20 Coolest Cosplay Swords You can Find Online

We’ve all wanted a cosplay sword at some point. Whether it’s Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber or Deadpool’s twin katanas, no cosplay would be complete without a detailed replica of our favorite heroes’ signature cosplay weapons. 

What Is A Cosplay Sword?

Cosplay props are vital to any good cosplay costume, but which one you should get depends on what you expect your sword to be able to do and look like. Naturally, cosplay swords made from steel look more like their fictional counterparts and will have more details on them compared to polyurethane foam swords.

Steel swords are typically made of either stainless steel or carbon steel. Both are used in making replica swords for cosplay and roleplay, especially by communities that are centered on historical reenactments. In either case, the swords are mere novelties, not fighting swords.

If a replica sword has a sharpened edge, it’s a battle-ready blade for actual fighting. Carbon steel is more common for replica swords that are sharpened for martial arts use. 

Cosplay Swords From Anime

Cosplay swords from anime all hail from the recent famous shows of the past ten or so years. Especially popular are the katanas featured in shows like Demon Slayer and Bleach.

Shinobu Kocho’s Nichirin From Demon Slayer

This replica of Shinobu Kocho’s nichirin blade follows the same “cut” style of her katana in the Kimetsu no Yaiba anime. In the show, the cut is there to make it easier for her to carry her blade since Shinobu is physically weaker than the other Demon Slayers.

Similarly, the sword is fairly lightweight despite being made of true stainless steel. It features a flower-shaped tsuba and an orange and black handle. This cosplay katana also comes with a white scabbard complete with gold details that are sure to complete your cosplay halloween costume.

• Length: 104 cm
• Material: Stainless steel

Tanjiro Kamado’s Nichirin Katana From Demon Slayer

This replica of Tanjiro Kamado’s katana features an all-black stainless steel blade that pairs nicely with the black and silver hardware. It has a black and red handle with a silver-tipped pommel that represents Tanjiro’s fire breathing style. 

The katana’s subdued design makes it the perfect sword for both anime and history enthusiasts since it looks almost exactly like a traditional Japanese katana.

• Length: 102 cm
• Material: Stainless steel

Zenitsu Agatsuma’s Nichirin Katana From Demon Slayer

Zenitsu Agatsuma’s signature fighting style in the anime was his thunder breathing style which is why this replica sword features a lightning motif that extends throughout the length of the blade. 

Aside from this artistic interpretation, the sword is anime accurate and uses the same white and yellow color palette as the show’s original sword.

• Length: 102 cm
• Material:  Stainless steel

Asuna’s Lambent Light From Sword Art Online

Asuna’s Lambent Light from SAO is a rapier-style sword made of stainless steel. This slender blade features elegant scrollwork designs on the sword and scabbard that are derived from the Art Nouveau art style. 

The scabbard uses a high gloss red paint to give the surface this beautiful sheen that looks just like the lighting effects you see in anime whenever a character draws their sword.

• Length: 107 cm
• Material: Stainless steel

Roronoa Zoro’s Katana Sword Set From One Piece

No one collects swords like One Piece’s Roronoa Zoro. The famous pirate is known for cycling through multiple swords in the anime, most of which are legendary blades that can cut through flesh and stone alike.

This set of replica swords gives you every katana that Zoro wielded throughout the anime. Each sword is made of top-of-the-line stainless steel and gets all the details right — down to the last tsuba motif.

• Length: 103 cm
• Material: Stainless steel

Ichigo’s Zangetsu From Bleach

Bleach’s shinigami are inseparable from their swords, both in the literal and spiritual sense. Each Bleach sword embodies a shinigami’s spirit, which is why each replica is meant to represent them. 

Ichigo’s Zangetsu katana uses the same basic shape of the traditional Japanese sword, but gives it a modern touch to reflect Ichigo’s free spirit. Rather than being circular or square-shaped, the tsuba is a Buddha symbol and the pommel is decorated with a chain.

• Length: 114cm
• Material: Black steel

Rukia Kuchiki’s Sode no Shirayuki From Bleach

The elegant Sode no Shirayuki is renowned for being the most beautiful sword in Bleach and, thankfully, the replica matches the description. Rendered entirely in white, the replica sword has a monochrome scabbard, handle, tsuba, and pommel that are sure to remind you of the scenes where Rukia uses it with her special abilities,

The sword even has a length of white ribbon attached to the pommel to make it more attractive when you’re posing with it.

Cosplay Swords From Movies and TV Shows

The Dark Saber From The Mandalorian

Anakin and Luke’s lightsaber may be the original iconic lightsaber, but the DarkSaber from The Mandalorian is becoming just as popular. According to the lore, this sword is an ancient weapon that was once used by Sabine from Star Wars: Rebels, Darth Maul, and Moff Gideon. 

It continues its legacy in The Mandalorian as the lightsaber of Din Djarin, but with this replica, it can be yours too. Like the original, this replica lightsaber features a menacing black blade that looks almost solid compared to a regular lightsaber. The handle also uses a sleeker design that mimics the appearance of gun metal.

• Length: 101 cm
• Material: Steel

Deadpool’s Twin Katanas From Deadpool

Deadpool’s twin katanas don’t get as much press as the swords of other superheroes, but it’s still an elegant pair of blades that can easily be modified for use in other cosplays. It’s an all-black sword with no fancy details or distinguishing marks, so you can use it for your Deadpool cosplay and reuse it again later for a different character.

• Length: 94 cm
• Material: Steel

Diana’s Sword of Athena from Wonder Woman 1984

The Sword of Athena replaced Diana’s God Killer sword after the latter broke in the fight against Ares. Instead of being named for her supposed destiny, this sword embodies Diana’s wisdom and strength as it is named after Athena, the goddess of wisdom and warfare.

