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|help_text2=A traveling mercenary swordsman. For reasons known only to himself, he has an affinity for laguz. He's working with Tauroneo to revive Daein.

 

'''Zihark''' (pronounced {{IPA|ˈzihɑɹk}}<ref>Zihark in ''Fire Emblem Heroes''</ref>; Japanese: {{hl|ツイハーク|Tsuihāku}} ''Zihark'') is a traveling mercenary from [[Daein]] who joined a group of vigilantes in Crimea to save [[laguz]] from being hunted.<ref name="ike">{{Cite|'''Ike:''' Do you have a minute?<br>'''Zihark:''' Of course, Commander Ike.<br>'''Ike:''' You and I haven't had very many opportunities to talk, and I--<br>'''Zihark:''' You don't think you can trust me?<br>'''Ike:''' No, it's not that. I'm just curious--I was surprised to see anyone in Toha who chose to fight on the side of the laguz.<br>'''Zihark:''' I joined the Toha vigilantes solely for the purpose of saving laguz. I'm not from Crimea, but when I heard she had joined with Gallia, I envisioned my perfect world, one in which the laguz could live normal lives, free of oppression. However, when I came to Crimea, I found things were no different there than in any other beorc nation.<br>'''Ike:''' It was the same for me. I couldn't allow myself to ignore these problems any longer.<br>'''Zihark:''' I'm happy to hear it. Of all the beorc I've ever met, you're the only one who shares my conviction.<br>'''Ike:''' Zihark, is there...some other reason you defend the laguz?<br>'''Zihark:''' I don't follow you.<br>'''Ike:''' You see, I was born in Gallia, or so I've been told. I just wondered if you had a similar reason guiding you.<br>'''Zihark:''' ...Of course I have my reasons. Would you be upset if I didn't want to discuss them?

My reasons are...extremely personal.<br>'''Ike:''' No, it's no problem. I wanted a better understanding of what kind of man you are, and I have that now.<br>'''Zihark:''' Can I ask what that is?<br>'''Ike:''' You are a good man. I'm glad to have you along.<br>'''Zihark:''' I'm glad to be here. I feel I'm finally able to do the kind of good I've longed to do for years.|[[Ike]] and Zihark|Path of Radiance}}</ref> Upon meeting the laguz travelling with the [[Greil Mercenaries]], Zihark decides to aid them in their escape from the Daein army, and assists them in the [[Mad King's War]]. After the war, he returned to Daein and would eventually help [[Micaiah]] in the war to liberate Daein.

