Arthur (Fates)

Arthur Artwork of Arthur from Fire Emblem Fates 4koma Comic & Character Guide Book. One of Elise's retainers. A sworn ally of justice with uncannily bad luck.

Gender Male Race Human Birthday January 24 Family Percy (son) Nationality Nohrian Starting class Fighter Voiced by Cam Clarke (English, all appearances) Riki Kitazawa (Japanese, all appearances) Appearance(s) Fates Heroes

“	There's nothing to fear, Arthur is here! The allies of justice have arrived!	”	— Arthur

Arthur (Japanese: ハロルド Harold) is a character in Fire Emblem Fates. He is a fighter from Nohr, who works under Elise. He prides himself on being just, though he suffers from bad luck, both literally and in terms of the stat.

Biography

Arthur is one of Elise's retainers and a self-styled "Hero of Justice".

Fire Emblem Fates

Role

Arthur is a playable character in Conquest and Revelation, and appears as an enemy in Chapter 23 in the Birthright route.

A Vallite Arthur appears as an enemy in Heirs of Fate End.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Conquest Revelation Beach Brawl Royal Royale

Fighter Level 7 Movement 5

Recruitment: Chapter 7, automatically from turn 4 Stats Growths Mods Pair Up Max HP 24+5 Speed 8 Strength 12 Luck 1 Magic 0 Defense 9 Skill 9 Resistance 4 Max HP 70% Speed 50% Strength 65% Luck 10% Magic 0% Defense 50% Skill 70% Resistance 20% Speed 0 Strength +1 Luck −3 Magic 0 Defense +1 Skill +3 Resistance −1 C Support Skill +1 B Support Str +1 A Support Str +1 S Support Skill +2 {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Iron Axe Hand Axe Misfortunate HP +5 Weapon Levels -- -- D -- -- -- -- --

Fighter Level 9 Movement 5

Recruitment: Chapter 14, automatically from turn 1 Stats Growths Mods Pair Up Max HP 26+5 Speed 9 Strength 13 Luck 1 Magic 0 Defense 9 Skill 10 Resistance 4 Max HP 70% Speed 50% Strength 65% Luck 10% Magic 0% Defense 50% Skill 70% Resistance 20% Speed 0 Strength +1 Luck −3 Magic 0 Defense +1 Skill +3 Resistance −1 C Support Skill +1 B Support Str +1 A Support Str +1 S Support Skill +2 {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Iron Axe Misfortunate HP +5 Weapon Levels -- -- D -- -- -- -- --

Hero Level 3 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 40+5 Speed 16 Strength 23 Luck 4 Magic 0 Defense 20 Skill 26 Resistance 8

Inventory Skills Frying Pan Throwing Club Shell Horn Misfortunate HP +5 Gamble Weapon Levels C -- B -- -- -- -- --

Hero Level 8 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 43+5 Speed 18 Strength 26 Luck 4 Magic 0 Defense 22+2 Skill 29 Resistance 9

Inventory Skills Arthur's Axe Tomahawk Shell Horn Misfortunate HP +5 Sol Gamble Weapon Levels B -- B -- -- -- -- --

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Enemy - Prologue

See also: Ties That Bind

Fighter Level 2 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 20 Speed 6 Strength 10 Luck 1 Magic 0 Defense 6 Skill 7 Resistance 2

Inventory Skills Bronze Axe Misfortunate Weapon Levels -- -- D -- -- -- -- --

Enemy - Birthright Chapter 23

See also: Camilla (chapter)

Normal Hard Lunatic

Hero Level 7 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 38 Speed 17 Strength 17 Luck 1 Magic 0 Defense 14−4 Skill 21 Resistance 5−4

Inventory Skills Brave Sword Misfortunate Swordfaire Weapon Levels A -- E -- -- -- -- --

Hero Level 7 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 38 Speed 17 Strength 20 Luck 1 Magic 0 Defense 14−4 Skill 21 Resistance 5−4

Inventory Skills Brave Sword Misfortunate Swordfaire Weapon Levels A -- C -- -- -- -- --

Hero Level 7 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 43 Speed 17 Strength 20 Luck 1 Magic 0 Defense 14−4 Skill 21 Resistance 5−4

Inventory Skills Brave Sword Misfortunate Swordfaire Weapon Levels A -- B -- -- -- -- --

