Ninian

Ninian
; Artwork of Ninian from The Blazing Blade. A somber girl. Quiet, but filled with a solemn energy.
Gender	Female
Race	Half-human, half-Manakete (Ice Dragon)
Age	Late 900s
Family	Nergal (father); Aenir (mother); Nils (brother);
Nationality	Ilian
Title(s)	Child of Destiny
Starting class	Dancer
Voiced by	Brianna Knickerbocker; (English, Heroes); Aya Suzaki; (Japanese, Heroes);
Appearance(s)	The Blazing Blade; Heroes;

Ninian (Japanese: ニニアン Ninian) is a playable character in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. She is a Dancer, and uses her mystical dances to invigorate fellow party members with various blessings.

Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade

Role

Born in Ilia to a human father and an ice dragon mother, Ninian and her brother Nils entered the Dragon's Gate after their mother vanished during the Scouring and their father went missing looking for her. Despite settling in paradise amongst other beings of dragon descent, Ninian always dreamed of returning to Elibe, the land of her birth.

Nergal and his Morph's pursuit of Ninian and her brother are part of what gets Eliwood, Hector, and Lyn involved with Nergal's schemes.

Ninian is automatically recruited in Chapter 20 (Eliwood's Tale) or Chapter 21 (Hector's Story).

Starting stats and growth rates

Dancer

Level	1
Affinity

Recruitment: Automatic, Chapter 20 (Eliwood Mode)/Chapter 21 (Hector Mode)

Stats Growth Rates

Max HP	14	Luck	10
Strength	0	Defense	5
Skill	0	Resistance	4
Speed	12	Constitution	4
Movement	5	Aid	3

Max HP	85%	Luck	80%
Strength	5%	Defense	30%
Skill	5%	Resistance	70%
Speed	70%

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Inventory

Ninis's Grace
Elixir

Weapon Levels
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Note: Ninian will only appear with these stats if the player skips Lyn's Tale or if Nils is defeated during Lyn's Tale. Otherwise, her stats (other than Constitution and Aid) will match Nils'.

Analysis

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

Ninian is the dancer of The Blazing Blade along with her brother Nils. She comes with typical growths and bases for a dancer, high speed and luck and good growths, but poor durability. As Ninian cannot fight, she will instead be relegated to dancing and using the magic rings. The magic rings she gets access to can be useful against some bosses or enemies, however Ninian will be dancing most of the time because of its overall great utility. Because many chapters in The Blazing Blade emphasize speed, Ninian is highly recommended due to the ability to refresh allied units. Ninian is also extremely useful on ranked runs due to making her own EXP and enabling lower turn count; and is also essential on faster playthroughs due to many strategies using her immensely. She leaves the army after Cog of Destiny, but her inventory and stats are transferred to her brother Nils, who will provide identical services starting from Victory or Death.

Fire Emblem Engage

Role

Ninian appears as an equippable Bond Ring. She can be summoned using Lyn's Emblem Ring.

Bond Ring data

Stat modifiers
Ring level	Spd	Lck	Res
C	+1	+0	+0
B	+1	+1	+0
A	+1	+1	+1
S	+2	+1	+1

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

There are four different variations of Ninian available to Heroes, both of which are tied to her storyline appearance in The Blazing Blade. The normal variation of Ninian was added to the game in the Blazing Shadows update, and became available for summoning by players on March 14, 2017. A bridal variation of Ninian was made available between the period of May 21, 2018 through June 21, 2018 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Bridal Bloom update. A fallen variation of Ninian, based on her losing control of herself due to Nergal's influence in The Blazing Blade, was first made available to players on May 10, 2022 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the To Be Emperor update. A legendary variation of Ninian was first made available to players on September 29, 2022 as the game's thirty-ninth Legendary Hero.

Ninian: Oracle of Destiny

Starting stats

Ninian: Oracle of Destiny is only available at 5★ rarity.


