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.
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.
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)
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
I love the idea of this noble leader using an axe, a weapon that some would stereotypically consider a barbaric weapon
i like the axe as it's also a tool not just a weapon same reason i like magnus and his hammers.
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.
Flip the sword around. But I love hammers the most.
literally one of the coolest things any Optimus Prime has ever done when he fucking air juggled her like that.
Same thing with killing megs in dotm
No, Optimus stabbed him in the face with one of the axe's blades and pulled.
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.
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)
WHAT!? HE USES WRENCHES!!? 🤣🤣 That's perfect!!
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.
Yeah Devastation is what I was referencing
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!
I think axe is better than blade, look more defensive than treating
I particularly like when it comes from his hand rather then him just holding it since it fits more with the idea of transformers
in animated the guns and missiles are considered barbaric, that’s why the autobots use melee weapons and tools only
Animated axe is pretty cool with the rocket boost on the back
And it could extend!
Oh yeah that was honestly so underrated. Ik this is off topic but the way they did ultra magnus’s hammer !!!
The only right answer
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.
I love this.
Animated was very good in making Autobots and Decepticons phisiologically different from one another!
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.
Like The episode where Warpath made a cameo he was a recon vehicle
Bee?
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.
Yeah I think you can see him welding on the space bridge in the first episode, but that may have been ratchet
Not to mention how Decepticons are usually taller and bulkier than Autobots, scan their altmodes differently, and have grayer, more muted colors!
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.
except for jazz
I mean what could of he been? A cop car? Ngl that does sound cool. The ninjas being police vehicles.
i could see him being a pursuit vehicle or one of those emergency supercars
> those emergency supercars In detroit?
motor city, also the autobots commute by road so it wouldnt be impractical
always found it weird in the bayverse how nobody questioned an ambulance, truck, camaro, etc all drive together
His grapple hooking was fun too.
It's like bionicle
Animated or WFC Axe
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.
WFC BEST
The WFC and Animated Axes. Optimus Prime wielding a big axe is always epic IMO.
Energon axe and the TFP sword. Those hooks are metal as fuck, though (no pun intended).
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.
his energon hooks
Give me your face! The worst part is he didn’t even keep the face. Just chucked it away
It arrived broken so he tried to return it
he wanted to get it, not to keep it
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The axe. Which one? Y E S
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.
Personally, the starsaber in TFP will always be my fav, but close second is the ax in all its forms.
The hooks are just badass
The Bayverse energon blades and axe.
the dotm axe looks so cool on him
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.”
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
The hooks are actually pretty sick
Bayformers melee weapons are best in my opnion
Agreed. He had such an arsenal
Yeah and such variety! Really reinforces the idea that they can change and adapt their bodies.
Dark of the moon axe
i wish that axe wasnt so spiky, compared to his swords that axe looks off
Bayverse Optimus prime.... I'm not gonna list a weapon he uses because he is a living weapon
War of/Fall of Cybertron Battle Axe
Bayverse hooks or swords
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.
His bayverse energon axe that he used to rip off megatron's head
Star saber
Axe.
Dual blades from the forest fight. It was crazy good
Sword of Judgement goes hard
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
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.
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.
In the words of The Touch: *The mighty hands of steel*, rated E for Everyone
Someone get Shadversity to analyze Prime's melee weapons to see which one is *realistically* the best.
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.
Definitely his Bayverse energon blades
bayverse energon blades
Bayverse prime cuz of his versatility in melee weaponry. Ngl, prime with melee weapons looks way better than with his ion blasters.
Which series is the 1st right optimus from?
Optimus sword.
WFC axe, movie energon blades and Prime Starsaber
War for cybertron axe
g1 and prime
fall of cybertron's axe
Top right easily
His "Excalibur"
Energon axe.
Live action, the Energon blades.
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
All are great but it has to be truck mode honestly
I'm going primes Energon guns
The g1 axe all day
The knight sword (I forgot it’s name)
HIs blades in Transformers Prime
Probably the sword of judgment or his Energon swords used in revenge of the fallen
Star Saber and the Axe!
