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Rapier

The Rapier is a relatively slender, sharply pointed sword, used mainly for thrusting attacks, developed in Europe around the 16th century. The Rapier is present in all Castlevania games that contain multiple swords. It always moves in a stabbing motion instead of a more standard slashing one. In some games, it deals piercing damage instead of slashing damage. In some games, Rapier is also a class of weapons.

Game specific information[]

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night[]

The Rapier in Symphony of the Night plays a lot differently than standard swords such as the Scimitar. Its strength is equal to the Scimitar, but instead of a horizontal slash, Alucard stabs the sword forward. This can be repeated faster than an average sword swing. In addition to the extra speed, it has a special attack move where Alucard makes a dozen quick stabbing actions at different heights. This move does not consume any MP and can quickly wear down an enemy's defenses. Alucard is vulnerable to attack during this action, though. Symphony of the Night does not distinguish between slashing damage and piercing damage, so the Rapier deals out standard Cut damage like its Scimitar counterpart.

You are pretty much guaranteed to get one from a Dhuron when you first enter the Long Library. Because of its special attack style and ability, this sword may remain relevant for a long time after you obtain many more powerful swords. Once the sword starts getting obsolete, it can be replaced by the similar but stronger Were Bane, the only other sword like it.

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow[]

The Rapier in Aria of Sorrow moves in a stabbing instead of a slashing sequence. The animation sequence is different than horizontal swinging swords, but the effect is much the same. The weapon does Sword damage like every other weapon in the game does.

The first chance you have to obtain this weapon is for the Skeleton Knight to drop one near the end of the Castle Corridor. It won't be long until you're guaranteed one, though, so long as you explore the first bell tower of the Chapel properly. You can also buy one from Hammer when you first go to his shop, but by then you should already have one and it should be outclassed by the Bastard Sword anyways. It is a little bit shorter than a Short Sword you will likely have when you first get it, but significantly more powerful and a bit faster. Later on, you can buy a more powerful Estoc (or get one from a Dead Crusader) to replace it. There are no other fencing-style weapons, though the stubby Cutall attacks similarly.

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow[]

As a weapon[]

The Rapier is the first "Rapier" class weapon you are likely to obtain. Like all Rapiers, it is thrust forward and deal Piercing damage instead of Slashing. Its special move is a simple dash forward attack.

The Rapier can only be purchased at Hammer's Shop for cheap, so be sure to buy one at the beginning of the game if you want a Rapier-style weapon early on, since you will definitely not stumble across it randomly later on. Since this weapon cannot evolve into a more powerful weapon, it doesn't make much sense to buy it late in the game.

The next most powerful Rapier is the Fleuret which can only be found in a treasure chest in the Garden of Madness and will be the first Rapier style weapon obtained if the Rapier was not purchased earlier. The Fleuret is otherwise identical to the Rapier.

As a weapon class[]

Unlike previous games where there were only two Rapier-like weapons, there is an entire class of weapons known as Rapiers in Dawn of Sorrow. These swords stab forward with great force and are essentially longer knives. Like knives, their icon images show a blade pointing to the left and they deal piercing damage instead of slashing damage. Whip swords are also considered Rapiers, as their chain segments thrust and expand forward like a rapier attacks. Normal swords of the Rapier class include the Rapier, Fleuret, Main Gauche, Small Sword, and Estoc. Whip swords in the Rapier class include the Whip Sword, Garian Sword, Kris Naga, and Nebula. Rapiers only evolve into whip swords. The Small Sword and Estoc evolve to a Whip Sword, which can then be evolved to a Garian Sword, which can further be evolved into the king rapier, the Nebula. No other rapiers evolve.

