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:''For the ''TearRing Saga'' character, see [[Saga:Samson]].''
:''For the ''TearRing Saga'' character, see [[Saga:Samson]].''
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{{Character Infobox
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|image=[[File:FEMN Samson.png|200px]]
|caption=Artwork of Samson from {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Mystery of the Emblem}}.
|caption=Artwork of Samson from {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}.
|gender=Male
|gender=Male
|race=Human
|race=Human
|nationality=[[Altea]]n
|nationality=[[Altea]]n
|startingclass=[[Hero]]
|startingclass=[[Hero]]
|appearances=*{{title|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}
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*{{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}
*{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Mystery of the Emblem}}
*{{title|Shadow Dragon}}
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*{{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}
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}}


'''Samson''' (Japanese: {{hl|サムソン|Samuson}} ''Samson'') is a [[hero]] appearing in {{title|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}, {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}} and both of the DS remakes.
'''Samson''' (Japanese: {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|サムソン|Samuson}} ''Samson'') is a [[hero]] appearing in {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}, {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Mystery of the Emblem}} and both of the DS remakes.


=={{FE1}}==
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===Role===
===Role===
Samson lives in a village near the Altean castle near another village which has bad blood with Samson's village. When [[Marth]]'s army arrives to retake Altea, he has to choose between visiting Samson's village and recruiting him, or visiting the other village and recruiting the paladin [[Arran]]. If Samson is chosen, he serves as a soldier in Marth's army for the rest of the War of Shadows.
Samson lives in a village near the Altean castle near another village which has bad blood with Samson's village. When [[Marth]]'s army arrives to retake Altea, he has to choose between visiting Samson's village and recruiting him, or visiting the other village and recruiting the paladin [[Arran]]. If Samson is chosen, he serves as a soldier in Marth's army for the rest of the War of Shadows.


===Starting stats and growth rates===
===Starting stats and growth rates===
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===Analysis===
===Analysis===
{{analysis}}
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Samson joins in Chapter 16 as a pre-promoted Hero, and because of his late recruitment he does not have as much time to contribute or grow as most units; he is, however, able to perform in combat. His combat potential is strong enough to take on most units: his [[speed]] is very good at 15, his [[weapon level]] is high enough to use all of the swords available to him, and his strength is fairly solid in conjunction with his potential to double. His [[skill (stat)|skill]] is also very good at 14, but he is somewhat frail with a defense of 9 and HP of 24. His growth rates in strength, skill, speed, and [[defense]] are fairly mediocre and he will likely not grow substantially stronger, though his bases are high enough that he will never become completely useless.
Samson joins in Chapter 16 as a pre-promoted Hero, and because of his late recruitment he does not have as much time to contribute or grow as most units; he is, however, able to perform in combat. His combat potential is strong enough to take on most units: his [[speed]] is very good at 15, his [[weapon level]] is high enough to use all of the swords available to him, and his strength is fairly solid in conjunction with his potential to double. His [[skill (stat)|skill]] is also very good at 14, but he is somewhat frail with a defense of 9 and HP of 24. His growth rates in strength, skill, speed, and [[defense]] are fairly mediocre and he will likely not grow substantially stronger, though his bases are high enough that he will never become completely useless.


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The main disadvantage Samson has to Arran is his movement: Arran is a [[Paladin]] with 10 movement, while Samson is a Hero with 7. This difference is significant as it makes Arran much better at traversing the map, and gives him more options to be positioned; Samson's movement is serviceable but is still weaker. Arran is also able to use lances, which Samson cannot, meaning he can use useful weapons like the [[Javelin]], [[Silver Lance]], and potentially [[Gradivus]] if he increases his weapon level by 4—either through leveling up or using the [[Manual]]. Arran also has stronger growths in strength and speed, which are very significant stats. However, Samson's base stats in strength, skill, speed, and luck are significantly higher, so even with Arran's superior growths in speed and strength he will likely not surpass Samson's stats. His speed in particular make it very easy for Samson to double, so he will more consistently one-round enemies. Arran typically needs some investment to hold his own compared to other units, but Samson can compete as soon as he joins. The most practical reason to deploy Arran or Samson is to fill out a roster, and for that purpose Samson is more useful as he starts stronger, though he does not get access to a weapon as powerful as the Gradivus later.
The main disadvantage Samson has to Arran is his movement: Arran is a [[Paladin]] with 10 movement, while Samson is a Hero with 7. This difference is significant as it makes Arran much better at traversing the map, and gives him more options to be positioned; Samson's movement is serviceable but is still weaker. Arran is also able to use lances, which Samson cannot, meaning he can use useful weapons like the [[Javelin]], [[Silver Lance]], and potentially [[Gradivus]] if he increases his weapon level by 4—either through leveling up or using the [[Manual]]. Arran also has stronger growths in strength and speed, which are very significant stats. However, Samson's base stats in strength, skill, speed, and luck are significantly higher, so even with Arran's superior growths in speed and strength he will likely not surpass Samson's stats. His speed in particular make it very easy for Samson to double, so he will more consistently one-round enemies. Arran typically needs some investment to hold his own compared to other units, but Samson can compete as soon as he joins. The most practical reason to deploy Arran or Samson is to fill out a roster, and for that purpose Samson is more useful as he starts stronger, though he does not get access to a weapon as powerful as the Gradivus later.


