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Fire Emblem Engage has a rock, paper, scissors approach to it’s main weapons, but what about when units have a Axes Vs. Swords in Fire Emblem Engage face off? Granted no-one would like to be on the receiving end of one, and there’s plenty to choose from when considering standard and Emblem weapons. Which one would come out on top? Let’s get into Axes Vs. Swords in Fire Emblem Engage.

Axes Vs. Swords In Fire Emblem Engage

(1 of 2) It really is a game of rock, paper, scissors. At least on the surface for melee weapons, anyway.

It really is a game of rock, paper, scissors. At least on the surface for melee weapons, anyway. (left), Breaking units in !Fire Emblem Engage ensures damage reduction by stopping counters. (right)

As players battle on through the events of Fire Emblem Engage, they will always see a preview of what the rounds outcome will be including a weapons effectiveness. Whilst this gives players a good indicator of whether the skirmish will work in their favor, it won’t count some elements of battle. Whilst cycling through weapons to check for the best outcome is very user friendly, just keep in mind with won’t include and missed hits or critical strikes.

Here’s some key points to remember about weapon strengths and weaknesses in Fire Emblem Engage. Swords are strong against Axes, whilst Axes win out against Lances and are in turn strong against Swords. Any ranged weapon is weak against melee weapons, with Bows being especially weak with no way to counter close quarters attacks. Bow units aren’t useless be any stretch of the imagination as they can easily deal critical damage to flying units.

Long story short, in most Axe Vs. Sword circumstances in Fire Emblem Engage, Swords will luck out due to causing breaks. This allows units to stop an opposing unit to counter an attack. Imagine knocking someone down and they drop their weapon, forcing them to fumble back to their feet and regain their stamina. This is what a Break represents in-game.

Of course, there’s a case to be made for having the bigger stick regardless of weaknesses when thinking about Axes Vs. Swords in Fire Emblem Engage. Here’s a breakdown of every standard and Emblem Axe and Sword in Fire Emblem Engage, and don’t forget to click on one you like for a full breakdown of it in the Gamer Guides Fire Emblem Engage database:

Axes

Axe Description Rank
"Compact Axe" iconCompact Axe A light, unusually accurate axe. D
"Iron Axe" iconIron Axe A standard axe made of iron─simple, but effective. D
"Steel Axe" iconSteel Axe An axe made of steel. C
"Silver Axe" iconSilver Axe An exceptional axe of rare metals. B
"Hand Axe" iconHand Axe A light throwing axe that can strike close or at range. D
"Hammer" iconHammer A war hammer made to crack through heavy armor. Effective: Armored. D
"Poleaxe" iconPoleaxe An axe whose long handle helps reach mounted foes. Effective: Cavalry. D
"Killer Axe" iconKiller Axe An axe especially well-suited to inflicting deadly wounds. C
"Tomahawk" iconTomahawk A powerful throwing axe that can strike close or at range. B
"Brave Axe" iconBrave Axe An axe built for expert wielders. If user initiates combat, attacks twice. A
"Fragarach" iconFragarach A legendary axe. S
"Iron Greataxe" iconIron Greataxe A massive axe that smashes foes. Cannot follow up, or strike first if initiating combat. C
"Steel Greataxe" iconSteel Greataxe A massive axe of steel that smashes foes. Cannot follow up, or strike first if initiating combat. B
"Silver Greataxe" iconSilver Greataxe A massive axe of rare metals that smashes foes. Cannot follow up, or strike first if initiating combat. A
"Hurricane Axe" iconHurricane Axe A magical axe that smashes foes. Cannot follow up, or strike first if initiating combat. Effective: Flying. B
"Ukonvasara" iconUkonvasara A huge, legendary axe that smashes foes. Cannot follow up, or strike first if initiating combat. S
"Nóatún" iconNóatún Axe of "Anna" iconAnna, a commander in Askr. Grants Mov+1 for 1 turn when user has 40% HP or less at start of turn. D

Emblem Axes

Axe Description Rank
"Killer Axe" iconKiller Axe Axe wielded by Emblem "Leif" iconLeif. Easily inflicts fatal wounds. D
"Killer Axe (Leif)" iconKiller Axe (Leif) Axe wielded by Emblem "Leif" iconLeif. Easily inflicts fatal wounds. D
"Killer Axe (Leif) (Normal)" iconKiller Axe (Leif) (Normal) An Emblem’s axe. Easy to inflict a fatal wound with. D
"Hammer" iconHammer "Hammer" iconHammer of Emblem "Ike" iconIke. Smashes foes. Cannot follow up, or strike first if initiating combat. Eff: Armored. D
"Hammer (Ike)" iconHammer (Ike) "Hammer" iconHammer of Emblem "Ike" iconIke. Smashes foes. Cannot follow up, or strike first if initiating combat. Eff: Armored. D
"Hammer (Ike) (Normal)" iconHammer (Ike) (Normal) "Hammer" iconHammer of Emblem "Ike" iconIke. Smashes foes. Cannot follow up, or strike first if initiating combat. Eff: Armored. D
"Urvan (Ike)" iconUrvan (Ike) Heirloom axe wielded by Emblem "Ike" iconIke. Grants Res+3. D
"Urvan (Ike) (Normal)" iconUrvan (Ike) (Normal) Heirloom axe wielded by Emblem "Ike" iconIke. Grants Res+3. D
"Aymr" iconAymr Axe of Emblem "Byleth" iconByleth. Smashes foes. Cannot follow up, or strike first if initiating combat. Eff: Dragon. D

