| 1 | ''All about weapons and what people do with them.'' |
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| 3 | [floatboxright: |
| 4 | Related: |
| 5 | + MilitaryAndWarfareTropes |
| 6 | + MutuallyExclusivePowerups |
| 7 | + JustForFun/GunCounterpart |
| 8 | + TropesInShiningArmor |
| 9 | ] |
| 10 | [[index]] |
| 11 | [floatboxright: |
| 12 | Categories: |
| 13 | + AnatomyArsenal |
| 14 | + AtomicHate |
| 15 | + ChoiceOfTwoWeapons |
| 16 | + DeathTrap |
| 17 | + EnhancedArchaicWeapon |
| 18 | + GrenadeTropes |
| 19 | + GunsAndGunplayTropes |
| 20 | + IndexOnAStick |
| 21 | + RangedEnergyAttackTropes |
| 22 | + SwordTropes |
| 23 | + {{Superweapon}} |
| 24 | + TropesThatGoBoom |
| 25 | + WeaponizedTropes |
| 26 | ] |
| 27 | [[foldercontrol]] |
| 28 | |
| 29 | [[folder:Non-specific Weapon Tropes:]] |
| 30 | * AdaptationalWeaponSwap: When a character's signature weapon changes in between adaptations. |
| 31 | * AmmoUsingMeleeWeapon: Melee weapons that need things like fuel for maximum effect. |
| 32 | * AncestralWeapon: An old weapon passed down through generations. |
| 33 | * AnchoredAttackStance: Preparation for using a weapon with significant recoil. |
| 34 | * ArbitraryWeaponRange: Projectiles become less effective either the farther from the source or at a closer range, or disappear altogether. |
| 35 | * ArchaicWeaponForAnAdvancedAge: Yesterday's weapons are just as useful in the future. |
| 36 | * ArmsDealer: Their business is selling weapons. |
| 37 | * AsLethalAsItNeedsToBe: A weapon's effect changes based on the scenario. |
| 38 | * AxesAtSchool: Someone brought a weapon to school! |
| 39 | * BarbaricBattleaxe: Barbarians usually wield battleaxes as their weapon of choice. |
| 40 | * BifurcatedWeapon: A weapon that can split into multiple weapons, or multiple weapons that can merge into one. |
| 41 | * BiggerStick: The best weapon wins. |
| 42 | * BrandishmentBluff: Using fake weapons to make real threats. |
| 43 | * BreakableWeapons: Your weapon won't last forever. |
| 44 | * BrutishCharacterBrutishWeapon: Strong or brutal characters are associated with powerful, direct or crude weaponry. |
| 45 | * CantBatheWithoutAWeapon: Taking a weapon to bathtime, just in case. |
| 46 | * ConvertedIntoAWeapon: A weapon that was once a person or contain the brain, soul or essence of one. |
| 47 | * CrystalWeapon: Weapons made of crystals are cool. |
| 48 | * DangerousBackswing: Accidentally hitting something behind you when attacking something in front. |
| 49 | * DestroyTheVillainsWeapon |
| 50 | * DistractAndDisarm: Distracting an enemy while at disadvantage to get their weapons away. |
| 51 | * DoubleWeapon: Two blades in one. |
| 52 | * DrawSwordDrawBlood: Pulled out a weapon? Better not waste it. |
| 53 | * ElegantWeaponForAMoreCivilizedAge: A once-common weapon can still kick ass under those skilled with it. |
| 54 | * ElementalCrafting: A weapon's effectiveness is determined by its material. |
| 55 | * ElementalWeapon |
| 56 | * EmergencyWeapon: It's not very effective, but at least it won't break. |
| 57 | * EmpathicWeapon: A weapon with personality. |
| 58 | * TheEnemyWeaponsAreBetter: Your foes always have the better weapons. |
| 59 | * EquipmentBasedProgression: Your power is just as good as your weapon. |
| 60 | * EquippableAlly: Using your friend as a weapon. |
| 61 | * EvilWeapon: The weapon's alive and it is NOT friendly. |
| 62 | * EvolvingWeapon: A weapon becomes stronger over time, without direct upgrades. |
| 63 | * ExoticWeaponSupremacy: Powerful characters have unique and fancy weapons. |
| 64 | * ExtendedDisarming: Someone forced to give up their weapons ends up having many more than expected. |
| 65 | * FantasticRaceWeaponAffinity: When a fictional species or culture strongly favors the use of one type of weapon. |
| 66 | * FamilyFriendlyFirearms: Characters on kids' shows get laser guns, not bullet guns. |
| 67 | * FlyingWeapon: The best weapons don't need users. |
| 68 | * ForgedByTheGods: A weapon made by a higher being. |
| 69 | * FullPotentialUpgrade: You've outgrown that old weapon, time for a new one! |
| 70 | * GiantsKnifeHumansGreatsword: Different sized beings, different sized weapons. |
| 71 | * GirlWithPsychoWeapon: Big boy weapons used by an innocent-looking girl. |
| 72 | * GiveMeASword: Requesting a weapon. |
| 73 | * GlassWeapon |
| 74 | * GoodWeaponEvilWeapon: Weapon type = alignment. |
| 75 | * GunsInChurch: Bringing a weapon where you really shouldn't. |
| 76 | * GunsVsSwords: Gun or sword, what do you choose? |
| 77 | * HappyFunBall: A weapon is more dangerous than its appearance suggests. |
| 78 | * HealingShiv: Most weapons are for hurting, but not this weapon. |
| 79 | * HeavyEquipmentClass: A character or class that stands out due to proficiency with heavier weaponry. |
| 80 | * HesGotAWeapon: What you say when he's got a weapon. |
| 81 | * HiddenSupplies: Hiding a weapon in a secret place. |
| 82 | * HiddenWeapons: Hiding a weapon on your own person. |
| 83 | * HungryWeapon: This weapon ''needs'' to kill. |
