Ike

Ike Artwork of Ike from Radiant Dawn. The leader of the Greil Mercenaries, and famed hero of the Mad King's War. He renounced his peerage to live as a common soldier. He is blunt, but genuine and loyal.

Gender Male Race Beorc Emblem (Engage) Age 17 (as of Path of Radiance) 20 (as of Radiant Dawn) Family Greil (father) Elena (mother) Mist (younger sister) Priam (descendant) Nationality Crimean (Born in Gallia) Title(s) Radiant Hero Starting class Ranger (Path of Radiance) Hero (Radiant Dawn, Awakening) Vanguard (Fates) Voiced by Jason Adkins (English, all appearances up to Fates) Greg Chun (English, Heroes onwards) Michihiko Hagi (Japanese, all appearances) Appearance(s) Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn Awakening Fates Engage Heroes Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

“	In every battle that mattered in my life, I've always been the one left standing, no matter how slim my chances. This battle means more than any of the others, because it's for the life of every person that I've ever cared about.	”	— Ike, to Ashera

Ike (pronounced /⁠aɪk⁠/^[key]; Japanese: アイク Ike) is the legendary Radiant Hero and leader of the Greil Mercenaries, the son of Greil and Elena and elder brother of Mist. Shortly after joining the Greil Mercenaries, he became the leader after his father's passing and led the group in protecting Crimea's errant Princess Elincia and in combatting the invasion force of Daein, winning the trust and respect of his allies in both laguz and beorc nations. Three years later, after completing a job with Bastian to save Lucia from falling victim to Ludveck's civil war, Ike and the Mercenaries were hired by Gallia's army in their war with Begnion, where he came into conflict with Micaiah of Daein. Ike strives to live up to his father's reputation and become an expert swordsman so that he may one day avenge his father's death by defeating the Black Knight.

Ike serves as a main character in both Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn. Ike is also a regular participant in the Super Smash Bros. series, making his debut appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Role

Ike starts out as a mercenary in his father Greil's mercenary troop. After his father passed away, he traveled with Elincia, the princess of Crimea, to Gallia and eventually Begnion through Nasir's merchant boat. Along the way he is asked by Begnion's Apostle to perform tasks which involve preventing Laguz slave trading. After these tasks, the Apostle gives Elincia and Crimea aid, and it was Elincia who gave the rank of Lord to Ike. Continuing on with their way through Daein and eventually Crimea, Ike confronts the Black Knight several times and then eventually the King of Daein, Ashnard himself and a black Laguz Dragon which was controlled by Ashnard. Defeating Ashnard, Ike was able to help Elincia restore Crimea to its former glory.

Starting stats and growth rates

Ranger Level 1 Attribute Build 9

Recruitment: Prologue, automatically from the start Stats Growth Rates Max HP 19 Speed 7 Strength 5 Luck 6 Magic 1 Defense 5 Skill 6 Resistance 0 Movement 6 Weight 9 Max HP 75% Speed 55% Strength 50% Luck 35% Magic 20% Defense 40% Skill 50% Resistance 40% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Trainer* Iron Sword* -- Weapon Levels D -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Lord	+4	+3	+2	+2	+2	+0	+3	+2	+1	+1	(x to C)

Analysis

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

Ike is a Ranger that has weak base stats but has excellent growths across most stats, so he will usually grow into a powerful unit. Training him may seem unnecessary due to lack of a mount and sword-lock (only 1-range), but it is often advised due to his necessity to fight Ashnard at the end of the game.

His weak earlygame is somewhat remedied by his decent base speed and his Regal Sword (mitigated by only ×2 effectiveness bonus). Through midgame, his growths will often have begun to kick in, and forges / other effective weapons have become more readily available. However, he is also prone to stat screwage at this point due to his low bases. After promotion, Ike is a force to be reckoned with and will on average cap strength, speed, and skill at max level. Although Ragnell is only available for the last two chapters, it gives him a powerful 1-2 range option and a massive defensive boost, making him one of the most powerful endgame characters.

Due to the power of Aether, Ike is a prime candidate for an Occult Scroll. Wrath + Resolve is another powerful combination, since it allows him to kill Ashnard quickly and trivializes the last two chapters with Ragnell. Aether or Wrath alone are almost mandatory if the player chooses to take on the Black Knight.

Ike also has an Earth affinity, which is arguably the best affinity due to a +5 avoid boost per support level. In particular, Oscar makes a strong support partner with his own earth affinity and availability, giving both units an impressive +30 avoid at max support.

Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

Role

In Radiant Dawn, Ike returns as the leader of the Greil Mercenaries and has gained respect from most of the nations in Tellius thanks to his role in the Mad King's War three years before. He is first hired by Bastian to rescue Lucia when she is about to be hanged at the end of Part II. Afterwards, Elincia meets with him privately and explains that Daein now has a new king and that Bastian compared him to Elincia and a girl called the Silver-Haired Maiden to Ike. She also reveals that the Black Knight was seen there. Ike is shocked to hear this and returns to the Greil Mercenaries fort; he initially decides to look for the Black Knight.

Ike then abandons his search when Ranulf hires the mercenaries to aid the Laguz Alliance against Begnion in Part III. When the plot forged by the Begnion senators is discovered, Sanaki makes Ike the supreme commander of the combined armies of Crimea, Begnion, Gallia, and Phoenicis, who had just forged a new alliance. Ike also leads the Greil Army in Part IV and is the only one who can deliver the final blow to Ashera at the end of the game.

Starting stats and growth rates

Hero Level 11 Affinity Constitution 12 Authority ★★★

Recruitment: Part III, Prologue, automatically from the start Stats Growth Rates Max HP 44 Speed 23 Strength 24 Luck 14 Magic 2 Defense 21 Skill 28 Resistance 7 Movement 7 Weight 13 Max HP 65% Speed 35% Strength 55% Luck 30% Magic 10% Defense 40% Skill 60% Resistance 15% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Ettard Iron Sword Shove Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Biorhythm Best Good Normal Bad Worst

Note: The above stats are Ike's default stats. If a Radiant Dawn game was started via a data transfer from Path of Radiance and Ike managed to reach level 20 in his highest possible class in the Path of Radiance save file, any stat Ike capped in Path of Radiance will result in a boost to his base in the stat in question in Radiant Dawn. The boost is a +5 for max HP, and +2 for strength, magic, skill, speed, luck, defense or resistance. In addition, Ike's weapon level at the end of a transferred Path of Radiance game can result in an boost to his weapon experience in Radiant Dawn. See Data transfer § Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn for more information.

