Niles

Not to be confused with Nils, a character from The Blazing Blade.

Niles Artwork of Niles from Fates. A lowborn retainer of Leo's with a curiously sadistic streak. A bit of a flirt as well.

Gender Male Race Human Birthday April 22 Family Nina (daughter) Nationality Nohrian Starting class Outlaw Voiced by Roger Rose (English, Fates) Michael Sinterniklaas (English, Heroes and Warriors) Takehito Koyasu (Japanese, all appearances) Appearance(s) Fates Heroes Warriors

“	My world does terrible things to people. I have endured it all.	”	— Niles to Nina

Niles (Japanese: ゼロ Zero) is a cruel man working for the prince of Nohr, Leo, in Fire Emblem Fates.

Biography

Niles is a servant of Leo. He was originally a poor man from the slums of Nohr. He has done things in the past that he will not even speak to about even to his closest confidants. He is one of the thief-type characters for the Nohr route, being able to unlock doors and chests, with the others being Kaze and Shura. Niles also serves as the Nohrian capturer. If the player's My Castle has a prison he is able to capture enemies and whisk them away to the player's jail.

Fire Emblem Fates

Role

Nile is a playable character in Conquest and Revelation, and appears as an enemy in Chapter 18 in the Birthright route.

A Valllite Niles appears as an enemy in Heirs of Fate End.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Conquest Revelation Beach Brawl Royal Royale

Outlaw Level 8 Movement 5

Recruitment: Chapter 8, automatically from turn 2 Stats Growths Mods Pair Up Max HP 22 Speed 15 Strength 9 Luck 6 Magic 5 Defense 7 Skill 9 Resistance 12 Max HP 40% Speed 70% Strength 45% Luck 30% Magic 25% Defense 30% Skill 50% Resistance 60% Speed +3 Strength −2 Luck 0 Magic 0 Defense 0 Skill −1 Resistance +1 C Support Spd +1 B Support Spd +1 A Support Res +1 S Support Mag +1, Res +1 {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Iron Bow Kidnap Locktouch Weapon Levels -- -- -- D -- -- -- --

Outlaw Level 14 Movement 5+1

Recruitment: Chapter 17, automatically from turn 3 Stats Growths Mods Pair Up Max HP 24 Speed 17 Strength 11 Luck 7 Magic 6 Defense 10 Skill 11 Resistance 16 Max HP 40% Speed 70% Strength 45% Luck 30% Magic 25% Defense 30% Skill 50% Resistance 60% Speed +3 Strength −2 Luck 0 Magic 0 Defense 0 Skill −1 Resistance +1 C Support Spd +1 B Support Spd +1 A Support Res +1 S Support Mag +1, Res +1 {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Steel Bow Vulnerary Kidnap Locktouch Movement +1 Weapon Levels -- -- -- C -- -- -- --

Adventurer Level 3 Movement 6+1

Stats Max HP 33 Speed 25 Strength 17 Luck 12 Magic 14 Defense 13 Skill 20 Resistance 25

Inventory Skills Violin Bow Hunter's Bow Concoction Kidnap Movement +1 Locktouch Weapon Levels -- -- -- B -- C -- --

Adventurer Level 8 Movement 6+1

Stats Max HP 35 Speed 28 Strength 19 Luck 13 Magic 15 Defense 14−2 Skill 22 Resistance 28−2

Inventory Skills Niles's Bow Shining Bow Concoction Kidnap Movement +1 Lucky Seven Locktouch Weapon Levels -- -- -- A -- B -- --

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Enemy - Prologue

See also: Ties That Bind

Outlaw Level 2 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 18 Speed 11 Strength 8 Luck 4 Magic 3 Defense 4 Skill 6 Resistance 8

Inventory Skills Bronze Bow Kidnap Weapon Levels -- -- -- D -- -- -- --

Enemy - Birthright Chapter 18

See also: Leo (chapter)

Normal Hard Lunatic

Adventurer Level 8 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 31 Speed 18 Strength 8 Luck 7 Magic 10 Defense 13 Skill 16 Resistance 16

