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[[File:Evil Sword RoM artwork.png|200px|thumb|Artwork of an evil sword from ''Rise of Mana'']]
|image=[[File:Evil Sword FFA artwork.jpg|200px]]<br>artwork of an evil sword from ''Final Fantasy Adventure''
The '''Evil Sword''', also known as '''Dainslaif''', is a recurring enemy in the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series. It is an sentient, enchanted sword capable of hovering and moving of its own volition.
|first_appearance=''[[Final Fantasy Adventure]]'' (1991)
 
|latest_appearance=''[[Legend of Mana|Legend of Mana (remake)]]'' (2021)
==General Information==
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===Physical Description===
|variants=[[Doom Sword]]<br>[[Stained Sword]]
Earlier depictions of the Evil Sword were simply a levitating blade able to thrust down its foes by itself. Starting with ''[[Legend of Mana]]'' the enemy gained an eye on its crossguard and its blade design became more cury and jagged. The blade is sometimes colored dark blue, but is most of the time white. The possessed weapon is able to cast multiple saber spells onto its blade to better exploit their enemy's weaknesses.
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===Attributes===
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Evil Swords thrives in ancient structures such as castles, temples, towers, etc. They are also fond of gathering where evil is permeating the premises, as their name would surmice.
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The '''Evil Sword''', also known as '''Dainslaif''', is a recurring enemy in the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series.


==History==
==History==

Revision as of 12:37, April 11, 2024

Artwork of an evil sword from Rise of Mana

The Evil Sword, also known as Dainslaif, is a recurring enemy in the Mana series. It is an sentient, enchanted sword capable of hovering and moving of its own volition.

General Information

Physical Description

Earlier depictions of the Evil Sword were simply a levitating blade able to thrust down its foes by itself. Starting with Legend of Mana the enemy gained an eye on its crossguard and its blade design became more cury and jagged. The blade is sometimes colored dark blue, but is most of the time white. The possessed weapon is able to cast multiple saber spells onto its blade to better exploit their enemy's weaknesses.

Attributes

Evil Swords thrives in ancient structures such as castles, temples, towers, etc. They are also fond of gathering where evil is permeating the premises, as their name would surmice.


History

Secret of Mana

“Evil Sword (Moon) -- Uses a charging attack.”
Secret of Mana Official Game Secrets, (page 162)

Legend of Mana

“DAINSLAIF -- Poltergeist -- STR: Shade, Aura ; WK: Wisp, Dryad -- A possessed weapon that exists to fight.”
In-Game Encyclopedia

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese イビルソード (SoM)
イビルウェポン (LoM)
Ibirusōdo (SoM)
Ibiruu~epon (LoM)
Evil Sword (SoM)
Evil Weapon (LoM)
Spanish Espada maligna Evil Sword
French Métalica (SNES)
Épée maudite (remake)
Metallica (SNES)
Cursed sword (remake)
German Komaklinge (SNES)
Schwert des Bösen (remake)
Coma blade
Sword of Evil
Rabite icon EOM artwork.png Randi --"Whoa! What's a Rabite doing in a place like this?"
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