=={{FE3}}==
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===Book 1===
===Book 1===
====Role====
====Role====
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====Starting stats and growth rates====
====Starting stats and growth rates====
{{CharStats FE3
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|res=3
|res=3
|move=7
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|weapons={{Item|3|Silver Sword}}
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===Book 2===
===Book 2===
====Role====
====Role====
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====Starting stats and growth rates====
====Starting stats and growth rates====
{{CharStats FE3
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|res=3
|res=3
|move=7
|move=7
|weapons={{Item|3|Silver Sword}}
|weapons={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|3|Silver Sword}}
|sw=y
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=={{FE11}}==
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===Role===
===Role===
Samson lives in a village near the [[Altea|Altean]] castle near another village which has bad blood with Samson's village. When [[Marth]]'s army arrives to retake Altea, he has to choose between visiting Samson's village and recruiting him, or visiting the other village and recruiting the paladin [[Arran]]. If Samson is chosen, he serves as a soldier in Marth's army for the rest of the [[War of Shadows]].
Samson lives in a village near the [[Altea|Altean]] castle near another village which has bad blood with Samson's village. When [[Marth]]'s army arrives to retake Altea, he has to choose between visiting Samson's village and recruiting him, or visiting the other village and recruiting the paladin [[Arran]]. If Samson is chosen, he serves as a soldier in Marth's army for the rest of the [[War of Shadows]].


===Starting stats and growth rates===
===Starting stats and growth rates===
{{CharStats DS
{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|portrait=[[File:Portrait samson fe11.png]]
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|sprite=hero
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|res=3
|res=3
|move=8
|move=8
|inventory={{Item|ds|Silver Axe}}<br>{{Item|ds|Vulnerary}}
|inventory={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|ds|Silver Axe}}<br>{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|ds|Vulnerary}}
|sw=D
|sw=D
|ax=B
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===Growth rates when reclassed===
===Growth rates when reclassed===
{{Tab
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|tab2=Warrior
|tab2=Warrior
|tab3=Horseman
|tab3=Horseman
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|tab4=Berserker
|tab5=Sorcerer
|tab5=Sorcerer
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|content2={{GrowthRates FE11|Warrior}}
|content2={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Warrior}}
|content3={{GrowthRates FE11|Horseman}}
|content3={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Horseman}}
|content4={{GrowthRates FE11|Berserker}}
|content4={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Berserker}}
|content5={{GrowthRates FE11|Sorcerer}}
|content5={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Sorcerer}}
}}
}}


===Analysis===
===Analysis===
{{Analysis}}
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In Chapter 16 of ''Shadow Dragon'', either Samson or [[Arran]] can be recruited, depending on which village you visit. Samson is the better choice by far, because the Hero class bases alone carry him. He has a substantial skill and speed lead, a slight strength lead as well as similar physical bulk. In the harder difficulties, Arran will get doubled by enemies at base, while Samson will not, which helps his survivability quite a bit. Other than having decently good bases, Samson has a high axe rank at B, which allows him to use the [[Poleaxe]], a very good axe effective against cavalry, and also the [[Hammer]], which is effective against armored units. As such, he is useful even at base level, which ultimately makes him a decent unit in the short term. There is no need to train Samson for him to be of some use to the player.
In Chapter 16 of ''Shadow Dragon'', either Samson or [[Arran]] can be recruited, depending on which village you visit. Samson is the better choice by far, because the Hero class bases alone carry him. He has a substantial skill and speed lead, a slight strength lead as well as similar physical bulk. In the harder difficulties, Arran will get doubled by enemies at base, while Samson will not, which helps his survivability quite a bit. Other than having decently good bases, Samson has a high axe rank at B, which allows him to use the [[Poleaxe]], a very good axe effective against cavalry, and also the [[Hammer]], which is effective against armored units. As such, he is useful even at base level, which ultimately makes him a decent unit in the short term. There is no need to train Samson for him to be of some use to the player.


Unfortunately, Samson's usefulness begins and ends with his base stats and axe rank. Long-term, he is not quite as good. His growth rates are mediocre and he cannot improve much past his starting point, considering his high level and promoted status. He also suffers from a lack of availability—he joins past the halfway point of the game and does not stay relevant for long. However, he can still contribute for a few chapters with the qualities he does have, which makes him usable and sometimes helpful.
Unfortunately, Samson's usefulness begins and ends with his base stats and axe rank. Long-term, he is not quite as good. His growth rates are mediocre and he cannot improve much past his starting point, considering his high level and promoted status. He also suffers from a lack of availability—he joins past the halfway point of the game and does not stay relevant for long. However, he can still contribute for a few chapters with the qualities he does have, which makes him usable and sometimes helpful.


