Helnova

Helnova (concept art)

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> "*Since the blade was born from seraph darkness, I can only stop Isenfier and Haniel.*"
> — Sepihran.
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The **Helnova** *(ヘルノバ Herunoba)* lit. **Shadow Astralius** is a weapon that first appeared in *Dragoma Exivus* and has since appeared in several other games in the series. It is Sephiran's signature weapon: a draconic Japanese Nodachi.

Said to be the only one able to effectively use it, Sephiran wields the Helnova across all of his appearances throughout the *Compilation of Dragoma Exivus* and beyond. The blade serves as an iconic image for Sephiran due to its menacing appearance and cold personality. The blade is wielded by Sephiran in most of his appearances.

## Profile

### Brave Draconica

Created from a spark of seraph darkness, it is rather unknown as to how the Helnova manifested during Meriune's experiments for project Renova. The blade  had a common core value in representing perfect sword play and durability. Thought to be a failed weapon to his likeliness, Meriune discarded it into a mysterious dimension later known as Isenfier. There it was re discovered by a mysterious professor named Haniel, where he would infuse negative Lifestream into the blade, assigning it to Isenfier's new son, 'exp. SEPHIRAN'.

### Dragoma Exivus

The blade is now passed down to Sephiran where he is first seen using the sword for practice around the Blitz Academy. Rex compliments the blade in concern, piquing interest towards it's brief history. Sephiran nods in response, noting about the sword born from seraph darkness, most notably his mother. The silver haired General smirks, revealing it's secrets about the weapon later on in the series, where he mentions another Blitz Academy soldier named Zayde who wielded the Fenrora. Ellis faintly recapitulates the stranger, Sephiran recalling his days at the academy with him. One of the sword's abilities allowed to break though Isenfier's chains, when Zayde tried to free Sephiran from Haniel's control.

### A Break in the Chain ~ Advent Soldiers

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> "*I am the blade that binds this world together. I am the Seraph who hunts the Wolves. I am the Archangel. You'll be wishing for a quick death when I'm finished. Taste the consecrated power of Helnova! \*a slender katana appears his hand.\**"
> — Sephiran activates Helnova's Tendratudo.
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The Helnova reprises as 'Helnova Endbringer', an oversized Japanese Nodachi, it's ridiculous length long and strong enough to carry Fenrir from the ground. Still retaining legendary dragon Astralius's elements, the Helnova guides them across Skyvegar and Valdervold, in search of the mysterious Zayde Wolf and his impact of friendship on the two. Sephiran's Helnova sparks in connection with the twin Fenrora blades, implying a rush of Tendratudo through Rex. Sephiran curses his katana, using the blades to break the connection.

After a small recovery at the Ice Tavern, Rex Ellis vows to stop Haniel from resurrecting Yule GENESIS Alpha plundering Skyvegar and Varðiverǫld into INTERGRADE ZERO, a dimensional rift conjured by the remnants of Isenfier. Sephiran claims that the Helnova has the ability to unlock the rift by using negative Lifestream absorbed from Fenrora Blazebringer. Rex counters in surprise, stating that both blades balance his coordinated swordplay on his enemies.

Months later after the Isenfier war, Sephiran's Helnova is seen as decorative shelf blade, surrounded by lunar green cherry blossom leaves. The sword, originating from seraph darkness, still pertains it's pristine condition. Sephiran empowers his will to summon it at any time during battle.

## Design

Helnova is classified as an lithe katana. From tip to handle, it is approximately five to six feet long, with a single-edged large blade approximately 2 inches wide. In Sephiran's artwork, the blade is a lighter color on the bladed edge, while the rest of the blade is jet black, the hilt adorned with a dragon's head and jet black wing hued with lunar green halos. The handguard appears to be bolted or riveted into place. There are diamonds on the handguard, variably said to be Final Strike slots, or where Sephiran uses it to summon by hand.  In more detailed iterations, the handle is a dark leather material, followed by an dragon's fang. This design is used in most spin-off appearances.

## Other Appearances

### EVERSTAR: Dragoma

The Helnova is Sephiran's exclusive weapon. The blade gives 64 ATK, increases all damage by 10%, and can be equipped at level 95.

### Dragoma Dimensions

The Helnova can be used as weapon wielded by Dante Ryuzaki. As an equippable weapon, the Helnova is a level 90 blade with a 63 ATK Bonus, a 34 BRV bonus, and a 1 DEF penalty, and now it only increases all damage by 7%.

### Brave Draconica X - 4

Helnova is a greatsword-type weapon available to Noctis through downloadable content. It raises Strength by 370 points and Stagger Power by 17%.

### Dragoma Tactics

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> "*A legendary sword derived from a mysterious world.*"
> — Official Description.
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The blade appears locked to Galen as a secondary substitute without Oathbreaker at hand. Obtained by local resident from Westray Village, he briefly explains that it was wielded by a mysterious winged being with long silver hair.

### Dragoma Tekken DX!

The blade is locked to Astraues as it's numerous swing attacks deem a great impact against the opponent. It is most effective during aerial attacks with Astraeus or Dragonis, considering they are both playable dark dragon draguz avatars.

### Dragoma Memoria

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### Dragoma CIPHER

The Helnova appears as a weapon, requiring Astraeus's Final Strikes to use, and one Darkness and one Blaze Evo class skill to remove it from the equipped character and return it to the hand. When a Forward equipped with the Helnova is moved to the Break Zone from the field, Helnova allows the player to select a Forward on the field with a lower cost than the original Forward equipped with the Helnova, and equip the Helnova to the new Forward.

## Non Dragoma appearances

The Helnova appears in similar shape and design in Knights vs Dragons series renamed Shinai Inazuma. Wielded by Akira (Blademaster class), it retains similar stats as to those of Helnova. The end of the blade has Kanji blossom petals instead of a dragon's fang.

## Trivia

* Sephiran's katana, Helnova appears similarly in length and appearance to Sephiroth's Masamune.
* Helnova also appears as a Final Strike Skill assigned to Yule Ricteras.