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Kliff
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“ | To keep another's secret is a sign of strength and trust. But when we hold our own secrets in, we're only judging everyone else. | ” | — Kliff |
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Kliff (Japanese: クリフ Qulyf) is a Zofian villager appearing in Fire Emblem Gaiden and Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. He is from Ram and is one of the first people to accompany Alm.
Fire Emblem Gaiden
Role
He is one of the first characters recruited in the game. He agrees to follow Alm and seize Zofia's castle at the beginning of the game. Aside from his recruitment he has no other dialogue or story role.
After the war, he says his farewells and vanishes to parts unknown.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Promotion stat gains
Soldier Cavalier Mage Archer Mercenary
- In Gaiden, promotion gains give 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' base stats, they will not receive any bonus; however, if all stats are higher, then they will receive +1 to HP.
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Of the starting villagers, Kliff is the best candidate to become a mage; this is due to his learned spells. Compared to Tobin's and Gray's lackluster spell lists, Kliff learns more spells overall and at earlier levels. Additionally, Kliff's only competition for mage is Luthier and Delthea, who both join much later in the game.
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Role
Kliff, like in Gaiden, is a friend of Alm's, and lives in Ram Village alongside Gray, Tobin, Mycen, and now Faye. He is an optional unit for Alm to recruit, making his role minimal past his recruitment. During Act 2, he can be recruited by Celica instead, if he wasn't picked up by Alm.
Starting stats and growth rates
Prologue Act 1/2
Growth rates when reclassed
Soldier/Knight/Baron Mercenary/Myrmidon/Dread Fighter Archer/Sniper/Bow Knight Mage/Sage
Skogul/Yasha Spartan Oliphantier Guru
Spell list
Spell | Learned at |
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Fire | Mage, level 1 |
Thunder | Mage, level 4 |
Excalibur | Mage, level 9 |
Sagittae | Mage, level 15 |
Recover | Sage, level 1 |
Aura | Sage, level 5 |
If the character promotes before learning a spell, the level at which that spell is learned becomes (Spell's level − [Level before promotion +1]). |
Promotion stat gains
Soldier Cavalier Mage Archer Mercenary
- In Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, promotion gains give 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' base stats, they will not receive any bonus; however, if all stats are higher, then they will receive +1 to HP.
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
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Kliff is effective as either an archer or a mage. Kliff has lots of Speed to make up for the heavy weight of bows and +15 accuracy from his support with Tobin to fix their low hit, but in the post-game his Speed is wasted since Archers can use the Killer Bow to get a guaranteed double attack. As a Mage, his spell pool is only rivaled by Celica in the sheer amount of ways he can kill the enemy. Cavalier is also a popular choice for Kliff, although he faces competition from Mathilda and Zeke in that role later down the line.
Fire Emblem Heroes
Role
Kliff is one of the characters added to the game in the Brave Redux update, and became available for summoning by players on October 23, 2018. Only one variation of Kliff is currently available in Heroes, based on his Echoes: Shadows of Valentia incarnation.
Starting stats
- Kliff: Curious Spirit is only available at 5★ rarity.
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
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Skill set
Skill set | |||
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Skill | Rarity | SP cost | |
Light | Innate | ||
Ellight | Innate | ||
Shine | Innate | ||
Sagittae | Innate | ||
Rising Light | Innate | ||
Growing Light | ★★★★★ | 300 SP | |
A | Fortress Def 1 | ★★★★★ | 40 SP |
A | Fort. Def/Res 1 | ★★★★★ | 100 SP |
A | Fort. Def/Res 2 | ★★★★★ | 200 SP |
A | Fort. Def/Res 3 | ★★★★★ | 300 SP |
B | Chill Spd 1 | ★★★★★ | 60 SP |
B | Chill Spd 2 | ★★★★★ | 120 SP |
B | Chill Spd 3 | ★★★★★ | 240 SP |
C | Fortify Res 1 | ★★★★★ | 50 SP |
C | Fortify Res 2 | ★★★★★ | 100 SP |
C | Fortify Res 3 | ★★★★★ | 200 SP |
Personality and character
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As with many characters in Gaiden, Kliff received minimal personality aside from his loyalty to Alm, owing to having little dialogue. Shadows of Valentia expands on his character somewhat, as he is shown to speak maturely for his age and express disdain for unimportant conversations, as shown through his supports with Tobin.
Supports
- Main article:
Kliff/Supports
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Base conversations
- Main article:
Kliff/Conversations
Ending
Gaiden
When the war ended, he bid farewell to Alm. Afterwards, he was never seen again.
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
With the war over, Kliff bid Alm farewell and vanished—with some speculating that he left for a new continent. Decades later, a young man claiming to be Kliff's son arrived in Valentia to serve the king. The boy was said to have a tremendous gift for magic.
