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"Essentially, an artistic symbol representing the power that dwells within all things. Each symbol contains a great deal of magical energy, which can be released if one properly channels magic through the glyph itself."
— Term List entry in Order of Ecclesia

Glyphs are a prominent gameplay mechanic in Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia. They are magical symbols created by Ecclesia[1] that contain arcane energies that serve as embodiments of all living things. These magic seals can be used for many purposes, such as casting elemental magic spells, summoning creatures to assist in combat, materializing weapons from thin air, and even transforming the user into a variety of creatures.

Ecclesia was known to make use of the glyphs they created as a means to battle Dracula in the absence of the Belmonts, who had mysteriously disappeared after Richter's era. Oddly enough, some enemies are able to use glyphs as well.

Since Shanoa is also a playable character in Castlevania: Harmony of Despair, many of the glyphs found in Order of Ecclesia are available for her to use, but only if she acquires them.

Description[]

"Essentially, an artistic symbol representing the power that dwells within all things. Each symbol contains a great deal of magical energy, which can be released if one properly channels magic through the glyph itself."

Plot[]

Out of all of the glyphs, the Order's most powerful is called Dominus. After confronting Albus in Minera Prison Island, Shanoa discovers that he has fractured Dominus into three separate glyphs (Dominus Hatred, Dominus Anger and Dominus Agony). Dominus is said to kill the user and everything around them.

Game specific information[]

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia[]

Main Glyphs and Sub Glyphs[]

Main and Sub Glyphs are the primary source of offense in Order of Ecclesia since most of them come in the form of weapons (with the exception of the Scutum glyphs which serve as shields). As such, Shanoa can perform various Glyph Unions depending on what glyph is equipped on her arms. This mechanic is also similar to the dual weapon equip in Symphony of the Night. This time, however, Shanoa can attack with two arm glyphs alternately; she can either equip the same glyph on both arms, or two different glyphs, one on each arm. Each glyph has its own attack speed as some can be cast quickly without delay.