Design wise, the sword harkens back to the original Wonder Woman comics where Diana was shown wearing blue shorts and gold jewelry. It has a series of detailed inscriptions that resemble hieroglyphs.

• Length: 100 cm
• Material: Steel

Aragorn’s Anduril From Lord of the Rings

The original Anduril from LOTR was the sword of Aragorn, a human noble who later became king. It’s no wonder that the replica of this medieval sword is made to look the part with its high quality leather scabbard and handle as well as its minimalist, but still stylish crossguard.

The sword has a good heft and balance to it that mimics real battle-ready swords and if kept in its scabbard, it could easily pass for a medieval role play sword. 

• Length: 131 cm
• Material: Stainless Steel

Geralt’s Aerondight Silver Sword From The Witcher

Whether it’s the show, book, or games, Geralt of Rivia’s silver swords are designed for killing monsters which is why this variation of the Aerondight silver sword from the games keeps the no-frills, function-first design of the original.

At the center of the blade is an engraved enchantment and a gold circular pin that serves as decoration for what is already a beautiful sword.

• Length: 122 cm
• Material: Stainless steel 

Jon Snow’s Longclaw From Game of Thrones

Originally the sword of House Mormont, Jon Snow’s Longclaw was changed to symbolize his heritage as a son of House Stark. The sword’s pommel features an image of a direwolf, the sigil of House Stark, but is otherwise left plain and simple.

The sword has a slightly curved crossguard and a comfortable padded handle, both of which make it easier to believe the sword is made of steel when it’s actually a foam replica.

• Length: 105 cm
• Material: Foam

Cosplay Swords From Video Games

Though most cosplayers opt for cosplaying anime characters, a few like yourself may want to cosplay a character from a video game. Characters from fantasy-themed game franchises frequently use swords such as these. 

Ciri’s Zireael Sword From The Witcher 3

Ciri may have been born a princess, but what she really wants is to live the life of a Witcher and that means having a silver sword of her own. Zireael is another legendary blade from the Witcher franchise that Cirilla uses to cut down monsters in multiple dimensions.

The sword has a long, thin blade that, though unsharpened, looks pretty sharp. Its scabbard comes with straps to make it easier for you to attach it to your costume or your horse. 

Since the sword shares her name, it also has the same color palette as her in-game character design.

• Length: 123 cm
• Material: Stainless steel

Raiden Shogun’s Mistsplitter Reforged From Genshin Impact

Inazuma shines eternal thanks to the Raiden Shogun’s blade. Mistsplitter Reforged is a sword that embodies lightning which is why its crossguard mimics the appearance of the Electro symbol.

Though it’s strikingly similar to the sword used by the Raiden Shogun in her trailer and in many game cutscenes, this specific sword is actually a gift from her to a loyal follower. A sign of her favor, the sword is modeled after very own Musou Ishin sword which we will be covering in depth in a different article. 

The sword uses a traditional curved blade, but everything else is highly stylized. Rendered in gold and purple, the pommel and handle design of this blade is one of the most complicated we’ve seen on a cosplay sword. 

• Length: 96 cm
• Material: Fiberglass

Altair’s Sword From Assassins’ Creed

Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad’s signature straight-bladed sword manages to be simple and ornate at the same time. Though the blade itself isn’t decorated, the precise details of the scabbard’s metalwork and pommel make this a gorgeous sword that’s perfect for cosplaying.

The crossguard on this sword stands out the most as it depicts the wings of an eagle, an animal that’s featured in many AC games.

• Length: 97 cm
• Material: Steel

Jin Sakai’s Katana From Ghost of Tsushima

You would think that Ghost of Tsushima’s feudal Japanese setting would call for a plain Japanese katana, but Jin Sakai’s blade is somehow both traditional and modern.

The sword’s blade looks identical to real-life Japanese swords, barring the hamon line that forms during the forging process. Its handle is wrapped in white leather and is decorated with gold diamonds that match the details on the tsuba while also complementing the deep teal and black color scheme of the scabbard.

• Length: 106 cm
• Material: High Carbon Steel

Genji’s Katana From Overwatch

This cosplay sword is a replica of the one wielded by Genji in Overwatch. Fans will likely notice of the bat that the katana’s tsuba has the same design as Genji’s helmet while the rest of the sword copies the details of Genji’s artificial body.

Other than the white pommel and tsuba, the sword is all black and has a strip of green along the edge-side which acts as a modernized version of the hamon line. 

• Length: 102 cm
• Material: Foam

Link’s Master Sword From Legend of Zelda

Link’s Master Sword isn’t exactly meant to look like any real sword which is why it’s a pleasant surprise that the replica has a fairly realistic blade in terms of length and weight. Everything else about this replica, though, is stylized.

While the handle looks a little tacky under bright lightning, the scabbard is extremely well-executed and has a high sheen surface with sturdy metal details that resemble bronze.

• Length: 105 cm
• Material: Steel

Yasuo’s Katana From League of Legends

League of Legends’ Yasuo is a ronin-inspired character and as such, he wields a Japanese katana as his default sword in the game. The sword is more or less a traditional design, except for the metalwork on the tsuba and pommel that are meant to resemble the way clouds are painted in East Asian art.

Together, these design choices make the sword grounded in real-life sword design while having a distinctly fantasy feel to it.

• Length: 106 cm
• Material: Stainless steel

Conclusion

Cosplay swords are part of what makes a cosplay great so your choice of replica sword can easily make or break the overall feel of your outfit. If you have the budget for it, it’s best to go with a stainless steel sword because it lasts longer and has more details than any other material used for cosplay swords.