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Enemy - Heirs of Fate VI

See also: End: Lost in the Waves

Normal Hard/Lunatic

Hero Level 20 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 44+5 Speed 24 Strength 28 Luck 1 Magic 0 Defense 26 Skill 32 Resistance 7

Inventory Skills Killer Axe Tomahawk Misfortunate HP +5 Sol Strong Riposte Weapon Levels C -- B -- -- -- -- --

Hero Level 20 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 45+5 Speed 26 Strength 30 Luck 3 Magic 0 Defense 27 Skill 37 Resistance 9

Inventory Skills Killer Axe Tomahawk Misfortunate HP +5 Sol Strong Riposte Axebreaker Weapon Levels C -- B -- -- -- -- --

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Reclassing options

Arthur Base classes:* Fighter Berserker Hero Reclass options: Cavalier Paladin Great Knight 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

Berserker Hero Cavalier Paladin Great Knight

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Berserker	80%	70%	0%	70%	50%	5%	45%	20%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Hero	70%	60%	0%	75%	50%	10%	55%	20%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Cavalier	60%	60%	0%	65%	45%	20%	55%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Paladin	60%	60%	0%	65%	45%	20%	55%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Great Knight	70%	65%	0%	70%	50%	10%	50%	20%	{{{cha}}}

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Promotion stat gains

Fighter Cavalier

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Hero	+1	+1	+0	+4	+2	+1	+3	+1	+1	E
Berserker	+5	+5	+0	+2	+3	-2	+1	-1	+1	--

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+2	+2	+1	+2	+2	+1	+2	+3	+1	E E
Great Knight	+4	+4	+0	+1	+1	+0	+7	-1	+0	E E

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Learned at
	Misfortunate	Personal skill, innate and unremovable
	HP +5	Innate
	Gamble	Fighter, starting from level 10
	Rally Strength	Berserker, starting from level 5
	Axefaire	Berserker, starting from level 15
	Sol	Hero, starting from level 5
	Axebreaker	Hero, starting from level 15
	Elbow Room	Cavalier, starting from level 8
	Shelter	Cavalier, starting from level 10
	Defender	Paladin, starting from level 5
	Aegis	Paladin, starting from level 15
	Luna	Great Knight, starting from level 5
	Armored Blow	Great Knight, starting from level 15
The above skill list does not include skills obtained via Supports and DLC.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

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

Arthur: Hapless Hero

Starting stats

★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★

Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 6/7/8 Speed 5/6/7 Defense 6/7/8 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 36/39/42 Attack 25/28/31 Speed 22/25/28 Defense 23/26/29 Resistance 18/21/24 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Steel Axe* -- --

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 7/8/9 Speed 5/6/7 Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 37/40/43 Attack 27/30/33 Speed 23/26/29 Defense 25/28/31 Resistance 19/22/25 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Emerald Axe* Swap --

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 18/19/20 Attack 7/8/9 Speed 6/7/8 Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 4/5/6 Maximum HP 40/43/46 Attack 29/32/35 Speed 25/29/32 Defense 26/30/33 Resistance 21/24/28 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Emerald Axe* Swap --

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Axe	★★★	★★★	50
	Steel Axe	★★★	★★★	100
	Emerald Axe	★★★	★★★★	200
	Emerald Axe+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Arthur's Axe	★★★★★	—	400
	Swap	★★★	★★★★	150
A	HP +3	★★★	—	40
A	HP +4	★★★	—	80
A	HP +5	★★★★	—	160
B	Lancebreaker 1	★★★	—	50
B	Lancebreaker 2	★★★★	—	100
B	Lancebreaker 3	★★★★★	—	200

Personality

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Supports

Main article: Arthur (Fates)/Supports

Endings

Arthur, Hapless Hero (single ending)
Arthur was offered many lofty positions, but he turned them all down in favor of guarding Elise. Scholars say the hero led a happy life of helping others. Rumor has it his luck improved in his old age.

Arthur, Hapless Hero & Corrin, Crux of Fate (Conquest)
Arthur returned to his true calling, justice. Scholars believe his luck improved slightly after the war. Corrin was hailed as a hero, working alongside her spouse to spread peace worldwide.

Corrin, Queen of Valla & Arthur, Hapless Hero (Revelation)
The two spent the rest of their lives together, Corrin ruling as the wise Queen of Valla. Arthur spent his time among the people, helping those in need. He never hid his identity in his work.