Item Data: Glyphs (edit)
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Confodere Icon Confodere (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Rapier) - Shanoa
[edit]
A rapier glyph. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 5 MP
ATK +6
Find: First given in tutorial with Barlowe.
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Confodere = Union Confodere; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Vol Confodere Icon Vol Confodere (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Rapier) - Shanoa
[edit]
A powerful rapier glyph. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 10 MP
ATK +11
Drop: Dullahan (10%)
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Confodere = Union Confodere; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Melio Confodere Icon Melio Confodere (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Rapier) - Shanoa
[edit]
Superior rapier glyph. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 15 MP
ATK +15
Find: Library (Dracula's Castle)
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Confodere = Union Confodere; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Secare Icon Secare (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Sword) - Shanoa
[edit]
A sword glyph. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 8 MP
ATK +8
Drop: Bone Scimitar
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Secare = Union Secare; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Vol Secare Icon Vol Secare (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Sword) - Shanoa
[edit]
A powerful sword glyph. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 10 MP
ATK +14
Find: Giant's Dwelling
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Secare = Union Secare; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Melio Secare Icon Melio Secare (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Sword) - Shanoa
[edit]
Superior sword glyph. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 15 MP
ATK +20
Drop: Spectral Sword
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Secare = Union Secare; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Hasta Icon Hasta (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Lance) - Shanoa
[edit]
A lance glyph. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 5 MP
ATK +9
Drop: Spear Guard
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Hasta = Union Hasta; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Vol Hasta Icon Vol Hasta (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Lance) - Shanoa
[edit]
A powerful lance glyph. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 10 MP
ATK +16
Find: Tristis Pass
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Hasta = Union Hasta; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Melio Hasta Melio Hasta (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Lance) - Shanoa
[edit]
Superior lance glyph. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 15 MP
ATK +23
Find: Barracks (Dracula's Castle)
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Hasta = Union Hasta; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Macir Macir (Pulsare) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Hammer) - Shanoa
[edit]
A hammer glyph. Attrib: Strike
Consume: 5 MP
ATK +10
Find: Monastery
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Macir = Union Macir; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Vol Macir Icon Vol Macir (Vol Pulsare) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Hammer) - Shanoa
[edit]
A powerful hammer glyph. Attrib: Strike
Consume: 10 MP
ATK +18
Find: Misty Forest Road (...)
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Macir = Union Macir; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Melio Macir Icon Melio Macir (Melio Pulsare) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Hammer) - Shanoa
[edit]
Superior hammer glyph. Attrib: Strike
Consume: 15 MP
ATK +25
Drop: Hammer Shaker
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Macir = Union Macir; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Arcus Icon Arcus (Sagitta) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Bow) - Shanoa
[edit]
