diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/flags.dm b/code/__DEFINES/flags.dm
index 212a19f79e8..f57e096e0ec 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/flags.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/flags.dm
@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@
 #define STOPSPRESSUREDMAGE 		1		//This flag is used on the flags variable for SUIT and HEAD items which stop pressure damage. Note that the flag 1 was previous used as ONBACK, so it is possible for some code to use (flags & 1) when checking if something can be put on your back. Replace this code with (inv_flags & SLOT_BACK) if you see it anywhere To successfully stop you taking all pressure damage you must have both a suit and head item with this flag.
 #define NODROP					2		// This flag makes it so that an item literally cannot be removed at all, or at least that's how it should be. Only deleted.
 #define NOBLUDGEON  			4		// when an item has this it produces no "X has been hit by Y with Z" message with the default handler
-#define AIRTIGHT			8		// mask allows internals
-//#define USEDELAY 				16		// 1 second extra delay on use (Can be used once every 2s)
+#define AIRTIGHT				8		// mask allows internals
+#define HANDSLOW        		16		// If an item has this flag, it will slow you to carry it
 #define NOSHIELD				32		// weapon not affected by shield
 #define CONDUCT					64		// conducts electricity (metal etc.)
 #define ABSTRACT				128		// for all things that are technically items but used for various different stuff, made it 128 because it could conflict with other flags other way
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/holy_weapons.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/holy_weapons.dm
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..687872e3360
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/holy_weapons.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,328 @@
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod
+	name = "null rod"
+	desc = "A rod of pure obsidian, its very presence disrupts and dampens the powers of Nar-Sie's followers."
+	icon_state = "nullrod"
+	item_state = "nullrod"
+	force = 18
+	throw_speed = 3
+	throw_range = 4
+	throwforce = 10
+	w_class = 1
+	var/reskinned = FALSE
+	var/list/fluff_transformations = list() //does it have any special transformations only accessible to it? Should only be subtypes of /obj/item/weapon/nullrod
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/suicide_act(mob/user)
+	user.visible_message("<span class='suicide'>[user] is killing \himself with \the [src.name]! It looks like \he's trying to get closer to god!</span>")
+	return (BRUTELOSS|FIRELOSS)
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/attack(mob/M, mob/living/carbon/user)
+	..()
+	if(M.mind)
+		if(M.mind.vampire)
+			if(ishuman(M))
+				if(!M.mind.vampire.get_ability(/datum/vampire_passive/full))
+					to_chat(M, "<span class='warning'>The nullrod's power interferes with your own!</span>")
+					M.mind.vampire.nullified = max(5, M.mind.vampire.nullified + 2)
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/attack_self(mob/user)
+	if(reskinned)
+		return
+	if(user.mind && (user.mind.assigned_role == "Chaplain"))
+		reskin_holy_weapon(user)
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/proc/reskin_holy_weapon(mob/M)
+	var/list/holy_weapons_list = typesof(/obj/item/weapon/nullrod) - typesof(/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/fluff)
+	if(fluff_transformations.len)
+		for(var/thing in fluff_transformations)
+			holy_weapons_list += thing
+	var/list/display_names = list()
+	for(var/V in holy_weapons_list)
+		var/atom/A = V
+		display_names += initial(A.name)
+
+	var/choice = input(M,"What theme would you like for your holy weapon?","Holy Weapon Theme") as null|anything in display_names
+	if(!src || !choice || M.stat || !in_range(M, src) || M.restrained() || !M.canmove || reskinned)
+		return
+
+	var/index = display_names.Find(choice)
+	var/A = holy_weapons_list[index]
+
+	var/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/holy_weapon = new A
+
+	feedback_set_details("chaplain_weapon","[choice]")
+
+	if(holy_weapon)
+		holy_weapon.reskinned = TRUE
+		M.unEquip(src)
+		M.put_in_active_hand(holy_weapon)
+		qdel(src)
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/godhand
+	icon_state = "disintegrate"
+	item_state = "disintegrate"
+	name = "god hand"
+	desc = "This hand of yours glows with an awesome power!"