Item Data: Rapiers
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Rapier DoS Icon Rapier (jpn) - Dawn of Sorrow
  Rapier - Soma
[edit]
A thrusting sword with a tapered blade Attrib: Piercing
Consume: 50 MP (Special Attack)
ATK +16
Sell: $240
Buy: $480
Find: Hammer's shop
Special: Basic Lunge
Fleuret DoS Icon Fleuret (jpn) - Dawn of Sorrow
  Rapier - Soma
[edit]
A small sword Attrib: Piercing
Consume: 50 MP (Special Attack)
ATK +20
Sell: $1,440
Find: Garden of Madness
Special: Basic Lunge
Main Gauche DoS Icon Main Gauche (jpn) - Dawn of Sorrow
  Rapier - Soma
[edit]
A sword designed for superior defense Attrib: Piercing
Consume: 50 MP (Special Attack)
ATK +24, DEF+3
Sell: $2,640
Buy: $5,280
Find: Hammer's shop
Special: Basic Lunge
Evolve: + White Dragon Soul >> Whip Sword
Small Sword DoS Icon Small Sword (jpn) - Dawn of Sorrow
  Rapier - Soma
[edit]
A light and easy-to-handle sword Attrib: Piercing
Consume: 50 MP (Special Attack)
ATK +28
Sell: $4,400
Find: Garden of Madness
Special: Basic Lunge
Evolve: + White Dragon Soul >> Whip Sword
Estoc DoS Icon Estoc (jpn) - Dawn of Sorrow
  Rapier - Soma
[edit]
A sword made for stabbing Attrib: Piercing
Consume: 50 MP (Special Attack)
ATK +32
Sell: $6,400
Find: Condemned Tower
Special: Basic Lunge
Evolve: + White Dragon Soul >> Whip Sword
Whip Sword DoS Icon Whip Sword (jpn) - Dawn of Sorrow
  Rapier (Snake Sword) - Soma
[edit]
A sword with a whip-like blade Attrib: Piercing
Consume: 50 MP (Special Attack)
ATK +36
Sell: $8,000
Find: Yoko's shop
Create: (Small Sword, Main Gauche, or Estoc) + White Dragon Soul
Special: Basic Lunge
Evolve: + Quetzalcoatl Soul >> Garian Sword
Garian Sword DoS Icon Garian Sword (jpn) - Dawn of Sorrow
  Rapier (Snake Sword) - Soma
[edit]
A flexible, articulated sword made for executions Attrib: Piercing
Consume: 50 MP (Special Attack)
ATK +40
Sell: $12,000
Find: Yoko's shop
Create: Whip Sword + Quetzalcoatl Soul
Special: Basic Lunge
Evolve: + Malacoda Soul >> Nebula
Nebula DoS Icon Nebula (jpn) - Dawn of Sorrow
  Rapier (Snake Sword) - Soma
[edit]
A holy chain with a will of its own Attrib: Piercing
Consume: 50 MP (Special Attack)
ATK +52
Sell: $20,000
Find: Yoko's shop
Create: Garian Sword + Malacoda Soul
Special: Basic Lunge
Kris Naga DoS Icon Kris Naga (jpn) - Dawn of Sorrow
  Rapier (Snake Sword) - Soma
[edit]
A beautifully decorated sword made of damask Attrib: Piercing
Consume: 50 MP (Special Attack)
ATK +45
Sell: $16,000
Buy: $32,000
Find: Hammer's shop
Special: Basic Lunge

Castlevania: Curse of Darkness[]

The Rapier is a more powerful version of a Foil and represents an alternate evolution path of that weapon than the Main Gauche. The Rapier can evolve into two more fencing-style weapons, the Colichemarde (add Damascus Steel and Ether), which can be further evolved into the most powerful fencing style weapon, the Estoc (add Aluminum, Forgotten Memory, and Angel Halo).

To create a Rapier, add White Steel to a Foil, which can be easily obtained from a Ghoul or White Gravial in Cordova Town or later. Until then, your most powerful fencing style weapon might have been the Main Gauche if you were lucky enough for a Sniper Orc to drop a Carbon Steel or managed to steal one from a Great Armor in the Forest of Jigramunt.

The Rapier is a little shorter than the Foil and about the same length as the Main Gauche. Evolving your Foil to a Rapier adds a new regular combo move and a new finishing move to the weapon that you would not get if you were to evolve it into a Main Gauche. After five attacks, you can attack a sixth time, where he twirls around while arcing the blade up and down. If you perform a finishing move after the five attacks instead, he will thrust the blade forward while twirling it in a circular motion for a couple seconds and then release a blast of energy in front of the blade. Evolving the Rapier to a Colichemarde only increases its strength.

To create a Rapier from scratch, you will need the following materials:

The selling price of a Rapier is $600, which is four times the amount you would get for selling off the materials individually. Creating Rapiers is thus an excellent way of getting rid of excess common White Steel and Aluminum.

Item Data: Rapiers in Curse of Darkness (edit)
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Foil Foil - Curse of Darkness
  Sword (Piercing) - Hector
[edit]
A rapier used when learning fencing. Light, easy to grip, and serviceable in real combat. ATK +10
Sell: $200
Create: Short Sword + Aluminum
Evolve: Main Gauche, Rapier
Main Gauche Main Gauche - Curse of Darkness
  Sword (Piercing) - Hector
[edit]
A rapier that can be used to both thrust and turn aside enemy attacks, depending on user preference. ATK +20, DEF +10
Sell: $450
Create: Foil + Carbon Steel
Rapier Rapier - Curse of Darkness
  Sword (Piercing) - Hector
[edit]
A thin sword best used for drawn-out fights. Light and easy to use; great for fighting groups. ATK +28
Sell: $600
Create: Foil + White Steel
Evolve: Colichemarde
Colichemarde Colichemarde - Curse of Darkness
  Sword (Piercing) - Hector
[edit]
A sword created from highly detailed plans. Fine and very sharp; can easily be used with just one hand. ATK +35
Sell: $700
Create: Rapier + Damascus Steel + Ether
Evolve: Estoc
Estoc Estoc - Curse of Darkness
  Sword (Piercing) - Hector
[edit]
A rapier with a diamond-sectioned edge. So thin, it can slide between the plates of any armor. ATK +38
Sell: $1,000
Create: Colichemarde + Aluminum + Forgotten Memory + Angel Halo
Special: Draws an energy symbol before shattering it and releasing homing energy balls (final attack after six chained attacks)