A bow glyph. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 15 MP
ATK +6
Drop: Bone Archer
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Arcus = Union Arcus; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Vol Arcus Icon Vol Arcus (Vol Sagitta) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Bow) - Shanoa
[edit]
This bow glyph fires diagonally. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 15 MP
ATK +9
Find: Somnus Reef
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Arcus = Union Arcus; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Melio Arcus Icon Melio Arcus (Melio Sagitta) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Bow) - Shanoa
[edit]
A bow glyph that targets enemies automatically. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 25 MP
ATK +9
Find: Misty Forest Road
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Arcus = Union Arcus; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Ascia Icon Ascia (Axes) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Axe) - Shanoa
[edit]
An axe glyph. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 15 MP
ATK +8
Find: Ruvas Forest, Minera Prison Island, Monastery (Hard Mode)
Drop: Axe Knight
Effect: Arc Throw
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Ascia = Union Ascia; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Vol Ascia Icon Vol Ascia (Vol Axes) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Axe) - Shanoa
[edit]
A powerful axe glyph. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 30 MP
ATK +12
Find: Somnus Reef
Effect: Arc Throw
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Ascia = Union Ascia; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Melio Ascia Icon Melio Ascia (Melio Axes) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Axe) - Shanoa
[edit]
Superior axe glyph. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 45 MP
ATK +16
Drop: Great Knight
Effect: Arc Throw
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Ascia = Union Ascia; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Falcis Icon Falcis (Falx) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Sickle) - Shanoa
[edit]
A sickle glyph. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 5 MP
ATK +11
Find: Minera Prison Island
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Falcis = Union Falcis; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Vol Falcis Icon Vol Falcis (Vol Falx) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Sickle) - Shanoa
[edit]
A powerful sickle glyph. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 10 MP
ATK +19
Drop: Miss Murder
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Falcis = Union Falcis; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Melio Falcis Icon Melio Falcis (Melio Falx) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Sickle) - Shanoa
[edit]
Superior sickle glyph. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 15 MP
ATK +28
Find: Arms Depot (Dracula's Castle)
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Falcis = Union Falcis; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Culter Icon Culter (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Knife) - Shanoa
[edit]
A knife glyph. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 8 MP
ATK +3
Find: Monastery
Effect: Knife Throw
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Culter = Union Culter; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Vol Culter Icon Vol Culter (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Knife) - Shanoa
[edit]
A double knife glyph. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 16 MP
ATK +3
Drop: Red Smasher
Effect: Double Knife (parallel)
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Culter = Union Culter; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Melio Culter Icon Melio Culter (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Knife) - Shanoa
[edit]
A triple knife glyph. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 24 MP
ATK +3
Find: Arms Depot (Dracula's Castle)
Effect: Triple Knife (parallel)
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Culter = Union Culter; + Elemental Glyph = Elemental Weapon Union; + Other = Pulsus
