Ares
Ares (Japanese: アレス Aless) is the son and heir of Eldigan the Lionheart of the Agustrian state of Nordion, a full-blooded descendant of the Crusader Hoðr, and the inheritor of the Demon Sword Mystletainn. As an infant, after he and his mother Grahnye fled to Leonster in the wake of Agustrian civil war and the death of his father, he was orphaned following Leonster's fall and adopted by the mercenary Javarro[2]. As he aged he became a mercenary himself working for Javarro's group, and developed a reputation as the "Black Knight". Eventually on a job in Dahna in Grann 777, he left Javarro's service and allied with Seliph in his revolution against the Grannvale Empire.
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“ | Who of you doesn't recognise this sword? I must warn you: the Mystletainn craves blood! So, who wants to be its first victim? | ” | — Ares, to Bramsel |
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Biography
While on deployment in Dahna with Javarro's force in the employ of Bramsel, he received word of the approach of the Isaach liberation army under Seliph. He remarked his eagerness to confront the son of Sigurd, his father's "sworn enemy", to Lene*, whom he had befriended while at Dahna. He stopped Bramsel from attempting to sexually assault Lene, threatening him with Mystletainn and causing him to back down. After the fall of Fort Melgen, Ares was sent out with Javarro's army to attack Seliph's army before they could come for Dahna; shortly afterward, he swore to cut ties with Javarro after Javarro told him to leave Lene to her inevitable fate at Bramsel's hands.
Ares then encountered Seliph on the battlefield and revealed to him the claim of Sigurd's role as Eldigan's mortal enemy, and was met by Seliph's claim of Eldigan and Sigurd being close friends. Shocked at the possibility of his worldview being wrong, he chose to temporarily ally with Seliph until he could straighten out the reality of the situation. He soon received confirmation of this from his cousin Nanna, who presented him with a letter from Eldigan himself addressed directly to Ares, which she had inherited from her mother and Eldigan's sister Lachesis.[3]
Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
Role
Ares is a playable character during the second generation. In Chapter 7, Ares will appear as an enemy unit affiliated with Dahna once Melgen has been seized. After one turn, he will become an ally unit.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Promotion stat gains
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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Paladin | +0 | +2 | +5 | +3 | +3 | +0 | +3 | +5 | +1 | B |
Love growths and events
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- In Chapter 7, after Ares is recruited, Seliph can talk to him, yielding no reward.
- In Chapter 7, after Dahna has been seized, Lene/Laylea can be recruited by having Ares visit the castle.
- In Chapter 8, after Connacht has been seized, Nanna can initiate a conversation with Ares, awarding Nanna +2 Strength and Defense.
- In the Endgame, if they are lovers, Nanna can initiate a conversation with Ares, awarding him +3 Defense.
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Ares is a Cavalier who automatically becomes playable midway through Chapter 7. Ares is an extremely powerful unit owing to a combination of his stats, skills, and personal weapon. Mystletainn, his personal weapon, is very powerful, with 30 might, 5 weight, +20 skill, +10 in resistance, and the Critical skill. He also has a mount and Follow-Up, Adept, and Vantage as skills.
Further solidifying Ares's reputation as a powerful and reliable fighter are his solid bases and great growths. While his 30% speed growth might seem low, because of the low speed of most enemies in the second generation of Genealogy of the Holy War he will have no trouble doubling for the majority of the game. His low resistance base is easily covered by the bonus offered by Mystletainn, and his resistance growth is also fairly solid. Ares also has the ability to wield any sword in the game (besides personal swords) at base and has access to B rank lances upon promotion, however because of their rather high weight, Ares will generally fare better by sticking with swords. This is without mentioning how Ares is also in the cavalier class, a class that benefits significantly from the huge maps of Genealogy and the roads which boost his movement.
Ares's only flaw is that he cannot inherit any items and as such is forced to buy them with his own money. Furthering this is that Mystletainn's high cost means he cannot freely use it when he joins. However, thanks to his excellent combat, he can clear the arena without any significant trouble, but the player should be careful as the costs of repairing the Mystletainn can be quite high and may prevent him from having enough money to buy all the items he desires. As such, he makes great use of the Thief's Band, obtainable from a village in Chapter 8, since it lets him steal money from every enemy he attacks without needing to use the weak and inaccurate Thief Sword, and will typically end up with hefty sums of cash after enduring many fights during enemy phase with the band in his inventory.
