List of Light Blades

Weapons in the Golden Sun series belong to multiple classes which distinguish themselves by which individual Adepts can equip them and how the weapons appear in the hands of Adepts during battle sequences. The weapons listed here belong to the Light Blade class of weapons, which can be equipped by almost all party members throughout the series: Isaac, Garet, and Ivan in the first game; Felix, Jenna, and Piers in the second game; Matthew, Karis, Tyrell, Amiti, Eoleo, and Himi in the third game.

All weapons that are counted as "common weapons" are weapons that can be bought in unlimited quantities in a weapon vendor's Buy menu and are sold without event. All weapons that are counted as Artifacts are special, stronger weapons that do not appear in the Buy menu. These are bought and sold individually and usually are unique, and if one appears in the Artifacts menu of a town's vendor that one weapon can be bought by itself and then be sold by itself anytime afterwards to reappear in the Artifacts menu. The vendor shopkeeper will specifically remark about how rare a find your Artifact is whenever you specifically sell one.

The prices the games assign to each weapon are quite reliable indicators of how good each weapon is as they measure against each other in actual battle, in most cases. A weapon that is priced higher than another is generally superior to that other weapon even if the other weapon has a higher physical attack rating than the more expensive weapon. Therefore, the following weapons are all arranged by price. Also, they are divided into groups based on what game they first appear in. Keep in mind that many of these weapons continue to be used in later games, even if they are not listed under that game's list of Light Blades.

Golden Sun Light Blades
These light blades were introduced in the original Golden Sun:

Machete: A unique light blade equipped by young Isaac and Garet in the prologue sequence in Golden Sun. It increases base Attack by 6 but cannot be unequipped.

Short Sword: A common Light Blade that increases base Attack by 8. It is sold in weapon vendors at Vale and Vault in Golden Sun and at Daila and Madra in The Lost Age. It is Isaac and Garet's initial equipment after the prologue sequence in the first game and Felix's in the second. Its buy value is 120 coins and its sell value is 90 coins.

Hunter's Sword: A common Light Blade that increases base Attack by 28. It is sold in weapon vendors at Bilibin, Imil, and Kolima in Golden Sun and at Alhafra and Garoh in The Lost Age. Its buy value is 520 coins and its sell value is 390 coins.

Bandit's Sword: An Artifact that increases base Attack by 12. Its Unleash effect, Rapid Smash, is an attack that lowers damage down to 90% its normal power, is based on the Jupiter element, and may inflict double the damage on the target. It is acquired as a battle reward for defeating the Bandit and Thieves boss encounter in Vault. Its buy value is 700 coins and its sell value is 525.

Elven Rapier: An Artifact that increases base Attack by 44, and it is a pure-element weapon in that standard attacks with this weapon are based on the Jupiter element. Its Unleash effect, Vorpal Slash, is an attack that adds 16 damage and is based on the Jupiter element. It is found in a treasure chest in Bilibin Cave accessible by entering the cave's interior portion through the secondary entrance accessible with the Growth Psynergy. Its buy value is 2200 and its sell value is 1650.

Battle Rapier: A common Light Blade that increases base Attack by 58. It is sold in weapon vendors at Xian, Altin, and Kalay in Golden Sun and at Naribwe, Kibombo, and Yallam in The Lost Age. Its buy value is 2900 coins and its sell value is 2275 coins.

Mystery Blade: An Artifact that increases base Attack by 84. Its Unleash effect, Life Nourish, is an attack that adds 25 damage, is based on the Venus element, and may add the damage done to the user's own HP. It is found in a treasure chest in the second floor of the optional secret dungeon Crossbone Isle, and is one of the dungeon's treasures that can be collected during the episode on the Tolbi-bound Ship. Its buy value is 6400 and its sell value is 4800.

Master Rapier: A common Light Blade that increases base Attack by 86. It is sold in weapon vendors at Tolbi, Lunpa, and Lalivero in Golden Sun and at Champa and Contigo in The Lost Age. Its buy value is 6800 coins and its sell value is 5100 coins.

Assassin Blade: An Artifact that increases base Attack by 90. Its Unleash effect, Mortal Danger, is an attack that adds 28 damage, is based on the Venus element, and may instantly fell the target. It is obtained randomly as a prize in Tolbi Spring with your Lucky Medals. Its buy value is 7800 and its sell value is 5850.

Ninja Blade: An Artifact that increases base Attack by 94. Its Unleash effect, Cyclone Slash, is an attack that adds 38 damage, is based on the Jupiter element, and may lower the target's Resistances by 40. It is sold as an Artifact at Lunpa in Golden Sun and at Izumo in Golden Sun: The Lost Age. Its buy value is 8800 and its sell value is 6600.

Swift Sword: An Artifact that increases base Attack by 104 and Jupiter power by 10. Its Unleash effect, Sonic Smash, is an attack that is based on the Jupiter element and may inflict triple the damage on the target. It is sold as an Artifact at Lalivero in Golden Sun and at Contigo in Golden Sun: The Lost Age. Its buy value is 9400 and its sell value is 7050.

