Dragon's Tooth sword (DX)

The Dragon's Tooth Sword is a weapon consisting of a nanotechnologically created blade, which is dynamically 'forged' on command into a non-eutectic solid. Nanoscale whetting devices ensure that the blade is both unbreakable and lethally sharp. It was developed in VersaLife's Hong Kong laboratories and was used to help start a war between two prominent Triads.

The DTS is found in the secret compartment in Maggie Chow's apartment. Make sure to take out the MJ-12 troops in there before you try and grab it, because it takes a while for the case holding it to be unlocked. In Deus Ex 2 the DTS looks like any other energy blade and is now curved. It is still unbelievably powerful though.

Tactics
The DTS is the most powerful melee weapon, bar none. Untrained in Low-Tech weapons, you can take out any humanoid enemy with a single stealth attack, no matter the hit location - including Men in Black. It can also make short work of all kinds of mutants, and is great for destroying crates and doors. Always check if a door can be destroyed with the Dragon's Tooth before using your lockpicks, sniper rifle or exposives.

If you invest in Low-tech weapons skill or the Combat Strength augmentation the Dragon's Tooth will be quite effective even against robots.

The only problem with the Dragon's Tooth is that it takes four slots in your inventory, more than any other melee weapon. This is odd considering the pulling out animation shows the blade appears from the handle, but was probably done for the balance reasons.

Finally, the sword can be used as a makeshift flare, as it emits light when pulled out. This is useful to save bioelectric energy in dark places like air ducts.

In-game Description
The true weapon of a modern warrior, the Dragon's Tooth is not a sword in the traditional sense, but a nanotechnologically, constructed blade that is dynamically 'forged' on command into a non-eutectic solid. Nanoscale whetting devices insure that the blade is both unbreakable and lethally sharp.

Users

 * Walton Simons
 * Maggie Chow
 * Woman in Black

Shifter
Shifter adds several prototypes of the Dragon's Tooth in various locations. They all use a modified sword model, with a glow around the blade that fluctuates randomly. The strength of the glow determines the damage done, with later versions being more stable. Furthermore, in Shifter the sword can be acquired from the unconscious or dead bodies of enemies who wield it in-game.