Hans

Hans Hans' portrait from Fire Emblem Fates. A Nohrian soldier who is hungry for advancement and short on ethics.

Gender Male Race Human Nationality Nohrian Starting class Berserker Voiced by Hisanori Koyatsu (Japanese, Fates) Travis Willingham (English, Fates) Appearance(s) Fire Emblem Fates

“	Listen up, cannon fodder! We have a direct order from King Garon. He says kill 'em all!	”	— Hans

Hans (Japanese: ガンズ Ganz) is a recurring boss character in Fire Emblem Fates; he is the tertiary antagonist in Birthright and Conquest and a minor antagonist in Revelation. He is a subordinate of King Garon who seeks nothing but bloodshed on the battlefield.

Fire Emblem Fates

Role

Hans appears as one of Garon's subordinates and carries out his orders of murder without question. Prior to the events of Fates, Xander arrested Hans, but Garon released him for his supposedly good behavior. Hans accompanies Corrin on a mission to the Bottomless Canyon, ostensibly to scout out a fort on the border between Hoshido and Nohr; however, his true objective is to attack Hoshidan forces at the border and get Corrin captured so they can be unwittingly used to assassinate Mikoto. Hans successfully carries out his orders and knocks Gunter into the Canyon and presumably to his death before being driven off by Corrin.

Birthright

Hans accompanies Camilla to Cheve to help her put down Scarlet's rebellion, but is driven off once again by Hoshidan forces led by Corrin. He appears one last time in charge of training Nohrian soldiers and kills Corrin's companion Lilith in an attack meant for them; an enraged Corrin kills Hans, putting an end to his shameless crimes.

Conquest

Hans accompanies Corrin to Cheve to help them put down Scarlet's rebellion. After the battle, on Garon's orders, he mercilessly slaughters all of the Chevois civilians whether or not they had any part in the rebellion. Hans later gives a commendation for Corrin's actions, claiming they directly aided him in the massacre. Hans continues to serve as one of Garon's retainers and top generals, leading the invasion of Hoshido and murdering surrendering Hoshidan soldiers under the command of Sakura and Yukimura. Near the end of the conflict after conquering Hoshido, Hans, along with Iago and Garon's loyalist, attempts to kill Corrin for letting Hinoka escape alive. Xander and their siblings betray them and kills Hans, Iago and Garon's loyalists, ending their deceitful crimes.

Revelation

Hans briefly appears after the battle at Nestra and expresses his faith in Xander's loyalty to Iago. He makes another appearance at the Bottomless Canyon leading a Nohrian troop to kill Corrin before they can reach Valla, but he is defeated and killed by the combined might of Corrin and a Hoshidan squadron led by Ryoma.

Stats

Enemy - Prologue

Berserker Level 1 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 23 Speed 8 Strength 12 Luck 1 Magic 0 Defense 3 Skill 4 Resistance 0

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

Neutral - Chapter 3

Berserker Level 2 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 23+5 Speed 8 Strength 12 Luck 1 Magic 0 Defense 3 Skill 4 Resistance 0

Inventory Skills Iron Axe HP +5 Gamble Weapon Levels -- -- D -- -- -- -- --

Enemy - Birthright Chapter 13

Normal Hard Lunatic

Berserker Level 2 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 44 Speed 12 Strength 17 Luck 10 Magic 0 Defense 10 Skill 18 Resistance 4

Inventory Skills Silver Axe Gamble Weapon Levels -- -- B -- -- -- -- --

Berserker Level 2 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 44 Speed 12 Strength 19 Luck 10 Magic 0 Defense 10 Skill 18 Resistance 4

Inventory Skills Silver Axe Gamble Weapon Levels -- -- B -- -- -- -- --

Berserker Level 2 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 49 Speed 12 Strength 22 Luck 10 Magic 0 Defense 10 Skill 18 Resistance 4

Inventory Skills Silver Axe Gamble Weapon Levels -- -- S -- -- -- -- --

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Enemy - Birthright Chapter 24

Normal Hard Lunatic

Berserker Level 13 Movement -

Stats Max HP 69 Speed 24 Strength 26 Luck 1 Magic 0 Defense 15-4 Skill 23 Resistance 10-4

Inventory Skills Brave Axe Silver Star Axe Chakram Pavise Gamble Weapon Levels -- -- A -- -- -- -- --

Berserker Level 13 Movement -

Stats Max HP 69 Speed 24 Strength 34 Luck 1 Magic 0 Defense 18-4 Skill 23 Resistance 10-4

Inventory Skills Brave Axe Silver Star Axe Chakram Pavise Gamble Weapon Levels -- -- A -- -- -- -- --

Berserker Level 13 Movement -

Stats Max HP 70 Speed 24 Strength 34 Luck 1 Magic 0 Defense 18-4 Skill 23 Resistance 10-4

Inventory Skills Brave Axe Silver Star Axe Chakram Pavise Gamble Weapon Levels -- -- S -- -- -- -- --

