Luck belonged to Bruford ever since he was a knight working for [[Mary Stuart]] in the 16th century. Along with his sword and his hair powers, Bruford was capable of overcoming the [[77 Rings]] challenge. Bruford continues using the sword in his fight against [[Elizabeth I]]'s army and has it by his side during his execution.<ref name="C27">{{Ch|Chapter 27}}</ref>
After being revived as a [[zombie]] by [[Dio Brando]], Bruford uses Luck against Jonathan Joestar. Jonathan eventually transfers his [[Ripple]] through the sword using Metal Silver Overdrive, burning off Bruford's arm. Bruford feels at peace after his battle with Jonathan and offers his sword to his new friend. Before dying, Bruford uses his blood to imprint a "P" beside the "LUCK" engraved on the sword's hilt, changing the word to "PLUCK". After Bruford turns into ashes, [[Tarkus]] destroys Bruford's armor.<ref name="C30">{{Ch|Chapter 30}}</ref> Jonathan and [[Robert E. O. Speedwagon|Speedwagon]] go back to retrieve the sword after Jonathan defeats Tarkus, and Speedwagon carries it with him.
During Jonathan's battle against Dio in Dio's castle, Speedwagon tosses the sword to Jonathan. After seeing how [[Dire]] harmed Dio with a Ripple-infused rose, Jonathan imbues the sword with the Ripple and slices Dio's arm off. Jonathan then goes even further and cuts Dio vertically in half. However, Jonathan's hands and the sword both freeze from Dio's powers before Jonathan could slice all the way.<ref name="C39">{{Ch|Chapter 39}}</ref>
Before Dio could drink Jonathan's blood, the flames behind Dio start melting the ice on the tip of Luck & Pluck's blade. However, Dio quickly notices and snaps the sword in half with his hand.<ref name="C40">{{Ch|Chapter 40}}</ref>
==Chapters / Episodes==
==Chapters / Episodes==
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*{{Ch|Chapter 29}} {{C|As "Luck"}}
*{{Ch|Chapter 29}} {{C|As "Luck"}}
*{{Ch|Chapter 30}}
*{{Ch|Chapter 30}}
*{{Ch|Chapter 31}} {{Cover}}
*{{Ch|Chapter 39}}
*{{Ch|Chapter 39}}
*{{Ch|Chapter 40}}
*{{Ch|Chapter 40}}
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File:Bruford adds Pluck.jpg|Bruford imprints "P" beside "luck" with his blood
File:Bruford adds Pluck.jpg|Bruford imprints "P" beside "luck" with his blood
File:Luck & Pluck Bruford's Grave.jpg|The sword at Bruford's grave
File:Luck & Pluck Bruford's Grave.jpg|The sword at Bruford's grave
Luck & Pluck Sheathed.png|Jonathan receives the sword from Speedwagon
Jonathan sword.png|Jonathan wielding Luck & Pluck
Jonathan sword.png|Jonathan wielding Luck & Pluck
File:Jonathan slashes with Luck & Pluck.jpg|Striking with Luck & Pluck
File:Jonathan slashes with Luck & Pluck.jpg|Striking with Luck & Pluck
File:Jonathan Slashes Dio.jpg|Cutting Dio's arm off
File:Jonathan Slashes Dio.jpg|Cutting Dio's arm off
Dio cut.png|Dio sliced in half by the sword
Dio cut.png|Dio sliced in half by the sword
File:Luck & Pluck Frozen.png|Dio freezes the sword
File:Luck & Pluck Ice Melting.png|The ice thawing from fire
File:Luck & Pluck Destroyed.png|Dio snaps the sword in half
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Pluck.png|Renaming the sword to "Pluck" with his blood
Pluck.png|Renaming the sword to "Pluck" with his blood
JoJoPluck.png|Jonathan receiving the sword from Bruford
JoJoPluck.png|Jonathan receiving the sword from Bruford
Luck and Pluck Sword Thrown.jpg|Speedwagon throws the sword to Jonathan
LuckPluckSword.png|Jonathan wielding Luck & Pluck
LuckPluckSword.png|Jonathan wielding Luck & Pluck
Dio sliced by Jonathan.jpg|Dio sliced in half by the sword
Dio sliced by Jonathan.jpg|Dio sliced in half by the sword
File:Luck & Pluck Frozen Anime.jpg|Dio freezes the sword
File:Luck & Pluck Thawing Anime.jpg|The ice thawing from fire
File:Luck & Pluck Destroyed Anime.jpg|Dio snaps the sword in half
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Luck & Pluck EoH.png|The sword in ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven|Eyes of Heaven]]''
*"Pluck" refers to spirited and determined courage.
