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“ | The only reason I joined the army was because it pays better. The world can rot so long as I've still got food on the table. | ” | — Python |
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Python (Japanese: パイソン Paison) is a Zofian archer appearing in Fire Emblem Gaiden and its remake Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. He is a member of the Zofian Deliverance.
Fire Emblem Gaiden
Role
Python at first doesn't allow Alm and friends to enter the Deliverance Hideout. However, it was explained to him that they were new recruits. He allows them to enter, and tells them to be careful of the monsters within. After Alm returns with Clive, he agrees to help them with liberating Zofia Castle.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Promotion stat gains
Class | HP | Str | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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Sniper | +x to 30 | +x to 12 | +x to 6 | +x to 6 | +0 | +x to 6 | +0 | +1 | -- |
Bow Knight | +x to 40 | +x to 16 | +x to 8 | +x to 8 | +0 | +x to 10 | +x to 6 | +3 | -- |
- In Gaiden, 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.
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Role
Python at first doesn't allow Alm and friends to enter the Deliverance Hideout. However, it was explained to him that they were new recruits. He allows them to enter, and tells them to be careful of the monsters within. After Alm returns with Clive, he agrees to help them with liberating Zofia Castle.
Starting stats and growth rates
Main story Outpost Rescue Siege of Zofia Castle
Growth rates when reclassed
Villager/Cavalier/Paladin/Gold Knight Soldier/Knight/Baron Mercenary/Myrmidon/Dread Fighter Mage/Sage
Class | HP | Atk | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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Villager/Cavalier/Paladin/Gold Knight | 45% | 40% | 25% | 55% | 20% | 25% | 4% |
Skogul/Yasha Spartan Oliphantier Guru
Promotion stat gains
Class | HP | Str | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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Sniper | +x to 30 | +x to 12 | +x to 6 | +x to 6 | +0 | +x to 6 | +0 | +1 | -- |
Bow Knight | +x to 40 | +x to 16 | +x to 8 | +x to 8 | +0 | +x to 10 | +0 | +3 | -- |
- 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. |
Python is an archer that joins near the end of act 1. Python has somewhat low bases even when taking into account his fairly good availability, but he has fairly decent growths and a particularly notable speed and strength growth. However, Python struggles in one very important area, he has very low base skill and growth in said are making his hitrates very shaky and often being around 50%. Python also joins at a fairly low base level and is mostly relegated to dealing chip damage so he will need to wait quite some time to promote to sniper. Luckily somewhere during act 3 Python will likely be able to promote to Sniper which will raise his skill significantly, he will also learn Curved Shot which will boost his hit and will most notably get the Killer bow is the player forges it for him. Killer bow by itself doesn't have incredebly impressive stats, but through using it Python can learn the combat art Hunter's Volley. Hunter's Volley has the effect of always allowing it's user to double, this will allow Python to either deal great damage to most enemies or even likely one round them while using it. Thanks to this Python will become one of the best combat unit in Alm's army and will be a great counter to mages. Afterwards Python will be able to promote to Bow Knight which will significantly boost his movement, allowing him to hit many far off enemies without them being able to counterattack.
Overall, Python has a fairly shaky start, with his somewhat mediocre bases and low skill making his hit inconsistent. However, after promotion and after getting the Killer Bow his combat will vastly improve and Python will be able to make many annoying sections much more managable. Still, Python does require some notable investment and he will likely still be worse than your villager archer, but it's a good idea to use both just because of the overall incredible power of Hunter's Volley.
Fire Emblem Heroes
Role
Python is one of the characters added to the game in the Lethal Swordsman update, and became available for summoning by players on October 21, 2019. Only one variation of Python is currently available in Heroes, based on his Echoes: Shadows of Valentia incarnation.
Starting stats
★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
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Skill set
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Skill | Unlock | Auto-unlock | SP cost | |
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Iron Bow | ★★★ | ★★★ | 50 |
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Steel Bow | ★★★ | ★★★ | 100 |
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Short Bow | ★★★ | ★★★★ | 200 |
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Short Bow+ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 300 |
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Snide Bow | ★★★★★ | — | 400 |
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New Moon | ★★★ | ★★★★ | 100 |
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Moonbow | ★★★★ | — | 200 |
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Darting Blow 1 | ★★★ | — | 50 |
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Steady Blow 1 | ★★★★ | — | 120 |
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Steady Blow 2 | ★★★★★ | — | 240 |
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B Tomebreaker 1 | ★★★ | — | 50 |
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B Tomebreaker 2 | ★★★ | — | 100 |
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B Tomebreaker 3 | ★★★★ | — | 200 |
Personality
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Python is somewhat apathetic to the world around him, and only joined the Deliverance due to superior pay to his previous carpentry job[1] in addition to Forsyth's insistence.[2] Python and Forsyth have known each other since childhood; Python thinks of Forsyth as a, perhaps naive, dreamer.[3] Python, however, prefers to take a more objective view on life, and pays little heed to dreams and instead focuses on obtaining necessities.[4]
Supports
- Main article:
Python/Supports
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Base conversations
- Main article:
Python/Conversations
Ending
Gaiden
In order to protect villages from plundering bandits, he put all his effort into serving as the captain of a vigilante group.