Overall, Ares is one of the strongest units in the second generation and will be an invaluable unit throughout the lategame.
Fire Emblem Awakening
Ares is playable as a SpotPass character, released in the Genealogy of the Holy War second-generation character set. He is also present as an enemy in the Lost Bloodlines 1 and 3, and Rogues & Redeemers 1, 2 and 3 of Awakening's DLC.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Reclassing options
Growth rates when reclassed
Tactician/Grandmaster Cavalier Paladin Knight Great Knight General Barbarian/Berserker Fighter/Warrior Mercenary/Hero Bow Knight Archer Sniper
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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Tactician/ |
110% | 55% | 40% | 50% | 45% | 55% | 45% | 30% |
Myrmidon Swordmaster Assassin Thief Trickster Wyvern Rider/Wyvern Lord Griffon Rider Priest War Monk Mage/Sage Dark Mage Sorcerer Dread Fighter
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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Myrmidon | 110% | 60% | 25% | 60% | 55% | 55% | 40% | 25% |
Promotion stat gains
Archer Barbarian Cavalier Dark Mage Wyvern Rider Fighter Knight Mage Mercenary Myrmidon Priest Tactician Thief
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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Sniper | +4 | +2 | +1 | +4 | +3 | +0 | +5 | +3 | +1 | -- |
Bow Knight | +8 | +3 | +0 | +2 | +4 | +0 | +1 | +2 | +3 | E, E |
Skill set
Like all male bonus units in Awakening, Ares has access to all base class and advanced class skills available to standard male units.
Fire Emblem Heroes
Role
Ares is one of the characters added to the game in the Hellfire update, and became available for summoning by players on May 10, 2018. Only one variation of Ares is currently available in Heroes, based on his Genealogy of the Holy War incarnation.
Ares: Black Knight
Starting stats
★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★
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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 Sword | ★★★ | ★★★ | 50 | |
Steel Sword | ★★★ | ★★★ | 100 | |
Slaying Edge | ★★★ | ★★★★ | 200 | |
Dark Mystletainn | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 500 | |
Dragon Gaze | ★★★ | ★★★★ | 100 | |
Draconic Aura | ★★★★ | — | 200 | |
A | Brazen Atk/Def 1 | ★★★ | — | 60 |
A | Brazen Atk/Def 2 | ★★★ | — | 120 |
A | Brazen Atk/Def 3 | ★★★★ | — | 240 |
B | Seal Def 1 | ★★★ | — | 40 |
B | Seal Def/Res 1 | ★★★★ | — | 80 |
B | Seal Def/Res 2 | ★★★★★ | — | 160 |
Personality
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Endings
Genealogy of the Holy War
After its civil war, Agustria was annexed by Grannvale and was under the supervision of a strict and despotic administration.
And so, the establishment of a new united nation was the wish of everyone, and that wish was entrusted to Eldigan, the Lionheart's Royal House of Nordion.
The people welcomed Ares' return to the country with wild enthusiasm, as they saw in Ares the likeness of King Eldigan in his prime.
Ares returned to the country along with, among others,
His sweetheart, <wife>,
The knight Diarmuid/Tristan,
Nanna/Jeanne
And together with them, he devoted himself with all his strength to the reconstruction of an united Agustria.
Before long, under the reign of King Ares, Agustria, as Grannvale's most influent partner, will have an unprecedented development.