When [[Mad King's War]] began in 645, Zihark was with the Toha vigilantes. [[Ike]] and the [[Greil Mercenaries]] came to Toha to escape by ship to Begnion, but [[Ranulf]] accidentally revealed himself as a laguz, much to the shock and anger of the townspeople. Upon the news that laguz had been spotted in town, Zihark tried to assist their escape. He met up with the laguz, [[Lethe]] or [[Mordecai]], and chose to help their cause by joining them.<ref name="lethe">{{Cite|'''Zihark:''' Ah!<br>'''Lethe:''' Grrr! Flee. You're Crimean...I cannot fight you.<br>'''Zihark:''' Hold on! Please!...I am not an enemy to laguz.<br>'''Lethe:''' L-laguz...? How do you--<br>'''Zihark:''' I joined this vigilante group because I knew it would afford me a chance to help you flee. Listen, I'll distract the townspeople. While they're worried about me you can make good your escape.<br>'''Lethe:''' I cannot trust the word of a human.<br>'''Zihark:''' ...I see. Well, if I cut down these vigilantes, will you believe me?<br>'''Lethe:''' Huh?<br>'''Zihark:''' One? Two? All of them? How many do you want? Just give the word and I'll start the cutting!<br>'''Lethe:''' Hsss! Quiet! Why? Why would you...<br>'''Zihark:''' I want to help you....That's all.<br>'''Lethe:''' ...I see... You're not an enemy. That much I'll believe...<br>'''Zihark:''' Thank you. Now, you must hurry away from this place.<br>'''Lethe:''' No, I cannot flee. I have fr-friends with whom I must board a ship.<br>'''Zihark:''' Will you not desist? It's much too dangerous. The vigilantes and Daeins want nothing more than to kill laguz!<br>'''Lethe:''' I'm not leaving.<br>'''Zihark:''' I see...If that's your stance, then I've no choice.<br>'''Lethe:''' Hm?<br>'''Zihark:''' I will join your group.<br>'''Lethe:''' Don't...Don't be ridiculous!<br>'''Zihark:''' What's your name?<br>'''Lethe:''' I am Lethe, but--<br>'''Zihark:''' That's a good name.<br>'''Lethe:''' That's beside the point! You--<br>'''Zihark:''' I am Zihark. Well met, Lethe! Whoops! I don't think we have time for formal introductions. Let's hurry!<br>'''Lethe:''' H-hold it! I have not agreed to this!|[[Lethe]] and Zihark|Path of Radiance}}</ref><ref name="mordecai">{{Cite|'''Zihark:''' Ah!<br>'''Mordecai:''' You are a vigilante. We must avoid vigilantes. You should flee.<br>'''Zihark:''' You would speak so to the vigilante group that's hunting you? You're a kind laguz, aren't you?<br>'''Mordecai:''' Hm? My words are not good. You must go quickly.<br>'''Zihark:''' No, you are the one who should flee. Leave the rest to me. I'll confuse the townsfolk and give you time to run.<br>'''Mordecai:''' What? Why?<br>'''Zihark:''' I don't want to see any laguz harmed, so I joined these vigilantes as a double agent.<br>'''Mordecai:''' Hmm...? I am confused. But...you do not smell like an enemy. Our group must get on that ship. We are taking it to Begnion.<br>'''Zihark:''' Will you not desist? It's much too dangerous. The vigilantes and the Daeins desire nothing more than to kill laguz!<br>'''Mordecai:''' Even so, we will go.<br>'''Zihark:''' I see...If that's your stance, then I've no choice.<br>'''Mordecai:''' ...<br>'''Zihark:''' I will join your group.<br>'''Mordecai:''' You will betray your friends?<br>'''Zihark:''' I told you, they're not my friends. I am an ally to the laguz. What? You need proof? There!<br>'''Mordecai:''' Why do you drop your blade? That bright metal tool is your only fang.<br>'''Zihark:''' I want you to believe me....Please. You must believe me.<br>'''Mordecai:''' ...I believe you. I am Mordecai, warrior of Gallia. Who are you?<br>'''Zihark:''' I am Zihark. Well met, Mordecai! Whoops! I don't think we have time for formal introductions. Let's hurry!|[[Mordecai]] and Zihark|Path of Radiance}}</ref>

Once the Greil Mercenaries had escaped onboard the ship, Zihark continued to journey with them, and would eventually fight with [[Crimea|Crimean]] army to end the war. After war, Zihark departed for his homeland of Daein.<ref name="epilogue">{{Cite|'''Zihark:''' Crimea’s an interesting place, but I’ve decided to travel to Daein. Perhaps fate will bring us together again.|Zihark to [[Ike]]|Path of Radiance}}</ref>

If Zihark stayed with Daein, he along with the rest of Micaiah's group would eventually learn that the reason for Daein's involvement in the conflict against the Laguz Alliance is the result of [[Pelleas]] being tricked into signing a [[blood pact]] with [[Lekain]], forcing the former into coherence with the latter. Zihark and the others would continue to participate in the coming battles, both to dissuade any suspicions from Lekain and to find a solution to break the blood pact. Regardless, Zihark is very distraught in that his role in the war became the very antithesis of the long-standing ideals he lived by.<ref name="zihark">{{Cite|'''Zihark:''' With this stroke, the last of my ideals is cut down...|Zihark|Radiant Dawn}}</ref>

