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Jakob Fates Heroes Artwork of Jakob from Fates. One of the avatar's retainers. A butler of surpassing skill and loyalty. Artwork of Jakob from Heroes. A butler of Nohr who's superb at his work yet dislikes serving anyone but his liege, Corrin. {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Gender Male Race Human Birthday December 3rd Family Dwyer (son) Nationality Nohrian Starting class Butler Voiced by Junichi Suwabe (Japanese, all appearances) Ben Diskin (English, all appearances) Appearance(s) Fates Heroes

Jakob (Japanese: ジョーカー Joker) is a character in Fire Emblem Fates. He is a butler who works under Corrin. He is unsociable with most people, but gets along with Corrin.

Fire Emblem Fates

Role

Jakob is a butler working for Corrin. He will accompany Corrin regardless of their decision. If Corrin is female, he will be the default assistant in My Castle. If Corrin is male, he won't join until later in Chapter 15 of any three routes.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Playable (Male Corrin) Playable (Female Corrin) Butler Level 13 Movement 6 Recruitment: Chapter 15 of all three routes, automatically at the end of the chapter. Stats Growths Mods Pair Up Max HP 27 Speed 15 Strength 13 Luck 17 Magic 9 Defense 11 Skill 19 Resistance 10 Max HP 50% Speed 45% Strength 40% Luck 55% Magic 25% Defense 30% Skill 55% Resistance 35% Strength +2 Luck -1 Magic -2 Defense 0 Skill +2 Resistance -1 Speed 0 C Support Str +1 B Support Spd +1 A Support Skill +1 S Support Str +1, Skill +1 {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills -- Evasive Partner Resistance +2 Gentilhomme Live to Serve Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- C C -- -- Butler Level 1 Movement 6 Recruitment: Chapter 2, automatically from the start. (Leaves at the end of chapter 3; returns at the beginning of Chapter 6 in all three routes) Stats Growths Mods Pair Up Max HP 21 Speed 9 Strength 8 Luck 10 Magic 6 Defense 7 Skill 12 Resistance 6 Max HP 50% Speed 45% Strength 40% Luck 55% Magic 25% Defense 30% Skill 55% Resistance 35% Strength +2 Luck -1 Magic -2 Defense 0 Skill +2 Resistance -1 Speed 0 C Support Str +1 B Support Spd +1 A Support Skill +1 S Support Str +1, Skill +1 {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Iron Dagger Heal Evasive Partner Resistance +2 Gentilhomme Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- D D -- -- {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Jakob has an effect equivalent to four built-in Eternal Seals; as a result, he can reach as high as level 40 (60 if reclassed into a special class such as Ballistician) before needing to use an Eternal Seal.

Enemy - Heirs of Fate VI

Normal Hard/Lunatic Butler Level 20 Movement 6 Stats Max HP 36 Speed 25 Strength 18 Luck 7 Magic 14 Defense 15 Skill 25 Resistance 16+2 Inventory Skills Silver Dagger Physic Evasive Partner Resistance +2 Gentilhomme Live to Serve Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- S B -- Butler Level 20 Movement 6 Stats Max HP 36 Speed 26 Strength 18 Luck 12 Magic 14 Defense 16 Skill 29 Resistance 17+2 Inventory Skills Silver Dagger Physic Evasive Partner Resistance +2 Gentilhomme Tomebreaker Live to Serve Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- S B -- {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Reclassing options

Jakob Base classes:* Troubadour Strategist Butler Reclass options: Cavalier Paladin Great Knight This unit can also reclass to the base classes of a unit with whom they have an S or A+ support.

Click here for more details on the reclassing system.

Growth rates when reclassed

Strategist Paladin Great Knight Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res Strategist 50% 30% 30% 45% 45% 65% 25% 40% Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res Paladin 60% 45% 15% 50% 45% 60% 35% 35% Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res Great Knight 60% 50% 15% 50% 40% 50% 45% 25% {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skill set

