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Berkut
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“ | One is born either noble or common. This destiny cannot be changed. | ” | — Berkut |
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Berkut (Japanese: ベルクト Berkut) is a ranking member of the Rigelian army and the nephew of Emperor Rudolf. Berkut did not appear in Fire Emblem Gaiden and is a new character first appearing in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. He prizes his high social standing as the nephew of the emperor and a possible heir to the Rigelian throne.
Biography
Berkut was born to the younger brother of Emperor Rudolf I of Rigel, and as far as the public knew was first in line to inherit the Rigelian throne. His father died young, and his mother raised him harshly in order to become a man worthy of the throne. Berkut's mother died before he reached adulthood, so he was placed under the care of his uncle. According to Massena, captain of Rudolf's imperial guard, Rudolf genuinely loved Berkut and knew that keeping his son Albein Alm's existence secret would only hurt Berkut in the long run, but was forced to keep his silence for the sake of his plan to free Valentia from the influence of the degrading gods. During his time under Rudolf's care, Berkut met a minor noble named Rinea; the two quickly fell in love and became betrothed.
During the war between Zofia and Rigel, Berkut served as a general in the Rigelian army. After the Zofian knight Fernand abandoned the Deliverance, Desaix allowed him to serve under Berkut's command. Berkut elected not to directly aid Desaix against the Deliverance, and he was defeated in battle. Later, Berkut and Fernand decided to ambush and fight Alm for their own entertainment. Berkut severely underestimated Alm, was defeated, and was forced to retreat. He begged Rudolf for a second chance, and was assigned to defend the border between Zofia and Rigel. As he prepared for his mission, the witch Nuibaba offered him a mirror containing Duma's power as a last resort in case things went wrong. At the border, despite his best efforts, he and Fernand were defeated. Berkut swallowed his pride and used the mirror, summoning powerful Terrors to aid him, but Alm managed to channel Celica's powers and dispel them. Berkut was again forced to retreat.

Growing increasingly desperate to prove himself to Rudolf and earn his birthright as the Rigelian heir presumptive, Berkut begged Rudolf to allow him to join the final defense of Rigel Castle, but was coldly rebuffed. Rudolf was killed in the battle, and the truth about Alm's origins as Rudolf's son and the true heir to the Rigelian throne came to light. The discovery that everything he ever knew and fought for was a lie shattered Berkut's mind, and he ended up in the basement of the Duma Tower after wandering in a daze. Rinea followed him down, and Berkut, consumed by his hatred of Alm, offered whatever Duma desired to grant him the power to exact his revenge. Duma claimed Rinea's soul as his price, and Fernand arrived just in time to discover what the newly empowered and maddened Berkut had done. Rinea was resurrected as a Witch, and mortally wounded Fernand. Berkut and Rinea awaited the arrival of Alm and his companions in the Temple. When Alm arrived, Berkut rebuffed his offer of friendship and attacked him, and Alm was forced to defeat both Berkut and Rinea. As he laid dying, Rinea's soul appeared and brought him back to his senses, and Berkut begged Alm to defeat Duma before succumbing to his wounds.
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Role
Berkut serves as one of the main antagonists of Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. He is one of Desaix's benefactors, and he vies for the Rigelian throne by performing military duties.[2] He is fought as a boss three times during the game: first in the Forest Crossroads Battle, the third map of Alm's route in Act 3; second in the Border Battle, the first map of Alm's route in Act 4; and third in the Duma Temple midway through Act 5.
Stats
Act 3
- See also:
Forest Crossroads Battle
Boss, Normal Boss, Hard
Act 4
- See also:
Border Battle
Boss, Normal Boss, Hard
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Act 5
Uncommonly for boss characters, Berkut has a bond support with Rinea. This grants him +25 to Hit and Dodge while Rinea is within three tiles of him.
