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Without continued investment, Jakob can start to fall off; his growths are merely okay and his bases aren't anything particularly special, but he can pass a great skill to his son, [[Dwyer]]—although his son's strength is not very strong. | Without continued investment, Jakob can start to fall off; his growths are merely okay and his bases aren't anything particularly special, but he can pass a great skill to his son, [[Dwyer]]—although his son's strength is not very strong. | ||
It should be noted that most units will also turn out very well in the short term, stat-wise, with this level of investment | It should be noted that most units will also turn out very well in the short term, stat-wise, with this level of investment - the unique thing Jakob brings is the ability to obtain very lucrative (and potentially rare) skills very early. A similarly trained [[Silas]] or reclassed Wyvern Rider [[Elise]] can produce similar results in the ''Conquest'' campaign without needing to marry Corrin. | ||
If left in [[Butler]], Jakob still makes a passable staffbot and debuffer with his daggers, though his healing will be worse than [[Felicia]]'s due to his lower Magic, and while [[Gentilhomme]] and [[Demoiselle]] are superficially equivalent, the early game male units, Silas, [[Arthur]], [[Odin]] and [[Niles]], benefit more from the damage reduction of Demoiselle than the early game women do from Gentilhomme. | If left in [[Butler]], Jakob still makes a passable staffbot and debuffer with his daggers, though his healing will be worse than [[Felicia]]'s due to his lower Magic, and while [[Gentilhomme]] and [[Demoiselle]] are superficially equivalent, the early game male units, Silas, [[Arthur]], [[Odin]] and [[Niles]], benefit more from the damage reduction of Demoiselle than the early game women do from Gentilhomme. |
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Jakob (Japanese: ジョーカー Joker) is a character in Fire Emblem Fates. He is a butler who works under Corrin. He is unsociable with most people, but gets along with Corrin.
Biography
Jakob is a butler who serves Corrin in the Kingdom of Nohr. Although born into aristocracy, Jakob lost connections with both of his parents, a fact that, according to his supports with Azura, stems from them never loving him, never forging happy memories with him, and eventually abandoning him. Electing to follow Corrin regardless of the choice that they make, Jakob attributes this to the kindness and compassion that they displayed towards him when he was alienated during his induction into the service of the Nohrian royalty, keeping him around despite his initial blunders.
Fire Emblem Fates
Role
Jakob is a butler working for Corrin. He will accompany Corrin regardless of their decision. If Corrin is female, he will be the default assistant in My Castle. If Corrin is male, he won't join until later in Chapter 15 of any three routes.
A Valllite Jakob appears as an enemy in Heirs of Fate End.
Starting stats and growth rates
Playable
Male Corrin Female Corrin
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- Jakob has an effect equivalent to four built-in Eternal Seals; as a result, he can reach as high as level 40 (60 if reclassed into a special class such as Ballistician) before needing to use an Eternal Seal.
Enemy - Heirs of Fate VI
Normal Hard/Lunatic
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Reclassing options
Growth rates when reclassed
Strategist Paladin Great Knight
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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Strategist | 50% | 30% | 30% | 45% | 45% | 65% | 25% | 40% |
Skill set
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Skill | Learned at | |
Evasive Partner | Personal skill, innate and unremovable | |
Resistance +2 | Innate | |
Gentilhomme | Innate | |
Live to Serve | Innate (If using a male Corrin) Butler, starting from level 5 (If using a female Corrin) | |
Tomebreaker | Butler, starting from level 15 | |
Rally Resistance | Strategist, starting from level 5 | |
Inspiration | Strategist, starting from level 15 | |
Elbow Room | Paladin or Great Knight, starting from level 2 | |
Shelter | Paladin or Great Knight, starting from level 3 | |
Defender | Paladin, starting from level 5 | |
Aegis | Paladin, starting from level 15 | |
Luna | Great Knight, starting from level 5 | |
Armored Blow | Great Knight, starting from level 15 | |
The above skill list does not include skills obtained via Supports and DLC. |
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Jakob joins in in Chapter 6 of all three routes if Corrin is female, despite being in a promoted class, his base stats aren't much higher than most other units you obtain at the start of each route, he gains experience as if he were unpromoted, and has somewhat shaky growths. However, he will be able to obtain skills from promoted classes much earlier than anyone else.
