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This page is about the possessed sword sometimes referred to as "Poltergeist". For the possessed furniture, see Poltergeist.

The Ruler Sword, also known as Spectral Sword, is an enemy in the Castlevania series. It is a sword controlled by an evil will. Causes poltergeist phenomena.

Description[]

The Ruler Sword is a sword possessed by poltergeist-causing spirits. It is able to levitate and control a variety of other weapons, which sometimes circle around it or move about in random paths. Sometimes these include shields, which the Ruler Sword can use to protect itself. Destroying the central Ruler Sword also destroys all the other weapons being controlled by it.

Appearances[]

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood[]

The Ruler Sword makes its debut in Rondo of Blood, where it appears as a one-time enemy the player must destroy in order to continue through the Ghost Ship. Each of its swords and the Ruler Sword itself die in one hit, but the Ruler Sword usually resides at the top of the screen, using the other weapons to attack for it.

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night[]

In this game, there are three variants of the Spectral Sword, each only appearing once in their location:

  • The Level 13 one is found in a large room in the lower area of Olrox's Quarters. When the player gets close, it summons some poltergeist weapons in an orbiting manner. Oddly, this variant is often the second one encountered in the game, as entering this area normally requires the Leap Stone.
  • The Level 15 one is found in a large room above the long staircase of the Royal Chapel. When the player gets close, it expands some short swords and starts moving around while spinning these swords with a unique noise. It is usually encountered earlier, despite having a "Lv2" tag, since it is in the way of finding the Leap Stone.
  • Finally, the Level 36 one occupies the same room, but in the Anti-Chapel. This one starts with assisting shields and spears already in the formation, such that if the player carries the Duplicator and a bomb item that can destroy the shields, they can farm the room quickly. By killing the spears and shields with a bomb, the player will be able to gain EXP very fast and max out a familiar in approximately 20-30 minutes. Otherwise, this enemy is also well-known by being able to drop the Mablung Sword, which is a better replacement for the Shield Rod.

Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance[]

In this game, there are also three variants of the Ruler Sword:

  • Ruler Sword Lv1 only appears twice in the Sky Walkway but uses its multiple puppet weapons as shields against Juste Belmont's attacks, and can even block some Spell Fusions. The main sword itself can curse the player as well.
  • Ruler Sword Lv2 only appears once in the game. While it has more HP and attacks than its Lv1 counterpart, it actually has a much simpler attack pattern, simply moving toward Juste.
  • Ruler Sword Lv3 has one of the most complex attack patterns out of non-boss enemies. It may perform the following:
    • Uses its four shortswords to shoot at Juste.
    • Summons two axes, or one axe and one hammer, and throws each one left and right.
    • Uses two scythes and a sword as shields. This attack is more common when its actual shields are destroyed.

Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth[]

The Spectral Sword returns in Stage 3 of The Adventure ReBirth, this time as a boss. The sword comes protected by two Final Swords resembling those from Aria of Sorrow, which sometimes open up to spawn new weapons. The weapons, in this case, are daggers, axes, swords, and lances which circle around to protect the core. It can stop to fly into the ground, along with any remaining weapons.

Enemy Data[]

