List of swords

Many playable characters in Smash wield swords as their primary weapons.

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 trophy in Melee.

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. 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.

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  Link wielding the Master Sword in SSB.

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  Artwork of Link wielding the Master Sword from SSB4.

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  Toon Link wielding the Master Sword in SSB4.

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  Mii Swordfighters wielding the Master Sword.

Sword of the Sages

Ganondorf brandishing the Sword of the Sages in SSB4.

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.

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  Ganondorf's SpaceWorld 2000 sword in Melee, which was replaced by the Sword of the Sages.

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  Ganondorf's "Challenger Approaching" screen in Melee, featuring him wielding the sword.

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  Ganondorf using Warlock Blade in SSB4.

Kokiri Sword

Young Link wielding the Kokiri Sword in Melee.

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.

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  Young Link wielding the Kokiri Sword in Melee.

Galaxia

Meta Knight carrying Galaxia in SSB4.

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.

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  Meta Knight wielding Galaxia in SSB4.

Falchion

Official artwork of Falchion from Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem.

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 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.

In Smash, Falchion appears in several roles. 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. 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.

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  The Fire Emblem series symbol.

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  Marth wielding Falchion in SSB3DS.

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  Chrom carrying his Falchion in his trophy in SSB4.

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  A Mii Swordfighter wielding Chrom's Falchion.

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  Lucina wielding the Parallel Falchion in her SSB4 splash screen.

Binding Blade

Official artwork of the Binding Blade from Fire Emblem: The 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.

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  Roy wielding the Binding Blade in SSB4.

Ragnell

Ike with Ragnell in SSB4.

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.

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  Ike wielding Ragnell in SSB3DS.

Levin Sword

Female Robin carrying a Levin Sword in SSB4.

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.

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  Robin (female) wielding a Levin Sword in SSB4.

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  Robin (male) wielding the Levin in his SSB4 splash screen.

Bronze Sword

Male and female Robin carrying Bronze Swords in SSB4.

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.

Yato

Male Corrin with Yato in SSB4.

Yato 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 available in the third plot path, Revelations.

Monado

Shulk carrying the Monado in SSB4.

The Monado is a legendary weapon from the Xenoblade universe. Although categorized as a sword, it instead conceals a blade of ether energy (not unlike the Beam Sword 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, 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. Thanks to the its beam blade, this makes the Monado the longest-reaching sword used by any playable fighter in the 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. Interestingly, despite the lore of Xenoblade Chronicles dictating that the Monado is unable to harm any living beings except the Mechon, this is not the case in Super Smash Bros. due to obvious gameplay reasons.

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  The Xenoblade series symbol.

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  Shulk wielding the Monado in SSB4.

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  Shulk wielding the Monado in his SSB4 splash screen.

Buster Sword

Cloud carrying the Buster Sword in SSB4.

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.

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  Cloud carrying the combined Fusion Swords in SSB4 as part of his Advent Children costume.

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  Cloud wielding the Buster Sword in his splash art.

Mii Swordfighter swords

Mii Swordfighters have many swords available with different costumes.

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 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.
• Ashley: Ashley's wand.
• Takamaru: Takamaru's sword.
• 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.