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== Variants ==
== Variants ==
*'''Bloodblade''' - A bloodblade is a red colored energy sword,{{Ref/Reuse|Id=MCCCanonFodderMay2021}}<ref name="BF">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/brute-force '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Brute Force'']</ref>{{Ref/Note|Sangheili blood is purple, so "bloodblade" may be a human-given name or named for the blood of humans (or Jiralhanae or San'Shyuum) killed by bearers of the swords.}} used by certain Special Operations Sangheili{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|headH}} such as the [[Silent Shadow]].<ref>'''Halo: Tales from Slipspace''', ''Hunting Party''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|Id=MCCCanonFodderMay2021}} Red-bladed energy swords are sometimes used in the UNSC's [[War Games]] simulator, for example in [[Infection]] sessions.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'''</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/canon-fodder-3-21-15-marching-on/bbac6734-f6bb-449e-8c79-0098a02c7884/posts?page=1#post6 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder 3-21-15: Marching On'']</ref> It was used by [[Jega 'Rdomnai]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]]. It provides additional stat boosts even greater than that of 'Vagadunn's Duelist sword.
*'''[[Bloodblade]]''' - A bloodblade is a red colored energy sword,{{Ref/Reuse|Id=MCCCanonFodderMay2021}}<ref name="BF">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/brute-force '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Brute Force'']</ref> used by certain Special Operations Sangheili{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|headH}} such as the [[Silent Shadow]].<ref>'''Halo: Tales from Slipspace''', ''Hunting Party''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|Id=MCCCanonFodderMay2021}}
*'''[[Ravening Sliver]]''' - A blade with a deep blue hue and a green hilt. In War Games, this model can be swung faster than other energy swords.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
*'''[[Ravening Sliver]]''' - A blade with a deep blue hue and a green hilt. In War Games, this model can be swung faster than other energy swords.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
*'''[[Vorpal Talon]]''' - A blade that produces an orange-to-cyan gradient. In War Games, this variant allows the user to have [[Spartan abilities|two thruster charges]] before recharging, as well as increased jump height, longer stabilizer duration of 4.95 seconds, increased lunge distance, and a built-in [[motion tracker]] that stays visible on the user's [[Heads-up display|HUD]] even while zoomed in, much like with [[Linda-058]]'s personal [[Nornfang]] [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle]]. This weapon can also be found as the second [[special weapons|hidden weapon]] in the final campaign mission [[Guardians]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
*'''[[Vorpal Talon]]''' - A blade that produces an orange-to-cyan gradient. In War Games, this variant allows the user to have [[Spartan abilities|two thruster charges]] before recharging, as well as increased jump height, longer stabilizer duration of 4.95 seconds, increased lunge distance, and a built-in [[motion tracker]] that stays visible on the user's [[Heads-up display|HUD]] even while zoomed in, much like with [[Linda-058]]'s personal [[Nornfang]] [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle]]. This weapon can also be found as the second [[special weapons|hidden weapon]] in the final campaign mission [[Guardians]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
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File:Fal - The Duel.png|Arbiter [[Fal 'Chavamee]] dual wielding energy swords in ''[[Halo Legends]]: [[The Duel]]''.
File:Fal - The Duel.png|Arbiter [[Fal 'Chavamee]] dual wielding energy swords in ''[[Halo Legends]]: [[The Duel]]''.
File:LegendsPackage-John117-EnergySword.jpg|[[John-117]] wielding an energy sword against [[Thel 'Lodamee]] in ''Halo Legends: [[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''.
File:LegendsPackage-John117-EnergySword.jpg|[[John-117]] wielding an energy sword against [[Thel 'Lodamee]] in ''Halo Legends: [[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''.
File:HEvol - Elite SpecOps Sword.png|A red-colored energy sword variant being used by active camouflaged [[Special Operations Sangheili]] from ''[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]'' motion comic.
File:Schism 2.png|A Sangheili dual wielding energy swords against a [[Jiralhanae Captain Major]] in ''[[The Return]]''.
