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The '''Prophets' Bane''', originally called '''End of Night''',<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/prophets%E2%80%99-bane '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Prophets' Bane'']</ref> is [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s personal [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/arbiter-thel-vadam '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Arbiter Thel Vadam'']</ref> The blade's name is a testament to 'Vadam's staunch opposition to the [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]]' leadership ever since the latter days of the [[Human-Covenant War]] and the beginning of the [[Great Schism]]. Like other high-ranking [[Sangheili]], Thel 'Vadam had the ancient sword custom-upgraded by a master swordsmith<ref name="Waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-clarity-grace '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Clarity & Grace'']</ref> in [[Vadam keep]].<ref name="universe"/> | The '''Prophets' Bane''', originally called '''End of Night''',<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/prophets%E2%80%99-bane '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Prophets' Bane'']</ref> is [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s personal [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/arbiter-thel-vadam '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Arbiter Thel Vadam'']</ref> The blade's name is a testament to 'Vadam's staunch opposition to the [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]]' leadership ever since the latter days of the [[Human-Covenant War]] and the beginning of the [[Great Schism]]. Like other high-ranking [[Sangheili]], Thel 'Vadam had the ancient sword custom-upgraded by a master swordsmith<ref name="Waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-clarity-grace '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Clarity & Grace'']</ref> in [[Vadam keep]].<ref name="universe"/> | ||
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File:H5G-Thel&ProphetsBane.jpg|Thel 'Vadam with the ''Prophets' Bane'' during the [[Battle of Sunaion]]. | File:H5G-Thel&ProphetsBane.jpg|Thel 'Vadam with the ''Prophets' Bane'' during the [[Battle of Sunaion]]. | ||
File:H5G-ThelREQsRanger.png|Thel 'Vadam kills a [[Sangheili Ranger]] with the ''Prophets<nowiki>'</nowiki> Bane''. | File:H5G-ThelREQsRanger.png|Thel 'Vadam kills a [[Sangheili Ranger]] with the ''Prophets<nowiki>'</nowiki> Bane''. | ||
File:H5G-ProphetsBaneHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Prophets' Bane'' | File:H5G-ProphetsBaneHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Prophets' Bane''. | ||
File:H5G-ProphetsBanezoom.png|Smart scope with the ''Prophets' Bane'' | File:H5G-ProphetsBanezoom.png|Smart scope with the ''Prophets' Bane''. | ||
File:Halo Waypoint - Prophets Bane.jpg|Another view of the sword. | File:Halo Waypoint - Prophets Bane.jpg|Another view of the sword. | ||
File:H5G-ProphetsBanecamo.png|A [[WETWORK-class Mjolnir|Wetwork]]-clad Spartan-IV with the ''Prophets' Bane'' in [[Warzone]]. | File:H5G-ProphetsBanecamo.png|A [[WETWORK-class Mjolnir|Wetwork]]-clad Spartan-IV with the ''Prophets' Bane'' in [[Warzone]]. | ||
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The Prophets' Bane, originally called End of Night,[1] is Arbiter Thel 'Vadam's personal energy sword.[2] The blade's name is a testament to 'Vadam's staunch opposition to the Prophets' leadership ever since the latter days of the Human-Covenant War and the beginning of the Great Schism. Like other high-ranking Sangheili, Thel 'Vadam had the ancient sword custom-upgraded by a master swordsmith[3] in Vadam keep.[1]
History
The Prophets' Bane is an ancient sword of the House of Vadam dating back before the ratification of the Writ of Union and the establishment of the Covenant. Formerly known as the "End of Night", the sword came to be recognized by its original user as more than a warrior's tool, but a weapon that possessed the warrior's heart. The blade was highly treasured and stored away to serve as a reservoir of glory and honor that can be redeemed in times of great need.[1]
Following the aftermath of the Human-Covenant War, Arbiter Thel 'Vadam recovered the sword from the House of Vadam's vaults. Unusual among Sangheili, the Arbiter reforged and upgraded the blade in a way that apparently preserved its honor and history, but changed its destiny. Upgraded in the traditional Sangheili manner in his clan's own forge, 'Vadam insisted for the blade to incorporate components of the Type-1 energy sword that he used to assassinate the High Prophet of Truth during the Battle of Installation 00 in 2552. Like most Sangheili relic weapons, the Prophets' Bane was not named by its wielder, but rather by other Sangheili as 'Vadam's blade became a known instrument of change and self-determination across the Sangheili colonies.[1] Following the sword's upgrade, the Arbiter wielded the Prophets' Bane to slay his foes in the conflicts that followed the Covenant War, including the Blooding Years that engulfed much of Sanghelios.[4]
Gameplay
The Prophets' Bane is a mythic melee weapon in Halo 5: Guardians. In the multiplayer beta, it was featured on the map Truth as an ordinary weapon spawn in the Top Mid platform; it was the only mythic weapon available in the beta, and until the release of Hammer Storm's M6D, the only mythic weapon available in Arena. In the final release, it is available in Warzone as a Legendary REQ that costs Level 6 energy to use. It is also available on the campaign mission Osiris if the player shoots seven combat knives to unlock a hidden Easter Egg.
The weapon can be wielded exactly as a regular energy sword. It gives the player a passive movement buff when wielded, allowing the user to traverse distances much quicker. Additionally the lunge distance is greatly increased when zoomed in at the expense of the field of view, the motion tracker and the ability to Sprint.[5] In the final version of the game, it is a legendary-tier req which comes with a built-in active camouflage generator that remains powered as long as the weapon is equipped. This function does not work if the sword runs out of power.
Trivia
An achievement of the same name appears in Halo: The Master Chief Collection. It requires the player to complete every level of the Halo 3 campaign on Normal difficulty.
Gallery
Concept art of the Prophets' Bane for Halo 5: Guardians.
The weapon on the deck of the map Truth in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.
A first person view of the sword in the Halo 5 Guardians Multiplayer Beta.
Smart Scope with the Prophets' Bane in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.
A comparison between the standard Energy Sword and the Prophets' Bane in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.
Thel 'Vadam with the Prophets' Bane during the Battle of Sunaion.
Thel 'Vadam kills a Sangheili Ranger with the Prophets' Bane.
First-person view of the Prophets' Bane.
Smart scope with the Prophets' Bane.
Another view of the sword.
The Prophets' Bane in Killer Instinct.
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
- Halo Mythos
