Cord

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Cord Artwork of Cord from the Trading Card Game. Ogma's subordinate. A woodcutter of Talys, renowned for his speedy work. Fought alongside Ogma to aid Marth in the War of Shadows.

Gender Male Race Human Starting class Fighter Appearance(s) Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light Mystery of the Emblem* Shadow Dragon New Mystery of the Emblem Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE

“	I couldn't sit still when I heard you's fighting again, so I came to join in. We're Talys's mercenaries, right? If ya died, Princess Caeda'd cry.	”	— Cord, to Marth

Cord (Japanese: マジ Maji) is a fighter in the Fire Emblem series. He is a member of Talys's mercenaries under Captain Ogma.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Role

Cord is a Talysian mercenary serving under Ogma alongside his comrades Barst and Bord. The four are sent by King Mostyn of Talys to join Marth when he arrives in Galder, and serve under him for the rest of the War of Shadows.

Starting stats and growth rates

Fighter
Level	3
Movement	6
Experience	0

Recruitment: Chapter 2, automatically from the start

Stats Growth Rates

Max HP	20	Speed	9
Strength	7	Luck	5
Skill	5	Defense	5
W. Level	3	Resistance	0

Max HP	100%	Speed	40%
Strength	30%	Luck	40%
Skill	20%	Defense	40%
W. Level	50%	Resistance	0%

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Inventory
Axe
Weapons Sword ✗ Lance ✗ Axe ✓ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗ Ballista ✗ Stone ✗

Analysis

This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

Between the four axe-users in Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light that join in Chapter 2—Barst, Bord, Cord, and Darros—Cord is arguably the worst. Similarly to Bord and Darros, Cord is completely outclassed by Barst; he has disadvantages in his base HP, strength, skill, weapon level, and defense, and equal bases in his other stats. He also has a disadvantage in his strength, skill, speed, luck, and defense growths, with his only advantages being a 40% higher HP growth and a 20% higher weapon level growth. The worst problem Cord has, which is not faced by the other axe-users, is his terrible weapon level; with a weapon level of 3, Cord can use Axes, Steel Axes, Hand Axes, and Hammers—he cannot wield one of the most powerful axes: the Devil Axe. This hugely reduces his combat prowess, making a strong argument to drop him very early into the game. While you could eventually level him up enough to bring his weapon level to a good point thanks to his decent growth, he isn't strong enough to justify using him for long enough to attain this. His best attribute is his speed, which allows him to double most early game enemies, however Barst offers the same speed but with a better growth. Cord also faces the same problems the other units in the fighter class struggle with, namely his lack of a promotion and a mediocre 6 movement. He can offer some decent utility in the early game when he can reliably double most enemies, but if you want an axe user, you should use Barst instead, and he is easily surpassed by the stronger units in this game and should be dropped fairly early.

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Role

Cord is a Talysian mercenary serving under Ogma alongside his comrades Barst and Bord. The four are sent by King Mostyn of Talys to join Marth when he arrives in Galder, and serve under him for the rest of the War of Shadows.

Starting stats and growth rates

Fighter
Level	3
Movement	6
Experience	0

Recruitment: Chapter 2, automatically from the start

Stats Growth Rates

Max HP	22	Luck	5
Strength	7	W. Level	3
Skill	5	Defense	5
Speed	9	Resistance	0

Max HP	10%	Luck	40%
Strength	30%	W. Level	50%
Skill	20%	Defense	40%
Speed	40%	Resistance	3%

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Weapons	Items
Iron Axe	--
Weapons Sword ✗ Lance ✗ Axe ✓ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Analysis

This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

Cord is one of the worst units in Book 1. His bases are fairly middling; he is 1 speed short of following up with lighter axes (Iron and Silver Axes with 7 weight) against 0-AS enemies, and his strength is serviceable. However, his growths are very low. His 10% HP growth will only activate twice on average over Cord's 17 available level-ups; this in conjunction with his low bases in HP and defense greatly limits his survivability, even in spite of his respectable 40% defense growth. His 30% strength growth is also low for a unit that cannot reliably follow up, impeding his potential damage output. Additionally, as Cord is not in a class capable of promoting, he has only 17 levels to grow and can not receive the stat boost promotion offers, limiting his effectiveness as the game progresses.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Role

Cord is a Talysian mercenary serving under Ogma alongside his comrades Barst and Bord. The four are sent by King Mostyn of Talys to join Marth when he arrives in Galder, and serve under him for the rest of the War of Shadows.

