Kris

For the character from Berwick Saga, see Saga:Chris.

Kris (Japanese: クリス Kris) is Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem's Avatar unit. Kris is the first avatar unit in the Fire Emblem series. Kris is one of the game's two protagonists.

Kris is customized by the player upon start of a new file, and is first playable in Prologue 1 of New Mystery of the Emblem. Kris seeks to serve Marth and Altea.

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Creation and customization

The player will get to choose their class, name, and gender. Kris's name is limited to five characters. The available starting classes are cavalier, archer, and mage for either gender. Only males can be mercenaries, knights, and fighters, while only females can be myrmidons and pegasus knights.

The player also gets to customize the appearance of the unit, being able to choose one of twelve hair styles, ten hair colors, and ten eye styles. A few additional styles will be unlocked throughout the game.

In addition, the player can choose Kris's fortune, which affects their starting stats and growth rates. The player must choose a past, a present, and a future, and cannot choose two fortunes that affect the same stat. The available fortunes are as follows:

Role

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Kris grew up in a small, mountainside village in Altea known as Sera. They were a childhood friend of Norne. After the War of Shadows concluded, Kris came to Altea Castle to become a knight. They join the 7th Platoon alongside Katarina (who is later revealed to be an assassin tasked with infiltrating the ranks of the Altean knights), Luke, Roderick, and Ryan. As a student, Kris is mentored by Jagen, Frey, and Cain among others. Kris became a trusted ally and friend of Marth, assisting him throughout the War of Heroes.

Starting stats and growth rates

Mercenary Myrmidon Archer Cavalier Fighter Knight Mage Peg. Knight

Mercenary Level 1 Movement 7

Recruitment: Prologue 1, automatically from the start Stats Growth Rates Max HP 20 Speed 10 Strength 6 Luck 3 Magic 0 Defense 5 Skill 11 Resistance 0 Max HP 80% Speed 50% Strength 45% Luck 60% Magic 0% Defense 30% Skill 55% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Sword Vulnerary (Hard and above) Vulnerary (Lunatic Reverse) Weapon Levels D -- -- -- -- --

Myrmidon Level 1 Movement 7

Recruitment: Prologue 1, automatically from the start Stats Growth Rates Max HP 18 Speed 12 Strength 5 Luck 3 Magic 0 Defense 4 Skill 12 Resistance 0 Max HP 70% Speed 60% Strength 35% Luck 60% Magic 5% Defense 25% Skill 50% Resistance 5% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Sword Vulnerary (Hard and above) Vulnerary (Lunatic Reverse) Weapon Levels D -- -- -- -- --

Archer Level 1 Movement 5

Recruitment: Prologue 1, automatically from the start Stats Growth Rates Max HP 18 Speed 5 Strength 7 Luck 3 Magic 0 Defense 6 Skill 6 Resistance 0 Max HP 70% Speed 60% Strength 35% Luck 60% Magic 5% Defense 30% Skill 50% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Bow Vulnerary (Hard and above) Vulnerary (Lunatic Reverse) Weapon Levels -- -- -- D -- --

Cavalier Level 1 Movement 9

Recruitment: Prologue 1, automatically from the start Stats Growth Rates Max HP 20 Speed 7 Strength 7 Luck 3 Magic 0 Defense 7 Skill 5 Resistance 0 Max HP 70% Speed 40% Strength 40% Luck 60% Magic 5% Defense 35% Skill 55% Resistance 5% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Lance (male) Iron Sword (female) Vulnerary (Hard and above) Vulnerary (Lunatic Reverse) Weapon Levels E/D D/E -- -- -- --

Fighter Level 1 Movement 6

Recruitment: Prologue 1, automatically from the start Stats Growth Rates Max HP 24 Speed 7 Strength 9 Luck 3 Magic 0 Defense 3 Skill 6 Resistance 0 Max HP 100% Speed 40% Strength 65% Luck 60% Magic 0% Defense 25% Skill 55% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Axe Vulnerary (Hard and above) Vulnerary (Lunatic Reverse) Weapon Levels -- -- D -- -- --

Knight Level 1 Movement 5

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Mage Level 1 Movement 6

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Pegasus Knight Level 1 Movement 8

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The growth rates and starting stats shown here do not include the bonuses given when creating the unit.

Growth rates when reclassed

• The growth rates and starting stats shown here do not include the bonuses given when creating the unit.

