Wulfric

Wulfric
Wulfric in Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Earth
Megalance
Rare
Gender	Male
Type	Humanoid
Role	Attacker
Aux Cores	2
Source	Beastly Core Crystal
Merc Group Title	Gungnir Wardens
Voice actor (EN)	Ronan Summers
Voice actor (JP)	Shunsuke Takeuchi
Illustrator	Ryōsuke Aiba
Appearances	Xenoblade Chronicles 2

Wulfric (Japanese: ヂカラオ, Djikarao) is a Rare Blade in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. He can grant tremendous power to his Drivers, Rex, Nia, Zeke or Mòrag, and their allies. Wulfric uses the earth element, wields a Megalance, and acts as an Attacker in battle. Despite his appearance, he is an incredibly kindhearted blade, and very eager to help others.

Wulfric was designed by Ryōsuke Aiba, a director of CyDesignation Co., Ltd. and character designer for Final Fantasy XIV.

Personality

Initially the Blade of the Elder Arachno, Wulfric displays no obvious personality or sentience. However, possibly due to the more pro-social dispositions of his new Driver, upon being reawakened Wulfric displays a desire to be kind and is ashamed of the fear his physical appearance invokes. He does however occasionally struggle with being a kind Blade, such as when he misinterprets a person that he scared into silence as a person who is calm.

Appearance

Wulfric is huge and powerful, resembling an insectoid demon. He has two long, curving antenna, spikes lining his arms and legs, and a segmented tail. On each shoulder, he has a sort of exhaust channel, which release steam after performing certain Specials.

Wulfric was designed by Ryōsuke Aiba, a director of CyDesignation Co., Ltd. and character designer for Final Fantasy XIV.

Acquisition

The Elder Arachno with Wulfric

Wulfric is initially the Blade of the Elder Arachno. After this boss is defeated, the player gains the Beastly Core Crystal, which can be used to summon him after the events at the Brigands' Hideout.

Heart-to-heart and Blade Quest

Wulfric's Heart-to-heart, "The Kindness of Blades" takes place on Fonsett Island in the Leftherian Archipelago, between Wulfric, his Driver and Tora. In it he is mistaken for a monster by the villagers, and upon encouragement from his Driver approaches either a very old lady or a very young child to try and help them to show them that he is a friendly Blade.

Wulfric in his Blade Quest

Wulfrc's Blade Quest, Tender-Hearted Beast is activated in Theosoir, when a Tantalese man runs into Wulfric in a panic. He reveals that a mining expedition have had a cave-in and are trapped beneath ice, to which Wulfric responds by hastening out to find them. Upon reaching the place the party finds that the accident was in fact a deliberate attack from a Gogol, who they chase but lose. Upon returning to Theosoir the party finds that it has been attacked by another Gogol, further infuriating Wulfric, who again runs off. He and the party find and defeat one Gogol, only for it to be joined by a larger one and then a third, which Wulfric deduces is the mother of the first two. Once these three are defeated Wulfric shouts at them until coming to understand that the Gogols were attacking the Tantalese due to the mining occurring on their home. Upon returning again to Theosoir Wulfric is hailed a hero until he shouts at the miners to make them understand their fault, and they agree to change their ways.

Abilities

Blade Specials

• Lv. 1 - Brutal Lance - Spin weapon erratically and strike.
• Lv. 2 - Termination Blast - Shoot out absorbed energy in a laser blast.
• Lv. 3 - Hellbound - Fly up and perform a drop attack with maximum power.
• Lv. 4 - Apocalypse - Jab at the enemy repeatedly and fire a laser from the chest.

Blade Arts

• Critical Up - Increase critical hit rate.
• Arts Plus - Boosts power of next art.

Battle Skills

• The Preternatural - Increases damage dealt to toppled enemies or launched enemies by 150%
• Power Unleashed - Increases damage dealt by 100% when affinity is at max
• Critical Strike - Increases critical damage by 50%

Field Skills

• Superstrength - Lv. 5
• Earth Mastery - Lv. 5
• Focus - Lv. 5

Favorite Items

• Pouch item types: Staple Foods, Literature
• Pouch items: Marine Stir-Fry (Seafood), Smack-A-Nopon (Board Games)