Alternatively, Zihark can instead defect to the Laguz Alliance by talking to one of his former allies (Lethe, Mordecai, Brom, or Ilyana). Having been fed up with the anti-Laguz nature of his homeland, subsequently destroying any hope he has for positive reforms, Zihark abandoned Daein and his former allies in Micaiah's group to fight alongside Ike and his old comrades, refusing to slay laguz any longer.<ref name="zihark and lethe">{{Cite|'''Zihark:''' Hold up Lethe! I have to talk to you!<br>'''Lethe:''' We're enemies. What's there to talk about?.<br>'''Zihark:''' You won't surrender?<br>'''Lethe:''' I am a soldier. I will fight to my death.<br> '''Zihark:''' ... I knew you'd say that. Then I'm coming with you. I'm at your service, Lethe. Just like old times, yeah?<br> '''Lethe:''' What?! Why?<br>'''Zihark:''' The Daein soldiers call this war "the sub-human hunt." You know I hate that word. Daein will change... At least that's what I believed. But now... I can't just stand by. This war is the last straw. I can't fight for Daein anymore.<br>'''Lethe:''' ... You may not have claws, but I think your soul is more laguz than beorc. Welcome to our tribe, Zihark.|Zihark and Lethe|Radiant Dawn}}</ref> He would then follow the Laguz Alliance from now on, participating in the following battles against Begnion. Eventually, upon Crimea, [[Sanaki]], and a faction of Begnion soldiers loyal to her joining the alliance, the Laguz Alliance, Zihark included, became the Apostle's Army. The army then marches onward towards Daein. Due to defecting from Daein, Zihark remains unaware of the [[Blood Pact|reason]] for Daein's role in the war. He later [[From Pain, Awakening|confronted]] his former compatriots, wishing to know why did Daein involve themselves in the war against the Laguz Alliance in the first place. His words fell on deaf's ears, with his former allies from Daein declaring him a traitor, telling him to begone. Zihark complies, though behind his back, his former companions quietly lamented that Zihark is better off not knowing the truth, not wishing for him to fall victim to the curse of the blood pact.<ref name="zihark and micaiah">{{Cite|'''Zihark:''' Micaiah! Pull back your troops! We don't want to fight you. There's got to be a way to stop all this!<br>'''Micaiah:''' I can't, and there isn't. We have to keep fighting. Until the last of us falls, we have no choice.<br>'''Zihark:''' What's happened to you all?! Why get yourselves into such a hopeless war? Why did you do those horrible things in the valley? I know all of this must have a reason! Please tell me... Tell me how my country lost its soul.<br> '''Micaiah:''' I've nothing to say to you.<br> '''Zihark:''' I see. No words to waste on a deserter like me, is that it? I'm sorry I wasted your time.<br> '''Micaiah:''' Zihark--<br>'''Zihark:''' No, please... Just know that I could never draw steel against you. Good-bye, Micaiah.<br>'''Micaiah:''' I... I'm so sorry, Zihark. I can't get you involved in this, too.|Zihark and Micaiah|Radiant Dawn}}</ref><ref name="zihark and tauroneo">{{Cite|'''Zihark:''' General Tauroneo! Finally, I found you! Please, tell me what happened to Daein! Why are you fighting?<br>'''Tauroneo:''' There is nothing to say. We have parted ways. That is all.<br>'''Zihark:''' What are you trying to hide?! Daein has now committed atrocities on par with those committed by Ashnard! I want to know why you'd continue to fight a war like this!<br>'''Tauroneo:''' And I say that there is no need for you to know. Mercenary Zihark, return to your allies in the apostle's army.<br>'''Zihark:''' I will find out what's going on here! If my country can't save itself, then I'LL save it! But I'll never raise my sword against you. Good-bye for now, General. I hope our next meeting goes better.<br>'''Tauroneo:''' ...Forgive me.|Zihark and Tauroneo|Radiant Dawn}}</ref><ref name="zihark and jill">{{Cite|'''Zihark:''' Jill! Wait! Just put the axe down and tell me what's going on!<br>'''Jill:''' Zihark... I've nothing to say to my enemy. I am a knight of Daein! It is my duty to kill Daein's enemies!<br>'''Zihark:''' Whoa, hey now! Can we just drop the crazy act for a minute?! Why are you doing this? What's happened to Daein? All right, I see you won't be calming down anytime soon. I'll leave, then. Take care of yourself, Jill.<br>'''Jill:''' Zihark... You are a good man. It's better you don't know. There's no need for you to suffer.|Zihark and Jill|Radiant Dawn}}</ref><ref name="zihark and pelleas">{{Cite|'''Zihark:''' King Pelleas. Would you please listen to what I have to say?<br>'''Pelleas:''' Zihark. What is there to talk about? You've deserted your country and your people.<br>'''Zihark:''' I just don't understand. I thought I knew you. You are a good, kind man. Why do you continue to fight for those bloodsucking senators?<br>'''Pelleas:''' I don't want to talk about it.<br>'''Zihark:''' Your Majesty...<br>'''Pelleas:''' It doesn't concern you anymore. You've abandoned Daein--and us. If you want to stop us, use your sword--not words.<br>'''Zihark:''' My sword and my allegiance do lie elsewhere now, it's true. But I am not without honor. I will not draw my sword against the man I call my king, no matter what.<br>'''Pelleas:''' ...I'm sorry, Zihark. At least you'll be spared from the curse of the pact.|Zihark and Pelleas|Radiant Dawn}}</ref>

