Top Ten Video Game Weapons of All Time

Most action games, whether they be first-person shooters, hack 'n slashers or something in between, almost always involve weapons. Developers are constantly looking for new weapons to create, all with new and exciting effects and applications. The list that follows details the most bad ass video game weapons ever developed.

10. The Covenant Elite Energy Sword

This ceremonial weapon is one of the most powerful assets in the Halo Universe. Since its introduction in Halo 2, the Elite Energy Sword has been one of the most widely-used weapons in online play. It's easy to use - just point the cursor at your opponent, run at him, and wait until it turns red. The moment it does, hit the right trigger, and your opponent is almost guaranteed dead. The lunge is so fast that it's almost impossible to avoid, and it's almost always a one-hit kill. The Elite Energy Sword is one of the easiest weapons with which to get a double or even a triple kill.

9. Samus Aran's Varia Suit

While not technically a weapon, this power suit is one of the most awesome inventions in video game history. The Varia Suit actually makes up the core play component in the Metroid Series with its being able to integrate with weapon systems and upgrades found on whatever planet or space station Samus is exploring. It can take an immense amount of damage, and the customizable arm cannon is one of the funnest weapons to use. Nothing beats charging your cannon and watching space warp around the energy ball before it smashes into a Space Pirate, completely obliterating him.

8. The Rocket Launcher

The rocket launcher here is a general term used to refer to the almost identical weapon that shows up in almost every FPS. The rocket launcher is the bane of campers online, and is one of the funner weapons to fool around with and exploit. In most games, it's either the most or second most powerful weapon in the game. Most rockets move relatively slow, but not so much where they can be easily avoided. Even if they are, they have the added bonus of splash damage, so no one can escape the bad-assery of the rocket launcher.

7. Mario's Boots