Inventory Skills Killer Bow Silver Yumi Kidnap Lucky Seven Weapon Levels -- -- -- A -- B -- --

Adventurer Level 8 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 31 Speed 18 Strength 10 Luck 7 Magic 10 Defense 13 Skill 16 Resistance 16

Inventory Skills Killer Bow Silver Yumi Kidnap Lucky Seven Weapon Levels -- -- -- A -- B -- --

Adventurer Level 8 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 36 Speed 18 Strength 10 Luck 7 Magic 10 Defense 13 Skill 16 Resistance 16

Inventory Skills Killer Bow Silver Yumi Kidnap Lucky Seven Weapon Levels -- -- -- A -- B -- --

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Enemy - Heirs of Fate VI

See also: End: Lost in the Waves

Normal Hard/Lunatic

Adventurer Level 20 Movement 6+1

Stats Max HP 30 Speed 33 Strength 18 Luck 3 Magic 19 Defense 14 Skill 22 Resistance 29

Inventory Skills Silver Bow Shining Bow Recover Kidnap Movement +1 Lucky Seven Pass Locktouch Weapon Levels -- -- -- A -- B -- --

Adventurer Level 20 Movement 6+1

Stats Max HP 31 Speed 35 Strength 18 Luck 6 Magic 19 Defense 14 Skill 22 Resistance 30

Inventory Skills Silver Bow Shining Bow Recover Kidnap Movement +1 Lucky Seven Pass Locktouch Weapon Levels -- -- -- A -- B -- --

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Reclassing options

Niles Base classes:* Outlaw Bow Knight Adventurer Reclass options: Dark Mage Sorcerer Dark Knight This unit can also reclass to the base classes of a unit with whom they have an S or A+ support.

See reclass for more details on the reclassing system.

Growth rates when reclassed

Bow Knight Adventurer Dark Mage Sorcerer Dark Knight

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Bow Knight	50%	45%	20%	55%	65%	40%	30%	50%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Adventurer	40%	40%	35%	45%	70%	30%	30%	60%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dark Mage	40%	45%	40%	40%	60%	30%	35%	50%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Sorcerer	40%	35%	45%	40%	60%	30%	35%	55%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dark Knight	55%	55%	30%	45%	55%	35%	45%	45%	{{{cha}}}

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Promotion stat gains

Outlaw Dark Mage

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

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sorcerer	+1	+0	+3	+1	+3	+0	+2	+3	+1	E
Dark Knight	+3	+8	+0	+3	+2	+2	+5	+1	+3	E E

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Learned at
	Kidnap	Personal skill, innate and unremovable
	Locktouch	Innate
	Movement +1	Outlaw, starting from level 10 (Innate in the Revelation campaign)
	Rally Skill	Bow Knight, starting from level 5
	Shurikenbreaker	Bow Knight, starting from level 15
	Lucky Seven	Adventurer, starting from level 5
	Pass	Adventurer, starting from level 15
	Heartseeker	Dark Mage, starting from level 9
	Malefic Aura	Dark Mage, starting from level 10
	Vengeance	Sorcerer, starting from level 5
	Bowbreaker	Sorcerer, starting from level 15
	Seal Magic	Dark Knight, starting from level 5
	Lifetaker	Dark Knight, starting from level 15
The above skill list does not include skills obtained via Supports and DLC.

Analysis

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

Niles is an Outlaw that joins on turn 2 of chapter 8 in Conquest, and on turn 3 of chapter 17 in Revelation. His standout stats are speed and resistance, which allow him to one-round the Dark Mages in his join chapter at base, even on Lunatic. Unfortunately, he suffers from a weapon triangle disadvantage and has average skill, which may lead him to missing a few important hits; as such it's recommended to trade him a Skill Tonic to improve his accuracy. Other than that he is a useful combat unit for that point in the game. Niles also suffers from low strength and defense, which harms both his damage output and his survivability. He comes with the skills Kidnap and Locktouch in both routes, along with Movement +1 at base in Revelation. Kidnap allows you to use the capture command to capture certain enemy units if you have a prison in My Castle. Locktouch allows him to open any chest and door without the use of keys. Lastly, Movement +1 grants him additional mobility, making it one of the best skills in Fates.

