Gilliam
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Gilliam (Japanese: ギリアム Gilliam) is a character in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, an armored knight of Frelia. He is a vassal of King Hayden and first appears in Chapter 1 to help Eirika. He is a prideful knight who fights with steadfast loyalty. Gilliam can promote to either the Great Knight class or the General class.
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Role
Gilliam appears on the second turn of Chapter 1 along with Franz with the intention of rescuing Princess Tana from the castle. He joins Eirika's side and goes into the player's control. At the end of the chapter, Hayden orders him to travel with Eirika, along with Moulder and Vanessa; he then officially joins her army.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Promotion stat gains
Class | HP | Str | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Con | Mov | Skills | Weapon level |
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General | +4 | +2 | +2 | +3 | +0 | +2 | +3 | +2 | +1 | Great Shield | E, +40, E |
Great Knight | +3 | +2 | +1 | +2 | +0 | +2 | +1 | +0 | +2 | -- | E, D |
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Gilliam's early-game is quite good; while he cannot double enemies due to low speed, his strength, defense, and HP are high, allowing him to tank enemies and fight them decently well. Enemy units in the early game will not have enough speed to double him. Gilliam can also use Javelins—and Hand Axes after promotion—which allows him to retaliate against a greater number of enemies on the enemy phase.
When other units start doubling, Gilliam will start to fall off, as his speed deficit will prevent him from doubling most enemies. While he will still have fairly good defenses and consistent access to 1-2 range, his inability to double hurts his damage output. Furthermore, his movement is low, even as a Great Knight (as it takes heavy terrain penalties). Other units will gain enough bulk to withstand enemy attacks, limiting the need for a unit dedicated to the task. Since he has no utility outside of combat, most players will find many other units more useful than Gilliam after the early-game.
If Gilliam is to be used long-term, he should be promoted to a Great Knight. Great Knight is the superior option over General because of its higher movement and Canto, despite slightly worse stats in other areas. When promoted to Great Knight, Gilliam will find it much easier to contribute, as he will not fall behind the front line as much as he would as a Knight or General; however, he will still fall behind other mounted units, as well as infantry units when in rough terrain. General's main advantage over Grea Knight is the skill Great Shield, but its activation rate is determined by the enemy's level, so outside of the Creature Campaign it only reliably activates against high-level unpromoted units, who are usually non-threatening either way. With either promotion, Gilliam will gain access to axes, allowing more control over the weapon triangle and granting and the usage of Hand Axes; neither promotion, however, will increase his speed to the point where he can reliably double most enemies.
One problem with promoting Gilliam is that he uses a Knight Crest to promote - a competitive promotion item. Many good units need it to promote, including Franz, Kyle, and Forde. While promoting Gilliam is a significant benefit to him because of the movement increase, promoting a Cavalier provides an arguably better return on the investment.
Fire Emblem Heroes
Role
One variation of Gilliam is present in Heroes, and was made first available to summon from March 17, 2023 to April 7, 2023.
Gilliam: Wall of Silence
Starting stats
- Gilliam: Wall of Silence is only available at 5★ rarity.
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
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Skill set
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Skill | Unlock | Auto-unlock | SP cost | |
Iron Lance | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 50 | |
Steel Lance | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 100 | |
Silver Lance | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 200 | |
Frelian Lance | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 400 | |
Glowing Ember | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 100 | |
Bonfire | ★★★★★ | — | 200 | |
A | Steady Stance 1 | ★★★★★ | — | 50 |
A | Sturdy Stance 1 | ★★★★★ | — | 120 |
A | Sturdy Stance 2 | ★★★★★ | — | 240 |
A | Sturdy Stance 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 300 |
B | Vengeful Fighter 1 | ★★★★★ | — | 60 |
B | Vengeful Fighter 2 | ★★★★★ | — | 120 |
B | Vengeful Fighter 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 240 |
B | Vengeful Fighter 4 | ★★★★★ | — | 300 |
C | A/D Near Save 1 | ★★★★★ | — | 100 |
C | A/D Near Save 2 | ★★★★★ | — | 200 |
C | A/D Near Save 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 300 |
Personality
Gilliam is a brave knight. He is loyal to Frelia and is very prideful in his country. He serves his duty with determination and effort. To others, Gilliam is polite and is not afraid to ask for help, such as when he asks Franz about Renais muscle relaxation exercise or when he asks Neimi about improving vision. However, he admits that he is not good with women to Garcia, shown when he awkwardly proposes to Syrene. Additionally, his serious countenance, intended to intimidate enemies, also scares his allies. Still, he is a dependable character who takes pride in his accomplishments. His armor has many scratches, but he explains to Neimi that each is from an important battle he is proud of.
Little is known about Gilliam's past. He has been friends with Moulder for a "decade and a half". Additionally, he was present at King Hayden's coronation ceremony when he was a fresh new recruit. According to their A support conversation, Moulder had been nervously holding the crown when Gilliam shouted out to him "Get ahold of yourself, man!" and Moulder nearly dropped the crown; the two met on the next day. This means that Gilliam has been serving Frelia for fifteen years.
