
Ash Carbide (アッシュ・カーバイド ) is a student at the Thors Branch Campus.
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Profile
Ash was born as Johan in S.1189, in Hamel, Erebonia, to Jan and Emilia.[4]
Personality

Childhood
Johan was the youngest of the four children that lived in Hamel, the others being Leonhardt, Karin and Joshua Astray. He was too young to play with them. Joshua did look forward to him growing up, so they would be able to play together, considering him to be a little brother, albeit a crybaby. Johan was particularly fond his mother's bread pudding.[5]
Hamel Tragedy
- Main article: Hamel Tragedy
Johan lost both his parents at the age of 3 when jaeger drop-outs raided Hamel on 23 April S.1192. During their escape, Karin and Joshua found the corpses of Jan and Emilia and assumed Johan had also been killed.[5]
Johan was somehow able to escape, running away barefooted and crying along the mountain path. When he reached the South Sutherland Highway, he ran into Migel. Migel had come to Parm to meet with a peddler and went out on the highway for a smoke. Hearing the gunshots, he immediately went back into town and decided to take Johan with him back to Raquel. Migel did not know what to do with the boy who had been unable to mutter a word.[6]
After a few days passed, soldiers started to snoop around and Migel decided he had to get rid of Johan for both Erebonia's and Johan's sake. He gave him some mira and took him to Ellen, an attractive hostess of the place he frequently visited in an attempt to arouse her pity. Without asking questions, she took Johan in.[6] Since the tragedy, he suffered from an ache in his left eye and constantly hears a voice telling him to "kill the vile one", symptoms later ascribed to the curse of the Great One.
On her deathbed, his Ellen told him that she was happy to have met him and thankful to Migel for introducing them. At this point, Johan had already settled on a new name, Ash Carbide, to leave his past behind him.
Ash grew up as a delinquent youth. During the Erebonian Civil War, he formed a youth group known as Fafnir to fight off brigands that attacked Raquel, almost killing them but ultimately driving them off. Even the Bracer Guild and Imperial Army of Erebonia caught wind of his brave efforts. He rejected all their invitations, however, and decided to enroll at Thors Branch Campus following the advice of someone who is familiar with his past. The person who did so was Lechter Arundel, who informed him that signing up for branch academy would be a shortcut to learn about his own past. Ash followed his advice so he could verify everything first-hand.
Search for answers
Ash initially ends up in Class VIII under instructor Randolph Orlando. He signs up for the Literature Club. After the field study in Crossbell, Ash (along with Musse Egret) are transferred to Class VII per Principal Aurelia Le Guin's decision. He fights with a so-called varia axe. The blade of the axe can be extended, making Ash a tricky fighter for his opponents.
On July 18, S.1206, Ash, together with others who participated in the search-and-destroy mission of Hercules a day prior, attend a celebration in the Valflame Palace organised by the imperial family. Guided by the curse, Ash sneaks off and assaults a butler, using his costume as a disguise. Wielding a Republic-made gun he had stolen from a unconscious Hercules member the day before, he infiltrates the imperial parlour. Holding Emperor Eugent Reise Arnor III and Chancellor Giliath Osborne at gunpoint, he wailingly asks who to kill for his curse to subside. Eugent, realizing that Ash is under the curse's influence, claims responsibility for the Hamel Tragedy, causing Ash to shoot him, fulfilling the prophecy foretold in the seventh Black Record. By the time the others arrive, Osborne had restrained him and the Special Guard arrived to take him into custody.
The following day, Chancellor Osborne declares that he interprets the attack of a 'Calvard spy' as a declaration of war from the Republic, announcing a state-wise mobilization. Ash was captured, but amidst the confusion caused by the Great Twilight, he was rescued by Aurelia and the Weissland Army, still unconsciousness in the Panzer Soldats' hands.
