List of swords
- "Sword" redirects here. For the Ohio smasher, see Smasher:Sword.
The following is a list of all swords used by playable characters as weapons in the Super Smash Bros. series.
Master Sword[edit]
The Master Sword is a longsword from the The Legend of Zelda universe. It has appeared throughout the Zelda series as Link's most powerful weapon and is one of the few arms capable of defeating Ganon. The backstory established in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword reveals that it was forged from the Goddess Sword and is inhabited by the sword spirit Fi. It is typically found resting in the Pedestal of Time, though its exact location varies between games.
In the Super Smash Bros. series, the Master Sword serves several roles. It is wielded by adult Link across all entries in the series, with its design changing between installments: in SSB and Melee, its appearance is based on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time; in Brawl and Smash 4, it reflects The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess; and in Ultimate, it is modeled after its look in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Toon Link also wields the Master Sword, designed after its appearance in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker; his version is shorter and deals less damage, but swings noticeably faster. Additionally, Mii Swordfighters can wield the blade as part of the Link-themed downloadable content costume.
In Melee's Adventure Mode, five pedestals holding a Master Sword appear throughout the Underground Maze, each marking a battle against Link. There is also a collectible trophy of it in the game.
In Ultimate's World of Light, the Master Sword rests in a pedestal at the end of a rocky path in the Sacred Land sub-world. It can only be drawn after awakening Cloud, despite him not originating from The Legend of Zelda universe. Additionally, any fighter can draw the sword, a feat typically reserved exclusively for Link in The Legend of Zelda series. Upon being pulled from the pedestal, the Master Sword levitates, turns upright, and emits a powerful glow before moving north to dispel the purple mist blocking the northern region, making the rest of the Sacred Land accessible.
The Ocarina of Time iteration of Link wielding the Master Sword in Melee.
The Twilight Princess iteration of Link wielding the Master Sword in Smash 4.
Toon Link wielding the Master Sword in Ultimate.
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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- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (11/98)
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (11/98)
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- The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Kokiri Sword[edit]
The Kokiri Sword is a short sword from The Legend of Zelda universe. It is Young Link's starting weapon in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, where it was retrieved from a treasure chest in Kokiri Forest on Link's way to see the Great Deku Tree at the beginning of the game. It also appears in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, slightly redesigned.
In Smash, Young Link wields the Ocarina of Time version of the sword.
Young Link wielding the Kokiri Sword in Melee
Ganondorf's swords[edit]
SpaceWorld 2000 sword[edit]
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The unnamed sword popularly known as the SpaceWorld 2000 sword was wielded by Ganondorf in The Legend of Zelda-based SpaceWorld 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 in Melee as part of one of Ganondorf's victory poses and returned in Ultimate as part of Ganondorf's down taunt and his new smash attacks. The sword did not appear in Brawl or Smash 4, which used the Twilight Princess design of Ganondorf and the Sword of Six Sages from the same game.
Ganondorf's "Challenger Approaching" screen in Melee, featuring him wielding the sword.
Ganondorf's SpaceWorld 2000 sword in Melee.
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Sword of the Six Sages[edit]
The Sword of the Six Sages is a longsword from The Legend of Zelda universe. In the backstory of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, the sword was originally used by the Sages 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 the Triforce of Power and he took the sword for himself before he was sealed into the Twilight Realm. When Ganondorf is revived towards the end of the game's plot, he uses the sword prominently in his final battle with Link. The sword is first given its official name in its appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as a legacy item unlockable through the usage of Ganondorf's Smash amiibo.
In Smash, Ganondorf shows off the Sword of the Six Sages in his down taunt in both Brawl and Smash 4. He would first use it to attack as part of the Warlock Blade custom move in Smash 4. The sword did not appear in Melee or Ultimate, which use Ganondorf's Ocarina of Time design, and his sword from the SpaceWorld 2000 The Legend of Zelda tech demo.
Ganondorf using Warlock Blade in Smash 4.
Galaxia[edit]
Galaxia is a branched sword from the Kirby universe. It is Meta Knight's signature weapon and is used by him in most of his appearances. It was first named Galaxia in the Kirby: Right Back at Ya! anime series and the name was adopted back into the main games starting with Kirby's Epic Yarn.
