Ascalon

Ascalon is one of the four Holy Swords that were created by the God of the Bible, and is known as the Dragon Slayer Sword. It is a sword that was previously used by Saint George to kill a Dragon.

Summary
Ascalon is the sword that Saint George used to kill a Dragon. It was previously kept by the Church along with the Durandal and the Excaliburs. In Volume 4, Issei received the sword from the leader of the Angels, the Archangel Michael, prior to the meeting of the Three Factions. Issei mainly uses the sword in situations where cutting a target is necessary, when countering sword-wielding opponents, or against Dragons and/or Dragon-related beings, having it stored inside his Boosted Gear when not in use. He mostly lends it to Xenovia during fights in which Durandal in unavailable or unsuited to the situation.

Appearance
Ascalon has the appearance of a European sword with a reddish purple grip, and a golden hilt with stylized crosses at the edges of the hilt.

Abilities
Ascalon has all of the powers common to a legendary Holy Sword, along with the ability to slay Dragons and Dragon-related beings. Issei has demonstrated the ability to attack from a distance with the sword by releasing its holy aura. When stored inside Issei's Boosted Gear, he can transfer power into it. Issei has also learned how to channel the Dragon Slayer power of Ascalon into his Balance Breaker punches, allowing him to harm Dragons far more easily.