's Sword inUltimate.
Erdrick's Sword inDragon Quest.
Zenithian Sword[edit]
The Zenithian Sword is a sword that appears in a fewDragon Quest titles, first appearingDragon Quest IV. It is used bySolo and Sofia as one of their numerous weapons throughout the game, first retrieved at the World Tree. It later appears inDragon Quest V andDragon Quest Swords, and appears inDragon Quest VI under the name "Sword of Ramias".
InSmash, Solo uses the sword as his primary weapon.
Solo wielding the Zenithian Sword inUltimate.
Zenithian Sword inDragon Quest IV.
Dragovian King Sword[edit]
The Dragovian King Sword is a sword that appears inDragon Quest VIII, being only wieldable by the Hero and is the most powerful weapon he can obtain in said game.
InSmash, Eight uses the sword as his primary weapon.
Eight wielding the Dragovian King Sword inUltimate.
Dragovian King Sword's official artwork inDragon Quest VIII.
Steve's swords[edit]
Thesword is a melee weapon fromMinecraft. There are multiple variants of swords, including wooden, stone, iron, golden, diamond, and netherite (which is not present inUltimate), all varying in strength and durability. They are crafted with a single stick and two units of either wooden planks, cobblestone, iron ingots, gold ingots or diamonds respectively, with netherite swords requiring a diamond sword to be upgraded with a netherite ingot and a netherite upgrade by using a smithing table. Swords can also be obtained by defeating specific mobs, trading with villagers, and from naturally spawning chests.
InSmash,Steve uses swords in his jab, forward tilt, neutral aerial, forward smash, edge attack, and floor attack. He is initially armed with a wooden sword, but he is able toCraft new swords using a Crafting Table. After a while of use, swords will break.
Mii Swordfighters can also wield the diamond sword by using the Diamond Armor costume.
AMii Swordfighter wielding the diamond sword inUltimate.
Kingdom Key[edit]
Keyblades are the primary weapon of choice in theKingdom Hearts universe. They functionally serve three purposes: as a key to unlock virtually any keyhole, as a sword for close quarters combat, and as a wand to cast magic spells. InSuper Smash Bros.,Sora wields his signatureKingdom Key; it has a yellow guard, a metal colored shaft in the shape of a key, and is adorned with a keychain in the shape ofMickey Mouse's head.
In theKingdom Hearts series, the first Keyblades were originally created by theMaster of Masters by extracting them from thehearts of people using theχ-blade (pronounced the same as Keyblade), a legendary Keyblade meant to unlock the trueKingdom Hearts. However, various factions grew surrounding the myths of the χ-blade and Kingdom Hearts, resulting in the firstKeyblade War, and the aftermath left resulted in theKeyblade Graveyard as it is known in legends. A multitude of Keyblades exist with different attributes, strengths and weaknesses. A single wielder is capable of using multiple Keyblades, with particularly powerful wielders being able to wield several simultaneously.
A process known asbequeathing allowsKeyblade Wielders to hand their Keyblade to others as a test of worthiness for that particular individual. The Kingdom Key was originallyRiku's main Keyblade, but in the process of Riku falling into the darkness, the Kingdom Key chose Sora as its new user.
When Kirby copies Sora'sMagic, he does not directly wield the Keyblade and instead wields a rough imitation of the weapon made of sparkles, presumably due to the complicated requirements to properly become a Keyblade wielder.
The Kingdom Key as seen in theKingdom Hearts series.
Sora with the Kingdom Key in hisKingdom Hearts attire.
Sora with the Kingdom Key in hisKingdom Hearts II attire.
Sora with the Kingdom Key in hisDream Drop Distance attire.
Sora with the Kingdom Key in hisKingdom Hearts III attire.
Sora with the Kingdom Key in his Timeless River attire. Note the grayscale appearance of the weapon.
Mii Swordfighter's swords[edit]
Mii Swordfighters can use many different swords (and other similar weapons), depending on their outfit:
- Standard Outfit: A basic sword with a golden hilt, loosely resembling Marth'sFalchion. Can also be used by Kirby if a Mii Swordfighter'sGale Strike is copied.