File:Schism 2.png|A Sangheili dual wielding energy swords against a [[Jiralhanae Captain Major]] in ''[[The Return]]''.
File:BL Reff kills Thon.png|[[Reff 'Talamee]] kills his [[Thon 'Talamee|brother]] with an energy sword during the [[Battle of Line-Installation 1-4]] in ''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''.
File:BL Reff kills Thon.png|[[Reff 'Talamee]] kills his [[Thon 'Talamee|brother]] with an energy sword during the [[Battle of Line-Installation 1-4]] in ''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''.
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File:H2AMP-EnergySwordHUD.png|First-person view of the Energy Sword in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
File:H2AMP-EnergySwordHUD.png|First-person view of the Energy Sword in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
File:H2AMP-EnergySword.png|A [[HOPLITE-class Mjolnir|Hoplite]]-clad Spartan using an Energy Sword on [[Stonetown]].
File:H2AMP-EnergySword.png|A [[HOPLITE-class Mjolnir|Hoplite]]-clad Spartan using an Energy Sword on [[Stonetown]].
File:H2AMP-RedEnergySwordHUD.png|First-person view of the red-colored Energy Sword in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2AMP-RedEnergySword.png|A Spartan using a red-colored Energy Sword on Stonetown.
File:Hunters in the Dark full cover.jpg|Shipmaster [[N'tho 'Sraom]] using an energy sword during [[Operation: FAR STORM]] in ''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''.
File:Hunters in the Dark full cover.jpg|Shipmaster [[N'tho 'Sraom]] using an energy sword during [[Operation: FAR STORM]] in ''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''.
File:H5GB-EnergySword.png|First-person view of the Energy Sword in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]''.
File:H5GB-EnergySword.png|First-person view of the Energy Sword in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]''.
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File:Halo Online - screenshot.jpg|First-person view of the energy sword in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:Halo Online - screenshot.jpg|First-person view of the energy sword in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:Leon-011.png|Concept art of [[Leon-011]] with an energy sword for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:Leon-011.png|Concept art of [[Leon-011]] with an energy sword for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2-RedSword.PNG|The [[Executioner]] with a bloodblade in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2-Woah.png|[[Atriox]] blocks a bloodblade with his right hand.
File:Halo Rise of Atriox2.png|Atriox blocks the Executioner's bloodblade on the cover of ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox#2]]''.
File:Hroa2 objection.png|Atriox catches the Executioner's bloodblade in ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''.
File:AmongUs.png|An energy sword in ''Among Us''.
File:HINF XGS2020 Sangheili Energy Sword.png|John-117 getting ready to lunge at a Sangheili in the [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Trailer]].
File:HINF XGS2020 Sangheili Energy Sword.png|John-117 getting ready to lunge at a Sangheili in the [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Trailer]].
File:HINF Energy Sword profile.png|Pre-release render of the energy sword in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF Energy Sword profile.png|Pre-release render of the energy sword in ''Halo Infinite''.
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File:HINF ChakLok.png|The [[Sangheili Warlord]] [[Chak 'Lok]] holding an energy sword.
File:HINF ChakLok.png|The [[Sangheili Warlord]] [[Chak 'Lok]] holding an energy sword.
File:HINF Duelist Sword Unggoy Assault.png|Swinging a Duelist Energy Sword against an Unggoy Assault.
File:HINF Duelist Sword Unggoy Assault.png|Swinging a Duelist Energy Sword against an Unggoy Assault.
File:HINF JegaRdomnai Swords.png|Jega 'Redomnai with a bloodblade.
File:HINF JegaRdomnai Swords.png|Jega 'Redomnai with a bloodblade and Ghostpierce.
File:HTV-JohnvsElites.png|Covenant Sangheili with energy swords in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.
File:HTV-JohnvsElites.png|Covenant Sangheili with energy swords in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.
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== Sources ==
== Sources ==
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{{Ref/Sources|2}}
== Notes ==
{{Ref/Notes}}
{{Melee Weapons}}
{{Melee Weapons}}
{{Covenant sidearms}}
{{Covenant sidearms}}

