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                   *Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow Weapons FAQ*
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Author: AtTheDriveIn
E-mail: AtTheDriveIn396@aol.com
AIM: Same as above

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Table of Contents
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I. Introduction
II. Game Controls
III. Weapons Guide
IV. Thanks 
V.Copyright Information

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I. Introduction
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This is a guide to all the weapons in Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow. This guide 
will tell you the stats to (almost) all the weapons in the game. The weapons
are ordered by ATT power. Keep in mind the ATT power doesn't make the weapon.
E-mail me if I missed anything. Enjoy.

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II. Game Controls
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Directional Buttons: Move Soma in the direction corresponding to the
direction you press.

B Button: Attack with equipped weapon.
A Button: Jump (press again to double jump when you receive that ability)
R Button: Uses your guardian (blue) soul. 
L Button: Press to dash backwards (once you get that ability) 

Up + B Button: Uses your attack (red) soul.
Down + B Button while in double jump: Does a drop kick (once you have that
ability). 

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III. Weapon Guide
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Name: Handgun 
Type of Weapon: Gun
Description: Uses 9mm Parabellum rounds.
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+1
Special Info: Fast firing rate


Name: Valmanway
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Creates a bladed vortex that slices enemies to pieces
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+2
Special Info: Don't let it's low stats fool you, this is an EXCELLENT weapon.
One press of the attack button hits many times, plus you can press attack over
and over and attack while running. Almost identical to the Crissaegrim from
SOTN. Only available as prize in Boss Rush Mode.


Name: Mach punch 
Type of Weapon: Hand-to-hand
Description: Throws punches faster than the eye can see
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+5
Special Info: Fast


Name: Short Sword
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Short sword
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+8
Special Info: Nothing special.


Name: Rapier 
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Sword made for stabbing
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+14
Special Info: N/A


Name: Bastard Sword
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Long sword with a broad blade and hilt
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+16
Special Info: Good sword early on.


Name: Whip Sword
Type of Weapon: Sword/whip
Description: Extendable sword.
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+16
Special Info: Very much like a whip.


Name: Spear 
Type of Weapon: Spear
Description: Standard spear
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+17
Special Info: N/A


Name: Baselard
Type of Weapon: Dagger
Description: Your standard dagger.
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+19
Special Info: Nothing special


Name: Cutall
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Short sword for stabbing
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+20
Special Info: N/A


Name: Broadsword
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Wide-bladed sword
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+20
Special Info: N/A


Name: Gladius
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Ancient Roman sword
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+22
Special Info: Decent sword.


Name: Combat Knife
Type of Weapon: Knife
Description: Knife designed for hand-to-hand combat
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+24
Special Info: Nothing special


Name: Scmitar 
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Curved blade with sharp edge.
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+25
Special Info: N/A


Name: Trident
Type of Weapon: Spear
Description: Spear with a three-pronged tip
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+28
Special Info: N/A

Name: Gungner
Type of Weapon: Spear
Description: Lightning-infused spear
Element: Lightning
Stats: ATT+29
Special Info: N/A


Name: Kunitsuna 
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Said to have killed a demon
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+30
Special Info: N/A


Name: Hrunting 
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Poison-secreting sword
Element: Poison
Stats: ATT+30
Special Info: N/A

Name: Vjaya
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Wrought by the lightning of Indra.
Element: Lightning
Stats: ATT+30
Special Info: N/A


Name: Estoc 
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Sword with a thin, needle-like blade
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+31
Special Info: N/A


Name: Katana
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: No-descript sword.
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+31
Special Info: N/A


Name: Claymore
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Well-balanced sword
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+32
Special Info: N/A


Name: Lance 
Type of Weapon: Spear
Description: Long spear used by cavalry soldiers
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+32
Special Info: N/A


Name: Hammer
Type of Weapon: Hammer
Description: Your standard hammer.
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+34
Special Info: Very slow


Name: Milican's Sword
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Can turn enemies to stone
Element: Stone
Stats: ATT+34
Special Info: N/A


Name: Mystletain
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Sword carved from a sacred tree
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+36
Special Info: N/A


Name: Osafune
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Sword with a very long blade
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+38
Special Info: Long reach


Name: Gram 
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Famous sword known as "Gram"
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+38
Special Info: N/A


Name: Partizan
Type of Weapon: Spear
Description: Spear with an extra-wide tip
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+39
Special Info: N/A


Name: Great Sword 
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Heavy longsword
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+40
Special Info: Dropped by Great Armor


Name: Yasutsuna
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Said to have killed a demon
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+40
Special Info: N/A

Name: Silver Gun 
Type of Weapon: Gun
Description: Fires sterling silver bullets.
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+42
Special Info: Can only be obtained while playing on Hard difficulty.