Arthur, Hapless Hero & Felicia, Maid Mayhem
Arthur returned to his true calling, justice. Scholars believe his luck improved slightly after the war. Felicia gave up her career in the service industry for the military, ultimately becoming a commander.

Arthur, Hapless Hero & Azura, Lady of the Lake
Arthur returned to his true calling, justice. Scholars believe his luck improved slightly after the war. There are few records of Azura beyond her marriage. She remains a historical mystery.

Arthur, Hapless Hero & Setsuna, Absent Archer
Arthur returned to his true calling, justice. Scholars believe his luck improved slightly after the war. Records show his wife, Setsuna, stayed by his side and was a great source of support and joy.

Arthur, Hapless Hero & Kagero, Traditional Ninja
Arthur returned to his true calling, justice. Scholars believe his luck improved slightly after the war. Kagero remained a ninja. It is said that the couple got along, but didn't have much time together.

Arthur, Hapless Hero & Elise, Budding Flower
Arthur returned to his true calling, justice. Scholars believe his luck improved slightly after the war. His wife, Elise, grew out of her childish ways into a talented healer of extraordinary compassion.

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.

Arthur, Hapless Hero & Nyx, Cursed by Youth
Arthur returned to his true calling, justice. Scholars believe his luck improved slightly after the war. His wife, Nyx, was indispensable with her vast experience and magic abilities.

Arthur, Hapless Hero & Camilla, Bewitching Beauty
Arthur returned to his true calling, justice. Scholars believe his luck improved slightly after the war. His wife, Camilla, gave up her royal title and spent her days at home doting on her family.

Arthur, Hapless Hero & Selena, Cutting Wit
Arthur returned to his true calling, justice. Scholars believe his luck improved slightly after the war. After marrying, he and his wife, Selena, disappeared from records. They likely lived happily ever after.

Arthur, Hapless Hero & Beruka, Quiet Assassin
Arthur returned to his true calling, justice. Scholars believe his luck improved slightly after the war. Beruka was torn about leaving Camilla but enjoyed having enough emotions for them to conflict.

Arthur, Hapless Hero & Peri, Childish Killer
Arthur returned to his true calling, justice. Scholars believe his luck improved slightly after the war. Peri eventually learned the difference between right and wrong. It took a while.

Arthur, Hapless Hero & Charlotte, Wily Warrior
Arthur returned to his true calling, justice. Scholars believe his luck improved slightly after the war. Records show his wife, Charlotte, was a caring wife and mother, and they had a happy family life.

Arthur, Hapless Hero & Mozu, Rural Power
Arthur returned to his true calling, justice. Scholars believe his luck improved slightly after the war. His wife, Mozu, meanwhile, was a constant source of support and a humanitarian in her own right.

Quotes

Main articles: Arthur (Fates)/Quotes (Fates) and Arthur (Fates)/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Arthur is featured on six cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

As both this Arthur and the Arthur from Genealogy of the Holy War have both featured in Cipher, there are a number of schemes devised among the fandom in order to differentiate the two. As this Arthur first appeared in Cipher before the Genealogy Arthur did, the full card names in the below box will treat this Arthur's name as simply "Arthur" much like Asugi, Deen, and Linde are treated in official Japanese Cipher parlance as they appeared in Cipher prior to Gray, Deen, and Linda.

