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Joshua

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Joshua

FESS Joshua.png
Artwork of Joshua from The Sacred Stones.


A wandering swordsman from Jehanna.
He loves to gamble.

Gender

Male

Race

Human

Family

Ismaire (mother)

Title(s)

Prince of Jehanna

Starting class

Myrmidon

Voiced by

Appearance(s)

Gambling's what I live for. Even when I lose, I never want to stop.
— Joshua to Natasha.

Joshua (Japanese: ヨシュア Jhosua) is the wayward prince of Jehanna, a desert country on the eastern edge of Magvel. He first appears in Chapter 5 of Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, in which he is hired as a mercenary by Grado sent to kill Natasha. If Natasha survives, she can speak with Joshua and end up recruiting him.

Joshua's behavior makes it obvious that he is a gambler, deciding his fate with a flip of the coin. He enjoys spending time in arenas as well. Joshua also mentions to Natasha in a support conversation that he may appear cynical.

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

Role

Joshua first appears in the beginning of Chapter 5 as a mercenary hired by the Grado army to defeat Eirika's army. He speaks to Natasha, who quickly rushes past him. When Natasha speaks to him during the battle, he offers her to gamble. After losing the bet, he agrees to join her side and fight against Grado.

Joshua's mother, Ismaire, dies.

In Eirika's route, the group travels to Jehanna to warn them of the oncoming war. They arrive in Chapter 14, but as the battle ends, Queen Ismaire has already been fatally wounded. Surprisingly, she calls for Joshua, her son and apologizes for not being a good mother. He is revealed to be the prince of Jehanna and son of the queen, as they talk with her dying words. As she dies, she leaves him the sword Audhulma and the tome Excalibur, the two Sacred Twin relics of Jehanna.

Joshua reveals that he ran away in order to learn about the people of the world, to be worthy of the crown. Tired of palace life, ten years ago, he left the royal court under the guise of a gambling mercenary. However, he regrets this as he sits by his mother's side while she dies. Afterwards, he vows to take on the monarchy of Jehanna and defeat Grado along with Eirika of Renais, Innes of Frelia, and L'Arachel of Rausten.

In Ephraim's route, Caellach mentions that he and Joshua used to be friends and comrades during a brief conversation with Lyon in Chapter 15; if you have Joshua attack Caellach, he'll confirm that fact, and that they had parted ways two years ago; he'll also talk about how Caellach used to get into fights with him (Joshua) because of his (Caellach's) desire to become king; otherwise, Joshua's identity and backstory are not mentioned at all.

Starting stats and growth rates

Portrait joshua fe08.png
Ma gba myrmidon playable.gif Myrmidon
Level 5
Affinity Is gba windaffin.png
Recruitment: Chapter 5, talk to with Natasha

Stats Growth Rates

Inventory
Killing Edge
Weapon Levels
Swords C Lances -- Axes -- Bows --
Anima magic -- Light magic -- Dark magic -- Staves --

Promotion stat gains

Class HP Str Skill Spd Lck Def Res Con Mov Skills Weapon level
Swordmaster +5 +2 +0 +0 +0 +2 +1 +1 +1 -- Swords +40
Assassin +3 +1 +0 +0 +0 +2 +2 +0 +1 Silencer --

Analysis

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

Joshua joins as a level 5 Myrmidon. His main claim to fame is a base C-rank in swords, allowing him to use the Killing Edge in his inventory. He also has a very high base speed of 14 and skill of 13, making him very accurate and very fast. Joshua is fast enough to double most enemies he faces, even more than Seth, and with the Killing Edge, he can reliably one-round with a crit. This makes him valuable against some of the more difficult enemies, that most other units can struggle to one-round, especially in the early game.

Joshua's main disadvantage lies in his lack of 1-2 range, and also the lack of a mount. The Sacred Stones is a game that values mounts and 1-2 range, the cornerstones of good combat. Joshua has neither, which prevents him from countering ranged enemies on enemy phase. It also makes him fall behind the player's mounted frontline without rescue-dropping. Joshua offers nothing to compensate for these drawbacks. He is very good at using swords, but this means he can only fight well at 1-range. His base strength is alright, but his growth is mediocre, so he may not one-round without a crit. Joshua is competent enough at combat, but because of his limitations, he does not stand out after the early game aside from killing faster enemies or difficult bosses.

Joshua's promotion choice is between Assassin and Swordmaster. Swordmaster has more obvious benefits. It grants better statistical bonuses, most importantly strength, and +40 weapon experience in swords. The weapon experience lets him use stronger swords and circumvent his average strength. Swordmaster also grants a crit chance increase, which helps Joshua one-round enemies. Assassin offers fewer stat increases, and no weapon experience in swords. What it does have is the Silencer skill. The Silencer skill allows Joshua to kill non-boss enemies in one hit half of the time he gets a critical hit. However, Assassin has no extra crit, so it will not activate reliably. Silencer is also of no combat benefit unless a critical would normally not kill. Swordmaster is the better option for this reason, as +15 critical helps more than Silencer.

Fire Emblem Engage

Role

Joshua appears as an equippable Bond Ring. He can be summoned using Eirika's Emblem Ring.

