The Void Sword is one of Dracula's weapons in Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2. The Void Sword is the physical manifestation of the cold, dark void that fills Dracula's heart,[1] and possess the elemental attribute of ice, replacing Gabriel's Light Magic from the first game.[2]
Lore[]
Void Sword[]
Pain and suffering have tormented Gabriel over the centuries following his transformation into the Prince of Darkness, beating his exhausted mind again and again. As his memories submerged into the waters of oblivion, Dracula abandoned his humanity behind to overcome the pain and suffering, and filled his heart with a cold, dark void. That feeling gave rise to the Void Sword, capable of draining both the nightmares of its owner and the life of everyone that comes in contact with its blade.
Void Projections[]
The formation of the Void Sword caused impurities that penetrated the deep rock of the Castle. These crystal fragments have kept the secret of ice for centuries while driving the Castle residents mad with its tempting call. He who can control the power held by one of these crystals will be capable of extending the void energy beyond the sword's edge.
Overview[]
Between Lords of Shadow and Mirror of Fate[]
After defeating the Forgotten One, Gabriel Belmont renounced his old identity and with it, his former weapons and powers. In order to overcome his nightmares and suffering, Dracula filled his heart with an empty void that manifested in magical Void powers, emulating his former Light Magic and allowing him to materialize a powerful longsword.
The formation of the sword generated crystal impurities in the foundation of the Castle which resonated with ice magic while serving as a maddening lure to its inhabitants.[2] This lure was even strong enough to entrap the Navigator, a being from another plane, which fed on the void energy until its being was stretched across time and space, transforming it into a multi-present being that exchanged its transportation services for further energy.[3]
Mirror of Fate[]
Dracula wields the Void Sword, alongside his other signature weapons, in his battle against Trevor. Dracula defeats the interloper despite Trevor's attempts to counter the Void Sword with his Shadow Magic, before discovering to his horror that the man was his son.
Lords of Shadow 2 prologue[]
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After Dracula entered hibernation, the Navigators that inhabited the castle starved from the lack of Void energy and perished.[3]
Revelations[]
Under the control of the Castle, the Keeper of the Void Sword leads a squad of Dungeon Jailers and Dungeon Minions to steal the Void Sword and hide it within the Toy Maker's Guest House, in order to keep it out of Dracula's reach. On a quest to retrieve it, Alucard infiltrates the Guest House and recovers the sword from the Keeper, who he decapitates using the sword in tandem with his own blade. Afterward, he takes the Void Sword to Bernhard's Wing and lays it in the claws of the Navigator for his father to find.
Lords of Shadow 2[]
While roaming the pharmaceutical corporation's factory, Trevor leads Dracula to Bernhard's Wing so that he can regain his sword and its Primordial Void Gem. In an attempt to stop him after he acquires the sword, the castle animates a Stone Golem and sends it at Dracula, but the vampire lord easily defeats the construct and recovers his Void powers as well.
Powers and abilities[]
From a physical standpoint, the Void Sword is a powerful longsword which Dracula can easily wield one-handed, due to his immense strength. It is somewhat weaker than the Shadow Whip and Chaos Claws, but has moderate range, and can conduct electricity in certain circumstances.
The Void Sword's primary ability allows Dracula to vampirically replenish his life energy by dealing damage to his targets, similar to Gabriel's Light Magic. Once empowered with the Primordial Void Gem, it regains the various techniques that allow Dracula to immobilize enemies or shield himself using its ice and storm powers. Mastering the Void Sword increases the strength of these techniques and the duration of freezing, as visualized in the brightening of the aura that surrounds the sword. Dracula can also combine the Void Sword's magic with his Mist Form in order to freeze any enemies his mist touches.
