Comic books are full of deeply powerful weapons and DC in particular has quite the collection. From Wonder Woman's Lasso to the Neptune's Trident, each different weapon is a unique and fascinating tool.

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And while there are tons of long-range or world-ending weapons, some of the best are the melee weapons, the ones the heroes and villains use to get up close and personal. A weapon can be as defining for a character as a costume. Some characters are recognizable by their weapons alone, as they are essential to the character's style and are always fun to see in action.

7 Wonder Woman's Lasso Of Truth Is As Powerful As It Is Iconic

Wonder Woman Lasso of truth

Wonder Woman is a staple of the DC lineup. She is part of the Trinity for DC and is a consistent fan favorite. Her main weapon for years has been the Lasso of Truth- also known as the Golden Perfect. In almost every version of Wonder Woman, whether it be comics, film, or tv, she wields the power of this lasso.

She uses it to subdue enemies in order to stop fighting or she uses it during combat as a whip or a tool to throw her enemies around the battlefield. It is also impossible to lie while caught in the Lasso of Truth which makes it invaluable when extracting information to save lives. This multi-tool is without a doubt extremely powerful and is the perfect weapon for Wonder Woman.

6 Lady Shiva's Hands Are More Deadly Than Most Actual Weapons

Lady Shiva, the most skilled assassin in DC

When it comes to hand-to-hand combat, no one in the DC universe is better than Lady Shiva. She is beyond an expert at martial arts, with no qualms about killing her victims to hold her back. She can face almost any opponent and come out on top. As a hired assassin she has killed and made an art of it.

She has fought toe to toe with Batman and subdued him. Batman even went to her for training after recovering from breaking his back. She is an absolute threat and as deadly as any sword or spear. There is a reason that most people know her as the most deadly assassin.

5 The Spear Of Destiny Posses Divine Powers

The Spear of Destiny in World War 2

The Spear of Destiny is said to be the spear that pierced the side of Jesus Christ and because of that, it is imbued with divine powers. In World War II the Nazis gained control of the Spear and used it to bring heroes under their control.

One of the main powers of the Spear is that it can influence and control super-powered beings. When the Nazis lost the Spear, they put a curse on it that would corrupt anyone who possessed it. The Spear is also deadly to forces stronger than any hero, such as the Spectre. Its blade can kill even the elemental forces of the universe.

4 The Cosmic Staff Gives Its Users Multiple Abilities

Stargirl with the Cosmic Staff

The Cosmic Staff is not a weapon to be trifled with. On top of it being able to deliver a hefty blow to the head, it also gives the people who wield it numerous other abilities. It allows the users to fly and manipulate objects. It lets them create defensive shields and then fight back with aggressive energy blasts.

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Stargirl, the current wielder, uses it to perform amazing acrobatics that she incorporates into her fighting style. It can even be used to fly into the upper atmosphere and the user would be completely protected. The Cosmic Staff is a power that should not be allowed to fall into the wrong hands.

3 Neptune's Trident Is More Powerful Than The Seven Seas

Aquaman with Trident of Poseidon

Neptune's Trident, most commonly associated with Aquaman, is powerful enough to control Atlantis and all the oceans. With this trident, a person can change entire ocean currents, control Atlantean technology, change weather patterns and fire off vicious energy blasts. The 3 prongs are razor-sharp and embedded with magic.

The trident makes Aquaman far more powerful and deadly than people give him credit for and whoever wields the trident could rule the world if they wanted to.

2 The Godkiller Sword Has One Purpose, Kill Gods

Deathstroke and the godkiller sword

Forged by the Greek god Hephaestus and given to Deathstroke, the Godkiller is a terrifying weapon. Made to do exactly what its name implies, the Godkiller can turn anyone into a threat that even gods should fear. It increased the user's strength and abilities as well as helps to guide their hits.

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It can change form to best suit the persons fighting style and it adjusts its strength and power in order to match the foe it is fighting. On top of everything else, this adaptable blade ripples with energy that can be unleashed into destructive blasts. It is the ultimate weapon for killing the powerful people that exist in DC comics. In the hands of someone like Deathstroke, it makes him almost unstoppable.

1 Nth Metal Weapons Are Second To None

Wonder Woman. Dark Nights: Metal #5. Nth metal mace.

Nth Metal is a type of metal that can do almost anything. Most commonly used by Hawkman and Hawkgirl, an Nth Metal weapon can do anything from Energy Manipulation to Time travel. It grants users flight and heals them quickly. It can absorb mass amounts of energy only to release it when it strikes against something or someone else.

It can fire out energy blasts and increases a person's abilities. It is an unstoppable weapon and can turn the user into a deadly opponent.

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