Can You Match The Weapon To The Monster Hunter?

Not all superheroes wear capes... or fight actual supervillains. In the wonderful world of genre TV (and movies, of course), there are a lot of heroic types who do battle with things that go bump in the night; ghosts, zombies, vampires, shapeshifters, anything that comes out of our worst nightmares to roam the earth. These aren't bad guys with a clear plan, most of the time, but monsters who simply want to kill. It's not an easy job, of course, and professional monster hunters need a whole arsenal of weaponry specifically made to do battle with the forces of evil... And of course, let's not forget the hunters who aren't professionals, carrying on the family business, but just innocent bystanders forced to adapt when monsters come out from under the bed and attack in the real world! These guys are grabbing anything that comes to hand - and making it work.

How well do you know your monster hunters and their weapons? Can you name everything on the shelves of the bunker in Supernatural, or the Magic Shop in Buffy The Vampire Slayer? Would you know exactly what to use on a werewolf, and who prefers a sword vs a gun in the post-apocalyptic landscape that is The Walking Dead? Take our quiz to see if you can correctly match up these twenty-five specific weapons from TV series and films with the 'hunters', slayers, vampire-killers and legendary figures that wield them...

Question 1

Who first uses a stake called 'Mr Pointy'?

Stakes are the ultimate classic weapon when it comes to battling it out with vampires - handy-dandy fist-sized pieces of wood with a pointy end that goes through a vamp's heart and turns it to dust. This pro vampire-killer has handled plenty of stakes in her time, but Mr Pointy was special. She carved it herself, and considered it her lucky stake... and while others used it, it was this one hunter who used it first. Sadly, it wasn't lucky enough to save her life, though.

Question 2

Who wields the biblical 'First Blade'?

This biblical weapon is one of the most powerful items in this universe... but it can only work when wielded by someone bearing the Mark of Cain. Without that magical mark, this blade is just the jawbone of a donkey, and not that useful at all. This hunter, however, was able to get the Mark of Cain for himself, to use along with the First Blade to take down a Knight of Hell: Abbadon. Now, however, the Mark has been destroyed, making the blade useless.

Question 3

Whose ancient scythe is this?

This weapon has another name, an 'm' with a glottal stop, but because that's not easy to pronounce, most people simply refer to this as the Scythe. An axe with a stake at the end of the handle, this weapon was forged by ancient African witches, and imbued with the mystical power of the vampire slayer - it is not just a weapon, but a weapon that connects the wielder to her own power, and the power of those who have come before.

Question 4

Who takes it up a notch with this Repeater Crossbow?

Crossbows are a favorite weapon of many monster-hunters: they are excellent for taking down beasts at a longer range, or when the monsters are flying, and the wooden bolts can act as stakes to kill vampiric creatures. However, most take a while to reload... unless you are this hunter, and carry a Repeater Crossbow. This incredible weapon is the machine-gun of crossbows, continually feeding new bolts into the mechanism from a revolving drum, and meaning that there's no need to keep reloading.

Question 5

Whose uses a Katana to kill zombies?

When it comes to killing zombies, there are plenty of different weapons that a survivor might go for; guns, though loud, are effective, bows and arrows allow a hunter to deal death from a distance, but this survivor of the apocalypse uses a Katana. The Japanese sword is a weapon that requires skill and courage to use, as it needs to be used at close range. However, it is silent and never needs to be reloaded, making it a particularly useful weapon choice.

Question 6

Which family use shotguns filled with salt?

These guys are professional hunters, no doubt about it. They have an entire trunk full of weapons that they take with them everywhere, just in case, and one of their most often-used items are shotgun shells packed with rock salt. As ghost hunters, they know that iron and salt are two of the most straightforward weapons that they can use, and shooting a ghost is just so much more satisfying than simply tossing a handful of salt at them! Shotgun shells it is...

Question 7

Who uses UV Bullets to kill vampires?

