Beam Saber

The iconic plasma blade that defines Mobile Suit close-quarters combat across the Gundam timeline.

The Beam Saber is a close-quarters combat weapon used by mobile suits in the fictional universe of Mobile Suit Gundam. It generates a high-energy plasma blade contained by an I-Field, allowing it to cut through enemy armor. The weapon is standard equipment for many mobile suits, including the RX-78-2 Gundam piloted by Amuro Ray.

Quick Facts

Primary timeline origin: Universal Century

Lore & Background

It is used in combat scenarios, such as when the RX-78-2 Gundam engages enemies. The weapon is part of the standard equipment for the Gundam and its variants, including the G-Armor (RX-78-2 Gundam combined with the G-Fighter).

Reader's Guide

It is not described in terms of power consumption, storage, or countermeasures. The weapon is simply noted as part of the standard armament for the RX-78-2 Gundam and its variants, including the RX-78-2 Gundam + B parts (Gundam Sky) and the RX-78-2 Gundam + Guntank B parts (Gundam Tank). No information on I-Field shields or other tactical elements is given.

Did You Know?

The Beam Saber is a standard weapon for the RX-78-2 Gundam, the iconic mobile suit from the 1979 anime Mobile Suit Gundam.
The RX-78-2 Gundam can combine with the G-Fighter to form the G-Armor, as seen in a Mobile Suit Gundam episode.
The RX-78-2 Gundam is a prototype weapon for the Earth Federation, piloted by Amuro Ray in the war against the Principality of Zeon.
The RX-78-2 Gundam's design, including its color scheme and general shape, served as the symbol for the Gundam franchise and influenced future Gundam units.