Elemental Blades

The Elemental Blades are powerful new weapons the Ninja obtained at the Temple of Light. They made their debut appearance in Island of Darkness.

Appearance
Each of the Elemental Blades appears as a short golden stick detailed to look like a dragon's head (resembling one half of the Nunchucks of Lightning). A small gem is embedded in the hilt, color-coded to their wielder's element.

When active, elemental energy bursts from the dragon's mouth and forms into a large, angular blade with a slightly jagged appearance. The slightly-fluorescent blade appears to be made of crystal, colored to resemble the Ninja's respective element. In combat, the blades are surrounded by an aura of their respective element (flames, electricity, snow, or dust).

Abilities
Each Elemental Blade has elemental properties similar to the Golden Weapons:


 * Kai's Blade is orange at the tip, fading to red near the hilt. It can cast flames, creating entire walls of fire.


 * Jay's Blade is blue at the tip and fades to yellow near the hilt. It can shoot lightning bolts.


 * Zane's Blade is light grey throughout, being the only Elemental Blade with one constant color along its length. It can freeze his opponents and create ice.

The powers of the Elemental Blades appear to be even stronger than the Golden Weapons, as they are attuned to their wielder's natural abilities. When combined, the Elemental Blades can also empower the Green Ninja, unlocking the abilities of the Ultimate Spinjitzu Master.
 * Cole's Blade is yellow-green at the tip and fades to purple near the hilt, It can cause earthquakes and raise mounds of soil beneath his enemies' feet.

History
In order to combat the Stone Army, the Ninja travelled to the Temple of Light, finding an elaborate engraving on the floor with their individual elemental insignias. When Lloyd strikes the Instrument of Peace Misako had spoken of - a giant bell hanging above the floor carving - a bright light shines onto him and reflects onto the crystals nearby. The lights shine onto each of the Ninja, giving them new suits and Elemental Blades.

As Lloyd becomes suspended in a light beam, the Ninja send him their powers through their new weapons. Once he falls to the ground, his full powers are unlocked, giving him a new suit of his own. When the Stone Army marches into the Temple, the Ninja defeat them with ease using their new elemental powers. (Island of Darkness)

Later, the Ninja return to the Temple of Light and discover a new chamber with four slots around the room. When the Elemental Blades are inserted into the slots, the center of the floor opens up, revealing the Golden Mech. (Rise of the Spinjitzu Master)