Samuel

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Samuel Artwork of Samuel from Fire Emblem Cipher. A mercenary hired by Lang. A bit of a joker. Tries to pass himself off as Navarre.

Gender Male Race Human Nationality Archanean Starting class Mercenary (Mystery of the Emblem) Myrmidon (New Mystery of the Emblem) Appearance(s) Mystery of the Emblem Book II New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow

Samuel (Japanese: サムトー Samto) is a practitioner of swordplay that first appears in Book 2 of Mystery of the Emblem and appears again in its DS remake.

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Book 2

Role

Prior to the events of the game, Samuel was a pitfighter from Knorda. Ogma rescued Samuel and his fellow pitfighters and allowed them to escape while he got caught. Despite being tortured, Ogma never told his captors of Samuel and the others' whereabouts. Eventually, he was hired by Lang, who believed he was Navarre. Either Caeda, who quickly found out he wasn't Navarre, or Ogma, whom Samuel wanted to repay him for saving him, recruited Samuel to Marth's army. Samuel continued to serve Marth for the duration of the War of Heroes.

Starting stats and growth rates

Mercenary Level 5 Movement 7 Experience 32*

Recruitment: Chapter 6, talk to with Ogma or Caeda (Initially appears to be Navarre) Stats Growth Rates Max HP 22 Luck 4 Strength 6 W. Level 7 Skill 10 Defense 7 Speed 11 Resistance 0 Max HP 70% Luck 10% Strength 20% W. Level 40% Skill 20% Defense 10% Speed 60% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Killing Edge Aquarius Shard Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✗ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Hero	+x to 22	+2	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+0	+x to 2

• In Mystery of the Emblem, promotion gains for HP and Weapon Level consist of giving the character as many points as necessary—the "x" value shown in the table—to reach the promoted class's base value. If the character's value for one of those two stats is higher than their promoted class's base value, they will not receive any bonus in that stat.

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role

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Starting stats and growth rates

Myrmidon Level 5 Movement 7

Recruitment: Chapter 6, talk to with Ogma or Caeda (Initially appears to be Navarre) Stats Growth Rates Max HP 22 Speed 11 Strength 6 Luck 3 Magic 0+1 Defense 7 Skill 10 Resistance 0+1 Max HP 80% Speed 70% Strength 30% Luck 30% Magic 0% Defense 20% Skill 30% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Killing Edge Aquarius Shard Weapon Levels C -- -- -- -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

Original set

Cavalier/Paladin Dracoknight Archer/Sniper Mage Sage/Bishop Curate

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Cavalier/Paladin	80%	35%	0%	35%	55%	30%	30%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dracoknight	70%	30%	0%	30%	65%	30%	25%	5%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Archer/Sniper	80%	30%	0%	30%	70%	30%	25%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mage	60%	10%	30%	30%	60%	30%	0%	15%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Sage/Bishop	60%	5%	20%	30%	60%	30%	0%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Curate	60%	5%	10%	25%	60%	30%	5%	35%	{{{cha}}}

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Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

Knight/General Mercenary/Hero Fighter/Warrior Hunter/Horseman Pirate/Berserker Dark Mage/Sorcerer

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Knight/General	100%	35%	0%	30%	40%	30%	45%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mercenary/Hero	90%	40%	0%	35%	60%	30%	25%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Fighter/Warrior	110%	60%	0%	35%	50%	30%	20%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Hunter/Horseman	80%	40%	0%	25%	65%	30%	20%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Pirate/Berserker	110%	50%	0%	25%	70%	30%	15%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dark Mage/Sorcerer	60%	5%	20%	30%	60%	30%	0%	25%	{{{cha}}}

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Promotion stat gains

Original set

Myrmidon Curate Archer Cavalier Mage

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+6	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+75

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Bishop	+6	+1	+2	+1	+0	+0	+0	+4	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+8	+2	+1	+5	+5	+0	+1	+3	+2	+75

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+4	+2	+1	+3	+1	+0	+1	+6	+1	+30

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sage	+6	+3	+2	+1	+1	+0	+1	+2	+0	+30, E

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Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

Dark Mage Fighter Hunter Knight Mercenary Pirate

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sorcerer	+2	+2	+2	+1	+1	+0	+0	+3	+0	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Warrior	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+1	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Horseman	+2	+0	+1	+2	+2	+0	+3	+3	+3	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
General	+10	+2	+1	+1	+4	+0	+4	+3	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Hero	+8	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Berserker	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+0	+1	+30

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Analysis

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

Samuel lives up to his title of being a dollar store version of Navarre by being worse in pretty much every single way. Navarre and Ogma are servicable units themselves, but coming with worse bases and growths than both with pretty much the same availability is terrible. He gets one rounded or one shotted by every enemy in his joining chapter on Lunatic and lacks any additional utility which he could bring to the army. He does come with a pretty good C rank in swords, but the same rank can be achieved through reclassing promoted units to the swordmaster class. Overall, Samuel is incredibly outclassed by Ogma and Navarre, and even if he wasn't his bases and growths are so bad that it takes more time and resources to train him up than he will ever contribute to the army.

Personality and character

In a stark contrast with Navarre, Samuel is a easy-going, social individual. However, while ultimately with a heart of gold, he is a flawed individual, being cowardly and somewhat overtly flirtatious, sometimes to the point of unintentionally upsetting others, as shown in his supports with Kris.