Two of the below cards' quotes and one further card's epithet are still in raw, untranslated Japanese; these need translation.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Arthur
	Mister Hard Luck, Arthur
		"正義の名の元に成敗してくれる！"
		Attack: 50	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Hero		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Help, Arthur!: [Always] If you have fewer Orbs than your opponent, this unit destroys two Orbs instead of one. Hero's Expertise: [Always] During your turn, this unit's attack increases by 20.
	Card #B02-078HN, B02-078ST • Artist: Mendako/INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
	Hapless Hero, Arthur
		"５回も沼に落ちなければ、もっと早く来られたのですが。"
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Fighter		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Might of the Hero: [Always] During your turn, this unit's attack increases by 20. Is this Really the Right Place?: [Trigger] When this unit is deployed, tap it unless there is a "Percy" or "Elise" on your field. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains 20 attack.
	Card #B02-079N, B02-079ST • Artist: Mendako/INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
	Knight of Bad Luck, Arthur
		"In the name of Justice!"
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Paladin		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Doom Magnet: [Trigger] At the start of your turn, you may destroy another ally unit, and if you do, this unit's attack increases by 10 until the end of this turn. This one's on me!: [Trigger] When another ally unit is destroyed, this unit's attacks break two Orbs as a result of battle until the end of this turn.
	Card #B06-068HN • Artist: Nekohayashi
	Unlucky Hero, Arthur
		"Your loyal Arthur rides to the rescue!"
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Cavalier		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		What's this doing here?: [Activate] [Once per turn] Destroy this unit. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains 20 attack.
	Card #B06-069N • Artist: Nekohayashi
	Trouble Is My Life, Arthur
		"If anything troubles you, I vow right now that I would jump into a raging grease fire to vanquish it for you, right in its evil face!"
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: General		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Plagued by Misfortune: [Trigger] At the start of your Action Phase, tap this unit. "Heroes never die!": [Activate] [Once per turn] [Tap 1 other ally] Untap this unit. Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +20 attack, and the number of Orbs that his attacks will destroy becomes 2. Armor Expertise: [Always] If this unit is being attacked by a non-, this unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B20-029R • Artist: Ippei Soeda
	重装のヒーロー, Arthur
		"If I saw a fight, I would break it up, but not before I brought their hands together. This time in the loving clasp of friendship, rather than a deadly grapple of war! I am Arthur! The Hero of Justice!"
		Attack: 30	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Knight		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		"I will face you!": [Always] If this unit is attacking your opponent's Main Character, this unit gains +10 attack. Armor Expertise: [Always] If this unit is being attacked by a non-Tome, this unit gains +20 attack. Defense Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, your defending unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B20-030N • Artist: Ippei Soeda
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Arthur_(Nohr) .

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Fates	One of Elise's retainers. A sworn ally of justice with uncannily bad luck.	エリーゼの臣下。暗夜王都の地下街出身。 常に正しさを追求し続けるが、極端に運が悪い。
Heroes	A sworn ally of justice with uncannily bad luck. One of Elise's retainers. Appears in Fire Emblem Fates.	暗夜王国の戦士。エリーゼの臣下。 常に正しさを追求し続けるが、極端に運が悪い。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム ｉｆ』）

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)

159

Arthur Fates

1,704

CYL 2 (2018)

385 (+226)

Arthur Fates

474 (−1,230)

CYL 3 (2019)

388 (+25)

Arthur Fates

435 (−48)

CYL 4 (2020)

518 (+155)

Arthur Fates

177 (−570)

CYL 5 (2021)

438 (−80)

Arthur Fates

169 (−8)

CYL 6 (2022)

459 (+19)

Arthur Fates

165 (−4)

CYL 7 (2023)

504 (+45)

Arthur Fates

94 (−71)

CYL 8 (2024)

535 (+31)

Arthur Fates

84 (−10)

Total results		This character has 8 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	3,302

Trivia

• Arthur shares his English name with Arthur from Genealogy of the Holy War. His name is also very similar to that of Artur from The Sacred Stones.
  • Arthur also shares his Japanese name, ハロルド (Harold), with Harold from Genealogy of the Holy War.
• Arthur's belt buckle has an "H" on it; this is presumably in reference to his Japanese name "Harold", though his clothing was not changed in localization. In his S support with a female Corrin, Arthur reveals that the "H" stands for "hero".

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Arthur	A name of uncertain meaning and origin. Most commonly associated with the main character of Arthurian legend. King Arthur is most famous for Camelot and his Knights of the Round Table, his sword Excalibur, and his quest to find the Holy Grail.
Japanese	ハロルド	Officially romanized as Harold. From the Old English name Hereweald, derived from the elements here "army" and weald "power, leader, ruler". With the emphasis on bad luck, he may be named specifically after Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, who was known for being very unlucky.
Spanish	Arthur	--
French	Arthur	--
German	Arthur	--
Italian	Arthur	--
Portuguese	Arthur	--
Traditional Chinese	哈洛德	Harold

Gallery

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

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  Arthur's in-game portrait from Fates.

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  Arthur's Live2D model from Fates.

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  Concept artwork of Arthur from Fates.

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  Concept artwork of Arthur from Fates.

Heroes artwork

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Other appearances

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References

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