=={{FE12}}==
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===Role===
===Role===
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===Starting stats and growth rates===
===Starting stats and growth rates===
{{CharStats DS
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|portrait=[[File:Portrait samson fe12.png]]
|sprite=hero
|sprite=hero
|class=Hero
|class=Hero
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|res=3
|res=3
|move=8
|move=8
|inventory={{Item|ds|Silver Axe}}
|inventory={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|ds|Silver Axe}}
|sw=D
|sw=D
|ax=B
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===Growth rates when reclassed===
===Growth rates when reclassed===
====Original set====
====Original set====
{{Tab
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|tab1=General
|tab2=Warrior
|tab2=Warrior
|tab3=Horseman
|tab3=Horseman
|tab4=Berserker
|tab4=Berserker
|tab5=Sorcerer
|tab5=Sorcerer
|content1={{GrowthRates FE12|General}}
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|content2={{GrowthRates FE12|Warrior}}
|content2={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Warrior}}
|content3={{GrowthRates FE12|Horseman}}
|content3={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Horseman}}
|content4={{GrowthRates FE12|Berserker}}
|content4={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Berserker}}
|content5={{GrowthRates FE12|Sorcerer}}
|content5={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Sorcerer}}
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====Second set====
====Second set====
These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.
These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.
{{Tab
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|tab1=Paladin
|tab2=Dracoknight
|tab2=Dracoknight
|tab3=Sniper
|tab3=Sniper
|tab4=Swordmaster
|tab4=Swordmaster
|tab5=Sage/Bishop
|tab5=Sage/Bishop
|content1={{GrowthRates FE12|Paladin}}
|content1={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Paladin}}
|content2={{GrowthRates FE12|Dracoknight}}
|content2={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Dracoknight}}
|content3={{GrowthRates FE12|Sniper}}
|content3={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Sniper}}
|content4={{GrowthRates FE12|Swordmaster}}
|content4={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Swordmaster}}
|content5={{GrowthRates FE12|Sage|Bishop}}
|content5={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Sage|Bishop}}
}}
}}


===Anaylsis===
===Anaylsis===
{{analysis}}
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Samson isn't very useful. He joins with a decent axe rank, but an embarrassing sword rank for this late into the game, along with bases more fitting for a unit that joined a few chapters earlier. Along with that he also has somewhat low growths compared to most units in ''New Mystery'', though by no means bad, which make it unlikely that he will significantly improve even with training. As such the only way for Samson to improve is to be given a large amount of stat boosting items and forges which could be used better by other characters. Samson can perform decently on lower difficulties, but he simply cannot keep up with enemies on Lunatic and Lunatic Reverse. Overall, the combination of his mediocre bases, join time and growths make Samson a hard unit to be made viable.
Samson isn't very useful. He joins with a decent axe rank, but an embarrassing sword rank for this late into the game, along with bases more fitting for a unit that joined a few chapters earlier. Along with that he also has somewhat low growths compared to most units in ''New Mystery'', though by no means bad, which make it unlikely that he will significantly improve even with training. As such the only way for Samson to improve is to be given a large amount of stat boosting items and forges which could be used better by other characters. Samson can perform decently on lower difficulties, but he simply cannot keep up with enemies on Lunatic and Lunatic Reverse. Overall, the combination of his mediocre bases, join time and growths make Samson a hard unit to be made viable.


==Personality==
==Personality==
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==Supports==
==Supports==
===''Mystery of the Emblem''===
===''Mystery of the Emblem''===
{{SupportSysFE3
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|supportsg=1
|supportso=1
|supportso=1
|portrait=[[File:Portrait samson fe03.png]]
|portrait=[[File:Portrait samson fe03.png]]
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===''Shadow Dragon''===
===''Shadow Dragon''===
{{SupportSysDS
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|supportsm=0
|supportso=1
|supportso=1
|portrait=[[File:Portrait samson fe11.png]]
|portrait=[[File:Portrait samson fe11.png]]
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===''New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow''===
===''New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow''===
{{SupportSysDS
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|supportsm=2
|supportso=1
|supportso=1
|portrait=[[File:Portrait samson fe12.png]]
|portrait=[[File:Portrait samson fe12.png]]
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|supportm1=Sheena
|supportm1=Sheena
|classm1=General
|classm1=General
|cm1={{hover|0|Already attained}}
|cm1={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|0|Already attained}}
|bm1=3
|bm1=3
|am1=6
|am1=6
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|cm2=3
|cm2=3
|bm2=6
|bm2=6
|am2={{hover|-|Unattainable}}
|am2={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|-|Unattainable}}
|portraito1=[[File:Small portrait default male player's unit fe12.png]]
|portraito1=[[File:Small portrait kris m fe12.png]]
|supporto1=Kris
|supporto1=Kris
|classo1=Mercenary
|classo1=Mercenary
|co1=3
|co1=3
|bo1=6
|bo1=6
|ao1={{hover|-|Unattainable}}
|ao1={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|-|Unattainable}}
}}
}}