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Skills	Weapon level
Vanguard	+4	+2	+4	+2	+2	+0	+2	+4	+0	+0	Aether Nihil	A

Availability

Part I												Part II					Part III															Part IV
P	1	2	3	4	5	6		7	8	9	E	P	1	2	3	E	P	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	E	P	1	2	3	4	5	Endgame
						1	2																															1	2	3	4	5
																	R	R	R	R	R	R		R	R		R	R		E	R		R			R		R	R	R	R	R
Legend R: Required for deployment A: Available for deployment E: Appears as an enemy unit N: Appears as an NPC unit P: Appears as an partner unit S: Available if selected into the relevant army F: Joins after preparations U: Cannot be deployed, but inventory can be managed

See Availability chart/Radiant Dawn for more details on availability.

Analysis

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

Ike is a Hero who serves as the primary main character for a majority of the Part III chapters. He is considered one of the best combat units in the game, with excellent base stats, solid availability, and earth affinity. He starts with the powerful 1-range Ettard, then gets the even better 1-2 range Ragnell for the latter half of his availability. He is held back by lack of mount, very bad resistance, and low speed growth (only an issue after promotion). It is worth noting that after he caps skill (common in early Part III), it is better on average to level him with bonus experience, because his average stat gains per level becomes less than 3. Because he is required to deal the final blow to Ashera, and also defeat the Black Knight, it is always recommended to use and train Ike. Radiant Dawn Ike benefits significantly from Path of Radiance transfers, as PoR Ike has better balanced growths that help him frequently cap several stats at level 20.

It should be noted however, that Ike's status as a powerful combat unit can prove to be a double-edged sword against the player when he appears as a boss in Part III, Chapter 13, where the player plays as Micaiah and the Dawn Brigade (most of whom are very likely to be underleveled) fighting against fast and hard-hitting laguz. As Ike would have already hit level 20 with some capped stats and wields Ragnell, this can make him very lethally dangerous to fight (can be mitigated if the player exploits Ike's low resistance via putting him to sleep with a Sleep staff). As such, it is important to keep this in mind if the player wants to end the chapter quickly by defeating Ike in battle.

Ike promotes at the start of Part IV, which grants him Aether (a mastery skill that heals him and bypasses enemy defense) and Nihil (still costs 20 skill capacity), the latter being useful in the Black Knight fight to prevent him from triggering Eclipse. He also gains the ability to use axes; however, it is only useful to allow Ike to wield a Hammer to deal massive amounts of damage against Generals and the Black Knight; as Ike already received the Ragnell at this point, this renders 1-2 range axes obsolete. Because Part IV has many rout chapters, Ike becomes a very useful unit with the Ragnell despite starting under-leveled. Ike may struggle in endgame because of the abundance of enemy magic users and his bad resistance, but there are several tools to mitigate this (Ward staves, Pure Waters, wardwood tiles, Kurthnaga's Night Tide skill).

Ike starts with no skills. He can make use of Adept to bolster his already powerful offense further, though he is already strong and reasonably fast enough to double and kill many enemies aside from agile foes such as Swordmasters. As mentioned earlier, Ike gets a free Nihil skill upon promoting, and is recommended to keep the skill on him to prevent bosses from triggering their deadly mastery skills and to stop Ashera's Auras from triggering Aurora against him.

Ike has an earth affinity, which is arguably the best affinity in the game, giving +22.5% avoid at max. Oscar makes an excellent partner for Ike with his own earth affinity and perfectly shared availability with Ike. Tanith is another solid earth partner due to being a flier, though she joins significantly later than Oscar. Mia and Boyd are other good partners with fire affinities, giving a useful attack and accuracy boost. Rafiel's Heaven affinity is a useful lategame partner to help Ike's hitrates because of their shared Part IV chapters, Ike's extreme biorhythm cycles, and his inconsistent accuracy on Ashera and her auras.

Fire Emblem Awakening

Role

Two versions of Ike are playable in Awakening: a free one through SpotPass as part of the Path of Radiance character set, and a paid one from the DLC chapter package Rogues & Redeemers 3.

Ike also appears as an enemy in six DLC chapters, including his role as the boss of Champions of Yore 3 and Rogues & Redeemers 3, and as a neutral unit in Champions of Yore 1 and Smash Brethren 2.

Additionally, Ike's title, reputation and the Ragnell have been inherited by his distant descendant Priam, who allies with Chrom.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable (SpotPass) Playable (DLC) NPC (DLC CoY1) Enemy (DLC CoY2) Enemy (DLC CoY3)

Hero Level 20 Movement 6

Recruitment: SpotPass, hire him for 20,600 G or defeat him in a skirmish Stats Growth Rates Cap Modifiers Max HP 76 Speed 37 Strength 41 Luck 30 Magic 16 Defense 33+5 Skill 38 Resistance 18 Max HP 85% Speed 55% Strength 70% Luck 45% Magic 30% Defense 45% Skill 65% Resistance 25% Speed 0 Strength 3 Luck −3 Magic −1 Defense 2 Skill 2 Resistance 0 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Ragnell* Armsthrift Patience Sol Axebreaker Aether Weapon Levels A -- B -- -- --

Hero Level 20 Movement 6

Recruitment: Xenologue: Rogues & Redeemers 3, automatically after clearing the map Stats Growth Rates Cap Modifiers Max HP 76 Speed 37 Strength 41 Luck 30 Magic 16 Defense 33+5 Skill 38 Resistance 18 Max HP 85% Speed 55% Strength 70% Luck 45% Magic 30% Defense 45% Skill 65% Resistance 25% Speed 0 Strength 3 Luck −3 Magic −1 Defense 2 Skill 2 Resistance 0 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Ragnell* Aether Patience Sol Axebreaker Luna* Weapon Levels A -- C -- -- --

Mercenary Level 8 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 28 Speed 9 Strength 12 Luck 5 Magic 1 Defense 8 Skill 10 Resistance 0

Inventory Skills Iron Sword -- Weapon Levels D -- -- -- -- --

Mercenary Level 12 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 31 Speed 10 Strength 13 Luck 6 Magic 1 Defense 9 Skill 11 Resistance 1

Inventory Skills Normal: Steel Sword Lunatic: Silver Sword Lunatic: Patience Weapon Levels C -- -- -- -- --

Mercenary Level 15 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 33 Speed 11 Strength 15 Luck 7 Magic 1 Defense 10+5 Skill 12 Resistance 2

Inventory Skills Ragnell Patience Weapon Levels A -- -- -- -- --

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Reclassing options

Ike Base classes:* Mercenary Hero Bow Knight Reclass options: This unit can reclass to any male class available through reclassing.

