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'''Cord''' (Japanese: {{hl|マジ|Maji}} ''Maji'') is a [[fighter]] in the ''Fire Emblem'' series. | '''Cord''' (Japanese: {{hl|マジ|Maji}} ''Maji'') is a [[fighter]] in the ''Fire Emblem'' series. | ||
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=={{FE1}}== | =={{FE1}}== | ||
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|wl=3 | |wl=3 | ||
|move=6 | |move=6 | ||
|inventory=[[Axe ( | |inventory=[[Axe (Famicom)|Axe]] | ||
|ax=y | |ax=y | ||
|HP1=100 | |HP1=100 | ||
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|res1=0 | |res1=0 | ||
|wl1=50 | |wl1=50 | ||
|recruit=[[The Pirates of Galder|Chapter 2]], automatically from the start | |recruit=[[The Pirates of Galder|Chapter 2]], automatically from the start | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Analysis=== | ===Analysis=== | ||
{{analysis}} | {{analysis}} | ||
Between the four [[axe]]-users in ''Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light'' that join in [[The Pirates of Galder|Chapter 2]]—[[Barst]], [[Bord]], Cord, and [[Darros]]—Cord is arguably the worst. Similarly to Bord and Darros, Cord is completely outclassed by Barst; he has disadvantages in his base [[HP]], [[strength]], [[skill (stat)|skill]], [[weapon level]], and [[defense]], and equal bases in his other stats. He also has a disadvantage in his strength, skill, [[speed]], [[luck | Between the four [[axe]]-users in ''Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light'' that join in [[The Pirates of Galder|Chapter 2]]—[[Barst]], [[Bord]], Cord, and [[Darros]]—Cord is arguably the worst. Similarly to Bord and Darros, Cord is completely outclassed by Barst; he has disadvantages in his base [[HP]], [[strength]], [[skill (stat)|skill]], [[weapon level]], and [[defense]], and equal bases in his other stats. He also has a disadvantage in his strength, skill, [[speed]], [[luck]], and defense growths, with his only advantages being a 40% higher HP growth and a 20% higher weapon level growth. The worst problem Cord has, which is not faced by the other axe-users, is his terrible weapon level; with a weapon level of 3, Cord can use [[Axe (Famicom)|Axe]]s, [[Steel Axe]]s, [[Hand Axe]]s, and [[Hammer]]s—he cannot wield one of the most powerful axes: the [[Devil Axe]]. This hugely reduces his combat prowess, making a strong argument to drop him very early into the game. While you could eventually level him up enough to bring his weapon level to a good point thanks to his decent growth, he isn't strong enough to justify using him for long enough to attain this. His best attribute is his speed, which allows him to double most early game enemies, however Barst offers the same speed but with a better growth. Cord also faces the same problems the other units in the fighter class struggle with, namely his lack of a promotion and a mediocre 6 [[movement]]. He can offer some decent utility in the early game when he can reliably double most enemies, but if you want an axe user, you should use Barst instead, and he is easily surpassed by the stronger units in this game and should be dropped fairly early. | ||
=={{FE3}}== | =={{FE3}}== | ||
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|wl=3 | |wl=3 | ||
|move=6 | |move=6 | ||
| | |weapons={{Item|3|Iron Axe}} | ||
|ax=y | |ax=y | ||
|HP1=10 | |HP1=10 | ||
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|res1=3 | |res1=3 | ||
|wl1=50 | |wl1=50 | ||
|recruit=[[The Pirates of Galder|Chapter 2]], automatically from the start | |recruit=[[The Pirates of Galder|Chapter 2]], automatically from the start | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Analysis=== | |||
{{Analysis}} | |||
Cord is one of the worst units in Book 1. His bases are fairly middling; he is 1 speed short of [[follow-up attack|following up]] with lighter axes ([[Iron Axe|Iron]] and [[Silver Axe]]s with 7 [[weight (weapon)|weight]]) against 0-[[AS]] enemies, and his strength is serviceable. However, his growths are very low. His 10% HP growth will only activate twice on average over Cord's 17 available [[level-up]]s; this in conjunction with his low bases in HP and defense greatly limits his survivability, even in spite of his respectable 40% defense growth. His 30% strength growth is also low for a unit that cannot reliably follow up, impeding his potential damage output. Additionally, as Cord is not in a class capable of [[class change|promoting]], he has only 17 levels to grow and can not receive the stat boost promotion offers, limiting his effectiveness as the game progresses. | |||