Zihark is a playable unit. He is recruitable as an enemy in [[Blood Runs Red|Chapter 11]] if talked to by [[Lethe]] or [[Mordecai]]. He stands among the Toha vigilantes just north of the starting position.

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Zihark is the second myrmidon to join the army in ''Path of Radiance''. He has respectable base stats for his join time, having great skill and speed, workable strength, and good sword rank (i.e., able to use the [[Killing Edge]] with no investment). Thus, he needs minimal investment to do well as an infantry sword-using unit. As he does not have a mount, he cannot keep up with units like [[Titania]], [[Oscar]], and [[Kieran]], nor can he make use of [[Canto]], severely limiting him. His base durability is also weak, so he cannot be too exposed.

Zihark has good growths in strength, skill, and speed, ensuring he can offensively keep up at 1-range (especially with Adept). However, his defensive gains are mediocre. Because of his low durability and swordlock, his enemy phase combat will almost always be limited compared to lance and axe users, despite his excellent offense.

Zihark has [[Adept]], the primary reason to use him over other infantry combat units. Since the player cannot transfer skills to other units in ''Path of Radiance'', keeping it on Zihark is recommended to maximize his combat potential. A [[Vantage]] scroll works well for Zihark, although he lacks 1-2 range, and Vantage+Adept is not as powerful as Vantage+Wrath or Vantage+Resolve. [[Astra (skill)|Astra]] is another useful skill for Zihark; however, it has a lower activation rate than other good mastery skills and requires removing Adept from him, so the player should use the [[Occult]] scroll on another unit.

Zihark is a playable unit who becomes available in Part 1 Chapter 6 as a part of [[Micaiah]]'s party, though he appears as an ally unit in the previous chapter. Zihark can be recruited to [[Ike]]'s party if he talks to [[Lethe]] or [[Mordecai]] in Part 3 Chapter 6. He can also be recruited if he is talked to by [[Lethe]] or [[Mordecai]], or by [[Brom]] or [[Ilyana]] with an A support in ''Path of Radiance'' in Part 3 Chapter 7 and Part 3 Endgame.

If a ''Radiant Dawn'' game was started via a data transfer from ''Path of Radiance'', any stat Zihark maximized in ''Path of Radiance'' will result in a boost to his base in the stat in question in ''Radiant Dawn''; his [[HP]] receives a +5 bonus under these conditions, while all other stats receive a +2 bonus. The below stats are Zihark's default stats if no transfer is made or if he capped no stats in ''Path of Radiance''.

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Zihark is a prepromoted swordmaster on Micaiah's team. He has excellent offensive base stats, with decent strength and excellent skill and speed. He also has a crit boost, innate Adept, and comes with a Killing Edge, so he requires no investment to immediately contribute. He is an excellent user of the Brave Sword through part 1 thanks to his good crit and Adept. However, his base durability is mediocre (though not as bad as most tier 1 units), and he lacks good 1-2 range for much of the game. Path of Radiance Zihark caps strength, skill, and speed on average, so PoR transfers benefiting him significantly.