*The themes of luck and pluck were commonly used in old novels and short stories from the late 1800s, such as the Luck and Pluck series by {{W|Horatio Alger}} in the 1870s.
**"Luck & Pluck" refers to the difference between the people who effortlessly obtain what they want through good fortune or illegitimate means (Luck) and the people who have to make their way in life through hard efforts (Pluck).
The sword originally belonged to the dark knight Bruford, under the name Luck (Luck (幸運を)). After Bruford is defeated by Jonathan and feels at peace, he names the sword and gives it to Jonathan, who uses it against Dio Brando.
Luck & Pluck has a silver blade with a golden hilt. On the middle of the hilt is a small gem, colored red in the anime. Its pommel also has a gem in the center, colored purple in the anime. The sword's rain-guard has a unique design with its edges on the front and back stretched outward, pointed toward the hilt.
Inscribed on its hilt is "LUCK". However, when Bruford gives Jonathan the sword, it is inscribed as "PLUCK", with the "P" written in Bruford's blood.
The sword's sheath has two gems embedded into it as well.
History
Jonathan receives Bruford's parting gift
Luck belonged to Bruford ever since he was a knight working for Mary Stuart in the 16th century. Along with his sword and his hair powers, Bruford was capable of overcoming the 77 Rings challenge. Bruford continues using the sword in his fight against Elizabeth I's army and has it by his side during his execution.[1]
After being revived as a zombie by Dio Brando, Bruford uses Luck against Jonathan Joestar. Jonathan eventually transfers his Ripple through the sword using Metal Silver Overdrive, burning off Bruford's arm. Bruford feels at peace after his battle with Jonathan and offers his sword to his new friend. Before dying, Bruford uses his blood to imprint a "P" beside the "LUCK" engraved on the sword's hilt, changing the word to "PLUCK". After Bruford turns into ashes, Tarkus destroys Bruford's armor.[2] Jonathan and Speedwagon go back to retrieve the sword after Jonathan defeats Tarkus, and Speedwagon carries it with him.
Luck & Pluck destroyed
During Jonathan's battle against Dio in Dio's castle, Speedwagon tosses the sword to Jonathan. After seeing how Dire harmed Dio with a Ripple-infused rose, Jonathan imbues the sword with the Ripple and slices Dio's arm off. Jonathan then goes even further and cuts Dio vertically in half. However, Jonathan's hands and the sword both freeze from Dio's powers before Jonathan could slice all the way.[3]
Before Dio could drink Jonathan's blood, the flames behind Dio start melting the ice on the tip of Luck & Pluck's blade. However, Dio quickly notices and snaps the sword in half with his hand.[4]
"Pluck" refers to spirited and determined courage.
The themes of luck and pluck were commonly used in old novels and short stories from the late 1800s, such as the Luck and Pluck series by Horatio Alger in the 1870s.
"Luck & Pluck" refers to the difference between the people who effortlessly obtain what they want through good fortune or illegitimate means (Luck) and the people who have to make their way in life through hard efforts (Pluck).
Danse Macabre Hair
Bruford wielding the sword with his hair
Luck's sheath
Bruford resheathes his sword
Charging toward Jonathan
Bruford swinging his sword
Jonathan's Metal Silver Overdrive passes through the sword
Bruford imprints "P" beside "luck" with his blood
The sword at Bruford's grave
Jonathan receives the sword from Speedwagon
Jonathan wielding Luck & Pluck
Striking with Luck & Pluck
Cutting Dio's arm off
Dio sliced in half by the sword
Dio freezes the sword
The ice thawing from fire
Dio snaps the sword in half
Manga Appearances
Anime Appearances
Bruford holding Luck with his hair
Bruford holding his sword at peace
Renaming the sword to "Pluck" with his blood
Jonathan receiving the sword from Bruford
Speedwagon throws the sword to Jonathan
Jonathan wielding Luck & Pluck
Dio sliced in half by the sword
Dio freezes the sword
The ice thawing from fire
Dio snaps the sword in half
The sword in Eyes of Heaven
The sword in Diamond Records
