Nova
This sword, bright and blinding, erupts on the battlefield to unleash the original brilliance of the Flame.
Weapon stats
- Required level
- 40
- Source / drop region
- Kindlewastes
- Attack speed
- 0.6s
- Scales with
- STR (Strength)
Legendary perks (4)
- Magic Fire Damage
- Merciless
- Retaliation
- Health Leech
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.
Builds that use this slot
- Endgame Meta — 184 ptsHybrid
Reference build that pushes the 184-point cap. Battlemage core with Healer + Barbarian splice — the build you respec into once everything else unlocks.
- Solo Adventurer HybridHybrid
Designed for solo play. Survives early Springlands, scales through Kindlewastes, never needs a co-op partner. Warrior survival + Ranger ranged + Mage utility.
Other One-handed Swords
Same category — likely alternatives at the same level band.
- Acid Cleaver
A cleaver coated with acid and bile. Its victims can mend the bleeding but rarely stop the toxins from spreading.
Lv 40 - Apex Machete
The weapon brandishes an interlocking pattern of dark and light by partially covering its fuller with a blackened outer shell. The sword's sides are asymmetric, making one ideal for slashing while the other excels in prying or hacking through its pronounced claw-like appendage.
Lv 45 - Aurora Sword
All incoming light fractures on the surface of this elegant blade, creating a dancing ensemble of floating colors. It is practically dripping with excellence.
Lv 50 - Bronze Sword
A light and swift sword of beautiful color. It dulls quickly, though.
Lv 40 - Dragon Sword
A mythical blade from long gone days. Legends say that it was passed on to Embervale by a wise spirit who descended from the stars in the year of the dragon.
Lv 40 - Drak'Dal Spine
Ridges line the base of this sword, adding weight to each swing. The uneven silhouette is reminiscent of protruding vertebrae.
- Eclipsed Blade
Rays of steel stretch outward from the sword handle's guard. They resemble the final light of the sun before an eclipse.
- Enflamed Sword
A burning sword, glowing with power. It burns hot enough to reduce the mana of its prey with every hit.
Lv 40 - Explorer's Machete
A sword with a reinforced, pointed edge that can cut through any growth in the thicket. The blade is also useful for hunting wildlife.
- Extinguished Sword
Although no longer enflamed this formerly magical sword still has a sharp edge.
Lv 40 - Fang Blade
This blade is razor-sharp like the fangs of the terrifying creatures that prowl the Nomad Highlands.
Lv 40 - Fell Broad Sword
A heavy sword wielded by armored Fell.
Lv 40
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.