Boah

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Boah Artwork of Boah from the Fire Emblem Trading Card Game.

Gender Male Race Human Starting class Bishop Voiced by Kōji Yada (Japanese, Archanea Saga) Appearance(s) Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light Mystery of the Emblem Archanea Saga Shadow Dragon New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow

Boah (Japanese: ボア Boha) was a bishop and royal advisor in the service of the Holy Kingdom of Archanea. He was tasked by the king with escorting Princess Nyna out of Pales as the forces of Dolhr moved in 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. After the war, he persuaded Nyna to marry Hardin of Aurelis, and the latter's discovery of this fact played a role in his eventual descent into grief and madness, and the cause of the War of Heroes.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Role

Boah was imprisoned with Midia, Macellan, Dolph and Tomas, 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, Boah and the other prisoners were freed and joined Marth's army.

Starting stats and growth rates

Bishop Level 1 Movement 6 Experience 0

Recruitment: Chapter 12, automatically from turn 1 Stats Growth Rates Max HP 22 Speed 15 Strength 4 Luck 4 Skill 7 Defense 6 W. Level 10 Resistance 0 Max HP 10% Speed 20% Strength 0% Luck 10% Skill 10% Defense 10% W. Level 0% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory -- Weapons Sword ✗ Lance ✗ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✓ Staff ✓ Ballista ✗ Stone ✗

Analysis

This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

Boah joins in Chapter 12 as a pre-promoted Bishop, the second in the game after Wendell. Of the two, Boah has higher base stats in skill, strength, and speed, equal base stats in weapon level, HP, and resistance, and inferior bases in defense; however, his growths are significantly worse in every stat except speed and defense. Also, since Wendell has much better availability and good growths, it is likely he has already surpassed Boah by the time he is recruited. Still, Boah has a high enough weapon level to use every tome and staff in the game, and being able to use these items gives him tremendous utility, even though he is overall a bit weaker than Wendell. Ultimately, Boah is a very useful unit, either as a replacement for Wendell or for additional utility, and is well worth a deployment slot.

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Role

As in Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Boah was imprisoned with Midia, Macellan, Dolph and Tomas, 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, Boah and the other prisoners were freed and joined Marth's army.

Starting stats and growth rates

Bishop Level 3 Movement 6 Experience 0

Recruitment: Chapter 10, automatically from turn 1 Stats Growth Rates Max HP 22 Luck 4 Strength 4 W. Level 12 Skill 7 Defense 5 Speed 10 Resistance 6 Max HP 10% Luck 10% Strength 10% W. Level 10% Skill 10% Defense 10% Speed 10% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items -- -- Weapons Sword ✗ Lance ✗ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✓ Staff ✓

Book 2

Role

After the War of Shadows, Boah and several other Archanean nobles had decided to, for the purpose of the restoration of Archanea, strongly encourage Nyna to marry Prince Hardin of Aurelis; though initially reluctant, out of continued feelings for the lost Camus and of a lack thereof for Hardin, but eventually gave in to the pressure. Some time into the marriage, Hardin learned of this and of Nyna's lack of reciprocation of his love for her, and this is what caused him to enter a deep depression, paving the way for Gharnef to enter the palace disguised as a merchant, offer him the Darksphere and twist him into a vicious despot. As such, Boah's actions were the catalyst for the chain of events which eventually became the War of Heroes.

At some point afterward, Hardin attacked and gravely wounded Boah for his role in the marriage to Nyna. Boah survived long enough to encounter Marth as he prepared to storm Pales itself and end Hardin's tyranny, and explained to Marth and Jagen his role in Hardin's rise, expressing great regret for it. Boah then dies and, as such, is not playable.

Fire Emblem: Archanea Saga

Role

When the army of Dolhr came to lay siege to Pales at the onset of the War of Shadows, Boah was entrusted by the king of Archanea with the job of escorting Princess Nyna to safety, and convened a group of knighs to protect her on the way. 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

Bishop Level 3 Movement 6 Experience 0

Recruitment: Episode I, automatically from the start Stats Growth Rates Max HP 22 Luck 4 Strength 4 W. Level 12 Skill 7 Defense 5 Speed 10 Resistance 6 Max HP 10% Luck 10% Strength 10% W. Level 10% Skill 10% Defense 10% Speed 10% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items -- Heal Physic Weapons Sword ✗ Lance ✗ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✓ Staff ✓

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Role

As in Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Boah was imprisoned with Midia, Macellan, Dolph and Tomas, in a cell in Pales under the occupation of Volzhin and the forces of Dolhr. He realizes that they are no longer needed as prisoners and prepares to be executed if Marth does not reach them in time. During Marth's assault on the palace and its Dolhr occupation, Boah and the other prisoners were freed and joined Marth's army.

Later, Boah can have a conversation with Astram in which they discuss Archanea's role in the war and what will happen afterwards. It is here that Boah suggests that Princess Nyna marry a foreign man to help restore Archanea.

Starting stats and growth rates

Bishop Level 1 Movement 6

Recruitment: Chapter 12, automatically from turn 1 Stats Growth Rates Max HP 22 Speed 10 Strength 1 Luck 4 Magic 4 Defense 5 Skill 7 Resistance 9 Max HP 10% Speed 20% Strength 0% Luck 20% Magic 20% Defense 0% Skill 20% Resistance 30% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory -- Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- B C

Growth rates when reclassed

Paladin Dracoknight Sniper Swordmaster

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Paladin	30%	15%	0%	25%	10%	20%	15%	5%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dracoknight	20%	10%	0%	20%	25%	20%	10%	10%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Sniper	30%	10%	0%	20%	30%	20%	10%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Swordmaster	40%	10%	0%	20%	25%	20%	5%	5%	{{{cha}}}

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Analysis

This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

Boah joins in Chapter 12 as a level 1 pre-promoted Bishop. His base stats are poor overall, and his growths are also low. Boah can survive one hit with less than 27 attack; he can usually survive in lower difficulties if he is not doubled, but in higher difficulties, he will get one-rounded by most enemies.