Due to his ability to obtain extremely powerful skills such as Life and Death or Trample much earlier than intended, he can become an early game juggernaut, if the player wishes to invest heavily into Jakob, he can marry Corrin before Chapter 10 of any route and gain access to the promoted version of Corrin's Talent class through Partner Seals. A common strategy is to give Corrin the Wyvern Rider line so Jakob can get into Malig Knight or Wyvern Lord very early. If he is marrying Corrin for her class, then during Chapters 7 to 10, he should be reclassed into Paladin for its good combat stats, though this will deprive many units of a Heart Seal who may particularly want an early-game one, such as Elise, Mozu, or Azama.
Without continued investment, Jakob can start to fall off; his growths are merely okay and his bases aren't anything particularly special, but he can pass a great skill to his son, Dwyer—although his son's strength is not very strong.
It should be noted that most units will also turn out very well in the short term, stat-wise, with this level of investment - the unique thing Jakob brings is the ability to obtain very lucrative (and potentially rare) skills very early. A similarly trained Silas or reclassed Wyvern Rider Elise can produce similar results in the Conquest campaign without needing to marry Corrin.
If left in Butler, Jakob still makes a passable staffbot and debuffer with his daggers, though his healing will be worse than Felicia's due to his lower Magic, and while Gentilhomme and Demoiselle are superficially equivalent, the early game male units, Silas, Arthur, Odin and Niles, benefit more from the damage reduction of Demoiselle than the early game women do from Gentilhomme.
When rejoining in Chapter 15 of all three routes if Corrin is male, he becomes markedly worse for combat, his best option is usually becoming a full support unit and reclassing to Strategist for Inspiration and Rally Resistance.
Fire Emblem Engage
Role
Jakob appears as an equippable Bond Ring. He can be summoned using Corrin's Emblem Ring.
Bond Ring data
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Fire Emblem Heroes
Role
There are two different variations of Jakob available to Heroes, both of which are tied to his storyline appearance in Fates. The normal variation of Jakob is one of the characters available to be summoned by players from the game's initial launch. A Halloween variation of Jakob was made available between the period of October 30, 2017 through November 28, 2017 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Trick or Defeat! update.
Jakob: Devoted Servant
Starting stats
★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
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Skill set
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Skill | Unlock | Auto-unlock | SP cost | |
Iron Dagger | ★★★ | ★★★ | 50 | |
Steel Dagger | ★★★ | ★★★ | 100 | |
Silver Dagger | ★★★ | ★★★★ | 200 | |
Silver Dagger+ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 300 | |
Jakob's Tray | ★★★★★ | — | 400 | |
Rally Resistance | ★★★ | ★★★★ | 150 | |
A | Defense +1 | ★★★ | — | 30 |
A | Defense +2 | ★★★ | — | 60 |
A | Defense +3 | ★★★★ | — | 120 |
B | Renewal 1 | ★★★ | — | 60 |
B | Renewal 2 | ★★★★ | — | 120 |
B | Renewal 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 240 |
Jakob: Devoted Monster
Starting stats
- Jakob: Devoted Monster is only available at 5★ rarity.
