Note: There are no "dash-type" Sword Skills, as engaging in battle usually starts with a dash and a normal attack, depending on the distance between the player and a nearby or targeted enemy. Skills with the Esoteric Skill marker must be unlocked via an in-game DLC quest, while Sword Skills with listed user(s) are NPC Moves and cannot be used by the player. Skills marked as an Ultimate Skill or Esoteric Skill have a special weapon-specific start-up animation before the skill actually plays. Being hit by disabling effects or a strong enough attack mid-animation will cancel the skill with no compensation. For Esoteric Skills, any damage at all will result in the skill being interrupted.
Note 2: The descriptions marked in bold italic are for describing the animation of the Sword skills that Kirito himself is able to perform.
The first dagger Sword Skill learned. Delivers a precise, rending thrust. May inflict "Def. Down" on target.
1
High
Thrust
Side Bite
Two Horizontal slashes going back and forth.
2
Medium
Slash
Round Accel
Area Attack. 2 slashes that take the pattern of a wheel.
2
High
Slash
Cross Edge
Traces a cross with two slashes with the dagger. May inflict "Dex. Down" on target.
2
High
Slash
Rapid Bite
Applies Vit. Down. Deliver an X-Shaped Slash.
2
High
Thrust
Tri Pierce
A set of three thrusts to the vertices of an imaginary triangle. May inflict "Agi. Down" on target.
3
High
Thrust
Fad Edge
A swift combo of forward-facing slashes. May cause Bleeding on target.
4
High
Thrust
Infinite
A heavy, two-handed attack that traces an infinite symbol with the dagger, followed by a final upward swing to top-left. May inflict "Str. Down" on target.
5
High
Thrust
Shadow Stitch
A horizontal slash followed by two sweeping kicks. May cause Paralysis on target.
3
High
Blunt
Accel Raid
A flurry of highly precise strikes, one after another. May inflict "Hit Down" on target.
9
Extreme
Slash
Gravity Magnum
Element Implementation Research. Improved attack from rear. Defense Down. A flurry of strong, precise strikes, consisting of 2 horizontal slashes, one vertical, and one horizontal again.
4
High
Thrust
Eternal Cyclone
Ultimate Skill. The skill consists of 4 spinning strikes, which also sends the user slightly aloft.
4
Medium
Thrust
Sonic Resonance
Used by Philia and Silica.
Starlight Splash
Esoteric Skill. The skill consists of a charging attack, before a chain of 7 flurry slashes.
8
Medium
Thrust
One-Hand Sword[]
Name
Description
Combo
Accuracy
Type
Sonic Leap
May Bind. The player leaps forward with a single powerful strike.
1
Medium
Slash
Vorpal Strike
A sword-first forward dash with the user's sword that pierces through the target, and additionally deals damage in an area around the user.
A swift, diagonal slash from top-right to bottom-left. May inflict Darkness L2 on target.
1
Medium
Slash
Horizontal
A wide spin slash from left to right. Can hit multiple targets.
1
Medium
Slash
Vertical
A leap followed by a forceful, downward slash. May cause Light Stun on target.
1
High
Slash
Star Quint Prominence
A set of five slashes tracing a star shape, and a final thrust to its center. Grants Double Attack to user.
6
Medium
Thrust
Horizontal Square
A set of four slashes, each etching out one side of an imaginary square on the target. May inflict "Def. Down" on target.
4
High
Slash
Vertical Square
Causes Heavy Paralysis. A set of four slashes in a vertical pattern, each etching out one side of an imaginary square on the target.
4
Medium
Slash
Savage Fulcrum
Applies Atk. And Def. Down. A horizontal slash, then a vertical slash, then another vertical slash, creating an A-shaped slash, before it ends with a powerful delayed attack finally hitting the target.
Ultimate Skill. It starts off with a X-Shaped slash, then a downward swing then a thrust, before the user ends it off with 2 vertical swings downwards, the last one causing a powerful impact.
6
Medium
Slash
Shadow Explosion
Secret Finisher / Esoteric Skill. The skill starts off with 3 diagonal slashes, the first hitting once, and the other two each dealing damage 2 times, before ending it with with a powerful X-Shaped slash, creating a blinding light.
7
Medium
Slash
Fairy Edge
Used by Leafa
4
Slash
Silpheed Hurricane
Used by Leafa. The skill is obtained by completing the statue quest in Graceleaf Bay Area.
4
Medium
Slash
Sharp Nail
Used by Yuuki. The skill begins with a diagonal slash from the bottom-right to top left, followed by a horizontal slash from left to right. Finally, the skill is ended with another diagonal slash from top-right to bottom-left.