Trails of Cold Steel IV

Ash eventually regained consciousness and fled on his Hector unit, ridden with guilt for shooting the Emperor and starting a war. His fellow classmate Tatiana was concerned for his well-being and attempted to search for him. Ash contemplated between returning to Raquel or Hamel; he chose the latter. Unexpectedly, Juna, Kurt and Altina were able to find him there following a tip from Margarita Dresden and an encounter with Tatiana, who found his Hector unit.
Ash was surprised to see his classmates and Randy alongside them, but told them to leave him behind. His classmates refuted his argument, with Kurt's words bringing him back to his senses as he realized that the true culprit had to pay for what they did to him. Soon after, Gilbert and several jaegers arrived for a 'talk', which Ash viewed with suspicion. After they were defeated, Zephyr arrived to recruit him, but he refused their request.
Following the conclusion of the Great Twilight, Ash attended the Imperial wedding of Olivert Reise Arnor and Scherazard Harvey.
Hajimari no Kiseki

Character Notes
Trails of Cold Steel III
Trails of Cold Steel IV
Hajimari no Kiseki
Gameplay
Weapons
Trails of Cold Steel III
Name | Cost | Upgrade materials | Acquired | |
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Fury Ax ヒューリーアックス |
— | — | Initial gear |
[STR+355/RNG+2] A switchaxe colored the crimson of pure anger. | ||||
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Haze Crusher ヘイズクラッシャー |
6240 | Stores: 6/17~ | |
[STR+410/RNG+2] A switchaxe that disperses mist with a single swing. | ||||
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Skull Slayer スカルスレイヤー |
— | Haze Crusher×1 U-Material x2 |
Forge |
[STR+455/RNG+2/Critical rate+5%] A heavy switchaxe that shatters bone. | ||||
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Volcano ヴォルケーノ |
8320 | — | Stores: 7/15~ |
[STR+510/RNG+2] A switchaxe with hidden power as strong as a volcano. | ||||
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Red Scorpion レッドスコルピオン |
— | Volcano×1 U-Material x2 |
Forge |
[STR+555/RNG+2/Critical rate+5%] A sharp, sturdy switchaxe that never lets its prey escape. | ||||
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Inferno 獄斧インフェルノ |
— | Black Zemurian Ore x1 | Forge (NG+) |
[STR+670/RNG+2/Critical rate+10%] A switchaxe made of Black Zemurian Ore. Makes its foes suffer. |
Trails of Cold Steel IV
Name | Cost | Upgrade materials | Acquired | |
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Red Scorpion レッドスコルピオン |
— | — | Initial gear |
[STR+650/RNG+2/Critical rate+2%] A sharp, sturdy switchaxe that never lets its prey escape. | ||||
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Bullfighter ブルファイター |
3060 | — | Purchase (8/10) |
[STR+705/RNG+2] A switchaxe specialized for launching ferocious attacks, with little regard for the wielder's life. | ||||
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Dark Bison ダークバイソン |
— | Dark Bison x1 U-Material x3 |
Upgrade |
[STR+750/RNG+2/Critical rate+2%] A heavy-class switchaxe adorned with a crimson-black raging bull. | ||||
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Riot Edge ライアットエッジ |
4080 | — | Purchase (8/15) |
[STR+805/RNG+2] A switchaxe featuring a number of protruding sharp extensions. | ||||
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Double Crime ダブルクライム |
— | Riot Edge x1 U-Material x4 |
Upgrade |
[STR+850/RNG+2/Critical rate+2%] A switchaxe that utilizes its two incredibly sharp blades, leaving its opponents with fatal wounds. | ||||