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia[]

Main article: Confodere

Confodere is a rapier glyph in Order of Ecclesia and is the first glyph obtained. It was given to Shanoa by Barlowe in order to assist in her training after losing her memories. The rapier is thrust forward very quickly. Its reach is a little longer when equipped on the Y button than the X button. It can be used in rapid succession when alternating attack buttons if it is equipped on both arms. This can continue until the magic meter is drained. Its Glyph Union when paired with another Confodere is a a red version of Y button version of the attack, which is stronger and is accompanied by rose pedals effects around it (just for show) and a higher pitch swinging sound. It is the weakest weapon/spell but is the fastest.

Castlevania: Harmony of Despair[]

Rapiers in Harmony of Despair are one handed weapons. Because the Estoc is considered a Rapier, this weapon was improved from a two-handed weapon for Alucard to a one handed weapon.

Item Data: Rapiers in Harmony of Despair (edit)
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Rapier Icon Rapier (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Rapier - Alucard/Soma
[edit]
Thrusting sword with a tapered blade. Attrib: Pierce
#hands: 1
ATK +5
Sell: $700
Rarity: *
Effect: Swing (for Alucard)
Special: ↓↘→ + [Attack] for repeated attack (15 MP) (Alucard)
Fleuret DoS Icon Fleuret (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Rapier - Soma
[edit]
Light and easy-to-handle sword. Attrib: Pierce
#hands: 1
ATK +10
Sell: $1,500
Rarity: **
Main Gauche DoS Icon Main Gauche (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Rapier - Soma
[edit]
Sword designed for superior defense. Attrib: Pierce
#hands: 1
ATK +19 DEF +3
Sell: $2,200
Rarity: **
Small Sword DoS Icon Small Sword (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Rapier - Soma
[edit]
Light and easy-to-handle sword. Attrib: Pierce
#hands: 1
ATK +29
Sell: $4,500
Rarity: ***
Estoc DoS Icon Estoc (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Rapier - Alucard/Soma
[edit]
Blade primarily designed as a stabbing weapon. Attrib: Pierce
#hands: 1
ATK +38
Sell: $8,250
Rarity: ****
Buy: $33,000
Kris Naga DoS Icon Kris Naga (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Rapier - Soma
[edit]
Beautifully adorned stiletto knife. Attrib: Pierce
#hands: 1
ATK +45
Sell: (cannot be sold)
Rarity: ****

Item Data[]

Item Data: Rapier
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Rapier Icon Rapier (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  Short Sword (Rapier) - Alucard
[edit]
Long bladed sword
Japan Long bladed stabbing sword
Attrib: Cut
ATT +5
Drop: Armor Lord, Dhuron
Special: ↓↘→ + [Attack] for Flurry of Thrusts (ATT +15)
Rapier AoS Icon Rapier (jpn) - Aria of Sorrow
  Weapon - Soma
[edit]
Sword made for stabbing. Attrib: Sword
ATK +14
Sell: $500
Buy: $1,000
Find: Chapel, Hammer's shop
Common Drop: Skeleton Knight
Rapier DoS Icon Rapier (jpn) - Dawn of Sorrow
  Rapier - Soma
[edit]
A thrusting sword with a tapered blade Attrib: Piercing
Consume: 50 MP (Special Attack)
ATK +16
Sell: $240
Buy: $480
Find: Hammer's shop
Special: Basic Lunge
Rapier Rapier - Curse of Darkness
  Sword (Piercing) - Hector
[edit]
A thin sword best used for drawn-out fights. Light and easy to use; great for fighting groups. ATK +28
Sell: $600
Create: Foil + White Steel
Evolve: Colichemarde
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
Rapier - Encore of the Night
  Main Hand (Rapier) - Alucard
[edit]
Long bladed sword #hands: 1
ATK +9
Drop: Slinger, Flying Zombie, Fish Head
Rapier Icon Rapier (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Rapier - Alucard/Soma
[edit]
Thrusting sword with a tapered blade. Attrib: Pierce
#hands: 1
ATK +5
Sell: $700
Rarity: *
Effect: Swing (for Alucard)
Special: ↓↘→ + [Attack] for repeated attack (15 MP) (Alucard)
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)

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