Kamui

You may be looking for Corrin, the Avatar unit in Fire Emblem Fates, who shares their default name in Japanese with this character.

Kamui Artwork of Kamui from Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. A mercenary from Zofia.

Gender Male Race Human Age 28 (in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia) Starting class Mercenary Voiced by Bryce Papenbrook (English, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia) Shuhei Matsuda (Japanese, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia) Appearance(s) Gaiden Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

“	Me, I can't imagine giving my all for a gig that does't pay. No one asked you to solve this mess—let alone paid you—yet here you are. Seems like your job is a tougher one than I'm willing to take on. Makes me wonder if the gods are really worth all that trouble.	”	— Kamui, to Celica.

Kamui (Japanese: カムイ Kamui) is a mercenary from a foreign land in the service of Valbar.

Fire Emblem Gaiden

Role

Kamui is a fairly early game mercenary for Celica's route.

Starting stats and growth rates

Mercenary Level 3

Recruitment: Act 2, talk to with Celica at The Pirate Throne if he survived the previous battle Stats Growth Rates Max HP 24 Luck 2 Strength 10 Defense 6 Skill 5 Resistance 2 Speed 8 Movement 4 Max HP 30% Luck 20% Strength 25% Defense 20% Skill 20% Resistance 0% Speed 40% Recover -- Warp -- Physic -- Expel -- Fortify -- Nosferatu -- Invoke -- Seraphim -- {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Equipment -- Weapons Sword ✓ Axe ✗ B. Magic ✗ Lance ✗ Bow ✗ W. Magic ✗

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Myrmidon	+x to 30	+x to 11	+x to 11	+x to 14	+0	+x to 7	+x to 6	+1	--
Dread Fighter	+x to 36	+x to 15	+x to 16	+x to 18	+0	+x to 11	+x to 15	+2	--

• In Gaiden, promotion gains consist of giving the character as many points as necessary—the "x" value shown in the table—to reach the promoted class' base stats. If the character's stats are higher than their promoted class' base stats, they will not receive any bonus; however, if all stats are higher, then they will receive +1 to HP.

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

Role

Kamui reprises his role in the remake.

Starting stats and growth rates

Mercenary Level 3 Fatigue tol. 0.5

Recruitment: Act 2, talk to with Celica at The Pirate Throne if he survived the previous battle Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats Max HP 24 Luck 2 Attack 10 Defense 6 Skill 5 Resistance 2 Speed 8 Movement 4 Max HP 50% Luck 25% Attack 35% Defense 25% Skill 35% Resistance 0% Speed 45% Max HP 52 Luck 39 Attack 41 Defense 40 Skill 39 Resistance 40 Speed 41 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Item Skills -- Sword Weapons ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗

Growth rates when reclassed

Villager/Cavalier/Paladin/Gold Knight Soldier/Knight/Baron Archer/Sniper/Bow Knight Mage/Sage

Class	HP	Atk	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Villager/Cavalier/Paladin/Gold Knight	50%	40%	{{{mag}}}	30%	40%	25%	30%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Atk	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Soldier/Knight/Baron	55%	45%	{{{mag}}}	30%	30%	20%	35%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Atk	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Archer/Sniper/Bow Knight	45%	40%	{{{mag}}}	40%	35%	25%	25%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Atk	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mage/Sage	50%	45%	{{{mag}}}	35%	40%	25%	20%	0%	{{{cha}}}

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Skogul/Yasha Spartan Oliphantier Guru

Class	HP	Atk	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Skogul/Yasha	50%	45%	{{{mag}}}	35%	45%	25%	30%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Atk	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Spartan	60%	45%	{{{mag}}}	30%	35%	20%	40%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Atk	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Oliphantier	50%	45%	{{{mag}}}	40%	35%	25%	25%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Atk	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Guru	50%	50%	{{{mag}}}	35%	40%	30%	25%	0%	{{{cha}}}

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Spell list

Spell	Learned at
Fire	Mage, level 1
Excalibur	Mage, level 7
Recover	Sage, level 1
Freeze	Sage, level 5
If the character promotes before learning a spell, the level at which that spell is learned becomes (Spell's level − [Level before promotion +1]).