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Blood Axe ブラッドアックス |
5100 | — | Purchase (8/17) |
[STR+905/RNG+2] A sharp, curved switchaxe in a crimson shade. | ||||
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Grudge Scythe グラッジサイズ |
— | Blood Axe x1 U-Material x5 |
Upgrade |
[STR+950/RNG+2/Critical rate+2%] A sharp, curved switchaxe in a polished jet-black color. | ||||
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Twinkle Glaive シャイングレイブ |
6120 | — | Purchase (8/20) |
[STR+1005/RNG+2] A switchaxe with a large shining blade. | ||||
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Arc Slasher アークスラッシャー |
— | Twinkle Glaive x1 U-Material x6 |
Upgrade |
[STR+1050/RNG+2/Critical rate+2%] A radiant switchaxe tempered by a pure flame. | ||||
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Gladiator グラディエーター |
7140 | — | Purchase (8/24) |
[STR+1105/RNG+2] This switchaxe is a jaeger favorite for surviving rough battle situations. | ||||
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Spartacus スパルタクス |
— | Gladiator x1 U-Material x7 |
Upgrade |
[STR+1150/RNG+2/Critical rate+2%] A heavy switchaxe that only the most elite of jaegers can wield. | ||||
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Dread Shout ドレッドシャウト |
8160 | Purchase (8/27) | |
[STR+1205/RNG+2] A switchaxe that is difficult to handle, but allows the wielder to use their strength to the fullest. | ||||
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Titus Roar タイタスロア |
— | Dread Shout x1 U-Material x8 |
Upgrade |
[STR+1250/RNG+2/Critical rate+2%] A switchaxe that gifts its wielder with superhuman strength to crush opponents' bones with ease. | ||||
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Belobog ベロボーグ |
9180 | — | Purchase (8/29) |
[STR+1305/RNG+2] A solemn switchaxe with a white glow, inspired by a benevolent god that guides spirits. | ||||
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Chernobog チェルノボーグ |
— | Belobog x1 U-Material x9 |
Upgrade |
[STR+1350/RNG+2/Critical rate+2%] A grave switchaxe with a black glow, inspired by a death god that hunts down human lives. | ||||
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Azazel Edge アザゼルエッジ |
10200 | — | Purchase (9/1) |
[STR+1405/RNG+2] A switchaxe with a colored blade that thirsts for blood, as if on the hunt for prey. | ||||
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Dainsleif ダインスレイヴ |
— | Azazel Edge x1 U-Material x10 |
Upgrade |
[STR+1450/RNG+2/Critical rate+2%] A switchaxe that plunges its victims into the lonely abyss of death with a single slash. | ||||
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Fire Axe Agravain 炎斧アグラヴェイン |
— | Black Zemurian Ore x1 | Upgrade |
[STR+1505/RNG+2/Critical rate+4%] A switchaxe made of Black Zemurian Ore. Contains the destructive power of the flames of hell. |
Hajimari no Kiseki
Name | Cost | Upgrade materials | Acquired | |
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ドレッドシャウト |
— | — | |
[STR+955 RNG+2] | ||||
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ドレッドシャウト+1 |
— | — | |
[STR+1055 RNG+2] | ||||
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チェルノボーグ |
— | — | |
[STR+1155 RNG+2] | ||||
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チェルノボーグ+1 |
— | — | |
[STR+1255 RNG+2] | ||||
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チェルノボーグ+2 |
— | — | |
[STR+1355 RNG+2] | ||||
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チェルノボーグ+3 |
— | — | |
[STR+1455 RNG+2] | ||||
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黒斧アグラヴェイン |
— | Black Zemurian Ore x1 | Upgrade |