In Smash, Meta Knight wields Galaxia in all of his playable appearances. In Brawl and Smash 4, it is also the namesake of his Final Smash, Galaxia Darkness. Kirby also uses Galaxia when he copies Meta Knight's Mach Tornado, despite not normally wielding it.
Meta Knight wielding Galaxia in Brawl.
Meta Knight wielding Galaxia in Smash 4.
Greninja's water katana/kunai[edit]
Greninja uses a blade of water for its smash attacks and forward air. It was originally a water katana in Smash 4, but was changed to a kunai in Ultimate, which is similar to when Ash's Greninja uses Cut in Pokémon the Series.
Although an original concept in Smash, several Greninja in the film Pokémon Detective Pikachu would use water swords, similar to the Greninja in Smash 4 and Ultimate. It also has been referenced in Pokémon UNITE.
Greninja using a katana made of water in Smash 4.
Greninja using Cut in Pokémon the Series.
Falchion[edit]
Falchion is a broadsword from the Fire Emblem universe. A regalia sword dating back to the original Fire 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 the Fire Emblem, a.k.a. the Binding Shield; they were both created together by the Divine Dragon Naga from her fangs, to provide humanity with a means of protecting itself from sinister dragons. The weapons can be used separately or together. In the Smash 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 in Smash 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 King Medeus. In Smash Bros., it uses its design from Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem; this design is also used as the Fire Emblem series symbol. In all of Marth's Smash Bros. appearances, his Falchion has a stronger sweetspot at the tip of its blade. Kirby can also use the sword if he copies Marth's Shield Breaker.
Official artwork of Falchion from Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
The Fire Emblem series symbol.
Sealed Falchion[edit]
The sword reappears in Fire 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's Holy Blood, but its power has been reduced due to most of the Fire Emblem's gemstones being removed at the hands of the First 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 by Chrom, and he eventually collects the Fire Emblem's gemstones and performs the rite of Awakening to restore its full strength, powering it up into Exalted Falchion.
In the English version of Awakening, this form is simply called Falchion, which is reflected in the Palutena's Guidance conversation about Chrom. However, it is given the name Sealed Falchion in Fire Emblem Heroes, which more closely matches the Japanese name (封剣ファルシオン, Sealed Sword Falchion).
In Smash, Chrom uses the Sealed Falchion in all of his appearances: as a playable fighter in Ultimate, in his role as part of Robin's Pair Up Final Smash, and in his costume for Mii 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's Flare Blade.
A Mii 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 the Parallel Falchion after she used an incomplete rite of Awakening on it. Otherwise, it is identical in appearance to Chrom's Sealed Falchion. In Smash 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's Shield Breaker.
Lucina wielding the Parallel Falchion in her Smash 4 splash screen.
Binding Blade[edit]
The Binding Blade (previously localized as the Sword of Seals), is a regalia sword from the Fire Emblem universe. The titular sword of Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade, the Binding Blade was the second sword wielded by the legendary Hartmut of the Eight Generals, the founder of the militant nation of Bern in Elibe. It was used to seal away the Demon Dragon Idunn and end the Scouring, a war in which humans fought and exiled dragons to another dimension. Late in The Binding Blade, the weapon is awakened by the Fire Emblem and reacts to Roy, promoting him into a Great Lord.
In Smash, 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 in Fire Emblem, unlike in Smash. It is also capable of having flame properties on some of its attacks. Starting from Smash 4 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's Flare Blade.
Official artwork of the Binding Blade from Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade.
Roy wielding the Binding Blade on his Classic Mode ending image in Melee.
Roy wielding the Binding Blade in Smash 4.
Ragnell[edit]
Ragnell is a two-handed regalia sword from the Fire Emblem universe. Ragnell is a holy blade blessed by the Goddess Ashera; in the ancient past of Tellius, the apostle Altina used the sword in tandem with its counterpart, Alondite. In Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Ike, after becoming a Lord, wields Ragnell as his primary weapon, while Alondite belongs to his rival, the Black 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.
In Smash, 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's Eruption.
Ike wielding Ragnell in Brawl.
Ike wielding Ragnell in Smash 4.
The Radiant Dawn version of Ike wielding Ragnell in Ultimate.