Promotion stat gains

Cavalier Curate/Cleric Archer Mage Myrmidon Dark Mage Fighter Hunter Knight Mercenary Pirate Pegasus Knight

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

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

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

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

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

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sorcerer	+6	+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 WEXP E

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

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

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

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

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Dracoknight	+4	+4	−1	+0	+0	+0	+5	−3	+2	+30 WEXP E
Falcoknight	+4	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+2	E +30 WEXP

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Analysis

Kris is often considered the best unit in New Mystery of the Emblem. They are the only unit with perfect availability, from the first Prologue map until the endgame. Their base stats and growths vary depending on player choice in the character creation menu, but they will always be above-average. These factors ensure Kris maintains a sizable experience and statistical lead over your other units throughout most of the game. Kris can excel in either physical or magical classes, entirely up to the player's preference. This versatility is one of their most significant selling points.

Some of the most common choices for Kris' first class include: Armor Knight, the durability of which helps clear early chapters, and Fighter, because of its offensive prowess letting Kris kill Prologue enemies the most efficiently. That said, they can make use of every class exceptionally well. They can be the player's first flying unit or their first mage, depending on the player's desires.

On higher difficulty levels, New Mystery of the Emblem requires intense reclassing to beat, especially in the later chapters. There are many thresholds the player units must meet to fight enemies well. As one of the most flexible units at the player's disposal, Kris is also one of the best at filling necessary niches. If the player needs a fast unit to double enemies, Kris can become a Swordmaster; if the player needs good 2-range combat, they can be reclassed into Sniper. There are countless situations when reclassing is necessary. Since Kris can excel in almost any class, they are among the most valuable units on higher difficulty levels.

It should be noted that Kris's potential increases once the player beats New Mystery on Hard Mode or above. If the player has done this in a past run, male units can reclass between classes from both male unit class sets. This arguably makes male Kris superior to female Kris since he can access more classes before and after promotion. That said, it can also be argued that female Kris compensates in other areas. Female Kris can access Pegasus Knight before promoting and can use the Lady Sword in the early game. She can also promote to Falcon Knight with the Elysian Whip.

Overall, Kris' main advantages are good base stats, superb growth rates, and incredible flexibility. Since all three of those aspects are valuable in New Mystery of the Emblem, especially when playing on higher difficulty levels, Kris is indepensable in any playthrough, and one the strongest units in the series.

Fire Emblem Engage

Role

Kris appears as an equippable Bond Ring. He can be summoned using Marth's Emblem Ring.

Bond Ring data

Stat modifiers Ring level HP Str Def C +2 +0 +0 B +2 +1 +0 A +2 +1 +1 S +4 +1 +1

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

There are three different variations of Kris available to Heroes, two male, one female, all based on their storyline appearance in New Mystery of the Emblem. Normal variations for both male and female Kris became available for summoning by players on July 20, 2020 as part of the summoning event surrounding the Violent Fantasies update. A desert-themed variation of male Kris was added to the game as part of the Dark Desert Rituals update, and was made available to players in the thirty-seventh edition of the Tempest Trials+, "Love of Family", which initially ran from January 19, 2021 through January 29, 2021.

Kris: Unknown Hero

Starting stats

Kris: Unknown Hero is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 8/9/10 Speed 9/10/11 Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 5/6/7 Maximum HP 36/40/43 Attack 34/37/40 Speed 37/40/44 Defense 26/30/33 Resistance 22/25/29 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Blade of Shadow -- Daylight

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Sword	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Steel Sword	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Silver Sword	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Blade of Shadow	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Daylight	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Noontime	★★★★★	—	200
A	Speed +1	★★★★★	—	30
A	HP/Spd 1	★★★★★	—	100
A	HP/Spd 2	★★★★★	—	200
B	Spurn 1	★★★★★	—	60
B	Spurn 2	★★★★★	—	120
B	Spurn 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Spur Atk 1	★★★★★	—	50
C	Drive Atk 1	★★★★★	—	120
C	Drive Atk 2	★★★★★	—	240
C	Joint Drive Atk	★★★★★	—	300

Kris: Unsung Hero

Starting stats

Kris: Unsung Hero is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 8/9/10 Speed 9/10/11 Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 5/6/7 Maximum HP 36/40/43 Attack 34/37/40 Speed 37/40/44 Defense 26/30/33 Resistance 22/25/29 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Spear of Shadow -- New Moon

