Angel Slayer

Angel Slayer is an unusual katana used by Jeanne and is her equivalent to Shuraba. Said to be the twin blade of the aformentioned demonic katana, its incredible power has been used numerous times to slay the Laguna.

Angel Slayer is expressed to be Jeanne's preferred weapon, being one of the other weapons she wields in combat against Bayonetta several times along with All 4 One. The weapon can be equipped in the games Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 if the player selects Jeanne and meets the requirements to unlock it.

In-Game Description

 * "A katana born in the unknown depths of Inferno, brimming with mystery. One legend states that it is the twin sword to Shuraba. It is also said the sword's name comes from the story of a witch who loved the sword, and was excommunicated for carrying out a futile war against the angels. While the sword did not contain the soul of a demon, the Angel Slayer displayed incredible power; however, the sword, and the witch in whose hand it was held, both found themselves in Inferno. Eventually, the blade passed into the hands of Rodin who was able to make up for its previous deficiency; however, it remains unknown what sort of demon the smith was able to seal away in the historic blade."

Appearance
It is a silver-white katana with glowing green lines of energy going down the flat of the katana's blade. The sword's overall appearance and design are more similar to a European saber or rapier, with its blade being notched and curving upwards at its top and having a hand guard which is in the shape of the Umbra Witches' insignia.

History
Born in the depths of Inferno, the true origins of the sword is unknown though one legend claims that it was the twin blade of Shuraba. The name of the sword eventually originated from a witch whom loved the sword and waged a futile war against the forces of Paradiso, resulting in her excommunication from the Umbra Witches. The unnamed witch eventually found herself in Inferno along with the sword. Eventually, Rodin was given the blade and having been weakened, he sealed an unknown demon within it to make up for it's apparent lost power.

Trivia

 * Angel Slayer is a Kyū Guntō, a sword that was used primarily by the Japanese army, navy and cavalry officers in the Russo-Japanese War. Each military branch carried a different type of Kyū Guntō.