Gladius Dux

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The Gladius Dux

The Gladius Dux (支配者の剣, Shihaisha no Ken), known as the "Sword of the Commander", is a key item exclusive to Bladestorm: Nightmare. Once owned by a forgotten race, this ancient artifact has the power to control the minds of monsters and slay supernatural beings. It is the reason why the player has access to monster units in the game's new mode.

Joan of Arc discovers the sword at Nantes and hands it to the protagonist before being taken captive. Its effects on the monsters are initially feared by both the English and French armies, though the relic is later viewed as their only means of salvation against the demonic horde especially after gaining control over dragons. After the mastermind Diabolus has been fully destroyed, Joan tosses the sword into the ocean so that no one can abuse its powers ever again.

Bladestorm
The Hundred Years' WarNightmare
English Officers
BranwynEdward the Black PrinceHalHenry PercyIamarlJohn ChandosJohn FastolfJohn TalbotKing of EnglandPhilippaRichard Beauchamp
French Officers
Arthur de RichemontBertrand du GuesclinChristine de PizanGilles de RaisJean de MetzJoan of ArcKing of FranceLa HireMariePhilippe le BonYou Ji
Independent Mercenaries
DianeJohn HawkwoodKarenMarc and GeorgesMagnusNaranProtagonistShaktiWilliamYoshimasa
Game Elements
Unit TypesUnit Types (Nightmare)InventoryBattlesMissionsDiabolusGladius Dux