Ninja Gaiden Weapons - Fanon

A variety of weapons on Ninja Gaiden-verse, includes tools such as throwing projectiles and fiirearms, especially energy-based arsenals.

Noted: Each of it consist of main protagonist's weapon of choice throughout the series, such as Ryu's Dragon Sword, Hayate's Jiran-Maru, and Yaiba's Tempest Blade - Heartless.

## All Weapons in Ninja Gaiden Series

### Dragon Sword (龍剣; Ryūken)

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The **Dragon Sword** (龍剣 *Ryūken*?, Dragon Sword) is the primary weapon used by Ryu Hayabusa in the Ninja Gaiden video game series.

The completed form of this weapon is known as the **True Dragon Sword** (真龍剣 *Shinryūken*?, True Dragon Sword). In this state, it is a divine weapon of immense power and, canonically, one of the most powerful weapons in *Ninja Gaiden*.

* In *Ninja Gaiden 3*, Jo Hayabusa reveals that the Dragon Sword was originally a gift for the descendants of the Dragon God to slay the Archfiends, but was corrupted by the malice and hate it encapsulated into the blade over the millennia. A dragon ninja from ancient times suffered a curse similar to Ryu's Grip of Murder, but that Dragon Ninja died, only the Dragon Sword was left.
* The True Dragon Sword can only kill that which is truly evil. Since Canna wasn't evil, the sword spared her life. In its dormant state however, the Dragon Sword is indiscriminate, killing any and all that is cut by its keen edge.

NG2 Dragon Sword (龍剣; Ryūken)NG2 True Dragon Sword (真龍剣; Shinryūken)
### Blade of the Archfiend (Evil Tachi)

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The **Blade of the Archfiend** (邪神剣 Jashinken?, Evil Deity Sword) was a powerful katana used by Genshin in Ninja Gaiden II. This evil katana is as powerful as the Dragon Sword, and was given to only the most powerful and ruthless Ninja in the Black Spider Ninja Clan.

#### Description

**True Dragon Sword and Blade of the Archfiend**

The True Dragon Sword and Blade of the Archfiend, wielded together.

When the Dragon Sword and the Blade of the Archfiend are wielded together, the enormity of their combined ancient power is immeasurable. Although the cursed Blade of the Archfiend has been described in legends since antiquity, the circumstances of its origin are unknown. One prevailing theory suggests that the blade was forged from the molten remains of an iron meteorite that had been breathed upon by the Archfiend. When the Archfiend’s evil magic that is trapped inside the sword reacts to the power of the wielder, sparks run up and down the length of the blade.

The inscription on the blade’s surface is written in divine characters that are incomprehensible to humans. One interpretation of its meaning reads: “Praise be the order brought forth from the very edge of chaos.” The Blade of the Archfiend has been passed down through the generations to the most ruthless and powerful members of the Black Spider Clan and was the favored weapon of their leader, the Ninja Overlord Genshin.

#### Utilization

When wielded together, the Blade of the Archfiend and the True Dragon Sword are the most powerful weapon in the game. Much stronger and faster than it's Dragon's Claw and Tiger's Fang counterpart, it doesn't have the same slow swing weaknesses. This weapon is ideal for every situation.

#### Trivia

* The Blade of the Archfiend is in design closer to a Tachi rather than a katana.
* The Blade of the Archfiend is rumored to be on par with the True Dragon Sword.
* Oddly, when grasped electricity runs up the blade, but not when touched, as shown during the end game scene. The electricity is rather inconsistent in this matter as when Genshin threw it on board the Daedalus, the electricity was still there.
* Genshin wields the blade with an ice-pick grip.
* In Ninja Gaiden II, the blade is clearly shown to have a traditional metal texture, but when it returns in the third installment, it seems to a have black color to it, though this may be due to how long the blade was left out on the field.
* During Ryu's dream sequence of Genshin passing the sword on to Ryu again, once Ryu takes hold of the blade, the sword briefly gains a red glow, signifying its true power had reawoken. This is very similar in nature to the Dragon Sword combining with the Eye of the Dragon, which gives the True Dragon Sword a faint indigo glow.

### Jiran-Maru

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The **Jinran-Maru** (迅嵐丸 *Jinranmaru*?, Rapid Storm) is the name of the sword owned by Hayate in the *Dead or Alive* series and used by Ryu Hayabusa in *Ninja Gaiden 3* and *Razor's Edge*.

#### Info

The sword appears to be a traditional, straight-blade sword similar to the Dragon Sword. It is unknown whether or not it has any special properties. But as the name suggest, it may control the power of storm. One evidence of Jinran-Maru's powers may have been shown in *Razor's Edge*, when wielded with Blade of the Archfiend in Dragon's Claw and Tiger's Fang movelist, the Ultimate Technique is shown sending out multiple slashing wind blades in the end.

The blade is normally seen being held in a scabbard on Hayate's back. Hayate has been seen using it in battle during the conflict against DOATEC in Dead or Alive 4. Its first debut is *Dead or Alive 3*, and Hayate, it's wielder, is a master ninja in the Mugen Tenshin Ninja Clan. Hayate's first Debut is also *Dead or Alive 3*.

#### History

Jinran-maru is a legendary katana that has been passed down in the Mugen Tenshin shinobi clan for the past seventeen generations, since the Era of War. As the Ryuken; the Sword of the Dragons is granted to only the Dragon Ninja, Jinran-maru; the sword of the storm is granted to only the heads of the Mugen Tenshin ninja clan. This sword is a favorite blade of the 18th Master Ninja of the clan, and Ryu's most cherished friend, Hayate. Hayate sent Ayane to deliver the sword upon learning of Ryu's plight with the Grip of Murder.