[STR+1605 RNG+2 必殺2%] |
Crafts
Trails of Cold Steel III
Name | Power | Break | Unbalance | Cost | Acquire | |
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Rumbling Smash ランブルスマッシュ |
B+ | B | Yes | 30 CP | Initial |
Physical - Area M (Set) - Impede (100%) - Faint (30%) Unleashes a powerful strike like a rampaging beast. 獣のごとく跳躍し、渾身の一撃を叩き込む | ||||||
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Reaper's Whirlwind デッドリーサイズ |
A | C | +10% | 80 CP | Initial |
Physical - Area L (Set) - K.O. (50%) - Nightmare (50%) Switches to scythe mode to bring death to the battlefield. 鎌に変形し、敵集団をまとてて死の悪夢へと突き落とす | ||||||
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Unbound Rage アシッドレイジ |
— | — | — | 10 CP | Level 34 |
Support - Self - CP+50 - STR Up (L) (2 turns) Releases fury buried deep within. 獰猛な衝動を沸き起こし、潜在能力を引き出す | ||||||
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Void Breaker ヴォイドブレイカー |
S+ | SS | +30% | 60 CP | Level 40 |
Physical - One - DEF Down (L) (3 turns) Wraps enemies in a bladed chain, crushing their armor. 分離した鎖と刃が敵を雁字搦めにして締め潰し、装甲を剥がす。 | ||||||
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Belial Raid ベリアルレイド |
SS+ | D | No | 100+ CP | 6/17 |
Physical - Area LL (Set) - K.O. (30%) - Confusion (30%) Binds foes with a chain and makes the field run red. 鎌で敵集団を締め上げ、戻す力で滅多切りにする無慈悲な連撃 |
Trails of Cold Steel IV
Name | Power | Break | Unbalance | Cost | Acquire | |
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Rumbling Smash ランブルスマッシュ |
C+ | B | Yes | 30 CP | Initial |
Physical - Area M (Set) - Impede (100%) Faint (30%) Unleashes a powerful strike like a rampaging beast. | ||||||
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Rumbling Smash 2 ランブルスマッシュII |
B | B | Yes | 30 CP | Level 88 |
Physical - Area M (Set) - Impede (100%) Faint (40%) Unleashes a vicious strike like a beast bounding at its prey. | ||||||
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Reaper's Whirlwind デッドリーサイズ |
B+ | C | 15% | 80 CP | Initial |
Physical - Area L (Set) - K.O. (30%) Nightmare (30%) Switches to scythe mode to bring death to the battlefield. | ||||||
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Reaper's Whirlwind 2 デッドリーサイズII |
A | D | 20% | 80 CP | Level 102 |
Physical - Area L (Set) - K.O. (60%) Nightmare (60%) Whips up a bladed whirlwind that leaves death in its wake. | ||||||
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Unbound Rage アシッドレイジ |
— | — | — | 10 CP | Initial |
Support - Self - CP+50 & STR ↑ (L) (2 turns) Releases a fury buried deep within. | ||||||
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Void Breaker ヴォイドブレイカー |
S | SS | 25% | 60 CP | Initial |
Physical - One - DEF ↓ (L) (4 turns) Wraps enemies in a bladed chain, crushing their armor. | ||||||
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Void Breaker 2 ヴォイドブレイカーII |
S+ | SS | 30% | 60 CP | Level 116 |
Physical - One - DEF ↓ (L) (4 turns) Binds the enemy with chains, crushing even the toughest foes. | ||||||
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Dead Man's Dart ディスペアースロー |
B+ | D | Yes | 40 CP | Level 74 |
Magical - Line M+ (Set) - Balance Down (20% chance) (2 turns) Throws a cursed dart that drags its target into the abyss. | ||||||
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Summon Hector ヘクトル召喚 |
SSS | D | No | 350 EP | Initial |
Physical - All Summons a Hector Mk. II. Can only be used once per battle. | ||||||
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Summon Hector 2 ヘクトル召喚II |
4S+ | D | No | 350 EP | Level 124 |
Physical - All Summons a Hector Mk. II. Can only be used once per battle. | ||||||
