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Cardea Dell

**Cardea** is a Dax's aunt and a resident of Fort Tarsis. She is in a relationship with Commander Vule. The gossip of their relationship spread throughout the fort.

## Gameplay

Ten years prior, Cardea and her caravan was lost in the Emerald Abyss at the same time the Freelancer went into the Heart of Rage. Her niece, Dax, requests the Freelancer to help find her journal. In so doing, they chase her turncoat mercenary, Talon, to a Shaper ruin, where they open a gateway that releases Cardea and her caravan.

Later at Fort Tarsis, Cardea describes her ordeal compared to wandering in a twilight fog, from which she experienced her past, present and future. She was then interrupted by Lord Roye, who was seeking Cardea's hand in marriage as she was fifth in line for the throne; due to the rescue of multiple claimants from the Emerald Abyss, the line of succession had been altered, bumping Dax to twelfth place. He then offered her a ride home to Antium on his strider, only for Dax and the Freelancer to mention that his strider caught on fire, forcing him to leave to investigate, leaving his bouquet in Cardea's hand. Getting back to the subject at hand, Cardea reveals she saw a vision of the Freelancer achieving a huge change for all Freelancers. Sadly, she can't provide any details as her memories are fading since being freed.

Further interactions with Cardea revealed that her memories are confused, as she recalls possible past or futures that aren't even real, such as mistaking that she studied in Heliost instead of Antium, or that Owen remains the Freelancer's cypher instead of Faye, or that she even had a history with Commander Vule. Matti, Erryl and Sumner theorize that she was stuck in a temporal reality.
Banshee Armor Pack

**Banshee Armor Pack** is a Cosmetic item for the Storm Javelin. It is used to customize the Javelin's physical appearance and *does not affect* its Combat prowess and capabilities.

Armor Packs such as Banshee Armor Pack are said to bring out the thunder when a lancer pilots their javelin during combat. Banshee Armor Pack can be equipped in the forge before going out of the walls of Fort Tarsis.

## Armor Parts

* Helmet
* Torso
* Arms
* Legs

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## Additional Info

### Notes

Each Armor Part is available for icon

**Banshee Armor Pack** is a Cosmetic item for the Storm Javelin. It is used to customize the Javelin's physical appearance and *does not affect* its Combat prowess and capabilities.

## Application in the Forge

To equip the individual Armor Parts of the Banshee Armor Pack on the Storm, open the Forge. Then select the Storm Javelin. Next, select the **Appearance** tab on the top left.

Individual Armor Parts must be equipped separately by clicking on their slots, then selecting one of the appropriate icons as shown below:

* **Helmet:**
* **Torso:**
* **Arms:**
* **Legs:**

***Note:**Because of a bug, the Appearance Tab of the Forge is available outside the walls, even though it is not supposed to be. However, it is grayed out. But, it can still be selected and cosmetic changes can be made to the javelin!*

## Dates Available

***Note:** Since Anthem's rework and further development was cancelled on its second anniversary, the dates since then have not be updated and will not be updated anymore.*

This Armor pack is unobtainable.

Only its parts are available permanently in the forge for coin:

* Banshee Arms
* Banshee Helmet
* Banshee Legs
* Banshee Torso
Catalytic Overdrive

**Catalytic Overdrive** is a **Component** that is used to provide armor and shield reinforcements to a Javelin. Apart from these Health reinforcements, it also provides javelins with additional perks that improve their overall combat prowess, making it a type of Combat Equipment.

Catalytic Overdrive is classified as a Colossus Component that can only be used by the Colossus Javelin.

***Note:** All numeric values (except the power level) mentioned are only applicable to the default state of the Component. It may be possible to increase or decrease the net values using inscriptions, but they will not be shown.*

## COMPONENT  Catalytic Overdrive

* Legendary
* Masterwork

**Legendary
Colossus Component**

## Stats

Detonating a blast combo increases gear damage by **40%** for **20** seconds.

### ArmorReinforcement

???
???

**Masterwork
Colossus Component**

## Stats

Detonating a blast combo increases gear damage by **40%** for **20** seconds.

### ArmorReinforcement

???
???

## Javelins

* Colossus

**Catalytic Overdrive** is a **Component** that is used to provide armor and shield reinforcements to a Javelin. Apart from these Health reinforcements, it also provides javelins with additional perks that improve their overall combat prowess, making it a type of Combat Equipment. The amount of health reinforcement depends on the rarity of this combat equipment.

## Description and Alternative Items

*For the alternative item, see Colossus Combo Augment*

Catalytic Overdrive is an upgraded Colossus Combo Augment. It is a component that increases blast combo damage by 50%.

This item has a special ability, which is a procedural perk that can be activated by performing an action mentioned in its masterwork perk.

**Masterwork Perk**: Detonating a blast combo increases gear damage by **40%** for **20** seconds.

## Obtaining Methods

Catalytic Overdrive can be obtained in the following ways:

* Loot
* Regulator Store
* Guardians Gifts (Tomb of Gawnes)

## Trivia (May Contain Spoilers)

* This component works well with Shock Treatment and Symbiotic Surge to increase every possible Colossus damage, including combo.
* Components are the only combat items that have a completely unique base design and upgraded design icons.
* A base version (Epic/Rare/Uncommon/Common) component can be stacked with its upgraded version (Masterwork/Legendary) component.
Burning Orb

**Burning Orb** is a Combat Gear or commonly, **Gear**, classified under the Focus Seal  category. From the gameplay standpoint, it is considered as Gear 2. Since Burning Orb is used during combat, it is considered a Combat Equipment. It it is possible to use gears to damage and defeat enemies and break destructible objects.

