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“ | I've made a name for myself as a warrior. May as well take that to its logical conclusion and do some more warring. | ” | — Forsyth, to Python. |
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Forsyth (Japanese: フォルス Fols) is a soldier in Fire Emblem Gaiden and its remake Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. He is a member of the Deliverance.
Fire Emblem Gaiden
Role
Forsyth is the second and last soldier recruited on Alm's route.
He is a member of the Zofian Deliverance, and tells Alm of Desaix's plans to join forces with Rigel and the rumors of Mila's disappearance.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Promotion stat gains
Class | HP | Str | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Con | Mov | Weapon level |
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Armor | +x to 34 | +x to 16 | +0 | +0 | +0 | +x to 12 | +1 | +0 | +0 | -- |
Baron | +x to 40 | +x to 22 | +x to 6 | +0 | +0 | +x to 18 | +6 | +0 | +0 | -- |
- In Gaiden, promotion gains give 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; however, if all stats are higher, then they will receive +1 to HP.
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Role
Forsyth reprises his role in the remake. He is also featured in a Memory Prism, where he and Python first join the Deliverance.
Starting stats and growth rates
Main story Outpost Rescue Siege of Zofia Castle
Growth rates when reclassed
Villager/Cavalier/Paladin/Gold Knight Mercenary/Myrmidon/Dread Fighter Archer/Sniper/Bow Knight Mage/Sage
Class | HP | Atk | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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Villager/Cavalier/Paladin/Gold Knight | 40% | 40% | 30% | 40% | 40% | 30% | 3% |
Skogul/Yasha Spartan Oliphantier Guru
Promotion stat gains
Class | HP | Str | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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Armor | +x to 34 | +x to 16 | +0 | +0 | +0 | +x to 12 | +0 | +0 | -- |
Baron | +x to 40 | +x to 22 | +x to 6 | +0 | +0 | +x to 18 | +0 | +0 | -- |
- In Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, promotion gains give 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; however, if all stats are higher, then they will receive +1 to HP.
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Forsyth joins late in Act 1 as a level 4 Soldier. While he has better growths than Lukas in areas like attack and speed, the main problem with him is that he's quite hard to train compared to other units. When recruited in the Deliverance HQ, there is only one map left for Forsyth to be deployed on in act 1. Unfortunately, the map proves to be very difficult for him to contribute anything on if he has not been promoted beforehand, as he has poor movement and subpar fighting abilities, and his base stats are similar to Lukas', who joins at the very start of the game. As such, using Forsyth either requires grinding or babying to get him to promotion in a timely manner, and it takes three levels for him to reach that threshold.
Fortunately, his promotion to Knight greatly improves his HP, strength, and defense to the point where he can hit hard and take little damage, and his promotion to Baron gives him even greater durability and strength. His high attack makes him great at killing enemy Arcanists and one of the few units who can deal significant damage to Knights while easily taking the counter in return. While his 5 base speed is unspectacular, his 30% growth combined with the low speed of enemies of Act III enemies means he can reliably double the enemies he needs to, especially if given a speed fountain, and can make him surprisingly hard to double for his class, and his base resistance combined with his HP will allow him to take a respectable amount of hits from enemy magic casters. His poor movement hurts him, but as nearly all maps in Shadows of Valentia are rout maps and the Warp spell is freely available, this is not as large of a hindrance as it would be in other games.
Overall, Forsyth will require significant effort on the player's part to become a viable team member. However, he can become a strong and sufficient team member with enough effort, though rarely will he be the best unit for a task.
Fire Emblem Heroes
Role
Forsyth is one of the characters added to the game in the Lethal Swordsman update, and became available for summoning by players on October 21, 2019. Only one variation of Forsyth is currently available in Heroes, based on his Echoes: Shadows of Valentia incarnation.
Forsyth: Loyal Lieutenant
Starting stats
- Forsyth: Loyal Lieutenant is only available at 5★ rarity.
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
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Skill set
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Iron Lance | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 50 |
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Steel Lance | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 100 |
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Silver Lance | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 200 |
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Sol Lance | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 400 |
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Glowing Ember | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 100 |
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Bonfire | ★★★★★ | — | 200 |
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Def/Res Bond 1 | ★★★★★ | — | 60 |
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Def/Res Bond 2 | ★★★★★ | — | 120 |
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Def/Res Bond 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 240 |
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Bold Fighter 1 | ★★★★★ | — | 60 |
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Bold Fighter 2 | ★★★★★ | — | 120 |
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Bold Fighter 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 240 |
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Fortify Def 1 | ★★★★★ | — | 50 |
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Fortify Def 2 | ★★★★★ | — | 100 |
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Fortify Def 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 200 |
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Joint Hone Def | ★★★★★ | — | 300 |
Personality
Forsyth had very little characterization in Gaiden, owing to his minimal dialogue. He was given an expanded personality in Shadows of Valentia, where he has a straightforward attitude, being very passionate about fighting in the Deliverance. As a result, he is unable to understand apathy in other people, especially his childhood friend Python.
