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{{Quote|This sword is a symbol of my dreams... and my honor. No... it's more than that...|Zack Fair}}
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The '''Buster Sword''' {{J|バスターソード|Basutāsōdo}} is a [[Weapon (equipment)|weapon]] that first appeared in ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'' and has since appeared in several other games in the [[Final Fantasy series|series]]. It is [[Cloud Strife]]'s trademark weapon, and was wielded before him by [[Zack Fair]] and [[Angeal Hewley]]. The Buster Sword serves as an iconic image for Cloud and ''Final Fantasy VII'' due to its massive size and is wielded by Cloud in most of his appearances.
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The '''Buster Sword''' {{J|バスターソード|Basutāsōdo}} is a [[Weapon (equipment)|weapon]] that first appeared in ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'' and has since appeared in several other games in the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]]. It is [[Cloud Strife]]'s trademark weapon, and was wielded before him by [[Zack Fair]] and [[Angeal Hewley]]. The Buster Sword serves as an iconic image for Cloud and ''Final Fantasy VII'' due to its massive size and is wielded by Cloud in most of his appearances.
   
 
==Design==
  
==Design==
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[[File:Cloud-FFVIIArt.png|thumb|Cloud by Tetsuya Nomura.]]
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The Buster Sword is classified as an enormous broadsword. From tip to handle, it is approximately five to six feet long, with a single-edged large blade approximately one foot wide. In {{foot|Cloud's ''Final Fantasy VII'' artwork|[[File:Cloud-FFVIIArt.png|250x250px]]}}, the blade is a lighter color on the bladed edge, while the rest of the blade is dark gray, and the handguard appears to be bolted or riveted into place. There are two holes near the handguard, variably said to be [[Materia (Final Fantasy VII)|Materia]] slots, or where Cloud clips the sword onto his back.<!--if someone can clarify either way please do so--> This design is used in most spin-off appearances. In the ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' series, Cloud wields a Buster Sword of this design wrapped in bandages.
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The Buster Sword is classified as an enormous broadsword. From tip to handle, it is approximately five to six feet long, with a single-edged large blade approximately one foot wide. In Cloud's ''Final Fantasy VII'' artwork, the blade is a lighter color on the bladed edge, while the rest of the blade is dark gray, and the handguard appears to be bolted or riveted into place. There are two holes near the handguard, variably said to be [[Materia (Final Fantasy VII)|materia]] slots, or where Cloud clips the sword onto his back. In more detailed iterations, the handle is a reddish knurled material. This design is used in most spin-off appearances. In the ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' series, Cloud wields a Buster Sword of this design wrapped in bandages.
   
 
[[File:AC_Buster_Sword_1.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Concept art for ''Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children''.]]
  
[[File:AC_Buster_Sword_1.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Concept art for ''Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children''.]]
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In ''[[Compilation of Final Fantasy VII]]'' releases, namely ''[[Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children]]'' and ''[[Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-]]'', the Buster Sword has a more detailed design. The handguard is colored gold and has swirl designs, the part of the blade bearing the two holes is raised slightly and sectioned off from the rest of the blade, and there are etchings engraved on the blade near the handguard. In ''[[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII]]'', this design is used with additional gold coloring along the raised section around the slots.
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In ''[[Compilation of Final Fantasy VII]]'' releases, namely ''[[Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children]]'' and ''[[Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-]]'', the Buster Sword has a more detailed design. The blade is more visually split into two segments, with a darker side that tapers into the edged side. The handguard in this iteration is colored gold and has ornate swirl designs, the part of the blade bearing the two holes is raised slightly and sectioned off from the rest of the blade, and there is detailed plating set on the blade on each side along the blunt edge. The handle appears to be made of red leather. In ''[[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII]]'', this design is used with additional gold coloring along the raised section around the slots. In ''[[Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion]]'', the Buster Sword design is reverted to how it appears in ''Final Fantasy VII'' {{Show image|Angeal Crisis Core Reunion model.png}}, likely for continuity with the [[Final Fantasy VII remake project|''Final Fantasy VII'' remake project]].
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In ''[[Final Fantasy VII Remake]]'', the weapon's design is an amalgam of the original and the ''Compilation'' version. It features the dark end leading to the blade with a taper as seen in the ''Compilation'', along with the more defined linked materia slots and plating. The blade is now visibly sharpened perpendicularly to the edge, rather than parallel. The gold tinted segments at each end of the handle have been made silver, the materia slots are slightly different and the lining around their raised area has been recolored to be uniform with the surrounding metal. The gold swirl designs adorning the width of the hilt have been removed, with a metal clasping taking their place, making it more faithful to the original design. The handle is wrapped in overlapping brown leather from the guard to the pommel. For the first time, the materia equipped onto the blade is visible.
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The angle of the blade leading to the tip is approximately 137°.
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==Appearances==
  
==Appearances==
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===''Final Fantasy VII'' series===
 
====''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''====
  
====''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''====
 
[[File:FFVII Buster Sword Menu.jpg|thumb|The Buster Sword on the title screen.]]
  
[[File:FFVII Buster Sword Menu.jpg|thumb|The Buster Sword on the title screen.]]
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The Buster Sword is Cloud's default weapon. It cannot be sold or [[Throw (ability)#Final Fantasy VII|thrown]] due to Cloud using it in cutscenes and [[minigame]]s. The Buster Sword has a base power of 18 and a base accuracy of 96%. It has two linked Materia slots.
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The Buster Sword is Cloud's default weapon. It cannot be sold or [[Throw (Final Fantasy VII ability)|thrown]] due to Cloud using it in cutscenes and [[minigame]]s. The Buster Sword has a base power of 18 and a base accuracy of 96%. It has two linked Materia slots.
   
 
On the [[title screen]], the Buster Sword appears suspended over the ground surrounded by a black background. Buster Sword also represents the Weapon is Broken handicap on the [[Battle Square]] handicap reels.
  
On the [[title screen]], the Buster Sword appears suspended over the ground surrounded by a black background. Buster Sword also represents the Weapon is Broken handicap on the [[Battle Square]] handicap reels.
   
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In the [[PlayStation 4]] remake, {{foot|the weapon looks to be an amalgam|[[File:Cloud-Strife-FFVII-Remake.png|250x250px]]}} of the original and the ''Compilation of Final Fantasy VII'' version. It has the thinner blade as seen in the ''Compilation'', along with the more defined linked Materia slots, while it has the original's hilt, which seems to be a clasping of metal wrapped around the more intricate, gold hilt on the ''Compilation'' version.
  
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[[File:Buster Sword FFVIIR Render.png|right|150px|The Buster Sword as it it appears in ''[[Final Fantasy VII Remake]]''.]]
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The Buster Sword is again [[Cloud Strife (VII Remake party member)|Cloud's]] default weapon. Its menu description alludes to the name of the original game's normal [[battle theme]], [[Let the Battles Begin!|"Those Who Fight"]]. The sword has a heavily worn exterior, with innumerable scratches visible along its length. For the first time, the materia slotted into it is visible on the in-game model. In the final scene of the game, it is covered in grime, and the handle is worn where it is held.
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====''[[Final Fantasy VII Rebirth]]''====
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====''[[Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children]]''====
  
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Sometime after ''Final Fantasy VII'', Cloud places the Buster Sword on the cliff where [[Zack's Final Stand|Zack had his last stand]] as a memorial. The sword rusts and becomes covered in dirt. In place of the Buster Sword Cloud wields the [[Fusion Sword]]s, which take on the silhouette of the Buster Sword when connected.
  
Sometime after ''Final Fantasy VII'', Cloud places the Buster Sword on the cliff where [[Zack's Final Stand|Zack had his last stand]] as a memorial. The sword rusts and becomes covered in dirt. In place of the Buster Sword Cloud wields the [[Fusion Sword]]s, which take on the silhouette of the Buster Sword when connected.
   
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During the ending of ''Advent Children Complete'', Cloud moves the polished Buster Sword to the [[Sector 5 Church]].
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During the ending of ''Advent Children Complete'', Cloud moves the polished Buster Sword to the [[Sector 5 slums church]].
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====''[[Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-]]''====
  
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====''[[Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-]]''====
  
====''[[Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-]]''====
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[[File:Buster Sword - Crisis Core.png|right|200px|The Buster Sword.]]
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[[File:Buster Sword - Crisis Core.png|right|150px|The Buster Sword.]]
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{{Q|Use brings about wear, tear, and rust—and that's a real waste.|Angeal Hewley}}
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{{Quote|Use brings about wear, tear, and rust—and that's a real waste.|Angeal Hewley}}
 
The Buster Sword's origins are revealed with Angeal Hewley as its original owner, whose father had the blade forged when Angeal joined [[SOLDIER]]. His parents borrowed the money for the sword, and Angeal's father worked as much as he could to pay back the debt, eventually falling ill and passing away. Angeal cares for the sword in his father's memory, using it as little as possible to avoid it being damaged, instead fighting with a standard SOLDIER sword.
  
