Dead Rising
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Overview (cases/scoops) • Books • Clothing • Food • Psychopaths • Stores • Survivors • Weapons
The Sword (Dead Rising) is a weapon in Dead Rising.
It is an antique blade originally sold as a decorative display, but has since become an effective weapon in the zombie outbreak. Its durability can be increased with the Criminal Biography book.
Attacks
- Primary: Tap the button to slash forward with the sword. This attack is capable of bisecting zombies.
- Jump: Tap the button while mid-air to perform a vertical slash. This attack is capable of bisecting zombies.
Trivia
- Throwing the sword usually results in one arm or leg of the zombie being cut off, and the zombie dying. If thrown at close range the zombie is usually decapitated.
- The sword is used in Infinity Mode by Tad Hawthorne, and Sophie Richards.
- When the sword is equipped as the primary weapon, Frank cannot perform the Jump Kick attack. Instead, attempting the + command will cause Frank to perform the jump attack with the sword.[Verification needed]