Crossed Swords Symbol
The ⚔ crossed swords symbol (U+2694) is commonly used to represent battle, conflict, and combat-themed content.
U+2694
The ⚔ symbol is the Unicode character named “CROSSED SWORDS” (U+2694). It’s widely recognized as an emblem of fighting, rivalry, or action in games and themed designs. You can easily copy it or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Crossed Swords Symbol Meaning
⚔ (CROSSED SWORDS, U+2694) visually shows two swords crossed, which is why it’s commonly associated with combat, battle, duels, and conflict. In writing and design, it often signals “fight mode,” competitive spirit, or a game/combat theme. You may also see it used to decorate banners for tournaments, esports events, or fantasy stories. Because it’s a simple icon-like glyph, it works well as a quick status marker (for example, “battle available”) or as a decorative punctuation in short headings. Keep in mind it can feel aggressive, so it’s best for action-oriented contexts.
Common uses
- •Tournaments, duels, and competitive event titles
- •Game UI labels (combat, battle arena, PvP, “fight”)
- •Fantasy and action-themed banners, posters, and thumbnails
- •Status tags for challenges, quests, or ranked modes
- •Decorative separators in adventure or quest documentation
Examples
⚔ Crossed Swords Symbol
- ⚔⚔ Battle Arena
- ⚔Next duel starts in 10 minutes ⚔
- ⚔Choose your loadout for PvP ⚔
- ⚔Challenge accepted ⚔
- ⚔Tournament bracket ⚔ Finals
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2694 | |
| HTML Entity | ⚔ | |
| HTML Code | ⚔ | |
| CSS | \2694 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9876 | |
| Decimal | 9876 |
How to type Crossed Swords Symbol (⚔)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9876 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2694 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2694. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2694, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⚔ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for the crossed swords symbol ⚔?
It is U+2694.
How can I copy the symbol into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⚔.
What CSS and JavaScript escapes can I use for ⚔?
CSS escape: \\2694. JavaScript escape: \\u{2694}.
What does ⚔ usually mean?
It most commonly represents combat, battle, duels, or competitive fighting contexts.