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| name= Archangel Blade
 
| name= Archangel Blade
 
| image= [[File:Archangel Blade S13.png|250px]]
 
| image= [[File:Archangel Blade S13.png|250px]]
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| season= [[Season 5|5]], [[Season 13|13]]-[[Season 14|14]]
| manufacturer= Unclear
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| manufacturer= [[God]]
 
| use= *To harm/kill an [[Archangel]]
 
| use= *To harm/kill an [[Archangel]]
 
| powers= *It possesses the power to kill [[archangels]] and lower beings
 
| powers= *It possesses the power to kill [[archangels]] and lower beings
| location= *One with [[Sam]] and [[Jack (Nephilim)|Jack]]
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| location= *At least one with the [[Winchester Family|Winchesters]]
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}}{{Quote|The only known weapon capable of destroying an [[archangel]]. The archangel blade.|[[Asmodeus]] to [[Arthur Ketch]]|''[[Devil's Bargain]]''}}
*One in [[Michael (Apocalypse World)|Michael's]] possession
 
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{{Quote|I don't get it. I don't understand how [[Lucifer]] could die and I could live.<br>Yeah, um, I'm thinking maybe it's because the archangel blades were made to kill the [[archangel]] within and not the person they um...<br>Possesses and uses to almost end the world twice?|[[Nick]] and [[Sam]] discuss the properties of the archangel blade.|''[[Stranger in a Strange Land]]''}}
}}{{Quotation|text = The only known weapon capable of destroying an [[archangel]]. The archangel blade.|author = [[Asmodeus]] to [[Arthur Ketch]] in|source = ''[[Devil's Bargain]]''.}}An '''Archangel Blade '''is an [[Archangels|Archangel's]] personal blade. It has similar appearance and characteristics of normal [[angel blades]] even though they are far more powerful than a standard angel blade, as they are capable of killing an archangel, thus making it one of the most powerful weapons in the universe. However, the weapon is only effective in the hands of an archangel against another archangel or a [[vessel]] powered by an archangel inside of them.
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An '''Archangel Blade '''is an [[Archangels|Archangel's]] personal blade. It has similar appearance and characteristics of normal [[angel blades]] even though they are far more powerful than a standard angel blade, as they are capable of killing an archangel, thus making it one of the most powerful weapons in the universe. However, the weapon is only effective in the hands of an archangel against another archangel<ref name="Bargain">''[[Devil's Bargain]]''</ref> or a [[vessel]] powered by an archangel inside of them.<ref name="Times">''[[Let the Good Times Roll]]''</ref>
   
 
==Powers==
 
==Powers==
This weapon is a type of angel blade carried by an archangel, that can kill archangels. It's implied that it is a far upsurge when compared with the regular angel blade. However it's power is only accessible if wielded by an archangel. This appears to not be limited to killing archangels as [[Arthur Ketch]] was able to kill [[Asmodeus' Guard|a]] [[Demons|demon]] with the blade. While powered by the archangel [[Michael (Apocalypse World)|Michael]], [[Dean]] was able to use a blade to kill [[Lucifer]] despite the fact that Dean was in control at the time.
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This weapon is a type of angel blade carried by an archangel, that can kill archangels. It's implied that it is a far upsurge when compared with the regular angel blade. However it's power is only accessible if wielded by an archangel.<ref name="Bargain" /> This appears to be limited to killing archangels as [[Arthur Ketch]] was able to kill [[Asmodeus' Guard|a]] [[demon]] with the blade.<ref>''[[The Thing]]''</ref> While [[Power Granting|powered by]] the archangel [[Michael (Apocalypse World)|Michael]] who he was the vessel to at the time, [[Dean]] was able to use a blade to kill [[Lucifer]] despite the fact that Dean was in control instead of Michael.<ref name="Times" /> Additionally, unlike angel blades, archangel blades are able to harm [[Jack Kline (Nephilim)|Jack]], as Lucifer was able to cut his neck to absorb his grace.
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Unlike an [[angel blade]], the archangel blade does not kill the [[vessel]], having been designed to kill the archangel within only.<ref>''[[Stranger in a Strange Land]]''</ref>
   
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
 
===[[Season 5]]===
 
===[[Season 5]]===
This type of blade is mentioned ''[[Hammer of the Gods]]''. The Archangel [[Gabriel]] confronts the [[deities]] and bring a fake blade along with him, as a means to fake his death safely. Later, [[Kali]] takes what she thinks is the real blade, so that she can kill [[Lucifer]]. Gabriel then confronts his older brother, who stabs him with the fake and goes into hiding.
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This type of blade is mentioned ''[[Hammer of the Gods]]''. The Archangel [[Gabriel]] confronts the [[deities]] and bring a fake blade along with him, as a means to fake his death safely. Later, [[Kali]] takes what she thinks is the real blade, so that she can kill [[Lucifer]]. Gabriel then confronts Lucifer armed with his archangel blade. Lucifer sees through Gabriel's illusion however and stabs Gabriel with his own archangel blade, killing him.
   