The Buster Sword's origins are revealed with Angeal Hewley as its original owner, whose father had the blade forged when Angeal joined [[SOLDIER]]. His parents borrowed the money for the sword, and Angeal's father worked as much as he could to pay back the debt, eventually falling ill and passing away. Angeal cares for the sword in his father's memory, using it as little as possible to avoid it being damaged, instead fighting with a standard SOLDIER sword.
   
 
Angeal entrusts the Buster Sword to Zack as a symbol of passing on his honor and dreams. Zack uses the blade more frequently than Angeal, but swings to hit with the blunt edge. When Zack is gunned down [[Midgar Wasteland|outside Midgar]], he passes on the Buster Sword to Cloud, naming him his living legacy and proof of his life.
  
Angeal entrusts the Buster Sword to Zack as a symbol of passing on his honor and dreams. Zack uses the blade more frequently than Angeal, but swings to hit with the blunt edge. When Zack is gunned down [[Midgar Wasteland|outside Midgar]], he passes on the Buster Sword to Cloud, naming him his living legacy and proof of his life.
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When Zack has the Buster Sword on his back the blade's edge is facing down, while Cloud later on has the sword's blade facing out, possibly for quicker use of the blade itself.
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It is possible to battle [[Minerva (Final Fantasy VII)|Minerva]] before having obtained the Buster Sword in the story, especially in [[New Game Plus|New Game+]]. The Minerva battle starts off with a cutscene showing Zack with the Buster Sword even if it hasn't been obtained yet, and because the cutscene transfers directly into the battle, the Buster Sword remains on Zack for the battle.
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[[File:Strike in battle stance from CCVIIR.png|thumb|Striking with the Buster Sword.]]
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In the [[PlayStation Portable]] version, Zack's weapon is merely cosmetic. In ''[[Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion]]'', Zack gains a new battle stance with the Buster Sword, reminiscent of [[Cloud Strife (VII Remake party member)|Cloud's]] [[Punisher Mode]] in ''[[Final Fantasy VII Remake]]'', where he can expend AP to guard and counter-attack, and use strong attacks that hit harder and make him immune to interruption.
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====''[[Final Fantasy VII G-Bike]]''====
  
====''[[Final Fantasy VII G-Bike]]''====
 
[[File:FF7GB Cloud Finish.png|thumb|Cloud wields the Buster Sword.]]
  
[[File:FF7GB Cloud Finish.png|thumb|Cloud wields the Buster Sword.]]
 
Cloud brandished the Buster Sword and attacked enemies while riding the [[Hardy-Daytona]]. It used the design seen in the ''Compilation'' with the ornamental base.
  
Cloud brandished the Buster Sword and attacked enemies while riding the [[Hardy-Daytona]]. It used the design seen in the ''Compilation'' with the ornamental base.
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====''[[Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis]]''====
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The [[Buster Sword (Ever Crisis)|Buster Sword]] is a weapon for Cloud.
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{{Equipment section|Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis}}
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''===
 
[[File:Zidane ref cloud.jpg‎|right|thumb|Zidane examining a weapon that resembles the Buster Sword.]]
  
[[File:Zidane ref cloud.jpg‎|right|thumb|Zidane examining a weapon that resembles the Buster Sword.]]
 
A weapon similar to the Buster Sword can be found in a weapon shop in [[Lindblum (Final Fantasy IX)|Lindblum]]. If [[Zidane Tribal|Zidane]] inspects it, he will [[Final Fantasy IX allusions|refer to]] to "a guy with spiky hair" who wielded a sword like it.
  
A weapon similar to the Buster Sword can be found in a weapon shop in [[Lindblum (Final Fantasy IX)|Lindblum]]. If [[Zidane Tribal|Zidane]] inspects it, he will [[Final Fantasy IX allusions|refer to]] to "a guy with spiky hair" who wielded a sword like it.
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[[File:Ffxbustersword.png|right|150px|Render of the Buster Sword.]]
  
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The Buster Sword is a [[Dummied content|dummied out weapon]] for [[Tidus/Gameplay|Tidus]]. It exists in the game's internal data, but can only be obtained by hacking. Tidus attacks with the sword's blunt edge.
  
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===''[[Final Fantasy XII]]''===
  
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The fake Buster Sword can be used by player characters via hacking.
  
The fake Buster Sword can be used by player characters via hacking.
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===''[[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII]]''===
  
===''[[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII]]''===
 
[[File:LRFFXIII Buster Sword.png|right|150px|The Buster Sword.]]
  
[[File:LRFFXIII Buster Sword.png|right|150px|The Buster Sword.]]
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{{Q|A sword far heavier than any sword has rights to be, yet a true 1st Class will wield it with ease.|Description.}}
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{{Quote|A sword far heavier than any sword has rights to be, yet a true 1st Class will wield it with ease.|Description.}}
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The [[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII weapons#Buster Sword|Buster Sword]] is a greatsword-type weapon available to [[Lightning (Final Fantasy XIII)/Gameplay|Lightning]] through [[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII downloadable content|downloadable content]]. It raises Strength by 360 points and [[Stagger#Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII|Stagger Power]] by 12%.
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The [[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII weapons#Buster Sword|Buster Sword]] is a greatsword-type weapon available to [[Lightning (Lightning Returns party member)|Lightning]] through [[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII downloadable content|downloadable content]]. It raises Strength by 360 points and [[Stagger (Final Fantasy XIII)#Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII|Stagger Power]] by 12%.
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===''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''===
 
[[File:FFXIV Braver.png|thumb|The Buster Sword appears during "Braver" Limit Break.]]
  
[[File:FFXIV Braver.png|thumb|The Buster Sword appears during "Braver" Limit Break.]]
 
The [[Braver]] and [[Sword Dance (ability)#Final Fantasy XIV|Blade Dance]] [[Limit Break (Final Fantasy XIV)|Limit Breaks]] feature a Buster Sword made of light, and are used by all melee DPS jobs.
  
The [[Braver]] and [[Sword Dance (ability)#Final Fantasy XIV|Blade Dance]] [[Limit Break (Final Fantasy XIV)|Limit Breaks]] feature a Buster Sword made of light, and are used by all melee DPS jobs.
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[[File:Buster Sword from Final Fantasy XVI icon.png|right]]
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{{Quote|Taking up this cold, unassuming steel in one's hands invokes strange yet familiar images of friendship and rivalry, love and loss, while the notches along its blade speak of hardship immeasurable.|Description}}
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The [[Buster Sword (Final Fantasy XVI)|Buster Sword]] is a free DLC weapon for [[Clive (Final Fantasy XVI gameplay)|Clive]]. It has attack power of 160. Unlike other weapons, Clive's scabbard disappears when using it due to its size.
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics Advance]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics Advance]]''===
 
[[File:FFTA Buster Sword.png|right]]
  
[[File:FFTA Buster Sword.png|right]]
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{{Q|Sword made for felling monsters.|Description}}
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{{Quote|Sword made for felling monsters.|Description}}
 
The [[Final Fantasy Tactics Advance weapons#Buster Sword|Buster Sword]] is a sword-class weapon wielded by the [[Soldier (Tactics Advance)|Soldier]], [[Warrior (Tactics Advance)|Warrior]], and [[Dragoon (Tactics Advance)|Dragoon]] classes. It has 35 power, 5 defense, and teaches the ability Mindbreak to Soldiers and Warriors, and Wyrmtamer to Dragoons.
  
The [[Final Fantasy Tactics Advance weapons#Buster Sword|Buster Sword]] is a sword-class weapon wielded by the [[Soldier (Tactics Advance)|Soldier]], [[Warrior (Tactics Advance)|Warrior]], and [[Dragoon (Tactics Advance)|Dragoon]] classes. It has 35 power, 5 defense, and teaches the ability Mindbreak to Soldiers and Warriors, and Wyrmtamer to Dragoons.
   
 
====''[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift]]''====
  
====''[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift]]''====
 
[[File:FFTA Buster Sword.png|right]]
  
[[File:FFTA Buster Sword.png|right]]
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{{Q|If you're in the business of monster slaying, you need look no further than this sword.|Description}}
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{{Quote|If you're in the business of monster slaying, you need look no further than this sword.|Description}}
 
The [[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift weapons/Edged weapons#Buster Sword|Buster Sword]] is a weapon for the [[Soldier (Tactics A2)|Soldier]], [[Warrior (Tactics A2)|Warrior]], [[Dragoon (Tactics A2)|Dragoon]] jobs and [[Spellblade (Tactics A2)|Spellblade]]. It no longer teaches Wyrmtamer to Dragoons, but teaches Blood Price to Spellblades.
  
The [[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift weapons/Edged weapons#Buster Sword|Buster Sword]] is a weapon for the [[Soldier (Tactics A2)|Soldier]], [[Warrior (Tactics A2)|Warrior]], [[Dragoon (Tactics A2)|Dragoon]] jobs and [[Spellblade (Tactics A2)|Spellblade]]. It no longer teaches Wyrmtamer to Dragoons, but teaches Blood Price to Spellblades.
   
