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Janaff

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Janaff

FERD Janaff.png
Artwork of Janaff from Radiant Dawn.


A bird tribe laguz and member of the hawk clan. He is one of King Tibarn's most trusted soldiers. He possesses the skill Insight and has amazing vision. He looks young but is over 100 years old.

Gender

Male

Race

Laguz

Age

A bit over 110 (Path of Radiance)[1]

Nationality

Phoenicis

Starting class

Appearance(s)

Janaff (Japanese: ヤナフ Janaff) acts as the eyes of Tibarn, and can see for many miles ahead.

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Role


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Starting stats and growth rates

Medium portrait janaff fe09.png
Bird Tribe (Hawk)
Level 8
Attribute Is gcn thunderaffin.png
Build 6»16
Recruitment: Chapter 18, accept Reyson's request at start of chapter

Stats Growth Rates

Max HP 39 Speed 17»20
Strength 13»19 Luck 16
Magic 5»5 Defense 11»15
Skill 15»20 Resistance 10»12
Movement 6»8 Weight 6»16
Inventory Skills
Beak Insight
Weapon Levels
Swords -- Lances -- Axes -- Bows --
Fire magic -- Thunder magic -- Wind magic -- Staves --

Analysis

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

Janaff is one of two main hawk laguz available through midgame and on. Due to his class, he has high mobility and flight (but no Canto); he is one of very few flying units that can shove. At base, he is fast enough to double most enemy units but he struggles to one-round enemies due to his average strength and weak beak weapon. He is also restricted to 1-range and has average durability (though a respectable health base), so his enemy phase is weak. His transformation gauge starts at full, so he will be transformed for the first few turns of each chapter then untransform. He can use a demi band to circumvent this after the first few turns, but his already mediocre attack power will become even worse.

Janaff has excellent growths in skill and speed, ensuring he will reliably double and land his hits long-term. While his strength growth is good, he is still limited by his weapon type and 1-range, and cannot use forges, so he will remain offensively weak. His defensive growths are mediocre for a laguz unit. Janaff is ultimately outclassed by mounted fliers in almost every way, his only useful niche being his ability to shove while flying.

Janaff has the Insight skill which gives him an innate boost to accuracy. As he already has high skill and luck, this skill is usually overkill but better than nothing. Adept and Wrath complement his good skill and health stats respectively, and give him a necessary offensive boost. Smite can make him a more useful niche flying shover, though his low weight severely limits his shoving utility. His mastery skill, Cancel, is a useful defensive skill and is one of the better uses of the Occult scrolls, if the player wants to use Janaff long-term.

Janaff has a thunder affinity which gives a useful defense and avoid boost, helping his durability. He can support Oscar and Tanith, both mobile mounted units with earth affinities that complement Janaff's thunder affinity, but they generally have other more useful support options to abuse double earth. Shinon has another thunder affinity, giving a massive +3 defense +15 avoid boost, but Shinon is not a practical character to use and plays a completely different kind of role than Janaff.

Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

Role


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Starting stats and growth rates

Small portrait janaff fe10.png
Hawk
Level 29
Affinity Is wii thunderaffin.png
Constitution 6»16
Recruitment: Part III, Chapter 7, talk to him or Ulki with Ike or Reyson
If not recruited in the above fashion, he will join from the start in the next chapter

Stats Growth Rates

Max HP 57 Speed 17»34
Strength 16»32 Luck 30
Magic 2»4 Defense 12»24
Skill 19»38 Resistance 8»16
Movement 7»9 Weight 7»16
Inventory Skills
Talon
Wildheart
InsightThis item or skill is locked to this unit.
ShoveThis item or skill is locked to this unit.
CantoThis item or skill is locked to this unit.
Weapon Levels
Swords -- Lances -- Axes -- Bows -- Knives -- Strike weapons A
Fire magic -- Thunder magic -- Wind magic -- Light magic -- Dark magic -- Staves --
Biorhythm
Best
Good
Normal
Bad
Worst
Note: The above stats are Janaff's default stats. If a Radiant Dawn game was started via a data transfer from Path of Radiance and Janaff managed to reach level 20 in his highest possible class in the Path of Radiance save file, any stat Janaff 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. See Data transfer § Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn for more information.

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
F A A A A S S S S S S S S S S S
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.