=={{FE11}}== | =={{FE11}}== | ||
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|def1=10 | |def1=10 | ||
|res1=0 | |res1=0 | ||
|recruit=[[The Pirates of Galder|Chapter 2]], automatically from the start | |recruit=[[The Pirates of Galder|Chapter 2]], automatically from the start | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|content2={{PromotionGains FE11|Pirate|Berserker}} | |content2={{PromotionGains FE11|Pirate|Berserker}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Analysis=== | |||
{{Analysis}} | |||
Cord joins Marth's army with good enough bases to generally avoid getting doubled, even on higher difficulties. His growths in strength and speed are also decent, giving him some long-term potential. However, the primary problem with Cord lies in his horrible weapon ranks – E rank axes and nothing else. This makes him unable to use effective axes for a very long time, as he will need to participate in 38 rounds of combat to raise his axe rank to C. By the time he reaches C rank, other and better axe units will likely have surpassed him by a mile. While axes are a good weapon type to be locked into—they receive no [[weapon triangle]] penalties against the axe-heavy early-game and have advantage against the numerous lance users after that—Cord has the lowest starting axe rank among the units he joins with, so there is the least incentive to use him despite his decent growths and workable bases. As such, while Cord is not unusable, he definitely falls short of alternative axe users like Barst and Minerva. If the player does want to make him work, he can be used as a melee tank in the early chapters with his Iron Axe to grind up his weapon rank into something more respectable so he can catch up to Barst. Ultimately, Cord needs a noticeable amount of coddling to function, but given that coddling he can truly shine. | |||
=={{FE12}}== | =={{FE12}}== | ||
===Role=== | ===Role=== | ||
When Cord hears that Marth has set out on a new journey, he and Bord immediately set out to rejoin him. Cord meets Marth in a village on the outskirts of Macedon and joins his company, serving under him for the rest of the [[War of Heroes ( | When Cord hears that Marth has set out on a new journey, he and Bord immediately set out to rejoin him. Cord meets Marth in a village on the outskirts of Macedon and joins his company, serving under him for the rest of the [[War of Heroes (Archanea)|War of Heroes]]. | ||
As with a number of other characters in ''New Mystery of the Emblem'', there is a unique shared weapon named for Cord and [[Bord]] available through [[Everyone's Conditions]]: [[Bordcord Axe]]. | As with a number of other characters in ''New Mystery of the Emblem'', there is a unique shared weapon named for Cord and [[Bord]] available through [[Everyone's Conditions]]: [[Bordcord Axe]]. | ||
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|def1=20 | |def1=20 | ||
|res1=0 | |res1=0 | ||
|recruit=[[Rebellion at Macedon|Chapter 2]], visit [[village]] | |recruit=[[Rebellion at Macedon|Chapter 2]], visit [[village]] | ||
|12=y | |12=y | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|def1=20 | |def1=20 | ||
|res1=0 | |res1=0 | ||
|recruit=[[That Which Was Done by the | |recruit=[[That Which Was Done by the Sword Shall Be Undone by the Sword|Downloadable episode 3]], automatically from the start | ||
|12=y | |12=y | ||
}} | }} | ||
