Gordin

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Gordin Artwork of Gordin from Mystery of the Emblem.

Gender Male Race Human Family Ryan (younger brother) Nationality Altean Starting class Archer Voiced by Kurt Stoll (English, OVA) Max Mittelman (English, Heroes) Akira Ishida (Japanese, OVA) Ayumu Murase (Japanese, Heroes) Appearance(s) Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light Mystery of the Emblem Shadow Dragon New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow Heroes

Gordin (Japanese: ゴードン Gohdon) is a character of the Archanea games. He is a novice archer from Altea, and part of Marth's starting army. He later becomes a pupil of Jeorge, a Sniper from Archanea, and a mentor to his younger brother Ryan.

Gordin appears in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, both books of Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Role

Gordin is one of the Altean soldiers who fled to Talys alongside Prince Marth after their country was defeated by Dolhr and Gra. Some years later, Talys is attacked and its princess Caeda goes to Marth for help; Gordin, following his lord's orders, enters the battlefield with his fellow soldiers. Once they have rescued the king of Talys and Marth starts his campaign against Dolhr, Gordin follows Marth for the rest of the war.

After Medeus is defeated, he dedicates himself to help those in need, building a orphanage.

Starting stats and growth rates

Archer Level 1 Movement 5 Experience 0

Recruitment: Chapter 1, automatically on turn 1 Stats Growth Rates Max HP 16 Speed 4 Strength 5 Luck 4 Skill 1 Defense 6 W. Level 5 Resistance 0 Max HP 40% Speed 30% Strength 30% Luck 40% Skill 30% Defense 10% W. Level 50% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Bowgun Steel Bow Weapons Sword ✗ Lance ✗ Axe ✗ Bow ✓ Tome ✗ Staff ✗ Ballista ✗ Stone ✗

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+x to 24	+x to 7	+x to 10	+x to 14	+0	+x to 7	+0	+x to 7	+x to 10

• In Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, promotion gains consist on giving 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.

Analysis

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

Gordin is one of the first units you recruit in Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, and as such his greatest strength is his availability. He comes early enough to be able to contribute in the early game by doing chip damage and setting up kills for other units. Unfortunately, in the long run, Gordin gets outclassed very fast. Gordin has very mediocre bases, and although his growths aren't terrible, they aren't good enough to justify training him up; additionally, he has an abysmal movement of 5. Gordin can promote to Sniper, giving him a bonus to his stats—notably his speed and movement. Promoting requires reaching level 10, however, which may be difficult when using him for chip damage; the earliest Orion's Bolts come in Chapter 12, long after several units have outclassed Gordin; and even after promotion, his stats still leave something to be desired. Ultimately, he has some level of utility in the early game but if you want to use an archer you should wait for Castor; the Horsemen Sedgar or Wolf; or the Sniper Jeorge.

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Role

As Book 1 is a remake of the first game, Gordin repeats his role from Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light. His ending was retconned, though; instead of working for the war victims, he goes to Archanea and becomes Jeorge's pupil. He later returns to Altea's army, alongside Ryan.

Starting stats and growth rates

Archer Level 1 Movement 5 Experience 0

Recruitment: Chapter 1, automatically on turn 1 Stats Growth Rates Max HP 18 Luck 4 Strength 5 W. Level 5 Skill 5 Defense 6 Speed 4 Resistance 0 Max HP 40% Luck 40% Strength 30% W. Level 50% Skill 30% Defense 10% Speed 30% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Iron Bow Steel Bow -- Weapons Sword ✗ Lance ✗ Axe ✗ Bow ✓ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+x to 24	+2	+5	+5	+0	+1	+3	+2	+x to 10

• In Mystery of the Emblem, promotion gains for HP and Weapon Level consist of giving the character as many points as necessary—the "x" value shown in the table—to reach the promoted class's base value. If the character's value for one of those two stats is higher than their promoted class's base value, they will not receive any bonus in that stat.

Book 2

Role

Some years after the War of Shadows, Gordin has become known as the best archer in Altea. When Marth is ordered by Emperor Hardin to quell a rebellion in Grust, Gordin is one of the few veteran soldiers to go with him. Once the rebellion has been dealt with, he stays in the army for the rest of the story.

