Shiro

Not to be confused with Shirou, a playable character in TearRing Saga: Yutona Heroes War Chronicles.

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Shiro Artwork of Shiro from Fire Emblem Fates 4koma Comic & Character Guide Book. Ryoma's son. Passionate and outgoing, he's easy to get along with.

Gender Male Race Human Birthday August 22nd Family Sumeragi (grandfather) Mikoto (step-grandmother) Ryoma (father) Hinoka (aunt) Takumi (uncle) Sakura (aunt) Kiragi (cousin) Nationality Hoshidan Starting class Spear Fighter (main game) Swordmaster (Heirs of Fate) Voiced by Kaiji Tang (English, all appearances) Yasuaki Takumi (Japanese, all appearances) Appearance(s) Fates Heroes

“	Are you concerned about my capabilities? I'll continue to develop my skills. I will prove myself to you. I've gotten much stronger since leaving the Deeprealms. I've even bested you from time to time when we train. You know how much I've improved.	”	— Shiro to Ryoma.

Shiro (Japanese: シノノメ Shinonome) is a character in Fire Emblem Fates. The son of Ryoma, Shiro grew up in a secluded realm.

Fire Emblem Fates

Role

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Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Main article: Shiro/Stats

Main story Heirs of Fate III Heirs of Fate V Heirs of Fate VI

Spear Fighter Level 14 Movement 5

Recruitment: Father & Liege, talk to with Ryoma Stats Growths Mods Pair Up Max HP Varies Speed Varies Strength Varies Luck Varies Magic Varies Defense Varies Skill Varies Resistance Varies Max HP 65% Speed 50% Strength 65% Luck 40% Magic 0% Defense 55% Skill 55% Resistance 35% Speed +2 Strength +2 Luck +2 Magic +1 Defense -1 Skill +3 Resistance -1 C Support Spd +1 B Support Varies A Support Skill +1 S Support Varies {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Iron Naginata Vulnerary Noble Cause Seal Defense Swap Mother's inherited skill* Ryoma's inherited skill* Weapon Levels -- D -- -- -- -- -- --

These are the base growth rates and stat modifiers before inheritance.

Swordmaster Level 1 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 26 Speed 14+1 Strength 13+4 Luck 10 Magic 2 Defense 13-1 Skill 12 Resistance 10-1

Inventory Skills Raijinto Noble Cause Seal Defense Vantage Swap Duelist's Blow Weapon Levels E -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Swordmaster Level 4 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 33 Speed 21+1 Strength 20+4 Luck 16 Magic 3 Defense 18-1 Skill 19 Resistance 15-1

Inventory Skills Raijinto Noble Cause Seal Defense Vantage Swap Duelist's Blow Weapon Levels B -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Swordmaster Level 14 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 40 Speed 30+1 Strength 27+4 Luck 22 Magic 4 Defense 21-1 Skill 26 Resistance 19-1

Inventory Skills Raijinto Noble Cause Seal Defense Swap Duelist's Blow Vantage Astra Weapon Levels A -- -- -- -- -- -- --

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Enemy - Heirs of Fate II

Swordmaster Level 1 Movement 5/6

Stats Max HP 26 Speed 14+1 Strength 13+4 Luck 10 Magic 2 Defense 13-1 Skill 12 Resistance 10-1

Inventory Skills Raijinto Noble Cause Seal Defense Vantage Swap Duelist's Blow Weapon Levels E -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Enemy - Heirs of Fate IV

Swordmaster Level 1 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 26 Speed 14+1 Strength 13+4 Luck 10 Magic 2 Defense 13-1 Skill 12 Resistance 10-1

Inventory Skills Raijinto Noble Cause Seal Defense Vantage Swap Duelist's Blow Weapon Levels D -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Reclassing options

Main article: Shiro/Stats

Shiro Base classes:* Spear Fighter Spear Master Basara Reclass options: Samurai Swordmaster Master of Arms This unit will also inherit the class sets of their mother. 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