- Cybernetic Suit: A light blue futuristic sword.
- Monkey Suit: A stick.
- Business Suit: A long, black sword.
- Ninja Outfit: Aninjatō.
- Pirate Outfit: Acutlass.
- SSB T-Shirt: A multi-colored sword loosely resembling theBeam Sword fromSSB4.
- Samurai Armor
: Akatana. - Plate Armor: Aknightly sword.
- Neon Suit: A glowing, light blue futuristic sword resembling theBeam Sword fromBrawl.
- Hoodie: A glowing sword with a blue hilt.
- Butler Outfit
: Arapier. - Maid Outfit: A broom.
- Link Outfit and Champion's Outfit: TheMaster Sword.
- Dunban Outfit: Dunban'sHoms Sabre.
- Chrom Outfit: TheAwakening designFalchion.
- Black Knight Outfit:Alondite.
- Ashley Outfit: Ashley's wand.
- Takamaru Outfit: Takamaru's ninjatō.
- Viridi Outfit: Viridi's staff.
- Zero's Armor: Zero'sZ-Saber.
- Lloyd Outfit: One of Lloyd's Twin Blades.
- Hunter's Mail: TheHunter's Knife.
- Rathalos Mail: TheBlazing Falchion.
- Gil Outfit: Gil's Excalibur.
- Lip Outfit:Lip's Stick.
- Rex Outfit: TheAegis Sword.
- Yiga Clan Outfit: AVicious Sickle.
- Vince Outfit: Vince's painting brush.
- Isaac Outfit: Short blade.
- Persona 3 Protagonist Outfit:Shortsword.
- Persona 4 Protagonist Outfit:Imitation Katana.
- Veronica Outfit: Veronica's staff.
- Erdrick Equipment: The Sword of Light.
- Goemon Outfit: Goemon's kiseru.
- Nakoruru Outfit: Nakoruru's Chichi-ushi.
- Altaïr Outfit: TheSword of Altaïr.
- Ancient Cuirass: AnAncient Short Sword.
- Diamond Armor: Adiamond sword.
- Travis Outfit: Travis'Blood Berry.
- Aerith Outfit:Guard Stick.
- Arthur Armor:Lance.
- Dragonborn Armor:Steel Sword.
- Dante Outfit:Alastor.
The standard sword inSSB4.
Wielding Dunban's Homs Sabre.
Wielding Zero's Z-Saber.
Wielding the Black Knight's Alondite.
Wielding one of Lloyd's Twin Blades.
Wielding Hunter's Knife.
Wielding the Blazing Falchion.
Wielding Takamaru's Ninjatō.
Wielding Gil's Excalibur.
Wielding Yiga Clan's Vicious Sickle.
Wielding Persona 3 Protagonist's Shortsword.
Wielding Persona 4 Protagonist's Imitation Katana.
Wielding Veronica's Staff.
Wielding Goemon's kiseru.
Wielding Nakoruru's Chichi-ushi.
Wielding Altaïr's Sword.
Wielding the Ancient Short Sword.
Wielding Travis' Blood Berry.
Wielding Aerith's Guard Stick.
Wielding Arthur's Lance.
Wielding Dragonborn's Steel Sword.
Wielding Dante's Alastor.
Other swords[edit]
The following other swords appear in notable gameplay roles:
- TheUltra Sword, used byKirby in his Final Smash.
- Kirby'sFinal Cutter.
- Kirby can copy fighters viaInhale, so he can use some fighters' swords through theirCopy Ability. He cannot copy alternate costumes, so some non-default swords are unusable, like the Fusion Sword. Other Copy Abilities gain an unusable sword for aesthetic purposes, such as Hero's Supreme Sword of Light. In Shulk’s case, Kirby does use the weapon, but not by directly attacking with it. With Sora, Kirby copies the move, but not the weapon, and instead wields a rough imitation of it made of sparkles.
- Flame Sword, Sword Man's weapon fromMega Man 8, which is used inMega Man'sforward aerial.
