Volundie

(noun / verb)

/ˈvoʊ-lən-dē/

Definition:

(noun) A person who dies immediately or disastrously after entering a powerful soul-binding state, especially one resembling a Valkyrie fusion like in Record of Ragnarok.

Usage Notes:

Often used sarcastically or as banter among anime fans and gamers.

Related to "glass cannon" behavior: high power, zero survivability.

Can also describe any dramatic failure post-hype.

Synonyms:

Self-destruct

One-shot wonder

Kamikrazy (kamikaze + crazy)

Fusion flunk

"Bro became a Volundie the moment the bell rang. Didn't even last a full combo."

(verb) To enter an epic fusion/transformation with high hopes and then completely flop or perish shortly after.

"He Volundied so hard, even the crowd stopped cheering."
"Don’t Volundie in your first match, man. Hold the line!"

by Theophoros April 07, 2025