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Boah
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Boah (Japanese: ボア Boha) was a bishop and royal advisor in the service of the Holy Kingdom of Archanea. He was tasked by the king with escorting Princess Nyna out of Pales as the forces of Dolhr moved in at the onset of the War of Shadows, and was captured and imprisoned for the rest of the war, until Nyna returned with Marth's forces to reclaim Pales. After the war, he persuaded Nyna to marry Hardin of Aurelis, and the latter's discovery of this fact played a role in his eventual descent into grief and madness, and the cause of the War of Heroes.
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
Role
Boah was imprisoned with Midia, Macellan, Dolph and Tomas, in a cell in Pales under the occupation of Volzhin and the forces of Dolhr. During Marth's assault on the palace and its Dolhr occupation, Boah and the other prisoners were freed and joined Marth's army.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Boah joins in Chapter 12 as a pre-promoted Bishop, the second in the game after Wendell. Of the two, Boah has higher base stats in skill, strength, and speed, equal base stats in weapon level, HP, and resistance, and inferior bases in defense; however, his growths are significantly worse in every stat except speed and defense. Also, since Wendell has much better availability and good growths, it is likely he has already surpassed Boah by the time he is recruited. Still, Boah has a high enough weapon level to use every tome and staff in the game, and being able to use these items gives him tremendous utility, even though he is overall a bit weaker than Wendell. Ultimately, Boah is a very useful unit, either as a replacement for Wendell or for additional utility, and is well worth a deployment slot.
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
Book 1
Role
As in Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Boah was imprisoned with Midia, Macellan, Dolph and Tomas, in a cell in Pales under the occupation of Volzhin and the forces of Dolhr. During Marth's assault on the palace and its Dolhr occupation, Boah and the other prisoners were freed and joined Marth's army.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Book 2
Role
After the War of Shadows, Boah and several other Archanean nobles had decided to, for the purpose of the restoration of Archanea, strongly encourage Nyna to marry Prince Hardin of Aurelis; though initially reluctant, out of continued feelings for the lost Camus and of a lack thereof for Hardin, but eventually gave in to the pressure. Some time into the marriage, Hardin learned of this and of Nyna's lack of reciprocation of his love for her, and this is what caused him to enter a deep depression, paving the way for Gharnef to enter the palace disguised as a merchant, offer him the Darksphere and twist him into a vicious despot. As such, Boah's actions were the catalyst for the chain of events which eventually became the War of Heroes.
At some point afterward, Hardin attacked and gravely wounded Boah for his role in the marriage to Nyna. Boah survived long enough to encounter Marth as he prepared to storm Pales itself and end Hardin's tyranny, and explained to Marth and Jagen his role in Hardin's rise, expressing great regret for it. Boah then dies and, as such, is not playable.
Fire Emblem: Archanea Saga
Role
When the army of Dolhr came to lay siege to Pales at the onset of the War of Shadows, Boah was entrusted by the king of Archanea with the job of escorting Princess Nyna to safety, and convened a group of knighs to protect her on the way. The group was instead cornered by Dolhr's forces and was forced to try and fight its way out. In the end, they were defeated and captured upon the arrival of Camus, and were imprisoned in the palace, where they remained for three years until Marth arrived with Nyna.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Role
As in Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Boah was imprisoned with Midia, Macellan, Dolph and Tomas, in a cell in Pales under the occupation of Volzhin and the forces of Dolhr. He realizes that they are no longer needed as prisoners and prepares to be executed if Marth does not reach them in time. During Marth's assault on the palace and its Dolhr occupation, Boah and the other prisoners were freed and joined Marth's army.
Later, Boah can have a conversation with Astram in which they discuss Archanea's role in the war and what will happen afterwards. It is here that Boah suggests that Princess Nyna marry a foreign man to help restore Archanea.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Growth rates when reclassed
Paladin Dracoknight Sniper Swordmaster
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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Paladin | 30% | 15% | 0% | 25% | 10% | 20% | 15% | 5% |
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Boah joins in Chapter 12 as a level 1 pre-promoted Bishop. His base stats are poor overall, and his growths are also low. Boah can survive one hit with less than 27 attack; he can usually survive in lower difficulties if he is not doubled, but in higher difficulties, he will get one-rounded by most enemies. Notably, this allows him to take one hit from a flier through Chapter 15 on H5, and his base Magic allows him to one-shot in retaliation with Excalibur. Boah's base Magic allows him to reclass to Sage and continue to one-shot fliers in Chapter 16 if he grows Magic once or reaches A-rank in tomes. Unlike his main competition Wendell, his Speed is sadly insufficient to protect him from being doubled by enemy fliers.
Boah joins with no items, but high enough weapon ranks to use most tomes and staves with no investment. His C rank in staves allows him to use Warp and Physic, making him a useful support unit, while his B rank in tomes allows him to use most available tomes, including Excalibur. Other units like Lena and Wendell excel as support units and are available earlier, but Boah can still contribute with no investment. Additionally, as he is already promoted, Boah does not need to compete for a Master Seal to gain higher stats from promoted classes.
Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
Role
As in Mystery of the Emblem, after the War of Shadows, Boah and several other Archanean nobles had decided to, for the purpose of the restoration of Archanea, strongly encourage Nyna to marry Prince Hardin of Aurelis; though initially reluctant, out of continued feelings for the lost Camus and of a lack thereof for Hardin, but eventually gave in to the pressure. Some time into the marriage, Hardin learned of this and of Nyna's lack of reciprocation of his love for her, and this is what caused him to enter a deep depression, paving the way for Gharnef to enter the palace disguised as a merchant, offer him the Darksphere and twist him into a vicious despot. As such, Boah's actions were the catalyst for the chain of events which eventually became the War of Heroes.
At some point afterward, Hardin attacked and gravely wounded Boah for his role in the marriage to Nyna. Boah survived long enough to encounter Marth as he prepared to storm Pales itself and end Hardin's tyranny, and explained to Marth and Jagen his role in Hardin's rise, expressing great regret for it. Boah then dies and, as such, is not playable in the main story.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Personality
Boah feels his country fell from grace after Dolhr's attack during the War of Shadows. He wants to aid Princess Nyna in political affairs, even going as far as to suggest she marries someone of foreign blood with haste against her wishes. His concerns for Archanea's future outweigh what concerns he has for Nyna's personal feelings.
Supports
Mystery of the Emblem
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Shadow Dragon
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Endings
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
Boah
Moves to the royal palace, where he serves as a bishop.
Mystery of the Emblem
Book 1
Archanea bishop Boah
As a bishop of Archanea he worked tirelessly to restore the nation.
Shadow Dragon
Royal Bishop - Boah
Boah resumed his duties as Archanea's royal bishop, guiding the kingdom while its people got back on their feet.
Quotes
Death quotes
“ | So my life ends on foreign soil… Yet my struggle was just. | ” | — Boah, in Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light. |
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“ | Nyna, please forgive me... | ” | — Boah, in Mystery of the Emblem Book 1. |
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“ | Princess Nyna, somehow, please be safe... | ” | — Boah, in Episode I of Archanea Saga. |
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“ | Princess Nyna, my child... Be strong... | ” | — Boah, in Shadow Dragon. |
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“ | Princess Nyna... Please forgive me... | ” | — Unused quote intended to be Boah's death quote in Classic Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Urgh... I'm retreating... | ” | — Unused quote intended to be Boah's retreat quote in Casual Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Boah: I cannot die here... I must live and fulfill the king's order... Nyna: Bishop! How are you!? Boah: Princess, please forgive me... I'll be a burden like this... I shall fall back to the rear... |
” | — Boah, in New Archanea Saga Episode I of New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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Flavor text
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Text (Japanese) |
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New Mystery of the Emblem | Archanea's court bishop, Nyna's political aide.
Fought for Archanea in the War of Shadows.* |
アカネイア王国の宮廷司祭。王女ニーナに国政を助言する。
暗黒戦争ではアカネイア騎士団と共にマルスの仲間になった。 |
Choose Your Legends placement history
Round | Placement | Character | Votes |
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CYL 1 (2017) |
666 | ![]() Boah Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon |
82 |
765 | ![]() Boah Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
36 |
CYL 2 (2018) |
720 (+54) |
![]() Boah Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon |
52 (−30) |
790 (+25) |
![]() Boah Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
24 (−12) |
CYL 3 (2019) |
591 (−7) |
![]() ![]() Boah Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
103 (+26) |
CYL 4 (2020) |
702 (+36) |
![]() ![]() Boah Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
48 (−55) |
CYL 5 (2021) |
777 (+75) |
![]() ![]() Boah Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon |
19 (−29) |
CYL 6 (2022) |
760 (−19) |
![]() ![]() Boah Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
25 (+6) |
CYL 7 (2023) |
806 (+46) |
![]() ![]() Boah Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
11 (−14) |
CYL 8 (2024) |
818 (+12) |
![]() ![]() Boah Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
17 (+6) |
CYL 9 (2025) |
842 (+24) |
![]() Boah Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon |
13 (−4) |
Total results | This character has 11 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. | 430 |
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Trivia
- Boah and Wendell's Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light artworks appear to often be confused with one another. In Memorial Book Akaneia Chronicle, the green Bishop artwork is labeled as "Boah", but as "Wendell" in Legacy of Archanea.
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Boah |
Uncertain etymology. |
Japanese |
ボア |
Officially romanized as Boha; uncertain etymology. |
Spanish |
Boah |
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French |
Boah |
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German |
Boran |
Likely changed because boah is the German equivalent of the exclamation "whoa". |
Italian |
Boah |
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Portuguese |
Boah[1] |
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Traditional Chinese |
鮑爾[2] |
Baer or Ball |
Gallery
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Mystery of the Emblem
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Official artwork
Artwork of Boah from Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light (pic is mislabeled as Wendell).
Artwork of Boah from the Trading Card Game.
CG images
CG image of Boah and the King of Archanea in Archanea Saga.
CG image of Boah and Nyna in Archanea Saga.
References
- ↑ "O ataque de Dolhr arrasou a capital. Depois disso, o bispo Boah e poucos outros puderam se aproximar de mim." — Nyna: The Last Princess at the home castle (Portuguese), Fire Emblem Heroes
- ↑ "帕雷斯在多魯亞帝國的襲擊下被攻陷。他們只容許鮑爾祭司以及少許親衛騎士待在我身邊。" — Nyna: The Last Princess at the home castle (Traditional Chinese), Fire Emblem Heroes
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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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