***Note:** All numeric values (except the power level) mentioned are only applicable to the default state of the gear. It may be possible to increase or decrease the net values using inscriptions, but they will not be shown.*

## GEAR Burning Orb

* Epic
* Rare
* Uncommon
* Common

**Epic
Focus Seal**

## Stats

### Damage

???

**Rare
Focus Seal**

## Stats

### Damage

???

**Uncommon
Focus Seal**

## Stats

### Damage

???

**Common
Focus Seal**

## Stats

### Radius

1 (5 Sub Charges)
3
6

## Combo

### Combo Effect

* Combo Chains

**Burning Orb** is a Combat Gear or commonly, **Gear**, classified under the Focus Seal  category. From the gameplay standpoint, it is considered as Gear 2. Since Burning Orb is used during combat, it is considered a Combat Equipment. Gears can only be used by specific javelins.

## Description and Alternative Items

*For the alternative item, see Ten Thousand Suns*

Burning Orb Throw rapid bolts of fire, or choose to charge up for a more powerful exploding fireball.

**Note:** The Explosion damage done once the burning orb hits the target gets a multiplier of just over 2x. However, the damage done depends whether and how much the orb is charged.

## Obtaining Methods

Burning Orb can be obtained in the following ways:

* Loot
* **Crafting**

## Cortex Entry

Cortex Entries are small pieces of lore attached with the particular gear found in Anthem and accessed through the Cortex. All gears have at least one entry associated with them. All Masterwork and Legendary gears' cortex entries directly add to the narrative of the world, but currently unattainable through any in-game means.

## Blueprint and Crafting

Burning Orb is an item that can be crafted. It requires different amounts of resources depending upon its rarity. Complete the requirement in **Blueprint Acquisition** to unlock the **Blueprint**. Then craft the item in the Forge using the resources.

Unlocked blueprints can be found in the **Craft** tab located under the appropriate combat equipment slot (Gear/Gear/Component) of a javelin in the loadouts tab of the Forge.

The following table provides insights on blueprint and crafting requirements:

### Required Crafting Resources

* 20 Chimeric Compound
* 20 Chimeric Alloy
* 10 Storm Parts
* 5 Uncommon Ember

**Rare**
* 20 Chimeric Compound
* 20 Chimeric Alloy
* 10 Storm Parts
* 5 Rare Ember

**Epic**
* 20 Chimeric Compound
* 20 Chimeric Alloy
* 10 Storm Parts
* 5 Epic Ember

## Trivia (May Contain Spoilers)

* Burning Orb actually does blast damage, but the game wrongly refers to this as damage.
* Gears are the only combat items that share their base design with their upgraded design.
Arcanist Runes

**Arcanist runes** are an ancient form of coded communication unknown to modern Arcanists. With only a few accounts of unseen messages being used to pass information to allies during times of war, runes became a victim of their own legacy of obfuscation. Their existence was questioned and outright denied by scholars for centuries. With their recent rediscovery, scholars believed the runes could be a treasure trove of long-forgotten knowledge.
Casey Hudson

**Casey Hudson** is a member of BioWare. He worked on the development of *Anthem*. He left BioWare in 2014, but returned in late 2018 as the studio's general manager.

After rejoining the studio, he has posted some inspirational blog posts.

## References

1. ↑ Game Informer - Exclusive Impressions Of Anthem's Gameplay
2. ↑ *Game Informer #103 - Flying to a New Frontier: How Anthem Explores a Different Kind of Story*
Bat

**Bats** are minor creatures found flying in dark areas of Bastion.

## Etymology and Anatomy

Bats are commonly found flying creatures in Bastion. They are a variety of shades of brown.

## Narrative Involvement

Bats are found inhabited around the ceilings and high parts parts of dark places such as old buildings and caverns. They are also found inside Echoes of Reality. Bats are always found in flocks.

Bats cannot be interacted with or damaged in-game. But neither can they do any damage.

## Trivia (May Contain Spoilers)

* A Storm Arrival Animation called Vampire Awakens shows bats all around the javelin when it arrives in a mission.
Blade Slinger

**Blade Slinger** is a weapon in *Anthem*. It charges a circular projectile with dynamic force.

Blade Slingers, like Pulse Accelerators and Volt Casters, only become available at Level 30 and are only available in Masterwork and Legendary rarity. Currently, they can only be obtained by spending crystals in the Seasonal Store.

All blade slingers have the capacity to do damage to multiple targets with the fire of just one shot, however, not all of them can do blast damage.

## List of Volt Casters

* Razorwing
* Shard Storm

## Inscriptions

Blade Slinger Weapon class are affected by several inscriptions.

### Damage Inscriptions

The following inscriptions affect Blade Slingers damage:

* Weapon Damage
* Physical Damage
* Damage
* Blade Slinger Damage
* Weak point Damage (Razorwing and Riza's Ripper)
* Blast Damage (Shard Storm and Riza's Ripper)

### Quality Inscriptions

The Following inscriptions affect other qualities of Blade Slingers:

* Weapon Ammo
* Weapon Magazine Size
* Weapon Hip Recoil
* Weapon Reload
* Blade Slinger Ammo
* Weapon Fire Rate

## Consumables

Blade Slingers are affected by the following consumables:

* Blade Slinger Sigil

## Trivia

* Blade Slingers were called Chakram Launchers in the PTS version of Echoes of Reality.
* All 3 Blade Slingers have a unique design that can be easily distinguished from each other.
Bombardier

**Bombardier** is a weapon classified under the Grenade Launcher  category. Since Bombardier is used during combat, it is considered a Combat Equipment. These items are used to damage and defeat enemies or break destructible objects.

