12 Video Game Swords and Their Best Quality Replicas
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Video game swords have a special appeal due to their rich lore rooted in a game franchise’s story and the ways they’re used to signify emotional connections between characters. Most fantasy RPGs feature swords simply because they’re basically a genre convention at this point, making them not only expected, but part of what makes the fantasy RPG what it is.
The character connotations of swords also mean that they tend to show up in genres you’d least expect, such as sci-fi. However, these other genres will find a way to justify the use of swords over more “modern” weapons through the video game world’s internal logic.
Besides, they’re just plain awesome. All these factors make video game swords a great gift idea for the gamer in your life or, if you are the gamer in question, a cool collector’s item you can buy as a treat for yourself.
Best Swords From Video Games You Can Get Online
Video game swords with realistic designs can be made to order from sword makers who specialize in making battle-ready swords. Practical anime and video game sword designs similar to the Japanese katana or tanto can easily be replicated with a functional steel blade, but even non-functional designs can be given a real-life analog as you’ll find below.
1. Darth Vader’s Lightsaber from the Star Wars Games
Lightsabers are easily one of the most iconic swords in media in general. Pretty much all of the Star Wars games have included a lightsaber, whether it be Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic or their 2019 hit game, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
In the galaxy far far away, lightsabers are said to be plasma bladed weapons that make use of a kyber crystal to power it. The heat generated from this process makes lightsabers so deadly sharp that they can cut through just about anything.
Of course, there’s no lightsaber from the Star Wars games more popular than Darth Vader’s lightsaber which he constructed after turning to the dark side and abandoning Anakin’s lightsaber. This replica features advanced lighting and sound special effects to make you feel like the Sith lord you were always meant to be.
- Material: ABS Plastic
- Length: 92.7 cm
2. Cloud’s Buster Sword from Final Fantasy VII
Cloud’s Buster Sword is famous for two things: The massively popular franchise it comes from and its ridiculously large size. The Buster sword is an oversized broadsword that functions as Cloud’s signature blade, both in promotional art and in-game. The sword has a well-rounded set of stats that help Cloud adapt to a variety of situations in the game.
Word around fan circles is that the Buster sword is inspired by Guts’ sword in the Berserk anime and manga franchise, but that remains unconfirmed. This does mean, however, that the Buster sword is too large to make a usable wooden or metal replica of.
That’s why this Buster sword replica is made of high density foam, giving it a solid appearance and feel with none of the heft.
- Material: High density foam
- Length: 140 cm
3. Sephiroth’s Masamune from Final Fantasy VII
While the Buster sword is designed as a supersized broadsword, the Masamune sword is made to be a supersized katana. Wielded by Sephiroth, a product of the Shinra Military’s SOLDIER program and antagonist of the Final fantasy series.
Masamune’s size is patterned after an odachi, a two-handed katana style sword used against cavalry units during the days of feudal Japan. Because of its immense size and weight, Sephiroth’s ability to wield it in one hand easily communicates his strength and power.
You don’t have to be a super soldier to use this Masamune replica. This stainless steel blade features an extended handle with a square gold toned tsuba that gives the sword a classic Japanese elegance while perfectly emulating the visuals of Sephiroth’s blade.
- Material: Stainless steel
- Length: 143 cm
4. Ciri’s Zirael from the Witcher 3
In the world of Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher, one of the only effective ways to fight monsters is to use a silver sword. This makes it an absolute must have for all of our witchers in the game, even the dimension-hopping Ciri.
Zireael is a silver sword with an upturned hilt that was made by goblins nearly two centuries before the events of the main book series. Its name, which translates to “swallow” in Elder Speech, has the same meaning as Ciri’s name.
You may not be a chosen heroine, but this Zireael replica is sure to make you feel like one. Featuring a stainless steel blade, this replica has an imitation ivory handle that fits seamlessly with Ciri cosplays and comes with its own scabbard, so you can run after masters with your hands free.
- Material: Stainless steel
- Length: 123 cm
5. Geralt’s Silver Sword from the Witcher 3
Just like Ciri, Geralt carries a silver sword together with his steel sword with the former being the one he uses against striga and necrophages. The sword doesn’t have much lore about it since it’s really just a tool in the game with little lore. In fact, Geralt already has it by the time we start the game at White Orchard.
It bears some visual similarities to Ciri’s sword, particularly the forward curving hilt that rises at the sides of the blade. This helps you tell it apart from the steel sword while you play the game since the steel sword has a straight cruciform-style guard.