Bond Ring data

Small portrait joshua fe17.png
Stat modifiers
Ring level HP Dex Spd
Is ns02 bond ring c.png C +0 +0 +1
Is ns02 bond ring b.png B +0 +1 +1
Is ns02 bond ring a.png A +2 +1 +1
Is ns02 bond ring s.png S +2 +1 +2

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

There are three different variations of Joshua available to Heroes, all of which are tied to his storyline appearance in The Sacred Stones. The normal variation of Joshua is one of the characters added to the game in the Farfetched Heroes update, and was made available to players in the sixth edition of the Tempest Trials, "Less than Heroic", which initially ran from November 20, 2017 through December 4, 2017. A summer variation of Joshua was made available between the period of June 18, 2020 through July 18, 2020 part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Summer Passing update. An ascended variation of Joshua, the first ascended variation of a character not original to Heroes, is one of the characters added to the game in the Calling of Blood update and became available for summoning by players on January 7, 2022.

Joshua: Tempest King

Starting stats

★★★★ ★★★★★

Portrait joshua feh.png
Rarity ★★★★
Weapon type Is feh sword.png
Movement type Infantry

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats

Maximum HP 16/17/18
Attack 5/6/7 Speed 8/9/10
Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 4/5/6

Note: This unit requires the usage of Trait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills
Weapon Slaying Edge
Assist --
Special New Moon

Skill set

Skill set
Skill Unlock Auto-unlock SP cost
Is feh skill weapon.png Iron Sword ★★★★ ★★★★ 50
Is feh skill weapon.png Steel Sword ★★★★ ★★★★ 100
Is feh skill weapon.png Slaying Edge ★★★★ ★★★★ 200
Is feh skill weapon.png Audhulma ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 400
Is feh skill special.png New Moon ★★★★ ★★★★ 100
Is feh skill special.png Moonbow ★★★★ 200
Is feh close def 1.pngA Close Def 1 ★★★★ 60
Is feh close def 2.pngA Close Def 2 ★★★★ 120
Is feh close def 3.pngA Close Def 3 ★★★★★ 240
Is feh windsweep 1.pngB Windsweep 1 ★★★★ 50
Is feh windsweep 2.pngB Windsweep 2 ★★★★ 100
Is feh windsweep 3.pngB Windsweep 3 ★★★★ 200

Joshua: Tropical Gambler

Starting stats

Joshua: Tropical Gambler is only available at 5★ rarity.
Portrait joshua tropical gambler feh.png
Rarity ★★★★★
Weapon type Is feh red bow.png
Movement type Infantry

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats

Maximum HP 17/18/19
Attack 9/10/11 Speed 8/9/10
Defense 5/6/7 Resistance 4/5/6
Skills
Weapon Coral Bow+
Assist Shove
Special --

Skill set

Skill set
Skill Unlock Auto-unlock SP cost
Is feh skill weapon.png Iron Bow ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 50
Is feh skill weapon.png Steel Bow ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 100
Is feh skill weapon.png Coral Bow ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 200
Is feh skill weapon.png Coral Bow+ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 300
Is feh skill assist.png Shove ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 150
Is feh atk spd link 1.pngB Atk/Spd Link 1 ★★★★★ 60
Is feh atk spd link 2.pngB Atk/Spd Link 2 ★★★★★ 120
Is feh atk spd link 3.pngB Atk/Spd Link 3 ★★★★★ 240
Is feh fortify def 1.pngC Fortify Def 1 ★★★★★ 50
Is feh fortify def 2.pngC Fortify Def 2 ★★★★★ 100
Is feh fortify def 3.pngC Fortify Def 3 ★★★★★ 200
Is feh fortify def 4.pngC Fortify Def 4 ★★★★★ 300

Joshua: Resolute Tempest

Starting stats

Joshua: Resolute Tempest is only available at 5★ rarity.
Portrait joshua resolute tempest feh.png
Rarity ★★★★★
Weapon type Is feh colorless dagger.png
Movement type Infantry

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats

Maximum HP 18/19/20
Attack 8/9/10 Speed 9/10/11
Defense 6/7/8 Resistance 5/6/7
Skills
Weapon Blade of Jehanna
Assist --
Special Night Sky

Skill set

Skill set
Skill Unlock Auto-unlock SP cost
Is feh skill weapon.png Iron Dagger ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 50
Is feh skill weapon.png Steel Dagger ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 100
Is feh skill weapon.png Silver Dagger ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 200
Is feh skill weapon.png Blade of Jehanna ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 400
Is feh skill special.png Night Sky ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 100
Is feh skill special.png Glimmer ★★★★★ 200
Is feh life and death 1.pngA Life and Death 1 ★★★★★ 50
Is feh life and death 2.pngA Life and Death 2 ★★★★★ 100
Is feh life and death 3.pngA Life and Death 3 ★★★★★ 200
Is feh life and death 4.pngA Life and Death 4 ★★★★★ 300
Is feh null follow-up 1.pngB Null Follow-Up 1 ★★★★★ 60
Is feh null follow-up 2.pngB Null Follow-Up 2 ★★★★★ 120
Is feh null follow-up 3.pngB Null Follow-Up 3 ★★★★★ 240
Is feh green feud 1.pngC Green Feud 1 ★★★★★ 60
Is feh green feud 2.pngC Green Feud 2 ★★★★★ 120
Is feh green feud 3.pngC Green Feud 3 ★★★★★ 240

Personality

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Joshua says to Natasha in a support conversation that his personality makes him appear as if he is a cynical man. In support conversations with Artur, Innes, and Gerik it is shown Joshua has a tendency to cheat for victory in bets with shrewd trickery. He seems to show approval of Gerik in their A Support. In his support conversation with Natasha, he makes several bets to win her love. It is unknown whether or not Natasha won the bet with Joshua, as Joshua states: "I may cheat, but I never worm out of a bet. It's a rule of mine." It is plausible that he first showed affection for her and really didn't wish to harm her.