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Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword
Meluth'qelos-pattern
File:HINF Energy Sword final version.png
Domotos-pattern
H5G-EnergySword.png
Pelosus-pattern
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Production overview

Manufacturer:

Assembly Forges (Pre-Great Schism)[1]
Merchants of Qikost[2][3]
Mdama keep

Type:

Handheld, single-handed sword

Specifications

Length:

126.8 centimetres (49.9 in)[3]

Width:

3.8 centimetres (1.5 in)[2][4]

Height:

50.1 centimetres (19.7 in)[2][4]

Weight:

2.36 kilograms (5.2 lb)[5]

Ammunition type:

Shaped plasma[2]

Energy capacity:

100 battery units

Effective range:

Melee

Service history

In service:

 

"A noble and ancient weapon, wielded by the strongest of Sangheili, requires great skill and bravery to use, and inspires fear in those who face its elegant plasma blade."
— Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee[6]

The Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword (T-1 EW/S), commonly known as the energy sword[7] or the plasma sword,[8][9] is a traditional Sangheili close-quarters weapon.[10] The energy sword is intended to express its owner's personal skill, clerical honor, and combat viability.[2]

Background

The energy sword is the signature weapon of the Sangheili and has been their chief weapon of nobility since its creation during one of the Ages of Discovery.[11] The Sangheili pride themselves on their skills with the weapon,[12] which they regard as holy,[13] and believe that it is better for a Sangheili to fall on his sword to redeem his honor than to die dishonorably.[13][14][15] The Sangheili are very strict on who can be trained in the art of swordsmanship; in civilian life only aristocrats are permitted to wield energy swords.[3] Sword wielders are not eligible for marriage, though they may breed with any female they choose, married or otherwise, to ensure successful transmission of "swordsman" genes.[10][16]

Within the Covenant military, use of the energy sword is not restricted to aristocrats.[3] Sangheili Minors are generally not permitted to wield the sword because of the high regard in which it is held,[13] though exceptions have been witnessed.[17][18] It is unknown whether this extends to Majors, as at least one has been witnessed using an energy sword.[18] Storm troops, Ultras, Zealots, Generals, special operations, stealth troops, and honor guardsmen commonly use energy swords.

Design details

The energy sword's design is seen as the logical evolution of an ancient lineage of traditional Sangheili weapons, most notably the twin-scythe and the curveblade;[4][10] superficially, the twin-scythe's influence on the energy sword's design is unmistakable.[19] Technologically, the energy sword succeeded an older type of Sangheili sword known as the burnblade, which was used in the early years of the Covenant.[20] Modern energy swords are manufactured by the Merchants of Qikost, a prominent group of arms makers from one of Sanghelios' moons.[3] The energy sword consists of a curved hilt, which houses an energy storage and generation device, as well as the blade projector; that forms a blade of superheated plasma, stabilized by two small magnetic field generators built into the handle of the weapon—this forms and contains the oval shaped, ionized blades for which the weapon is recognized.[7] The weapon is powered by a small battery that supplies power to the plasma generation device and magnetic field generators which generate and contain the plasma needed to form the blade.[21] The battery's energy is reduced for each successful strike. Each strike from the sword will drain the battery by 10% of its maximum energy output. Once the battery power is fully depleted, the sword will deactivate unless recharged. The horizontal hilt forces the wielder to use a punching motion to stab rather than the thrusting motion of most knives and swords.

Mass-produced energy swords feature a roughly W-shaped hilt and have little variation in blade design. Specifically, some models have more rounded blades in lieu of the more common angular style. However, more drastic variations exist. For example, Arbiter Ripa 'Moramee's matching pair of custom-designed[22] swords had basket-style hilt guards and radiated a high degree of ionized plasma,[23] whereas most energy swords contain the blades' plasma with greater efficiency. Some Sangheili special forces units wield blood red-colored energy swords which (ironically, despite their color) burn hotter than more common models.[10][24] Arbiter Thel 'Vadam's personal sword, the Prophets' Bane, was pale salmon-colored and had a wider blade compared to mass-produced swords.[1][25]

Some energy swords contain a fail-safe mechanism that can permanently disable the weapon if the Sangheili wielding it drops it.[26] When dropped, the failsafe engages by deactivating the magnetic field before dispersing the plasma. The plasma then consumes the handle and thus destroys the weapon.[27] The fail-safe is included to prevent enemy infantry from acquiring the weapon and using it, and gives insight to Sangheili tactics.

Each energy sword is marked by its creator and first owner, but often their legacy is forgotten. The Pelosus-Pattern Blade was utilized by the original Covenant for the grand majority of their reign, and featured very minute alterations in design and function over the course of its tenure. With the dissolution of the Covenant following their defeat at the hands of the humans, the Pelosus blade would see diminishing use as the now-peaceful Sangheili parted ways with the humans on good terms. Later, with the rise of Jul 'Mdama's chapter of the Covenant, a new Domotos-Pattern Blade was instated as the new Covenant's energy blade. Though its usage was considerably more brief than its predecessor, and its design remained identical throughout it's reign. The Battle for Zeta Halo saw a third iteration, the Meluth'qelos-Pattern Blade developed and brandished by the combined forces of the Banished. Though its still young, it has already seen a fair degree of individual iteration, with two Banished Sangheili developing their own variants for personal use. [28]