Main article: Shiro/Stats

Promotion stat gains

Main article: Shiro/Stats

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Shiro will always have access to these promotion stat gains regardless of who his mother is:

Spear Fighter Samurai

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Spear Master	+1	+3	+0	+2	+2	+1	+2	+1	+1	--
Basara	+3	+1	+5	+1	+1	+3	+2	+4	+1	E, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+1	+2	+2	+2	+3	+1	+2	+2	+1	--
Master of Arms	+3	+4	+0	+1	+1	+0	+4	+0	+1	E, E

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Skill set

Main article: Shiro/Stats

Skill set
Skill		Learned at
Regardless of who Shiro's mother is, Shiro will always have these skills in his own potential skill pool:
	Noble Cause	Personal skill, innate and unremovable
	Seal Defense	Innate
	Swap	Innate
	Seal Speed	Spear Master, starting from level 5
	Lancefaire	Spear Master, starting from level 15
	Rend Heaven	Basara, starting from level 5
	Quixotic	Basara, starting from level 15
	Duelist's Blow	Samurai, starting from level 11
	Vantage	Samurai, starting from level 11
	Astra	Swordmaster, starting from level 5
	Swordfaire	Swordmaster, starting from level 15
	Seal Strength	Master of Arms, starting from level 5
	Life and Death	Master of Arms, starting from level 15
The above skill list does not include skills obtained via Supports and DLC.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Shiro is one of the characters added to the game in the Book II launch update, and became available for summoning by players on December 4, 2017. Only one variation of Shiro is currently available in Heroes, based on his Fates incarnation.

Starting stats

Shiro: Raw Talent is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 18/19/20 Attack 8/9/10 Speed 5/6/7 Defense 8/9/10 Resistance 4/5/6 Maximum HP 37/41/44 Attack 32/35/38 Speed 27/30/33 Defense 32/35/38 Resistance 19/22/25 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Bright Naginata* Swap --

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Rarity	SP cost
	Iron Lance	Innate
	Steel Lance	Innate
	Silver Lance	Innate
	Bright Naginata	Innate
	Swap	Innate
A	Steady Stance 1	★★★★★	50 SP
A	Steady Stance 2	★★★★★	100 SP
A	Steady Stance 3	★★★★★	200 SP
C	Def Tactic 1	★★★★★	60 SP
C	Def Tactic 2	★★★★★	120 SP
C	Def Tactic 3	★★★★★	240 SP

Personality and character

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Supports

Main article: Shiro/Supports

Endings

Shiro, Raw Talent (single ending)
The headstrong prince spent many years abroad, seeking knowledge. When he returned from his travels, he was barely recognizable and eventually succeeded Ryoma as a wise and just king.

Shiro, Raw Talent & Corrin, Crux of Fate (Birthright)
Shiro went on a long, solitary journey to learn wisdom. As king he completed Hoshido's recovery. Corrin was hailed as a hero, working alongside her spouse to spread peace worldwide.

Corrin, Queen of Valla & Shiro, Raw Talent (Revelation)
The two spent the rest of their lives together, Corrin ruling as the wise Queen of Valla. In later years, Shiro was crowned King of Hoshido and built strong ties between Valla and his country.

Shiro, Raw Talent & Kana, Dragon Spawn
Shiro went on a long, solitary journey to learn wisdom. As king he completed Hoshido's recovery. Scholars believe Kana traveled the world doing good. Most stories of dragons were based on her deeds.

Shiro, Raw Talent & Sophie, Clumsy Knight
Shiro went on a long, solitary journey to learn wisdom. As king he completed Hoshido's recovery. Sophie and Avel traveled around the world. She eventually became an outstanding knight.

Shiro, Raw Talent & Midori, Reliable Chemist
Shiro went on a long, solitary journey to learn wisdom. As king he completed Hoshido's recovery. Midori developed a great variety of new medicines and traveled widely to teach their manufacture.