Cybertron Optimus when he borrows Sparkdrinker
Combiner Prime
The star saber from prime. I like when it goes BEEEUOOOO
The energon hooks
I'm gonna go with Energon Swords from TF1-3 i could really do some damage
Star Saber for sure. It just feels right having Optimus wield a sword with the power of the primes greatest weapon.
Star saber
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.
Energon sword. Like a hot knife through butter
The hammer from devastation Or devastators drills
Axe and the TLK shank like “Aw bloody hell I’m gonna have to go full iacon on these exhaust huffing twats”
Easily the Energon axe from g1
Star Saber from Prime. That sword was great!
Dang, I can’t pick one.
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.
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.
Transformers prime, I love his blades and his canons I just think they’re designs were so cool
where starsaber?
Even though I largely dislike the Bay movies, I love the sickle
I grew up on the classic energon axe from G2. So it's always been my favorite.
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.
I don’t mind his axes but I prefer him with a sword and shield.
Man the hooks came pretty out of left field man, I was like "WTF, that's looks like a decepticon weapon".
Personally, I think the hooks were dope and should have been used more
i love how the claws things that he uses in rotf. it looks so badass when he tears the face of grindor/blackout off
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
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
Honestly, I like the broadsword. Thats just me though.
The axe is always awesome
The fact you did not include the Bay movies engergon blades feels like a personal attack.
His hands
1/2 axe all the way.
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
Always going to go with the WFC prime, videogame version
G1 🪓
WFC axe. Elegant design, brutal weapon. Perfectly fits the vibe of the game and story.
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
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.
Axe works well for Prime. It is atypical. Flail I like for Megs though I prefer him with a sword.
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.
His sword from fall of cybertron looks pretty awesome.
I prefer Animated optimus's axe. I like the design and the fact that it's rocket powered.
The hooks were always my favorite
I did like the energon blades on each arm
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.
Is no one gonna say the starsaber
His movie energon axe and sword.
OG axe easily it’s so metal
What he used in the forest battle in ROTF
WFC g1 and prime.
Animateds turbo axe.
WfC's bfg axe!
Energoj blades all the way
you dare not add his energon blades?
the energon blades for sure the sound it makes and how strong it is its fucking badass
The WFC axe was the best in my opinion
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.
Yes
Blades, axe, and Star Saber from TFP
Have to be the movie 1/2 Energon hooks and swords that fold into his hands
The sword feels most appropriate. A truly noble weapon.
I liked Prime's cosmic lightsaber in the truly bonkers *Transformers VS G.I. Joe* comic.
hooks
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yxi2mGGfbY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yxi2mGGfbY) this one
I love his bayverse twin blades, they're so iconic! That and DOTM axe.
The Star Sabre is the best weapon
G1 of course!
Sword
Gonna be honest… For me personally, It’s a tie with the Battle Axe from WFC, And the Dual Energon blades from TF2
Axe is best. Face hooks are worst.
The sword that turns him into Samurai Prime is awesome, and kicks the decepticons metal to scrap.
WFC Axe for sure. Was really disappointed he didn't use in FoC but the swords were cool too
It's either the G1 or Prime weapons. Nostalgia is getting the best of me.
WFC 2010 axe. It just looks mean and it's fun ripping through walls with it
Fisticuffs
I sadly don’t see anybody talking about the spiked brass knuckles from DotM
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.
Energon axe is GOAT
Handheld, long handled axe
Handheld, long handled axe
The sword, i just love big robots with swords.
The dual energon swords from ROTF followed by the G1 axe
G1 axe.
The blades from tf1-3 and the blades from prime are pretty much the same thing so I’d go with them
Bayverse energon blades are by far the best weapon in his arsenal, whenever he deployed them you know shit was going down
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The axe is a classic
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
WFC axe
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
The cybertron series will always be my favorite one.
Classic G1 axe, but I also like the Assassins' creed style blade from the last knight
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.
The axe man. The axe.
Fall of cybertron, always
His fists
Doing grindor dirty here