Fate/Stay Night Visual Novel Weapon's Menu

## **Caliburn - Golden Sword of Assured Victory**

**User: Saber**

A Holy Sword that symbolizes England's King of Knights, King Arthur.

It is the symbol of a king, pulled out from a chosen stone under the guidance of magus Merlin. It is different sword from the one granted by the Fairy of the Lake, and its characteristics as a Noble Phantasm differ.

But, it seems Saber is more attached to this holy sword.

Since a sword is a symbol of power, a sword carried by a king usually ends up being degraded to the status of an ornament covered by decorations.

This is the biggest difference between Excalibur and Caliburn. In exchange for being a beautiful sword, its effectiveness as a weapon does not match that of Excalibur.

In the legend, it is said that it broke when King Arthur fought in a battle going against the principles of chivalry.

## **Kaladbolg II**

**User: Archer**

This is said to be the demonic sword possessed by the hero of Ireland, Fergus, but...?

As the II in the name suggests, it is a different weapon weapon from Fergus's sword and Archer has applied improvements particular to himself.

It is a Noble Phantasm considered the natural enemy of Cu Chulainn, the great hero of Celtic myth.

If the wielder of Kaladbolg is Ulster-born, Cu Chulainn has a duty to be defeated once by this sword due to his geis.

## **Gram**

**User: ????**

Demonic Sword, Sword of the Sun, Gram.

A demonic sword of ruin and glory that Sigurd, the greatest hero of Northern Europe, possessed in the Volsung Saga.

It is the model of Caliburn in the legend of King Arthur. As Caliburn was a chosen sword in a stone, Gram was also a chosen sword in the mighty tree of the Volsunga king.

The legend of Gram and its possessor Sigurd is a story filled with glory and ruin, as one would expect from a great hero.

"Der Ring des Nibelungen", composed later in the Middle Ages of Germany, is the story of a knight equal to the legend of King Arthur, and the sword Gram changes its name and appears in it as Balmung.

As the "strongest demonic sword" equaling the "strongest holy sword", it even possesses the special characteristic of "dragon slayer".

## **Durandal**

**User: ????**

A holy sword favored by Roland, the paladin of Middle Age Europe.

The king Charlamagne was granted the sword by an angel and awarded it to Roland, the honored leader of the twelve knights.

It holds three miracles and does not lose its sharpness even when its possessor's magical energy is depleted.

Like Caliburn, it is a symbol of power splendidly made.

## **Herpe**

**User: ????**

A monster-killing holy sword used by Perseus, the famous hero in Greek mythology.

Herpe itself is not an outstanding sword, but its greatest characteristic it possesses the ability of "refraction of prolonged life".

This is a divine skill that nullifies special abilities of immortals and it is said the wounds made by Herpe cannot be healed. (Treatment in accordance to the laws of nature is still possible.)

It was used to kill the youngest of the three immortal sisters, Medusa.

## **Vajra**

**User: ????**

One of the divine symbols of Indra, the god of lightning, from ancient Indian mythology.

Indra was originally a phenomenon introduced by the Aryans, and Vajra is officially called the Vijya.

But when he was renamed to Taishukuten as the age turned to Buddhism, his divine symbol also changed its name.

It is a single-shot Noble Phantasm, and its damage is about B+.

It is a single weapon that does fixed damage regardless of the possessor's magical energy. Also, Vajra is a weapon Buddhist gods possess.

## **Dainsleif**

**User: ????**

A demonic sword from the Nibelungen.

A cursed Noble Phantasm that brings ruin to its possessor.

It is a demonic sword handed down through the family that killed the Northern European hero Sigurd, and it is a Noble Phantasm originally possessed by the dragon Fafnir.

It has a strong curse of "revenge", but it also guides its possessor to ruin.

Demonic swords and holy swords contain both glory and ruin, but this Noble Phantasm only brings ruin to its possessor.

## **Monohoshizao**

**User: Assassin**

A longsword said to be carried by the swordsman, Sasaki Kojirou.

Monohoshizao('laundry hanging pole') is only a nickname, and its real name us unknown.

According to records, it is said to be 90cm long, but the Monohoshizao Assassin wields in this story is 150cm long, and its range is about that of a spear.

In a real battle, long range translates directly into advantage.

