The Bayards are the traditional weapons of the Voltron Paladins. They take a distinct shape for each Paladin, forming a weapon that complements their individual fighting style and skills. In addition, they can be connected to the Paladin's Lions to form weapons for Voltron itself.
Over time, it appears that the Bayards can be altered to form more than one type of weapon for its user. This is seen most prominently in Zarkon's duel against Keith and the Red Lion, as he fluidly and continuously changed the form of the Black Bayard at will. Presumably, the other Paladins may be able to gain this capability, given enough training and experience.
The Bayard's initial form upon being wielded by its Paladin may be based on the kind of weapon that the Paladin is best suited for, as the current Paladins (omitting Shiro) have been shown to have a considerable degree of skill with their Bayards.
Zarkon
Zarkon was once the Black Paladin of Voltron prior to his attempted conquest of the universe more than 10,000 years ago. Therefore, he used to have the Black Bayard. This is also why Shiro lacked a Bayard himself until he stole it from Zarkon.
A Paladin's Bayard can be altered to form other types of weapons for its user. Most prominently shown when in Zarkon's hands, as his Bayard constantly took the forms of other equipment during his battle against the Red Paladin; like various shielding and/or weaponry to name a few.
Users
Currently
Keith
- Personal: Sword
- Voltron: Sword
Pidge
- Personal: Angular Katar/grapple/shock prod
- Voltron: Unknown
Lance
- Personal: Rifle
- Voltron: Unknown
Hunk
- Personal: Cannon
- Voltron: Shoulder Cannon
Shiro
- Personal: Unknown
- Voltron: Blazing Sword
Formerly
Zarkon
- Personal: Shield, sword, massive gun, chain sword, massive mace, & massive sword
- Voltron: Blazing Sword
Gallery
Notes
- The name "Bayard" may be a reference to a horse in French mythology with the ability to change size depending on its rider, much like how the Bayard weapons change shape to match their wielders.