Supports
- Main article:
Forsyth/Supports
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Base conversations
- Main article:
Forsyth/Conversations
Ending
Gaiden
As one of the knights of the kingdom, he works towards the restoration of Valentia.
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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If Python and Clive survived
Forsyth joined the One Kingdom's knights after the war, working hard to bring order back to the land. Time took off some of his more caustic edges, and he served many years alongside Clive as a poised and thoughtful lieutenant.
If Clive died
Forsyth joined the One Kingdom's knights after the war, and he lived his life for them as the late Clive would have wanted. Time took off some of Forsyth's more caustic edges, giving him a poised and thoughtful demeanor that reminded many of his old commander.
If Python died
Forsyth joined the One Kingdom's knights after the war. The loss of Python left him empty, which is perhaps why he volunteered to go to the borderlands to bring the king's peace. He met and wed a woman from the area, and the two never returned to the capital.
Quotes
Battle quotes
“ | I'm a Forsyth to be reckoned with! | ” | — Forsyth after defeating an enemy |
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The Final Battle quote
“ | I have no deference for one who would wield unjust power over his people. Such a despot is no god of mine! | ” | — Forsyth |
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Critical quotes
“ | In the name of Zofia! | ” | — Forsyth |
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“ | The gauntlets are off! | ” | — Forsyth |
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“ | Take care now! | ” | — Forsyth |
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“ | Farewell! | ” | — Forsyth |
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Death quotes
“ | T-too bad... | ” | — Forsyth, in Gaiden. |
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“ | It appears I'm done for... Forgive me, Sir Clive... I'm no use to you any...more... | ” | — Forsyth, in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (Classic Mode). |
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“ | Oh dear. I seem to have put too much stock in my abilities. I'll get to safety. Carry on without me! | ” | — Forsyth, in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (Casual Mode). |
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Heroes quotes
- Main article:
Forsyth/Quotes (Heroes)
Other appearances
Fire Emblem Cipher
Forsyth is featured on one card in Fire Emblem Cipher.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Forsyth | |||||
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Loyal and Strict Lieutenant, Forsyth | ||||
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"Never fear – I intend to slay as many foes as possible in your good name! Long live the Deliverance, and three huzzahs for Sir Clive!" | ||||
Attack: 50 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Knight | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 2 | |||
"Ha! Stand aside!": [Trigger] When this unit is deployed, until the end of your opponent's next turn, this unit gains +20 attack. Armor Expertise: [Always] While this unit is being attacked by a non- ![]() | |||||
Card #B11-059HN • Artist: Tomohide Takaya | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Forsyth . |
Flavor text
Game | Text (English) |
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Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (Main game) |
A member of the Deliverance
fighting to free Zofia. |
ソフィア解放軍の一員。
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Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (Rise of the Deliverance) |
A member of the
Zofian Deliverance. |
ソフィア解放軍の一員。
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Heroes | A soldier with the Deliverance. Advisor
to Clive, whom he has sworn an ardent allegiance to. Appears in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. |
ソフィア解放軍のソルジャー。
クレーベの副官で彼に忠誠を誓う熱血漢。 (登場:『ファイアーエムブレム Echoes』) |
Meet some of the Heroes entries
Choose Your Legends placement history
Round | Placement | Character | Votes |
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CYL 2 (2018) |
270 (−455) |
![]() Forsyth Gaiden / Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
839 (+785) |
CYL 3 (2019) |
274 (+14) |
![]() Forsyth Gaiden / Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
820 (−19) |
CYL 4 (2020) |
522 (+175) |
![]() Forsyth Gaiden / Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
174 (−646) |
CYL 5 (2021) |
485 (−37) |
![]() Forsyth Gaiden / Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
144 (−30) |
CYL 6 (2022) |
478 (−9) |
![]() Forsyth Gaiden / Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
150 (+6) |
CYL 7 (2023) |
482 (+4) |
![]() Forsyth Gaiden / Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
101 (−49) |
CYL 8 (2024) |
505 (+23) |
![]() Forsyth Gaiden / Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
92 (−9) |
Total results | This character has 8 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. | 2,374 |
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Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Forsyth |
A Scottish and Irish surname, from the Scottish Gaelic Fearsithe, meaning "man of peace", from fear "man" and sìth "peace".[1] |
English (unofficial) |
Force |
Used in the Gaiden fan translation. |
Japanese |
フォルス |
Officially romanized as Fols. |
Spanish |
Forsyth |
As above. |
French |
Forsyth |
As above. |
German |
Forsyth |
As above. |
Italian |
Forsyth |
As above. |
Dutch |
Forsyth |
As above. |
Portuguese (Brazil) |
Forsyth |
As above. |
Korean |
폴스 |
Fols |
Simplified Chinese |
弗鲁斯 |
Fols |
Traditional Chinese |
弗魯斯 |
Fols |
Gallery
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Official artwork
Artwork of Lukas, Forsyth, and Python from the art book Fire Emblem: The Complete.
Artwork of Forsyth from Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Heroes artwork
Forsyth in artwork of Python: Apathetic Archer.
Cipher artwork
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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