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Nova icon — Enshrouded One-handed Swords

Nova

This sword, bright and blinding, erupts on the battlefield to unleash the original brilliance of the Flame.

Weapon stats

Estimated damage

Level 50
93Damage
Base
85(91.4%)
Fire
8(8.6%)
Required level
40
Source / drop region
Kindlewastes
Attack speed
0.6s
Scales with
STR (Strength)

Legendary perks (4)

  • Magic Fire DamageAdds Magic Fire Damage equal to 10% of base damage
  • MercilessIncreased Merciless Attack Damage
  • RetaliationA percentage of received Melee Damage is dealt back to attackers
  • Health LeechHits restore a percentage of damage dealt as Health

About this slot

The One-handed Swords slot is rated S for current Enshrouded meta. All-purpose melee. The sword-and-shield combo is the Tank's bread and butter; scales with STR.

Other One-handed Swords

Same category — likely alternatives at the same level band.

Nova FAQ

How do I get Nova in Enshrouded?
Nova drops in Kindlewastes. As a legendary weapon, it's gated behind a specific Hollow Halls boss, Sun Temple chest, or biome-specific encounter — farm the region listed above for a guaranteed shot.
What level is required for Nova?
Nova requires character level 40 to wield. End-game tier — only viable in Albaneve Summits / Veilwater Basin progression.
What attribute does Nova scale with?
Nova is a One-handed Swords weapon, which scales with STR (Strength). Invest attribute points into STR to push Nova's damage to its level cap.
What perks does Nova have?
Nova carries 4 named perks: Magic Fire Damage, Merciless, Retaliation, Health Leech. These compound on top of base damage and are what flag it legendary — mundane drops carry no perks.
What builds use Nova?
Nova is a One-handed Swords weapon — see the matching build hubs linked above for preset loadouts that prioritise this slot. Best fit is typically the primary archetype for this weapon family.
Weapon data from Enshrouded Wiki, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Damage is computed with the wiki's own {{Weapon Stats}} formula (base scaling + 10%-per damage-perk); the wiki notes these figures are not updated post Wake of Water, so treat them as estimates. Legendary flag = weapon carries named perks (mundane drops have none). Not affiliated with Keen Games.

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