Nova
| Nova | |
|---|---|
 | |
| This sword, bright and blinding, erupts on the battlefield to unleash the original brilliance of the Flame. | |
| Type | One-handed Sword |
| Level | 1 to 50 |
| Damage | 18 to 147 (legendary) |
| Speed | 0.6s attack speed, 245 DPS |
| Defence | - |
| Gem Slot | Always has 1 gem slot |
| Location | Kindlewastes |
The Nova is a legendary one-handed sword in Enshrouded. Most of its damage is cutting, and the rest is fire. At level 50, a legendary copy hits for 147 base damage. It attacks every 0.6 seconds, which comes to about 245 damage per second. It always has one gem slot for a gem. Its upgrades unlock extra fire damage, merciless attack damage, melee damage turned back on attackers and health leech. It is found in the Kindlewastes, where it drops from gold and silver sarcophagi in the Hollow Halls. The Blacksmith upgrades it.
Damage By Level
Base damage grows with item level and with rarity. The table shows the base damage before perks and gems. Each perk adds its own bonus on top.
| Level | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 18 |
| 10 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | 38 | 42 | 48 | 62 | 68 |
| 30 | 54 | 59 | 67 | 86 | 94 |
| 40 | 68 | 75 | 86 | 110 | 121 |
| 50 | 84 | 92 | 104 | 134 | 147 |
Enhancements by Level
Each upgrade at the Blacksmith raises a copy by one level and unlocks the next enhancement. The levels count from the copy's own level, so a level 9 copy unlocks them at levels 10 to 14. Rarity sets how many upgrades a copy takes: one for common, up to five for legendary.
| Upgrade | Unlocks At | Enhancement | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Level +1 | Fire Damage | Adds Fire Damage equal to 10% of base damage |
| 2 | Level +2 | Merciless Attack Damage | +18% Merciless Attack Damage |
| 3 | Level +3 | Retaliation | +20% Retaliation |
| 4 | Level +4 | Health Leech | +3% Health Leech |
| 5 | Level +5 | Fire Damage | Adds Fire Damage equal to 10% of base damage |
Skills
These skills make swords stronger or add new moves to them.
| Skill | Tree | Cost | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finesse | Warrior | 3 | One-handed melee weapons and daggers have a 20% chance not to lose durability. |
| One-Handed Specialization | Warrior | 3 | Unlocks Special Abilities for One-Handed Melee weapons. Press [R] to unleash a powerful Special Ability after generating enough Focus. |
| Swift Blades | Warrior | 5 | Allows you to attack faster with one-handed swords and axes. |
How to Get Nova Guide
The Nova drops at random from chests and containers in the Kindlewastes. It drops from tier 4 warrior weapon chests: gold and silver sarcophagi in the Hollow Halls. It rolls at epic to legendary rarity.
Compared With Other Swords
The strongest legendary swords at level 50, sorted by damage per second.
| Weapon | Image | Damage | Speed | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Machete | 
|
147 | 0.6s | 245 |
| Aurora Sword | 
|
147 | 0.6s | 245 |
| Dragon Sword | 
|
147 | 0.6s | 245 |
| Enflamed Sword | 
|
147 | 0.6s | 245 |
| Ezramin's Courage | 
|
147 | 0.6s | 245 |
| Fang Blade | 
|
147 | 0.6s | 245 |
| Greater Golden Twinflame Sword | 
|
147 | 0.6s | 245 |
| Nova | 
|
147 | 0.6s | 245 |
Notes
- The Nova scales with Strength, which adds five percent melee damage per point.
- The Nova suits a Warrior build, since Strength sits in the Warrior skill tree.
- The Nova needs Legendary Runes to reach its maximum upgrade level.
All Swords
Springlands
Swords found or crafted in the Springlands:
| Name | Image | Level | Speed | DPS | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Sword | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 140 | Springlands, Revelwood, Nomad Highlands, Kindlewastes |
| Rusty Sword | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 140 | Springlands |
| Scrappy Sword | 
|
5 | 0.6s | - | Craftable |
| Wailing Blade | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 245 | Lore Weapon, Craftable |
Revelwood
Swords found or crafted in Revelwood:
| Name | Image | Level | Speed | DPS | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hailscourge | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 223 | Lore Weapon, Craftable |
| Noble Sword | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 140 | Revelwood |
| Sword Of The Serpent | 
|
13 | 0.6s | - | Lore Weapon, Craftable |
| White Wolf Sword | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 140 | Revelwood |
| Wolf's Maw | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 140 | Revelwood |
Nomad Highlands
Swords found or crafted in the Nomad Highlands:
| Name | Image | Level | Speed | DPS | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Sword |
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 245 | Lore Weapon, Craftable |
| Fang Blade |
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 245 | Nomad Highlands |
| Ice Blade | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 245 | Nomad Highlands |
| Stonewrought Sword | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 173 | Nomad Highlands |
| Sword of Radiance | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 245 | Nomad Highlands |
Kindlewastes
Swords found or crafted in the Kindlewastes:
| Name | Image | Level | Speed | DPS | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enflamed Sword |
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 245 | Kindlewastes |
| Extinguished Sword | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 140 | Kindlewastes |
| Major Arcana | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 245 | Kindlewastes |
| Minor Arcana | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 173 | Kindlewastes |
| Nova |
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 245 | Kindlewastes |
| Sunbeam | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 245 | Kindlewastes |
Albaneve Summits
Swords found or crafted in the Albaneve Summits:
| Name | Image | Level | Speed | DPS | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Cleaver | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 140 | Scavenger Enemy Drop |
| Fell Broad Sword | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 140 | Fell Enemy Drop |
| Greater Golden Twinflame Sword |
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 245 | Lore Weapon, Craftable |
| Icicle Sword | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 140 | Albaneve Summits |
| Lesser Golden Twinflame Sword | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 173 | Lore Weapon, Craftable |
| Pyreblade | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 140 | Scavenger Enemy Drop |
| Rune Apprentice's Sword | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 140 | Albaneve Summits |
| Rune Master's Sword | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 245 | Albaneve Summits |
| Rusty Short Sword | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 140 | Fell Enemy Drop |
| Sharpened Broadsword | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 140 | Fell Enemy Drop |
| Short Sword | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 140 | Vukah Enemy Drop |
| Aurora Sword |
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 245 | Albaneve Summits |
Veilwater Basin
Swords found or crafted in the Veilwater Basin:
| Name | Image | Level | Speed | DPS | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drak'Dal Spine | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 140 | Veilwater Basin |
| Explorer's Machete | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 140 | Veilwater Basin |
| Apex Machete |
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 245 | Veilwater Basin |
| Spine Of Dalszul | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 245 | Veilwater Basin |
Cinder's Cradle
Swords found or crafted in the Cinder's Cradle:
| Name | Image | Level | Speed | DPS | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Hope Sword | 
|
1 to 55 | 0.6s | 140 | - |
| Ezramin's Courage |
|
1 to 55 | 0.6s | 245 | - |
| Pyreheart Blade | 
|
1 to 55 | 0.6s | 245 | - |
| Starborn Sword | 
|
1 to 55 | 0.6s | 140 | - |
Hollow Halls
Swords found in the Hollow Halls:
| Name | Image | Level | Speed | DPS | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacrilegious Steelsword | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 223 | Hollow Halls Loot |
Shroud Lairs
Swords found in the Shroud Lairs:
| Name | Image | Level | Speed | DPS | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipsed Blade | 
|
1 to 50 | 0.6s | 223 | Shroud Lair Loot |
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