Shiro, Raw Talent & Selkie, Free Spirit
Shiro went on a long, solitary journey to learn wisdom. As king he completed Hoshido's recovery. Selkie never truly settled down, and could often be found romping wildly in the forest.

Shiro, Raw Talent & Mitama, Starry-Eyed Poet
Shiro went on a long, solitary journey to learn wisdom. As king he completed Hoshido's recovery. Mitama, for her part, lived the rest of her life happily as a celebrated poet whose work survives today.

Shiro, Raw Talent & Caeldori, Perfect Angel
Shiro went on a long, solitary journey to learn wisdom. As king he completed Hoshido's recovery. Caeldori helped by resolving many disputes with her natural talents and was adored by all.

Shiro, Raw Talent & Rhajat, Black Magician
Shiro went on a long, solitary journey to learn wisdom. As king he completed Hoshido's recovery. Scholars note Rhajat's incredible devotion to her beloved—the two were rarely seen apart in public.

Shiro, Raw Talent & Ophelia, Dramatic Heroine
Shiro went on a long, solitary journey to learn wisdom. As king he completed Hoshido's recovery. Scholars say Ophelia continued to research spells and hexes all her life. She also named them.

Shiro, Raw Talent & Nina, Eye Spy
Shiro went on a long, solitary journey to learn wisdom. As king he completed Hoshido's recovery. Once married, Nina gave up her "hobby" for volunteer work and was hailed as a great philanthropist.

Quotes

My Castle quotes

“	I'm on top form today AND have my lucky smallclothes on! No one can stop me!	”	— Shiro, when gaining a surge in My Castle.

“	Maybe it's time to put a little effort into my sloppy appearance?	”	— Shiro, asking for an accessory.

“	Wait, no! Putting my efforts into training will help everyone, not just me!	”	— Shiro, being denied an accessory.

“	Awww, you remembered my birthday! You're the best!	”	— Shiro, receiving an accessory he likes on his birthday.

“	Yeah, veggies! Bake 'em. Mash 'em. Just get 'em on my plate.	”	— Shiro, when at the cabbage patch.

Event tile and conversation quotes

“	With this weapon, I could fight any foe right now! Anyone? Anyone?!	”	— Shiro, when gaining weapon experience at an event tile or My Castle.

“	There's something strange here.	”	— Shiro, when finding an item at an event tile or My Castle.

Mess hall quotes

“	Ugh! I feel a headache coming on!	”	— Shiro, after eating a terrible meal.

Arena quotes

“	That settles it. I'm going in with you!	”	— Shiro, when supporting a fighter in the arena.

“	Sweeeeeeet! I'm all ready to battle again!	”	— Shiro, after winning a fight in the arena.

Hot Spring quotes

“	Aw, you beat me here! Guess I'll just have to join you!	”	— Shiro, entering the Hot Spring as a male Corrin is leaving.

“	Ah...a good bath makes me feel like I can take on the world!	”	— Shiro, talking with a male Corrin in the Hot Spring.

Private Quarters quotes

“	Oh. You're both here? So are we all going to hang out...together?	”	— Shiro, being invited to the private quarters if the Avatar is married.

“	I like coming here. We'll do this again, right?	”	— Shiro, bonding in the private quarters.

Battle quotes

“	[...] No way... Not you too, Takumi! Dammit! Just sit tight! We'll save you!	”	— Shiro, fighting Takumi in End: Lost in the Waves.

DLC quotes

“	I'd love to find a bunch of guys who look like me. I'd challenge 'em all to a fight and see if I'm the best me out there! But since that'll never happen, I'll settle for being better than you.	”	— Shiro, in Anna on the Run

“	So I can just take whatever I want, huh? This is my kind of event! I wonder if there's any weapons here that can beat Dad's...	”	— Shiro, in Museum Melee.