Skill		Learned at
	Evasive Partner	Personal skill, innate and unremovable
	Resistance +2	Innate
	Gentilhomme	Innate
	Live to Serve	Innate (If using a male Corrin) Butler, starting from level 5 (If using a female Corrin)
	Tomebreaker	Butler, starting from level 15
	Rally Resistance	Strategist, starting from level 5
	Inspiration	Strategist, starting from level 15
	Elbow Room	Paladin or Great Knight, starting from level 2
	Shelter	Paladin or Great Knight, starting from level 3
	Defender	Paladin, starting from level 5
	Aegis	Paladin, starting from level 15
	Luna	Great Knight, starting from level 5
	Armored Blow	Great Knight, starting from level 15
The above skill list does not include skills obtained via Supports and DLC.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

There are two different variations of Jakob available to Heroes, both of which are tied to his storyline appearance in Fates. The normal variation of Jakob is one of the characters available to be summoned by players from the game's initial launch. A Halloween variation of Jakob was made available between the period of October 30, 2017 through November 28, 2017 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Trick or Defeat! update.

Jakob: Devoted Servant

Starting stats

★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★ Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 15/16/17 Attack 5/6/7 Speed 7/8/9 Defense 4/5/6 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 32/35/38 Attack 22/25/28 Speed 24/27/30 Defense 19/22/25 Resistance 18/21/24 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Skills Steel Dagger* -- -- Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 15/16/17 Attack 6/7/8 Speed 8/9/10 Defense 4/5/6 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 33/36/39 Attack 24/27/30 Speed 26/29/32 Defense 20/23/26 Resistance 19/22/25 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Skills Silver Dagger* Rally Resistance -- Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 6/7/8 Speed 8/9/10 Defense 5/6/7 Resistance 4/5/6 Maximum HP 35/39/42 Attack 25/29/32 Speed 27/31/34 Defense 22/25/29 Resistance 21/24/28 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Skills Silver Dagger+* Rally Resistance -- {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skill set

Skill		Rarity	SP cost
	Iron Dagger	Innate
	Steel Dagger	Innate
	Silver Dagger	★★★	200 SP
	Silver Dagger+	★★★★★	300 SP
	Rally Resistance	★★★	150 SP
A	Defense +1	★★★	30 SP
A	Defense +2	★★★	60 SP
A	Defense +3	★★★★	120 SP
B	Renewal 1	★★★	60 SP
B	Renewal 2	★★★★	120 SP
B	Renewal 3	★★★★★	240 SP

Jakob: Devoted Monster

Starting stats

Jakob: Devoted Monster is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 19/20/21 Attack 8/9/10 Speed 5/6/7 Defense 8/9/10 Resistance 7/8/9 Maximum HP 38/42/45 Attack 32/35/38 Speed 20/23/26 Defense 30/33/36 Resistance 29/32/35 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Monstrous Bow+ -- Glowing Ember

Skill set

Skill		Rarity	SP cost
	Iron Bow	Innate
	Steel Bow	Innate
	Monstrous Bow	Innate
	Monstrous Bow+	Innate
	Glowing Ember	Innate
	Ignis	★★★★★	200 SP
A	Armored Blow 1	★★★★★	50 SP
A	Bracing Blow 1	★★★★★	120 SP
A	Bracing Blow 2	★★★★★	240 SP
B	Wary Fighter 1	★★★★★	60 SP
B	Wary Fighter 2	★★★★★	120 SP
B	Wary Fighter 3	★★★★★	240 SP

Personality and character

Jakob is hardworking and exceptionally dedicated to Corrin. He is very kind, dutiful, and courteous only towards Corrin prior to supporting anyone. This part of him leads him into constant spats with other people about Corrin's wellbeing, most notable with Camilla, who too is very protective of Corrin. His dedication to Corrin tends to cloud his judgement and can sometimes get him in a very tight spot in order not disappoint Corrin, despite the fact they would not care.

Around other members of the army, Jakob is quite rude and doesn't curve his tongue around them. It is not uncommon to see him talking to others only to poke fun at them. This attitude is even shown with his son, Dwyer, who he sees as competition because he fears that Dwyer is a better butler than he. However, he will get over his dislike for his allies temporarily if ordered to work with them by Corrin. Despite that, he will still continue to be competitive, rather aggressively too, when it comes to work and things needing to be done.

Jakob is the one who would follow Corrin to the ends of the earth. He hates mornings the most out in the army.

