Whether it is saving the world, protecting their friends and family from potential danger, or just out for vengeance, heroes in video games are overwhelmed with responsibilities while fending off enemies that threaten their life. With that,heroes in video games, in any genre, are given certain tools to get through their obstacles.
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Thankfully, there are some heroes who are gifted with several tools to take on their foes. But not every hero is as iconic as these certain ones. From blades to guns, these are the top iconic heroes that have multiple weapons to wield.
5Kratos: God Of War
Kratos is known for his rage and hatred for the Gods, and he has made it abundantly clear through his franchise,God of War. While the most recent release, God of War 4, showed Kratos in a whole new light as he took care of his son, Atreus, Kratos is still an iconic character that wields multiple weapons.
ThoughGod of War: Ascensiondid not gift Kratos with multiple weapons, only leaving him with the Blades of Chaos, the other games give Kratos more weapons. For example, inChains of Olympus, Kratos has the Gauntlet of Zeus, and inBetrayal, he has the Blades of Athena and the Blade of Artemis. And in the most recent release, he possesses the Leviathan Axe and the Blades of Chaos.
4Ezio Auditore: Assassin’s Creed
Assassin’s Creedallows players go through history while becoming an assassin within the Brotherhood. Most assassins are covered in weapons to make sure their job can be done properly, however, Ezio has the most iconic dual hidden blades that place him on this list. Thankfully, other games likeSyndicateandBlack Flagallows players to enjoy the game with dual weapons.
For example, inSyndicate, not only do players get to play between either Frye sibling, but each one has their own chosen weapon. Depending on which tactic players want to use, they can use the hidden blade with poison darts or smoke bombs, or go in guns-blazing and use brass knuckles or cane-swords. And inBlack Flag, players can use the iconic hidden blade with the Flinktlock Pistols.
3Master Chief: Halo
Halois one of the most iconic games for theXbox, and its main character, Master Chief, is just as iconic. Thankfully, due to his ample choices in weapons, he has made it on the list of dual-wielding heroes. Since the franchise has been around for a while, there have been many weapons that have been added.
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Some examples of these weapons are the Battle Rifle introduced inHalo 2, the Magnum Pistol introduced inHalo: Combat Evolvedand Energy Swords introduced inHalo 2and has become an iconic weapon in the franchise.
2Edge: Final Fantasy
Like many iconic games here, Final Fantasyis a franchise that has been going on for many years, creating several installments of the game. And thankfully, because of this ongoing creation, there are a lot of weapons and even the ability to dual-wield weapons. InFinal Fantasy 2, all characters can dual-wield weapons except if they are using bows.
As more games are released, exceptions to this rule are added, however, it is still a possibility. For example, inFinal Fantasy 5, dual-wielding is a level five ability in the Ninja Class. And inFinal Fantasy 14, Pugilists, Rogues, Monks, Ninjas and Dancers use a pair of weapons, however they act as one.
1Dovahkiin: Elder Scrolls
It might be a little unfair to put games such asElder Scrollson the list since most RPGs like this allow players to pick and choose how they want to build their character, but with such a famous franchise, it’s impossible to not place it on the list. When picking upSkyrim, players are playing as the Last Dragonborn and can choose what they want to use for weapons, whether it is daggers, a sword, magic, or a combination of them.
That being said, dual wielding is available from the start. While most players enjoy having a few spells in their arsenal to be able to heal themselves during battle without worrying about flasks of health, there is the possibility of using dual daggers, or whatever combination they want.