Niles has the option to promote to either Adventurer or Bow Knight. Bow Knight gives Niles a mount and access to swords. Swords are mostly useless for Niles, but getting a mount in combination with his Movement +1 skill gives him 9 move, making him an excellent pair up partner for any unmounted units. While in the Bow Knight class, Niles learns the skills Shurikenbreaker and Rally Skill. Rally Skill is useful against hard to hit bosses and enemies, while Shurikenbreaker lowers the hit of enemy dagger or shuriken users. Thanks to the many Ninjas in the lategame of Conquest in combination with Niles' high speed and weapon triangle advantage, this makes Niles one of the few units able to reliably dodge them, making him extremely useful in chapter 25. Adventurer gives Niles access to staves, while he does at first only join with an E rank in staff he can be trained up to wield higher rank staves relatively quickly. While in the Adventurer class, Niles learns the skills Lucky Seven and Pass. Lucky Seven is is a helpful ability during chapters where the player is seriously pressed for time, notably chapter 21, chapter 25, and the endgame. Pass in combination with a rescue staff makes the endgame of Conquest much more bearable.

In Conquest, him being the first unit with Locktouch, and likely the first bow user, as well as the only unit with ability to capture enemies makes Niles an excellent utility unit through the entire game. His earlygame combat is fairly good as well, being a great counter to the many fliers in chapter 10 and often doubling enemies with the use of tonics, as well as having good 2 range unlike most units and classes in Fates. Niles's combat does drop off in the endgame as his mediocre strength make his combat weaker than the likes of Camilla and Xander, though he can still do decent chip damage thanks to the relatively high might of bows. He can also still find use as a pair up bot, and he'll likely retain his utility as a capturing unit. The standout units to capture are Haitaka from chapter 9, Kumagera from chapter 14, a Master of Arms in chapter 23 colloquially known as "Rallyman", Gazak from paralogue 16 and many more.

Niles is in a rather unfortunate position in Revelation, joining relatively late, likely behind most of your other units with a lot of competition in terms of bow users, Locktouch users and even another unit with the ability to capture enemies (Orochi). Niles can still find use in some chapters for his great overall utility, but will likely not be a main team staple unless trained up to be on par with other units. His most reliable use in this path will likely be his pair up bonuses, granting others useful boosts to speed and movement.

On the subject of reclassing, Niles has access to magic based classes such as Dark Mage, Sorcerer and Dark Knight. While Niles won't want to stay in these classes for long thanks to his low magic, he can still pick up useful skill in said classes. Heartseeker is a great utility skill against bosses, Seal Magic works nicely with a unit who has high resistance such as Niles, Vengeance is situational, but improves his combat slightly, and Lifetaker can be a great way to improve Niles' survivability, even if Niles isn't an enemy phase oriented unit.

Overall, Niles is a decent combat unit with excellent utility. Though he doesn't stand out as much in Revelation, he's an invaluable asset in Conquest, especially on Lunatic, thanks to his availability, his combat against enemy mages, and overall great utility thanks to his varied skills and classes.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

There are two different variations of Niles available to Heroes, both of which are tied to his storyline appearance in Fates. The normal variation of Niles is one of the characters available to be summoned by players from the game's initial launch. A Halloween variation of Niles was made available between the period of October 10, 2018 through November 9, 2018 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the The Land's Bounty update.

