Effie

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For the character named Effie in Japanese see Faye.

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Effie (Japanese: エルフィ Elfi) is a character in Fire Emblem Fates. She is a knight who serves Elise. She is an incredibly strong woman. She is also dedicated in her training, never missing a session.

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Gender Female Race Human Birthday April 13th Nationality Nohrian Starting class Knight Voiced by Yūki Kuwahara (Japanese, all appearances) Marisha Ray (English, all appearances) Appearance(s) Fates Heroes

“	Twelve people? Goodness, no. This is simply my lunch—nothing more. I expend a great deal of energy in the course of my training, you see. Afterward, I must refuel. All in the name of protecting Lady Elise, of course!	”	— Effie, describing her training routine and appetite to Corrin.

Fire Emblem Fates

Role

Effie accompanies Corrin if they side with Nohr or neither nation. She is a subordinate of Elise.

Birthright

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Conquest

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Revelation

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Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Conquest Revelation Beach Brawl Royal Royale

Knight Level 6 Movement 4

Recruitment: Chapter 7, automatically from turn 4 Stats Growths Mods Pair Up Max HP 23 Speed 5 Strength 13 Luck 10 Magic 0 Defense 12+2 Skill 8 Resistance 4 Max HP 55% Speed 55% Strength 80% Luck 60% Magic 0% Defense 55% Skill 50% Resistance 30% Speed +1 Strength +3 Luck 0 Magic 0 Defense -1 Skill -1 Resistance -1 C Support Str +1 B Support Luck +1 A Support Spd +1 S Support Str +2 {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Iron Lance Puissance Defense +2 Weapon Levels -- D -- -- -- -- -- --

Knight Level 8 Movement 4

Recruitment: Chapter 14, automatically from turn 1 Stats Growths Mods Pair Up Max HP 24 Speed 5 Strength 14 Luck 11 Magic 0 Defense 13+2 Skill 9 Resistance 4 Max HP 55% Speed 55% Strength 80% Luck 60% Magic 0% Defense 55% Skill 50% Resistance 30% Speed +1 Strength +3 Luck 0 Magic 0 Defense -1 Skill -1 Resistance -1 C Support Str +1 B Support Luck +1 A Support Spd +1 S Support Str +2 {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Iron Lance Puissance Defense +2 Weapon Levels -- D -- -- -- -- -- --

General Level 3 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 40 Speed 12 Strength 30 Luck 21 Magic 0 Defense 26+2 Skill 20+3 Resistance 11

Inventory Skills Stick Broom Azura's Salve Puissance Defense +2 Natural Cover Weapon Levels -- B C -- -- -- -- --

General Level 8 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 43 Speed 14 Strength 34 Luck 24 Magic 0 Defense 28+2 Skill 22 Resistance 12

Inventory Skills Effie's Lance Beast Killer Azura's Salve Puissance Defense +2 Natural Cover Wary Fighter Weapon Levels -- A B -- -- -- -- --

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Enemy - Prologue

Knight Level 2 Movement 4

Stats Max HP 20 Speed 4 Strength 12 Luck 9 Magic 0 Defense 9 Skill 6 Resistance 3

Inventory Skills Bronze Lance Puissance Weapon Levels -- D -- -- -- -- -- --

Enemy - Birthright Chapter 23

Normal Hard Lunatic

General Level 6 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 42 Speed 10 Strength 20 Luck 11 Magic 0 Defense 23-4 Skill 16 Resistance 13-4

Inventory Skills Brave Lance Puissance Pavise Weapon Levels -- A E -- -- -- -- --

General Level 6 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 42 Speed 10 Strength 23 Luck 11 Magic 0 Defense 26-4 Skill 16 Resistance 13-4

Inventory Skills Brave Lance Puissance Pavise Weapon Levels -- A C -- -- -- -- --

General Level 6 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 47 Speed 10 Strength 23 Luck 11 Magic 0 Defense 26-4 Skill 16 Resistance 13-4

Inventory Skills Brave Lance Puissance Pavise Weapon Levels -- A B -- -- -- -- --

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Reclassing options

Effie Base classes:* Knight Great Knight General Reclass options: Troubadour Strategist Maid This unit can also reclass to the base classes of a unit with whom they have an S or A+ support.