See reclass for more details on the reclassing system.

Growth rates when reclassed

Tactician/Grandmaster Cavalier Paladin Knight Great Knight General Barbarian/Berserker Fighter/Warrior Mercenary Bow Knight Archer Sniper

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Tactician/Grandmaster	80%	65%	45%	55%	50%	45%	45%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Cavalier	85%	70%	30%	60%	55%	45%	45%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Paladin	85%	70%	30%	60%	55%	45%	45%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Knight	90%	75%	30%	55%	45%	45%	50%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Great Knight	90%	75%	30%	55%	50%	45%	50%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
General	90%	75%	30%	55%	45%	45%	50%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Barbarian/Berserker	90%	75%	30%	55%	55%	45%	40%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Fighter/Warrior	85%	75%	30%	60%	50%	45%	45%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mercenary	85%	70%	30%	65%	55%	45%	45%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Bow Knight	90%	70%	30%	65%	55%	45%	40%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Archer	85%	65%	30%	70%	50%	45%	45%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Sniper	85%	65%	30%	70%	50%	45%	50%	25%	{{{cha}}}

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Myrmidon Swordmaster Assassin Thief Trickster Wyvern Rider/Wyvern Lord Griffon Rider Priest War Monk Mage/Sage Dark Mage Dark Knight Sorcerer Dread Fighter

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Myrmidon	80%	70%	30%	65%	60%	45%	40%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Swordmaster	80%	70%	30%	65%	60%	45%	40%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Assassin	80%	70%	30%	70%	60%	45%	40%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Thief	75%	65%	35%	65%	60%	45%	40%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Trickster	75%	60%	45%	65%	55%	45%	40%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Wyvern Rider/Wyvern Lord	85%	80%	30%	55%	50%	45%	45%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Griffon Rider	85%	75%	30%	60%	55%	45%	40%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Priest	75%	55%	45%	55%	50%	45%	40%	35%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
War Monk	85%	65%	45%	50%	50%	45%	45%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mage/Sage	75%	50%	50%	60%	55%	45%	40%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dark Mage	90%	55%	45%	55%	50%	45%	45%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dark Knight	90%	65%	45%	55%	50%	45%	45%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Sorcerer	85%	50%	50%	55%	50%	45%	45%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dread Fighter	80%	70%	40%	60%	55%	45%	45%	30%	{{{cha}}}

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Promotion stat gains

Archer Barbarian Cavalier Dark Mage Wyvern Rider Fighter Knight Mage Mercenary Myrmidon Priest Tactician Thief

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+4	+2	+1	+4	+3	+0	+5	+3	+1	--
Bow Knight	+8	+3	+0	+2	+4	+0	+1	+2	+3	E, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Berserker	+8	+5	+0	+2	+3	+0	+2	+1	+1	--
Warrior	+6	+4	+0	+5	-1	+0	+4	+3	+1	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+7	+3	+1	+2	+2	+0	+3	+6	+1	--
Great Knight	+8	+5	+0	+1	-1	+0	+7	+1	+0	E, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sorcerer	+5	+1	+3	+2	+1	+0	+3	+3	+1	--
Dark Knight	+7	+3	+2	+4	+2	+0	+5	+1	+3	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Wyvern Lord	+5	+4	+0	+2	+2	+0	+3	+3	+1	E
Griffon Rider	+3	+2	+0	+4	+4	+0	+0	+3	+1	--

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Warrior	+8	+4	+0	+3	+2	+0	+3	+3	+1	E
Hero	+2	+0	+1	+6	+5	+0	+4	+3	+1	E, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
General	+10	+4	+0	+3	+2	+0	+4	+3	+1	E
Great Knight	+8	+3	+0	+2	+3	+0	+3	+1	+3	E, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sage	+4	+1	+3	+2	+3	+0	+2	+2	+1	E, E
Dark Knight	+9	+4	+1	+3	+1	+0	+7	+2	+3	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Hero	+6	+3	+1	+3	+3	+0	+3	+3	+1	E, E
Bow Knight	+8	+3	+0	+2	+3	+0	+1	+2	+3	E, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+4	+3	+1	+2	+3	+0	+2	+3	+1	--
Assassin	+5	+4	-1	+4	+2	+0	+1	+0	+1	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
War Monk	+8	+5	+2	+2	+2	+0	+5	+0	+1	E
Sage	+4	+1	+4	+3	+3	+0	+3	-1	+1	E, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Grandmaster	+4	+3	+3	+2	+2	+0	+2	+2	+1	--

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Assassin	+5	+5	+0	+7	+4	+0	+3	+1	+1	E
Trickster	+3	+1	+4	+4	+3	+0	+1	+5	+1	E

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Skill set

Like all male bonus units in Awakening, Ike has access to all base class and advanced class skills available to standard male units.

In addition, both versions of Ike can also receive the following as a personal skill:

Skill
	Aether

Fire Emblem Fates

Role

If the player scans the Ike amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. series into the game when prompted, Ike will appear in the player's My Castle. The player can then talk to Ike, and challenge his army to battle; defeating Ike will allow the player to recruit him.

Starting stats and growth rates

Vanguard Level 15 Movement 6

Recruitment: Radiant Hero Ike, automatically after completing the chapter Stats Growths Mods Pair Up Max HP 32 Speed 14−1 Strength 20+3 Luck 16 Magic 0 Defense 18+3 Skill 15 Resistance 8 Max HP 70% Speed 40% Strength 65% Luck 55% Magic 0% Defense 55% Skill 45% Resistance 10% Speed −1 Strength +2 Luck 0 Magic 0 Defense +1 Skill 0 Resistance −1 C Support -- B Support -- A Support -- S Support -- {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Ragnell Heavy Blade Veteran Intuition Weapon Levels C -- D -- -- -- -- --

Reclassing options

As an amiibo unit, Ike cannot change class.

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Learned at
	Heavy Blade	Innate
	Veteran Intuition	Innate
	Aether	Vanguard, level 25
	Strengthtaker	Vanguard, level 35
The above skill list does not include skills obtained via DLC.

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

Role

If the player scans the Ike amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. series into the game when prompted, Ike will appear as an NPC Illusory Hero on the battlefield for one turn.