With excellent skill and speed growths, he will cap them quickly before promotion (especially with PoR transfers). Though his other growths are mediocre, BEXP helps patch them in the long run, especially strength. Through part 3, Zihark's offense remains excellent but his durability does not keep up, so it is easy for him to get overwhelmed especially by enemy laguz (this is heavily mitigated if he is supporting Nolan or Volug). When promoted, his crit boost increases and he learns Astra, further amplifying his good offense, though he is still stuck with swords.

In part 4, he will likely be underlevelled, but if used frequently enough before part 4, he can catch up without too much investment. As an infantry unit, he does not want to join Micaiah's team due to the desert chapter, but he works well on the other two teams. His excellent speed ensures he can double most units in endgame, though he is limited by his class's low strength cap, meaning he has trouble with the generals and dragons (unless given the Wyrmslayer).

Zihark has innate Adept, which complements his good crit rate and the Brave Sword. Tauroneo's Resolve and Edward's Wrath complement innate Adept, though unfortunately he won't have space for all three simultaneously. He can also use the Vantage scroll from 1-E and complement it with Leonardo's Cancel, both with high activation thanks to good speed. Paragon through part 3 can help Zihark catch up to other units when part 4 comes around, though there are better users of it.

Zihark has an earth affinity which gives a massive boost to avoid. Nolan is a popular partner due to being another good infantry unit with another earth affinity, giving both units +45 avoid at max level. Volug also has an earth affinity, and despite being a laguz, it is not hard to keep them near each other especially through part 3. Fiona as well has an earth affinity but she requires significant investment to catch up, and most of her chapters are not friendly for cavaliers. Micaiah can also be a good partner, as her dark affinity gives Zihark an appreciated attack boost and also a bit more avoid. Tormod also gives an attack boost with his fire affinity, but due to his terrible availability through the game, this is not recommended. If Zihark defects to the laguz alliance, he will lose access to any supports he built up with any units in Part 1 (excluding Ilyana) until Part 4.

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==Personality and character==

Zihark is courteous and amiable, always making an effort to know the members of the army. He cares deeply for his friends and often invites them out for meals. He has a sense of humor, cracking jokes with [[Tormod]] and [[Muarim]] after being reunited during Daein's liberation.<ref>{{Cite|'''Zihark:''' Muarim!<br>'''Muarim:''' Zihark, has it been three years?<br>'''Zihark:''' First Crimea, now Daein. Never a dull day! Still, it's good to fight with you again.<br>'''Muarim:''' You can say that again.<br>'''Zihark:''' OK. It's good to fight with you again.<br>'''Muarim:''' Beorc humor is so…odd. But you know I feel the same.|Zihark and [[Muarim]]|Radiant Dawn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|'''Zihark:''' Hey there, Tormod. You're looking well.<br>'''Tormod:''' So you're here too, eh, Zihark?<br>'''Zihark:''' Polished your mage skills over the last few years, I see.<br>'''Tormod:''' But of course! I'll toast anyone who dares oppose me!<br>'''Zihark:''' Really? Well then, why don't you take on the rest of the guards while I sit back and take a break?<br>'''Tormod:''' You know what I mean! Get back here and fight like you mean it! Zihark!|Zihark and [[Tormod]]|Radiant Dawn}}</ref> He also seems to be able to recognize when people have ulterior motives, such as when he ignores [[Ilyana]]'s attempts to take his food.

Zihark has a strong sense of justice towards laguz, willing to go to great lengths to protect them, such as infiltrating the vigilantes in Toha.<ref name=mordecai/> Despite how he detests Daein's attitude towards the laguz, he shows loyalty in his contribution to freeing Daein. His loyalty frequently clashes with his ideals, and he is forced to choose a side during the war with the Laguz Alliance. In battle, Zihark is very honorable, never turning his blade against his friends, and requesting his opponent surrender if possible. Zihark rarely ever loses his cool, but when it comes to laguz, he tends to act more emotional, reacting in anger when fighting against Izuka after witnessing his atrocities.<ref>{{Cite|'''Zihark:''' Izuka the Cruel… You are the author of this atrocity against nature? What gives you the right to perform your vile works on the laguz!<br>'''Izuka:''' The sub-humans are perfect subjects! What could be wrong with using them?<br>'''Zihark:''' …She always told me not to let anger and hatred get the best of me, not the let them guide my blade… This will be my only exception.!|Zihark vs [[Izuka]]|Radiant Dawn}}</ref>

