Nova
This sword, bright and blinding, erupts on the battlefield to unleash the original brilliance of the Flame.
- Required level
- 40
- Source
- Kindlewastes
- Attack speed
- 0.6s
- Scales with
- STR (Strength)
- Slot tier
- S — One-handed Swords
Estimated damage
Level 5093Damage
- Base
- 85(91.4%)
- Fire
- 8(8.6%)
Sources: enshrouded.wiki.gg (pre-1.0) for every value on this page. Enshrouded 1.0 was released on 2026-10-15; these values have not been checked against it.
Not yet matched to a 1.0 item: the 1.0 server files carry no English names, and this weapon's wiki stats did not single out one of the 510 weapons in them. The 506 that did are in the 1.0 weapon database.
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.
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.