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Runesword

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Runesword

FEPR Runesword concept.png
Concept art of a Runesword from Tellius Recollection: Volume 1.


A magic sword that restores HP to the wielder in the amount of half of the damage it inflicts.

Type

Sword

First game

Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade

The Runesword (Japanese: ルーンソード Runesword) is a sword introduced in Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade. It is a magic sword which casts the Nosferatu spell, draining the enemy's HP to heal the wielder, and it targets the enemy's resistance stat and, in Path of Radiance, is fueled by the wielder's magic. Like Nosferatu, the magic type which the Runesword counts as varies between appearances—it acts as dark magic in The Blazing Blade and The Sacred Stones, and as light magic in Path of Radiance. In The Binding Blade, however, it is a physical weapon.

Stats

Game Icon Level Might Weight Hit Crit Range Uses Worth WEXP Other effects and notes
The Binding Blade Is gba runesword fe06.png Swords A 12 11 60 0 1–2 15 3,300 1 Restores (damage dealt) HP to the user.
The Blazing Blade Is gba runesword.png Swords A 12 11 65 -- 1–2 15 3,300 1 Reduces the user's strength by 50% (rounded up).
Targets the foe's resistance.
Restores (damage dealt) HP to the user.
Counts as dark magic under the Trinity of Magic.
Cannot inflict critical hits, unless the wielder initiates a Triangle Attack.
The Sacred Stones Is gba runesword.png Swords A 12 11 65 -- 1–2 15 3,300 1 Reduces the user's strength by 50% (rounded up).
Targets the foe's resistance.
Restores (damage dealt) HP to the user.
Counts as dark magic under the Trinity of Magic.
Cannot inflict critical hits, unless the wielder initiates a Triangle Attack.
Path of Radiance Is gcn runesword.png Swords A 15 19 65 0 1–2 15 7,200 2 Works as magical damage.
Restores (damage dealt) HP to the user.
Counts as light magic under the Trinity of Magic.
Cannot trigger offensive skills at 2 range.
Engage Is ns02 runesword.png
Is ns02 runesword solo.png
Swords D 12 11 65 0 1–2 -- 100 -- Calculates damage with 50% of user's strength. Works as magical damage.
Restores (damage dealt / 2) HP to the user.

Locations

The Binding Blade

Unobtainable Enemy only in the main story mode.
Inventory Narcian (Trial Map mode only)

The Blazing Blade

Dropped by Hector's Tale: Chapter 32x, enemy Swordmaster (Normal Mode only)
Treasure Hector's Tale: Chapter 32x, chest

The Sacred Stones

Inventory Orson (Creature Campaign only)
Dropped by Final Chapter, enemy Wight (reinforcement)
Dropped by
(Skirmish)*
Bonewalker*Wight*
Treasure Chapter 19, chest

Path of Radiance

Dropped by Chapter 26, enemy Bertram

Engage

Emblem Rings Hector, when engaged (obtained at bond level 10)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

The Runesword is present as a skill on one card in Fire Emblem Cipher: S05-004ST Healing Battle Princess, Mist. It is a manual-activation skill which, for a cost of flipping 2 bond cards, modifies its user's weapon type from sword to tome, increases their range to 1–2, and gives them +10 attack power until the end of the turn.

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Game Text
(English)
Text
(Japanese)
The Binding Blade
Restores HP on impact.*
間接攻撃も可能な闇魔法の剣
The Blazing Blade
Imbued with dark magic.
間接攻撃も可能な闇魔法の剣
The Sacred Stones
Imbued with dark magic.
間接攻撃も可能な闇魔法の剣
Path of Radiance
A magic sword that restores HP to the wielder
in the amount of half of the damage it inflicts.
魔力をひめた剣
与えたダメージ分、HPが回復する
Engage
Magic sword of Emblem Hector.
Can strike close or at range. Restore
HP equal to 50% of damage dealt.
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Trivia

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Runesword

--

Japanese

ルーンソード

Romanized as RUNESWORD in its internal file name in Path of Radiance.