| 84 | * HyperspaceMallet: Where did that weapon come from? |
| 85 | * IKEAWeaponry: A weapon that you need to put together before using. |
| 86 | * ImprobableUseOfAWeapon: That's not how you use that. |
| 87 | * ImpromptuFortress: A non-military place is transformed into a makeshift citadel. |
| 88 | * ImprovisedScattershot: A projectile splits in two on something it struck mid-flight. |
| 89 | * InfinityMinusOneSword: A powerful weapon that's not the best but is easier to get or use. |
| 90 | * InfinityPlusOneSword: A powerful weapon that's the best, but is very hard to get or use. |
| 91 | * IntimidationDemonstration: Using a weapon to demonstrate your might. |
| 92 | * TheLethalConnotationOfGunsAndOthers: Bullets cause lethal wounds, other [[SetSwordsToStun weapons don't]]. |
| 93 | * LeftYourLifesaverBehind: You have the right tool for the job. Just not with you. |
| 94 | * LegendaryWeapon: An ancient and powerful weapon known of by all. |
| 95 | * LikeCannotCutLike: Omnipotent weapons can't break things made of the same material as itself. |
| 96 | * LivingWeapon |
| 97 | * LostSuperweapon: Yesterday's weapons were far superior, but they're gone now. |
| 98 | * LudicrousMeleeAccuracy: A character who owns a melee weapon and really, ''really'' knows how to use it. |
| 99 | * MagicalWeapon |
| 100 | * MagnetHands: Never dropping your weapon, no matter how improbable. |
| 101 | * MagneticWeapons: Weapons that use magnetic force rather than controlled explosions to launch projectiles. |
| 102 | * TheManMakesTheWeapon: Using an unlikely weapon to great effect. |
| 103 | * MapStabbing: A sharp weapon is used to impale a map, as opposed to a person. |
| 104 | * AMasterMakesTheirOwnTools |
| 105 | * MixAndMatchWeapon: A weapon made of multiple weapons and retains their functionalities. |
| 106 | * MorphWeapon: A weapon that changes form. |
| 107 | * NationalWeapon: Different groups have unique weapons. |
| 108 | * NaturalWeapon: A character has dangerous body parts that negate the need for weapons. |
| 109 | * NemesisWeapon: Arch-enemies have contrasting weapons. |
| 110 | * NerfArm: Fake weapon, real danger. |
| 111 | * NoGearLevel: Your weapons can't be used here. |
| 112 | * NonLethalDeadlyWeapon: A non-dangerous weapon is treated as dangerous. |
| 113 | * NothingUpMySleeve: Except there is. |
| 114 | * NotSoFakePropWeapon: You thought that weapon was fake. You were wrong. |
| 115 | * OneHandedZweihander: A powerful character can use a two-handed weapon with one hand. |
| 116 | * OnlyTheChosenMayWield: Not just anyone can use this weapon. |
| 117 | * ParryingBullets: Blocking projectiles with a melee weapon. |
| 118 | * PatheticDroopingWeapon: When a weapon starts drooping to signify literal or figurative uselessness in a situation. |
| 119 | * PenultimateWeapon: The most powerful weapon isn't. |
| 120 | * PersonOfHolding: Storing weapons inside your body. |
| 121 | * PhallicWeapon: A weapon is regarded as a penis metaphor. |
| 122 | * PhlebotinumHandlingRequirements: Terms and conditions for a supernatural weapon. |
| 123 | * PointDefenseless: Flying heroes can't be hit by projectiles. |
| 124 | * PointThatSomewhereElse: Someone holding a weapon to you? Just push it away. |
| 125 | * PoisonedWeapons |
| 126 | * PowerEqualsRarity: Powerful weapons are few and far-between. |
| 127 | * PowersViaWeapon: A character's powers come from their weapon. |
| 128 | * QuickMelee: Melee weapons can be used immediately when switching to them, however improbable. |
| 129 | * RejectedByTheEmpathicWeapon: A sentient weapon refuses or resists a wielder. |
| 130 | * RetractableWeapon |
| 131 | * ReverseGrip: Holding a bladed weapon pointy end down. |
| 132 | * RockBeatsLaser: Beating an advanced weapon with a primitive weapon. |
| 133 | * ScaramangaSpecial: IKEAWeaponry whose individual parts are unassuming. |
| 134 | * ScarredEquipment: Battle-worn weapons show their experience. |
| 135 | * ScrappyWeapon: A video game weapon that players hate using. |
| 136 | * SecretWeapon: They're hiding something powerful, if only we knew what it is! |
| 137 | * SelfDefenseless: Pepper spray? Stun guns? Useless. |
| 138 | * SelfDestructMechanism |
| 139 | * SetSwordsToStun: Dangerous weapons that don't kill. |
| 140 | * ShapeshifterWeapon: A shape-shifter creates a weapon by turning themselves or part of their body into one. |
| 141 | * SituationalSword: A weapon that's only effective in the right conditions. |
| 142 | * SocketedEquipment: Upgrade it by putting things onto it. |
| 143 | * SortingAlgorithmOfWeaponEffectiveness: Weapons you find later will always be more powerful. |
| 144 | * SpectralWeaponCopy: A duplicate weapon made of AppliedPhlebotinum. |
| 145 | * SpellBlade: An enchanted weapon. |
| 146 | * SpontaneousWeaponCreation: Producing a weapon right then and there, no {{Hammerspace}} required. |
| 147 | * StatSticks: A weapon you only carry for the stat buffs. |
| 148 | * SticksToTheBack: You can put your weapon on your back, even if there's nothing to hold it there. |