 
===[[Season 13]]===
 
===[[Season 13]]===
In ''[[Devil's Bargain]]'', the [[Prince of Hell]] [[Asmodeus]] reveals that an "important errand" he'd had to run was to retrieve an archangel blade he'd thought was lost forever, their one chance at killing [[Lucifer]] and something to do about the [[Michael (Apocalypse World)| invading Michael]]. A confused [[Arthur Ketch]] asks about the lore stating that the blade is only effective if wielded by an [[archangel]], Asmodeus reveals a captive [[Gabriel]].
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In ''[[Devil's Bargain]]'', the [[Prince of Hell]] [[Asmodeus]] reveals that an "important errand" he'd had to run was to retrieve an archangel blade he'd thought was lost forever, their one chance at killing [[Lucifer]] and the [[Michael (Apocalypse World)|invading Michael]]. A confused [[Arthur Ketch]] asks about the lore stating that the blade is only effective if wielded by an [[archangel]] and Asmodeus reveals a captive [[Gabriel]].
   
In ''[[The Thing]]'', when Arthur decides to rescue Gabriel, he steals the archangel blade as well. During the escape, Arthur uses the blade to kill [[Asmodeus' Guard|a]] [[demon]]. After reaching the [[Men of Letters bunker]], Arthur hands the blade and Gabriel over to the Winchesters.
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In ''[[The Thing]]'', when Arthur decides to [[Rescue of Gabriel|rescue Gabriel]], he steals the archangel blade as well. During the escape, Arthur uses the blade to kill [[Asmodeus' Guard|a]] [[demon]]. After reaching the [[Men of Letters bunker]], Arthur hands the blade and Gabriel over to the Winchesters.
   
In ''[[Bring 'em Back Alive]]'', [[Sam Winchester|Sam]] and [[Castiel]] learn from the story Gabriel wrote in [[Enochian Language|Enochian]] on the walls of his room that the Gabriel Lucifer stabbed with the archangel blade was just another fake. The real Gabriel had used the opportunity to fake his own death so that he could return to a life without responsibilities.
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In ''[[Bring 'em Back Alive]]'', [[Sam]] and [[Castiel]] learn from [[Gabriel's story]] that the Gabriel Lucifer stabbed with the archangel blade was just another fake. The real Gabriel had used the opportunity to fake his own death so that he could return to a life without responsibilities.
   
 
In ''[[Beat the Devil]]'', after Lucifer is magically bound by [[Rowena MacLeod]], Gabriel holds the archangel blade to his throat. Though the despondent Lucifer urges Gabriel to kill him with it, Gabriel instead smashes Lucifer in the head with the butt of the archangel blade, knocking him unconscious. Gabriel brings it with him to Apocalypse World, but arms himself with a regular [[angel blade]] rather than the archangel blade for the trip.
 
In ''[[Beat the Devil]]'', after Lucifer is magically bound by [[Rowena MacLeod]], Gabriel holds the archangel blade to his throat. Though the despondent Lucifer urges Gabriel to kill him with it, Gabriel instead smashes Lucifer in the head with the butt of the archangel blade, knocking him unconscious. Gabriel brings it with him to Apocalypse World, but arms himself with a regular [[angel blade]] rather than the archangel blade for the trip.
   
In ''[[Exodus]]'', after Lucifer shows up at the [[Dayton outpost]], Dean demands that Gabriel use the archangel blade to kill him. However, Gabriel refuses and the situation is defused when [[Jack (Nephilim)|Jack]] gets upset and leaves.
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In ''[[Exodus]]'', after Lucifer shows up at the [[Dayton outpost]], Dean demands that Gabriel use the archangel blade to kill him. However, Gabriel refuses and the situation is defused when [[Jack Kline (Nephilim)|Jack]] gets upset and leaves.
   
 
Outside of the closing [[rift]], Gabriel draws his archangel blade to hold [[Michael (Apocalypse World)|Michael]] off so that the Winchesters can escape. Michael draws an archangel blade of his own and the two battle. Gabriel proves to be no match for Michael who stabs Gabriel in the abdomen with his archangel blade, killing him.
 
