Striking Sword

The Striking Sword is a weapon featured in Bro Warriors. It is Spirit's second weapon, and he only uses it in the Hypothetical route.

Overview
"The Striking Sword's special attacks do massive damage to enemies, and every time you use an attack with the FIRE effect, the weapon's damage increases slightly.

"The Striking Sword's EX Attack, Crossfire Slash, is a very powerful attack that has massive range and stuns your opponents if they block it. In addition, it does a massive amount of chip damage and is best used as a combo ender. It is a very fast attack but it is not infallible."

With its unique ability, Flashover, (abbreviated as FO), The Striking Sword can increase its Attack. With this bonus, it becomes one of the most powerful weapons on the roster. Flashover also changes the properties of certain attacks, as some attacks can extend combos and end them depending on whether or not Flashover is at max. Without Flashover, the weapon's damage is mediocre at best, trailing behind the Sword & Shield. Even without Flashover, however, Crossfire Slash is still a powerful attack, and can be used as a combo ender. Depending on the weapon, Flashover also may take some time to fully be maxed out, and both Amp Attacks that increase the weapon's attack will force the player to use meter, which is unfavorable. Regardless, it will take longer for the player to fully max out Flashover by only using the Strong Attacks, which only increases the Flashover multiplier on hit, in contrast to the Amp Attacks, which give Flashover regardless of whether or not the attacks hit.

The Striking Sword's moves are no slouches either. Blazer is an invincible DP and a combo starter regardless of whether or not Flashover is at max. Nova Crash allows the player to keep up the momentum and has a variety of uses. It can be comboed immediately after Blazer, and it is also a combo extender that does massive damage and can pressure foes.

Movelist
Attacks that use up the EX Meter are marked in bold.

Flashover is abbreviated as FO.

NA1 - Slashes forward.

NA2 - Slashes horizontally.

NA3 - Standard spin attack.

SA - Blazer - A fiery uppercut that increases the Flashover multiplier on hit. Has the FIRE effect. The player is also invincible whilst performing this attack. The invincibility comes out on the first frame of the animation.

SA(AIR OK) - Nova Crash - A powerful dive that causes an explosion on the ground. Can be used immediately after Blitzkrieg Blaze. Increases Flashover multiplier on hit.

EX - Crossfire Slash. Creates two scorching slashes that launches foes backwards. Removes Flashover if the attack hits.

↑EX - Flame Wheel. Does a flip, creating a powerful wheel of fire that homes in on enemies. Best used to start attacking enemies or initiate pressure. Can be cancelled into Crossfire Slash. Increases Flashover multiplier on the last hit of the attack.

AMP1 - Fire Kick - Dashes along the ground, and then jumps up, unleashing a flaming uppercut with the sword. Has the FIRE effect. Goes a long distance.

AMP2 - Strike Trigger - Slashes with the sword coated in flames whilst striking the ground, creating a fire shockwave that has a pretty big hitbox. High knockback, high damage, and has the FIRE effect. If an enemy gets hit by this attack, they will be put into a long period of stun which will allow you to extend combos.

HA - Blazing Ace - Rushes forward, striking the sword across the ground, creating a massive explosion.

A - Let My Soul Burn!

Awakening Trait: During your Awakening, your attack is doubled, but your Defense decreases greatly.

Awakening Attack: Blazing Blade - Stabs the blade forward, creating an explosion.

Awakening Hyper Attack: Kaiser's Fire - Spins in the air and throws the sword forward, as it creates a tornado out of fire that deals massive damage.

Abilities

 * Get Down To Business - Increases the player's Attack when Flashover is triggered.
 * Absolute Powerforce - Increases the amount of chip damage that this weapon does.
 * Fire+ - Increases the potency of moves with the FIRE effect.
 * Let My Soul Burn! - After using your Awakening, you gain 1 Spirit Diamond on your Spirit Grid.
 * Hearts on Fire - Phoenix Edge's unblockable Break Attack grants invincibility.

Weapons

 * Hound Dog
 * Fireseal Edge
 * Rengoku

Trivia

 * This weapon's moveset pays homage to certain fighting game characters, most notably Sol Badguy from the Guilty Gear series, as some of this weapon's moves are inspired by Sol Badguy's moves. The moves used are as follows:

Blazer pays homage to Sol Badguy's "Volcanic Viper" attack, as well as Kyo Kusanagi's "100 Shiki: Oniyaki" from the King of Fighters series.

Blazing Ace pays homage to Sol Badguy's "Fafnir" attack.

Nova Crash pays homage to Super Baby 2's Revenge Driver from Dragon Ball FighterZ. Sol Badguy also has a similar attack called "Bandit Bringer".


 * This weapon's attacks and third weapon are references to the anime Demon Slayer:Kimetsu No Yaiba.
 * In addition, two of this weapon's moves are from other fighting games. The Fireseal is Sol Badguy's original weapon in the Guilty Gear series, and the Insulator is Hyde Kido's weapon from the Under Night series.
 * The Striking Sword is the antithesis of the Spear Sword. Whereas the Spear Sword excels in range, speed, and lacks power, this weapon excels in those areas too, but it lacks the Spear Sword's long-range zoning attacks. It was created for those who like to be aggressive without worrying about zoning.