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Alfonse
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“ | Some of our kingdom's subjects objected when I joined this order. But I wanted to do my part. Still, there are others who say that I don't behave quite like a prince ought to anyway. | ” | — Alfonse |
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Alfonse (Japanese: アルフォンス Alfons) is a prince of the Kingdom of Askr, a member of the Order of Heroes, and the main character of Fire Emblem Heroes. He seeks to protect his kingdom against the Emblian Empire. Along with his sister, Sharena, he is commanded by Anna, the leader of the Order of Heroes.
Fire Emblem Heroes
Role
Alfonse is a main character with his sister Sharena and his commander Anna in Fire Emblem Heroes and one of the first playable characters.
There are four different variations of Alfonse available to Heroes, all of which are tied to his storyline appearance in Heroes. The normal variation of Alfonse is one of the characters available from the game's initial launch; prior to version 2.5, the normal variation of Alfonse began the game as a two-star unit, whereas players who first begin the game after the release of version 2.5 have him begin the game as a four-star unit instead. A spring variation of Alfonse was made available between the period of March 22, 2018 through April 22, 2018 as part of the summoning event surrounding the Hares at the Fair update. A New Year's-themed variation of Alfonse was made available between the period of January 1, 2020 through February 6, 2020 as part of the summoning event surrounding the Renewed Spirit update; this variation is a Duo Hero, teamed up with Sharena. A Valentine's-themed variation of Alfonse was made available between the period of February 5, 2021 through March 5, 2021 as part of the summoning event surrounding the Love of a King update.
Alfonse: Prince of Askr
Starting stats
★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
Note: This unit requires the usage of Trait Fruit to access any flaws and assets. |
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Skill set
Skill set | |||
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Skill | Rarity | SP cost | |
Iron Sword | Innate | ||
Steel Sword | ★★ | 100 SP | |
Silver Sword | ★★★ | 200 SP | |
Fólkvangr | ★★★★★ | 400 SP | |
Daylight | Innate | ||
Sol | ★★★★ | 200 SP | |
A | Death Blow 1 | ★★ | 50 SP |
A | Death Blow 2 | ★★ | 100 SP |
A | Death Blow 3 | ★★★★ | 200 SP |
C | Spur Atk 1 | ★★★ | 50 SP |
C | Spur Atk 2 | ★★★★ | 100 SP |
C | Spur Atk 3 | ★★★★★ | 200 SP |
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Like the other main characters of the game, Alfonse: Prince of Askr cannot be merged for more power, kicked out of the player's barracks, or sacrificed as inheritance fodder. This severely hampers his ability to keep up with other units in the game and makes him a very hard sell. He is at least workable due to his refined Fólkvangr effect, which gives him Brazen Atk/Def 3 and propels his Attack and Defense to a dependable 42/39 when he is below 80% HP. Alfonse can inherit Brazen Atk/Def from Ares: Black Knight and make use of the Brazen Atk/Def Sacred Seal to compound this effect and make him hit very hard and take plenty of damage. Other good skills for Alfonse include Bonfire/Ignis to turn his physical bulk into more burst damage and Quick Riposte to improve his enemy phase. Despite all of this, at the end of the day he is simply not capable of doing anything that stronger and more easily obtainable units can't do better.
Alfonse: Spring Prince
- Alfonse: Spring Prince is only available at 5★ rarity.
Starting stats
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
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Skill set
Skill set | |||
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Skill | Rarity | SP cost | |
Iron Axe | Innate | ||
Steel Axe | Innate | ||
Giant Spoon | Innate | ||
Giant Spoon+ | Innate | ||
Daylight | Innate | ||
Noontime | ★★★★★ | 200 SP | |
A | Death Blow 1 | ★★★★★ | 50 SP |
A | Sturdy Blow 1 | ★★★★★ | 120 SP |
A | Sturdy Blow 2 | ★★★★★ | 240 SP |
C | Def Smoke 1 | ★★★★★ | 60 SP |
C | Def Smoke 2 | ★★★★★ | 120 SP |
C | Def Smoke 3 | ★★★★★ | 240 SP |
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Alfonse: Spring Prince is nearly completely outclassed by Kris: Ardent Firebrand, who boasts superior stats across the board and much better availability as a Grail unit. Even if your heart is set on using him, he has very little to make him stand out from other axe cavalry, sporting a balanced below-average statline and a base kit filled with skills easily available from 4* units. You can stick him with a Brave Axe and his default Sturdy Blow for a player phase build or give him a Rearguard for an enemy phase build, but there generally isn't anything he can do that another, easier to obtain axe cavalier can't.
