The Curse series is a series of weapons unlocked in the Legendary or Vassal Weapons based on the seven deadly sins. They are unlocked when an extreme psychological stimulus is felt and considered a defence mechanism within the weapons.
Overview[]
At the point when a blast of feelings equal to the obliteration of one's heart is conjured, a power coming from the Curse Series is unlocked. The Curse Series is, in actuality, founded on the seven deadly sins: Gluttony, Lust, Greed, Wrath, Sloth, Envy, and Pride.
While these weapons hold great power, they also degenerate their user's personality. For example, whenever Naofumi utilised the Wrath Shield, he was overwhelmed by unadulterated disdain and apathy for others. On the rare chance that the cursed is overwhelmed by positive virtues within the user, the Bless Series is unlocked.
Naofumi believes that the curse series is an intentional defence mechanism within the Legendary and Vassal Weapons to protect the wielder whenever they suffer from an extreme psychological issue to prevent further damage.[1] Using these weapons results in both a psychological and physical curse upon the user. For example, Naofumi's ability to empathise was suppressed after he unlocked the Wrath Series, and his stats, except for defence, dropped by 30% after using his cursed abilities. The physical curse will heal over time and can be aided by hot springs, but the psychological effects are much harder to resolve. Naofumi was only wholly free of the curse after he unlocked the corresponding Bless Series shield, which suppressed the Curse Series.[2]
Known Users[]
Legendary Heroes[]
- Naofumi Iwatani unlocks the Wrath Series because of the brutal treatment he immediately encountered in the arrangement due to the extreme discrimination from King Aultcray and Princess Malty. It first arose when an unfair duel with Motoyasu defeated him, and he thought he would lose the only person he could trust - Raphtalia.[3] While Naofumi has demonstrated expanding levels of command over his outrage and this Revile Arrangement due to Raphtalia, Filo, and Melty, it makes him experience overpowering degrees of outrage and contempt coordinated at his foes, which in his perspective includes the whole world. The symptom of this shield is all the earmarks of the user losing the capacity to adore. The downside of using abilities from the Wrath Series include losing all of Naofumi's SP, losing a significant amount of blood, or being cursed with a 30% reduction in all stats except defence - depending on the ability. Finally, with Atla's help in her death in the battle with the Phoenix, Naofumi defeated his fierceness and unlocked the Blessed Series' Shield of Compassion. This shield suppresses the Shield of Wrath and allows Naofumi to empathise with others for the first time since unlocking the curse series.[2]
- Ren Amaki unlocks the Greed Series and Gluttony Series after being deceived by Malty and having most of his gear and effects taken. This happened just as he was dealing with the passing of his companions during the Spirit Tortoise assault, which he refused to take responsibility for and accuses it was due to their weakness. These two-course series were unlocked as an extension of Ren's extreme desire to get stronger. Using the Greed Series makes him more violent and increasingly risky, assaulting others to take their hardware, yet utilising the Gluttony series makes him murderous and makes him have a go at murdering others to gain EXP and become "superior." The downsides to these swords are that he can't gather EXP, nor would he be able to hold anything worth cash after utilising the Curse Series arms Guillotine and Strong Decline. Ren stopped using his curse series weapon after Eclair defeated him during one of his rampages.[4] Fortunately, utilising these swords did not have a permanent effect since he had regained his calm, albeit more humble, personality after being discharged from them.
- Motoyasu Kitamura unlocks the Lust Series and Envy Series after Malty, Elena, and the rest of his female companions sell him out to save themselves in the wake of the Spirit Tortoise catastrophe he initiated. When he later realises he tries to face their betrayal and see through his self-delusions, Motoyasu suffers a complete mental breakdown and a deep depression. He remains in this pitiful state until Filo solaces him, which inadvertently turns all of his desire towards her. While he doesn't generally have any issues in the wake of utilising the curse series, he considers women to be literal pigs and can't comprehend their words.[5] He only sees women in their proper form if he realises they are close friends to Filo. This is suspected to be the only repercussion of using the spears but could also be the condition needed to unlock the series. Wielding the curse series magnified Motoyasu's obsession with Filo and jealousy for Naofumi. Naofumi later convinces Motoyasu to stop his cursed rampage through Filo, and he then joins Naofumi's village.[6] However, since there are no serious repercussions for using his curse series, Motoyasu still uses them.