In a support conversation with Artur, he learns that Joshua has a hard time fighting mages, a common fault in myrmidons with their low resistance.

In Eirika's route, the group learns that Joshua is the prince of Jehanna. If Joshua is alive, Ismaire, Queen of Jehanna, has a brief conversation with Joshua in which he reveals that he left Jehanna to view the world as a man and not a prince; he states that his motives were to leave the castle walls to understand his people. He later states that he regrets not being with his mother. If he survives up until this point, the player will gain the sacred weapons of Jehanna, Audhulma and Excalibur, from her.

In Ephraim's route, the player learns that that Joshua had once been Caellach's best friend;[2] but if and when they meet again on opposite sides of the battlefield, Joshua is well aware that Caellach just wants to be king of Jehanna (and in fact had wanted to be king for a long time) and refuses to let Caellach manipulate him to that end. Caellach calls him "a cold fish," to which Joshua replies that Caellach is "still as shameless as ever."[3] Their conversation differs slightly depending on route.

Supports

Main article: Joshua/Supports
Portrait joshua fe08.png
Joshua
Myrmidon
Is gba windaffin.png
Small portrait natasha fe08.png
Natasha
Cleric Is gba iceaffin.png
Initial: 20
Per turn:+3
Small portrait artur fe08.png
Artur
Monk Is gba iceaffin.png
Initial: 5
Per turn:+2
Small portrait marisa fe08.png
Marisa
Myrmidon Is gba iceaffin.png
Initial: 10
Per turn:+3

[[{{{support7}}}]]
[[]] [[File:Is gba {{{affin7}}}affin.png|link={{{affin7}}} (affinity)]]
Initial: {{{initialpoints7}}}
Per turn:+

[[{{{support9}}}]]
[[]] [[File:Is gba {{{affin9}}}affin.png|link={{{affin9}}} (affinity)]]
Initial: {{{initialpoints9}}}
Per turn:+
Small portrait innes fe08.png
Innes
Sniper Is gba iceaffin.png
Initial: 0
Per turn:+2
Small portrait l'arachel fe08.png
L'Arachel
Troubadour Is gba lightaffin.png
Initial: 5
Per turn:+2
Small portrait gerik fe08.png
Gerik
Mercenary Is gba thunderaffin.png
Initial: 15
Per turn:+3

[[{{{support8}}}]]
[[]] [[File:Is gba {{{affin8}}}affin.png|link={{{affin8}}} (affinity)]]
Initial: {{{initialpoints8}}}
Per turn:+

[[{{{support10}}}]]
[[]] [[File:Is gba {{{affin10}}}affin.png|link={{{affin10}}} (affinity)]]
Initial: {{{initialpoints10}}}
Per turn:+
See Support § GBA games for more details on supports.

Endings

Joshua, the Tempest King
Joshua returned to Jehanna and ruled over it as king. His skills as a leader had grown great, and Jehanna flourished as never before. He never outgrew his love of travel and games of chance.

Joshua and Gerik
After the war, Joshua challenged Gerik to a duel in hopes of pressing him to move to Jehanna. The match ended in a tie, but Gerik was impressed by Joshua's swagger. From that day forward, Gerik never left Joshua's side.

Joshua and Marisa
Joshua returned to Jehanna with Marisa, where she pledged service to the crown and became the top swordfighter in the land. Joshua still loved games of chance, but when it came to Marisa, she was ever the winner.

Joshua and Natasha
When Joshua returned to Jehanna, he took Natasha as his bride and claimed the throne as its rightful heir. Natasha was the perfect companion, and together, they carried the mighty desert nation to great glory.

Quotes

Battle quotes

Carlyle: You... Could it be?
Joshua: Carlyle. How did this happen? You taught me how to wield a blade. You of all people...
Carlyle: You've returned. But now... It's too late. It's far too late...

— Joshua fighting Carlyle
Joshua: Caellach.
Caellach: Hey! If it isn't Joshua. It's been a long time. Have you been well?
Joshua: I've been all right. Still working as a mercenary. When did you get all proper and join the Grado army?
Caellach: Didn't I tell you? I wasn't about to waste my life as a nameless soldier. Still, I think back on those days a lot lately... My axe and your sword... The two of us were a deadly pair, eh?
Joshua: ......
Caellach: By the way... I know all about you, Joshua. Who you really are I mean. The prince of Jehanna, huh? When did you plan on sharing the wealth, you sneaky dog?
Joshua: Listen... You can't reduce a nation to loot waiting to be divided. And more importantly, I made a vow to my mother. I'm going to succeed her as ruler of my homeland. Hey Caellach... You're the one who killed my mother, aren't you?
Caellach: Yeah... Sorry 'bout that. Things happen, you know? C'mon, Joshua, don't hate me. This is war. There's nothing you can do about it. Besides, grudges get in the way of work, right?
Joshua: That's true. It's as you say. Listen Caellach... I've got to kill you now. Don't hold it against me.
Caellach: You arrogant... You haven't changed a bit! I've always wanted to show you who's better, Joshua. And I'm even stronger than I used to be. I'm gonna wipe that smug look off your face for good!

