Summoning Skill
Binding ancient spirits to defend against calamity with shield power.
In the world of The Rising of the Shield Hero, the term "Summoning Skill" is not used as a formal game mechanic in the source. The source describes Naofumi Iwatani as a university student summoned from another world after finding a book about the Four Heroes. He becomes the Shield Hero and protagonist. The source does not describe any specific "Summoning Skill" that Naofumi possesses to bind spirits or allies through magical contracts. Instead, it details how Naofumi purchases Raphtalia as a slave to use as his sword in the coming Waves, and later hatches Filo from an egg purchased from Beloukas. These are acts of acquisition and partnership, not summoning.
- Primary User
- Naofumi Iwatani
- Weapon Class
- Shield
- Affiliation
- Team Shield Hero
Lore & Background
The source does not describe any ability to summon spirits rooted in ancient magic systems of Melromarc. It states that Naofumi was summoned from another world after finding a book about the Four Heroes. The source mentions that Raphtalia was originally living in a village on Melromarc's coast, was captured and sold into slavery by Melromarc's Royal Knights, and was later purchased by Naofumi. There is no mention of a spiritual bond or contract that summons her. The source also describes that Filo hatched from an egg purchased from Beloukas, and that Raph-chan was created by Naofumi with assistance from Ethnobolt using a mixture of Raphtalia's hair and Naofumi's blood. These are acts of creation and purchase, not summoning.
In Their Own Story
The source does not provide a narrative scene of Naofumi summoning Raphtalia from a glow. It states that Naofumi purchased Raphtalia as a slave to use as his sword in the coming Waves. The source describes that under Naofumi's protection, Raphtalia becomes a skilled sword-fighter and is able to find closure from her past traumas. It also notes that she falls in love with him and does her best to help him overcome his resentment. No summoning event is described.
Reader's Guide
The source does not describe any capability to unlock summoning through spirit stones or emotional bonds. It states that Naofumi purchased Raphtalia from a slave market and later purchased an egg from Beloukas that hatched into Filo. The source also describes that Raph-chan was created through experimentation with assistance from Ethnobolt. There is no mention of summoning multiple entities, stamina drain, or evolution paths based on lineage. The source does not describe any skills within the Shield menu for temporary elemental summons.
Did You Know?
- Naofumi Iwatani was a university student who was summoned from another world after finding a book about the Four Heroes.
- Raphtalia is a Tanuki-Raccoon demi-human who was originally living in a village on Melromarc's coast before being captured and sold into slavery.
- Filo hatched from an egg purchased from Beloukas and is part of a monster species called Filolials that enjoy pulling carts.
- Raph-chan was created by Naofumi with assistance from Ethnobolt using a mixture of Raphtalia's hair and Naofumi's blood.
- Raphtalia was selected as Best Girl at the 4th Crunchyroll Anime Awards in 2020.
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