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The Best Episodes of Niko and the Sword of Light Season 1

Every episode of Niko and the Sword of Light Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Niko and the Sword of Light Season 1!

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A plague of shadows has swept across the land, turning innocent creatures into terrible monsters. One champion remains to battle the darkness and return the world to the light: Niko. Armed with his magic sword

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Niko and the Sword of Light Season 1 Episode 13 - From the Depths of Despair...
    9.2/10(41 votes)

    S1:E13

    Niko leads the Army of the Light in a freewheeling final battle and discovers the true power behind Nar Est.

    Director:Michael Moloney
    Writers:Rob Hoegee, Matt Wayne

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  2. Niko and the Sword of Light Season 1 Episode 8 - From the Cliffs of Catastrophe to the Pools of Destiny
    9.1/10(40 votes)

    S1:E8

    Coming close to the Pools of Destiny, Niko and Lyra find another human - Aura, a champion who was left behind. But it's Niko who's left behind when Lyra and Aura set off to finish the quest without him.

    Director:Sung Jin Ahn
    Writer:Matt Wayne

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  3. Niko and the Sword of Light Season 1 Episode 11 - From the Tunnels of Terror to the Den of Doom
    9.1/10(40 votes)

    S1:E11

    When a swarm of Exuber-Ants chase the team and Lyra is bitten. Niko and Mandok must retrieve a powerful suit of armor hidden deep underground from the ferocious Diggantus.

    Director:Michael Moloney
    Writer:Len Uhley

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  4. Niko and the Sword of Light Season 1 Episode 7 - From the Endless Expanse to the Thorns of Tribulation
    9.0/10(39 votes)

    S1:E7

    Niko's new sidekick leads the team through the Endless Expanse, as Nar Est's agent tries to stop them at every turn. When the enemy reveals himself, Niko must defeat a threat from within, without his Sword.

    Director:Michael Moloney
    Writer:Patrick Rieger

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  5. Niko and the Sword of Light Season 1 Episode 9 - From the Shattering Springs to the Clouds of Chaos
    9.0/10(40 votes)

    S1:E9

    Niko, Lyra and Mandok land on a Cloud Clipper belonging to the notorious Captain Nimbeard of the Sky Pirates. They're about to be thrown overboard, but when Nar Est sends a deadly sky monster after them, it's all hands on deck.

    Director:Michael Moloney
    Writer:Geoffrey Thorne

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  6. Niko and the Sword of Light Season 1 Episode 12 - From the Cursed Volcano to the End of Hope
    9.0/10(40 votes)

    S1:E12

    Niko and Lyra face Nar Est on his home turf, but Niko's final showdown doesn't go as smoothly as planned.

    Director:Sung Jin Ahn
    Writers:Ernie Altbacker, Matt Wayne

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  7. Niko and the Sword of Light Season 1 Episode 6 - From the Tumbledowns to the Gap of Gloom
    8.9/10(38 votes)

    S1:E6

    Niko, Lyra and Mandok help the Tumblebees fend off the terrible Prickletwister that has been terrorizing the town, and join forces with a mysterious traveler.

    Director:Sung Jin Ahn
    Writer:Rob Hoegee

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  8. Niko and the Sword of Light Season 1 Episode 4 - From the Phantom Woods to the Mountains of Misery
    8.8/10(42 votes)

    S1:E4

    The Hill Giants send Niko and Lyra into the Shoodakooda Wood, where their greatest regrets become real. With the help of Niko and his Sword, Lyra puts her past behind her. Meanwhile, Mandok is captured by an enemy.

    Director:Sung Jin Ahn
    Writer:Geoffrey Thorne

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  9. Niko and the Sword of Light Season 1 Episode 10 - From the Peaks of Peril to the Mounds of Mania
    8.8/10(41 votes)

    S1:E10

    While descending the Peaks of Peril, a protocol gaffe turns the normally proper Umlauti against our heroes. To earn his freedom, Niko must compete against Jackal in a challenging, gladiatorial-style race.

    Director:Sung Jin Ahn
    Writers:Jim Krieg, Rob Hoegee, Matt Wayne

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  10. Niko and the Sword of Light Season 1 Episode 3 - From the Swamp to Sorrow to the Hills of Humiliation
    8.6/10(43 votes)

    S1:E3

    Niko's team reaches Carapace, the perfect hiding spot, only to discover the voracious Mugwhump In its place. Chompsky, Carapace's last citizen, helps Niko and Lyra face this bloated menace, and discover a better goal than hiding.

    Director:Michael Moloney
    Writer:May Chan

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  11. Niko and the Sword of Light Season 1 Episode 5 - From the Sea of Suffering to the Faraway Shore
    8.4/10(40 votes)

    S1:E5

    Niko and Lyra are received by the Shrimp King, only to learn the Shrimpfolk are about to engage in a futile battle with the ferocious Mantigore to finally free the captured Dolphin Queen. Mandok forms an uneasy alliance.

    Director:Michael Moloney
    Writer:Ernie Altbacker

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  12. Niko and the Sword of Light Season 1 Episode 1 - From the Temple of Champions to the Bridge of Doom
    8.2/10(57 votes)

    S1:E1

    Mandok accidentally releases Niko from a magical chrysalis. Instead of a fully-grown Champion of Carondolet, ghostly princess Lyra finds a ten year old boy. Lyra must lead NIko across the Bridge of Doom, but when the horrible Xerxes returns and attacks, Lyra has no choice but to put her faith in untested Niko.

    Director:Sung Jin Ahn
    Writers:Jim Krieg, Rob Hoegee, Matt Wayne

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  13. Niko and the Sword of Light Season 1 Episode 2 - From the Sky Maze of Anguish to the Swamp of Sorrow
    8.2/10(47 votes)

    S1:E2

    Lyra must guide Niko, Mandok and Flicker through a deadly sky maze, past the fearsome Arachtaur, as a vicious three-headed monster stalks the team. When the quest almost fails, Lyra makes a tremendous sacrifice.

    Director:Sung Jin Ahn
    Writers:Ernie Altbacker, Matt Wayne

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"From the Depths of Despair..." is the best rated episode of "Niko and the Sword of Light" season 1. It scored 9.2/10 based on 41 votes. Directed by Michael Moloney and written by Rob Hoegee, Matt Wayne, it aired on 7/21/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "From the Cliffs of Catastrophe to the Pools of Destiny".