
Kurt Vander (クルト・ヴァンダール) is an intermediate at the Vander school and a student at the Thors Branch Campus.
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Profile
Appearance
Kurt is a young man with light blue hair, which he inherited from his mother. Unlike the other men in his family, he has a slender build.
During the events of Trails of Cold Steel IV, Kurt wears a white sleeveless vest with a blue-sleeved shirt underneath.
Personality

Young Kurt getting trained by his brother, Mueller. Matteus and Aurier Vander, his parents, watch his progress in the back.
Like his older brother Mueller, Kurt was excited to protect Cedric Reise Arnor in a manner similar to how Mueller did for Olivert Reise Arnor. When this privilege was revoked, he fell into a depression. Despite this, he still cares for Cedric's well-being.
Although he gets along well with his family, Kurt was initially plagued with doubts. He considered himself to be inferior because of his appearance and the fact that he had to settle for dual-wielding rather than the large swords the Vander school is known for. This changed after his experiences at the branch campus, in particular with his instructor, Rean.
Background
Kurt was born in Erebonia. He is the son of Matteus Vander and his second wife, Aurier. Until the age of 10, Kurt lived in Parm where his family ran the Vander Training Hall. When Matteus was appointed as guardian of Emperor Eugent III at the Valflame Palace, they moved to Heimdallr.
Kurt is specialized in the Vander school twin blade techniques, making use of the agility of his slender body. Making it to the level of intermediate at a young age demonstrates his natural talent for swordmanship.
Trails of Cold Steel III
Kurt was raised with a strong sense of duty to become the future guardian of the Imperial Family. That prospect vanished when Chancellor Giliath Osborne relieved the Vander family of their duty, arguing that "the protection of the imperial family should not be monopolized within one family" and subsequently spread the Vanders across the empire.
Growing up alongside his brother Mueller, Kurt assumed it would be his duty to protect Crown Prince Cedric similar to how his brother has been protecting Prince Olivert. His disappointment had him withdraw from enrolling at Thors Military Academy, but Mueller encouraged him to sign up for the branch campus anyway, where he enrolled in Class VII.
Despite being hesitant and initially off to a rough start with his instructor, Rean Schwarzer, Kurt eventually warmed up to him and with his help, began to accept himself for who he was.
Trails of Cold Steel IV

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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Layer Edges レイヤーエッジ |
— | — | Initial gear |
[STR+150/RNG+1] Foldable paired swords that are easy to use and strike quickly. | ||||
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Stilettos スティレット |
2000 | — | Stores: 4/22~ |
[STR+205/RNG+1] Short paired swords that pierce through armor. | ||||
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Assassins アサシン |
— | Stilettos ×1
U-Material x2 |
Forge |
[STR+250/RNG+1/Critical rate+5%] Jet-black paired swords that meld with darkness. | ||||
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Gale Swords ゲイルソード |
4000 | — | Stores: 5/20~ |
[STR+305/RNG+1]
Light, nimble paired swords that cut like a gale. | ||||
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Dual Blitz ダブルブリッツ |
— | Gale Swords×1
U-Material x2 |
Forge |
[STR+350/RNG+1/Critical rate+5%] Heavy paired swords that cut like lightning. | ||||
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Falchions ファルシオン |
6000 | Stores: 6/17~ | |
[STR+405/RNG+1] Wide paired swords with a beautiful wave pattern on the blade. | ||||
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Blue Cutlasses ブルーカトラス |
— | Falchions×1
U-Material x2 |
Forge |
[STR+450/RNG+1/Crit+5%] Beautiful paired swords as blue as a calm sea. | ||||
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Crystal Swords クリスタルソード |
8000 | — | Stores: 7/15~ |
[STR+505/RNG+1] Transparent paired swords that refract light into a rainbow. | ||||
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Gram Edges グラムエッジ |
— | Crystal Swords×1
U-Material x2 |