3
Slash
Scimitar (One-hand Curved Sword)[]
Name
Description
Combo
Accuracy
Type
Fell Crescent
Area Attack. The user performs a Single sweeping attack in front of them.
Causes Light Stun. The user strikes forward four times, performing a crescent styled attack each time.
4
Medium
Slash
Bear Knock
Heavy Area Attack. It consists of 2 slashes, and a thrust, followed by a strong punch.
4
Medium
Blunt
Oval Crescent
Area Attack. The user strikes out in sweeping motions that cover the surrounding area on all sides.
3
Medium
Slash
Death Creep
Area Attack. Applies Evade Down. An ominous attack that consists of a sinister downward slash.
1
Medium
Slash
Lasing (Raging) Chopper
An attack that affects the immediate area around the player. The player performs 2 diagonal slashes, then a horizontal, and finally a downward slash.
4
High
Slash
Melee Slash
Heavy Attack. The user kicks twice, before performing an X-Shaped Slash.
4
Medium
Slash
Dancing Hellraiser
Applies Def. Down. The user attacks with a multitude of slashes and kicks.
4
High
Slash
Legion Destroyer
Ultimate Skill. Causes Bleeding. The skill consists of a wave of slashes before the user steps back, and charges their weapon, before unleashing a devastating diagonal slash.
7
Medium
Slash
Butterfly Illusion
Secret Finisher / Esoteric Skill. The user performs 2 diagonal slashes to create an X-Shaped slash, before ending the skill with a vertical X-Shaped slash.
4
Medium
Slash
One-Hand Rapier[]
Name
Description
Combo
Accuracy
Type
Linear
The first rapier Sword Skill learned. Performs a quick, forceful thrust to the front. Can hit multiple targets and may cause Bind.
1
Medium
Thrust
Streak
A horizontal sweep from left to right. Can hit multiple targets.
1
High
Slash
Above
An upward sweep with the rapier. May cause Light Stun on target.
1
Medium
Slash
Over Radiation
A chain of ten heavy strikes to the front.
10
Medium
Thrust
Rip Ravine
Applies ASpd. Down. A V-Shaped Slash
2
Medium
Slash
Sweep
Area Attack. Causes Darkness L1. A pair of slashes created in the shape of an acute angle.
2
Medium
Slash
Accel Stub
Heavy Attack. Grants Bonus Attacks. A trio of fast stabs, with the third being the most powerful.
3
Medium
Thrust
Penetrate
Applies Def. Down. A quick step with 2 thrusts and a third, more powerful stab.
3
High
Thrust
Spica Caliber
Heavy Thrust Attack. Applies Atk And Evade Down. A chain of 3 thrusts, a diagonal slash, before the skill ends with a powerful stab.
5
Medium
Thrust
Delta Attack
A set of three heavy slashes that traces a triangle shape. Can hit multiple targets and may inflict Evade Down.
Ultimate Skill. It consists of 4 thrusts, before the user charges through them, damaging them 4 more times before turning around and the last hit is inflicted via a delayed attack.
9
Medium
Thrust
Twilight Resurrection
Secret Finisher / Esoteric Skill. It consists of 5 thrusts, each hitting 7 times.
35
Medium
Thrust
Acceleration Burst
Used by Asuna.
Thrust
Dual Blades[]
Name
Description
Combo
Accuracy
Type
End Revolver
The first Dual Blades Sword Skill learned. A full-circle spin slash with the right sword followed by a sideways slash with the left sword. Can hit multiple targets around the user and may cause Bind.
2
Medium
Slash
Countless Spike
A set of four downward strikes using both swords. Can hit multiple targets.
4
High
Slash
Locus Hexedra
Traces a hexagon with slashes from both swords causing a blast. May cause Paralysis on target.
7
Medium
Slash
Depth Impact
Makes three crossing slashes to the front, followed by a thrust with the right sword then another with the left sword. May inflict "Def. Down" on target.
5
Medium
Slash
Dead Intersection
Applies Atk. Down. It consists of 2 simultaneous two-blade attacks, before ending off with 3 vertical spin attacks.
5
Medium
Slash
Shine Circular
A series of spinning slashes with both swords, followed by multiple downward cuts and finally a powerful forward thrust with both swords. May inflict Darkness L1 on target.
15
Medium
Slash
Crimson Splash
A heavy attack consisting of various high-speed slashes with both swords.
8
Medium
Slash
Inferno Raid
A flurry of spinning, slanted slashes following a slash to the right with either swords.
A high-level Sword Skill for Dual Blades consisting of numerous cross-slashes and spinning strikes. Grants Attack Speed Up to user.