Outside of the closing [[rift]], Gabriel draws his archangel blade to hold [[Michael (Apocalypse World)|Michael]] off so that the Winchesters can escape. Michael draws an archangel blade of his own and the two battle. Gabriel proves to be no match for Michael who stabs Gabriel in the abdomen with his archangel blade, killing him.
   
In ''[[Let the Good Times Roll]]'', Lucifer uses an archangel blade to steal [[Jack (Nephilim)|Jack's]] [[grace]], rendering Jack [[human]]. After arriving in a church, Lucifer tosses his blade between [[Sam]] and Jack and demands that they fight to the death with it with the winner being allowed to live. Though Sam insists that Jack kill him, Jack decides to commit suicide with the blade before being interrupted.
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In ''[[Let the Good Times Roll]]'', Lucifer uses an archangel blade to steal Jack's [[grace]], rendering Jack powerless. After arriving in a church, Lucifer tosses his blade between Sam and Jack and demands that they fight to the death with it with the winner being allowed to live. Though Sam insists that Jack kill him, Jack decides to commit suicide with the blade before being interrupted.
   
Now the [[vessel]] of Michael, [[Dean]] arrives armed with Michael's archangel blade. With Michael powering him, Dean battles Lucifer, but proves no match for him, losing his blade in the process. As Lucifer begins [[smiting]] Dean, Sam tosses Dean the archangel blade. Dean stabs Lucifer in the heart with the archangel blade, killing him.
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Now the [[vessel]] of Michael, [[Dean]] arrives armed with Michael's archangel blade. With Michael powering him, Dean [[Battle of the Abandoned Church|battles Lucifer]], but proves no match for him, losing his blade in the process. As Lucifer begins [[smiting]] Dean, Sam tosses Dean Michael's dropped archangel blade. Dean stabs Lucifer in the heart with the archangel blade, killing him.
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In ''[[Stranger in a Strange Land]]'', [[Lucifer]]'s [[vessel]] [[Nick]] is revealed to have survived the death of Lucifer with his wound from the archangel blade slowly healing. Sam speculates to Nick that the archangel blade was designed to kill the [[archangel]] inside of the vessel only and thus it did not harm Nick himself, allowing Nick to survive Lucifer's death.
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In ''[[Unhuman Nature]]'', the archangel blade is briefly referenced when [[Castiel]] tells a nurse that Jack's father got stabbed through the heart and then exploded.
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In ''[[Moriah]]'', [[God]] plays with the archangel blade and comments to Sam that he hasn't seen one in forever. When God asks where they found it, Sam tells him that they got the blade from another world.
   
 
==Known Users and Owners==
 
==Known Users and Owners==
*[[Gabriel]]
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*[[Gabriel]]
 
*[[Kali]] {{c|fake conjuration}}
 
*[[Kali]] {{c|fake conjuration}}
 
*[[Lucifer]]
 
*[[Lucifer]]
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*[[Arthur Ketch]]
 
*[[Arthur Ketch]]
 
*[[Michael (Apocalypse World)|Michael]]
 
*[[Michael (Apocalypse World)|Michael]]
*[[Jack (Nephilim)|Jack]]
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*[[Sam Winchester]]
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*[[Jack Kline (Nephilim)|Jack]]
 
*[[Dean Winchester]]
 
*[[Dean Winchester]]
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*It is unknown if [[Raphael]]'s blade was a regular [[angel blade]] or an archangel blade.
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*It is unknown if [[Raphael]]'s blade was a regular [[angel blade]] or an archangel blade.<ref>''[[The Third Man]]''</ref>
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*It is unclear if there was more than one archangel blade. Though two appear in ''[[Exodus]]'' and ''[[Let the Good Times Roll]]'', one is from the [[Apocalypse World]] while the other is the one [[Asmodeus]] acquired through unknown means. In ''[[Stranger in a Strange Land]]'', while discussing [[Nick]]'s survival with him, [[Sam]] calls it "the archangel blades," as in more than one.
*It is unclear if there was more than one archangel blade.
 
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**In ''[[Moriah]]'', its confirmed that there is more than one archangel blade when [[God]] comments that he hasn't seen "one of these in forever."
*During [[Season 5]], the initial appearance of an Archangel Blade did not differ from that of any ordinary angel blade. However, in the item's reintroduction in Season 13, the Archangel Blade was redesigned to have a different appearance. The new blade has a more spiral, drill-like blade.
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*During [[Season 5]], the initial appearance of an Archangel Blade did not differ from that of any ordinary angel blade. However, in the item's reintroduction in [[Season 13]], the Archangel Blade was redesigned to have a different appearance. The new blade has a more spiral, drill-like blade. In [[Season 14]]'s ''[[Stranger in a Strange Land]]'', the blade is shown to have left a triangular-shaped wound in [[Nick]]'s torso.
 