Starting stats and growth rates

Hero Level 1 Fatigue tol. --

Recruitment: Appears as an NPC for one turn upon using the amiibo command Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats Max HP 36 Luck 7 Attack 17 Defense 16 Skill 11 Resistance 2 Speed 9 Movement 5 Max HP 120% Luck 35% Attack 50% Defense 55% Skill 35% Resistance 10% Speed 35% Max HP 52 Luck -- Attack -- Defense -- Skill -- Resistance 40 Speed -- {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Item Skills Ragnell* -- Weapons ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗

Fire Emblem Engage

Role

Ike appears as an equippable Emblem Ring in Fire Emblem Engage. He becomes available at the start of Chapter 13, where he is synced with Timerra. Ike is the boss of the paralogue The Radiant Hero.

Emblem Ring data

Stat modifiers

Stat modifiers Bond level HP Str Def 1 +3 +1 +1 2–3 +3 +1 +2 4–6 +3 +2 +2 7 +5 +2 +2 8–11 +5 +2 +3 12–13 +5 +3 +3 14–15 +7 +3 +3 16 +7 +3 +4 17–18 +7 +4 +4 19–20 +7 +4 +5

Bond effects

Bond effects Bond level Effect Type 1 Defense +1 Inheritable skill 1 Demolish Sync skill 1 Resolve Sync skill 1 Laguz Friend Engage skill 1 Great Aether Engage attack 1 Hammer Engage weapon 2 Defense +2 Inheritable skill 3 Reposition Sync skill 4 Axe Power 1 Inheritable skill 5 Unit can inherit this Emblem's skills. 6 Adds Axe proficiency to unit. 7 Axe Power 2 Inheritable skill 8 Defense +3 Inheritable skill 9 Adds Sword proficiency to unit. 10 Urvan Engage weapon 11 Unit stays engaged 1 additional turn. 12 Axe Power 3 Inheritable skill 13 Wrath Sync skill 14 Axe Power 4 Inheritable skill 15 Ragnell Engage weapon 16 Defense +4 Inheritable skill 17 Axe Power 5 Inheritable skill 18 Resolve+ Sync skill 19 Defense +5 Inheritable skill 20 Unit's engage meter is shortened one step.

Stats

See also: The Radiant Hero (Engage)

Normal Hard Maddening

Emblem Level 30 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 51 Defense 14 Strength 15 Resistance 2 Magic 1 Luck 12 Dexterity 19 Build 15 Speed 14 Inventory Skills Hammer Urvan Ragnell Demolish Resolve+ Wrath Anchor Great Aether Weapon Levels S -- S -- -- -- -- -- --

Emblem Level 30 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 51 Defense 25 Strength 27 Resistance 10 Magic 4 Luck 12 Dexterity 19 Build 15 Speed 14 Inventory Skills Hammer Urvan Ragnell Demolish Resolve+ Wrath Anchor Great Aether Weapon Levels S -- S -- -- -- -- -- --

Emblem Level 30 Movement 5

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Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

There are six different variations of Ike available to Heroes, three of which are tied to his storyline appearance in Path of Radiance and two of which are tied to his storyline appearance in Radiant Dawn. In the case of the Path of Radiance-based variations, the normal variation of Ike is one of the characters added to the game in the World of Radiance update, and became available for summoning by players on April 26, 2017, while a Choose Your Legends variation of Ike was made available on August 31, 2017 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Brave Heroes update, and a Valentine's variation of Ike was made available between February 8, 2019 and March 8, 2019 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Greil's Devoted update In the case of the Radiant Dawn-based variations, a variation of Ike termed "Vanguard Legend", based on his appearance as a Vanguard, was first made available to players on January 31, 2018 as the game's third Legendary Hero, and the first one not to be a character original to Heroes, while a corrupted variation of Ike, based on his corruption by Lehran's Medallion as depicted in Fire Emblem Cipher, was first made available to be summoned by players on May 8, 2020 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Steeped in Twilight update. A young variation of Ike was made available between the period of April 7, 2022 through May 7, 2022 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Unlikely Friends update; this variation is a Duo Hero, teamed up alongside Mist.

The brave variation of Ike is notably the first character whose data was not present in the game at launch to be the first bearer of two passive skills of the same type; in this case, he is the first bearer of the type-A skills Steady Stance and Steady Breath. The same variation of Ike is also the first non-launch-day character to be the first bearer of three different types of passive skills, also being the first bearer of Beorc's Blessing.

Starting stats

Main article: Ike/Heroes stats

Personality

Throughout his games, Ike is shown to be a blunt, yet passionate person, earning others' respect and trust easily. This is especially evident with Reyson, who begins to trust Ike in Path of Radiance after he had hated all beorc so badly for so long. Ike is also one of the few beorc who do not hold predjudice against the laguz and shares Elincia's desire to bring peace between the two races.

Ike also, for a while, hates all nobles and their lifestyle. This changes somewhat after he gets to know nobles, such as Elincia, Sigrun, Geoffrey, Lucia, and others. He reluctantly accepts Elincia's promoting him to a lord as well, even though he is quite uncomfortable over it. Ike also seems to not think before he acts at times, as shown when he shouts at Sanaki in the Begnion Palace. Mist also says that he is reckless. Several times in Path of Radiance, Ike also doubts his own abilities as a leader, but his allies believe otherwise.

Another notable thing about Ike's character is his love for food. Soren, Oscar, Titania, and Lethe all hint that he eats a lot, probably as much as the laguz, who are said to eat much more than the beorc, and Oscar and Soren say Ike particularly favors spicy meat dishes, mainly ribs and steaks.

Also, it's easy to tell when Ike is tired. His left eye twitches when he's feeling beat according to Soren.

Supports

Path of Radiance

Main article: Ike/Supports (Path of Radiance)

Ike Ranger Titania Paladin C: 8 B: 11 A: 26 Oscar Lance Knight C: 5 B: 8 A: 11 Soren Mage C: 5 B: 12 A: 19 Lethe Beast Tribe (Cat) C: 4 B: 9 A: 14 Reyson Bird Tribe (Heron) C: 5 B: 8 A: 11 Ranulf Beast Tribe (Cat) C: 1 B: 2 A: 3 Elincia Princess Crimea C: 1 B: 1 A: 2

See Support § Path of Radiance for more details on supports.

As well, Ike has the following bond supports:

• Greil*: +10% critical
• Mist: +10% critical
• Soren: Soren gets critical immunity

Radiant Dawn

Bond supports

Ike Hero Default bonds: Mist Cleric Bonus: 10 Titania Axe Paladin Bonus: 5 Soren Wind Sage Bonus: 5 Ranulf Cat Bonus: 5 Extra bonds:* Oscar Lance Paladin Bonus: 5 Lethe Cat Bonus: 5 Reyson Heron Bonus: 5 Elincia Queen Bonus: 5 [[{{{supporte5}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuse5}}}

See Support § Radiant Dawn for more details on supports.

