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Etzel
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“ | And you think you can end it, just like that? From anyone else's lips that would sound absurdly naive. But I can tell you are sincere. Tell me, Prince, have you any need for an extra...spell slinger? I’ve no taste for war, but I do have a fierce hunger for ending it. | ” | — Etzel to Marth |
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Etzel (Japanese: エッツェル Etzel) is a sorcerer appearing in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem. He is one of the several new characters introduced in the remakes and does not appear in the original Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light or Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem. He joins Marth's Archanean League after being swayed by the prince's desire to end the war.
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Role
Etzel is captured by Dactyl, the leader of a Grustian platoon stationed at Helena Castle. He strips him of his possessions - an Elfire tome and a ring belonging to his deceased wife Ursula, who was killed during the initial betrayal of Altea by Gra. Dactyl agrees to return the ring to Etzel if he joins Dactyl and helps kill the incoming Prince Marth. Should Etzel survive the battle, he reclaims his ring from Dactyl and joins Marth with the intent of helping him end the War of Shadows.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Growth rates when reclassed
General Hero Warrior Horseman Berserker
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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General | 80% | 15% | 0% | 40% | 20% | 20% | 35% | 0% |
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Etzel joins in Chapter 17x of Shadow Dragon as a level 6 pre-promoted Sorcerer. His base stats are decent for his join time, although not spectacular; he also has high HP and decent defenses, allowing him to take a hit even in higher difficulties. His high magic base stands out; it is the highest magic base in Shadow Dragon, tied with Gotoh who joins much later, allowing Etzel to deal significant damage with tomes. His base B rank in tomes allows him to use excellent tomes like Excalibur. Combined, and assuming the player gives him every Spirit Dust acquired from that point forward, his base abilities are sufficient to one-shot flying enemies all the way through Chapter 24 with Excalibur, survive a round of combat with Gharnef with the aid of either the Barrier staff, both Talismans, or one Talisman and an HP or Resistance level up, and two-shot Gharnef in return with Starlight - this is very impressive. His D rank in staves is not so impressive, and he must use staves 23 times to reach C rank, and with it, Warp and Physic.
Wendell joins with the same weapon ranks and a higher speed base much earlier in the game than Etzel, Boah joins with a superior staff rank, and Merric may have become a Sage by the time Etzel joined. Etzel's reclassing options do not allow him to use his tome or staff levels, forcing him to stay a Sorcerer to be useful. However, he comes pre-promoted and with decent growths for a pre-promote, so he does not need a Master Seal and can be useful even without investment in his staff rank.
The chapter Etzel can be recruited in is unlocked only if the player has 15 or fewer units alive by the end of Chapter 17; for that reason, unless the player has lost many units throughout the game, they will have to sacrifice most of their army to recruit Etzel.
Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
Role
Etzel appears in Chapter 9; he has willingly taken up the defense of Khadein after hearing that Marth has begun an invasion of Archanea. Upon speaking to Marth of the matter on the battlefield, he realizes that the information he has been given was incorrect. He thus join's Marth's forces yet again to restore peace.
During Downloadable episode 1, Etzel accompanies Merric's party in clearing out Gharnef's underlings near Khadein.
Starting stats and growth rates
Main story Downloadable chapter
Growth rates when reclassed
Original set
General Hero Warrior Horseman Berserker
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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General | 120% | 15% | 5% | 60% | 30% | 40% | 75% | 10% |
Second set
These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.
Paladin Dracoknight Sniper Swordmaster Sage/Bishop
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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Paladin | 100% | 15% | 10% | 65% | 45% | 40% | 60% | 15% |
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Etzel is a pre-promoted Sorcerer that joins in chapter 9. He comes with somewhat unimpressive bases and growths, though still serviceable, but with a very impressive B rank in tomes and a decent D rank in staves. Because of his B rank in tomes he can wield the Excalibur tome with 0 investment and every other relevant tome as well. He might have some trouble getting to C rank staves in faster playthroughs, but he still has access to useful staves such as the Thief staff at base. Getting him to C rank staves is not very difficult to begin with, it just requires some level of investment. Having C rank staves in this game is very useful, because it gives a unit access to Physic and Warp, two potent staves that are always helpful to have.
While he does get one rounded fairly easily on Lunatic and Lunatic Reverse, the same could be said for the majority of the cast and Etzel can make for a decent tank against enemy mages, as well as avoid enemy counterattacks, unless they're equipped with 1-2 range. Etzel also has access to promoted classes, the most notable of these is the swordmaster class which gives Etzel a significant speed boost and access to levin swords, because enemy resistance is fairly low he can do great damage with it, even if Katarina and Linde make better use of said strategy. Overall, thanks to his decent bases, high weapon levels, decent availability and access to promoted classes for 0 investment, Etzel is an extremely useful unit on any difficulty. He can be of use with absolutely no investment, and if you give him enough investment to increase his staff rank to C, he can effectively use Warp and Physic.
