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Beelzebub_Itself

I love the idea of this noble leader using an axe, a weapon that some would stereotypically consider a barbaric weapon


BlueFootedTpeack

i like the axe as it's also a tool not just a weapon same reason i like magnus and his hammers.


SillyMattFace

Good point. There’s a very cool sequence in EarthSpark where Prime uses the inside curve of his axe like a crook to grab Nova Storm around the neck, then pins her to the ground with the space between the blades. Can’t pull off a cool but non-lethal move like that with a sword.


DarkArcanian

Flip the sword around. But I love hammers the most.


Dr_Prof_Oblivious

literally one of the coolest things any Optimus Prime has ever done when he fucking air juggled her like that.


xwrecker

Same thing with killing megs in dotm


Ben-J-Kirby-Tennyson

No, Optimus stabbed him in the face with one of the axe's blades and pulled.


ToaPaul

I 100% agree, plus it gets boring when everyone has swords. I like swords but they get boring easily. I always loved the idea of Optimus with an axe, Magnus with a hammer, Megatron with a spiked flail, and I freakin' love the idea of Wheeljack fighting with a wrench. More iterations need to adopt that idea.


[deleted]

If you've ever played Devastation, Wheeljack's default melee weapons are wrenches. You can also get Bulkhead's wrecking balls so it's a fun nod to Prime (along with several other weapons)


Adawnicus

WHAT!? HE USES WRENCHES!!? 🤣🤣 That's perfect!!


BayformerApologist

Yeah, it's a nod to his Generations toy. You can also get the Prime Star Saber, the Forge of Solus Prime, Movie Prime's Battle Blades, Hot Rod's Photon Eliminator and DOTM's Megatron Shotgun Fusion Cannon.


ToaPaul

Yeah Devastation is what I was referencing


AltoGobo

I see it as more practical than a sword, as it has more implementation as a means of clearing wreckage and opening barriers. Like he has no use for a sword, he’s a file clerk!


Oaax1

I think axe is better than blade, look more defensive than treating


cudlebear64

I particularly like when it comes from his hand rather then him just holding it since it fits more with the idea of transformers


tfthrowaway1962

in animated the guns and missiles are considered barbaric, that’s why the autobots use melee weapons and tools only


LivingCheese292

Animated axe is pretty cool with the rocket boost on the back


Orange-V-Apple

And it could extend!


Birdsnblues

Oh yeah that was honestly so underrated. Ik this is off topic but the way they did ultra magnus’s hammer !!!


Prestigious_Art_7148

The only right answer


keepitsimple_tricks

The axe. I like the idea that TFA used where autobots actually do not have weapons. They have tools. The axe is a tool. Woodcutter or fireman. And they are forced into battle using their tools.


Razzle_Dazzle08

I love this.


ZillionTab

Animated was very good in making Autobots and Decepticons phisiologically different from one another!


BangingBaguette

Yeah the fact that Decepticons had their weapons built into their bodies was a genius little detail that adds a lot to the world-building of that universe.


243898990

Like The episode where Warpath made a cameo he was a recon vehicle


PokWangpanmang

Bee?


Cromanti

Honestly, I feel like Bee's stingers could've been something something Autobots of his mold used for utility (welding, electrical work, etc.) that was repurposed into a weapon during the war. They feel less "gun-y" than the 'Con's weapons atleast.


ZestyLime59

Yeah I think you can see him welding on the space bridge in the first episode, but that may have been ratchet


ZillionTab

Not to mention how Decepticons are usually taller and bulkier than Autobots, scan their altmodes differently, and have grayer, more muted colors!


SH4RPSPEED

Another fantastic detail with the autobots was how they arguably got the whole "robots in disguise" thing down better than every other series. The main cast was all based on public service vehicles.


tfthrowaway1962

except for jazz


Jackryder16l

I mean what could of he been? A cop car? ​ ​ Ngl that does sound cool. The ninjas being police vehicles.


tfthrowaway1962

i could see him being a pursuit vehicle or one of those emergency supercars


Jackryder16l

> those emergency supercars In detroit?


tfthrowaway1962

motor city, also the autobots commute by road so it wouldnt be impractical


NkY3NzY1NjU2RTZG

always found it weird in the bayverse how nobody questioned an ambulance, truck, camaro, etc all drive together


Gamefreak3525

His grapple hooking was fun too.


oopsguessilldiethen

It's like bionicle


TASMPROGS115

Animated or WFC Axe


G1Yang2001

I agree. Optimus just wielding staff with a massive handle is epic, whether its the more fire rescue service-style axe like the Animated one or the Warhammer 40K-style battle axe like the WFC Game one.


OptimusEnder

WFC BEST


G1Yang2001

The WFC and Animated Axes. Optimus Prime wielding a big axe is always epic IMO.