After visiting the Fane of Raman, Marth's troops—who have already been branded as traitors—are surrounded by Hardin's army in Chiasmir. Among the Archanean forces is Jeorge, Gordin's former master. When he sees him, Gordin goes to the sniper and begs him to join them. Jeorge decides to rebel and trusts Gordin to tell so to Marth.

Once the war is over, Gordin leaves the Altean army and becomes a member of the Archanean Free Knights.

Starting stats and growth rates

Archer Level 5 Movement 5 Experience 0

Recruitment: Chapter 1, automatically on turn 1 Stats Growth Rates Max HP 21 Luck 5 Strength 7 W. Level 7 Skill 7 Defense 8 Speed 6 Resistance 0 Max HP 40% Luck 40% Strength 30% W. Level 60% Skill 30% Defense 10% Speed 30% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Steel Bow -- Weapons Sword ✗ Lance ✗ Axe ✗ Bow ✓ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+x to 24	+2	+5	+5	+0	+1	+3	+2	+x to 10

• In Mystery of the Emblem, promotion gains for HP and Weapon Level consist of giving the character as many points as necessary—the "x" value shown in the table—to reach the promoted class's base value. If the character's value for one of those two stats is higher than their promoted class's base value, they will not receive any bonus in that stat.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Role

Gordin first appears in the fourth Prologue chapter of Shadow Dragon, where he is being held hostage by the enemy. A ruffian binds and gags him and leaves him in a fort, hoping that Marth will think Gordin is an enemy. Though Gordin is dressed in a uniform from Gra, Marth recognizes Gordin as an Altean soldier, and frees him from his bonds. Gordin then volunteers to assist Marth, provided that there is a bow he can use. If Marth chooses to kill Gordin instead of recruiting him, the enemy opens the door and the decoy plotline is dropped.

As a member of the party at that point in the game, Gordin is one of the possible decoys that Marth can send to help them evade Gra's army. If he is chosen, Gordin willingly sacrifices himself and consequently is not seen for the remainder of the game.

Alternatively, if Marth sends one of the other party members as the decoy, Gordin accompanies Marth first to Talys, then on his journey through the rest of the game, much like in Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light and Book 1 of Mystery of the Emblem.

Starting stats and growth rates

Archer Level 1 Movement 5

Recruitment: Normal: Prologue IV, talk to with Marth Hard: Chapter 1, automatically on turn 1 Stats Growth Rates Max HP 18 Speed 4 Strength 5 Luck 4 Magic 0 Defense 6 Skill 3 Resistance 0 Max HP 60% Speed 35% Strength 20% Luck 40% Magic 0% Defense 30% Skill 40% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Bow* Steel Bow* Weapon Levels -- -- -- D -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

Cavalier and Paladin Curate Dracoknight Mage Myrmidon and Swordmaster Sage and Bishop

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Cavalier/Paladin	60%	25%	0%	45%	15%	40%	35%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Curate	40%	0%	10%	35%	25%	40%	10%	35%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dracoknight	50%	20%	0%	40%	30%	40%	30%	5%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mage	40%	0%	30%	40%	25%	40%	5%	15%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Myrmidon/Swordmaster	70%	20%	0%	40%	30%	40%	25%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Sage/Bishop	40%	0%	20%	40%	25%	40%	5%	25%	{{{cha}}}

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Promotion stat gains

Archer Cavalier Curate Mage Myrmidon

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+8	+2	+1	+5	+5	+0	+1	+3	+2	+75

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+4	+2	+1	+3	+1	+0	+1	+6	+1	+30

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Bishop	+6	+1	+2	+1	+0	+0	+0	+3	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sage	+6	+3	+1	+1	+1	+0	+1	+2	+0	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+6	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+75

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Analysis

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

Gordin is a level 1 Archer. The peak of his usefulness is in Chapter 1, where he is the most reliable source of chip damage. Having chip damage in early chapters is very useful in high difficulties. The enemies there are mighty and the player's units need to gang up on individual foes. Gordin can attack them without taking a counterattack, and has good accuracy. The only other 2-range the player has back then is a Javelin, and these are less accurate against axe users.