Swords

Sword Description Rank
"Slim Sword" iconSlim Sword A light, unusually accurate sword. D
"Iron Sword" iconIron Sword A standard sword made of iron. Simple, but effective. D
"Steel Sword" iconSteel Sword A sword made of steel C
"Silver Sword" iconSilver Sword An exceptional sword of rare metals. B
"Armorslayer" iconArmorslayer A sword made to penetrate heavy armor. Effective: Armored C
"Killing Edge" iconKilling Edge A sword especially well-suited to inflicting deadly wounds. C
"Levin Sword" iconLevin Sword A magical sword that can strike close or at range C
"Wo Dao" iconWo Dao A sword honed to a razor edge. B
"Wyrmslayer" iconWyrmslayer A sword crafted specifically to fight dragons. Effective: Dragon. B
"Brave Sword" iconBrave Sword A sword built for expert wielders. If user initiates combat, attacks twice. A
"Libération" iconLibération "Divine Dragon" iconDivine Dragon only. Fills engage meter by 1 when user attacks and defeats a foe in a single turn. D
"Libération (Prologue)" iconLibération (Prologue) The "Divine Dragon" iconDivine Dragon’s personal sword. D
"Wille Glanz" iconWille Glanz "Divine Dragon" iconDivine Dragon only. A powerful sword that can strike close or at range. D
"Caladbolg" iconCaladbolg A legendary sword, famous for its great power. S
"Iron Blade" iconIron Blade A massive sword that smashes foes. Cannot follow up, or strike first if initiating combat. C
"Steel Blade" iconSteel Blade A massive sword of steel that smashes foes. Cannot follow up, or strike first if initiating combat. B
"Silver Blade" iconSilver Blade A massive sword of rare metals that smashes foes. Cannot follow up, or strike first if initiating combat. A
"Georgios" iconGeorgios A legendary blade that smashes foes. Cannot follow up, or strike first if initiating combat. S
"Fólkvangr" iconFólkvangr Sword of "Alfonse" iconAlfonse, prince of Askr. Grants Atk+3 for 1 turn if user has 50% HP or less at start of turn. D

