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|image=[[File:FEMN Cord.png|200px]] | |caption=Artwork of Cord from {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Mystery of the Emblem}}. | ||
|caption=Artwork of Cord from {{ | |||
|gender=Male | |gender=Male | ||
|race=Human | |race=Human | ||
|startingclass=[[Fighter]] | |startingclass=[[Fighter]] | ||
|appearances={{ | |appearances={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}, {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|*|Only in Book 1}}, {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}, {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}} | ||
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{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|I couldn't sit still when I heard [[Marth|you]]'s fighting again, so I came to join in. We're [[Talys]]'s mercenaries, right? If ya died, Princess [[Caeda]]'d cry.|Cord}} | ||
'''Cord''' (Japanese: {{ | '''Cord''' (Japanese: {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|マジ|Maji}} ''Maji'') is a [[fighter]] in the ''Fire Emblem'' series. | ||
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===Role=== | ===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]]. | 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=== | ===Starting stats and growth rates=== | ||
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===Analysis=== | ===Analysis=== | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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===Book 1=== | ===Book 1=== | ||
====Role==== | ====Role==== | ||
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====Starting stats and growth rates==== | ====Starting stats and growth rates==== | ||
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===Analysis=== | ===Analysis=== | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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===Role=== | ===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]]. | 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=== | ===Starting stats and growth rates=== | ||
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|move=6 | |move=6 | ||
|inventory={{ | |inventory={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|ds|Iron Axe}} | ||
|ax=E | |ax=E | ||
|HP1=80 | |HP1=80 | ||
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===Growth rates when reclassed=== | ===Growth rates when reclassed=== | ||
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|tab2=Mercenary/Hero | |tab2=Mercenary/Hero | ||
|tab3=Hunter/Horseman | |tab3=Hunter/Horseman | ||
|tab4=Pirate/Berserker | |tab4=Pirate/Berserker | ||
|tab5=Dark Mage/Sorcerer | |tab5=Dark Mage/Sorcerer | ||
|content1={{ | |content1={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Knight|General}} | ||
|content2={{ | |content2={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Mercenary|Hero}} | ||
|content3={{ | |content3={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Hunter|Horseman}} | ||
|content4={{ | |content4={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Pirate|Berserker}} | ||
|content5={{ | |content5={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Dark Mage|Sorcerer}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Promotion stat gains=== | ===Promotion stat gains=== | ||
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|tab3=Dark Mage | |tab3=Dark Mage | ||
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|tab2=Pirate | |tab2=Pirate | ||
|content3={{ | |content3={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Dark Mage|Sorcerer}} | ||
|content4={{ | |content4={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Fighter|Warrior}} | ||
|content5={{ | |content5={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Hunter|Horseman}} | ||
|content6={{ | |content6={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Knight|General}} | ||
|content1={{ | |content1={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Mercenary|Hero}} | ||
|content2={{ | |content2={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Pirate|Berserker}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Analysis=== | ===Analysis=== | ||
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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 and should not be deployed in their stead, unless the player wants to use him specifically. | 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 and should not be deployed in their stead, unless the player wants to use him specifically. | ||
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===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]]. | ||
===Starting stats and growth rates=== | ===Starting stats and growth rates=== | ||
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|tab2=Extra chapters | |tab2=Extra chapters | ||
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|ax=E | |ax=E | ||
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|inventory={{ | |inventory={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|ds|Iron Axe}}<br>{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|ds|Vulnerary}} | ||
|ax=E | |ax=E | ||
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===Growth rates when reclassed=== | ===Growth rates when reclassed=== | ||
====Original set==== | ====Original set==== | ||
{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|tab1=Knight/General | ||
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|tab2=Mercenary/Hero | |tab2=Mercenary/Hero | ||
|tab3=Hunter/Horseman | |tab3=Hunter/Horseman | ||
|tab4=Pirate/Berserker | |tab4=Pirate/Berserker | ||
|tab5=Dark Mage/Sorcerer | |tab5=Dark Mage/Sorcerer | ||
|content1={{ | |content1={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Knight|General}} | ||
|content2={{ | |content2={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Mercenary|Hero}} | ||
|content3={{ | |content3={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Hunter|Horseman}} | ||
|content4={{ | |content4={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Pirate|Berserker}} | ||
|content5={{ | |content5={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Dark Mage|Sorcerer}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