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Lance	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Steel Lance	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Silver Lance	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Spear of Shadow	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	New Moon	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Moonbow	★★★★★	—	200
A	Fury 1	★★★★★	—	50
A	Fury 2	★★★★★	—	100
A	Fury 3	★★★★★	—	200
A	Fury 4	★★★★★	—	300
B	Spurn 1	★★★★★	—	60
B	Spurn 2	★★★★★	—	120
B	Spurn 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Rouse Spd/Res 1	★★★★★	—	60
C	Rouse Spd/Res 2	★★★★★	—	120
C	Rouse Spd/Res 3	★★★★★	—	240

Kris: Ardent Firebrand

Starting stats

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Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 8/9/10 Speed 8/9/10 Defense 5/6/7 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 35/38/41 Attack 32/35/38 Speed 32/35/38 Defense 25/28/31 Resistance 17/20/23 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage of Trait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Plegian Axe -- Dragon Gaze

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 18/19/20 Attack 8/9/10 Speed 8/9/10 Defense 6/7/8 Resistance 4/5/6 Maximum HP 37/41/44 Attack 34/37/40 Speed 34/37/40 Defense 28/31/34 Resistance 19/22/25 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage of Trait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Plegian Axe+ -- Dragon Gaze

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Axe	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Steel Axe	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Plegian Axe	★★★★	★★★★	200
	Plegian Axe+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Dragon Gaze	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Draconic Aura	★★★★	—	200
A	Defense +1	★★★★	—	30
A	Spd/Def 1	★★★★	—	80
A	Spd/Def 2	★★★★★	—	160
B	Chill Atk 1	★★★★	—	60
B	Chill Atk 2	★★★★	—	120
B	Chill Atk 3	★★★★	—	240

Personality

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Supports

New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow

Kris Mercenary Mutual supports: Marth Lord C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 Katarina Sage C: 0 B: 0 A: 5 Luke Cavalier C: 6 B: 12 A: 19 Roderick Cavalier C: 6 B: 12 A: 19 Ryan Archer C: 6 B: 12 A: 19 Supported by:* None. [[{{{supporto1}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co1}}} B: {{{bo1}}} A: {{{ao1}}} [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co2}}} B: {{{bo2}}} A: {{{ao2}}} [[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co3}}} B: {{{bo3}}} A: {{{ao3}}} [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}

Base conversations

Main article: Kris/Conversations

Endings

New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow

Kris - The Hero's Guard (Bad ending)
Not much is written about Kris in the pages of history. However there are whispers of a knight who gave their life to save Marth or who served him to the bitter end...

Kris - The Hero's Guard (True ending)
Not much is written about Kris in the pages of history. However, many speak highly of the time they spent alongside whom they called Altea's finest knight.

Quotes

Battle quotes

Death quote

Everyone's Conditions quotes

Heroes quotes

Main article: Kris/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U

Kris is featured as an alternate costume for Robin in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.

Fire Emblem Cipher

Kris is featured on four cards in Fire Emblem Cipher, two depicting the default male and two depicting the default female.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Kris
	Another Hero, Kris (Male)
		"I shall stay by your side. I shall be your shadow."
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Guardian Knight		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Fated Moment of Change: [Activate] Choose 1 ally, and transfer lord status from your lord to that ally. Until the end of the turn, you may not use "Fated Moment of Change". Hero of Shadow: [Trigger] [] When this unit's attack destroys your opponent's lord, you may pay the cost and if you do: Choose 1 of your opponent's orbs, and destroy it.
	Card #B15-003R • Artist: Daisuke Izuka
	Young Knight Candidate, Kris (Male)
		"I came all the way here when I heard they were recruiting new knights. The name's Kris."
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Squire		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Leader of the 7th Platoon: [Always] If this unit is attacking an enemy with a deployment cost of 2 or lower, this unit gains +10 attack. Tandem Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +10 attack.
	Card #B15-004N • Artist: Enji Kazura
	もう一人の英雄, Kris (Female)
		"I will always be at your side, sire."
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Guardian Knight		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Fated Moment of Change: [Activate] Choose 1 ally, and transfer Main Character status from your Main Character to that ally. Until the end of the turn, you may not use "Fated Moment of Change". Shadow Supporting the Hero-King: [Trigger] [Once per turn] When an other ally is deployed, until the end of your opponent's next turn, that ally gains +10 attack. With Pleasure and Pain Both: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Choose 1 card with the same Unit Name as your Main Character from your Retreat Area, and add it to your hand.
	Card #B22-020R • Artist: Daisuke Izuka
	若き騎士志願者, Kris (Female)
		"I came when I heard they were holding knighthood trials. My name's Kris, and I'm one of the knight-hopefuls."
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Squire		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Leader of the 7th Platoon: [Always] If this unit is attacking an enemy with a Deployment Cost 2 or lower, this unit gains +10 attack. Tandem Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +10 attack.
	Card #B22-021N • Artist: Kyo Uda
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Kris_(Male) as well as Kris_(Female).

