I like how excited he was about the monado being a lightsaber but didn't mention pyra's aegis sword being a *flamethrower*

The most hilarious part about Corrin’s Yato is that in all it’s other forms, it’s pretty basic, with sometimes some color slapped onto it, but the moment it becomes the Omega version, it goes full berserk mode and I love it

I love how Corrin gets a sick chainsaw sword only to use for like, two moves.

I love how much Nick is squeezing out of Smash Ultimate. The game itself has been pretty much completely explored, both competitively, as well as in the modding and casual communities. Nick goes above and beyond to find the little things that most people wouldn't even think about. Even though you are wrong in your opinions (/s), this was a fun video!

Parallel Falchion #1 since Lucina calls it the Pointy Demon Spanker

Doesn't matter if Roy's sword only looks A tier, it gives you +5 Defense and Res when you hold it.

Follow-up idea: Add the swords for the rest of the Mii Swordfighter costumes to the list, 'cuz there's some really cool and really dumb ideas in there.

In a vacuum, Pyra's sword is a bit ridiculous, but the fact that they made the design reflect how Pyra gets all of her power from what is essentially Mythra's exhaust makes it unparalleled. One of the few things that shoots up multiple tiers with context

Monado at the top? Ok this video is correct

Keyblade: "I would look so stupid holding this next to a bunch of people with actual swords" Minecraft pixel swords: "I would look so badass holding these"

"i don't like how kirby's sword is so curvy" MY BROTHER IN CHRIST, THAT'S SUPOSSED TO BE A BOOMERANG WITH A HANDLE

I can’t believe that a literal blade with massive fire coming out doesn’t even beat a couple of grey pixels.

Watching this as someone who knows sword design, a lot of these are surprisingly functional.

The Falchion sword is a bit cooler knowing it's the fang of a dragon fastened to a hilt but that's getting further into lore territory

Mythra's sword also splits into a lightsaber when actually used.

I love Shulk’s sword tbh. Sleek, simple yet eye catching

Maybe D can stand for Daggers, the baby version of a sword

Kirby's final cutter (which isn't actually even a sword) placed higher than the keyblade lmao, I love that

I'm biased because I'm an Ike main, but Ragnell's dull gold blade and black hilt is just too cool a color combo. It's my favorite sword by far!

“Sword made of swords” sums up the entire Terraria melee playthrough

I agree, Monado is Sex, also the fact that evolves into Sex II and III.

Note: 99 percent chance Nick has not played any of the games these swords came from 💀 Edit: I forgot you have finished Xenoblade 1 🐒

Kirby’s size is actually much taller due to Forgotten Land establishing Kirby’s height compared to human measurements.

Another cool thing about the sword of the creator is that it seemingly gets set on fire during certain instances. A whip sword made from the bones of a dragon that sets on fire

"Wrong but ok" editor Tam funniest editor

Honestly, can't believe master sword lost against diamond sword

Monado getting the respect it deserves

the editor does not understand how cool things made of cubes are

I didn’t realize how much more enjoyable editor makes these videos until 5:33 lmfao “it’s a sword” got me

Hot take; Cloud's "Sword" looks more like a sharpened slab of metal than an actual usable blade. And the hilt just makes it look dinky.

Would be cool to see you rank the abilities and powers of smash fighters in a vacuum, as in how cool they would be if slapped on to a superhero

Cloud's sword will always be s tier for, and here's why! One time, when I was playing Smash, my dad took made a comment on Cloud's sword, calling it the 'surfboard knife'. HILARIOUS 😂

Editor has all the correct opinions. Incredibly based FE3H enjoyer.

Very cool video! Wish that you included the Pits since you had Kirby's cutter blade on the list. Their bows are basically double-wielding blades when they go melee with them and they have a lot more melee attacks with the blades(?) than Kirby does with the cutter blade. Then again, Joker's dagger or knife isn't on the list and it was a fun video either way

I dunno if Kirby’s Final Cutter even counts as a sword - in the original games, the Cutter ability is primarily a ranged boomerang weapon, and the melee capabilities aren’t always present with the ability.

While I can see the case for not taking lore and backstory into account when it comes to rating, I think specifically for the designs it should be looked at nonetheless. The Master Sword is improved immensely by the iconography worked into it for example, and Pyra's sword having a flaming blade is a very neat way to alude to other things in the series, namely the similarities between Aegises and Monados as well as her fire ultimately just being the residual energy from Mythras light. Essentially what I'm saying is, especially when it comes to symbols and the like, the background is what makes that design or detail cool, because it gives it meaning. The dragon insignia is cool because it resembles a dragon and dragons are cool. But if you don't know what a dragon is, that symbol can look like just a bunch of lines. The same applies to the Triforce.

“This sword will make you look dumb unless you’re seven.” -guy who put multiple Minecraft swords in s tier

Always nice to see the Monodo getting the love it deserves.

6:57: that is just the key to Disneyland don't lie to me

I have to add that Kirbys Up B is not a Sword ability (except in Amazing Mirror, where he uses his usual sword for it) but a Cutter Ability (his boomerang hat). That is, why it has this curved form.