Starting stats and growth rates

Fighter
Level	2
Movement	6

Recruitment: Chapter 2, automatically from the start

Stats Growth Rates

Max HP	20	Speed	9
Strength	7	Luck	5
Magic	0	Defense	5
Skill	5	Resistance	0

Max HP	80%	Speed	40%
Strength	50%	Luck	40%
Magic	0%	Defense	10%
Skill	20%	Resistance	0%

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Inventory
Iron Axe
Weapon Levels -- -- E -- -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

Knight/General Mercenary/Hero Hunter/Horseman Pirate/Berserker Dark Mage/Sorcerer

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Knight/General	60%	25%	0%	25%	30%	40%	40%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Mercenary/Hero	60%	30%	0%	30%	50%	40%	15%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Hunter/Horseman	40%	30%	0%	20%	55%	40%	15%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Pirate/Berserker	80%	50%	0%	20%	40%	40%	10%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Dark Mage/Sorcerer	20%	0%	30%	25%	50%	40%	0%	30%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

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Promotion stat gains

Mercenary Pirate Dark Mage Fighter Hunter Knight

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Hero	+6	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Berserker	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+0	+1	+30 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sorcerer	+2	+2	+1	+1	+1	+0	+0	+3	+0	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Warrior	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+1	+1	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Horseman	+2	+0	+1	+2	+2	+0	+3	+3	+3	E +30 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
General	+10	+2	+1	+1	+4	+0	+4	+3	+1	+30 WEXP E

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Analysis

This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

Cord joins Marth's army with good enough bases to generally avoid getting doubled, even on higher difficulties. His growths in strength and speed are also decent, giving him some long-term potential. However, the primary problem with Cord lies in his horrible weapon ranks – E rank axes and nothing else. This makes him unable to use effective axes for a very long time, as he will need to participate in 38 rounds of combat to raise his axe rank to C. By the time he reaches C rank, other and better axe units will likely have surpassed him by a mile. While axes are a good weapon type to be locked into—they receive no weapon triangle penalties against the axe-heavy early-game and have advantage against the numerous lance users after that—Cord has the lowest starting axe rank among the units he joins with, so there is the least incentive to use him despite his decent growths and workable bases. As such, while Cord is not unusable, he definitely falls short of alternative axe users like Barst and Minerva. If the player does want to make him work, he can be used as a melee tank in the early chapters with his Iron Axe to grind up his weapon rank into something more respectable so he can catch up to Barst. Ultimately, Cord needs a noticeable amount of coddling to function, but given that coddling he can truly shine.

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role

When Cord hears that Marth has set out on a new journey, he and Bord immediately set out to rejoin him. Cord meets Marth in a village on the outskirts of Macedon and joins his company, serving under him for the rest of the War of Heroes.

As with a number of other characters in New Mystery of the Emblem, there is a unique shared weapon named for Cord and Bord available through Everyone's Conditions: Bordcord Axe.

Starting stats and growth rates

Main Story Extra chapters

Fighter
Level	2
Movement	6

Recruitment: Chapter 2, visit village

Stats Growth Rates

Max HP	22	Speed	8
Strength	9	Luck	5
Magic	0	Defense	5
Skill	7	Resistance	0

Max HP	100%	Speed	50%
Strength	60%	Luck	50%
Magic	0%	Defense	20%
Skill	40%	Resistance	0%

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Inventory
Iron Axe
Weapon Levels -- -- E -- -- --

Fighter
Level	2
Movement	6

Recruitment: Downloadable episode 3, automatically from the start

Stats Growth Rates

Max HP	22	Speed	8
Strength	9	Luck	5
Magic	0	Defense	5
Skill	7	Resistance	0

Max HP	100%	Speed	50%
Strength	60%	Luck	50%
Magic	0%	Defense	20%
Skill	40%	Resistance	0%

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Inventory
Iron Axe  Vulnerary
Weapon Levels -- -- E -- -- --

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Growth rates when reclassed

Original set

Knight/General Mercenary/Hero Hunter/Horseman Pirate/Berserker Dark Mage/Sorcerer

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Knight/General	90%	35%	0%	35%	40%	50%	45%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Mercenary/Hero	80%	40%	0%	40%	60%	50%	25%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Hunter/Horseman	70%	40%	0%	30%	65%	50%	20%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Pirate/Berserker	100%	50%	0%	30%	70%	50%	15%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Dark Mage/Sorcerer	50%	5%	30%	35%	60%	50%	0%	30%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

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Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

Cavalier/Paladin Dracoknight Archer/Sniper Myrmidon/Swordmaster Mage Sage/Bishop Curate

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Cavalier/Paladin	70%	35%	0%	40%	55%	50%	30%	5%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Dracoknight	60%	30%	0%	35%	65%	50%	25%	10%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Archer/Sniper	70%	30%	0%	35%	70%	50%	25%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Myrmidon/Swordmaster	70%	30%	0%	35%	70%	50%	20%	5%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Mage	50%	10%	40%	35%	60%	50%	0%	20%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Sage/Bishop	50%	5%	30%	35%	60%	50%	0%	30%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Curate	50%	5%	20%	30%	60%	50%	5%	40%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

