How To Properly Wield Sephiroth's Sword

Sephiroth's sword, Masamune, is the most powerful sword ever created. This sword, the most powerful sword in the world of Final Fantasy VII, is so powerful that only Sephiroth is able to wield it. It is nearly one hundred inches long, if not longer, extremely heavy, and amazingly sharp. The legendary Masamune blade is also extremely dangerous in the hands of an improperly trained novice. This guide will help give you some tips on how to properly wield the weapon, but is not actual weapons safety training, and should not be used as a replacement for real safety training.



Practice proper balance holding your sword. In order to do this, you will likely need to strengthen both your biceps and triceps so that you can properly wield the sword for long periods of time. The average Sephiroth sword is roughly between 25 to 35 lbs. Normally this would not be excessive, but the length of the sword makes it feel as though it were much heavier, especially when it is being wielded properly.



Next, you will need to learn how to correctly attack with this weapon. Remember, though, the Masamune blade (and all other weapons) can be dangerous, and should always be wielded with caution and taking the utmost care for safety. A sword this long, especially a curved one, is designed only for slashing – piercing/thrust attacks are not effective with this type of weapon. Wildly swinging is unprofessional and dangerous, though, so take only carefully executed, deliberate swings.



Typically, though, you will be wielding your sword in a controlled environment - for play fighting, or a skit, as a couple examples. You will need to make slow, deliberate movements, being especially coordinated with your opponent. Always be sure that you and your partner practice with slow movements before moving onto faster, more flashy movements.