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Myrmidon	+x to 30	+x to 11	+x to 11	+x to 14	+0	+x to 7	+0	+1	--
Dread Fighter	+x to 36	+x to 15	+x to 16	+x to 18	+0	+x to 11	+0	+2	--

• In Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, promotion gains give the character as many points as necessary—the "x" value shown in the table—to reach the promoted class' base stats. If the character's stats are higher than their promoted class' base stats, they will not receive any bonus; however, if all stats are higher, then they will receive +1 to HP.

Analysis

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

Kamui is a Mercenary who joins Celica's army in Act 2. He has decent base stats which allow him to contribute from the moment he joins, and he can promote to Myrmidon after only four levels. He can be viewed as a slightly worse version of Saber; while he starts off slightly behind Saber, if shown favor throughout Act 2 he can realistically reach Myrmidon by the end of it and become one of Celica's primary melee bruisers alongside Palla thanks to the Mercenary line's high Speed allowing him to double most enemies. He will likely see promotion to Dread Fighter around the end of Act 3, allowing him to scoff at the magic users that plague Celica's route. If Saber is favored, he can still chip in here and there to reach promotion at the Dragon Shrine and become a passable secondary combat unit, and if he's lucky he might be able to reach Dread Fighter by Duma Tower. Overall, Kamui needs to overcome a slightly slow start and inferiority complex towards Saber, but can do very well for Celica if given the opportunity to shine.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Kamui is one of the characters added to the game in the Opening a Way update, and became available for summoning by players on July 19, 2022. Only one variation of Kamui is currently available in Heroes, based on his Echoes: Shadows of Valentia incarnation.

Starting stats

★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★

Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 8/9/10 Speed 9/10/11 Defense 8/9/10 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 37/40/43 Attack 31/34/37 Speed 34/37/40 Defense 29/32/35 Resistance 18/21/24 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Steel Sword -- --

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 10/11/12 Defense 8/9/10 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 38/41/44 Attack 33/36/39 Speed 36/39/43 Defense 30/33/36 Resistance 19/22/25 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Up-Front Blade -- New Moon

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 10/11/12 Defense 9/10/11 Resistance 4/5/6 Maximum HP 41/44/47 Attack 35/38/41 Speed 38/41/45 Defense 33/36/39 Resistance 21/24/28 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Up-Front Blade+ -- New Moon

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Rarity	SP cost
	Iron Sword	Innate
	Steel Sword	Innate
	Up-Front Blade	★★★	200 SP
	Up-Front Blade+	★★★★★	300 SP
	New Moon	★★★	100 SP
	Luna	★★★★	200 SP
A	Spd/Def Ideal 1	★★★	60 SP
A	Spd/Def Ideal 2	★★★	120 SP
A	Spd/Def Ideal 3	★★★★	240 SP
C	Atk/Def Oath 1	★★★	60 SP
C	Atk/Def Oath 2	★★★★	120 SP
C	Atk/Def Oath 3	★★★★★	240 SP

Personality and character

Like many characters in Gaiden he has little dialogue and characterization. He appears to be fairly relaxed, and is happy to join Celica on her journey after she helps him and Valbar.

His personality is expanded upon in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. Kamui is portrayed as laid-back and carefree, with a love of money. He enjoys mercenary work for the sense of freedom and adventure it provides. Kamui also has a deathly fear of necrodragons. He claims to normally not care about what others think of him, with being greeted sarcastically by Leon being the exception.

Supports

Main article: Kamui/Supports

Kamui Mercenary Support conversations: Leon Archer C: 20 B: 45 A: 90 [[{{{supportm2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm2}}} B: {{{bm2}}} A: {{{am2}}} [[{{{supportm3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm3}}} B: {{{bm3}}} A: {{{am3}}} [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Bond supports:* Valbar Knight Bonus: Crt +3 [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond2}}} [[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond3}}} [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond5}}} [[{{{supporto6}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond6}}} [[{{{supporto6}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond6}}} [[{{{supporto7}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond7}}} [[{{{supporto8}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond8}}} [[{{{supporto9}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond9}}} [[{{{supporto10}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond10}}}

See Support § Shadows of Valentia for more details on supports.

Base conversations

Main article: Kamui/Conversations

Ending

Gaiden

If Jesse survived

Together with Jesse's group he works hard towards patching up the new country.

If Jesse did not survive

In the former territory of Grieth, he built a new country. Afterwards, he became known as the Desert Mercenary.

Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

If Jesse survived
Intrigued by Jesse's idea, Kamui helped to found a kingdom of mercenaries, and lived there happily for a time. In the end, however, his wanderlust prevailed—one day he went for a stroll and simply vanished, never to be seen again.

If Jesse did not survive
Kamui established a new kingdom of, and for, mercenaries in what was once Grieth's territory. Relations with Valentia were favorable, with Kamui often aiding the king in times of need. In later life, his efforts earned him fame and respect as "the Steel Amidst the Sand."

Quotes

Battle quotes

“	I get the feeling my luck ran out the day I got mixed up in all this... But meh, why not? May as well see things through to the end!	”	— Kamui in The Final Battle in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.

Critical quotes

“	You can fall down now.	”	— Kamui

“	Alright, alright.	”	— Kamui

“	You ready?	”	— Kamui

“	Say goodnight!	”	— Kamui

Death quote

“	Gah. Jeez, I'm such an idiot.	”	— Kamui, in Gaiden.

“	Ugh... Is this...where it ends? Anywhere's the same, I suppose... Just back to the earth...wherever I fall...	”	— Kamui, in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (Classic Mode).

“	Yeah, that hurts. If I stick around, I'm history. Guess I bow out here. Good luck cleaning up my mess!	”	— Kamui, in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (Casual Mode).

Heroes quotes

Main article: Kamui/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Kamui only appears in Gaiden and its remake.

Fire Emblem Cipher

Kamui is featured on two cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Kamui
	Eastern Whirlwind Blade, Kamui
		"I get the feeling my luck ran out the day I got mixed up in all this... But meh, why not? May as well see things through to the end!"
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Dread Fighter		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Readiness Mastery: [Trigger] When this unit's attack ends, you may untap this unit. If you do, until the end of the turn, this unit cannot attack. Distant Blow: [Trigger] [] [] At the end of your turn, if you pay the cost, choose 1 enemy besides the Main Character, and destroy them.
	Card #B11-069HN • Artist: Homakura
	Wandering Sellsword, Kamui
		"From where I’m standing, our odds look somewhere between grim and dire."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Mercenary		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		"That was dangerous!": [Trigger] When this unit is not destroyed by an enemy's attack, this unit gains +20 attack until the end of this turn. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B11-070N • Artist: Homakura
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Kamui .

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia	A mercenary from Zofia.	ソフィア王国の傭兵。
Heroes	A mercenary who drifts from place to place. He hates being tied down and models a carefree yet composed attitude. Appears in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.	各地を転々とさすらう傭兵。 束縛を嫌い、呑気でおおらかな性格。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム　Echoes』）

Trivia

Artwork of Kamui, Valbar, and Leon from the April Fools' website.

• Kamui shares his name with the Japanese default name of Corrin, Fates's avatar.
• On April Fools's Day in 2017, a fake Fire Emblem game called Fire Emblem: Battle of Revolution was given a page on Nintendo's website, featuring Fire Emblem Gaiden style graphics. Valbar, Kamui, and Leon were featured prominently, appearing in the background art and receiving portraits drawn in the style of the NES games.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Kamui	May come from the kamuy, spiritual beings in Ainu religion.
English (unofficial)	• Kamui • Cami	• Used in the latest Gaiden fan translation.[which?] • Used in the older Gaiden fan translation.[which]?
Japanese	カムイ	Officially romanized as Kamui.
Spanish	Kamui	--
French	Kamui	--
German	Kamui	--
Italian	Kamui	--
Dutch	Kamui	--
Portuguese (Brazil)	Kamui	--
Korean	카무이	Kamui
Simplified Chinese	卡姆依	Kamui
Traditional Chinese	卡武伊	Kamui

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Mercenary Myrmidon Dread Fighter Sword Sword Sword

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  Artwork of Kamui from Fire Emblem: The Complete.

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  Artwork of Kamui from Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.

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  Kamui's portrait in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.

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  Artwork of Kamui, Valbar, and Leon from the April Fools' website.

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  Portrait of Kamui's Echoes: Shadows of Valentia design done in NES style from the April Fools' website.

Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Kamui: Wandering Blade from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Kamui: Wandering Blade from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Kamui: Wandering Blade from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Kamui: Wandering Blade 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.