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Heroes quotes

Main article: Shiro/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Shiro is featured on five cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Four of these cards' quotes are still in raw, untranslated Japanese; these need translation.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Shiro
	Surpassing His Father, Shiro
		"俺がどれだけ強くなったか…そこで見てろよ！"
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Spear Master		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Expert Lancer: [Always] While this unit battles a unit, this unit's attack increases by 20. Bonds of the Next Generation: [Always] While there are one or more ally units on the battlefield, this unit's attack increases by 10.
	Card #B03-065HN • Artist: Makai no Jumin
	Child of Thunderous Potential, Shiro
		"こんな奴ら、俺一人で十分だ！"
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Spear Fighter		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Frontier Comradery: [Always] While this unit is supported by "Siegbert," this unit's attack is increased by 30. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit's power increases by 20.
	Card #B03-066N • Artist: Makai no Jumin
	Resolved Heir of Raijinto, Shiro
		"いつか俺も、雷神刀を継ぐに相応しい男になってやるぜ！"
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Swordmaster		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Will to Develop the Future: [Trigger] [Once per turn] When you deploy a unit, you may move one of your allied units. Oh I just can't wait to be king!: [Always] While there are two or more allied units in the backline, this unit's range becomes 1-2.
	Card #B07-084R • Artist: Makai no Jumin
	Prince Polishing his Spearmanship, Shiro
		"俺、槍さばきには自信があるんだぜ！"
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Spear Fighter		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Divine Blade of Protection: [Activate] [] While you have at least one card in your Bond Area, you may pay the cost. If you do, this unit gains the affinity and its range becomes 1-2 until the end of this turn. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit's power increases by 10.
	Card #B07-085N • Artist: Makai no Jumin
	Promised Raijinto, Shiro
		"You've got my word I'll be a little less reckless from now on. Can I count on all of you to be with me in return?"
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Swordmaster		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Thunderstorm: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Flip one of your Orbs face-up] Until the end of this turn, this unit's range becomes 1-2, and for each other ally, this unit gains +10 attack. Thundering Earth: [Always] While there is a face-up Orb, the attacks of units with a deployment cost of 2 or less cannot be evaded except by the Main Characters.
	Card #B10-062HN • Artist: Rika Suzuki
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Shiro .

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Fates	Ryoma's son. Passionate and outgoing, he's easy to get along with.	リョウマの息子。やや感情家のきらいはあるが 情に厚く、気さくで親しみやすい。
Heroes	Ryoma's son. Doesn't slack on training. Outgoing and easy to get along with. Appears in Fire Emblem Fates.	リョウマの息子。強さを求め訓練を怠らない。 情に厚く、気さくで親しみやすい性格。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム ｉｆ』）

Trivia

• In Shiro's C support with Ryoma, it is revealed that Shiro only wields lances in order to beat him, as Ryoma wields swords.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Shiro	Can mean "white" (白) or "castle" (城) in Japanese.
Japanese	シノノメ	Romanized in the internal game files as Shinonome.
Spanish	Shiro	As above
French	Shiro	As above
German	Shiro	As above
Italian	Shiro	As above
Portuguese (Brazil)	Shiro	As above
Traditional Chinese	東雲	A Chinese reading of 東雲 Shinonome.

Gallery

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  Portrait of Shiro from Fates.

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  Shiro's Live 2D model from Fates.

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  Artwork of Shiro with Raijinto in Heirs of Fate.

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  Artwork of Shiro and Ryoma in Heirs of Fate.

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

Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Shiro: Raw Talent from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Shiro: Raw Talent from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Shiro: Raw Talent from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Shiro: Raw Talent from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Shiro: Raw Talent from Heroes.

Other appearances

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  Artwork of Shiro as a Spear Fighter in Fire Emblem Cipher.

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  Artwork of Shiro as a Spear Master in Fire Emblem Cipher.

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  Artwork of Shiro in 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.