Priam

Priam Artwork of Priam from Awakening. Scion of a legendary hero. He seeks only greater power.

Gender Male Race Human Birthday February 9th Family Ike, Greil, Elena (ancestors) Mist (indirect ancestor) Nationality Ylissean Starting class Hero Voiced by Jamieson Price (English, all appearances, uncredited in Awakening) Daisuke Ono (Japanese, all appearances) Appearance(s) Awakening Heroes

“	Interesting. But I've little interest in following someone else's orders. ...Unless they're handed down by a man who can fight for himself.	”	— Priam

Priam (Japanese: パリス Paris) is a world-travelling warrior in the era of Ylisse and a descendant of Ike, the legendary Radiant Hero.

Fire Emblem Awakening

Role

The Shepards learn of the existence of a Hidden Village, where the descendant of the Radiant Hero resides. Chrom reluctant to believe such, has the Shepards go to recruit the individual for the fight against Grima. As they get closer to the village, Priam suddenly appears. Chrom states his offer, after being questioned by Priam. Priam thought the offer interesting, but wouldn't accept until he knew the orders, "Unless they're handed down by a man who can fight for himself." A battle insures to test Chrom's army.

After the Chrom's army had won the battle. They learn that everyone in Priam's army were once people that had challenged Priam to battle. People from Ylisse, Valm, Ferox, and even Plegia were in the army. After one soldier asks for a final match against Priam, it can be assumed that he challenged them all for the final time. Priam joins the Shepards.

Starting stats and growth rates

Enemy - Paralogue 23

Normal Hard Lunatic

Hero Level 20 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 74 Speed 38 Strength 40 Luck 35 Magic 3 Defense 39+5 Skill 44 Resistance 25

Inventory Skills Ragnell* Secret Book Goddess Icon Swordbreaker Lancebreaker Axebreaker Sol Luna Weapon Levels A -- B -- -- --

Hero Level 20 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 80 Speed 42 Strength 45 Luck 39 Magic 3 Defense 42+5 Skill 47 Resistance 29

Inventory Skills Ragnell* Secret Book Goddess Icon Swordbreaker Lancebreaker Axebreaker Sol Luna Weapon Levels A -- B -- -- --

Hero Level 20 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 80 Speed 42 Strength 45 Luck 45 Magic 3 Defense 42+5 Skill 47 Resistance 34

Inventory Skills Ragnell* Secret Book Goddess Icon Swordbreaker Lancebreaker Axebreaker Sol Luna Weapon Levels A -- A -- -- --

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Playable

Normal Hard Lunatic

Hero Level 20 Movement 6

Recruitment: Paralogue 23, automatically at the end of chapter Stats Growth Rates Cap Modifiers Max HP 74 Speed 38 Strength 40 Luck 35 Magic 3 Defense 39+5 Skill 44 Resistance 25 Max HP 125% Speed 50% Strength 80% Luck 50% Magic 10% Defense 50% Skill 65% Resistance 15% Speed 0 Strength +3 Luck 0 Magic -2 Defense +2 Skill +1 Resistance -2 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Ragnell Tomahawk Swordbreaker Lancebreaker Axebreaker Sol Luna Weapon Levels A -- B -- -- --

Hero Level 20 Movement 6

Recruitment: Paralogue 23, automatically at the end of chapter Stats Growth Rates Cap Modifiers Max HP 80 Speed 41 Strength 45 Luck 38 Magic 4 Defense 42+5 Skill 47 Resistance 26 Max HP 125% Speed 50% Strength 80% Luck 50% Magic 10% Defense 50% Skill 65% Resistance 15% Speed 0 Strength +3 Luck 0 Magic -2 Defense +2 Skill +1 Resistance -2 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Ragnell Tomahawk Swordbreaker Lancebreaker Axebreaker Sol Luna Weapon Levels A -- B -- -- --

Hero Level 20 Movement 6

Recruitment: Paralogue 23, automatically at the end of chapter Stats Growth Rates Cap Modifiers Max HP 80 Speed 42 Strength 45 Luck 41 Magic 4 Defense 42+5 Skill 47 Resistance 27 Max HP 125% Speed 50% Strength 80% Luck 50% Magic 10% Defense 50% Skill 65% Resistance 15% Speed 0 Strength +3 Luck 0 Magic -2 Defense +2 Skill +1 Resistance -2 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Ragnell Tomahawk Swordbreaker Lancebreaker Axebreaker Sol Luna Weapon Levels A -- B -- -- --

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Reclassing options

Priam Base classes:* Mercenary Hero Bow Knight Reclass options: Myrmidon Swordmaster Assassin Fighter Warrior Hero

See reclass for more details on the reclassing system.