But when you are talking about a sword, it must be admitted that such length is out of the question.

It will be effective in a one-on-one battle, but its length and weight would trouble the user in a large-scale combat.

There are no swordsman able to use this longsword satisfactorily other than Assassin, who has skills surpassing human limitations.

## **Dirk**

**User: True Assassin**

Dagger used by the white-skull-masked assassin.

Not a weapon to hold onto and slash, it is instead made to be thrown.

## **Unidentified Dagger**

**User: Rider**

A giant "nail" that Rider uses.

Its origin is unknown, but we think that it is a weapon that reflects her inner character.

## **Unidentified Axe-sword**

**User: Berserker**

A sword of rock that Berserker uses.

It is part of the foundations of a pillar the Einzberns prepared and this itself was a catalyst used to summon Berserker.

Herakles was skilled in archery, but since he has gone berserk, he has lost his former weapons and skills.

## **Azoth Sword**

**User: Rin**

An item of ceremonial magical equipment that Rin treasures.

This object is not a weapon as it amplifies the magical energy of the owner, and it is instead used as a staff to support and amplify magic usage.

It is popular item in the Mage's Association, and a common commemorative gift given by masters and parents when entering adulthood.

The original is said to be a dagger favored by the man who established the foundations of present day alchemy.

## **Gem Sword Zelretch**

**User: Rin**

A limited magic item that possesses the abilities of the sorcery.

While it cannot open doors to adjacent worlds, it allows a degree of intervention through looking between them, and it even allows for sharing of magical energy present in the air.

The gem part of the name comes from the kaleidoscopic appearance of its polyhedral structure.

There's no need to explain why Kaleidoscope is Zelretch's nickname.

## **Kanshou/Bakuya**

**User: Archer**

Twin swords that Archer likes to use.

Their rank as a Noble Phantasm is C-.

They are a pair of swords with a strong bond, that will return to their owner even if events cause them to be lost.

Their strength as swords is high, but they also serve as ceremonial equipment.

When both are equipped, magic resistance and physical resistance improve.

It might just be Archer's taste, but words thought to be a charm against evil spirits are carved on the blades.

*Divine skill, flawless and firm*

*Strength moves mountains*

*Blade cuts water*

*Life approaches the Imperial Villa*

*We embrace the heaven together*

*---Two great men, shared a life.*

## **Houtengeki**

**User: ????**

This is a variety of ji (halberd) passed down in Chinese culture.

A ji (halberd) is a polearm used to thrust and strike, and has many usages. Although it was a weapon that could be used by anyone, it died out as time passed, until it was revived in the Sung period as the Houtengeki.

It has many uses, such as thrusting, swiping, pulling and parrying, but on the other hand, it is said that a great deal of skill is needed to handle this weapon.

The crescent moon-shaped blade is called the crescent blade, and we call weapons with only one of these blades Seiryugeki.

Out of the many halberds, only this halberd was promoted to the rank of Noble Phantasm, probably because it was used by a famous military commander.

## **Black Key**

**User: Kirei Kotomine**

One of the charms to repel devils used by the Church.

It is a symbolic tool for the Agents, but not many favor using it as it is difficult to handle and has weak physical attack power.

Its effectiveness as a sword is low, and due to its length, it is used exclusively as a throwing weapon.

Most of the things they classify as "evil" are phenomena and ghosts, so the Black Key used to fight them emphasizes the ability to intervene spiritually, rather than physical attack power.

The blades of the Black Key used by experts or chosen Agents are made from magical energy, and only the hilt is carried around.

There are Agents that hide hundreds of Black Keys under their robes.

## **Tora-Shinai**

**User: Fujimura Taiga**

Shinai were originally suggested by a prominent swordsman in Japan, Kamiizumi Nobutsuna, as a weapon to be used in matches in place of real swords and wooden swords but....

Leaving all such complicated stories aside,

Tora-Shinai is Fuji-Nee's favored sword of choice.

Roll back five years.

Because the tiger strap on the shinai was considered bad manners, she was not permitted to enter some official tournaments.

The kendo club members complained that her name would have been known all over Japan were it not for this Shinai, but they were rather relieved she stayed unknown.

A demonic sword that will not rest until it tastes blood, still sealed by the Fujimura family.