The 8 Greatest Swords in Video Games

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1) MASAMUNE
Game final fantasy
Size 243 cm

Based on the Japanese sword nodachi, with an elongated and curved blade, the weapon used by Sephiroth has grown since its appearance in Final Fantasy VIIwith 183 cm.

2) WASHING POLE
Game Dark Souls
Size 230 cm

Long and fragile, its name is a reference to the sword of Sasaki Kojiro, a skilled swordsman of the Sengoku period who called it a “clothes drying rod”.

3) SOUL EDGE
Game Soul Calibur
Size 203 cm

It has its own soul, capable of controlling and cursing those who try to manipulate it. As if that were not enough, its organic form changes according to the wearer.

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4) CHAOS’ REVENGE
Game
final fantasy
Size
199 cm

Its unusual width means that the blade can be used as a shield. The most bizarre thing is that, somehow, Caius Ballad is able to handle this tumble with just one hand.

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5) DABILAHRO
Game
Ninja Gaiden
Size 195 cm

Weighing over 45 kg, ninja Ryu Hayabusa finds it difficult to handle the weapon, which can even be used to destroy large boulders.

6) BUSTER SWORD
Game
final fantasy
Size
179 cm

Nearly a foot thick, it is the trademark of Cloud Strife, the third warrior to wield it. The blade is affixed to the hero’s back via a magnet.

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7) REBELLION
Game
Devil May Cry
Size 160 cm

Dante’s weapon was a memento of his father, Sparda, who rebelled to maintain balance between the human and demon worlds.

8) MASTER SWORD
Game
The Legend of Zelda
SIZE
148 cm

The legendary blade of divine origin has the power to repel evil and defeat Ganon, but only a strong and pure-hearted hero can wield it.

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