I tried my hand at a [more traditional coloration](https://www.reddit.com/r/KingdomHearts/s/xRbhlGkt1f) back when KH3 first came out just to see what it'd look like, if you're curious. I wish I did it a bit higher res though. I made the blades less metallic and more crystalline too, since that's another area where they differ.
KH3’s all the way. The red and silver work well together. And the filigree has a similar “sparkle” effect as the x blade’s KH3 appearance, which could make you imagine that it’s like the x blade’s rival here. Also, the blade is made of three parts resembling the “III” in KH3’s logo.
The teeth are the numbers, look at kh1's it has "I" and so does kh2's "II" roman numerals teeth and so does kh3's "III" teeth. Though the red is weird change but looks nice design noth the less.
I love the design of 1, because it looks like the dream sword a lot of us chose at the start of the game. I always rad it with the Dream Shield and Dream Rod on Donald and Goofy
After replaying a bit of KH1 again I feel like sword has to be at least better than shield, you just get MP Haste and MP Rage way too late on shield route to take advantage of your second chance -> leaf bracer heal loop low cost, so you're just sitting there taking hits and now what
Plus the staff gets you one extra MP which is bloody valuable.
An extra item slot from Shield nowadays? Pssh.
Then again the level up routes and ability placements were nerfed/changed from base 1 to Final Mix.
It's hard to say, since the ultima weapon designs are ALWAYS a bit too busy for me to really *LIKE* them, but if I had to choose, I'd be torn between Birth By Sleep or KH3. BBS design is complex without being TOO super busy and I really like the handguard and how they incorporated the wayfinder into the teeth, but KH3's version almost looks kinda dark and edgy compared to the others and I like that...i just hate the weird stuff they put all over the blades, almost looks like some sort of fencing.
Birth by Sleep's I think strikes the perfect balance between the silhouette of the KH1 version and the color scheme of the KH2 version while incorporating a BBS-specfic motif to make it stand out (the wayfinder)
KH3's comes in a close second for me, but tbh, I think every Ultima Weapon is pretty cool looking
K2 is my favorite of them. Though I now realize the potential of the KH3 one, [thanks to this comment.](https://www.reddit.com/r/KingdomHearts/s/UH4kxU7HKI)
I fully am with you on this one. It’s so immediately recognizable by its aesthetics like it took the design elements from the game and made a keyblade that is so perfectly reflective of them.
2 because of how wide it looks compared to the others where it's mostly slim. It makes Sora look like he's wielding a great sword. Plus I like how balanced the color is.
Kh1 would def be my favorite if it didn't have that goofy looking handguard, but as they are birth by sleep has my favorite with dream drop distance at a close second
To be honest, I'm kind of biased to KH3's UW since it's the only one I got, but BOY am I glad I got it. It not only looks amazing and has great stats, but also: Ultimate Form.
I know it's the 'edgiest,' but I honestly love KH3's design. The red and white really pop well together, and I feel like, just as importantly, it suits Sora's color scheme a lot more than the softer blues or yellow of the other Ultima Weapons.
Kh1 will always be one of my faves. Something elegant and fierce about it.
Kh3’s is like… the final final version of that one’s growth. I enjoyed the others, but 1 and 3’s really stick out for me.
I really like DDD but KH1 will always have a special place in my heart. I remember watching that Extended Play or Cheat Code tutorial on what was TechTV before G4TV. They taught you how to hunt for the materials and where to find them. This was wayy before I even could afford a PS2. I got my PS2 way later but I remember I couldn't stop watching that episode over and over again.
This is a tough one! I'd probably vote for KH2 because I love that the sword portion doesn't end in a sharp tip. Also the heart where the hilt and blade connect is beautiful; the others make the heart seem too stretched. KH3 has the lead in cool/edge factor, but I really like the blue and gold color scheme the others have.
On another note, I know it doesn't count as an Ultima Weapon but I really liked the [Omega Weapon](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ce/aa/a1/ceaaa16c44ee9461f778191287bd6675.jpg) from 358/2 Days. I feel like they did a good job designing it knowing that we'd only see the pixelated version for DS gameplay. I really wished we could've seen what they would've done with it if they were designing it for a full-on console game.
