One of the typical "magical girl" anime characteristics that Madoka Magica stands out from is weaponry. While most such series feature weapons such as magical staffs and rods (when they show weapons at all), all heavily magic-related, weaponry in Madoka is far more mundane, with the main characters using weapons such as bows, swords and spears.
Homura Akemi is particularly notable for using real-life firearms and explosives to great effect, lacking weapons of her own.
Appearance
Episode 1
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Fire extinguisher
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A standard fire extinguisher, put to good use by Sayaka.
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Scissors
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Sharp scissors wielded by Gertrud's familiar, Anthony. Running with them in hand is ill-advised.
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Flintlock rifle
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Single-shot flintlock rifle, Mami's primary weapon. Easily summonable in numbers, fired by hand or remotely, and also usable as a melee weapon. Expended bullets can summon strings to ensnare the foe.
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Episode 2
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Baseball bat
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A classic wooden baseball bat.
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Magic ribbons
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Ribbons from Mami's clothing, with the ability to freely extend or constrict. Here seen used to save a woman, but can be used with offensive purposes, to trap an enemy.
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Enchanted bat
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Sayaka's bat, infused with Mami's magic. Mostly for mental safety, but useful against familiars. Grows spikes when swung.
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Flintlock rifle
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Single-shot flintlock rifle, Mami's primary weapon. Easily summonable in numbers, fired by hand or remotely, and also usable as a melee weapon. Expended bullets can summon strings to ensnare the foe.
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Scissors
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Sharp scissors wielded by Gertrud's familiar, Anthony. Running with them in hand is ill-advised.
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Bullet strings
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Strings that grow from expended bullet casings, immobilizing enemies.
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"Finale Cannon"
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An enormous flintlock cannon, produces a powerful blast.
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Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5
Episode 6
Episode 7
Episode 8
Episode 9
Episode 10
Episode 11
Episode 12
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RPG-7
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85-mm, portable, shoulder-launched, anti-tank rocket-propelled grenade launcher.[1]
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AT-4
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84-mm unguided, portable, single-shot recoilless smoothbore weapon.[2]
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