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Skill set
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Skill | Unlock | Auto-unlock | SP cost | |
Iron Bow | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 50 | |
Steel Bow | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 100 | |
Monstrous Bow | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 200 | |
Monstrous Bow+ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 300 | |
Glowing Ember | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 100 | |
Ignis | ★★★★★ | — | 200 | |
A | Armored Blow 1 | ★★★★★ | — | 50 |
A | Bracing Blow 1 | ★★★★★ | — | 120 |
A | Bracing Blow 2 | ★★★★★ | — | 240 |
B | Wary Fighter 1 | ★★★★★ | — | 60 |
B | Wary Fighter 2 | ★★★★★ | — | 120 |
B | Wary Fighter 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 240 |
Personality
Jakob is hardworking and exceptionally dedicated to Corrin. He is very kind, dutiful, and courteous only towards Corrin prior to supporting anyone. This part of him leads him into constant spats with other people about Corrin's wellbeing, most notable with Camilla, who too is very protective of Corrin. His dedication to Corrin tends to cloud his judgement and can sometimes get him in a very tight spot in order not disappoint Corrin, despite the fact they would not care.
Around other members of the army, Jakob is quite rude and doesn't curve his tongue around them. It is not uncommon to see him talking to others only to poke fun at them. This attitude is even shown with his son, Dwyer, who he sees as competition because he fears that Dwyer is a better butler than he. However, he will get over his dislike for his allies temporarily if ordered to work with them by Corrin. Despite that, he will still continue to be competitive, rather aggressively too, when it comes to work and things needing to be done.
Jakob is the one who would follow Corrin to the ends of the earth. He hates mornings the most out in the army.
Supports
- Main article:
Jakob/Supports
Endings
Jakob, Devoted Servant (single ending)
Jakob continued to serve as Corrin's butler. He was often offered other positions based on his extraordinary skills, but the records show he refused them all to stay by Corrin's side.
Jakob, Devoted Servant & Corrin, Crux of Fate (Birthright and Conquest)
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. Corrin was hailed as a hero, working alongside her spouse to spread peace worldwide.
Corrin, Queen of Valla & Jakob, Devoted Servant (Revelation)
The two spent the rest of their lives together, Corrin ruling as the wise Queen of Valla. Jakob was unsure in his new role as a royal, but he supported his wife for the rest of his days.
Jakob, Devoted Servant & Felicia, Maid Mayhem
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. Felicia gave up her career in the service industry for the military, ultimately becoming a commander.
Jakob, Devoted Servant & Rinkah, Scion of Flame
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. Rinkah's fiery personality ensured her husband's life was not boring, and they loved one another well.
Jakob, Devoted Servant & Sakura, Loving Priestess
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. His wife, Sakura, dedicated herself to helping the underprivileged, and the two worked happily together.
Jakob, Devoted Servant & Azura, Lady of the Lake
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. There are few records of Azura beyond her marriage. She remains a historical mystery.
Jakob, Devoted Servant & Hana, Focused Samurai
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. His wife, Hana, continued to serve Sakura, brightening all of their lives with her infectious optimism.
Jakob, Devoted Servant & Orochi, Secret Keeper
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. His wife, Orochi, was completely indispensable, both through her intelligence and her future sight.
Jakob, Devoted Servant & Hinoka, Warrior Princess
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. His wife, Hinoka, became general of the Hoshidan royal army, and the two remained together always.
Jakob, Devoted Servant & Setsuna, Absent Archer
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. Records show his wife, Setsuna, stayed by his side and was a great source of support and joy.
Jakob, Devoted Servant & Oboro, Fierce Fighter
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. His wife, Oboro, worked hard and eventually was able to reopen her late parents' tailor shop.
Jakob, Devoted Servant & Kagero, Traditional Ninja
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. Kagero remained a ninja. It is said that the couple got along, but didn't have much time together.
Jakob, Devoted Servant & Elise, Budding Flower
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. His wife, Elise, grew out of her childish ways into a talented healer of extraordinary compassion.
Jakob, Devoted Servant & Effie, Army of One
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. Effie retired after getting married, but she and Elise remained best friends for the rest of their lives.
Jakob, Devoted Servant & Nyx, Cursed by Youth
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. His wife, Nyx, was indispensable with her vast experience and magic abilities.
Jakob, Devoted Servant & Camilla, Bewitching Beauty
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. His wife, Camilla, gave up her royal title and spent her days at home doting on her family.
