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The Best Episodes of Blades of the Guardians

Every episode of Blades of the Guardians ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Blades of the Guardians!

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A extraordinary guard walks in the desert of the Western regions. On the way escaping the killing by the government, he took a guarding task with destination to the capital Chang 'an. The task was

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    Blades of the Guardians Season 1 Episode 10 - The Great Sandstorm
    10.0/10(95 votes)

    #1 - The Great Sandstorm

    S1:E10

    Like the sandstorm she is, Ayuya turns back and kills two of her father's killers but gets outnumbered by the enemy soon. To save her and keep her master's wish, A Ni makes the ultimate sacrifice.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Blades of the Guardians Season 1 Episode 7 - Wolf Children
    9.0/10(82 votes)

    #2 - Wolf Children

    S1:E7

    Lao Mo is dead and Yuji encounters Ayuya in the middle of the road to make her his bride. Dao Ma is beside himself with rage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Blades of the Guardians Season 1 Episode 8 - Sandstorm is Coming
    9.0/10(74 votes)

    #3 - Sandstorm is Coming

    S1:E8

    Shu gets involved in Dao Ma's revenge battle. The heads of five families which has now become four are on the road for the blood of Zhi Shilang.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Blades of the Guardians Season 1 Episode 9 - People of the Desert
    9.0/10(73 votes)

    #4 - People of the Desert

    S1:E9

    The huge sandstorm disrupts Dao Ma's battle for revenge. But Ayuya decides to leave the group to seek her own personal revenge for her father.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Blades of the Guardians Season 1 Episode 11 - Hua Yan Tuan
    9.0/10(66 votes)

    #5 - Hua Yan Tuan

    S1:E11

    Zhi Shilang explains his origin and goal. Dao Ma is adamant to get Ayuya back dead or alive.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Blades of the Guardians Season 1 Episode 12 - The Khan and the General
    9.0/10(67 votes)

    #6 - The Khan and the General

    S1:E12

    General Pei rescues Ayuya but can not get out of the enemy's grasp yet. Dao Ma and the group plan an attack to get Ayuya back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Blades of the Guardians Season 1 Episode 13 - The Truth
    9.0/10(68 votes)

    #7 - The Truth

    S1:E13

    General Pei stands before the enemy all alone. Dao Ma and Shu are waiting patiently for the right moment to strike. Buddha's Calvary makes an unexpected move.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Blades of the Guardians Season 1 Episode 14 - The Winner and the Crown
    9.0/10(69 votes)

    #8 - The Winner and the Crown

    S1:E14

    In the midst of a bloody battle, a prophecy came true and revenge was served.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Blades of the Guardians Season 1 Episode 15 - Daughter of the Desert
    9.0/10(71 votes)

    #9 - Daughter of the Desert

    S1:E15

    After getting her revenge, Ayuya decides to part from Dao Ma and join the Buddha's Chivalry. Dao Ma, Shu, and Zhi Shilang move towards another destination.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Blades of the Guardians Season 2 Episode 3 - Mo Jia Village
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Mo Jia Village

    S2:E3

    He Yixuan starts killing villagers while Dao Ma and Shu fight adversaries. The mercenary invaders are stopped by an unexpected order to retire, and Ayuya persuades a Wululu clan leader to free her. Diting and One-eye return with the hostages they have taken.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Blades of the Guardians Season 1 Episode 1 - Escorts Outside the Great Wall
    8.0/10(97 votes)

    #11 - Escorts Outside the Great Wall

    S1:E1

    On his way to Mo's, Dao Ma finds a bounty on a criminal called the Two-headed Snake. Though Mo warns Dao Ma of the danger of the task, Dao Ma does not have the luxury to refuse 6000 coins.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Blades of the Guardians Season 1 Episode 2 - Two-Headed Snake
    8.0/10(88 votes)

    #12 - Two-Headed Snake

    S1:E2

    In search of the Double-Headed Snake, Dao Ma reaches a town called Chisha. The town is being dictated by a Government Official Chang Guiren. He proposes Dao Ma to work in his battalion to keep the so-called rebellions at bay.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Blades of the Guardians Season 1 Episode 3 - Turbulent
    8.0/10(79 votes)

    #13 - Turbulent

    S1:E3

    After killing the government official of the Chisha, Dao Ma now has a 50,000 gold coins bounty on his head. He returns to Mo only to find a mysterious man waiting to seek his aid, named Zhi Shilang who wants to visit Chang'an.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Blades of the Guardians Season 1 Episode 4 - Jade Face and Beauty
    8.0/10(79 votes)

    #14 - Jade Face and Beauty

    S1:E4

    On their way to Chang'an, Dao and the group notice a swordsman (Shu) fighting off Rakshasan-worshipers. Dao Ma offers to help the guy in exchange for his carriage. But the guy does not seem to be friendly at all.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Blades of the Guardians Season 1 Episode 5 - Trade
    8.0/10(72 votes)

    #15 - Trade

    S1:E5

    Being cornered by the enemy Shu had to accept Dao Ma's help. It looks like Shu's destination is also Chang'an where he is to be returning a fugitive to his master.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Blades of the Guardians Season 1 Episode 6 - Chess and Game
    8.0/10(75 votes)

    #16 - Chess and Game

    S1:E6

    The heads of the great five families are summoned by Pei Suji, by the imperial order. Lao Ma is against what the secretary of the emperor offers and he has to pay gravely for that.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Blades of the Guardians Season 2 Episode 1 - Undercurrents Beyond the Pass
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Undercurrents Beyond the Pass

    S2:E1

    Dao Ma recalls times long past, when the Sui Dynasty sought to conquer the Chen Dynasty and he—then still a nameless warrior—played a decisive role in the effort.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Blades of the Guardians Season 2 Episode 2 - Night Attack on the Desert Oasis
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Night Attack on the Desert Oasis

    S2:E2

    Emperor Wendi of the Sui Dynasty is dying. His sons, Guang Yang and Yong Yang, are vying for the succession. Which side will the Left Elite Guard support? What decision will Dao Ma ultimately make?

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Blades of the Guardians Season 2 Episode 4 - The Hunter and the Prey
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - The Hunter and the Prey

    S2:E4

    Dao Ma and his group are forced to confront the violent realities of the "Karma" sect and escalating political corruption as they push closer to the imperial center. Pursued by relentless government assassins, they must navigate shifting alliances to survive.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Blades of the Guardians Season 2 Episode 5 - The Gathering of Five Families
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - The Gathering of Five Families

    S2:E5

    The intense frontier unrest deepens as Diting and One-Eye return to the fold after successfully capturing the rebel leader Zhishilang along with Dao Ma's young nephew.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Blades of the Guardians Season 2 Episode 6 - Blood on the Desert Border
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Blood on the Desert Border

    S2:E6

    After a long journey, Daoma and his companions reach the Jade Gate Pass. The Central Plains are finally in sight, but bounty hunters and imperial cavalry block their path.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Blades of the Guardians Season 2 Episode 7 - The Shadow Tracker's Trap
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - The Shadow Tracker's Trap

    S2:E7

    Daoma's past catches up with him once again. A familiar face appears, reigniting a conflict he thought long over. Old wounds lead to a bitter battle.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Blades of the Guardians Season 2 Episode 8 - The Road to Chang'an
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - The Road to Chang'an

    S2:E8

    Diting and One-eye return with a captured Zhishilang and Dao Ma's nephew, prompting a tense confrontation that exposes their elite military past and forces Dao Ma into a brutal, fatal duel with Diting.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Great Sandstorm" is the best rated episode of "Blades of the Guardians". It scored 10/10 based on 95 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/13/2023. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Wolf Children".