Growth rates when reclassed

Bow Knight Myrmidon Swordmaster Assassin Fighter/Warrior Dread Fighter

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Bow Knight	130%	80%	10%	65%	50%	50%	45%	15%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Myrmidon	120%	80%	10%	65%	55%	50%	45%	15%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Swordmaster	120%	80%	10%	65%	55%	50%	45%	20%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Assassin	120%	80%	10%	70%	55%	50%	45%	15%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Fighter/Warrior	125%	85%	10%	60%	45%	50%	50%	15%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dread Fighter	120%	80%	20%	60%	50%	50%	50%	20%	{{{cha}}}

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Promotion stat gains

Mercenary Myrmidon Fighter

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Hero	+4	+3	+1	+3	+3	+0	+3	+3	+1	E
Bow Knight	+6	+3	+0	+2	+3	+0	+1	+2	+3	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+4	+3	+1	+2	+3	+0	+2	+3	+1
Assassin	+5	+4	-1	+4	+2	+0	+1	+0	+1	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Warrior	+8	+4	+0	+3	+2	+0	+3	+3	+1	E
Hero	+2	+0	+1	+6	+5	+0	+4	+3	+1	--

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Learned at
	Swordbreaker	Personal skill
	Lancebreaker	Personal skill
	Luna	Personal skill
	Armsthrift	Mercenary, level 1
	Patience	Mercenary, level 10
	Sol	Hero, level 5
	Axebreaker	Hero, level 15
	Rally Skill	Bow Knight, level 5
	Bowbreaker	Bow Knight, level 15
	Avoid +10	Myrmidon, level 1
	Vantage	Myrmidon, level 10
	Astra	Swordmaster, level 5
	Swordfaire	Swordmaster, level 15
	Lethality	Assassin, level 5
	Pass	Assassin, level 15
	HP +5	Fighter, level 1
	Zeal	Fighter, level 10
	Rally Strength	Warrior, level 5
	Counter	Warrior, level 15
The above skill list does not include skills obtained exclusively via DLC.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Priam is one of the characters added to the game in the Book VI launch update, and became available for summoning by players on December 6, 2021. Only one variation of Priam is currently available in Heroes, based on his Awakening incarnation.

Starting stats

Priam: Radiant Hero is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 10/11/12 Speed 9/10/11 Defense 10/11/12 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 36/40/43 Attack 38/41/45 Speed 37/40/44 Defense 32/35/38 Resistance 22/26/29 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Ancient Ragnell -- Daylight

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Rarity	SP cost
	Iron Sword	Innate
	Steel Sword	Innate
	Silver Sword	Innate
	Ancient Ragnell	Innate
	Daylight	Innate
	Sol	★★★★★	200 SP
A	Atk/Def Ideal 1	★★★★★	60 SP
A	Atk/Def Ideal 2	★★★★★	120 SP
A	Atk/Def Ideal 3	★★★★★	240 SP
A	Atk/Def Ideal 4	★★★★★	300 SP
B	Null Follow-Up 1	★★★★★	60 SP
B	Null Follow-Up 2	★★★★★	120 SP
B	Null Follow-Up 3	★★★★★	240 SP
C	Rouse Spd/Def 1	★★★★★	60 SP
C	Rouse Spd/Def 2	★★★★★	120 SP
C	Rouse Spd/Def 3	★★★★★	240 SP
C	Rouse Spd/Def 4	★★★★★	300 SP

Personality and character

Priam is notably similar to Ike in many respects: he is not the greatest thinker there is, but he is as talented a swordsman as they come. He is very sociable and easy to get along with, and is fond of telling stories from his travels. In his travels across the world, he pursues power and to further develop himself as a warrior, and so enjoys fighting aginst those who are stronger than him.