The reason why the Ragnell sword looks like that is because it's meant to be heavy, it also has a twin sword that looks the same except that one is silver. I thought it would go in A tier at least.

The xenoblade swords (all 3) and the buster sword are peak

I think Nick would be cool with all the pre-schoolers with his S-Rating of those minecraft swords😂

Notable swords from other franchises: Mario: In Mario RPG, Exor is a giant, living sword. It's not one that Mario necessarily wields, but it's a sword in a Mario game, at least. Pit/Dark Pit: They're more _blades_ than _swords,_ but their bows are still notable. Snake: He didn't wield it himself, but Raiden has the HF Blade/Murasama. Pokemon Trainer: Depends on if you want to count other Pokemon. Sonic: I'm not joking, and some of you may remember, but Sonic and the Black Knight was a thing. Also, Sonic Frontiers. Caliburn/Excalibur is a sword with a face that later loses it and gets a godly aura that's *also* a sword around it. Not a bad sword. Villager: Can technically own the Master Sword, but it's already listed several times already, sooooooo Mega Man: You can't *not* mention the Z-Saber. While you might say "Hey, that's Zero's sword!" and be technically right, it's worth noting that Mega Man X has wielded it as well, and he is essentially just an upgraded Mega Man. Greninja: how did you miss him he literally uses water swords Palutena: It's worth noting that Kid Icarus has other weapons that are very sword-like, but aren't as notable due to there being too many to consider. Bayonetta: A similar case to Kid Icarus, where she definitely has some swords and sword-like weapons, but are moreso for quantity than quality. Inkling: There's actually a weapon called the "Splatana", which is fairly self explanatory. Simon/Richter: The Valmanway, wielded by Alucard, is a notable weapon, being the best out of many in their series. Isabelle: More on Animal Crossing, there's actually a few sword furniture items available, and even one equippable for the player, being the sword in a scabbard. So it's surprisingly not off the table for Animal Crossing characters to be wielding a sword. Just hope that you don't find Isabelle with one. Joker: "Lemme see what you have!" "A knife!" "NO!" Banjo & Kazooie: The series was originally going to be "Dream: Land of Giants", featuring Edson, who wielded a sword. Sora: There are several different keyblades available to Sora, though they all go along similar, *goofy* lines, plus occasionally being a little over the top. Aside from a few other things like other equippable swords in other games (Zelda's Fierce Deity Sword, Minecraft's Netherite Sword plus enchantments, Fire Emblem and other franchises' different equippable swords), there isn't much else to say. Definitely some notable ones here that could've been mentioned, though. _..seriously though, how did you miss greninja? he was literally designed for smash, and had swords/kunais in his design, and they're even counted as swords in smash's damage types, and yet you leave him out like he's just a wet shiek. you will regret this day, TCNick3._

It's okay, the Kingdom Key is just the beginning weapon. Check out the other key blades!

13:29 "are you compensating for something?" -The guy that put the Buster Sword in SS tear, 2023. LMAO

As someone who got into the Xenoblade series this year, I appreciate your rankings Nick on Shulk’s Monado and Pyra and Mythra’s Aegis Swords. Also Sword of The Creator will always be awesome!

Mii sword fighter has a lot of swords to choose

This is really what i needed in my life! Thank you Nick.

I agree that the diamond sword is tacky and goofy af, but A: it's funny and B: you can't deny that it's probably the most or second most iconic sword in all of gaming after the master sword, so I agree with nick's ranking of it

2:04 wha what? i- i- thought it was personality that counts

“It reminds me of the Middle East” “shows Egypt”

This is a tier list I can’t find myself arguing with cause it’s just kinda perfect

It doesn't matter whether it's a regular video or a tier list for something completely random, Nick's videos just never fail to be extremely entertaining

Thanks for the chill video, i needed this today❤

Toon Link's Master Sword is the same Master Sword as the one used by the Hero in Skyward Sword and the one in BotW. It's just drawn in a different art style

Very well, Nick. Fantastic sword tier list, agree with nearly every take. However, now it is time to rank all guns and blasters.

10:31 you know you have a good sword when he needs to apologize and debate about ONLY putting it in S tier 😂

6:30 Incorrect. This is a Knight's Claymore, my friend. Prior to Ultimate (which took some BotW inspiration with Link as well), Ganondorf was using a different sword, namely the Sword of Six Sages, and he only used it in a taunt and an alternative Special Move. Edit: Nevermind. It's similar to a Knight's Claymore, but more ornamented. Still, I'd say Knight's Claymore is the most correct name we have.