Boss, Normal Boss, Hard
Fire Emblem Heroes
Role
There are three different variations of Berkut available to Heroes, all of which are tied to his storyline appearance in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. The normal variation of Berkut is one of the characters added to the game in the Bitter Enemies update, and was made available to players in the twelfth Grand Hero Battle, which initially ran from July 18, 2017 through July 25, 2017. A corrupted variation of Berkut, based on his boss appearance after sacrificing Rinea to Duma in Act 5, was first made available to be summoned by players on May 10, 2019 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the A Home Unknown update. A performance-themed variation of Berkut was made available between the period of September 6, 2018 through October 7, 2018 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the A Splendid Soiree update.
The normal variation of Berkut is notably the first character made available in a Grand Hero Battle to not only bear a passive skill that wasn't part of the game at launch, but also be the first character to bear a passive skill added in the same update as the character (in this case, Berkut is the first bearer of Water Boost).
Berkut: Prideful Prince
Starting stats
★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
Note: This unit requires the usage of Trait Fruit to access any flaws and assets. |
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Skill set
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Iron Lance | Innate | |
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Steel Lance | Innate | |
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Berkut's Lance | ★★★ | 200 SP |
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Berkut's Lance+ | ★★★★★ | 300 SP |
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Dark Royal Spear | ★★★★★ | 400 SP |
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Rising Flame | ★★★ | 150 SP |
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Blazing Flame | ★★★★ | 300 SP |
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Water Boost 1 | ★★★ | 50 SP |
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Water Boost 2 | ★★★★ | 100 SP |
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Water Boost 3 | ★★★★★ | 200 SP |
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Spur Res 1 | ★★★ | 50 SP |
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Spur Res 2 | ★★★ | 100 SP |
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Ward Cavalry | ★★★★ | 200 SP |
Berkut: Purgatorial Prince
Starting stats
- Berkut: Purgatorial Prince is only available at 5★ rarity.
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Skill set
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Skill | Rarity | SP cost | |
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Iron Lance | Innate | |
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Steel Lance | Innate | |
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Silver Lance | Innate | |
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Kriemhild | Innate | |
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Retribution | Innate | |
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Reprisal | ★★★★★ | 200 SP |
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Warding Stance 1 | ★★★★★ | 50 SP |
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Warding Stance 2 | ★★★★★ | 100 SP |
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Warding Stance 3 | ★★★★★ | 200 SP |
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Warding Stance 4 | ★★★★★ | 300 SP |
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Odd Res Wave 1 | ★★★★★ | 60 SP |
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Odd Res Wave 2 | ★★★★★ | 120 SP |
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Odd Res Wave 3 | ★★★★★ | 240 SP |
Berkut: Debonair Noble
Starting stats
- Berkut: Debonair Noble is only available at 5★ rarity.
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Skill set
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Skill | Rarity | SP cost | |
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Iron Lance | Innate | |
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Steel Lance | Innate | |
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Silver Lance | Innate | |
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Verðandi | Innate | |
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Dance | Innate | |
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B Duel Infantry 1 | ★★★★★ | 70 SP |
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B Duel Infantry 2 | ★★★★★ | 150 SP |
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B Duel Infantry 3 | ★★★★★ | 300 SP |
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Distant Guard 1 | ★★★★★ | 60 SP |
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Distant Guard 2 | ★★★★★ | 120 SP |
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Distant Guard 3 | ★★★★★ | 240 SP |
Personality and character
Berkut is a prideful man who, much like Fernand, places great emphasis on social status. Unlike Fernand, who acts as if he is owed something for being a noble, Berkut feels the need to demonstrate his own power and worth. This stemmed from his upbringing, when his parents taught him that he had to be strong if he was to rule.[3] He holds the Duma Faithful in contempt, considering them to be "supplicating fools" and their power to be "hideous". In contrast to his normal behavior, he dearly loves his fiancée Rinea and shows his softer, more vulnerable side to her. During his childhood, he was apparently so timid that even trying to ride a horse would make him cry.
As the war with Zofia progresses and he is defeated again and again by Alm, Berkut slowly loses his sanity and begins resorting to more and more desperate measures in order to defeat the Deliverance, including swallowing his pride and accepting aid from the Faithful. Once Alm is revealed to be Rudolf's son and the true heir to the Rigelian throne, Berkut completely snaps and becomes a paranoid, broken shell of a man. He begins questioning the motives of everyone around him, including Rudolf and Rinea, and becomes willing to do anything to exact revenge on Alm and become emperor, even sacrificing Rinea's soul to Duma. After his final defeat, Berkut realizes the error of his ways and accepts Rinea's forgiveness, departing peacefully with her into the afterlife.