 
===''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]'' (2008)===
  
===''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]'' (2008)===
 
[[File:Dissidia-BusterSword.png|100px|right|The Buster Sword.]]
  
[[File:Dissidia-BusterSword.png|100px|right|The Buster Sword.]]
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The Buster Sword is [[Cloud Strife/Dissidia (PSP)|Cloud's]] weapon in his normal outfit, with its design based on the original Buster Sword from ''Final Fantasy VII'', but more detailed. The Buster Sword glows orange when using an HP attack, referring to the [[Limit (Final Fantasy VII)|Limit Break system]] in ''Final Fantasy VII''.
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The Buster Sword is [[Cloud Strife (Dissidia PSP)|Cloud's]] weapon in his normal outfit, with its design based on the original Buster Sword from ''Final Fantasy VII'', but more detailed. The Buster Sword glows orange when using an HP attack, referring to the [[Limit (Final Fantasy VII)|Limit Break system]] in ''Final Fantasy VII''.
   
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[[Bartz Klauser/Dissidia (PSP)|Bartz]] uses the Buster Sword during two of his moves, Climbarrel and Sidehazzard, when he mimics Cloud, specifically his Climhazzard attack.
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[[Bartz Klauser (Dissidia PSP)|Bartz]] uses the Buster Sword during two of his moves, Climbarrel and Sidehazzard, when he mimics Cloud, specifically his Climhazzard attack.
   
 
The Buster Sword is also an equippable weapon usable by Cloud obtained in [[Destiny Odyssey VII|Destiny Odyssey VII-1]]. It is a level 1 Greatsword that gives +4 ATK.
  
The Buster Sword is also an equippable weapon usable by Cloud obtained in [[Destiny Odyssey VII|Destiny Odyssey VII-1]]. It is a level 1 Greatsword that gives +4 ATK.
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====''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]''====
  
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====''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy NT]]''====
  
====''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy NT]]''====
 
[[File:Dissidia2015BusterSword.png|150px|thumb]]
  
[[File:Dissidia2015BusterSword.png|150px|thumb]]
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The [[Dissidia Final Fantasy NT weapons#Cloud|Buster Sword]] is [[Cloud Strife/Dissidia (PSP)|Cloud]]'s default weapon, based on the weapon's appearance in ''[[Buster Sword (Final Fantasy VII)|Final Fantasy VII]]''. Like all other characters' weapons, equipping it offers no advantages or disadvantages.
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The [[Dissidia Final Fantasy NT weapons#Cloud|Buster Sword]] is [[Cloud Strife (Dissidia PSP)|Cloud]]'s default weapon, based on the weapon's appearance in ''[[Buster Sword (Final Fantasy VII)|Final Fantasy VII]]''. Like all other characters' weapons, equipping it offers no advantages or disadvantages.
   
 
====''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia]]''====
  
====''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia]]''====
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Multiple versions of the Buster Sword are available as weapons for [[Cloud Strife (Opera Omnia)|Cloud]] and [[Zack Fair (Opera Omnia)|Zack]]. Cloud's original model from ''VII'' is a 4★ greatsword, while all others are 5★ greatswords. Cloud's ''Dissidia NT'' variant has also been available, but has been bundled with specific [[loot crate]]s when Cloud is a featured character.
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===''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy]]'' and ''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call]]''===
  
===''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy]]'' and ''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call]]''===
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[[Cloud Strife/Theatrhythm|Cloud]] wields the Buster Sword in his character model.
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[[Cloud Strife (Theatrhythm)|Cloud]] wields the Buster Sword in his character model.
   
 
===''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]''===
  
===''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]''===
 
[[File:PFF Buster Sword Icon.png|75px|right]]
  
[[File:PFF Buster Sword Icon.png|75px|right]]
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===''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]''===
 
[[File:FFAB Buster Sword R.png|right|100px]]
  
[[File:FFAB Buster Sword R.png|right|100px]]
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===''[[Final Fantasy Artniks]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy Artniks]]''===
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===''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''===
  
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===''[[Final Fantasy Explorers]]''===
  
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{{Q|The giant sword of a champion from another world. Reduces AP cost.|Description}}
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{{Quote|The giant sword of a champion from another world. Reduces AP cost.|Description}}
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===''[[Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]''===
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{{Q|A wide sword as large as a full grown adult. Swinging it is a herculean task, but legend has it that a blond warrior with blue eyes from another world once wielded it with ease. It was a prized memento of the joys and sorrows he once shared with a certain friend. The buster sword doesn't have a scabbard, and its weight makes it particularly difficult to transport. It was therefore affixed with a magnetic component that allows it to be carried over the shoulder.|Description}}
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{{Quote|A wide sword as large as a full grown adult. Swinging it is a herculean task, but legend has it that a blond warrior with blue eyes from another world once wielded it with ease. It was a prized memento of the joys and sorrows he once shared with a certain friend. The buster sword doesn't have a scabbard, and its weight makes it particularly difficult to transport. It was therefore affixed with a magnetic component that allows it to be carried over the shoulder.|Description}}
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{{Q|A great sword from another world. This weapon is as large as a grown man, making it difficult for the average person to wield correctly. Its hilt is wrapped in tattered bandages, and it boasts more destructive power than the common blade. Some say that a swordsman from another world in search of a certain someone can wield this gigantic sword with great ease.|''Kingdom Hearts'' version description}}
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{{Quote|A great sword from another world. This weapon is as large as a grown man, making it difficult for the average person to wield correctly. Its hilt is wrapped in tattered bandages, and it boasts more destructive power than the common blade. Some say that a swordsman from another world in search of a certain someone can wield this gigantic sword with great ease.|''Kingdom Hearts'' version description}}
 
Buster Sword is a Great Sword that provides +35 ATK, and can be obtained by buying it for 1,500 gil at [[Grandport]], [[Industrial City Dilmagia]], [[Town of Kolts]], [[Aquapolis Olderion]], and [[Downtown Zoldaad]], found in a chest at Zadehl Westersand - Exploration, or crafted using 3x Broken Blade, 14x Silver Ore, and 300 gil.
  
Buster Sword is a Great Sword that provides +35 ATK, and can be obtained by buying it for 1,500 gil at [[Grandport]], [[Industrial City Dilmagia]], [[Town of Kolts]], [[Aquapolis Olderion]], and [[Downtown Zoldaad]], found in a chest at Zadehl Westersand - Exploration, or crafted using 3x Broken Blade, 14x Silver Ore, and 300 gil.
   
 
Buster Sword (KH) is a Great Sword [[Super Trust Mastery Reward|STMR]] obtained from [[Cloud Strife|Cloud (KH)]], providing +180 ATK, is [[Doublehand|Two-Handed]], has a damage variance of 100-160%, and gives +50% Accuracy.
  
Buster Sword (KH) is a Great Sword [[Super Trust Mastery Reward|STMR]] obtained from [[Cloud Strife|Cloud (KH)]], providing +180 ATK, is [[Doublehand|Two-Handed]], has a damage variance of 100-160%, and gives +50% Accuracy.
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===''[[Mobius Final Fantasy]]''===
 
[[File:MFF Buster Sword Model.png|right|250px]]
  
[[File:MFF Buster Sword Model.png|right|250px]]
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===''[[World of Final Fantasy]]''===
 
[[File:WoFF_-_Cloud.png|thumb|Cloud wielding the Buster Sword.]]
  
[[File:WoFF_-_Cloud.png|thumb|Cloud wielding the Buster Sword.]]
 
Cloud wields the Buster Sword in his character model.
  
Cloud wields the Buster Sword in his character model.
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===''[[Final Fantasy Trading Card Game]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy Trading Card Game]]''===
 
[[File:BusterSword TCG.png|right|100px]]
  
[[File:BusterSword TCG.png|right|100px]]
 
Buster Sword appears as a weapon, requiring three Thunder CP to use, and one Thunder and one Shine CP to remove it from the equipped character and return it to the hand. When a Forward equipped with the Buster Sword is moved to the Break Zone from the field, Buster Sword allows the player to select a Forward on the field with a lower cost than the original Forward equipped with the Buster Sword, and equip the Buster Sword to the new Forward.
  
Buster Sword appears as a weapon, requiring three Thunder CP to use, and one Thunder and one Shine CP to remove it from the equipped character and return it to the hand. When a Forward equipped with the Buster Sword is moved to the Break Zone from the field, Buster Sword allows the player to select a Forward on the field with a lower cost than the original Forward equipped with the Buster Sword, and equip the Buster Sword to the new Forward.
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==Non-''Final Fantasy'' guest appearances==
  
==Non-''Final Fantasy'' guest appearances==
 
===''[[Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring]]''===
  
===''[[Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring]]''===
 
[[File:Ehrgeiz Buster Sword Icon.png|right]]
  
[[File:Ehrgeiz Buster Sword Icon.png|right]]
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The Buster Sword appears as a 2-handed sword within the Forsaken Dungeon. It provides 57 Weapon Atk, 10 Durability, +2 Speed, and -1 Consumption Rate. Only Masuda Koji can equip this weapon. It is obtained from a monster drop on the Floors 10-12. Both Cloud and Zack can wield the Buster Sword during Arcade Mode.
  