| 149 | * StockNinjaWeaponry: Stereotypical ninja tools. |
| 150 | * StockWushuWeapons: Stereotypical Chinese weapons. |
| 151 | * SuperWeaponAverageJoe: Powerful weapons can be wielded effectively by literally anyone. |
| 152 | * SummonToHand |
| 153 | * SwissArmyWeapon: Out of one, many. |
| 154 | * SwordAndFist: Fighting with and without your weapon. |
| 155 | * SwordLimbo: Leaning backward to dodge a blade. |
| 156 | * SwordOfDamocles: A weapon so huge and powerful, just the threat of using it enough to subdue others. |
| 157 | * SwordOverHead: You've bested your foe and can kill them now... but should you? |
| 158 | * SwordsToPlowshares: Weapons are repurposed for more utilitarian functions. |
| 159 | * TakeUpMySword: Take the place of a defeated hero. |
| 160 | * TalkingWeapon: The weapon can and will tell you what it wants. |
| 161 | * TheyCallHimSword: A character uses a weapon's name as an alias. |
| 162 | * ThisBananaIsArmed: A pretend weapon that works just like a real one. |
| 163 | * TwangHello: A character fires an arrow to reveal their presence. |
| 164 | * UltimateBlacksmith: A supernatural or otherwise powerful smith. |
| 165 | * UltimateForge: The most powerful weapon can only be made here. |
| 166 | * UnbreakableWeapons: A weapon that's far more durable than in RealLife. |
| 167 | * UnholyHolySword: An EvilWeapon that pretends to be good. |
| 168 | * UseTheirOwnWeaponAgainstThem: A character has their own weapon used against them in battle by their opponent. This often (but not always) results in the weapon's original owner's defeat or death. |
| 169 | * UtilityWeapon: A weapon that has a use outside of combat. |
| 170 | * WeaponBasedCharacterization: A character's weapon of choice tells you something about their personality. |
| 171 | * WeaponGripFailure: Unintentionally dropping your weapon. |
| 172 | * WeaponJr: A toy version of a LegendaryWeapon. |
| 173 | * WeaponSpecialization: A specific weapon that a character tends to use. |
| 174 | * WeaponOfPeace: Weapons of war that allegedly are meant for fostering world peace. |
| 175 | * WeaponOfXSlaying: A weapon that's more effective against a certain thing. |
| 176 | * WeaponRunningTime: A projectile's time to hit its target is long enough for things to happen. |
| 177 | * WeaponTitle: A work named after its central weapon. |
| 178 | * WeaponWieldsYou: A weapon that can control its user. |
| 179 | * WeaponizedAnimal: Animals that can carry weapons and use them effectively. |
| 180 | * WeaponsBreakingWeapons: [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin A weapon breaks another weapon]] (e.g. a sword slicing through another sword). |
| 181 | * WeaponsKitchenSink: All the weapons are here, even if some of them don't make sense. |
| 182 | * WeaponsThatSuck: A weapon that pulls you in. |
| 183 | * WhatTheFuAreYouDoing: Martial arts: You're doing it wrong. |
| 184 | * WithOurSwordsScene: One person using everyone's weapons. |
| 185 | * TheWorkhorse: This weapon's not new or fancy, but it gets the job done. |
| 186 | * WreckedWeapon: The villain breaks the hero's weapon. |
| 187 | [[/folder]] |
| 188 | |
| 189 | [[folder:The Aesthetics of Weapons]] |
| 190 | * ElaborateEqualsEffective: The stronger a weapon is, the fancier it looks. |
| 191 | * FaceDesignShield: A shield bears a face as its design, or ''is'' a face. |
| 192 | * ImpossiblyCoolWeapon: Physics need not apply. |
| 193 | * OddlyShapedSword: A blade has a shape that looks cool but is impractical for damaging things. |
| 194 | * OrnamentalWeapon: A weapon you carry around visibly, but don't actually use. |
| 195 | * OurWeaponsWillBeBoxyInTheFuture: Big, bulky, cube-y guns. |
| 196 | * SuckingInLines: Lines spiraling towards a weapon to denote charging. |
| 197 | * WallOfWeapons: All the weapons, displayed on a wall. |
| 198 | * WeaponForIntimidation: A weapon is made to frighten people rather than be effective in a fight. |
| 199 | * WeaponTombstone: A weapon is used to mark a grave. |
| 200 | * WeaponTwirling |
| 201 | [[/folder]] |
| 202 | |
| 203 | [[folder:Aiming Projectiles]] |
| 204 | * ExactlyWhatIAimedAt: A projectile misses the obvious target, but the wielder was aiming for something else. |
| 205 | * FixedForwardFacingWeapon: A huge weapon on a vehicle that can only be aimed by turning the whole vehicle. |
| 206 | * HomingLasers: Lasers that bend around obstacles to reach their target. |
| 207 | * HomingProjectile: Projectiles, especially missiles, that chase down their target. |
| 208 | * ImprobableAimingSkills: A projectile striking something that seems impossible to strike. |
| 209 | * ImprovisedScattershot: A projectile splits in two on something it struck mid-flight. |
| 210 | * PocketRocketLauncher: A miniaturized rocket launcher, either with or without explosive[=/=]TrickBomb ammo. Usually depicted as more potent than regular weapons at any distance, despite rockets having an ArbitraryWeaponRange. |
| 211 | * PrecisionGuidedBoomerang: Boomerangs always come back to their thrower, no matter what. |