— Joshua versus Caellach, in Eirika's route


Joshua: It's been a long time, Caellach.
Caellach: Is that really you, Joshua? How long's it been?
Joshua: About two years... What've you been doing? You know, that innkeeper's still mad you stiffed him.
Caellach: Oh please... You telling me that old dog's still alive? ...How's the rest of the troop doing?
Joshua: They're getting by. Some of them ended up feeding the crows, though...
Caellach: Is that so? Those were good times, weren't they, Joshua? We were terrors on the battlefield and worse off it.
Joshua: Yeah, we were. You'd get carried away and pick fights with me... You always said the same thing: "I will be King!"
Caellach: Yeah, that's my dream. And I'll do anything to make it true. What do you say, Joshua? Let's team up again? Leave those losers you're with and work for me.
Joshua: Sorry, can't do it. I'm not going to let you use me for anything.
Caellach: Bah... You're a cold fish, aren't you. That's one thing that hasn't changed about you.
Joshua: You haven't changed much either. You're still as shameless as ever.
Caellach: Ha ha! That's the truth. Well... You want to get started?
Joshua: Mm. Sure.
Caellach: I'm stronger than I used to be. No offense, but you're not in my league anymore. Don't hate me, Joshua.
Joshua: Same to you.

— Joshua versus Caellach, in Ephraim's route

Death quote

I... I guess my luck finally ran out... Heh.
— Joshua

Heroes quotes

Main article: Joshua/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Cg fe09 fe08 joshua.png

Joshua's official artwork from The Sacred Stones can be viewed in Path of Radiance's extras menu if a copy of The Sacred Stones is connected to a copy of Path of Radiance.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Joshua appears as a sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

SSBB Sticker Joshua.png Joshua
from Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Bonus: [Slash] Attack +9
Usable by: All

Fire Emblem Cipher

Joshua is featured on three cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Joshua
TCGCipher B11-020SR.png Tempest King, Joshua
Elibe

Male

Sword
"I will help defeat the empire. I will defend Jehanna and her allies. ...I know it doesn't sound like me, but..."
Attack: 70 Support: 10 Range: 1 Deploy Cost: 4
Class: Swordmaster Tier: Advanced Class Change Cost: 3
Oath-Sworn Audhulma: [Trigger] [Flip one bond card] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, you may pay the cost and if you do: Choose 1 "Joshua" from your Retreat Area, and add it to your hand.
"Let's have us a little wager.": [Activate] [Once per turn] Place a card from your hand on top of your deck. Your opponent declares a guess as to whether or not that card's unit name is "Joshua". Reveal that card, and if the opponent's guess is wrong, destroy your opponent's Main Character.
Card #B11-020SR • Artist: пNekoR
TCGCipher B11-021N.png Prince of Jehanna, Joshua
Elibe

Male

Sword
"I've got to kill you now. Don't hold it against me."
Attack: 60 Support: 10 Range: 1 Deploy Cost: 3
Class: Swordmaster Tier: Advanced Class Change Cost: 2
Legacy-Carrying Sword: [Always] If this unit battles with the Main Character, this unit gains +10 attack.
Winds of Fortune: [Trigger] If you destroy an enemy with this unit's attack, you may place a Sword card in your Retreat Area on top of your deck.
Card #B11-021N • Artist: Yoneko
TCGCipher B11-022HN.png Gamble-Loving Mercenary, Joshua
Elibe

Male

Sword
"Let's have us a little wager. If you win, I'll believe you. Heads or tails, you call it."
Attack: 40 Support: 10 Range: 1 Deploy Cost: 1
Class: Myrmidon Tier: Base Class Change Cost: --
"Today's fortune is...": [Activate] [Once per turn] Reveal the top card of your deck. If the revealed card has the Sword affinity, this unit gains +20 attack until the end of this turn. Send the revealed card to the Retreat Area afterwards.
Attack Support Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
Card #B11-022HN • Artist: пNekoR
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest.
For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Joshua .

Flavor text

Game Text
(English)
Text
(Japanese)
The Sacred Stones
A wandering swordsman from Jehanna.
He loves to gamble.
ジャハナ王国出身の流浪の剣士
賭け事には目がない
Engage
Hero from beyond Elyos who is an
easygoing swordsman.

He loves gambling and makes any
important decisions with a coin flip.

He betrayed the Grado Empire based
on a flipped coin.