The Buster Sword appears as a 2-handed sword within the Forsaken Dungeon. It provides 57 Weapon Atk, 10 Durability, +2 Speed, and -1 Consumption Rate. Only Masuda Koji can equip this weapon. It is obtained from a monster drop on the Floors 10-12. Both Cloud and Zack can wield the Buster Sword during Arcade Mode.
   
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The {{KHWiki|Metal Chocobo}} Keyblade is based on the Buster Sword, and is a long, heavy, metal weapon based upon long reach and powerful attacks with two holes near the hilt. It is won by defeating Cloud in the Olympus Coliseum, and appears in ''Kingdom Hearts'', ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'', and ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''.
  
The {{KHWiki|Metal Chocobo}} Keyblade is based on the Buster Sword, and is a long, heavy, metal weapon based upon long reach and powerful attacks with two holes near the hilt. It is won by defeating Cloud in the Olympus Coliseum, and appears in ''Kingdom Hearts'', ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'', and ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''.
   
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[[File:Kirby Cloud.jpg|thumb|right|Kirby's SOLDIER pride.]]
  
[[File:Kirby Cloud.jpg|thumb|right|Kirby's SOLDIER pride.]]
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In ''Summon Night Swordcraft Story'' for the Game Boy Advance, [[w:c:summonnight:File:Chaves.png|Chaves's Sword]] resembles the Buster Sword. Its flavor text ris "Huge, but otherwise plain, sword".
  
In ''Summon Night Swordcraft Story'' for the Game Boy Advance, [[w:c:summonnight:File:Chaves.png|Chaves's Sword]] resembles the Buster Sword. Its flavor text ris "Huge, but otherwise plain, sword".
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The [[w:c:terraria:Breaker Blade|Breaker Blade]] from ''[[w:c:terraria:Terraria|Terraria]]'' is based on the Buster Sword, and its name is synonymous.
   
 
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===Television===
 
[[File:Adventure Time - Buster Sword.jpg|right|100px]]
  
[[File:Adventure Time - Buster Sword.jpg|right|100px]]
 
The Buster Sword is inside Finn and Jake's brother Jermaine's house in season 6 episode 33 of the Cartoon Network show ''Adventure Time''. Jake tries to use the sword to fight invading demons, but he finds the sword too heavy to wield.
  
The Buster Sword is inside Finn and Jake's brother Jermaine's house in season 6 episode 33 of the Cartoon Network show ''Adventure Time''. Jake tries to use the sword to fight invading demons, but he finds the sword too heavy to wield.
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[[File:Itadaki-Cloud2.png|right|100px]]
  
[[File:Itadaki-Cloud2.png|right|100px]]
 
Since the Buster Sword is Cloud's default sword, he uses it as his weapon in almost all of his spin-off appearances, including ''[[Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring]]'', the ''[[Itadaki Street]]'' series, and ''[[Chocobo Racing]]''. In ''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call]]'', Cloud and Zack both wield the Buster Sword, Cloud's based on its ''Final Fantasy VII'' design and Zack's on its ''Compilation'' design.
  
Since the Buster Sword is Cloud's default sword, he uses it as his weapon in almost all of his spin-off appearances, including ''[[Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring]]'', the ''[[Itadaki Street]]'' series, and ''[[Chocobo Racing]]''. In ''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call]]'', Cloud and Zack both wield the Buster Sword, Cloud's based on its ''Final Fantasy VII'' design and Zack's on its ''Compilation'' design.
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[[File:Ffvii-early-cloud-scene.gif|thumb|Early Buster Sword.]]
  
[[File:Ffvii-early-cloud-scene.gif|thumb|Early Buster Sword.]]
 
In the earliest concept sketches (see [[#Gallery|Gallery]]) Cloud's sword was smaller and thinner and had a single slot used to attach the weapon to a stud on Cloud's back. The handle had a hanging chain similar to [[Squall Leonhart|Squall's]] [[Revolver (Final Fantasy VIII)|Revolver]] in ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]''. A magnet on the suspender on Cloud's back was used to hold the sword in place. In ''The Reunion Files'' for ''Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children'', [[Tetsuya Nomura]] stated his original vision of the Buster Sword was unrefined steel, and he referred to it as "the Giant Kitchen Knife". Having stated that Cloud's imagery was based on the samurai martial artist luminary Musashi Miyamoto, the size and design of the Buster Sword are reminiscent of the oar carved suburito waster sword used by him in his duel against rival Sasaki Kojiro, and in contrast to their rival's weapons, as Musashi believed that swords like ''nodachi'' were unwieldly and left one open.
  
In the earliest concept sketches (see [[#Gallery|Gallery]]) Cloud's sword was smaller and thinner and had a single slot used to attach the weapon to a stud on Cloud's back. The handle had a hanging chain similar to [[Squall Leonhart|Squall's]] [[Revolver (Final Fantasy VIII)|Revolver]] in ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]''. A magnet on the suspender on Cloud's back was used to hold the sword in place. In ''The Reunion Files'' for ''Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children'', [[Tetsuya Nomura]] stated his original vision of the Buster Sword was unrefined steel, and he referred to it as "the Giant Kitchen Knife". Having stated that Cloud's imagery was based on the samurai martial artist luminary Musashi Miyamoto, the size and design of the Buster Sword are reminiscent of the oar carved suburito waster sword used by him in his duel against rival Sasaki Kojiro, and in contrast to their rival's weapons, as Musashi believed that swords like ''nodachi'' were unwieldly and left one open.
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[[File:ACEarlyFootage.jpg|thumb|left|Cloud fights Kadaj with the Buster Sword in an ''Advent Children'' trailer.]]
  
[[File:ACEarlyFootage.jpg|thumb|left|Cloud fights Kadaj with the Buster Sword in an ''Advent Children'' trailer.]]
 
In early footage of ''Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children'', before the Fusion Swords were designed, Cloud was shown fighting [[Kadaj]] wielding the Buster Sword that had the swirl design on the handguard, but not the blade etchings. The fight is identical to a portion of their battle in the completed film, albeit slowed down considerably.
  
In early footage of ''Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children'', before the Fusion Swords were designed, Cloud was shown fighting [[Kadaj]] wielding the Buster Sword that had the swirl design on the handguard, but not the blade etchings. The fight is identical to a portion of their battle in the completed film, albeit slowed down considerably.
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[[File:Ffxbustersword.png|right|150px|Placeholder Buster Sword from ''[[Final Fantasy X]]''.]]
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A replica of the Buster Sword was made as a placeholder weapon for [[Tidus (Final Fantasy X party member)|Tidus]] during the development of ''[[Final Fantasy X]]''.<ref name="ultimania25thP085">{{refbook|title=[[Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary Ultimania|Final Fantasy Ultimania Archive Volume 3]]|page=85}}</ref> It can still be found in the game's internal files as [[dummied content]], but can only be obtained by hacking. If hacked into the game, Tidus attacks with the sword's blunt edge.
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==Merchandise==
  
==Merchandise==
 
[[File:Zack trading arts.jpg|thumb|Buster Sword wielded by Zack's Trading Arts figure.]]
  
[[File:Zack trading arts.jpg|thumb|Buster Sword wielded by Zack's Trading Arts figure.]]
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The Buster Sword has appeared as Cloud's weapon in numerous merchandise of him. In 1997 the first ''Final Fantasy VII'' action figures manufactured by Bandai were released, and Cloud's figure comes with two weapons: Buster Sword and [[Hardedge]]. The Buster Sword in this set is uniformly gray, without the lighter colored edge as seen in the game. Cloud also wields the Buster Sword in all cold cast resin statues crafted by Kotobukiya.
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The Buster Sword has appeared as Cloud's weapon in numerous merchandise of him. In 1997 the first ''Final Fantasy VII'' action figures manufactured by Bandai were released, and Cloud's figure comes with two weapons: the Buster Sword and the [[Hardedge]]. The Buster Sword in this set is uniformly gray, without the lighter colored edge as seen in the game. Cloud also wields the Buster Sword in all cold cast resin statues crafted by Kotobukiya.
   
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Buster Sword has appeared in [[Final Fantasy Trading Arts]] figures with both Cloud and Zack. Cloud has the plain version while Zack's Buster Sword has cracks on the surface. The Zack figurine was released before ''Advent Children: Final Fantasy VII'' and ''Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-'', so the Buster Sword is still the original version without the more ornamental base. Cloud's ''Dissidia Final Fantasy'' Trading Arts figure also has the original Buster Sword, because that's the one he wields in that game.
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Buster Sword has appeared in [[Final Fantasy Trading Arts]] figures with both Cloud and Zack. Cloud has the plain version while Zack's Buster Sword has cracks on the surface. The Zack figurine was released before ''Advent Children: Final Fantasy VII'' and ''Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-'', so the Buster Sword is still the original version without the more ornamental base. Cloud's ''Dissidia Final Fantasy'' Trading Arts figure also has the original Buster Sword, because that is the one he wields in that game.
   