Niles: Cruel to Be Kind

Starting stats

★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★

Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 4/5/6 Speed 6/7/8 Defense 2/3/4 Resistance 6/7/8 Maximum HP 31/34/37 Attack 19/22/25 Speed 27/30/33 Defense 11/14/17 Resistance 27/30/33 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Steel Bow* -- --

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 4/5/6 Speed 7/8/9 Defense 2/3/4 Resistance 7/8/9 Maximum HP 32/35/38 Attack 20/23/26 Speed 29/32/35 Defense 12/15/18 Resistance 29/32/35 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Killer Bow* -- Chilling Wind

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 5/6/7 Speed 7/8/9 Defense 3/4/5 Resistance 7/8/9 Maximum HP 34/37/41 Attack 22/25/29 Speed 31/34/37 Defense 13/17/20 Resistance 31/34/37 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Killer Bow+* -- Chilling Wind

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Bow	★★★	★★★	50
	Steel Bow	★★★	★★★	100
	Killer Bow	★★★	★★★★	200
	Killer Bow+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Niles's Bow	★★★★★	—	400
	Chilling Wind	★★★	★★★★	100
	Iceberg	★★★★	—	200
A	Warding Blow 1	★★★	—	50
A	Warding Blow 2	★★★	—	100
A	Warding Blow 3	★★★★	—	200
C	Spur Res 1	★★★	—	50
C	Spur Res 2	★★★★	—	100
C	Spur Res 3	★★★★★	—	200

Niles: Forbidden Tease

Starting stats

Niles: Forbidden Tease is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 10/11/12 Defense 5/6/7 Resistance 6/7/8 Maximum HP 34/37/41 Attack 31/34/37 Speed 36/39/42 Defense 22/25/29 Resistance 25/29/32 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Devilish Bow Smite --

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Bow	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Steel Bow	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Devilish Bow	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Devilish Bow+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Smite	★★★★★	★★★★★	150
A	Darting Blow 1	★★★★★	—	50
A	Swift Sparrow 1	★★★★★	—	120
A	Swift Sparrow 2	★★★★★	—	240
B	Atk/Spd Link 1	★★★★★	—	60
B	Atk/Spd Link 2	★★★★★	—	120
B	Atk/Spd Link 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Fortify Res 1	★★★★★	—	50
C	Fortify Res 2	★★★★★	—	100
C	Fortify Armor	★★★★★	—	200

Fire Emblem Warriors

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Niles is playable in Warriors through the Fates pack of the game's downloadable content.

Starting stats

Outlaw Level 1 Movement 5

Recruitment: Downloadable content Initial Stats Maximum Stats Max HP 52 Speed 10 Strength 7 Luck 4 Magic 5 Defense 4 Skill 7 Resistance 9 Lv. 99 Lv. 150 Max HP 640 Speed 126 Strength 85 Luck 55 Magic 67 Defense 46 Skill 87 Resistance 117 Max HP 900 Speed 171 Strength 115 Luck 75 Magic 91 Defense 62 Skill 118 Resistance 159 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapon Item Bronze Bow -- Weapon Levels -- -- -- E -- -- ✗

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Sp	Lck	Def	Res
Adventurer	88	20	16	21	30	13	11	28	✓

Personality

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Niles is a cruel man who enjoys the pain of others, though he is affectionate towards those he loves.

He seems to have an affinity for both women and men, as a male Corrin and various other women are potential love interests for him.

Supports

Main articles: Niles/Supports and Niles/Supports (Warriors)

Endings

Niles, Cruel to be Kind (single ending)
Niles continued to support Lord Leo throughout his royal career, handling some of the unsavory tasks a royal must assign. As a result, he wasn't popular—except among Leo's staff.

Corrin (Male), Crux of Fate & Niles, Cruel to be Kind (Conquest)
After helping restore Hoshido and Nohr, Corrin and Niles traveled the world together. The two were celebrated for their humanitarian work, inspiring songs, folktales, and poems worldwide.

Corrin (Male), King of Valla & Niles, Cruel to be Kind (Revelation)
Corrin and Niles ruled over the Kingdom of Valla together, ushering in a new era of peace. Some years later, they adopted two orphaned children and raised them as successors to the throne.

Niles, Cruel to be Kind & Corrin (Female), Crux of Fate (Conquest)
Niles continued to take care of Lord Leo's dirty work while helping reform Nohr's criminal population. Corrin was hailed as a hero, working alongside her spouse to spread peace worldwide.