See reclass for more details on the reclassing system.

Growth rates when reclassed

Great Knight General Troubadour Strategist Maid

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Great Knight	55%	80%	0%	45%	55%	55%	55%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
General	60%	80%	0%	50%	50%	60%	55%	35%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Troubadour	35%	60%	10%	55%	60%	65%	35%	45%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Strategist	35%	60%	15%	40%	60%	70%	35%	45%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Maid	35%	70%	10%	50%	65%	60%	40%	40%	{{{cha}}}

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Promotion stat gains

Knight Troubadour

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
General	+3	+3	+0	+2	+0	+1	+4	+2	+1	E
Great Knight	+2	+2	+0	+1	+3	+0	+2	+1	+3	E E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Strategist	+1	+0	+4	-1	+2	+1	+1	+3	+1	E E
Maid	+3	+4	+2	+2	+3	+0	+4	+0	-1	E E

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Skill set

style="Template:Roundtl; border:none; background-color:#222222;" colspan="2" | Skill	style="Template:Roundtr; border:none; background-color:#222222;" | Learned at
	Puissance	Personal skill, innate and unremovable
	Defense +2	Innate
	Natural Cover	Knight, starting from level 10
	Luna	Great Knight, starting from level 5
	Armored Blow	Great Knight, starting from level 15
	Wary Fighter	General, starting from level 5
	Pavise	General, starting from level 15
	Resistance +2	Troubadour, starting from level 7
	Demoiselle	Troubadour, starting from level 10
	Rally Resistance	Strategist, starting from level 5
	Inspiration	Strategist, starting from level 15
	Live to Serve	Maid, starting from level 5
	Tomebreaker	Maid, starting from level 15
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Skill set via Partner/Friendship Seals

Main article: Effie/Supports

style="Template:Roundtl; border:none; background-color:#222222;" colspan="2" | Skill	Learned at	style="Template:Roundtr; border:none; background-color:#222222;" | Spouse/partner
	HP +5	Fighter, starting from level 7	Arthur (S support)
	Gamble	Fighter, starting from level 10	Arthur (S support)
	Rally Strength	Berserker, starting from level 5	Arthur (S support)
	Axefaire	Berserker, starting from level 15	Arthur (S support)
	Sol	Hero, starting from level 5	Arthur, Laslow (S support)
	Axebreaker	Hero, starting from level 15	Arthur, Laslow (S support)
	Good Fortune	Mercenary, starting from level 7	Laslow (S support)
	Strong Riposte	Mercenary, starting from level 10	Laslow (S support)
	Rally Skill	Bow Knight, starting from level 5	Laslow, Niles (S support)
	Shurikenbreaker	Bow Knight, starting from level 15	Laslow, Niles (S support)
	Heartseeker	Dark Mage, starting from level 7	Leo, Odin (S support) Nyx (A+ support)
	Malefic Aura	Dark Mage, starting from level 10	Leo, Odin (S support) Nyx (A+ support)
	Seal Magic	Dark Knight, starting from level 5	Leo, Odin (S support) Nyx (A+ support)
	Lifetaker	Dark Knight, starting from level 15	Leo, Odin (S support) Nyx (A+ support)
	Vengeance	Sorcerer, starting from level 5	Leo, Odin (S support) Nyx (A+ support)
	Bowbreaker	Sorcerer, starting from level 15	Leo, Odin (S support) Nyx (A+ support)
	Locktouch	Ninja or Outlaw, starting from level 7	Kaze, Niles (S support)
	Movement +1	Outlaw, starting from level 10	Niles (S support)
	Lucky Seven	Adventurer, starting from level 5	Niles (S support)
	Pass	Adventurer, starting from level 15	Niles (S support)
	Poison Strike	Ninja, starting from level 10	Kaze (S support)
	Lethality	Master Ninja, starting from level 5	Kaze (S support)
	Shurikenfaire	Master Ninja, starting from level 15	Kaze (S support)
	Golembane	Mechanist, starting from level 5	Kaze (S support)
	Replicate	Mechanist, starting from level 15	Kaze (S support)

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Effie is one of the characters available to be summoned by players from the game's initial launch. Only one variation of Effie is currently available in Heroes, based on her Fates incarnation.