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Enemy - Conquest Chapter 26

Normal Hard Lunatic

Berserker Level 19 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 60 Speed 28 Strength 35 Luck 10 Magic 0 Defense 17 Skill 28 Resistance 8

Inventory Skills Aurgelmir Armored Blow Weapon Levels -- -- S -- -- -- -- --

Berserker Level 19 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 65 Speed 32 Strength 40 Luck 10 Magic 0 Defense 20 Skill 30 Resistance 10

Inventory Skills Aurgelmir Counter Certain Blow Armored Blow Weapon Levels -- -- S -- -- -- -- --

Berserker Level 19 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 65 Speed 32 Strength 40 Luck 10 Magic 0 Defense 20 Skill 30 Resistance 10

Inventory Skills Aurgelmir Counter Countermagic Death Blow Certain Blow Armored Blow Weapon Levels -- -- S -- -- -- -- --

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Enemy - Revelation Chapter 16

Normal Hard Lunatic

Berserker Level 6 Movement -

Stats Max HP 38+5 Speed 9 Strength 19 Luck 10 Magic 0 Defense 14 Skill 18 Resistance 9

Inventory Skills Tomahawk Steel Axe HP +5 Gamble Weapon Levels -- -- B -- -- -- -- --

Berserker Level 6 Movement -

Stats Max HP 40+5 Speed 9 Strength 21 Luck 10 Magic 0 Defense 16 Skill 18 Resistance 9

Inventory Skills Tomahawk Steel Axe HP +5 Gamble Weapon Levels -- -- B -- -- -- -- --

Berserker Level 6 Movement -

Stats Max HP 43+5 Speed 11 Strength 24 Luck 10 Magic 0 Defense 19 Skill 18 Resistance 12

Inventory Skills Tomahawk Steel Axe HP +5 Rally Strength Gamble Weapon Levels -- -- S -- -- -- -- --

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Personality and character

Hans is defined by two core personality traits: his ambition and his violence. Hans wishes to become a rich and powerful noble of Nohr, and will do anything to achieve this aim. To this end, he follows Garon's orders without question. He is also extremely bloodthirsty; he often enjoys killing and violence against anyone who gets in his path, including Hoshidan soldiers, rebel Nohrian civilians, and even Corrin and their siblings. When Xander and the Nohrian royals betray Iago, Hans threatens to kill them, calling them "weak", showing he is loyal only to Garon, which leads to Hans getting his deserved/justified death for his cowardly and disgraceful crimes.

Quotes

Battle quotes

“	Gyaaah! Die!	”	— Hans as an ally in Chapter 3.

“	I've always wanted a trophy... I think I'll keep your head in a jar.	”	— Hans, as an enemy in Birthright Chapter 13.

“	Let me relieve you of your head! Bwahaha!	”	— Hans, as the boss of Birthright Chapter 24.

“	Hans: Ah, I finally get a chance to finish the job. My axe is waiting... Corrin: I'm going to burn you to the ground, Hans. When I'm through with you, your axe will be the only reminder you ever lived.	”	— Hans, when fighting Corrin in Birthright Chapter 24

“	I've waited a long time to wipe that smug look off your face. This is what you get for not bowing down to my might!	”	— Hans, as an enemy in Conquest Chapter 26.

“	Bwahahaha! I hope you're all prepared to die! Actually...I don't care if you're ready or not. The more of you I kill, the better the promotion I'll get as a reward. Earl Hans... No... Duke Hans... Yes, that has a nice ring to it.	”	— Hans, as the boss of Revelation Chapter 16.

Death/retreat quotes

“	Ugh, dammit...	”	— Hans' defeat voice clip.

“	Bwahaha! Looks like I've done enough damage for the time being. Time to lay low and see how this all plays out...	”	— Hans' defeat quote in Chapter 3.

“	Not again...	”	— Hans' defeat quote in Birthright Chapter 13.

“	You...you killed me! How can this be? URGHH...	”	— Hans' death quote in Birthright Chapter 24.

“	Defeated? How?! No... It can't be... I was to be rewarded with power! So much...power...	”	— Hans' death quote in Conquest Chapter 26.

“	Gah... To die to the...likes of you... I can't...stand it...	”	— Hans' death quote in Revelation Chapter 16.

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Hans is currently featured on one card in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Hans
	The Kingdom's Mightiest Warrior, Hans
		"Looks like I've done enough damage for the time being!"
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Berserker		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		"I'll slaughter all who defy me!": [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Destroy an enemy besides the Main Character. "Time to lay low...": [Trigger] At the end of your turn, destroy this unit.
	Card #B10-084N • Artist: Rika Suzuki
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Hans .

Trivia

• Despite being a Berserker, Hans uses the battle animations of the Fighter class.
• His character model in Chapter 3 retains his Berserker battle model rather than a Fighter equivalent.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Hans	Hans is a given name which originated as a shortened form of "Johannes", a name of Hebrew origin meaning "graced by God" or "God is gracious".
Spanish	Hans	As above
French	Hans	As above
German	Hans	As above
Italian	Hans	As above
Korean	한스

Gallery

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  Hans' portrait from Fire Emblem Fates.

References

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