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{{foot|Cloud's amiibo|[[File:Cloud amiibo 01.png|250x250px]]}} in his original outfit for ''Super Smash Bros.'' has the Buster Sword.
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Cloud's amiibo {{Show image|Cloud amiibo 01.png}} in his original outfit for ''Super Smash Bros.'' has the Buster Sword.
   
 
A limited edition [[PlayStation Portable|PSP Slim]] was released along with ''Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-'' in Japan: the console bundled with the game, as well as a Buster Sword wrist strap. 77,777 units were available and all sold in one day. A similar bundle was also released in Europe, but lacked the Buster Sword wrist strap.
  
A limited edition [[PlayStation Portable|PSP Slim]] was released along with ''Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-'' in Japan: the console bundled with the game, as well as a Buster Sword wrist strap. 77,777 units were available and all sold in one day. A similar bundle was also released in Europe, but lacked the Buster Sword wrist strap.
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===[[Final Fantasy Play Arts Action Figures]]===
  
===[[Final Fantasy Play Arts Action Figures]]===
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Also in 2009 Square Enix released Cloud and Sephiroth as ''Kingdom Hearts'' Play Arts figures, Cloud's including a bandaged version of the Buster Sword.
  
Also in 2009 Square Enix released Cloud and Sephiroth as ''Kingdom Hearts'' Play Arts figures, Cloud's including a bandaged version of the Buster Sword.
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[[File:Buster Sword Full-Scale Replica.jpg|thumb|left|Full-scale model of the Buster Sword.]]
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The chocolate parfait sold in Square Enix's [[Artnia]] cafe comes with a miniature replica of the Buster Sword. A full-scale model of the Buster Sword was built to commemorate the ''Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete'' press screening party at the Sony Building in Tokyo. Another 1:1 scale replica was made and displayed at Tokyo Game Show 2019, this time based on the ''[[Final Fantasy VII Remake]]'' design. A sign displayed next to it measures its length at 185.5 centimeters (approx. 6.1&nbsp;ft), while weighing about 7 kilograms (approx. 15.4&nbsp;lbs). Similar builds were displayed at other events promoting the game.
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A Buster Sword alarm clock {{Show image|Buster Sword digital clock merchandise for FFVIIR.jpg}} was released as official merchandise for ''Final Fantasy VII Remake''. It features the sword stuck on the ground, like the [[title screen]]s of both original and remade ''Final Fantasy VII''.
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==Gallery==
  
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Cloud Early Concept Art 2.jpg|Early concept art of Cloud with alternate Buster Sword.
  
Cloud Early Concept Art 2.jpg|Early concept art of Cloud with alternate Buster Sword.
 
Beta-cloud-prerelease.gif|Early version of Cloud's battle model wielding an early version of the Buster Sword.
  
Beta-cloud-prerelease.gif|Early version of Cloud's battle model wielding an early version of the Buster Sword.
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VII Remake Cloud in Midgar.jpg|Buster Sword in ''[[Final Fantasy VII Remake]]''.
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WeaponIsBroken-ffvii-BSreel.png|Battle Square handicap icon.
  
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FFVIIR_gameplay_June2019_08.jpg|Cloud wielding the sword in ''Remake''
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VII Remake Cloud in Midgar.jpg|Buster Sword in the ''Final Fantasy VII'' remake.
  
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Buster Sword Church.jpg|The Buster Sword is moved to the Sector 5 Church in ''Advent Children Complete''.
  
Buster Sword Church.jpg|The Buster Sword is moved to the Sector 5 Church in ''Advent Children Complete''.
 
Angeal-chapter-end.jpg|Angeal and the Buster Sword in ''Crisis Core''.
  
Angeal-chapter-end.jpg|Angeal and the Buster Sword in ''Crisis Core''.
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Buster Remake Replica.jpg|1:1 scale replica of the ''Remake'' iteration.
 
VIIGB Buster Sword Icon.jpg|Icon in ''[[Final Fantasy VII G-Bike]]''.
  
VIIGB Buster Sword Icon.jpg|Icon in ''[[Final Fantasy VII G-Bike]]''.
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WeaponIsBroken-ffvii-BSreel.png|Battle Square handicap icon.
 
Tidusbuster2.png|Tidus with the Buster Sword in ''[[Final Fantasy X]]''.
  
Tidusbuster2.png|Tidus with the Buster Sword in ''[[Final Fantasy X]]''.
 
FFXII Buster Sword.png|''[[Final Fantasy XII]]''.
  
FFXII Buster Sword.png|''[[Final Fantasy XII]]''.
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Manikin-Buster Sword.png|Crystal Buster Sword used by Cloud's [[manikin]]s in ''Dissidia'' and ''Dissidia 012''.
  
Manikin-Buster Sword.png|Crystal Buster Sword used by Cloud's [[manikin]]s in ''Dissidia'' and ''Dissidia 012''.
 
Manikin Bartz-Buster Sword.png|Crystal Buster Sword used by Bartz's manikins in ''Dissidia'' and ''Dissidia 012''.
  
Manikin Bartz-Buster Sword.png|Crystal Buster Sword used by Bartz's manikins in ''Dissidia'' and ''Dissidia 012''.
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DFFOO Buster Sword (VII).png|''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia]]'' [FFVII].
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DFFOO Buster Sword ver. Z (VII).png|''Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia'' [CC-VII].
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DFFOO Buster Sword NT Ver. (VII).png|''Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia'' [DFFNT].
 
Theatrhythm cloud.png|''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy]]'' and ''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call]]''.
  
Theatrhythm cloud.png|''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy]]'' and ''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call]]''.
 
PFF Angeal Illust.png|Buster Sword with Angeal in ''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]''.
  
PFF Angeal Illust.png|Buster Sword with Angeal in ''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]''.
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Ehrgeiz Buster Sword.png|''[[Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring]]''.
  
Ehrgeiz Buster Sword.png|''[[Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring]]''.
 
MetalChocobo.png|The Metal Chocobo Keyblade in ''Kingdom Hearts'', based on the Buster Sword.
  
MetalChocobo.png|The Metal Chocobo Keyblade in ''Kingdom Hearts'', based on the Buster Sword.
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Buster-Sword-Sunday.png|Buster Sword Parfait sold at [[Artnia]].
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FFVII_Remake_Vinyl_Buster.png|Part of the remake design as seen on the [[Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy VII Vinyl]] case.
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[[File:Buster Sword Full-Scale Replica.jpg|thumb|right|Full-scale model of the Buster Sword.]]
  
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This sword is a symbol of my dreams... and my honor. No... it's more than that...

Zack Fair

The Buster Sword (バスターソード, Basutāsōdo?) is a weapon that first appeared in Final Fantasy VII and has since appeared in several other games in the Final Fantasy series. It is Cloud Strife's trademark weapon, and was wielded before him by Zack Fair and Angeal Hewley. The Buster Sword serves as an iconic image for Cloud and Final Fantasy VII due to its massive size and is wielded by Cloud in most of his appearances.

Design

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Cloud by Tetsuya Nomura.

The Buster Sword is classified as an enormous broadsword. From tip to handle, it is approximately five to six feet long, with a single-edged large blade approximately one foot wide. In Cloud's Final Fantasy VII artwork, the blade is a lighter color on the bladed edge, while the rest of the blade is dark gray, and the handguard appears to be bolted or riveted into place. There are two holes near the handguard, variably said to be materia slots, or where Cloud clips the sword onto his back. In more detailed iterations, the handle is a reddish knurled material. This design is used in most spin-off appearances. In the Kingdom Hearts series, Cloud wields a Buster Sword of this design wrapped in bandages.

AC Buster Sword 1

Concept art for Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children.

In Compilation of Final Fantasy VII releases, namely Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children and Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-, the Buster Sword has a more detailed design. The blade is more visually split into two segments, with a darker side that tapers into the edged side. The handguard in this iteration is colored gold and has ornate swirl designs, the part of the blade bearing the two holes is raised slightly and sectioned off from the rest of the blade, and there is detailed plating set on the blade on each side along the blunt edge. The handle appears to be made of red leather. In Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, this design is used with additional gold coloring along the raised section around the slots. In Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion, the Buster Sword design is reverted to how it appears in Final Fantasy VII Click to show Angeal Crisis Core Reunion model, likely for continuity with the Final Fantasy VII remake project.

In Final Fantasy VII Remake, the weapon's design is an amalgam of the original and the Compilation version. It features the dark end leading to the blade with a taper as seen in the Compilation, along with the more defined linked materia slots and plating. The blade is now visibly sharpened perpendicularly to the edge, rather than parallel. The gold tinted segments at each end of the handle have been made silver, the materia slots are slightly different and the lining around their raised area has been recolored to be uniform with the surrounding metal. The gold swirl designs adorning the width of the hilt have been removed, with a metal clasping taking their place, making it more faithful to the original design. The handle is wrapped in overlapping brown leather from the guard to the pommel. For the first time, the materia equipped onto the blade is visible.