Gordin's usefulness falls off the cliff as soon as the early game ends, though. Even in Chapter 2, he becomes outclassed by Castor. Castor is a Hunter, a better class than Archer by a mile thanks to higher speed and movement. None of Gordin's base stats are good, his growths are subpar, and he cannot reclass to Hunter to improve his stats. In higher difficulties, enemies one-round him as early as Chapter 2. None of Gordin's reclassing options are very good, because he loses his D-rank in bows. With all this considered, Gordin has little potential. The player can still train and promote him, but doing so is a challenge because of how weak he is. And even once trained, he will not outshine powerful growth units.

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role

During the prologue of New Mystery of the Emblem, Jeorge visited Altea to teach Gordin more about archery, though he could potentially become an instructor for the seventh platoon depending on circumstances. If he did become a temporary instructor, he would be subsequently defeated by them and particularly impressed by Kris's aptitude. Being an archer-captain of Archanea, he was unable to offer them his personal assistance and instead asked Gordin to aid them on his behalf, to which Gordin complied. Gordin assisted the seventh platoon up until they were were given recognition as fully-fledged knights, and then forced to fight their former ally Katarina, who was revealed to be an assassin sent to kill Marth under the guise of being a trainee tactician.

Later on, Marth was ordered by Hardin, who had become the emperor of Archanea when he married Princess Nyna, to send the Altean army to Grust and quell an uprising rebellion. Gordin was one of the knights Marth brought with him on the expedition, along with the rest of the Seventh Platoon. Subsequently, Gordin fought alongside Marth in the future battles against their new enemies, the kingdoms of Archanea, Aurelis, Khadein, and Gra. In Chapter 8, when the Altean army was escaping from the pursuing Archanean forces en route to Khadein for temporary refuge, Gordin could potentially encounter his former mentor again as an enemy on the battlefield, where he was guarding a fortress north of the Chiasmir bridge. Not wanting to fight nor kill his teacher in a duel, Gordin pleaded for the Archanean sniper to join their side instead. After mulling it over, Jeorge agreed and decided to lend his power to fight against his country, which he felt had grown corrupt, in order to restore it to its prior glory. Gordin continued to aid Marth in the expedition against Archanea, and later, the Shadow Dragon Medeus who was being revived by Gharnef. When the era of darkness was finally brought to an end with both Medeus and Gharnef slain, Gordin left Altea for some reason and went to Pales, the capital of Archanea. He later joined the Archanean free knights, perhaps because he wanted to help Jeorge, who had formed the group to defend civilians from bandits and thieves.

As with a number of other characters in New Mystery of the Emblem, there is a unique weapon named for Gordin available through Everyone's Conditions: Gordin's Bow.

Starting stats and growth rates

Archer Level 5 Movement 5

Recruitment: Jeorge's version of Prologue 5, automatically at the end Chapter 1, automatically on turn 1 (if he was not recruited in Prologue 4) Stats Growth Rates Max HP 21 Speed 6 Strength 9 Luck 5 Magic 0 Defense 8 Skill 7 Resistance 0 Max HP 70% Speed 40% Strength 40% Luck 50% Magic 0% Defense 30% Skill 40% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Bow* Steel Bow* Weapon Levels -- -- -- D -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

Original set

Cavalier/Paladin Dracoknight Myrmidon/Swordmaster Mage Sage/Bishop Curate

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Cavalier/Paladin	70%	45%	0%	45%	25%	50%	35%	5%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dracoknight	60%	40%	0%	40%	35%	50%	30%	10%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Myrmidon/Swordmaster	70%	40%	0%	40%	40%	50%	25%	5%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mage	50%	20%	30%	40%	30%	50%	5%	20%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Sage/Bishop	50%	15%	20%	40%	30%	50%	5%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Curate	50%	15%	10%	35%	30%	50%	10%	40%	{{{cha}}}