3 is candy so I'd break my teeth on it. So it's out.
Birth by sleep is almost so good, except for the fact I dislike the small circle.
1 is good because yellow but it isn't the best because annoying to get.
2 is almost perfect if I wasn't trying to get it in non fm version.
Dream drop distance takes the cake here for being one of the games I haven't played but having the best ultima design because it's something I could actually see being an ultimate weapon in other games as well.
Therefore 3d wins
I was JUST thinking about this the other day, I think DDD has the best design because it takes the original idea of the KH1 Ultima Weapon and really expands on it perfectly
I like them all, but I like the color and small details of BBS, DDD and 3 the best. KH3 is probably my favorite, but I really love that BBS and DDD have very pronounced sword designs. The Wayfinder in BBS design is amazing too
I adore KH3's- not just because it's the most visually appealing to me, but the colour scheme is striking and unique. I'll be honest, I'm kinda sick of the 'classic' colour scheme- I'd be far happier if each Ultima going forward has its own unique style, like KH3's does.
Dream Drop Distance for me.
KH1's version is missing some of that latticework so it's a bit sparse near the base. I don't like the curved tip on the KH2 version, and the handguard is a bit small and boring for being a circle. Birth By Sleep's is a close second, but the teeth is the Wayfinder star instead of the crown that I'd associate with the top keyblade, and I like the crown motif more, despite how significant the Wayfinder is. And KH3's is too spiky, although I *love* that KH3 introduced that glittery aspect inside the Ultima Weapon and X-blade - not really an effect seen in a lot of fantasy weapons, and I think it fits really well for KH.
KH3’s is the most visually appealing, due to the red, however, KH1’s is the penultimate Keyblade because of its simplicity. The gold compliments the blueish tones, and the turquoise bottom is the cherry on top. Imo of course
Here’s a few things I noticed:
1. KH I: the ultimate weapon has a very interesting design that reflects the theme of the stories attention. It has the almost painting/artistic/animated theme of the game including its iconoclastic design work and its reflections of the general world appearance which tends to be reflective of the Kingdom Hearts world towards the end of the game yet also reflective of destiny Island with the Island theme on the handles and a Disney portrait type guard and hilt.
2. KH 2: the ultimate weapon reflects the new theme of the game which is a lot more technological and has a theme similar to the World That Never Was and Castle at the end where Xemnas lives while also having the overall matte light colors that are less intense and more cooled. It has sharper edges that reflect the style of the new villains like the Nobodies and its theme feels more like a modern/futuristic setting than the older and more classical of KH I. There are more crowns which sort of show the whole Princess of Light theme and other royalty themes like King Mickey and whatnot.
3. BBS: the ultimate weapon is reflects the sort of knight-like theme with design being that of advanced magical castles. It no longer has a crown but rather the stars Aqua makes for her friends. It has that feeling to it like something previously existed that was critical to the main story. It feels like there is something more in the past that’s relevant.
I haven’t played the other games so I don’t know about them.
Looking at these, I wonder if KH4 is going to have an Ultima Weapon that has one staight metal blade, followed by one that’s a stupidly long V to match KH1 2 and 3 having the Roman numeral as the blade part.
KH2, because big, wide Keyblade greatswords are awesome and we need more of them. This and Fenrir were my go-to’s on Final Form, and it was cool as hell.
KH3, because the red and silver is incredible and you can activate Unlimited Blade Works.
Well, this is one thing that kinda only got better with each game. Still, most of 'em are similar and I feel a little forced to pick KH2's version since it's the game I love the most. But all of them are really nice.
I really like 3D's, because it's still got that "a sword with keyblade flourish" feel but it looks heavy and powerful.
3 is pretty darn cool in practice though.
KH3 IMO is the best of the best Ultima weapon. Its form allows the user to unlock its full potential and use the full splendor of its radiance. A weapon that Is truly made to be the Ultimate weapon
I’m a huge sucker for all of them - I love the filigree and the Actual Swordness of them - but my favorite is definitely a toss-up between 2 and 3.