The angle of the blade leading to the tip is approximately 137°.

Appearances

Final Fantasy VII series

Final Fantasy VII

FFVII Buster Sword Menu

The Buster Sword on the title screen.

Main article: Buster Sword (Final Fantasy VII)

The Buster Sword is Cloud's default weapon. It cannot be sold or thrown due to Cloud using it in cutscenes and minigames. The Buster Sword has a base power of 18 and a base accuracy of 96%. It has two linked Materia slots.

On the title screen, the Buster Sword appears suspended over the ground surrounded by a black background. Buster Sword also represents the Weapon is Broken handicap on the Battle Square handicap reels.

Final Fantasy VII Remake

The Buster Sword as it it appears in Final Fantasy VII Remake.
Main article: Buster Sword (VII Remake)

The Buster Sword is again Cloud's default weapon. Its menu description alludes to the name of the original game's normal battle theme, "Those Who Fight". The sword has a heavily worn exterior, with innumerable scratches visible along its length. For the first time, the materia slotted into it is visible on the in-game model. In the final scene of the game, it is covered in grime, and the handle is worn where it is held.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

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Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

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The Buster Sword's appearance.

Sometime after Final Fantasy VII, Cloud places the Buster Sword on the cliff where Zack had his last stand as a memorial. The sword rusts and becomes covered in dirt. In place of the Buster Sword Cloud wields the Fusion Swords, which take on the silhouette of the Buster Sword when connected.

During the ending of Advent Children Complete, Cloud moves the polished Buster Sword to the Sector 5 slums church.

Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-

When the Player Turk is infiltrating Icicle base with Zack, the latter wields the Buster Sword.

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-

The Buster Sword.

Use brings about wear, tear, and rust—and that's a real waste.

Angeal Hewley

The Buster Sword's origins are revealed with Angeal Hewley as its original owner, whose father had the blade forged when Angeal joined SOLDIER. His parents borrowed the money for the sword, and Angeal's father worked as much as he could to pay back the debt, eventually falling ill and passing away. Angeal cares for the sword in his father's memory, using it as little as possible to avoid it being damaged, instead fighting with a standard SOLDIER sword.

Angeal entrusts the Buster Sword to Zack as a symbol of passing on his honor and dreams. Zack uses the blade more frequently than Angeal, but swings to hit with the blunt edge. When Zack is gunned down outside Midgar, he passes on the Buster Sword to Cloud, naming him his living legacy and proof of his life.

When Zack has the Buster Sword on his back the blade's edge is facing down, while Cloud later on has the sword's blade facing out, possibly for quicker use of the blade itself.

It is possible to battle Minerva before having obtained the Buster Sword in the story, especially in New Game+. The Minerva battle starts off with a cutscene showing Zack with the Buster Sword even if it hasn't been obtained yet, and because the cutscene transfers directly into the battle, the Buster Sword remains on Zack for the battle.

Strike in battle stance from CCVIIR

Striking with the Buster Sword.

In the PlayStation Portable version, Zack's weapon is merely cosmetic. In Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion, Zack gains a new battle stance with the Buster Sword, reminiscent of Cloud's Punisher Mode in Final Fantasy VII Remake, where he can expend AP to guard and counter-attack, and use strong attacks that hit harder and make him immune to interruption.

Final Fantasy VII G-Bike

FF7GB Cloud Finish

Cloud wields the Buster Sword.

Cloud brandished the Buster Sword and attacked enemies while riding the Hardy-Daytona. It used the design seen in the Compilation with the ornamental base.

Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis

The Buster Sword is a weapon for Cloud.

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Final Fantasy IX

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Zidane examining a weapon that resembles the Buster Sword.

A weapon similar to the Buster Sword can be found in a weapon shop in Lindblum. If Zidane inspects it, he will refer to to "a guy with spiky hair" who wielded a sword like it.

Final Fantasy XII

Gilgamesh's "Buster Sword".

Gilgamesh uses a fake Buster Sword, along with many other iconic swords from other Final Fantasy games. The kanji character on the sword means "replica", or "fake", and has four slots instead of two.

The fake Buster Sword can be used by player characters via hacking.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

The Buster Sword.

A sword far heavier than any sword has rights to be, yet a true 1st Class will wield it with ease.

Description.

The Buster Sword is a greatsword-type weapon available to Lightning through downloadable content. It raises Strength by 360 points and Stagger Power by 12%.

Final Fantasy XIV

FFXIV Braver

The Buster Sword appears during "Braver" Limit Break.

The Braver and Blade Dance Limit Breaks feature a Buster Sword made of light, and are used by all melee DPS jobs.

Final Fantasy XVI

Buster Sword from Final Fantasy XVI icon

Taking up this cold, unassuming steel in one's hands invokes strange yet familiar images of friendship and rivalry, love and loss, while the notches along its blade speak of hardship immeasurable.

Description

The Buster Sword is a free DLC weapon for Clive. It has attack power of 160. Unlike other weapons, Clive's scabbard disappears when using it due to its size.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

FFTA Buster Sword

Sword made for felling monsters.

Description

The Buster Sword is a sword-class weapon wielded by the Soldier, Warrior, and Dragoon classes. It has 35 power, 5 defense, and teaches the ability Mindbreak to Soldiers and Warriors, and Wyrmtamer to Dragoons.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift

FFTA Buster Sword

If you're in the business of monster slaying, you need look no further than this sword.

Description

The Buster Sword is a weapon for the Soldier, Warrior, Dragoon jobs and Spellblade. It no longer teaches Wyrmtamer to Dragoons, but teaches Blood Price to Spellblades.

Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)

The Buster Sword.

The Buster Sword is Cloud's weapon in his normal outfit, with its design based on the original Buster Sword from Final Fantasy VII, but more detailed. The Buster Sword glows orange when using an HP attack, referring to the Limit Break system in Final Fantasy VII.

Bartz uses the Buster Sword during two of his moves, Climbarrel and Sidehazzard, when he mimics Cloud, specifically his Climhazzard attack.

The Buster Sword is also an equippable weapon usable by Cloud obtained in Destiny Odyssey VII-1. It is a level 1 Greatsword that gives +4 ATK.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

The Buster Sword is used by Cloud in both his default and "Steady Light" outfits, reusing its design from the original Dissidia. It also appears in Cloud's downloadable costume, his Kingdom Hearts look, where it takes on the wrapped appearance it has in Kingdom Hearts. Bartz still wields the blade in his mimicked moveset, but due to changes in his moveset he only uses it in one move as opposed to the original two.

As in the original Dissidia, Buster Sword is also an exclusive weapon for Cloud, and can found in his chapter of the 013 story. Its stats have been increased to Attack +22 and Defense -2.

Dissidia Final Fantasy NT

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The Buster Sword is Cloud's default weapon, based on the weapon's appearance in Final Fantasy VII. Like all other characters' weapons, equipping it offers no advantages or disadvantages.

Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia

Multiple versions of the Buster Sword are available as weapons for Cloud and Zack. Cloud's original model from VII is a 4★ greatsword, while all others are 5★ greatswords. Cloud's Dissidia NT variant has also been available, but has been bundled with specific loot crates when Cloud is a featured character.

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Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call

Cloud wields the Buster Sword in his character model.

Pictlogica Final Fantasy

PFF Buster Sword Icon
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Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade

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Final Fantasy Artniks

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Final Fantasy Record Keeper

[​Data from April 27, 2017 · data (Daggers · Swords · Katanas · Spears · Fists · Rods · Staves · Bows · Thrown · Other) · edit · purge]
WeaponCategoryLevelAttackMagicMind
Buster Sword (VII)
Rarity 5		Swords17600
2010900
3012600
3513500
Additional stats: Accuracy +95
Unique Soul Break: Braver (Cloud)
Buster Sword (VII-CC)
(Buster Sword (CCVII))
Rarity 5		Swords18000
2011500
3013200
3514100
Additional stats: Accuracy +95
Unique Soul Break: Rush Assault (Zack)
Hewley Buster (VII-CC)
(Buster Sword H (CCVII))
Rarity 5		Swords19700
2013200
3014900
3515800
Additional stats: Accuracy +95
Super Soul Break: Wings of Pride (Angeal), ATK +10 when mastered

Final Fantasy Explorers

The giant sword of a champion from another world. Reduces AP cost.

Description
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Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

A wide sword as large as a full grown adult. Swinging it is a herculean task, but legend has it that a blond warrior with blue eyes from another world once wielded it with ease. It was a prized memento of the joys and sorrows he once shared with a certain friend. The buster sword doesn't have a scabbard, and its weight makes it particularly difficult to transport. It was therefore affixed with a magnetic component that allows it to be carried over the shoulder.

