The Four Golden Weapons The Four Golden Weapons of Spinjitzu are four elemental weapons used in the Ninjago theme . They were created by The First Spinjitzu Master , used to create world of Ninjago . These weapons were the " Scythe of Quakes " , the " Nunchucks of Lightning " , the " Shurikens of Ice " , and the " Sword of Fire " ; weapons so powerful that no mortal can posses all of them at once . These weapons play a big role in " " . In the show , these weapons have constantly evolved . As they were first Four Golden Weapons , Garmadon morphed them into one Mega Weapon . In " Wrong Place , Wrong Time " , the Ninja altered time and destroyed the Mega Weapon with the original Golden Weapons from the past . This caused the Golden Weapons to blast into a comet and become bent . In " The Titanium Ninja " , the Overlord melted the weapons into a Golden Armor . After the Overlord ' s defeat , the armor was hidden by Cyrus Borg , in an unknown location . Background . The Four Golden Weapons were initially used by The First Spinjitzu Master to create the Ninjago . These weapons were forged at Golden Peak , and gold used to make them was from the Temple of Light . After the First Spinjitzu Master died , the Golden Weapons were passed down to his sons , Garmadon and Wu . At that time , it was revealed that The Great Devourer ' s blood had consumed Lord Garmadon ' s body . Garmadon attempted to steal the weapons and use them to create Ninjago in his own evil image . However , he only obtained the Sword of Fire and Nunchucks of Lightning , as his Wu took the Scythe of Quakes and Surikens of Ice . Wu refused to allow Garmadon to take the weapons , and a battle broke out . Lord Garmadon nearly won , but Wu managed to banish him into the Underworld . Wu then hid the Golden Weapons in four different locations , guarded by four elemental dragons . He gave the map of the locations to a blacksmith , who he was great friends with . After being cast down to the Underworld , Garmadon gathered the Skulkin army to try and retrieve the map from the blacksmith ' s shop , as well as his daughter , Nya . ( The blacksmith had died by that time . ) Sensei Wu and Kai , the blacksmith ' s son fought back . However , the Skulkin succeeded . Sensei Wu , then formed a Ninja team , consisting of Cole ( earth ) , Jay ( lightning ) , Zane ( ice ) , and Kai ( fire ) , to take back the map and weapons . The Ninja succeeded in stealing the map , as well as the Scythe of Quakes , Nunchucks of Lightning , and Surikens of Ice . However , the Skulkin ambushed them , taking the 3 Golden Weapons . Meanwhile , Sensei Wu had taken the Sword of Fire . Wu and the Ninja made it to the Underworld , where Samukai ( with the three Golden Weapons ) battles Wu for the Sword of Fire . Samukai succeeded in getting the Sword of Fire , and possesses all the Four Golden Weapons . He then attempts to betray Lord Garmadon and become the ruler of the Underworld again . Garmadon only laughs , as this was part of his plan . Samukai , possessing all Four Golden Weapons , blows up ; he is a mortal and cannot handle their power . Lord Garmadon then informs that even he does not have the power to possess all the weapons . However , the weapons opened a portal to the Dark Continent , and Garmadon enters , vowing to return powerful enough to possess all four weapons at once . The Ninja then took the weapons back to Ninjago , where they began mastering them . In " Rise of the Snakes " , they Ninja were not good at using them , and Wu forbid them from using them as well . However , in " Home " , the Ninja learned to handle their weapons and were able to use them in battle . In " Home " , Sensei Wu taught the Ninja that they could use the Golden Weapons to imagine a vehicle and summon it . Kai could then turn his Sword of Fire into a Blade Cycle , Jay could turn the Nunchucks of Lightning into a Storm Fighter , Cole could turn the Scythe of Quakes into a Thread Assault , and Zane could turn the Surikens of Ice into a Snowmobile . In " Tick Tock " , Wu explained to the Ninja that they can use their weapons to unlock their true potential ; a form where they are of pure element . Later in the episode , Zane unlocked his true potential after discovering his origins . In " Once Bitten , Twice Shy " , Jay unlocked his true potential after learning to be himself . In " The Royal Blacksmiths " , Cole unlocks his true potential after being accepted by his father . In " The Green Ninja " , Kai unlocks his true potential by rescuing Lloyd . In " Day of the Great Devourer " , the Ninja were attacked by The Great Devourer , a legendary snake that will endlessly grow as long as it consumes . The Ninja could not defeat it , and were forced to give their Golden Weapons to the four - armed Lord Garmadon , capable of possessing all four weapons . Garmadon succeeded in defeating the snake but stole the Golden Weapons for himself . In " " , Pythor launched the Overlord ' s Nindroids on a rocket named " Arcturus " . In " The Void " , " Arcturus " reached a comet , where the Nindroids took the Golden Weapons . The Ninja followed them to space and took their launch key . However , " Arcturus " was eaten by Alien Bugs and the Nindroids escaped with the Golden Weapons , as they have jets on their feet . In " The Titanium Ninja " , the Overlord uses the Golden Weapon ' s gold to make himself the Golden Master . He melts down the remaining gold at Borg Industries , and uses it to create the Golden Armor . The Golden Armor , being made of the Golden Weapons , has the capability to destroy anyone who touches them . This excludes the Overlord , who can also handle their power . Using the Golden Armor , the Overlord terrorizes New Ninjago City . However , the Ninja return and plan to go to the Temple of Fortitude . The Overlord tries to stop the Ninja but fails , when they go into the temple and activate its shield . The Ninja obtain the armor of the Stone Army , which they use to protect themselves from the Overlord ' s attacks . However , the Overlord creates a huge spider web over New Ninjago City , trapping the Ninja and seeming to grow . However , he does not trap Zane , who charges at his armor , and shoots him with his ice powers . Zane kills the Overlord , but also dies from the power of the Golden Armor . Later , Cyrus Borg hid the Golden Armor in a secret place , which is currently unknown . List of weapons . The Scythe Of Quakes . The Scythe of Quakes is one of the four golden weapons from Ninjago and was hidden by Sensei Wu in the Caves of Despair . It is wielded by Cole , and can cause earthquakes and large cracks when swung into the ground . It can also turn into Cole ' s Tread Assault vehicle . The weapon has four different variations . The Shurikens of Ice . The Shurikens of Ice are one of the four golden weapons from Ninjago ( technically it is two but it is considered one ) . They were hidden by Sensei Wu in the Frozen Wasteland . They are wielded by Zane and can shoot ice . They can also turn into Zane ' s Snowmobile . The Nunchucks of Lightning . The Nunchucks of Lightning are one of the four golden weapons from Ninjago , and are wielded by Jay . They were hidden by Sensei Wu in the Floating Ruins . They have the ability to fire lightning bolts . They can also turn into Jay ' s Storm Fighter . There are two minor variations of this weapon . The Series ' s variation is completely different . They are two golden Dragon Heads held together by a bolt of lightning . The Sword of Fire . The Sword of Fire is one of the four golden weapons from Ninjago . It was hidden by Sensei Wu in the Fire Temple . It is wielded by Kai and it can shoot fire balls . It can also turn into Kai ' s Blade Cycle . In the first wave 2011 sets , this weapon was possibly represented by a regular gold katana . It is the strongest of them all .