Similar to Weapon Rank, Weapon Level is a character stat featured in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem, and the TearRing Saga series, which determines which weapons a character is able to wield. There is a Weapon Level stat for both characters and weapons. Characters can use weapons with a Weapon Level that is equal to or lower than their own Weapon Level, no matter the type of weapon (e.g.: sword or Lance). Characters can increase their Weapon Level by leveling up and promoting, as there is a growth rate for the weapon level.