Variants

  • Bloodblade - A bloodblade is a red colored energy sword,[29][30] used by certain Special Operations Sangheili[2][24] such as the Silent Shadow.[31][29]
  • Ravening Sliver - A blade with a deep blue hue and a green hilt. In War Games, this model can be swung faster than other energy swords.[25]
  • Vorpal Talon - A blade that produces an orange-to-cyan gradient. In War Games, this variant allows the user to have two thruster charges before recharging, as well as increased jump height, longer stabilizer duration of 4.95 seconds, increased lunge distance, and a built-in motion tracker that stays visible on the user's HUD even while zoomed in, much like with Linda-058's personal Nornfang SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle. This weapon can also be found as the second hidden weapon in the final campaign mission Guardians.[25]
  • Prophets' Bane - Thel 'Vadam's personal energy sword with a unique handle and pale salmon coloring. In War Games, it gives the wielder an increased lunge distance (the same as the Vorpal Talon), increased movement speed, and active camouflage as long as the weapon is active.[25]
  • Mdama keep variant - Energy swords manufactured by Mdama keep in 2558 burned less intensely, thus making it harder to cut armor, but causing more grievous injuries and not cauterizing wounds. These swords took advantage of the Sangheili code of honor to make every wound a death blow, as Sangheili who wanted to retain their honor would often commit suicide.[32]
  • Necroplasma - A necroplasma is a green colored Energy sword.[29] One version of the blade features a dull green blade that transitions to an inky black near the basket hilt and was used in War Games.[25] One version was a solid green with a normal hilt.[29]
  • Evocati's Edge - A white energy sword is associated with the Evocati.[29]
  • Light of Joori - A yellow energy sword, Light of Joori is named after the star Joori.[29]
  • Kaidon's Guard - An orange energy sword associated with the Swords of Sanghelios.[29]
  • Darkstar - A purple energy sword, seemingly associated with old Sangheili mythology.[29]
  • Lance of Suban - A pink energy sword infused with Blamite. The sword and the material originates from Suban.[29]
  • Duelist Energy Sword - A purplish-blue colored Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword with a white hilt. Has increased movement speed. It was used by Okro 'Vagaduun during Battle for Zeta Halo.
  • Ghostpierce - A highly specialized energy sword mounted on Banished operative Jega 'Rdomnai's prosthetic arm repaired at Cherras Keep. Like many, it was two-pronged but had a red coloration and a forked structure.
  • Zokotus-pattern fireblade - An assymetrical energy sword, manufactured by the Merchants of Qikost.[33]
  • A render of a bloodblade in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    A render of a bloodblade in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • A render of Ravening Sliver.

    A render of Ravening Sliver.

  • Vorpal Talon.

    Vorpal Talon.

  • Prophets' Bane.

    Prophets' Bane.

  • A Necroplasma sword

    A Necroplasma sword

  • A Duelist Energy Sword.

    A Duelist Energy Sword.

Combat application

Advantages

File:1221845548 Elites duel wielding energy swords.jpg
Rtas 'Vadum and Kusovai dual-wielding energy swords while sparring.

The Type-1 energy sword is an extremely devastating and powerful melee weapon when applied during in close-quarters combat. A single strike can even penetrate the energy shield systems, armor, and flesh of a Spartan or a Sangheili. This is due to the design of the weapon, which utilizes ionized gas rather than traditional shaped, solid matter—because the energy sword lacks any solid material in which to hold, or impale anything, the sword does not cut or carve in the traditional sense, but rather boils anything it comes into contact with.[21] The Type-1 Energy Weapon's edge is therefore extremely volatile, being able to slice through even the toughest metals like a hot knife through butter, including ODST battle armor and the Titanium-A class plating of UNSC destroyers.[34][35]

Injuries caused by the weapon are often gruesome. Stab wounds by the energy sword are, in most cases, fatal — as the blade passes through the body, the organs and tissues are cauterized by the extreme temperatures produced by the blades.[36] Body fluids in the area of the stab wound are flash-vaporized upon contact; organs within the area of the stab wounds can suffer life-threatening damage dependent upon which organs are struck. The effects of fluids trapped in organs or arteries and the expansion of heat could lead to ruptures or small explosions, causing additional damage to the victim.

Survival is minimal at best and in the case of non-lethal strikes being administered, proper medical treatment must be applied as soon as possible to ensure permanent survival. Because of the weapon's sheer destructive damage, common forms of fatality to victims include total impalement,[37][38][39] loss of limbs,[40] bodies being bisected[41][42] and decapitation.[43]

Disadvantages

The Type-1 Energy Weapon's most glaring downside is that it is purely a close-quarters weapon; any combat engagement outside of the effective range puts the wielder at risk. It is for this reason that the Sangheili approach sword combat on the battlefield in two different ways, by funneling the enemy into close-quarters to allow them to strike, and/ or to apply a form of stealth using both technology and technique. Without these, the user is vulnerable to attack by all forms of ranged attack, especially from sniper-based counterattacks. Infantry with Overshields are also more resistant when facing this weapon as it can take two strikes before the shield system fails and then another for the killing blow.

