Surtr

Surtr Artwork of Surtr from Heroes. King of Múspell, the Kingdom of Flame. Carries the blood of the Flame Dragon. A harsh ruler whose desire for conquest is relentless.

Gender Male Race Human Family Laegjarn (elder daughter) Laevatein (younger daughter) Nationality Múspell Title(s) King of Múspell Voiced by Kirk Thornton (English, Heroes; uncredited) Tesshō Genda (Japanese, Heroes) Appearance(s) Heroes

“	I will burn that town to the ground. Everyone there will die. Women, children... One by one, they will burn alive. I promise you I will do this.	”	— Surtr

Surtr (Japanese: スルト Surtr) is the king of Múspell, and the central antagonist for Book II of Fire Emblem Heroes.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Surtr is the king of Múspell, briefly mentioned by Loki to be her king in Paralogue 10, and again in Paralogue 13.

Surtr first appears briefly in Book II, Chapter 1. He has conquered and destroyed the kingdom of Nifl, killing the queen in front of her daughter Fjorm, and is now invading Askr. Fjorm, who has followed them, tries to fight against Surtr, but he is too powerful for her and knocks her out.

In Chapter 2, Surtr battles the Order of Heroes alongside Laevatein and Loki. Because their weapons prove to be ineffective against Surtr, the Order retreats.

Surtr breifly appears with Veronica and Loki at the end of Chapter 3, Part 5. After Loki reminds them of the alliance between and Múspell and Embla, Veronica leaves. Surtr then tells Loki that he will destroy Embla and kill Veronica after he has destroyed Askr, claiming that the world only needs one ruler.

In Chapter 4, he and his forces appear in Part 5 to confront the Order of Heroes as Fjorm is preparing the rite to reactivate the gate to Nifl. He threatens Alfonse, stating that if they leave then he will be unopposed to destroy a nearby Askran town and kill everyone living there. As the Order escapes through the gate, Surtr orders that his forces advance on the town, but is opposed by Veronica, who only wishes to conquer Askr. Surtr prepares to face her and Xander, only to be stopped by Loki, who points out that the town is empty after Alfonse sent them a signal to evacuate. At Loki's suggestion, Surtr decides to keep Veronica alive for now and sends Laevatein after the Order.

Stats

As an enemy

Chapter 2, Part 5

Normal Hard Lunatic

Level 7 Max HP 23 Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Stats Attack 29 Speed 4 Defense 17 Resistance 11

Skills Sinmara -- Glowing Ember A Death Blow 2 C Threaten Def 1 S Múspellflame

Level 28 Max HP 40 Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Stats Attack 45 Speed 10 Defense 33 Resistance 25

Skills Sinmara -- Ignis A Death Blow 3 C Threaten Def 3 S Múspellflame

Level 40+ Max HP 57 Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Stats Attack 59 Speed 16 Defense 47 Resistance 38

Skills Sinmara -- Ignis A Death Blow 3 B Cancel Affinity 3 C Threaten Def 3 S Múspellflame

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Chapter 4, Part 5

Normal Hard Lunatic

Level 12 Max HP 27 Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Stats Attack 33 Speed 5 Defense 21 Resistance 14

Skills Sinmara -- Glowing Ember A Fierce Stance 2 C Armor March 3 S Múspellflame

Level 33 Max HP 44 Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Stats Attack 49 Speed 11 Defense 37 Resistance 28

Skills Sinmara -- Ignis A Fierce Stance 3 B Obstruct 3 C Armor March 3 S Múspellflame

Level 40+ Max HP 57 Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Stats Attack 59 Speed 16 Defense 47 Resistance 38

Skills Sinmara -- Ignis A Fierce Stance 3 B Obstruct 3 C Armor March 3 S Múspellflame

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Chapter 7, Part 5

Normal Hard Lunatic

Level 21 Max HP 34 Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Stats Attack 39 Speed 8 Defense 27 Resistance 20

Skills Sinmara -- Glowing Ember A Death Blow 2 C Panic Ploy 3 S Múspellflame

Level 37 Max HP 47 Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Stats Attack 51 Speed 12 Defense 39 Resistance 31

Skills Sinmara -- Bonfire A Death Blow 3 B Bold Fighter 3 C Panic Ploy 3 S Múspellflame

Level 40+ Max HP 57 Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Stats Attack 59 Speed 16 Defense 47 Resistance 38

Skills Sinmara -- Bonfire A Death Blow 3 B Bold Fighter 3 C Panic Ploy 3 S Múspellflame