Name: Muramasa
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Its blade is hungry for blood
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+44
Special Info: Hold down B for more damage.


Name: Warhammer
Type of Weapon: Hammer
Description: hammer designed for hand-to-hand combat
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+45
Special Info: N/A


Name: Whip knuckle 
Type of Weapon: Hand-to-hand
Description: Allows you to throw whip-like punches
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+49
Special Info: N/A


Name: Battle Axe 
Type of Weapon: Axe
Description: Axe designed for hand-to-hand combat
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+50
Special Info: Slow


Name: Positron Rifle 
Type of Weapon: Gun
Description: Fires positive electrons
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+50
Special Info: Only obtainable in Boss Rush Mode.


Name: Burtgang
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Mystical sword of protection
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+50, DEF+2, CON+2
Special Info: N/A


Name: Rahab's Sword
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Enchanted sword of ice
Element: Ice
Stats: ATT+52
Special Info: Good against fire enemies.


Name: Tallhammer
Type of Weapon: Hammer
Description: Lightning-summoning hammer
Element: Lightning
Stats: ATT+56
Special Info: Slow


Name: Joyeuse 
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Beautiful sword made out of gold
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+64
Special Info: None


Name: Laevatain
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Enchanted sword of fire
Element: Fire
Stats: ATT+65
Special Info: Good sword overall.


Name: Kaladbolg
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Sword of Darkness
Element: Darkness
Stats: ATT+84
Special Info: Good sword. I used it for a while. Better on Julius Belmont than
Claimh Solais.


Name: Dainslef
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Ultimate magical sword
Element: ?
Stats: ATT+96, DEF-1, CON-2, INT-2
Special Info: N/A


Name: Balmung
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Legendary sword of the dragon slayers
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+100
Special Info: Strong and slow


Name: Ascalon 
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Famous sword of the dragon slayers
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+102
Special Info: N/A


Name: Ronginus' Spear
Type of Weapon: Spear
Description: Holy spear
Element: Holy
Stats: ATT+102
Special Info: The following info was submitted to me by Aaron Mitschelen: "If 
you're interested in where that name came from, the Lanceof Longinus is the 
spear that was supposedly used to stab Jesus before hiscrucifixion.  It's 
mentioned in a LOT of Japanese stuff, anime inparticular, and was also 
mentioned in the game "Spear of Destiny" (thesemi-sequel to the original 
Wolfenstein 3d).  As for why it's "Ronginus'" inthis, I can only assume it's 
the lack of an "l" sound in the Japanese language that's responsible.  It 
wouldn't be the first time a game used an r when it meant l."


Name: Claimh Solais
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Sword with a sparkling blade.
Element: Holy
Stats: ATT+106, DEF+4, STR+7, CON+7, INT+7
Special Info: This is a great sword. Very useful, considered by many the best
sword in the game.


Name: Final Sword
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Sword carried by the Final Guard.
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+108
Special Info: Very strong, but very slow as well.


Name: Excalibur 
Type of Weapon: Sword
Description: Legendary sword in the stone
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+120
Special Info: Can only be obtained in Boss Rush Mode. Very strong, but very 
slow as well.

Name: Death's Sickle
Type of Weapon: Sickle
Description: Soul-hunting scythe of Death.
Element: N/A
Stats: ATT+130, LCK+13
Special Info: Can only be obtained while playing on Hard difficulty.

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IV. Thanks
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Thanks to:

Aaron Mitschelen for the Ronginus' spear.


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V. Copyright Information
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Copyright © 2003 by AtTheDriveIn

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