16
Medium
Slash
Nightmare Rain
A high-level sword skill for Dual Blades. Consists of a flurry of multiple slashes, stabs, and radial swings.
16
High
Slash
Blackhowling Assault
Implement Skill. Grants On-Hit Bst. Recovery. Causes S. Hit Down. Consists of multiple slashes, with the skill ending with a simultaneous blade attack.
18
Medium
Slash
The Eclipse
The final Sword Skill learned for Dual Blades. The Eclipse unleashes a relentless barrage of highly devastating slashes with both swords.
27
Medium
Slash
Nebular Empress
(Esoteric Skill) It consists of multiple revolving spins and X-Shaped slashes, powerful enough to create a blinding light.
22
Medium
Slash
One-Hand Mace[]
Name
Description
Combo
Accuracy
Type
Silent Blow
Area Attack. A heavy horizontal swing
1
Medium
Blunt
Power Strike
Area Attack. Causes Light Stun. A heavy attack that deals heavy damage
1
Medium
Blunt
Upper Swing
Causes Light Stun. The user swings their mace upwards, then once their opponent is off guard they preform a Horizontal strike, knocking the opponent down.
2
Medium
Blunt
Strike Heart
Applies SP Down. Causes Stun. The user swings their mace horizontally twice before thrusting at the opponent with it.
3
Medium
Blunt
Diastrophism
Applies Max SP Down. Causes Stun. The user swings their mace downwards, then once their opponent is off guard they perform 2 Horizontal spins, knocking the opponent down, before swinging in the opposite direction, and ending it with a forward roll before a large downward slam.
5
Medium
Blunt
Thrice Blow
Causes Risk Increase and Light Stun. The user swings their mace upwards twice, then slam the weapon down with an overhead smash.
3
Medium
Blunt
Brutal Strike
Causes Risk Increase. The user spins their Mace 3 times, each swinging down onto the target.
3
Medium
Blunt
Trinity Arts
Heavy Attack. The player strikes three times from different angles in rapid succession.
3
Medium
Blunt
Mjolnir Hammer
Interrupts Actions. Named after the weapon wielded by the God of Thunder, the skill consists of a downward swing, then 2 diagonal swings, before ending it off with a downwards slam.
4
Medium
Blunt
Variable Blow
Ultimate Skill. It consists of spinning the mace to hit twice, then a horizontal swing in the opposite direction twice, a diagonally upwards swing, before ending the skill off with 3 vertical spin attacks.
8
Medium
Blunt
Holy Crown
Secret Finisher / Esoteric Skill. It consists of a shoulder tackle to break the defense, then a diagonal swing, before the user spins to create another diagonal swing, before ending it off with 2 powerful upward swings.
Area Attack. A sword skill consisting of a single overhead slam that affects a group of enemies.
1
High
Slash
Smash
Area Attack.
1
Medium
Slash
Lumber Jack
Applies Evade Down. A swift combo of 3 slashes, as if the target were a large tree.
3
Medium
Slash
Ultimate Breaker
Causes Light Stun. Aheavy, two-handed attack that consists of 2 diagonally upward slashes, before an overhead smash attack.
3
Medium
Slash
Crescent Avalanche
Heavy Attack. A powerful skill used by attacking with both the blade and the handle itself, creating a booming noise with each attack.
7
Medium
Slash
Crimson Blood
Applies Def. Down. A flurry of 3 spin attacks.
3
Medium
Slash
Trample Act
Extremely Heavy Attack.
3
Low
Slash
Explode Catapult
A sword skill that consists of a spinning upward swing, before doing a jumping slam attack that hits the opponent first by the handle, and then the blade of the axe.
3
Extreme
Slash
Dynamic Violence
Ultimate Skill. The skill starts off with a slash, before stabbing the target, before performing a cross-shaped slash, before ending the attack with a diagonal slam attack.
4
Medium
Slash
Screw Dimension
Secret Finisher / Esoteric Skill. It consists of performing a spin attack, then 3 diagonal slashes, before ending it off with a powerful slash, creating a blinding light.
5
Medium
Slash
Two-Hand Spear[]
Name
Description
Combo
Accuracy
Type
Twin Thrust
Area Attack. Causes Paralysis. Performs two simple thrusts
2
High
Thrust
Hellical Twice
Omnidirectional Area Attack. An omnidirectional 360-degree spear spin that knocks back surrounding foes.
2
Medium
Thrust
Sonic Charge
Area Attack. Applies ASpd. Down. Consists of the user charging the spear before going with a strong thrust.
1
Medium
Thrust
Fatal Thrust
Causes Darkness L3. A Sword Skill that consists of a forceful dash followed by a single, crippling spear thrust.