Furthermore, the Type-1 Energy Weapon is vulnerable to other magnetic fields, as they can block, disrupt, or possibly even alter the functionality of the sword. Two energy blades clashing together create a small disruption of energy as a result of the same type of magnetic fields clashing together; this clash has a slight area of effect damage that can affect the combatants.

As with most other Covenant weapons, the Type-1 Energy Weapon is battery powered, requiring the user to either recharge the weapon (which can never be performed in-game) or discard it when the power is depleted. Although the handle can generally be used as a club, the Energy Sword's combat effectiveness at that point is minimal. The strength and lethality of the sword in the games are compensated for the sake of gameplay.

Last but not least, the Type-1 Energy Weapon can sometimes expose the position of a Sangheili warrior employing active camouflage due to the weapon's energy output.

Gameplay changes

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Changes from Halo: Combat Evolved to Halo 2

A blueprint of the energy sword in Halo 2.

In Halo: Combat Evolved, the energy sword has a cyan glow, a far less defined edge and makes a dull clunk when striking an object. It is only used by Stealth Sangheili and Zealots. The player cannot wield the energy sword, due to a fail-safe mechanism that vaporizes the weapon when it is not released properly (e.g. being dropped upon death) by the sword-wielder.

In Halo 2, the energy sword is blue with purple undertones, with electrical energy crackling on it when the blade is activated. The white glow seen in Halo: Combat Evolved is also replaced with a more glass-like transparency. In the campaign, it is only used by higher-ranking Sangheili, such as special operations units, Ultras and Zealots, though players can now wield the sword. The sword in campaign has a battery and can only be used effectively against a limited number of enemy forces before the battery runs out. The sword is usable in multiplayer with an infinite battery power. The energy sword has two modes of attacking; a lunge attack and a swing attack.

Changes from Halo 2 to Halo 3

A blueprint of the energy sword in Halo 3.

In Halo 3, the sword has more of a light cyan tinge, similar to its appearance in Halo: Combat Evolved, but still has a tint of purple near the handle. It also has an angle near the handle, whereas in the two previous games it was curved. Players are now able to parry with the Sword. The power exerted by the swords hitting each other will drain both players' shields, but will not kill them unless one makes the fatal blow. The sword's lunge attack has been reduced for balancing purposes. Aside from these changes in design and functionality, the power of the sword remains unchanged. In multiplayer, the sword now has a limited battery supply.

Changes from Halo 3 to Halo: Reach

In Halo: Reach, the sword is now darker in color. When activated, it is capable of lighting up the surrounding area. When unused, the sword rests differently on the SPARTAN and Sangheili character models. The energy sword appears to have been balanced out compared with its earlier incarnations, having a slightly faster swing than its Halo 3 incarnation, its lunge attack now does the same damage as a normal swing, the range has been reduced, and can now be blocked by a well-timed normal melee. Players can no longer lunge immediately after a normal swing. The energy sword also has its own assassination animations when used against Elites or Spartans, replacing the Spartan combat knife and the Sangheili energy dagger; these assassinations do not deplete the sword's charge, nor do they count toward the weapon spree medals Sword Spree, Slice 'N Dice, or Cutting Crew. Elites also hold the sword back more than a Spartan when used as an active weapon. When a player is playing as an Elite and uses the Energy Sword as a primary weapon, the camera will lower a bit; this is due to the Elite hunching down. Finally, parrying does slight damage and can kill a player.

Changes from Halo: Reach to Halo 4

HUD icon of the energy sword in Halo 4.

Contrary to Halo: Reach, Halo 4 does not feature the possibility to block a sword lunge with a simple melee. Killing an opponent with an energy sword no longer rewards the player with a Pummel medal, it is instead replaced by the Sword Kill medal. The battery is also drained with every hit, including against walls and floors, so it's far less viable against Hunters and other powerful enemies.

Changes from Halo 4 to Halo 2: Anniversary

Like the original Halo 2, players cannot parry with the sword. An alternate version of the sword with a red-colored blade, called the Infected Energy Sword, can be used.

  • Players can melee with the sword as soon as they swap to it.
  • Melee range is drastically increased.
  • Unlike its Halo 2 counterpart, its battery can be depleted.

