Duessel

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Gender Male Race Human Title(s) Obsidian Starting class Great Knight Voiced by Christopher Sabat (English, Heroes) Naomi Kusumi (English, Heroes) Appearance(s) The Sacred Stones Heroes

“	I have also lost everything. And we have both lost our ways. We are dead men who have stayed too long away from our graves. But remember, Knoll... You cannot see the future, but you can look back at your past. Look and learn. And remember. What gave your life meaning, and what has taken meaning from you now?	”	— Duessel to Knoll

Duessel (Japanese: デュッセル Dussel), is a great knight who appears in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones. He is one of Grado's six generals, known as Obsidian. He is very loyal to Grado, but their crimes lead him to follow his own beliefs and betray the nation. He joins Eirika's army in Chapter 15, or Ephraim's army in Chapter 10.

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

Role

As a general of Grado, Duessel appears in many scenes before he joins Eirika or Ephraim's army. Before the war, he had been a teacher in the ways of the lance to Ephraim; however, since the war has started, Ephraim has not seen him. He is known as the Obsidian in the Grado forces.

Duessel first appears in Chapter 3, after the battle is over, in a scene set in Grado Keep. He is with the other two generals, Glen and Selena, discussing the war, quietly questioning the emperor Vigarde's intentions. Vigarde summons them and give them each a new partner; Duessel is partnered with Riev. These two are ordered to stay in the capital, charged with the responsibility of defense.

Eirika's route

Duessel appears in more scenes with the emperor. In Chapter 9, he is ordered to go to Frelia and fight Ephraim. In several other scenes, he is mentioned as one of the Imperial Three.

In Chapter 15, Duessel is one of Ephraim's two companions when he arrives to reinforce her, the other being Knoll. He helps Eirika in her battle, and after the two twins reunite, he fights with them for the rest of the game.

Ephraim's route

In Ephraim's route, Duessel is still ordered to go to Frelia. In this story, he asks the emperor why he has been trying to destroy Renais and the rest of Magvel. However, Vigarde refuses to provide an answer, instead only commanding him to destroy Ephraim's army. After the battle, a soldier tells Ephraim that Duessel has been begging the emperor for answers for days, with no answer in sight. In another scene in the same chapter, Vigarde orders General Selena to find Duessel and kill him, branding him a traitor. She is doubtful, but regardless, she follows his orders out of loyalty.

In the next chapter, Ephraim and his army arrives at Bethroen, a seaside town where Dussel and a few troops are stationed. Selena comes to apprehend Duessel; when he wishes to talk to Ephraim, she threatens to execute him for treason. Duessel flees to a corner, and Ephraim spots him, aiming to save him. They meet, and Duessel joins Ephraim's army. After the battle ends, Duessel explains to Ephraim that the emperor has changed. He suggests a possible cause that had happened at the same time - the creation of a strange "Dark Stone" by Prince Lyon and the other royal researchers. After this, he joins Ephraim's army.

Starting stats and growth rates

Eirika's route Ephraim's route

Great Knight Level 10 Affinity

Recruitment: Chapter 15, automatically from turn 3 Stats Growth Rates Max HP 43 Luck 8 Strength 18 Defense 17 Skill 14 Resistance 10 Speed 13 Constitution 15 Movement 6 Aid 10 Max HP 85% Luck 20% Strength 55% Defense 45% Skill 40% Resistance 30% Speed 30% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Silver Axe Silver Lance Vulnerary Weapon Levels A A A -- -- -- -- --

Note: Stats may vary in Eirika's route due to him using random growths when leveled up.

Great Knight Level 8 Affinity

Recruitment: Chapter 10, talk to with Ephraim Stats Growth Rates Max HP 41 Luck 8 Strength 17 Defense 17 Skill 12 Resistance 9 Speed 12 Constitution 15 Movement 6 Aid 10 Max HP 85% Luck 20% Strength 55% Defense 45% Skill 40% Resistance 30% Speed 30% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Silver Axe Steel Lance Vulnerary Weapon Levels A A A -- -- -- -- --