- The non-playableDragon Quest Heroes' swords (aside from the Hero ofDragon Quest V, whose default weapon is a staff) in Hero’s Final SmashGigaslash.
- Pit'sPalutena Bow andDark Pit'sSilver Bow, both of which can split into bladed weapons. Both can be used by Kirby if he copies their neutral specials, though he only uses it as a bow.
- A Phantom's sword, used by the Phantom summoned byZelda'sPhantom Slash.
- Sheik's dagger, used in her Final Smash,Sheikah Dance.
- Joker's dagger, used in his standard attacks.
- Ganon, The Demon King's twin greatswords.
- TheBeam Sword andKilling Edge items.
- The swordequipment type.
- Assist Trophy characters who attack with swords or similar weapons (named weapons in parentheses):Alucard (Crissaegrim),Black Knight (Alondite),Ghirahim,Gray Fox,Kat & Ana,Lyn (Manni Katti),Magnus,Saki Amamiya (Dolphin Gun),Samurai Goroh,Takamaru,Zero (Z-Saber).
- Assist Trophy characters who carry swords but do not attack with them:Isaac,Sablé Prince.
- Boss characters who attack with swords: the blue side ofDuon,Master Edges,Ganon.
- Common enemy characters who attack with swords:Sword Primid,Armight,Darknut,Stalfos.
- The two swords in the Ironworks Chamber ofKalos Pokémon League, and the Sword PokémonHonedge that appears in the background and as atrophy.
- On Dive to the Heart (Hollow Bastion), some several characters (except Xion) in the background are seen wielding swords:
- Riku, with his sword, Soul Eater.
- Roxas, with his Keyblade, Kingdom Key.
- Terra, with his Keyblade, Earthshaker.
- Ventus, with his Keyblade, Wayward Wind.
- Aqua, with her Keyblade, Rainfell.
Gallery[edit]
Kirby wields the Ultra Sword inSSB4.
Pit splits the Palutena Bow inSSB4.
Dark Pit's split Silver BowSSB4.
The Phantom's sword inSSB4.
Sheik using Sheikah Dance inUltimate.
Ganon, the Demon King, wielding his swords inUltimate.
The Beam Sword's appearance inSSB4.
The icon for the Sword equipment type inSSB4.
Ghirahim's sword inSSB4.
Gray Fox's sword inSSBB.
Kat & Ana's swords inSSBB.
Lyn's sword inSSBB.
Magnus wielding his sword inSSB4.
Saki wielding his Cannon Sword inSSBB.
Samurai Goroh wielding his sword inSSBB.
Takamaru's Ninjatō inSSB4.
Isaac's sword on his back inSSBB.
The Sablé Prince's sword at his side inSSB4.
Duon's blue side slashes forwards with its sword.
Master Edges inSSB4.
A Sword Primid attacks with its sword inSSBB.
An Armite throws its sword inSSBB.
A Darknut carries its sword inSSB4.
A sword-wielding Stalfos inSSB4.
The massive swords that appear in the Ironworks Chamber inSSB4.
Trivia[edit]
- Although Exalted Falchion does not have the appearance of a real-lifefalchion, its tipper mechanic is similar to cleaver falchions, which are blade-heavy and thus strongest at the tip.
- Close examination of textures for the Binding Blade inMelee shows that the text "©HAL LABRATORY.INC"[sic], a misspelled version ofHAL Laboratory Inc, is included in the file. It is not known why the signature is there.
- TheFire Emblem,Final Fantasy, andXenoblade series are the only universes with multiple characters to have all of its characters use swords.
- The Sablé Prince's sword is fully modeled and textured inSSB4 despite never being removed from his sheath and thus not normally visible to the player. Looking at the design of the sword in the game's data reveals that it accurately matches the design seen in concept art forKaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru.
- In thereveal trailer forByleth,Sothis sarcastically states "I see. Too many swordsmen, are there?"[1] This is a self-deprecating joke about the abundance of playable sword fighters already in the game, which had become a source of frustration in the community and a meme that a sword fighter from theFire Emblem series in particular must be added as a fighter at every possible opportunity.