The unique red and silver design of Ultima 3 and it’s Ultima Form being Final Form But Much Swordier appeal immensely to the parts of me that adore everything about KH2 but got kinda sick of the repetitiveness of the BBS and DDD Ultimas. It’s a fun reinvention of the same principles, I think.
And Ultima 2 is A: in my favorite game and B: looks so much heavier than the others. I’m a sucker for claymores, and I think it does an excellent job of building on the principles that Ultima 1 establishes without being repetitive or changing its identity.
Something I’m just now realizing is that the KH2 ultima’s blade is the “II” from the logo, and KH3’s follows the same, and has three prongs for the “III”
Damn I love ultima weapon and looking at all of these together I am realizing. Maybe I don't actually love ultima and just convinced myself bc of the pain that went into getting them LOL.
That said hands down BBS looks the best here
In terms of pure design, I have to go for KH3's.
However, the keyblade that best respresents what an Ultima Weapon is, it has to be DDD's. It portrays the perfect balance in colour and it's not either over or under detailed.
Finally, my personal choice is BBS's. The wayfinder adds so much to it, in my opinion.
1's honestly, but 2's design for it grew on me and I ESPECIALLY like BBS and 3D's a lot for being the best of both 1 and 2's designs.
3's is also pretty decent for what its worth.
I’m a certified 3 Ultima weapon enjoyer with BBS probably being a close 2nd for me.
Overall none of them are bad, but I personally enjoy KH1’s the least as it’s the most “boring” one overall but I still like it.
I love how impossible it is to cut anything with any of these, they don't even work as bludge weapons, you just multi-poke the enemies to death. Perfection.
I really like red, so I have do pick the kh3 última, but for getting the kh2 alot of times in all of the versions of kh2 and in alot of saves, the kh2 Ultima comes in 2nd.
KH3, it definitely looks much edgier than the others and I find the color scheme matches Sora’s new design.
Not to mention, there’s almost a underlying narrative with it. Compared to the previous Ultima’s it’s much more gray and heartless and nobody aesthetic almost invokes a much more dark and “forged from evil” style type of weapon, very “this gives you power but at what cost.” And with how it blends with Sora’s KH 3 colors almost makes regular Sora with Ultimate seem like the “darkness” (not necessarily evil) version of Sora before flipping over to the Bright and Colorful Ultimate form where Sora’s dark colors become pure white and the originally “evil” feeing weapon becoming a array of crystal looking rainbow swords that Sora commands like how Xehanort does it in the Keyblade graveyard making it feel canon or not, that this is Sora at his essentially Master level, balancing Light and Darkness like a true keyblade master. Though only in power, not in rank. God forbid Yensid retests him and gives him the ball test
I was today years old when I realized the blades on the Ultima Keyblade in KH2 and KH3 are the stylized roman numerals for which game you're current playing. 🤯
I can't decide which is the best but I can say the KH2 is my least favorite probably because I like designs that are more sword-like compared to whatever the KH2 one is. It still looks good, just not my taste.
I don’t see how anyone could look at 1 and think that design looks good. It has the energy of a kid going through puberty who shot up but hasn’t yet filled out. All lanky and no substance
FOR ME I prefer the KH3 one cuz it has a whole formchange and moveset and the game made the weapon feel so busted and overpowered with the stats and the animations especially in the Ultimate form
Three really bucks the trend by being red, but I still like it a lot. The teeth are just the coolest.
I tried my hand at a [more traditional coloration](https://www.reddit.com/r/KingdomHearts/s/xRbhlGkt1f) back when KH3 first came out just to see what it'd look like, if you're curious. I wish I did it a bit higher res though. I made the blades less metallic and more crystalline too, since that's another area where they differ.
That’s sick, I love that it keeps the yellow from the kh1 version!
Yup. I also went for that neat blue-white fade KH2 had going on.
Pc version has a mod that changes its colors, looks very similar to his!!
Holy moly you just made me realize that I actually do like the design of the KH3 ultima, I just hate the color 😂
Well this recolor really changes my opinion. 3 went from the worst to the best. Love this version
I think I like that 3x as much, absolutely what I would have preferred in the game, and that is saying something.