However, Samuel is not without his virtues. As shown with his interactions with Ogma, he is shown to be incredibly loyal, and intent on paying back those who do him good. In addition, despite stealing his identity for profit, Samuel is shown to look up to Navarre, to the extent that if Navarre is to die, he trains himself to be his successor in carrying the title of Scarlet Sword.

Supports

Mystery of the Emblem

Samuel Mercenary Supports: None. [[{{{supportg1}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg1}}} [[{{{supportg2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg2}}} [[{{{supportg3}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg3}}} Supported by: None. [[{{{supporto1}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuso1}}} [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuso2}}}

See Support § Super Famicom games for more details on supports.

New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow

Samuel Myrmidon Mutual supports: None. [[{{{supportm1}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm1}}} B: {{{bm1}}} A: {{{am1}}} [[{{{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}}} Supported by:* Kris Myrmidon C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 Ogma Mercenary C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 Navarre Myrmidon C: 5 B: 10 A: 16 [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}

See Support § DS games for more details on supports.

Base conversations

Main article: Samuel/Conversations

Endings

Mystery of the Emblem

Book 2

Samuel, Irresponsible Soldier
After the war he vanished. It is rumored that he still uses Navarre's name to fool others...

Samuel, Irresponsible Soldier (If Navarre did not survive)
He trained his sword to succeed the fallen Navarre.

New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow

Samuel, Irresponsible Soldier
Samuel vanished after the war. Rumors say that he continued to impersonate Navarre...

Samuel, Irresponsible Soldier (If Navarre did not survive)
Following Navarre's death, Samuel honed his sword skills to succeed Navarre's fame.

Death quotes

“	Ahh, I shouldn't have made up that lie...	”	— Samuel, if killed as an enemy in Mystery of the Emblem and New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	It's tough being handsome...	”	— Samuel, in Mystery of the Emblem and New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Guh... That really smarts... I suppose I'd better withdraw...	”	— Samuel's retreat quote in Casual Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.

Battle quotes

“	I feel bad killing you, but it was your mistake to come here. Now die!	”	— Samuel, as an enemy in Chapter 6 of Mystery of the Emblem and New Mystery of the Emblem.

Everyone's Conditions quotes

“	Hey, I feel stronger today! Like I could even compare to the real Navarre, er, maybe...	”	— When receiving a temporary stat boost in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	"I'll turn no blade of mine on a woman..." Alright, it feels like I've gotten a step closer to Navarre.	”	— When receiving experience in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Hmm? What's this? Oh well, guess I'll pick it up.	”	— When finding an item in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	"Take this! Killing edge!" Just kidding, haha.	”	— When failing to receive a bonus in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Kris, was it? I'm all curious for some reason!	”	— When receiving support with Kris in New Mystery of the Emblem.

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Samuel is featured on two cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

One of the below cards' quotes is still in raw, untranslated Japanese; it needs translation.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Samuel
	Wielder of a Killing Edge, Samuel
		"I feel bad killing you, but it was your mistake to come here. Now die!"
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Swordmaster		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Lie! It’s a Lie!: [Special] If you do not control “Samuel,” you can level up “Navarre” with this card. The Killing Edge is sharp this evening...: [Activate] [] This turn, cost 3 or lower units cannot avoid this unit’s attacks.
	Card #B04-033HN • Artist: Senri Kita
	Myrmidon Who Calls Himself Navarre, Samuel
		"What? Ogma?! E-even someone like him is no match for me."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Myrmidon		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Lie! It’s a Lie!: [Special] If you do not control “Samuel,” you can level up “Navarre” with this card. Gladiators’ Bonds: [Always] During your turn, if you control “Ogma,” this unit gains 10 attack. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains 20 attack.
	Card #B04-034N • Artist: Senri Kita
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Samuel .

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
New Mystery of the Emblem	A mercenary hired by Lang. A bit of a joker. Tries to pass himself off as Navarre.*	ラングに雇われていた傭兵。ひょうきんな性格。 ナバールの名をかたっていた。

Trivia

• Samuel's battle quote as an enemy is the same as that of Navarre's from Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light and Mystery of the Emblem Book 1.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Samuel	Used in Legacy of Archanea. A name of Hebrew origin and the name of a figure in the Bible; in the Bible, the explanation for the name Samuel is given as "I have asked for him from the Lord" (1 Samuel 1:20).
English (unofficial)	Samto	Used in the fan translations.
Japanese	サムトー	Officially Romanized as Samto. A portmanteau of the Japanese words 寒い, meaning "dull", and 刀, meaning "sword".
Spanish	Samuel	Used in the Choose Your Legends polls for Fire Emblem Heroes.
French	Samuel	Used in Legacy of Archanea.
German	Samuel	Used in Choose Your Legends.
Italian	Samuel	Used in Choose Your Legends.
Portuguese	Samuel	Used in Choose Your Legends.
Traditional Chinese	薩姆托	Samto; used in Choose Your Legends.

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Mystery of the Emblem Mercenary Hero Sword Sword
New Mystery of the Emblem Myrmidon Swordmaster Sword Sword

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Samuel from the Trading Card Game.

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  Artwork of Samuel from the Trading Card Game.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Samuel from Cipher.

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  Artwork of Samuel from Cipher.

References

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