==Base conversations==
==Base conversations==
{{main|Samson/Conversations}}
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==Endings==
==Endings==
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==Quotes==
==Quotes==
===Battle quotes===
===Battle quotes===
{{quote|Prince Marth... I thought you were a noble person, but you're just a murderer... You disappoint me.|Samson, as an enemy in [[Gra's Sun Sets|Chapter 17]] of {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}} if Sheena is dead.}}
{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Prince Marth... I thought you were a noble person, but you're just a murderer... You disappoint me.|Samson, as an enemy in [[Gra's Sun Sets|Chapter 17]] of {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Mystery of the Emblem}} if Sheena is dead.}}


{{Quote|I know that Gra cannot prevail. But Sheena deserves better than this.|Samson, as an enemy in [[Gra's Sun Sets|Chapter 17]] of {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.}}
{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|I know that Gra cannot prevail. But Sheena deserves better than this.|Samson, as an enemy in [[Gra's Sun Sets|Chapter 17]] of {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.}}


===Death quotes===
===Death quotes===
{{Quote|How regrettable...|Samson, in {{title|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}.}}
{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|How regrettable...|Samson, in {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}.}}


{{quote|Crap... Is this the end...?|Samson, in Book 1 of {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}.}}
{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Crap... Is this the end...?|Samson, in Book 1 of {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Mystery of the Emblem}}.}}


{{quote|Sheena...|Samson, in Book 2 of ''Mystery of the Emblem''.}}
{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Sheena...|Samson, in Book 2 of ''Mystery of the Emblem''.}}


{{quote|Always knew...I’d breathe my last... here on the battlefield...|Samson, in {{title|Shadow Dragon}}.}}
{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Always knew...I’d breathe my last... here on the battlefield...|Samson, in {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Shadow Dragon}}.}}


{{quote|Sheena... We had fun times...|Samson's death quote in Classic Mode of {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.}}
{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Sheena... We had fun times...|Samson's death quote in Classic Mode of {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.}}


{{quote|I've been beaten... I'll retreat for now... Watch your backs, everyone...|Samson's retreat quote in Casual Mode of ''New Mystery of the Emblem''.}}
{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|I've been beaten... I'll retreat for now... Watch your backs, everyone...|Samson's retreat quote in Casual Mode of ''New Mystery of the Emblem''.}}


===[[Everyone's Conditions]] quotes===
===[[Everyone's Conditions]] quotes===
{{Quote|I feel exceptional today. When you don't neglect your trainin', this happens every now and then.|When receiving a temporary stat boost in {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.}}
{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|I feel exceptional today. When you don't neglect your trainin', this happens every now and then.|When receiving a temporary stat boost in {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.}}


{{Quote|Daily trainin' surpasses no one. Everythin' is to improve oneself.|When receiving experience in ''New Mystery of the Emblem''.}}
{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Daily trainin' surpasses no one. Everythin' is to improve oneself.|When receiving experience in ''New Mystery of the Emblem''.}}


{{Quote|Hm? This is... what?|When finding an item in ''New Mystery of the Emblem''.}}
{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Hm? This is... what?|When finding an item in ''New Mystery of the Emblem''.}}


{{Quote|... Restin' your body and soul is important too.|When failing to receive a bonus in ''New Mystery of the Emblem''.}}
{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|... Restin' your body and soul is important too.|When failing to receive a bonus in ''New Mystery of the Emblem''.}}


{{Quote|Kris, huh... I feel we share a lot in common as warriors.|When receiving support with [[Kris]] in ''New Mystery of the Emblem''.}}
{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Kris, huh... I feel we share a lot in common as warriors.|When receiving support with [[Kris]] in ''New Mystery of the Emblem''.}}


==Other appearances==
==Other appearances==
===''Fire Emblem Cipher''===
===''Fire Emblem Cipher''===
Samson is featured on one card in {{TCGCipher}}.
Samson is featured on one card in {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}.


:''The below card's epithet is still in raw, untranslated Japanese; it needs translation.''
:''The below card's epithet is still in raw, untranslated Japanese; it needs translation.''
{{TCGCipherData
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|name=Samson
|image1=[[File:TCGCipher B15-037HN.png|150px]]
|image1=[[File:TCGCipher B15-037HN.png|150px]]
|title1=落日の勇者
|title1=落日の勇者
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|tier1=Advanced
|tier1=Advanced
|cccost1=3
|cccost1=3
|skill1='''Celeritous Hero:''' {{CipherActivate}} [Tap an ally "[[Sheena]]" ] Untap this unit.<br>'''"I will protect you.":''' {{CipherAlways}} During your opponent's turn, your lord gains +10 attack.
|skill1='''Celeritous Hero:''' {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}} [Tap an ally "[[Sheena]]" ] Untap this unit.<br>'''"I will protect you.":''' {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}} During your opponent's turn, your lord gains +10 attack.
|no1=B15-037HN
|no1=B15-037HN
|artist1={{CipherIllust|ホマ蔵}}
|artist1={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|ホマ蔵}}
}}
}}