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Cord is a very unremarkable unit. He joins with serviceable bases and decent growths, particularly the 100% HP growth, but this is all overshadowed by his crippling E rank in axes at base. This means that regardless of class Cord will be stuck with E rank weaponry and he simply isn't good enough to get items such as Arm Scrolls and forged weaponry as many other units make better use of them. Cord does benefit from promotion letting him escape the low weapon levels he's plagued by, but the same can be said of other units and there are simply many units worth investing into and promoting over Cord. | Cord is a very unremarkable unit. He joins with serviceable bases and decent growths, particularly the 100% HP growth, but this is all overshadowed by his crippling E rank in axes at base. This means that regardless of class Cord will be stuck with E rank weaponry and he simply isn't good enough to get items such as Arm Scrolls and forged weaponry as many other units make better use of them. Cord does benefit from promotion letting him escape the low weapon levels he's plagued by, but the same can be said of other units and there are simply many units worth investing into and promoting over Cord. | ||
==Personality | ==Personality== | ||
While Cord is nondescript in {{FE1}}, {{FE3}}, and {{FE11}}, his personality is expanded upon in {{FE12}}. Cord is undyingly loyal to both Ogma and [[Caeda]]. He extends this loyalty to Marth because his death would break Caeda's heart. Cord also has a fierce rivalry with his brother Bord. | While Cord is nondescript in {{FE1}}, {{FE3}}, and {{FE11}}, his personality is expanded upon in {{FE12}}. Cord is undyingly loyal to both Ogma and [[Caeda]]. He extends this loyalty to Marth because his death would break Caeda's heart. Cord also has a fierce rivalry with his brother Bord. | ||
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|bm2=11 | |bm2=11 | ||
|am2=18 | |am2=18 | ||
|portraito1=[[File:Small portrait | |portraito1=[[File:Small portrait kris f fe12.png]] | ||
|supporto1=Kris | |supporto1=Kris | ||
|classo1=Myrmidon | |classo1=Myrmidon | ||
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==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
===Battle quotes=== | ===Battle quotes=== | ||
{{Quote|I'm Cord, Captain Ogma's subordinate. Say yer prayers!|Cord, in [[That Which Was Done by the | {{Quote|I'm Cord, Captain Ogma's subordinate. Say yer prayers!|Cord, in [[That Which Was Done by the Sword Shall Be Undone by the Sword|Bonus Episode 3]] of {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.}} | ||
===Death quotes=== | ===Death quotes=== | ||
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{{Quote|Damn... This is shameful, but I gotta retreat.|Cord's retreat quote in Casual Mode in ''New Mystery of the Emblem''.}} | {{Quote|Damn... This is shameful, but I gotta retreat.|Cord's retreat quote in Casual Mode in ''New Mystery of the Emblem''.}} | ||
{{Quote|Damn! Captain... I'm sorry...|Cord, in [[That Which Was Done by the | {{Quote|Damn! Captain... I'm sorry...|Cord, in [[That Which Was Done by the Sword Shall Be Undone by the Sword|Bonus Episode 3]] of ''New Mystery of the Emblem''.}} | ||
===[[Everyone's Conditions]] quotes=== | ===[[Everyone's Conditions]] quotes=== | ||
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==Other appearances== | ==Other appearances== | ||
===''Fire Emblem Cipher''=== | ===''Fire Emblem Cipher''=== | ||
Cord is | Cord is featured on two cards in {{TCGCipher}}. | ||
:''One of the below cards' epithets<!--B17-004N--> is still in raw, untranslated Japanese; it needs translation.'' | :''One of the below cards' epithets<!--B17-004N--> is still in raw, untranslated Japanese; it needs translation.'' | ||
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|powMultiplier=1 | |powMultiplier=1 | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Flavor text== | |||
{{DescriptionHdr}} | |||
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|game={{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}} | |||
|english=Woodcutter from Talys and Ogma's subordinate.<br>He is renowned for the speed of his work.{{h|*|Fan translation}} | |||
|japanese=タリスのきこり。オグマの部下。仕事の速さで知られる。<br>暗黒戦争では、オグマと共にマルスを助けた。 | |||
}} | |||
{{DescriptionFtr}} | |||
==[[Choose Your Legends]] placement history== | |||
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==Etymology and other languages== | ==Etymology and other languages== | ||
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|eng-name=Cord | |eng-name=Cord | ||
|eng-mean=Contracted form of Conrad.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cord</ref> | |eng-mean=Contracted form of Conrad.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cord</ref> | ||