Everybody knows that vampires can be killed by sunlight - it's part of every vampire legend there is! However, it's hard to use this when vampires know it too, and so stay inside when the sun it out. However, one crafty clan figured out how to weaponize sunlight itself, with the creation of UV bullets. These bullets are hollow, filled with irradiated fluid that gives off UV light, and are utterly fatal to the vampires in this world where two races have been battling for decades.

Question 8

Whose main weapon is a cricket bat?

This zombie-hunter is certainly not a professional, and it can even be argued that his terrible plans to save his friends and family are what nearly doom them all. After attempting to use a few other household items, like his vinyl record collection, this British zombie-hunter ends up with a cricket bat. It's a solid choice; silent, doesn't need to be reloaded, easy to use and packing a heckuva wallop. Sad to say, though, he can't save everyone he wants to with this cricket bat.

Question 9

Which hunter sidekick uses this weapon on his own kind?

It might be hard to think of angels as 'monsters', but when they are hunting you down in an attempt to kill you or use you, that's exactly what they are. These monstrous heavenly beings made a mistake coming after these boys, though, especially as these guys know really know how to hold a grudge. These triple-edged silver daggers are just the right length to hide up a sleeve, and were originally used only by angels - until these hunters got ahold of one!

Question 10

Who calls this knife a 'thing of beauty'?

It takes a certain kind of hunter to really, really appreciate their weaponry - and this hunter is definitely the kind of person to drool over the latest way to kill something. When given this knife as a gift, this young killer is thrilled, and thanks her boss for it by calling it 'a thing of beauty'... and smells the blade, which is a little creepy. Although she is meant to kill vampires, this blade is intended to be used on anyone that crosses her path.

Question 11

Who holds the 'peacemaker'?

This gun may be known as the 'peacemaker', but it's not a very peaceful weapon for those it is turned on! Used to kill demons, as well as to kill Revenants by shooting them between the eyes and opening a portal to hell, this is a powerful weapon in the fight against evil. However, as a magic weapon, it can only be used by members of a very specific family, and is passed down from generation to generation to be used in this way.

Question 12

Who carries a labrys?

This detective battles the supernatural thanks to his heritage, and at the same time, fights evil in the daylight as a police officer at the Portland Police Department. He also owns a Labrys, among other weapons - a double-headed axe designed to be used with two hands. These weapons are most commonly used by the Leporem Venator, who use them to cut off the feet of the Willahara that they hunt. However, this man also has one in his possession.

Question 13

Who takes down ghosts with a proton pack?

There are several ways to take down ghosts, in common lore: convincing them to pass over, using iron and salt, burning the bones of the deceased who became a ghost... but all these things are a little too mystical for these ghost hunting scientists. This four-person crew instead created their own weapon against ghosts, a proton pack that can be worn on the back and used to fire a stream of positively charged ions at a ghost to weaken and eventually trap them.

Question 14

Whose sword has a trigger on the handle?

Like most hunters, this vampire killer uses whatever weapons they have at hand - and whatever is going to get the job done! However, this one sword is the weapon that they prefer to use, and it's no secret why. Titanium, acid-edged, and perfectly forged, this is an incredible weapon of decapitation. It's also got a few extra features, as well, including a trigger on the handle that connects to four blades. The right user knows to pull the trigger... and anyone else who picks up the sword will have their hand impaled by four blades.

Question 15

Who uses a holy shotgun?

When dealing with demons, sometimes you just have to get religion involved. This practitioner of the dark arts has multiple weapons festooned with religious symbols, but his best known is probably his holy shotgun. This massive gold gun fires gold-coated rounds, and is covered in crosses and holy symbols. It is also fed from a drum, and can have a tube of Dragon's Breath (a rare, bright purple magical flame) mounted on the top for some extra (literal) fire power.

Question 16

Who uses the Vorpal Sword?

This young monster hunter was definitely surprised to learn that the creatures of her world expected her to slay a great beast - but she rose to the task in the end. Thankfully, she didn't have to do everything herself, as she was assisted by the magical Vorpal Sword, the true enemy of the Jabberwocky, it is not known exactly what makes this blade so powerful... all that is known is that when this hunter wields it, the Jabberwocky ends up dead.

