Top Ten Video Game Swords

[@andresmarrero8666]

You got to love the multiple meanings in that guy's catchphrase. Not only does keal sounds like kill but it also refers to keeling which is a process in blade smithing.

[@shinyocelot04archive]

The Z-Saber is certainly an amazing sword. All of the combos you can perform with it are so fun so pull off and feel so smooth to execute.

[@MorePower8679]

Thank you for number 1. The more people who get into this series, the better.

[@3abdooogamer734]

my fellow Xenoblade fan😉

[@Mangadude901]

10: Starting with one of the biggest and iconic blades in gaming, and Final Fantasy. There's a reason Cloud manages to wield it with pride. 9: A blade from a great indie metroidvania, this spirited blade is sharp as it is wise. 8: Transcending history, and the world, a tale of souls and swords eternally retold...the curtain rises on the stage of history. 7: RULES OF NATURE! 6: A Blade with teeth sharper than daggers, forged in celestial flames, and wielded by Dream Land's resident master swordsman. 5. A magic sword made from a scaleless dragon's tail? Yes! 4. If Rebellion didn't work, and neither did Yamato.....just use both. The result: SIN DEVIL TRIGGERED! 3. A simple design, but used in the hands of Zero and the techniques he learns, it is a legendary weapon. 2. The blade of evil's bane, the sword of legend. Need I say more? 1. A blade with foresight, with many abilities hidden within its frame. But it most important....it has KEAL.

[@smashmaster521]

How about The Blade That Gets Shit Done? Or The Blade That Tips 20%? Or The Blade That-OH MY GOD, IT'S TRYING TO KILL ME! All of these and more are just a few ways to describe the Master Sword, The Blade That F*yay*king Matters.

[@andrewhaase1826]

Honorable Mention: *Chaoseater - Darksiders -A massive blade embedded with soul faces and wielded by War in the first game.

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

Top 10 Guns in Video games WHEN???

[@alvaroperez2349]

Nothing will beat the tried and true Master Sword, the legendary blade made by the Goddess Hylia herself! Top two is not bad.

[@jeremytung1632]

Top three easily.

[@alvaroperez2349]

@@jeremytung1632 maybe, we’ll see.

[@shadowlinkbds]

Always did love swords when it comes to weapons overall and they're many epic and legendary swords to choose in video games like the Z saber, Buster Sword, Soul calibur, soul edge, and Master Sword.

[@davidtimmer596]

Me too. I always play swordsman in D&D. Since I was a kid, swords were my favorite weapons

[@davidtimmer596]

Dragon Sword from Ninja Gaiden.

[@ngd403]

additional honorable mentions: Kori Blade (Mortal Kombat) Masamune (Final Fantasy VII) Dragon Sword (Ninja Gaiden) Demon Sword (Castle Crashers) Keyblade (Kingdom Hearts) Big Goron Sword (Ocarina of Time) Fierce Deity Sword (Majora's Mask) Storm Ruler (Demon's Souls)

[@jamcalx]

Honestly, I would have added Ky's Thunderseal from Guilt Gear in honorable mentions. Especially with how it was able to stop time save someone whose kind it was meant to kill.

[@Krookodile_King]

Posting this before the video even premiers and I gotta tell you, I LOVED the Forged In Fire reference! Your Doug Marchida impression… it will CUT.

[@Krookodile_King]

Also, before watching, PLEASE tell me the Monado from Xenoblade Chronicles is Number 1!!!

[@weirdguy1495]

Forged in Fire is unironically the only good show in the History Channel catalog with an exception being Swamp People.

[@ordersol5221]

I was hoping to see my man, Sol Badguy's sword, Fireseal. It's an amazing sword that enhances flame-based attacks, and is part of a larger weapon known as the Outrage.

[@KillaCheeto56]

Yeah Fireseal is sick as hell.

[@zachbahamutson5477]

Interesting fact about the Moonlight Greatsword, it's kind of a signature of the company. As in you can tell that the company made the game if there's a sword type weapon with the word Moonlight in its name. It's been a long-running tradition for them, even back before they did the hardcore games that you either get good or you suck at them.