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Analysis

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

Duessel joins either in chapter 10 of Ephraim route or in chapter 15 of Eirika route. Duessel joins with solid bases all around, A ranks in 3 different weapon types and high growths in HP, strength, skill and defense, but low in all other areas. Because of his great bulk and strength along with access to silver weapon at base Duessel is a great combat unit, being one of the best units for chapters such as chapter 11 of Ephraim route. Duessel has somewhat mediocre speed stopping him from doubling some of the faster enemies, this is somewhat mitigated by his high constitution which prevents him from being slowed down by most weapons, but it is also high enough to make it hard for most units to rescue him, as such he benefits greatly from a speedwing as he is likely to kill every enemy he doubles. Duessel's main weakness is his 6 movement which often leaves him behind other mounted units like Seth and Vanessa who have good enough combat to deal with most enemies while also having higher movement and due to the low quality of most enemies in The Sacred Stones Duessel's great stats might seem a bit overkill. However Duessel is far from a bad unit and can make for a solid filler unit on most teams as well as a solid choice for a legendary weapon user in axes, swords and lances.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Duessel is one of the characters added to the game in the Book V launch update, and became available for summoning by players on December 8, 2020. Only one variation of Duessel is currently available in Heroes, based on his The Sacred Stones incarnation.

Starting stats

Duessel: Obsidian is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 18/19/20 Attack 8/9/10 Speed 4/5/6 Defense 8/9/10 Resistance 6/7/8 Maximum HP 35/38/42 Attack 25/28/32 Speed 21/24/28 Defense 25/28/32 Resistance 23/26/30 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Obsidian Lance -- Glowing Ember

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	Innate
File:Is feh skill offense.png	Obsidian Lance	Innate
	Glowing Ember	Innate
	Bonfire	★★★★★	200 SP
A	Def/Res Solo 1	★★★★★	60 SP
A	Def/Res Solo 2	★★★★★	120 SP
A	Def/Res Solo 3	★★★★★	240 SP
A	Def/Res Solo 4	★★★★★	300 SP
B	Lull Atk/Def 1	★★★★★	60 SP
B	Lull Atk/Def 2	★★★★★	120 SP
B	Lull Atk/Def 3	★★★★★	240 SP
C	Rouse Def/Res 1	★★★★★	60 SP
C	Rouse Def/Res 2	★★★★★	120 SP
C	Rouse Def/Res 3	★★★★★	240 SP
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Personality and character

Duessel is a mature, strong man who is loyal to his country of Grado. However, during the course of the game, this loyalty is shaken by the trials of the war, and he then betrays the country and acts according to his own beliefs. He feels guilty for this, having been branded a traitor. Otherwise, he is good-willed and kindhearted, shown in acts such as his taking time off from his job as a general to find a female captive's daughter. He is quite wise and mature, an old man compared to the rest of the army, and very insightful in others' and his own thoughts. Many look up to him, having had a rank as high as former Grado general. Amelia and Cormag both admire him as a Grado general, while Ephraim knows him as a former lance teacher.

Duessel is a former general of Grado, known as the Obsidian of the Imperial Three: he, Selena, and Glen. However, after the emperor changes and declares war on Renais, during the game, he is unwilling to keep fighting for Grado and betrays the emperor. He had been a former teacher of the lance to Ephraim, and is famous among soldiers of Grado.

He carries a cursed lance which caused Valter's insanity long ago. During a battle, Valter took the lance after his own broke, and went mad from the power of the lance. In his A support with Cormag, Duessel gives the lance to him, believing him to have the courage and righteousness to wield it.

Supports

Main article: Duessel/Supports

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See Support § GBA games for more details on supports.

Endings

Duessel, Obsidian General
Following the war, Duessel returned to Grado, where he was instrumental in its rebuilding. He spent his remaining years watching over Grado and sharing his wisdom with other nations as an expert combat instructor.

Duessel and Amelia
Upon their return to Grado, Duessel reunited Amelia with her mother. The two wept with joy, giving thanks to Duessel. Afterward, Amelia became the most trusted companion of the man once known as Obsidian.

Quotes

Death quote

“	This... This is nothing!	”	— Duessel

Battle quotes

“	Vigarde: ...... Duessel: Your Majesty, am I finished? Vigarde: ...... Duessel: Your Majesty...It's too late, isn't it? ...Forgive me.	”	— Duessel when fighting Vigarde.

Heroes quotes

Main article: Duessel/Quotes (Heroes)

Trivia

• Duessel is the only one of Grado's six Generals to become a player unit in the main path (the other five join later in the Creature Campaign).

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Duessel	A German surname. Named after the river Düssel, a tributary of the Rhine.
Spanish	Duessel	As above.
French	Duessel	As above.
German	Duenell	Possibly changed because Duessel is a real-life German surname.
Italian	Duessel	As above.

Gallery

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  Official artwork of Duessel from Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.

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  Artwork of Duessel: Obsidian from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Duessel: Obsidian from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Duessel: Obsidian from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Duessel: Obsidian from Heroes.

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  A page of the Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones Comic, Duessel appears in the bottom panel.

References

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