### Kitetsu (Curse Blade)

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**Kitetsu** (妖刀 「鬼鉄」 *Youtou Kitetsu*?, lit. Demonic Blade: Ogre Steel) is the weapon of choice used by the infernal Dark Samurai, Doku. It is a cursed Tachi that feeds on the souls of those slain by its blade.

### Dual Katana

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#### Dragon's Claw and Tiger's Fang

Dragon's Claw and Tiger's Fang (巌龍、伐虎 Gen Ryū, Ba Ko?, Rock Dragon, Cutting Tiger) are two katana wielded together by Ryu in Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus, Ninja Gaiden II, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 and Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus. Though less nimble than the Dragon Sword, these twin blades cause a considerably higher amount of damage. They are also a great all-around weapon good for moderate crowd control. They are fast and deadly and can tear up almost everything. This is one of only two weapons that can be upgraded to level four. (However the Level 4 upgrade replaces the blades with the Dragon Sword and Blade of the Archfiend).

##### Description

These two Japanese swords are wielded as a pair.

It might seem difficult to hold one blade in each hand, but these swords have been modified to allow them to be wielded together. The tsuba, or hand guard, of each weapon has holes in it to reduce the weight close to the sword hand. This design, known as a Musashi-tsuba, was first proposed by the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. No one knows when the swords were forged but it is rumored that each blade bears the inscription "Muramasa (村正)".

#### True Dragon Sword and Blade of the Archfiend

The True Dragon Sword and Blade of the Archfiend are used in conjunction as the Level 4 replacement for the Dragon's Claw and Tiger's Fang in Ninja Gaiden II, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 and Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus; as well as the Dual Katana equipped by Ryu in Chapter Challenge and Ninja Trials in Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge.

##### Description

**True Dragon Sword and Blade of the Archfiend**
The True Dragon Sword and Blade of the Archfiend, wielded together.

When the Dragon Sword and the Blade of the Archfiend are wielded together, the enormity of their combined ancient power is immeasurable. Although the cursed Blade of the Archfiend has been described in legends since antiquity, the circumstances of its origin are unknown. One prevailing theory suggests that the blade was forged from the molten remains of an iron meteorite that had been breathed upon by the Archfiend. When the Archfiend’s evil magic that is trapped inside the sword reacts to the power of the wielder, sparks run up and down the length of the blade.

The inscription on the blade’s surface is written in divine characters that are incomprehensible to humans. One interpretation of its meaning reads: “Praise be the order brought forth from the very edge of chaos.” The Blade of the Archfiend has been passed down through the generations to the most ruthless and powerful members of the Black Spider Clan and was the favored weapon of their leader, the Ninja Overlord Genshin.

#### Jinran-Maru and Blade of the Archfiend

In Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge, the Dual Katana make a reappearance with the Blade of the Archfiend and Jinran-Maru instead of Dragon's Claw and Tiger's Fang/Blade of the Archfiend and Dragon Sword (Though in the Ninja Trials, Ryu uses these two weapons).

### Tempest Blade

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The **Tempest Blade** (嵐刃, Arashiyaiba or Arashiha) is a mystical sword used by Yaiba Kamikaze as his main weapon.

It dates back to the Muromachi Period and was forged by the weapons master of the ruling Ashikaga Shogunate.

It was once prized and guarded by the Kamaitachi Ninja Clan, kept in the Kamaitachi Temple atop Mount Osore, a region where a divine river and the clan themselves keep all intruders away. It was rumored for it's name and power, sought out by many including Yaiba Kamikaze.

Yaiba and a kunoichi he met along his quest, Keiko, found the blade in the hands of a powerful Kamaitachi ninja, Gorou.

After his companion, Keiko, found out he had murdered her brothers he left her on the mountains and made off with the blade. Keiko curses him and his wickedness, calling him what he would later call his sword: **Heartless**.

#### Description

At first, The Tempest Blade was a straight edged sword wielded like any other. After Yaiba's encounter with Ryu Hayabusa, the sword is cut in half. Yaiba still uses this sword against the undead and against humans with no visable limitation. Yaiba wields his sword in a reverse grip.

### War Hammer

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The **War Hammer** is an large bludgeoning weapon. It is Rachel's signature weapon and is highly specialized for slow, powerful combat moves.

#### Attributes

The War Hammer's heft makes it even more challenging to use than the Vigoorian Flail and requires expert timing and anticipation to use effectively. It is very useful for breaking walls and decapitating enemies. Due to its considerable mass, it is impossible to swing quickly.

Warhammer Level 1 - Ninja Gaiden 1
### Dabilahro

**Dabilahro** is a large sword used by Elite Knights of the Vigoorian Empire known as Vigoorian Berserkers. Generally it weighs about 100 lbs, making it difficult to wield. Due to the weight of the Dabilahro, Ryu Hayabusa gets knocked off balance swinging it from time to time, on the other hand it does immense damage, and can be used to as a blunt weapon to crush boulders and other obstacles.

#### Strengths and Weaknesses

##### Strengths

* High damage, one of the strongest weapons in the game.
* Effective against large enemies, especially bosses.
* More likely to cause a stun effect on enemies. Will even send smaller enemies flying.
* Deadly when using Counter Attack and Flaming Hell slash
* Fast and efficient when chaining Ultimate Techniques.

##### Weaknesses

* Feels slow and clunky for new players.
* Not as effective on small fast enemies unless using Counter Attack.
* Some moves puts Ryu off balance, leaving him open to attacks.
* Small move list.

### Wooden Sword/Unlabored Flawlessnes

Lunar Staff

Nunchaku

Tonfa

Kusarigama

Vigoorian Flail