Shadow Warrior 2is a wild ride full of wacky weapons that all offer different ways of tearing demons apart. For players looking to get up close and personal, or who like the idea of wielding katanas, the sword weapon category is the perfect solution. These agile melee weapons can be deadly in the right hands and have the unique benefit of generally not requiring ammunition to use, allowing players to slash and weave to their heart’s content.
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There are a wide variety of great swords inShadow Warrior 2, all of which offer unique bonuses and varied ways of approaching combat. Players who enjoy the fast-paced thrill of melee combat should read on to find out about the best swords and what they can do.
7Bladez Of Zaibatsu
If holding one deadly katana is not enough, then why not two? With their sleek and modern design, these Chi-tech dual swords will fulfill any player’sdual-wielding fantasiesand any dreams they may have of being acyberpunk ninja. They also offer the player some ranged damage potential as they can create a wave of damage on each basic attack.
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This does, however, require plasma ammunition, which is likely better spent on another weapon, especially later in the game when there are many great plasma weapons to choose from. Still, these electric swords can be great early in the game or for players looking to do a melee-only playthrough of the game. They are obtained automatically upon completing the story mission “My Hero.”
6Fist Of Gozu
Eagle-eyed readers may notice that the Fist of Gozu is arather odd-looking sword. In fact, it rather looks like an axe. Still,Shadow Warrior2insists that it is part of the sword category, and mechanically it works the same. Where it does differ from the rest of the weapons on this list is in its speed.
The Fist of Gozu hits for a massive 64.2 damage but swings very slowly. This encourages a more steady, defensive playstyle in which the player waits for the enemies to come to them. With its boost to survivability and damage while standing still, it is definitely a viable strategy. It is also made a lot of fun as it also guarantees Bloody kills, making enemies explode into a red mist. If this tanky, hard-hitting approach sounds good, then players should head to theWay of the WangDLC and complete all the challenges.
5Blade Of Exile
The Blade of Exile is a huge, ancient sword of mysterious origins. It grants its wielder the chance to become invisible on hitting an enemy with a Special Attack.Invisibility is always powerful in gamesas it gives the player a break from enemy attacks for a few seconds and allows them to refocus and attack from a different angle.
The Vanish effect also grants a 50% bonus to melee damage which massively improves the performance of this weapon and makes it excellent against bosses. To find it, players will need to complete “All in the Family.”
4Blizzard
The best dual swords in the game, Blizzard offers great crowd control and area of effect damage. Found in the Christmas event as a potential drop from Bad Santa Krampus, this weapon is perfect for any fans ofSub-ZerofromMortal Combat.
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The 100% Freeze chance can keep bigger threats distracted while players cut down a few smaller enemies, which is made far easier by the swords setting off Ice Novas. These blasts will deal a good chunk of damage and can quickly kill entire groups of enemies.
3Nobitsura Ka-ge
This intricate blade is a golden version of the same sword from the first game and is just as powerful. It boosts the player’s movement speed after each kill and can keep the player rushing around the map with respectable Damage Resist too. This lets the player engage enemies on their own terms and easily retreat if things get a little risky.
This makes it the perfect weapon for players who like theiraction as fast-paced as possibleand who like to deal the highest amount of damage in the shortest amount of time. It can be obtained by completing the “Wang in a Box” quest.
2Ryuken
Ryuken is gifted to the player upon completing the game and is a worthy reward for the player’s efforts. It slightly heals the player as they deal damage and casts Chi Blast when they score a Critical hit. This knocks back enemies, keeping the player safe and making it easier to deal damage.
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Where Ryuken truly shines, however, is in its chance to grant the player full Fury. This allows the player to use it far more often, massively increasing their damage potential and survivability.
1Arm Of Orochi
When trying to kill an Ancient, immortal Demon Goddess, one needs the absolute best of the best and inShadow Warrior 2this is the Arm of Orochi. This incredible sword is given to the player before the final boss fight and is one of the best weapons in the game.
Although the movement speed boost and its unblockable attacks are nice, its true power is in the Force Slash ability. Every attack with the Arm of Orochi causes a wave of damage that can hit multiple enemies. This has no plasma ammunition cost, meaning that it is simply a flat damage increase to the weapon. It also makes it more useful against groups and in situations where the player needs to deal ranged damage, making it one of themost powerful video game swords.
Shadow Warrior 2is currently available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