***Note:** All numeric values (except the power level) mentioned are only applicable to the default state of the weapon. It may be possible to increase or decrease the net values using inscriptions, but they will not be shown.*

## WEAPON Bombardier

* Epic
* Rare
* Uncommon
* Common

**Epic
Grenade Launcher**

## Stats

### Blast Damage

???

**Rare
Grenade Launcher**

## Stats

### Blast Damage

???

**Uncommon
Grenade Launcher**

## Stats

### Blast Damage

???

**Common
Grenade Launcher**

## Stats

### Range

120
25

### Magazine

32
8

## Javelins

* Colossus

**Bombardier** is a weapon classified under the Grenade Launcher  category. Since Bombardier is used during combat, it is considered a Combat Equipment. These items are used to damage and defeat enemies.

## Description and Alternative Items

*For the alternative item, see Insult and Injury*
Bombardier is the lower form of Insult and Injury. It is a Grenade Launcher whose Grenades skip before exploding, enhancing effective range.

## Obtaining Methods

Bombardier can be obtained in the following ways:

* Loot
* **Crafting**

## Cortex Entry

Cortex Entries are small pieces of lore attached with the particular weapon found in Anthem and accessed through the Cortex. All weapons have at least one entry associated with them. All Masterwork and Legendary weapons' cortex entries directly add to the narrative of the world.

## Blueprint and Crafting

Bombardier is an item that can be crafted. It requires different amounts of resources depending upon its rarity. Complete the requirement in **Blueprint Acquisition** to unlock the **Blueprint**. Then craft the item in the Forge using the resources.

Unlocked blueprints can be found in the **Craft** tab located under the appropriate combat equipment slot (Weapon/Gear/Component) of a javelin in the loadouts tab of the Forge.

The following table provides insights on blueprint and crafting requirements:

### Required Crafting Resources

* 20 Chimeric Compound
* 20 Chimeric Alloy
* 10 Weapon Parts
* 5 Uncommon Ember

**Rare**
* 20 Chimeric Compound
* 20 Chimeric Alloy
* 10 Weapon Parts
* 5 Rare Ember

**Epic**
* 20 Chimeric Compound
* 20 Chimeric Alloy
* 10 Weapon Parts
* 5 Epic Ember

## Trivia (May Contain Spoilers)

* In the game the Magazine size (also known as the clip size) is incorrectly referred to as Ammo within the statistics of a weapon.
Blirpbit

**Blirpbits** are slimy toad-like creatures previously thought to have been extinct in Bastion.

## Characteristics

### Weakness

Not particularly weak to any damage type.

### Resistance

Not particularly resistant to any damage type.

## Damage and Attacks

### Damage Potential

No Damage. This creature is completely docile during any encounter.

## Etymology and Anatomy

Blirpbit get their name from the portmanteau of the corruption of the word *Blurp* (A low-pitched sound resembling a burp) and *Bit* (A small piece).

Blirpbits are ancient and revered fauna. They were once thought to have gone extinct because of hunting. They are described as venomous and deadly in old books.
Blirpbits are small, turquoise-colored quadrupedal creatures. There are a few that may be other colored, like tan. They have four large eyes that usually remain closed on their front and two very long and curly eyelashes. They have sharp and venomous claws on their webbed feet and a fairly small mouth with a pink tongue. However, when they feel threatened, they can enlarge their mouths to even engulf whole human heads to suffocate them.

Blirpbits smell terrible. They also secrete an oily ooze which is also venomous. They make allow pitched croaking sound.

## Narrative Involvement

Since Blirpbits were thought to have gone extinct, no one had seen them in centuries. When Echoes of Reality started taking over in 468 LV, an Augur by the name of Herschel set up a shop in the Fort Tarsis market. With him, he brought a foul-smelling creature called Kit, which he claimed to be his old boss who was mutated into this beast by a Shaper-related incident. Arcanists and Cyphers temporarily gave this creature a designation of Unknown Creature Bst189567307.

While the investigation on this beast continued all the way into the Season of Skulls of 468 LV by Arcanists such as Timon Batrok, Madam Chronicler finally identified the creature to be something called a Blirpbit, much to the dismay of Herschel. Herschel still disagrees with them but seems to have come to the conclusion that Kit’s transformation is irreversible and permanent.

## Encounter Locations

As of now, there is only one Blirpbit shown in-game. It can be found in Herschel’s Hut next to him inside Fort Tarsis.

## Every Named Blirpbit

There is only one known Blirpbit.

* Kit

## Trivia (May Contain Spoilers)

* Timon Batrok thinks Blirpbits are offensive creatures.
* In a rare conversation that the Freelancer can overhear, between Kit and Herschel, he mentions that Madam Chronicler has identified Kit as a Blirpbit.
* A tan colored version of Blirpbit is found in the Art of Anthem, where it is described as an alien toad-like creature that was supposed to be someone’s pet inside a strider.
* Kit the Blirpbit like to stick its tongue out.

## Gallery

Blirpbit from the Art of AnthemKit, Blirpbit Sticking its Tongue Out
Black Ice

**Black Ice** is a Combat Gear or commonly, **Gear**, classified under the Focus Seal  category. From the gameplay standpoint, it is considered as Gear 2. Since Black Ice is used during combat, it is considered a Combat Equipment. It it is possible to use gears to damage and defeat enemies and break destructible objects.