| 212 | * {{Roboteching}}: Projectiles that change direction midair to reach their target. |
| 213 | * WilliamTelling: Shooting something off someone's head without hurting them. |
| 214 | [[/folder]] |
| 215 | |
| 216 | [[folder:Carrying and Wielding Multiple Weapons]] |
| 217 | * BowAndSwordInAccord: Holding a bow and a sword at the same time. |
| 218 | * ChoiceOfTwoWeapons: Learning how to use two different weapons is better than being the best at using one. |
| 219 | * DualWielding: Holding two weapons at once. |
| 220 | * GunsAkimbo: Both hands are using a gun. |
| 221 | * HammerAndSickle: A hammer and sickle are used at the same time, often symbolically. |
| 222 | * HyperspaceArsenal: Having more weapons than you can logically carry. |
| 223 | * KnightlySwordAndShield: Knights and similar people are proficient in using a sword and shield. |
| 224 | * MasterOfTheLevitatingBlades: Fighting with many {{Flying Weapon}}s. |
| 225 | * MultiMeleeMaster: Effectively using distinctly different melee weapons. |
| 226 | * MultiRangedMaster: Effectively using distinctly different ranged weapons. |
| 227 | * TheMusketeer: Wielding both a melee and ranged weapon, but not at the same time. |
| 228 | * SwordAndGun: Holding a sword and gun in each hand. |
| 229 | * SwordShieldContrast: Metaphorically describing things as a sword or shield. |
| 230 | * TrenchCoatWarfare: A BadassLongcoat with many weapons hidden inside. |
| 231 | * WalkingArmory: Having many, many weapons with you. |
| 232 | [[/folder]] |
| 233 | |
| 234 | [[folder:What's in a Weapon Name?]] |
| 235 | * CuteAsABouncingBetty: Big scary weapons with comically cute names. |
| 236 | * ICallItVera: A character names their weapons. |
| 237 | * NamedWeapons: An individual weapon with a non-generic name. |
| 238 | * StockWeaponNames: Unique weapons have unique names to demonstrate their uniqueness. |
| 239 | [[/folder]] |
| 240 | |
| 241 | [[folder:Assorted Weapons]] |
| 242 | * AerosolFlamethrower: Igniting aerosol spray to great effect. |
| 243 | * ArmedWithPepperSpray: Pepper spray used as a defensive weapon, especially by women. |
| 244 | * AttackDrone: An unmanned weaponized device. |
| 245 | * BlowGun: A tube that can be blown into to propel a dart. |
| 246 | * BoozeFlamethrower: Spitting alcohol through a flame produces a jet of fire. |
| 247 | * {{Caltrops}}: A tetrahedral pointy thing left on the ground for tire damage or AgonyOfTheFeet. |
| 248 | * ChainPain: Using a chain as a weapon. |
| 249 | * DevilsPitchfork: Tridents associated with and used as weapons by evil characters, particularly {{Satan}} and other demonic characters. |
| 250 | * EpicFlail: A spikeball on a chain. |
| 251 | * ExtendoBoxingGlove: A boxing glove that pops out on an extendable arm. |
| 252 | * HooksAndCrooks: Using a hook or hook-shaped item as a weapon. |
| 253 | * HotBlade |
| 254 | * InescapableNet: Throw a net over someone and they're down for the count. |
| 255 | * InstantChucks: Two weapons connected by a chain. |
| 256 | * KnowsTheRopes: Using a rope or string as a weapon. |
| 257 | * LightningLash: A whip that uses or is made of electricity. |
| 258 | * NailEm: Using a nail gun as a weapon. |
| 259 | * PileBunker: Using a pile driver as a weapon. |
| 260 | * PowerfulPick: Using a pickaxe as a weapon. |
| 261 | * ProngsOfPoseidon: Tridents associated with and used as weapons by sea creatures or ocean deities. |
| 262 | * RazorFloss: Strings sharp enough to cut. |
| 263 | * RingsOfDeath: A large hoop used as a weapon. |
| 264 | * SonicStunner: Weaponized sound. |
| 265 | * StaticStunGun: Weaponized electricity meant to stun. |
| 266 | * TaserTagWeakness: Using electricity to defeat a powerful foe. |
| 267 | * VariableLengthChain: The chain is as long as you need it to be. |
| 268 | * WhipOfDominance: Using a whip as a symbol of dominance, control, authority, or sadism. |
| 269 | [[/folder]] |
| 270 | |
| 271 | [[folder:Bladed Weapons]] |
| 272 | See also [[SwordTropes swords-specific tropes]] |
| 273 | * AbsurdCuttingPower: Cutting things that normally can't be cut so easily. |
| 274 | * AbsurdlySharpBlade: Sharp enough to cut through just about anything. |
| 275 | * AsianCleaverFever: Someone (usually East Asian) uses blades theatrically in cooking. |
| 276 | * AudibleSharpness: Using or unsheathing a blade produces a distinct sound. |
| 277 | * BarehandedBladeBlock: A character stops a sword being used on them with their bare hands. |
| 278 | * BayonetYa: A blade attached to the end of a gun. |
| 279 | * TheBladeAlwaysLandsPointyEndIn |
| 280 | * BladeBrake: Stabbing a blade into a surface to slow your fall. |
| 281 | * BladeEnthusiast: People who love and/or collect bladed weapons. |
| 282 | * BladeLock: During a sword fight, it's inevitable that the opponents will have their blades pressed against each other for several seconds. |
| 283 | * BladeOnARope: A bladed weapon attached to a rope, string or chain. |
| 284 | * BladeReflection: Blades used to reflect an image, especially in promotional artwork. |