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{{Quote|'''Zihark:''' I'd rather not fight you... Would you please flee?<br>'''Lethe:''' Do you expect me to believe you? Human liar! Hsss!|Zihark, when fighting [[Lethe]] in [[Blood Runs Red|Chapter 11]] of ''Path of Radiance''.}}

{{Quote|'''Zihark:''' ...Please, run away... I don't want to hurt you.<br>'''Mordecai:''' What are you saying? Why do you look at me with such sad eyes?|Zihark, when fighting [[Mordecai]] in Chapter 11 of ''Path of Radiance''}}

{{Quote|'''Homasa:''' You are a swordsman as well. And, it appears, quite skilled! May I ask for a duel?<br>'''Zihark:''' I dislike contests with strangers, but I don't think I can refuse. Can I?<br>'''Homasa:''' Ki-yah!|Zihark, when fighting [[Homasa]] in [[Entrusted|Chapter 19]] of ''Path of Radiance''.}}

{{Quote|'''Zihark:''' Lethe?<br>'''Lethe:''' Zihark...! So, you also side with the enemy?<br>'''Zihark:''' Lethe, please surrender. Our commander doesn't want any more killing.<br>'''Lethe:''' Surrender? Even you could not convince me to surrender. You know that, Zihark.<br>'''Zihark:''' Lethe, please!<br>'''Lethe:''' Enough! We are enemies. The only thing left for us is this fight!<br>'''Zihark:''' How did it come to this...|Zihark, when fighting Lethe in [[A Reason to Fight|Part 3 Chapter 6]] of ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|'''Mordecai:''' Ah! Zee... Eehark! Hm... Sorry, Mordecai not say your name right. Not yet.<br>'''Zihark:''' What am I doing here? This isn't right. Tell me this is all a bad dream...<br>'''Mordecai:''' Oh, it's good to see... Zee-haark? Why are you sad?<br> '''Zihark:''' Mordecai... I'm so sorry...|Zihard, when fighting Mordecai in Part 3 Chapter 6 of ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|Please surrender now. I don't want to kill you needlessly.|Zihark, when fighting any non-laguz character that did not appear in ''Path of Radiance'' in [[Rivals Collide|Part 3 Chapter 7]] of ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|I'm sorry. I didn't want us to meet again like this. Forgive me.|Zihark, when fighting any non-laguz character that appeared in ''Path of Radiance'' in Part 3 Chapter 7 of ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|What am I doing? Why am I helping these bigots in their hunt for laguz?|Zihark, when fighting [[Lyre]] or [[Kyza]] in Part 3 Chapter 7 of ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|I use my sword for Daein... But am I really fighting for Daein here? What am I doing...|Zihark, when fighting [[Ranulf]], [[Ulki]], or [[Janaff]] in Part 3 Chapter 7 of ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|'''Sothe:''' I understand. I thought that fighting against the laguz would set you off.<br>'''Zihark:''' I won't make any excuses. I'm finished with the new Daein.<br>'''Sothe:''' You chose principles over country and comrades. I can't blame you for that.<br>'''Zihark:''' But these people are my comrades! Look around you, Sothe! These people aren't your enemies, they're your friends!<br>'''Sothe:''' Let's get on with this. I'm with Daein. You're with the Laguz Alliance. There's only one thing to do when enemies meet.<br>'''Zihark:''' I won't go easy on you. I respect you too much for that!|Zihark, when fighting [[Sothe]] in Part 3 Chapter 7 of ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|'''Zihark:''' Ike...<br>'''Ike:''' It's been a while, Zihark. So, you're with Daein?<br>'''Zihark:''' Yep. This is weird, Ike. I never thought we'd meet again as enemies.<br>'''Ike:''' It's the nature of being a mercenary. No hard feelings, Zihark. Any chance you could convince the Daein army to retreat?<br>'''Zihark:''' I wish. It's too complicated right now. Too many politicians playing around.<br>'''Ike:''' I see... I'm not much for politics. All I do is live by my principles, my sword, and my friends. What can I say? I won't change who I am, even if it means fighting you.<br>'''Zihark:''' That's fine by me. You're still the man I knew from the Mad King's War. It's about time I also threw away my doubts...|Zihark as an enemy against Ike in Part 3 Chapter 7 of ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|'''Ilyana:''' Hello, Sir Zihark.<br>'''Zihark:''' Ilyana... You're on their side, too?<br>'''Ilyana:''' And you stand with the enemy...<br>'''Zihark:''' I don't know why, but it feels like you've been in my life longer than the others. I couldn't handle it if you got hurt. Ilyana, please pull back before something awful happens. I beg of you.<br>'''Ilyana:''' Oh, Zihark...|Zihark, as an enemy against [[Ilyana]] in Part 3 Chapter 7 of ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|'''Sigrun:''' I remember you... You used to travel with the Greil Mercenaries. Why are you fighting us?<br>'''Zihark:''' I couldn't abandon the people of my homeland.<br>'''Sigrun:''' I see... You are from Daein. Then there is no way for us to avoid this confrontation?<br>'''Zihark:''' I'm afraid not. Just like you want to protect your own country, I want to protect mine.<br>'''Sigrun:''' ... I am sorry to hear that.|Zihark, when fighting [[Sigrun]] in [[The Price|Part 3 Chapter 12]] of ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|'''Kieran:''' Zihark! What are you doing in the Daein army?!