Halo: Energy Sword (Reach) - Prop or Cosplay

Halo : Energy Sword (Reach) — Static / Light-Up / Motion+Sound Editions

When the blue edge blooms to life, the fight stops being fair.

Why this prop matters

In Reach, the Energy Sword is the silhouette that ends debates. It’s not just a melee weapon—it’s a threat display, instantly readable from across a room. This replica is built to deliver that same “oh no” moment: long, predatory blade geometry, hard edges, and a clean semi-transparent look that reads like energy rather than plastic. The design and finish are checked against high-res reference so it photographs correctly under harsh indoor lighting and still holds up on a dark wall. Built in the Props & Pixels Perth workshop, it ships ready for display or con use depending on your chosen tier—no sanding, no paint touch-ups, no extra work.

Stand-Out Build Highlights

Vacuum-formed translucent blades for a cleaner “energy” read, lighter handling, and better consistency across builds
Three tiers so you choose the look, the glow, or the full experience
Screen-faithful silhouette with sharp profile lines that stay crisp in photos
Con-safe build approach with secure internal joins and practical carry balance
Display-ready finish tuned to look right in daylight and under LEDs

Choose Your Edition

Static Edition
Vacuum-formed translucent blades with a clean, glassy energy look
Best for wall display, photo shoots, and cosplay where you want zero electronics

Light-Up Edition (Electronics)
Blue COB LED lighting diffused through the semi-transparent body
Discrete on/off toggle switch and internal battery power
Built to avoid harsh hotspots and keep the glow even

Motion+Sound Edition (Electronics + Behaviour)
Built-in accelerometer + microprocessor for motion-reactive triggers
MP3 audio playback with different sounds mapped to different swing intensities
This is the “performance” tier—meant to feel alive in-hand, not just look correct on a wall

Paint & Finish

Surface prepped to keep the translucent body reading clean, not cloudy
Tinted layers built gradually so the blades stay “energy” instead of turning opaque
Edges kept crisp so the Reach silhouette holds at distance
Weathering kept reference-led and restrained so it doesn’t look overworked
Final sealing for handling resistance and easier wipe-down
Result: display-ready or con-ready—reads premium, photographs sharp, shrugs off fingerprints

Specs at a Glance

Scale: full-size prop (Reach-style proportions)
Dimensions: provided with your invoice for the specific run (vac-formed blades can vary slightly between pulls)
Main materials: vacuum-formed translucent blades + rigid hilt structure
Power (Light-Up / Motion+Sound): internal batteries, on/off toggle switch
Audio (Motion+Sound): motion-triggered swing sounds via onboard microcontroller + MP3 playback

Ideal For

Cosplayers who want a Reach-accurate silhouette without doing post-work
Collectors who want instant wall/display impact
Film/photo crews who need a ready-to-shoot hero prop with controllable glow and optional motion audio

Disclaimer: Non-functional replica for display/cosplay. Props & Pixels is not affiliated with Microsoft or 343 Industries.