The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 875 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 923 fps | 750 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 813 fps | 661 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 989 fps | 791 fps | 643 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 934 fps | 747 fps | 607 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 852 fps | 681 fps | 554 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 962 fps | 769 fps | 615 fps | 500 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 824 fps | 659 fps | 527 fps | 429 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 598 fps | 478 fps | 382 fps | 311 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 938 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 884 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 830 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 808 fps | 656 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 865 fps | 692 fps | 563 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 953 fps | 762 fps | 610 fps | 496 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 927 fps | 742 fps | 593 fps | 482 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 876 fps | 701 fps | 560 fps | 455 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 798 fps | 639 fps | 511 fps | 415 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 721 fps | 577 fps | 462 fps | 375 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 618 fps | 495 fps | 396 fps | 321 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 448 fps | 359 fps | 287 fps | 233 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 923 fps | 738 fps | 600 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 857 fps | 686 fps | 557 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 962 fps | 769 fps | 615 fps | 500 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 907 fps | 725 fps | 580 fps | 471 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 852 fps | 681 fps | 545 fps | 443 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 673 fps | 538 fps | 431 fps | 350 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 577 fps | 462 fps | 369 fps | 300 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 508 fps | 407 fps | 325 fps | 264 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 495 fps | 396 fps | 316 fps | 257 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 467 fps | 374 fps | 299 fps | 243 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 426 fps | 341 fps | 273 fps | 221 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 385 fps | 308 fps | 246 fps | 200 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 330 fps | 264 fps | 211 fps | 171 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 239 fps | 191 fps | 153 fps | 124 fps |
Where to buy
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Minimum Hardware
Shader Model 5 (GeForce 400 / Radeon HD 5000 / Intel post-2012 series)
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About
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is a 2013 JRPG that kicks off the Erebonia arc in the long-running Trails series. The game follows Rean Schwarzer and his classmates at Thors Military Academy, a diverse group mixing nobility with commoners in a newly formed class. It's known for its deep character development, engaging turn-based combat, and sprawling narrative that defined the series for many fans.
This game is highly accessible from a PC performance standpoint and doesn't demand cutting-edge hardware. An entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 479 is sufficient for solid FPS performance, and just 4 GB of RAM covers the minimum requirements. You can comfortably run this title on older or budget graphics cards while maintaining smooth gameplay at decent graphical settings, making it an excellent benchmark baseline for lower-end system testing.
If you enjoy character-driven JRPGs with thoughtful storytelling, Trails of Cold Steel's 82/100 rating makes it worth playing. The accessible performance requirements mean almost any PC gamer can experience this acclaimed entry point into the Erebonia saga.
Performance profile
Released in September 2013, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
RPGs like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.
Extremely light — The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
Storyline
Among the nations on the Zemurian continent, the mighty Erebonian Empire has been quick to outwardly stake its claim militarily; yet politically, ugly bouts of internal conflict between the upper class and commoners attempting to rise to power have been steadily intensifying day by day. The Noble and Reformist Factions have been none too kind to one another over the years, and tensions between the two only stand to worsen if compromises aren’t made in the very near future. Rean Schwarzer, like any other citizen of the Imperial Nation, is no stranger to these rising conflicts: the class system has been deeply embedded into the hearts of every Erebonian since the days of old. As a seventeen-year-old student preparing for his new life at Thors Military Academy, however, he notices that his crimson uniform differs from the standard ones issued to his peers—typically green for commoners, and white for nobles. Enter, Class VII of Thors Military Academy. For the first time in the prestigious academy’s history, rank means nothing and skill means everything. With nine hand-picked students of various backgrounds and abilities, Rean included, Class VII readies itself to dive deep into the political quagmire that threatens not only them, but the Empire as a whole.