Alfonse: Askran Duo
Starting stats
- Alfonse: Askran Duo is only available at 5★ rarity.
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
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Skill set
Skill set | |||
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Skill | Rarity | SP cost | |
Light | Innate | ||
Ellight | Innate | ||
Shine | Innate | ||
Imbued Koma | Innate | ||
Glowing Ember | Innate | ||
Bonfire | ★★★★★ | 200 SP | |
Open the Future | ★★★★★ | 500 SP | |
A | Close Counter | ★★★★★ | 300 SP |
B | Special Spiral 1 | ★★★★★ | 60 SP |
B | Special Spiral 2 | ★★★★★ | 120 SP |
B | Special Spiral 3 | ★★★★★ | 240 SP |
C | Def/Res Oath 1 | ★★★★★ | 60 SP |
C | Def/Res Oath 2 | ★★★★★ | 120 SP |
C | Def/Res Oath 3 | ★★★★★ | 240 SP |
Duo Skill: Grants Special cooldown count-2 to unit and infantry allies within 3 rows and 3 columns centered on unit.
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Alfonse: Askran Duo boasts a very solid base kit allowing him to counter from any distance, constantly deal heavy damage, and keep his health topped off. His Duo Skill, Special Spiral, and the Imbued Koma's cooldown acceleration all combine to ensure that Open the Future is always ready to trigger, which gives him a flat +5 to all of his stats and protects him from follow-up attacks. He also has solid mixed bulk compounded by his Def/Res Oath, giving him plenty of staying power. The only thing Alfonse really wants is the Quick Riposte Sacred Seal to guarantee follow-ups on enemy phase. He is an excellent choice for anyone who wants an enemy-phase monster on their side.
Alfonse: Uplifting Love
Starting stats
★★★★ ★★★★★
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
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Skill set
Skill set | |||
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Skill | Rarity | SP cost | |
Wind | Innate | ||
Elwind | Innate | ||
Amity Blooms | Innate | ||
Amity Blooms+ | ★★★★★ | 300 SP | |
New Moon | Innate | ||
Moonbow | ★★★★ | 200 SP | |
A | Def/Res Form 1 | ★★★★ | 60 SP |
A | Def/Res Form 2 | ★★★★ | 120 SP |
A | Def/Res Form 3 | ★★★★ | 240 SP |
B | Bold Fighter 1 | ★★★★ | 60 SP |
B | Bold Fighter 2 | ★★★★ | 120 SP |
B | Bold Fighter 3 | ★★★★★ | 240 SP |
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Alfonse: Uplifting Love has a rare niche as a 4-star armored mage. His base kit emphasizes keeping him near allies to boost his stats, debuff his foes, and give himself some HP recovery. He also packs Bold Fighter for a strong player phase. Alfonse has a slow mixed tank stat spread, making skills like Close Counter and Vengeful Fighter good fits for him. Like nearly all armored units, he also appreciates some way to keep him mobile such as Armor March.
Personality and character
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Alfonse has a serious and somewhat friendly personality. He does not like making friends with heroes because he may lose them; he often tell his sister not to become too friendly with the summoner. It is hinted in some dialogue that he has likely lost a fellow hero or close friend, resulting in his personality.[citation needed] He does not seem to care too much about being "Princely".
Quotes
- Main article:
Alfonse/Quotes (Heroes)
Other appearances
Dragalia Lost
Alfonse appeared in the Lost Heroes event in Dragalia Lost. He is a sword-using attack character of the light element.[2]
Miitomo
As part of a collaboration coinciding with the release of Fire Emblem Heroes, Alfonse's outfit was made available in Miitomo. Between February 3rd and March 2nd, 2017, users had the opportunity to purchase the outfit from the Miitomo Shop.[3]
Fire Emblem Cipher
Alfonse is currently featured on ten cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.