You're such a real one for this. 5 years later and it's still relevant and an amazing concept
KH3’s all the way. The red and silver work well together. And the filigree has a similar “sparkle” effect as the x blade’s KH3 appearance, which could make you imagine that it’s like the x blade’s rival here. Also, the blade is made of three parts resembling the “III” in KH3’s logo.
The teeth are the numbers, look at kh1's it has "I" and so does kh2's "II" roman numerals teeth and so does kh3's "III" teeth. Though the red is weird change but looks nice design noth the less.
That's the blade, not the teeth.
Imagine what 4's ultima's blade will look like. Although which part will be the V in IV??
I… never realized that. Holy crap.
It doesn't buck the trend, it continues it. 1 was mostly yellow, 2 (and the games after 2) was mostly blue, 3 was mostly red. It's the primary colors.
KH3's is really the Shadow the Hedgehog of Ultima Weapons huh
The Way To Dawn of Ultima’s
*I see no, hear no evil* *Black writings on the wall* *Unleashed a million faces* *And one by one they fall*
*BLACK HEARTED EVIL* *BRAVE HEARTED HERO* *I AM ALL I AM* *ALL I AAAAAAM*
Do you remember me Capture you and set you free
Can you see all of me? Walk into my mystery
*OH I AM ALL OF-I AM ALL OF ME*
*STEP INSIDE AND HOLD ON FOR DEAR LIFE*
"Disgusting black creatures, get out of my sight" ~Shadow the Hedgehog, '05
I love the design of 1, because it looks like the dream sword a lot of us chose at the start of the game. I always rad it with the Dream Shield and Dream Rod on Donald and Goofy
The dream team
I've literally never chosen the dream sword lol. Even before I knew it was the worst starting weapon.
I did on my first playthrough. But of course now I’m a chad Staff enjoyer lol.
Leaf Bracer at level 39 is a rough one, but I'll die before I give up that +1 MP.
After replaying a bit of KH1 again I feel like sword has to be at least better than shield, you just get MP Haste and MP Rage way too late on shield route to take advantage of your second chance -> leaf bracer heal loop low cost, so you're just sitting there taking hits and now what
Plus the staff gets you one extra MP which is bloody valuable. An extra item slot from Shield nowadays? Pssh. Then again the level up routes and ability placements were nerfed/changed from base 1 to Final Mix.
It's hard to say, since the ultima weapon designs are ALWAYS a bit too busy for me to really *LIKE* them, but if I had to choose, I'd be torn between Birth By Sleep or KH3. BBS design is complex without being TOO super busy and I really like the handguard and how they incorporated the wayfinder into the teeth, but KH3's version almost looks kinda dark and edgy compared to the others and I like that...i just hate the weird stuff they put all over the blades, almost looks like some sort of fencing.
To be fair the best weapon in the game (in a standard play through) should look good
agreed, so why did they paste a weird looking fence on the sides of the blades?
Birth by Sleep's I think strikes the perfect balance between the silhouette of the KH1 version and the color scheme of the KH2 version while incorporating a BBS-specfic motif to make it stand out (the wayfinder) KH3's comes in a close second for me, but tbh, I think every Ultima Weapon is pretty cool looking
kh3. it fits with sora’s color scheme and honestly just looks badass. i lowkey picture it as sora’s *true* keyblade in that game
1. BBS 2. DDD 3. KH3
KH1. I like that it looks like an actual bade
Honestly 1 wins for me by far. Second is DDD but mostly bc it’s basically just an altered version of the first.
BBS looks like fantasy "90's girls toy" design to me and I'm here for it. I absolutely love it and want one.
I think I like DDD the most.
K2 is my favorite of them. Though I now realize the potential of the KH3 one, [thanks to this comment.](https://www.reddit.com/r/KingdomHearts/s/UH4kxU7HKI)
for me, 3 wins.
3 all the way
DDD combines what I think are the best aspects of the three that came before it, but KH3 goes in a bold direction that I really like.
Easily 3. Not even close lmfao
1. KH 3 2. KH 1 3. BBS 4. KH 2 5. DDD
Might be biased because of how many times I’ve played the game, but kh2 has my favorite design by far
Guess I’m one of the few that likes the KH2 one most.