Flavor text

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Male

Unknown Hero Ardent Firebrand

Kris: Unknown Hero
Kris hails from a small Altean village. He was brought up by his grandfather, a former Altean knight, who gave him thorough instruction in chivalry.	After his recruitment to the Altean knights, Kris and his friends served as royal guards to Marth, and during the War of Heroes, they contributed greatly to the young prince's successes.	Despite all that hard work, Altean history has little to say about Kris. In order to build Marth's legend and unite the people under him, Kris gave up his place in history, and everything he did was attributed to Marth...	Well, here in Askr I'm keeping a record of all his heroic achievements! So far he gets top marks when it comes to fighting...and, well, points for trying when it comes to cooking.
Closely Associated Characters
Marth Katarina {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Prince of Altea who fights for his homeland and deeply values his friends. He relies greatly upon Kris, a royal guard in his service. Reserved and harboring a dark secret, this trainee tactician depends on others. She was a recruit at the same time as Kris. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Kris: Ardent Firebrand
Kris is a new recruit to the knights of Altea, assigned to the 7th Platoon. He's a little-known Hero who eventually became Marth's royal guard, but allowed all of his feats both on and off the battlefield to be attributed to the prince, giving up his place in history.	These days, Kris finds himself going undercover at a festival held in the desert kingdom of Plegia! That's why he's dressed up in Plegian attire—he's trying to blend in with the festival atmosphere!	That open top of his outfit is a hallmark of Plegian style, made for the desert heat. I have to say, he'd make for a convincing proud Plegian warrior with that axe he's carrying, and his hair accessory is like a stamp of authenticity!	Kris is being joined on this mission by Katarina, another member of the 7th Platoon. Will the two successfully manage to infiltrate the festival and get the information they're after? I hope everything goes off without a hitch!
Closely Associated Characters
Marth Katarina {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Prince of Altea who fights for his homeland and deeply values his friends. He relies greatly upon Kris, a royal guard in his service. Reserved and harboring a dark secret, this trainee tactician depends on others. She was a recruit at the same time as Kris. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

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Female

Kris: Unsung Hero
Kris is an Altean knight who served closely under Marth during the War of Heroes. In fact, Jagen and many others in the Altean army depended upon her a great deal.	She was also the commander of a team of knights who all trained together as recruits. It was during that training that they forged close friendships and an unbreakable bond.	Kris was essential to Marth's success in battle, not only for her counsel, but also for winning over his foes and recruiting them to Marth's side.	And she does all this without asking for recognition! It seems she's good at everything, except maybe cooking. Her meals turn out a little... Well, maybe we can find some time to practice together here in Askr!
Closely Associated Characters
Marth Norne {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Prince of Altea who fights for his homeland and deeply values his friends. He holds Kris in esteem and relies upon her greatly. A volunteer who took up arms in the struggle that consumed her homeland, Altea. She aided Marth's escape when Altea fell. She lived in a village close to Kris's and knew her when they were young. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)	284	Kris (male) Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	736
	400	Kris (female) Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	373

CYL 2 (2018)	205 (−79)	Kris (male) Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	1,260 (+524)
	335 (−65)	Kris (female) Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	600 (+227)

CYL 3 (2019)	125 (−80)	Kris (male) Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	2,063 (+803)
	228 (−98)	Kris (female) Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	1,034 (+434)

CYL 4 (2020)	99 (−27)	Kris (male) Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	1,662 (−401)
	234 (−4)	Kris (female) Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	688 (−346)

CYL 5 (2021)	196 (+97)	Kris (male) Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	499 (−1,163)
	307 (+73)	Kris (female) Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	294 (−394)

CYL 6 (2022)	204 (+7)	Kris (male) Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	498 (−1)
	341 (+32)	Kris (female) Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	257 (−37)

CYL 7 (2023)	228 (+24)	Kris (male) Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	278 (−220)
	308 (−33)	Kris (female) Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	190 (−67)

CYL 8 (2024)	230 (+2)	Kris (male) Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	277 (−1)
	302 (−6)	Kris (female) Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	199 (+9)

Total results		This character has 16 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	10,908

Trivia

Kris's unused portrait

• Kris is one of only two characters to have an item named for them in Awakening—in this case, Kris's Confect, using Kris's default name—who does not themself appear as a SpotPass or DLC character. The other character in this situation is Osian.
  • However, portraits of the male Kris do feature in the game's data alongside those of the various other SpotPass characters featured in Awakening^[1] (albeit without the brown background shared by the other portraits), possibly suggesting that he was planned to be featured, but was dropped for yet unknown reasons.
• Kris is the only main character in the series to lack a unique or semi-unique class. They are also one of only four main characters to lack a personal weapon, the others being Celica as she appears in Fire Emblem Gaiden, Robin, and Shez.