Forge |
[STR+550/RNG+1/Critical rate+5%] Large paired swords that require-firm resolution to wield. | ||||
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X-Fencer イクスフェンサー |
— | Gram Edges×1
U-Material x3 |
Forge |
[STR+595/RNG+1/Critical rate+5%] Paired swords made to put an end to futile battles. | ||||
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Elseus 双剣エルセウス |
— | Black Zemurian Ore x1 | Forge |
[STR+665/RNG+1/Critical rate+10%] Paired swords made of Black Zemurian Ore. They can cut light from their targets. |
Trails of Cold Steel IV
Name | Cost | Upgrade materials | Acquired | |
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Gram Edges グラムエッジ |
— | — | Initial gear |
[STR+500/RNG+1] Large paired swords that require firm resolution to wield. | ||||
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Gram Edges +1 グラムエッジ+1 |
— | Gram Edges x1 U-Material x1 |
Upgrade |
[STR+545/RNG+1/Critical rate+2%] Large paired swords that require firm resolution to wield. | ||||
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Razor Swords レイザーソード |
2000 | — | Purchase (8/7) |
[STR+600/RNG+1] Narrow bodied paired swords with skillfully sharpened blades. | ||||
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Blue Estocs ブルーエストック |
— | Razor Swords x1 U-Material x2 |
Upgrade |
[STR+645/RNG+1/Critical rate+2%] Paired swords with a narrow build. Specialized in piercing vital points. | ||||
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Double Crys ダブルクリス |
3000 | — | Purchase (8/10) |
[STR+700/RNG+1] Paired Swords that bring luck to their wielder. | ||||
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Cross Viper クロスバイパー |
— | Double Crys x1 U-Material x3 |
Upgrade |
[STR+745/RNG+1/Critical rate+2%] Beautifully ornamented paired swords, imbued with the wish to avoid falling into hardship. | ||||
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Ulfberht ウルフバート |
4000 | — | Purchase (8/15) |
[STR+800/RNG+1] Paired swords with blades that are both supple and incredibly durable. | ||||
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Glare Fang グレアファング |
— | Ulfberht x1 U-Material x4 |
Upgrade |
[STR+845/RNG+1/Critical rate+2%] Paired swords with blades that emit a gleam like the fangs of a wild beast hunting its prey. | ||||
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Snake Blades 蛇骨刃 |
5000 | — | Purchase (8/17) |
[STR+900/RNG+1] White paired swords with an engraved serpent emblem. The design is originally from the East. | ||||
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Cerulean Dragons 青龍剣 |
— | Snake Blades x1 U-Material x5 |
Upgrade |
[STR+945/RNG+1/Critical rate+2%] Paired swords decorated with a ferocious dragon engraving. Blue-tinged blades. | ||||
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Bright Edges ブライトエッジ |
6000 | — | Purchase (8/20) |
[STR+1000/RNG+1] Paired swords with evasice magic ability. Blessed by the Septian Church. | ||||
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Rune Brand ルーンブランド |
— | Bright Edges x1 U-Material x6 |
Upgrade |
[STR+1045/RNG+1/Critical rate+2%] Paired swords tempered with a pure flame. Blessed with holy protection. | ||||
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Crystal Blades クリスタルブレイド |
7000 | — | Purchase (8/24) |
[STR+1100/RNG+1] Elegant paired swords that sparkle like crystal. | ||||
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Platinum Fencer プラチナフェンサー |
— | Crystal Blades x1 U-Material x7 |
Upgrade |
[STR+1145/RNG+1/Critical rate+2%] Sturdy and beautiful paired swords with pure platinum. | ||||
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Rigomer リゴメール |
8000 | — | Purchase (8/27) |
[STR+1200/RNG+1] Paired swords that can actualize their wielder's desires. The blades are inscribed with prayers. | ||||
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Percival パーシヴァル |
— | Rigomer x1 U-Material x8 |
Upgrade |
[STR+1245/RNG+1/Critical rate+2%] Paired swords that are powerful enough to slice through earth, despite their slender build. | ||||
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Clear Sky Blades 蒼天刃 |
9000 | — | Purchase (8/29) |
[STR+1300/RNG+1] Gorgeous blue paired swords, free of impurities. Passed down through many generations in the East. | ||||