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Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

Knight/General Mercenary/Hero Fighter/Warrior Hunter/Horseman Pirate/Berserker Dark Mage/Sorcerer

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Knight/General	90%	45%	0%	40%	10%	50%	50%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mercenary/Hero	80%	50%	0%	45%	30%	50%	30%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Fighter/Warrior	100%	70%	0%	45%	20%	50%	25%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Hunter/Horseman	70%	50%	0%	35%	35%	50%	25%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Pirate/Berserker	100%	60%	0%	35%	40%	50%	20%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dark Mage/Sorcerer	50%	15%	20%	40%	30%	50%	5%	30%	{{{cha}}}

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Promotion stat gains

Original set

Archer Cavalier Curate Mage Myrmidon

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+8	+2	+1	+5	+5	+0	+1	+3	+2	+75

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+4	+2	+1	+3	+1	+0	+1	+6	+1	+30

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Bishop	+6	+1	+2	+1	+0	+0	+0	+4	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sage	+6	+3	+2	+1	+1	+0	+1	+2	+0	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+6	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+75

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Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

Dark Mage Fighter Hunter Knight Mercenary Pirate

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sorcerer	+6	+2	+2	+1	+1	+0	+0	+3	+0	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Warrior	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+1	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Horseman	+2	+0	+1	+2	+2	+0	+3	+3	+3	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
General	+10	+2	+1	+1	+4	+0	+4	+3	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Hero	+8	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Berserker	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+0	+1	+30

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Analysis

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

Gordin is an archer that can either join in Prologue 5 or Chapter 1 of New Mystery of the Emblem. While most players prefer playing through Athena's paralogue as her combat is much better than Gordin's, he can still contribute well due to having better bases than his brother Ryan. Gordin will be the only unit besides Ryan, Arran and an archer avatar that will be able to use steel bows at base. This is important as with a +4 might forged steel bow Gordin will be able to one shot every wyvern rider besides the boss in Chapter 2, while also doing solid chip damage to bulky enemies. This is extremely important as very few units can reliably deal with the aforementioned wyverns and Gordin can deal with them on player phase without facing a counterattack. Another advantage Gordin holds is that other earlygame D rank bow users such as Warren and Ryan cannot do the same at base and need to rely on strength level ups. Upon promotion Gordin also benefits from the horseman and general class which lower his bow rank slightly, but give him other advantages, and of course he makes a decent sniper as well. Unfortunately, because of the reclassing feature any character can reclass into a sniper upon promotion with C rank in bows. While Gordin might seem to hold the advantage thank to his higher bow rank the only relevant B rank bow, besides the silver bow, is the brave bow which is attained very late. Another flaw is that due to his mediocre bases and growths Gordin won't be able to keep up with other units such as Sirius or Catria and both will likely be better options for snipers. Another problem is that Jeorge joins in Chapter 8 with likely similar stat to Gordin at that point in the game, but with an A rank in bows and access to the Parthia with which he will be able to one shot every enemy flyer through the entire game on average. This is not to say that Gordin is a bad unit, as he is one of the best combat units in the brutal earlygame of New Mystery of the Emblem on lunatic and lunatic reverse, but he will likely fall off in favor of other units.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Gordin is one of the characters available to be summoned by players from the game's initial launch. Only one variation of Gordin is currently available in Heroes, based on his Mystery of the Emblem incarnation.

Starting stats

★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★

Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 5/6/7 Speed 4/5/6 Defense 6/7/8 Resistance 2/3/4 Maximum HP 36/39/42 Attack 24/27/30 Speed 19/22/25 Defense 25/28/31 Resistance 11/14/17 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Steel Bow* -- --

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 6/7/8 Speed 4/5/6 Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 2/3/4 Maximum HP 37/40/43 Attack 26/29/32 Speed 20/23/26 Defense 27/30/33 Resistance 12/15/18 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Brave Bow* Shove --

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 18/19/20 Attack 6/7/8 Speed 5/6/7 Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 40/43/46 Attack 28/31/34 Speed 22/25/29 Defense 29/32/35 Resistance 13/17/20 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Brave Bow+* Shove --