Fire Emblem Awakening
Role
Etzel appears as an ally unit in the DLC chapter Lost Bloodlines 1, and as an enemy unit in the DLC chapters Lost Bloodlines 2 and 3. A version of Etzel is playable via SpotPass as part of the New Mystery of the Emblem character set.
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/ |
80% | 50% | 45% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 55% | 35% |
Myrmidon Swordmaster Assassin Thief Trickster Wyvern Rider/Wyvern Lord Griffon Rider Priest War Monk Mage/Sage Dark Mage Dark Knight Dread Fighter
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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Myrmidon | 80% | 55% | 30% | 60% | 60% | 50% | 50% | 30% |
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, Etzel has access to all base class and advanced class skills available to standard male units.
Personality
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Supports
Shadow Dragon
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New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow
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Awakening
Etzel cannot support with any character in this game.
Base conversations
- Main article:
Etzel/Conversations
Endings
Shadow Dragon
Etzel, Spell Slinger
The spell slinger Etzel vanished after the war as quickly as he came. His wanderings took him around the world for years to come.
New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow
Etzel, Spell Slinger
After the war, Etzel resumed his travels, as if looking for something he had lost.
Quotes
Battle quotes
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“ | Fighting doesn't fit my personality, but... I'll lend you my strength, for Khadein. | ” | — Etzel, in Bonus Episode 1 of New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | My name is Etzel. I know magic. | ” | — SpotPass parley quote in Awakening |
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“ | Just what I need... | ” | — SpotPass battle quote in Awakening |
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“ | All right. You seem trustworthy. | ” | — SpotPass recruitment quote in Awakening |
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Death quotes
“ | Ursula... Wait...for me... | ” | — Etzel in Shadow Dragon. |
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“ | This war... will... someday... | ” | — Etzel's death quote in New Mystery of the Emblem Classic Mode. |
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“ | Damn...! This is so unlike me... I suppose I must retreat for now... | ” | — Etzel's retreat quote in New Mystery of the Emblem's Casual Mode. |
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“ | Sorry, they got me... I'll fall back while I'm still alive... | ” | — Etzel, in Bonus Episode 1 of New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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Everyone's Conditions quotes
“ | I feel great today. Ursula, are you smiling for me...? | ” | — When receiving a temporary stat boost in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | I don't like training, but it's better than just praying for people to not die in the war. | ” | — When receiving experience in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Hm? What is this? | ” | — When finding an item in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Ursula... Are you watching over me? | ” | — When failing to receive a bonus in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | I'm worried about Kris... Someone that unreliable shouldn't be left alone. | ” | — When receiving support with Kris in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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Other appearances
Fire Emblem Cipher
Etzel is featured on two cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Etzel | |||||
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For a World Without Conflict, Etzel | |||||
"I've no taste for war, but I do have a fierce hunger for ending it. Let's usher in a new era, you and I." | |||||
Attack: 60 | Support: 20 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 4 | ||
Class: Sorcerer | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 3 | |||
Era-Changing Desire: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Discard 1 card from your hand] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +20 attack. Requiescat Sorcery: [Trigger] [] When this unit attacks your opponent's Main Character, if you pay the cost, your opponent discards 1 card from their hand. | |||||
Card #B13-079HN • Artist: Tomohide Takaya | |||||
Wandering Dark Mage, Etzel | |||||
"Will there be no end to this bloodshed?" | |||||
Attack: 30 | Support: 20 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Dark Mage | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Dark Mage's Flames: [Always] If your opponent has 4 or fewer cards in their hand, this unit gains +10 attack. Darkness Emblem: [Support] If your opponent has 5 or more cards in their hand, your opponent chooses 1 card from their hand and discards it. | |||||
Card #B13-080N • Artist: Tomohide Takaya | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Etzel . |
Flavor text
Trivia
- Etzel is the only recruitable character of the Sorcerer class in the Archanea series, excluding reclassed characters.
- Etzel shares similar traits with Canas from Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. They are the only recruitable dark mages in their respective games, they both wear monocles, and they are both recruited in gaiden chapters.
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Etzel |
Etzel was another name for Attila the Hun.[1] |
Japanese |
エッツェル |
Officially romanized as Etzel. |
Spanish |
Etzel |
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French |
Etzel |
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German |
Etzel |
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Italian |
Etzel |
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Portuguese |
Etzel |
Used in the Choose Your Legends polls for Fire Emblem Heroes. |
Traditional Chinese |
埃札爾 |
Etzel; used in the Choose Your Legends polls for Heroes. |
Gallery
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Shadow Dragon
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New Mystery of the Emblem
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Official artwork
Artwork of Etzel from Shadow Dragon.
Cipher artwork
References
- ↑ Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Etzel, www.behindthename.com, Retrieved: 14 August 2018
This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series. |
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