Scutum Icon Scutum (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Shield) - Shanoa
[edit]
A shield glyph. Consume: 5 MP
No stats
Find: Kalidus Channel
Effect: Blocks/reduces damage
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Scutum = Union Scutum; + Other = Pulsus
Vol Scutum Icon Vol Scutum (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Shield) - Shanoa
[edit]
A powerful shield glyph. Consume: 5 MP
No stats
Drop: Lizardman
Effect: Blocks/reduces damage
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Scutum = Union Scutum; + Other = Pulsus
Melio Scutum Icon Melio Scutum (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Shield) - Shanoa
[edit]
Superior shield glyph. Consume: 5 MP
No stats
Find: Arms Depot (Dracula's Castle)
Effect: Blocks/reduces damage
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Scutum = Union Scutum; + Other = Pulsus
Redire Icon Redire (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
A glyph to magnetize blades for additional effect. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 10 MP
ATK +10
Find: Training Hall
Special: Glyph Unions: + Any Glyph = Pulsus
Cubus Icon Cubus (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
A glyph that creates stones. Attrib: Stone
Consume: 20 MP
ATK +5
Find: Monastery
Special: Glyph Unions: + Any Glyph = Pulsus
Torpor Icon Torpor (Torpens) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
A glyph that incapacitates opponents. Attrib: Ice
Consume: 20 MP
ATK +10
Find: Wygol Village (...)
Special: Glyph Unions: + Any Glyph = Pulsus
Lapiste Icon Lapiste (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Stone) - Shanoa
[edit]
Pulverize enemies with giant fists of stone. Attrib: Strike
Consume: 20 MP
ATK +17
Find: Underground Labyrinth (Dracula's Castle)
Special: Glyph Unions: + Lapiste = Union Lapiste; + Weapon Glyph = Saturnus; + Other = Pulsus
Pneuma Icon Pneuma (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Wind) - Shanoa
[edit]
This glyph creates squalls to sweep enemies away. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 25 MP
ATK +14
Find: Tymeo Mountains
Special: Attack with 2 Pneumas at same time for Gale; Glyph Unions: + Pneuma = Union Pneuma; + Weapon Glyph = Tellus; + Other = Pulsus
Ignis Icon Ignis (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Fire) - Shanoa
[edit]
Call forth burning flames. Attrib: Flame
Consume: 25 MP
ATK +9
Find: Tristis Pass
Drop: Fire Demon
Effect: Flames
Special: Glyph Unions: + Fire Glyph = Union Ignis; + Weapon Glyph = Mars; + Ice Glyph = Evanescere; + Other = Pulsus
Vol Ignis Icon Vol Ignis (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Fire) - Shanoa
[edit]
Create pillars of fire. Attrib: Flame
Consume: 40 MP
ATK +7
Find: Underground Labyrinth (Dracula's Castle)
Effect: Raging Blaze
Special: Glyph Unions: + Fire Glyph = Union Ignis; + Weapon Glyph = Mars; + Ice Glyph = Evanescere; + Other = Pulsus
Grando Icon Grando (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Ice) - Shanoa
[edit]
Call forth freezing ice. Attrib: Ice
Consume: 25 MP
ATK +8
Steal: Sea Demon
Effect: Ice Bolt
Special: Glyph Unions: + Ice Glyph = Union Grando; + Weapon Glyph = Mercurius; + Fire Glyph = Evanescere; + Other = Pulsus
Vol Grando Icon Vol Grando (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Ice) - Shanoa
[edit]
Create pillars of ice. Attrib: Ice
Consume: 40 MP
ATK +27
Find: Tristis Pass
Effect: Ice Fang
Special: Glyph Unions: + Ice Glyph = Union Grando; + Weapon Glyph = Mercurius; + Fire Glyph = Evanescere; + Other = Pulsus
Fulgur Icon Fulgur (Tonitrus) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Thunder) - Shanoa
[edit]
Summon a ball of lightning. Attrib: Thunder
Consume: 25 MP
ATK +5
Steal: Thunder Demon
Effect: Dawn Lightning
Special: Glyph Unions: + Thunder Glyph = Union Fulgur; + Weapon Glyph = Iuppiter; + Other = Pulsus
Vol Fulgur Icon Vol Fulgur (Vol Tonitrus) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Thunder) - Shanoa
[edit]
Call forth shocking electricity. Attrib: Thunder
Consume: 40 MP
ATK +3
Find: Minera Prison Island
Effect: Tonitrus
Special: Glyph Unions: + Thunder Glyph = Union Fulgur; + Weapon Glyph = Iuppiter; + Other = Pulsus