| 285 | * BladeRun: Standing, walking, or running along the length of a blade. |
| 286 | * BladeSpam: Striking and stabbing with improbable speed. |
| 287 | * ChastityDagger: A woman carries a dagger with her to defend herself (often from getting raped). |
| 288 | * CleanCut: A blade passes swiftly and completely through its target with little difficulty. |
| 289 | * CombatCueStick: Using a cue stick as a club. |
| 290 | * CrissCrossAttack: Multiple strikes from multiple sides. |
| 291 | * CutlassBetweenTheTeeth: Holding a blade with your teeth. |
| 292 | * CuttingThroughEnergy |
| 293 | * DetachableBlades |
| 294 | * DeviousDaggers: Short blades are for sneaky people. |
| 295 | * DiagonalCut: Cutting through something so cleanly that it takes a moment for it to fall apart. |
| 296 | * DruidicSickle: Druids tend to carry sickles or similarly shaped blades. |
| 297 | * {{Excalibur}}: King Arthur's legendary sword. |
| 298 | * ExcaliburInTheRust: A legendary blade looks worse for wear but is as effective as ever. |
| 299 | * ExcaliburInTheStone: Excalibur portrayed as the Sword in the Stone despite not being so in the original legend. |
| 300 | * FanningTheKnives: Fanning throwable objects as a form of intimidation before actually throwing them. |
| 301 | * FiveFingerFillet: A game consisting of stabbing a blade between fingers. |
| 302 | * HammerHilt: Using the hilt of a bladed weapon as a bludgeon. |
| 303 | * ImplausibleFencingPowers: Swords do not work that way. |
| 304 | * InstantDeathStab: Getting hit with a blade kills instantly. |
| 305 | * InverseLawOfSharpnessAndAccuracy: Sharper blades are less likely to hit their target. |
| 306 | * KnifeFight |
| 307 | * KnifeOutline: Several thrown blades just barely miss, leaving their target's shape on the wall behind them. |
| 308 | * KukrisAreKool: A curved Nepalese blade good for chopping. |
| 309 | * LickingTheBlade: Lick your blade to demonstrate or increase your unsettling-ness. |
| 310 | * LodgedBladeRecycling: Getting stabbed, then pulling out the blade to use for yourself. |
| 311 | * MacheteMayhem: Using a machete as your weapon. |
| 312 | * NeverBringAKnifeToAFistFight: Pulling a knife on an unarmed opponent only to lose to them anyway. |
| 313 | * NeverBringAKnifeToAGunFight: Firearms beat bladearms. |
| 314 | * OddlyShapedSword: A blade has a shape that looks cool but is impractical for damaging things. |
| 315 | * PsychoKnifeNut: Psychotic characters who have a thing for knives. |
| 316 | * ReforgedBlade: A broken blade is repaired. |
| 317 | * RoyalRapier: High-class people using rapiers as their weapon. |
| 318 | * SerratedBladeOfPain: Serrated blades are for evil people. |
| 319 | * SewingNeedleSword: A very small character uses a sewing needle as an improvised sword. |
| 320 | * SharpenedToASingleAtom: An [[ExaggeratedTrope absurdly sharp]] AbsurdlySharpBlade. |
| 321 | * ShearMenace: Using dual hinged blades as your weapons. |
| 322 | * SingleStrokeBattle: A duel based around a single strike and who can make it first. |
| 323 | * SinisterScimitar: Curvy Blade = Bad Guy. |
| 324 | * SinisterScythe: Using scythes and other farming blades as your weapons. GrimReaper allusions often ensue. |
| 325 | * SinisterShiv: A blade created by sharpening something that isn't a weapon. |
| 326 | * SinisterSwitchblade: Switchblades are scary. |
| 327 | * SliceAndDiceSwordsmanship: Slashing with a stabby blade, or stabbing with a slashy blade. |
| 328 | * SplitHair: Demonstrating a blade's sharpness by slicing something impossibly thin. |
| 329 | * StormOfBlades: Lots of blades falling on someone. |
| 330 | * SuaveSabre: A curved sabre is a noble warrior's weapon of choice. |
| 331 | * SwipeYourBladeOff: Swinging a blade flings away all that nasty blood and gore, leaving it impeccably clean. |
| 332 | * SwordCane: A blade hidden inside a cane. |
| 333 | * SwordLines: Sharp blades leave trails of light to demonstrate their speed. |
| 334 | * SwordPlant: Stabbing your blade into the ground for a variety of reasons. |
| 335 | * SwordPointing: Pointing a sword at your opponent to show you're ready to fight. |
| 336 | * SwordSparks: Blade + Blade = Sparks. |
| 337 | * ThrowTheSheathAway: To demonstrate that you're ready to fight NOW. |
| 338 | * UnorthodoxSheathing: Cool and unusual ways to put your blade away. |
| 339 | * WhipSword: A sword that can convert into a bladed whip. |
| 340 | * WolverineClaws: Claw-like blades attached to the hands. |
| 341 | [[/folder]] |
| 342 | |
| 343 | [[folder:Blunt Instruments]] |
| 344 | * BaguetteBeatdown: A long loaf of bread is specifically used as a weapon. |
| 345 | * BarbellBeating: Using a barbell or a dumbbell as a weapon. |
| 346 | * BatterUp: Using a baseball bat as a weapon. |
| 347 | * BoulderBludgeon: Using a stone as a weapon. |
| 348 | * CaneFu: Using a cane as a weapon. |
| 349 | * CarryABigStick: Any large and blunt item used as a weapon. |
| 350 | * EdibleBludgeon: Using food as a weapon. |