[@coalminer4301]

It's a slightly obscure pick, but I love the Great Fairy's Sword. It has one of the most beautiful designs for a weapon I've ever seen, and the game treats it as an item, making it a bit easier to use than the Biggoron's Sword. I wish it was in more games.

[@SuperGoker64]

13:15 Actually, it's not just Sekiro. I don't recall it being in Lost Kingdoms either, and darnit, now you're making me want to play that one again! *XD*

[@TheQuarterGuy]

Whoops...forgot that Lost Kingdoms was a FromSoftware game...

[@SuperGoker64]

@@TheQuarterGuy Honestly, I'm not surprised, considering how little the two games get talked about. Here's hoping that series makes a comeback someday.

[@Kyzoren]

Great list! ...Here's my top 6 Videogame Swords (that aren't in this video): #6. Tsumugari from Okami #5. Keyblades from Kingdom Hearts #4. Aramasa/Blood Scythe from BlazBlue #3. Shadowbringer from FFXIV #2. Fusion Sword from FFVII:AC #1. Purple Lightning Dreamsmasher from Xenoblade 2

[@13KuriMaster]

I would have thought that the Keyblade would at least be an honorable mention... here are my reasons: 1) for most characters the form it takes for them tend to reflect the wielder in some way... like how the "Way to the Dawn" has the appearance of Riku's Soul Eater Sword but with some more angelic elements to it, reflecting how he is still using the Dark Powers the Soul Eater came from, but is no longer being corrupted by the darkness. 2) It is the only known weapon that can permanently finish off a heartless... which allows the person that heartless was spawned from to resurrect. Which can tie into that Philosophy you brought in because the very act of using it 99% has a result of saving people.... in fact almost all the time Sora uses the Keyblade in KH1 has the result of saving people... like sealing the heart of a world so the Heartless can't reach it (and we saw what happened if they do right before Sora's journey started). 3) It can seal or open barriers between worlds, making it great for traveling from one world to another. And that is without considering the fact that it makes it so needing a space ship is optional... see point 4. 4) It can shapeshift into several other forms, from staffs to guns to vehicles... the last thing makes it so it by itself is all you need to go traveling the worlds (if you are good enough with it that is), while the other weapons makes it so that even if the chosen wielder doesn't have much experience with swordsmanship, it can take a form of a weapon they do know how to use easier... like how Lea is able to morph his keyblade into Chakrams like the ones he used as Axel. 5) They are also natural conduits for casting magic... while not required for the magical casting, it is still something that can boost any wielder's proficiency with magic, adding a lot to their arsenal... from commanding the elements to altering gravity and manipulating time. 6) Lets not forget that their chosen wielders are rarely ever defenseless thanks to this, as they can summon it to their hand with ease.... so easily in fact that a KH1 Sora (when at his least amount of experience with it) was able to use an attack that involves Hurling it at his enemy, and then summoning it back to him so he can hurl it again... and again... and again. So Disarming one of their keyblade isn't exactly a solid tactic... giving it reliability points in a way that not many swords shown tend to have.

[@Kpimpmaster]

A Keyblade isn’t a sword in my opinion because it’s more a mace and I’ve never seen them actually cut through anything

[@13KuriMaster]

@@Kpimpmaster KH2... buildup to Final Xemnas fight at the end, there are several moments where he cuts straight through a building-sized structure as he is going past it.

[@Kpimpmaster]

@@13KuriMaster forgot about that

[@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32]

Problem: the keyblade has so many wielders now it doesn't feel unique to the master. Union x especially emphasized this, making me think if we had something that could battle the heartless and still wasn't a comedically oversized key, I'd welcome it

[@13KuriMaster]

@@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32 I don't think uniqueness was a qualification to be on the list.