Strategy and Tips[]
- Main article: Void Sword/Strategy and Tips
Item Data[]
Item Data: Void Sword | ||||||||
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Image | Name - Game Type - Users Description |
Attributes / Consume | Statistics / Sell | Found | Notes | |||
Capable of draining both the nightmares of its owner and the life of everyone that comes in contact with its blade.(...) | Find: Castle Siege (lost), Bernhard's Wing |
Sequence: [Void Power Enable / Disable] (L1 on PS3) | ||||||
Basic Stab Skills | ||||||||
Series of quick, direct stabbing attacks executed with the [Void Sword / sword] against a single target. | First Obtained: Start with when weapon available |
Sequence: [Direct Attack] x5 | ||||||
Direct rising cut that can lift up smaller enemies in front of you, allowing additional attacks to be added whilst airborne. | First Obtained: Start with when weapon available |
Sequence: [Jump] [Direct Attack] | ||||||
Series of direct cutting attacks executd in the air. Linking hits with this combo keeps you suspended in the air to combine them with other moves. | First Obtained: Start with when weapon available |
Sequence: In the air: [Direct Attack] x 3 | ||||||
Advanced Stab Skills | ||||||||
Press and hold the [Direct Attack] button to start a sequence of heavy direct attacks. Repeated [Direct Attack] button presses will add further hits to the combo resulting in a Block Breaker. Upgrade: The number of attacks available in the combo is increased with this upgrade. | Buy: ??? (requires Combined Stab) |
Sequence: Hold [Direct Attack] [Direct Attack] x 3 (x 4 after upgrade)]] | ||||||
Press and hold the [Direct Attack] button while airborne to use this direct cut as a finisher in any aerial attack sequence. Your sword will smash down on any enemies in front of you as you land. Good for dissipating enemies on the ground and to drag down airborne foes! Upgrade: Hold the [Direct Attack] button longer to perform [an expansive Freezing Blow (Void Sword) / a powerful blow (Crissaegrim)] after landing the Smashing Stab. | Buy: ??? (requires Aerial Stab) |
Sequence: In the air: Hold [Direct Attack] | ||||||
Press and hold [Block] and [Direct Attack] to spin the Void Sword at high speed, attracting small nearby enemies to line them up. Move the [Move] stick toward them to knock them down with a quick charge movement. | Buy: ??? (requires Combined Stab) |
Sequence: [Block] + Hold [Direct Attack] + [Move] | ||||||
Void Sword: Dive with the Void Sword to generate an explosion capable of elevating enemies from the ground. Useful to buy some time when surrounded.
Crissagrim: Dive with the sword that generates a great explosion capable of elevating nearby enemies. Useful to buy time against a group of adversaries |
Buy: ??? (requires Whirlwind) |
Sequence: In the air: [Block] + [Direct Attack] | ||||||
Immediately after a Synchronized Block, you can unleash a devastating direct counter attack. | Buy: ??? (requires Combined Stab) |
Sequence: After a Synchronized Block: [Direct Attack] x 3 (on ground or in air) | ||||||
While blocking with [Block] use the jump button to leap over and land behind your enemy. | Buy: 150 XP |
Sequence: [Block] + [Jump] | ||||||
After leaping over enemies using a Somersault, immediately press [Direct Attack] repeatedly to attack them from behind before they can react. Especially useful against enemies blocking your blows. | Buy: ??? (requires Counterstrike Stab and Somersault) |
Sequence: After a Somersault: [Direct Attack] x 3 | ||||||
Basic Cut Skills | ||||||||
Void Sword: A linked series of cutting area attacks less powerful than the Combined Stab attacks but useful to restore your health quickly against numerous enemies. Crissaegrim: A combined series of area cutting attacks, less powerful than the Combined Stab, but very useful against a large group of enemies. |
First Obtained: Start with when weapon available |
Sequence: [Area Attack] x 4 | ||||||
Area rising cut that can lift up all smaller enemies around you, allowing additional attacks to be added whilst airborne. | First Obtained: Start with when weapon available |
Sequence: [Jump] [Area Attack] | ||||||
Series of cutting attacks executed in the air. Linking hits with this combo keeps you suspended in the air allowing you to combine them with other moves. | First Obtained: Start with when weapon available |
Sequence: In the air: [Area Attack] x 3 | ||||||
Advanced Cut Skills | ||||||||
Series of whirling, spinning attacks that can damage all enemies in the area. You can finish the combo sequence at any time by pressing the [Area Attack] button again to deal a sadistic cut that works as a Block Breaker. | Buy: ??? (requires Combined Cut) |
Sequence: Hold [Area Attack] [Area Attack] | ||||||
Press and hold the [Area Attack] button while airborne to use this sarea cut as a finisher in any aerial attack sequence. Your sword will sweep around and hit any surrounding enemies. As you land, you will drag down your enemies too. | Buy: ??? (requires Aerial Cut) |
