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Roshea
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“ | Among the Coyote's Men, you were always the kindest. You've always been able to tell which were the good guys, and which were the bad. I can't fight you Roshea. If you, our brother-in-arms, are this sure, then I believe you. | ” | — Vyland, to Roshea |
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Roshea (Japanese: ロシェ Roshe) is a member of the Aurelis knights. During most of the War of Shadows, he was one of the knights serving under Prince Hardin, working to combat the Macedon occupation force and to protect Princess Nyna. Afterward, he was one of the founding members of the Coyote's Men. At the height of the War of Heroes, when the Coyote's Men was summoned to Archanea by Hardin to provide reinforcements against the impending Altean army, Roshea was the first (and only in the original game) member of the Coyote's Men to question Hardin's motivations and sanity in opposing Marth.
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
Role
Roshea was a member of Hardin's four-strong squad of knights in the resistance against Macedon, forced into a mountain fortress after the castle had been claimed by Macedonian forces. Upon the arrival of Marth in Aurelis, Roshea, Hardin and the other Aurelis knights rode to accompany them in the battle to reclaim the Aurelis castle, and from there fought in the united Altea/Aurelis/Archanea army for the rest of the War of Shadows.
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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Paladin | +x to 22 | +x to 8 | +x to 7 | +x to 11 | +0 | +x to 9 | +0 | +x to 10 | +x to 10 |
- In Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, promotion gains consist on giving 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's base stats, they will not receive any bonus.
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
Book 1
Role
As in Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Roshea was a member of Hardin's four-strong squad of knights in the resistance against Macedon, forced into a mountain fortress after the castle had been claimed by Macedonian forces. Upon the arrival of Marth in Aurelis, Roshea, Hardin and the other Aurelis knights rode to accompany them in the battle to reclaim the Aurelis castle, and from there fought in the united Altea/Aurelis/Archanea army for the rest of the War of Shadows.
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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Paladin | +x to 22 | +2 | +3 | +3 | +0 | +2 | +6 | +1 | +x to 8 |
- 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.
Book 2
Role
At Emperor Hardin's request, the Coyote's Men were deployed to Pales as reinforcements for Marth's impending march on the Archanean capital. En route, the group encountered Marth's army passing through Adria Pass, and launched an ambush upon them. Roshea expressed his doubts about Hardin's claims of the Altean army's motivation, and so when the King of Aurelis arrived to order the Coyote's Men back to Aurelis, Roshea travelled to Knorda Market to await Marth, and there joined his army.
Starting stats and growth rates
Enemy, Chapter 18 Playable, Chapter 19
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Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Whatever due to programming oversight or not, Roshea maintains his growths in both Book 1 and 2. In Book 1, this can potentially make Roshea the tankiest Cavalier/Paladin in the War of Shadows part of the game due to his abnormally high HP, strength and defense growth combined with good speed growths.
In Book 2 however, Roshea arrives quite late in the game (Chapter 19 - The Last Decisive Battle) and granted the player has kept his other Cavaliers/Paladin's in good condition, Roshea may not offer much outside of being a replacement. He faces heavy competition from Midia, who joins in the next map. While Roshea's extremely high base HP is a point in his favor, almost everything else favors Midia with her better base stats. He does, however, have the advantage of being able to use the Starsphere much more easily, and with it, can gain some stat points to try and catch up, but even then, he has his flaws. His biggest weakness going into the Endgame is his inability to use the Ladyblade, a weapon that allows for the reliable one-rounding of the extremely durable Barbarians. Even then, Roshea needs a Manual to use Mercurius without 4 Wlv levels, and still needs 3 Power Rings to hit 5 damage against Medeus (2 rings if he levels Strength twice), giving him a comparable investment requirement to Midia, but Midia does a much better job at handling everything up to Medeus. However, he does have the ability to double and one-round endgame Mage Dragons with a Wyrmslayer.
All in all, Roshea is a usable, but redundant filler unit for Book 2's lategame. If you need an extra unit, he is serviceable, but otherwise replace him with Midia at the first opportunity.
