5 iconic cursed blades in video games

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Swords are a common item in video games and are often used for melee combat. Featured across a variety of different types of game genres, they are a staple of fantasy games, as well as some adaptations set in modern times. A formidable weapon in the hands of an experienced user, a sword can sometimes play a vital role in the game’s story as well.

While most swords offer the simple benefit of chopping an opponent up into pieces, sometimes these blades also impart additional properties. Sometimes these properties can even take the form of a curse, forcing the wielder to either perform certain morally questionable tasks or limiting them in some way.

Cursed swords in video games usually become a critical aspect of the game’s lore. Here are five examples of such cursed swords, seen across different video games.

Of the legacy weapons in the Elder Scrolls series is this sword from one of the Daedric Princes (decidedly vague demonic entities), Mephala. This is the Daedric Prince of Whispers & Secrets. Hidden inside a cellar in the Palace of Dragonsreach is the Ebony Blade.

Available through the Skyrim side quest, the Whispering Door, players can get their hands on this sword, although Mephala’s voice is quick to remind the Dragonborn that this sword is not yet at its full capacity. To unlock this hidden potential, the blade must drink "the blood of deceit."

This translates to the player being required to kill 10 video game NPCs with whom they have an established friendship. This means that the most likely targets are the various potential followers the players would have collected over the course of the game.

The Darkness II (a sequel developed by Digital Extremes) expands upon the story of video game protagonist Jackie Estacado.