[@megagamer2874]

Nice Kamen Rider Zero One reference

[@DJAB87]

Ryu Hayabusa's Dragon Sword from Ninja Gaiden deserves a mention. Forged from a dragon's fang, the blade was handed down the bloodline of the Dragon Lineage with it now being in Ryu's hands. It's powerful enough to despatch most enemies (including powerful Greater Fiends) on it's own. However, when it has the Eye Of The Dragon inserted into its hilt, it gains the power to slay Archfiends and even the Dark Dragon itself.

[@joshrose8753]

I mean, for Number 1, You COULD argue that the Forged in Fire smiths could try to create it in it's normal state, not with it turned "on", but that is also where it may be impractical as it's a chonky sword.

[@slateoffate9812]

I really like the Keyblade. Sure, there aren't that many that stand out, but I like the idea of a sword whose appearance reflects its wielder or their experiences and bonds. Though with Union Cross' Starlight and Dark Road's unnamed keyblades... That's sadly not as true as it used to be.

[@smashmaster521]

Starlight, Starbright...

[@slateoffate9812]

@@smashmaster521 I've taken to calling it Falling Star, going with the Dark Road theme.

[@metal_gear_rayquaza8914]

@The Quarter Guy This is a year later and you're probably already aware of this, but Elden Ring did TECHNICALLY give us a "Moonlight" katana, called the Moonveil. It's a magic weapon, it fires energy waves (no ice damage though), and you obtain it from killing a Wyrm (which is a type of dragon)

[@justinnelson5960]

I'm loving the increased amount of rider references.

[@Scholar57.0]

Awesome list! Beautiful job detailing the designs, backstories, and incredible moves each of these badass babies bring to the battle! One sword that comes to my mind when playing video games is Althena's Sword from the Lunar series. Although, given how not many people know about Lunar (very unfortunately 😢), I understand why it's not talked about very much.

[@rikoaries]

I know it's only video games, but a shout-out goes to the GN Sword from Gundam 00. Personally weapon of the purebred Innovator Setsuna F. Seie (spoilers), this badass weapon not only slice and dice enemy Mobile Suits into confetti, but can shoot them down with a built-in Beam Rifle. The blade itself can even slice through the GN Shields with ease. This beautiful sword has gone through multiple versions, with the GN Sword V being Setsuna's last sword he'd used. Combined with the GN Sword Bits, it can be either a big sword or a powerful beam cannon.

[@supremeseregios6810]

Considering how much QG likes Xenoblade Chronicles, yeah I knew from the beginning what his Number 1 was.

[@salsamonkey65]

All great choices! Appreciated seeing Dein Nomos after just finishing Vesperia for the first time not long ago. My honorable mentions would be the Masakados from the Shin Megami Tensei games, and several swords from the Trails games that I won't name for spoiler reasons

[@davidtimmer596]

Nice to see some Trails love. Discovered the series thanks to Cold Steel.

[@blizzardforonline1954]

I found out about the Trails games thanks to BigKlingy’s let’s play of Trails in the Sky FC.

[@leshyaedawnfire]

Thumbs up before the intro is even done for the Forged in Fire references alone! I love that show!

[@warriorofdawn876]

A personal pick of my own would have to be the Blazing Sword from Tales of Arise. Story-wise, this weapon is a product of the Fire Master Core that Shionne stole from Balseph, and it burns so hot that Alphen is pretty much the only one who can use it at the start of the game due to his inability to feel pain... and even after he gets back all of his memories and his ability to feel pain, he *still* uses it because he's gotten used to the feeling. Gameplay-wise, it's the basis for Alphen's primary gimmick. Some of his artes lead into other artes that utilize the Blazing Sword to deliver powerful attacks at the cost of some of Alphen's HP. And there are even skills you can get from Alphen's various titles that boost its effect, like allowing to expend more HP to allow those Blazing Sword artes to deal even *more* damage to enemies.

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

I see Too many swordsmen, are there???

[@blizzardforonline1954]

QG: Oh, hey, I get to talk about Dust again. Me: Black Mage Benjamin beat you to the punch on that one.

[@ThatChadWithTheAnchorArms]

One of my favorites of mine has gotta be the Charge Blade from Monster Hunter

[@RaythMercury]

Hey QG! I know how much you love the Megaman series, why not do favourite stages from each of the series? Favourite X stages, favourite classic stages, etc.