Endings

Radiant Dawn

Ike
Once he saw stability returned, Ike left on a journey to lands still unknown. He was never seen again.

Quotes

Battle quotes

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“	Time to get out of here!	”	— Ike's escape quote in Path of Radiance.

“	Ike: Give back what you've stolen from the good folk here and set sail. Havetti: Yahar har harrrr! Now I know yer tetched in the head, lassie! We show 'em our axes an' say "Arrrr," and the gold and grub come rainin' down. We'll not be givin' this up! Ike: I see... Looks like we'll have to rely on force of arms, then.	”	— Ike, against Havetti in Chapter 3 of Path of Radiance.

“	Shinon: Heh. I always knew it would come to this, Ike. Ike: Shinon... Shinon: Watch yourself!	”	— Ike, against Shinon in Chapter 18 of Path of Radiance.

“	I've got to withdraw!	”	— Ike's escape quote in Radiant Dawn.

“	Why would you seek me out? I won't have any mercy on my enemies. That goes for former allies, too!	”	— Ike, in Part III, Chapter 13 of Radiant Dawn.

“	I'm from the Greil Mercenaries.	”	— Ike's SpotPass parley quote in Awakening.

“	Nice knowing you!	”	— Ike, in a SpotPass battle in Awakening.

“	Seems we should fight together.	”	— Ike's SpotPass recruitment quote in Awakening.

“	Woman or man, if you stand against me here, I have to cut you down.	”	— Ike, as a NPC in Champions of Yore 1 in Awakening.

“	You sure you want to do this?	”	— Ike, as an enemy in Champions of Yore 2 in Awakening.

“	Ike: You sure you want to face me? Lucina: If you would do me the honor. I can see you're quite strong. Ike: I do no honors. But if you come at me, you'll get the bruises you're looking for. Lucina: So be it!	”	— Ike, against Lucina as an enemy in Champions of Yore 2 in Awakening.

“	Sorry, but I have a mind to win this fight.	”	— Ike, as an enemy in Champions of Yore 3 in Awakening.

“	Lucina: Your folly ends here, sir. Ike: I'm not a "sir," and you're not in a position to make bold remarks. Lucina: Then I'll be sure to try again once I stand over your broken body!	”	— Ike, against Lucina as an enemy in Champions of Yore 3 in Awakening.

“	You just stroll in here and act like you own the place? Try this on for size!	”	— Ike, as an enemy in Smash Brethren 1 in Awakening.

“	Ike: You're the commander of these otherworldly forces? You seem like a man who could be reasoned with. Chrom: I would be, but I'm not here to reason—I'm here to fight. Shall we?	”	— Ike, against Chrom as an enemy in Smash Brethren 1 in Awakening.

“	You can't beat me—so why not just go back to your own world?	”	— Ike, as an enemy in Smash Brethren 3 in Awakening.

“	Chrom: We will defeat you and restore peace to this world! Ike: I believe that's my line. Come on!	”	— Ike, against Chrom as an enemy in Smash Brethren 3 in Awakening.

“	I hope you've enjoyed having your run of these lands...because it ends now.	”	— Ike, as an enemy in Rogues & Redeemers 2 in Awakening.

“	Priam: I know this man. He's a legend... Ike: Why are you staring? Priam: Nothing... Just taking a good look at the warrior I'm about to surpass!	”	— Ike, against Priam as an enemy in Rogues & Redeemers 2 in Awakening.

“	Damn these doubts. I believe in the path I've chosen!	”	— Ike, as an enemy in Rogues & Redeemers 3 in Awakening.

“	Ike: Doubts or no doubts, if you stand against me, I will show no mercy. Priam: Fine by me. The way you look, the way you move—it's all perfect. You're just the kind of legend I'm fighting to become!	”	— Ike, against Priam as an enemy in Rogues & Redeemers 3 in Awakening.

Defeat quotes

“	Oof...I can...keep going...	”	— Ike, in the Prologue of Path of Radiance.

“	Ohh... Not...here...	”	— Ike, in Chapters 1-7 of Path of Radiance.

“	Nngh...I... I... I must...protect--	”	— Ike, in Chapters 8-17 of Path of Radiance.

“	Blast! I'm sorry... Mist... Everyone... ...Fa-Father--	”	— Ike, in Chapters 18-25 and 28 of Path of Radiance.

“	No... I must go on...	”	— Ike, in Chapters 26-27 of Path of Radiance.

“	Urgh... Not...here... Father...forgive...	”	— Ike, in Chapter 27-2 of Path of Radiance.

“	Urggg...I... I'm... not...strong...enough...	”	— Ike, if defeated by the Black Knight in chapter 27-2 in Path of Radiance.

“	Damn... I... After all this... Forgive me, Elincia...	”	— Ike, in the Endgame of Path of Radiance.

“	Argh... I'm sorry...	”	— Ike, in Radiant Dawn.

“	... How careless of me...	”	— Ike, in Radiant Dawn.

“	Ike: They're holding out longer than I expected. Titania: Ike! Our forces on the western wall broke through the Daein defenses! They're requesting reinforcements. We should move our forces to the breach. Ike: All right. I just hope we're able to keep Micaiah from doing anything rash. All units, to the western wall!	”	— Ike, in Part III, Chapter 13 of Radiant Dawn.

“	I'm sorry, I cannot go any farther...	”	— Ike, as a NPC in Champions of Yore 1 in Awakening.

“	Im...pressive...	”	— Ike, as an enemy in Champions of Yore 2 in Awakening.

“	Looks like I've got... a lot to learn...	”	— Ike, as an enemy in Champions of Yore 3 in Awakening.

“	Hmph... Not bad...	”	— Ike, as an enemy in Smash Brethren 1 in Awakening.

“	Ahh... I'd fight on if I could...	”	— Ike, as an NPC in Smash Brethren 2 in Awakening.

“	Was that...the best I can do?	”	— Ike, as an enemy in Smash Brethren 3 in Awakening.

“	...So be it.	”	— Ike, as an NPC in Rogues & Redeemers 1 in Awakening.

“	Nngh, you got me... I guess I still...need work...	”	— Ike, as an enemy in Rogues & Redeemers 2 in Awakening.