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Promotion stat gains

Original set

Mercenary Pirate Dark Mage Fighter Hunter Knight

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Hero	+8	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Berserker	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+0	+1	+30 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sorcerer	+2	+2	+2	+1	+1	+0	+0	+3	+0	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Warrior	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+1	+1	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Horseman	+2	+0	+1	+2	+2	+0	+3	+3	+3	E +30 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
General	+10	+2	+1	+1	+4	+0	+4	+3	+1	+30 WEXP E

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Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

Curate Archer Cavalier Mage Myrmidon

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Bishop	+6	+1	+2	+1	+0	+0	+0	+4	+1	E +30 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+8	+2	+1	+5	+5	+0	+1	+3	+2	+75 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+4	+2	+1	+3	+1	+0	+1	+6	+1	+30 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sage	+6	+3	+2	+1	+1	+0	+1	+2	+0	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+6	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+75 WEXP

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Analysis

This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

Cord is a very unremarkable unit. He joins with serviceable bases and decent growths, particularly the 100% HP growth, but this is all overshadowed by his crippling E rank in axes at base. This means that regardless of class Cord will be stuck with E rank weaponry and he simply isn't good enough to get items such as Arm Scrolls and forged weaponry as many other units make better use of them. Cord does benefit from promotion letting him escape the low weapon levels he's plagued by, but the same can be said of other units and there are simply many units worth investing into and promoting over Cord. Cord can perform a triangle attack with Bord and Barst, but the drawbacks to deploying all three of them on the same map over other, better units makes this merely a novelty.

Personality

While Cord is nondescript in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem, and Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, his personality is expanded upon in Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem. Cord is undyingly loyal to both Ogma and Caeda. He extends this loyalty to Marth because his death would break Caeda's heart. Cord also has a fierce rivalry with his brother Bord.

Supports

Mystery of the Emblem

Cord Fighter Supports: None. [[{{{supportg1}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg1}}} [[{{{supportg2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg2}}} [[{{{supportg3}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg3}}} Supported by: None. [[{{{supporto1}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuso1}}} [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuso2}}}

See Support § Super Famicom games for more details on supports.

Shadow Dragon

Cord Fighter Mutual supports: Barst Fighter C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 Bord Fighter C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 [[{{{supportm3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm3}}} B: {{{bm3}}} A: {{{am3}}} [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Supported by:* Ogma Mercenary C: 5 B: 10 A: 16 [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co2}}} B: {{{bo2}}} A: {{{ao2}}} [[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co3}}} B: {{{bo3}}} A: {{{ao3}}} [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}

See Support § Nintendo DS games for more details on supports.

New Mystery of the Emblem

Cord Fighter Mutual supports: Barst Fighter C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 Bord Fighter C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 [[{{{supportm3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm3}}} B: {{{bm3}}} A: {{{am3}}} [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Supported by:* Kris Myrmidon C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 Ogma Mercenary C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 [[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co3}}} B: {{{bo3}}} A: {{{ao3}}} [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}

See Support § Nintendo DS games for more details on supports.

Base conversations

Main article: Cord/Conversations

Endings

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Cord
Spends a leisurely life in his village hunting and fishing.

Mystery of the Emblem

Cord, the Chopper
Cord returned to his peaceful life as a woodcutter. In time, he became renowned for his speedy work.

Shadow Dragon

Cord, The Chopper
Cord returned to his peaceful life as a woodcutter. In time, he became renowned for his speedy work.

New Mystery of the Emblem

Cord, The Chopper
Cord returned to the kingdom of Talys and became a woodcutter. He preferred that life to the grim bloodiness of war.

Quotes

Battle quotes

“	I'm Cord, Captain Ogma's subordinate. Say yer prayers!	”	— Cord, in Bonus Episode 3 of New Mystery of the Emblem.

Death quotes

“	Captain Ogma... Rrgh...	”	— Cord, in Mystery of the Emblem Book 1.

“	Captain Ogma... Rrgh...	”	— Cord, in Shadow Dragon.

“	It can't be helped... I leave the rest to you's guys...	”	— Cord's death quote in Classic Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Damn... This is shameful, but I gotta retreat.	”	— Cord's retreat quote in Casual Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Damn! Captain... I'm sorry...	”	— Cord, in Bonus Episode 3 of New Mystery of the Emblem.

