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* Mizuti from ''VideoGame/BatenKaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean'' wields a chakram; however, it's only used as a weapon in the most basic finisher, while the rest of the time it just serves as a magical conduit, similar to Xelha's staff.

* Saturn from ''VideoGame/MegaManV'' has a giant ring which he uses to [[TimeMaster control]] and [[TimeStandsStill stop]] time.
* In ''VideoGame/MegaManXCommandMission'', one of Marino's weapons is the Beam Chakram, which is basically used as a knife (even though Marino has throwing weapons).
* In ''VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork'' Ring Man's counterpart, [[GenderFlip Ring.exe]], uses the Ring Boomerang as well.
* The original ''VideoGame/MegaManClassic'' series had Ring Man in ''VideoGame/MegaMan4''. He yielded the Ring Boomerang weapon, which shot a spinning ring as large as Mega Man himself.

* ''VideoGame/StarOceanTheDivineForce'': Albaird uses a couple of rings, and can throw them both in gameplay and cutscenes. Curiously, he's introduced carrying a huge sword, but it's immediately handed over to [[HeroesPreferSword Raymond]], and he sticks to the rings for the whole game.

* Boomerang blade discs are standard issue in ''VideoGame/AlienVsPredatorCapcom''. It comes back to you if you stay where you shot it. Even if you turn your back. It originates from ''Film/{{Predator 2}}''.

* In ''ComicBook/AstroCity'', Street Angel's halos during TheSeventies are made of high-impact ceramic with a steel core. They might not be fatal, but they will inflict a ''lot'' of injury and possibly maim...
* A minor supervillain in the Franchise/MarvelUniverse, calling himself [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin the Ringer]], tried using this as the basis for his criminal career. The first Ringer battled Nighthawk and Franchise/SpiderMan and got his ass kicked each time, before he was blown away by the Scourge. The second Ringer took on ComicBook/SheHulk and Comicbook/MoonKnight. In neither case did the Ringer prove himself to be any kind of a threat. Marvel also has Ringleader, the razor-ring–wielding leader of the Death Throws.
* In ''ComicBook/WonderWoman1942,'' ''ComicBook/WonderWoman1987,'' ''ComicBook/WonderWoman2006'' and ''ComicBook/WonderWoman77,'' ComicBook/WonderWoman's tiara can sometimes be pulled off and used as a sharp circular throwing weapon, which returns to her like a PrecisionGuidedBoomerang.

* A minor supervillain in the MarvelUniverse, calling himself [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin the Ringer]], tried using this as the basis for his criminal career. The first Ringer battled Nighthawk and Franchise/SpiderMan and got his ass kicked each time, before he was blown away by the Scourge. The second Ringer took on ComicBook/SheHulk and Comicbook/MoonKnight. In neither case did the Ringer prove himself to be any kind of a threat. Marvel also has Ringleader, the razor-ring–wielding leader of the Death Throws.

* In ''ComicBook/AstroCity'', Street Angel uses steel-cored 'halos' to damage and disable criminals during his 'dark phase'. He used [[TrickArrow gimmicked halos]] earlier in his career when he was a smiley, cheerful guy.

* Yulie Ahtreide of ''VideoGame/WildArms4''.

** In ''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles3'', twin rings are [[FragileSpeedster Mio's]] initial weapon as part of her default "Zephyr" class, a dodge-tank that provides arts which either DrawAggro or guarantee evasion for the duration. [[spoiler: Likewise, Mio's past self, Consul M, has her own set.]]

* ''VideoGame/HonkaiImpact3rd'': The game version that introduced Pardofelis as a playable character also introduced Chakrams as a weapon class, with her, Aponia, and Ai Hyperion Λ as the Valkyries who use them. [[PlayingWithATrope However]], Ai is the only character whose chakram is actually a thrown weapon, as Pardofelis' chakram splits into two pieces which she wields like swords and only brings together in her Ultimate attack, and Aponia's floats behind her and is used as a focus for her lightning attacks.

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* ''Series/KamenRiderGaim'': Kiwi Arms, used primarily by Kamen Rider Ryugen, has wind and fire wheels called the Kiwi Gekirin as its WeaponOfChoice. They're also used by Baron and Gaim in the Hyper Battle DVD (where they try out Kiwi Arms), Gaim's SuperMode Kiwami Arms (which is a WalkingArmory), and [[spoiler:Ryugen's [[DeadlyUpgrade Yomotsu]] [[SuperMode Heguri Arms]] (likewise)]].