Quotes
The Final Battle quote
“ | It's all strength and power with you. If you're that desperate for a show of force, I'll be happy to oblige. | ” | — Kliff |
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Critical quotes
“ | You watching? | ” | — Kliff |
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“ | Now you die. | ” | — Kliff |
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“ | Don't push me! | ” | — Kliff |
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“ | Fine! | ” | — Kliff |
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Death quotes
“ | Alm, sorry... | ” | — Kliff, in Gaiden. |
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“ | Ngh... So this is it... Wish I could have...seen more of the world before the end... | ” | — Kliff, in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (Classic Mode). |
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“ | Ngh... I took this a bit too far, but I'm not ready to die just yet. Sorry, but you're on your own for now... | ” | — Kliff, in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (Casual Mode). |
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Heroes quotes
- Main article:
Kliff/Quotes (Heroes)
Other appearances
Fire emblem Gaiden manga
Like the game, Kliff joins the Deliverance alongside Alm. As the Gaiden manga skips the opening events of the game, Kliff's first appearance is after the liberation of Zofia castle. He has become a mage, and claims his gift for magic comes from his grandmother.
Shortly after freeing Zofia castle Alm learns that Desaix is holding Mathilda hostage, and Alm insists that they rescue her immediately, Kliff agrees to go on the rescue mission. During the fighting Kliff helps Mathilda, cheerfully mentioning that Clive was the one who was supposed to rescue Mathilda.
While Kliff is having a few words with Mathilda he is killed by Desaix, who impales him with a lance from behind.
Fire Emblem Cipher
Kliff is currently featured on two cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Kliff | |||||
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Hidden Magic Smile, Kliff | |||||
"Thought you could beat me? ...You're so naive." | |||||
Attack: 50 | Support: 20 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Sage | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 2 | |||
Aura: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Until the end of this turn, this unit gains +20 attack. Discipline: [Always] This unit's attacks cannot be evaded by enemies with a Deployment Cost of 2 or less, besides the Main Character. | |||||
Card #B09-013HN, B09-013ST • Artist: Yoko Maturica | |||||
Surly Passion, Kliff | |||||
"Well, I've always wanted to see the world, and now's my chance. ...All I have to do is not get killed. Easy, right?" | |||||
Attack: 20 | Support: 20 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Mage | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
"Don't get in my way.": [Trigger] [Once per turn] When an enemy is destroyed by this unit's attack, draw 1 card. Then discard 1 card from your hand. Magic Emblem: [Support] Draw 1 card. Then discard 1 card from your hand. | |||||
Card #B09-014N, B09-014ST • Artist: Yoko Maturica | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Kliff . |
Trivia
- Kliff is the only male character in Gaiden and its remake Echoes: Shadows of Valentia that can learn Aura.
- There is an imprisoned child with the same name in Chapter 4x in Fire Emblem: Thracia 776.
- In his appearance in the prologue of Shadows of Valentia, Kliff is the youngest playable character in the series with a confirmed age, at 8 years old.
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Kliff |
A variant of Cliff, diminutive of Clifford or Clifton, both Old English names that derive from Old English clif.[1][2][3] |
English (unofficial) |
Cliff |
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Spanish |
Kliff |
As above. |
French |
Kliff |
As above. |
German |
Kliff |
As above. |
Italian |
Kliff |
As above. |
Dutch |
Kliff |
As above. |
Portuguese (Brazil) |
Kliff |
As above. |
Korean |
클리프 |
Kliff |
Simplified Chinese |
克里夫 |
Kliff |
Traditional Chinese |
克里夫 |
Kliff |
Gallery
Official artwork
Artwork of Kliff from Gaiden.
Artwork of Kliff from Fire Emblem: The Complete.
Shadows of Valentia artwork
Artwork of Kliff from Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Full portrait artwork of Kliff from Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Kliff's portrait in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Kliff's portrait as a child in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Heroes artwork
- FEH Kliff 01.png
Artwork of Kliff: Curious Spirit from Heroes.
- FEH Kliff 02.png
Artwork of Kliff: Curious Spirit from Heroes.
- FEH Kliff 02a.png
Artwork of Kliff: Curious Spirit from Heroes.
- FEH Kliff 03.png
Artwork of Kliff: Curious Spirit from Heroes.
Other appearances
Kliff as he appears in the manga.
References
- ↑ Meaning, origin and history of the name Cliff, Behind the Name, Retrieved: November 20, 2020
- ↑ Meaning, origin and history of the name Clifford, Behind the Name, Retrieved: November 20, 2020
- ↑ Meaning, origin and history of the name Clifton, Behind the Name, Retrieved: November 20, 2020
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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