The BEST episodes of Record of Lodoss War
Every episode of Record of Lodoss War ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Record of Lodoss War!
Spirits wreak havoc over Marmo and Lodoss. Meanwhile, Neese’s internal battle only worsens until Spark can reach her. But he’s faced with the greatest decision of all—grant Lodoss eternal peace, or save Neese.
#1 - Mission... The Path One Follows
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/29/1998
After a deadly confrontation at the temple, Marmo’s next target is Neese. But saving her from another nightmare is going to take a group effort from Spark and his companions.
#2 - The Young Knight... Tested Strength
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/27/1998
A decade after the fight for the scepter, young Spark hopes to join King Kashue’s forces as a knight. But Kashue has bigger worries—the duke of Alania has just allied with Marmo.
#3 - Recovery... A Mission Assigned
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/3/1998
After the dark elves escape with the crystal ball, it seems an enemy seeks doom for Lodoss. Kashue hires several brave fighters to stop the thieves and sends them on their way with a new captain.
#4 - Light... A Girl Guided by the Gods
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/10/1998
Spark leads the way on the search for the dark elves when his group comes across a couple of mercenaries. When a healing spell goes awry, their teamwork is put to the test!
#5 - Sallying Forth... Pursuing a Dark Shadow
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/17/1998
As war spreads throughout Lodoss, Spark’s group stops in a castle town. After members of the team have an important discussion, the group hears word of the dark elves and sets out once more.
#6 - Nightmare... The Creeping Dark Power
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/24/1998
The group finally catches up with the dark elves, but only danger and disappointment await. Their mercenary’s true past is revealed, and just when things finally seem to calm down, an enemy invades Neese’s dreams.
#7 - Doorway... The Truth Proclaimed
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/1/1998
Spark and his team learn about Neese’s dismal fate before setting out to Valis in hopes of finding the crystal ball. Meanwhile, Parn’s group learns that the governor of Kanon will be replaced.
#8 - An Old Enemy... Reunion with the Black Knight
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/8/1998
The governor of Kanon makes one final raid against the free army, using his villagers as shields. But when Parn and company try to save the hostages, they find that they’re too late—a former foe has returned.
#9 - The Holy City... Pursuing a Clue
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/15/1998
Spark’s group finally arrives in Valis only to be ordered back to Flaim. But a last-ditch effort to find the crystal ball has them running from their own allies!
#10 - Decision... An Option Compelled
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/22/1998
While other heroes wage battles throughout Lodoss, Spark weighs an important decision that puts everyone at risk. Neese gives him a word of advice, but it may not be enough to help.
#11 - The Scepter of Domination... The Dream of a United Lodoss
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/20/1998
Kashue makes a surprising deal with Ashram, and the fight with Shooting Star begins! Who will take the scepter?
#12 - Reunion... In a Distant War-Torn Land
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/5/1998
Spark tries to keep Neese out of harm’s way as the group travels through dangerous lands to Marmo. At the same time, Neese wants to prove her strength and helps him fight a deadly menace.
#13 - Counterattack... The Stolen Last Hope
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/12/1998
Having met up with the free army, Spark and Parn share updates on the war. They raid enemy supply lines and return to base for a celebration, where a certain someone lights a spark in Neese’s heart.
#14 - A Vow... A Step Towards the Future
Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/19/1998
Wagnard reveals his true intent for resurrecting Kardis. Meanwhile, Spark—distraught by the kidnapping of Neese—is assigned an important mission to take the center of a city under Marmo rule.
#15 - Liberation... A Path Opened
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 8/26/1998
Spark’s group and the free army fight to take the city from Ashram’s control. But Ashram sees a better path for his people than defending their home to the death. After Kashue unites all of Lodoss, Spark heads to Marmo to rescue Neese.
#16 - Landing... The Terrifying Dark Island
Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/2/1998
As soon as Parn, Spark, and their friends land in Marmo, they find themselves separated by Karla’s trap. While the forces of Lodoss set out to give their support, the dragon Narse awakens in Marmo.
