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Bruno

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"Zacharias" redirects here; for the character from TearRing Saga: Yutona Heroes War Chronicles, see Zacharia.
Bruno

FEH Bruno Masked Knight 01.png
Artwork of Bruno from Heroes.


A masked knight whose identity and motives are a mystery.

Gender

Male

Family

Veronica (sister)

Title(s)

Prince of Embla

Voiced by

Appearance(s)

Heroes

I... I can't keep fighting. You Order of Heroes people... Don't you realize you're on the wrong track?
— Bruno

Bruno (Japanese: ブルーノ Bruno), also known as the Mysterious Man, ???, and Zacharias, is an antagonistic character appearing in Fire Emblem Heroes.

Biography

Bruno was born a prince of the Emblian Empire, and was bound by a curse compelling him to fight against the Askran Kingdom. Bruno sought to be freed from this curse by any means necessary. After his mother was imprisoned for sharing imperial secrets with Askr and later died in captivity, he was cast to the border. He entered Askr and assumed the identity of Zacharias, joined the Order of Heroes, befriending Alfonse and Sharena, and taught Sharena how to wield a lance. However, when the curse's effects started to take hold of him again, he seemingly vanished in the World of Awakening during a mission.

During the war between Askr and Embla, Bruno opposes the Order of Heroes while presenting himself as an anonymous masked knight. He ultimately gives the Order intel on his sister Veronica's objectives, but refuses to elaborate on the motivations for his own seemingly self-contradictory actions or Zacharias' fate. He later reveals himself as a prince of Embla and, under his old Zacharias identity, aids the Summoner in escaping the World of Radiance. When next encountered by the Order of Heroes, he has become increasingly erratic and violent, and now claims to have murdered Zacharias. Upon defeating him, the Order deduces that he and Zacharias are indeed one and the same. Bruno explains the nature of the Emblian curse, vows to continue his search to break the curse, asks the Summoner to look after the friends who knew him as Zacharias, and requests that he be killed if he ever makes another attempt on Alfonse or Sharena's lives. Bruno's interactions with the Order throughout the ensuing conflicts with Múspell, Hel, Dökkálfheimr, and Niðavellir are sporadic; he passes intel about how to undo the Rite of Flames to Hríd, rescues Veronica from being sacrificed by Surtr, and entreats Askr's aid in repelling Niðavellir's invasion of Embla.

By the time the Emblian Empire's namesake goddess renews her efforts to destroy Askr, Bruno is on another fruitless journey searching for a cure to his curse, accompanied by Veronica's main lieutenant and friend, Prince Xander of the otherworldy nation of Nohr. He returns to Embla to warn the Order of Heroes when Veronica is captured by Letizia, avaricious leader of Embla's Curse Directive and former member of Embla's royal family, and slated for execution. While the Order distracts Letizia, Bruno spreads rumors of her deceit of the Emblian people and convinces the soldiers to free Veronica. He remains in the Order's company as they subdue Letizia. However, the goddess Embla personally intervenes and possesses Letizia, forcing the Order to kill her. Embla next possesses Bruno and attacks the Order, but the god Askr personally intervenes and expels her from Bruno's body. Askr lays down his life to perform the Rite of Opening, and the Order and Bruno receive the World-Key of Yggdrasill, a fruit that expels Embla from the body when consumed and can kill her. Bruno takes the Key, parts ways with the order, sets up a final plan with Alfonse and Xander, and sets out to confront Embla. However, the Key proves ineffectual, and Embla once again possesses Bruno and forces him to attack the Order. The Order is forced to strike him down in self-defense, and he begs Alfonse to look after Veronica before dying.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

There are four different variations of Bruno appearing Heroes. The normal variation of Bruno is a non-playable character that serves as one of the game's major antagonists. Two different possessed variants, one with his mask and one without, appear as non-playable antagonists throughout Book VI. A spring variation of Bruno was made available between the period of March 19, 2019 through April 19, 2019 as part of the summoning event surrounding the Chosen One update.

???: Masked Knight

Stats

Chapter 9, Part 4

Normal Hard Lunatic

Chapter 10, Part 3

Normal Hard Lunatic

Chapter 11, Part 5

Normal Hard Lunatic

Chapter 12, Part 5

Normal Hard Lunatic

Chapter 13, Part 1

Normal Hard Lunatic

Chapter 13, Part 5

Normal Hard Lunatic

Bruno: Masked Hare

Starting stats

Bruno: Masked Hare is only available at 5★ rarity.
Portrait bruno masked hare feh.png
Rarity ★★★★★
Weapon type Is feh staff.png
Movement type Cavalry

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats

Maximum HP 16/17/18
Attack 7/8/9 Speed 4/5/6
Defense 8/9/10 Resistance 3/4/5
Skills
Weapon --
Assist Martyr+
Special Miracle