====Second set==== | ====Second set==== | ||
These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode. | These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode. | ||
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|tab2=Dracoknight | |tab2=Dracoknight | ||
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|tab6=Sage/Bishop | |tab6=Sage/Bishop | ||
|tab7=Curate | |tab7=Curate | ||
|content1={{ | |content1={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Cavalier|Paladin}} | ||
|content2={{ | |content2={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Dracoknight}} | ||
|content3={{ | |content3={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Archer|Sniper}} | ||
|content4={{ | |content4={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Myrmidon|Swordmaster}} | ||
|content5={{ | |content5={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Mage}} | ||
|content6={{ | |content6={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Sage|Bishop}} | ||
|content7={{ | |content7={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Curate}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Promotion stat gains=== | ===Promotion stat gains=== | ||
====Original set==== | ====Original set==== | ||
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|tab4=Fighter | |tab4=Fighter | ||
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|tab1=Mercenary | |tab1=Mercenary | ||
|tab2=Pirate | |tab2=Pirate | ||
|content3={{ | |content3={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Dark Mage|Sorcerer}} | ||
|content4={{ | |content4={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Fighter|Warrior}} | ||
|content5={{ | |content5={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Hunter|Horseman}} | ||
|content6={{ | |content6={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Knight|General}} | ||
|content1={{ | |content1={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Mercenary|Hero}} | ||
|content2={{ | |content2={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Pirate|Berserker}}}} | ||
====Second set==== | ====Second set==== | ||
These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode. | These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode. | ||
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|tab2=Archer | |tab2=Archer | ||
|tab3=Cavalier | |tab3=Cavalier | ||
|tab4=Mage | |tab4=Mage | ||
|tab5=Myrmidon | |tab5=Myrmidon | ||
|content1={{ | |content1={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Curate|Bishop}} | ||
|content2={{ | |content2={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Archer|Sniper}} | ||
|content3={{ | |content3={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Cavalier|Paladin}} | ||
|content4={{ | |content4={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Mage|Sage}} | ||
|content5={{ | |content5={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Myrmidon|Swordmaster}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Analysis=== | ===Analysis=== | ||
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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 {{ | While Cord is nondescript in {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}, {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}, and {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}, his personality is expanded upon in {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}. 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== | ==Supports== | ||
===''Mystery of the Emblem''=== | ===''Mystery of the Emblem''=== | ||
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===''Shadow Dragon''=== | ===''Shadow Dragon''=== | ||
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===''New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow''=== | ===''New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow''=== | ||
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==Base conversations== | ==Base conversations== | ||
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==Endings== | ==Endings== | ||
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==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
===Battle quotes=== | ===Battle quotes=== | ||
{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|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 {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.}} | ||
===Death quotes=== | ===Death quotes=== | ||
{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Captain Ogma, I’m sorry...|Cord, in {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Mystery of the Emblem}}.}} | ||
{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Captain Ogma... Rrgh...|Cord, in {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Shadow Dragon}}.}} | ||
{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|It can't be helped... I leave the rest to you's guys...|Cord's death quote in Classic Mode in {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.}} | ||
{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Damn... This is shameful, but I gotta retreat.|Cord's retreat quote in Casual Mode in ''New Mystery of the Emblem''.}} | ||
{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|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=== | ||
{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|I feel awesome today! Come at me, bros! Yahoo!|When receiving a temporary stat boost in {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.}} | ||
{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|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''.}} | ||
{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Hm? What's this? I got something weird.|When finding an item in ''New Mystery of the Emblem''.}} | ||
{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|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''.}} | ||
{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|I wonder what Kris is doin'? They're really somethin'.|When receiving support with [[Kris]] in ''New Mystery of the Emblem''.}} | ||
==Other appearances== | ==Other appearances== | ||