| | |jpn-name={{h|マジ|Maji}} | ||
| | |jpn-mean=Officially romanized as '''Maji'''. | ||
|fren-name=Cord | |fren-name=Cord | ||
|fren-mean=As above. | |fren-mean=As above. | ||
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|dut-name=Cord | |dut-name=Cord | ||
|dut-mean=Used in {{SSBU}}. | |dut-mean=Used in {{SSBU}}. | ||
|rus-name={{ | |por-name=Cord | ||
|por-mean=Used in ''Heroes''. | |||
|rus-name={{h|Корд|Kord}} | |||
|rus-mean=Cord; used in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. | |rus-mean=Cord; used in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. | ||
|ch-trad-name={{ | |ch-trad-name={{h|瑪吉|mǎjí}} | ||
|ch-trad-mean=Maji; used in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. | |ch-trad-mean=Maji; used in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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“ | I couldn't sit still when I heard you's fighting again, so I came to join in. We're Talys's mercenaries, right? If ya died, Princess Caeda'd cry. | ” | — Cord |
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Cord (Japanese: マジ Maji) is a fighter in the Fire Emblem series.
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
Role
Cord is a Talysian mercenary serving under Ogma alongside his comrades Barst and Bord. The four are sent by King Mostyn of Talys to join Marth when he arrives in Galder, and serve under him for the rest of the War of Shadows.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Between the four axe-users in Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light that join in Chapter 2—Barst, Bord, Cord, and Darros—Cord is arguably the worst. Similarly to Bord and Darros, Cord is completely outclassed by Barst; he has disadvantages in his base HP, strength, skill, weapon level, and defense, and equal bases in his other stats. He also has a disadvantage in his strength, skill, speed, luck, and defense growths, with his only advantages being a 40% higher HP growth and a 20% higher weapon level growth. The worst problem Cord has, which is not faced by the other axe-users, is his terrible weapon level; with a weapon level of 3, Cord can use Axes, Steel Axes, Hand Axes, and Hammers—he cannot wield one of the most powerful axes: the Devil Axe. This hugely reduces his combat prowess, making a strong argument to drop him very early into the game. While you could eventually level him up enough to bring his weapon level to a good point thanks to his decent growth, he isn't strong enough to justify using him for long enough to attain this. His best attribute is his speed, which allows him to double most early game enemies, however Barst offers the same speed but with a better growth. Cord also faces the same problems the other units in the fighter class struggle with, namely his lack of a promotion and a mediocre 6 movement. He can offer some decent utility in the early game when he can reliably double most enemies, but if you want an axe user, you should use Barst instead, and he is easily surpassed by the stronger units in this game and should be dropped fairly early.
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
Book 1
Role
Cord is a Talysian mercenary serving under Ogma alongside his comrades Barst and Bord. The four are sent by King Mostyn of Talys to join Marth when he arrives in Galder, and serve under him for the rest of the War of Shadows.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Cord is one of the worst units in Book 1. His bases are fairly middling; he is 1 speed short of following up with lighter axes (Iron and Silver Axes with 7 weight) against 0-AS enemies, and his strength is serviceable. However, his growths are very low. His 10% HP growth will only activate twice on average over Cord's 17 available level-ups; this in conjunction with his low bases in HP and defense greatly limits his survivability, even in spite of his respectable 40% defense growth. His 30% strength growth is also low for a unit that cannot reliably follow up, impeding his potential damage output. Additionally, as Cord is not in a class capable of promoting, he has only 17 levels to grow and can not receive the stat boost promotion offers, limiting his effectiveness as the game progresses.