***Note:** All numeric values (except the power level) mentioned are only applicable to the default state of the gear. It may be possible to increase or decrease the net values using inscriptions, but they will not be shown.*

## GEAR Black Ice

* Legendary
* Masterwork

**Legendary
Focus Seal**

### Damage

3582

**Masterwork
Focus Seal**

### Recharge

1
5

## Combo

### Combo

 Primer and  Detonator
(Priming Detonator)

### Combo Effect

* Combo Chains

**Black Ice** is a Combat Gear or commonly, **Gear**, classified under the Focus Seal  category. From the gameplay standpoint, it is considered as Gear 2. Since Black Ice is used during combat, it is considered a Combat Equipment. Gears can only be used by specific javelins.

## Description and Alternative Items

*For the alternative items, see Glacial Spear or Steam Vent*

Black Ice is an upgraded Glacial Spear. It is a Focus Seal that fires a powerful blast of icy energy. If any enemies are near the hit target they also freeze, because Black Ice is a priming detonator that primes with ice and can detonated with itself. This means Combo Chains will take over to freeze nearby targets. This is because of its masterwork perk.

Black Ice sends out 3 spears of ice damage that can prime and immediately along with that, 3 spears of ice damage that can detonate combos. If the 3 spears hit different targets, they remain ice primed. Black Ice can do weak point damage.

This item has a special ability, which is a procedural perk that can be activated by performing an action mentioned in its masterwork perk.

**Masterwork Perk**: Hitting an enemy freezes other nearby.

## Obtaining Methods

Black Ice can be obtained in the following ways:

* Loot
* Guardians' Gifts (Tomb of Cariff)
* Regulator Store (When available)
* **Crafting** (Masterwork only)

## Blueprint and Crafting

Black Ice is an item that can be crafted. It requires different amounts of resources depending upon its rarity. Complete the requirement in **Blueprint Acquisition** to unlock the **Blueprint**. Then craft the item in the Forge using the resources.

Unlocked blueprints can be found in the **Craft** tab located under the appropriate combat equipment slot (Gear/Gear/Component) of a javelin in the loadouts tab of the Forge.

The following table provides insights on blueprint and crafting requirements:

### Required Crafting Resources

* 60 Chimeric Compound
* 30 Chimeric Alloy
* 30 Storm Parts
* 15 Masterwork Ember

## Trivia (May Contain Spoilers)

* Even though it is a single target gear, Black Ice can damage 3 enemies at one time. This means, if when launching Black Ice, if the storm moves the camera in a different direction, the 3 Glacial Spears will target different enemies.
* Gears are the only combat items that share their base design with their upgraded design.
Barnacles

**Barnacles** are small creatures found underwater and ocassionally on the ground.

## Damage and Attacks

### Damage Potential

No Damage. This creature is completely docile during any encounter.

## Etymology and Anatomy

Barnacles are amphibious fauna of Coda. They are usually found underwater, but under certain circumstances, they can live on land, especially if it is closer to any water reservoir. As of 468 LV, there are at least two types of barnacle varieties.

## Narrative Involvement

The Freelancer can encounter all barnacle types while swimming in the deep water lakes of Northern Bastion and The Echo of Reality. They can sometimes be found on the surface, usually glinting like pearls.

## Behavior and Abilities

Barnacles are not known to cause any trouble. They are harmless and are pleasant to look at. They do not do any damage to any javelin, or other living or non-living things.

### Hidden Attributes

* Bioluminescence
	+ Some barnacles can produce a natural glow.

## Trivia (May Contain Spoilers)

* Barnacles are unique fauna that do not move.
Best Defense

**Best Defense** is a Combat Gear or commonly, **Gear**, classified under the Heavy Assault Launcher category. From the gameplay standpoint, it is considered as Gear 2. Since Best Defense is used during combat, it is considered a Combat Equipment. It it is possible to use gears to damage and defeat enemies and break destructible objects.

***Note:** All numeric values (except the power level) mentioned are only applicable to the default state of the gear. It may be possible to increase or decrease the net values using inscriptions, but they will not be shown.*

## GEAR Best Defense

* Legendary
* Masterwork

**Legendary
Heavy Assault Launcher**

## Stats

Hitting an enemy with a rocket restores 35% armor.

### Blast Damage

13,062

**Masterwork
Heavy Assault Launcher**

## Stats

Hitting an enemy with a rocket restores 35% armor.

### Radius

2
14
5

## Combo

### Combo Effect

* Combo Blast

**Best Defense** is a Combat Gear or commonly, **Gear**, classified under the Heavy Assault Launcher category. From the gameplay standpoint, it is considered as Gear 2. Since Best Defense is used during combat, it is considered a Combat Equipment. Gears can only be used by specific javelins.

## Description and Alternative Items

*For the alternative items, see Siege Artillery or Again and Again*

Best Defense is an upgraded Siege Artillery. It is a Heavy Assault Launcher that Fires a high-explosive shell. This shell is called a rocket sometimes.
Best Defense can not only do blast damage in a blast radius to enemies, but it can also do weak point damage to one enemy.

This item has a special ability, which is a procedural perk that can be activated by performing an action mentioned in its masterwork perk.

**Masterwork Perk**: Hitting an enemy with a rocket restores 35% armor.

## Obtaining Methods

Best Defense can be obtained in the following ways:

* Loot
* Guardians' Gifts (Tomb of Cariff)
* Regulator Store (When available)
* **Crafting** (Masterwork only)

## Blueprint and Crafting

Best Defense is an item that can be crafted. It requires different amounts of resources depending upon its rarity. Complete the requirement in **Blueprint Acquisition** to unlock the **Blueprint**. Then craft the item in the Forge using the resources.

Unlocked blueprints can be found in the **Craft** tab located under the appropriate combat equipment slot (Gear/Gear/Component) of a javelin in the loadouts tab of the Forge.