[4]
Quotes
Battle quotes
“ | Javarro: Ares! You ingrate!! You won't get away with this! Ares: My kindness toward you has run out. I hate to say it, but you're going to die. |
” | — Ares, when fighting Javarro in Chapter 7 of Genealogy of the Holy War. |
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“ | I am the black knight, Ares. Fight now, or flee! | ” | — Ares, as an enemy in Lost Bloodlines 1 in Awakening. |
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“ | What obnoxious patter is this? Do you want me to swat you, fly? | ” | — Ares against Cynthia, as an enemy in Lost Bloodlines 1 in Awakening. |
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“ | You think to walk away from this? Amusing. | ” | — Ares, as an enemy in Lost Bloodlines 3 in Awakening. |
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Death quote
“ | T-this cannnot be... How could I lose... | ” | — Ares, as a playable character in Genealogy of the Holy War. |
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“ | Are all your kind... such titans on the battlefield? | ” | — Ares, as an enemy in Lost Bloodlines 1 in Awakening. |
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“ | You didn't...look that tough... | ” | — Ares, as an enemy in Lost Bloodlines 3 in Awakening. |
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Heroes quotes
- Main article:
Ares/Quotes (Heroes)
Other appearances
Fire Emblem Cipher
Ares is featured on seven cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.
- One of these cards' quotes and two further cards' epithets are still in raw, untranslated Japanese; these need translation.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Ares | |||||
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Successor to the Demon Sword, Ares | |||||
"Beware, for Mystletainn craves the blood of men! Who dares to come forth and slake its thirst?" "俺は行く…邪魔する者は、このミストルティンが相手になる!" | |||||
Attack: 70 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 4 | ||
Class: Paladin | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 3 | |||
Bloodthirsty Blade: [Trigger] [Once per turn] [ ] When you place an "Ares" card into your Bond Area, you may pay the cost, and if you do, choose a card in your hand, and place it into your Bond Area. Miasma of Mystletainn: [Always] During your turn, if you have at least 8 cards in your Bond Area, this unit and your ally "Eldigan" gain +30 attack. | |||||
Card #B08-081R(+) • Artist: Clover.K | |||||
Son of the Lionheart, Ares | |||||
"I am the black knight, Ares. But I suppose you'll understand if I say that I am Eldigan's son." | |||||
Attack: 60 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Paladin | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 2 | |||
Hoðr's Bloodline: [Bond] [Trigger] When this card is placed in the Bond Area, you may select one of your allies – that unit gains +20 attack until the end of this turn. | |||||
Card #B08-082N • Artist: sachie | |||||
The Young Black Knight, Ares | |||||
"I won't let you lay a hand on Lene!" | |||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Cavalier | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Mercenary in Black: [Activate] [Flip a bond] This unit gains +10 attack until the end of this turn. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +20 attack. | |||||
Card #B08-083HN • Artist: sachie | |||||
Homesick Black Crown Prince, Ares | |||||
"My father so dearly desired to see his beloved fatherland united in a lasting peace. I will restore Agustria to its former glory, that I may fulfill his dying wish." | |||||
Attack: 70 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 4 | ||
Class: Paladin | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 3 | |||
Prince's Mystletainn: [Always] During your turn, if you have 1 or more bond cards with the same unit name as your lord, this unit gains +20 attack. Heir of the Lion: [Always] If you have 3 or more face-up bond cards, the number of orbs that this unit's attack will destroy is increased to 2. Black Knight's Holy Blood: [Bond] [Trigger] When you place this card in your Bond Area, If you have 3 or fewer cards in your hand, choose up to 1 enemy in the Back Line, and move it. | |||||
Card #B12-080R • Artist: BISAI | |||||
Black Knight who Inherits the Blood of Kings, Ares | |||||
"I regret it's come to this, but so be it. Farewell." "Here I go, Mother!" | |||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Cavalier | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Demon Sword's Resoundguard: [Always] During your turn, if you have 1 or more bond cards with the same unit name as your lord, this unit gains +10 attack. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +20 attack. | |||||
