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- Scythes are prominent in video games, transforming from tools to formidable weapons using the Law of Coolness.
- Mastery of movement is necessary; Power wielders can effortlessly take out multiple enemies with the right amount of finesse.
- Scythes in games like The Outer Worlds, Final Fantasy 14, and Dante's Inferno offer unique abilities in combat.
In real life, “scythe technology” isn't developed enough to justify continuing it on the farm, never mind the battlefield. However, in video games, through the rule of cool, the scythe has forever been a staple of mob carnage activities, and there are many examples of the humble harvesting tool being turned into a formidable weapon.
From RPGs to action games, its ominous design evokes an air of death, turning its owners into a soul catcher (and in many cases, quite literally). A certain mastery of movement is required to wield the scythe, but those with sufficient finesse can effortlessly take down multiple enemies at once. With the scythe as a viable weapon, reaping becomes its own reward.
Outer worlds
Cutting right through the red tape of bureaucracy
While a medieval-style weapon might seem out of place in a game about spaceships and a sterile hypercapitalism and system that crushes all hope for the future, it's a smack of feudalism mixed with searing plasma technology. It is completely in line with the times. Outer worlds.
Most of these two-handed meat cleavers are known as Inferno Scythes (a manufactured and trademarked product of Aramid Ballistics) and are suitable for ripping apart fleshy foes, but not effective against mechanized equipment or heavy armor. Premium “Inferno Scythe Gold” is also available for purchase (or find) by higher level players.
Final Fantasy 14
Exclusive to The Soul-Shrouded Reaper
Drew class was introduced Final Fantasy 14“Endwalker” expansion. These void space avengers use what were once their humble farming tools to harvest the souls of their enemies in the most vicious way possible and turn them into life. memento mori To every mortal's grim fate however, traces of their botanical roots are still planted throughout the reaper's skills.
Naturally, Dru specializes in dishing out high levels of damage to nearly all enemies in range, at least once Whirl of Death is unlocked. The only downside to this class is that it requires a base level of 70 to play with, meaning players will need to gain experience before they are allowed to reap the rewards of channeling their inner dark edgelord. .
Dante's Inferno
Winnowing sinners from saints
After being threatened with eternal damnation and then defeating Death himself in hand-to-hand combat, Dante takes control of the scythe and shortly thereafter vows to save himself for the sake of his loved ones. However, upon returning home, the spirits of his father and wife are kidnapped. Naturally, Dante infiltrates Hell to battle Lucifer and his army.
Dante's InfernoThe scythe cuts wide arcs and smashes hard as it affects the poor and rotten souls of the underworld. Flawless strikes create a meter combo that unlocks deadly finishing moves. As Dante continues to explore the circles of hell, he can gain new abilities to complement his scythe attacks.
sad dawn
A valuable weapon to eliminate the endless influx of junk
For a game with the word “hot” in its title, it may come as no surprise that a two-handed scythe is available as a melee weapon. sad dawn. Thanks to the mix-and-match class system (or “master system”), almost any build can potentially benefit from its use. For example, Necromancer pairs perfectly with Soldier or Shaman.
Grim Dawn is a game about slaying hundreds of thousands of mangled and bloody enemies, and there's no better feeling than unleashing a horde of the dead with this weapon that can be found as a random drop. Expensive scythes can be found at the end of the game, but thanks to the Illusionist NPC, both hands can be turned into scythe skins.
Trade wars: Night
Wind whirling dervish
With the ability to hit three targets near at once with high damage output, Trade union warsThe scythe weapon must meet the demand for extensive damage that any scythe enthusiast expects. Scythe mastery is one of Darvish's skills, but if considered as a secondary class, it can be used by almost any guild wars pro as long as they have the means to reach Elona's map.
This mystic melee is unique to it was night The campaign, however, can be transferred to other games. Although Trade union wars It's a multiplayer game, single player is totally doable. Scythes are the most powerful attack zone weapon in the game, thanks in part to their wide array of skills.
Darksiders 2
The only thing better than a scythe is two
Few scythe-friendly games feature a farmer as a class or hero, instead using the old reaper-inspired archetype. Darksiders 2The protagonist of the story is a bone rider named Death. in the first Darksidershis dark brother, Var, occasionally borrowed his scythe in battle.
Not far away, their double death takes over. His most valuable weapon is the Reaper, which he can summon with a thought. The Harvester can transform into whatever form its master needs, including jagged blades, chest-shaped shadows, or a vast arc of energy. Death also has the ability to transform into a “grim reaper” form to harvest his corpse faster.