* Xena's WeaponOfChoice from ''Series/XenaWarriorPrincess'' is a chakram, though she uses it as a PrecisionGuidedBoomerang rather than a melee weapon (her standard sword is used for that particular role).

* Selan dual-wields icy disc blades as her WeaponOfChoice in ''VideoGame/LufiaCurseOfTheSinistrals''. Her special attacks allows her to use them as a PrecisionGuidedBoomerang.

** Lavos's WeaponOfChoice, the Cedo [[MoreDakka full-auto]] [[ShotgunsAreJustBetter shotgun]] has one as its SecondaryFire, launching a chakram that bounces around enemies and procs all kinds of status effects on anyone it hits.

** In ''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles3'', twin rings are [[FragileSpeedster Mio's]] initial weapon as part of her default "Zephyr" class, a dodge-tank that provides arts which either DrawAggro or guarantee evasion for the duration. [[spoiler: Likewise, Mio's [[AntiVillain not-so]] EvilCounterpart Consul M has her own set.]]

* In ''VideoGame/Warframe'':

** Dual rings return in ''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles3'', this time as a weapon of a Tank class called "Zephyr". It's a dodge-tank class, which provides arts that either DrawAggro, or guarantee evasion for the duration.

* ''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles2'' has these (In wind and fire wheels style) as one of the many weapon types available for your Drivers to wield. Their arts are usually focused on healing, though they're unusual in that the only unique Blade to have them as their associated weapon is Dromarch/Byakko, the personal blade of Nia (The party's resident healing specialist).

* In ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyV'' there are a few chakram that are equipable by Thiefs, Ninja and Freelancer/Mimes (the last 2 can wield anything). They are strong for when you get them, and deal full damage from the back row.
* Yuffie from ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' had a few of these in addition to her typical arsenal of shurikens and [[PrecisionGuidedBoomerang boomerangs]].
* Rinoa from ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVIII'' also has some, though they're typically fired from a crossbow-like weapon rather than used in melee. Fujin has a more traditional one.
* Most Ninja characters in the ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' series throw shuriken at their opponents, but Amarant Coral in ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyIX'' is an exception. Instead of throwing stars, he can throw chakrams at his enemies.
* ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXI'' has chakrams used in the exact same way.
* ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIV'' has a pair of chakrams as the weapon of choice of the Dancer class. Their [[PrecisionGuidedBoomerang boomerang-like qualities]] are explicitly justified in this case as they are magically directed with the Dancer's movements.

A particular class of [[ImprobableWeaponUser improbable weapon]]. Typically consists of a pair of razor-sharp rings which are used to acrobatically slice up enemies. A bit of FridgeLogic sometimes ensues with really sharp rings: namely, where do you hold it? This is often HandWaved away by the RuleOfCool, though. If not, it's usually explained by detailed artwork or details about said weapon in writing, by having a handle made by strips of leather wrapped around it, having the fighter wear protective gloves, or keeping them [[EverythingsBetterWithSpinning constantly spinning like hula hoops]]. Not perfect solutions, but better than nothing.

** Sun Shangxiang wields a pair of bladed wheels in all installments but ''6'', where she switched to a considerably less improbable bow and arrows. In ''9'', Wang Yi follows suit, trading her [[ProngsOfPoseidon trishula]] for wheels.

* Ninjala and Min-Min in ''VideoGame/{{ARMS}}'' have chakrams as one of their options of Arms. In the former's case, they are simply called Chakrams, while in the latter's, they are called Ramrams.

* In ''Manga/SazanEyes'', [[CruelElephant Ganesha]], Wu of [[spoiler: the first]] [[EvilOverlord Kaiyanwang]] employs a small but sharp Chakram (called "Combat Ring" InUniverse) as his weapon. He can spin it on his finger and throw it from there with deadly precision and catch it back.

* Nezha's trademark weapon is the "QianKun Hoop/乾坤圈"in ''Literature/FengshenYanyi''. It should not be confused as the "Feng Huo Lun/The Wheel of Wind and Fire", as the latter are wheels under Nezha's feet provide transportation.

* ''The Secret Armoury of General Knoxx'', the third piece of DLC for ''VideoGame/{{Borderlands}}'', adds the female [Crimson] Lance Assassins. The "[[BossInMookClothing badass]]" versions of which can fling razor edged discs at you (normal one's are limited to their [[DualWield twin]] {{laser blade}}s.