Janaff is one of two hawks that joins Ike's group in chapter 3-7 and onward. As a hawk laguz, he has high mobility, flight, and Canto, making him a very flexible unit. He is also one of few flying units in the game that can shove. He has excellent offensive stats all around, having more than enough strength, skill, and speed to one-round most enemy units until endgame despite his low base strike rank. His durability is excellent, having amazing avoid due to high speed and luck, with decent health and average defense, but he can be easily killed by crossbows. As a laguz, he lacks 2-range so his enemy phase is limited. As a laguz unit, he has a maintainable laguz gauge, allowing him to face a respectable number of units in combat before depleting to zero. He will generally need laguz stones or olivi grass to remain transformed, though he is more flexible than other laguz classes. Path of Radiance Janaff does not have a realistic chance of capping any stats, so the most benefit he can get from a transfer is a bond support.

Janaff has solid offensive growths for a laguz unit, capping strength and skill on average. His speed growth is low but he is already fast enough to double most units in the game. His experience gain will generally be low as a higher-level laguz; however, improving his strike rank is more significant than actual levels, as he gains +5 attack from each rank up. Ultimately, his bases are enough to carry him until endgame, and by then a maxed strike rank turns him into a formidable endgame laguz unit that can compete with the royals, when Laguz Gems are available.

Janaff has the innate Insight skill which gives him very reliable (albeit overkill) hit rates. He is an excellent candidate for a Satori Sign, since he only needs one level to be able to learn Tear. Adept complements Janaff's excellent speed and boosts his offense, though his partner Ulki benefits more due to less attack and more speed.

Janaff has a thunder affinity which gives a light defense and avoid boost. Ulki has the same class and availability as Janaff, and his water affinity provides attack and defense. Other units that provide a defense or avoid boost (especially fliers) will be helpful, including Sigrun and Tanith, as long as Janaff is put on the same Part IV team.

Personality


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Supports

Path of Radiance

Main article: Janaff/Supports (Path of Radiance)
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Janaff
Bird Tribe (Hawk)
Is gcn thunderaffin.png
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Oscar
Lance Knight Is gcn earthaffin.png
C: 3
B: 6
A: 8
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Shinon
Sniper Is gcn thunderaffin.png
C: 1
B: 4
A: 8
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Lucia
Swordmaster Is gcn earthaffin.png
C: 1
B: 2
A: 3

[[{{{support4}}}]]
[[]] [[File:Is gcn {{{affin4}}}affin.png|link={{{affin4}}} (affinity)]]
C: {{{c4}}}
B: {{{b4}}}
A: {{{a4}}}

[[{{{support5}}}]]
[[]] [[File:Is gcn {{{affin5}}}affin.png|link={{{affin5}}} (affinity)]]
C: {{{c5}}}
B: {{{b5}}}
A: {{{a5}}}

[[{{{support6}}}]]
[[]] [[File:Is gcn {{{affin6}}}affin.png|link={{{affin6}}} (affinity)]]
C: {{{c6}}}
B: {{{b6}}}
A: {{{a6}}}

[[{{{support7}}}]]
[[]] [[File:Is gcn {{{affin7}}}affin.png|link={{{affin7}}} (affinity)]]
C: {{{c7}}}
B: {{{b7}}}
A: {{{a7}}}
See Support § Path of Radiance for more details on supports.

Radiant Dawn

Bond supports

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Janaff
Hawk
Default bonds:
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Ulki
Hawk
Bonus:
5
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Reyson
Heron
Bonus:
5

[[{{{supportd3}}}]]
Bishop
Bonus:
{{{bonusd3}}}

[[{{{supportd4}}}]]
Bishop
Bonus:
{{{bonusd4}}}
Extra bonds:*
Small portrait oscar fe10.png
Oscar
Lance Paladin
Bonus:
5
Small portrait shinon fe10.png
Shinon
Sniper
Bonus:
5
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Lucia
Swordmaster
Bonus:
5

[[{{{supporte4}}}]]
Bishop
Bonus:
{{{bonuse4}}}

[[{{{supporte5}}}]]
Bishop
Bonus:
{{{bonuse5}}}
See Support § Radiant Dawn for more details on supports.

Endings

Radiant Dawn

Janaff, Hawk King's Eyes
As the new king's right arm, Janaff so eagerly trained his men that he often skipped meals, weekends, and sleep.

Quotes

Battle quotes

Enemies are flocking. So, don't dawdle.
— An unused quote intended to be Janaff's escape quote in Path of Radiance.
Janaff: King of crows! Do you seriously think to betray your fellow laguz?
Naesala: ...Oh, please... You hawks are always so excitable. You know the true nature of my fellow ravens, so...

— Janaff, when fighting Naesala in Chapter 19 of Path of Radiance.