The following table provides insights on blueprint and crafting requirements:

### Required Crafting Resources

* 60 Chimeric Compound
* 30 Chimeric Alloy
* 30 Colossus Parts
* 15 Masterwork Ember

## Trivia (May Contain Spoilers)

* At launch, there was a bug that restored 35% armor of the colossus when a Best Defense rocket was hit at practically anything that it could collide with. However, it was correct so that this perk worked only when an enemy received even the smallest of damage (or rather, blast damage).
* Gears are the only combat items that share their base design with their upgraded design.
Ammo Compartment

**Ammo Compartment** is a **Component** that is used to provide armor and shield reinforcements to a Javelin. Apart from these Health reinforcements, it also provides javelins with additional perks that improve their overall combat prowess, making it a type of Combat Equipment.

Ammo Compartment is classified as a Universal Component that can be used by all javelins: Ranger, Colossus, Storm, and Interceptor.

***Note:** All numeric values (except the power level) mentioned are only applicable to the default state of the Component. It may be possible to increase or decrease the net values using inscriptions, but they will not be shown.*

## COMPONENT  Ammo Compartment

* Epic
* Rare
* Uncommon
* Common

**Epic
Universal Component**

## Stats

### ArmorReinforcement

???
???

**Rare
Universal Component**

## Stats

### ArmorReinforcement

???
???

**Uncommon
Universal Component**

## Stats

### ArmorReinforcement

???
???

**Common
Universal Component**

## Stats

### ArmorReinforcement

???
???

## Javelins

* Ranger
* Colossus
* Storm
* Interceptor

**Ammo Compartment** is a **Component** that is used to provide armor and shield reinforcements to a Javelin. Apart from these Health reinforcements, it also provides javelins with additional perks that improve their overall combat prowess, making it a type of Combat Equipment. The amount of health reinforcement depends on the rarity of this combat equipment.

## Description and Alternative Items

*For the alternative item, see Rejuvenating Ammo*

Ammo Compartment Increases reserve ammo for all equipped guns by 5% of base capacity.

## Obtaining Methods

Ammo Compartment can be obtained in the following ways:

* Loot
* **Crafting**

## Blueprint and Crafting

Ammo Compartment is an item that can be crafted. It requires different amounts of resources depending upon its rarity. Complete the requirement in **Blueprint Acquisition** to unlock the **Blueprint**. Then craft the item in the Forge using the resources.

Unlocked blueprints can be found in the **Craft** tab located under the appropriate combat equipment slot (Component/Component/Component) of a javelin in the loadouts tab of the Forge.

The following table provides insights on blueprint and crafting requirements:

### Required Crafting Resources

* 20 Chimeric Compound
* 20 Chimeric Alloy
* 5 Uncommon Ember

**Rare**
* 20 Chimeric Compound
* 20 Chimeric Alloy
* 5 Rare Ember

**Epic**
* 20 Chimeric Compound
* 20 Chimeric Alloy
* 5 Epic Ember

## Trivia (May Contain Spoilers)

* Components are the only combat items that have a completely unique base design and upgraded design icons.
* A base version (Epic/Rare/Uncommon/Common) component can be stacked with its upgraded version (Masterwork/Legendary) component.
Burst Mortar

**Burst Mortar** is a Combat Gear or commonly, **Gear**, classified under the Ordnance Launcher  category. From the gameplay standpoint, it is considered as Gear 1. Since Burst Mortar is used during combat, it is considered a Combat Equipment. It it is possible to use gears to damage and defeat enemies and break destructible objects.

***Note:** All numeric values (except the power level) mentioned are only applicable to the default state of the gear. It may be possible to increase or decrease the net values using inscriptions, but they will not be shown.*

## GEAR Burst Mortar

* Epic
* Rare
* Uncommon
* Common

**Epic
Ordnance Launcher**

## Stats

### Blast Damage

???

**Rare
Ordnance Launcher**

## Stats

### Blast Damage

???

**Uncommon
Ordnance Launcher**

## Stats

### Blast Damage

???

**Common
Ordnance Launcher**

## Stats

### Radius

1 (4 Sub Charges)
6
3

## Javelins

* Colossus

**Burst Mortar** is a Combat Gear or commonly, **Gear**, classified under the Ordnance Launcher  category. From the gameplay standpoint, it is considered as Gear 1. Since Burst Mortar is used during combat, it is considered a Combat Equipment. Gears can only be used by specific javelins.

## Description and Alternative Items

*For the alternative item, see Titan's Hail or Venom Storm*

Burst Mortar Fires special shells that detonate across a wide area.

## Obtaining Methods

Burst Mortar can be obtained in the following ways:

* Loot
* **Crafting**

## Cortex Entry

Cortex Entries are small pieces of lore attached with the particular gear found in Anthem and accessed through the Cortex. All gears have at least one entry associated with them. All Masterwork and Legendary gears' cortex entries directly add to the narrative of the world, but currently unattainable through any in-game means.

## Blueprint and Crafting

Burst Mortar is an item that can be crafted. It requires different amounts of resources depending upon its rarity. Complete the requirement in **Blueprint Acquisition** to unlock the **Blueprint**. Then craft the item in the Forge using the resources.

Unlocked blueprints can be found in the **Craft** tab located under the appropriate combat equipment slot (Gear/Gear/Component) of a javelin in the loadouts tab of the Forge.