Fire Emblem: Archanea Saga
Role
Roshea was one of the Aurelian knights who, under Hardin, joined forces with Princess Minerva and the Whitewings to deal with deserters from the Macedon army who were attacking Aurelian villages.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Role
As in Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Roshea was a member of Hardin's four-strong squad of knights in the resistance against Macedon, forced into a mountain fortress after the castle had been claimed by Macedonian forces. Upon the arrival of Marth in Aurelis, Roshea, Hardin and the other Aurelis knights rode to accompany them in the battle to reclaim the Aurelis castle, and from there fought in the united Altea/Aurelis/Archanea army for the rest of the War of Shadows.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Growth rates when reclassed
Dracoknight Archer/Sniper Myrmidon/Swordmaster Mage Sage/Bishop Curate
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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Dracoknight | 80% | 35% | 0% | 50% | 25% | 10% | 15% | 5% |
Promotion stat gains
Cavalier Mage Myrmidon Curate Archer
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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Paladin | +4 | +2 | +1 | +3 | +1 | +0 | +1 | +6 | +1 | -- |
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Roshea joins at the start of Chapter 5 as a level 3 Cavalier with very low base stats. Roshea's weapon ranks are very low, with an E-rank in swords and a D-rank in lances. This prevents him from using effective weapons without investment. The best weapons he can use are Javelins and Steel Lances. Having access to them is better than using Iron Lances, but does not help mitigate his poor base stats.
Roshea has no good base stats, but his low speed is the most significant. He is too slow to double enemies at base level, and he will get doubled in higher difficulties. Since his defenses are also poor, he will get one-rounded by all enemies except the weakest ones. Roshea's growths are also low, so this terrible base performance is never compensated. His 10% speed growth prevents him from ever reaching doubling thresholds. In higher difficulties, and even in lower difficulties, he will get doubled forever. Reclassing him to a faster class is an option, but then he will lose his D-rank in lances, his best selling point. A D-rank in lances is unimpressive to begin with, but Roshea has nothing else to offer.
Roshea is a unit with a large number of weaknesses and almost no strengths. Unless the player must use him because they lost their other units, he is best left on the bench.
Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
Role
As in Mystery of the Emblem, at Emperor Hardin's request, the Coyote's Men were deployed to Pales as reinforcements for Marth's impending march on the Archanean capital. En route, the group encountered Marth's army passing through Adria Pass, and launched an ambush upon them. Roshea expressed his doubts about Hardin's claims of the Altean army's motivation, and so when the King of Aurelis arrived to order the Coyote's Men back to Aurelis, Roshea travelled to Knorda Market to await Marth, and there joined his army. During the battle, Wolf, Sedgar and Vyland returned as reinforcements, and Roshea convinced Vyland to stand down and ally with Marth.
Starting stats and growth rates
Main Story Extra chapters
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Growth rates when reclassed
Original set
Dracoknight Sniper Swordmaster Sage/Bishop
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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Dracoknight | 85% | 45% | 0% | 55% | 65% | 70% | 35% | 15% |
Second set
These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.
General Hero Warrior Horseman Berserker Sorcerer
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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General | 115% | 50% | 0% | 55% | 40% | 70% | 55% | 5% |
Fire Emblem Heroes
Role
Roshea is one of the characters added to the game in the What Remains update, and became available for summoning by players on October 18, 2021. Only one variation of Roshea is currently available in Heroes, based on his Mystery of the Emblem incarnation.
Roshea: Coyote's Faithful
Starting stats
★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
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Skill set
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Iron Lance | ★★★ | ★★★ | 50 |
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Steel Lance | ★★★ | ★★★ | 100 |
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Stout Lance | ★★★ | ★★★★ | 200 |
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Stout Lance+ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 300 |
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Draw Back | ★★★ | ★★★★ | 150 |
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Spd/Def Form 1 | ★★★ | — | 60 |
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Spd/Def Form 2 | ★★★ | — | 120 |
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Spd/Def Form 3 | ★★★★ | — | 240 |
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Distant Guard 1 | ★★★ | — | 60 |
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Distant Guard 2 | ★★★★ | — | 120 |
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Distant Guard 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 240 |
Personality
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Supports
Mystery of the Emblem
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Shadow Dragon
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New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow
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Base conversations
- Main article:
Roshea/Conversations
Endings
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
Roshea
Weary of fighting, he leaves the knights of Aurelis. Whereabouts unknown.
Mystery of the Emblem
Book 1
Roshea, Aurelian Hope
Roshea briefly retired from the army, but returned to join the Coyote's Men. Records show he resided in Altea for a time.
Book 2
Roshea, Aurelian Hope
After attending Hardin's funeral, he returned to Aurelis to live a quiet life. Those that knew him say he was forever changed.
Shadow Dragon
Aurelian Hope - Roshea
Roshea left the army but later returned and became an Aurelian paladin. Records show he resided in Altea for a time.
New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow
Roshea, Aurelian Hope
Roshea left for Aurelis after the war. Accounts are unclear, but some say he was present at Hardin's funeral...