Emblem Swords

Sword Description Rank
"Rapier" iconRapier Sword wielded by Emblem "Marth" iconMarth. Effective: Cavalry, Armored. D
"Rapier (Normal)" iconRapier (Normal) Sword wielded by Emblem "Marth" iconMarth. Effective: Cavalry, Armored. D
"Mercurius" iconMercurius Sword wielded by Emblem "Marth" iconMarth. Doubles user’s earned experience. D
"Mercurius (Normal)" iconMercurius (Normal) Sword wielded by Emblem "Marth" iconMarth. Doubles user’s earned experience. D
"Falchion" iconFalchion Sacred sword wielded by Emblem "Marth" iconMarth. Effective: Dragon. D
"Falchion (Normal)" iconFalchion (Normal) Sacred sword wielded by Emblem "Marth" iconMarth. Effective: Dragon. D
"Falchion (Prologue)" iconFalchion (Prologue) An exalted legendary weapon. Effective: Dragon. D
"Tyrfing" iconTyrfing Sword wielded by Emblem "Sigurd" iconSigurd. Grants Res+5. D
"Tyrfing (Normal)" iconTyrfing (Normal) Sword wielded by Emblem "Sigurd" iconSigurd. D
"Lancereaver" iconLancereaver Unusual sword wielded by Emblem "Roy" iconRoy. Grants advantage vs. lances but disadvantage vs. axes. D
"Lancereaver (Normal)" iconLancereaver (Normal) Unusual sword wielded by Emblem "Roy" iconRoy. Grants advantage vs. lances but disadvantage vs. axes. D
"Wyrmslayer" iconWyrmslayer Sword wielded by Emblem "Roy" iconRoy. Effective: Dragon. D
"Wyrmslayer (Normal)" iconWyrmslayer (Normal) Sword wielded by Emblem "Roy" iconRoy. Effective: Dragon. D
"Binding Blade" iconBinding Blade Famous sword wielded by Emblem "Roy" iconRoy. Grants Def/Res+5. Can strike close or at range. D
"Binding Blade (Normal)" iconBinding Blade (Normal) Famous sword wielded by Emblem "Roy" iconRoy. Grants Def/Res+5. Can strike close or at range. D
"Light Brand" iconLight Brand Magical sword wielded by Emblem "Leif" iconLeif. Grants Lck+10. Can strike close or at range. D
"Light Brand (Normal)" iconLight Brand (Normal) Magical sword wielded by Emblem "Leif" iconLeif. Grants Lck+10. Can strike close or at range. D
"Noble Rapier" iconNoble Rapier Sword wielded by Emblem "Lucina" iconLucina. Effective: Cavalry, Armored. D
"Noble Rapier (Normal)" iconNoble Rapier (Normal) Sword wielded by Emblem "Lucina" iconLucina. Effective: Cavalry, Armored. D
"Noble Rapier (Chapter 7)" iconNoble Rapier (Chapter 7) An Emblem’s sword. Effective: Cavalry, Armored. D
"Parallel Falchion" iconParallel Falchion Sacred sword wielded by Emblem "Lucina" iconLucina. Effective: Dragon. D
"Parallel Falchion (Normal)" iconParallel Falchion (Normal) Sacred sword wielded by Emblem "Lucina" iconLucina. Effective: Dragon. D
"Mani Katti" iconMani Katti Divine sword wielded by Emblem "Lyn" iconLyn. Effective: Cavalry, Armored. D
"Mani Katti (Normal)" iconMani Katti (Normal) Divine sword wielded by Emblem "Lyn" iconLyn. Effective: Cavalry, Armored. D
"Mani Katti" iconMani Katti Divine sword wielded by Emblem "Lyn" iconLyn. Effective: Cavalry, Armored. D
"Mani Katti (Doubles)" iconMani Katti (Doubles) Divine sword wielded by Emblem "Lyn" iconLyn. Effective: Cavalry, Armored. D
"Ragnell" iconRagnell Sacred sword wielded by Emblem "Ike" iconIke. Grants Def+5. Can strike close or at range. D
"Ragnell (Normal)" iconRagnell (Normal) Sacred sword wielded by Emblem "Ike" iconIke. Grants Def+5. Can strike close or at range. D
"Blutgang" iconBlutgang Magical sword wielded by Emblem "Byleth" iconByleth. Effective: Dragon, Cavalry. D
"Blutgang (Normal)" iconBlutgang (Normal) Magical sword wielded by Emblem "Byleth" iconByleth. Effective: Dragon, Cavalry. D
"Sword of the Creator" iconSword of the Creator Sword of Emblem "Byleth" iconByleth. Raises damage with user’s Mag. Can strike close or at range. Effective: Dragon Sword D
"Sword of the Creator (Normal)" iconSword of the Creator (Normal) Sword of Emblem "Byleth" iconByleth. Raises damage with user’s Mag. Can strike close or at range. Effective: Dragon D
"Sword of the Creator (Chapter 14)" iconSword of the Creator (Chapter 14) An Emblem’s sword. Raises damage with user’s Mag. Can strike close or at range. Effective: Dragon D
"Dual Katana" iconDual Katana Unusual sword wielded by Emblem "Corrin" iconCorrin. Grants advantage vs. lances but disadvantage vs. axes. D
"Dual Katana (Normal)" iconDual Katana (Normal) Unusual sword wielded by Emblem "Corrin" iconCorrin. Grants advantage vs. lances but disadvantage vs. axes. D
"Wakizashi" iconWakizashi Throwing sword wielded by Emblem "Corrin" iconCorrin. Can only strike at range, not close up. D
"Wakizashi (Normal)" iconWakizashi (Normal) Throwing sword wielded by Emblem "Corrin" iconCorrin. Can only strike at range, not close up. D
"Yato" iconYato Sacred sword wielded by Emblem "Corrin" iconCorrin. D
"Yato (Normal)" iconYato (Normal) Sacred sword wielded by Emblem "Corrin" iconCorrin. D
"Rapier" iconRapier Sword wielded by Emblem Eirika. Effective: Cavalry, Armored. D
"Wind Sword" iconWind Sword Magical sword wielded by Emblem Eirika. Can strike close or at range. Effective: Flying. D
"Wind Sword (Normal)" iconWind Sword (Normal) Magical sword wielded by Emblem Eirika. Can strike close or at range. Effective: Flying. D
"Sieglinde" iconSieglinde Paired sword wielded by Emblem Eirika. Effective: Corrupted. D
"Sieglinde (Normal)" iconSieglinde (Normal) Paired sword wielded by Emblem Eirika. Effective: Corrupted. D
"Oligoludia (Alear)" iconOligoludia (Alear) Sword wielded by Emblem "Alear" iconAlear. Effective: Corrupted. D
"Oligoludia (Alear) (Normal)" iconOligoludia (Alear) (Normal) Sword wielded by Emblem "Alear" iconAlear. Effective: Corrupted. D
"Lyrátion (Alear)" iconLyrátion (Alear) Sword of Emblem "Alear" iconAlear. If user defeats foe in player phase, fills adjacent allies’ engage meters by 1. D
"Lyrátion (Alear) (Normal)" iconLyrátion (Alear) (Normal) Sword of Emblem "Alear" iconAlear. If user defeats foe in player phase, fills adjacent allies’ engage meters by 1. D
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  • Publisher
    Nintendo
  • Platforms,
    Switch
  • Genre
    Adventure, Tactical RPG
  • Guide Release
    12 January 2023
  • Last Updated
    7 February 2023
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