Quotes
Battle quotes
“ | Come then! Are you going to entertain me or not? | ” | — Berkut, as the boss of Forest Crossroads Battle |
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“ | Only death awaits those who would profane Rigel's soil. Consider it a mercy your bones will rest here, in sight of your homeland! | ” | — Berkut, as the boss of Border Battle |
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“ | You... You took...everything from me. You will SUFFER for what you've done! | ” | — Berkut, as a boss in Act 5 |
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Critical quotes
“ | Meet your end! | ” | — Berkut |
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“ | Die, worm! | ” | — Berkut |
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“ | Know your damn place! | ” | — Berkut |
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“ | Begone from my sight! | ” | — Berkut |
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Other battle quotes
“ | Die! | ” | — Berkut attacking |
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“ | Amuse me! | ” | — Berkut attacking |
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“ | Foolish! | ” | — Berkut dodging or taking minimal damage |
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“ | You are nothing! | ” | — Berkut dodging or taking minimal damage |
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“ | Damnation! | ” | — Berkut taking damage |
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“ | No! | ” | — Berkut taking damage |
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“ | What?! | ” | — Berkut taking damage |
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Defeat quotes
“ | This... cannot...! | ” | — Berkut's voiced defeat clip |
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“ | They're stronger than I thought... But no... I came here to be entertained, not to give up my life. | ” | — Berkut, as the boss of Forest Crossroads Battle |
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“ | Nrgh... No... Am I to lose again? AGAIN?! | ” | — Berkut, as the boss of Border Battle |
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“ | Graugh! | ” | — Berkut, as a boss in Act 5 |
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Unused ally quotes
“ | No one is a match for me. | ” | — Berkut being selected at high health |
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“ | I'll do this. | ” | — Berkut being selected at medium health |
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“ | I must be cautious... | ” | — Berkut being selected at low health |
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“ | A sheep cannot face a lion! | ” | — Berkut defeating an enemy |
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“ | A pathetic diversion. | ” | — Berkut defeating an enemy |
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“ | I am Rigel's proudest son! | ” | — Berkut defeating an enemy |
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“ | Pleasant dreams, you wretch. | ” | — Berkut defeating an enemy |
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“ | The honor was all yours. | ” | — Berkut defeating an enemy |
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“ | Ha! | ” | — Berkut defeating an enemy |
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“ | Hmph. | ” | — Berkut defeating an enemy |
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“ | You're too kind. | ” | — Berkut being healed |
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“ | Much better! | ” | — Berkut being healed |
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“ | Ha... good. | ” | — Berkut when an ally does well in combat |
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“ | Learning to keep up with me? | ” | — Berkut when an ally does well in combat |
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“ | A worthy display. | ” | — Berkut when an ally does well in combat |
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“ | Very good... but I'm better. | ” | — Berkut when an ally does well in combat |
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“ | A shame we don't train together. | ” | — Berkut when an ally does well in combat |
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“ | Hmmm... acceptable. | ” | — Berkut when an ally does well in combat |
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“ | I must give you credit. | ” | — Berkut when an ally does well in combat |
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“ | I choose my allies well. | ” | — Berkut when an ally does well in combat |
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“ | Do leave some for me. | ” | — Berkut when an ally does well in combat |
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“ | Keep doing that! | ” | — Berkut when an ally does well in combat |
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“ | Huh... very good. | ” | — Berkut when an ally does well in combat |
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“ | Fine work, as always. | ” | — Berkut when an ally does well in combat |
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“ | You make a fine ally. | ” | — Berkut when an ally does well in combat |
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“ | Leave some of this rabble for me! | ” | — Berkut when an ally does well in combat |
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“ | Excellently done. | ” | — Berkut when an ally does well in combat |
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“ | Stop fooling about. | ” | — Berkut when an ally does poorly in combat |
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“ | Ha! Serves you right. | ” | — Berkut when an ally does poorly in combat |
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“ | Think, would you? | ” | — Berkut when an ally does poorly in combat |