Starting stats

★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★

Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 20/21/22 Attack 10/11/12 Speed 3/4/5 Defense 9/10/11 Resistance 2/3/4 Maximum HP 35/38/41 Attack 25/28/31 Speed 18/21/24 Defense 24/27/30 Resistance 17/20/23 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Steel Lance* -- --

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 20/21/22 Attack 11/12/13 Speed 3/4/5 Defense 10/11/12 Resistance 2/3/4 Maximum HP 36/39/42 Attack 27/30/33 Speed 19/22/25 Defense 26/29/32 Resistance 18/21/24 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Silver Lance* Smite --

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 21/22/23 Attack 11/12/13 Speed 4/5/6 Defense 10/11/12 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 38/41/45 Attack 28/31/35 Speed 21/24/28 Defense 27/30/34 Resistance 20/23/27 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Silver Lance+* Smite --

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Skill set

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File:Is feh skill offense.png	Iron Lance	Innate
File:Is feh skill offense.png	Steel Lance	Innate
File:Is feh skill offense.png	Silver Lance	★★★	200 SP
File:Is feh skill offense.png	Silver Lance+	★★★★★	300 SP
File:Is feh skill support.png	Smite	★★★	150 SP
A	Death Blow 1	★★★	50 SP
A	Death Blow 2	★★★★	100 SP
A	Death Blow 3	★★★★★	200 SP
B	Wary Fighter 1	★★★	60 SP
B	Wary Fighter 2	★★★	120 SP
B	Wary Fighter 3	★★★★	240 SP
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Personality and character

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Supports

Main article: Effie/Supports

Endings

Effie, Army of One (single ending)
Without the need for as much brute strength after the war, Effie reluctantly turned her attention from strength training to teaching. Traveling far and wide, she helped promote fitness throughout Nohr.

Corrin, Crux of Fate & Effie, Army of One (Conquest)
Corrin was hailed as a hero, working alongside his spouse to spread peace worldwide. Effie retired after getting married, but she and Elise remained best friends for the rest of their lives.

Corrin, King of Valla & Effie, Army of One (Revelation)
The two spent the rest of their lives together, Corrin ruling as the wise King of Valla. Effie retired after getting married, but she and Elise remained best friends for the rest of their lives.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Effie, Army of One
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. Effie retired after getting married, but she and Elise remained best friends for the rest of their lives.

Kaze, Easygoing Ninja & Effie, Army of One
While no official records of Kaze survive, he appears in many rumors and tales of heroic exploits. Effie retired after getting married, but she and Elise remained best friends for the rest of their lives.

Silas, Loyal Knight & Effie, Army of One
Silas served loyally as a knight of Nohr. He was beloved by trainee knights for his great patience. Effie retired after getting married, but she and Elise remained best friends for the rest of their lives.

Azama, Calm Philosopher & Effie, Army of One
Azama decided to use his talents to inspire and heal the people of Hoshido—rather than taunt them. Effie retired after getting married, but she and Elise remained best friends for the rest of their lives.

Hayato, The Kid & Effie, Army of One
After the war, Hayato traveled the world before replacing Fuga as chief of the Wind Tribe. Effie retired after getting married, but she and Elise remained best friends for the rest of their lives.

Arthur, Hapless Hero & Effie, Army of One
Arthur returned to his true calling, justice. Scholars believe his luck improved slightly after the war. Effie retired after getting married, but she and Elise remained best friends for the rest of their lives.

