- This article is about the playable character from Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light and its sequels and remakes. For the non-playable character from Three Houses, see Tomas (Three Houses). For other uses, see Tomas (disambiguation).
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Gender
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Male
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Race
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Human
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Starting class
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Archer Sniper
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Voiced by
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???? (Japanese, BS Fire Emblem)
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Appearance(s)
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Prince Marth, I've been waiting for you. I'm Tomas, an Archanean soldier—or was. I've since retired from the army. The Archaneans here just want to sacrifice the defenseless Gra soldiers. This act of brutality by my former homeland... I cannot tolerate. Please, Prince Marth. Let me fight with you in some way.
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— Tomas
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Tomas (Japanese: トーマス Thormas) is a knight of the Holy Kingdom of Archanea. He was one of the retinue of knights who assisted in Princess Nyna's doomed escape attempt from Pales at the onset of the War of Shadows, and was captured and imprisoned for the rest of the war, until Nyna returned with Marth's forces to reclaim Pales.
Role
Tomas was imprisoned with Boah, Midia, Macellan and Dolph, in a cell in Pales under the occupation of Volzhin and the forces of Dolhr. During Marth's assault on the palace and its Dolhr occupation, Tomas and the other prisoners were freed and joined Marth's army.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Recruitment: Chapter 12, automatically from turn 1
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Promotion stat gains
Class
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HP |
Str
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Skill
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Spd
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Lck
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Def |
Res
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Mov
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Weapon level
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Sniper
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+x to 24 |
+x to 7
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+x to 10
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+x to 14
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+0
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+x to 7 |
+0
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+2
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+x to 10
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- In Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, promotion gains consist on giving the character as many points as necessary -the "x" value shown in the table- to reach the promoted class' base stats. If the character's stats are higher than their promoted class' base stats, they will not receive any bonus.
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.
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Tomas joins in chapter 12 as a level 8 archer, and he joins with abysmal stats. If you have trained up and consistently used Gordin by this point in the game he will likely have surpassed Tomas, and Jeorge, who joins 3 chapters earlier as a sniper, also has mostly better stats, and Tomas's growth rates aren't particularly stronger than those two units. Thankfully, Tomas is only 2 levels away from a promotion to sniper, and the Orion's Bolt required to promote archers is acquired in the same chapter Tomas joins. If you can grind Tomas for a couple of levels, he quickly is able to reach about the same level as Jeorge. Of course, since Tomas has the worst availability of these three archers, if you have used Jeorge up until that point he will still surpass Tomas even if Tomas promotes. Also, archers in Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light are generally not good enough to justify using multiple snipers over stronger potential units, and if you want to use a bow unit, the horseman Wolf as well as Jeorge are better in almost every way and both join earlier than Tomas. If you have lost some of your stronger units, Tomas can be used as a replacement unit, but otherwise it is hard to justify using him over other stronger units.
Book 1
Role
As in Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Tomas was imprisoned with Boah, Midia, Macellan and Dolph, in a cell in Pales under the occupation of Volzhin and the forces of Dolhr. During Marth's assault on the palace and its Dolhr occupation, Tomas and the other prisoners were freed and joined Marth's army.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Recruitment: Chapter 10, automatically from turn 1
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Promotion stat gains
Class
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HP |
Str
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Skill
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Spd
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Lck
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Def |
Res
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Mov
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Weapon level
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Sniper
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+x to 24 |
+2
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+5
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+5
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+0
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+1 |
+3
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+2
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+x to 10
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- In Mystery of the Emblem, promotion gains for HP and weapon level consist of giving the character as many points as necessary—the "x" value shown in the table—to reach the promoted class's base value. If the character's value for one of those two stats is higher than their promoted class's base value, they will not receive any bonus in that stat.