===''Fire Emblem Cipher''=== | ===''Fire Emblem Cipher''=== | ||
Cord is featured on two cards in {{ | Cord is featured on two cards in {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}. | ||
:''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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|image1=[[File:TCGCipher B01-020N.png|150px]] | |image1=[[File:TCGCipher B01-020N.png|150px]] | ||
|title1=Axeman of Talys | |title1=Axeman of Talys | ||
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|class1=Fighter | |class1=Fighter | ||
|tier1=Base | |tier1=Base | ||
|skill1='''Fighter’s Expertise:''' {{ | |skill1='''Fighter’s Expertise:''' {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}} During your turn, this unit’s attack is increased by 20.<br>[[File:Is TCGCipher Attack.png|20px|Attack Emblem]] '''Attack Emblem:''' {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}} Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains 20 attack. | ||
|no1=B01-020N, B01-020ST | |no1=B01-020N, B01-020ST | ||
|artist1={{ | |artist1={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|HACCAN}} | ||
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|image2=[[File:TCGCipher B17-004N.png|150px]] | |image2=[[File:TCGCipher B17-004N.png|150px]] | ||
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|class2=Fighter | |class2=Fighter | ||
|tier2=Base | |tier2=Base | ||
|skill2='''Fighter's Expertise:''' {{ | |skill2='''Fighter's Expertise:''' {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}} During your turn, this unit gains +20 attack.<br>'''The Three Talysian Warrors:''' {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}} {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}} {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}} If you have allied "[[Bord]]" or "[[Barst]]", this unit gains +10 attack.<br>[[File:Is TCGCipher Attack.png|20px|Attack Emblem]] '''Attack Emblem:''' {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}} Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +20 attack. | ||
|no2=B17-004N | |no2=B17-004N | ||
|artist2={{ | |artist2={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|米子}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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Cord appears alongside [[Bord]] and [[Barst]] as a Novice Attack-type [[smashwiki:Spirits (characters)|spirit]], using their arts from the {{ | Cord appears alongside [[Bord]] and [[Barst]] as a Novice Attack-type [[smashwiki:Spirits (characters)|spirit]], using their arts from the {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}. When equipped to a player character, Bord & Cord & Barst grant three support spirit slots. | ||
{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|number=624 | ||
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|name=Bord & Cord & Barst | |name=Bord & Cord & Barst | ||
|type=Attack | |type=Attack | ||
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==Flavor text== | ==Flavor text== | ||
{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|game1={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|New Mystery of the Emblem}} | ||
|game1={{ | |english1=Woodcutter from Talys and Ogma's subordinate.<br>He is renowned for the speed of his work.{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|*|Fan translation}} | ||
|english1=Woodcutter from Talys and Ogma's subordinate.<br>He is renowned for the speed of his work.{{ | |||
|japanese1=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。 | |japanese1=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。 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Etymology and other languages== | ==Etymology and other languages== | ||
{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|eng-name=Cord | ||
|eng-name=Cord | |eng-mean=Contracted form of Conrad.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
|eng-mean=Contracted form of Conrad.< | |jpn-name={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|マジ|Maji}} | ||
|jpn-name={{ | |||
|jpn-mean=Officially romanized as '''Maji'''. | |jpn-mean=Officially romanized as '''Maji'''. | ||
|fren-name=Cord | |fren-name=Cord | ||
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|ital-mean=As above. | |ital-mean=As above. | ||
|dut-name=Cord | |dut-name=Cord | ||
|dut-mean=Used in {{ | |dut-mean=Used in {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}. | ||
|por-name=Cord | |por-name=Cord | ||
|por-mean=Used in ''Heroes''. | |por-mean=Used in ''Heroes''. | ||
|rus-name={{ | |rus-name={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|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={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|瑪吉|mǎjí}} | ||
|ch-trad-mean=Maji; used in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. | |ch-trad-mean=Maji; used in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="margin: auto; width: 75%; border: 1px solid {{ | {| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="margin: auto; width: 75%; border: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; background: {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; border-radius: 15px; text-align: center" | ||
! style="border: 1px solid {{ | ! style="border: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; background: {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; border-radius: 15px" | Sprite Gallery | ||
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| style="border: 1px solid {{ | | style="border: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; background: {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; border-radius: 15px" | '''''Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light''''' | ||
{| style="width: 100%; background: {{ | {| style="width: 100%; background: {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; border-radius: 15px; border: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; margin: auto; border-spacing: 0" class="pixel-art" | ||
| rowspan="2" style="width: 40%" | [[File:Portrait cord fe01.png]] | | rowspan="2" style="width: 40%" | [[File:Portrait cord fe01.png]] | ||
