Dalsin

Dalsin Artwork of Dalsin from Thracia 776.

Gender Male Race Human Family Jubel (brother) Diana (sister) Starting class Axe Armor Appearance(s) Thracia 776

“	Tch...! Damn Raydrik and damn the Empire! I've no love left for any of 'em! I defect! Me life is in yer hands!	”	— Dalsin

Dalsin (Japanese: ダルシン Dalsin) is a knight of Munster, and the eldest of three children from a village near Fort Kelbeth. Formerly serving Raydrik as a guard in Munster Castle's dungeon, he defected from Munster to ally with Leif upon learning that his youngest sibling, Jubel, had been abducted in the child hunts.

Fire Emblem: Thracia 776

Role

Dalsin was stationed as the captain of the Munster dungeon guard during Leif and Lifis's time in captivity there, and was entrusted with ensuring Leif's continued captivity until people from Connacht came to collect him. When the Magi led a raid on the dungeon and freed Leif, Dalsin initially commanded the guard in opposing them and demanded they return to their cells, but had a change of heart upon learning of Jubel's capture in the child hunts and chose to defect and ally with Leif, assisting in his escape.

Starting stats and growth rates

Axe Armor Level 5 Action --

Recruitment: Chapter 4, enemy, talk with Leif or Lifis if Jubel was rescued in Chapter 3 Stats Growth Rates Max HP 29 Speed 2 Strength 9 Luck 0 Magic 0 Defense 11 Skill 3 Constitution 15 Movement 5 FCM 1 Max HP 60% Speed 25% Strength 50% Luck 25% Magic 5% Defense 20% Skill 40% Constitution 25% Movement 2% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Battle Axe Torch -- Weapon Levels -- -- B -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Con	Mov	Weapon level
General	+0	+3	+1	+5	+2	+0	+4	+1	+1	+50 WEXP+50 WEXP+50 WEXP

Analysis

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

Dalsin joins near the end of Chapter 4 and his most standout trait at base is a high defense stat, allowing him to tank physical enemies. He joins with a B rank in axes, which is enough to use all non-personal axes in the game, such as his Battle Axe, which has similiar stats to a Steel Axe, though it's slightly lighter and more accurate and has a crit rate bonus, though axes are the least accurate weapon type, and while his skill growth isn't terrible, his low skill base of 3 when combined with the lower accuracy for axes in comparison to other weapons can make his hitrates rather shaky. The support bonuses he receives from Leif can help him, but he won't always be able to stay close to him, since he's stuck with a movement of 5 regardless of being indoors or outdoors. The best axe Dalsin can be given is the Brave Axe if the player wishes to bring it into Munster; it gives him better accuracy and allows him to hit enemies twice, which is something he cannot do by himself due to his low speed. This notably increases Dalsin's offensive potential and makes him a much better unit. He also benefits from taking Dagdar's Hammer during the Munster chapters, as with it, he can capture enemies, especially the armored enemies, who will often have weapons like Short Swords for the army in case their swords are running out of uses, but since capturing will reduce his stats, doing so will be a risk.

Another one of Dalsin's flaws aside from his lack of speed and low movement is his high constitution. While it allows him to wield most weapons without being weighed down, it also makes him harder to rescue, since he will give his rescuer movement penalties. This is especially problematic considering Dalsin's low movement; he could be rescued by a mounted unit to get him somewhere faster, but because of his high constitution, it becomes difficult to move him around the map. It is not as impactful indoors, where mounted units must dismount and most units have closer movement, but on outdoor maps, it is very easy to notice.

If one desires to use Dalsin long-term, he should be equipped with the Ced Scroll to gain a massive 30% speed growth boost. His promotion to General allows him to use lances indoors, a trait unique to him and Xavier, as well as access to swords and bows, giving him complete control of the weapon triangle, and some useful bonuses, especially in skill.

Because Dalsin has short-term benefits (good defense and Brave Axe utility) and long-term issues (low movement + high constitution), he is best used for a short time after he joins. Since the maps are indoor at the time, it is easier to make use of Dalsin's assets then, and his flaws are less problematic. Players frequently leave him behind in Munster in Chapter 6, as doing this unlocks Chapter 21x and prevents him from becoming a liability later. If he is used past that point, he can still contribute, but the player must be prepared to face his inevitable shortcomings.

Personality and character

Dalsin was primarily concerned by the ongoing survival of his siblings, Diana and Jubel, and was motivated in his work to ensure their happiness; when he learned of Jubel's abduction in child hunts, he felt he could no longer serve Munster.

Supports

Thracia 776

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

Endings

Thracia 776

Dalsin, Knight of Unwavering Resolve
Determined to protect everyday folk from bandits, Dalsin relocated to Kerberos' Gate, near where his siblings lived. He maintained a round-the-clock watch, fighting off brigands every day and night. For a time, his life was a cycle of battle. But before long, the bandit gangs that had long plagued the area around the fort were all but wiped out. Once said to be a place "more terrible than Hell itself," the fort was now called "more safe than the gates of Heaven."

Quotes

Battle quotes

“	I take no pleasure in this... You lot shoulda stayed in yer cells!	”	— Dalsin, as an enemy in Chapter 4 of Thracia 776.

Death quotes

“	Guh... Jubel... Take care...of your sister...	”	— Dalsin, in Thracia 776.

“	D-Damn... Jubel... Live a long and happy life with yer sister...	”	— Dalsin, as an enemy in Chapter 4 of Thracia 776.

“	They got heart, I'll give 'em that... I owe 'em somethin', at least.	”	— Dalsin, if captured and released as an enemy in Chapter 4 of Thracia 776.

Escape quotes

“	Diana, Jubel... I'll make it back home someday. Wait fer me!	”	— Dalsin, in Thracia 776.

Trivia

• According to Thracia 776's website, Dalsin was designed to look 20 years old.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Dalsin	Used in the Choose Your Legends polls for Fire Emblem Heroes; has yet to be corroborated by other sources.
English (unofficial)	Dashin	Used in the Shaya fan translation
Japanese	ダルシン	Officially romanized as Dalsin.
Spanish	Dalsin	--
French	Dalsin	--
German	Dalsin	--
Italian	Dalsin	--
Portuguese	Dalsin	--
Traditional Chinese	達魯辛	Dalsin

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Axe Armor General Axe (Iron Axe) Sword (Longsword) Lance (Ridersbane) Axe (Iron Axe) Bow (Killer Bow)

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  Artwork of Dalsin from Thracia 776.

References

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