- Three of the below cards' epithets and one further card's quote are still in raw, untranslated Japanese; these need translation.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Alfonse | |||||
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Prince with Golden Wings, Alfonse | |||||
"Hear me, heroes of the Outrealms... By our power, you will all be liberated!" | |||||
Attack: 70 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 4 | ||
Class: Lord | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Liberation of Heroes: [Activate] [ ] Choose 1 of your orbs, reveal it, and deploy it. When you deploy it, if this unit is Leveled Up, add the top card of your deck to your orbs. Fólkvangr: [Always] During your turn, if you have no orbs, this unit gains +20 attack. The Power to Open the Gate: [Special] If you are Leveling Up an allied "Alfonse", the deployment cost of this card when in your hand is reduced by 1. | |||||
Card #B10-087SR(+) • Artist: Senri Kita | |||||
Swordsman of the Order of Heroes, Alfonse | |||||
"I will open the way to a future where our realm is at peace and our people are happy again!" | |||||
Attack: 50 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 2 | ||
Class: Lord | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Solidarity with Heroes: [Trigger] [ ] At the start of your turn, you may pay the cost, and if you do: Choose a card from your Retreat Area with the same name as your Main Character, and add it to your hand. This skill can only activate if you have 5 or fewer bond cards. | |||||
Card #B10-088HN • Artist: Nico Komori | |||||
Prince of Askr, Alfonse | |||||
"I am Alfonse. I'm sorry to ask you of this so soon after we've met, but I have need of your help." | |||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Lord | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Sword of the Order of Heroes: [Always] While this unit is battling against an enemy, this unit gains +10 attack. Unity Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, if the defending unit has an insignia, that unit gains +10 attack. | |||||
Card #B10-089N, P09-001PR • Artist: Yusuke Kozaki | |||||
Peace-Protecting Prince, Alfonse | |||||
"My greatest wish is to see our realm at peace. And our people, happy again." | |||||
Attack: 60 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Lord | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Protector of Askr: [Activate] [] Choose an enemy, and move them. Prayer for Peace: [Always] During your turn, if you have less orbs than the number of cards in your hand, this unit gains +10 attack. | |||||
Card #P10-010PR • Artist: Nico Komori | |||||
Piercing Golden Desire, Alfonse | |||||
"I fear that our war with Embla will soon challenge us like never before. The Order of Heroes needs you." | |||||
Attack: 60 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Lord | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Countering Smoke Signal: [Special] [] At the start of your turn, if you have fewer bond cards than your opponent, you may pay the cost and if you do: Deploy this card from your hand. Prince's Defensive Tactics: [Always] If this unit is attacking a non-lord enemy, this unit gains +10 attack. | |||||
Card #B13-084R • Artist: Niji Hayashi | |||||
Bearer of Askr's Future, Alfonse | |||||
"I am striving to be an excellent prince—and to master the use of Heroes." "リーヴ…まさか僕たちアスク王国の偉大なる祖…初代王リーヴ…!?" | |||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Lord | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Fascinating Book: [Trigger] When you play a symbol-less card face-up in your Bond Area, until the end of the turn, this unit gains +10 attack. Illumination Emblem: [Support] If your attacking unit has a symbol, choose 1 of your orbs and look at its face. | |||||
Card #B13-085HN, P18-008PR • Artist: Niji Hayashi (B13-085HN), Kotetsu Kinoshita (P18-008PR) | |||||
Spring Prince, Alfonse | |||||
"I am Alfonse, Prince of Askr. Please... Let's talk about something besides this costume. What do you say?" | |||||
Attack: 60 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Lord | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Egg of Bounty: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +20 attack. The Season of Rebirth: [Always] If you have 3 or more other allies, this unit gains +20 attack. | |||||
Card #B16-098HN • Artist: Simadoriru | |||||
至天の世界の王子, Alfonse | |||||
"There's always a thread... Pull on it, and things start unraveling." | |||||
Attack: 70 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 4 | ||