| style="border-left: 1px solid {{ | | style="border-left: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; border-bottom: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}" colspan="2" | [[Fighter]][[File:Ma nes01 fighter playable.gif]] | ||
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| style="border-left: 1px solid {{ | | style="border-left: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}" | [[File:Bs fe01 fighter axe 01.png]]<br>[[Axe]] | ||
| [[File:Bs fe01 fighter axe 02.png]]<br>[[Hand Axe]] | | [[File:Bs fe01 fighter axe 02.png]]<br>[[Hand Axe]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
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| style="border: 1px solid {{ | | style="border: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; background: {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; border-radius: 15px;" | '''''Mystery of the Emblem''''' | ||
{| style="width: 100%; background: {{ | {| style="width: 100%; background: {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; border-radius: 15px; border: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; margin: auto; border-spacing: 0" class="pixel-art" | ||
| rowspan="2" style="width: 40%" | [[File:Portrait cord fe03.png]] | | rowspan="2" style="width: 40%" | [[File:Portrait cord fe03.png]] | ||
| style="border-left: 1px solid {{ | | style="border-left: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; border-bottom: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}" | [[Fighter]][[File:Ma snes01 fighter playable.gif]] | ||
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| style="border-left: 1px solid {{ | | style="border-left: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}" | [[File:Bs fe03 fighter axe.png]]<br>[[Axe]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
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| style="border: 1px solid {{ | | style="border: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; background: {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; border-radius: 15px" | [[File:Small portrait cord fe11.png]] '''''Shadow Dragon''''' | ||
{| style="width: 100%; background: {{ | {| style="width: 100%; background: {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; border-radius: 15px; border: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; margin: auto; border-spacing: 0" | ||
| rowspan="2" style="width: 40%" | [[File:Portrait cord fe11.png]] | | rowspan="2" style="width: 40%" | [[File:Portrait cord fe11.png]] | ||
| style="border-left: 1px solid {{ | | style="border-left: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; border-bottom: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}" | [[Fighter]][[File:Ma ds01 fighter playable.gif]] | ||
| style="border-left: 1px solid {{ | | style="border-left: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; border-bottom: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}" colspan="2" | [[Warrior]][[File:Ma ds01 warrior playable.gif]] | ||
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| style="border-left: 1px solid {{ | | style="border-left: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}" | [[File:Bs fe11 brown fighter axe.png]]<br>[[Axe]] | ||
| style="border-left: 1px solid {{ | | style="border-left: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}" | [[File:Bs fe11 playable warrior axe.png]]<br>[[Axe]] | ||
| [[File:Bs fe11 playable warrior bow.png]]<br>[[Bow (weapon)|Bow]] | | [[File:Bs fe11 playable warrior bow.png]]<br>[[Bow (weapon)|Bow]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
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| style="border: 1px solid {{ | | style="border: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; background: {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; border-radius: 15px" | [[File:Small portrait cord fe12.png]] '''''New Mystery of the Emblem''''' | ||
{| style="width: 100%; background: {{ | {| style="width: 100%; background: {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; border-radius: 15px; border: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; margin: auto; border-spacing: 0" | ||
| rowspan="2" style="width: 40%" | [[File:Portrait cord fe12.png]] | | rowspan="2" style="width: 40%" | [[File:Portrait cord fe12.png]] | ||
| style="border-left: 1px solid {{ | | style="border-left: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; border-bottom: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}" class="pixel-art" | [[Fighter]][[File:Ma ds02 fighter playable.gif]] | ||
| style="border-left: 1px solid {{ | | style="border-left: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; border-bottom: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}" colspan="2" class="pixel-art" | [[Warrior]][[File:Ma ds02 warrior playable.gif]] | ||
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| style="border-left: 1px solid {{ | | style="border-left: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}" | [[File:Bs fe11 brown fighter axe.png]]<br>[[Axe]] | ||
| style="border-left: 1px solid {{ | | style="border-left: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}" | [[File:Bs fe11 playable warrior axe.png]]<br>[[Axe]] | ||
| [[File:Bs fe11 playable warrior bow.png]]<br>[[Bow (weapon)|Bow]] | | [[File:Bs fe11 playable warrior bow.png]]<br>[[Bow (weapon)|Bow]] | ||
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{{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|image= |caption=Artwork of Cord from {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Mystery of the Emblem}}. |gender=Male |race=Human |startingclass=Fighter |appearances={{Expansion depth limit exceeded}}, {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}}{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|*|Only in Book 1}}, {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}}, {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} }}
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|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}}
Cord (Japanese: {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|マジ|Maji}} Maji) is a fighter in the Fire Emblem series.