Sequence: In the air: Hold [Area Attack] | ||||||
Brandish the Void Sword at great speed sucking in nearby small enemies and hen punish them with a storm of cuts. | Buy: ??? (requires Combined Cut) |
Sequence: [Block] + Hold [Area Attack] | ||||||
Generates an icy whirlwind that elevates small nearby enemies, leaving them defenseless against your next aerial attacks. | Buy: ??? (requires Void Kata and Aerial Cut) |
Sequence: In the air: [Block] + [Area Attack] | ||||||
Secondary Item Skills | ||||||||
With the Void Power activated, the Shadow Daggers become a frozen missile that freezes on impact. Aim with the right stick in the desired direction and release [Secondary Weapon] to fire it. You can move during preparation or cancel the shot by pressing [Use]. | Sequence: Void Projections selected: [Secondary Weapon] | |||||||
Frontal attack that projects an icy wind capable of freezing any enemies in its path. | Buy: ??? (requires Combined Stab) |
Sequence: While Void Projections selected: [Secondary Weapon] + [Direct Attack] repeatedly | ||||||
Massive ice attack that freezes all enemies in your immediate vicinity. Press [Area Attack] repeatedly to increase the area of effect. | Buy: ??? (requires Combined Cut) |
Sequence: Void Projections selected: [Secondary Weapon] + [Area Attack] repeatedly | ||||||
Imbued with Void Magic, the Bat Swarm weaves a shield around Dracula that protects him completely. The shield consumes all the Void Magic and can be dissipated by enemy strikes. | Buy: ??? (requires Blizzard) |
Sequence: Bat Swarm selected: [Secondary Weapon] + [Direct Attack] | ||||||
The Mist Form reacts with Void Magic enabling Dracula to carry out a sudden freezing charge in any direction. The frost is created during the movement paralyzes all nearby enemies. | Buy: ??? (requires Icy Crest) |
Sequence: Mist Form selected: Hold [Secondary Weapon] + [Direct Attack] + [Move] |
Enemy Data[]
Enemy Data: Enemies with Void Sword | |||||
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Image | Name - Game Description |
Statistics | Items | Location | Notes |
A former knight chosen by the Brotherhood to defeat the Lords of Shadow and restore light to the world, Gabriel fulfilled his mission but at a heavy price. Tormented by the death of his wife, betrayed by his faith and led down a path to eternal darkness, he returns from oblivion to the highest tower of the castle, in search of revenge on those who wronged him. | Strong: Bat Projectile, Stopwatch, Boomerang, Electric Bomb Difficulty: 5/5 HP: 1200 (Act II), 1500 (Act III) Exp: 2500 (Act II), 3000 (Act III) |
Throne Room, Mirror of Fate |
Weapons: Shadow Whip (Act II), Void Sword, Chaos Claws (Act III) Allies: Simon (mind controlled, Act III, Combat Cross, Throwing Axe (Arc Throw)) |
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Trivia[]
- The Void Sword appears to be a corruption of Gabriel's Light Magic from the original Lords of Shadow. Like Light Magic, it is associated with blue and ice. It allows Dracula to heal by damaging enemies, and can be countered by Trevor's Shadow Magic.
- Additionally, when Dracula summons the sword in Mirror of Fate, the wings of an angelic statue in the background symbolically frame his form, alluding to the light-based nature of the weapon. As such, it may be related to the Claimh Solais, another light-based longsword belonging to Soma Cruz, the reincarnation of Dracula in the traditional timeline.
- Dracula uses the Void Sword more often than his other weapons during cutscenes and quick time events.[4]
- When you collect a Void Gem from a Pain Box, it will instantly refill the magic meter of the Void Sword to full.
Notes and references[]
- ↑ Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, Travel Book — Void Sword: "Pain and suffering have tormented Gabriel over the centuries following his transformation into the Prince of Darkness, beating his exhausted mind again and again. As his memories submerged into the waters of oblivion, Dracula abandoned his humanity behind to overcome the pain and suffering, and filled his heart with a cold, dark void. That feeling gave rise to the Void Sword, capable of draining both the nightmares of its owner and the life of everyone that comes in contact with its blade."
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, Travel Book — Void Projections: "The formation of the Void Sword caused impurities that penetrated the deep rock of the Castle. These crystal fragments have kept the secret of ice for centuries while driving the Castle residents mad with it's tempting call. He who can control the power held by one of these crystals will be capable of extending the void energy beyond the sword's edge."
- ↑ Dracula uses the Void Sword against a Dishonored Vampire, the Power Crystal Demon, Victor Belmont, the Toy Maker, Raisa Volkova, Nergal Meslamstea, Carmilla, and Zobek in the game's scripted quick-time events and cutscenes.