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. 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. 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.
Quick Facts
- Primary user
- Naofumi Iwatani
- Weapon class
- Shield
- Affiliation
- Team Shield Hero
Lore & Background
It states that Naofumi was summoned from another world after finding a book about the Four Heroes. 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. 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.
Reader's Guide
It states that Naofumi purchased Raphtalia from a slave market and later purchased an egg from Beloukas that hatched into Filo. 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.
Did You Know?
- 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.
- Raphtalia was selected as Best Girl at the 4th Crunchyroll Anime Awards in 2020.
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