Class: Lord | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Sword of Justice: [Always] During your turn, if you have 3 or fewer cards in your hand, this unit gains +30 attack. Gate to a Bright Future: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Send all cards in your hand to the Retreat Area. Draw 3 cards. | |||||
Card #B17-113SR(+) • Artist: Kaoru HAGIYA | |||||
英雄を束ねし王子, Alfonse | |||||
"I promised to make my homeland your new home. To give you a happy life there. It is time to make good on my word. Let's go home!" "There's no time to hesitate. Let's go. Onward, to the nightmare realm." | |||||
Attack: 70 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: X | ||
Class: Lord | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Gateway: [Special] This unit's deployment cost is equal to the number of orbs that you presently have ×1. (If you have no orbs, it becomes 0.) Pride of the Order of Heroes: [Always] If you have 3 or more face-up bond cards, this unit gains +10 attack. Golden Shield With the Family Sigil: [Activate] [Once per turn] Until the end of your opponent's next turn, your lord is immune to destruction by enemies with a deployment cost of 2 or lower. | |||||
Card #B22-012SR(+) • Artist: Niji Hayashi | |||||
開かれし国の王子, Alfonse | |||||
"Some of our kingdom’s subjects objected when I joined this order. But I wanted to do my part." | |||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Lord | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Prince of the Order of Heroes: [Trigger] [Once per turn] When a Symbol-less ally is deployed, until the end of the turn, this unit gains +10 attack. Tandem Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, your Symbol-less attacking unit gains +10 attack. | |||||
Card #B22-086N • Artist: Yoko Maturica | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Alfonse . |
Notable merchandise
Image | Information | Price | Release date |
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Alfonse appears in volume 1 and volume 3 of the Fire Emblem Heroes: Mini Acrylic Figure Collection. His volume 1 appearance is his regular appearance while his volume 3 appearance is his Spring Prince variant. | ¥350 | February 2018*JP April 2018*JP |
Trivia
- Alfonse is the first lord character to have originated outside of a Nintendo console.
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Alfonse |
An alternate form of "Alphons", deriving from a Gothic name roughly meaning "brave noble" or "ready for battle".[4][5] |
Spanish |
Alfonse |
As above. |
French |
Alfonse |
As above. |
German |
Alfonse |
As above. |
Italian |
Alfonse |
As above. |
Portuguese (Brazil) |
Alfonse |
As above. |
Traditional Chinese |
阿爾馮斯 |
Alfons |
Gallery
Official artwork
Artwork of Alfonse: Prince of Askr from Heroes.
Artwork of Alfonse: Prince of Askr from Heroes.
Artwork of Alfonse: Prince of Askr from Heroes.
Artwork of Alfonse: Prince of Askr from Heroes.
Artwork of Alfonse: Spring Prince from Heroes.
Artwork of Alfonse: Spring Prince from Heroes.
Artwork of Alfonse: Spring Prince from Heroes.
Artwork of Alfonse: Spring Prince from Heroes.
Artwork of Alfonse: Askran Duo from Heroes.
Artwork of Alfonse: Askran Duo from Heroes.
Artwork of Alfonse: Askran Duo from Heroes.
Artwork of Alfonse: Askran Duo from Heroes.
Artwork of Alfonse: Uplifting Love from Heroes.
Artwork of Alfonse: Uplifting Love from Heroes.
Artwork of Alfonse: Uplifting Love from Heroes.
Artwork of Alfonse: Uplifting Love from Heroes.
Illustration of Heroes' weapon triangle, depicting Alfonse, Anna, and Sharena.
Screenshot depicting the Daylight skill being equipped on Alfonse.
Image of a Heroes calendar's January 2017 page, featuring Alfonse and Sharena.
Artwork of Alfonse from Heroes.
Other appearances
Alfonse's outfit from Miitomo.
Artwork of Alfonse from Fire Emblem Cipher.
Artwork of Alfonse from Fire Emblem Cipher.
Artwork of Alfonse from Fire Emblem Cipher.
References
- ↑ "I'm Sharena, Alfonse's darling little sister." — Sharena, Fire Emblem Heroes
- ↑ "Alfonse, the first prince of Fire Emblem Heroes' Askran Kingdom, has arrived in the world of Dragalia Lost! Alfonse, who has the power to open gates to other worlds, will temporarily join your roster as you participate in the event. Gain friendship with him to recruit him for good!" — News | Dragalia Lost | Nintendo, dragalialost.com, Published: April 18th 2019, Retrieved: April 18th 2019
- ↑ https://miitomo.com/en-gb/collaboration/170203_fe_heroes/
- ↑ http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Alfonse
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alphons
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