| 351 | * FryingPanOfDoom: Using a frying pan as a weapon. |
| 352 | * GolfClubbing: Using a golf club as a weapon. |
| 353 | * GrievousBottleyHarm: Using a glass bottle as a weapon. |
| 354 | * HammerHilt: Using the hilt of the sword instead of the blade. |
| 355 | * HammerOfTheHoly: Religious warriors mostly use blunt weapons. |
| 356 | * LawmanBaton: Cops use batons when they're not using guns. Often used as a symbol of police brutality. |
| 357 | * PipePain: Using a piece of pipe as a weapon. |
| 358 | * PrimitiveClubs: Primitive characters use clubs as weapons. |
| 359 | * RollingPinOfDoom: Hitting people with a rolling pin. |
| 360 | * SavageSpikedWeapons: Spiky weapons are typical of violent people. |
| 361 | * ShieldBash: Using a shield offensively. |
| 362 | * ShovelStrike: Using a shovel as a weapon or a defensive implement. |
| 363 | * ThunderHammer: A hammer that can either channel electricity or summon lightning. |
| 364 | * WrenchWhack: Using a wrench as a weapon. |
| 365 | [[/folder]] |
| 366 | |
| 367 | [[folder:Bombs and Explosives]] |
| 368 | See also ''GrenadeTropes'', ''UsefulNotes/NavalWeapons'' |
| 369 | * BigBulkyBomb: Very, very large bombs. |
| 370 | * BombproofAppliance: Mundane things like fridges can protect you from an explosion![[labelnote:*]]Just not in RealLife[[/labelnote]] |
| 371 | * BombDisposal: Removing or disarming bombs in ways that would never work in RealLife. |
| 372 | * BoomInTheHand: Holding an armed explosive and proceeding to be injured or killed. |
| 373 | * CartoonBomb: A bomb that consists of a black sphere with a fuse hanging off of it. |
| 374 | * CigarFuseLighting: Lighting an explosive with smoking implements. |
| 375 | * CutTheFuse: To stop the explosion. |
| 376 | * DynamiteCandle: An explosive's fuse disguised as a candle wick. |
| 377 | * EatTheBomb: To safely dispose of it, of course! |
| 378 | * EmptyQuiver: A powerful explosive has gone missing. |
| 379 | * ExplosiveLeash: A device that kills its wearer if they disobey. |
| 380 | * ExplosiveStupidity: You blew yourself up! |
| 381 | * FakeInTheHole: Scare your enemies by throwing a fake grenade at them! |
| 382 | * FantasticNuke: A magical or fictional weapon or spell that has the effect of a nuke. |
| 383 | * FeedItABomb: Kill an enemy by throwing a bomb into their mouth. |
| 384 | * GasCylinderRocket: Pressurized gas cylinders fly around like rockets when their nozzle is broken off. |
| 385 | * GrenadeHotPotato: An explosive has just landed next to you. Better pass it to someone else, or better, throw it back. |
| 386 | * GrenadeLauncher: A gun that shoots grenades. |
| 387 | * GrenadeSpam: Grenades in larger numbers than is logical. |
| 388 | * HarpoonGun: A gun that shoots spears. |
| 389 | * HighSpeedMissileDodge: Dodging a speeding weapon coming at you. |
| 390 | * HolyHandGrenade: Holy power weaponized. |
| 391 | * IncrediblyObviousBomb: An unhidden bomb. |
| 392 | * InsertGrenadeHere: Hopping on a tank or similar vehicle and dropping an explosive inside to disable it, or at least disable its operators. |
| 393 | * JettisonJetpackAttack: Letting go of your jetpack to send it flying at a target to explode. |
| 394 | * LandMineGoesClick: Mines that don't explode until after the weight is removed. |
| 395 | * MacrossMissileMassacre: Firing lots and lots of missiles at once. |
| 396 | * MisguidedMissile: Leading a guided missile away from its original target by getting it to target you instead. |
| 397 | * MissileLockOn: Technology that allows you to lock onto a target before firing the missile. |
| 398 | * MolotovCocktail: An improvised thrown explosive consisting of a glass bottle filled with flammable liquid and with a flaming rag stuffed into the neck. |
| 399 | * NeutronBomb: A thermonuclear bomb specifically designed to use radiation to kill people while leaving building relatively unharmed. |
| 400 | * NukeEm: Using a nuke sooner than is logical. |
| 401 | * PhlebotinumBomb: Explosives that leave certain things undamaged. |
| 402 | * PlungerDetonator: A little box with a handle that activates explosives when pushed down. |
| 403 | * PowderTrail: A trail of gunpowder for a makeshift fuse. |
| 404 | * RidingTheBomb: A missle is launched with someone riding it. |
| 405 | * RocketJump: Fire a rocket at the ground to propel yourself into the air. |
| 406 | * SatchelCharge: A pack of explosives, usually intended for use in warfare to clear obstacles, destroy enemy fortifications, or sabotage enemy vehicles. |
| 407 | * SeaMine: A mine made for naval use. |
| 408 | * SpaceMines: A mine made for cosmic use. |
| 409 | * StickyBomb: A bomb that sticks to its target (or thrower). |
| 410 | * StrappedToABomb: A character is tied to an explosive or vice versa. |
| 411 | * SuperPersistentMissile: A homing missle that will hit you no matter what gets in its way. |
| 412 | * TimeBomb: A bomb with a set time to detonate. Almost always has a convenient built-in clock. |
| 413 | * TrickBomb: A bomb that does something other than exploding. |