+	flags = ABSTRACT | NODROP
+	w_class = 5
+	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/sear.ogg'
+	damtype = BURN
+	attack_verb = list("punched", "cross countered", "pummeled")
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/staff
+	icon_state = "godstaff-red"
+	item_state = "godstaff-red"
+	name = "red holy staff"
+	desc = "It has a mysterious, protective aura."
+	w_class = 5
+	force = 5
+	slot_flags = SLOT_BACK
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/staff/IsShield()
+	return 1
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/staff/blue
+	name = "blue holy staff"
+	icon_state = "godstaff-blue"
+	item_state = "godstaff-blue"
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/claymore
+	icon_state = "claymore"
+	item_state = "claymore"
+	name = "holy claymore"
+	desc = "A weapon fit for a crusade!"
+	w_class = 5
+	slot_flags = SLOT_BACK|SLOT_BELT
+	sharp = 1
+	edge = 1
+	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
+	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "torn", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/claymore/IsShield()
+	if(prob(30))
+		return 1
+	else
+		return 0
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/claymore/darkblade
+	icon_state = "cultblade"
+	item_state = "cultblade"
+	name = "dark blade"
+	desc = "Spread the glory of the dark gods!"
+	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
+	hitsound = 'sound/hallucinations/growl1.ogg'
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/claymore/chainsaw_sword
+	icon_state = "chainswordon"
+	item_state = "chainswordon"
+	name = "sacred chainsaw sword"
+	desc = "Suffer not a heretic to live."
+	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
+	attack_verb = list("sawed", "torn", "cut", "chopped", "diced")
+	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/chainsaw.ogg'
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/claymore/glowing
+	icon_state = "swordon"
+	item_state = "swordon"
+	name = "force weapon"
+	desc = "The blade glows with the power of faith. Or possibly a battery."
+	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/claymore/katana
+	name = "hanzo steel"
+	desc = "Capable of cutting clean through a holy claymore."
+	icon_state = "katana"
+	item_state = "katana"
+	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT | SLOT_BACK
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/claymore/saber
+	name = "light energy sword"
+	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/blade1.ogg'
+	icon_state = "swordblue"
+	item_state = "swordblue"
+	desc = "If you strike me down, I shall become more robust than you can possibly imagine."
+	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/claymore/saber/red
+	name = "dark energy sword"
+	icon_state = "swordred"
+	item_state = "swordred"
+	desc = "Woefully ineffective when used on steep terrain."
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/sord
+	name = "\improper UNREAL SORD"
+	desc = "This thing is so unspeakably HOLY you are having a hard time even holding it."
+	icon_state = "sord"
+	item_state = "sord"
+	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
+	force = 4.13
+	throwforce = 1
+	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
+	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "torn", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/scythe
+	icon_state = "scythe0"
+	item_state = "scythe0"
+	name = "reaper scythe"
+	desc = "Ask not for whom the bell tolls..."
+	w_class = 4
+	armour_penetration = 35
+	slot_flags = SLOT_BACK
+	sharp = 1
+	edge = 1
+	attack_verb = list("chopped", "sliced", "cut", "reaped")
+	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/scythe/vibro
+	icon_state = "hfrequency0"
+	item_state = "hfrequency1"
+	name = "high frequency blade"
+	desc = "Bad references are the DNA of the soul."
+	attack_verb = list("chopped", "sliced", "cut", "zandatsu'd")
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/hammmer
+	icon_state = "hammeron"
+	item_state = "hammeron"
+	name = "relic war hammer"
+	desc = "This war hammer cost the chaplain fourty thousand space dollars."
+	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
+	w_class = 5
+	attack_verb = list("smashed", "bashed", "hammered", "crunched")
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/chainsaw
+	name = "chainsaw hand"
+	desc = "Good? Bad? You're the guy with the chainsaw hand."