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Role
Cord is a Talysian mercenary serving under Ogma alongside his comrades Barst and Bord. The four are sent by King Mostyn of Talys to join Marth when he arrives in Galder, and serve under him for the rest of the War of Shadows.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Growth rates when reclassed
Knight/General Mercenary/Hero Hunter/Horseman Pirate/Berserker Dark Mage/Sorcerer
Promotion stat gains
Mercenary Pirate Dark Mage Fighter Hunter Knight
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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Warrior | +6 | +2 | +0 | +1 | +1 | +0 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +30, E |
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Cord joins Marth's army with good enough bases to generally avoid getting doubled, even on higher difficulties. His growths in strength and speed are also decent, giving him some long-term potential. However, the primary problem with Cord lies in his horrible weapon ranks – E rank axes and nothing else. This makes him unable to use effective axes for a very long time, as he will need to participate in 38 rounds of combat to raise his axe rank to C. By the time he reaches C rank, other and better axe units will likely have surpassed him by a mile. While axes are a good weapon type to be locked into—they receive no weapon triangle penalties against the axe-heavy early-game and have advantage against the numerous lance users after that—Cord has the lowest starting axe rank among the units he joins with, so there is the least incentive to use him despite his decent growths and workable bases. As such, while Cord is not unusable, he definitely falls short of alternative axe users like Barst and Minerva. If the player does want to make him work, he can be used as a melee tank in the early chapters with his Iron Axe to grind up his weapon rank into something more respectable so he can catch up to Barst. Ultimately, Cord needs a noticeable amount of coddling to function, but given that coddling he can truly shine.
Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
Role
When Cord hears that Marth has set out on a new journey, he and Bord immediately set out to rejoin him. Cord meets Marth in a village on the outskirts of Macedon and joins his company, serving under him for the rest of the War of Heroes.
As with a number of other characters in New Mystery of the Emblem, there is a unique shared weapon named for Cord and Bord available through Everyone's Conditions: Bordcord Axe.
Starting stats and growth rates
Main Story Extra chapters
Growth rates when reclassed
Original set
Knight/General Mercenary/Hero Hunter/Horseman Pirate/Berserker Dark Mage/Sorcerer
Second set
These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.
Cavalier/Paladin Dracoknight Archer/Sniper Myrmidon/Swordmaster Mage Sage/Bishop Curate
Promotion stat gains
Original set
Mercenary Pirate Dark Mage Fighter Hunter Knight
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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Hero | +8 | +2 | +1 | +2 | +2 | +0 | +2 | +3 | +1 | +30, E |
Second set
These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.
Curate Archer Cavalier Mage Myrmidon
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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Bishop | +6 | +1 | +2 | +1 | +0 | +0 | +0 | +4 | +1 | +30, E |
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Cord is a very unremarkable unit. He joins with serviceable bases and decent growths, particularly the 100% HP growth, but this is all overshadowed by his crippling E rank in axes at base. This means that regardless of class Cord will be stuck with E rank weaponry and he simply isn't good enough to get items such as Arm Scrolls and forged weaponry as many other units make better use of them. Cord does benefit from promotion letting him escape the low weapon levels he's plagued by, but the same can be said of other units and there are simply many units worth investing into and promoting over Cord.
Personality
While Cord is nondescript in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem, and Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, his personality is expanded upon in Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem. Cord is undyingly loyal to both Ogma and Caeda. He extends this loyalty to Marth because his death would break Caeda's heart. Cord also has a fierce rivalry with his brother Bord.
Supports
Mystery of the Emblem
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Shadow Dragon
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New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow
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Base conversations
- Main article:
Cord/Conversations
Endings
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
Cord
Spends a leisurely life in his village hunting and fishing.
Mystery of the Emblem
Cord, Talys Brave
At the Kingdom of Talys he lived peacefully as a woodcutter.
Shadow Dragon
Cord, The Chopper
Cord returned to his peaceful life as a woodcutter. In time, he became renowned for his speedy work.
New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow
Cord, The Chopper
Cord returned to the kingdom of Talys and became a woodcutter. He preferred that life to the grim bloodiness of war.
