Dead Scythe


 * This article is about the weapon. For the character, see Death Scythe.

Dead Scythe is the weapon of choice used by Dead Master, the antagonist in the Black★Rock Shooter OVA.

Appearance
Dead Scythe is a "jet-black" scythe. It's handle is slightly curved and has a vertebrae-like detail similar to that of Dead Master's horns.

Background
In the OVA, Dead Scythe was used in a battle between Dead Master and Black★Rock Shooter. It was wielded expertly by its owner, who used it in fierce slashing attacks on Black Rock Shooter. It was also used to throw chains at B★RS, but she managed to dodge and cut them with ★rock Cannon. During the course of the fight, Dead Scythe was shot and destroyed by the Rock Cannon; the head of the scythe broke off as a result of the shot, rendering the weapon useless. Annoyed but undaunted, Dead Master threw away the handle and resorted to fighting Black Rock Shooter with her skeletal claws, which were possibly even more effective.

The Dead Scythe played a small part in the 2012 anime, where Dead Master used it to fight Black Rock Shooter in Episode 5. It had the ability to be separated into links and swung like a chain-whip or Meteor Hammer.

Abilities
Dead Scythe can summon chains randomly. It can also seperate itself to form a deadly chain-scythe that can be used like a whip.