Card #B12-081N, P12-007PR • Artist: BISAI (B12-081N), Nico Komori (P12-007PR) | |||||
獅子王となる者, Ares | |||||
"I am truly indebted to you, Seliph – and I will never forget that debt, so long as I live." | |||||
Attack: 60 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Paladin | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 2 | |||
The Demon Sword of Nordion: [Always] If you have 3 or more bond cards, the number of orbs that this unit's attack will destroy is increased to 2. Holy Vow at Dawn: [Always] If you have an allied "Leif" or "Seliph", this unit gains +10 attack. | |||||
Card #B19-083HN • Artist: Mayo | |||||
黒衣の魔剣騎, Ares | |||||
"It is said that the liberation army is commanded by none other than the spawn of Sigurd. How I long to strike that man down myself... I will pass up no chance to do just that." | |||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Cavalier | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Oath of Vengeance: [Trigger] [Once per turn] When you play a card in your Bond Area, until the end of the turn, this unit gains +20 attack. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +20 attack. | |||||
Card #B19-084N • Artist: Moyataro | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Ares . |
Flavor text
Game | Text (English) |
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Heroes | Eldigan's son and heir to Mystletainn. After
his parents passed away, he joined up with a mercenary captain called Javarro. Appears in Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War. |
エルトシャンの子。【ミストルティン】の継承者。
両親と死別後、傭兵隊長ジャバローに拾われた。 (登場:『ファイアーエムブレム 聖戦の系譜』) |
Meet some of the Heroes entries
Choose Your Legends placement history
Round | Placement | Character | Votes |
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CYL 1 (2017) |
333 | Ares Genealogy of the Holy War |
564 |
CYL 2 (2018) |
302 (−31) |
Ares Genealogy of the Holy War |
705 (+141) |
CYL 3 (2019) |
292 (−1) |
Ares Genealogy of the Holy War |
742 (+37) |
CYL 4 (2020) |
334 (+14) |
Ares Genealogy of the Holy War |
426 (−316) |
CYL 5 (2021) |
302 (−32) |
Ares Genealogy of the Holy War |
301 (−125) |
CYL 6 (2022) |
300 (−4) |
Ares Genealogy of the Holy War |
315 (+14) |
CYL 7 (2023) |
235 (−65) |
Ares Genealogy of the Holy War |
269 (−46) |
CYL 8 (2024) |
302 (+67) |
Ares Genealogy of the Holy War |
199 (−70) |
Total results | This character has 8 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. | 3,521 |
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Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Ares |
As of Fire Emblem Awakening. From Ares, the Greek god of war; his counterpart in Roman mythology is Mars.[5] |
English (unofficial) |
Aless |
Used in older versions of the Genealogy of the Holy War fan translation. |
Japanese |
アレス |
Officially romanized as Aless. Misromanization of "Ares", as above. |
Spanish |
Ares |
As above. |
French |
Ares |
As above. |
German |
Ares |
As above. |
Italian |
Ares |
As above. |
Portuguese (Brazil) |
Ares |
As above. |
Traditional Chinese |
阿瑞斯 |
Ares |
Gallery
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Official artwork
Artwork of Ares from Genealogy of the Holy War.
Artwork of Ares from Treasure.
Portrait of Ares from Awakening.
Heroes artwork
Cipher artwork
Other appearances
Artwork of Ares from One Hundred Songs of Heroes.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Voice of Ares - Fire Emblem Heroes (Game) | Behind The Voice Actors, www.behindthevoiceactors.com, Retrieved: 24 August 2018
- ↑ "Ares: My father knew Agustria was about to be engulfed in war. So he sent me and my frail mother to her parent's residence in Leonster. But I lost my dear mother to the flames of war during the empire's invasion of Lenster.
Nanna: And that's when you went with Javarro?
Aless: Yeah, he took me in after that, and I traveled the world with his mercenary troops." — Ares and Nanna, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War - ↑ "Nanna: Ares, I have something for you.
Ares: What... Is that from my father!?
Nanna: Yes. My mother passed it on to me. It's addressed to you, Ares.
Ares: ...!!
Nanna: See... Sir Sigurd never once betrayed Lord Eldigan's trust. I'm sure they were good friends till the very end.
Ares: Whoa... I've had it wrong all this time." — Nanna and Ares, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War - ↑ Supplement translation by AceNoctali; the ending and eplogue are not properly translated in any known English-language patch of the game and are nonfunctional.
- ↑ ARES - Greek God of War & Battlelust (Roman Mars), www.theoi.com, Retrieved: 24 August 2018
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