*Although [[Lucifer]] was invulnerable to angel blades, [[Michael (Apocalypse World)|Michael]] was able to extract his [[grace]] by using one, looking the same as a common angel blade. It was unclear if Michael used an archangel blade or not but [[Castiel]] was able to do the same in ''[[Beat the Devil]]'', revealing that it likely was not an archangel blade. Later, Michael is shown to have an archangel blade identical to the one [[Asmodeus]] got ahold of, confirming that it was in fact a regular angel blade.
 
*Although [[Lucifer]] was invulnerable to angel blades, [[Michael (Apocalypse World)|Michael]] was able to extract his [[grace]] by using one, looking the same as a common angel blade. It was unclear if Michael used an archangel blade or not but [[Castiel]] was able to do the same in ''[[Beat the Devil]]'', revealing that it likely was not an archangel blade. Later, Michael is shown to have an archangel blade identical to the one [[Asmodeus]] got ahold of, confirming that it was in fact a regular angel blade.
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*[[Gabriel]] and [[Lucifer]] are killed with the same archangel blade, the one belonging to [[Apocalypse World]] [[Michael (Apocalypse World)|Michael]]. However, two different characters wield the blade to kill them.
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*Given the revelation regarding [[Nick]]'s survival after [[Lucifer]]'s death, its possible that [[Gabriel's vessel]] similarly survived being stabbed with the blade and is simply trapped in [[Apocalypse World]].
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
 
*[[Season 5]]
 
*[[Season 5]]
**''[[Hammer of the Gods]]''
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**''[[Hammer of the Gods]] ''{{C|fake conjuration}}
 
*[[Season 13]]
 
*[[Season 13]]
 
**''[[Devil's Bargain]]''
 
**''[[Devil's Bargain]]''
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**''[[Exodus]]''
 
**''[[Exodus]]''
 
**''[[Let the Good Times Roll]]''
 
**''[[Let the Good Times Roll]]''
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*[[Season 14]]
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**''[[Stranger in a Strange Land]]'' {{c|mentioned only}}
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**''[[Unhuman Nature]]'' {{c|referenced only}}
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**''[[Moriah]]''
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==See also==
 
*[[Angel Blades]]
   
== See Also ==
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==References==
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Revision as of 04:23, 16 June 2020

The only known weapon capable of destroying an archangel. The archangel blade.
I don't get it. I don't understand how Lucifer could die and I could live.
Yeah, um, I'm thinking maybe it's because the archangel blades were made to kill the archangel within and not the person they um...
Possesses and uses to almost end the world twice?
Nick and Sam discuss the properties of the archangel blade.
in Stranger in a Strange Land

An Archangel Blade is an Archangel's personal blade. It has similar appearance and characteristics of normal angel blades even though they are far more powerful than a standard angel blade, as they are capable of killing an archangel, thus making it one of the most powerful weapons in the universe. However, the weapon is only effective in the hands of an archangel against another archangel[1] or a vessel powered by an archangel inside of them.[2]

Powers

This weapon is a type of angel blade carried by an archangel, that can kill archangels. It's implied that it is a far upsurge when compared with the regular angel blade. However it's power is only accessible if wielded by an archangel.[1] This appears to be limited to killing archangels as Arthur Ketch was able to kill a demon with the blade.[3] While powered by the archangel Michael who he was the vessel to at the time, Dean was able to use a blade to kill Lucifer despite the fact that Dean was in control instead of Michael.[2] Additionally, unlike angel blades, archangel blades are able to harm Jack, as Lucifer was able to cut his neck to absorb his grace.

Unlike an angel blade, the archangel blade does not kill the vessel, having been designed to kill the archangel within only.[4]

Overview

Season 5

This type of blade is mentioned Hammer of the Gods. The Archangel Gabriel confronts the deities and bring a fake blade along with him, as a means to fake his death safely. Later, Kali takes what she thinks is the real blade, so that she can kill Lucifer. Gabriel then confronts Lucifer armed with his archangel blade. Lucifer sees through Gabriel's illusion however and stabs Gabriel with his own archangel blade, killing him.