<br>'''Zihark:''' I couldn't abandon the people of my homeland.<br> '''Kieran:''' You are originally from Daein?<br>'''Zihark:''' That's right. I want to protect my country, just like you want to protect yours. That's why I fight for the Daein army.<br>'''Kieran:''' I am sorry to hear that... I will not go easy on you just because we know each other.<br>'''Zihark:''' Thanks, Kieran. I prefer it that way.|Zihark, when fighting [[Kieran]] in Part 3 Chapter 12 of ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|'''Tanith:''' You used to fight alongside the Greil Mercenaries! You now fight for Daein? But General Ike is on our si–<br>'''Zihark:''' Yes, I'm aware of that. Even so, I can't pull out of this fight.<br>'''Tanith:''' Then you are the apostle's enemy! Prepare to die.|Zihark, when fighting [[Tanith]] in Part 3 Chapter 12 of ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|I must not think... The enemy in front of me is the only thing I will focus on.|Zihark, when fighting any non-laguz character that did not appear in ''Path of Radiance'' in [[From Pain, Awakening|Part 3 Endgame]] of ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|There's no time to dwell on our sorrow.|Zihark, when fighting any non-laguz character that appeared in ''Path of Radiance'' in Part 3 Endgame of ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|With this stroke, the last of my ideals is cut down...|Zihark, when fighting Kyza or Lyre in Part 3 Endgame of ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|This is for Daein... This is for our survival!|Zihark, when fighting Ranulf, Ulki, or Janaff in Part 3 Endgame of ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|'''Sothe:''' I'll forget about our time together during the Mad King's War and the Daein Emancipation. You should do the same. We should fight without reservation and without sentiment.<br>'''Zihark:''' I agree, Sothe. I do hope you survive, for Micaiah's sake. But you'll have to defeat me first.|Zihark, when fighting [[Sothe]] in [[From Pain, Awakening|Part 3 Endgame]] ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|'''Tauroneo:''' What a strange twist of fate that we would end up facing off against one another.<br>'''Zihark:''' Agreed. It seems that fate is cruel in lots of ways lately.<br>'''Tauroneo:''' Daein owes you, Zihark. Your efforts liberated our country. For that, you will always have our thanks. However, Daein cannot retreat from this war. We may face old friends as our enemies, but we cannot stop.<br>'''Zihark:''' ...<br>'''Tauroneo:''' I will not apologize for this war, and I cannot explain it to you. You should do what you must. We are two soldiers now, facing off against each other on the battlefield.<br>'''Zihark:''' ...Very well. I hope we'll get to talk more about this later, General.|Zihark, when fighting [[Tauroneo]] in Part 3 Endgame ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|'''Nailah:''' Zihark... You used to fight for Micaiah.<br>'''Zihark:''' Queen Nailah. Do you fight for Daein now?<br>'''Nailah:''' Well, let's say I've replaced some of the deserters.<br>'''Zihark:''' That's right, I'm a deserter. I don't have to defend my decision. I made the right choice.<br>'''Nailah:''' Zihark, I don't care. These are beorc problems. What I'm interested in is you and your blade. Shall we get started? I remember you as a skilled swordsman. I'm excited to see your work up close.<br>'''Zihark:''' I don't know if my blade can match your jaws, Queen Nailah, but I'm honored to face you. At your ready.|Zihark, when fighting [[Nailah]] in Part 3 Endgame ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|'''Pelleas:''' Zihark... I only ever wanted to help our people. I'm sorry it came to this.<br>'''Zihark:''' So am I, Your Majesty. I don't understand any of this, but I do know that it has to stop.|Zihark, when fighting [[Pelleas]] in Part 3 Endgame ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|'''Zihark:''' Ike, I'm sorry, I... I must raise my sword against you.<br>'''Ike:''' Zihark, what's going on here? Why do you sound so desperate? This isn't like you at all!<br>'''Zihark:''' I'll take my secret to the grave. Besides, you know I don't like to complain. At your ready, Commander.|Zihark, as an enemy against Ike in Part 3 Endgame ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|'''Zihark:''' Ilyana, we've no time for doubts now. This mess has to finish its course. Let's get this over with.<br>'''Ilyana:''' Sir Zihark... I wish it didn't have to be this way...|Zihark, as an enemy against Ilyana in Part 3 Endgame of ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|'''Zihark:''' Izuka the Cruel... You are the author of this atrocity against nature? What gives you the right to perform your vile works on the laguz!<br>'''Izuka:''' The sub-humans are perfect subjects! What could be wrong with using them?<br>'''Zihark:''' ...She always told me not to let anger and hatred get the best of me, not the let them guide my blade... This will be my only exception.|Zihark, when fighting Izuka in [[Unforgivable Sin|Part 4 Chapter 5]] of ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|Forgive...me... I have not...yet... not yet...saved anyone... Oh...|Zihark, as an enemy in [[Blood Runs Red|Chapter 11]] of ''Path of Radiance''.}}