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Chapter 10, Part 5

Normal Hard Lunatic

Level 28 Max HP 39 Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Stats Attack 43 Speed 9 Defense 31 Resistance 24

Skills Sinmara -- Ignis A Sturdy Stance 2 B Vengeful Fighter 1 C Threaten Def 3

Level 40 Max HP 50 Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Stats Attack 53 Speed 13 Defense 41 Resistance 32

Skills Sinmara -- Ignis A Sturdy Stance 2 B Vengeful Fighter 2 C Threaten Def 3

Level 40+ Max HP 57 Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Stats Attack 59 Speed 16 Defense 47 Resistance 38

Skills Sinmara -- Ignis A Sturdy Stance 2 B Vengeful Fighter 3 C Threaten Def 3

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Chapter 13, Part 5

Normal Hard Lunatic

Level 35 Max HP 54 Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Stats Attack 54 Speed 13 Defense 39 Resistance 30

Skills Sinmara -- Vengeance A Distant Def 3 B Cancel Affinity 3 C Panic Ploy 3

Level 40 Max HP 62 Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Stats Attack 60 Speed 15 Defense 43 Resistance 35

Skills Sinmara -- Vengeance A Distant Def 3 B Cancel Affinity 3 C Panic Ploy 3

Level 40+ Max HP 70 Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Stats Attack 64 Speed 18 Defense 49 Resistance 41

Skills Sinmara -- Vengeance A Distant Def 3 B Cancel Affinity 3 C Panic Ploy 3

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As a playable character

There are two different variations of Surtr available to Heroes. The normal variation of Surtr had information as a playable unit added in the Whispers of Death update; he became available for summoning by players on November 21, 2018. A pirate-themed variation of Surtr was made available between the period of August 5, 2021 through September 5, 2021 as part of the Perilous Seas update.

Surtr: Ruler of Flame

Starting stats

Surtr: Ruler of Flame is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 8/9/10 Speed 3/4/5 Defense 9/10/11 Resistance 6/7/8 Maximum HP 46/50/53 Attack 36/39/43 Speed 13/17/20 Defense 37/40/44 Resistance 30/33/36 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Sinmara -- Glowing Ember

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Axe	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Steel Axe	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Silver Axe	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Sinmara	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Glowing Ember	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Bonfire	★★★★★	—	200
A	Steady Stance 1	★★★★★	—	50
A	Steady Stance 2	★★★★★	—	100
A	Steady Stance 3	★★★★★	—	200
A	Steady Stance 4	★★★★★	—	300
B	Wary Fighter 1	★★★★★	—	60
B	Wary Fighter 2	★★★★★	—	120
B	Wary Fighter 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Surtr's Menace	★★★★★	—	300

Surtr: Pirate of Red Sky

Starting stats

Surtr: Pirate of Red Sky is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 20/21/22 Attack 11/12/13 Speed 2/3/4 Defense 10/11/12 Resistance 9/10/11 Maximum HP 42/45/48 Attack 41/45/48 Speed 12/16/19 Defense 40/44/47 Resistance 33/36/39 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Sea-Sear Lance -- Glowing Ember

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Lance	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Steel Lance	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Silver Lance	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Sea-Sear Lance	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Glowing Ember	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Bonfire	★★★★★	—	200
A	Def/Res Ideal 1	★★★★★	—	60
A	Def/Res Ideal 2	★★★★★	—	120
A	Def/Res Ideal 3	★★★★★	—	240
A	Def/Res Ideal 4	★★★★★	—	300
B	Crafty Fighter 1	★★★★★	—	60
B	Crafty Fighter 2	★★★★★	—	120
B	Crafty Fighter 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Surtr's Portent	★★★★★	—	300

Personality

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Surtr is power-hungry, violent, and sadistic. He murdered Fjorm's mother in front of her and later taunts her about it. He also launches an invasion of Askr with no apparent purpose other than to destroy it. He is also willing to make temporary alliances to further his own ambitions, as hinted in part 5 of chapter 3, where he reveals that, once Askr is destroyed, he plans to turn on Veronica and invade Embla.

Quotes

Main article: Surtr/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Surtr is featured on one card in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Surtr
	King of Múspell, Surtr
		"Those who shrink from the flames...Those who, when confronted by true power, have no choice but to bow...Listen to me now. I am Surtr. I am your king."
		Attack: 80	Support: 0	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 5
		Class: Conqueror		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Sinmara: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Destroy all enemies with 30 or less attack. "There is only one king.": [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Choose 1 enemy with 80 or more attack, and destroy them. Múspellflame: [Always] This unit cannot be destroyed by attacks from enemies with a deployment cost of 2 or lower.
	Card #B13-097HN • Artist: Cherokee
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Surtr .

