Magic Sword

In the Fire Emblem series there have always been swords infused with magic that the player could use. There are the Thunder Sword, the Wind Sword, the Runesword, the Light Brand, the Sword of Seals.

They all have the ability to use ranged magic attacks, and depending on whether they are used at range or in close combat, the defender's defense or resistance may be applied. For example, when the light brand is used at range, the enemy's resistance is applied to the attack, and in close combat it is treated like a physical attack, so the defense is applied.