+	icon_state = "chainsaw1"
+	item_state = "mounted_chainsaw"
+	w_class = 5
+	flags = NODROP | ABSTRACT
+	sharp = 1
+	edge = 1
+	attack_verb = list("sawed", "torn", "cut", "chopped", "diced")
+	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/chainsaw.ogg'
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/clown
+	icon = 'icons/obj/wizard.dmi'
+	icon_state = "clownrender"
+	item_state = "gold_horn"
+	name = "clown dagger"
+	desc = "Used for absolutely hilarious sacrifices."
+	hitsound = 'sound/items/bikehorn.ogg'
+	sharp = 1
+	edge = 1
+	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "torn", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/whip
+	name = "holy whip"
+	desc = "What a terrible night to be on Space Station 13."
+	icon_state = "chain"
+	item_state = "chain"
+	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
+	attack_verb = list("whipped", "lashed")
+	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/slash.ogg'
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/whip/afterattack(atom/movable/AM, mob/user, proximity)
+	if(!proximity)
+		return
+	if(istype(AM, /mob/living/carbon/human))
+		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = AM
+		if(is_shadow(H))
+			var/phrase = pick("Die monster! You don't belong in this world!!!", "You steal men's souls and make them your slaves!!!", "Your words are as empty as your soul!!!", "Mankind ill needs a savior such as you!!!")
+			user.say("[phrase]")
+			H.adjustBruteLoss(8) //Bonus damage
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/fedora
+	name = "athiest's fedora"
+	desc = "The brim of the hat is as sharp as your wit. Throwing it at someone would hurt almost as much as disproving the existence of God."
+	icon_state = "fedora"
+	item_state = "fedora"
+	slot_flags = SLOT_HEAD
+	icon = 'icons/obj/clothing/hats.dmi'
+	force = 0
+	throw_speed = 4
+	throw_range = 7
+	throwforce = 20
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/armblade
+	name = "dark blessing"
+	desc = "Particularly twisted dieties grant gifts of dubious value."
+	icon_state = "arm_blade"
+	item_state = "arm_blade"
+	flags = ABSTRACT | NODROP
+	w_class = 5
+	sharp = 1
+	edge = 1
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/carp
+	name = "carp-sie plushie"
+	desc = "An adorable stuffed toy that resembles the god of all carp. The teeth look pretty sharp. Activate it to recieve the blessing of Carp-Sie."
+	icon = 'icons/obj/toy.dmi'
+	icon_state = "carpplushie"
+	item_state = "carp_plushie"
+	force = 15
+	attack_verb = list("bitten", "eaten", "fin slapped")
+	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bite.ogg'
+	var/used_blessing = FALSE
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/carp/attack_self(mob/living/user)
+	if(used_blessing)
+		return
+	if(user.mind && (user.mind.assigned_role != "Chaplain"))
+		return
+	user << "You are blessed by Carp-Sie. Wild space carp will no longer attack you."
+	user.faction |= "carp"
+	used_blessing = TRUE
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/claymore/bostaff //May as well make it a "claymore" and inherit the blocking
+	name = "monk's staff"
+	desc = "A long, tall staff made of polished wood. Traditionally used in ancient old-Earth martial arts, now used to harass the clown."
+	w_class = 4
+	force = 15
+	slot_flags = SLOT_BACK
+	sharp = 0
+	edge = 0
+	hitsound = "swing_hit"
+	attack_verb = list("smashed", "slammed", "whacked", "thwacked")
+	icon = 'icons/obj/weapons.dmi'
+	icon_state = "bostaff0"
+	item_state = "bostaff0"
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/claymore/bostaff/IsShield()
+	if(prob(40))
+		return 1
+	else
+		return 0
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/tribal_knife
+	icon_state = "crysknife"
+	item_state = "crysknife"
+	name = "arrhythmic knife"
+	w_class = 5
+	desc = "They say fear is the true mind killer, but stabbing them in the head works too. Honour compels you to not sheathe it once drawn."