Death quotes

Ouww... I've been beaten. Sorry, but I've got to return to Phoenicis. I don't want to slow anyone down. Ulki! The White Prince is under your care!
— Janaff, in Path of Radiance, if Ulki and Reyson are still alive
Ouww... I've been beaten. Sorry, but I've got to return to Phoenicis. I don't want to slow anyone down. Ulki! I'm counting on you to see this through!
— Janaff, in Path of Radiance if Ulki is alive but Reyson was defeated prior.
Ouww... I've been beaten. Sorry, but I've got to return to Phoenicis. I don't want to slow anyone down. Beorc general! Look after my son!
— Janaff, in Path of Radiance if Reyson is alive but Ulki was defeated prior.
...Ow. That hurts. A lot. Sorry, but I must pull back. I don't want to slow anyone down.
— Janaff, in Path of Radiance, if both Ulki and Reyson were defeated prior.
Janaff: Yeowch! Ah...
Tibarn: Pull back, Janaff! You've nothing to prove to me. I'll not forgive you if you go and get yourself killed.
Janaff: I'm ashamed...

— Janaff, in part four of Chapter 17 of Path of Radiance.
Ugh... I've messed this up. This wound is too deep. I'm going to withdraw for now... I'm sorry... Forgive me.
— Janaff's defeat quote prior to Part IV, Endgame (1) in Radiant Dawn.
Ugh... How stupid... I thought I'd have...seen it coming...
— Janaff's death quote in Part IV, Endgame (1) onwards in Radiant Dawn.

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Janaff is featured on one card in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Janaff
TCGCipher B09-082N.png Hawk King's Eyes, Janaff
Tellius

Male

Fang

FlightMounted
"Leave it to me to find lost items. After all, I am the hawk king's 'eyes'."
Attack: 50 Support: 20 Range: 1 Deploy Cost: 2
Class: Bird Tribe Tier: Base Class Change Cost: --
Insight: [Activate] [Once per turn] Reveal the top card of the opponent's deck.
Hawk King's Right Hand: [Always] If you have an ally "Tibarn", this unit can attack any enemy regardless of this unit's range.
Card #B09-082N • Artist: Nekohayashi
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest.
For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Janaff .

Flavor text

Game Text
(English)
Text
(Japanese)
Radiant Dawn
A bird tribe laguz and member of
the hawk clan. He is one of King
Tibarn's most trusted soldiers.
He possesses the skill Insight and
has amazing vision. He looks
young but is over 100 years old.
鳥翼族/鷹の民。
フェニキス王ティバーンの片腕であり
【千里眼】の持ち主。
少年のような容貌だが
既に100年以上生きている。

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round Placement Character Votes
CYL 1
(2017)
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Janaff
Path of Radiance
299
531 Portrait janaff fe10 cyl.png
Janaff
Radiant Dawn
187
CYL 2
(2018)
471
(+33)
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Janaff
Path of Radiance
274
(−25)
546
(+15)
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Janaff
Radiant Dawn
193
(+6)
CYL 3
(2019)
350
(−21)
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Janaff
Path of Radiance
Radiant Dawn
548
(+80)
CYL 4
(2020)
389
(+11)
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Janaff
Radiant Dawn
Path of Radiance
330
(−218)
CYL 5
(2021)
286
(−103)
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Janaff
Path of Radiance
Radiant Dawn
336
(+6)
CYL 6
(2022)
275
(−12)
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Janaff
Path of Radiance
Radiant Dawn
355
(+19)
CYL 7
(2023)
231
(−44)
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Janaff
Path of Radiance
Radiant Dawn
274
(−81)
CYL 8
(2024)
239
(+8)
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Janaff
Path of Radiance
Radiant Dawn
263
(−11)
Total results This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. 3,059

Trivia

  • In Awakening, a bird nursed back to health by Nowi with Stahl's help in their supports was given the name Janaff in homage to this character.
  • There is a typo in one of Janaff's death quotes in the North American version of Path of Radiance, where he asks Ike to look after his son. In Japanese, "son" is instead "prince", referring to Reyson. This is fixed in the PAL version.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Janaff

Japanese

ヤナフ

Officially romanized as Janaff.

Spanish

Janaff

--

French

Janaff

--

German

Janaff

--

Italian

Janaff

--

Portuguese

Janaff

Used in the Choose Your Legends polls for Fire Emblem Heroes.

Traditional Chinese

牙納夫

Janaff; used in the Choose Your Legends polls for Heroes.

Gallery

Official artwork

Screenshots

References

  1. "Janaff: I'm a bit over 110 years old.
    Shinon: Wha–?! You half-br...you guys must have a different way of counting than us humans.
    Janaff: Don't spring, summer, fall, and winter make a year in your calendar, too?
    " — Janaff and Shinon's A support, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
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