Luminatio Icon Luminatio (Luminare) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Light) - Shanoa
[edit]
Call forth a ball of light. Attrib: Light
Consume: 25 MP
ATK +8
Find: Lighthouse
Effect: Radiance
Special: Glyph Unions: + Light Glyph = Union Luminatio; + Weapon Glyph = Uranus; + Darkness Glyph = Universitas; + Other = Pulsus
Vol Luminatio Icon Vol Luminatio (Vol Minare) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Light) - Shanoa
[edit]
Call a ball of light that tracks enemies. Attrib: Light
Consume: 40 MP
ATK +20
Steal: White Fomor
Effect: Light
Special: Glyph Unions: + Light Glyph = Union Luminatio; + Weapon Glyph = Uranus; + Darkness Glyph = Universitas; + Other = Pulsus
Umbra Icon Umbra (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Darkness) - Shanoa
[edit]
Command the malice of the dead. Attrib: Darkness
Consume: 25 MP
ATK +13
Steal: Black Fomor
Effect: Summon Spirit
Special: Glyph Unions: + Darkness Glyph = Union Umbra; + Weapon Glyph = Pluto; + Light Glyph = Universitas; + Other = Pulsus
Vol Umbra Icon Vol Umbra (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Darkness) - Shanoa
[edit]
Command the powers of darkness. Attrib: Darkness
Consume: 40 MP
ATK +23
Find: Mystery Manor
Effect: Darkness
Special: Glyph Unions: + Darkness Glyph = Union Umbra; + Weapon Glyph = Pluto; + Light Glyph = Universitas; + Other = Pulsus
Morbus Icon Morbus (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Darkness) - Shanoa
[edit]
Command a forbidden curse. Attrib: Curse
Consume: 25 MP
ATK +12
Find: Mechanical Tower (Dracula's Castle)
Special: Glyph Unions: + Darkness Glyph = Union Umbra; + Weapon Glyph = Pluto; + Light Glyph = Universitas; + Other = Pulsus
Nitesco Icon Nitesco (Nitens) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Magic) - Shanoa
[edit]
Concentrate magic energy into a destructive beam. Attrib: Flame, Light
Consume: 20 MP
ATK +9
Steal: Nova Skeleton
Effect: Piercing Beam
Special: Glyph Unions: + Nitesco = Union Nitesco; + Weapon Glyph = Venus; + Other = Pulsus
Acerbatus Icon Acerbatus (Acerbus) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Darkness) - Shanoa
[edit]
Calls forth the power of spite. Attrib: Thunder, Darkness, Curse
Consume: 44 MP
ATK +22
Find: Mystery Manor
Steal: Albus
Effect: Curse
Special: Glyph Unions: + Darkness Glyph = Union Umbra; + Weapon Glyph = Pluto; + Light Glyph = Universitas; + Other = Pulsus
Globus Icon Globus (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Darkness) - Shanoa
[edit]
Unleash an energy sphere. Attrib: Strike
Consume: 50 MP
ATK +8
Steal: Barlowe, Demon Lord
Special: Glyph Unions: + Darkness Glyph = Union Umbra; + Weapon Glyph = Pluto; + Light Glyph = Universitas; + Other = Pulsus
Dextro Custos Icon Dextro Custos (De Custos) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Darkness) - Shanoa
[edit]
Attack with the right head of Cerberus, guardian of Hell. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 16 MP
ATK +18
Find: Library (Dracula's Castle)
Special: Glyph Unions: + Darkness Glyph = Union Umbra; + Weapon Glyph = Pluto; + Light Glyph = Universitas; + Other = Pulsus
Sinestro Custos Icon Sinestro Custos (Sis Custos) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Darkness) - Shanoa
[edit]
Attack with the left head of Cerberus, guardian of Hell. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 16 MP
ATK +18
Find: Mechanical Tower (Dracula's Castle)
Special: Glyph Unions: + Darkness Glyph = Union Umbra; + Weapon Glyph = Pluto; + Light Glyph = Universitas; + Other = Pulsus
Dominus Hatred Icon Dominus Hatred (Dominus Odium) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Dominus) - Shanoa
[edit]
One piece of Dominus; summons a pillar of light. Attrib: Darkness
Consume: 1/6 of Max HP, 66 MP
ATK +66
Find: Minera Prison Island
Effect: Loses health.
Special: Glyph Unions: + Dominus Anger + Dominus Agony = Dominus
Dominus Anger Icon Dominus Anger (Dominus Ira) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Dominus) - Shanoa
[edit]
One piece of Dominus; unleashes a cluster of energy. Attrib: Darkness
Consume: 1/6 of Max HP, 66 MP
ATK +66
Find: Giant's Dwelling
Effect: Perform Dark Inferno. Loses health.
Special: Glyph Unions: + Dominus Hatred + Dominus Agony = Dominus