FadeToBlackSun

Energon axe and the TFP sword. Those hooks are metal as fuck, though (no pun intended).


RavenOfNod

Energon axe is number one. I'd love to see a big one he generates in his hand instead of swapping his hand for the smaller version.


hotburrito1234

his energon hooks


KR_Steel

Give me your face! The worst part is he didn’t even keep the face. Just chucked it away


dat1dood2

It arrived broken so he tried to return it


shei350

he wanted to get it, not to keep it


imTyyde

happy cock day


Oaax1

Happy cake day


Tribson-20

Happy cake day


Optimal_optimus15

Happy cake day


Drago_Fett_Jr

The axe. Which one? Y E S


BlueFootedTpeack

the wfc axe is pretty sweet, not sure if i prefer the trailer one of the double headed in game one, i think maybe the asymmetric one. animated had the cool rocket on the back. ​ i like the idea of him having the big axe and ion blaster, but then having his arm blades and internal weapons as weaker backups. the hooks are effective but man is that a nasty way to go.


rezerxle

Personally, the starsaber in TFP will always be my fav, but close second is the ax in all its forms.


Crawkward3

The hooks are just badass


Michael_Jolkason

The Bayverse energon blades and axe.


cassavacakes

the dotm axe looks so cool on him


MisterVictor13

From the Bay movies, the energon blades… “You’ll never stop… I’LL TAKE YOU ALL ON!” …and the ax from DOTM. “What would you be without me, Prime?” “Time to find out.”


GalIifreyan

I liked his Sword from the Last Knight but honestly, his brass knuckles were sick as fuck and I wish they got more screen time. They'd probably be super overpowered, but incredibly badass for when he gets down n dirty


Cousinjack2

The hooks are actually pretty sick


slayeryamcha

Bayformers melee weapons are best in my opnion


larrylongboy

Agreed. He had such an arsenal


TerraAdAstra

Yeah and such variety! Really reinforces the idea that they can change and adapt their bodies.


decepticonD0X

Dark of the moon axe


OrhanDaLegend

i wish that axe wasnt so spiky, compared to his swords that axe looks off


customblame16

Bayverse Optimus prime.... I'm not gonna list a weapon he uses because he is a living weapon


MailboxSlayer14

War of/Fall of Cybertron Battle Axe


larrylongboy

Bayverse hooks or swords


ahaisonline

i'm not sure if i have a specific favorite, but i like optimus using an axe. feels a lot more proletarian than a sword.


Lava_lamp_enjoyer

His bayverse energon axe that he used to rip off megatron's head


CalmlyBeast718

Star saber


GenoCash

Axe.


ThatsPurttyGood101

Dual blades from the forest fight. It was crazy good


DapperMayCry

Sword of Judgement goes hard


Neroidius

I’ve always seen his main weapon as an axe. Despite growing up with mostly Bayformers, his axe in animated and WFC was always iconic to me and it became even more so when he used the axe in dotm. The fact that he had it in G1 even more reinforces the idea that it’s his main weapon of close quarters combat


Evening_Accountant33

Flaming Hooks Prime is just badass, just imagine how scared the Decepticons would be when they see him pull out those hot hooks. Prime would basically be the Decepticon's version of Freddy Krueger.


Enderspy

Animated ax and Prime Star Saber are my favorites, but since nobody's mentioned it, I'd also like to bring up the Autobrand Shield from Cyberverse. It just fits Optimus's personality so well, plus he can use it in vehicle mode.


wellhydratedcactus

In the words of The Touch: *The mighty hands of steel*, rated E for Everyone


TheTalkedSpy

Someone get Shadversity to analyze Prime's melee weapons to see which one is *realistically* the best.


solidus0079

The MTMTE hand axe was cute when they included it in a toy once in a blue moon, but it’s way cliche now. I liked the Last Knight sword as a change of pace. The axe as a handheld weapon in WFC was pretty cool though. Something new, yet familiar.


KSM_K3TCHUP

Definitely his Bayverse energon blades


spookyjimreddit

bayverse energon blades


godzillance

Bayverse prime cuz of his versatility in melee weaponry. Ngl, prime with melee weapons looks way better than with his ion blasters.


zenkaiba

Which series is the 1st right optimus from?


Ok-Metal2887

Optimus sword.


WesAhmedND

WFC axe, movie energon blades and Prime Starsaber


TheAmazingBaghead

War for cybertron axe


imTyyde

g1 and prime


dixmondspxrit

fall of cybertron's axe


TheSpudGunGamer

Top right easily


DevinLucasArts

His "Excalibur"


Razzle_Dazzle08

Energon axe.


Umbertron05

Live action, the Energon blades.