Appears in The Sacred Stones.
異界の英雄で、飄々とした性格の剣士。

賭け事が大好きで、大事な決定を
投げたコインの裏表で決める。

グラド帝国に傭兵として雇われていたが
コインの賭けに従い、寝返った。

「聖魔の光石」
Heroes
(Joshua: Tempest King)
A mercenary who loves to gamble. He has
an evasive, almost aggravating personality.
Appears in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.
賭け事好きの傭兵。
つかみどころのない性格をしている。
(登場:『ファイアーエムブレム 聖魔の光石』)
Heroes
(Joshua: Tropical Gambler)
A mercenary with a love for gambling. He's in
the tropics hoping luck's tide turns in his favor.
Appears in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.
賭け事好きの傭兵。
今回はツキを変えようと水着姿で南国へ。
(登場:『ファイアーエムブレム 聖魔の光石』)
Heroes
(Joshua: Resolute Tempest)
Prince of Jehanna who tossed his status aside
to wander the land. Heir to his mother's dream,
he's sworn to protect his homeland and world.
Appears in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.
身分を捨て、諸国を流浪していたジャハナの王子。
母の遺志を継ぎ、祖国と世界を守ると誓う。
(登場:『ファイアーエムブレム 聖魔の光石』)

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Tempest King Tropical Gambler Resolute Tempest

Joshua: Tempest King
FEH mth Joshua Tempest King 01.png FEH mth Joshua Tempest King 02.png FEH mth Joshua Tempest King 03.png FEH mth Joshua Tempest King 04.png
Today, I’ll be introducing you to Joshua, the wandering mercenary! He’s incredibly talented with a sword, and with his passion for gambling, I suppose you could say he’s quite the rogue. Joshua was hired by the Grado Empire to hunt down Natasha. When he finally tracked her, he challenged her to a little wager. In a surprising turn of events, Natasha won! Having lost the bet, Joshua turned on Grado and instead fought to protect Natasha, his former target. Joshua may be a rogue, but he always honors a bet. And so, he continues on, his path laid out for him by the flip of a coin.
Closely Associated Characters
Natasha Caellach {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}}
A gentle cleric from Grado, and a woman of beauty and grace. She was helped by Joshua during her journeys. The Tiger Eye of Grado’s six generals. Rose from mercenary life doing whatever it takes to achieve his goals. Formerly an ally of Joshua’s. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round Placement Character Votes
CYL 1
(2017)
34 Portrait joshua fe08 cyl.png
Joshua
The Sacred Stones
8,623
CYL 2
(2018)
95
(+61)
Portrait joshua fe08 cyl.png
Joshua
The Sacred Stones
2,587
(−6,036)
CYL 3
(2019)
105
(+6)
Portrait joshua fe08 cyl.png
Joshua
The Sacred Stones
2,609
(+22)
CYL 4
(2020)
73
(−33)
Portrait joshua fe08 cyl.png
Joshua
The Sacred Stones
2,575
(−34)
CYL 5
(2021)
135
(+62)
Portrait joshua fe08 cyl.png
Joshua
The Sacred Stones
723
(−1,852)
CYL 6
(2022)
131
(−5)
Portrait joshua fe08 cyl.png
Joshua
The Sacred Stones
766
(+43)
CYL 7
(2023)
116
(−15)
Portrait joshua fe08 cyl.png
Joshua
The Sacred Stones
568
(−198)
CYL 8
(2024)
163
(+47)
Portrait joshua fe08 cyl.png
Joshua
The Sacred Stones
428
(−140)
Total results This character has 8 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. 18,879

Trivia

  • In the Japanese version of The Sacred Stones, Joshua tells Artur that Artur has won 15 times and lost 16 times out of 21 matches; the sum of winning and losing numbers does not equal the number of matches. The English version fixes this by having Joshua tell Artur that Artur has won 11 out of 21 matches.
  • In the Japanese version of The Sacred Stones, Joshua will attack and kill Natasha while he is an enemy during Chapter 5 if she is in range. He does not do this in the international releases.
  • According to Sachiko Wada, the reason she designed Joshua is because she wanted to create a character that wears a hat.[4] She tried to shape his hat in a way that did not look or feel too modern.[5]

Etymology and other languages

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

Joshua

A Hebrew name meaning "Jehovah is salvation", "Yahweh is salvation", or "God rescues". Joshua was the helper of Moses who lead the Israelites through the Sinai wilderness. He was also one of the twelves spies who was sent by Moses into Canaan. He was appointed by God to continue leading the Israelites after Moses had passed.[6][7]

Japanese

ヨシュア

Officially romanized as Jhosua.

Spanish

Joshua

As above.

French

Joshua

As above.

German

Joshua

As above.

Italian

Joshua

As above.

Portuguese
(Brazil)

Joshua

As above.

Traditional Chinese

約書亞

Joshua

Gallery

Small portrait joshua fe08.pngSprite Gallery
Portrait joshua fe08.png Ma gba myrmidon enemy.gif Myrmidon Ma gba myrmidon playable.gif Assassin Ma gba assassin playable.gif Swordmaster Ma gba swordmaster playable.gif
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Heroes artwork

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Meet some of the Heroes artwork

