History Main / SinisterScimitar

* The [[TheDragon Necromancer]] from ''CastleCrashers''.

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* Famously averted in R. A. Salvatore's ''TheLegendOfDrizzt'', in which the title character, who's a ''dark elf'', wields two scimitars and is one of the most morally upright characters in the entire saga.

* Subverted and played straight in ''TheDarkElfTrilogy''. Drizzt Do'Urden wields [[DualWielding twin scimitars]], but so do some of the [[AlwaysChaoticEvil other drow.]] Note however that in contrast to the usual Drow, [[DefectorFromDecadence Zaknafein]] used straight blades.

** Played with in the [[Film/TheLordOfTheRings movies]] where elves too use curved japanese-like weapons, but also Haradrim and Easterlings are shown wielding scimitars along with countless orcs.

* The Calormens in ''ChroniclesOfNarnia''.

* Subverted by [[SailorMoon Sailor Uranus]] who's Talisman Weapon, the [[SpaceX Space Sword]], is a smaller scimitar, but she's certainly not a villain nor evil. Although, the sword may reflect the fact that she is by far the coldest and most aggressive of the Sailor Senshi.

* Subverted by [[SailorMoon Sailor Uranus]] who's Talisman Weapon, the [[SpaceX Space Sword]] is a smaller scimitar, but she's certainly not a villain. Although, the sword may reflect the fact that she is by far the coldest and most aggressive of the Sailor Senshi.

-->'''[[DirtyOldWoman Mrs Cosmopolite]]''': Perhaps they start out straight and get bendy with use. A lot of things do, dear.

** Also in the filler episode 287, which has a ArabianNights setting features scimitar-looking Zanpakuto for everyone.

* ''Manga/{{Bleach}}'' has [[CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass Shunsui Kyoraku]]'s Shikai, which takes the form of two large scimitars. Also [[BadassFurry Captain Komamura]]'s [[AttackOfThe50FootWhatever Bankai]] wields a ''really'' [[{{BFS}} Big Effin' Scimitar]].

** Furthermore, Ichigo's own Shikai sword resembles a huge scimitar, in an example similar to the Tessaiga (see below). [[spoiler: After getting his Shinigami powers back, his Bankai now is a long, jagged scimitar.]]

* [[AvertedTrope Averted]] in the [[TabletopGame/Pathfinder]] RPG's main setting, in which the [[SaintlyChurch Goddess of Healing, Redemption, and the Sun]] uses the scimitar, along with her clergy. Played straight with [[DemonLordsAndArchdevils the Mother of Monsters Lamashtu]], whose worshippers use both curve-bladed falchions and [[KukrisAreKool kukris]].

* [[AvertedTrope Averted]] in the [[Pathfinder]] RPG's main setting, in which the [[SaintlyChurch Goddess of Healing, Redemption, and the Sun]] uses the scimitar, along with her clergy. Played straight with [[DemonLordsAndArchdevils the Mother of Monsters Lamashtu]], whose worshippers use both [[BFS curve-bladed falchions]] and [[KukrisAreKool kukris]].

* Many evil guys in ''ConanTheBarbarian'' are equipped with curved blades, expecially [[TheEmpire King Yezdigerd]].

Probably born from the European view of the Crusades, where the [[ProtagonistCenteredMorality righteous Christians]] were fighting the scimitar-wielding Arabs and Turks. Another possible influence could be cutlass-wielding pirates.

* In ''RanmaOneHalf'' during her first appearence [[ChineseGirl Shampoo]] wielded a large Da Dao sword. YourMileageMayVary about her status as an antagonist.
* In ''{{Bleach}}'' we have Lilynette Gingerback, armed with an [[AwesomeButImpractical far too curved blade]]

* [[FinalFantasyII Count Borghen]].

* [[TheDragon Kemsyt]] from ''AgeOfMythology''.

* ''{{Bleach}}'' has [[CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass Shunsui Kyoraku]]'s Shikai, which takes the form of two large scimitars. Also [[BadassFurry Captain Komamura]]'s [[AttackOfThe50FootWhatever Bankai]] wields a ''really'' [[{{BFS}} Big Effin' Scimitar]].

* In ''{{Naruto}}'', [[ThoseTwoGuys Izumo and Kotetsu]] both used curved blades.

* In SailorMoon, Sailor Uranus uses the Space Sword, which is a curved sword that looks a lot like a jeweled scimitar. In this case, the fact that she has it is proof of her pure heart, since it's one of the three talismans and came out of her pure heart crystal.

* Scimitars are a popular type of weapon in ''{{Runescape}}'' for many players.

* The Prince in the ''PrinceOfPersia SandsOfTime'' games tends to favor curved blades.

Probably born from the European view of the Crusades, where the [[ProtagonistCenteredMorality righteous christians]] were fighting the scimitar-wielding Arabs and Turks. Another possible influence could be cutlass-wielding pirates.

** Furthermore, Ichigo's own Shikai sword resembles a huge scimitar, in an example similar to the Tessaiga (see below). [[spoiler: After getting his Shinigami powers back, however, Zangetsu now looks more like AnAxeToGrind.]]

* Both Altaïr and Ezio from ''[=~Assassin's Creed~=]'' have used curved blades. Also justified in the first game, which is taking place in the Holy Land after all.

* The Darkspawn in ''DragonAgeII'' after their redesign.

* Gai Xing from ''RedCliffs'' is seen using a dadao in battle, and is one of the good guys.

* Xiahou Dun from ''DynastyWarriors'' wields a huge Dao sabre.
** However since the standard Sword in Dynasty Warriors 7 is a scimitar, this can be played straight or averted depending on who's using it.
** Before the 7th iteration, Gan Ning also used one; although he's not exactly evil. (Neither is Xiahou Dun though, the worst you can say about him is that he's extremely dedicated to the most ruthless and pragmatic of the kings)