List of swords
The following is a list of all swords used by playable characters as weapons in the Super Smash Bros. series.
Master Sword
The Master Sword is a longsword from The Legend of Zelda universe. It has appeared in many games of the Zelda series as Link's most powerful sword, and is one of the few weapons capable of defeating Ganon. The backstory established in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword shows that it was created from the Goddess Sword and is inhabited by the sword spirit Fi. It is generally found in the Pedestal of Time, although its location varies by game.
In Smash, the Master Sword appears in many roles. The Master Sword is wielded by adult Link in all games of the Smash series; in SSB and Melee, it is based on its appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, whereas in Brawl and SSB4 it is based on its appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Toon Link wields the Master Sword as well, based on its appearance in The 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 the downloadable content costume based on Link. The Master Sword also appears as a trophy in Melee.
Link wielding the Master Sword in SSB.
Link wielding the Master Sword in Brawl.
Artwork of Link wielding the Master Sword from SSB4.
Toon Link wielding the Master Sword in SSB4.
Mii Swordfighters wielding the Master Sword.
Sword of the Sages
The Sword of the 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 stabbed into him and left a glowing wound, Ganondorf was kept alive by the Triforce of Power he possessed, 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.
In Smash, Ganondorf shows off the Sword of the Sages in his down taunt in both Brawl and SSB4. He would first use it to attack as part of the Warlock Blade custom move in SSB4. Notably, the Sword of the Sages is the second sword used by Ganondorf in Smash, replacing his unnamed sword from the SpaceWorld 2000 GameCube Tech Demo which he carried (but didn't use to attack) in Melee.
Ganondorf's SpaceWorld 2000 sword in Melee, which was replaced by the Sword of the Sages.
Ganondorf's "Challenger Approaching" screen in Melee, featuring him wielding the sword.
Ganondorf using Warlock Blade in SSB4.
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Kokiri Sword
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.
Galaxia
Galaxia is a branched sword from the Kirby universe. It is Meta Knight's signature weapon, and is used by him in all 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.
In Smash, Meta Knight wields Galaxia in both of his playable appearances. It is also the namesake of his Final Smash, Galaxia Darkness.
Meta Knight wielding Galaxia in Brawl.
Meta Knight wielding Galaxia in SSB4.
Falchion
![The official artwork of the Falchion, taken from Fire Emblem Museum's FE3 item page [1]. Fire Emblem Museum is a website launched by Nintendo of Japan, which records the Fire Emblem universe.](/File:Falchion.gif)
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 (or artifact, rather, as it's not intended to be used as an actual shield) is the Fire Emblem or the Binding Shield; they were both created together by the Divine Dragon Naga from her fangs. However, they do not have to be used together, as Marth's ancestor Anri uses Falchion alone. Marth wields the two weapons together in the Fire Emblem games.
The sword reappears in Fire Emblem Awakening many centuries later, in the hands of the Ylissean royal family. Chrom, as Marth's descendant, inherited the sword (which has a significantly different design in said game). Lucina carries the same weapon from her future timeline, known as the Parallel Falchion due to an incomplete ritual being used to awaken it.
In Smash, Falchion appears as the titular weapon of several characters. Marth wields Falchion in all of his appearances, based on its design in Mystery of the Emblem; this design is also used as the Fire Emblem series symbol. Marth's Falchion has a stronger sweetspot at the tip of its blade, which has been a consistent attribute in every Smash Bros. game he has appeared in.
The Awakening design of the weapon is used by Chrom in his role as part of Robin's Pair Up Final Smash, and by Mii Swordfighters wearing the downloadable content Chrom costume. Lucina uses the Parallel Falchion as her weapon of choice, with it lacking the tipper sweetspot of Marth's Falchion and instead having an overall consistent damage output throughout the blade.
The Fire Emblem series symbol.
Marth wielding Falchion in SSB3DS.
A Mii Swordfighter wielding Chrom's Falchion.
Lucina wielding the Parallel Falchion in her SSB4 splash screen.
Binding Blade
The Binding Blade, also translated as the Sword of Seals (封印の剣), 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 Idenn 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 is both of his playable appearances. In a similar vein as Marth's Falchion, Roy's Binding Blade has consistently featured a "reverse" sweetspot at the base of its blade in every appearance, necessitating him to fight much closer to his opponents.
Roy wielding the Binding Blade on his Classic Mode ending image in Melee.
Roy wielding the Binding Blade in SSB4.
Ragnell
Ragnell is a two-handed regalia sword from the Fire Emblem universe. In Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Ragnell is a holy blade blessed by the Goddess Ashera and wielded by Ike, along with its partner, Alondite, which is wielded by the Black Knight. Ragnell and Alondite clash against each other, along with their respective wielders, in their rivalry throughout both games set on Tellius. Both swords are the most powerful in the game and have ranged attacks. In the ancient past of Tellius, Ragnell and Alondite were the twin blades of the Beorc warrior woman, Altina.
In Smash, Ragnell is wielded by Ike in both of his playable appearances. As a "testament to his strength", Ike wields the two-handed Ragnell with only one hand, granting his attacks significant strength but low speed.
Levin Sword
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 SSB4. Additionally, the Levin Sword in SSB4 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.
Robin (female) wielding a Levin Sword in SSB4.