1
Medium
Thrust
Revolve Arts
Area Attack. Applies Atk. Down. A sword skill that consists of 2 kicks, 2 slashes, and a final thrust attack
5
Medium
Thrust
Vent Forth
Area Attack. Applies Evade Down. A strong sword skill that consists of 3 thrusts before the user spins the spear and ends it off with a powerful fourth thrust.
4
Medium
Thrust
Dancing Spear
Area Attack. Applies Def. Down. A technique that consists of a chain of 5 attacks, a kick, a horizontal slash, a leg sweep, another horizontal slash, before finishing it off with a strong thrust.
5
Medium
Thrust
Trip Expand
Area Attack[† 13]. Applies Hit Down. Causes Stun. An area attack that consists of 2 swings from the spear, 2 hits from a spin attack, an attack from a reverse spin, before ending it with a strong thrust.
6
Medium
Thrust
Dimension Stampede
Ultimate Skill. The skill starts with 2 thrusts before a spin and then a 3rd thrust. Then the user leaps up high into the sky, and slams the spear down on the target from above.
6
Medium
Thrust
Imperial Southern Cross
Secret Finisher / Esoteric Skill. The skill starts off with 4 fast and powerful thrusts, before the user spins the spear and ends the skill with a 5th and extremely powerful thrust, causing a small explosion that creates a blinding light.
5
Medium
Thrust
Katana[]
Note: Skill names have spaces to delineate separate Kanji
Applies Def. Down. Causes Bleeding. A sword skill that consists of a spin attack, then a punch, before landing an overhead slash.
3
Medium
Slash
Shinonome
Daybreak
Applies Evade Down. Causes Bleeding. A sword skill that starts with a forward roll, then a strong slash as the user gets up, then a horizontal slash, before the user charges up and ends it off with a stronger slash.
3
High
Slash
San Ge
Penitence
Ultimate Skill. Causes Bleeding. The skill starts off with a diagonal slash from right to left, then a horizontal from left to right, then an upwards diagonal slash from right to left, before the user spins around and performs an upward swing, before ending off the combo with a leaping downward slash.
5
Medium
Slash
Amatsu no Homura
Secret Finisher / Esoteric Skill. The skill starts off with a single slash, then 2 quick slashes, then the user bends down, before unleashing a powerful chain of 6 attacks, enough to create a blinding light.
8
Medium
Slash
Akatsukirei
Grants SP Gain Effect. Element Implementation Research. Consists of 2 horizontal slash, before a spin to execute 2 downward slashes.
4
High
Two-Hand Sword[]
Name
Description
Combo
Accuracy
Type
Avalanche
Area Attack. A dash skill that is executed from a jōdan (overhead) stance and consists of a single downward vertical slash.
1
High
Slash
Blast
Omnidirectional Area Attack. Causes Light Stun. An Omnidirectional area attack that can stun an enemy for a few seconds by slashing twice.
2
Medium
Slash
Tempest
Area Attack. Grants Counter. Consists of a spinning thrust to zoom the user past the opponent.
1
Medium
Slash
Eruption
Area Attack. Grants Double Attack. A set of two slanted slashes that do high damage.
Area Attack. Grants Atk. Up. Consists of 2 upward swings as if the player were scooping with a shovel, before swinging a third time as if the sword were a baseball bat.
3
Medium
Blunt
Lightning
Area Attack. Grants Bonus Attacks. The attack starts with an upwards swing, then two quick slashes going down in a robotic fashion, before ending it off with a horizontal slash that creates a powerful impact.
4
Medium
Slash
Meteor Fall
Area Attack. Grants Perfect Accuracy. It combines a punch with the user's right fist and a slash with a sword. The sword is thrown into the air before the first hit of the skill.
Area Attack. It starts with a kick at the bottom of the target, then 2 horizontal slashes, then 2 diagonal slashes in the same direction, before ending it off with a powerful slam.
6
Medium
Blunt
Astral Hell
Area Attack. Grants ASpd. Up. Consists of a vertical slash, then a horizontal slash, then a spin attack, creating a flash of light, before the user ends it off with a powerful thrust that hits 4 times.
7
Medium
Slash
Calamity Disaster
Ultimate Skill. Grants Physical Barrier. It starts off with 3 vertical slashes, then a horizontal slash, then a powerful thrust that zooms the user past the opponent, before the user turns around and finishes the skill with a powerful slam attack.
6
Medium
Slash
Catastrophe Eraser
Secret Finisher / Esoteric Skill. The skill starts off with an attack with the hilt of the blade, before going in with 2 diagonal slashes, and a slash that mirrors the previous one, creating an X-Shaped slash, before the user ends it off with a downwards swing powerful enough to create a blinding light.