In Fire Emblem: Three Houses, the world is built around the existence of Crests and Heroes' Relics. While Crests are the rare and valued powers that are passed down by noble bloodlines, Heroes' Relics are the fourteen unique weapons that accompany their respective Crest.

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Each Hero's Relic is one-of-a-kind and possesses special abilities in addition to the extra strength they provide the wielder. Though some Heroes' Relics boast pure power and others are more defensive, each is strong in their own way.

Updated January 11, 2022 by Gabrielle Huston: We've updated this article to ensure that you've got all the details about these extraordinary weapons!

15 The Rafail Gem

Fire Emblem Three Houses - Rafail Gem concept art on left, Mercedes wearing the relic in official art on right

Rafail Gem

Associated Crest

Uses

Weight

Effects

Crest of Lamine

N/A

0

  • Nullifies critical hits and bonus damage against the unit when equipped
  • If Unit Has Associated Crest: Grants the Pavise (chance to halve sword/lance/axe/brawling damage) Aegis (chance to halve bow/magic damage) skills
  • If Unit Does Not Have Associated Crest: Deals 10 damage to the unit after combat

Units With This Crest

  • Mercedes
  • Jeritza

The Rafail Gem is one of several Heroes' Relics that are not weapons. Rather, the Gem is an accessory of the Crest of Lamine that is given to Mercedes from the Death Knight. Because Mercedes is more suited as a healing unit than an offensive one, the Rafail Gem is perfect for her. With it, she can effectively minimize her defensive weaknesses, prevent critical hits from landing on her, and only take half damage.

14 The Fetters Of Dromi

Fetters of Dromi

Associated Crest

Uses

Weight

Effects

Crest of Aubin

N/A

6

  • Grants +1 Movement and the Canto skill (allows unit to move again after acting) to the unit when equipped
  • If Unit Has Associated Crest: Grants the Pavise (chance to halve sword/lance/axe/brawling damage) Aegis (chance to halve bow/magic damage) skills
  • If Unit Does Not Have Associated Crest: Deals 10 damage to the unit after combat

Units With Associated Crest

  • Yuri

The Fetters of Dromi is one of two Heroes' Relics that is obtainable in the Cindered Shadows DLC. As the Lost Relic of the Crest of Aubin, it is an accessory designed for Yuri of the Ashen Wolves. Like the Rafail Gem, the Fetters of Dromi is not a weapon with strength but can instead provide the holder with more movement per turn while also halving the damage taken.

13 Aegis Shield

Fire Emblem Three Houses - Aegis Shield concept art on left, Felix with the relic in official art on right

Aegis Shield

Associated Crest

Uses

Weight

Effects

Crest of Fraldarius

N/A

6

  • Grants +6 Protection and +3 Resilience to the unit when equipped
  • If Unit Has Associated Crest: Grants the Pavise (chance to halve sword/lance/axe/brawling damage) Aegis (chance to halve bow/magic damage) skills
  • If Unit Does Not Have Associated Crest: Deals 10 damage to the unit after combat

Units With Associated Crest

  • Felix
  • Rodrigue

As its name suggests, the Aegis Shield is the most defensive Heroes' Relic. It can be obtained in Felix's paralogue if all the villagers are saved. While this shield does not help in the offensive department, it's perfect for Felix who is naturally very offensive and could use more bulk. The Aegis Shield not only raises the wielder's defense but also greatly reduces the amount of damage taken.