Affinity Chart

Type	Name	Skill Level	Affinity Level	Effect	Prerequisite	Count	Flavor Text
Key Affinity Reward		1	1	Unlocks level 1 of the Affinity Chart.
		2	2	Unlocks level 2 of the Affinity Chart.	Increase Trust	100	"We are all...friends."
		3	3	Unlocks level 3 of the Affinity Chart.	In Fonsett, Leftheria, view the Heart-to-Heart "The Kindness of Blades"		"I will persevere. Everyone... Thank you."
		4	4	Unlocks level 4 of the Affinity Chart.	Go to Theospiti Temple Ruins in Tantal and complete the quest "Tender-Hearted Beast"		"Everyone...accepts me? Arrrrwwoooooooo!"
		5	5	Unlocks level 5 of the Affinity Chart. Affinity bond will be easier to sustain.	Increase Trust	9,800	"Our friendship... It runs deep. Deep as...the mountain's roots."
Blade Special	Brutal Lance	1	1	Increases damage dealt to toppled enemies by 100%
		2	2	Increases damage dealt to toppled enemies by 110%	Defeat Supercharged Alfonso in Gormott		"The foe was strong. I became stronger."
		3	3	Increases damage dealt to toppled enemies by 120%	Defeat a unique monster in Leftheria	2	"I will be...stronger yet."
		4	4	Increases damage dealt to toppled enemies by 130%	Defeat a unique monster at the Cliffs of Morytha	2	"Many strong foes. But victory is...assured."
		5	5	Increases damage dealt to toppled enemies by 150%	Defeat a unique monster in the Land of Morytha	2	"These foes have strength. But I have more!"
	Termination Blast	1	1	Increases damage dealt by 100% when HP is 30% or less
		2	2	Increases damage dealt by 110% when HP is 30% or less	Defeat a Poison Brog in Uraya	4	"The Poison Brogs...were outmatched."
		3	3	Increases damage dealt by 120% when HP is 30% or less	Defeat a Nyol Flamii in Leftheria	5	"Nyol Flamii fought hard... but I was the victor!"
		4	4	Increases damage dealt by 130% when HP is 30% or less	Defeat a Mabluk Aspar at the Cliffs of Morytha	4	"I am improving?"
		5	5	Increases damage dealt by 150% when HP is 30% or less	Finish an enemy	40	"I...swell with power."
	Hellbound	1	1	Adds 60% chance of dealing a guard-annulling attack
		2	2	Adds 70% chance of dealing a guard-annulling attack	Perform a Blade Combo	5	"I still have much to learn."
		3	3	Adds 80% chance of dealing a guard-annulling attack	Perform a Blade Combo	7	"I will not fail."
		4	4	Adds 90% chance of dealing a guard-annulling attack	Perform a Blade Combo	10	"Witness the power...of earth!"
		5	5	Adds 100% chance of dealing a guard-annulling attack	Finish with a Blade Combo	3	"Tremble before my might!"
Battle Skill	The Preternatural	1	1	Increases damage dealt to toppled or launched enemies by 50%	Perform a Blade Combo	2	"I have...more power now!"
		2	2	Increases damage dealt to toppled or launched enemies by 75%	Perform a Driver Combo (It's enough to just be present)	5	"You show promise too..."
		3	3	Increases damage dealt to toppled or launched enemies by 100%	Perform a Driver Combo (It's enough to just be present)	7	"Must do better..."
		4	4	Increases damage dealt to toppled or launched enemies by 125%	Perform a Driver Combo (It's enough to just be present)	10	"New powers awoke within me."
		5	5	Increases damage dealt to toppled or launched enemies by 150%	Perform a Driver Combo finisher (It's enough to just be present)	3	"I use my strength for you."
	Power Unleashed	1	1	Increases damage dealt by 60% when Affinity is at max
		2	2	Increases damage dealt by 70% when Affinity is at max	Deal a certain amount of total damage	8,000	"We...strive."
		3	3	Increases damage dealt by 80% when Affinity is at max	Deal a certain amount of total damage	16,000	"Still room to improve."
		4	4	Increases damage dealt by 90% when Affinity is at max	Deal a certain amount of total damage	32,000	"We are stronger?"
		5	5	Increases damage dealt by 100% when Affinity is at max	Deal a certain amount of total damage	48,000	"We are...superior. Opponents tremble."
	Critical Strike	1	1	Increases critical damage by 10%
		2	2	Increases critical damage by 20%	Deal a critical hit	5	"In the vitals..."
		3	3	Increases critical damage by 30%	Deal a critical hit	7	"A critical strike..."
		4	4	Increases critical damage by 40%	Deal a critical hit	8	"One hit...one kill."
		5	5	Increases critical damage by 50%	Deal a critical hit	10	"It will come in handy."
Field Skill	Superstrength	1	1	Extraordinary physical strength. Used to break things, lift them up, etc.
		2	2		Use Wulfric's favorite pouch items (Staple Foods category)	4	"I brim...with might."
		3	3		Complete a Merc Mission	2	"My duty is fulfilled. Are my comrades pleased?"
		4	4		Use Wulfric's favorite pouch item from the Seafood category	4	"It is a kind of strength..."
		5	5		Speak to an Ardainian	20	"Ardainians... They are diligent people."
	Earth Mastery	1	1	The power of an Earth Blade
		2	2		Defeat a Bobbile Brog in Uraya	4	"The mighty earth... I command it. I have gained skill."
		3	3		Speak to a Gormotti	10	"Gormott has...many odd folk. You agree?"
		4	4		Complete a Merc Mission	4	"The mission is complete. When is the next...?"
		5	5		Defeat a Goldol Anlood at the Cliffs of Morytha	4	"I have mastered earth's power. It bends to my will!"
	Focus	1	1	The power to focus on one thing. Also used to control one's power
		2	2		Use Wulfric's favorite pouch items (Literature category)	2	"I feel...giddy."
		3	3		Use Wulfric's favorite pouch item from the Board Games category	2	"My heart...swells. And my power, too..."
		4	4		Speak to a Tantalese person	15	"The people of Tantal... A curious breed."
		5	5		Complete a Merc Mission	6	"The assignment is finished. I am...glad I could help."