“	Nngh...I lost...	”	— Ike, as an enemy in Rogues & Redeemers 3 in Awakening.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Main article: Ike/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. series

Main article: Ike/Super Smash Bros. series

Ike is a recurring playable character in Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. fighting game series. He first joined the series in Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Wii. He appears in both of the following installments, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, as well. Ike uses his Path of Radiance design in Brawl, his Radiant Dawn design in 3DS/Wii U, and both designs in Ultimate (with Path of Radiance as the default).

Ike's fighting style in the Super Smash Bros. series has him move slowly on the ground but deal heavy, far-reaching blows with Ragnell. However, like his movement speed, his attacks are slow.

Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.

Ike features as a bonus playable character in the Nintendo 3DS title Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.. His appearance is triggered by using an amiibo during preparation for a chapter. As is standard for the Fire Emblem series, but atypical of characters in Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., Ike cannot be brought back into a battle after being defeated; instead, the player must use his amiibo again in order to use him again.

As in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, Ike appears in this game in his Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn Hero attire, and is once again voiced by Michihiko Hagi and Jason Adkins in Japanese and English respectively. His two weapons are Ragnell and Urvan, the former allowing him to attack enemies over an impressive distance by throwing shockwaves, and the latter dealing heavy damage to multiple enemies and objects in close proximity to him.

Ike's stats are as follows:

Ike Max ♥ 180

Main weapon: Ragnell Boiler: Ike's Cloak Pow 5 Rate 1 Range S Max ☁️ 13 ☁️ Rech. 8 Off. +0% Def. +0% A blessed sword that strikes with tremendous force. Uses 4 ☁️. A rough cloak of uncouth materials, yet somehow all the nobler for it. Sub-weapon: Urvan Ability: Push Move crates or enemies. Pow 70 Rate 1 Range E The axe of a great warrior. Can swing into multiple foes. Uses 3 ☁️. Special: Aether Turn into a whirlwind of blades targeting all enemies to the front. Library Ike: Ike's manner is a little rough, but he is a formidable soldier who swings his greatsword and giant axe with ease. He seems to be made entirely of muscle and poor manners. Milton on Ike: While Ike is not of high birth, he is noble in his character. His talents are those of a professional soldier, yet he is never eager to raise his blade. When asked, he simply replies that war has cost him dearly, and he hopes by his efforts to keep others from losing what he has lost.

Notable merchandise

Image	Information	Price	Release date
Vol. 1 Vol. 2 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	Ike appears in volume 1 and volume 7 of the Fire Emblem Heroes: Mini Acrylic Figure Collection. His volume 1 appearance is based on his Brave Mercenary appearance and his volume 7 appearance is based on his Young Mercenary appearance in Heroes.	¥350	February 2018*JP September 2018*JP
	A statuette of Ike was released in Japanese and US markets by Good Smile Company and Intelligent Systems in June 2022. The product page for the Ike statuette can be found on Good Smile's website. It is based on a special illustration done by Senri Kita, based on Ike's Radiant Dawn incarnation, specifically for this product.	¥22000JP $155.00US	June 2022JPUS

Fire Emblem Cipher

Ike is featured on twenty cards in Fire Emblem Cipher. The two variations of card B12-003N are listed separately below due to having slightly different first-skill effects between them; as the two have the same epithet-name combination, they are considered to be the same card by the rules of Cipher. Due to technical limitations, his cards have been split into two tables below.