Changes from Halo 2: Anniversary to Halo 5: Guardians

The Halo 5: Guardians sword retains the ability to parry from Halo 4. Unlike in past titles, players can aim with the sword to increase its effective range, and the weapon provides a noticeable speed boost which is enough to make the player visible on the motion sensor while crouching. Three unique versions of the energy sword are available for use: Ravening Sliver, Vorpal Talon, and the mythic Prophets' Bane.

If the energy sword's battery is depleted, the player cannot lunge with the sword.

Changes from Halo 5: Guardians to Halo Infinite

  • The Energy Sword no longer has the ability to Smart Scope
  • Lunges from the Energy Sword depletes ~15% of its battery as opposed to 10% in past games.
  • Power ammunition crates and Energy Swords in the battlefield refill its battery without the need to pick up a fresh one.
  • The sword is curved again, similar to the Halo 2 and Halo 2: Anniversary incarnations. The blade is also now a much deeper blue, similar to Halo: Reach’s.

Non-canon and dubious canon appearances

Silver Timeline

Main article: Silver Timeline

Energy swords are used by Covenant Sangheili against humanity.[44]

Trivia

  • The shape of the energy sword is very similar to the real-life combat weapon, the katara. It was a South Asian weapon and status symbol, similar to the energy sword's symbolization of status among the Elites.
  • The energy sword was originally going to be usable in Halo: Combat Evolved, but was cut when the game became a first-person shooter.[45]
  • In Halo 2, the Elites will tell one of them to recover the blade if the player dies while wielding one.
  • In the Halo 3 Vidoc Et tu Brute? there is an unfinished animation depicting a Jiralhanae Chieftain wielding an energy sword. This is, however, never seen in the hands of Jiralhanae in the final game.
  • The Fable 2: Limited Edition comes with "Hal's Sword", a crystal blade shaped like an energy sword for in-game use, to coincide with the use of "Hal's Armor", which resembles MJOLNIR armor.[46]
  • A depleted energy sword hilt can still be used offensively. While the damage varies, it has a higher melee rate than any weapon, allowing the player to barrage an enemy with many hits. Once the hilt is swapped for another weapon, however, it cannot be picked up again and often vanishes entirely.
  • In Halo 5: Guardians, the energy sword can turn Spartan charges into one-hit-kills if active. As the Spartan uses the sword to accomplish this, doing so consumes battery.
  • The Vorpal Talon's ability to maintain the player's motion tracker while scoped is mechanically identical to the Awareness support upgrade from Halo 4.
  • The Energy Sword was found in Bungie's 30th anniversary event as an arc sword Half Truths and a void sword The Other Half in Destiny 2.
  • In Konami's Super Bomberman R, the Energy Sword is the weapon used by the Arbiter Bomber.

Gallery

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Screenshots and artwork

  • A Zealot with an Energy Sword as it appears in Halo: Combat Evolved.

    A Zealot with an Energy Sword as it appears in Halo: Combat Evolved.

  • First-person view of the Energy Sword in Halo 2.

    First-person view of the Energy Sword in Halo 2.

  • A profile view of the Energy Sword from Halo 2.

    A profile view of the Energy Sword from Halo 2.

  • The Energy Sword in Halo 3

    The Energy Sword in Halo 3

  • An Energy Sword in Halo 3.

    An Energy Sword in Halo 3.

  • A view of the hilt of the Energy Sword in Halo 3.

    A view of the hilt of the Energy Sword in Halo 3.

  • An in-game profile view of the Energy Sword from Halo 3.

    An in-game profile view of the Energy Sword from Halo 3.

  • First-person view of the Energy Sword in Halo 3.

    First-person view of the Energy Sword in Halo 3.

  • Two Spartans parrying in the air on Foundry.

    Two Spartans parrying in the air on Foundry.

  • A sword lunge in Halo 3.

    A sword lunge in Halo 3.

  • A study of the Energy Sword from Halo 3.

    A study of the Energy Sword from Halo 3.

  • Hal's sword, a downloadable bonus in the Fable 2 Collector's Edition (note the more traditional grip).

    Hal's sword, a downloadable bonus in the Fable 2 Collector's Edition (note the more traditional grip).

  • An Energy Sword as seen in the Halo Wars announcement trailer.

    An Energy Sword as seen in the Halo Wars announcement trailer.

  • A study of Arbiter Ripa 'Moramee's custom Energy Swords in Halo Wars.

    A study of Arbiter Ripa 'Moramee's custom Energy Swords in Halo Wars.

  • Ripa 'Moramee's dual custom Energy Swords in Halo Wars.

    Ripa 'Moramee's dual custom Energy Swords in Halo Wars.

  • Arbiter Fal 'Chavamee dual wielding energy swords in Halo Legends: The Duel.

