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Rean Schwarzer: Characters
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

Rean Schwarzer: Characters

Master Rean Schwarzer's abilities in Trails of Cold Steel III! Learn about his powerful Crafts like Crimson Slash and his game-changing Brave Orders to dominate every battle.

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Master Rean Schwarzer's abilities in Trails of Cold Steel III! Learn about his powerful Crafts like Crimson Slash and his game-changing Brave Orders to dominate every battle.

Hey there! So, you're diving into Trails of Cold Steel III and want to get a handle on our main man, Rean Schwarzer? Awesome choice! Rean's got a pretty interesting backstory, starting out as a student at Thors Military Academy. He was part of this special group called Class VII, which was all about going out into the world on field exercises, helping folks, and taking down any troublemakers. By the end of the first game, he even managed to awaken Valimar, which is a pretty big deal!

As you play through Trails of Cold Steel III, Rean will pick up a bunch of new Crafts. These are super useful in combat, letting you do things like mess with enemy attack timings or give your whole team a stat boost. It's definitely worth learning what each one does to get the most out of battles. He also gets access to some really clutch Brave Orders as you progress. These can totally turn the tide of a tough boss fight, either by cranking up your damage output or letting your magic users cast spells right away. Keep an eye on when you unlock these, as they can make a huge difference!

Rean's Crafts

Here's a rundown of Rean's Crafts. Some you'll have from the get-go, while others you'll unlock as you hit certain levels or progress through the story. Pay attention to the effects – things like Impede, Unbalance, and stat boosts can really change how a fight plays out.

NameEffectAvailable
Crimson SlashAttack (Set) - Line (M) - Impede (100%) - Burn (30%)Default Craft
Crescent FlashAttack (Set) - Area (M), Unbalance +25%Default Craft
GaleAttack (Set) - Area (L) - Delay +10, Unbalance+5%.Acquired April 16th through Story Progression
HelixAttack (Set) - Area (S) - Critical +20%, Unbalance +10%.Acquired at Level 40
Spirit UnificationSupport - Self - STR/DEF/SPD raised (L) / Unleash (3 turns)Acquired June 11th through Story Progression

Rean's S-Craft

And here's his ultimate move, his S-Craft. These are usually devastating attacks that cost a good chunk of CP, but they're often worth it for the sheer power.

NameEffectAvailable
7th Slash - Fallen LeavesAttack - Area (XL) - Speed Down (5 turns)Acquired during the prologue

Rean's Brave Orders

These are special buffs you can activate during battle using Brave Points. They can be absolute lifesavers, especially against tougher enemies. Make sure you know when to use them!

NameEffectAvailable
Raging FlameAttack Type (6 Turns) / Damage +20% / CP +10Acquired during the Prologue
Iron WillDefense Type (8 Turns) / Damage Taken = 0.5x / Restore HP/EP 10%Acquired during the Prologue
Divine SongArts Type (6 Turns) / Cast Arts immediatelyAcquired during April 22nd through Story Progression.
Golden DragonCritical rate +50% (10 turns) Insight (2 turns)Complete Quest: Even Greater Heights

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