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Glacial Gyre Blades 氷輪剣 |
— | Clear Sky Blades x1 U-Material x9 |
Upgrade |
[STR+1345/RNG+1/Critical rate+2%] Paired swords that crush evil and leave behind an icy trail, as if the slash itself has frozen solid. | ||||
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Brigliadoro ブリリアドロ |
10000 | — | Purchase (9/1) |
[STR+1400/RNG+1] Paired swords that seem to mold themselves to the wielder's hand, making for an efficient technique. | ||||
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Durendal デュランダル |
— | Brigliadoro x1 U-Material x10 |
Upgrade |
[STR+1445/RNG+1/Critical rate+2%] Sacred paired swords that display tremendous cutting capability when exorcising demons. | ||||
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Gleaming Basileus 煌剣ヴァシリオス |
— | Black Zemurian Ore x1 | Upgrade |
[STR+1500/RNG+1/Critical rate+4%] Paired swords made of Black Zemurian Ore. They purge all evil that blocks their path. |
Hajimari no Kiseki
Name | Cost | Upgrade materials | Acquired | |
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イクスフェンサー |
— | — | |
[STR+950 RNG+1] | ||||
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イクスフェンサー+1 |
— | — | |
[STR+1050 RNG+1] | ||||
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パーシヴァル |
— | — | |
[STR+1150 RNG+1] | ||||
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パーシヴァル+1 |
— | — | |
[STR+1250 RNG+1] | ||||
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パーシヴァル+2 |
— | — | |
[STR+1350 RNG+1] | ||||
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パーシヴァル+3 |
— | — | |
[STR+1450 RNG+1] | ||||
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蒼剣ヴァシリオス |
— | Black Zemurian Ore x1 | Upgrade |
[STR+1600 RNG+1 必殺2%] |
Crafts
Trails of Cold Steel III
Name | Power | Break | Unbalance | Cost | Acquire | |
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Rain Slash レインスラッシュ |
A | A | 15% | 30 CP | Initial |
Physical - Area S+ (Set) - Delay+10 A flurry of slashes that cut like driving rain. 鮮やか、かつ隙の無い五月雨の如き連続斬り。 | ||||||
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Twilit Blades 双剋刃 |
D | D | Yes | 40 CP | Level 9 |
Magical - Line S (Set) - Impede (100%) Blind (50%) Launches shockwaves infused with darkness and light. Hits twice. 陰と陽の力を双剣に纏わせ、直線上に解き放つ。 | ||||||
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Blade Dance >ソードダンス |
— | — | — | 30 CP | Level 18 |
Support - Self - Brandish (3 turns) - STR/SPD ↑ (M) (3 turns) Pushes power past human limits, but a price. 自らの限界を超えた力を引き出すが、負担を伴う。 | ||||||
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Tempest Edge テンペストエッジ |
S | C | 30% | 60 CP | Level 36 |
Physical - Area M (Set) - Seal (50%) Mute (30%) A spinning slash that slices through a group of enemies like a whirlwind. 烈風を生む苛烈な回転斬りで敵集団を斬り刻む。 | ||||||
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Ragna Strike ラグナストライク |
SS+ | D | No | 100+ CP | 4/22 |
Physical - Area LL (Set) - Seal (50%) Slices up foes like a howling storm and rains vicious bolts of lightning down. うように連撃を繰り出した後に、猛き雷となって敵を討つ。 |
Trails of Cold Steel IV
Name | Power | Break | Unbalance | Cost | Acquire | |
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Rain Slash レインスラッシュ |
B | A+ | 15% | 30 CP | Initial |
Physical - Area S+ (Set) - Delay+2 A flurry of slashes that cut like driving rain. | ||||||
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Rain Slash 2 レインスラッシュII |
B+ | S | 15% | 30 CP | Level 84 |
Physical - Area S+ (Set) - Delay+4 A flurry of slashes that cleaves heaven and earth alike. | ||||||
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Twilit Blades 双剋刃 |
D | D | Yes | 40 CP | Initial |
Magical - Line S (Set) - Impede (100%) Blind (50%) Launches shockwaves infused with darkness and light. Hits twice. | ||||||
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True Twilit Blades 真・双剋刃 |
D | D | Yes | 40 CP | Level 98 |
Magical - Line S (Set) - Impede (100%) Blind (100%) A slash that tears foes apart with clashing energies. | ||||||
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Blade Dance ソードダンス |
— | — | — | 30 CP | Initial |
Support - Self - Brandish (3 turns) - STR/SPD ↑ (M) (3 turns) Pushes power past human limits, but a price. | ||||||
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Tempest Edge テンペストエッジ |