    Arbiter Fal 'Chavamee dual wielding energy swords in Halo Legends: The Duel.

  • John-117 wielding an energy sword against Thel 'Lodamee in Halo Legends: The Package.

    John-117 wielding an energy sword against Thel 'Lodamee in Halo Legends: The Package.

  • A Sangheili dual wielding energy swords against a Jiralhanae Captain Major in The Return.

    A Sangheili dual wielding energy swords against a Jiralhanae Captain Major in The Return.

  • Reff 'Talamee kills his brother with an energy sword during the Battle of Line-Installation 1-4 in Halo: Blood Line.

    Reff 'Talamee kills his brother with an energy sword during the Battle of Line-Installation 1-4 in Halo: Blood Line.

  • An Energy Sword in the Halo: Reach Beta.

    An Energy Sword in the Halo: Reach Beta.

  • An Energy Sword's crosshair in the Halo: Reach Beta.

    An Energy Sword's crosshair in the Halo: Reach Beta.

  • First-person view of the Energy Sword in the final build of Halo: Reach.

    First-person view of the Energy Sword in the final build of Halo: Reach.

  • A study of the Energy Sword in Halo: Reach.

    A study of the Energy Sword in Halo: Reach.

  • Reference chart of the Energy Sword in Halo: Reach.

    Reference chart of the Energy Sword in Halo: Reach.

  • A Zealot with an Energy Sword in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

    A Zealot with an Energy Sword in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

  • A Hesduros Zealot killing Junjie Chen with an energy sword during the Battle of Circinius IV in Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn.

    A Hesduros Zealot killing Junjie Chen with an energy sword during the Battle of Circinius IV in Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn.

  • The Energy Sword in Halo 4.

    The Energy Sword in Halo 4.

  • First-person view of the Energy Sword in Halo 4.

    First-person view of the Energy Sword in Halo 4.

  • A Commander with an Energy Sword in Spartan Ops.

    A Commander with an Energy Sword in Spartan Ops.

  • Jul 'Mdama killing a prisoner with his energy sword in Halo: Escalation.

    Jul 'Mdama killing a prisoner with his energy sword in Halo: Escalation.

  • A Hesduros Zealot with an energy sword during the Terrorist attack on Sedra City in Halo: Nightfall.

    A Hesduros Zealot with an energy sword during the Terrorist attack on Sedra City in Halo: Nightfall.

  • First-person view of the Energy Sword in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.

    First-person view of the Energy Sword in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.

  • Rtas 'Vadum with an Energy Sword in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    Rtas 'Vadum with an Energy Sword in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • A Zealot with an Energy Sword in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    A Zealot with an Energy Sword in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee with an energy sword in Halo 2: Anniversary's terminals.

    Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee with an energy sword in Halo 2: Anniversary's terminals.

  • The Energy Sword in Halo 2: Anniversary's multiplayer and campaign cutscenes.

    The Energy Sword in Halo 2: Anniversary's multiplayer and campaign cutscenes.

  • First-person view of the Energy Sword in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

    First-person view of the Energy Sword in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

  • A Hoplite-clad Spartan using an Energy Sword on Stonetown.

    A Hoplite-clad Spartan using an Energy Sword on Stonetown.

  • Shipmaster N'tho 'Sraom using an energy sword during Operation: FAR STORM in Halo: Hunters in the Dark.

    Shipmaster N'tho 'Sraom using an energy sword during Operation: FAR STORM in Halo: Hunters in the Dark.

  • First-person view of the Energy Sword in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.

    First-person view of the Energy Sword in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.

  • The Energy Sword being used with smart scope in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.

    The Energy Sword being used with smart scope in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.

  • A comparison between the standard Energy Sword and the Prophets' Bane in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.

    A comparison between the standard Energy Sword and the Prophets' Bane in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.

  • John-117 armed with an energy sword during the Raid on Argent Moon in a Halo 5: Guardians prerelease screenshot.

    John-117 armed with an energy sword during the Raid on Argent Moon in a Halo 5: Guardians prerelease screenshot.

  • First-person view of the energy sword by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    First-person view of the energy sword by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • Smart scope with the energy sword by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    Smart scope with the energy sword by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • Frederic-104 armed with an energy sword on Genesis.

    Frederic-104 armed with an energy sword on Genesis.

  • Frederic-104 holding an empty energy sword in his hands.

    Frederic-104 holding an empty energy sword in his hands.

  • First-person view of the Vorpal Talon by Edward Buck in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    First-person view of the Vorpal Talon by Edward Buck in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • First-person view of the energy sword in Halo 5: Guardians.

