How to Find All Swords and Weapon Perks in Resonance
Track every missable sword in Resonance with perk details, locations, and collection tips for completionists.
Sword Collection Overview
Resonance has eight Heroes' Graves blades plus optional Heritage Pack Hero's Blade. Chapter Select still counts blades, artefacts, and charms. Only Resonance Points fail to transfer if you rewind.
Hero's Blade is separate DLC and is ignored by Plunderer and Adaptable. If Adaptable sticks, uninstall the pack, get a kill with each of the eight graves blades, then reinstall.
Known Sword Perks
Falchion: Bonus damage after landing a critical strike — rewards aggressive finisher-focused playstyles. Kopis: Final hit in a combo chain deals stun damage, opening enemies for critical strikes. Xiphos: Faster combo recovery for rapid attack chains. Spatha: Extended reach for fighting groups and shield enemies.
Ancient Blade: Amplifies damage when Sophia's Macula resonance ability is active — likely tied to the dual-timeline Theseus mechanic. Each sword's specific location will be documented in our walkthrough as players discover them post-launch. Preview chapters 4 and 5 contained at least two hidden blade paths accessible via grappling hook traversal.
Collection Strategy
Explore every hook-accessible area before leaving a chapter. Missable swords hide behind optional combat arenas, sphere puzzle rooms, and grappling hook paths that deviate from the main route. The Keen Eye skill tree upgrade highlights nearby interactables, making sword discovery easier.
Consult the crew notebook after each chapter — entries sometimes hint at weapon caches in upcoming areas. Bookmark our walkthrough preview chapters page for known pre-launch locations and update your approach as full walkthrough coverage arrives on launch day.
Post-Launch Updates
This guide will expand with exact locations, map screenshots, and step-by-step directions for every sword immediately after Resonance launches on August 27, 2026. Pre-launch information is based on preview demo coverage and may not reflect final placement.
For the Heritage Pack Hero's Blade, see our pre-order guide. For combat techniques to maximize each sword's perk, visit the parry system and weapons guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many swords are in Resonance?
Eight Heroes' Graves blades plus optional Heritage Pack Hero's Blade. Trophies need the eight, not the DLC ninth.
Are swords missable?
Yes. Game Informer confirmed missable swords that may require replaying chapters if skipped.
Which sword is best?
Depends on playstyle. Falchion suits critical strike builds; Kopis suits combo chains; Spatha helps against groups.
Do swords change movesets?
Perks modify damage and effects but core sword-and-dagger moveset remains consistent.
Can I switch swords mid-combat?
No. Swap from the menu outside combat, or after a death before the next fight.