Back Glyphs[]

Back Glyphs serve as supportive skills, such as maneuvering spells, transformations, summoning creatures, or temporary buffs. They can be utilized with the use of the R trigger by default. Most of these are toggled abilities (e.g.: Paries, Volaticus, Fidelis Glyphs), although a few require the trigger to be held (e.g.: Magnes). Nevertheless, the MP consumption of all the Back Glyphs are for activation only as these do not drain MP over time.

Item Data: Back Glyphs (edit)
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Magnes Icon Magnes (Circulus) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Create an attractive magnetic field. Attrib: Light
Consume: 5 MP
ATK =10
Find: Monastery
Effect: Allows Shanoa to propel herself through magnetic discs.
Paries Icon Paries (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Pass through solid walls in specific locations. Consume: 5 MP
Steal: Wallman
Effect: Allows passage through wall portals.
Volaticus Icon Volaticus (Volare) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Conjures a pair of wings, allowing the power of flight. Consume: 20 MP
Find: Final Approach (Dracula's Castle)
Effect: Allows flight.
Rapidus Fio Icon Rapidus Fio (Inire Rapidus) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
A glyph of divine motion that enables faster movement. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 80 MP
ATK +3
Find: Underground Labyrinth (Dracula's Castle)
Effect: Increases movement speed.
Vis Fio Icon Vis Fio (Inire Vis) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Temporarily increase STR and the effects of physical glyphs. Consume: 80 MP
Find: Mechanical Tower (Dracula's Castle)
Effect: STR boost.
Fortis Fio Icon Fortis Fio (Inire Durum) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Temporarily increase CON and physical resistance. Consume: 80 MP
Find: Kalidus Channel
Effect: CON boost.
Sapiens Fio Icon Sapiens Fio (Inire Sapiens) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Temporarily increase INT and the effects of magical glyphs. Consume: 80 MP
Find: Oblivion Ridge
Effect: INT boost.
Fides Fio Icon Fides Fio (Inire Fides) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Temporarily increase MIND and magic resistance. Consume: 80 MP
Find: Tristis Pass
Effect: MND boost.
Felicem Fio Icon Felicem Fio (Inire Beati) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Grants the user a temporary boost of LUCK. Consume: 80 MP
Find: Underground Labyrinth (Dracula's Castle)
Effect: LCK boost.
Inire Pecunia Icon Inire Pecunia (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Temporarily increase the amount of money received by enemies. Consume: 80 MP
Find: Tristis Pass
Effect: Increases Gold received from enemies.
Arma Felix Icon Arma Felix (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Grants cat-like abilities. Consume: 80 MP
Drop: Black Panther
Effect: Transforms Shanoa into a werecat. She can attack with claw-swipes and rapid tail-whips, both at the cost of MP.
Special: Shanoa is able to talk to the cats in Wygol Village. Black Panthers and Ladycats become allies.
Arma Chiroptera Icon Arma Chiroptera (Arma Vesper) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Grants bat-like abilities. Consume: 80 MP
Drop: Werebat
Effect: Transforms Shanoa into a Lady Bat.
Special: When Shanoa hits an enemy with a kick, she regains 1 HP for each time it hits.
Arma Machina Icon Arma Machina (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Grants every ability of an automaton. Consume: 80 MP
Drop: Automaton ZX27
Effect: Transforms Shanoa into an automaton.
Special: Can break spikes upon contact.
Refectio Icon Refectio (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Increases the rate of physical regeneration. Consume: 80 MP
Find: Library (Dracula's Castle)
Effect: Regenerates HP.
Arma Custos Icon Arma Custos (Derum Custos) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Grants the mighty power of Cerberus. Consume: 80 MP
Find: Arms Depot (Dracula's Castle)
Effect: Increases Shanoa's STR while active and the stat boost rises each time her HP decreases.
Special: If all Custos glyphs are equipped at once, the stat boost from Arma Custos increases by 50%, and the damage dealt by Sinestro Custos and Dextro Custos also increase slightly.
Fidelis Caries Icon Fidelis Caries (Fide Zombie) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Summon zombies that fight to the death. Attrib: Strike
Consume: 80 MP
ATK +2
Steal: Necromancer
Effect: Summons Zombies.
Fidelis Alate Icon Fidelis Alate (Fide Wing) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Summon guardians to glide down from above. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 80 MP
ATK +3
Drop: Winged Skeleton
Effect: Summons Winged Skeletons.
Fidelis Polkir Icon Fidelis Polkir (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Summon Polkir to descend on your enemies. Attrib: Flame
Consume: 80 MP
ATK +4
Drop: Polkir
Effect: Summons Polkir.
Fidelis Noctua Icon Fidelis Noctua (Fide Ulula) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Summon owls to soundlessly descend. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 80 MP
ATK +3
Drop: Owl
Effect: Summons an Owl.
Fidelis Medusa Icon Fidelis Medusa (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Summon Medusa Heads in a strangely familiar pattern. Attrib: Stone
Consume: 80 MP
ATK +1
Drop: Gorgon Head
Effect: Summons Medusa Heads.
Fidelis Aranea Icon Fidelis Aranea (Fide Spider) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Summon skull spiders to skitter about when needed. Attrib: Slash, Poison
Consume: 80 MP
ATK +2
Drop: Skull Spider
Effect: Summons Skull Spiders.
Special: Poisons enemies.
Fidelis Mortus Icon Fidelis Mortus (Fide Skeletus) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Summon a lively assortment of the dead. Attrib: Strike, Curse
Consume: 80 MP
ATK +5
Drop: Jiang Shi
Effect: Summons Jiang Shi.
Special: Curses enemies.
Dominus Agony Icon Dominus Agony (Dominus Angor) - Order of Ecclesia
  Back Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
One piece of Dominus; shrouds you in Dracula's magic. Consume: 66 HP/s
STR +66, CON +66, INT +66, MND +66
Find: Mystery Manor
Effect: Boosts Shanoa's stats but drains her HP.