+	sharp = 1
+	edge = 1
+	slot_flags = null
+	flags = HANDSLOW
+	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
+	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "torn", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/tribal_knife/New()
+	..()
+	processing_objects.Add(src)
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/tribal_knife/Destroy()
+	processing_objects.Remove(src)
+	return ..()
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/tribal_knife/process()
+	slowdown = rand(-2, 2)
+
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/pitchfork
+	icon_state = "pitchfork0"
+	item_state = "pitchfork0"
+	name = "unholy pitchfork"
+	w_class = 3
+	desc = "Holding this makes you look absolutely devilish."
+	attack_verb = list("poked", "impaled", "pierced", "jabbed")
+	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
+	sharp = 1
+	edge = 1
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/weaponry.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/weaponry.dm
index e20a3af837b..8ff2f931159 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/weaponry.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/weaponry.dm
@@ -15,75 +15,6 @@
 		to_chat(viewers(user), "<span class='suicide'>[user] is hitting \himself with the [src.name]! It looks like \he's trying to ban \himself from life.</span>")
 		return (BRUTELOSS|FIRELOSS|TOXLOSS|OXYLOSS)
 
-/obj/item/weapon/nullrod
-	name = "null rod"
-	desc = "A rod of pure obsidian, its very presence disrupts and dampens the powers of paranormal phenomenae."
-	icon_state = "nullrod"
-	item_state = "nullrod"
-	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
-	force = 15
-	throw_speed = 1
-	throw_range = 4
-	throwforce = 10
-	w_class = 1
-	var/transformed = 0
-	var/transform_into = /obj/item/weapon/nullrod/sword
-	var/transform_via = list(/obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/riot/knight/templar, /obj/item/clothing/suit/chaplain_hoodie/fluff/chronx)
-
-	suicide_act(mob/user)
-		to_chat(viewers(user), "<span class='suicide'>[user] is impaling \himself with the [src.name]! It looks like \he's trying to commit suicide.</span>")
-		return (BRUTELOSS|FIRELOSS)
-
-/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/attack(mob/M as mob, mob/living/user as mob) //Paste from old-code to decult with a null rod.
-
-	M.attack_log += text("\[[time_stamp()]\] <font color='orange'>Has been attacked with [src.name] by [user.name] ([user.ckey])</font>")
-	user.attack_log += text("\[[time_stamp()]\] <font color='red'>Used the [src.name] to attack [M.name] ([M.ckey])</font>")
-
-	if(!iscarbon(user))
-		M.LAssailant = null
-	else
-		M.LAssailant = user
-
-	msg_admin_attack("[key_name_admin(user)] attacked [key_name_admin(M)] with [src.name] (INTENT: [uppertext(user.a_intent)])")
-
-	if ((CLUMSY in user.mutations) && prob(50))
-		to_chat(user, "\red The rod slips out of your hand and hits your head.")
-		user.take_organ_damage(10)
-		user.Paralyse(20)
-		return
-
-	if(M.mind)
-		if(M.mind.vampire)
-			if(ishuman(M))
-				if(!M.mind.vampire.get_ability(/datum/vampire_passive/full))
-					to_chat(M, "<span class='warning'>The nullrod's power interferes with your own!</span>")
-					M.mind.vampire.nullified = max(5, M.mind.vampire.nullified + 2)
-	..()
-
-/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/afterattack(var/obj/item/I as obj, mob/user as mob, proximity)
-	if(!proximity)
-		return
-	for(var/T in transform_via)
-		if(istype(I, T)) //Only the Chaplain's holy armor is capable fo performing this feat.
-			if(!transformed) // can't turn a sword into a sword.
-				var/obj/item/S = new transform_into()
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You sheath the [src] into the [I]'s scabbard, transforming it into \a [S].</span>")
-				user.unEquip(src)
-				qdel(src)
-				user.put_in_hands(S)
-				break
-
-/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/sword
-	name = "holy sword"
-	desc = "A sword imbued with holy power, its very presence disrupts and dampens the powers of paranormal phenomenae."
