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Range
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A weapon'srange (Japanese:射程range), abbreviatedRng, denotes the distance with which its wielder can attack. Measured in terms of spaces, the range with which aunit can attack with a weapon is, generally speaking, the unit'smovement plus the range of the weapon; almost anywhere which falls inside this radius can be attacked, depending on the terrain properties and the weapon. The vast majority of weapons have a range of 1 or 2; attacking at 1 range is traditionally called "direct" or "melee combat", while attacking at 2 or more range is referred to as "indirect" or "ranged combat".
Typical ranges
| Typical ranges for weapon types | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weapon type | Standard range | Special range |
| Sword | 1 | 1–2 (Magic swords) |
| Lance | 1 | 1–2 (Javelins) |
| Axe | 1 | 1–2 (Hand Axes) |
| Bow | 2 | 3–10 (Ballistae) 2–3 (Longbows) |
| Knife | 1 | 1–2 (Daggers) |
| Magic | 1–2 | 3–10 (Siege tomes) |
| Stone | 1 | 1–2 (Somedragonstones) |
| Non-Human | 1 | 1–2 (breath andCrest Stone) |
Each weapon type is primarily associated with a basic range possessed by the majority of weapons of the type; however, for each weapon type there are a small number of rarer weapons which to some degree exceed this basic range. The extended ranges almost always occur in set patterns associated with a certain type of weapon variation.
In addition, there are rare occasions on which range can be extended by other means; for example, theMarksman gains +1 range boost for all bows except longbows.
Items and skills affecting range
| Items and skills awarding range bonuses or penalties | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Effect | Games | |
 | Mage Ring | Sets maximum range to 5 when usingblack magic. | Gaiden |
 | Point Blank | Can attack at 1-range if user has a bow or yumi equipped. | Fates |
 | Bowrange +1 | +1 maximum range if user has a bow equipped. | Echoes: Shadows of Valentia,Three Houses |
 | Bowrange +2 | +2 maximum range if user has a bow equipped. | Echoes: Shadows of Valentia,Three Houses |
 | Bowrange +3 | +3 maximum range if user has a bow equipped. | Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 | Sophisticate | +2 maximum range when using a black magic spell. | Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 | Caduceus Staff | +1 maximum range with magic if equipped. | Three Houses |
 | Thyrsus | +2 maximum range with magic if equipped. | Three Houses |
 | Black Magic Range +1 | +1 maximum range if user has black magic equipped. | Three Houses |
 | Dark Magic Range +1 | +1 maximum range if user has dark magic equipped. | Three Houses |
 | White Magic Range +1 | +1 maximum range if user has white magic equipped. | Three Houses |
 | Close Counter | Can counterattack at 1-range if user has a bow equipped. | Three Houses |
 | Counterattack | Can counterattack regardless of the range between user and target. | Three Houses |
 | Retribution | GrantsRetribution status to all allies within its area of effect, allowing them to counterattack regardless of the range between them and their targets for 5 turns. | Three Houses |
Flavor text
| Game | Text (English) | Text (Japanese) |
|---|---|---|
| The Binding Blade | Weapon Range. A range of 1 can only hit adjacent spaces.* | 武器の射程です １なら 隣接する敵に攻撃します |
| The Blazing Blade | Weapon Range. A range of 1 can only hit adjacent spaces. | 武器の射程です １なら 隣接する敵に攻撃します |
| The Sacred Stones | Weapon Range. A range of 1 can only hit adjacent spaces. | 武器の射程です １なら 隣接する敵に攻撃します |
| Path of Radiance | The weapon range. A range of 1 means the weapon can reach only enemies in adjacent spaces. | 武器の射程です １なら 隣接する敵に攻撃します |
| Radiant Dawn (NTSC) | The weapon range. Weapons with a range of 1 can reach adjacent units and 2 can reach units 2 spaces away. | 武器の射程 １は隣接攻撃２は間接攻撃可能 |
| Radiant Dawn (PAL) | The weapon range. 1 indicates a direct-combat weapon, 2 or more indicates an indirect-combat weapon. | -- |
| Three Houses | Distance from which the unit can attack an enemy unit. | 敵を攻撃できる距離。 |
Etymology and other languages
| Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
| English | Range | -- |
| Japanese | 射程 | Range |
| Spanish | Alcance | Scope |
| French | Portée | Range |
| German | Reichweite | Range |
| Italian | Raggio | Radius |
| Dutch | Bereik | Range |
| Korean | 사정 | Range |
| Simplified Chinese | 射程+ | Range |
| Traditional Chinese | 射程＋ | Range |