Jakob, Devoted Servant & Selena, Cutting Wit
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. After marrying, he and his wife, Selena, disappeared from records. They likely lived happily ever after.
Jakob, Devoted Servant & Beruka, Quiet Assassin
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. Beruka was torn about leaving Camilla but enjoyed having enough emotions for them to conflict.
Jakob, Devoted Servant & Peri, Childish Killer
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. Peri eventually learned the difference between right and wrong. It took a while.
Jakob, Devoted Servant & Charlotte, Wily Warrior
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. Records show his wife, Charlotte, was a caring wife and mother, and they had a happy family life.
Jakob, Devoted Servant & Mozu, Rural Power
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. His wife, Mozu, meanwhile, was a constant source of support and a humanitarian in her own right.
Quotes
- Main articles:
Jakob/Quotes (Fates) and Jakob/Quotes (Heroes)
Other appearances
Fire Emblem Cipher
Jakob is featured on seven cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.
- Three of the below cards' quotes and three further cards' epithets are still in raw, untranslated Japanese; these need translation.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Jakob | |||||
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Fighting Butler, Jakob | |||||
"戦いは我々に任せ、お寛ぎください。" | |||||
Attack: 60 | Support: 20 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 5 | ||
Class: Butler | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 4 | |||
By your leave: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Move your main character. Are you hurt?: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Choose one unit in your discard pile that is the same character as your main character and add it to your hand. After you: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] The next time your main character attack this turn, untap it. | |||||
Card #B02-080SR • Artist: Yugo Okuma | |||||
Devoted Servant, Jakob | |||||
"良い紅茶をお淹れ致しましょう。" | |||||
Attack: 50 | Support: 20 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Butler | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 2 | |||
Heal: [Activate] [] [] Select one card from your Retreat Area except "Jakob" and add it to your hand. | |||||
Card #B02-081N, B02-081ST+ • Artist: Sencha | |||||
The Joker at Hand, Jakob | |||||
"I would give up my life if my lord commanded." | |||||
Attack: 50 | Support: 20 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Butler | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 2 | |||
You have my support: [Always] If this unit is in the same row as your Main Character, your Main Character's attack increases by 10. Evasive Partner: [Trigger] [] When your Main Character is attacked, you may pay the cost. For this battle, your Main Character cannot be destroyed. | |||||
Card #B07-072R • Artist: Setsu | |||||
Faithful Staff Knight, Jakob | |||||
"カムイ様の敵は、私の敵。お心を煩わす前に、始末致します。" | |||||
Attack: 30 | Support: 20 | Range: – | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Troubadour | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Shuriken Training: [Special] This unit gains the affinity and 1-2 range. Proud to Serve: [Always] When this unit is supported by a card with the same name as your Main Charcater, this unit's attack increases by 10. Miracle Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your opponent's attacking unit cannot perform a Critical Hit. | |||||
Card #B07-073N • Artist: Setsu | |||||
イエス・ユア・ハイネス, Jakob | |||||
"I will be indebted to you forever." | |||||
Attack: 60 | Support: 20 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 4 | ||
Class: Butler | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 3 | |||
For You, My Last Resort: [Trigger] [] [] When an other ally attacks, you may pay the cost and if you do: That ally's attack cannot be evaded. Tomebreaking Silver Blade: [Always] This unit cannot be destroyed by enemies' attacks. [Always] This unit cannot be destroyed as the effect of enemies' skills. | |||||
Card #B15-062SR(+) • Artist: пNekoR | |||||
一流の執事を目指して, Jakob | |||||
"My instruction as a butler was hellish, but I learned well." | |||||
Attack: 20 | Support: 20 | Range: - | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Troubadour | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Heal: [Activate] [] [] Choose a card in your Retreat Area except "Jakob" and add that card to your hand. Rigorous Dagger Training: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +10 attack, , and range 1-2. Miracle Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your opponent's attacking unit cannot perform a Critical Hit. | |||||
Card #B15-063N • Artist: пNekoR | |||||
暗夜に尽くす切札, Jakob | |||||
"We promise to never leave your side." | |||||
Attack: 50 | Support: 20 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Butler | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 2 | |||
First-Class Butler's Support: [Always] Your Main Character's attacks cannot be evaded by non-Main Character enemies. Jakob's Tray: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Draw 1 card. Choose 1 card from your hand, and send it to the Retreat Area. Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +10 attack. | |||||
Card #B22-084HN • Artist: Tetsu Kurosawa | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Jakob . |
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Jakob appears as a support spirit.