* Ninjala and Min-Min in ''VideoGame/{{ARMS}}'' have chakrams as one of their options of Arms. In the former's case, they are simply called Chakrams, but in the latter's, they are called Ramrams.

* In ''Anime/DragonBallZ'', Gotenk's ''Galactic Donut'' attack where he creates a ring of [[KiManipulation ki]] which he uses to entrap Buu in an attempt to chop him in half.

* Ignitemon of ''Anime/DigimonXrosWars'' dual-wields these and projects a paralyzing sound attack from them.

* ''Manga/AyakashiTriangle'': Matoi's Lunar Ring Slayer is a projectile ring made of [[BlowYouAway wind]] which explodes into a shower of [[RazorWind wind spears]].

* In the final arc of the ''Manga/RanmaOneHalf'' manga (didn't make it into the anime) there was a staff with a one-and-a-half foot diameter ring attached to one end; the ring could be flicked off the staff, cut through things, and would then fly back to the staff and reattach itself. What did make it into the anime was Kodachi's razor-edged gymnastics hoop.

* Priestess Shizuka in ''Genji: Days of the Blade''.
* ''The Secret Armoury of General Knoxx'', the third piece of DLC for ''VideoGame/{{Borderlands}}'', adds the female [Crimson] Lance Assassins. The "[[BossInMookClothing badass]]" versions of which can fling razor edged discs at you (normal one's are limited to their [[DualWield twin]] {{laser blade}}s
* ''VideoGame/SonicHeroes'' and ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2006'' introduce Dummy Rings, which are rings that destroy an enemy it touches. Rouge (''Heroes'' only) and Tails can use these.
* The character Mint from ''VideoGame/ThreadsOfFate'' uses rings. It's not even clear whether they're actually sharp - she just bludgeons or magics everything to death.
* Mizuti from ''VideoGame/BatenKaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean'' wields a chakram; however, it's only used as a weapon in the most basic finisher, while the rest of the time it just serves as a magical conduit, similar to Xelha's staff.
* [=RPGs=] made by ''Creator/IdeaFactory'' tend to include chakrams as a weapon type alongside the more typical swords, spears, staffs and guns. Generally, they're low damage weapons that focus on racking up bonus damage through comboing. A few examples include ''VideoGame/BlazingSouls'' and ''VideoGame/AgarestSenki''.
* June Lin Milliam from ''VideoGame/StarGladiator'' along with Ele in its sequel ''Plasma Sword'' fight with a Plasma Ring. Like {{Reverse Grip}}ping a LaserBlade, this helps resolve issues with this weapon type (as you don't need a specific cutting edge or surface to do damage with it, allowing you to hold it anywhere and deliver an equal amount of force from all sides of the weapon).
* Throwing chakrams are the favoured ranged weapon of the Dark Elves in ''[[Videogame/HeroesOfMightAndMagic Might and Magic: Heroes VI]]'', since bows are impractical in the caves where they live.
* Et uses bladed hoops as melee weapons in ''VideoGame/ManaKhemia2FallOfAlchemy''. In keeping with the series' love of the ImpossiblyCoolWeapon, it can also transform into [[BifurcatedWeapon dual chakrams]], an energy bow, and even a monobike.
* Selan dual-wields icy disc blades as her WeaponOfChoice in ''VideoGame/LufiaCurseOfTheSinistrals''. Her special attacks allows her to use them as a PrecisionGuidedBoomerang.
* ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' has Wendy O. Koopa, one of the Koopalings, who often throws gold rings that ricochet off the walls as her main form of attack. It's unknown if they're actually sharp or not, though.
* In ''[[VideoGame/KingdomsOfAmalurReckoning Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning]]'' one of the weapon types is a pair of magically imbued Chakrams sporting [[FireIceLightning one of the three offensive elements]] that, as their normal attack, are used as telekinetically controlled boomerangs, serving as a decent mid-range weapon.
* Setsuna from ''VideoGame/IAmSetsuna'' wears a pair of chakrams as hair decorations, removing them and using them as weapons when she has to defend herself.
* The Yiga Footsoldiers in ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild'' sometimes wield these. The design indicates that it's a more powerful version of the SinisterScythe that is more typical for them. In ''VideoGame/HyruleWarriorsAgeOfCalamity'' this is Master Kohga's tier 3 weapon.