#17 - The Witch... The One Who Maintains the Balance of Power
Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 9/9/1998
Just when Narse corners the heroes, an old friend swoops in to fight the rampaging dragon. Then, the group must make a grave decision when Karla offers to stop the resurrection of Kardis at the cost of their lives.
#18 - Decision... The Black Knight's Option
Season 2 - Episode 25 - Aired 9/16/1998
Pressing onward, the group splits when they run into Ashram. Parn and his friends stay behind for one final battle with their long-time adversary, while Spark finally arrives at the site of the sacrificial ceremony.
#19 - Destruction... The Evil God Released
Season 2 - Episode 26 - Aired 9/23/1998
With one last step to complete the resurrection, Wagnard and Karla cast deadly spells to block interference. The heroes must remove Karla’s circlet or sacrifice a decoy in order to stop the final spell.
#20 - Hero... The Birth of a New Knight
Season 2 - Episode 27 - Aired 9/30/1998
Spirits wreak havoc over Marmo and Lodoss. Meanwhile, Neese’s internal battle only worsens until Spark can reach her. But he’s faced with the greatest decision of all—grant Lodoss eternal peace, or save Neese.
#21 - The Wizard's Ambition
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/31/1991
With the Scepter of Domination in Wagnards hands, the Marmo forces seem to be gathering in power, this time stronger than ever. King Kashue has Parns group (Deedlit, Shiris, Orson), and Shadam ride off to inform their allies to converge on Marmo. Ashram also survived the battle with Shooting Star as Karla informs him about Wagnard, so he sets off to return to Marmo. On the way to Moss, Parn and Deedlit split off from the others, but they get schooled as Wagnard arrives with his newfound power and intention to capture Deedlit.
#22 - Blazing Departure
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/31/1990
Ghim begins his quest to find Leylia, the daughter of the priestess Neese. A band of goblins go after a young woman named Liara but she is saved by Parn, a villager and a teenage son of a former knight. But Parn has killed off one of the goblins, who the villagers normally leave alone, and now the goblins want revenge. As Ghim meets up with Slayn the sorcerer, Etoh the cleric helps Parn track down the goblin lair, but they learn soon enough that the goblins are raiding the village!
#23 - The Black Knight
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/1990
Beld, the Emperor of Marmo, an island south of Lodoss begins his plan to conquer Lodoss. He leads two subjects, Ashram the Black Knight, and Wagnard the Dark Sorceror. Karla also appears to be in cahoots with them. Parn trains with Ghim on becoming a stronger fighter, but then encounters a group of kobolds that are led by a dark elf. Deedlit tries to fight the elf, and the rest of the party arrive. The kobolds retreat when they see Alanian soldiers. But Parn is surprised when the Alanians capture them. In the cell, they meet Woodchuck for the first time, but then get their name cleared when the Alanian captain, Jebra, returns and acknowledges Etoh. Jebra offers Parn to join his army. But Parn does have much of a chance to accept as Ashram, the dark elf, and the kobolds later storm the fortress.
#24 - The Grey Witch
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/1990
The party cuts through the Forest of No Return as Ghim reveals his search for Leylia. Karla intercepts the Princess Fianna, who is carrying a message from the kingdom of Valis to Alania. Parn stands up to the Grey Witch; impressed, she gives him the princess. Unfortunately, Ghim recognizes Karla as someone else. Meanwhile, Wagnard hears the calling of Kardis, Goddess of Destruction.
#25 - The Desert King
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/30/1990
King Fahn of Valis celebrates Fianna's safe return and rallies the kingdom by hosting a ball. Parn and Deedlit dress up but Parn is noticeably distracted when he sees King Kashue present. Woodchuck tries to scam some jailers, but things go wrong when Karla gets involved, freeing one of the prisoners and having him attack the king! In the meantime, the Marmo forces from Emperor Beld invade the Valis border.