Buster Sword

Buster Sword
3D render of a large fictional sword
3D render of the Buster Sword
PublisherSquare Enix
First appearanceFinal Fantasy VII (1997)
Created byTetsuya Nomura
In-universe information
TypeBroadsword
OwnersCloud Strife
Zack Fair
Angeal Hewley

The Buster Sword (Japanese: バスターソード, Hepburn: Basutā Sōdo) is a fictional weapon introduced in the 1997 role-playing game Final Fantasy VII. It is a massive broadsword primarily associated with the game's protagonist, Cloud Strife. The weapon has since appeared in numerous Final Fantasy titles and crossover series, including Kingdom Hearts.

The Buster Sword was designed by Final Fantasy artist and creative director Tetsuya Nomura. During development of Final Fantasy VII Remake, Square Enix considered making its appearance and handling more realistic, but the development team was concerned that major changes to such a familiar design would be poorly received. As a result, later versions have generally retained the original shape while adding more detailed models and textures.

The weapon has frequently been described as one of the most recognizable swords in video games, largely because of its association with Cloud and Final Fantasy VII, a game often included in lists of the greatest video games ever made.

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