{{Quote|I guess this...is the end... of the line...for me... ... Thank you. I'll...be waiting... It's getting dark... I'm...on my way... See you...|Zihark, in {{title|Radiant Dawn}}.}}

{{Quote|The Greil Mercenaries... They really are here. There's no way we can win this. Sorry guys. I'm turning back for now. I really suggest you all retreat as well.|Zihark's retreat quote in [[Rivals Collide|Part 3 Chapter 7]] of ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

{{Quote|They're strong. We can't even slow them down. Sorry, I'm turning back.|Zihark's retreat quote in [[From Pain, Awakening|Part 3 Endgame]] of ''Radiant Dawn''.}}

===''Heroes'' quotes===

===''Fire Emblem Cipher''===

Zihark is currently featured on four cards in {{TCGCipher}}.

*In ''Path of Radiance'', Zihark had a support with [[Ike]] that was cut. While no conversation exists in the game files, there is an unused alternate dialogue in the Epilogue for if Zihark had an A support with Ike.<ref name=ikesupport>{{cite web |url=https://serenesforest.net/path-of-radiance/scripts/game-script/epilogue/ |title=Epilogue - Serenes Forest |site=serenesforest.net |retrieved=16 January 2019}}</ref>

*In ''Radiant Dawn'', Zihark cannot attack or counterattack [[Lethe]], [[Mordecai]], [[Ranulf]], [[Reyson]], [[Leanne]], [[Micaiah]], [[Ilyana]], [[Jill]], [[Meg]], [[Brom]], [[Tauroneo]], or [[Pelleas]].<ref name=nonattack>{{cite web |url=https://serenesforest.net/radiant-dawn/characters/non-attacking-units/ |title=Non-attacking Units - Serenes Forest |site=serenesforest.net |retrieved=12 December 2018}}</ref>

|jap-name={{h|ツイハーク|Tsuihāku}}

|jap-mean=Officially romanized as '''Zihark'''.

|por-br-name=Zihark

===''Heroes'' artwork===

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