Description

A great sword from another world. This weapon is as large as a grown man, making it difficult for the average person to wield correctly. Its hilt is wrapped in tattered bandages, and it boasts more destructive power than the common blade. Some say that a swordsman from another world in search of a certain someone can wield this gigantic sword with great ease.

Kingdom Hearts version description

Buster Sword is a Great Sword that provides +35 ATK, and can be obtained by buying it for 1,500 gil at Grandport, Industrial City Dilmagia, Town of Kolts, Aquapolis Olderion, and Downtown Zoldaad, found in a chest at Zadehl Westersand - Exploration, or crafted using 3x Broken Blade, 14x Silver Ore, and 300 gil.

Buster Sword (KH) is a Great Sword STMR obtained from Cloud (KH), providing +180 ATK, is Two-Handed, has a damage variance of 100-160%, and gives +50% Accuracy.

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Mobius Final Fantasy

MFF Buster Sword Model

The Buster Sword was acquired with the "SOLDIER 1st Class" Job card, itself based on Cloud's initial appearance, as its signature weapon. The weapon could be earned and then upgraded to its regular +, Bis, and X grades by mastering the job.

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World of Final Fantasy

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Cloud wielding the Buster Sword.

Cloud wields the Buster Sword in his character model.

Final Fantasy Trading Card Game

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Buster Sword appears as a weapon, requiring three Thunder CP to use, and one Thunder and one Shine CP to remove it from the equipped character and return it to the hand. When a Forward equipped with the Buster Sword is moved to the Break Zone from the field, Buster Sword allows the player to select a Forward on the field with a lower cost than the original Forward equipped with the Buster Sword, and equip the Buster Sword to the new Forward.

Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances

Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring

Ehrgeiz Buster Sword Icon

Used by Cloud.

Description

The Buster Sword appears as a 2-handed sword within the Forsaken Dungeon. It provides 57 Weapon Atk, 10 Durability, +2 Speed, and -1 Consumption Rate. Only Masuda Koji can equip this weapon. It is obtained from a monster drop on the Floors 10-12. Both Cloud and Zack can wield the Buster Sword during Arcade Mode.

Kingdom Hearts series

Buster Sword - Kingdom Hearts

Cloud wields the Buster Sword wrapped in bandages in all of his appearances in the Kingdom Hearts series, except Kingdom Hearts II, where he wields a wrapped Fusion Sword in its stead.

The Metal Chocobo Keyblade is based on the Buster Sword, and is a long, heavy, metal weapon based upon long reach and powerful attacks with two holes near the hilt. It is won by defeating Cloud in the Olympus Coliseum, and appears in Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, and Kingdom Hearts Re:coded.

Super Smash Bros. series

Kirby Cloud

Kirby's SOLDIER pride.

In both Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS & Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Cloud wields his iconic Buster Sword in his odd-numbered costumes, based on the Dissidia series version of his Final Fantasy VII design. Additionally, Kirby can utilize a Buster Sword of his own, after inhaling Cloud and gaining Blade Beam as his Copy Ability.

Other media

Games

A weapon called the Buster Sword appears in the Monster Hunter game series. While it more greatly resembles a cleaver, it bears the same overall design.

The Buster Sword appears in the online game Fallen Sword.

There is a sword that appears in the sandbox game Terraria called the Breaker Blade that resembles the Buster Sword and its name serves as wordplay of that of the Buster Sword.

There is a Buster Sword at the Weapon Rack in Pocket God.

The Buster Sword can be unlocked and subsequently eaten in the mobile game Hungry Oni. The item description "A spiky haired guy carried something similar", reflects the reference to Final Fantasy IX.

PAD Cloud's Buster Sword

The Buster Sword appeared in Puzzle & Dragons as part of the Final Fantasy collaboration.

The Buster Sword makes a cameo in the indie game Evoland, though it is called the Legendary Sword. It is obtained at the end of the second dungeon.

The Buster Sword can be found in Just Cause 3 as an Easter Egg, stuck to the side of a snowy mountain.

In Summon Night Swordcraft Story for the Game Boy Advance, Chaves's Sword resembles the Buster Sword. Its flavor text ris "Huge, but otherwise plain, sword".

The Breaker Blade from Terraria is based on the Buster Sword, and its name is synonymous.

Television

Adventure Time - Buster Sword

The Buster Sword is inside Finn and Jake's brother Jermaine's house in season 6 episode 33 of the Cartoon Network show Adventure Time. Jake tries to use the sword to fight invading demons, but he finds the sword too heavy to wield.

Fandom

In 8-Bit Theater, the Buster Sword is seen in parodical form during the main crew's early attempts at recruiting more teammates, when a Cloud-like character attempts to show off the sword to Fighter as a qualification and is subsequently crushed under it when it falls over. In the epilogue, when Fighter and Black Mage realize they are lost, the Buster Sword is seen along with the Revolver in "Akbar's Not Useless Tools" shop.

Non-specific appearances

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Since the Buster Sword is Cloud's default sword, he uses it as his weapon in almost all of his spin-off appearances, including Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring, the Itadaki Street series, and Chocobo Racing. In Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call, Cloud and Zack both wield the Buster Sword, Cloud's based on its Final Fantasy VII design and Zack's on its Compilation design.

Behind the scenes

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Early Buster Sword.

In the earliest concept sketches (see Gallery) Cloud's sword was smaller and thinner and had a single slot used to attach the weapon to a stud on Cloud's back. The handle had a hanging chain similar to Squall's Revolver in Final Fantasy VIII. A magnet on the suspender on Cloud's back was used to hold the sword in place. In The Reunion Files for Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, Tetsuya Nomura stated his original vision of the Buster Sword was unrefined steel, and he referred to it as "the Giant Kitchen Knife". Having stated that Cloud's imagery was based on the samurai martial artist luminary Musashi Miyamoto, the size and design of the Buster Sword are reminiscent of the oar carved suburito waster sword used by him in his duel against rival Sasaki Kojiro, and in contrast to their rival's weapons, as Musashi believed that swords like nodachi were unwieldly and left one open.

In an early version of Cloud's official poster (the finalized version of this image was used as the cover art for Final Fantasy VII in North America) that was used in Square's (now deleted) original Final Fantasy VII website, and also used as a promo shot for early magazine articles on Final Fantasy VII, a "beta" version of the Buster Sword can be seen. Here the Buster Sword has only one slot, the proportions are different, and the slot takes up a larger percentage of the sword's width, the sword's sharp edge is held to the opposite side, and in proportion to Cloud the early Buster Sword looks longer.

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Cloud fights Kadaj with the Buster Sword in an Advent Children trailer.

In early footage of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, before the Fusion Swords were designed, Cloud was shown fighting Kadaj wielding the Buster Sword that had the swirl design on the handguard, but not the blade etchings. The fight is identical to a portion of their battle in the completed film, albeit slowed down considerably.

Other

Placeholder Buster Sword from Final Fantasy X.

A replica of the Buster Sword was made as a placeholder weapon for Tidus during the development of Final Fantasy X.[1] It can still be found in the game's internal files as dummied content, but can only be obtained by hacking. If hacked into the game, Tidus attacks with the sword's blunt edge.

Merchandise

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Buster Sword wielded by Zack's Trading Arts figure.

The Buster Sword has appeared as Cloud's weapon in numerous merchandise of him. In 1997 the first Final Fantasy VII action figures manufactured by Bandai were released, and Cloud's figure comes with two weapons: the Buster Sword and the Hardedge. The Buster Sword in this set is uniformly gray, without the lighter colored edge as seen in the game. Cloud also wields the Buster Sword in all cold cast resin statues crafted by Kotobukiya.

Buster Sword has appeared in Final Fantasy Trading Arts figures with both Cloud and Zack. Cloud has the plain version while Zack's Buster Sword has cracks on the surface. The Zack figurine was released before Advent Children: Final Fantasy VII and Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-, so the Buster Sword is still the original version without the more ornamental base. Cloud's Dissidia Final Fantasy Trading Arts figure also has the original Buster Sword, because that is the one he wields in that game.

Cloud's amiibo Cloud amiibo 01 in his original outfit for Super Smash Bros. has the Buster Sword.

A limited edition PSP Slim was released along with Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- in Japan: the console bundled with the game, as well as a Buster Sword wrist strap. 77,777 units were available and all sold in one day. A similar bundle was also released in Europe, but lacked the Buster Sword wrist strap.

Final Fantasy Play Arts Action Figures

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Cloud holding the Buster Sword.

In 2007 Square Enix released Final Fantasy VII Play Arts figures. Cloud's comes with the Buster Sword. Its design is that from the original artwork, rather than the updated design from the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII. The deluxe set that comes with Cloud and the Hardy-Daytona also includes the Buster Sword.

In 2009 Square Enix released Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Play Arts figures, Zack's figure including the Buster Sword. Unlike the Buster Sword in the Final Fantasy VII Play Arts figures released two years earlier, the Buster Sword Zack carries is the updated design from the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII.