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“ | What a pathetic display. | ” | — Berkut when an ally does poorly in combat |
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“ | Stop that. | ” | — Berkut when an ally does poorly in combat |
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“ | Hmph... useless. | ” | — Berkut when an ally does poorly in combat |
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“ | Stop holding me back. | ” | — Berkut when an ally does poorly in combat |
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“ | So clumsy! | ” | — Berkut when an ally does poorly in combat |
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“ | What happened? | ” | — Berkut when an ally does poorly in combat |
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“ | You must take more care. | ” | — Berkut when an ally does poorly in combat |
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“ | Perhaps you'll get it next time. | ” | — Berkut when an ally does poorly in combat |
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“ | You could set a better example. | ” | — Berkut when an ally does poorly in combat |
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“ | Will you heal already? | ” | — Berkut when an ally is severely wounded |
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“ | Heal, you idiot! | ” | — Berkut when an ally is severely wounded |
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“ | You need to heal. | ” | — Berkut when an ally is severely wounded |
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“ | Oh, I do like this! | ” | — Berkut eating food he loves |
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“ | Very satisfying! | ” | — Berkut eating food he likes |
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“ | This is... palatable. | ” | — Berkut eating food he is neutral about |
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“ | What is this swill? | ” | — Berkut eating food he hates |
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“ | How exhausting... | ” | — Berkut becoming fatigued |
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“ | Ha! Victory comes naturally to me. | ” | — Berkut after a short battle |
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“ | How dare they put me through so much trouble... | ” | — Berkut after a long battle |
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“ | Men die. This could be your lot tomorrow. | ” | — Berkut after a battle where an ally was killed |
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“ | None can stand as my equal. | ” | — Berkut leveling up and growing 2 or more stats, including HP, Attack, or Defense |
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“ | Don't mistake me for those other musclebound dullards. | ” | — Berkut leveling up and growing 2 or more stats, including Skill or Speed |
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“ | I have no need for divine favor. | ” | — Berkut leveling up and growing 2 or more stats, including Luck or Resistance |
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“ | How could one improve upon perfection? | ” | — Berkut leveling up and growing 1 stat or less when most of his stats are capped |
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“ | Hmm...? | ” | — Berkut leveling up and growing 1 stat |
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“ | Gngh... Perhaps I underestimated them... Carry on without me. I'll find a place to recover. | ” | — Berkut's Casual retreat quote |
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“ | Ngh...! No... This isn't possible... | ” | — Berkut's Classic death quote |
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“ | Hmph. So be it. | ” | — Berkut changing class |
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Heroes quotes
- Main article:
Berkut/Quotes (Heroes)
Other appearances
Fire Emblem Cipher
Berkut is featured on two cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.
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Delusions of Conquest, Berkut | |||||
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"Duma! O ancient god! Grant me the power to set this land to ruin for good and all! Take of me what price you will! I care not anymore!" | ||||
Attack: 70 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 5 | ||
Class: Gold Knight | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 3 | |||
Kriemhild: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Destroy another untapped ally] Until the end of your opponent's next turn, this unit gains +10 attack and this unit's range becomes 1-3. The Price of Power: [Always] You may discard your entire hand instead of discarding a "Berkut" card when evading for this unit. | |||||
Card #B09-046R(+) • Artist: Aoji | |||||
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Black Young Noble, Berkut | ||||
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"I'm saying that I, the nephew of Emperor Rudolf, wish to dance with you. May I have the next dance?" | ||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Cavalier | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Aristocratism: [Always] During your turn, while you have no other allies with a Deployment Cost of 2 or less, this unit gains +10 attack.![]() | |||||
Card #B09-047N • Artist: Aoji | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Berkut . |
Notable merchandise
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Berkut appears in volume 6 of the Fire Emblem Heroes: Mini Acrylic Figure Collection. His volume 6 appearance is based on his standard appearance in Heroes. | ¥350 | August 2018JP |
Flavor text
Game | Text (English) |
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Echoes: Shadows of Valentia | A general from the Rigelian Empire.