[@PyromaniacAxel]

The Z-Saber and Master Sword in my top three swords still, but one blade which has captured my attention over the last three years is Umbra's Skiajati from Warframe. Can't really go into spoilers because of it, but believe me, he DOES use that sword to protect. Awesome list as always, QG!

[@kamenrangerzeo8251]

QG showing off the ZI-O time sword, althought i was surprise to find out he didn't put Ragna's sword in this or even the honorable mentions spot. Kamen raida Zi-O, Prog rise, jump and rise, rising hopper, a jump to the sky turns into a rider kick.

[@X-35173]

One of my favs is the Oboro from Akiba's Trip (the sword in my avatar) It doesn't have much in the way of amazing lore but it looks sick and has a really fun moveset based around wide sweeping arcs and piercing thrusts that gives it really good AoE damage (in a game where you're often fighting 2v8-12)

[@EmicalFire055]

Ah that's a better label. Also Happy New Year QG. Also to think this was an anniversary episode for something I heard rumors about, so that's where the meme came from. 10. A classic choice given the remake and how... poorly the PC port for the next chapter of the remake has for a frame rate 9. The birth of a concept for me. Seriously six blades that can control an element. It's a gold mine for opportunity! 8. Yeah this was inevitable given the series is named after one. 7. Badass incarnate and the reason it's wielder won a death battle. Also I got to see something new thanks Grey Fox! 6. Not sure if hype got it on the list or badassery... I'm going to say both. 5. Yeah my brother knows more about this series than me... seriously... 4. Curse you spoilers! 3. Obvious choice is obvious. Also are those clips from your lets play in there? 2. Another obvious pick but I agree with the high placement so... 1. Yeah I had a vision this would be number one!

[@jvts8916]

I've really liked Flandre's version of Laevatein ever since it was shown in 17.5 to be shot like projectiles out of a bow. It's like she's a long lost Emiya sibling.

[@DavCube]

14:40 I'm not sure why I remember this reference as that's quite the obscure line despite being at the start of that film, but i'm nonetheless pleasantly surprised about it.

[@_Tzer]

what are the chances the moonlight blade aka the sword in every fromsoft game is on this list. My personal pic as an honorable mention would be the brion from live a live not by stats but what it represents in oersted's character growth at the time.

[@ajanis95]

I'm very happy that Ahrah made it onto the list.

[@VitaEmerald324]

This is a top-tier countdown. Big fan of Forged in Fire. I would have added a mention for the Zenith from Terraria tho

[@bricesonroy2350]

We couldn’t get through this without one bad pun worthy of Aruto Hiden couldn’t we?

[@4wheal]

Yes thanks you so much for putting the Monado as number 1 I love that sword so much

[@DeanRocks-kr7wv]

I’m surprised the Diamond Sword or Keyblade weren’t mentioned, they’re pretty iconic in terms of gaming swords.

[@red5158077]

Same but great list anyway.

[@KillaCheeto56]

So did Ragna's Bloodedge not make the list because it's a scythe as well? Also gotta shout out Nero's Red Queen since it's a goddamn motorcycle sword. Of course Cavalier is more of a motorcycle cycle sword than Red Queen is, but it's also more of a buzz saw than a sword imo.

[@ZeroHunterX9]

Hey QG this is a great video. There is one other weapon you kind of forgot. That would be the weapons from the onimusha series like the raizen katana and the koga great sword.

[@michaelhill1256]

Love the new prop!

[@kagekaiser9270]

23:28 Now where did I heard something similar before?

[@gerardootero1149]

The first sword that I found myself liking is the Infinity Blade, from the titular mobile game series. Forged by Galath, The Worker Of Secrets, the Infinity Blade is the only weapon capable of killing the Deathless, humans granted immortality by Galath, by destabilizing their Quantum Identity Pattern.