Cipher artwork

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Voice Of Joshua - Fire Emblem Heroes | Behind The Voice Actors, www.behindthevoiceactors.com, Retrieved: 14 January, 2018
  2. Chapter 15B: Scorched Sand - Serenes Forest, serenesforest.net, Retrieved: 14 January, 2018
  3. Boss Conversations - Serenes Forest, serenesforest.net, Retrieved: 14 January, 2018
  4. "Production Spillover. I wanted to make a character wearing a hat, so Joshua's design was born."@Wadadot (Twitter), Twitter, Published: October 7, 2022, Retrieved: October 7, 2022
  5. "I took care to shape the hat in a way that didn't seem too modern."@Wadadot (Twitter), Twitter, Published: October 7, 2022, Retrieved: October 7, 2022
  6. Joshua - Name Meaning, What does Joshua mean?, www.thinkbabynames.com, Retrieved: 14 January, 2018
  7. Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Joshua, www.behindthename.com, Retrieved: 14 January, 2018
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Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Playable characters AmeliaArturColmCormagDozlaDuesselEirikaEphraimEwanFordeFranzGarciaGerikGilliamInnesJoshuaKnollKyleL'ArachelLuteMarisaMoulderMyrrhNatashaNeimiRennacRossSalehSethSyreneTanaTethysVanessa
Creature Campaign characters CaellachFadoGlenHaydenIsmaireLyonOrsonRievSelenaValter
Non-playable characters DaraKlimtMansel
Bosses AiasBanditBazbaBeranBinksBoneBreguetCaellachCarlyleFomortiisGhebLyonMorvaMurrayNovalaO'NeillOrsonPabloRievSaarSelenaTiradoValterVigardeZonta
Background characters GradoLatonaMacGregorMonicaNada Kuya
Sacred Twins and personal weapons AudhulmaExcaliburGarmGleipnirIvaldiLatonaNidhoggRapierReginleifSieglindeSiegmundVidofnir
Chapters Pre-split P: The Fall of Renais • 1: Escape! • 2: The Protected • 3: The Bandits of Borgo • 4: Ancient Horrors • 5: The Empire's Reach • 5x: Unbroken Heart • 6: Victims of War • 7: Waterside Renvall • 8: It's a Trap!A New Journey
Eirika's Route 9: Distant Blade • 10: Revolt at Carcino • 11: Creeping Darkness • 12: Village of Silence • 13: Hamill Canyon • 14: Queen of White Dunes
Ephraim's Route 9: Fort Rigwald • 10: Turning Traitor • 11: Phantom Ship • 12: Landing at Taizel • 13: Fluorspar's Oath • 14: Father and Son
Post-split 15: Scorched Sand • 16: Ruled by Madness • 17: River of Regrets • 18: Two Faces of Evil • 19: Last Hope • 20: Darkling WoodsF: Sacred Stone (part 1part 2)
Locations MagvelCarcino (Caer Pelyn) • Darkling WoodsFrelia (Tower of Valni) • Grado (Renvall) • Jehanna (Jehanna HallLagdou Ruins) • Rausten (Melkaen Coast) • Renais (Za'ha Woods)
Groups, objects and concepts Five heroesGerik's MercenariesImperial ThreeLegend of the Sacred StonesMonstersSacred StonesSacred TwinsWar of the Stones
Lists ChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • Hidden treasureItemsScriptsSkillsSupportsWeapons
Related topics Creature CampaignThe Sacred Stones ComicNovelizationList of version differences (Name chart) • Pre-release information (Pre-release buildUnused content) • Sound RoomTimelineWorld map
Fire Emblem Heroes
Characters Heroes AlfonseAnnaAshAskrBrunoDagrEirEitrEitriElmEmblaFáfnirFehFehnixFjormFreyjaFreyrGanglötGinnungagapGullveigGunnthráGustavHeiðrHelHelbindiHenrietteHræsvelgrHrídKiranKvasirLaegjarnLæraðrLaevateinLetiziaLífLokiMirabilisMúspellNerþuzNíðhöggrNiflNjörðrNóttÓtrPeonyPlumeriaRatatoskrReginnSeiðrSharenaSurtrThórrThrasirTriandraVeronicaYlgrYmir
SDatBoL, MotE, NMotE AbelArlenAstramAthenaBantuBarstCaedaCainCamusCastorCatriaClarisseDarrosDraugEliceEremiyaEstGharnefGordinHardinJagenJeorgeJulianKatarinaKrisLegionLenaLindeLukeMaliceMarthMariaMatthisMedeusMerricMichalisMinervaNagaNagiNavarreNorneNynaOgmaPallaPhinaRickardRoderickRosheaSedgarSheenaSiriusTikiVylandWolfWrysXaneYuliya
Shadows of Valentia AlmAtlasBerkutBoeyBrigand BossCatriaCelicaClairCliveConradDeenDeltheaDumaFayeFernandForsythGennyGrayHestiaKamuiKliffLeonLukasLuthierMaeMarlaMathildaMilaMycenPallaPythonRineaRudolfSaberSilqueSonyaTatianaTobinValbarZeke
Genealogy of the Holy War AltenaAnnandArdenAresArionArthurArvisAyraAzelleBrigidCedDeirdreDíthorbaEldiganErinysEthlynFebailFeeHildaIshtarJamkeJuliaJuliusLachesisLarceiLeneLewynLexPattyQuanScáthachSeliphShannanSigurdSilviaTailtiuTineTravantUllr