Robin (male) wielding the Levin in his SSB4 splash screen.
Bronze Sword
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 and high durability, but are quite weak compared to other weapons.
In Smash, Robin will use a Bronze Sword for any sword-based moves that do not use a Levin Sword. This includes Robin's jab, tilts, dash attack, neutral aerial, and any aerials performed normally. Robin also uses a Bronze Sword for smash attacks should the Levin Sword normally used for such attacks be broken and not have respawned yet. Despite being breakable in Awakening, Bronze Swords are unbreakable in Smash. Like the Levin Sword in SSB4, the Bronze Sword is considerably shorter compared to its appearance in Fire Emblem Awakening.
Yato
Yato (夜刀, Night Blade) is a regalia sword 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 plot path chosen.
In Smash, Yato is Corrin's main weapon. The form he wields is the ultimate form of the Yato, called Omega Yato, which is exclusively available in the third plot path, Revelation.
Monado
The Monado is a legendary weapon from the Xenoblade universe. Although categorized as a sword, it instead conceals a blade of ether that appears whenever the weapon is swung. Capable of damaging the otherwise nearly-invulnerable Mechon, the Monado was used by the Homs of Bionis to defend themselves from the invading Mechon attackers. Wielded by Dunban in the prologue of Xenoblade Chronicles, its use eventually renders his right arm useless; the weapon is then taken up by Shulk in defense of his home, Colony 9, where he can use it without any ill effects. The Monado is capable of using a unique set of battle arts, with Shulk discovering more arts as he progresses through the game, as well as give its user premonitions predicting hazardous events that Shulk has to avoid. Ultimately, Shulk and his company discover the connection between the Monado and the gods of the Xenoblade world.
In Smash, Shulk wields the Monado as his primary weapon, and utilizes its Monado Arts. Due to its beam nature, the Monado grants Shulk excellent disjointed range, and makes him the fighter with the longest disjointed weapon in the Smash Bros. series.
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 SSB4.
Shulk wielding the Monado in his SSB4 splash screen.
Buster Sword
The Buster Sword is an immense broadsword from the Final Fantasy universe. Debuting in Final Fantasy VII, it is Cloud Strife's trademark weapon, and was wielded before him by Zack Fair and Angeal Hewley. The Buster Sword has become an iconic design element for both Cloud and Final Fantasy VII generally due to its massive size. The Buster Sword is wielded by Cloud in most of his appearances, and has appeared in other Final 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, or where Cloud clips the sword onto his back.
In Smash, Cloud wields the Buster Sword as his primary means of attack. When using Cloud's costume based on Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, the Buster Sword is replaced with the combined Fusion Swords from that film, with no difference in function.
Cloud carrying the combined Fusion Swords in SSB4 as part of his Advent Children costume.
Cloud wielding the Buster Sword in his splash art.
Mii Swordfighter swords
Mii Swordfighters can use many different swords, depending on their outfit:
- Standard Outfit: A basic sword with a golden hilt, loosely resembling Marth's Falchion.
- Cybernetic Suit: A light blue futuristic sword.
- Ninja Outfit: A ninjatō.
- Pirate Outfit: A cutlass.
- Plate Armor: A knightly sword.
- Samurai Armor: A katana.
- Neon Suit: A glowing, light blue futuristic sword resembling the Beam Sword from Brawl.
- SSB T-Shirt: A multi-colored sword loosely resembling the Beam Sword from SSB4.
- Link Outfit: The Master Sword.
- Dunban Outfit: Dunban's Homs Sabre.
- Monkey Suit: A stick.
- Zero's Armor: Zero's Z-Saber.
- Hoodie: A glowing sword with a blue hilt.
- Chrom Outfit: The Awakening design Falchion.
- Black Knight Outfit: Alondite.
- Lloyd Outfit: One of Lloyd's Twin Blades.
- Business Suit: A long, black sword.
- Viridi Outfit: Viridi's staff.
- Hunter's Mail: The Hunter's Knife.
- Rathalos Mail: The Blazing Falchion.
- Ashley: Ashley's wand.
- Takamaru: Takamaru's Ninjatō.
- Gil: Gil's sword.
Other swords
The following other swords appear in notable gameplay roles:
- The Ultra Sword, used by Kirby in his Final Smash.
- Kirby's Final Cutter.
- Flame Sword, Sword Man's weapon from Mega Man 8, which is used in Mega Man's forward aerial.
- Katanas made from water used by Greninja for its smash attacks and forward aerial.
- Pit's Palutena Bow and Dark Pit's Silver Bow, both of which can split into bladed weapons.
- A Phantom's sword, used by the Phantom summoned by Zelda's Phantom Slash.
- The Beam Sword item.
- The sword equipment type.
- Assist Trophy characters who attack with swords or similar weapons: Ghirahim, Gray Fox, Kat & Ana, Lyn, Magnus, Saki Amamiya, Samurai Goroh, Takamaru.
- Assist Trophy characters who carry swords but do not attack with them: Isaac, Sablé Prince.
- Boss characters who attack with swords: the blue side of Duon, Master Edges.
- Common enemy characters who attack with swords: Sword Primid, Armight, Darknut, Stalfos.
- The two swords in the Ironworks Chamber of Kalos Pokémon League.