Question 17

Who uses a sonic screwdriver?

This time-traveller would disagree with being called a monster-hunter, seeing himself as much more of an explorer and protector than a fighter. However, his desire to explore strange occurrences leads him to meet all manner of strange beings... most of whom would be considered monsters to the uninitiated! He has always used a sonic screwdriver, as have those who came before him, although it is not just a weapon - it is also a way to gather information and to open locks, among a whole range of other things.

Question 18

Who wears a vambrace?

This leather cuff might not look like a weapon, so much as a form of armor, but don't be fooled by appearances! The Vambrace actually hides a ten inch retractable blade that can be used to great effect against an enemy, as well as to protect the wearer. It also has an image of a Gelumcaedus worked into the leather, just to remind the user when, exactly, they should be strapping this nifty little hidden blade to their arm before heading out.

Question 19

Who used Lot's Stone?

Another biblical weapon, Lot's stone is connected to the ancient story of Lot and his wife, who was turned to a pillar of salt when she gazed back at the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. This heavenly weapon looks like a small, glowing stone, but can be used to turn any living being to pure salt - the same fate that befell Lot's wife. It even works on angels' vessels, and was used to take down the archangel Raphael (temporarily) by destroying the body he was inhabiting.

Question 20

Who uses this crossbow to kill zombies?

Another survivor of the zombie apocalypse, this hunter chooses to go for a crossbow as his signature weapon. Specifically, he picks the Horton Scout HD 125, a powerful hunting bow that he is more than capable of using. He's used a couple of other crossbows during his time as an apocalypse hunter, as well, and while he is capable of using other weapons, he feels best when he has this silent, long-range weapon in his hands, ready to take on the undead.

Question 21

Who has weaponized a beetle?

Most of these weapons would be recognizable in the real world; guns, swords, bows and arrows... but not this one. This hunter weaponized an insect, with the screech beetle. These tiny insects are packed inside a matchbox, and when the matchbox is shaken, they emit a high pitched sound that is relatively harmless to humans, but absolutely excruciating for a half-demon to hear. The screech beetles won't kill a demon, of course, but it's a useful weapon to weaken or incapacitate them.

Question 22

Who uses silver nitrate bullets?

Plenty of monster hunters use silver bullets, especially when it is time to go hunting for werewolves. However, these particular bullets are a step up from the usual ones forged from quicksilver - they are made using silver nitrate. The silver nitrate, as a liquid, immediately disperses into the bloodstream of the werewolf, preventing them from being able to run away and pull a solid silver bullet out (and then heal from the wound). These devious bullets are, therefore, mostly lethal.

Question 23

Which sharpshooter uses nothing more than pistols?

While most of these hunters use weapons designed specifically for killing the things that go bump in the night, this one is happy to use a set of ordinary pistols. A sharpshooter by trade, this hunter is capable of hitting essentially any target and with his pair of pistols, can keep up a steady stream of deadly bullets. An American in Victorian London, this hunter is always a little out of place, despite his skills with his guns, and hides a darker, more dangerous secret as well.

Question 24

Who hunts with this bow and arrow?

This young hunter was proficient as a gymnast, and with a bow and arrow, before she learned that she came from a family of supernatural hunters. When she learned the truth, of course, her previous passions certainly served her well in her new life as a hunter. She preferred to use a compound bow, and is extremely capable with the weapon, that allows her to hunt silently and from afar. While many other hunters in her organization also use bows, she is one of the most proficient with them.

Question 25

Who used the Horn Of Joshua?

The Horn of Joshua, another biblical weapon, is one of the items known as the Hands of God - things that have been literally touched by God, imbuing them with a very specific magical power. Originally found in the desert, the horn passed from person to person before being used by this hunter to attempt to take down Amara (The Darkness). However, Amara is more powerful than even this weapon, and it failed to take her down, or even really slow her down!

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