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Rarity	SP cost
	Iron Bow	Innate
	Steel Bow	Innate
	Brave Bow	★★★	200 SP
	Brave Bow+	★★★★★	300 SP
	Renowned Bow	★★★★★	400 SP
	Shove	★★★	150 SP
A	Attack +1	★★★	30 SP
A	Attack +2	★★★	60 SP
A	Attack +3	★★★★	120 SP
B	Vantage 1	★★★	50 SP
B	Vantage 2	★★★★	100 SP
B	Vantage 3	★★★★★	200 SP

Personality and character

In the earlier games, Gordin's personality was left vague due to his limited lines and minimal role in the storyline. Nonetheless, it can be inferred he is a patriotic character, loyal to both his country and prince as he dutifully fought alongside Marth for the duration of the two wars. He seems to be characterized by a determined attitude as well, which is evident when he followed Jeorge to Archanea after the first war in order to become more skilled in archery. In New Mystery of the Emblem, Gordin's characterization was fleshed out in his support conversations with Kris, his brother, and Jeorge. In these conversations, Gordin is shown to be a humble, slightly timid, and gentle young man who has little self confidence.

Particularly, during his conversations with Kris, he expresses a longing to carry a dignified and authoritative presence like Jagen, although his attempts to enliven his personality end badly. Gordin explains his desire to change his personality came about because he felt his face seemed too childish, and so others didn't see him as a senior knight of Altea and in fact, assumed he was younger than them. Eventually, he learns to accept himself as who he is, which Kris encourages him to continue to be.

Supports

Mystery of the Emblem

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

Shadow Dragon

Gordin Archer Mutual supports: Draug Knight C: 5 B: 10 A: 16 Norne Archer C: 5 B: 10 A: 16 [[{{{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: 9 A: 14 [[{{{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.

New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow

Gordin Archer Mutual supports: Ryan Archer C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 Jeorge Sniper C: 5 B: 10 A: 16 Norne Archer C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Supported by:* Kris Mercenary C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 Marth Lord C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 [[{{{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.

Base conversations

Main article: Gordin/Conversations

Endings

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Gordin
Founds an orphanage to care for children who lost their parents in the war.

Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Gordin, Altean Archer
He became the pupil of an Archanean bow knight, and later returned to the Altean knights, along with his younger brother.

Book 2

Gordin, Altean Archer
For some reason he left the Altean knights for Pales. Later he joined Archanea's free knights.

Shadow Dragon

Gordin, the Ungagged
Gordin squired himself to an Archanean knight, to further his mastery of the bow. Later, he returned to Altea with his brother.

New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow

Gordin, Gifted Archer
Gordin retired from knighthood for personal reasons, and then moved to Archanea's palace. Aftewards, he became member of the Archanean Rangers.

Quotes

Death quotes

“	May luck be with you, Prince Marth...	”	— Gordin in Book 1 of Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Ryan, forgive me...	”	— Gordin in Book 2 of Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Prince Marth... It was...an honor...	”	— Gordin in Shadow Dragon.

“	I was dead anyway till you came, sir... If I'm to die again, at least let me die for you. Fortune protect you sire...	”	— Gordin if chosen as the decoy in Prologue IV of Shadow Dragon.

“	C-curses... Sorry, Kris. I don't want to drag you down... So I'll retreat for now.	”	— Gordin's retreat quote in the prologues in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Forgive me... Ryan...	”	— Gordin's death quote in Classic Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Ugh... I'll just be a burden in this state... I have no choice but to retreat...	”	— Gordin's retreat quote in Casual Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.

Everyone's Conditions quotes

“	Today feels great. Maybe I'll manage to show them my moves.	”	— When receiving a temporary stat boost in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	I can't lose to my juniors. I have to train hard too!	”	— When receiving experience in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Eh? This is... what, exactly?	”	— When finding an item in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Got a little extra time. I guess I'll slack off a bit.	”	— When failing to receive a bonus in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	I wonder how Kris is doing...? It's alright for a senior to worry, right?	”	— When receiving support with Kris in New Mystery of the Emblem.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Main article: Gordin/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Anime

Gordin in the anime.