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Belial Raid ベリアルレイド |
SS+ | D | No | 100+ CP | Initial |
Physical - Area LL (Set) - K.O. (30%) Confuse (30%) Binds foes with a chain and makes the field run red. | ||||||
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Sinner's Revelry ギルティカーニバル |
4S+ | D | No | 100+ CP | Level 132 |
Physical - One - All stats ↓ (S) (4 turns) Launches foes skyward, then sends them straight to Gehenna. |
Hajimari no Kiseki
Name | Power | Break | Unbalance | Cost | Acquire | |
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ランブルスマッシュII |
30 CP | Initial | |||
攻撃(威力B ブレイクB 崩しD):円M(地点指定): 駆動解除100% 気絶40% | ||||||
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ランブルスマッシュIII |
30 CP | Level 103 | |||
攻撃(威力B ブレイクB+ 崩しD):円M(地点指定): 駆動解除100% 気絶60% | ||||||
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デッドリーサイズII |
80 CP | Initial | |||
攻撃(威力A ブレイクD 崩しB): 円L(地点指定):即死・悪夢60% | ||||||
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デッドリーサイズIII |
80 CP | Level 201 | |||
攻撃(威力A+ ブレイクD 崩しB): 円L(地点指定):即死・悪夢80% | ||||||
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アシッドレイジ |
— | — | — | 10 CP | Initial |
補助:自己:2ターンSTR↑(大)・CP+50 | ||||||
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ヴォイドブレイカー改 |
60 CP | Level 106 | |||
攻撃(威力S+ ブレイクSS 崩しSS):単体:4ターンDEF↓(大) | ||||||
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ディスペアースロー |
40 CP | Initial | |||
魔法攻撃(威力B+ ブレイクD 崩しD): 直線M+(地点指定):1ターン「バランスダウン50%」 | ||||||
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ディスペアースローII |
40 CP | 試練の扉 | |||
魔法攻撃(威力A ブレイクD 崩しD): 直線M+(地点指定):1ターン「バランスダウン100%」 | ||||||
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ベリアルレイド |
100+ CP | Initial | |||
攻撃(威力SS+ ブレイクD 崩し無効):円LL(地点指定):即死・混乱30% | ||||||
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ベリアルレイドII |
100+ CP | Level 108 | |||
攻撃(威力4S+ ブレイクC 崩し無効):円LL(地点指定):即死・混乱60% | ||||||
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ギルティカーニバル |
100+ CP | Initial | |||
攻撃(威力4S+ ブレイクD 崩し無効):単体:4ターン全能力↓(小) | ||||||
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ギルティカーニバルII |
100+ CP | Level 136 | |||
攻撃(威力5S+ ブレイクC 崩し無効):単体:4ターン全能力↓(中) |
Brave Order
Trails of Cold Steel III
Name | BP | Effect |
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Crazy Hunt クレイジーハント |
3 | Critical rate +50% (6 turns) STR/SPD raised (S) (2 turns) |
Trails of Cold Steel IV
Name | BP | Effect | Acquire |
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Crazy Hunt クレイジーハント |
3 | Critical Rate +40% (4 turns) STR/SPD raised (S) (2 turns) |
Initial |
Crazy Hunt EX クレイジーハント改 |
3 | Critical Rate +40% (6 turns) STR/SPD raised (S) (2 turns) |
Trial chest[note 1] |
Infernal Hunt ヴォルカニックハント |
3 | Critical Rate +60% (6 turns) STR/SPD raised (S) (2 turns) |
Trial chest[note 2] |
Orbment
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Trivia
- Ash's bonding trophy in Trails of Cold Steel III is titled "Ash & Chevalier".
References
- ↑ Austin Lee Matthews Twitter (accessed: May 9, 2019) at @amtraxVA
- ↑ Austin Lee Matthews Twitter (accessed: October 22, 2019) at @amtraxVA
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Trails of Cold Steel III, Dengeki Character File Notebook.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Trails of Cold Steel IV, Finale: "Scattered Petals, Dying Flames", 09/01.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Trails of Cold Steel IV, Act 2: "Guiding Starlight", 08/26.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Trails of Cold Steel IV, Act 3: "Seekers of the Dawn", 08/29.