Corrin (Female), Queen of Valla & Niles, Cruel to be Kind (Revelation)
The two spent the rest of their lives together, Corrin ruling as the wise Queen of Valla. Niles became a leading politician and lawmaker in Valla. He remained close with Lord Leo his entire life.

Niles, Cruel to be Kind & Felicia, Maid Mayhem
Niles continued to take care of Lord Leo's dirty work while helping reform Nohr's criminal population. Felicia gave up her career in the service industry for the military, ultimately becoming a commander.

Niles, Cruel to be Kind & Azura, Lady of the Lake
Niles continued to take care of Lord Leo's dirty work while helping reform Nohr's criminal population. There are few records of Azura beyond her marriage. She remains a historical mystery.

Niles, Cruel to be Kind & Setsuna, Absent Archer
Niles continued to take care of Lord Leo's dirty work while helping reform Nohr's criminal population. Records show his wife, Setsuna, stayed by his side and was a great source of support and joy.

Niles, Cruel to be Kind & Oboro, Fierce Fighter
Niles continued to take care of Lord Leo's dirty work while helping reform Nohr's criminal population. His wife, Oboro, worked hard and eventually was able to reopen her late parents' tailor shop.

Niles, Cruel to be Kind & Elise, Budding Flower
Niles continued to take care of Lord Leo's dirty work while helping reform Nohr's criminal population. His wife, Elise, grew out of her childish ways into a talented healer of extraordinary compassion.

Niles, Cruel to be Kind & Effie, Army of One
Niles continued to take care of Lord Leo's dirty work while helping reform Nohr's criminal population. Effie retired after getting married, but she and Elise remained best friends for the rest of their lives.

Niles, Cruel to be Kind & Nyx, Cursed by Youth
Niles continued to take care of Lord Leo's dirty work while helping reform Nohr's criminal population. His wife, Nyx, was indispensable with her vast experience and magic abilities.

Niles, Cruel to be Kind & Camilla, Bewitching Beauty
Niles continued to take care of Lord Leo's dirty work while helping reform Nohr's criminal population. His wife, Camilla, gave up her royal title and spent her days at home doting on her family.

Niles, Cruel to be Kind & Selena, Cutting Wit
Niles continued to take care of Lord Leo's dirty work while helping reform Nohr's criminal population. After marrying, he and his wife, Selena, disappeared from records. They likely lived happily ever after.

Niles, Cruel to be Kind & Beruka, Quiet Assassin
Niles continued to take care of Lord Leo's dirty work while helping reform Nohr's criminal population. Beruka was torn about leaving Camilla but enjoyed having enough emotions for them to conflict.

Niles, Cruel to be Kind & Peri, Childish Killer
Niles continued to take care of Lord Leo's dirty work while helping reform Nohr's criminal population. Peri eventually learned the difference between right and wrong. It took a while.

Niles, Cruel to be Kind & Charlotte, Wily Warrior
Niles continued to take care of Lord Leo's dirty work while helping reform Nohr's criminal population. Records show his wife, Charlotte, was a caring wife and mother, and they had a happy family life.

Niles, Cruel to be Kind & Mozu, Rural Power
Niles continued to take care of Lord Leo's dirty work while helping reform Nohr's criminal population. His wife, Mozu, meanwhile, was a constant source of support and a humanitarian in her own right.

Quotes

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My Castle quotes

“	I brought you some tender, succulent vegetables. Wait until you taste these...	”	— Niles, when at the cabbage patch.

“	Hmm... Ore of this quality is sure to tickle my master's fancy...	”	— Niles, when mining for ore at a mine.

“	Seems you caught me filching ore from the spring. It's for you, of course!	”	— Niles, when mining for ore at a spring.

Event tile and conversation quotes

“	Oh, I don't think you have the stomach for a true answer to this question...	”	— Niles, when answering a question about hobbies.

Shop quotes

“	So many lovely weapons—how could anyone choose just one?	”	— Niles, when running the armory

“	Anything else? Please, out with it. You can tell me...	”	— Niles, when the player decides or declines to do anything else in his shop

“	This is naughty. I like it.	”	— Niles, when buying items at a shop he runs.