Rarity	★★★★★
Weapon type
Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats

Maximum HP			15/16/17
Attack	4/5/6	Speed	6/7/8
Defense	5/6/7	Resistance	4/5/6

Maximum HP			39/42/45
Attack	21/24/28	Speed	30/33/36
Defense	20/23/26	Resistance	23/27/30

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Skills
Light Breath+* Dance --

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Fire Breath	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Fire Breath+	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Light Breath	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Light Breath+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Dance	★★★★★	★★★★★	150
_B	Escape Route 1	★★★★★	—	60
_B	Escape Route 2	★★★★★	—	120
_B	Escape Route 3	★★★★★	—	240
_C	Fortify Def 1	★★★★★	—	50
_C	Fortify Def 2	★★★★★	—	100
_C	Fortify Dragons	★★★★★	—	200

Ninian: Bright-Eyed Bride

Starting stats

Ninian: Bright-Eyed Bride is only available at 5★ rarity.


Rarity	★★★★★
Weapon type
Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats

Maximum HP			14/15/16
Attack	5/6/7	Speed	6/7/8
Defense	2/3/4	Resistance	4/5/6

Maximum HP			31/34/38
Attack	24/28/31	Speed	30/33/36
Defense	15/18/21	Resistance	23/27/30

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Skills
Fresh Bouquet+ Dance --

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Light	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Ellight	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Fresh Bouquet	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Fresh Bouquet+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Dance	★★★★★	★★★★★	150
_B	Chill Atk 1	★★★★★	—	60
_B	Chill Atk 2	★★★★★	—	120
_B	Chill Atk 3	★★★★★	—	240
_C	Spur Spd 1	★★★★★	—	50
_C	Drive Spd 1	★★★★★	—	120
_C	Drive Spd 2	★★★★★	—	240

Ninian: Frozen Heart

Starting stats

Ninian: Frozen Heart is only available at 5★ rarity.


Rarity	★★★★★
Weapon type
Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats

Maximum HP			18/19/20
Attack	2/3/4	Speed	9/10/11
Defense	5/6/7	Resistance	7/8/9

Maximum HP			42/45/48
Attack	24/27/30	Speed	37/40/44
Defense	20/23/26	Resistance	33/36/39

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Skills
Enveloping Breath Dance --

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Fire Breath	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Fire Breath+	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Flametongue	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Enveloping Breath	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Dance	★★★★★	★★★★★	150
	Call to Flame	★★★★★	—	400
_A	B Duel Infantry 1	★★★★★	—	70
_A	B Duel Infantry 2	★★★★★	—	150
_A	B Duel Infantry 3	★★★★★	—	300
_A	B Duel Infantry 4	★★★★★	—	300
_B	Odd Pulse Tie 1	★★★★★	—	60
_B	Odd Pulse Tie 2	★★★★★	—	120
_B	Odd Pulse Tie 3	★★★★★	—	240
_C	Spur Atk 1	★★★★★	—	50
_C	Spur Atk 2	★★★★★	—	100
_C	Spur Atk 3	★★★★★	—	200
_C	Cross Spur Atk	★★★★★	—	300

Ninian: Ice-Dragon Oracle

Starting stats

Ninian: Ice-Dragon Oracle is only available at 5★ rarity.

Legendary Hero

Rarity	★★★★★
Weapon type
Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats

Maximum HP			15/16/17
Attack	6/7/8	Speed	7/8/9
Defense	4/5/6	Resistance	6/7/8

Maximum HP			41/44/47
Attack	34/37/41	Speed	37/41/44
Defense	19/22/25	Resistance	21/24/27

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Skills
Faithful Breath Dance --

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Fire Breath	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Fire Breath+	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Flametongue	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Faithful Breath	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Dance	★★★★★	★★★★★	150
	Dragon's Dance	★★★★★	—	400
_A	Atk/Spd Catch 1	★★★★★	—	60
_A	Atk/Spd Catch 2	★★★★★	—	120
_A	Atk/Spd Catch 3	★★★★★	—	240
_A	Atk/Spd Catch 4	★★★★★	—	300
_B	S/R Near Trace 1	★★★★★	—	60
_B	S/R Near Trace 2	★★★★★	—	120
_B	S/R Near Trace 3	★★★★★	—	240
_C	Blue Feud 1	★★★★★	—	60
_C	Blue Feud 2	★★★★★	—	120
_C	Blue Feud 3	★★★★★	—	240