Enemy Data: Ruler Sword
Image Name - Game
Description
Statistics Items Location Notes
Glosword-1-Ruler Sword DXC
(RoB/DXC)
Ruler Sword  (Poltergeist) [alt] - Rondo of Blood [ edit ]
' HP: 1
Exp: 100
5. Ghost Ship
Spectralswordlv2-1- 57. Spectral Sword [Lv. 13] (Ruler Sword) - Symphony of the Night [ edit ]
Evil demon-sword. Causes poltergeist phenomena. Level: 13
HP: 90
Exp: 80
Drop: Broadsword, Bastard Sword; Poltergeist: Bwaka Knife
Olrox's Quarters
Spectralswordlv1-1- 63. Spectral Sword [Lv. 15] (Ruler Sword Lv. 2) - Symphony of the Night [ edit ]
Evil demon-sword. Causes poltergeist phenomena. Level: 15
HP: 100
Exp: 100
Drop: Broadsword, Bastard Sword; Puppet swords: Takemitsu
Royal Chapel
Spectralswordlv3-1- 119. Spectral Sword [Lv. 36] (Ruler Sword Lv. 3) - Symphony of the Night [ edit ]
Evil demon-sword. Causes poltergeist phenomena. Level: 36
HP: 540
Exp: 400
Drop: Gurthang, Mablung Sword; Shields: Knight Shield; Spears: Javelin
Anti-Chapel
HOD-Rulersword 45. Ruler Sword (jpn) - Harmony of Dissonance [ edit ]
' Strong: Thunder, Wind
Weak: Ice
Level: 19
HP: 240
Exp: 102
Common Drop: Puff Coat
Rare Drop: Greek Helm
Castle A: Sky Walkway
Rulerswordlv2 51. Ruler Sword Lv2 (jpn) - Harmony of Dissonance [ edit ]
' Strong: Thunder, Wind
Weak: Ice
Level: 20
HP: 320
Exp: 113
Common Drop: Arm Guards
Rare Drop: Chain Mail
Castle A: Clock Tower
Rulerswordlv3 72. Ruler Sword Lv3 (jpn) - Harmony of Dissonance [ edit ]
' Strong: Thunder, Wind
Weak: Ice
Level: 27
HP: 384
Exp: 209
Common Drop: $250
Rare Drop: Greaves
Castle A: Castle Treasury
Castle B: Sky Walkway
Rulersword 86. Ruler's Sword (Ruler Sword) - Portrait of Ruin [ edit ]
A sword controlled by an evil will. Causes poltergeist phenomena. Weak: Electric, Holy
HP: 300
Exp: 400
Skill Pt: 13
Drop: Jagdplaute, Dragon Slayer
Master's Keep, Dark Academy, Nest of Evil
Ooe spectralsword 95. Spectral Sword (Ruler Sword) - Order of Ecclesia [ edit ]
This blade is as sharp and deadly as the spirit that possesses it. Strong: Flame
Weak: Strike, Thunder
HP: 280
Exp: 240
Skill Pt: 4
Atk: 77
Drop: Melio Secare (2%)
Arms Depot, Final Approach
TAR ST3 BOSS Ruler Sword  - Adventure ReBirth [ edit ]
A blade that is possessed by a dark will. Causes poltergeist phenomena.(*) 3. Dungeon
GoS Ruler Sword Ruler Sword  - Grimoire of Souls [ edit ]
A blade that is possessed by a dark will. Causes poltergeist phenomena.
Holy Sword  - Grimoire of Souls [ edit ]
A sacred blade manipulated by someone's mind. Deeming all of humanity as worthy of extinction, this holy sword was made to act as judge.
GoS Black Sword Black Sword  - Grimoire of Souls [ edit ]
A sword harboring wicked intentions. Like its previous owner, it is cursed with an insatiable lust for blood. Soul: Enchant Weapon to level 6
Abil: Curse

Item Data[]