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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
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|portrait= |sprite=fighter |class=Fighter |lv=3 |HP=20 |str=7 |skill=5 |spd=9 |luck=5 |def=5 |res=0 |wl=3 |move=6 |inventory=Axe |ax=y |HP1=100 |str1=30 |skill1=20 |spd1=40 |luck1=40 |def1=40 |res1=0 |wl1=50 |recruit=Chapter 2, automatically from the start }}
Analysis
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} 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.
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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
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|portrait= |sprite=fighter |class=Fighter |lv=3 |HP=22 |str=7 |skill=5 |spd=9 |luck=5 |def=5 |res=0 |wl=3 |move=6 |weapons={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|3|Iron Axe}} |ax=y |HP1=10 |str1=30 |skill1=20 |spd1=40 |luck1=40 |def1=40 |res1=3 |wl1=50 |recruit=Chapter 2, automatically from the start }}
Analysis
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} 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.
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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
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|portrait= |sprite=fighter |class=Fighter |lv=2 |HP=20 |str=7 |magic=0 |skill=5 |spd=9 |luck=5 |def=5 |res=0 |move=6 |inventory={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|ds|Iron Axe}} |ax=E |HP1=80 |str1=50 |magic1=0 |skill1=20 |spd1=40 |luck1=40 |def1=10 |res1=0 |recruit=Chapter 2, automatically from the start }}
Growth rates when reclassed
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|tab1=Knight/General |tab2=Mercenary/Hero |tab3=Hunter/Horseman |tab4=Pirate/Berserker |tab5=Dark Mage/Sorcerer |content1={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Knight|General}} |content2={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Mercenary|Hero}} |content3={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Hunter|Horseman}} |content4={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Pirate|Berserker}} |content5={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Dark Mage|Sorcerer}} }}
Promotion stat gains
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|default=4 |tab3=Dark Mage |tab4=Fighter |tab5=Hunter |tab6=Knight |tab1=Mercenary |tab2=Pirate |content3={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Dark Mage|Sorcerer}} |content4={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Fighter|Warrior}} |content5={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Hunter|Horseman}} |content6={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Knight|General}} |content1={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Mercenary|Hero}} |content2={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Pirate|Berserker}} }}
Analysis
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} 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 and should not be deployed in their stead, unless the player wants to use him specifically.
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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
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Growth rates when reclassed
Original set
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|tab1=Knight/General |tab2=Mercenary/Hero |tab3=Hunter/Horseman |tab4=Pirate/Berserker |tab5=Dark Mage/Sorcerer |content1={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Knight|General}} |content2={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Mercenary|Hero}} |content3={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Hunter|Horseman}} |content4={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Pirate|Berserker}} |content5={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Dark Mage|Sorcerer}} }}
Second set
These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode. {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|tab1=Cavalier/Paladin |tab2=Dracoknight |tab3=Archer/Sniper |tab4=Myrmidon/Swordmaster |tab5=Mage |tab6=Sage/Bishop |tab7=Curate |content1={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Cavalier|Paladin}} |content2={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Dracoknight}} |content3={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Archer|Sniper}} |content4={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Myrmidon|Swordmaster}} |content5={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Mage}} |content6={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Sage|Bishop}} |content7={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Curate}} }}
Promotion stat gains
Original set
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|tab3=Dark Mage |tab4=Fighter |tab5=Hunter |tab6=Knight |tab1=Mercenary |tab2=Pirate |content3={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Dark Mage|Sorcerer}} |content4={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Fighter|Warrior}} |content5={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Hunter|Horseman}} |content6={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Knight|General}} |content1={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Mercenary|Hero}} |content2={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Pirate|Berserker}}}}
Second set
These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode. {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|tab1=Curate |tab2=Archer |tab3=Cavalier |tab4=Mage |tab5=Myrmidon |content1={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Curate|Bishop}} |content2={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Archer|Sniper}} |content3={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Cavalier|Paladin}} |content4={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Mage|Sage}} |content5={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Myrmidon|Swordmaster}} }}
Analysis
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} 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 {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}}, {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}}, and {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}}, his personality is expanded upon in {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}}. 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