Etymology

Wulfric's Japanese name is likely derived from Ame-no-Tajikarao, the Shinto god of physical force, who famously extracted the sun goddess Amaterasu from her isolation in the cave Ama-no-Iwato and brought light back into the world.

Trivia

• Wulfric is the only Rare Blade whose Core Crystal is obtained through a main story event. However, awakening him is optional.

Quotes

Post-Battle Dialogue

• Main Cast
• Rare Blades

Main Cast

Wulfric	"You and I are... friends?"
Rex	"You and me are friends! We're bonding great!"

Chapter 7 spoilers:

Wulfric	"Nia, your healing is nice. Please, keep it up."
Nia (Ch 7 Form)	"I... also benefit from your powers. Or something like that."

Wulfric	"Enemies remain. May I... eat this one?"
Tora	"Meh meh meh meh! Tora is not enemy! Not good to eat!"

Chapter 5 spoilers:

Pandoria	"Quite some biceps you've got, Wulfric! Ever thought of arm-wrestling a Titan?"
Wulfric	"Thank you, uh... Pandy."

Rare Blades

• A - F
• G - P
• Q - Z

Adenine	"You are most intruiging, Wulfric! May I touch your tail... tenticle... antenna things?"
Wulfric	"Just this once."

Boreas	"Hey Wulfric! If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?"
Wulfric	"XL Ruska Noodle Stew. Double Armu meat. Extra Puri leaves."

Wulfric	"Dagas! Do not be so lazy!"
Dagas	"You guys are lucky I let you hang out with me."

Finch	"Hey Rulfwic, can I ride on your shoulders? I like looking down on stuff from above."
Wulfric	"Alright. But do not fall asleep."

Herald	"Victory upon victory, yet there is no end in sight. Will we ever have peace?"
Wulfric	"You will find the answer one day, Herald. We will find it."

Wulfric	"KOS-MOS! You are strong! I am glad we are friends."
KOS-MOS	"Any being who tries to harm Master will be promptly nullified."

Newt	"Master Wulfric! We must spar again sometime."
Wulfric	"Agreed. Let's wrestle! Soon."

Wulfric	"The greatest victory is against your ego."
Perceval	"A man of fine tastes."

Wulfric	"Sheba! When the fighting is over, I will join you."
Sheba	"Now, h-hold on, we never offered you an invitation. You were to be our bodyguard, no?"

Condition: Blade Quest Bearing Her Soul active or complete.
Wulfric	"I... would like to hear you sing again."
Ursula	"What?! Wulfric, when did you hear me sing in the first place?"

Vess	"Wulfric, you need to eat a dumpling and calm down!"
Wulfric	"But I am not angry."

Zenobia	"Wulfric, tell me, how are you strong? Where's all that power coming from?"
Wulfric	"I just do not know when to quit."

Gallery

Official art

Wulfric with Zeke

Wulfric activating his level 3 special

Wulfric's awakening