* Qiyana, the Empress of the Elements from ''VideoGame/LeagueOfLegends'' uses a large, ornate bladed ring with three points around it (and a grip to hold it by) as both a weapon and a focus for her elemental magic.

* WesternAnimation/JanaOfTheJungle wears a collar that doubles as this type of weapon, but she never throws it at people or animals.

* ''Manga/OnePiece'':
** The hypnotist (D)Jango uses a pair of razor-sharp chakram that he can throw with sufficient force to level forests, and which typically come back to him when thrown.
** Vivi uses a form of chakram called Peacock Slashers that she twirls around her pinky fingers.
* Kyuo's chulinks in ''Anime/ShadowSkill'' are a series of chakram-like rings; an integral part of a Septia's abilities and duties, serving as focal points to activate and control their traps. By attaching a cord to it, a chulink could be used as both a throwing weapon as well as a whip.
* A character in ''Manga/{{Berserk}}'' named Silat uses chakrams as a long-ranged weapon. When Guts catches them, he immediately ruins the moment by trying his hand at it, with the rings flying off to the sides.
* Apache's weapon in ''Manga/{{Bleach}}'' is a pair of half rings with three saw-tooth like projections.
* In ''Anime/DragonBallZ'', Gotenk's ''Galactic Donut'' attack where he creates a ring of [[KiManipulation ki]] which he uses to entrap Buu in an attempt to chop him in half.
* In ''Manga/{{Gamaran}}'' a minor character using a chakram is seen. In this case is used like an oversized but deadly shuriken.
* Ignitemon of ''Anime/DigimonXrosWars'' dual-wields these and projects a paralyzing sound attack from them.
* In ''Manga/MobileSuitGundamTheOrigin'', Char encounters a thug in South America named Agha, who throws a chakram well enough to cut a man's head off or even return like a boomerang. Char only survives the encounter because of [[spoiler: his own awakening Newtype powers, and possibly psychic assistance from Lalah.]]
* In ''Manga/SazanEyes'', [[CruelElephant Ganesha]], Wu of [[spoiler: the first]] [[EvilOverlord Kaiyanwang]] employs a small but sharp Chakram (called "Combat Ring" InUniverse) as his weapon. He can spin it on his finger and throw it from there with deadly precision and catch it back.

* In ''ComicBook/AstroCity'', Street Angel uses steel-cored 'halos' to damage and disable criminals during his 'dark phase'. He used [[TrickArrow gimmicked halos]] earlier in his career when he was a smiley, cheerful guy.

* ''TabletopGame/ForgottenRealms'' has an over-the top version, Ring of Disintegration spell in [=FR16=] ''The Shining South''. It throws a ''looped'' DisintegratorRay which, instead of the normal effect that tends to pulverize the victim's equipment, cuts through and may easily slice off an appendage (or head) with a single hit.

* Fired by the wide-ranged Shot Gun weapon in ''1943''. ''Kai'' kicks the firing rate up a couple points.

* ''VideoGame/{{RuneScape}}'' has the [=TokTz=]-xil-ul (or Obsidian throwing rings).
* ''VideoGame/SecretOfMana'' features chakram-type weapons as a form of [[PrecisionGuidedBoomerang boomerang]].
* ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXI'' has chakrams used in the exact same way.
* ''VideoGame/DynastyWarriors'':
** Sun Shangxiang wields a pair of bladed wheels in all installments but ''6'', where she switched to a considerably less improbable bow and arrows. In ''9'', Wang Yi follows suit, trading her [[ProngsOfPoseidon trishula]] for wheels.
** In the 8th installment, Ding Feng wields a giant bladed ring capable of executing many different combos provided the player [[SomeDexterityRequired thinks outside the box a bit.]] In other games, however, he wields [[PowerFist gauntlets]] instead.
* From the third installment onward, Oichi of ''VideoGame/SamuraiWarriors'' uses four chakrams chained to groups of two so she can carry them as a pair. Mind you, it's a major improvement from her previous weapon, a [[ImprovisedWeapon cup-and-ball]].

* Tira from the ''VideoGame/SoulSeries'' also counts, though her weapon consists of one large bladed ring rather than the typical two smaller ones. That's her up at the top of the page. Her joke weapon is a Hula Hoop, which can be just as deadly. Voldo also gets the occasional set of bladed ring weapons.
* The Wardens in ''VideoGame/WarcraftIII: The Frozen Throne'', most notably Maiev.