==Flavor text==
==Flavor text==
{{Flavor Text
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|game1={{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}
|english1=A wandering hero who acts according to his own<br>beliefs. Protected a village in the last war.{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|*|Fan translation}}
|english1=A wandering hero who acts according to his own<br>beliefs. Protected a village in the last war.{{h|*|Fan translation}}
|japanese1=流浪の勇者。己の信念の元に、行動している。<br>暗黒戦争では、単身アカネイアの村を守っていた。
|japanese1=流浪の勇者。己の信念の元に、行動している。<br>暗黒戦争では、単身アカネイアの村を守っていた。
}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Samson's name, paired with the name of [[Arran]]'s, who the player must choose between in FE1/11, is a possible pun on major Nintendo character [[metroidwiki:Samus Aran|Samus Aran]].
*Samson's name, paired with the name of [[Arran]]'s, who the player must choose between in FE1/11, is a possible pun on major Nintendo character [[metroidwiki:Samus Aran|Samus Aran]].
* The developers originally intended for the plot of FE1/11 to change depending on whether the player recruited Arran or Samson, but the limitations of the [[Family Computer]] made this impossible. This concept later served as the basis of the split versions and storylines of {{FE14}}, in which the [[Corrin|protagonist]] must choose to side with either [[Nohr|the country that adopted and raised them]], [[Hoshido|the country of their birth]], or neither, with their decision determining the course of the plot from that point onward.<ref>{{Cite person|quote=In the first Emblem game, depending on which village you went to, you could only choose either Arran or Samson. But no matter which character you chose, the story didn't change. When I said, "Aww, I wish it would change something," my senior told me, "We can't due to limited memory capacity." [...] I remembered how futile it seemed then, and I said, "Maeda-san, wouldn't you want to play a game where you could see what would happen if you chose the other side? I want to try this!"|name=[[Hitoshi Yamagami]]|url=http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/fire-emblem-fates/0/3|title=Iwata Asks: Fire Emblem Fates}}</ref>
* The developers originally intended for the plot of FE1/11 to change depending on whether the player recruited Arran or Samson, but the limitations of the [[Family Computer]] made this impossible. This concept later served as the basis of the split versions and storylines of {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}, in which the [[Corrin|protagonist]] must choose to side with either [[Nohr|the country that adopted and raised them]], [[Hoshido|the country of their birth]], or neither, with their decision determining the course of the plot from that point onward.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>


==Etymology and other languages==
==Etymology and other languages==
{{Names
{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|eng-name=Samson
|eng-name=Samson
|eng-mean=From the Hebrew name {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|he|dir=rtl|שִׁמְשׁוֹן}} ''Shimshon'' which meant "sun".<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>
|eng-mean=From the Hebrew name {{lang|he|dir=rtl|שִׁמְשׁוֹן}} ''Shimshon'' which meant "sun".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.behindthename.com/name/samson|title=Meaning, origin and history of the name Samson|retrieved=May 7, 2018}}</ref>
|jpn-name={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|サムソン|Samuson}}
|jpn-name={{h|サムソン|Samuson}}
|jpn-mean=Officially romanized as '''Samson'''.
|jpn-mean=Officially romanized as '''Samson'''.
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|ital-name=Samson
|ital-name=Samson
|por-name=Samson
|por-name=Samson
|por-mean=Used in the [[Choose Your Legends]] polls for {{FEH}}.
|por-mean=Used in the [[Choose Your Legends]] polls for {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}.
|ch-trad-name={{h|薩姆森|Sàmǔsēn}}
|ch-trad-name={{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|薩姆森|Sàmǔsēn}}
|ch-trad-mean=Samson; used in the Choose Your Legends polls for ''Heroes''.
|ch-trad-mean=Samson; used in the Choose Your Legends polls for ''Heroes''.
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}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="margin: auto; width: 75%; border: 1px solid {{Color2}}; background: {{Color1}}; border-radius: 15px; text-align: center"
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| style="border: 1px solid {{Color2}}; background: {{Color1}}; border-radius: 15px" | '''''Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light'''''
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| rowspan="2" style="width: 40%" | [[File:Portrait samson fe01.png]]
| rowspan="2" style="width: 40%" | [[File:Portrait samson fe01.png]]
| style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}}; border-bottom: 1px solid {{Color2}}" colspan="2" | [[Hero]][[File:Ma nes01 hero playable.gif]]
| style="border-left: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; border-bottom: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}" colspan="2" | [[Hero]][[File:Ma nes01 hero playable.gif]]
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| style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}}" | [[File:Bs fe01 hero sword 01.png]]<br>[[Sword]]
| style="border-left: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}" | [[File:Bs fe01 hero sword 01.png]]<br>[[Sword]]
| [[File:Bs fe01 hero sword 02.png]]<br>[[Levin Sword]]
| [[File:Bs fe01 hero sword 02.png]]<br>[[Levin Sword]]
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| style="border: 1px solid {{Color2}}; background: {{Color1}}; border-radius: 15px" | '''''Mystery of the Emblem'''''
| style="border: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; background: {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; border-radius: 15px" | '''''Mystery of the Emblem'''''
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| rowspan="3" style="width: 40%" | [[File:Portrait samson fe03.png]]
| rowspan="3" style="width: 40%" | [[File:Portrait samson fe03.png]]
| style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}}; border-bottom: 1px solid {{Color2}}" | [[File:Ma snes01 hero enemy.gif]][[Hero]][[File:Ma snes01 hero playable.gif]]
| style="border-left: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}; border-bottom: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}" | [[File:Ma snes01 hero enemy.gif]][[Hero]][[File:Ma snes01 hero playable.gif]]
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| style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}}" | [[File:Bs fe03 enemy hero sword.png]][[File:Bs fe03 hero sword.png]]<br>[[Sword]]
| style="border-left: 1px solid {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}" | [[File:Bs fe03 enemy hero sword.png]][[File:Bs fe03 hero sword.png]]<br>[[Sword]]
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FEARHT Samson.png|Artwork of Samson from {{title|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}.
FEMN Samson.png|Artwork of Samson from the {{TCG}}.
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===Other appearances===
===Other appearances===
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TCGCipher Samson 01.png|Artwork of Samson from {{TCGCipher}}.
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[[Category:Playable characters in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light]]
[[Category:Playable characters in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light]]