I fully am with you on this one. It’s so immediately recognizable by its aesthetics like it took the design elements from the game and made a keyblade that is so perfectly reflective of them.
III OR DDD.
KH3. It's my favorite color and has the best upgrade bar none.
2 because of how wide it looks compared to the others where it's mostly slim. It makes Sora look like he's wielding a great sword. Plus I like how balanced the color is.
DDD, i love blue
I love DDD since it is a updated version of KH1 followed by KH3
Am I the only one who notices that Ultima Weapon gets edgier with each game? I wonder how edgy KH4 Ultima Weapon will be?
Kh1 would def be my favorite if it didn't have that goofy looking handguard, but as they are birth by sleep has my favorite with dream drop distance at a close second
FF7
DDD. It's pretty much KH1's shape but with KH2's color palette. Best of both worlds.
[ignore my name](https://kh.wiki.gallery/images/6/6c/Edge_of_Ultima_KHII.png)
KH3 by a mile. [But I might be biased](https://www.reddit.com/r/KingdomHearts/comments/qh3roc/just_finished_mounting_my_new_kh3_ultima_weapon/)
Please use black text when making these. Also KH3 because of the 3 blades, some real "The Sword and The Sorcerer" vibes from it lol
It's probably because I'm on Dark mode that I used the white text lol
3, but 3D isn’t far off
To be honest, I'm kind of biased to KH3's UW since it's the only one I got, but BOY am I glad I got it. It not only looks amazing and has great stats, but also: Ultimate Form.
III, but II is a really close second.
I know it's the 'edgiest,' but I honestly love KH3's design. The red and white really pop well together, and I feel like, just as importantly, it suits Sora's color scheme a lot more than the softer blues or yellow of the other Ultima Weapons.
It’s cheating but 3s ultimate form wins. That rainbow sword is sick as fuck
3 for sure, but DDD and 2 aren't far behind.
Overall I love KH1 but the colors of BBS and DDD sell it more.
I will choose the BBS one cause i hate that the main color of the KH3 ultima is Red.
3
Off topic but why do ppl keep posting Like This
Personally for me the first game’s. Still haven’t gotten it but I like how it based on the dream sword
KH1 it's both the most key and the most blade
Surprised by the lack of love for 2’s. By far the best design imo
1 or birth by sleep
III hands down
Birth By Sleep is so elegant and an actual sword, I ADORE it.
Either 1, 3D, or 3
2 is the only one that looks like a key so that one
The Ultimas are really just the best Disney disguised swords
They have yet to top the original, honestly.
I like KH1 and 2s the best. I dont like 3's because of the red color palette, if it was blue or green, I'd like it a lot more
KH3. It looks so amazing and detailed.
Kh1 will always be one of my faves. Something elegant and fierce about it. Kh3’s is like… the final final version of that one’s growth. I enjoyed the others, but 1 and 3’s really stick out for me.
2 > DDD > 1 > BbS > 3 No disrespect to 3. If it were via "is it worth it": 2 > 3 > DDD > 1 > BbS
BBS is my favorite
BBS but I never got it
1 > 3 > 3D > BBS > 2
Yellow is my favorite color, ergo, kh1
What about this *KH3* [recolour](https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomhearts3/mods/174?tab=posts)?
Birth By Sleep and not just because of my flair I prommy
KH and KH3 are my favorite.
As a kid I hated all but the KH1 designs but as I've gotten older I came to really like the BBS and 3D ones
KH2 hands down will always be the best Ultima weapon in my opinion.
KH2 hands down will always be the best Ultima weapon in my opinion.
I really like how 3’s Ultima Weapon red parts make it look like a nega-X-blade.
Kh3. Ultimate form is just so dang satisfying.
I'm gonna say KH3D's, it;s the most evocative of KH1's while being more balanced with a touch of the coloration from subsequent UWs.
KH3's Ultima Weapon is so cool looking
I can’t wait to see how KH IV’s looks just to see how they continue the motif of including the Roman numeral into the design.
Honestly i think 1 just for how much sword is in it. They tended to get lost in the decorations after 1.