Robin's swords[edit]
Levin Sword[edit]
A Levin Sword is a magic sword from the Fire Emblem universe. Debuting in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Levin Swords are used to cast thunder magic, and have appeared in many games of the series with varying designs. In the Fire Emblem series, the Levin Sword can be used to attack from afar, but this is not present in Smash 4. Additionally, the Levin Sword in Smash 4 is considerably shorter compared to its appearance in Fire Emblem Awakening.
In Smash, Robin uses a Fire Emblem Awakening-style Levin Sword for smash attacks and smash attack-like aerial attacks. Following its original elemental traits, the Levin Sword deals electric damage. After a certain number of uses, Levin Swords will break, referencing the Fire Emblem durability 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 throwing item before it disappears. Once broken, the sword respawns after about 6 seconds. In Ultimate, using the Levin Sword will display its current durability above Robin's damage meter.
Male Robin carrying a Levin Sword in Ultimate.
Female Robin carrying a Levin Sword in Ultimate.
Bronze Sword[edit]
A Bronze Sword is a very basic, weak sword from the Fire Emblem universe. Introduced in Fire 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.
In Smash, 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 in Awakening, Bronze Swords are unbreakable in Smash. Like the Levin Sword in Smash 4, the Bronze Sword is considerably shorter compared to its appearance in Fire Emblem Awakening.
Omega Yato[edit]
- Yato redirects here. For the Japanese smasher, see Yato.
Yato is a regalia katana from the Fire Emblem universe. In Fire Emblem Fates, it is Corrin'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.
In Smash, 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 chapter Heirs 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 their forward smash, where the small blades rotate along with the sword and deal multiple weak hits.
Male Corrin wielding the Omega Yato in Smash 4.
Female Corrin wielding the Omega Yato in Smash 4.
Female Corrin wielding the Omega Yato in Ultimate.
Sword of the Creator[edit]
The Sword of the Creator, also simply called the Creator Sword, is one of the Relics from Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and Byleth's signature weapon, crafted from the heart and bones of the progenitor goddess Sothis and previously wielded by the bandit king Nemesis. 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 the Crest 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.
In Smash, the sword is used for most of Byleth's ground attacks, as well as upward-inputted moves such as up smash, up air, and up special. The sword is sometimes used in its whip form while other times is used in its sword form.
In Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes.
Male and female Byleth crossing swords on Garreg Mach Monastery.
Monado[edit]
The Monado is a mythical weapon from the Xenoblade Chronicles universe. It is an energy blade, with the red shell opening up to produce a long beam of blue light. The Monado begins Xenoblade 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.
In Smash, Shulk wields the initial form of the Monado as his primary weapon and additionally utilizes its Monado 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 in Xenoblade Chronicles. Its ability to provide premonitions is also used as his down special, functioning as a counterattack. Kirby can also carry the Monado if he copies Monado 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 the Xenoblade series symbol, matching how it was stylized on the loading screens of Xenoblade Chronicles.
The Xenoblade series symbol.
Shulk wielding the Monado in Smash 4.
Shulk wielding the Monado in his Smash 4 splash screen.
Aegis Sword[edit]
The Aegis Sword is a weapon type exclusive to Pyra and Mythra in Xenoblade Chronicles 2, being wielded by their Driver Rex (and by Mythra herself in Xenoblade 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 in XC2—along with Mythra's attacks, Vanguard/Rear Guard Arts, and Specials in Torna ~ The Golden Country—specialize in the Light element. Due to them being living weapons, they are the first playable characters in the Super Smash Bros. series to be the sword itself.
In Smash, Pyra and Mythra wield their respective Aegis Swords, rather than Rex, similarly to how Mythra does so in Torna ~ The Golden Country. Pyra's sword generates flame effects for certain attacks (and the slash effect for other attacks), but as Smash lacks a true "light" element, Mythra's sword instead merely uses the slash effect for all of its direct attacks, and the magic 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 in Smash, Pyra and Mythra's swords levitate freely near their bodies. Additionally, during Pyra and Mythra's respective Final Smashes (Burning Sword and Sacred 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's Flame Nova or Mythra's Lightning 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's Burning Sword Final Smash.
Mythra wielding her Aegis Sword and using Lightning Buster.
Pneuma wielding her Aegis Sword.
Cloud's broadswords[edit]
Buster Sword[edit]