Odin, Aching Blood & Effie, Army of One
There are no official records of Odin from after the war, but much was written about (and by) him. After helping with Nohr's recovery, Effie retired and spent her days relaxing happily with her husband.

Niles, Cruel to be Kind & Effie, Army of One
Niles continued to take care of Lord Leo's dirty work while helping reform Nohr's criminal population. Effie retired after getting married, but she and Elise remained best friends for the rest of their lives.

Laslow, Dancing Duelist & Effie, Army of One
Laslow vanished after the war, but he inspired generations of dancers and rallied the spirits of many. After helping with Nohr's recovery, Effie retired and spent her days relaxing happily with her husband.

Benny, Gentle Giant & Effie, Army of One
Benny was assigned to train new soldiers but soon retired to live in the forest with his animal friends. Effie retired after getting married, but she and Elise remained best friends for the rest of their lives.

Leo, Sorcerous Prince & Effie, Army of One
Leo sacrificed much for Nohr, leading the effort to spread King Xander's radical new policies. Effie retired after getting married, but she and Elise remained best friends for the rest of their lives.

Keaton, Lupine Collector & Effie, Army of One
Keaton returned to his homeland. He frequently visited old friends and got lost on the way home. Effie retired after getting married, but she and Elise remained best friends for the rest of their lives.

Xander, Paragon Knight & Effie, Army of One
As King of Nohr, Xander laid the foundation for a new era of peace and prosperity for the kingdom. Effie retired after getting married, but she and Elise remained best friends for the rest of their lives.

Quotes

Main article: Effie/Quotes (Fates)

Main article: Effie/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Effie is currently featured on four cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Effie
	Mighty Pulverizer, Effie
		"I'll crush you to dust!"
		Attack: 50	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: General		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Armor Expertise: [Always] While this unit is being attacked, its attack increases by 20 unless the attacker is a unit. Readiness: [Always] If you have fewer orbs than your opponent, this unit’s attack increases by 10 while defending unless the attacker is a unit.
	Card #B02-076HN • Artist: Hisashi Momose
	Army of One, Effie
		"I keep stones in my armor to weigh me down. That way, I can train even when I'm just standing around."
		Attack: 30	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Knight		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Elise’s Retainer: [Always] If you control “Elise,” this unit gains 30 attack while defending unless the attacker is a unit. Defender’s Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your defending unit’s power is increased by 20.
	Card #B02-077N • Artist: Hisashi Momose
	Knight of Might, Effie
		"No matter the foe, I'll crush them one-handed...!"
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Great Knight		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Strongarm Whirlwind: [Trigger] When you Level Up with this card, destroy all cost 2 or lower cards your opponent controls other than their main character. Armored Knight: [Always] During your opponent’s turn, this card gains 10 attack and cards you control cannot be moved by the effects of skills.
	Card #B06-066R • Artist: Hisashi Momose
	Knight of Amassed Strength, Effie
		"I need to be strong enough to protect you from anything."
		Attack: 30	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Knight		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Armor Expertise: [Always] While this unit is being attacked, its attack increases by 20 unless the attacker is a unit. Defender’s Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your defending unit’s power is increased by 20.
	Card #B06-067N • Artist: Hisashi Momose
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Effie .

Notable merchandise

Image	Information	Price	Release date
	Effie appears in volume 4 of the Fire Emblem Heroes: Mini Acrylic Figure Collection. Her volume 4 appearance is based on her standard appearance in Heroes.	¥350	June 2018JP

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Effie	Either a diminuitive form of Euphemia, meaning "to speak well", or an anglicised form of the Scottish name Oighrig, meaning "new speckled one".
Spanish	Effie	As above
French	Effie	As above
German	Effie	As above
Italian	Effie	As above

Gallery

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  Artwork of Effie from Fire Emblem Fates 4koma Comic & Character Guide Book.

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  High quality portrait of Effie from Fates.

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  In-game portrait of Effie from Fates.

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  Artwork of Effie from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Effie from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Effie from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Effie from Heroes.

References

This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series.