HF Murasama

Weapon Synopsis[]

The HF Murasama also referred to as the "A VT7 High-Frequency Blade", was the signature weapon of "Jetstream" Samuel Rodrigues during Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. A samurai sword dating back to the 16th century passed down the Rodrigues' family line for generations which was later upgraded with High-Frequency technology on Sam's request. Due to the already impressive quality of the original weapon, the Murasama boasts durability and cutting power far beyond that of standard HF blades. Sam carried the Murasama sheathed at his side in the style of samurai (buke-zukuri), which allowed him draw quickly from the taito stance.

The Murasama's sheath contained a rifle mechanism with a magazine loaded and a trigger located below the sword's hilt. By triggering this mechanism, Sam could launch his sword from the sheath and use iaido techniques with increased momentum.

It replaces Raiden's original HF blade after it is destroyed by Steven Armstrong. It is available in the final boss battle, and is unlocked for normal use after beating the game once, costing 10,000 BP. It lacks its distinctive sheath, instead using Raiden's default one, and has the same moves and upgrade options as the regular HF Blade.

The Murasama is extremely powerful when fully upgraded and has superior reach to the HF Blade, making it the strongest weapon in the game in terms of raw damage, though the Fox Blade is more effective against armored enemies. It is also 10% faster to swing than the HF Blade and has boosted energy absorption.

It is also Jetstream Sam's primary weapon in the DLC.

Equipment/Weapon Statistics[]

Tiering:

Verse: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

Name: HF Murasama

Classification: VT7 High-Frequency Blade

Wielder(s): "Jetstream" Samuel Rodrigues

Special Abilities: Durability Negation through Vibration Manipulation and Quantum Manipulation with High-Frequency blade (HF weapons vibrate extremely fast, allowing them to disrupt atoms with ease by shrinking their electron clouds. HF weapons can also cause changes to their blades particles at a quantum level, as well as cause quantum decoherence in the plank scale), can be set on fire (As seen here),

Destructive Ability: likely Large Town level as it ignores conventional durability (HF Blades disrupt any atoms they come into contact with)

Speed: Sub-Relativistic+ with Quick Draw (Cut off Raiden's arm before he could react, severed Armstrong's arm before his nanomachines could harden, something that Raiden and Sam's Blade Modes aren't fast enough to do)

Range: Extended Melee Range

Weaknesses: None notable

Versions: N/A

Other Attributes[]

Material or Element: Metal blade enhanced by a special motor creating a powerful alternating current and resonating at extremely high vibration frequencies.

Needed Prerequisite for Use: Passing the ID lock, which can be set by the user to release at a specific time upon death.

Notable Attacks/Techniques:

Quick Draw: Murasama's sheath contained a rifle device with a loaded magazine and a trigger located below the sword's grip. Sam could use an explosive battōjutsu by triggering this mechanism, which capable of outpacing Armstrong's nanomachine regeneration and cut off his arm. It also sliced off Raiden's arm before he could react.