Role
When the army of Dolhr came to lay siege to Pales at the onset of the War of Shadows, Tomas was part of the band of knights convened by Boah to lead Princess Nyna to safety. The group was instead cornered by Dolhr's forces and was forced to try and fight its way out. In the end, they were defeated and captured upon the arrival of Camus, and were imprisoned in the palace, where they remained for three years until Marth arrived with Nyna.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Recruitment: Episode 1, automatically from the start
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Role
As in Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Tomas was imprisoned with Boah, Midia, Macellan and Dolph, in a cell in Pales under the occupation of Volzhin and the forces of Dolhr. During Marth's assault on the palace and its Dolhr occupation, Tomas and the other prisoners were freed and joined Marth's army.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Recruitment: Chapter 12, automatically from turn 1
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Inventory
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Weapon Levels
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--
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--
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C
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--
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--
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Growth rates when reclassed
Cavalier/Paladin Dracoknight Myrmidon/Swordmaster Mage Sage/Bishop Curate
Class
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HP
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Str
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Mag
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Skill
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Spd
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Lck
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Def
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Res
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Cha
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Cavalier/Paladin
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65%
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30%
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0%
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35%
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30%
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25%
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15%
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5%
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{{{cha}}}
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Class
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HP
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Str
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Mag
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Skill
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Spd
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Lck
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Def
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Res
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Cha
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Dracoknight
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55%
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25%
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0%
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30%
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45%
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25%
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10%
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10%
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{{{cha}}}
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Class
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HP
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Str
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Mag
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Skill
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Spd
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Lck
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Def
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Res
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Cha
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Myrmidon/Swordmaster
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75%
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25%
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0%
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30%
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45%
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25%
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5%
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5%
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{{{cha}}}
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Class
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HP
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Str
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Mag
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Skill
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Spd
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Lck
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Def
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Res
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Cha
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Mage
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45%
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5%
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30%
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30%
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40%
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25%
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0%
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20%
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{{{cha}}}
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Class
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HP
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Str
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Mag
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Skill
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Spd
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Lck
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Def
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Res
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Cha
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Sage/Bishop
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45%
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0%
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20%
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30%
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40%
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25%
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0%
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30%
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{{{cha}}}
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Class
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HP
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Str
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Mag
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Skill
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Spd
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Lck
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Def
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Res
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Cha
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Curate
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45%
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0%
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10%
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25%
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40%
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25%
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0%
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40%
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{{{cha}}}
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Promotion stat gains
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.
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Tomas is a unit with virtually nothing to offer. His base stats are just barely better than Gordin's, who joins 12 chapters earlier and is able to contribute during the difficult early-game. He has no weapon when he joins in Chapter 12, the chapter will likely be over by the time he gets one, and the next chapter is full of ballisticians that he will not be helpful against. He has a decent C rank in bows and a high Speed growth, but Jeorge is likely approaching A rank by this point and doesn't require a Master Seal or training to have good stats. There is nothing wrong with using multiple units of the same class, but archers and snipers are already niche unit types, and Jeorge and the ballisticians Jake and Beck are much better at providing chip damage and killing flying units than Tomas.
Role
When Marth's army travelled to Gra after recovering Altea, Tomas was there residing in a village. He offered his services to Marth, joining his army.
Starting stats and growth rates
Main Story Extra chapters
Growth rates when reclassed
Original set
Paladin Dracoknight Swordmaster Sage/Bishop
Class
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HP
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Str
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Mag
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Skill
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Spd
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Lck
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Def
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Res
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Cha
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Paladin
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90%
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70%
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0%
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75%
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55%
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50%
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35%
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10%
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{{{cha}}}
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Class
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HP
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Str
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Mag
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Skill
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Spd
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Lck
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Def
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Res
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Cha
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Dracoknight
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80%
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65%
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0%
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70%
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65%
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50%
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30%
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15%
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{{{cha}}}
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Class
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HP
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Str
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Mag
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Skill
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Spd
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Lck
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Def
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Res
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Cha
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Swordmaster
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90%
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65%
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0%
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70%
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70%
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50%
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25%
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10%
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{{{cha}}}
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Class
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HP
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Str
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Mag
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Skill
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Spd
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Lck
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Def
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Res
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Cha
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Sage/Bishop
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70%
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40%
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20%
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70%
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60%
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50%
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5%
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35%
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{{{cha}}}
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Second set
These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.
General Hero Warrior Horseman Berserker Sorcerer
Class
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HP
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Str
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Mag
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Skill
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Spd
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Lck
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Def
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Res
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Cha
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General
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110%
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70%
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0%
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70%
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40%
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50%
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50%
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5%
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{{{cha}}}
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Class
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HP
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Str
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Mag
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Skill
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Spd
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Lck
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Def
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Res
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Cha
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Hero
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100%
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75%
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0%
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75%
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60%
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50%
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30%
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5%
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{{{cha}}}
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Class
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HP
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Str
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Mag
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Skill
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Spd
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Lck
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Def
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Res
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Cha
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Warrior
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120%
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95%
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0%
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75%
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50%
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50%
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25%
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0%
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{{{cha}}}
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Class
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HP
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Str
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Mag
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Skill
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Spd
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Lck
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Def
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Res
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Cha
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Horseman
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90%
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75%
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0%
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65%
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65%
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50%
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25%
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0%
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{{{cha}}}
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Class
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HP
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Str
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Mag
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Skill
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Spd
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Lck
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Def
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Res
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Cha
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Berserker
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120%
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85%
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0%
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65%
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70%
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50%
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20%
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0%
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{{{cha}}}
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Class
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HP
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Str
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Mag
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Skill
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Spd
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Lck
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Def
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Res
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Cha
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Sorcerer
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70%
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40%
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20%
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70%
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60%
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50%
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5%
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35%
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{{{cha}}}
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Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.