Personality

Ninian is a shy and soft-spoken girl. She is polite^[4] and considerate, which is especially noticeable in how she addresses Eliwood after his father dies.^[5] Ninian does have a weak will and body, she collapsed and suffered amnesia after she tried to escape Nergal a second time.^[6]

However, due to her half-dragon heritage, Ninian has difficulty understanding why her allies are so kind toward her, despite her obvious exotic appearance and ability to sense danger. Her kind nature leads her to try to remain a bit distant from others, since she believes herself to be perceived as dangerous by others.^[7]

Supports

Main article: Ninian/Supports

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See Support § GBA games for more details on supports.

Endings

In both of her endings, Ninian is called the Child of Destiny. She can never have an ending that involves her alone; this trait is shared with Pent and Louise.

Nils and Ninian
After these dragonkin bid farewell to the land of their birth, they returned to their new world. Meeting Eliwood warmed the hearts of these ice dragons with the hope that man and dragon could live in peace.

Eliwood and Ninian
Eliwood and Ninian were wed after the conflict. Ninian gave up her old life and her people to enjoy a brief life with Eliwood. They have a son named Roy, who will one day take up arms to defend his nation.

Quotes

Defeat quote

In-battle conversation

Eliwood

“	Ninian: Ah... Eliwood: Ninian! Ninian: I'm so sorry, Lord Eliwood... I...cannot...stand much longer... Eliwood: You needn't try. I'll take care of everything. Retreat to a safe place. Can you do that? Ninian: Yes...	”	— Ninian and Eliwood when Ninian falls in battle

Nils

“	Ninian: Ah... Nils: Ninian! Are you well? Ninian: I'm sorry... I can... stand no longer... Nils: There's nothing else we can do here. Come, let us retreat to the rear. We don't want to become a burden on you.	”	— Ninian and Nils when Ninian falls in battle

Post-battle conversation

“	Eliwood: Nils! How is Ninian? Nils: I think she'll be fine with a little rest. Eliwood: I asked too much of her. It was not right... From now on, the two of you will stay out of combat. Is that understood? Nils: Yes. I'm sorry.	”	— Ninian and Eliwood at the end of a chapter when Ninian falls in battle

Heroes quotes

Main article: Ninian/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Ninian's official artwork from The Blazing Blade can be viewed in Path of Radiance's extras menu if a copy of The Blazing Blade is connected to a copy of Path of Radiance.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Ninian appears as a sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

	Ninian from Fire Emblem
	Bonus: [Arm] [Leg] Attack +6
	Usable by:

Fire Emblem Cipher

Ninian is featured on three cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Ninian
	Dragon Girl of Destiny, Ninian
		"I am truly blessed that I have had the chance to meet you."
		Attack: 30	Support: 10	Range: -	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Dancer		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Return of the Dragons [Activate] [ ] Choose any number of your opponent's units, except their Main Character, and have your opponent place them on top of their deck in any order. Mystical Dance: [Activate] [ ] [ ] Select an allied unit with a Support Emblem that has attacked this turn. Untap that unit. Ice Dragon Form: [Support] If you have at least 6 cards in your Bond Area, until the end of the battle, your unit gains 30 attack.
	Card #B07-010SR • Artist: Fuzichoco
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		"Lady Lyn told me...She told me...She told me it was you. You were the one who helped me one year ago." "We are honored to have served you well."
		Attack: 30	Support: 10	Range: -	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Dancer		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Sacred Dancer: [Activate] [ ] [ ] Choose 1 non- ally who has attacked this turn, and untap them. Men and Dragons' Hopes: [Support] At the end of this combat, if you have 6 or more bond cards, you may play this card face-down in your Bond Area instead of sending it to the Retreat Area.
	Card #B13-027R(+)(+X), B13-027ST • Artist: Saori Toyota (B13-027R, B13-027R+, B13-027ST), Fumi (B13-027R+X)
	Dancer of Destiny, Ninian
		"I'm called Ninian. My brother, Nils, and I are traveling performers."
		Attack: 20	Support: 10	Range: -	Deploy Cost: 2
		Class: Dancer		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Gentle, Lovely Dance: [Activate] [ ] [ ] Choose 1 ally with a Deployment Cost of 5 or higher who has attacked in this turn, and untap them. Destiny-Defying Heart: [Trigger] [Once per turn] When this unit is tapped by the cost or the effect of an other ally's skill, untap this unit.
	Card #B22-044N • Artist: Misei Ito
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Ninian .