[@videogamerzero1schannel]

Kinda surprised Aramasa aka Ragna's sword wasn't mentioned but at least I knew that all 3 of your favorite franchises would be on it in some way shape or in this case honorable mention (Those being Blazblue,Mega Man & Xenoblade)

[@Canadiansamurai]

Akujiki from the PS2 Shinobi. A sword that powers up with each kill!

[@AzureMoebius22]

If I don't see the Monado here, I'm gonna be ticked. YES, YOU DIDN'T DISAPPOINT!!!

[@RogueOmega]

It's a damn shame Super Robot Wars isn't more popular in the west, because Sanger Zonvolt's Zankantou would definitely be worth mentioning.

[@videomaestro9566]

I am partially thinking Travis Touchdown’s or Henry Cooldown’s Swords would be in here

[@matthewelliott7294]

Using a Kamen Rider role play weapon for this video, I approve.

[@BigGnome]

Knowing QG, number one is going to be either the Z-Saber or the Monado

[@Big-Image]

Spoiler It's the latter

[@juanhaines7295]

Have you seen the death battle mega man battle royal?

[@serenaschutz8578]

What was the new prop that quarter guy was showing? I'd have trouble seeing so yeah

[@cparle87]

Keal. Very good philosophy.

[@demi-fiendoftime3825]

I AM THE BONE OF MY SWORD STEEL IS MY BODY AND FIRE IS MY BLOOD I HAVE CREATED OVER A THOUSAND BLADES UNKNOWN TO DEATH NOR KNOWN TO LIFE HAVE WITHSTOOD PAIN TO CREATE MANY WEAPONS YET THESE HANDS WILL NEVER HOLD ANYTHING SO AS I PRAY UNLIMITED BLADE WORKS!!!!!!!

[@ieasy12]

"A tale of souls and swords, eternally retold" is chassis.

[@CommenjouerFr-gplus]

My honorable mention: the Outrage Mk.2 from the Guilty Gear series. You know it's a powerful weapon when even it's creator had to divide its first version into 8 parts. The 2nd version though....those who saw the story mode can contest to its power.

[@TekkenGirl4Lyfe]

Wow, I'm early for once! Calling it now, we're gonna see some Z-Saber love. EDIT: Called it, top three! Also nice to see the two Soul swords on here! (Siegfried my beloved

[@kingnickg4268]

I would have thought the keyblade would be on the list

[@kiorili]

sad it's not the sword of Saber but at least you have the Sword of the King ^^

[@bluestreaker9242]

I'd have mentioned Sohothin, the sword wielded by Rytlock Brimstone in Guild Wars 2, as a good honorable mention, but you never really get a chance to acquire it as far as I can tell. Shame, too, because this is a sword rich with history, looks badass, and yes...it will KEAL. After all, Balthazar, God of War and one of the Six, the gods of humanity, gifted Ascalonian royalty with it and its sister sword, Magdaer, to protect the peace of the kingdom of man. Considering its tremendous power and rumored ability to reverse the curse of the Foefire, a curse that would give rise to the Ghosts of Ascalon over and over with every defeat like they're stuck in a time loop, and the fact its hilt is the head of a dragon with the blade being pure flame, I wouldn't doubt the magical relic was crafted with the intention of slaying the Elder Dragons, whose very existence is both a curse and a blessing to the world of Tyria. Just another weekend in RPG-land: get sword, kill god...sounds about right. X3

[@theshadygentleman7575]

Dang, swordtember came way early this year

[@deciduous_reaper]

If I would’ve put in a Sword I’d go for the Insulator from Under Night since A it’s one of the most op sword and it was made by Vatista’s wing and B could basically destroy EXS(Existence) and can kill Immortal beings

[@deciduous_reaper]

Also yes I really loved Under Night

[@TheIkranRider]

It's either the Master Sword or whatever that sword was in Xenoblade Chronicles would be Number 1, then it probably wouldn't be considered much of a contest.

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

My predictions Galaxia Master Sword Great Sword Buster Sword Aegislash Z-Saber Monado Murasame Any of the Keyblades

[@jaketaller8567]

My honorable mentions: Diamond Sword (Minecraft) Shovel Blade (Shovel Knight)

[@johnnorthrup4576]

19:09 Kamen rider refrains, nice!!!