Others[]

As seen in the game, some glyphs have uses outside of combat and exploration. Albus used the Torpor glyph to capture the residents of Wygol Village, including those who were passing by or visiting. The Vol Fulgur glyph can power machines (as evident by the room it's located in), and the Pneuma glyph created powerful winds in the room it was located in.

Castlevania: Harmony of Despair[]

Glyphs can be Weapons, Hunter Skills, or Personal Skills in Harmony of Despair. Two Weapon Glyphs can be equipped. They do not consume MP and are found in chests. Hunter Skill Glyphs can be absorbed by enemies displaying a glyph symbol during their attacks. Up to four of these can be equipped and they consume MP to use. Magnes is the only Personal Skill glyph in the game. It is always equipped and allows Shanoa to use magnets to navigate.

Item Data: Castlevania: Harmony of Despair
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Weapon Glyphs (edit)
Glyphspell HD Icon Confodere (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Weapon Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Rapier glyph. Attrib: Pierce
ATK +2
Sell: (cannot be sold)
Rarity: *
Find: (starts with)
Glyphspell HD Icon Lapiste (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Weapon Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Pulverize enemies with giant fists of stone. Attrib: Strike
ATK +6
Sell: (cannot be sold)
Rarity: **
Find: Chapter 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 boss (Normal). Chapter 3, 5 boss (Hard).
Glyphspell HD Icon Pneuma (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Weapon Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Create squalls to sweep enemies away. Attrib: Slash
ATK +3
Sell: (cannot be sold)
Rarity: **
Find: Chapter 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 boss (Normal). Chapter 3, 5 boss (Hard).
Special: Attack with 2 Pneumas at same time for Gale
Glyphspell HD Icon Dextro Custos (De Custos) - Harmony of Despair
  Weapon Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Attack with the right head of Cerberus. Attrib: Slash, Fire
ATK +7
Sell: (cannot be sold)
Rarity: ***
Find: Chapter 10 purple and boss (Hard), boss (Normal).
First Obtained: Chapter 10
Glyphspell HD Icon Sinestro Custos (Sis Custos) - Harmony of Despair
  Weapon Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Attack with the left head of Cerberus. Attrib: Slash, Ice
ATK +7
Sell: (cannot be sold)
Rarity: ***
Find: Chapter 10 purple and boss (Hard), boss (Normal).
First Obtained: Chapter 10
Hunter Skill Glyphs (edit)
Glyphspell HD Icon Ignis (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Hunter Skill Glyph (Fire) - Shanoa
[edit]
Call forth raging flames. Attrib: Fire
Consume: 15 MP
ATK +6
Rarity: *
Steal: Aliorumnas
First Obtained: (Starts with)
Effect: Flames
Glyphspell HD Icon Grando (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Hunter Skill Glyph (Ice) - Shanoa
[edit]
Call forth freezing ice. Attrib: Pierce, Ice
Consume: 15 MP
ATK +12
Rarity: *
Steal: Aliorumnas
First Obtained: Chapter 4
Effect: Ice Bolt
Glyphspell HD Icon Fulgur (Tonitrus) - Harmony of Despair
  Hunter Skill Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Call forth shocking electricity. Attrib: Lightning
Consume: 15 MP
ATK +5
Rarity: **
Steal: Aliorumnas
First Obtained: Chapter 4
Effect: Tonitrus
Evolve: Level 5 and 9
Glyphspell HD Icon Nitesco (Nitens) - Harmony of Despair
  Hunter Skill Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Concentrate magic into a destructive beam. Attrib: Fire, Holy
Consume: 15 MP
ATK +8
Rarity: ***
Steal: Nova Skeleton
Effect: Piercing Beam
Glyphspell HD Icon Globus (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Hunter Skill Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Unleash an energy sphere. Attrib: Strike
Consume: 12 MP
ATK +6
Rarity: ***
Find: Purple chests
(Chapter 8 Hard)
Drop: Legion
First Obtained: Chapter 8
Glyphspell HD Icon Acerbatus (Acerbus) - Harmony of Despair
  Hunter Skill Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Calls forth the power of spite. Attrib: Strike, Lightning, Darkness, Curse
Consume: 20 MP
ATK +10
Rarity: *
Find: Purple & Boss Chapter 9 (hard)
Drop: Beelzebub
Effect: Curse
Glyphspell HD Icon Luminatio (Luminare) - Harmony of Despair
  Hunter Skill Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Call forth a ball of light. Attrib: Holy
Consume: 15 MP
ATK +9
Rarity: ****
Drop: Ryukotsuki (Both difficulties)
First Obtained: Chapter 11
Effect: Radiance
Personal Skill Glyphs (edit)
Magnes (Circulus) - Harmony of Despair
  Personal Skill Glyph - Shanoa
[edit]
Create an attractive magnetic field. Rarity: *
Find: (starts with)
Sequence: [Personal Skill] (default RB)

Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls[]

Main article: Glyph/Grimoire of Souls

Shanoa has two types of glyphs in Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls, Lance Glyphs and Sickle Glyphs. These have weapon skills attached to them, which gives her access to more glyph abilities.

Gallery[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. Castlevania Judgment Shanoa Story Mode introduction.
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