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Ninian appears as a support spirit.

	#650 Fire Emblem Series Ninian
	Rank: ★★
	Cost: ⬣
	Trait: Trade-Off Defense ↑ Start battles with 30% damage and higher defense.

Notable merchandise

Image	Information	Price	Release date
	Ninian appears in volume 7 of the Fire Emblem Heroes: Mini Acrylic Figure Collection. Her volume 7 appearance is based on her standard appearance in Heroes.	¥350	September 2018^JP

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
The Blazing Blade	A somber girl. Quiet, but filled with a solemn energy.	いつも悲しい顔をした少女物静かで神秘的
Engage	Hero from beyond Elyos and a traveling dancer. Befriended Eliwood and Lyn when they saved her from bandits. A fragile girl whose hidden secret could shake the world. Appears in The Blazing Blade.	異界の英雄で、旅回りの踊り子。賊に襲われていたところを、エリウッドやリンに助けられ、その友人となった女性。儚げな少女だが、その身に、世界を揺るがす大いなる秘密を秘めている。「烈火の剣」
Heroes (Ninian: Oracle of Destiny)	A young dancer who has a serene and mystical presence. Her dances are divine tributes. Appears in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade.	物静かで神秘的な雰囲気を持つ少女。神に捧げる舞を舞うことができる。（登場：『ファイアーエムブレム烈火の剣』）
Heroes (Ninian: Bright-Eyed Bride)	A young dancer who has a serene and mystical presence. Her travels took her on a path that led to a festival celebrating brides. Appears in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade.	物静かで神秘的な雰囲気を持つ少女。旅の途中、成り行きで花嫁の祭りに参加する。（登場：『ファイアーエムブレム烈火の剣』）
Heroes (Ninian: Frozen Heart)	Oracle who opens the Dragon's Gate, her draconic strength now forcefully harnessed by Nergal. Appears in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade.	竜の門を開く巫女。ネルガルに操られ、竜の力を強制的に引き出される。（登場：『ファイアーエムブレム　烈火の剣』）
Heroes (Ninian: Ice-Dragon Oracle)	An ice dragon in human form, who lost her life at the hands of the man she loved. Resurrected, she now lives alongside mortals. Appears in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade.	かつて愛する者の手により落命した、氷竜の化身。神将の力によって復活し、人と共に生きる。（登場：『ファイアーエムブレム　烈火の剣』）

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Tiki: Harmonic Hope

Two Heroes have come from separate worlds to enjoy the harvest festival together! Here's Tiki and Ninian!

Tiki, a Divine Dragon, is sporting a cute, impish costume for the festival. I'm told that it's supposed to be an oni, a kind of monster from a faraway land. I love the ribbons—they look just like the kind you'd find on wrapped-up sweets!

Meanwhile, Ninian has complemented her new friend's costume by coming dressed as an angelic tennyo—another fantastic being from exotic locales. That colorful, candy-themed belt adds a wonderfully playful touch to the outfit!

Tiki and Ninian might look and act very differently to one another, but one thing they have in common is, er…spending most of their lives being pursued by villains. Well, anyway, this is the harvest festival, and it's time to have some fun! Happy harvest festival, everyone!

Closely Associated Characters

Marth	Eliwood	{{{Related_name3}}}	{{{Related_name4}}}	{{{Related_name5}}}
Prince of Altea who fights for his homeland and deeply values his friends. He saved Tiki's life.	A sincere noble of Pherae. His friends Lyn and Hector serve him loyally. He saved Ninian's life.	{{{Related_blurb3}}}	{{{Related_blurb4}}}	{{{Related_blurb5}}}

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1
(2017)

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