Shichishitō (七支刀) is the primary weapon of Lord Mei-Oh. The Shichishito is a magical sword imbued with dark power.
History[]
The weapon was thought to have been lost following Mei-oh and Rikimaru's battle in the first game. Onikage tried to reacquire the weapon for Mei-oh by opening an interdimensional portal, but was prevented from doing so by Rikimaru, who took possession of the blade to prevent it from falling into evil hands.
After having Izayoi damaged from fighting Kimaira, Rikimaru is given choices whether to fix the sword with Shichishito's steel. Had he used such steel, however, he will face disadvantages in fighting Tenrai due to Shichishito's steel in Izayoi sapped the sword of its power and corrupting it, something Tenrai and his faction anticipated. Even so, it was not enough for him to claim the sword as Rikimaru defeated him regardless.
Characteristics[]
It is a very long, heavy blade whose sides are covered with branching forks that can also inflict greater damage. Mei-oh could use the sword in a traditional manner, utilizing stabbing and slashing attacks, and it was also demonstrated that he could fire powerful blasts of lightning from the blade.
Trivia[]
- It is based on the Seven-Branched Sword, a historical weapon designated National Treasure of Japan.