Season 13

In Devil's Bargain, the Prince of Hell Asmodeus reveals that an "important errand" he'd had to run was to retrieve an archangel blade he'd thought was lost forever, their one chance at killing Lucifer and the invading Michael. A confused Arthur Ketch asks about the lore stating that the blade is only effective if wielded by an archangel and Asmodeus reveals a captive Gabriel.

In The Thing, when Arthur decides to rescue Gabriel, he steals the archangel blade as well. During the escape, Arthur uses the blade to kill a demon. After reaching the Men of Letters bunker, Arthur hands the blade and Gabriel over to the Winchesters.

In Bring 'em Back Alive, Sam and Castiel learn from Gabriel's story that the Gabriel Lucifer stabbed with the archangel blade was just another fake. The real Gabriel had used the opportunity to fake his own death so that he could return to a life without responsibilities.

In Beat the Devil, after Lucifer is magically bound by Rowena MacLeod, Gabriel holds the archangel blade to his throat. Though the despondent Lucifer urges Gabriel to kill him with it, Gabriel instead smashes Lucifer in the head with the butt of the archangel blade, knocking him unconscious. Gabriel brings it with him to Apocalypse World, but arms himself with a regular angel blade rather than the archangel blade for the trip.

In Exodus, after Lucifer shows up at the Dayton outpost, Dean demands that Gabriel use the archangel blade to kill him. However, Gabriel refuses and the situation is defused when Jack gets upset and leaves.

Outside of the closing rift, Gabriel draws his archangel blade to hold Michael off so that the Winchesters can escape. Michael draws an archangel blade of his own and the two battle. Gabriel proves to be no match for Michael who stabs Gabriel in the abdomen with his archangel blade, killing him.

In Let the Good Times Roll, Lucifer uses an archangel blade to steal Jack's grace, rendering Jack powerless. After arriving in a church, Lucifer tosses his blade between Sam and Jack and demands that they fight to the death with it with the winner being allowed to live. Though Sam insists that Jack kill him, Jack decides to commit suicide with the blade before being interrupted.

Now the vessel of Michael, Dean arrives armed with Michael's archangel blade. With Michael powering him, Dean battles Lucifer, but proves no match for him, losing his blade in the process. As Lucifer begins smiting Dean, Sam tosses Dean Michael's dropped archangel blade. Dean stabs Lucifer in the heart with the archangel blade, killing him.

Season 14

In Stranger in a Strange Land, Lucifer's vessel Nick is revealed to have survived the death of Lucifer with his wound from the archangel blade slowly healing. Sam speculates to Nick that the archangel blade was designed to kill the archangel inside of the vessel only and thus it did not harm Nick himself, allowing Nick to survive Lucifer's death.

In Unhuman Nature, the archangel blade is briefly referenced when Castiel tells a nurse that Jack's father got stabbed through the heart and then exploded.

In Moriah, God plays with the archangel blade and comments to Sam that he hasn't seen one in forever. When God asks where they found it, Sam tells him that they got the blade from another world.

Known Users and Owners

Trivia

  • It is unknown if Raphael's blade was a regular angel blade or an archangel blade.[5]
  • It is unclear if there was more than one archangel blade. Though two appear in Exodus and Let the Good Times Roll, one is from the Apocalypse World while the other is the one Asmodeus acquired through unknown means. In Stranger in a Strange Land, while discussing Nick's survival with him, Sam calls it "the archangel blades," as in more than one.
    • In Moriah, its confirmed that there is more than one archangel blade when God comments that he hasn't seen "one of these in forever."
  • During Season 5, the initial appearance of an Archangel Blade did not differ from that of any ordinary angel blade. However, in the item's reintroduction in Season 13, the Archangel Blade was redesigned to have a different appearance. The new blade has a more spiral, drill-like blade. In Season 14's Stranger in a Strange Land, the blade is shown to have left a triangular-shaped wound in Nick's torso.
  • Although Lucifer was invulnerable to angel blades, Michael was able to extract his grace by using one, looking the same as a common angel blade. It was unclear if Michael used an archangel blade or not but Castiel was able to do the same in Beat the Devil, revealing that it likely was not an archangel blade. Later, Michael is shown to have an archangel blade identical to the one Asmodeus got ahold of, confirming that it was in fact a regular angel blade.
  • Gabriel and Lucifer are killed with the same archangel blade, the one belonging to Apocalypse World Michael. However, two different characters wield the blade to kill them.
  • Given the revelation regarding Nick's survival after Lucifer's death, its possible that Gabriel's vessel similarly survived being stabbed with the blade and is simply trapped in Apocalypse World.

Appearances

See also

References