Flavor text
Game | Text (English) |
Text (Japanese) |
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Fates | One of the avatar's retainers. A butler
of surpassing skill and loyalty. |
主人公の臣下。とても有能な執事。
主人公に絶対的忠誠を誓う。 |
Engage | Hero from beyond Elyos who served
Corrin as a butler. Quick-witted and versatile, he has a talent for both care and combat. He swore absolute loyalty to Corrin and treats all others with disdain. Appears in Birthright, Conquest, and others. |
異界の英雄で、カムイに仕える執事。
頭脳明晰で、家事に雑用、武器の手入れから 戦闘までこなす万能な人物。 主君であるカムイに絶対の忠誠を誓い それ以外の人間には、冷淡に振る舞う。 「白夜王国」「暗夜王国」他 |
Heroes (Jakob: Devoted Servant) |
A butler of Nohr who's superb at his work yet
dislikes serving anyone but his liege, Corrin. Appears in Fire Emblem Fates. |
暗夜王国の執事。カムイの臣下。
有能な人物だが、忠誠はカムイにのみ捧げている。 (登場:『ファイアーエムブレム if』) |
Heroes (Jakob: Devoted Monster) |
A butler of Nohr who serves Corrin. He would
rather receive tea than candy. Appears in Fire Emblem Fates. |
暗夜王国の執事。カムイの臣下。
お菓子よりも茶葉をもらった方が喜ぶタイプ。 (登場:『ファイアーエムブレム if』) |
Choose Your Legends placement history
Round | Placement | Character | Votes |
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CYL 8 (2024) |
266 (−25) |
Jakob Fates |
238 (+34) |
Total results | This character has 8 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. | 8,745 |
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Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Jakob |
A variant of Jacob, derived ultimately from the Hebrew יַעֲקֹב Ya'aqov. May mean either "holder of the heel" or "may God protect".[2] |
Japanese |
ジョーカー |
Officially romanized as Joker. |
Spanish |
Jakob |
As above. |
French |
Jakob |
As above. |
German |
Jakob |
As above. |
Italian |
Jakob |
As above. |
Dutch |
Jakob |
Used in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. |
Portuguese (Brazil) |
Jakob |
As above. |
Russian |
Джейкоб |
Jacob; derived from the English pronunciation of Jacob rather than the Russian form thereof (Яков). |
Korean |
제이콥 |
Jacob |
Simplified Chinese |
乔克 |
Joker |
Traditional Chinese |
喬克 |
Joker |
Gallery
Artwork of Jakob from Fire Emblem Fates 4koma Comic & Character Guide Book.
Heroes artwork
Artwork of Jakob: Devoted Servant from Heroes.
Artwork of Jakob: Devoted Servant from Heroes.
Artwork of Jakob: Devoted Servant from Heroes.
Artwork of Jakob: Devoted Servant from Heroes.
Artwork of Jakob: Devoted Servant from Heroes.
Artwork of Jakob: Devoted Monster from Heroes.
Artwork of Jakob: Devoted Monster from Heroes.
Artwork of Jakob: Devoted Monster from Heroes.
Artwork of Jakob: Devoted Monster from Heroes.
Artwork of Jakob: Devoted Monster from Heroes.
Other appearances
Artwork of Jakob from the second set of Fire Emblem Cipher, from card B02-080SR.
References
- ↑ Fire Emblem: Fates (2016 Video Game), Behind the Voice Actors, Retrieved: February 13, 2016
- ↑ http://www.behindthename.com/name/jacob
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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