The Top 10 swords in video games


If you're anything like me, your favorite part of video games are the weapons (well, next to hot chicks or gore). I love any game that allows you to upgrade or customize your weapons. I thought I would compile a list of my favorite swords.


Cody's List


10. Chaos Eater (Darksiders):
 The companion sword to War, one of the four horseman of the apocalypse. It's got everything that a good sword should: It's big, It's sharp' and its embedded with carvings of Skulls. Also it turns war into a giant monster.


9. Squall's Gunblade (Final Fantasy 8):
  I'm not quite sure of the reasoning behind combining a gun and a sword but it sure looks cool. It handles like any other sword except that pulling the trigger at the right time somehow releases a burst that makes it more powerful.


8. Allagretto's Violin Sword (Eternal Sonata):


 If combining a gun and a sword didn't make sense to you, then you definitely won't see the benefit of combining a violin and a sword. Anyone that listens to the podcast knows that I am a huge fan of the game Eternal Sonata, and even though there is no explanation for why Allagretto's sword has a violin for a handle, it still looks pretty darn cool.


7. Energy Sword (Halo Series):
 I am not the world's biggest Haloholic, but I do recognize that the game does one thing better than any other, Multi player. Every weapon in Halo is almost a character of it's own and the Energy sword is not exception. Making a melee weapon that can compete with guns in a first person shooter is not easily achieved, but Halo did it. Anyone will drop a sniper or a needler to pick up a sword.


6. Beam Katana (No More Heroes):
 Travis Touchdown is one of the most realistic video game characters in his emotions and back story. He is on a quest to become the greatest assassin so that a hot french chick will "hook-up" with him. His weapon of choice is just as intriguing, a standard light saber that Travis purchased online. It resembles a florescent light in design but has the power to cut through fellow assassins like a hot chainsaw through butter.


5. The Red Queen (Devil May Cry 4)
 If I asked you for 2 things that men love you would say "Anything Sharp" and "Gas-powered power tools". Nero's weapon of choice in Devil May Cry is a combination of both. A standard broadsword, with a motorcycle handle that when twisted, injects fuel into the blade to increase damage somehow make it possible to ride enemies like a motorcycle.


4.Keyblade (Kindom hearts series):
 Sora was originally supposed to have a chainsaw as a weapon in the kingdom hearts series but in the end Disney opted for the keyblade. It doesn't look very menacing but with this "sword" sora cuts through heartless, casts magic, and can open any door. The appearance of the keyblade changes as well with whatever keychain is attached to it's base.
3. The Master Sword (Legend of Zelda Series):
 The Master Sword, evils bane is Iconic. It is Link's companion in almost every single game. A hand and a half sword, that has the unique property of, instead of slicing through enemies in a bloody demonstration, it sort of just passes through them and eventually kills them. Trust me it's a lot more humane that way.


2. Multi-buster Sword (Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children);
 

 Technically It's a movie based on a video game, but Cloud's buster sword in Final Fantasy: Advent Children is wickedly awesome.  It's a Gigantic sword that turns into 10 other gigantic swords. Plus not to spoil anything but the final move used in the movie makes this sword one of the coolest ever.


1. Lightning's Gunblade and Sera's Bowblade (Final Fantasy 13):

It's a two-way tie between Sera's Bowsword and Lightning's gunblade. These 2 weapons alternate between being ranged weapons and swords, But what makes them number 1 is that they seamlessly alternate between the 2 modes. Lightning and Sera are both acrobatic and go from shooting while doing back flips to closing in on enemies with cartwheels to slashing an enemy into the air with an uppercut. The whole process is something beautiful. Some people may be upset with my choices but those people haven't seen the battle scenes in Final Fantasy 13 and 13-2, they are really that cool.


Spencer's List


10. Lightning's Gunblade (Final Fantasy XIII)
 
Lightning's Gunblade is one seriously cool sword. Cody is wrong in thinking its the best ever, but you'll have to tune into the podcast to hear why I think so. The sword's transformation from a gun to a sword is seamless and very well executed, and lets face it, Lightning is hot, and even hotter while twirling this thing around.

9. The Infinity Blade (Infinity Blade)




The God Killer, enough said. (Pretty cool an iOS game made this list.)

8. Razor Sword (Majora's Mask)


 
 One of the coolest Zelda swords, I think the Razor sword is severely underrated and often over looked. This thing is on my list for three reasons. 1. It's limited amount of hits before it dulls, 2. the fact that you can only make it in spring after you beat Snowhead make it a rare treat to wield it. And 3, its unlike any other sword in Zelda, which makes it unique too.

7. Squall's Gunblade (Final Fantasy VIII)
 

I remember when Final Fantasy VIII came out, and I fist saw the Gunblade, I had never seen anything like it. A gun and a sword? Can't go wrong with that. 


6. Fierce Deity Sword (Majora's Mask)
 
Majora's Mask is in my opinion is the best game for cool swords, despite the absence of the Master Sword. I think if I were to make a top 15 list both the Great Fairy Sword and the Gilded Sword would be on it. However, the Fierce Deity's Sword is one special piece of metal. Just look at those curves! Plus, obtaining the Fierce Deity's Mask and wielding the sword is a special feat in of itself.


5. Soul's Edge (Soul Calibur)

When Nightmare is holding this sword, nothing looks cooler. Period.

4. Lightsaber (Star Wars)
 
I know the lightsaber is originally from the Star Wars movie, and some may think that it doesn't belong on a list like this, but lets face it, its one of the most iconic weapons of all time, and being able to use it in a video game is pretty awesome. 


3. Energy Sword (Halo)
 
I'm confident in saying that almost no sword in video game history strikes fear into the wielder's opponent like the Energy Sword does. I about need a change of pants every time I see an Elite charge at me with it. Bungie has created something very special with this one.

2. Cloud's Buster Sword (Final Fantasy VII)
 


I'm not the biggest Final Fantasy fan in the world, but even I have the common sense to know that the Buster Sword is the best Final Fantasy sword of all. Final Fantasy VII is to the Final Fantasy series as is Ocarina of Time is to Zelda, and the original Buster Sword, being the flagship sword of the game, makes it the most important.
 
1. The Master Sword (The Legend of Zelda Series)
 
Here it is, my number 1. Not only does it have sentimental value to me, it has the strongest and most important legacy of any video game sword ever. It is the Blade of Evil's Bane, the one that repeatedly sends Ganon packing at the end of most Zelda games. I cringe at the thought of how awful and dreary this world would be with out the existence (although imaginary) of this fine blade. Even while playing the games, wielding it has a special feeling, a special aura, and no sword provides an experience like it. Pulling it out of the pedestal in Ocarina of Time is a life defining moment, one of the greatest in all video game history. It's elegant and simple, but so recognizable, truly it is the best sword in any video game ever.