One of these cards' quotes is still in raw, untranslated Japanese; it needs translation.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Ike (Seasons 1-5)
Normal SR+ {{{alt2image1}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	General of the Sacred Blade, Ike
		"If father hadn't cast his sword aside, he would not have lost."
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 5
		Class: Lord		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 4
		Sacred Blade Ragnell: [Activate] [] This turn, this unit's range becomes 1-2. This skill cannot be used if this unit is not in the Front Line. Savior of Tellius: [Trigger] [Once per turn] [Discard an "Ike"] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, you may pay the cost; and if you do: This turn, all allies gain +30 attack. Mercenary's Mantle: [Always] This unit gains +10 attack and the number of orbs this unit's attacks would destroy becomes 2.
	Card #B03-001SR(+) • Artist: Daisuke Izuka
	Knight of Crimea, Ike
		"Tricks aren't needed. We'll strike head on."
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Lord		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Heroic Ambition: [Trigger] When you class change into this unit, this turn, this unit's range becomes 1-2.
	Card #B03-002N • Artist: Ariko
Normal B02 Box Promo Promo Pack 3 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	Greil Mercenaries Greenhorn, Ike
		"I inherited the position of leader. My old man's position, I'll...!" "We're all breaking out of here!"
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Ranger		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Born Leader: [Always] This unit gains +10 attack. ( comes into effect if a total of 2 or more cards are stacked with this unit.) Hero Emblem: [Support] If the attacking unit is , until the end of this battle, the number of orbs this unit's attack would destroy becomes 2.
	Card #B03-003HN, B03-003ST, P02-001PR, P03-005PR • Artist: Senri Kita (B03-003HN, B03-003ST, P02-001PR), AMG (P03-005PR)
Normal ST+ {{{alt2image4}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	Brave Crimean General, Ike
		"I will never lose!"
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Lord		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Liberation Sortie: [Trigger] When another ally levels up, this turn, the number of orbs this unit's attacks would destroy becomes 2. Sacred Blade Ragnell: [Activate] [] This turn, this unit's range becomes 1-2. This skill cannot be used if this unit is not in the Front Line. ( comes into effect if a total of 3 or more cards are stacked with this unit.)
	Card #S05-001ST(+) • Artist: Senri Kita
	Radiant Hero, Ike
		"It doesn't matter who you are. It doesn't matter if I have no way to win. Fighting defines me, and I will not lose."
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 6
		Class: Vanguard		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 4
		Aether: [Trigger] [] When this unit attacks the Main Character, you may pay the cost, and if you do: Destroy up to 2 enemies that aren't the Main Character. Also, this unit gains +10 attack until the end of your opponent's turn. Memories of War: [Always] For each card stacked under this unit, reduce the cost of Aether by one []. You cannot reduce the cost of Aether by more than four [].
	Card #B05-089SR • Artist: Senri Kita
Normal R+ {{{alt2image6}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	Commander of the Greil Mercenaries, Ike
		"Everyone, get in position! Let's take them out!" "Oh, I wouldn't worry about our heads. You have no chance to win this fight. Leave while you can."
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Hero		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Tempering Swordsmanship: [Trigger] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, choose an "Ike" card from your deck and place it underneath this unit to growth them. Shuffle your deck afterwards. (A unit who has growthed is treated as if they were leveled up). Heroic Mercenaries: [Trigger] When this unit growths, this turn, all other allies gain +10 attack.
	Card #B09-091R(+) • Artist: Clover.K
Normal SR+ {{{alt2image7}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	Radiant Vanguard, Ike
		"I will keep fighting. I won't stop until I die." "Thank you. I'll use it well."
		Attack: X	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 7
		Class: Vanguard		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 5
		Legendary Swordplay: [Always] This unit's attack is calculated as the total number of cards stacked with this unit ×10. Ragnell's Aura: [Always] This unit gains range 1-2. This skill only comes into effect if this unit is in the Front Line. Ceaseless Challenger: [Trigger] Each time this unit's attack destroys an enemy, untap this unit.
	Card #B12-001SR(+) • Artist: Senri Kita (B12-001SR), Kaoru HAGIYA (B12-001SR+)
	Nightmarish Rampaging Hero, Ike
		"STAY... STAY AWAY... FROM... ME!!"
		Attack: 100	Support: 0	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Hero		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Forbidden Medallion: [Special] When this card is placed in your support area, stack this support card on top of an allied "Ike" as a metamorphosis. (Metamorphoses do not count as a level-up or class change.) Raging Power: [Trigger] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, choose 1 non-lord enemy for each card stacked with this unit, and destroy them. Rampage: [Trigger] At the end of your turn, choose 1 ally for each card stacked with this unit, and destroy them.
	Card #B12-002SR • Artist: Senri Kita
	Youth who becomes a Hero, Ike
		"Father, does that mean you finally admit that I'm ready?"
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Ranger		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Maturing Swordsmanship: [Trigger] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, until the end of your opponent's next turn, this unit gains +10 attack. Hero Emblem: [Support] If the attacking unit is , until the end of this battle, the number of orbs this unit's attack would destroy becomes 2.
	Card #B12-003N • Artist: Senri Kita
	Youth who becomes a Hero, Ike
		"The light that radiates from the medallion looks like blue fire. It's this flaming aura that earned the medallion its other name: the Fire Emblem."
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Ranger		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Maturing Swordsmanship: [Trigger] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, choose another ally. Until the end of your opponent's next turn, that ally gains +10 attack. Hero Emblem: [Support] If the attacking unit is , until the end of this battle, the number of orbs this unit's attack would destroy becomes 2.
	Card #B12-003N+X • Artist: Senri Kita
	Valorous General, Ike
		"I order you to retreat. Continue this fight and you will die."
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Lord		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Showdown Blow: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #P12-009PR • Artist: lack
Normal R+ R+X {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	Heir to his Father's Spirit, Ike
		"You and my father have kept this mercenary group together. And I'm… just… proud to be a part of it." "俺はこのようへいだんの、いちいんになれたことをほこりに思ってる！"
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Lord		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		His Late Father's Urvan: [Always] While this unit is attacking your opponent's Main Character, this unit gains +30 attack. General Ike's Command: [Trigger] [] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, if you pay the cost, move all Back Line enemies.
	Card #B14-076R(+)(+X) • Artist: Senri Kita (B14-076R, B14-076R+), Yugo Okuma (B14-076R+X)
Normal Promo Pack 14 {{{alt2image13}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	Son of the Mercenaries' Commander, Ike
		"I'm not giving up until I can get one good hit in on Father. Just until I land a single blow." "Hah! Hnng! Eee-yah!" "Well, Ike. Had enough?"
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Ranger		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Corporally-Learned Swordplay: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +30 attack. ( comes into effect if a total of 2 or more cards are stacked with this unit.) Solidarity Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +10 attack.
	Card #B14-077N, P14-007PR • Artist: Senri Kita (B14-077N), Niji Hayashi (P14-007PR)
	General Blessed by the Goddess, Ike
		"I feel... strong. Like I can take on anyone."
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 6
		Class: Vanguard		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 4
		Blessed Ragnell: [Activate] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit acquires range 1-2. Brimming with Divine Power: [Always] If this unit is in the Front Line, this unit gains +10 attack. Witness to a Legend: [Trigger] If this unit's attack destroys an enemy, choose 1 other ally. Until the end of the turn, that ally gains +30 attack.
	Card #B17-061R • Artist: Clover.K
	New Mercenary Captain, Ike
		"Everyone ready? Let's go!"
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Ranger		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Corporally-Learned Swordplay: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +20 attack. Tandem Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit without a Symbol gains +10 attack.
	Card #B17-062HN • Artist: Senri Kita
	Great Mercenary, Ike
		"This is Urvan, my father's axe... It's rugged and strong. It reminds me of him."
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Hero		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Unrefined Greataxe: [Always] If this unit is attacking your opponent's Main Character, this unit gains +10 attack. Bold Command: [Trigger] When this unit's attack ends, you may choose as many allies in the Back Line as you wish, and move them.
	Card #S11-005ST(+) • Artist: Senri Kita
Normal SR+ {{{alt2image17}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	Creator of New Legends, Ike
		"This battle means more than any of the others, because it's for the life of every person that I've ever cared about." "Don't say "hopefully." Make it the last time that Daein must be rebuilt. If anyone can do it, you two can."
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 6
		Class: Vanguard		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 4
		Fate-Breaking Blade: [Activate] Transfer Main Character status from your Main Character to this unit. Inherited Axe of Courage: [Always] If you have 1 or more other Leveled Up allies, this unit gains +20 attack, and the number of Orbs that his attack will destroy becomes 2. Deicidal Radiance: [Trigger] [] When this unit's attack is evaded, you may pay the cost and if you do: Destroy all enemies, other than the defending unit.
	Card #B20-056SR(+) • Artist: Daisuke Izuka (B20-056SR), Senri Kita (B20-056SR+)
	Youth Heir to the Sacred Blade, Ike
		"Father kept it all to himself. Mother, the medallion... It was his burden alone."
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Ranger		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Vow Before the Grave Marker: [Always] During your turn, this unit gains +10 attack per other Leveled Up ally present. Hope Emblem: [Support] If your defending unit is , choose 1 of your orbs and look at its face.
	Card #B20-057N • Artist: Sachiko Wada
	Savior of Crimea, Ike
		"Mad King Ashnard! I will cut you down with this blade and end your reign of terror!"
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Lord		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		A Born General: [Always] If this unit is in the Front Line, all allies with a Deployment Cost of 5 or higher gain +10 attack. Commander's Ragnell: [Activate] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit acquires range 1-2.
	Card #B20-103HR • Artist: Rika Suzuki
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Ike .