| 414 | * UnplannedManualDetonation: When remote activation fails, better do it yourself. |
| 415 | * WhyAmITicking: A character hears a ticking sound coming from themselves and realizes that this is because they have an explosive inside them. |
| 416 | * YouNukeEm: Players using nukes. |
| 417 | [[/folder]] |
| 418 | |
| 419 | [[folder:Defense]] |
| 420 | See also ''TropesInShiningArmor'' |
| 421 | * AdaptiveArmor: Armor that can change form based on the wearer or the situation. |
| 422 | * AttackReflector: A defensive move that causes the attack to rebound. |
| 423 | * DeflectorShields: A force field. |
| 424 | * LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe: Using a shield [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin as a shield]]. |
| 425 | * OrbitingParticleShield: A shield consisting of objects rotating around the user. |
| 426 | * PoweredArmor: Mech-like armor, usually with all kinds of fun gadgets built-in. |
| 427 | * SaveSat: A satellite crashing down has a beneficial/defensive effect. |
| 428 | * SomeKindOfForceField: A force field that's invisible until you get close. |
| 429 | * SpecialAbilityShield: Shields that do something unusual. |
| 430 | [[/folder]] |
| 431 | |
| 432 | [[folder:Guns]] |
| 433 | See also ''GunsAndGunplayTropes'' |
| 434 | * BackpackCannon: A gun or similar weapon attached to the user's back. |
| 435 | * {{BFG}}: A gun so huge it would be impractical to use in RealLife. |
| 436 | * BriefcaseBlaster: A gun contiained in or disguised as a briefcase. |
| 437 | * BubbleGun: [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin A gun that shoots bubbles]]. |
| 438 | * FantasticFirearms: Weapons that mimic the ease-of-use of a gun but function by way of some other mechanism than burning gunpowder. |
| 439 | * FirearmsAreCowardly: Gun users are portrayed as dishonorable. |
| 440 | * FirearmsAreRevolutionary: Introducing guns to a society for the first time will change everything. |
| 441 | * FlareGun: A gun that fires a glowing projectile, meant to be used as a signal but can still be weaponized. |
| 442 | * FreezeRay: A gun that spontaneously creates ice on it's target. |
| 443 | * GunAccessories: Doohickeys, doodads, and watchamacallits added onto guns to make them cooler. |
| 444 | ** UsefulNotes.GunAccessories |
| 445 | * GunFu: Gun play with acrobatics. |
| 446 | * GunKata |
| 447 | * GunNut: A character whose life revolves around guns. |
| 448 | * GunTwirling: Spinning a gun by the trigger around your finger. |
| 449 | * KineticWeaponsAreJustBetter: In the future we'll still use old-school ballistics instead of energy weapons. |
| 450 | * MarkedBullet: A bullet or other projectile with a message added to it. |
| 451 | * MoreDakka: Keeping shooting at them until they die! |
| 452 | * NeverBringAGunToAKnifeFight: Melee weapons are superior to ranged ones. |
| 453 | * NoRangeLikePointBlankRange |
| 454 | * NoScope |
| 455 | * PainfullySlowProjectile: Bullets in video games are slow and easy to dodge. |
| 456 | * PinballProjectile |
| 457 | * PistolWhipping: Knocking someone out by hitting them with the butt of a pistol. |
| 458 | * RangedEmergencyWeapon |
| 459 | * RecursiveAmmo: Projectile that spits out more projectiles. |
| 460 | * RemovableTurretGun |
| 461 | * SawedOffShotgun |
| 462 | * SeanConneryIsAboutToShootYou: Cover character points a weapon at the audience. |
| 463 | * ShortRangeLongRangeWeapon |
| 464 | * ShortRangeShotgun |
| 465 | * ShoulderCannon |
| 466 | * ShrinkRay: A ray gun that shrinks people and objects. |
| 467 | * SmartGun: Combining the action of a firearm with the utility of a computer. |
| 468 | * SniperPistol: Handguns exceeding their expected range. |
| 469 | * SniperRifle |
| 470 | * SniperScopeGlint: A sniper's scope produces glints of light, giving away their positions. |
| 471 | * SniperScopeSway |
| 472 | * SpreadShot |
| 473 | * StickEmUp |
| 474 | * TrickBullet: Bullets that do something more unusual than just kill. |
| 475 | * TriggerHappy: A character who will shoot at a moment's notice. |
| 476 | * WeakTurretGun |
| 477 | [[/folder]] |
| 478 | |
| 479 | [[folder:Lasers]] |
| 480 | See also ''RangedEnergyAttackTropes'' |
| 481 | * BeamSpam |
| 482 | * ConvergingStreamWeapon |
| 483 | * DisintegratorRay |
| 484 | * EnergyWeapon |
| 485 | * LaserBlade |
| 486 | * LaserCutter |
| 487 | * LightningGun |
| 488 | * PlasmaCannon |
| 489 | * RayGun |
| 490 | * SlowLaser |
| 491 | * WaveMotionGun |
| 492 | * WaveMotionTuningFork |
| 493 | [[/folder]] |
| 494 | |
| 495 | [[folder:Powered Weapons]] |
| 496 | * AmmoUsingMeleeWeapon |
| 497 | * ChainsawGood |
| 498 | * PowerFist |
| 499 | * PowerPincers |
| 500 | * ElectricJoybuzzer |
| 501 | * RocketPoweredWeapon |
| 502 | * ThisIsADrill |
| 503 | * {{Vibroweapon}} |
| 504 | * WeaponizedExhaust |
| 505 | [[/folder]] |
| 506 | |
| 507 | [[folder:Slings and Arrows]] |
| 508 | * AloofArcher |
| 509 | * AnnoyingArrows |
| 510 | * UsefulNotes/{{Archery}} |
| 511 | * ArrowCatch |
| 512 | * {{Arrowgram}} |
| 513 | * ArrowsOnFire |