Gordin appears in the Fire Emblem OVA based on Book 1 of Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem. In this incarnation, Gordin is rather obnoxious and loud, but enthusiastic about helping Marth—known as "Mars"—in his endeavors.

Fire Emblem Cipher

Gordin is featured on four cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Gordin
	Bow Knight of the Archanean League, Gordin
		"I was dead anyway till you came, sire... If I'm to die again, at least let me die for you."
		Attack: 50	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Sniper		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Warning Shot: [Trigger] Whenever you place a unit of cost 2 or less, you may choose one opponent unit and move it. Anti-Fliers: [Always] While this unit is attacking a unit, this unit gains 30 attack.
	Card #B01-013HN, B01-013ST • Artist: Kokon Konfuzi
	Archer of the Liberation Army, Gordin
		"If it's this distance...I can't miss!"
		Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Archer		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Steel Bow: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Until the end of this turn, this unit's attack is increased by 10. Anti-Fliers: [Always] While this unit is attacking a unit, this unit gains 30 attack. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains 20 attack.
	Card #B01-014N, B01-014ST • Artist: Kokon Konfuzi
	Veteran Bow Fighter, Gordin
		"I won't lose to you as long as I have my bow!"
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Sniper		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Silver Bow: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Until the end of this turn, this unit gains +20 attack. Deft Positioning: [Trigger] When a non-lord enemy evades this unit's attack, you may move that enemy. Wingslayer: [Always] While this unit is attacking a unit, this unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #B13-062HN • Artist: Marue
	War-Imprisoned Archer, Gordin
		"Gordin, sire! My name is Gordin. The enemy captured me and left me in this mortifying state."
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 2
		Class: Archer		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Diligent Bow: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Until the end of this turn, this unit gains +20 attack. Wingslayer: [Always] While this unit is attacking a unit, this unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #B13-063N • Artist: Marue
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Gordin .

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
New Mystery of the Emblem	Archer of Altea; a little timid. In the last war, he escaped to Talys along with Marth.*	アリティアの弓兵。少々気が弱い。 暗黒戦争では、マルスと共にタリスへ落ち延びた。
Heroes	Altean archer who is masterful with his bow. Looks younger than he actually is. Appears in Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem.	アリティア王国の弓兵。幼く見られがちだが、 努力家で、弓の実力はアリティア随一。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 紋章の謎』）

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Gordin	A variant of Gordon, is most commonly found as a surname of Scottish origin meaning "spacious fort". It also appears as a given name derived from Irish for "beloved".
Japanese	ゴードン	Japanese rendering of "Gordon"; officially romanized as Gohdon.
Spanish	Gordin	As above.
French	Gordin	As above.
German	Gordin	As above.
Italian	Gordin	As above.
Portuguese (Brazil)	Gordin	As above.
Traditional Chinese	哥頓	Gordon

Gallery

Official artwork

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

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  Artwork of Gordin from Mystery of the Emblem.

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  Artwork of Gordin from the Trading Card Game.

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  Artwork of Gordin from the Trading Card Game.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Gordin: Altean Archer from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Gordin: Altean Archer from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Gordin: Altean Archer from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Gordin: Altean Archer from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Gordin: Altean Archer in resplendent attire from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Gordin: Altean Archer in resplendent attire from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Gordin: Altean Archer in resplendent attire from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Gordin: Altean Archer in resplendent attire from Heroes.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Gordin: Altean Archer.

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  Artwork of Gordin: Altean Archer.

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  Artwork of Gordin: Altean Archer.

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  Artwork of Gordin: Altean Archer.

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  Gordin in an artwork of Jeorge: Perfect Shot.

Other artwork

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  Artwork of Gordin: Altean Archer with other characters for Heroes's second anniversary.

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  Wallpaper of Gordin: Altean Archer from Heroes's A Hero Rises 2018 event.

Other appearances

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  Artwork of Gordin Cipher.

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  Artwork of Gordin Cipher.

References

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