The following table provides insights on blueprint and crafting requirements:

### Required Crafting Resources

* 20 Chimeric Compound
* 20 Chimeric Alloy
* 10 Colossus Parts
* 5 Uncommon Ember

**Rare**
* 20 Chimeric Compound
* 20 Chimeric Alloy
* 10 Colossus Parts
* 5 Rare Ember

**Epic**
* 20 Chimeric Compound
* 20 Chimeric Alloy
* 10 Colossus Parts
* 5 Epic Ember

## Trivia (May Contain Spoilers)

* Gears are the only combat items that share their base design with their upgraded design.
Bloodlust

**Bloodlust** is a **Component** that is used to provide armor and shield reinforcements to a Javelin. Apart from these Health reinforcements, it also provides javelins with additional perks that improve their overall combat prowess, making it a type of Combat Equipment.

Bloodlust is classified as a Universal Component that can be used by all javelins: Ranger, Colossus, Storm, and Interceptor.

***Note:** All numeric values (except the power level) mentioned are only applicable to the default state of the Component. It may be possible to increase or decrease the net values using inscriptions, but they will not be shown.*

## COMPONENT  Bloodlust

* Legendary
* Masterwork

**Legendary
Universal Component**

## Stats

Increases melee damage by **75%** for **10** seconds when using melee attacks on an enemy.

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**Masterwork
Universal Component**

## Stats

Increases melee damage by **75%** for **10** seconds when using melee attacks on an enemy.

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## Javelins

* Ranger
* Colossus
* Storm
* Interceptor

**Bloodlust** is a **Component** that is used to provide armor and shield reinforcements to a Javelin. Apart from these Health reinforcements, it also provides javelins with additional perks that improve their overall combat prowess, making it a type of Combat Equipment. The amount of health reinforcement depends on the rarity of this combat equipment.

## Description and Alternative Items

*For the alternative item, see Melee Inscription*

Bloodlust is an upgraded Melee Inscription. It is an inscribed component that increases melee weapon damage by 30% of base damage.
Bloodlust significantly increases all melee weapon damage, and including melee damage done by the colossus’ physical shield, interceptor melee gears such as Cariff's Talon, Sudden Death etc.

This item has a special ability, which is a procedural perk that can be activated by performing an action mentioned in its masterwork perk.

**Masterwork Perk**: Increases melee damage by **75%** for **10** seconds when using melee attacks on an enemy.

## Obtaining Methods

Bloodlust can be obtained in the following ways:

* Loot
* Legendary Components War Chest
* Regulator Store
* Guardians Gifts (Tomb of Yvenia)

## Trivia (May Contain Spoilers)

* Chaining melee abilities will keep Bloodlust’s masterwork perk constantly active. A skilled lancer can perpetually keep the perk active.
* Components are the only combat items that have a completely unique base design and upgraded design icons.
* A base version (Epic/Rare/Uncommon/Common) component can be stacked with its upgraded version (Masterwork/Legendary) component.
Banshee Torso

**Banshee Torso** is a Cosmetic item for the Storm Javelin. It is used to customize the Javelin's physical appearance and *does not affect* its Combat prowess and capabilities.

Armor Parts such as Banshee Torso are said to bring out the thunder when a lancer pilots their javelin during combat. Banshee Torso can be equipped in the forge before going out of the walls of Fort Tarsis.

## Additional Info

### Notes

Other Armor Parts in the series:
* Banshee Helmet
* **Banshee Torso**
* Banshee Arms
* Banshee Legs

**Banshee Torso** is a Cosmetic item for the Storm Javelin. It is used to customize the Javelin's physical appearance and *does not affect* its Combat prowess and capabilities.

## Application in the Forge

To equip the Banshee Torso on the Storm, open the Forge. Then select the Storm Javelin. Next, select the **Appearance** tab on the top left.

Click on the Torso among the available cosmetics slots, then select the below icon:

* **Torso:**

***Note:**Because of a bug, the Appearance Tab of the Forge is available outside the walls, even though it is not supposed to be. However, it is grayed out. But, it can still be selected and cosmetic changes can be made to the javelin!*

## Dates Available

***Note:** Since Anthem's rework and further development was cancelled on its second anniversary, the dates since then have not be updated and will not be updated anymore.*

Always available in the forge since Anthem’s launch.
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Cargo Manifest (Cortex Collection)

**Cargo Manifest** lists all the known archives of cargo transports between various settlements of Bastion.

## Collection Details

A total of **3** cortex entries make reference to the various cargo manifests.

The following lists can be found in various locations across Northern Bastion.

## Cargo Manifest: Antium

*See Cortex Entry: Cargo Manifest: Antium for More Details*

Cargo Manifest

To: Antium

From: Freemark

5 passengers

7 pieces of luggage

1 bag of Mail

5 crates of Saltberry Jam

## Cargo Manifest: Heliost

*See Cortex Entry: Cargo Manifest: Heliost for More Details*

Cargo manifest

From: Heliost

To: Antium

1 Strider

Defender Assault Rifles – 10

Relentless Light Machine Guns – 10

Shotguns – Scattershot – 20

Autocannons – Cloudburst 8, Mauler 8

Grenade cases – 5

50 wall spikes

2 plows

1 scythe

5 Ice Boxes

## Cargo Manifest: Skystone

*See Cortex Entry: Cargo Manifest: Skystone for More Details*

Cargo manifest

From: Skystone Mine

To: Fort Tarsis

10 crates Fairstone

Half a crate of ember
Old Ventilator

Lights to be repurposed

Belongings of Barthen Jawl, to be returned to his family
Banners

**Banners** are cosmetic items which change the background appearance of the Freelancer's call sign in the Social menu, Alliance Ladder and on the leaderboards. The Banner artwork can only be seen in the Squad Selection Menu and can be equipped or changed there. Any banner can be equipped, regardless of the javelin being used.

Most Banners are obtained by completing challenges. Some Banners are already in the player's arsenal by default.