Revision as of 14:16, 9 July 2023

For the TearRing Saga character, see Saga:Samson.

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|image=FEMN Samson.png |caption=Artwork of Samson from {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Mystery of the Emblem}}. |gender=Male |race=Human |nationality=Altean |startingclass=Hero |appearances=*{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}

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Samson (Japanese: {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|サムソン|Samuson}} Samson) is a hero appearing in {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}, {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Mystery of the Emblem}} and both of the DS remakes.

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Role

Samson lives in a village near the Altean castle near another village which has bad blood with Samson's village. When Marth's army arrives to retake Altea, he has to choose between visiting Samson's village and recruiting him, or visiting the other village and recruiting the paladin Arran. If Samson is chosen, he serves as a soldier in Marth's army for the rest of the War of Shadows.

Starting stats and growth rates

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|portrait=Portrait samson fe01.png |sprite=hero |class=Hero |lv=1 |HP=24 |str=10 |skill=14 |wl=10 |spd=15 |luck=7 |def=9 |res=0 |move=7 |inventory=Silver Sword
Vulnerary |sw=y |HP1=70 |str1=30 |skill1=10 |wl1=70 |spd1=20 |luck1=50 |def1=20 |res1=0 |recruit=Chapter 16, visit eastern village }}

Analysis

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} Samson joins in Chapter 16 as a pre-promoted Hero, and because of his late recruitment he does not have as much time to contribute or grow as most units; he is, however, able to perform in combat. His combat potential is strong enough to take on most units: his speed is very good at 15, his weapon level is high enough to use all of the swords available to him, and his strength is fairly solid in conjunction with his potential to double. His skill is also very good at 14, but he is somewhat frail with a defense of 9 and HP of 24. His growth rates in strength, skill, speed, and defense are fairly mediocre and he will likely not grow substantially stronger, though his bases are high enough that he will never become completely useless.

In comparison to Arran

The main disadvantage Samson has to Arran is his movement: Arran is a Paladin with 10 movement, while Samson is a Hero with 7. This difference is significant as it makes Arran much better at traversing the map, and gives him more options to be positioned; Samson's movement is serviceable but is still weaker. Arran is also able to use lances, which Samson cannot, meaning he can use useful weapons like the Javelin, Silver Lance, and potentially Gradivus if he increases his weapon level by 4—either through leveling up or using the Manual. Arran also has stronger growths in strength and speed, which are very significant stats. However, Samson's base stats in strength, skill, speed, and luck are significantly higher, so even with Arran's superior growths in speed and strength he will likely not surpass Samson's stats. His speed in particular make it very easy for Samson to double, so he will more consistently one-round enemies. Arran typically needs some investment to hold his own compared to other units, but Samson can compete as soon as he joins. The most practical reason to deploy Arran or Samson is to fill out a roster, and for that purpose Samson is more useful as he starts stronger, though he does not get access to a weapon as powerful as the Gradivus later.

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Book 1

Role

Samson lives in a village near the Altean castle near another village which has bad blood with Samson's village. When Marth's army arrives to retake Altea, he has to choose between visiting Samson's village and recruiting him, or visiting the other village and recruiting the paladin Arran. If Samson is chosen, he serves as a soldier in Marth's army for the rest of the War of Shadows.

Starting stats and growth rates

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|portrait=Portrait samson fe03.png |sprite=hero |class=Hero |lv=1 |HP=24 |str=10 |skill=14 |wl=10 |spd=17 |luck=7 |def=9 |res=3 |move=7 |weapons={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|3|Silver Sword}} |sw=y |HP1=70 |str1=30 |skill1=10 |wl1=70 |spd1=20 |luck1=50 |def1=20 |res1=3 |recruit=Chapter 13, visit eastern village }}

Book 2

Role

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Starting stats and growth rates

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|portrait=Portrait samson fe03.png |sprite=hero |class=Hero |lv=5 |HP=28 |str=12 |skill=16 |wl=12 |spd=19 |luck=7 |def=11 |res=3 |move=7 |weapons={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|3|Silver Sword}} |sw=y |HP1=70 |str1=30 |skill1=10 |wl1=70 |spd1=20 |luck1=50 |def1=20 |res1=3 |recruit=Chapter 17, talk to with Sheena }}

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Role

Samson lives in a village near the Altean castle near another village which has bad blood with Samson's village. When Marth's army arrives to retake Altea, he has to choose between visiting Samson's village and recruiting him, or visiting the other village and recruiting the paladin Arran. If Samson is chosen, he serves as a soldier in Marth's army for the rest of the War of Shadows.