- Material: Stainless steel
- Length: 126 cm
6. Link’s Master Sword from the Legend of Zelda Series
Hands down the most iconic sword in gaming history, the Master Sword used by Link shows up in all of the Legend of Zelda games including the latest one, Breath of the Wild. This straight edged blade with a wing shaped crossguard is a symbol of the divine goddesses of Hyrule and Link’s destiny to become the hero that saves the land every time, no matter which incarnation of him embarks on a quest.
This replica has a stainless steel blade with a plastic hilt and scabbard. The sword’s parts are detailed in blue and yellow, in line with its most recognizable designs.
- Material: Stainless steel
- Length: 105 cm
7. Altair’s Sword from Assassin’s Creed
Altair’s sword from the first Assassin’s Creed is another bladed legend in gaming circles. The sword was wielded by Altair far before the historically recorded emergence of the sabre it appears to be patterned after. Whether that’s another nod to the sci-fi origins of the assassins or is an oversight is unclear, but at the end of the day, it still sells the visual immersion aspect of the game.
So does this replica. Made of stainless steel and with a leather-wrapped hilt and scabbard, this copy of Altair’s sword is the best one you could get at its price point.
- Material: Stainless steel
- Length: 97 cm
8. Vergil’s Yamato Katana from Devil May Cry
Vergil’s Yamato is another big name in gaming. This sword and the sword fighting style used with it has been emulated in games made by the generation of developers that grew up on the Devil May Cry series. A well-known example of this are the similarities between Virgil’s attacks and attack patterns of characters created by MiHoYo, the developers of Genshin Impact.
In the game, Yamato is a blade capable of cutting through space and creating portals, giving the impression that the blade never leaves its scabbard. Once the sword of Sparda, the Legendary Dark Knight, it is now used by Vergil to paralyze and dice his enemies.
This metal replica may have a dull blade, but it’s a visually impressive copy with a rather lux feeling hilt. It comes with its own scabbard and features bronze toned hardware that helps make it look a lot pricier than it really is.
- Material: Stainless steel
- Length: 102 cm
9. Dante’s Rebellion Sword from Devil May Cry
Dante’s Rebellion Sword is a counterpart to Vergil’s Yamato that was also given to them by their father, Sparda. Like Yamato, the sword is imbued with immense power left to the two brothers by Sparda.
This Rebellion replica is a bit pricier compared to other replica swords on this list, but the detailed hilt makes it all worth it. Shaped with a skull at the center of the crossguard and with a ribcage-like connecting section, this is one of the most visually impressive replicas of video game swords on the market.
- Material: Stainless steel
- Length: 137 cm
10. Sora’s Keyblade from Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Hearts’ keyblades have been part of the series since its inception, making it to Sora what the Master Sword is to Link. These mysterious weapons connect Sora to the worlds he previously traveled to while also allowing him to unlock higher levels of power.
While this replica can’t open and seal barriers between worlds, it can be the perfect last piece for your cosplay of Sora or display of video game swords. This replica has the characteristic yellow key head and a chain with a Mickey Mouse logo at the end.
- Material: Stainless steel
- Length: 89 cm
11. Radahn’s Starscourge Greatsword from Elder Ring
Radahn’s Starcourge Greatsword is one of the better weapons you can get in Elden Ring. It can be purchased after you beat Radahn in the game. Before that though, it’s first and foremost a Berserk-sized sword that can overpower enemies and outsize its Tarnished wielders. While there’s not a lot of lore in Elden Ring about the weapons themselves, just a look at this sword tells you your Tarnished character is inhumanly powerful if they can make use of it.
This replica copies the black curved blade used by Radahn against you, complete with the gold markings on the flat side and gold tone cross guard and hilt. The color combination makes for a striking combo that would look amazing on a wall mount.
- Material: Fiberglass
- Length: 140 cm
12. Astorias’ Greatsword from Dark Souls
Before Elden Ring, Fromsoft put out the Dark Souls franchise, paving the way for the soulslike subgenre that is now just as littered with horrific enemies as it is with impractically large blades. Asturias’ Greatsword is no exception. This sword is said to have been forged from the soul of Sif, Artorias’ pet wolf who watches over his grave even after his passing.
This replica has a long straight edged blade with a point designed for thrusting between armor. The handle is designed to accommodate two hands at a time, but since it’s a decoration replica made of stainless steel, you won’t have to worry about it being too heavy.
- Material: Stainless steel
- Length: 140 cm
Conclusion
Video game swords may look unrealistic, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist in real life in the form of video game sword replicas. These swords are quality copies of famous blades from games and you can get them all online, right from the comfort of home.