-	icon_state = "claymore"
-	item_state = "claymore"
-	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
-	w_class = 3 //transforming it is not without its downsides.
-	sharp = 1
-	edge = 1
-	transformed = 1
-
 /obj/item/weapon/sord
 	name = "\improper SORD"
 	desc = "This thing is so unspeakably shitty you are having a hard time even holding it."
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm
index 6f699e3a9ae..7934d49a620 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm
@@ -265,7 +265,7 @@
 	desc = "God wills it!"
 	icon_state = "knight_templar"
 	item_state = "knight_templar"
-	allowed = list(/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy,/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/spray/pepper,/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile,/obj/item/ammo_box,/obj/item/ammo_casing,/obj/item/weapon/melee/baton,/obj/item/weapon/restraints/handcuffs,/obj/item/device/flashlight/seclite,/obj/item/weapon/melee/classic_baton/telescopic,/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/sword)
+	allowed = list(/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy,/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/spray/pepper,/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile,/obj/item/ammo_box,/obj/item/ammo_casing,/obj/item/weapon/melee/baton,/obj/item/weapon/restraints/handcuffs,/obj/item/device/flashlight/seclite,/obj/item/weapon/melee/classic_baton/telescopic,/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/claymore)
 
 //Non-hardsuit ERT armor.
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/vest/ert
diff --git a/code/modules/customitems/item_defines.dm b/code/modules/customitems/item_defines.dm
index c89d08b8d1b..3cd6566e731 100644
--- a/code/modules/customitems/item_defines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/customitems/item_defines.dm
@@ -340,9 +340,9 @@
 	flags_inv = HIDEFACE
 
 /obj/item/weapon/nullrod/fluff/chronx //chronx100: Hughe O'Splash
-	transform_into = /obj/item/weapon/nullrod/sword/fluff/chronx
+	fluff_transformations = list(/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/fluff/chronx/scythe)
 
-/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/sword/fluff/chronx
+/obj/item/weapon/nullrod/fluff/chronx/scythe
 	name = "Soul Collector"
 	desc = "An ancient scythe used by the worshipers of Cthulhu. Tales say it is used to prepare souls for Cthulhu's great devouring. Someone carved their name into the handle: Hughe O'Splash"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/custom_items.dmi'
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_movement.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_movement.dm
index d44bfbbb27f..5d79e3f6237 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_movement.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_movement.dm
@@ -39,6 +39,10 @@
 	if(back)
 		tally += back.slowdown
 
+	if(l_hand && (l_hand.flags & HANDSLOW))
+		tally += l_hand.slowdown
+	if(r_hand && (r_hand.flags & HANDSLOW))
+		tally += r_hand.slowdown
 
 	if(FAT in src.mutations)
 		tally += 1.5
diff --git a/icons/mob/back.dmi b/icons/mob/back.dmi
index 877f91de1f4..ce634c701d9 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/back.dmi and b/icons/mob/back.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/mob/inhands/items_lefthand.dmi b/icons/mob/inhands/items_lefthand.dmi
index c649cee3ec2..67313e46bfb 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/inhands/items_lefthand.dmi and b/icons/mob/inhands/items_lefthand.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/mob/inhands/items_righthand.dmi b/icons/mob/inhands/items_righthand.dmi
index c0b8af3b551..1462d26e344 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/inhands/items_righthand.dmi and b/icons/mob/inhands/items_righthand.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/weapons.dmi b/icons/obj/weapons.dmi
index 728bfaba198..a10524fb9b9 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/weapons.dmi and b/icons/obj/weapons.dmi differ
diff --git a/paradise.dme b/paradise.dme
index 17dddc8065d..1c593f7e095 100644
--- a/paradise.dme
+++ b/paradise.dme
@@ -797,6 +797,7 @@
 #include "code\game\objects\items\weapons\gift_wrappaper.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\weapons\handcuffs.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\weapons\holosign.dm"
+#include "code\game\objects\items\weapons\holy_weapons.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\weapons\kitchen.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\weapons\legcuffs.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\weapons\lighters.dm"