- Itsuki Kawasumi unlocks the Pride Series after being instigated by Mald, Malty, and their progressive group. He also possibly unlocked an eighth curse series, either an overzealous justice or fanaticism, during his fight with Rishia. The cursed bow gives him the ability to brainwash anyone who is hit by one of his arrows.[7] However, in exchange for this power and a stat boost, Itsuki becomes obsessed with acting out his sense of justice. After using the cursed bow, the repercussions result in Itsuki becoming passionless and suggestible. He was willing to do anything asked of him - including taking his own life. Itsuki was later convinced to stop using the curse series after fighting Rishia and finding the note from Malty about leaving him and the massive financial debt they gave him.[8]
- Kizuna Kazeyama unlocks the Sloth Series at some point before being imprisoned in the Infinite Labyrinth to fight against people and bypass her restrictions as the Hunter Hero. Nevertheless, the difference between the heroes of Raphtalia's World seems to be that her sloth wasn't intense, and she was never taken over by sin. Still, she has to pay for using it with a decrease in levels and enhancing methods, becoming weaker in the short term. After the death of the other three heroes, she and her group attend a world meeting, which turns out to be a trap by the Vanguards of the Waves and reincarnated individuals. While covering the escape of L'Arc, who had his weapon stolen, and the others, she activated her Sloth Rod. However, the enemies still captured her and attached an item that empowered the powers of the curse and made an impossible weapon change. After being rescued by Naofumi and her allies and having the item destroyed, she is still found in a state of lethargy since sloths become stronger for simply doing nothing. By then, the curse had already taken over Kizuna and started to expand as a miasma around her body, affecting others. Near the end, Kizuna even found the effort to breathe annoying and tried to stop.[9] Nevertheless, Naofumi was able to help her overcome her sloth through her passion for fishing.
Vassal Heroes[]
- Glass: Glass was about to use a curse series weapon against one of the vanguards of the waves, who had stolen L'Arc's Vassal Scythe. However, Naofumi arrived in time to prevent her from using it.
Vanguards of the Waves[]
The enemies behind the wave have the technology to interfere with Vassal and Legendary weapons. They can suppress the weapons with their accessories and give them to unworthy wielders. They have also found a way to use curse series weapons without the adverse side effects.[10]
- Kyo Ethnina: Kyo was able to access an unknown curse series with the Vassal Book. This gave him access to the ability Revelation, which had impressive attacks and some minor healing abilities.[11]
- Takt Alsaholn Faubrey: Takt was able to use the cursed skill, Wahnsinn Claw, with the Vassal Claw. According to the Melromarc Royal healers, the curse applied to this attack is almost as bad as the backlash of Naofumi's Shield of Wrath. Takt was also able to use Legendary Shield's Wrath Series skill, Blood Sacrifice, but the skill was weak enough that Naofumi could blow the attack away with the Vassal Staff.[12]
- Mald: After leaving Itsuki, Mald eventually received the Vassal Axe and was liberated from Takt. He could use the Guillotine and a wide variety of other cursed attacks.
- Hidemasa Miyaji: Miyaji used the curse series for the Vassal Musical Instrument. This allowed him to use the ability Cursed Song: Woodo-Voodoo, which creates voodoo dolls out of the target's hair. This unavoidable attack damages the target where the voodoo doll is also damaged.[13] Miyaji was defeated, and the Vassal Musical Instrument left him for Itsuki.
- Harpoon Reincarnator: The enemy wielder of the Vassal Harpoon could use a curse series weapon and the Crucifixion skill. This skill summons a cursed cross, which binds the target upon it. However, this attack was destroyed before it could be used.[14]
- Ofuda Reincarnator: The enemy wielder of the Legendary Ofuda could use multiple curse series skills, including summoning demonic beings and a swarm of cursed insects.[14]
Gallery[]
Cursed Shield
Cursed Sword
Cursed Book
Cursed Spear
Cursed Hunting Tool
References[]
- ↑ Light Novel Volume 11 Chapter 17
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Light Novel Volume 15 Epilogue
- ↑ Light Novel Volume 1 Chapter 23
- ↑ Light Novel Volume 11 Epilogue
- ↑ Light Novel Volume 11 Chapter 10
- ↑ Light Novel Volume 15 Chapter 6
- ↑ Light Novel Volume 12 Chapter 12
- ↑ Light Novel Volume 12 Chapter 13
- ↑ Light Novel Volume 18 Chapter 1
- ↑ Light Novel Volume 17 Chapter 12
- ↑ Light Novel Volume 9 Chapter 12
- ↑ Light Novel Volume 16 Chapter 10
- ↑ Light Novel Volume 17 Chapter 10
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Light Novel Volume 19 Chapter 11