12 Thyrsus

Fire Emblem Three Houses - Thyrsus concept art on left, Lorenz holding the relic in-game on right

Thyrsus

Associated Crest

Uses

Weight

Effects

Crest of Gloucester

N/A

1

  • Grants +2 Range with magic attacks to the unit when equipped
  • If Unit Has Associated Crest: Grants the Pavise (chance to halve sword/lance/axe/brawling damage) Aegis (chance to halve bow/magic damage) skills
  • If Unit Does Not Have Associated Crest: Deals 10 damage to the unit after combat

Units With Associated Crest

  • Lysithea
  • Lorenz

Thyrsus is the only magic staff amongst the Heroes' Relics. While it pairs well with any magic-user, it's best when in the hands of Lysithea or Lorenz, who both possess the Crest of Gloucester. On its own, Thyrsus does not have any attack power, but it does provide more range for magic attacks. This is perfect for mages who can benefit from attacking from a distance.

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11 Vajra-Mushti

Vajra-Mushti

Associated Crest

Uses

Weight

Stats

Effects

Crest of Chevalier

30

7

  • Type: Gauntlets
  • Rank: E
  • Might: 7
  • Hit: 90%
  • Critical Rate: 10%
  • Range: 1
  • Grants 2 consecutive hits to the unit when equipped and initiating combat
  • If Unit Has Associated Crest: Grants the 'Eviscerate' Combat Art (deals damage based on the target's Protection or Resilience) to the unit
  • If Unit Does Not Have Associated Crest: Deals 10 damage to the unit after combat

Units With Associated Crest

  • Balthus

Like the Fetters of Dromi, the Vajra-Mushti gauntlets come from the Cindered Shadows DLC. They are passed down through the Crest of Chevalier, and are the only Heroes' Relic to come in the form of gauntlets. Though they have the weakest Might stat at 7, gauntlets naturally have the power to hit more times than standard weapons, which is where the Vajra-Mushti's true power lies.

10 Blutgang

Fire Emblem Three Houses - Blutgang official art on left, Marianne holding the relic in official art on right

Blutgang

Associated Crest

Uses

Weight

Stats

Effects

Crest of The Beast

20

7

  • Type: Sword
  • Rank: E
  • Might: 13
  • Hit: 80%
  • Critical Rate: 0%
  • Range: 1
  • Deals magical damage when used in combat
  • If Unit Has Associated Crest: Grants the 'Beast Fang' Combat Art (damage which is especially effective against Cavalry and Dragon foes) to the unit
  • If Unit Does Not Have Associated Crest: Deals 10 damage to the unit after combat

Units With Associated Crest

  • Marianne

Blutgang is the magic sword of Marianne's Crest, the Crest of the Beast. Although Marianne is not a viable swordsman, her Heroes' Relic hits with the magic that she excels in. With a Might stat of 13, Blutgang is not the strongest Relic out there, but it does have fairly good accuracy and lightweight in comparison to the other Relics.

9 Thunderbrand

Fire Emblem Three Houses - Thunderbrand and Catherine official art on left, Catherine holding the relic in official art on right

Thunderbrand

Associated Crest

Uses

Weight

Stats

Effects

Crest of Charon

30

7

  • Type: Sword
  • Rank: E
  • Might: 13
  • Hit: 70%
  • Critical Rate: 10%
  • Range: 1
  • Grants 2 consecutive hits to the unit when equipped and initiating combat
  • If Unit Has Associated Crest: Grants the 'Foudroyant Strike' Combat Art (damage which is especially effective against Armored and Dragon foes) to the unit
  • If Unit Does Not Have Associated Crest: Deals 10 damage to the unit after combat

Units With Associated Crest

  • Catherine
  • Lysithea

Thunderbrand is a unique sword that is obtained when Catherine, one of the Knights of Seiros, is recruited. It is the Hero's Relic that gave Catherine the nickname, Thunderstrike Cassandra. Similar to gauntlets, Thunderbrand has a lower Might of 13 but allows the wielder to attack multiple times before their opponent, which opens the door for a quick kill.