Etymology and other languages

Avatar

Default name

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
New Mystery of the Emblem (Male) Cavalier Archer Myrmidon Mage Curate Knight Mercenary Fighter Hunter Pirate Dark Mage Dracoknight Cavalier Paladin Sword Lance Sword Lance Archer Sniper Bow Bow Myrmidon Swordmaster Sword Sword Mage Sage Tome Tome, Staff Curate Bishop Staff Tome, Staff Knight General Lance Lance Bow Mercenary Hero Sword Sword Axe Fighter Warrior Axe Axe Bow Hunter Horseman Bow Bow Sword Pirate Berserker Axe Axe Dark Mage Sorcerer Tome Tome Dracoknight Lance Axe {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}
New Mystery of the Emblem (Female) Pegasus Knight Cavalier Archer Myrmidon Mage Cleric General Falcoknight Pegasus Knight Dracoknight Lance Lance Axe Cavalier Paladin Sword Lance Sword Lance Archer Sniper Bow Bow Myrmidon Swordmaster Sword Sword Mage Sage Tome Tome, Staff Cleric Bishop Staff Tome, Staff General Lance Bow Falcoknight Lance Sword {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Official artwork

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  Artwork of male Kris from New Mystery of the Emblem.

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  Artwork of male Kris from New Mystery of the Emblem.

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  Artwork of female Kris from New Mystery of the Emblem.

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  Possible customization options for Kris in New Mystery of the Emblem.

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  The avatar creation menu in New Mystery of the Emblem.

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  Artwork of male and female Kris from New Mystery of the Emblem.

Concept artwork

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  Concept artwork of default male Kris from New Mystery of the Emblem.

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  Concept artwork of default male Kris from New Mystery of the Emblem.

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  Concept artwork of default male Kris from New Mystery of the Emblem.

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  Concept artwork of default male Kris from New Mystery of the Emblem.

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  Concept artwork of default female Kris from New Mystery of the Emblem.

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  Concept artwork of default female Kris from New Mystery of the Emblem.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Kris: Unknown Hero.

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  Artwork of Kris: Unknown Hero.

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  Artwork of Kris: Unknown Hero.

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  Artwork of Kris: Unknown Hero.

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  Artwork of Kris: Ardent Firebrand.

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  Artwork of Kris: Ardent Firebrand.

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  Artwork of Kris: Ardent Firebrand.

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  Artwork of Kris: Ardent Firebrand.

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  Artwork of Kris: Unsung Hero.

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  Artwork of Kris: Unsung Hero.

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  Artwork of Kris: Unsung Hero.

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  Artwork of Kris: Unsung Hero.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Kris: Unknown Hero.

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  Artwork of Kris: Unknown Hero.

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  Artwork of Kris: Unknown Hero.

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  Artwork of Kris: Unknown Hero.

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  Artwork of Kris: Ardent Firebrand.

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  Artwork of Kris: Ardent Firebrand.

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  Artwork of Kris: Ardent Firebrand.

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  Artwork of Kris: Ardent Firebrand.

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  Artwork of Kris: Unsung Hero.

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  Artwork of Kris: Unsung Hero.

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  Artwork of Kris: Unsung Hero.

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  Artwork of Kris: Unsung Hero.

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  Kris in artwork of Norne: Seaside Volunteer.

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  Kris in artwork of Katarina: Wayward One.

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  Kris in artwork of Katarina: Torchlit Wanderer.

Other artwork

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  Artwork featuring Kris released on the third day of A Hero Rises 2023.

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  Artwork of Kris and several other characters for Heroes's fourth anniversary, drawn by Mikuro.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Kris.

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  Artwork of Kris.

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  Artwork of Kris.

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  Artwork of Marth and Kris.

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  Kris in artwork of Marth.

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  Kris in artwork of Katarina.

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  Commemorative artwork featuring Kris.

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  Commemorative artwork featuring Kris.

References

External links

• The Japanese official site

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