[@Robski10]

19:29 - September 13, 2022: Wish Granted

[@jimmyjeff1777]

Was that a mini zikan girade I saw in the beginning?

[@TheQuarterGuy]

Yes. Yes it was.

[@neond6740]

11:19 Rejoice!

[@lilsunny7399]

All the mentions of Monster Hunter and not the great or longsword? The Greatsword is one of the most iconic weapons from the franchise, a giant sword so weighty it slows the weilder when unsheathed and take a second to wind up a swing. But ohhhh man the impact and damage.

[@demontorch]

#9: also voiced by the Radio Demon himself: Edward Bosco

[@psychie8625]

3:05 DAMMIT, QG!

[@CastmanGaming]

Ok I have to ask. Now that time has passed and Xenoblade 3 came out, would you consider lucky seven, at the very least, as an honorable mention?

[@alxcus2962]

I agree with most of the picks on this list. However... no mention of the Keyblade? Not even in the honorable mentions?

[@WH40KHero]

Before i watch the video: 1: The Monado I knew it!

[@timmyreobed5043]

Probably a long shot, but I really wanna see the Zenith or Terra Blade make an appearance

[@Iron8127]

I've played terraria, it's pretty fun.

[@williamrichmond814]

The Zenith from Terraria. Come on, a sword that is made by combining other swords? Can't beat it

[@thegamingdragon7709]

My personal favorite swords is the Yamato from Devil May Cry

[@mtperute269]

No mention of the Soul Reaver on a best swords list? I call bullshit

[@SRWOtaku]

The #1 pick you chose? I don't feel it. I felt crushed the Master Sword was just #2. And not to mention you failed to bring up that you could upgrade it twice in Link to the Past and Link Between Worlds.

[@davidtimmer596]

Frostmourne from Warcraft The Keyblade from Kingdom Hearts Dein Nomos from Tales of Vesperia Dragon Sword from Ninja Gaiden HIgh Frequency Blade from Metal Gear Rising Buster Sword from Final Fantasy VII Sakai Katana from Ghost of Tsushima Galland Sharl from Trails of Cold Steel Master Sword from Legend of Zelda Soul Calibur and Soul Edge

[@kitetenjogalladeknighttosh8863]

What about the Saber Swords from Kamen Rider Saber?

[@TheQuarterGuy]

Those aren't from games.

[@joshmccalip6053]

Of course the Monado is Number 1. Why wouldn't it be?

[@Marcosatsu]

I appreciate the Kamen Rider references

[@arkamdjihad7195]

Wily sûre was a genius for creating à so great weapon, but it dont rival the godly galaxia.

[@Hello_World_not_taken]

Honorable mention: Zenith from Terraria

[@nilgnoimv2803]

Mea Culpa would had been mentioned as well thought. Mea Culpa from Blasphemous. But I understand that woulde be material for the most fucked up world to live in instead.

[@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32]

3:00 ...shit your right

[@aedansmith6696]

Elysium doesn't belong here, but Midgardsormr Zero might, or at least, his pactstone does, but it's too busy being lost.

[@zeldasmetaknight]

Giving guesses Clouds Fusion Sword Links Master Sword The Falchion from Fire Emblem Soul Edge of Soul Caliber The Keyblade of Kingdom Hearts If I could break the rules I would add Samurai Jacks sword.

[@PepperTheBirb]

The Z Saber is obviously gonna be here somewhere

[@geekgo4]

...also, why would you consider to be the best swords in in cartoons, comics, movies, television, anime, & manga?

[@kylebrown5101]

Do giant robots in video games list.

[@modermousev2ofthegoldendeer]

19:03 corniest pun I've heard this year, and I watch ChuggaaConroy.

[@Krookodile_King]

Speaking of Chuggaaconroy, I think he’d approve the Number 1 pick.

[@modermousev2ofthegoldendeer]

@@Krookodile_King he totally would.