“	Are you punishing me for something?	”	— Niles, when selling items at a shop he runs.

“	Thanks. Just don't expect anything in return.	”	— Niles, when buying items at a shop.

“	Go on. I'm not attached to any of these things.	”	— Niles, when selling items at a shop.

Smithy

“	Give me a strong weapon, and watch what I can do.	”	— Niles, when one of his weapons is forged.

Mess Hall quotes

“	Oh my... This meal is making my taste buds tingle.	”	— Niles, after eating a delicious meal.

Prison quotes

“	I actually enjoy this duty. The feeling of power is simply delicious.	”	— Niles, when running the prison

Hot Spring quotes

“	Nothing like a nice bath to put the bad things in life in perspective...	”	— Niles, with a male Corrin in the Hot Spring.

“	Hm. You're more adventurous than I thought. Come on in, if you dare...	”	— Niles, with a female Corrin in the Hot Spring unmarried.

“	Hmph... Just you, huh? You can come closer. Not like I'm going to bite...	”	— Niles, with a female Corrin in the Hot Spring married.

Arena quotes

“	Oh ho ho! Thank you for finally inviting me to the party.	”	— Niles, supporting a fighter in the arena.

Private quarters quotes

“	...Welcome home, Corrin. My arms have longed for your embrace.	”	— Niles, upon a married Corrin entering the private quarters

“	You're home! ...Oh, my. You look a little worn. Hope you saved some energy for me.	”	— Niles, upon a married Corrin entering the private quarters

“	Naughty, naughty! Coming home late and making me worry...	”	— Niles, upon a married Corrin entering the private quarters

“	Is it time for you to leave already? But, Corrin, I wasn't through with you!	”	— Niles, after a married Corrin has performed an action

“	Ah. You're back. I got you these flowers. ...Go ahead. You can kiss me.	”	— Niles, giving a married Corrin flowers

Battle quotes

“	Say, that's a nice face you've got there. Would be a shame if someone were to slash it. Let's have some fun, shall we?	”	— Niles, as an enemy in Birthright Chapter 18.

“	Niles: So, you're the little thorn in my master's side, are you? Very well. If he wants you dead, who am I to argue? Corrin: I still can't believe it. We lived as brothers... Niles: Oh, yes. The suffering on your face is simply delicious. Now, let's see what happens when you have a few more holes... Corrin: You're sick! Niles: Oh, please. This is war. This is my job. I'm good at what I do. I'll try to make this painless so you can die in peace. Deal?	”	— Niles fighting Corrin in Birthright Chapter 18.

Paired battle quotes

“	Let's make this fun.	”	— Niles

“	Are you scared?	”	— Niles

“	Let's give them hell.	”	— Niles

“	Alright, come on.	”	— Niles

“	Ugh, please.	”	— Niles

“	Let's do this together.	”	— Niles

“	Take this!	”	— Niles, performing a Dual Strike.

“	Let me get a taste!	”	— Niles, performing a Dual Strike.

“	Two's company!	”	— Niles, performing a Dual Strike.

“	Don't start without me!	”	— Niles, performing a Dual Strike.

“	Put up a fight!	”	— Niles, performing a Dual Strike.

“	Ah-ah-ah!	”	— Niles, performing a Dual Guard.

“	Can't let you do that!	”	— Niles, performing a Dual Guard.

“	Back off!	”	— Niles, performing a Dual Guard.

Critical quotes

“	Time to suffer!	”	— Niles

“	Here's a taste!	”	— Niles

“	Oh, yes!	”	— Niles

“	You can't hide from me!	”	— Niles

Victory quotes

“	*sigh*	”	— Niles, after defeating an enemy.

“	Oh, that's it?	”	— Niles, after defeating an enemy.

“	Eh, I've had better.	”	— Niles, after defeating an enemy.

“	How disappointing.	”	— Niles, after defeating an enemy.

“	*chuckles*	”	— Niles, after defeating an enemy.