Boah joins with no items, but high enough weapon ranks to use most tomes and staves with no investment. His C rank in staves allows him to use Warp and Physic, making him a useful support unit, while his B rank in tomes allows him to use most available tomes, including Excalibur. Other units like Lena and Wendell excel as support units and are available earlier, but Boah can still contribute with no investment. Additionally, as he is already promoted, Boah does not need to compete for a Master Seal to gain higher stats from promoted classes.

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role

As in Mystery of the Emblem, after the War of Shadows, Boah and several other Archanean nobles had decided to, for the purpose of the restoration of Archanea, strongly encourage Nyna to marry Prince Hardin of Aurelis; though initially reluctant, out of continued feelings for the lost Camus and of a lack thereof for Hardin, but eventually gave in to the pressure. Some time into the marriage, Hardin learned of this and of Nyna's lack of reciprocation of his love for her, and this is what caused him to enter a deep depression, paving the way for Gharnef to enter the palace disguised as a merchant, offer him the Darksphere and twist him into a vicious despot. As such, Boah's actions were the catalyst for the chain of events which eventually became the War of Heroes.

At some point afterward, Hardin attacked and gravely wounded Boah for his role in the marriage to Nyna. Boah survived long enough to encounter Marth as he prepared to storm Pales itself and end Hardin's tyranny, and explained to Marth and Jagen his role in Hardin's rise, expressing great regret for it. Boah then dies and, as such, is not playable in the main story.

Starting stats and growth rates

Bishop Level 3 Movement 6

Recruitment: New Archanea Saga Episode I, automatically from the start Stats Growth Rates Max HP 22 Speed 10 Strength 1 Luck 4 Magic 6 Defense 5 Skill 7 Resistance 6 Max HP 10% Speed 20% Strength 0% Luck 20% Magic 20% Defense 0% Skill 20% Resistance 30% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Heal Rescue Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- B C

Personality and character

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Supports

Mystery of the Emblem

Boah Bishop Supports: None. [[{{{supportg1}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg1}}} [[{{{supportg2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg2}}} [[{{{supportg3}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg3}}} Supported by: None. [[{{{supporto1}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuso1}}} [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuso2}}}

See Support § Super Famicom games for more details on supports.

Shadow Dragon

Boah Bishop Mutual supports: Midia Paladin C: 5 B: 11 A: 35 Astram Hero C: 5 B: 11 A: 35 [[{{{supportm3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm3}}} B: {{{bm3}}} A: {{{am3}}} [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Supported by:* Marth Lord C: 5 B: 10 A: 35 [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co2}}} B: {{{bo2}}} A: {{{ao2}}} [[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co3}}} B: {{{bo3}}} A: {{{ao3}}} [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}

See Support § DS games for more details on supports.

Endings

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Boah
Moves to the royal palace, where he serves as a bishop.

Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Archanea bishop Boah
As a bishop of Archanea he worked tirelessly to restore the nation.

Shadow Dragon

Royal Bishop - Boah
Boah resumed his duties as Archanea's royal bishop, guiding the kingdom while its people got back on their feet.

Death quotes

“	So my life ends on foreign soil… Yet my struggle was just.	”	— Boah, in Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.

“	Nyna, please forgive me...	”	— Boah, in Mystery of the Emblem Book 1.

“	Princess Nyna...	”	— Boah, in Shadow Dragon.

“	Princess Nyna... Please forgive me...	”	— Unused quote intended to be Boah's death quote in Classic Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Urgh... I'm retreating...	”	— Unused quote intended to be Boah's retreat quote in Casual Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Boah: I cannot die here... I must live and fulfill the king's order... Nyna: Bishop! How are you!? Boah: Princess, please forgive me... I'll be a burden like this... I shall fall back to the rear...	”	— Boah, in New Archanea Saga Episode I of New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Princess Nyna, somehow, please be safe...	”	— Boah, in Episode I of Fire Emblem: Archanea Saga.

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
New Mystery of the Emblem	Archanea's court bishop, Nyna's political aide. Fought for Archanea in the War of Shadows.*	アカネイア王国の宮廷司祭。王女ニーナに国政を助言する。 暗黒戦争ではアカネイア騎士団と共にマルスの仲間になった。

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Boah	Uncertain etymology.
Japanese	ボア	Officially romanized as Boha; uncertain etymology.
Spanish	Boah	--
French	Boah	--
German	Boran	Likely changed because boah is the German equivalent of the exclamation "whoa".
Italian	Boah	--
Portuguese	Boah	--
Traditional Chinese	鮑爾	Baer or Ball

Gallery

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Sprite Gallery
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light Bishop Tome, staff
Mystery of the Emblem Bishop Tome, staff

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  Artwork of Boah from Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.

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  Artwork of Boah and Nyna from Archanea Saga.

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  Artwork of Boah from the Fire Emblem Trading Card Game.

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  Boah's portrait in Shadow Dragon.

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  Boah's portrait in New Mystery of the Emblem.

References

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