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|supportsg=0 |supportso=0 |portrait= |character=Cord |class=Fighter}}
Shadow Dragon
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|supportsm=2 |supportso=1 |portrait= |character=Cord |class=Fighter |portraitm1= |supportm1=Barst |classm1=Fighter |cm1=5 |bm1=11 |am1=18 |portraitm2= |supportm2=Bord |classm2=Fighter |cm2=5 |bm2=11 |am2=18 |portraito1= |supporto1=Ogma |classo1=Mercenary |co1=5 |bo1=10 |ao1=16 }}
New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|supportsm=2 |supportso=2 |portrait= |character=Cord |class=Fighter |portraitm1= |supportm1=Barst |classm1=Fighter |cm1=5 |bm1=11 |am1=18 |portraitm2= |supportm2=Bord |classm2=Fighter |cm2=5 |bm2=11 |am2=18 |portraito1= |supporto1=Kris |classo1=Myrmidon |co1=5 |bo1=11 |ao1=18 |portraito2= |supporto2=Ogma |classo2=Mercenary |co2=5 |bo2=11 |ao2=18 }}
Base conversations
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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
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|I'm Cord, Captain Ogma's subordinate. Say yer prayers!|Cord, in Bonus Episode 3 of {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.}}
Death quotes
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Captain Ogma, I’m sorry...|Cord, in {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Mystery of the Emblem}}.}}
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Captain Ogma... Rrgh...|Cord, in {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Shadow Dragon}}.}}
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|It can't be helped... I leave the rest to you's guys...|Cord's death quote in Classic Mode in {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.}}
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Damn... This is shameful, but I gotta retreat.|Cord's retreat quote in Casual Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.}}
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Damn! Captain... I'm sorry...|Cord, in Bonus Episode 3 of New Mystery of the Emblem.}}
Everyone's Conditions quotes
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|I feel awesome today! Come at me, bros! Yahoo!|When receiving a temporary stat boost in {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.}}
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|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.}}
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Hm? What's this? I got something weird.|When finding an item in New Mystery of the Emblem.}}
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|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.}}
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|I wonder what Kris is doin'? They're really somethin'.|When receiving support with Kris in New Mystery of the Emblem.}}
Other appearances
Fire Emblem Cipher
Cord is featured on two cards in {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}}.
- One of the below cards' epithets is still in raw, untranslated Japanese; it needs translation.
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|name=Cord
|image1=
|title1=Axeman of Talys
|name1=Cord
|affil1=Archanea
|gender1=Male
|weapon1=Axe
|quote1=I’m not Bord! I’m Cord!
|attack1=30
|support1=10
|atkcost1=1
|range1=1
|class1=Fighter
|tier1=Base
|skill1=Fighter’s Expertise: {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} During your turn, this unit’s attack is increased by 20.
Attack Emblem: {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains 20 attack.
|no1=B01-020N, B01-020ST
|artist1={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|HACCAN}}
|-
|image2=
|title2=人情に厚い斧使い
|name2=Cord
|affil2=Archanea
|gender2=Male
|weapon2=Axe
|quote2=Abandon the prince? What a disgrace to my Talysian mercenary brothers that'd be!
|attack2=30
|support2=10
|atkcost2=1
|range2=1
|class2=Fighter
|tier2=Base
|skill2=Fighter's Expertise: {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} During your turn, this unit gains +20 attack.
The Three Talysian Warrors: {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} If you have allied "Bord" or "Barst", this unit gains +10 attack.
Attack Emblem: {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
|no2=B17-004N
|artist2={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|米子}}
}}
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Cord appears alongside Bord and Barst as a Novice Attack-type spirit, using their arts from the {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}}. When equipped to a player character, Bord & Cord & Barst grant three support spirit slots. {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|number=624 |name=Bord & Cord & Barst |type=Attack |rank=1 |slots=3 |lv1atk=382 |lv1def=382 |lv99atk=1913 |lv99def=1913 |powMultiplier=1 }}
Flavor text
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|english1=Woodcutter from Talys and Ogma's subordinate.
He is renowned for the speed of his work.{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|*|Fan translation}}
|japanese1=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。
}}
Etymology and other languages
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|eng-name=Cord |eng-mean=Contracted form of Conrad.Expansion depth limit exceeded |jpn-name={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|マジ|Maji}} |jpn-mean=Officially romanized as Maji. |fren-name=Cord |fren-mean=As above. |ger-name=Cord |ger-mean=As above. |span-name=Cord |span-mean=As above. |ital-name=Cord |ital-mean=As above. |dut-name=Cord |dut-mean=Used in {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}}. |por-name=Cord |por-mean=Used in Heroes. |rus-name={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Корд|Kord}} |rus-mean=Cord; used in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. |ch-trad-name={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|瑪吉|mǎjí}} |ch-trad-mean=Maji; used in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. }}
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Official artwork
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