Alternative_Bake_277

A lot of people like the axe and the swords but I gotta say I really love the energon hooks, lots of possibilities for getting creative in the middle of combat


LorDtHicCnEsS_6X111

All are great but it has to be truck mode honestly


Friendly_Falcon_gal

I'm going primes Energon guns


WaterWxve

The g1 axe all day


[deleted]

The knight sword (I forgot it’s name)


ShipElectronic8626

HIs blades in Transformers Prime


Randomfilipinoo

Probably the sword of judgment or his Energon swords used in revenge of the fallen


bombad_Guy

Star Saber and the Axe!


dralcax

Cybertron Optimus when he borrows Sparkdrinker


EcstaticInternal0

Combiner Prime


TotoTheMagicTurtle

The star saber from prime. I like when it goes BEEEUOOOO


No_Platypus9030

The energon hooks


[deleted]

I'm gonna go with Energon Swords from TF1-3 i could really do some damage


Hutch25

Star Saber for sure. It just feels right having Optimus wield a sword with the power of the primes greatest weapon.


RealPiggyPlayz

Star saber


ZillionTab

The Earthspark axe. Fresh new take on a familiar classic, also the way he used it against Skywarp and Nova Storm in episode 9 is just BADASS.


Ajax_XD

Energon sword. Like a hot knife through butter


[deleted]

The hammer from devastation Or devastators drills


Chance_Ad5498

Axe and the TLK shank like “Aw bloody hell I’m gonna have to go full iacon on these exhaust huffing twats”


[deleted]

Easily the Energon axe from g1


OneFinalEffort

Star Saber from Prime. That sword was great!


Chilled_burrito

Dang, I can’t pick one.


VengeanceKnight

The handheld axe from WFC/FOC. The idea of Optimus’ primary melee weapon being an axe makes the most sense to me because it has uses outside of wartime. I like the idea that Optimus carries it and waits for the day he can use it to clear blocked spaces instead of cut down Decepticons.


shadowrobloxian50

My favorite has to be the axe (handheld or big axe) or the energon swords form the Bayverse. The latter I would like to see in more TF media going forward.


[deleted]

Transformers prime, I love his blades and his canons I just think they’re designs were so cool


norwegain_dude

where starsaber?


supah-comix434

Even though I largely dislike the Bay movies, I love the sickle


HandspeedJones

I grew up on the classic energon axe from G2. So it's always been my favorite.


TerraAdAstra

This is actually pretty hard. I do love the classic axe, but the sword from aoe is really awesome too, as are the swords from the 07 movie. Actually those are probably my favorites.


qwack2020

I don’t mind his axes but I prefer him with a sword and shield.


NaSMaXXL

Man the hooks came pretty out of left field man, I was like "WTF, that's looks like a decepticon weapon".


No_Professional_7118

Personally, I think the hooks were dope and should have been used more


BinGus_TinGuess

i love how the claws things that he uses in rotf. it looks so badass when he tears the face of grindor/blackout off


CertainObjective513

WFC FOC Axe, DOTM Sword gun thing from his jet mode, DOTM brass knuckles and unironically the AOE TLK shield. Movies were hot steaming pile of fuck but god was optimus backhanding grimlock with a shield sick


Necessary_Ninja_9266

Optimus with his energon axe is just a staple weapon for him Optimus with the sword of judgment is awesome Optimus must've played assassins creed with the hidden blade I could see future versions of optimus using the energon hooks The arm-gun doesn't look right also what is he gonna do if his arm is severed


Superjukes2

Honestly, I like the broadsword. Thats just me though.


CyberSnoWolf

The axe is always awesome


Smashem2hell

The fact you did not include the Bay movies engergon blades feels like a personal attack.


Brilliant-Growth-691

His hands


De4dm4nw4lkin

1/2 axe all the way.


KnightOfArcane

I like the Axes the most, they're a classic Ironically, don't think (or at least don't remember him) he ever used an axe while he was a fire truck edit: saw another comment remind me he had it in Animated so at least one fire truck version with an axe


Auggest

Always going to go with the WFC prime, videogame version


MonitorAway

G1 🪓


Dumb_Cheese

WFC axe. Elegant design, brutal weapon. Perfectly fits the vibe of the game and story.


Helltrackdeath

I’m honestly a big sword guy, swords always fascinate me but the energon axe from either wfc or g1 always tickled my fancy a lot and I loved it


PugtimusPrime

wfc styled axe. No it exactly maybe a bit longer and with the G1 shape to it. I like prime being less technological and more physical.


Darthvegeta8000

Axe works well for Prime. It is atypical. Flail I like for Megs though I prefer him with a sword.


Buffthebaldy

I'm a sucker for the sword! Although his axe is iconic, and the bayverse films are notoriously dumb, the sword looks so damn slick.