Supports
- Main article:
Gilliam/Supports
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Endings
Silent Gilliam
Gilliam returned to his home of Frelia, where he continued to serve the crown as a faithful knight. His imposing countenance was said to strike fear in the hearts of even the most arrogant and brash of Frelia's new recruits.
Gilliam and Syrene
Gilliam and Syrene returned to Frelia, where they were married. All agreed they were a perfect match, and their union was blessed by the crown and the order of knights. The two continued their unwavering service together.
Quotes
Death quote
“ | I was prepared for... anything... | ” | — Gilliam |
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Battle quotes
“ | We can't let our guard down. | ” | — Gilliam in the final chapter. |
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Heroes quotes
- Main article:
Gilliam/Quotes (Heroes)
Other appearances
Fire Emblem Cipher
Gilliam is featured on one card in Fire Emblem Cipher.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Gilliam | |||||
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The Silent, Gilliam | |||||
"We men of the Eastern Watch will see Princess Tana to safety." | |||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 2 | ||
Class: Knight | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Armor Expertise: [Always] If this unit is being attacked by a non-, this unit gains +20 attack. Heavy Viridian Wall: [Support] [] You may pay the cost and if you do: Until the end of this combat, your defending unit gains +30 attack. | |||||
Card #B18-080N • Artist: Cherokee | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Gilliam . |
Flavor text
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The Sacred Stones | An armored knight of Frelia.
He's quiet yet dependable. |
フレリア王国に仕える重騎士
口数は少ないが 頼りになる男 |
Heroes | Commander of Frelia's guard at Border Mulan.
His menacing look conceals a caring heart. Appears in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones. |
フレリア王国騎士団の東部国境守備隊隊長。
強面だが、面倒見のいい性格。 (登場:『ファイアーエムブレム 聖魔の光石』) |
Meet some of the Heroes entries
Choose Your Legends placement history
Round | Placement | Character | Votes |
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CYL 1 (2017) |
215 | Gilliam The Sacred Stones |
1,142 |
CYL 2 (2018) |
254 (+39) |
Gilliam The Sacred Stones |
918 (−224) |
CYL 3 (2019) |
266 (+19) |
Gilliam The Sacred Stones |
848 (−70) |
CYL 4 (2020) |
233 (−42) |
Gilliam The Sacred Stones |
693 (−155) |
CYL 5 (2021) |
183 (−50) |
Gilliam The Sacred Stones |
554 (−139) |
CYL 6 (2022) |
166 (−18) |
Gilliam The Sacred Stones |
607 (+53) |
CYL 7 (2023) |
146 (−20) |
Gilliam The Sacred Stones |
426 (−181) |
CYL 8 (2024) |
493 (+347) |
Gilliam The Sacred Stones |
94 (−332) |
Total results | This character has 8 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. | 5,282 |
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Trivia
- Gilliam is one of the few characters in the Fire Emblem series explicitly stated to be left-handed.[1] Other left-handed characters appearing in the Fire Emblem Series include Marisa, who is also from The Sacred Stones and Alm in his Echoes: Shadows of Valentia-related appearances. Despite this, the animation for any of his potential classes, as well as his official artwork, shows him holding his weapon in his right hand.
Etymology and other languages
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Gilliam |
Variant of William, from a French form where W is replaced by G.[2] |
Japanese |
ギリアム |
Officially romanized as Gilliam. |
Spanish |
Gilliam |
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French |
Gilliam |
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German |
Gilliam |
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Italian |
Gilliam |
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Portuguese |
Gilliam |
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Traditional Chinese |
吉利安姆 |
Gilliam |
Gallery
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Official artwork
Artwork of Gilliam from The Sacred Stones.
Portrait of Gilliam from The Sacred Stones prototype.
Battle animations
Gilliam attacking with a sword as a General in The Sacred Stones.
Gilliam performing a critical hit with a sword as a General in The Sacred Stones.
Gilliam attacking with a lance as a General in The Sacred Stones.
Gilliam attacking with an axe as a General in The Sacred Stones.
Gilliam attacking with a ranged axe as a General in The Sacred Stones.
Gilliam attacking with a sword as a Great Knight in The Sacred Stones.
Heroes artwork
Character artwork
Meet some of the Heroes artwork
References
- ↑ "Garcia: Yes, well... I've been thinking. Now, if I remember it correctly, I was using my sword arm... But you're left-handed, aren't you? You were using your off hand.
Gilliam: Huh? Oh, well... I didn't want to say anything, but...
Garcia: I knew it! All right! We have to have a rematch using our OTHER hands!" — Giliam to Garcia in a support conversation, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones - ↑ Gilliam Name Meaning & Gilliam Family History at Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, Retrieved: 15 July 2018
This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series. |
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