The Founders' Banner is a special promotional Banner rewarded for preordering Anthem (Standard or Legion of Dawn editions). This Banner cannot be obtained in any other way.

The list below is incomplete and will be updated when more information is available.

## Special Banners

**Founders' Banner
 (Banner: Legion of Dawn)**
Rewarded for Pre-odering any edition of the game.

**Season of Skulls Banner
 (Banner: Freelancer 01)**
Rewarded for completing the Indomitable Challenge.

**Icetide Banner
 (Banner: Icetide)**
Rewarded for completing the Frost Master Challenge.

**Banner: Logo 01**
Available by default.

**Banner: Logo 02**
Available by default.

## Ranger Reward Banners

**Banner: Ranger 02**
Rewarded for completing the Early Warnings mission.

**Banner: Ranger 09**
Rewarded for completing the Early Warnings mission.

**Banner: Ranger 03**
Rewarded for completing the Ranger Gear Master I Challenge.

**Banner: Ranger 08**
Rewarded for completing the Ranger Gear Master I Challenge.

## Colossus Reward Banners

**Banner: Colossus 04**
Rewarded for completing the Colossus Gear Master I Challenge.

**Banner: Colossus 13**
Rewarded for completing the Colossus Gear Master I Challenge.

## Storm Reward Banners

**Banner: Storm 01**
Rewarded for completing the Storm Gear Master I Challenge.

**Banner: Storm 07**
Rewarded for completing the Storm Gear Master I Challenge.

## Interceptor Reward Banners

**Banner: Interceptor 04**
Rewarded for completing the Interceptor Gear Master I Challenge.

**Banner: Interceptor 15**
Rewarded for completing the Interceptor Gear Master I Challenge.

## Default Banners

The following Banners are available to all players by default. these Banners aren't officially named, but they have an internal code name, which are used to name them throughout the wiki. If they receive official names, they will be updated.

**Banner: Colossus 01**

**Banner: Colossus 02**

**Banner: Colossus 05**

**Banner: Interceptor 03**

**Banner: Interceptor 06**

**Banner: Interceptor 08**

**Banner: Storm 02**

**Banner: Storm 03**

**Banner: Storm 06**

**Banner: Ranger 04**

**Banner: Ranger 07**

## Additional Notes

* As of Update 1.7.0, only 23 out of the 26 released banners can be obtained.
* There are many more Banners in the game files which haven't been released as of Update 1.7.0.
* Image Credit: **AnthemArchive**.
Battle Inscription

**Battle Inscription** is a **Component** that is used to provide armor and shield reinforcements to a Javelin. Apart from these Health reinforcements, it also provides javelins with additional perks that improve their overall combat prowess, making it a type of Combat Equipment.

Battle Inscription is classified as a Interceptor Component that can only be used by the Interceptor Javelin.

***Note:** All numeric values (except the power level) mentioned are only applicable to the default state of the Component. It may be possible to increase or decrease the net values using inscriptions, but they will not be shown.*

## COMPONENT  Battle Inscription

* Epic
* Rare
* Uncommon
* Common

**Epic
Interceptor Component**

## Stats

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**Rare
Interceptor Component**

## Stats

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**Uncommon
Interceptor Component**

## Stats

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**Common
Interceptor Component**

## Stats

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## Javelins

* Interceptor

**Battle Inscription** is a **Component** that is used to provide armor and shield reinforcements to a Javelin. Apart from these Health reinforcements, it also provides javelins with additional perks that improve their overall combat prowess, making it a type of Combat Equipment. The amount of health reinforcement depends on the rarity of this combat equipment.

## Description and Alternative Items

*For the alternative item, see Elusive Talisman*

Battle Inscription Increases weapon damage by 25% of base.

## Obtaining Methods

Battle Inscription can be obtained in the following ways:

* Loot
* **Crafting**

## Blueprint and Crafting

Battle Inscription is an item that can be crafted. It requires different amounts of resources depending upon its rarity. Complete the requirement in **Blueprint Acquisition** to unlock the **Blueprint**. Then craft the item in the Forge using the resources.

Unlocked blueprints can be found in the **Craft** tab located under the appropriate combat equipment slot (Component/Component/Component) of a javelin in the loadouts tab of the Forge.

The following table provides insights on blueprint and crafting requirements:

### Required Crafting Resources

* 15 Chimeric Compound
* 15 Chimeric Alloy
* 10 Interceptor Parts
* 5 Uncommon Ember

**Rare**
* 15 Chimeric Compound
* 15 Chimeric Alloy
* 10 Interceptor Parts
* 5 Rare Ember

**Epic**
* 15 Chimeric Compound
* 15 Chimeric Alloy
* 10 Interceptor Parts
* 5 Epic Ember

## Trivia (May Contain Spoilers)

* Components are the only combat items that have a completely unique base design and upgraded design icons.
* A base version (Epic/Rare/Uncommon/Common) component can be stacked with its upgraded version (Masterwork/Legendary) component.
Cariff Feats (Journal)

**Cariff Feats** lists all relevant cortex entries of Feats sub section found in the Journal main section of the Cortex.

## Collection Details

A total of **3** cortex entries make reference to the Cariff Feats.

The following Cortex Entries list the Cariff Feats explain how to achieve those Feat.

## Combos (Feat)

*See Cortex Entry: Combos (Feat) for More Details*

Awarded for triggering combos on enemies that have effect on them.

## Gear Master (Feat)

*See Cortex Entry: Gear Master (Feat) for More Details*

Awarded for defeating enemies with gear.

## Multi-Kills (Feat)

*See Cortex Entry: Multi-Kills (Feat) for More Details*

Awarded for defeating multiple enemies at once.
Banshee Arms

**Banshee Arms** are Cosmetic items for the Storm Javelin. It is used to customize the Javelin's physical appearance and *does not affect* its Combat prowess and capabilities.