“	That was good for me.	”	— Niles, after defeating an enemy.

“	I guess that's it.	”	— Niles, after defeating an enemy.

Level up quotes

“	How unfortunate.	”	— Niles, when one or fewer stats grow in a Level Up.

“	I deserve better.	”	— Niles, when two or three stats grow in a Level Up.

“	My power is growing.	”	— Niles, when four or five stats grow in a Level Up.

“	My gain will be another's pain.	”	— Niles, when six or more stats grow in a Level Up.

“	Alas, I am at the height of my powers.	”	— Niles, when all stats are capped in a Level Up.

DLC quotes

“	Be gentle, boys...or whatever you are. I don't know what we expected, making ourselves so vulnerable in the dark. But you'll find out like all others that I give as good as I get.	”	— Niles, in Boo Camp

Defeat quotes

“	Let's see what death has to offer.	”	— Niles' defeat voice clip.

“	This doesn't feel good anymore... I must retreat while I still can. I'll live to suffer another day...	”	— Niles' retreat quote in Classic Mode.

“	I'm feeling...overstimulated. Sorry, everyone, but I'm done for the day.	”	— Niles' retreat quote in Casual Mode.

“	Oof. That's enough of my own medicine for today. I'll just slip away now...	”	— Niles's defeat quote in Birthright Chapter 18.

Heroes quotes

Main article: Niles/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Niles is featured on six cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

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

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Niles
	Cruel to be Kind, Niles
		"早くあんたを貫いてやりたいんだ…この太い矢でな。"
		Attack: 50	Support: 10	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Adventurer		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Hey, nice face...: [Trigger] [Once per turn] When your opponent discards a card due to an effect, this unit's attack is increased by 40 for the duration of the turn. Anti-Fliers: [Always] While this unit is attacking a unit, this unit's attack is increased by 30.
	Card #B02-074HN • Artist: Tatsuki Nekoma
	Smiling Sadist, Niles
		"勝手にひとくくりにするな。俺は一人でも、奴らを天国にイかせてやれる…"
		Attack: 30	Support: 10	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Outlaw		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Leo's Retainer: [Always] When this unit attacks, if you have a "Leo" on your field, this unit's attack increases by 10 for the duration of the battle. Anti-Fliers: [Always] While this unit is attacking a unit, this unit's attack is increased by 30. Thief's Emblem: [Support] Reveal the top card of your opponent's deck. You may then place that card in their Retreat Area.
	Card #B02-075N • Artist: Tatsuki Nekoma
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		"The enemy looks to be quite angry, but don't worry." "It will be my genuine pleasure to make the enemy regret crossing Lord Corrin."
		Attack: 50	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Bow Knight		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Up for a ride?: [Trigger] [Once per turn] When another allied unit is destroyed, this unit acquires the following skill until the end of this turn: "[Trigger] When this unit's attack defeats an enemy, you may draw one card." Anti-Fliers: [Always] While this unit is attacking a unit, this unit's attack is increased by 30.
	Card #B06-064SR • Artist: Suisei Sasashima
	Twisted Joy, Niles
		"…俺の名はゼロ。主君よりの命令で、あんたを悦ばせにきたんだぜ…？"
		Attack: 30	Support: 10	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Outlaw		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Kidnap: [Trigger] [] When this unit defeats an enemy cost 1 unit, you may pay the cost in order to draw one card. Anti-Fliers: [Always] While this unit is attacking a unit, this unit's attack is increased by 30. Thief's Emblem: [Support] Reveal the top card of your opponent's deck. You may then place that card in their Retreat Area.
	Card #B06-065N • Artist: Suisei Sasashima
	主君に仕える悦び, Niles
		"I agree. The two of us, we'll protect Lord Leo until the very end."
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Adventurer		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		"Care for a better one?": [Trigger] [Once per turn] When an other ally's attack is evaded, until the end of the turn, this unit gains +30 attack. "Sworn to Protect You": [Always] If you have an allied "Leo", this unit may attack enemies regardless of range. Anti-Fliers: [Always] While this unit is attacking a enemy, this unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #B15-069HN • Artist: Foo Midori
	貧民街の盗賊, Niles
		"Steal, beg, kill... Since I was a child, I've had to do a lot of unsavory things."
		Attack: 30	Support: 10	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Outlaw		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		The Band of Thieves' Decoy: [Trigger] [Once per turn] When this unit is being attacked, you may choose 1 enemy in the Back Line and move them. Anti-Fliers: [Always] While this unit is attacking a enemy, this unit gains +30 attack. Thief Emblem: [Support] Reveal the top card of your opponent's deck. You may then place that card in their Retreat Area.
	Card #B15-070N • Artist: Nico Komori
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Niles .