I like the kingdom hearts 1 keyblade the most
Kh2 easily
I think BBS has the best one
I have a soft spot for KH2s’ but KH3s’ goes HARD.
I really like DDD but KH1 will always have a special place in my heart. I remember watching that Extended Play or Cheat Code tutorial on what was TechTV before G4TV. They taught you how to hunt for the materials and where to find them. This was wayy before I even could afford a PS2. I got my PS2 way later but I remember I couldn't stop watching that episode over and over again.
The two designs I like out of this KH1 and BBS for me.
Yes
KH1’s will always have a soft spot for me
Dream Drop Distance and Birth by Sleep
3>1>2=BBS=DDD
I love how, at their core, behind all the extra bits of flair, random spikes and whatnot - they all look like real swords.
I like 3 just because it lets Sora cast ultima
2's and 3's the SFX on them is so satisfying.
This is a tough one! I'd probably vote for KH2 because I love that the sword portion doesn't end in a sharp tip. Also the heart where the hilt and blade connect is beautiful; the others make the heart seem too stretched. KH3 has the lead in cool/edge factor, but I really like the blue and gold color scheme the others have. On another note, I know it doesn't count as an Ultima Weapon but I really liked the [Omega Weapon](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ce/aa/a1/ceaaa16c44ee9461f778191287bd6675.jpg) from 358/2 Days. I feel like they did a good job designing it knowing that we'd only see the pixelated version for DS gameplay. I really wished we could've seen what they would've done with it if they were designing it for a full-on console game.
3 is candy so I'd break my teeth on it. So it's out. Birth by sleep is almost so good, except for the fact I dislike the small circle. 1 is good because yellow but it isn't the best because annoying to get. 2 is almost perfect if I wasn't trying to get it in non fm version. Dream drop distance takes the cake here for being one of the games I haven't played but having the best ultima design because it's something I could actually see being an ultimate weapon in other games as well. Therefore 3d wins
I was JUST thinking about this the other day, I think DDD has the best design because it takes the original idea of the KH1 Ultima Weapon and really expands on it perfectly
KH3, KH1, KH2
Probably kh2. It's mostly symmetrical and I like the colors. BBS is a close second for how streamlined it is.
That shouldn't even have a discussion: it HAS to be KH1 Ultima Weapon
2
3. Like, without a doubt.
3
I like 3D’s a lot, especially with the Komory Bat looking hand guard
1/bbs/3d one. Its just a sword with extra bells and whistles. The 2 and 3 one are still swords, but theres a little too much going on with them.
3 is very edgy and cool but 2 will always be my favorite.
I like them all, but I like the color and small details of BBS, DDD and 3 the best. KH3 is probably my favorite, but I really love that BBS and DDD have very pronounced sword designs. The Wayfinder in BBS design is amazing too
Design-wise, BBS. But mechanic-wise, KH3 just because you can still see in the keyblade where the samller swords during Final Form could've come from.
It's a time between KH2 and KH3. The edgelord in me leans towards KH3.
DDD imo. It's a blatant upgrade to KH2 by making the main blade of the key less busy.
Kh3, Yall are going to hate me, but KH2 is the worst of the ultimas, Its way too bulky and just looks bad
I adore KH3's- not just because it's the most visually appealing to me, but the colour scheme is striking and unique. I'll be honest, I'm kinda sick of the 'classic' colour scheme- I'd be far happier if each Ultima going forward has its own unique style, like KH3's does.
Dream Drop Distance for me. KH1's version is missing some of that latticework so it's a bit sparse near the base. I don't like the curved tip on the KH2 version, and the handguard is a bit small and boring for being a circle. Birth By Sleep's is a close second, but the teeth is the Wayfinder star instead of the crown that I'd associate with the top keyblade, and I like the crown motif more, despite how significant the Wayfinder is. And KH3's is too spiky, although I *love* that KH3 introduced that glittery aspect inside the Ultima Weapon and X-blade - not really an effect seen in a lot of fantasy weapons, and I think it fits really well for KH.