Thracia 776 AsbelAugustEyvelFinnGalzusKarinKempfLaraLeifLifisMareetaMirandaNannaOlwenOsianPerneReinhardtRonanSafySaiasSalemSaraTanyaTinaVeld
The Binding Blade BartreBrunnyaCathCeciliaChadClarineDieckDorothyEchidnaElimineFaeFirGalleGeeseGonzalezGuinivereGwendolynHughIdunnIgreneJunoKleinLarumLilinaLughMeladyMerlinusMurdockNarcianNiimeNoahPercevalRaighRoyRutgerSaulShannaSophiaSueTheaWoltZelotZephiel
The Blazing Blade BramimondCanasDorcasEliwoodErkFargusFarinaFioraFlorinaGuyHarkenHawkeyeHeathHectorIsadoraJaffarKarelKarlaKentLegaultLeilaLimstellaLinusLloydLouiseLuciusLynMarkMatthewNilsNinianNinoPentPriscillaRathRavenRebeccaSainSerraSoniaUrsulaWilZephiel
The Sacred Stones AmeliaArturCaellachColmCormagDozlaDuesselEirikaEphraimEwanGerikGilliamInnesJoshuaKnollL'ArachelLuteLyonMarisaMyrrhNatashaNeimiOrsonRennacRievRossSalehSelenaSethSyreneTanaTethysValterVanessaVigarde
Path of Radiance AshnardAstridBertramBlack KnightBoydElinciaGatrieGreilIkeIlyanaJillMarciaMiaMistNepheneeOscarPetrineRolfSanakiSephiranShinonSigrunSorenTanithTitaniaVolkeZihark
Radiant Dawn AltinaAsheraBastianCaineghisDheginseaElinciaEnaGeoffreyHaarHeatherIkeJorgeKurthnagaKyzaLeanneLetheLuciaLudveckLyreMiaMicaiahMordecaiMuarimNaesalaNailahOliverPelleasRafielRanulfReysonRhysSanakiSotheTibarnTormodVikaYuneZelgius
Awakening AnnaAversaBasilioBradyChercheChromCordeliaCynthiaDonnelEmmerynFlaviaFrederickGaiusGangrelGeromeGregorHenryInigoKellamKjelleLaurentLibraLissaLon'quLucinaMaribelle"Marth"MorganMustafaMirielNagaNahNoireNowiOliviaOwainPannePhilaPriamRickenRobinSay'riSeveraStahlSullySumiaTharjaTikiValidarVirionWalhartYarneYen'fay
Fates AnankosAreteArthurAzamaAzuraBennyBerukaCaeldoriCamillaCharlotteCorrinDwyerEffieEliseFeliciaFloraForrestFugaGaronGunterHanaHansHinataHinokaIagoJakobKadenKageroKanaKazeKeatonKiragiLaslowLeoLilithMidoriMikotoNilesNinaNyxOboroOdinOpheliaOrochiPeriReinaRhajatRinkahRyomaSakuraSaizoSelenaSelkieSetsunaShigureShiroSiegbertSilasSoleilSubakiTakumiVelouriaXander
Three Houses, Warriors: Three Hopes AelfricAnnetteArvalAsheBalthusBernadettaBylethCasparCatherineClaudeConstanceCorneliaCyrilDeath KnightDedueDimitriDorotheaEdelgardFelixFerdinandFlame EmperorFlaynGatekeeperHapiHildaHolstHubertIgnatzIngridJeraltKronyaLeonieLinhardtLorenzLysitheaManuelaMarianneMercedesMonicaNemesisPetraRaphaelRheaSeirosSetethShamirShezSolonSothisSylvainYuri
Engage AlcrystAlearAlfredCélineChloéCitrinneDiamantEtieFrammeHortensiaIvyKagetsuLapisLumeraMarthMauvierRosadoSeadallTimerraVeyleYunakaZephia
Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Encore EleonoraItsukiKiriaMamoriTsubasa
Story Maps Book I PrefaceP: World of Zenith • 1: World of Mystery • 2: World of Conquest • 3: World of Binding • 4: World of Awakening • 5: Back to Mystery • 6: World of Birthright • 7: World of Blazing • 8: Back to Awakening • 9: Heroes Invade • 10: World of Radiance • 11: Rite of Shadows • 12: Bitter Enemies • 13: Diabolical BloodlineI: A Power AwakensI: The Rite of Blades
Book II 1: The Flame • 2: Princess of Ice • 3: Guided by a Dream • 4: Fiery Resolve • 5: Blood and Snow • 6: The True Quarry • 7: Snow and Ash • 8: Rite of Frost • 9: Hellfire • 10: The King's Demise • 11: Prince of Ice • 12: Seeping Poison • 13: A Way Home
Book III 1: Death • 2: The Dread Gate • 3: Countdown • 4: A King's Worth • 5: A Father's Legacy • 6: Realm of the Dead • 7: A Home Unknown • 8: Truth of a Name • 9: Cohort of the Dead • 10: Omnicidal Witch • 11: Where It Began • 12: Lethal Swordsman • 13: Marvelous Dream
Book IV 1: The Dream • 2: Missing You • 3: Gullinkambi • 4: On Dark Wings • 5: Twisted Reality • 6: Dreaming Reality • 7: Steeped in Twilight • 8: Wallowing in Love • 9: Violent Fantasies • 10: Lack • 11: Plumeria's Dream • 12: Triandra's Dream • 13: Reality
Book V 1: Machine Dominion • 2: Kingsbrother • 3: Forest of the Sage • 4: The Vital Blade • 5: Night and Day • 6: Treachery • 7: Bound Elsewhere • 8: Serpent's Whispers • 9: Echoes of Truth • 10: Howling Descent • 11: Deceit • 12: What Remains • 13: Specter of Niðavellir
