The Iron Sword (鉄の剣 Tetsu no Tsurugi) is the basic sword in most Fire Emblem games; it is usually the weakest and cheapest, yet the most durable. Its only drawback, however, is its low attack power in comparison to other swords. It also has no bonuses to critical percentages, unlike weapons like the Slim Sword and the Killing Edge. In most cases the iron sword is viewed as highly useful, as it is well-rounded.