Weapon

—Ruby Rose File:Ep8 00055.png
The **weapons** of various characters in *RWBY* are used to fight enemies and monsters throughout Remnant.

Most often, they are based on real-life weapons, but they can be combined with other weapons or given additional features to increase their versatility and effectiveness in combat.

## Design

### Transformations

Transforming Weapons* CrescentRose - Scythe.pngCrescent Rose
* Blake 'fighting'.pngGambol Shroud
* Yang6.pngEmber Celica
* CroceaMorsMug.pngCrocea Mors
* MagnhildHammer.pngMagnhild
* PyrrahE55.pngMiló
* V1e6 stormflower telescope.pngGo to StormFlower
* Coco'sWeaponMinigun.pngCoco's Handbag
* Gunchaku - Shotaku (yeaaaah).pngRuyi Bang and Jingu Bang
* Neptunegun.pngNeptune's Gun
* BolinStaffMug3.pngGo to Bolin's Staff
* Reese weapon hoverboard.pngGo to Reese's Hoverboard
* Gunthing.pngGo to Nadir's Gun
* SniperMug3.pngGo to May's Rifle
* NebulaCrossbowMug.pngGo to Nebula's Crossbow
* RavenKatana.pngGo to Raven's Sword
* Qrow Scythe.pngGo to Harbinger
* Cinder's weapon metal.pngGo to Cinder's Weapon
* V2 12 00043.pngEmerald's Pistols
* Penny's blades unfolding.pngPenny's Swords
* Oobleck's Weapon.pngOobleck's Thermos
* 1004 Yellow Trailer 08143.pngJunior's Bazooka
* WeapMugWiltBlush.pngGo to Wilt and Blush
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Though standard weapons exist, the majority of weapons shown in *RWBY* are usually designed to be transformable, using a foldable frame - a framework capable of shifting various sections to change the weapon from one form into another in mere seconds. Weapons with a foldable frame possess two or more selected forms, and the wielder is capable of freely swapping between each weapon state depending on their needs.

Typically, such weapons would have both a melee state and a ranged combat state, but are not necessarily limited to those specific types of attacks while in each state. Weapons can also have an inactive state known as a "sheathed" form, locking and securing the weapon while outside of combat, similar to the safety catch of a firearm. For example, Crescent Rose and Ember Celica shrink down to be holstered and carried easily, while Crocea Mors and Gambol Shroud both have separate sheaths to make them easy to carry.

### Dust

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Some weapons are shown to be fueled by Dust for a more "magical" style of combat. By doing so, Huntsmen combine the brute force of the weapons themselves with effects like object enchantment and elemental attacks such as weather and nature manipulation.

All of the known weapons incorporate Dust into their designs, either by utilizing Dust into an attack, as seen with Myrtenaster, or using Dust in the form of bullets or ammunition. It is implied that all "firearms" in Remnant use Dust ammunition.

### Personalization

These weapons, while all but impossible to create in reality, seem to be moderately easy to construct for the citizens of Remnant. Ruby had to design and build her weapon during her time at Signal Academy, and she expressed surprise at Jaune Arc for not making his own, indicating this is a common practice among future Huntsmen in Remnant.

## Other Weapons

Other Weapons* 1101 Ruby Rose 04151.pngA handgun used by Henchmen
* B3ar2.pngThe tommy gun wielded by the DJ henchman
* White Fang Armed.pngSome White Fang members with a rifle and a sword
* V2e3 soldiers3.pngAtlesian soldier with a rifle slung across his back
* V2 07 00032.pngAtlesian soldiers wielding swords (left) and a handgun (right)
* V2 12 00038.pngAtlesian Knight-200s equipped with rifles
* V6 01 00043.pngDee charging his flail, while Dudley holds a rifle
* 1004 Yellow Trailer 05459.pngThe red-bladed sword used by Henchmen
* Henchmen axe 423.pngThe red-bladed axe used by Henchmen
* V3 wor1 13.pngSpear used by a contestant in the Vytal Festival tournament
* V3 wor1 15.pngFlail used by a contestant in the Vytal Festival tournament
* V3 wor1 2.pngThe representatives of the four kingdoms using various weapons
* WORHuntsmen 00001.pngA huntsman and huntress, using a broadsword and axe respectively
* Chibi 18 00026.pngKitten Killer 9000
* Chibi 20 00018.pngDeath Ray
* WoR10 00007.pngKunai wielded by the purple mercenary
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* Handgun - Handguns used by the Henchmen, Vale Police Department detectives, White Fang Goons, Atlesian soldiers and the representation of the Atlas in the *World of Remnant* episode "Vytal Festival Tournament".
* Tommy Gun - The standard firearm wielded by the DJ in Junior's Club.
* Revolver Knife - Shay D. Mann uses a revolver with a knife strapped on it in "Lighting the Fire".
* Red-gray rifle - Briefly used by a Henchman in "Ruby Rose" and also used by White Fang Goons.
* Rifle - Standard issue for the Atlesian military. Used by the Atlesian Knight-200 series in "Breach". Also seen slung over the backs of Atlesian soldiers. The huntsman Dudley wielded a custom rifle in "Argus Limited".
* Swords - Used by White Fang Goons, Atlesian soldiers, the representation of Vale in the "Vytal Festival Tournament", a yellow and four gray figures representing huntsman in "Huntsmen".
* Fire Sword - Mentioned by Ruby in "The Shining Beacon" as being wielded by an unseen Beacon Academy student.
* Baton - Used by two Atlesian Soldiers in "Dance Dance Infiltration".
* Sickle sword - Used by White Fang member in "Battle of Beacon".
* Axes and red swords - The various weapons wielded by the Henchmen.
* A large two-handed double-bladed axe wielded by a neutral huntsman in "Huntsman"
* Staves - Used by Vytal Festival Tournament contestants in "Vytal Festival Tournament".
* Collapsible Staff - Mentioned by Ruby in "The Shining Beacon" as being wielded by an unseen Beacon Academy student.
* Spears - Used by Vytal Festival Tournament contestants and the representation of Vacuo in "Vytal Festival Tournament".
* Flail - A "ball-and-chain" was used by a Vytal Festival Tournament contestant from Atlas in "Vytal Festival Tournament". The huntsman Dee wielded a "peasant flail" with electric capabilities in "Argus Limited".
* Kitten Killer 9000 - Used by Cinder's Faction in *RWBY Chibi*.
* Death Ray - Used by Neo and Roman Torchwick in "Roman's Revenge", the 20th episode of *RWBY Chibi*.
* Kunai - Used by a mercenary in Mistral (WoR episode).

## Trivia

* When asked by a fan at the RTX 2013 *RWBY* Panel if there were going to be any weapons that would not double as a gun, Kerry Shawcross asked why they would want that, and then the panel continued on to state that they should actually create a "Gun-Gun".
* There is an entire weapons magazine that seems to be dedicated on articles regarding weapons, of which Ruby is apparently a fan, as she read through Issue 228 at From Dust Till Dawn.

## References

1. ↑ ***RWBY* Volume 1 Director's Commentary**