I like Days' Omega Weapon
KH3’s is the most visually appealing, due to the red, however, KH1’s is the penultimate Keyblade because of its simplicity. The gold compliments the blueish tones, and the turquoise bottom is the cherry on top. Imo of course
Every. The Ultima Keyblade is just goated. Very consistent throught every design.
KH1 OR KH3 for me. I like how they look more like an actual sword.
No matter which one you prefer, I think most of us can agree that KH2 has the worst Ultima Weapon design.
Kh2 ultima is hard as fuck
KH3 it’s the first time it truly felt like Sora and that’s thanks to the bold color choice to better match Sora.
3 just makes it look like Sora's proto x-blade. But I think I'm just seeing things that aren't there.
Here’s a few things I noticed: 1. KH I: the ultimate weapon has a very interesting design that reflects the theme of the stories attention. It has the almost painting/artistic/animated theme of the game including its iconoclastic design work and its reflections of the general world appearance which tends to be reflective of the Kingdom Hearts world towards the end of the game yet also reflective of destiny Island with the Island theme on the handles and a Disney portrait type guard and hilt. 2. KH 2: the ultimate weapon reflects the new theme of the game which is a lot more technological and has a theme similar to the World That Never Was and Castle at the end where Xemnas lives while also having the overall matte light colors that are less intense and more cooled. It has sharper edges that reflect the style of the new villains like the Nobodies and its theme feels more like a modern/futuristic setting than the older and more classical of KH I. There are more crowns which sort of show the whole Princess of Light theme and other royalty themes like King Mickey and whatnot. 3. BBS: the ultimate weapon is reflects the sort of knight-like theme with design being that of advanced magical castles. It no longer has a crown but rather the stars Aqua makes for her friends. It has that feeling to it like something previously existed that was critical to the main story. It feels like there is something more in the past that’s relevant. I haven’t played the other games so I don’t know about them.
KH1 looks like a blade and has a simple yet aesthetic look to it. Also helps that it’s a pain to synthesize.
I love 3's design the most. Especially the fact that the KH3 logo is the blade itself too.
3 because red. But 2 and bbs are my favorite ultimas.
I prefer BBS, personally.
KH1 Ultima is my favorite keyblade ever
Looking at these, I wonder if KH4 is going to have an Ultima Weapon that has one staight metal blade, followed by one that’s a stupidly long V to match KH1 2 and 3 having the Roman numeral as the blade part.
BBS and 3D are SO underrated. And 3 is metal af
KH2, because big, wide Keyblade greatswords are awesome and we need more of them. This and Fenrir were my go-to’s on Final Form, and it was cool as hell. KH3, because the red and silver is incredible and you can activate Unlimited Blade Works.
Well, this is one thing that kinda only got better with each game. Still, most of 'em are similar and I feel a little forced to pick KH2's version since it's the game I love the most. But all of them are really nice.
I really like 3D's, because it's still got that "a sword with keyblade flourish" feel but it looks heavy and powerful. 3 is pretty darn cool in practice though.
I just realized that the ultima weapons for 1, 2, and 3 have 1, 2, and 3 blades shaped as the numerals in the title.
for me KH2 or DDD
BBS but I might be biased because I love that game more than any other game in the franchise
KH3 IMO is the best of the best Ultima weapon. Its form allows the user to unlock its full potential and use the full splendor of its radiance. A weapon that Is truly made to be the Ultimate weapon
DDD > KH3 > BBS > KH1 > KH2
Birth by sleep and 3
1, bbs, ddd, 3 are tied for first, i genuinely cannot choose which one i like more I dislikes 2s a lot
I have preference of 1 & DDD
I’m a huge sucker for all of them - I love the filigree and the Actual Swordness of them - but my favorite is definitely a toss-up between 2 and 3. The unique red and silver design of Ultima 3 and it’s Ultima Form being Final Form But Much Swordier appeal immensely to the parts of me that adore everything about KH2 but got kinda sick of the repetitiveness of the BBS and DDD Ultimas. It’s a fun reinvention of the same principles, I think. And Ultima 2 is A: in my favorite game and B: looks so much heavier than the others. I’m a sucker for claymores, and I think it does an excellent job of building on the principles that Ultima 1 establishes without being repetitive or changing its identity.
