Arctic Blade

The Arctic Blade is a Long Sword available in Golden Sun. The Arctic Blade boosts its wielder's attack stat by 55. It can be sold for 1950 coins and later repurchased for 2600 coins. It is found in the Fuchin Falls Cave. It is the first Long Sword class Artifact found in Golden Sun.

The Arctic Blade can Unleash Blizzard, which activates at a rate of 35% (standard for most Artifacts), adds an additional 18 attack points, and also converts all damage done to Mercury damage. In addition, it has a chance to lower the target's Attack by 25% (which can be further lowered by 50%. Visually, Blizzard resembles a stream of ice shards flying from the sword and cutting through the enemy.

As a Long Sword, the Arctic Blade is equippable by Isaac, Felix, Garet, and Piers. Blizzard may come in handy during the next boss battle, since the Killer Ape can lower the party's defense with Debilitate. The weapon's usefulness beyond this point is limited, however, since it can be overpowered by even a Claymore, which can be purchased as early as Altin. However, those who still have this weapon may find it useful against the Manticore, who is weak to Mercury attacks and is capable of using Impair.