Emperor Rudolf's nephew. |
リゲル帝国の将軍。
皇帝ルドルフの甥。 |
Heroes (Berkut: Prideful Prince) |
First in line to the Rigelian throne. Prideful, but
loves Rinea with all his heart. Appears in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. |
リゲル帝国の王族。次期皇帝と目されている。
誇り高く傲慢だが、恋人のリネアは心から愛している。 (登場:『ファイアーエムブレム Echoes』) |
Heroes (Berkut: Purgatorial Prince) |
Heir presumptive to the Rigelian throne. Fell
into a deep despair when the truth about Alm came out. Gave his betrothed's life to Duma to obtain power. Appears in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. |
リゲル帝国の王族。次期皇帝と目されていたがアルムの
正体を知り絶望し、ドーマ神に恋人を捧げ力を得た。 (登場:『ファイアーエムブレム Echoes』) |
Heroes (Berkut: Debonair Noble) |
A royal of the Rigelian Empire. Dancing holds
no particular interest for him, but he can't say no to Rinea's pleading smile. Appears in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. |
リゲル帝国の王族。ダンスは好きでも嫌いでもないが、
リネアの笑顔には逆らえない。 (登場:『ファイアーエムブレム Echoes』) |
Trivia
- In his second appearance, Berkut replaces the boss Shizas from chapter 4 of Alm's route.
- Berkut has several lines of unused dialogue indicating that at one point in development he was intended to be a playable character.
- Berkut is one of only two enemies in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia to have a bond support, the other being his fiancée Rinea.
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Berkut |
In some parts of the world berkut is another name for the golden eagle. |
Japanese |
ベルクト |
Berkut |
Spanish |
Berkut |
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French |
Berkut |
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German |
Berkut |
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Italian |
Berkut |
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Dutch |
Berkut |
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Portuguese |
Berkut |
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Korean |
베르크트 |
Berkut |
Simplified Chinese |
贝尔克特 |
Berkut |
Traditional Chinese |
貝爾克特 |
Berkut |
Gallery
Artwork of Berkut from Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Berkut sees Rinea in his dying moments from Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Berkut's portrait in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Berkut's portrait following his pact with Duma, in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Heroes artwork
Artwork of Berkut: Prideful Prince from Heroes.
Artwork of Berkut: Prideful Prince from Heroes.
Artwork of Berkut: Prideful Prince from Heroes.
Artwork of Berkut: Prideful Prince from Heroes.
Artwork of Berkut: Prideful Prince from Heroes.
Artwork of Berkut: Purgatorial Prince from Heroes.
Artwork of Berkut: Purgatorial Prince from Heroes.
Artwork of Berkut: Purgatorial Prince from Heroes.
Artwork of Berkut: Purgatorial Prince from Heroes.
Artwork of Berkut: Debonair Noble from Heroes.
Artwork of Berkut: Debonair Noble from Heroes.
Artwork of Berkut: Debonair Noble from Heroes.
Artwork of Berkut: Debonair Noble from Heroes.
Other appearances
Artwork of Berkut and Rinea from Fire Emblem Cipher.
References
- ↑ "The emperor knew that keeping the boy in ignorance could only bring him pain. And yet, the prospect of your being discovered was too great a risk. Still, Berkut was his nephew, and the same age as the son he parted with." — Massena on Berkut and Rudolf to Alm, Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
- ↑ "The Rigelian Emperor's nephew, an advocate of the nobility who prizes his social standing. He convinced Desaix to turn traitor and instigate the Zofian coup d'etat. He's vying to be the next emperor and commands the invasion of Zofia to prove his military prowess." — VincentASM, Echoes: Famitsu Reveals Mila's Gear and Berkut (webpage), Serenesforest.net, Published: March 15th, 2017, Retrieved: March 27th, 2017
- ↑ "From childhood, all that's ever been asked of me is strength. It is my duty as one born to stand above others. To rule. I've been taught that all my life. By my father, my mother... How am I to remain calm in the face of defeat at the hands of peasants?!" — Berkut to Rinea, Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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