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Ike (Seasons 6-Current)
Normal SR+ {{{alt2image1}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	Radiant Hero of the Sacred Blade, Ike
		"I stand here today as a testament to your fortitude and commitment."
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Lord		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Legendary Ragnell: [Always] During your turn, this unit gains +10 attack per other ally. Aether, the Occult Skill: [Trigger] When this unit is attacking your opponent's Main Character, if this unit has 100 or higher attack, choose 1 non-MC enemy, and destroy them. Moment of Fate: [Always] If there are no non-Main Character enemies, your opponent's Main Character is counted as an enemy who can be destroyed by this unit's Aether, the Occult Skill.
	Card #B22-008SR(+) • Artist: Senri Kita
	Youth Heir to Unbeatable Sword Techniques, Ike
		"Are you the commander of this battalion? Order your men to retreat, and I'll let you escape with your life."
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Ranger		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Commander's Swordsmanship: [Always] If this unit is attacking your opponent's Main Character, this unit gains +10 attacks. Hero Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, the number of your Orbs your attacking unit's attack will destroy becomes 2.
	Card #B22-050N • Artist: Senri Kita
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Ike .

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Radiant Dawn	The leader of the Greil Mercenaries, and famed hero of the Mad King's War. He renounced his peerage to live as a common soldier. He is blunt, but genuine and loyal.	グレイル傭兵団の現団長。 先の戦争でクリミアを再興に 導いた英雄として称えられるが、 地位も名声も望まずに 一傭兵として市井に生きる。 無愛想だが、芯の通った性格。
Fates	A visitor from a very combative world. Apparently he's a mercenary leader.	異界から来た謎の存在。 とある傭兵団の団長であるらしい。
Engage (In battle)	Known as the Emblem of Radiance. Destroys obstacles with his mighty sword and axe.	通称『蒼炎の紋章士』。 高名な傭兵団長で、比類無き戦技を持つ。 剣と斧を豪快に操り、障害物を破壊する。
Engage (Ring reference)	Known as the Emblem of Radiance. A famous mercenary leader with unparalleled skill in battle. Leader of the Greil Mercenaries in Crimea, a land in another world. He fought the Mad King of Daein, who tried to revive a dark god.	通称『蒼炎の紋章士』。 高名な傭兵団長で、比類無き戦技を持つ。 異界の大陸テリウスにある、クリミア王国の グレイル傭兵団を率いる青年。 大陸に戦乱を起こし、邪神の復活を目論む デインの狂王アシュナードと戦った。
Heroes (Ike: Young Mercenary)	A kindhearted but stoic young man who has taken command of his father's mercenary band. Appears in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.	父の後を継ぎ、グレイル傭兵団の長となった青年。 口数少なく無愛想だが、心根は優しい。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 蒼炎の軌跡』）
Heroes (Ike: Brave Mercenary)	A kindhearted but stoic young man who has taken command of his father's mercenary band. Wields the axe of his father, Greil. Appears in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.	父の後を継ぎ、グレイル傭兵団の長となった青年。 武器は、父グレイルの斧を受け継いでいる。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 蒼炎の軌跡』）
Heroes (Ike: Vanguard Legend)	The leader of the Greil Mercenaries. He is blunt but genuine and loyal. He is also a general that pulled people of different races and kingdoms together. Appears in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn.	グレイル傭兵団の団長。無愛想だが、芯の通った性格。 異なる国や種族を束ね、率いた将でもある。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 暁の女神』）
Heroes (Ike: Stalwart Heart)	The leader of the Greil Mercenaries. A stoic and brave warrior who treats his friends like family. Appears in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.	グレイル傭兵団の若き団長。 口数は少ないが、仲間を家族同然に想う勇敢な戦士。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 蒼炎の軌跡』）
Heroes (Ike: Zeal Unleashed)	Leader of the Greil Mercenaries. Overwhelmed with negative energy, the power is enough for him to lose control. Appears in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn.	グレイル傭兵団の団長。 【負】の気に呑まれ、力を暴走させてしまう。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 暁の女神』）
Heroes (Ike: Close-Knit Siblings)	Children of Greil, leader of the Greil Mercenaries. Ike aspires to be just like his father one day. They appear in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.	グレイル傭兵団の団長グレイルを父に持つ兄と妹。 父の勇壮な姿に憧れ、アイクも一人前の傭兵を目指す。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 蒼炎の軌跡』）

Trivia

• Roy, the protagonist of Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade, was originally going to be named Ike.
• Ike was known by the name "Paris" in early images of Path of Radiance.
  • Priam's Japanese name, Paris, appears to be in reference to this.
• There is a bug in the North American version of Path of Radiance that causes Ike to have four Iron Swords in Chapter 1 if the Visit tutorial is skipped. This was not present in the Japanese version, and was fixed for the PAL release.
• Ike was present in the title screen of Fire Emblem Heroes, but he wasn't added to the game proper until two months following launch day. A similar thing occurred with Eirika, who was also present before she was added to the game proper two weeks after launch.
• Ike's base class in Path of Radiance, Ranger, shares its name with the Ranger class from past games, while in Radiant Dawn his base class is Hero. In The Sacred Stones these are the two promotion options of the Mercenary class, which is Ike's occupation. It is unknown if this was intentional.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Ike	Diminuitive form of "Isaac", itself from the Hebrew יִצְחָק Yitzchaq, "he laughs". A name of Biblical origin, Isaac was the son of Abraham, whom God nearly forced Abraham to kill as a test of faith. The most famous bearer of the short form was US President Dwight Eisenhower, commonly known by the nickname Ike.
Japanese	アイク	Officially romanized as Ike, of which it is a straight transliteration.
Spanish	Ike	As above.
French	Ike	As above.
German	Ike	As above.
Italian	Ike	As above.
Dutch	Ike	As above.
Portuguese	Ike	Used in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U and Heroes.
Russian	Айк	Ike; used in the Super Smash Bros. series, as no Fire Emblem game has as yet been officially released in Russian.
Korean	아이크	Officially romanized as Ike.
Simplified Chinese	艾克	Ike; used in the Super Smash Bros. series.
Traditional Chinese	艾克	Ike; used in Heroes and the Super Smash Bros. series.

Gallery

Main article: Ike/Gallery

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  Artwork of Ike from Path of Radiance.

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  Artwork of Ike from Radiant Dawn.

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  Artwork of Ike from Awakening.

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  Portrait render of Ike from Engage.

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  Artwork of Ike: Young Mercenary from Heroes.

References

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