Also in 2009 Square Enix released Cloud and Sephiroth as Kingdom Hearts Play Arts figures, Cloud's including a bandaged version of the Buster Sword.

Replicas

Buster Sword Full-Scale Replica

Full-scale model of the Buster Sword.

The chocolate parfait sold in Square Enix's Artnia cafe comes with a miniature replica of the Buster Sword. A full-scale model of the Buster Sword was built to commemorate the Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete press screening party at the Sony Building in Tokyo. Another 1:1 scale replica was made and displayed at Tokyo Game Show 2019, this time based on the Final Fantasy VII Remake design. A sign displayed next to it measures its length at 185.5 centimeters (approx. 6.1 ft), while weighing about 7 kilograms (approx. 15.4 lbs). Similar builds were displayed at other events promoting the game.

A Buster Sword alarm clock Buster Sword digital clock merchandise for FFVIIR was released as official merchandise for Final Fantasy VII Remake. It features the sword stuck on the ground, like the title screens of both original and remade Final Fantasy VII.

Based on various real-life solid metal replicas, even for an extremely strong person the Buster Sword is terribly balanced and egregiously difficult—if not impossible—to wield properly. A replica crafted with a solid steel blade weighs in at nearly 100 pounds.

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Etymology

The word "buster" means a person who breaks up something, e.g. crime busters, or something big or unusual for its kind. It derives from the verb "bust".

The term "buster sword" may also be a corruption of the term "bastard sword", used to describe large two-handed swords in 17th century Europe. It may also be a reference to the supposed rain-making device "cloudbuster", created by Wilhelm Reich.

Citations

  1. ↑ Final Fantasy Ultimania Archive Volume 3, p.85
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Ninja blades Ichigeki - Iga Blade - Kagenui - Koga Blade - Kunai - Kodachi - Oborozuki - Orochi - Sakura - Sasuke's Blade - Yagyu Darkblade
Spears Abel's Lance - Astral Spear - Banescissor Spear - Battle Fork - Bistro Fork - Blood Lance - Brass Spear - Brionac - Bronze Spear - Buluc Chabtan - Calamity Spear - Crystal Lance - Demon Spear - Dragonhorn - Dragon Lance - Dragon Whisker - Dragoon Lance - Dragoon Spear - Drain Lance - Flame Lance - Flayer - Fork - Gae Bolg - Gastro Fork - Giant Spear - Glaive - Golden Spear - Gungnir - Halberd - Harpoon - Heat Lance - Heavy Lance - Heretic's Halberd - Highwind - Holy Lance - Ice Lance - Impartisan - Javelin - Kain's Lance - Knight Lance - Knight's Lance - Longinus - Mistilteinn - Mythril Fork - Mythril Lance - Mythril Spear - Needle Fork - Obelisk - Pandoran Spear - Partisan - Platinum Lance - Pole Axe - Punisher - Radiant Lance - Reginleif - Rhomphaia - Rhongomiant - Scorpion - Shadow Hunter - Shamanic Spear - Silver Fork - Slash Lance - Spear - Stinger - Storm Spear - Stoss Spear - Taming Spear - Thunder Lance - Titan Lance - Tonbogiri - Trident - Twin Lance - Venus Gospel - Viper Halberd - Wind Spear - Wyvern Horn - Wyvern Lance - Zodiac Spear
Swords Adamant Blade - Aeneas - Airstep Sword - Anastasia - Ancient Sword - Angel Bless - Aqua Saber - Arc Sword - Argentic Rapiers - Arondight - Ascalon - Avenger - Apocalypse - Balmung - Baroque Sword - Bastard Sword - Beastmaster - Bee Spatha - Blank Blade - Blazing Spirit - Blessed Blade - Blood Sword - Brave Blade - Broadsword - Bronze Sword - Brotherhood - Butterfly Edge - Butterfly Sword - Caliburn -Catastrophe Blade - Celestial Saber - Chaosbringer - Chirijiraden - Chocoblade - Cimmerian Edge - Colichemarde - Coral Sword - Corkscrew Rapiers - Crystal Sword - Curtana - Dark Sword - Darkbringer - Deathbringer - Demonsbane - Desch's Sword - Devil's Daughter - Diamond Sword - Dominator - Dorgann's Blade - Double-Edge - Dragon Slayer - Dreadnaughts - Durandal - Engine Blade - Enhancer - Estoc - Eternity Blades - Excalipoor - Exploda - Falchion - Femme Fatale - Flamberge - Flame Fossil - Flame Sword - Flametongue - Folding Epee - Force Saber - Fragarach - Freezing Blade - Gaia Blade - Genji Blade - Gluttony Sword - Gold Sword - Grasitha - Greatsword - Guardian's Edge - Hauteclaire - Helter-Skelter - Highway Star - Howling Soul - Hunting Sword - Icebrand - Immortal Order - Iron Sword - Joyeuse - Knight Sword - Laevateinn - Longsword - Mac an Luin - Macuahuitl - Mana Sword - Materia Blade - Mecha-Rapiers - Mirage Sword - Moonblade - Mythril Blade - Mythril Rapiers - Mythril Saber - Mythril Sword - Naglering - Nightmare - Odinblade - Ogrenix - One-Winged Angel - Onion Blade - Onion Sword - Platinum Rapiers - Platinum Sword - Rakshasa Blade - Rapier - Razer - Razzmatazz - Rhomphaia - Royal Sword - Rune Blade - Rune Rapiers - Rune Saber - Rune Tooth - Ryujin Rapiers - Saber - Salamand Sword - Sargatanas - Save the Queen - Scimitar - Serpent Sword - Shadowblade - Shamshir - Short Sword - Sleep Sword - SOLDIER Sword - Soldier's Sabre - Sonic Steel - Sorcery Sword - Soul Sabre - Stinger - Stoneblade - Sun Blade - Survivor's Edge - Sword of the Father - The Tower - Thunder Blade - Tyrfing - Ultima Weapon - Vajradanda - Vanguard - Variable Steel - Warlord - Warrior's Sword - Werebuster - Wightslayer - Wild Rose - Wing Sword - Witch Sword - Wizard Sword - Zantetsuken - Zwill Blade
Other Chainsaw - Cutlass - Drill - Nightmare
Final Fantasy VII setting
Abilities - Allusions - Artworks - Characters - Development - Dummied content - Enemies - Menu - Script - Timeline - Translations - Version differences - Walkthroughs - Wallpapers
Locations The Planet
Midgar Sector 1 (Mako Reactor 1) - Sector 8 - Sector 7 (Sector 7 slums - Seventh Heaven - Train graveyard) - Sector 4 - Sector 5 (Mako Reactor 5 - Sector 5 slums - Sector 5 slums church) - Sector 6 (Wall Market - Honey Bee Inn - Sewer) - Sector 0 (Shinra Building - Midgar Highway)
Eastern continent Midgar - Midgar Wasteland - Kalm - Chocobo Farm - Marshes - Mythril Mine - Fort Condor - Under Junon - Junon (Cargo Ship - Junon Underwater Reactor)
Western continent Costa del Sol - Mt. Corel (Coal Train) - North Corel - Gold Saucer (Wonder Square - Battle Square - Chocobo Square - Speed Square) - Corel (Corel Prison) - Gongaga - Cosmo Canyon - Cave of the Gi - Nibelheim - Shinra Mansion - Mt. Nibel - Nibel Reactor - Rocket Town - Ancient Forest - Materia Cave
Northern continent Bone Village - Sleeping Forest - Corel Valley - City of the Ancients - Corel Valley Cave - Icicle Inn - Great Glacier - Gaea's Cliff - North Crater - Whirlwind Maze - Northern Cave - Chocobo Sage's House
Other Temple of the Ancients - Mideel - Wutai Village - Da-chao Statue - Materia Caves - Gelnika
LoreRaces Humans - Red XIII's species - Cetra
Terms All Lucky 7s - AVALANCHE - Black Materia - Buster Sword - Chaos - Character Booster - Cloud save - Condor - Gi tribe - Hardy-Daytona - Holy - Huge Materia - Jenova Project - Keystone - Leviathan Scales - Lifestream - Lunar Harp - Mako - mako reactor - Makonoid - Masamune - Meteor - Midgar Slums - Neo Midgar - PHS - Planetology - Promised Land - Reunion Theory - Shinra Electric Power Company - Shinra Hauler SA-37 - Shinra Public Security Forces - Sister Ray - SOLDIER - Sephiroth-clones - Turks - Weapon - White Materia - Wusheng
Events Wutai War - Nibelheim Incident - Zack's Final Stand - Avalanche Insurgency - Aerith's death - Siege of Fort Condor - Raid on Junon - Raid on Midgar - Jenova War
Vehicles Highwind - Buggy - Cargo Ship - Coal Train - Motorcycle - Shinra uV Submarine - Tiny Bronco - Train - Shinra No. 26 - B1-Alpha Helicopter - B1-Beta Helicopter
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