8 The Sword Of The Creator

Fire Emblem Three Houses - Sword of the Creator official art on left, Female Byleth holding the relic in official art on right

The Sword of the Creator

Associated Crest

Uses

Weight

Stats

Effects

Crest of Flames

20

  • When Wielded By Byleth: 9
  • When Wielded By Another Unit: 10
  • Type: Sword
  • Rank: E
  • Might: 7
  • Hit: 90%
  • Critical Rate: 0%
  • Range If Wielded By Byleth: 2
  • Range If Wielded By Another Unit: 1
  • +5 Durability when Byleth chooses to Rest on a free day
  • If Wielded By Byleth: Grants the 'Ruptured Heaven' Combat Art (adds part of the unit's magic to the unit's might; particularly effective against Dragon foes) to the unit
  • If Wielded By Another Unit: No effect

Units With Associated Crest

  • Byleth
  • Edelgard
  • Sothis

As the bearer of the Crest of Flames, Byleth, the main character, is given the Sword of the Creator to use. It initially has the weakest Might at 7 but later gets an upgrade into the powerful Sublime Creator Sword. With the upgrade, the sword has a decent Might of 15, but what makes it so handy is that it's one of the few swords that can be utilized from a distance.

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7 Luin

Fire Emblem Three Houses - Ingrid holding Luin in official art on both sides

Luin

Associated Crest

Uses

Weight

Stats

Effects

Crest of Daphnel

20

9

  • Type: Lance
  • Rank: E
  • Might: 17
  • Hit: 90%
  • Critical Rate: 10%
  • Range: 1
  • If Unit Has Associated Crest: Grants the 'Burning Quake' Combat Art (increases unit's might based on their speed; particularly effective against Dragon foes) to the unit
  • If Unit Does Not Have Associated Crest: Deals 10 damage to the unit after combat

Units With Associated Crest

  • Daphnel
  • Ingrid

Luin is the lance that is most commonly associated with Ingrid and the Crest of Daphnel. With a Might of 17 and a high Hit rate of 90, Luin is one of the most reliable Heroes' Relics in terms of landing hits. In addition, Luin's Combat Art, Burning Quake, adds plenty of power and increases the Critical hit rate for Ingrid to thrive.

6 Crusher

Fire Emblem Three Houses - Annette holding Crusher in official art on both sides

Crusher

Associated Crest

Uses

Weight

Stats

Effects

Crest of Dominic

20

11

  • Type: Axe
  • Rank: E
  • Might: 18
  • Hit: 60%
  • Critical Rate: 0%
  • Range: 1
  • Deals magical damage when used in combat
  • If Unit Has Associated Crest: Grants the 'Dust' Combat Art (inflicts -5 Defence on target for 1 turn; particularly effective against Dragon foes) to the unit
  • If Unit Does Not Have Associated Crest: Deals 10 damage to the unit after combat

Units With Associated Crest

  • Annette

Crusher is a magic axe that is best suited for Annette who excels in both magic and axes. Because she bears the Crest of Dominic, Annette also has access to the Crusher's Combat Art, Dust. With Dust, an extra 20 Might is added to Crusher's already high Might of 18.

5 Failnaught

Fire Emblem Three Houses - Failnaught concept art on left, Claude holding Failnaught in official art on right

Crusher

Associated Crest

Uses

Weight

Stats

Effects

Crest of Riegan

20

9

  • Type: Bow
  • Rank: E
  • Might: 18
  • Hit: 75%
  • Critical Rate: 20%
  • Range: 2-3
  • Deals bonus damage to flying units when used in combat
  • If Unit Has Associated Crest: Grants the 'Fallen Star' Combat Art (unit avoids all attacks during the next round of combat; particularly effective damage against Dragon foes) to the unit
  • If Unit Does Not Have Associated Crest: Deals 10 damage to the unit after combat

Units With Associated Crest

  • Claude

As the Hero's Relic of Claude, Failnaught is a bow with a Might of 18 and a special effect to go along with it. Failnaught's Combat Art, Fallen Star, not only adds Might and Hit rate but also protects Claude from all attacks during the enemy's phase of that turn.