Spanish

Espada rúnica

Runic sword

French

Epée runique

Runic sword

German

Runenschwert

Rune sword

Italian

Spada runica

Runic sword

Korean

룬 소드

Rune sword

Simplified Chinese

卢恩剑

Rune sword

Traditional Chinese

盧恩劍

Rune sword

Gallery

References

See also

Swords
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Magic-based swords Flame SwordLeo's IcebladeLevin SwordLight BrandRuneswordSonic SwordWind Sword
Ranged swords Giant KatarIron KukriSilver KukriSteel KukriStorm SwordTempest BladeUmbrellaWind Edge
Regalia and personal swords AlonditeAmatsuAmitiAthameAudhulmaBalmungBeloved ZofiaBeo's SwordBinding BladeBlessed SwordBlutgangBragi SwordCaladbolgDurandalEckesachsEttard • Falchion (ArchaneanValentianParallel Falchion) • FloreteGanglariGurgurantLands SwordLibérationLight BrandMani KattiMareeta's SwordMercuriusMissiletainnMystletainnNoble RapierRagnellRapierRegal BladeRegal SwordRidillRoyal SwordShadow SwordSiegfriedSieglindeSolSol KattiSword of BegaltaSword of MoraltaSword of SeirosSword of the CreatorThunderbrandTyrfingVague KattiYato
Weapons in Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
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Lances AxereaverBrave LanceGant's LanceIron LanceJavelinKiller LanceMaltetRidersbaneSilver LanceSlim LanceSpearSteel LanceVenin Lance
Axes ArmadsBrave AxeDevil AxeHammerHand AxeIron AxeKiller AxePoleaxSilver AxeSteel AxeSwordreaverTomahawkVenin Axe
Bows Brave BowIron BowKiller BowLongbowMulagirShort BowSilver BowSteel BowVenin Bow
Anima AircaliburBoltingElfireFireFimbulvetrForblazeThunder
Light AureolaDivineLightningPurge
Dark ApocalypseEclipseFenrirFluxNosferatu
Ballistae BallistaLong BallistaKiller Ballista
Staves BerserkFortifyHammerneHealMendPhysicRecoverRescueRestoreSilenceSleepStaff of the SaintTiena's StaffTorchUnlockWardWarp
Other Dark BreathDivinestoneFirestone
Unused Weapons MagestoneWatch
Weapons in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
Swords ArmorslayerBrave SwordDurandalEmblem BladeIron BladeIron SwordKilling EdgeLancereaverLight BrandLongswordMani KattiPoison SwordRapierRegal BladeRuneswordSilver BladeSilver SwordSlim SwordSol KattiSteel BladeSteel SwordWind SwordWo DaoWyrmslayer
Lances AxereaverBrave LanceEmblem LanceHeavy SpearHorseslayerIron LanceJavelinKiller LancePoison LanceRex HastaShort SpearSilver LanceSlim LanceSpearSteel Lance
Axes ArmadsBasilikosBrave AxeDevil AxeDragon AxeEmblem AxeHalberdHammerHand AxeIron AxeKiller AxePoison AxeSilver AxeSteel AxeSwordreaverSwordslayerTomahawkWolf Beil
Bows Brave BowEmblem BowIron BowKiller BowLongbowPoison BowRienflecheShort BowSilver BowSteel Bow
Anima BoltingElfireExcaliburFireFimbulvetrForblazeThunder
Light AuraAureolaDivineLightningLucePurgeShine
Dark EclipseEreshkigalFenrirFluxGespenstLunaNosferatu
Ballistae BallistaIron BallistaKiller Ballista
Staves BarrierBerserkFortifyHammerneHealMendPhysicRecoverRescueRestoreSilenceSleepTorchUnlockWarp
Breath Flametongue
Weapons in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Swords ArmorslayerAudhulmaBrave SwordIron BladeIron SwordKilling EdgeLancereaverLight BrandPoison SwordRapierRuneswordShadowkillerShamshirSieglindeSilver BladeSilver SwordSlim SwordSteel BladeSteel SwordWind SwordWyrmslayerZanbato
Lances AxereaverBrave LanceBright LanceDragonspearHeavy SpearHorseslayerIron LanceJavelinKiller LanceReginleifShort SpearSiegmundSilver LanceSlim LanceSpearSteel LanceToxin LanceVidofnir