Supports

Main article: Jakob/Supports

Endings

Jakob, Devoted Servant (single ending)
Jakob continued to serve as Corrin's butler. He was often offered other positions based on his extraordinary skills, but the records show he refused them all to stay by Corrin's side.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Corrin, Crux of Fate (Birthright and Conquest)
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. Corrin was hailed as a hero, working alongside her spouse to spread peace worldwide.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Corrin, Queen of Valla (Revelation)
The two spent the rest of their lives together, Corrin ruling as the wise Queen of Valla. Jakob was unsure in his new role as a royal, but he supported his wife for the rest of his days.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Felicia, Maid Mayhem
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. Felicia gave up her career in the service industry for the military, ultimately becoming a commander.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Rinkah, Scion of Flame
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. Rinkah's fiery personality ensured her husband's life was not boring, and they loved one another well.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Sakura, Loving Priestess
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. His wife, Sakura, dedicated herself to helping the underprivileged, and the two worked happily together.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Azura, Lady of the Lake
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. There are few records of Azura beyond her marriage. She remains a historical mystery.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Hana, Focused Samurai
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. His wife, Hana, continued to serve Sakura, brightening all of their lives with her infectious optimism.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Orochi, Secret Keeper
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. His wife, Orochi, was completely indispensable, both through her intelligence and her future sight.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Hinoka, Warrior Princess
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. His wife, Hinoka, became general of the Hoshidan royal army, and the two remained together always.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Setsuna, Absent Archer
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. Records show his wife, Setsuna, stayed by his side and was a great source of support and joy.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Oboro, Fierce Fighter
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. His wife, Oboro, worked hard and eventually was able to reopen her late parents' tailor shop.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Kagero, Traditional Ninja
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. Kagero remained a ninja. It is said that the couple got along, but didn't have much time together.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Elise, Budding Flower
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. His wife, Elise, grew out of her childish ways into a talented healer of extraordinary compassion.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Effie, Army of One
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. Effie retired after getting married, but she and Elise remained best friends for the rest of their lives.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Nyx, Cursed by Youth
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. His wife, Nyx, was indispensable with her vast experience and magic abilities.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Camilla, Bewitching Beauty
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. His wife, Camilla, gave up her royal title and spent her days at home doting on her family.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Selena, Cutting Wit
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. After marrying, he and his wife, Selena, disappeared from records. They likely lived happily ever after.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Beruka, Quiet Assassin
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. Beruka was torn about leaving Camilla but enjoyed having enough emotions for them to conflict.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Peri, Childish Killer
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. Peri eventually learned the difference between right and wrong. It took a while.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Charlotte, Wily Warrior
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. Records show his wife, Charlotte, was a caring wife and mother, and they had a happy family life.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Mozu, Rural Power
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. His wife, Mozu, meanwhile, was a constant source of support and a humanitarian in her own right.

Quotes

Battle quotes

“

Jakob: Flora! Stop this madness at once and return to your senses. You've embarrassed me more than enough for one lifetime. Flora: Jakob... I wish it didn't have to be this way. I wish we could have just stayed in the fortress... Happily serving Lord/Lady Corrin until we were old and gray... We could have had a future together. Just know that I'll always regret this. Jakob: What? I can't hear you over this ridiculous snowstorm. Flora: That's just as well. It's fitting that my hopes and dreams should blow away in the wind...

”

— Jakob fighting Flora in Birthright Chapter 17.

“

Flora: Jakob... It's good to see you, though I wish it was under better circumstances. Jakob: Flora... When I left you at the castle, I never dreamed I'd find you here. Here with your blade raised in anger against she who you swore to protect. I know the difficulty of your situation, but that doesn't excuse your actions. I'm afraid I have no choice to settle this matter with force. Flora: Jakob... In the b-beginning, I never swore my allegiance. I refused. After all, we were little more than hostages. Taken as children... All to prevent this from happening, to stop the Ice Tribe from rebelling. I often thought of running away, but I never did. I stayed... because of you... Jakob: Flora... Flora: I don't want or need your pity, Jakob! Let's finish this!

”

— Jakob fighting Flora in Conquest Chapter 8.

Death/retreat quotes

“

Dash it all...

”

— Jakob's defeat voice clip

“

I’m so sorry, milord/milady…I cannot carry on…However, although I can no longer fight…I shall not leave your side! I must retreat for now…but I shall return..

”

— Jakob's retreat quote in classic mode.

