Photon Blades

The Photon Blades is a contraband melee weapon which is capable of instantly killing any enemy, regardless of armor type (Operator and Commander are an exception). It has a fast attack speed and the lowest stamina usage in the game, only using 2 stamina on light swings. It is also one of the only items capable of increasing walk speed, and is only obtainable from the Contraband Crates in the Bunker or access denied, or the commander crates at the end of access denied.
This is an extremely dangerous weapon as it can instantly kill anyone on headshot, and only takes 2-3 hits to kill otherwise.
==Tips on Usage==
This weapon is an instant kill on headshot, the user should aim above the head as to not hit arms instead of the head. It instantly decapitates and dismembers enemies with only a single hit, and ignores armor completely. As it also increases walk speed, this weapon can be used to assist parkour. Due to the sheer intimidation, danger, and noticeably from the weapon, enemies will most likely focus fire on you, so it is recommended to use Operator Gear. 
If the player is using it against a NPC you should go in first person as it's way easier to hit someone in the head in first person. 
If you're with teammates, it should be obvious that you must take great caution with this weapon due to the great amount of damage the weapon deals and the maximum penetration the weapon has. Upon hitting a teammate, there is a great chance of possibly dismembering a limb or even decapitating them. 
Incredibly useful in all of PvE as you can one tap military and metro guards making loot and money farming super easy. Recommended to use in Lab and bunker the most.
When paired with Bladedancer Gear, you can use photonic particles to shift and damage/kill up to two enemies at once. Hitting enemies with Photon Blades while wearing the Bladedancer kit will tag them with photonic particles.
==Showcase==
File:Photon Blades Showcase
==Update History==
*December 25, 2023 (Metro Expansion) - Released.
==Bugs==
*N/A
==Trivia==
*The Photon Blades are based on the Fury's Song melee weapon From Call of Duty: Black Ops III. Unlike the Photon Blades, the Fury's Song is a two-handed sword instead of a pair of one-handed swords.
*The Photon Blades are the only item capable of increasing your walkspeed.
**As of December 1, 2024, the tactical knife, tomahawk, and Katana now also increase your movement speed, but only a little
*The Photon Blades, with photon accelerator and RPG-18 are the only weapons with 100% penetration.
*The Photon Blades have the lowest stamina usage in the game.
*The Photon Blades used to be obtained alternatively by exchanging 300 shards with the collector in the Frosted Frights event, it cannot be obtained this way anymore.
**Photon Blades obtained from the collector cannot be dropped regardless of location.
***This does not apply to Photon Blades obtained from Contraband crates.
Category:Melees