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4 Areadbhar

Fire Emblem Three Houses - Dimitri holding Areadbhar in official art on both sides

Areadbhar

Associated Crest

Uses

Weight

Stats

Effects

Crest of Blaiddyd

20

9

  • Type: Lance
  • Rank: E
  • Might: 19
  • Hit: 75%
  • Critical Rate: 10%
  • Range: 1
  • If Unit Has Associated Crest: Grants the 'Atrocity' Combat Art (particularly effective against all foes) to the unit
  • If Unit Does Not Have Associated Crest: Deals 10 damage to the unit after combat

Units With Associated Crest

  • Dimitri

Dimitri's Hero's Relic, Areadbhar, has a Might of 19 and is paired with one of the most powerful Combat Arts in the game. The Combat Art, Atrocity, makes Areadbhar super effective against any and all foes, which practically means it has no weaknesses.

3 The Lance Of Ruin

Fire Emblem Three Houses - Lance of Ruin concept art on left, Sylvain holding the relic on right

The Lance Of Ruin

Associated Crest

Uses

Weight

Stats

Effects

Crest of Gautier

20

9

  • Type: Lance
  • Rank: E
  • Might: 22
  • Hit: 65%
  • Critical Rate: 20%
  • Range: 1
  • If Unit Has Associated Crest: Grants the 'Ruined Sky' Combat Art (particularly effective against Dragon and Flying foes) to the unit
  • If Unit Does Not Have Associated Crest: Deals 10 damage to the unit after combat

Units With Associated Crest

  • Sylvain

Initially in the hands of Sylvain's crestless brother, Miklan, the Lance of Ruin proved that not everyone can wield Heroes' Relics effectively. Once the lance is in Sylvain's possession, its true strength shows in its impressive 22 Might stat and Combat Art, Ruined Sky.

2 Freikugel

Fire Emblem Three Houses - Freikugel official in-game art on left, Hilda holding the relic in official art on right

Freikugel

Associated Crest

Uses

Weight

Stats

Effects

Crest of Goneril

20

11

  • Type: Axe
  • Rank: E
  • Might: 23
  • Hit: 65%
  • Critical Rate: 10%
  • Range: 1
  • If Unit Has Associated Crest: Grants the 'Apocalyptic Flame' Combat Art (inflicts -5 Strength on target for 1 turn; particularly effective against Dragon foes) to the unit
  • If Unit Does Not Have Associated Crest: Deals 10 damage to the unit after combat

Units With Associated Crest

  • Hilda

There's a reason why Hilda is known to be such a monster on the battlefield, and it has a lot to do with her Crest's Hero's Relic, Freikugel. With the second-highest Might of all Heroes' Relics at 23, Freikugel gladly assists Hilda in taking down any enemy in sight.

1 Aymr

Fire Emblem Three Houses - Edelgard holding Aymr in official art on both sides

Aymr

Associated Crest

Uses

Weight

Stats

Effects

Crest of Seiros

20

11

  • Type: Axe
  • Rank: E
  • Might: 24
  • Hit: 60%
  • Critical Rate: 20%
  • Range: 1
  • If Unit Has Associated Crest: Grants the 'Raging Storm' Combat Art (if the attack lands, the unit can move after their action; particularly effective against Dragon foes) to the unit
  • If Unit Does Not Have Associated Crest: Deals 10 damage to the unit after combat

Units With Associated Crest

  • Rhea
  • Jeralt
  • Edelgard

The strongest Hero's Relic in-game is Edelgard's personal Axe, Aymr. Technically, it's not actually a Hero's Relic - or, at least, the game doesn't consider it to be one. It's not known why this might be, but there are two major theories. First, Linhardt speculates in one conversation that humans have had lots of Heroes' Relics but that some have been lost to time - so Aymr might be one of these. The second theory is that Aymr was crafted by Those Who Slither In The Dark specifically for Edelgard after their experiment was successful and she bore two Crests.

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