“

Please accept my sincerest apologies, but I must retreat immediately.

”

— Jakob's retreat quote in casual mode.

Heroes quotes

Main article: Jakob/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Jakob is currently featured on six cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Three of the below cards' quotes and two further cards' epithets are still in raw, untranslated Japanese; these need translation.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Jakob
	Fighting Butler, Jakob
		"戦いは我々に任せ、お寛ぎください。"
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 5
		Class: Butler		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 4
		By your leave: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Move your main character. Are you hurt?: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Choose one unit in your discard pile that is the same character as your main character and add it to your hand. After you: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] The next time your main character attack this turn, untap it.
	Card #B02-080SR • Artist: Yuugo Okuma
Normal + variant {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	Devoted Butler, Jakob
		"良い紅茶をお淹れ致しましょう。"
		Attack: 50	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Butler		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Heal: [Activate] [ , ] Select one card from your Retreat Area except “Jakob” and add it to your hand.
	Card #B02-081N, B02-081ST+ • Artist: Senchat
	The Joker at Hand, Jakob
		"I would give up my life if my lord commanded."
		Attack: 50	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Butler		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		You have my support: [Always] If this unit is in the same row as your Main Character, your Main Character’s attack increases by 10. Evasive Partner: [Trigger] [] When your Main Character is attacked, you may pay the cost. For this battle, your Main Character cannot be destroyed.
	Card #B07-072R • Artist: Setsu
	Faithful Staff Knight, Jakob
		"カムイ様の敵は、私の敵。お心を煩わす前に、始末致します。"
		Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: –	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Troubadour		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Shuriken Training: [Special] This unit gains the affinity and 1-2 range. Proud to Serve: [Always] When this unit is supported by a card with the same name as your Main Charcater, this unit’s attack increases by 10. Miracle Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your opponent’s attacking unit cannot perform a Critical Hit.
	Card #B07-073N • Artist: Setsu
Normal SR+ {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	イエス・ユア・ハイネス, Jakob
		"I will be indebted to you forever."
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Butler		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		For You, My Last Resort: [Trigger] [] [] When an other ally attacks, you may pay the cost and if you do: That ally's attack cannot be evaded. Tomebreaking Silver Blade: [Always] This unit cannot be destroyed by enemies' attacks. [Always] This unit cannot be destroyed as the effect of enemies' skills.
	Card #B15-062SR(+) • Artist: пNekoR
	一流の執事を目指して, Jakob
		"My instruction as a butler was hellish, but I learned well."
		Attack: 20	Support: 20	Range: -	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Troubadour		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Heal: [Activate] [] [] Choose a card in your Retreat Area except "Jakob" and add that card to your hand. Rigorous Dagger Training: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +10 attack, , and range 1-2. Miracle Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your opponent’s attacking unit cannot perform a Critical Hit.
	Card #B15-063N • Artist: пNekoR
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Jakob .

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Jakob appears as a support spirit.

	#677 Fire Emblem Series Jakob
	Rank: ★★
	Cost: ⬣
	Trait: Throw Items ↑ Increases the distance and power of thrown items.

Trivia

• He shares his English voice actor, Benjamin Diskin, with Saizo, Hayato, and Matthew.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology and notes
English	Jakob	A variant of Jacob, derived ultimately from the Hebrew יַעֲקֹב (Ya'aqov). May mean either "holder of the heel" or "may God protect".
Japanese	ジョーカー	Officially romanized as Joker.
Spanish	Jakob	As above.
French	Jakob	As above.
German	Jakob	As above.
Italian	Jakob	As above.
Korean	제이콥	Jacob

Gallery

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  Artwork of Jakob from Fates.

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  Artwork of Jakob from Fates.

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  Artwork of Jakob from Fates.

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  Artwork of Jakob from Fire Emblem Fates 4koma Comic & Character Guide Book.

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  Artwork of Jakob from the second set of Fire Emblem Cipher, from card B02-080SR.

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  Artwork of Jakob from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Jakob from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Jakob from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Jakob from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Jakob, in his Trick or Defeat! outfit, from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Jakob, in his Trick or Defeat! outfit, from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Jakob, in his Trick or Defeat! outfit, from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Jakob, in his Trick or Defeat! outfit, from Heroes.

References

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