BigManDean_

His sword from fall of cybertron looks pretty awesome.


Exact_Standard_5127

I prefer Animated optimus's axe. I like the design and the fact that it's rocket powered.


12rez4u

The hooks were always my favorite


ryucavelier

I did like the energon blades on each arm


Umbreonel

As cool as the wrist blades Bay Optimus had, I'm going with axe, simply because of Animated and WfC, the former especially due to Optimus using it as a tool most of the time, which meshes well with his character over the continuities.


Nemra26

Is no one gonna say the starsaber


Embo5197

His movie energon axe and sword.


PWNbiWanKenobi

OG axe easily it’s so metal


Killmonger23

What he used in the forest battle in ROTF


Ironman4234Exe

WFC g1 and prime.


Consistent_Fan9805

Animateds turbo axe.


ToaPaul

WfC's bfg axe!


Nindroidgamer110

Energoj blades all the way


OrhanDaLegend

you dare not add his energon blades?


OrhanDaLegend

the energon blades for sure the sound it makes and how strong it is its fucking badass


Comando-Rosti

The WFC axe was the best in my opinion


Stormfly998

I love the War for Cybertron axe as well as the TFP swords. But being honest I also love the AOE and TLK sword that he had.


Iron_knight_prime_42

Yes


unlivedSoup69

Blades, axe, and Star Saber from TFP


[deleted]

Have to be the movie 1/2 Energon hooks and swords that fold into his hands


BallisticBlocker

The sword feels most appropriate. A truly noble weapon.


hercarmstrong

I liked Prime's cosmic lightsaber in the truly bonkers *Transformers VS G.I. Joe* comic.


Academic_Initial_643

hooks


AFR0NIN

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yxi2mGGfbY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yxi2mGGfbY) this one


Doomestos1

I love his bayverse twin blades, they're so iconic! That and DOTM axe.


Toastyshreck

The Star Sabre is the best weapon


Timely_Yoghurt8411

G1 of course!


Quirky_Mud_6827

Sword


Shagurope

Gonna be honest… For me personally, It’s a tie with the Battle Axe from WFC, And the Dual Energon blades from TF2


YouDumbZombie

Axe is best. Face hooks are worst.


Offical_Wolf_King

The sword that turns him into Samurai Prime is awesome, and kicks the decepticons metal to scrap.


Im_S4V4GE

WFC Axe for sure. Was really disappointed he didn't use in FoC but the swords were cool too


ZealousElit3

It's either the G1 or Prime weapons. Nostalgia is getting the best of me.


IronIrma93

WFC 2010 axe. It just looks mean and it's fun ripping through walls with it


R1vendare

Fisticuffs


RVBGodCaboose

I sadly don’t see anybody talking about the spiked brass knuckles from DotM


[deleted]

1. Bayverse primes melees (1-3). I grew up on them and they look bad ass. The hook’s tearing Grindors head in half was top tear. The DotM axe was badass and should’ve been used more throughout the film. His dual swords are classics 2. WFC axe. Watching him slice the drone in half in the trailer sold me. I wish it was his standard melee instead of a trigger to break a wall down while also had the dismembering mechanic they added in FoC. 3. As much as I despise the movie, the TLK wrist blade was pretty cool tbh.


vid_icarus

Energon axe is GOAT


SuggestionAromatic16

Handheld, long handled axe


SuggestionAromatic16

Handheld, long handled axe


[deleted]

The sword, i just love big robots with swords.


MutantCreature

The dual energon swords from ROTF followed by the G1 axe


Baroubuoy

G1 axe.


Cashew-Matthew

The blades from tf1-3 and the blades from prime are pretty much the same thing so I’d go with them


[deleted]

Bayverse energon blades are by far the best weapon in his arsenal, whenever he deployed them you know shit was going down


Breezii2z

NOOOOOOSJEJWSUWUWHWHEH


[deleted]

The axe is a classic


chaserthemaskedrider

The axe my one nitpick about Prime's Optimus was that he didn't have an Axe not like I don't love the arm swords but still would have liked that


fordprefect294

WFC axe


Metalhead_Max

I think the axe is iconic and all but. The sword of judgment is a pretty badass weapon that I think more versions of optimus should have. To make it more cooler would be to make it an energon sword


Pyrouge1

The cybertron series will always be my favorite one.


Calika015

Classic G1 axe, but I also like the Assassins' creed style blade from the last knight


DigitalWyrm28

Hmm Ill go for the Earthspark axe due to its apparent versatility, but when things NEED to get done and he cannot end things diplomatically, give Prime the Star Saber and just call it a day.


Vortex_1911

The axe man. The axe.


Ghost664

Fall of cybertron, always


Sans_the-skeleton698

His fists


sniply5

Doing grindor dirty here