S | C | 30% | 60 CP | Level 54 |
Physical - Area M (Set) - Seal (50%) Mute (50%) A spinning slash that slices through a group of enemies like a whirlwind. | ||||||
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Tempest Edge 2 テンペストエッジII |
S | C | 30% | 60 CP | Level 114 |
Physical - Area M (Set) - Seal (100%) Mute (100%) A spinning slash that cuts through foes like a bladed tempest. | ||||||
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Whirling Steel 業刃乱舞 |
S+ | A | 25% | 90 CP | Level 68 |
Physical - One - Critical rate+30% Dances up a storm with twin blades to cut down the enemy. | ||||||
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Summon Spiegel シュピーゲル召喚 |
SS | D | No | 300 EP | 8/10 イベント後 |
Physical - All Summons a Spiegel S. Can only be used once per battle. | ||||||
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Summon Spiegel 2 シュピーゲル召喚II |
SSS | C | No | 300 EP | Level 123 |
Physical - All Summons a Spiegel S. Can only be used once per battle. | ||||||
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Ragna Strike ラグナストライク |
SS+ | D | No | 100+ CP | Initial |
Physical - Area LL (Set) - Seal (50%) Slices up foes like a howling storm and rains vicious bolts of lightning down. | ||||||
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Gemini Judgement 奥義・天眼無双 |
4S | D | No | 100+ CP | Level 130 |
Physical - Area L (Set) A dual sword art of harmonious balance that ensnares foes in a stellar explosion. |
Hajimari no Kiseki
Name | Power | Break | Unbalance | Cost | Acquire | |
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レインスラッシュII |
30 CP | Initial | |||
攻撃(威力B+ ブレイクS 崩しC+): 円S+(地点指定):遅延+3 | ||||||
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レインスラッシュIII |
30 CP | Level 111 | |||
攻撃(威力A ブレイクS 崩しC+): 円S+(地点指定):遅延+5 | ||||||
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真・双剋刃 |
40 CP | Initial | |||
魔法攻撃(威力D×2 ブレイクD 崩しD): 直線S(地点指定):駆動解除100% 暗闇100% | ||||||
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極・双剋刃 |
40 CP | Level 175 | |||
魔法攻撃(威力D+×2 ブレイクD 崩しD): 直線S(地点指定):駆動解除100% 暗闇120% | ||||||
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ブレイドダンス |
— | — | — | 30 CP | 3/15 |
補助:自己:3ターン「剣閃」・STR・SPD↑(中) | ||||||
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テンペストエッジII |
60 CP | Initial | |||
攻撃(威力S ブレイクC 崩しA): 円M(地点指定):封技・封魔100% | ||||||
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テンペストエッジIII |
60 CP | Level 202 | |||
攻撃(威力S+ ブレイクC 崩しA): 円M+(地点指定):封技・封魔100% | ||||||
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業刃乱舞 |
90 CP | Initial | |||
攻撃(威力S+ ブレイクA 崩しB):単体:必殺30% | ||||||
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真・業刃乱舞 |
90 CP | Level 133 | |||
攻撃(威力SS ブレイクA 崩しB+):単体:必殺35% | ||||||
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ラグナストライク |
100+ CP | Initial | |||
攻撃(威力SS+ ブレイクD 崩し無効):円LL(地点指定):封技50% | ||||||
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ラグナストライクII |
100+ CP | Level 101 | |||
攻撃(威力4S ブレイクD 崩し無効):円LL(地点指定):封技100% | ||||||
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奥義・天眼無双 |
100+ CP | Initial | |||
攻撃(威力SSS+ ブレイクD 崩し無効):円L(地点指定) | ||||||
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真・天眼無双 |
100+ CP | 試練の扉 | |||
攻撃(威力4S+ ブレイクD 崩し無効):円L(地点指定):封技120% |
Brave Order
Trails of Cold Steel III
Name | BP | Effect |
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Wind Blade
[3] |
2 | Delay -70% (4 turns) |
Trails of Cold Steel IV
Name | BP | Effect | Acquire |
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Wind Blade 太刀風の陣 |
4 | Delay -60% (4 turns) | Initial |
Wind Blade EX 太刀風の陣・改 |
4 | Delay -60% (6 turns) | Trial chest[note 1] |
Thunderbolt 伐折羅の陣 |
4 | Delay -70% (6 turns) | Trial chest[note 2] |
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Trivia
- Kurt's bonding trophy in Trails of Cold Steel III is titled "Your #1 Vand".
- He's not the only major Kiseki character to be named Kurt, though he and Kurt Nardin never appear in the same game.
References
- ↑ Joe Zieja Twitter (accessed: May 9, 2019) at @JoeZieja
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Trails of Cold Steel III, Dengeki Character File Notebook.
- ↑ Learnt at the start of the Einhel Keep in Trails of Cold Steel III, Chapter 2: "Conflict in Crossbell".