Everyone's Conditions quotes

“	I feel awesome today! Come at me, bros! Yahoo!	”	— When receiving a temporary stat boost in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	I cut a lotta nearby trees today. That was how I trained back in my homeland of Talys.	”	— When receiving experience in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Hm? What's this? I got something weird.	”	— When finding an item in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Free time don't suit me. I wonder if anything's going on?	”	— When failing to receive a bonus in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	I wonder what Kris is doin'? They're really somethin'.	”	— When receiving support with Kris in New Mystery of the Emblem.

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Trading Card Game

Cord was featured on one TCG card, from the fifth card series.

Fire Emblem Trading Card Game data for Cord
	Class: Fighter	Level 10 Infantry	Direct Attack
Energy: 6	Atk.: 4 / Counter: 1	WLv.: A
Equip: Steel Axe	Skills: Brilliant Counterattack (Energy 1: Damage modifier +3 when counterattacking) Emblem Skills: [Speed] (Discard 3)
Card #5-020 • Rarity: • Artist: Katsuyoshi Koya
Card scans and information translation provided by Aquantis.

Fire Emblem Cipher

Cord is featured on two cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Cord
	Axeman of Talys, Cord
	"I'm not Bord! I'm Cord!"
Attack: 30	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
Class: Fighter	Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
Fighter's Expertise: [Always] During your turn, this unit's attack is increased by 20. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains 20 attack.
Card #B01-020N, B01-020ST • Artist: HACCAN
	Compassionate Axeman, Cord
	"Abandon the prince? What a disgrace to my Talysian mercenary brothers that'd be!"
Attack: 30	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
Class: Fighter	Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
Fighter's Expertise: [Always] During your turn, this unit gains +20 attack. The Three Talysian Warrors: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] If you have allied "Bord" or "Barst", this unit gains +10 attack. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
Card #B17-004N • Artist: Yoneko
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Cord .

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Cord appears alongside Bord and Barst as a Novice Attack-type spirit, using their arts from the Fire Emblem Trading Card Game. When equipped to a player character, Bord & Cord & Barst grant three support spirit slots.

	#624 Fire Emblem Series Bord & Cord & Barst
Type: Attack
Rank: ★
Number of support spirit slots: ⬣⬣⬣
Level 1 stats: Attack: 382 Defense: 382 Power: 764
Level 99 stats: Attack: 1913 Defense: 1913 Power: 3826

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
New Mystery of the Emblem	Ogma's subordinate. A woodcutter of Talys, renowned for his speedy work. Fought alongside Ogma to aid Marth in the War of Shadows.	タリスのきこり。オグマの部下。仕事の速さで知られる。 暗黒戦争では、オグマと共にマルスを助けた。

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)	544	Cord Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon	168
696	Cord Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	65

CYL 2 (2018)	682	Cord Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon	72 (−96)
772	Cord Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	30 (−35)

CYL 3 (2019)

563 (−12)

Cord Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem

128

CYL 4 (2020)

594 (−1)

Cord Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon

112 (−16)

CYL 5 (2021)

618

Cord Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem

72 (−40)

CYL 6 (2022)

657

Cord Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem

60 (−12)

CYL 7 (2023)

680

Cord Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem

41 (−19)

CYL 8 (2024)

752

Cord Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem

28 (−13)

CYL 9 (2025)

667 (−85)

Cord Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem

41 (+13)

CYL 10 (2026)

751 (+84)

Cord Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem

18 (−23)

Total results		This character has 12 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	835

Trivia

A Talys relationship chart from the Mystery of the Emblem: Haoh Game Special 6 guide.

• In a relationship chart from the Mystery of the Emblem: Haoh Game Special 6 guidebook, Cord and Bord are directly indicated to be related by blood (pictured; the red line connecting their Japanese names at the bottom left indicates a biological relationship). This detail is not explicated in the games, including the in-game relationship chart from New Mystery of the Emblem.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Cord	Contracted form of Conrad.
Japanese	マジ	Officially romanized as Maji. Has many meanings, but is most well known as a Japanese slang term meaning "are you serious?" or "seriously?"; it is a shortened form of 真面目 (majime), meaning "truth", "earnest", or "diligent". This is a possible reference to The Honest Woodcutter, one of Aesop's Fables and relates to the character's class.
Spanish	Cord	--
French	Cord	--
German	Cord	--
Italian	Cord	--
Dutch	Cord	Used in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Portuguese	Cord	Used in Heroes.[citation needed]
Russian	Корд	Cord; used in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Traditional Chinese	瑪吉	Maji; used in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Gallery

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Cord, Bord, and Barst from Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.
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  Artwork of Cord and other characters from All of Fire Emblem.
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  Artwork of Cord from the Trading Card Game.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Cord, Bord, and Barst.
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  Artwork of Cord, Bord, and Barst.

References

This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series.