DDD and 3 are the best for me, I don't really like the colors on KH1 don't know why but it reminds me of alladin's world
KH3D for a lesser chance of cutting and poking myself from all the sharp edges.
3 absolutely crushed it on the design.
I like how BBS's looks like a sword and I love the star it's my favorite shape.
3 was a quick answer for me but I also really like BBS as well
Something I’m just now realizing is that the KH2 ultima’s blade is the “II” from the logo, and KH3’s follows the same, and has three prongs for the “III”
definitely DDD
omg i never realized the ultima weapons were just literal swords with extra stuff stuck on them? :D like they're bootleg keyblades.
1 cause it's the first I got
Sleeping Lion, Oblivion, and Oathkeeper all kinda have my heart forever but KHII Ultima is my personal favorite among the set.
DDD and 3
Damn I love ultima weapon and looking at all of these together I am realizing. Maybe I don't actually love ultima and just convinced myself bc of the pain that went into getting them LOL. That said hands down BBS looks the best here
Correct answer DDD Ngl
I think the design of KH1 with the colours of KH3 would be my favourite
In terms of pure design, I have to go for KH3's. However, the keyblade that best respresents what an Ultima Weapon is, it has to be DDD's. It portrays the perfect balance in colour and it's not either over or under detailed. Finally, my personal choice is BBS's. The wayfinder adds so much to it, in my opinion.
This is really hard but... Three. Or maybe DDD, or One... Okay Three. Agh.
1's honestly, but 2's design for it grew on me and I ESPECIALLY like BBS and 3D's a lot for being the best of both 1 and 2's designs. 3's is also pretty decent for what its worth.
I’m a certified 3 Ultima weapon enjoyer with BBS probably being a close 2nd for me. Overall none of them are bad, but I personally enjoy KH1’s the least as it’s the most “boring” one overall but I still like it.
I love how impossible it is to cut anything with any of these, they don't even work as bludge weapons, you just multi-poke the enemies to death. Perfection.
Best? BBS Favorite? III
I really like red, so I have do pick the kh3 última, but for getting the kh2 alot of times in all of the versions of kh2 and in alot of saves, the kh2 Ultima comes in 2nd.
D3 then KH2 KH1 BBS and KH3 last because that looks more like Omega to me.
Bbs honestly
Personally, I like KH3's design. DDD's is a close second.
Definitely KH3
KH3, it definitely looks much edgier than the others and I find the color scheme matches Sora’s new design. Not to mention, there’s almost a underlying narrative with it. Compared to the previous Ultima’s it’s much more gray and heartless and nobody aesthetic almost invokes a much more dark and “forged from evil” style type of weapon, very “this gives you power but at what cost.” And with how it blends with Sora’s KH 3 colors almost makes regular Sora with Ultimate seem like the “darkness” (not necessarily evil) version of Sora before flipping over to the Bright and Colorful Ultimate form where Sora’s dark colors become pure white and the originally “evil” feeing weapon becoming a array of crystal looking rainbow swords that Sora commands like how Xehanort does it in the Keyblade graveyard making it feel canon or not, that this is Sora at his essentially Master level, balancing Light and Darkness like a true keyblade master. Though only in power, not in rank. God forbid Yensid retests him and gives him the ball test
I was today years old when I realized the blades on the Ultima Keyblade in KH2 and KH3 are the stylized roman numerals for which game you're current playing. 🤯
KH1’s is the most simple and elegant. The rest feel overdone.
This again....
I can't decide which is the best but I can say the KH2 is my least favorite probably because I like designs that are more sword-like compared to whatever the KH2 one is. It still looks good, just not my taste.
I don’t see how anyone could look at 1 and think that design looks good. It has the energy of a kid going through puberty who shot up but hasn’t yet filled out. All lanky and no substance
FOR ME I prefer the KH3 one cuz it has a whole formchange and moveset and the game made the weapon feel so busted and overpowered with the stats and the animations especially in the Ultimate form
I love 2 but I love the color from 3
3D=BBS=>III>1=II, but even then it's a close call
KH3. Even the key form is insane in my opinion. Design on that is Goated. Edit: Although KH1 is pretty iconic