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Tomas is a very impressive unit, not because of his usefulness, but because of the fact that he joins fairly late into the game he smoehow comes with a worse bow rank and worse bases than Jeorge who joined far earlier. As such Tomas has practically nothing to offer aside form his useful weapons, which can be crucial in dealing damage to the enemy wyverns in his joining chapter and he can even OHKO them in some lower difficulties, his growths are overall fantastic, but they don't make up for his awful bases. You will likely find a far more useful sniper in Jeorge, Gordin and Ryan as well and any reclassed character to sniper as Tomas is easily outclassed in most important areas by most characters.
Personality and character
Tomas' personality receives almost no exploration in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light and its remakes and sequels. However, his death quotes imply he is strongly loyal to Princess Nyna. Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem gives slightly more insight into his character; he has a strong enough sense of justice to desert Hardin when he becomes a tyrant, he enjoys archery, and he is somewhat childish.
Supports
Mystery of the Emblem
Tomas Archer
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Supports: None.
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[[{{{supportg1}}}]]
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Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg1}}}
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[[{{{supportg2}}}]]
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Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg2}}}
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[[{{{supportg3}}}]]
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Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg3}}}
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Supported by: None.
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[[{{{supporto1}}}]]
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Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuso1}}}
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[[{{{supporto2}}}]]
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Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuso2}}}
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Shadow Dragon
Tomas Archer
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Mutual supports:
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Midia Paladin
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C: 5 B: 10 A: 35
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Macellan Knight
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C: 5 B: 10 A: 35
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Dolph Knight
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C: 5 B: 10 A: 35
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[[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop
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C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}}
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[[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop
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C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}}
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Supported by:*
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Boah Bishop
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C: 5 B: 10 A: 35
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[[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop
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C: {{{co2}}} B: {{{bo2}}} A: {{{ao2}}}
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[[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop
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C: {{{co3}}} B: {{{bo3}}} A: {{{ao3}}}
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[[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop
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C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}}
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[[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop
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C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}
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New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow
Base conversations
- Main article: Tomas (Shadow Dragon)/Conversations
Endings
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
Tomas
In search of a quiet life, returns home.
Mystery of the Emblem
Book 1
Archanea archer Tomas
After the war he disappeared.
Shadow Dragon
Quiet Bow - Tomas
No one knows what became of Tomas after the war, but some suggested he returned home to live in peace.
New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow
Tomas, Quiet Bow
Tomas joined the watchmen, protecting the Archanean border. Rather than serve the military, he prefered to remain among the people.
Quotes
Death quotes
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I wonder if I shoulda trained harder...? ...Guys, I'm falling back...
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— Tomas's retreat quote in Casual Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.
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Bullseye! I'm on form today. Alright, I'll ask somebody to be my target and see how much better my archery is now!
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— When receiving a temporary stat boost in New Mystery of the Emblem.
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And it's complete! Man, training is so tiring.
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— When receiving experience in New Mystery of the Emblem.
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Aha, I found something. How lucky of me!
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— When finding an item in New Mystery of the Emblem.
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So booored! I guess I'll play with a toy bow.
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— When failing to receive a bonus in New Mystery of the Emblem.
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I wonder if Kris... would like to be my sparring target... I mean, buddy!
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— When receiving support with Kris in New Mystery of the Emblem.
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Other appearances
Trivia
- Tomas' Shadow Dragon incarnation is one of two characters to receive the exact same number of votes in both the 2017 and 2018 editions of the Choose Your Legends poll for Fire Emblem Heroes, receiving 68 votes in both. The other character to do so is Byron of Genealogy of the Holy War.
- There is a second, unused portrait of Tomas in Shadow Dragon that is slightly different than his used portrait. The unused file is named "TORMAS" while the used one is named "THORMAS".
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions
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Language
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Name
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Definition, etymology, and notes
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English
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Tomas
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Scandinavian/eastern European variant of "Thomas", from the Aramaic תָּאוֹמָא, Ta'oma, "twin". [1] Unlike Tomth, whose name may share this origin, it does not carry any specific meaning for Tomas, unless one sees it as poking fun at the fact that originally, Tomas used the exact same portrait as Gordin.
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English (unofficial)
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Thomas
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As above. Used in the Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light and Mystery of the Emblem fan translations.
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Spanish
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Tomas
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As above.
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French
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Tomas
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As above.
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German
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Tomas
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As above.
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Italian
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Tomas
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As above.
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Gallery
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References
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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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