

It dictates how much damage the weapon mitigates while blocking.

This rating can be S, A, B, C, D, or E (in order from most to least bonus for the associated skill). The Stat Bonuses rating indicates the level of bonus damage you do with the weapon, based on the associated Stat. For example, a character with 18 Strength can wield a Great Axe (Requires 26 Strength) properly if the weapon is held with both hands. Wielding a weapon without the required Strength and/or Dexterity will incur a penalty to the Physical damage of the weapon, while lower-than-required Magic and/or Faith will reduce the Magic damage of the weapon.Īlso keep in mind that your character gains a 50% bonus to Strength by wielding a weapon with both hands, thus reducing the actual Strength required. The Requirement stats for an weapon are W / X / Y / Z: The Stats Needed determines how high various Stats must be in order to wield the weapon effectively. Note that carrying over 50% of your Equip Weight will reduce the speed of your rolls, while going over 100% will reduce your regular speed to walking and attempts to roll or backstep will leave you momentarily stunned. The effectiveness of the weapon will severely deteriorate when the durability falls below 30%. So, if a weapon has "Bleed 120", the victim will suffer 120 damage over 60 seconds, or 2 damage per second.Įach weapon has one or more physical damage types:Ĭertain enemies are weak or strong against different types of damage types. The Damage stats for a weapon are X / Y / Z:īleed, Poison and Plague are bonus damage over a period of 60 seconds. The Damage stat dictates how much damage the weapon does. Name changes from the Asian version, if any, will appear in parentheses. Names displayed are according to the Atlus (NA) version of the game. The initial R2 delivers the unique piercing Attack of Straight Swords Pressing R2 at any point during the first right-to-left sweep, you will follow up with another sweep from left-to-right. Also, this works while wielding with both hands. If your opponent is already staggered and/or easy to hit, this can be quite a devastating combo. If you press R2 at any point during the leaping forward thrust animation (while wielding with one hand), you will follow up with an upward vertical slash. It's worth noting that when using a Straight Sword, they have a unique follow up to their Strong Attack (R2). Straight Sword have the same moveset as Axes and Hammers for the most part, but they also have a strong piercing Attack and a running Slash. Generates the same aura as the Dark Silver Shield, Rune Shield and the Ring of Magical Dullness.Other players often leave a message detailing the exact spot. From here you have to drop down again to the next lower landing to move on. If you walk slowly and diagonally off the edge you can barely land on this ledge, and follow it to the left and you can pick up both a Rune Sword and Shield. If you break some pots here and walk to the edge, you can see a narrow ledge below. After you reach the large tower at the center of the level (the tower with giant beating heart above), take the spiral stairs stairs up to the left, until you reach the next floor and the first area on the left with pots and no railing on the outside. In 3-2 of Latria, you can get this sword with a careful fall, not far into the level.After defeating him, he will drop The Rune Sword and the Rune Shield. After you have spoken to him proceed up the stairs and you will enter combat with Rune Sword Black Phantom. The first way to obtain this is to go to 1-4 and proceed through the stage until you have reached the final part of the castle, near Ostrava.There are two opportunities to get this sword per game. It is the weapon of the legendary hero, with it's paired rune shield. It's physical attack power is close to non-existant, but is strongly magically enhanced and also protects its wielder from magical attacks. A gilded sword crafted with exquisite design.