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
If Forsyth survived
While the One Kingdom offered him a knighthood, Python chose a quieter life as head of a frontier militia that defended villages and towns from brigands. His old friend would visit now and then, often with a bottle the two would use to wile the night away.
If Forsyth died
Python accepted a knighthood from the One Kingdom, growing into a new man who worked diligently—almost as if possessed by Forsyth. Sadly, he died a few short years later while fighting to suppress a rebellion, his wounds claiming him while he was far too young.
Quotes
Battle quotes
“ | Congrats. You came in SECOND! | ” | — Python upon defeating an enemy |
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The Final Battle quote
“ | Ugh, people who go on and on about power are just the WORST. | ” | — Python |
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Critical quotes
“ | Buzz off, please. | ” | — Python |
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“ | Open wide! | ” | — Python |
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“ | Hello and goodbye! | ” | — Python |
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“ | SO sorry about this... | ” | — Python |
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Death quotes
“ | Tsk, my bad... | ” | — Python, in Gaiden. |
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“ | Heh... Better start building a coffin... Damn. I can't even take dying seriously... | ” | — Python's death quote in Classic Mode in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
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“ | Ow! Damn. This just stopped being fun. So long, everyone! Gotta live to fight another day and all that. | ” | — Python's retreat quote in Casual Mode in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
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Heroes quotes
- Main article:
Python/Quotes (Heroes)
Other appearances
Python only appears in Gaiden.
Fire Emblem Cipher
Python is featured on one card in Fire Emblem Cipher.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Python | |||||
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Snide Sharpshooter, Python | ||||
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"Come on, really? So sorry about this." | ||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 20 | Range: 1-3 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Sniper | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 2 | |||
"Fine, twist my arm.": [Trigger] When this unit is deployed, this unit gains +10 attack until the end of this turn. "Hey, it was you or me.": [Activate] [ ![]() | |||||
Card #B11-060HN • Artist: Saori Toyota | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Python . |
Flavor text
Game | Text (English) |
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Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (Main game) |
A member of the Deliverance fighting to free Zofia. |
ソフィア解放軍の一員。 |
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (Rise of the Deliverance) |
A member of the Zofian Deliverance. |
ソフィア解放軍の一員。 |
Heroes | An archer with the Deliverance. His nonchalant exterior belies a serious character that cares deeply for his allies. Appears in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. |
ソフィア解放軍のアーチャー。 やる気はないが根は真面目で仲間思い。 (登場:『ファイアーエムブレム Echoes』) |
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Python |
In Greek mythology, Python (Ancient Greek: Πύθων Pýthōn) was an earth-dragon who lived near the near the center of the earth (believed to be Delphi), which was eventually slain by the god Apollo. Python is also the name of a type of snake. |
English (unofficial) |
• Python |
• Used in the latest Gaiden fan translation. |
Japanese |
パイソン |
Officially romanized as Paison. From "python", as above. |
Spanish |
Python |
As above. |
French |
Python |
As above. |
German |
Python |
As above. |
Italian |
Python |
As above. |
Dutch |
Python |
As above. |
Portuguese (Brazil) |
Python |
As above. |
Korean |
파이슨 |
Python |
Simplified Chinese |
帕伊宋 |
Python |
Traditional Chinese |
帕伊宋 |
Python |
Gallery
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Artwork of Lukas, Forsyth, and Python from the art book Fire Emblem: The Complete.
Artwork of Python from Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Full portrait artwork of Python from Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Concept artwork of Python from Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Python's portrait in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Heroes artwork
Artwork of Python: Apathetic Archer from Heroes.
Artwork of Python: Apathetic Archer from Heroes.
Artwork of Python: Apathetic Archer from Heroes.
Artwork of Python: Apathetic Archer from Heroes.
Other appearances
Artwork of Python from Fire Emblem Cipher.
References
- ↑ "...You want to talk? 'Bout what? ...About me? Hell, I'm no one special. Pa was a carpenter, and I'm less still. The only reason I joined the army was because it pays better. The world can rot so long as I've still got food on the table. Oh, but don't worry! I'll fight and all that noise. I'm nothing if not diligent. Ha ha ha." — Python to Alm in a base conversation, Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
- ↑ "...How did I end up in the army? Not this again. Well, if you have to know, Forsyth talked me into it." — Python to Alm in a base conversation, Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
- ↑ "We grew up together, see? He's a dreamer, that one. When he was little, he said he'd be a Knight of Zofia one day. Hah! He'd have to go back in time and crawl into some noble womb first." — Python, on Forsyth to Alm in a base conversation, Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
- ↑ "Look, I'm not like other folks. I don't like chasing wildly after some dream. Dreams don't fill the belly, and they sure don't pay for life's other comforts. So you know what? I'm happier without 'em." — Python to Forsyth, Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series. |
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