Scythe

Lore & Background

For YoRHa troops, encountering a scythe-wielding machine is more than a tactical challenge; it is a psychological reminder of humanity's past. The visual similarity to tools used for ending life in the ancient world creates an unsettling resonance during battles. While no official records list a 'Scythe' category within the YoRHa weapon database, specific high-level enemies occasionally manifest these blades as part of their unique combat profiles, forcing soldiers to adapt their parry timing and movement strategies.

In Their Own Story

The ruins of the old city echoed with the hum of servos. From the shadows emerged a machine scout, its chassis twisted into a new form. It held a curved blade that gleamed under the pale sun—a scythe forged from recycled steel and malice. The machine lunged, not with precision, but with a wide, sweeping arc meant to cleave through armor. In this war, even the tools of death were reborn.

Reader's Guide

Since scythes are not standard YoRHa equipment, tactical analysis focuses on countering them rather than upgrading them. These weapons typically feature long reach and wide hitboxes, making close-quarters evasion critical. Combat strategies prioritize maintaining distance or striking during the recovery frames of a sweep attack. Players should utilize dash mechanics to bypass the initial arc, then counter-attack with rapid strikes from swords or spears. Visual identification is key; scythe-wielding machines often move faster than heavy cannon units but lack ranged capabilities. Engaging them at close range requires precise timing for parries, as their sweeping motions are difficult to block mid-swing without proper stamina management.

Did You Know?

• Scythes are not available in the standard YoRHa weapon categories like Sword or Spear.
• Machine variants wielding scythes often appear in higher difficulty zones or specific story encounters.
• The design of these weapons draws inspiration from ancient human farming and harvesting tools.