Kikuichimonji: An Artifact that increases base Attack by 128. Its Unleash effect, Asura, is an attack that adds 64 damage, is based on the Jupiter element, and may ignore half the target's Defense rating to increase damage. It is obtained as a rare drop from Fenrir enemies in Venus Lighthouse in Golden Sun. Its buy value is 13400 and its sell value is 10050.

Interestingly enough, hidden within the game's code is this Light Blade artifact that is not accessible during normal play. It can be seen and acquired in the game's Debug Menu with help from a hacking device and does not have an Unleash effect coded for it.

Kusanagi An Artifact that increases base Attack by 135. It is impossible to see or get normally. Ironically, this weapon's graphic is officially used in Golden Sun: The Lost Age for the Light Blade artifact Masamune.

Golden Sun: The Lost Age Light Blades
These light blades are introduced in Golden Sun: The Lost Age:

Pirate's Sword: An Artifact that increases base Attack by 34. Its Unleash effect, Dreamtide, is an attack that adds 12 damage, is based on the Mercury element, and may put the target to Sleep. It is found in a treasure chest at Osenia Cliffs. Its buy value is 2000 and its sell value is 1500.

Hypnos' Sword: An Artifact that increases base Attack by 49. Its Unleash effect, Moon Air, is an attack that adds 14 damage and is based on the Jupiter element. It is found in a treasure chest at Garoh in an area only accessible after you learn the Reveal Psynergy in Air's Rock. Its buy value is 2900 and its sell value is 2025.

Corsair's Edge: An Artifact that increases base Attack by 90. Its Unleash effect, Lunar Slash, is an attack that adds 25 damage, is based on the Jupiter element, and may lower the target's Resistances by 40. It is found as a Rusty item in Lemuria by digging it out of a spot on the ground using the Scoop Psynergy. Its buy value is 6300 and its sell value is 4275.

Mist Sabre: An Artifact that increases base Attack by 110. Its Unleash effect, Searing Fog, is an attack that adds 36 damage, is based on the Mercury element, and may inflict Delusion on the target. It is found in a treasure chest in an exterior portion of Aqua Rock. Its buy value is 8600 and its sell value is 6450.

Sylph Rapier: An Artifact that increases base Attack by 124, and it is a pure-element weapon in that its normal attack is itself based on the Jupiter element. Its Unleash effect, Mad Zephyr, is an attack that adds 40 damage, is based on the Jupiter element, and may hit for twice the resulting damage. It is only bought randomly by bringing a Sylph Feather forgeable material to the blacksmith in Yallam so that he may create one of several possible randomly determined items from it, including this one. Its buy value is 10100 and its sell value is 7575.

Pirate's Sabre: An Artifact that increases base Attack by 136. Its Unleash effect, Scorpionfish, is an attack that adds 43 damage, is based on the Mars element, and may inflict Venom on the target. It is found as a Rusty item out in the Great Western Sea while sailing, when searching a shallow spot immediately southwest of Osenia, and it must be reforged at the blacksmith in Yallam. Its buy value is 10600 and its sell value is 7950.

Phaeton's Blade: An Artifact that increases base Attack by 151. Its Unleash effect, Light Surge, is an attack that adds 51 damage, is based on the Jupiter element, and may inflict Delusion on the target. It is found in a treasure chest in a side tower within Jupiter Lighthouse. Its buy value is 13600 and its sell value is 10200.

Burning Sword: An Artifact that increases base Attack by 157. Its Unleash effect, Blaze Rush, is an attack that adds 54 damage, is based on the Mars element, and may lower the target's Defense rating by 25%. It is only bought randomly by bringing a Salamander Tail forgeable material to the blacksmith in Yallam so that he may create one of several possible randomly determined items from it, including this one. Its buy value is 14600 and its sell value is 10950.

Masamune: An Artifact that increases base Attack by 161. Its Unleash effect, Rising Dragon, is an attack that adds 62 damage, is based on the Mercury element, may hit for twice the resulting damage. It is found in a treasure chest visible near the blacksmith building in Yallam that can only be reached with the Force Psynergy, which can only be in your possession if it is a password-enhanced game. Its buy value is 16400 and its sell value is 12300.

Tisiphone Edge: An Artifact that increases base Attack by 173. Its Unleash effect, Vengeance, is an attack that adds 71 damage, is based on the Venus element, and multiplies the resulting damage by either 1, 2, or 3. It is obtained as a rare drop from Cruel Dragon enemies in Islet Cave. Its buy value is 23000 and its sell value is 17250.

Golden Sun: Dark Dawn Light Blades
These light blades are introduced in Golden Sun: Dark Dawn:


 * Verdant Sword: An Artifact that increases base Attack by 165. It features the Unleashes Gale Force, Vorpal Slash, Mad Zephyr, and Emerald Blitz. It is one of several items Obaba can forge from Quality Zol. Its buy value is 18000 and its sell value is 13500.