Item Data: Drop Items
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Broadsword Icon Broadsword (Katzbalger) - Symphony of the Night
  Sword - Alucard
[edit]
Simple mercenary's sword
Japan A simple sword used by mercenaries
Attrib: Cut
ATT +12
Find: Olrox's Quarters (hidden)
Drop: Spectral Sword
Bastard Sword Icon Bastard Sword (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  Sword - Alucard
[edit]
Standard sword
Japan One-handed half-sword with a long handle
Attrib: Cut
ATT +20
Find: Reverse Keep
Drop: Spectral Sword
Bwaka Knife Icon Bwaka Knife (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  Projectile - Alucard
[edit]
Bwaka throwing knife [use] Attrib: Cut
ATT +30
Buy: $400
Find: Anti-Chapel, Clock Tower, Reverse Clock Tower
Drop: Spectral Sword
Takemitsu Icon Takemitsu (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  2 Handed Weapon (Katana) - Alucard
[edit]
Bamboo sword [2 hand] Attrib: Hit
ATT +1
Drop: Spectral Sword, Flea Man
Effect: Very slow swing (no diagonal attack)
Gurthang Icon Gurthang (Dainsleif) - Symphony of the Night
  Sword - Alucard
[edit]
Gets stronger when bloodied
Japan A magic sword that sucks blood to power up
Attrib: Cut
ATT +25, DEF +1
Drop: Spectral Sword (in Anti-Chapel)
Effect: Doubles damage during Dark Metamorphosis
Special: ↓↘→ + [Attack] for a stronger swing (ATT +40) with brief Dark Metamorphosis flash
Luminus Icon Mablung Sword (Lemuria Sword) - Symphony of the Night
  Sword - Alucard
[edit]
Spirit sword - improves DEF
Japan Draws out the spiritual power of the shield
Attrib: Cut
ATT +39, DEF +2
Drop: Spectral Sword (in Anti-Chapel)
Special: Can cast Shield Rod spells
Knight Shield Icon Knight Shield (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Armored knight's shield DEF +2
Find: Colosseum (just outside Royal Chapel)
Drop: Spectral Sword, Slinger
Effect: Projectile block
Special: Shield Rod or Mablung Sword spell (10 MP): Summon Horse – Offense Up (ATT +20) for 68 seconds
Javelin Icon Javelin (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  Projectile - Alucard
[edit]
Throwing spear [use] Attrib: Cut
ATT +50
Buy: $800 (later)
Find: Anti-Chapel
Drop: Bone Halberd, Scarecrow, Spectral Sword, Spear Guard, Winged Guard
Puff Coat Icon Puff Coat (jpn) - Harmony of Dissonance
  Body - Juste Belmont
[edit]
A fashionable coat. DEF +25
Common Drop: Ruler Sword
Greek Helm Icon Greek Helm - Harmony of Dissonance
  Head - Juste Belmont
[edit]
A Corinthian-style helmet. DEF +9
Rare Drop: Ruler Sword
Arm Guards Icon Arm Guards - Harmony of Dissonance
  Hands - Juste Belmont
[edit]
Good protection for the entire arm, but arms get a bit sweaty. DEF +18
Common Drop: Ruler Sword Lv2
Chain Mail Icon Chain Mail (jpn) - Harmony of Dissonance
  Body - Juste Belmont
[edit]
Armor made up of chain netting. DEF +28
Rare Drop: Ruler Sword Lv2
Money Bag 4 HoD Icon $250 - Harmony of Dissonance
  Pick-Up (Money) - Juste Belmont
[edit]
Gold + 250
Common Drop: Ruler Sword Lv3, Skeleton Glass, Disc Armor Lv2, Owl, Jp Bonepillar
Greaves Icon Greaves - Harmony of Dissonance
  Legs - Juste Belmont
[edit]
Armored trousers strengthened with metal plates. DEF +12
Rare Drop: Ruler Sword Lv3
Jagdplaute PoR Icon Jagdplaute (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin
  Weapon (Sword) - Jonathan
[edit]
A deadly, yet elegantly crafted sword . Attrib: Slash
Consume: 50 MP (Critical Art)
ATK +75
Sell: $3,200
Drop: Ruler's Sword
Dragon Slayer Icon Dragon Slayer (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin
  Weapon (Great Sword) - Jonathan
[edit]
A sword forged to slay dragons. Attrib: Slash, Curse
Consume: 50 MP (Critical Art)
ATK +99 MND +10
Sell: $10,500
Drop: Ruler's Sword
Melio Secare Icon Melio Secare (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Sword) - Shanoa
[edit]
Superior sword glyph. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 15 MP
ATK +20
Drop: Spectral Sword
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Secare = Union Secare; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus

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