Skill set

Skill set
Skill Rarity SP cost
Is feh skill weapon.png Assault ★★★★★ 50 SP
Is feh skill weapon.png Ovoid Staff ★★★★★ 200 SP
Is feh skill weapon.png Ovoid Staff+ ★★★★★ 300 SP
Is feh skill assist.png Heal Innate
Is feh skill assist.png Reconcile Innate
Is feh skill assist.png Martyr Innate
Is feh skill assist.png Martyr+ Innate
Is feh skill special.png Imbue Innate
Is feh skill special.png Miracle ★★★★★ 200 SP
Is feh atk def push 1.pngA Atk/Def Push 1 ★★★★★ 60 SP
Is feh atk def push 2.pngA Atk/Def Push 2 ★★★★★ 120 SP
Is feh atk def push 3.pngA Atk/Def Push 3 ★★★★★ 240 SP
Is feh dazzling staff 1.pngB Dazzling Staff 1 ★★★★★ 60 SP
Is feh dazzling staff 2.pngB Dazzling Staff 2 ★★★★★ 120 SP
Is feh dazzling staff 3.pngB Dazzling Staff 3 ★★★★★ 240 SP

Analysis

This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

Bruno: Masked Hare's main claim to fame is his 35 Defense, the highest of any staff cavalier at time of writing. This gives him an interesting niche as a physically bulky healer. His Ovoid Staff pairs well with his default Attack/Defense Push, and having Dazzling Staff in his base kit is always a boon. His biggest issue is the existence of Silque: Selfless Cleric, who has a very similar statline but far better availability as a Heroic Grail unit (and 15 more Resistance). If you have enough copies of him to supermerge him, he's better, but for most players Silque can do his job with a far less demanding Orb investment.

Personality and character


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Quotes

Main article: Bruno/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Bruno is featured on two cards in Fire Emblem Cipher. The two variations of card B10-096N are listed separately below due to having slightly different first-skill effects between them; as the two have the same epithet-name combination, they are considered to be the same card by the rules of Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Bruno

Normal R+

TCGCipher B10-095R.png

Dark-Garbed Mage Knight, Bruno
None

Male

Tome

It TCGCipher Mounted.png
"I'll say it one last time. Turn back—NOW."
Attack: 50 Support: 20 Range: 1-2 Deploy Cost: 3
Class: Dark Knight Tier: Base Class Change Cost: --
Valaskjálf: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Flip two bond cards] Until the end of your opponent's next turn, this unit gains +20 attack.
Impregnable Force: [Always] Other allies in the same area as this unit cannot be moved by enemy skills or by your opponent's support skills.
Card #B10-095R(+) • Artist: Setsu
TCGCipher B10-096N.png Mysterious Masked Knight, Bruno
None

Male

Tome

It TCGCipher Mounted.png
"And I suppose you want us to close the gateways too? Hmpf. In your dreams."
Attack: 30 Support: 20 Range: 1-2 Deploy Cost: 1
Class: Dark Knight Tier: Base Class Change Cost: --
Black Horse's Hoof: [Always] If you have one or more Orbs, this unit cannot be moved by enemy skills or by your opponent's support skills.
Attack Support Mage's Emblem: [Support] Draw 1 card, then discard 1 card.
Card #B10-096N • Artist: Setsu
TCGCipher B10-096N+X.png Mysterious Masked Knight, Bruno
None

Male

Tome

It TCGCipher Mounted.png
"Defeated..."
Attack: 30 Support: 20 Range: 1-2 Deploy Cost: 1
Class: Dark Knight Tier: Base Class Change Cost: --
Black Horse's Hoof: [Always] If you have no Orbs, this unit gains +30 attack and cannot be moved by enemy skills or by your opponent's support skills.
Attack Support Mage's Emblem: [Support] Draw 1 card, then discard 1 card.
Card #B10-096N+X • Artist: Setsu
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest.
For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Bruno .

Notable merchandise

Image Information Price Release date
FEH Mini Acrylic Bruno vol.8.png Bruno appears in volume 8 of the Fire Emblem Heroes: Mini Acrylic Figure Collection. His volume 8 appearance is based on his standard appearance in Heroes. ¥350 November 2018JP

Flavor text

Template:Flavor Text

Trivia

  • The name "Bruno" also appears in unused data in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, though this is likely coincidental.
  • As of the Closing In update, Bruno's base variation is one of only two characters in Heroes whose special skill activation quotes cannot be heard in legitimate gameplay, the other being the base variation of Freyr.

Etymology and other languages

As Bruno

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

• Bruno
• Mysterious Man
• ???

• The name of his true identity. Derived from the Germanic element brun "armour, protection" or brun "brown".[1]
• Called this in promotional materials.
• Labeled this in his dialogue box and unit data prior to his identity being revealed.

Spanish

• Bruno
• (?)

As above.

French

• Bruno
• ???

As above.

German

• Bruno
• ???

As above.

Italian

• Bruno
• ???

As above.

Portuguese
(Brazil)

•Bruno
• ???

As above.

Traditional Chinese

布魯諾
• ???

• Bruno
• ???

As Zacharias

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Zacharias

The Greek version of Zechariah, a name of Hebrew origin borne by a prophet and the father of John the Baptist.[2]

Spanish

Zacharias

As above.

French

Zacharias

As above.

German

Zacharias

As above.

Italian

Zacharias

As above.

Portuguese
(Brazil)

Zacharias

As above.

Traditional Chinese

查卡里亞

Zachariah

Gallery

References

  1. Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Bruno, www.behindthename.com, Retrieved: 8 September 2018
  2. Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Zacharias, www.behindthename.com, Retrieved: 9 September 2018
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