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General Info

Item Name	Conceptual Weapon

A concept weapon in the TYPE-MOON universe does not depend on the physical attack power, but on the size of the concept within it. Attack the existence or concept of a target. Some weapons can disable concepts like distance and time. Other weapons are aimed at individuals, while others have different effects and depend on the user's understanding of them. These weapons are rare and extremely powerful; they can surpass all other weapons in destructive potential alone. However, their use can also have serious consequences, so they can be unpredictable. Therefore, they are usually used as a last resort during combat.

Overview

The concept weapon in the TYPE-MOON universe is a unique tool infused with almighty essence to perform certain concept effects. Unlike physical tools that interact directly with matter, these weapons interact with the underlying principles and ideas of reality.
Based on ancient mythology or deep-seated personal determination, this profound weaponry can impose a certain "concept" on its target. This means that they can fundamentally change or manipulate reality according to that embodied concept, a power that transcends mere physical damage. For example, a concept weapon can eliminate an immortal by implementing the concept of "mortality" or break a perfect defense by implementing the concept of "penetration". However, the creation and use of conceptual weapons requires a complex understanding and mastery of higher magical theories. Usually wielded by supernatural beings, wizards of unspeakable skill, or heroic spirits, they are not tools for ordinary hands.
How much a concept weapon can advance its concept depends on the quality of its creation, the strength of the concept, and the skill of the user to execute it. Be that as it may, the mere possession of a conceptual weapon represents great power and influence in the vast and complex cosmos of the TIPO-MOON universe.

Creation and Development

The development and creation of concept weapons in the TYPE-MOON universe is a fascinating arc full of complex nuances and an intriguing story. These weapon systems are unique, and their development is closely related to the physics and metaphysics of the universe in which their creators live.
Concept weapons, also known as reality balls in the TYPE-MOON universe, are born from an original idea that emphasizes the immense power of faith and belief. Designers Kinoko Nasu and Takashi Takeuchi aimed to make the weapons abstract, based on their user's world view, enhancing the visual concept of "reality".
They avoided making weapons that were, strictly speaking, only physical instruments of destruction. Instead, the creation process was designed to fit their concept of a universe where the power of human will and belief can materialize meaningfully and affect reality. This paved the way for the development of weapons capable of altering the fabric of reality itself.
With further development, these conceptual weapons have taken on physical forms, but their true power lies beyond their physical existence. Rather, they were channels that allowed their users to impose their own personal reality or "marble" on the world.
An intriguing element of their creation is the concept of "price". Each use of the concept weapon greatly complicates the user, making its use a careful strategic decision. This underscores the premise that great power often has equally important consequences.
The process of creating and improving these weapons often drives the story in the TYPE-MOON universe. They allow the characters to fight based not only on physical strength, but also on the strength of their beliefs and convictions. As a result, they often end up radically changing the game in the battle scenarios they depict, redefining the landscape of power and consequence in this universe.

Cultural Impact

The introduction of concept weapons into the TYPE-MOON universe had a huge cultural impact on the cosmology and mythos of fate and the supernatural for the series and its fans. Named for their ability to embody a particular "concept" or belief system in physical form, they challenge the conventional view of weapons as mere tools of battle.
Giving each weapon its own story, philosophy, or essence, these concept weapons elevate the narrative of fight scenes far beyond the physical combat, anchoring them in deep subtext and emotional weight. The implication that a weapon, an object, can have great spiritual or symbolic power reflects the ancient human practice of attributing sacredness to inanimate objects.
Furthermore, its cultural impact extends beyond TYPE-MOON's history, influencing fan-generated content and discussions that delve into the symbolism, philosophy, and metaphysics inspired by Concept Weapons. This means a broad impact and engages the audience to delve into philosophical and existential themes, which significantly increases the intellectual richness of the universe.
In addition, it inspired new types of weapons in other fantasy genres, inspiring writers to look beyond the physical properties of weapons and explore their metaphorical possibilities. This concept really broadened the horizons of weaponry in fantasy literature. Concept weapons in the TYPE-MOON universe showed that weapons can be used for much more than physical force; they may have tons of ideas at hand.