Starting stats and growth rates

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|portrait=Portrait samson fe11.png |sprite=hero |class=Hero |lv=10 |HP=24 |str=10 |magic=1 |skill=14 |spd=16 |luck=7 |def=9 |res=3 |move=8 |inventory={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|ds|Silver Axe}}
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|ds|Vulnerary}} |sw=D |ax=B |HP1=70 |str1=35 |magic1=0 |skill1=25 |spd1=25 |luck1=55 |def1=15 |res1=0 |recruit=Chapter 16, visit eastern village }}

Growth rates when reclassed

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|tab1=General |tab2=Warrior |tab3=Horseman |tab4=Berserker |tab5=Sorcerer |content1={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|General}} |content2={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Warrior}} |content3={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Horseman}} |content4={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Berserker}} |content5={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Sorcerer}} }}

Analysis

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} In Chapter 16 of Shadow Dragon, either Samson or Arran can be recruited, depending on which village you visit. Samson is the better choice by far, because the Hero class bases alone carry him. He has a substantial skill and speed lead, a slight strength lead as well as similar physical bulk. In the harder difficulties, Arran will get doubled by enemies at base, while Samson will not, which helps his survivability quite a bit. Other than having decently good bases, Samson has a high axe rank at B, which allows him to use the Poleaxe, a very good axe effective against cavalry, and also the Hammer, which is effective against armored units. As such, he is useful even at base level, which ultimately makes him a decent unit in the short term. There is no need to train Samson for him to be of some use to the player.

Unfortunately, Samson's usefulness begins and ends with his base stats and axe rank. Long-term, he is not quite as good. His growth rates are mediocre and he cannot improve much past his starting point, considering his high level and promoted status. He also suffers from a lack of availability—he joins past the halfway point of the game and does not stay relevant for long. However, he can still contribute for a few chapters with the qualities he does have, which makes him usable and sometimes helpful.

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Role

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Starting stats and growth rates

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|portrait=Portrait samson fe12.png |sprite=hero |class=Hero |lv=5 |HP=34 |str=14 |magic=1 |skill=15 |spd=18 |luck=11 |def=13 |res=3 |move=8 |inventory={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|ds|Silver Axe}} |sw=D |ax=B |HP1=90 |str1=50 |magic1=0 |skill1=35 |spd1=30 |luck1=70 |def1=35 |res1=0 |recruit=Chapter 17, talk to with Sheena
(Reverts to enemy status if a Gra soldier is subsequently killed) |12=y }}

Growth rates when reclassed

Original set

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|tab1=General |tab2=Warrior |tab3=Horseman |tab4=Berserker |tab5=Sorcerer |content1={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|General}} |content2={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Warrior}} |content3={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Horseman}} |content4={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Berserker}} |content5={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Sorcerer}} }}

Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode. {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|tab1=Paladin |tab2=Dracoknight |tab3=Sniper |tab4=Swordmaster |tab5=Sage/Bishop |content1={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Paladin}} |content2={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Dracoknight}} |content3={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Sniper}} |content4={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Swordmaster}} |content5={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Sage|Bishop}} }}

Anaylsis

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} Samson isn't very useful. He joins with a decent axe rank, but an embarrassing sword rank for this late into the game, along with bases more fitting for a unit that joined a few chapters earlier. Along with that he also has somewhat low growths compared to most units in New Mystery, though by no means bad, which make it unlikely that he will significantly improve even with training. As such the only way for Samson to improve is to be given a large amount of stat boosting items and forges which could be used better by other characters. Samson can perform decently on lower difficulties, but he simply cannot keep up with enemies on Lunatic and Lunatic Reverse. Overall, the combination of his mediocre bases, join time and growths make Samson a hard unit to be made viable.

Personality

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Supports

Mystery of the Emblem

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|supportsg=1 |supportso=1 |portrait=Portrait samson fe03.png |character=Samson |class=Hero |portraitg1=Portrait sheena fe03.png |supportg1=Sheena |classg1=General |bonusg1=10 |portraito1=Portrait sheena fe03.png |supporto1=Sheena |classo1=General |bonuso1=10 }}

Shadow Dragon

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|supportsm=0 |supportso=1 |portrait=Portrait samson fe11.png |character=Samson |class=Hero |portraito1=Small portrait marth fe11.png |supporto1=Marth |classo1=Lord |co1=5 |bo1=8 |ao1=35 }}

New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|supportsm=2 |supportso=1 |portrait=Portrait samson fe12.png |character=Samson |class=Hero |portraitm1=Small portrait sheena fe12.png |supportm1=Sheena |classm1=General |cm1={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|0|Already attained}} |bm1=3 |am1=6 |portraitm2=Small portrait arran fe12.png |supportm2=Arran |classm2=Paladin |cm2=3 |bm2=6 |am2={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|-|Unattainable}} |portraito1=Small portrait kris m fe12.png |supporto1=Kris |classo1=Mercenary |co1=3 |bo1=6 |ao1={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|-|Unattainable}} }}

Base conversations

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Endings

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Samson
Turns his talents toward being a leader to villagers who suffered under Dolhr.

Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Samson, Difficult Hero
After the war he returned to being a mercenary.

Book 2

Samson, Sheena's Hero
After the war he resided permanently at Pales...

Shadow Dragon

Samson, Roaming Hero
Samson continued to ply his trade as a mercenary, but never sold his sword to any but those who met his standards.

New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow

Samson, Sheena's Hero
After the war, Samson settled down in the palace town. As a veteran soldier, the people often relied on him in emergencies.

Quotes

Battle quotes

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Prince Marth... I thought you were a noble person, but you're just a murderer... You disappoint me.|Samson, as an enemy in Chapter 17 of {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Mystery of the Emblem}} if Sheena is dead.}}

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|I know that Gra cannot prevail. But Sheena deserves better than this.|Samson, as an enemy in Chapter 17 of {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.}}

Death quotes

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|How regrettable...|Samson, in {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}.}}

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Crap... Is this the end...?|Samson, in Book 1 of {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Mystery of the Emblem}}.}}

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Sheena...|Samson, in Book 2 of Mystery of the Emblem.}}

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Always knew...I’d breathe my last... here on the battlefield...|Samson, in {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Shadow Dragon}}.}}

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Sheena... We had fun times...|Samson's death quote in Classic Mode of {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.}}

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|I've been beaten... I'll retreat for now... Watch your backs, everyone...|Samson's retreat quote in Casual Mode of New Mystery of the Emblem.}}

Everyone's Conditions quotes

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|I feel exceptional today. When you don't neglect your trainin', this happens every now and then.|When receiving a temporary stat boost in {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.}}

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Daily trainin' surpasses no one. Everythin' is to improve oneself.|When receiving experience in New Mystery of the Emblem.}}

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Hm? This is... what?|When finding an item in New Mystery of the Emblem.}}

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|... Restin' your body and soul is important too.|When failing to receive a bonus in New Mystery of the Emblem.}}

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Kris, huh... I feel we share a lot in common as warriors.|When receiving support with Kris in New Mystery of the Emblem.}}

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

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The below card's epithet is still in raw, untranslated Japanese; it needs translation.

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|name=Samson |image1=TCGCipher B15-037HN.png |title1=落日の勇者 |name1=Samson |affil1=Archanea |gender1=Male |weapon1=Axe |quote1=Y'know what? If you're gonna insist on staying, then so will I. I'm with you to the very end. It oughta be an fun challenge, if nothing else. |attack1=70 |support1=10 |atkcost1=4 |range1=1 |class1=Hero |tier1=Advanced |cccost1=3 |skill1=Celeritous Hero: {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} [Tap an ally "Sheena" ] Untap this unit.
"I will protect you.": {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} During your opponent's turn, your lord gains +10 attack. |no1=B15-037HN |artist1={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|ホマ蔵}} }}

Flavor text

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|game1={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|New Mystery of the Emblem}} |english1=A wandering hero who acts according to his own
beliefs. Protected a village in the last war.{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|*|Fan translation}} |japanese1=流浪の勇者。己の信念の元に、行動している。
暗黒戦争では、単身アカネイアの村を守っていた。 }}

Trivia

  • Samson's name, paired with the name of Arran's, who the player must choose between in FE1/11, is a possible pun on major Nintendo character Samus Aran.
  • The developers originally intended for the plot of FE1/11 to change depending on whether the player recruited Arran or Samson, but the limitations of the Family Computer made this impossible. This concept later served as the basis of the split versions and storylines of {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}}, in which the protagonist must choose to side with either the country that adopted and raised them, the country of their birth, or neither, with their decision determining the course of the plot from that point onward.Expansion depth limit exceeded

Etymology and other languages

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|eng-name=Samson |eng-mean=From the Hebrew name {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|he|dir=rtl|שִׁמְשׁוֹן}} Shimshon which meant "sun".Expansion depth limit exceeded |jpn-name={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|サムソン|Samuson}} |jpn-mean=Officially romanized as Samson. |span-name=Samson |fren-name=Samson |ger-name=Samson |ital-name=Samson |por-name=Samson |por-mean=Used in the Choose Your Legends polls for {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}}. |ch-trad-name={{Expansion depth limit exceeded|薩姆森|Sàmǔsēn}} |ch-trad-mean=Samson; used in the Choose Your Legends polls for Heroes. }}

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
Portrait samson fe01.png HeroMa nes01 hero playable.gif
Bs fe01 hero sword 01.png
Sword 		Bs fe01 hero sword 02.png
Levin Sword
Mystery of the Emblem
Portrait samson fe03.png Ma snes01 hero enemy.gifHeroMa snes01 hero playable.gif
Bs fe03 enemy hero sword.pngBs fe03 hero sword.png
Sword

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Other appearances

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