Axes Battle AxeBrave AxeDevil AxeDragon AxeFiendcleaverGarmHalberdHammerHand AxeHatchetIron AxeKiller AxePoison AxeSilver AxeSteel AxeSwordreaverSwordslayerTomahawk
Bows Beacon BowBrave BowIron BowKiller BowLongbowPoison BowNidhoggShort BowSilver BowSteel Bow
Anima BoltingElfireExcaliburFireFimbulvetrThunder
Light AuraDivineIvaldiLightningPurgeShine
Dark Crimson EyeDemon SurgeEclipseEvil EyeFenrirFluxGleipnirLunaNaglfarNosferatuShadowshotStone
Ballistae BallistaIron BallistaKiller Ballista
Staves BarrierBerserkFortifyHammerneHealLatonaMendNightmarePhysicRecoverRescueRestoreSilenceSleepTorchUnlockWarp
Other Crimson EyeDemon SurgeDragonstoneFetid ClawFiery FangHellfangLethal TalonNightmarePoison ClawRavagerRotten ClawShadowshotSharp ClawWretched Air
Unused Weapons AircaliburStone Shard
Weapons in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
Swords AlonditeAmitiArmorslayerBrave SwordGurgurantIron BladeIron SwordKilling EdgeLaguzslayerLongswordRagnellRegal SwordRuneswordSilver BladeSilver SwordSlim SwordSonic SwordSteel BladeSteel SwordTrainerVague KattiVenin Edge
Lances Brave LanceFlame LanceHeavy SpearIron LanceJavelinKiller LanceKnight KillerLaguz LanceShort SpearSilver LanceSlim LanceSpearSteel LanceVenin LanceWishblade
Axes Bolt AxeBrave AxeHammerHand AxeIron AxeKiller AxeLaguz AxePoleaxPractice AxeShort AxeSilver AxeSteel AxeTomahawkVenin Axe
Bows Brave BowDouble BowIron BowKiller BowLaguz BowLongbowRolf's BowSilver BowSteel BowVenin Bow
Fire BolganoneElfireFireMeteor
Thunder BoltingElthunderRexboltThoronThunder
Wind BlizzardElwindTornadoVortexWind
Light LightNosferatuPurgeRexauraShine
Knives DaggerKnifeStiletto
Ballistae BallistaIron BallistaKiller BallistaOnager
Strikes BeakBreathClaw
Staves Ashera StaffFortifyHammerneHealMendPhysicRecoverRescueRestoreSilenceSleepTorchWard
Unused Weapons BerserkBright BowDevil AxeRexcaliburRexflameUnlockUrvanWarp
Weapons in Fire Emblem Engage
Swords ArmorslayerBinding BladeBiting BladeBlutgangBrave SwordCaladbolgDual KatanaFalchionFólkvangrGeorgiosIron BladeIron SwordKilling EdgeLancereaverLevin SwordLibérationLight BrandLyrátionMani KattiMercuriusNoble RapierOligoludiaParallel FalchionRagnellRapierRuneswordSieglindeSilver BladeSilver SwordSlim SwordSteel BladeSteel SwordTyrfingWakizashiWille GlanzWind SwordWo DaoWyrmslayerYato
Lances AreadbharBrave LanceBrionacIron GreatlanceIron LanceFensalirFlame LanceJavelinKiller LanceLúinMaster LanceReprésaillesRidersbaneSiegmundSilver GreatlanceSilver LanceSlim LanceSpearSteel GreatlanceSteel LanceSwirlanceVenomous
Axes ArmadsAymrBolt AxeCamilla's AxeCompact AxeFragarachHammerHand AxeHurricane AxeIron AxeIron GreataxeLollichopNóatúnPoleaxeRevancheSilver AxeSilver GreataxeSteel AxeSteel GreataxeTomahawkUkonvasaraUrvanWolf Beil
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Knives CarnwenhanCinquedeaConfectioknifeIron DaggerKardMisericordePeshkatzShort KnifeSilver DaggerSteel DaggerStiletto
Tomes BolganoneBoltingCataclysmÉlivágarElfireElsurgeElthunderElwindExcaliburFireHliðskjálfLightningMeteorNosferatuNovaObscuritéRagnarokRexcaliburSeraphimShineSurgeThaniTiramistormThoronThunderWind
Staves Divine BlessingDivine Blessing+EntrapFortifyFortify+FractureFreezeHealIllumeMendNodusObstructPhysicRecoverReflectRescueRestoreRewarpSilenceTreatWarp
Arts Divine Fist ArtDragon's FistFlashing Fist ArtInitiate ArtIron-Body ArtScrollcakeShielding ArtSilver-Spirit ArtSteel-Hand ArtVajra-Mushti
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