Tessaiga is a very interesting Inuyasha's sword. This sword was created from the fangs of Inuyasha's father and forged by a famous blacksmith named Tōtōsai. In addition, this sword is very famous for its devastating and destructive attack.
Uniquely, Tessaiga has some very interesting changes or forms. Check out the information below!
1. Katana
When not used in combat, the Tessaiga takes the form of a rusty-looking katana. In this form, the Tessaiga is not very strong and can barely be used by Inuyasha to fight.
The Tessaiga sword has an anti-yokai shield that can burn the demons when they touch it. In addition, the Tessaiga is also equipped with a scabbard made of Bokusenō wood which is able to block yōki-based attacks.
2. Fang/True Form
Tessaiga will show his immense destructive power when Inuyasha activates his true form. In this form, the Tessaiga looks like a very sharp fang.
Tessaiga has a very strong attack and is able to kill 100 stealths at once in one attack. Even so, Inuyasha needed time for him to master the power of the Tessaiga.
3. Red Tessaiga
In addition to the two previous forms, his unique Tessaiga is able to transform into other forms. An example is the Red Tessaiga. This form was accessed by Inuyasha after he obtained an orb from Shiori.
The slash from the Red Tessaiga was able to penetrate a barrier created by the enemy. However, the Red Tessaiga is ineffective when used against shields based on spiritual energy, such as Hitomiko's.
4. Diamond Tessaiga
As the name implies, this version has characteristics that are identical to a diamond. This form allows Inuyasha to issue a series of extremely powerful diamond shots.
The attack is able to penetrate the enemy's armor that cannot be destroyed by the Red Tessaiga. Not only that, Inuyasha can combine these attacks with Kaze no Kizu or Bakuryūha techniques.
5. Dragon Scaled Tessaiga
Dragon Scaled Tessaiga was accessed by Inuyasha after he broke Dakki's yōkai sword. While in this form, Tessaiga has the special power to absorb the yōki energy of the demons faced by Inuyasha.
Because Inuyasha is a hany, he is only able to absorb a limited amount of yōki energy. Additionally, Dragon Scaled Tessaiga allows Inuyasha to cut through yōketsu and destroy demons in the blink of an eye.
6. Flaming Tessaiga
Unlike his previous form, the Flaming Tessaiga only appears briefly in the manga story. As the name implies, Tessaiga is seen shrouded in smoldering flames while in this form.
After the Tessaiga absorbs the power of a yōkai named Kinka, the sword is capable of releasing extremely hot fire attacks. Although this form is quite interesting, it is less explored because of its brief appearance.
7. Meidō Tessaiga
Meidō Tessaiga might be said to be the strongest form of the Tessaiga. This form was accessed by Inuyasha after he broke Sesshomaru's Tenseiga sword. In addition, Tessaiga was seen shrouded in an aura of darkness.
When using the Meidō Tessaiga, Inuyasha is able to issue a very powerful slash in the shape of a black crescent moon. Not only deadly, the slash is able to send Inuyasha's enemies to the underworld.