Quotes
Battle quotes
“ | I am Roshea of the Coyote's Men. I don't want to fight, but I can't betray my companions. Please forgive me... | ” | — Roshea, in Chapter 18 of Mystery of the Emblem Book 2. |
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“ | I am Roshea of the Coyote's Men. I don't want to fight, but I will not betray my friends. I'm sorry... | ” | — Roshea, in Chapter 18 of New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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Death quotes
“ | Lord Hardin... | ” | — Roshea in Mystery of the Emblem Book 1 |
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“ | Glory to Aurelis!! | ” | — Roshea in Mystery of the Emblem Book 2, and also his death quote in Classic Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Unnh! Coyote... | ” | — Roshea in Shadow Dragon |
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“ | Ugh... That was... too much for me... I must withdraw for now... | ” | — Roshea's retreat quote in Casual Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Coyote... Everyone... | ” | — Roshea, in New Archanea Saga Episode II of New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Lord Hardin, be careful... | ” | — Roshea, in Episode II of Fire Emblem: Archanea Saga. |
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Everyone's Conditions quotes
“ | Today seems like a nice day. No wonder, the children from the orphanage sent me a letter. | ” | — When receiving a temporary stat boost in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Time to begin today's training. Just like when I was a child... | ” | — When receiving experience in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Hmm? What is this? I can't just leave it here... | ” | — When finding an item in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Finally some free time. I know, I'll write to the children. | ” | — When failing to receive a bonus in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | I feel drawn to Kris for some reason... To feel like this towards somebody other than Coyote or my siblings is just... | ” | — When receiving support with Kris in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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Heroes quotes
- Main article:
Roshea/Quotes (Heroes)
Other appearances
Fire Emblem Cipher
Roshea is featured on one card in Fire Emblem Cipher.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Roshea | |||||
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Tenderhearted Coyote's Men, Roshea | ||||
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"Prince Marth. I would like to join and fight with your allied army." | ||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Cavalier | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
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Card #B04-040N • Artist: Riko Sakakibara | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Roshea . |
Flavor text
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New Mystery of the Emblem | Member of the Coyote's Men. An easy-going person
who fought alongside Hardin in the last war.* |
「狼騎士団」の一人。やさしい心を持つ。
暗黒戦争では、ハーディンと共にマルスを助けた。 |
Heroes | Member of the Coyote's Men of Aurelis. After
the War of Shadows, he retired from the army but eventually returned to the field. Appears in Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem. |
オレルアンの精鋭部隊【狼騎士団】の一員。
暗黒戦争後、軍を退いた時期がある。 (登場:『ファイアーエムブレム 紋章の謎』) |
Meet some of the Heroes entries
Choose Your Legends placement history
Round | Placement | Character | Votes |
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CYL 1 (2017) |
561 | ![]() Roshea Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon |
154 |
660 | ![]() Roshea Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
86 |
CYL 2 (2018) |
666 (+105) |
![]() Roshea Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon |
82 (−72) |
679 (+19) |
![]() Roshea Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
75 (−11) |
CYL 3 (2019) |
498 (−24) |
![]() ![]() Roshea Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
212 (+54) |
CYL 4 (2020) |
548 (+9) |
![]() ![]() Roshea Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon |
154 (−58) |
CYL 5 (2021) |
491 (−57) |
![]() ![]() Roshea Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
142 (−12) |
CYL 6 (2022) |
696 (+203) |
![]() ![]() Roshea Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
45 (−97) |
CYL 7 (2023) |
670 (−26) |
![]() ![]() Roshea Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
43 (−2) |
CYL 8 (2024) |
648 (−22) |
![]() ![]() Roshea Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
53 (+10) |
CYL 9 (2025) |
703 (+55) |
![]() ![]() Roshea Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
34 (−19) |
Total results | This character has 11 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. | 1,080 |
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Trivia
- In the Mystery of the Emblem Hideo Takayashiki novels, the surname "Usta" (Japanese ウスタ) is given to Roshea.
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Roshea |
Uncertain etymology. |
Japanese |
ロシェ |
Officially romanized as Roshe; uncertain etymology. |
Spanish |
Roshea |
As above. |
French |
Roshea |
As above. |
German |
Roshea |
As above. |
Italian |
Roshea |
As above. |
Portuguese (Brazil) |
Roshea |
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Traditional Chinese |
羅榭 |
Roshe |
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Official artwork
Artwork of Roshea from Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.
Artwork of Roshea from the Trading Card Game.
CG images
CG image of Vyland, Sedgar, Wolf, and Roshea from New Mystery of the Emblem.
Heroes artwork
Character artwork
Meet some of the Heroes artwork
Other artwork
Artwork of Roshea and several other characters for Heroes's fifth anniversary, drawn by Kotaro Yamada.
Cipher artwork
References
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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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