| 514 | * AutomaticCrossbows |
| 515 | * BowsAndErrors |
| 516 | * BowsVersusCrossbows |
| 517 | * BratsWithSlingshots |
| 518 | * EnergyBow |
| 519 | * GreatBow |
| 520 | * HorseArcher |
| 521 | * InvisibleBowstring |
| 522 | * MasterArcher |
| 523 | * {{Multishot}} |
| 524 | * NoArcInArchery |
| 525 | * RainOfArrows |
| 526 | * TheStraightAndArrowPath |
| 527 | * SacredBowAndArrows |
| 528 | * SplittingTheArrow |
| 529 | * SufferTheSlings |
| 530 | * TrickArrow |
| 531 | * WilliamTelling |
| 532 | [[/folder]] |
| 533 | |
| 534 | [[folder:Sticks, Staves, and Spears]] |
| 535 | * BattleBaton |
| 536 | * BoomStick |
| 537 | * BroomstickQuarterstaff |
| 538 | * CaneFu |
| 539 | * CarryABigStick |
| 540 | * GolfClubbing |
| 541 | * JoustingLance |
| 542 | * LawmanBaton |
| 543 | * LowTechSpears |
| 544 | * MagicStaff |
| 545 | * MagicWand |
| 546 | * MartialArtsStaff |
| 547 | * MatchstickWeapon |
| 548 | * MotorcycleJousting |
| 549 | * NaginatasAreFeminine |
| 550 | * PrimitiveClubs |
| 551 | * SavageSpikedWeapons |
| 552 | * SerpentStaff |
| 553 | * ShockStick |
| 554 | * TelescopingStaff |
| 555 | * AThicketOfSpears |
| 556 | * WoodenStake |
| 557 | * XOnAStick |
| 558 | [[/folder]] |
| 559 | |
| 560 | [[folder:Super Weapons]] |
| 561 | * AlphaStrike: Everyone fires everything at the same target. |
| 562 | * BatteringRam: A device meant to knock down enemy gates or fortifications. |
| 563 | * BiologicalWeaponsSolveEverything |
| 564 | * DeathRay |
| 565 | * DoomsdayDevice |
| 566 | ** PointlessDoomsdayDevice |
| 567 | * EarthquakeMachine |
| 568 | * HostileTerraforming |
| 569 | * ImmortalBreaker |
| 570 | * ImprovisedCatapult |
| 571 | * InterstellarWeapon: A weapon capable of striking targets in other stellar systems or further away. |
| 572 | * KillSat: A satellite that snipes or bombards things beneath it. |
| 573 | * SiegeEngines: Weapons and vehicles meant for attacking enemy fortifications. |
| 574 | * SwordOfDamocles |
| 575 | * WeaponizedLandmark |
| 576 | * WeaponOfMassDestruction |
| 577 | * WeatherControlMachine |
| 578 | [[/folder]] |
| 579 | |
| 580 | [[folder:Throwing Weapons]] |
| 581 | * BattleBolas |
| 582 | * BattleBoomerang |
| 583 | * BoomerangComeback |
| 584 | * CardsOfPower |
| 585 | * DeadlyDisc |
| 586 | * DeathDealer |
| 587 | * ExpandingThrownWeapon |
| 588 | * FlechetteStorm |
| 589 | * FuumaShuriken |
| 590 | * JavelinThrower |
| 591 | * ThrowABarrelAtIt |
| 592 | * ThrowingYourShieldAlwaysWorks |
| 593 | [[/folder]] |
| 594 | |
| 595 | [[folder:Weapons on Wheels]] |
| 596 | * CarFu |
| 597 | * ConstructionVehicleRampage |
| 598 | * ForkliftFu |
| 599 | * SpikedWheels |
| 600 | * WeaponizedCar |
| 601 | * VehicularAssault |
| 602 | [[/folder]] |
| 603 | |
| 604 | [[folder:Weird Weapons]] |
| 605 | ''See also ImprobableWeaponUser'' |
| 606 | * AnchorsAway: Using an anchor as a weapon. |
| 607 | * ArsenalAttire: Weapons that double as clothing accessories. |
| 608 | * ArtAttacker |
| 609 | * BadWithTheBone: Using a bone as a weapon. |
| 610 | * BattleTops |
| 611 | * BeeBeeGun |
| 612 | * {{Catapult}} |
| 613 | * ChairmanOfTheBrawl |
| 614 | * ClothingCombat: The clothes they wear |
| 615 | * ClothFu: A piece of fabric |
| 616 | * CombatHaircomb |
| 617 | * CombatHandFan: Using a hand fan as a weapon. |
| 618 | * ComedyAsAWeapon |
| 619 | * CrossAttack: Crucifixes or other X-shaped weapons |
| 620 | * CrowbarCombatant |
| 621 | * DoorFu |
| 622 | * EdibleAmmunition |
| 623 | * FireHoseCannon |
| 624 | * FoodSlap |
| 625 | * ForkFencing |
| 626 | * GardeningVarietyWeapon |
| 627 | * GemstoneAssault |
| 628 | * GreekFire |
| 629 | * GrievousHarmWithABody: Using ''a person'' as a blunt instrument. |
| 630 | * HandbagOfHurt |
| 631 | * HomemadeFlamethrower |
| 632 | * ImprovisedWeapon |
| 633 | * InstantKnots |
| 634 | * InstrumentOfMurder: A musical instrument is used as a weapon. |
| 635 | * KillerYoyo |
| 636 | * LethalLetterOpener |
| 637 | * MoneyMauling |
| 638 | * MusicalAssassin: Music and sound itself |
| 639 | * OnceKilledAManWithANoodleImplement: A character brags about killing someone with an ostensibly harmless object. |
| 640 | * PaperFanOfDoom |
| 641 | * ParasolOfPain |
| 642 | * RescueEquipmentAttack: Rescue equipment ironically used as means of distraction and as weapons. |
| 643 | * ThePenIsMightier |
| 644 | * ShamuFu: Using a fish as a weapon. |
| 645 | * SheathStrike |
| 646 | * ShoeSlap |
| 647 | * SnakeWhip: Animate whips shaped like snakes. |
| 648 | * SockItToThem |
| 649 | * SolarPoweredMagnifyingGlass |
| 650 | * TelephonePolearm |
| 651 | * ThisBananaIsArmed |
| 652 | * ThrowTheBookAtThem |
| 653 | * TrickedOutShoes |
| 654 | * TrophyViolence |
| 655 | * UnusualWeaponMounting |
| 656 | * WeaponizedBall |
| 657 | * WeaponizedCamera |
| 658 | * WeaponizedHeadgear |
| 659 | * WeaponsOfTheirTrade: A specific style of Improvised Weapon when a tradesperson uses the tools of their trade as combat weaponry. |
| 660 | [[/folder]] |
| 661 | [[/index]] |
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