Book VI 1: Darkness • 2: Curse Directive • 3: Calling of Blood • 4: Princess Alone • 5: Evil Ways • 6: Revealing Lies • 7: To Be Emperor • 8: Closing In • 9: Opening a Way • 10: God of Openness • 11: One Last Chance • 12: Princess and Prince • 13: Askr and Embla
Book VII 13: Time • 5: Divine Foretelling • 6: King of Light • 7: Goddess Reunion • 8: Seeing the Present • 2: World of the Past • 3: Within Wheels • 4: Ouroboros • 9: The Innocent • 10: Light's Fading • 11: Without Limits • 12: Seer of the Past • 1: Golden Seer
Book VIII 1: Healing • 2: Traitor • 3: Bait • 4: Imperial Blood • 5: A Royal Target
Paralogues X1: Detached Princess • 1: Family Bonds • 2: Sibling Bonds • 3: Blazing Shadows • 4: Spring Festival • 5: World of Shadows • 6: Bridal Blessings • X2: The Brink of Chaos • 7: Echoes of Mystery • 8: Ylissean Summer • 9: Nohrian Summer • 10: The Sacred World • 11: Brave Heroes • 12: Performing Arts • 13: World of Holy War • 14: Trick or Defeat! • 15: Farfetched Heroes • 16: Winter's Envoy • 17: Happy New Year! • X3: The People's Hero • 18: Love Abounds • 19: Hares at the Fair • 20: Bridal Bloom • 21: Summer's Arrival • 22: A Sketchy Summer • 23: Festival in Hoshido • 24: Arrival of the Brave • 25: The Land's Bounty • 26: Brave Redux • 27: Adrift • X4: Whispers of Death • 28: Gifts of Winter • 29: New Year's Wish • 30: Hostile Springs • 31: Greil's Devoted • 32: Regal Rabbits • 33: A Season for Picnics • 34: Bridal Belonging • 35: Summer Returns • 36: Summer Refreshes • 37: Brave Echoes • 38: A Splendid Soiree • 39: Treat Fiends • X5: Heavenly Witness • 40: Glorious Gifts • 41: Renewed Spirit • 42: A Star Is Born • 43: Lovely Gifts • 44: Familial Festivities • 45: The Start of It All • 46: Bridal Beloveds • 47: Summer Passing • 48: Overseas Memories • 49: Pirate's Pride • 50: To Stay Dreaming • 51: Dragons Harvest • 52: In the Moment • 53: A Festival Miracle • 54: Beyond Dreaming • 55: Dark Desert Rituals • 56: Love of a King • 57: Willful Rabbits • 58: Childhood Encounter • 59: Bridal Grace • 60: Summer Vibrance • 61: Summer's Dream • 62: Perilous Seas • 63: Scions of Twelve • 64: Shared Bounty • 65: Ninja Training • 66: Winter Dreamland • 67: Like Clockwork • 68: Of Lost Kingdoms • 69: Here with Me • 70: Hop-and-Go-Seek • 71: Unlikely Friends • 72: Bridal Blossoms • 73: Summer Vacation • 74: Taken by the Tide • 75: Risk and Reward • 76: Bite of Flame • 77: Divine Harvest • 78: Wyvern Ninja • 79: Holiday Handoff • 80: Gods Renewed • 81: Sage of Khadein? • 82: A Special Gift • 83: Spring Eternal • 84: No Matter Where • 85: Bridal Dreams • 86: Summer Longing • 87: Summer Firsts • 88: Invitation to Tea • 89: Winds Offered • 90: Merchant's Harvest • 91: Our Path Ahead • 92: Holiday Lessons • 93: Ring In the Year • 94: Nabata's Shield • 95: May This Last • 96: A Place to Rest
Locations The Sacred WorldWorld of AwakeningWorld of BindingWorld of BirthrightWorld of BlazingWorld of ConquestWorld of CrestsWorld of DawnWorld of Holy WarWorld of MysteryWorld of Mystery RenewedWorld of OriginWorld of RadianceWorld of ShadowsWorld of Thracia • World of Zenith (Askran KingdomDökkálfheimrEmblian EmpireHelJötunheimrLjósálfheimrMúspellNiflNiðavellirVanaheimrYggdrasill)
Groups, objects, and concepts BreidablikCurse DirectiveHealing HandsOrbOrder of HeroesRaritySummoning (summoning events)
Game modes Aether Raids (Aether Resort) • Affinity Auto-BattlesBinding WorldsBlessed GardensChain ChallengeColiseum (Allegiance BattleArena AssaultArena DuelsResonant BattleSummoner Duel) • Forging BondsFrontline PhalanxGrand ConquestsHall of FormsHeroes JourneyHeroic OrdealsLost LoreMjölnir's StrikePawns of LokiRøkkr SiegesSeer's SnareSpecial Maps (Bound Hero BattlesEmblem Hero BattlesEvent MapsGrand Hero BattlesHero BattlesLegendary Hero BattlesLimited Hero BattlesMythic Hero BattlesRelay DefenseRival DomainsSpecial Training MapsTrial Maps) • Squad AssaultTactics DrillsTap BattleTempest TrialsTraining TowerVoting Gauntlet
Related topics A Hero RisesAncient LettersArtists (0–9, A–LM–Z) • CalendarsChoose Your LegendsFeh PassEvent calendarsFind & Vote Heroes!A Day in the LifeMini Acrylic Figure CollectionList of status effectsList of version differences (Name chart) • Meet some of the HeroesPre-release information (Unused content) • Voting Jubilee