—In-game description, Shadow Dragon
Mercurius (ミラクルソード Mirakuru sōdo, lit. Mercury Sword; Miracle Sword in fan patches) is a legendary Sword that appears in the Archanea Series of the Fire Emblem franchise, alongside Fire Emblem Awakening. One of three Regalia weapons of Archanea, this sword serves as the counterpart to the Gradivus lance and the Parthia bow. Taking its roots from an unidentified origin, this sword was purloined by the enigmatic thief Adrah, where it played a pivotal role in his crusade of conquering the continent of Archanea. Upon the formation of the Kingdom of Archanea, Mercurius was bequeathed the honorific of being one of three hallowed Regalia weapons, and subsequently passed down through generations of Archanean royalty.
During the War of Shadows that occurs in Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Book 1 of Mystery of the Emblem and their remakes, this sword is stolen by the invading Grustian troops. Est, upon learning of the vexing fact, then embarks on a mission to recover it, and thereafter passes it into the possession of Marth's army after rejoining it. The sword is then returned to the vaults of House Archanea, where it is ceded upon Astram when he assumes the role of the captain of the newly-assembled Archanean Free Company.
During the War of Heroes that takes place in the sequel and its remake, the Mercurius blade is observed to be the primary weapon wielded by Astram in Chapter 16, where he is convinced by Jeorge to defect to Marth's army, in accordance to his loyalty to Nyna and his desire to live for Midia's sake.
In Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, the Mercurius is referred to as the Mercury Rapier by Nyna at the end of Chapter 12, that which may explain why it is only wieldable by Marth. This is, however, rectified in the later games, where the sword can be equipped by any sword-wielder.
Weapon Stats
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
Name | Type | ||||||
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Mercury Sword |
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WLv | Uses | Mt | Hit | Crt | Rng | Wt | Worth |
- | 24 | 18 | 100% | 10% | 1 | 1 | - |
Effect | |||||||
Marth-only; Increases growth rates when equipped. |
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
Name | Type | ||||||
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WLv | Uses | Mt | Hit | Crt | Rng | Wt | Worth |
12 | 24 | 20 | 100% | 0% | 1 | 4 | 24,000 |
Effect | |||||||
Doubles experience gain. |
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Name | Type | |||||||
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Rank | Uses | Mt | Hit | Crt | Rng | Wt | WEx | Worth |
A | 20 | 18 | 100% | 10% | 1 | 8 | 2 | - |
Effect | ||||||||
- |
Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
Name | Type | ||||||
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Rank | Uses | Mt | Hit | Crt | Rng | WEx | Worth |
A | 20 | 18 | 100% | 10% | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Effect | |||||||
- |
Fire Emblem Awakening
Name | Type | ||||||
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Rank | Uses | Mt | Hit | Crt | Rng | WEx | Worth |
A | 25 | 17 | 95% | 5% | 1 | ? | 0 |
Effect | |||||||
- |
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Item Locations
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
Method | Location |
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Inventory | Est |
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
Method | Location |
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Inventories | Book 1: Est Book 2: Astram |
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Method | Location |
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Inventory | Est |
Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
Method | Location |
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Inventory | Astram |
Fire Emblem Awakening
Method | Location |
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Treasure | Xeno. 15 - Random from Chest. |
Bonus Item | Can be claimed as a prize from the bonus box upon accumulating 3,000 Renown points. |
Etymology
The sword's name is derived from Saint Mercurius, a Christian martyr whose name essentially carries the meaning "wielder of two swords". According to historical scriptures, the second sword that he wielded was a gift bequeathed upon him by the Archangel Michael.
Trivia
- Mercurius' in-game model in Echoes is based on its appearance in the Fire Emblem Museum.
- There are small notable changes in its appearance, however.
- So far, Mercurius is the only one of the Three Archanean Regalia to not make an appearance in Heroes.
- In Echoes, it is possible to acquire an additional Mercurius from upgrading a Blessed Sword.
- It is unknown if this was how the original Three Regalia were created, or if it was simply a gameplay mechanic.