Understanding Ignis Wis: An Analysis of Serfort’s Powers in Wistoria: Wand and Sword Episode 11

Wistoria: Wand and Sword episode 11 showcased Will Serfort revealing his hidden abilities through Ignis Wis against the Evil Grand Duke. By retrieving a memory from deep within him, the boy discovered how to conquer the monstrous foe: by merging the Wand with the Sword.

Upon his proposal, Sion Ulster unleashed a fire spell, Ignis Rooks, towards him, which Will ingeniously absorbed into his blade. An enigmatic power coursed through Will’s body as he stood with a sword enveloped in flames. His eyes glowed red, and his agility significantly increased.

Effortlessly dodging the attacks of the Grand Evil Duke, Will Serfort recited Fully Charged: Ignis Wis to annihilate the beast. So, what exactly is the secret behind Will’s power? According to the manga, Will Serfort possesses a singular ability called Wis, enabling him to absorb spells and channel them into his sword. However, Wis has deeper implications that the manga elaborates on.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the Wistoria: Wand and Sword manga.

Unraveling Will Serfort’s mastery of Ignis Wis in Wistoria: Wand and Sword episode 11

The significance of Will Serfort’s character was clearly delineated in Wistoria: Wand and Sword episode 11. His capability to absorb magical spells and integrate them into his sword perfectly realizes the fusion of a Wand with a Sword, a concept familiar to Elfaria since she has witnessed it before.

This latest episode established that conventional magic was insufficient to defeat the Grand Evil Duke. In simpler terms, Sion Ulster’s Ignis Rooks couldn’t stand alone; it was critical for Will to merge it with his sword to have any hope of victory. Fortunately, he unearthed his latent power at an opportune moment to incinerate his foe and safeguard his friends.

Will Serfort using Ignis Wis in Wistoria: Wand and Sword episode 11 (Image via Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures) — Will Serfort using Ignis Wis in *Wistoria: Wand and Sword* episode 11 (Image via Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures)

While Ignis Wis was truly remarkable, it is not the pinnacle of Will Serfort’s abilities. As showcased in Wistoria: Wand and Sword episode 11, the boy “absorbed”Sion’s “Ignis Rook”to acquire the “Ignis”Wis. Essentially, he can infuse various magic spells into his sword, transforming it into a powerful magic sword.

Intriguingly, the manga clarifies that Will Serfort can sustain this state for up to 50 minutes. However, this only scratches the surface of his true potential. Chapter 35 of the manga indicates that Will had been stockpiling magic inside him, stemming from his heritage linked to a mage of the Wand.

Will Serfort, as seen in episode 11 (Image via Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures)

However, as he struggled to release this magic, his body continued to accumulate it without a means to expel it. Despite his flesh yearning for liberation, Will could merely draw in external magic, such as utilizing Sion’s Ignis magic in Wistoria: Wand and Sword episode 11.

Following his training with Ceridwen, Will Serfort ultimately learned to gather spells from his emotions, thoughts, memories, and feelings. This evolution meant he no longer relied on external sources. Although it required more magical energy and was challenging to uphold, the magic generated now emanated from within him.

Conclusion

Will looks at an ice shard in episode 11 (Image via Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures)

Will Serfort’s Ignis Wis in Wistoria: Wand and Sword episode 11 was a breathtaking spectacle, transforming the boy’s appearance and granting him unimaginable powers. The crucial element of this power is “Wis,”which unveils a multitude of possibilities for Will.

Post the Dungeon Attack arc, Will Serfort expands his use of Wis with various magic forms. Interestingly, Ignis Wis is not the sole manifestation of Wis that Will can exhibit. Nevertheless, the episode emphasized a newfound aspect of Will’s character and hinted at a portion of his authentic strength.

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