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.
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. Mii Swordfighters can also wield the Master Sword as part of the downloadable content costume based on Link.
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.
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.
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.
Falchion
The 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, the Falchion is the signature weapon of the series' first protagonist, Marth. The Falchion's sister weapon is the Fire Emblem or the Shield of Seals; 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 the 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 somewhat different design in said game). Lucina carries the same weapon from her future timeline, known as the Parallel Falchion.
In Smash, the Falchion appears in several roles. Marth wields the 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. 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 basic weapon as well.
Binding Blade
The Binding Blade, also translated 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 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.
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.
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 Smash, Robin uses a Fire Emblem Awakening-style Levin Sword for smash attacks and smash attack-like aerial attacks. After a certain number of uses, Levin Swords will break, referencing the Fire Emblem durability system. A broken Levin Sword will be dropped, allowing Robin or any other fighter to pick it up and use it as a basic throwing item.
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 and have a very low weapon rank, and have 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. Bronze Swords are unbreakable in Smash.
Monado
The Monado is a legendary weapon from the Xenoblade universe. 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, the weapon is then taken up by Shulk in defense of his home, Colony 9. The Monado is capable of using a unique set of battle arts, with Shulk discovering more arts as he progresses through the game. 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.
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 futuristic sword.
- SSB T-Shirt: A multi-colored sword.
- Link Outfit: The Master Sword.
- Dunban Outfit: Dunban's Anti-Mechon Glaive.
- 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.
