Swords

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General Information

Swords is a melee Heavy Weapon released in The Taken King. Swords have its own suite of stats that are different from ranged weapons. Players can not only swing the sword with R2, but also block with the sword by pressing L2.

Speculation: Blocking with the sword reduces damage taken from enemy elemental attacks (Arc, Solar and Void). It is especially effective in reducing the damage of the Damage Type that is not the same as your weapon's damage. For example, Arc Edge deals Arc damage. Blocking with it reduces Solar and Void damage more than Arc.

Speculation: Blocking drains energy, the sword's "ammunition" or resource.

Exotic Swords

	Level	Damage Type	Attack	Impact	Speed	Range	Efficiency	Defense	Energy	Magazine	Acquired by
Bolt-Caster	40	Arc	310 -320	60	45	25	75	20	75	55 - 81	A Sword Reforged
Dark-Drinker	40	Void	310 - 320	60	45	25	75	20	75	55 - 81	Quest: A Sword Reforged
Raze-Lighter	40	Solar	310 - 320	60	45	25	75	20	75	55 - 81	A Sword Reforged
The Young Wolf's Howl	40	Solar	320 - 340	55	45	25	75	20	50	40	Rise of Iron (Quest)

Legendary Swords

	Level	Damage Type	Attack	Impact	Speed	Range	Efficiency	Defense	Energy	Magazine	Acquired by
Arc Edge	30	Arc	220	55	45	25	75	20	50	20	A Broken Will
Arc Infinite Edge	40	Arc	220	55	45	25	75	20	50	20	A Tale of Two Guardians
Dreadfang	??	Void	320	55	45	25	75	20	50	20
Sol Edge	30	Solar	220	55	45	25	75	20	50	20	A Broken Will
Solar Infinite Edge	40	Solar	220	55	45	25	75	20	50	20	A Tale of Two Guardians
Void Edge	30	Void	220	55	45	25	75	20	50	20	A Broken Will
Void Infinite Edge	40	Void	220	55	45	25	75	20	50	20	A Broken Will

Common Swords

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