2:14 I am dying, bro things cutter is a sword, that's a boomerang blade

love to see smash content from nick especially smash content that doesn't include smash content

As a HUGE Kingsom Hearts fan, I’ve gotta say, I am COMPLETELY disappointed…that you’re exactly right about the keyblade 😭 there’s a reason in the games I switch as soon as I get a new keyblade 😂

"thats every sword ranked from sex to D tier" not a line i was expecting to hear today but sure

Love seeing more unique stuff from Nick. I know he's done tier lists in the past but not like one where he just says, I like this one because I just do. W

Definitely agree with editor Tam here, judging by look and coolness, holding a bright blocky blue sword doesn't seem at all cool and all the other Minecraft ones are the exact same tier for me, which is D Also, "I'm sorry for what I have to do to the Master Sword" *puts it in S*

How tf is pikmen swords💀💀💀

dude your upload schedule is going crazy right now good job

12:08 I always though Mythra’s sword reminded me of the white ranger’s dagger thing from Power Rangers: Dino Thunder (the objectively best season)

Levin sword beneath iron sword??? If a perk of monado is light saber, a perk of levin sword is lightning slinger 😭

I love sword tier

Yeah, Ragnell with the rounder tip is dumb, it's supposed to be a more angular diamond-shaped head which honestly works _so_ much better.

Love how no realizes that nick forgot the pit swords.

I will take that Master Sword rating, its not too flashy but still clean

The editor represented all of us with your opinions on the Minecraft swords.

The manado has a secret art called “expand”

You gotta think, those Minecraft swords have super thick blades. Make that out of diamonds and you can see why it’s an easy S tier. It’s got that chopping power like the Buster sword

You should rate other Final Fantasy Swords, you will like them just as much

You should do a tier list on the assist trophies

Bro, editor always kills it, props my king 💎

Ain't no way he put Kirby's rocket ship sword so high, that thing looks goofy

Finally. A tier list I've actually been wanting to see. The Key Blade is not a sword. That is an _axe!_ Similarly, Pyra's sword isn't really a sword either. It's a vaguely sword-shaped flamethrower.

Nick always hits with the W uploads

Great video, I had a lot of fun with this one. How about hammer tier list?

Note about Kirby's Ultra Sword: Yes it's a massive sword, but it's massive compared to Kirby. And remember, Kirby characters are very small, so the Ultra Sword is actually quite small.

Monado at the top is the only correct answer

Hey Nick, great video! Move the Diamond Sword out of S tier or I’ll quit

The fact that he did Kirby's up b is hilarious to me because it's actually not a sword at all, it's a boomerang blade that detaches from a hat. Also I know lore isn't talked about in the tier list, but the Ultra Sword also grows with power so the more strength you use, the bigger and more powerful the sword gets.

I will die on the hill that the only reason that Sword of the Creator got gatekept by Masamune was because it wasn't in its orange powered state.

Mythra's sword not being activated robs it of half of its coolness. Look at it with the blade turned on and tell me that isn't epic. Also, look at the Monado's second form. That thing SLAPS.

Ah yes the best sword in the game. K A Z O O I E

The reason why I main Shulk and made my own mini Monado

"THERES TOO MANY SWORD CHARACTERS" Meanwhile the actual amount of them:

I'd like to see Shadiversity's take, even though he's talked about a few of these individually. So many of these aren't "clean", but are in fact mall ninja weapons. I bet Marth's sword and the DQ8 sword would rank toward the very top since they have a lot of practicality and subtle style. Mythra's sword would be impossible to swing around without poking yourself with it. Shulk's may stay up there due to being a lightsaber, depending how heavy the big red frame is. Byleth's sword would be really great if it didn't turn into a whip, there's no way anyone could actually swing it around without killing themselves. Plus if you actually did hit someone with it, the whole thing would tangle up on itself and be totally useless. IDK what the appeal is on any of the minecraft weapons, but they're just basic short swords with a swapped palette. Plus you'd look like a goofy kid holding up a pixelated sword. Easy F tier, right next to the Keyblade, Kirby's swords, and young Link's swords.

Byleth's sword is easily the best one in my opinion. Whips are already much cooler then swords imo even though swords are very cool so combining the two is just perfection.

the Ganondorf sword is from the Darknuts, first use was in a trailer for a darker themed LOZ after the OOT then MM but then came Wind Waker, now to keep their word, they made Twilight Princess and gave these big heavy swords to Darknuts, they even hold them in 1 hand

Random Question: Do Pit and Dark Pit's Swords not count? Twinblades, but still swords... I also wonder (haven't seen the full vid yet) if Greninja's Kunai or Joker's Dagger get even remote mentions... if Megaman gets a mention, I think they should too...

If you'd like to see why Nick is wrong on all accounts, check out literally any SwordTuber. Personally like Skallagrim, who does a lot of overanalyzing media and sword designs for how useful they'd be.

"I would look stupid holding [the keyblade] as a soldier in an army." >Puts a pixel sword in S tier >Puts the goofy-ass-looking Monado ABOVE THE BUSTER SWORD

Great video, would love to see more like this.

2:19 first off Kirby enthusiast that would give Vernies a run for his money here That “sword” kirby uses isn’t exactly a sword yes he may use it like a sword but that is when he is close and that move is called final cutter which is the name of the copy ability Cutter. Cutter is bladed and curved and that because it is like boomerang NOT A SWORD It is meant to be thrown and final cutter is the one move that Kirby uses up close