Supports

Main article: Priam/Supports

As with the other characters obtained via SpotPass, Priam can only support with Robin.

Endings

Priam, Radiant Hero (single ending)
Priam vanished like a breath on the wind. Did his pursuit of true power lead him to a quiet corner of the map? Or did he move to another continent—one where the Radiant Hero's legend held more meaning?

Priam, Radiant Hero & Robin, High Deliverer
Many wrote of Robin's legendary exploits, but accounts of her origins and character varied. Scholars, poets, and bards agreed on one thing alone—she loved her husband, Priam, above all else.

Quotes

Main articles: Priam/Quotes and Priam/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Priam is featured on three cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Priam
	Radiant Hero, Priam
		""I'm Priam. ...The hypothetical descendant you were just going on about.""
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Hero		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Unparalleled Skill: [Always] While this unit battles with a , or enemy, this unit gains +20 attack. Radiant Successor: [Always] This unit is also treated as a unit ([Always]: This ability is only active while this unit is on the field).
	Card #B03-050HN • Artist: Akira Fujikawa
	Radiant Strength-Seeker, Priam
		"Heh. I'm impressed. Now show me what you're made of!"
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Hero		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Boundless Strength: [Always] If this unit is attacking an enemy with a deployment cost of 5 or more, this unit gains +30 attack. Scarred Ragnell: [Activate] [Flip 1 bond card face-down] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains range 1-2. This skill cannot be used unless this unit is in the Front Line. ( may only be used if this unit has changed class.)
	Card #B12-066HN • Artist: Yoneko
	Hero's Descendant, Priam
		"I've little interest in following someone else's orders. ...Unless they're handed down by a man who can fight for himself."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Mercenary		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Encounter with a Strong Foe: [Always] If this unit is attacking an enemy with a deployment cost of 2 or more, this unit gains +10 attack. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B12-067N • Artist: Yoneko
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Priam .

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Awakening	Scion of a legendary hero. He seeks only greater power.	蒼炎の勇者の末裔 強さを追い求める求道者
Heroes	Descendant of the Radiant Hero who hails from a distant village. An earnest seeker of strength. Appears in Fire Emblem Awakening.	隠れ里に住む、蒼炎の勇者の末裔。 強さを追い求める求道者。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 覚醒』）

Trivia

The earliest known screenshot of Path of Radiance, wherein Ike appears with the name パリス, Paris.

• Priam's Japanese name, Paris, is likely named as a reference to the early stages of the development of Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance; his ancestor, Ike, was named "Paris" in a very early pre-release image of Path of Radiance. Before Priam was formally unveiled with the SpotPass release of his paralogue, the presence of this name in the game's credits and support listings for Robin led to much speculation about him being connected in some way to Ike.
• To further Priam's connection with Ike, he possesses both Sol and Luna, the skills that make up Aether, which was Ike's signature skill in Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn.
• Three of Priam's starting skills are Swordbreaker, Lancebreaker, and Luna, which can be learned by the Wyvern Lord, Griffon Rider, and Great Knight classes; these classes are inaccessible to Priam.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Priam	From the Ancient Greek Πριαμος (Priamos), possibly meaning "redeemed". In Greek legend Priam was the king of Troy during the Trojan War and the father of many children including Hector and Paris.
Japanese	パリス	Officially romanized as Paris. While the name "Paris" is commonly associated with the capital city of France, it is more probable that in this context he is named in reference to the mythological Paris, a Trojan prince and hero in Greek mythology.
Spanish	Priam	As above.
French	Priam	As above.
German	Priam	As above.
Italian	Priam	As above.

Gallery

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  Artwork of Priam from Awakening.

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  Portrait of Priam from Awakening

Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Priam: Radiant Hero from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Priam: Radiant Hero from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Priam: Radiant Hero from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Priam: Radiant Hero from Heroes.

Other appearances

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  Artwork of Priam from Fire Emblem Cipher.

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  Artwork of Priam from Fire Emblem Cipher.

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  Artwork of Priam from Fire Emblem Cipher.

References

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