Flavor text

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Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Fates	A lowborn retainer of Leo's with a curiously sadistic streak. A bit of a flirt as well.	レオンの臣下。暗夜王国の貧民街出身。 苦労を知らない者を貶めたいという願望を持つ。
Heroes (Niles: Cruel to Be Kind)	Nohrian scoundrel who wags his saucy tongue at everyone. One of Leo's retainers. Appears in Fire Emblem Fates.	暗夜王国のシーフ。レオンの臣下。 男女問わず意味深な発言を投げかける。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム ｉｆ』）
Heroes (Niles: Forbidden Tease)	Nohrian scoundrel who wags his saucy tongue at everyone. One of Leo's retainers. Hopes to have a night to remember at the harvest festival. Appears in Fire Emblem Fates.	暗夜王国のシーフ。レオンの臣下。 収穫祭の熱狂が禁断の夜を連れてくる… （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム ｉｆ』）
Warriors	A hero from the world of Fire Emblem Fates, Niles is a loyal retainer to Lord Leo--and a dedicated antagonist to just about everyone else. Niles survived a horrific childhood only to become a common thief--until he met Lord Leo. However, he still enjoys toying with the emotions of others. In combat, Niles is a feared archer. He can bring down enemies near and far in an instant, using stealthy skills honed by years of thievery.	??

Trivia

• Niles is the first male Fire Emblem series character to be able to get an S-rank support with another male character, and thus the first male character to be able to engage in a same-sex marriage.
• Niles' eyepatch is available as an accessory in My Castle.
• Through hacking, it is possible to see Niles' eye hidden underneath his eyepatch for his Private Quarters model in Fire Emblem Fates. The hidden eye is not rigged to any animations, nor is there anything underneath, and thus remains closed.

Etymology and other languages

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Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Niles	From a surname which was derived from the given name Neil. A masculine given name derived from the Latin nil, meaning "nothing".
Japanese	ゼロ	Officially romanized as Zero.
Spanish	Niles	--
French	Niles	--
German	Niles	--
Italian	Niles	--
Portuguese	Niles	--
Traditional Chinese	零	Free translation from Zero.

Gallery

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Niles from Fates.

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  High quality portrait of Niles from Fates.

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  Niles's Live2D model from Fates.

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

Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Niles: Cruel to Be Kind.

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  Artwork of Niles: Cruel to Be Kind.

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  Artwork of Niles: Cruel to Be Kind.

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  Artwork of Niles: Cruel to Be Kind.

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  Artwork of Niles: Cruel to Be Kind.

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  Artwork of Resplendent Niles: Cruel to Be Kind.

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  Artwork of Resplendent Niles: Cruel to Be Kind.

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  Artwork of Resplendent Niles: Cruel to Be Kind.

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  Artwork of Resplendent Niles: Cruel to Be Kind.

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  Artwork of Niles: Forbidden Tease.

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  Artwork of Niles: Forbidden Tease.

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  Artwork of Niles: Forbidden Tease.

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  Artwork of Niles: Forbidden Tease.

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  Artwork of Shigure and Niles for Heroes's second anniversary, drawn by Yura.

Other appearances

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  Artwork of Niles as an Outlaw in Fire Emblem Cipher.

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  Artwork of Niles from Warriors.

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  Niles Promotion Outfit in Warriors.

References

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