    First-person view of the energy sword in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Smart scope with the energy sword.

    Smart scope with the energy sword.

  • First-person view of the Ravening Sliver in Halo 5: Guardians.

    First-person view of the Ravening Sliver in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Smart scope with the Ravening Sliver.

    Smart scope with the Ravening Sliver.

  • First-person view of the Vorpal Talon in Halo 5: Guardians.

    First-person view of the Vorpal Talon in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Smart scope with the Vorpal Talon. Notice that the motion tracker is still present.

    Smart scope with the Vorpal Talon. Notice that the motion tracker is still present.

  • A Necroplasma sword.

    A Necroplasma sword.

  • First-person view of a Necroplasma sword.

    First-person view of a Necroplasma sword.

  • A Freebooter-clad Spartan-IV with an energy sword on Truth.

    A Freebooter-clad Spartan-IV with an energy sword on Truth.

  • A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with the Ravening Sliver on Deadlock.

    A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with the Ravening Sliver on Deadlock.

  • A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with the Vorpal Talon on Deadlock.

    A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with the Vorpal Talon on Deadlock.

  • Rtas 'Vadum using an energy sword in Halo: Shadow of Intent.

    Rtas 'Vadum using an energy sword in Halo: Shadow of Intent.

  • First-person view of the energy sword in Halo Online.

    First-person view of the energy sword in Halo Online.

  • Concept art of Leon-011 with an energy sword for Halo Wars 2.

    Concept art of Leon-011 with an energy sword for Halo Wars 2.

  • John-117 getting ready to lunge at a Sangheili in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Trailer.

    John-117 getting ready to lunge at a Sangheili in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Trailer.

  • HINF Energy Sword profile.png

    Pre-release render of the energy sword in Halo Infinite.

  • A Kabuto-clad Spartan wielding an energy sword in the A New Generation trailer.

    A Kabuto-clad Spartan wielding an energy sword in the A New Generation trailer.

  • A Spartan in combat with an energy sword.

    A Spartan in combat with an energy sword.

  • The Sangheili Warlord Chak 'Lok holding an energy sword.

    The Sangheili Warlord Chak 'Lok holding an energy sword.

  • Swinging a Duelist Energy Sword against an Unggoy Assault.

    Swinging a Duelist Energy Sword against an Unggoy Assault.

  • Jega 'Redomnai with a bloodblade and Ghostpierce.

    Jega 'Redomnai with a bloodblade and Ghostpierce.

  • Covenant Sangheili with energy swords in Halo: The Television Series.

    Covenant Sangheili with energy swords in Halo: The Television Series.

Prop replicas

  • Prop replica version of the Energy Sword.

    Prop replica version of the Energy Sword.

  • Mattel prop replica Energy Sword available to buy at GameStop, circa 2016.

    Mattel prop replica Energy Sword available to buy at GameStop, circa 2016.

List of appearances

Sources

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  2. ^ a b c d e f Halo Waypoint - Energy Sword
  3. ^ a b c d e Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 63
  4. ^ a b c Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 92
  5. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 334
  6. ^ Halo 2 Limited Collector's Edition Manual
  7. ^ a b Bungie.net - Halo Reach Ordnance Guide: T1 EW/S
  8. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved: Prima's Official Strategy Guide, page 15
  9. ^ Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide, page 30
  10. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint - Energy Sword [defunct] (backup)
  11. ^ The Covenant Hall of Murals
  12. ^ Halo Graphic Novel page 12 - 14
  13. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition) page 127
  14. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol page 53
  15. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol page 141
  16. ^ Bestiarum Sangheili section
  17. ^ Halo Wars, introductory cinematic
  18. ^ a b Halo Legends, The Package
  19. ^ Halo Legends: The Package
  20. ^ Halo: Broken Circle, pg. 115
  21. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition) page 335
  22. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 10
  23. ^ Halo Wars
  24. ^ a b Halo: Evolutions, Headhunters
  25. ^ a b c d e Halo 5: Guardians
  26. ^ Halo: First Strike page 74
  27. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved
  28. ^ Halo Waypoint - Canon Fodder: Locke & Load
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  34. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol page 84
  35. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 72
  36. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian, page 91
  37. ^ Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
  38. ^ Halo Wars
  39. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 77
  40. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 76
  41. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 58
  42. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach page 99
  43. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 79
  44. ^ YouTube - Paramount+, Halo The Series (2022) Official Trailer (Retrieved on Jan 30, 2022)
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  47. ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 3

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Sidearms and melee weapons of the Covenant and its remnants
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