Quotes
Battle quotes
“ | I'm Cord, Captain Ogma's subordinate. Say yer prayers! | ” | — Cord, in Bonus Episode 3 of New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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Death quotes
“ | Captain Ogma, I’m sorry... | ” | — Cord, in Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Captain Ogma... Rrgh... | ” | — Cord, in Shadow Dragon. |
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“ | It can't be helped... I leave the rest to you's guys... | ” | — Cord's death quote in Classic Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Damn... This is shameful, but I gotta retreat. | ” | — Cord's retreat quote in Casual Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Damn! Captain... I'm sorry... | ” | — Cord, in Bonus Episode 3 of New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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Everyone's Conditions quotes
“ | I feel awesome today! Come at me, bros! Yahoo! | ” | — When receiving a temporary stat boost in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | I cut a lotta nearby trees today. That was how I trained back in my homeland of Talys. | ” | — When receiving experience in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Hm? What's this? I got something weird. | ” | — When finding an item in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Free time don't suit me. I wonder if anything's going on? | ” | — When failing to receive a bonus in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | I wonder what Kris is doin'? They're really somethin'. | ” | — When receiving support with Kris in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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Other appearances
Fire Emblem Cipher
Cord is featured on two cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.
- One of the below cards' epithets is still in raw, untranslated Japanese; it needs translation.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Cord | |||||
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Axeman of Talys, Cord | |||||
"I’m not Bord! I’m Cord!" | |||||
Attack: 30 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Fighter | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Fighter’s Expertise: [Always] During your turn, this unit’s attack is increased by 20. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains 20 attack. | |||||
Card #B01-020N, B01-020ST • Artist: HACCAN | |||||
人情に厚い斧使い, Cord | |||||
"Abandon the prince? What a disgrace to my Talysian mercenary brothers that'd be!" | |||||
Attack: 30 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Fighter | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Fighter's Expertise: [Always] During your turn, this unit gains +20 attack. The Three Talysian Warrors: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] If you have allied "Bord" or "Barst", this unit gains +10 attack. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +20 attack. | |||||
Card #B17-004N • Artist: Yoneko | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Cord . |
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Cord appears alongside Bord and Barst as a Novice Attack-type spirit, using their arts from the Fire Emblem Trading Card Game. When equipped to a player character, Bord & Cord & Barst grant three support spirit slots.
Flavor text
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New Mystery of the Emblem | Woodcutter from Talys and Ogma's subordinate.
He is renowned for the speed of his work.* |
タリスのきこり。オグマの部下。仕事の速さで知られる。
暗黒戦争では、オグマと共にマルスを助けた。 |
Choose Your Legends placement history
Round | Placement | Character | Votes |
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CYL 1 (2017) |
544 | Cord Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon |
168 |
696 | Cord Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
65 |
CYL 2 (2018) |
682 (+138) |
Cord Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon |
72 (−96) |
772 (+76) |
Cord Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
30 (−35) |
CYL 3 (2019) |
563 (−12) |
Cord Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
128 (+25) |
CYL 4 (2020) |
594 (−1) |
Cord Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon |
112 (−16) |
CYL 5 (2021) |
618 (+24) |
Cord Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
72 (−40) |
CYL 6 (2022) |
657 (+37) |
Cord Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
60 (−12) |
CYL 7 (2023) |
680 (+23) |
Cord Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
41 (−19) |
CYL 8 (2024) |
752 (+72) |
Cord Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
28 (−13) |
Total results | This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. | 776 |
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Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Cord |
Contracted form of Conrad.[1] |
Japanese |
マジ |
Officially romanized as Maji. |
Spanish |
Cord |
As above. |
French |
Cord |
As above. |
German |
Cord |
As above. |
Italian |
Cord |
As above. |
Dutch |
Cord |
Used in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. |
Portuguese |
Cord |
Used in Heroes. |
Russian |
Корд |
Cord; used in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. |
Traditional Chinese |
瑪吉 |
Maji; used in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. |
Gallery
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Official artwork
Artwork of Cord, Bord, and Barst from Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.
Artwork of Cord from the Trading Card Game.
Cipher artwork
References
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