Armor Parts such as Banshee Arms are said to bring out the thunder when a lancer pilots their javelin during combat. Banshee Arms can be equipped in the forge before going out of the walls of Fort Tarsis.

## Additional Info

### Notes

Other Armor Parts in the series:
* Banshee Helmet
* Banshee Torso
* **Banshee Arms**
* Banshee Legs

**Banshee Arms** are Cosmetic items for the Storm Javelin. It is used to customize the Javelin's physical appearance and *does not affect* its Combat prowess and capabilities.

## Application in the Forge

To equip the Banshee Arms on the Storm, open the Forge. Then select the Storm Javelin. Next, select the **Appearance** tab on the top left.

Click on the Arms among the available cosmetics slots, then select the below icon:

* **Arms:**

***Note:**Because of a bug, the Appearance Tab of the Forge is available outside the walls, even though it is not supposed to be. However, it is grayed out. But, it can still be selected and cosmetic changes can be made to the javelin!*

## Dates Available

***Note:** Since Anthem's rework and further development was cancelled on its second anniversary, the dates since then have not be updated and will not be updated anymore.*

Always available in the forge since Anthem’s launch.
Blade Inscription

**Blade Inscription** is a **Component** that is used to provide armor and shield reinforcements to a Javelin. Apart from these Health reinforcements, it also provides javelins with additional perks that improve their overall combat prowess, making it a type of Combat Equipment.

Blade Inscription is classified as a Interceptor Component that can only be used by the Interceptor Javelin.

***Note:** All numeric values (except the power level) mentioned are only applicable to the default state of the Component. It may be possible to increase or decrease the net values using inscriptions, but they will not be shown.*

## COMPONENT  Blade Inscription

* Epic
* Rare
* Uncommon
* Common

**Epic
Interceptor Component**

## Stats

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**Rare
Interceptor Component**

## Stats

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**Uncommon
Interceptor Component**

## Stats

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**Common
Interceptor Component**

## Stats

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## Javelins

* Interceptor

**Blade Inscription** is a **Component** that is used to provide armor and shield reinforcements to a Javelin. Apart from these Health reinforcements, it also provides javelins with additional perks that improve their overall combat prowess, making it a type of Combat Equipment. The amount of health reinforcement depends on the rarity of this combat equipment.

## Description and Alternative Items

*For the alternative item, see Way of Resolve*

Blade Inscription An inscribed component that enhances Interceptor melee strikes to increase damage by 10% of base damage.

## Obtaining Methods

Blade Inscription can be obtained in the following ways:

* Loot
* **Crafting**

## Blueprint and Crafting

Blade Inscription is an item that can be crafted. It requires different amounts of resources depending upon its rarity. Complete the requirement in **Blueprint Acquisition** to unlock the **Blueprint**. Then craft the item in the Forge using the resources.

Unlocked blueprints can be found in the **Craft** tab located under the appropriate combat equipment slot (Component/Component/Component) of a javelin in the loadouts tab of the Forge.

The following table provides insights on blueprint and crafting requirements:

### Required Crafting Resources

* 15 Chimeric Compound
* 15 Chimeric Alloy
* 10 Interceptor Parts
* 5 Uncommon Ember

**Rare**
* 15 Chimeric Compound
* 15 Chimeric Alloy
* 10 Interceptor Parts
* 5 Rare Ember

**Epic**
* 15 Chimeric Compound
* 15 Chimeric Alloy
* 10 Interceptor Parts
* 5 Epic Ember

## Trivia (May Contain Spoilers)

* Components are the only combat items that have a completely unique base design and upgraded design icons.
* A base version (Epic/Rare/Uncommon/Common) component can be stacked with its upgraded version (Masterwork/Legendary) component.
Butterfly

**Butterflies** are small harmless insects that can be found in lush areas of Coda.

## Characteristics

### Weakness

Not particularly weak to any damage type.

### Resistance

Not particularly resistant to any damage type.

## Damage and Attacks

### Damage Potential

No Damage. This creature is completely docile during any encounter.

## Etymology and Anatomy

Butterflies are brightly colored insects found in grassy areas. They are winged and flutter around harmlessly.

## Narrative Involvement

Butterflies are found everywhere.

Before 458 LV, the then Sentinel Jani, ran out of the Fort Tarsis walls with a stolen Javelin because of a disagreement with her superior. During this time, she explored the wilderness and discovered a new species of Butterflies. Unfortunately, she was the only one to witness their beauty because the species became extinct after one generation.

More recently, all the contact from the remote settlement of Primoris was lost. The last person to have contacted the local Cypher from Primoris was a trader called Gallen Dal, who said that the Cypher made an uncharacteristic comment of butterfly flock before signing off.

There are Arcanists who have seen giant butterflies flying above them because of the influence of a Shaper Relic. Fortunately, there was a lancer who captured the event with their link.

Butterflies cannot be interacted with or damaged in-game. They cannot do any damage either.

## Encounter Locations

Butterflies are found everywhere on Coda. They are also found in almost all the sub-regions of Northern Bastion. They aren’t found in areas where Vesnids have nested.

Butterflies are also found in the gardens of Fort Tarsis.

## Trivia (May Contain Spoilers)

* The most commonly colored butterflies in Northern Bastion are blue, orange, and white in-game.
* The Most common butterflies found in Fort Tarsis are orange colored.

## Gallery

The Extinct Species of Butterflies only Witnessed by Jani in Anthem: Strong AloneAn Orange ButterflyA Blue Butterfly during SpringA White Butterfly