* Most Ninja characters in the ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' series throw shuriken at their opponents, but [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyIX Amarant Coral]] is an exception. Instead of throwing stars, he can throw chakrams at his enemies.
* In ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyV'' there are a few chakram that are equipable by Thiefs, Ninja and Freelancer/Mimes (the last 2 can wield anything). They are strong for when you get them, and deal full damage from the back row.

* In ''VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork'' Ring Man's counterpart, [[GenderFlip Ring.exe]], uses the Ring Boomerang as well.
** Saturn from ''VideoGame/MegaManV'' has a giant ring which he uses to [[TimeMaster control]] and [[TimeStandsStill stop]] time.
** ROMHack ''VideoGame/RockmanNoConstancy'' changed [[BlowYouAway Air Man]]'s [[DoNotTouchTheFunnelCloud mini-tornadoes]] into these (called "Wind Slicer"). [[PowerCopying After beating him,]] Mega Man can also fire them.
* Colette from ''VideoGame/TalesOfSymphonia''. She does actually use them like chakrams sometimes though.
* Axel from the ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'' series wields wind and fire wheels (although the game labels them as "chakrams"). [[PlayingWithFire Appropriate, as his element is fire.]]. After Axel becomes his human self Lea again, he trades his chakrams for a Keyblade that has the ability to turn into chakrams made of fire.
* Cissnei from ''VideoGame/CrisisCore'' fights with weapons similar to the above example.
* Luc, Sasarai and Estella from ''VideoGame/SuikodenIII'' use rings to attack using their magic. Two problems exist that somewhat invert the trope: 1) Damage is still tied into their strength stat, which for the boys is worse than an 8 year old musician and 2) They won't attack from the back despite being very squishy. In [[VideoGame/SuikodenV the fifth game]] there's Sialeeds and Sharmista.
* Tio from ''VideoGame/GrandiaII''.
* Yulie Ahtreide of ''VideoGame/WildArms4''.

* Mori Motonari in ''VideoGame/SengokuBasara'' wields one ''giant'' ring starting from the second series. It symbolizes his obsession with the sun -- in his LimitBreak it even floats in the air and gives off light! It can also split into two semicircle-blades
* In ''VideoGame/ArcanumOfSteamworksAndMagickObscura'', the thrown weapon version is available in several forms. Slightly justified in that two or three of them are specifically "magical". The most powerful of these are [[ShoutOut Shout Outs]] to two movies which are [[SoBadItsGood So Bad, They're Good]]; Azram's Star is the Glaive from the pseudo-SwordAndSorcery flick ''Film/{{Krull}}'', and the bizarre Aerial Decaptiator is the titular weapon of several Creator/ShawBrothers movies; Film/MasterOfTheFlyingGuillotine.
* Boomerang blade discs are standard issue in ''VideoGame/AlienVsPredatorCapcom''. It comes back to you if you stay where you shot it. Even if you turn your back. It originates from ''Film/{{Predator 2}}''.

* The [[CircusOfFear Carnival of Shadows]] VillainousHarlequin enemies in ''VideoGame/CityOfHeroes'' use these as projectile weapons.
* [[http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Chakram Chakram]] appears in ''VideoGame/{{Fallout Tactics|BrotherhoodOfSteel}}''. It's unclear what it does in ''this'' setting, but hey, it's much better than freakin' ''[[Film/{{Phantasm}} Fantasy Ball]]''.
* ''Franchise/{{Castlevania}}'':
** ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaSymphonyOfTheNight'' had disklords, which would occasionally drop a chakram.
** Carrie Fernandez of ''VideoGame/{{Castlevania 64}}'' uses small rings to bludgeon enemies as a melee attack.
* A hoop is the weapon of hidden fighter Chin Wo in ''[[VideoGame/EternalChampions Eternal Champions: Challenge From the Dark Side]]''.
* Chakrams are available in Karim's chapter in ''VideoGame/EternalDarkness: Sanity's Requiem''.
* In ''VideoGame/{{Touhou}}'', [[PhysicalGod Frog Goddess]] [[CheerfulChild Suwako Moriya]] uses steel rings as one of her weapons, incorporating them into the unorthodox fighting style she uses in ''Hisoutensoku''. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhBITcvhN5Q Before that, she was portrayed in fanworks using said steel rings like this.]]
* ''VideoGame/GuildWars'' has chakrams as off-hand weapons. They're a [[SubvertedTrope subversion]], though, as they're used as a magic focus by casters, not as actual weapons.