Notable merchandise

Image	Information	Price	Release date
	Surtr appears as the secret character 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

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Heroes (Surtr: Ruler of Flame)	King of Múspell, the Kingdom of Flame. Carries the blood of the Flame Dragon. A harsh ruler whose desire for conquest is relentless.	炎の王国ムスペルの王。炎竜の血を引く。 苛烈な性格で、征服欲が極めて強い。
Heroes (Surtr: Pirate of Red Sky)	King of Múspell, the Kingdom of Flame, attending the pirate festival with intent to consume everything in a reign of fire.	炎の王国ムスペルの王。 燃え盛る炎とともに海賊祭りに君臨する。

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Ruler of Flame Pirate of Red Sky

Surtr: Ruler of Flame
Surtr is the king of Múspell, the Kingdom of Flame. With the blood of the Flame Dragon in his veins, he rules with an iron fist over a kingdom where might makes right.	To Surtr, the weak exist only to be subjugated. He’s invaded rival kingdoms one after another, and seeing it as the right of the victor, he slaughters the populace before he leaves…	He doesn’t just lash out at other kingdoms, either. Should any of his generals fail him, he’ll see that they suffer the consequences—and not even his daughters can escape his wrath.	Having laid waste to Nifl, the Kingdom of Ice, Surtr set his sights on Askr. The Order of Heroes needed to be stronger than ever to stand up to him!
Closely Associated Characters
Laegjarn Laevatein {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} The eldest princess of Múspell, the Flame Kingdom, and Laevatein’s older sister. A general who leads Múspell’s army with dignity. Surtr’s daughter. The second princess of Múspell, the Kingdom of Flame. She sees herself and the blade she wields as one and the same, and keeps her emotions in check. Surtr’s daughter. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Surtr: Pirate of Red Sky
Surtr is the king of Múspell, the Kingdom of Flame, and the blood of the Flame Dragon courses through his veins! This time around though, he's here to heat things up at Askr's pirate festival!	Surtr is the king of Múspell, the Kingdom of Flame, and the blood of the Flame Dragon courses through his veins! This time around though, he's here to heat things up at Askr's pirate festival!	The back of his cape is adorned with the symbol of Múspell. I bet everyone would go running for the hills if they saw a pirate ship with the mark emblazoned on its flag!	Surtr's all dressed up to be a tyrant of the seas, and I bet even the most savage sharks would follow his lead. He looks about ready to bathe the world in a sea of fire, so I hope he remembers that this is just a festival!
Closely Associated Characters
Laegjarn Laevatein {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} The eldest princess of Múspell, the Flame Kingdom, and Laevatein's older sister. A general who leads Múspell's army with dignity. Surtr's daughter. The second princess of Múspell, the Kingdom of Flame. She sees herself and the blade she wields as one and the same, and keeps her emotions in check. Surtr's daughter. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

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Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 2 (2018)

62

Surtr Heroes

3,769

CYL 3 (2019)

38 (−31)

Surtr Heroes

6,325 (+2,556)

CYL 4 (2020)

108 (+68)

Surtr Heroes

1,481 (−4,844)

CYL 5 (2021)

207 (+99)

Surtr Heroes

473 (−1,008)

CYL 6 (2022)

260 (+52)

Surtr Heroes

374 (−99)

CYL 7 (2023)

329 (+69)

Surtr Heroes

179 (−195)

CYL 8 (2024)

327 (−2)

Surtr Heroes

182 (+3)

Total results		This character has 7 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	12,783

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Surtr	Surtr is a jötunn in Norse mythology; it is said he will cause flames to engulf the earth during Ragnarök. He is said to rule over Múspell, the realm of fire.
Japanese	スルト	Romanized as Surtr in the internal game files, as above.
Spanish	Surtr	As above.
French	Surtr	As above.
German	Surtr	As above.
Italian	Surtr	As above.
Portuguese (Brazil)	Surtr	As above.
Traditional Chinese	斯爾特	Surtr

Gallery

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Surtr: Ruler of Flame.

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Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Surtr in artwork of Múspell: Flame God.

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  Surtr in artwork of Helbindi: Savage Scourge.

Other artwork

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  Feh introducting Surtr in the November 2017 Feh Channel.

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  Artwork of Surtr and several other characters for Heroes's seventh anniversary, drawn by Daisuke Izuka.

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  Artwork of Surtr from Fire Emblem Cipher.

Concept artwork

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References

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