Bernadetta

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Bernadetta von Varley (pronounced /⁠ˌbɝnə'dɛtə vɒn 'vɑɹli⁠/^[key]; Japanese: ベルナデッタ＝フォン＝ヴァーリ Bernadetta von Varley) is a playable character appearing in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. She is a student at the Officers Academy and a member of the Black Eagles.

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Gender Female Race Human Age 17 (Part I) 23 (Part II) Birthday December 12 Height 150 cm (~4'11") (Part I) 165 cm (5'5") (Part II) Nationality Adrestian Starting class Noble Voiced by Erica Mendez (English, all appearances) Ayumi Tsuji (Japanese, Three Houses) Appearance(s) Three Houses Heroes

“	I'm just gonna hide in the fort and cheer everyone on. There, um, is a fort, right?	”	— Bernadetta

Biography

Bernadetta is the only daughter of the Varley Dukedom. Her greedy father only ever saw her as "bait for a rich husband". To "train [her] to be a good wife", he tied her to a chair for hours and taught her to be submissive and obedient. He also told her not to go near commoners, much less befriend them. However, Bernadetta ignored this advice and befriended a young commoner boy. When her father found out, the boy was found beaten half to death. Years later, Bernadetta's mother had a servant stuff Bernadetta into a sack and shipped her to the Officers Academy, already having developed social anxiety and locking herself in her room when not attending class or eating meals.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Role

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Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Main article: Bernadetta/Stats

Noble Level 1 Movement 4 Crest

Recruitment: Automatically upon joining the Black Eagles; can be recruited to other houses if Byleth has skill in Strength and Bows Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats Max HP 25 Luck 5 Strength 8 Defense 4 Magic 5 Resistance 2 Dexterity 7 Charm 6 Speed 7 Max HP 35% Luck 25% Strength 35% Defense 20% Magic 20% Resistance 30% Dexterity 55% Charm 40% Speed 50% Max HP 70 Luck 41 Strength 51 Defense 41 Magic 40 Resistance 39 Dexterity 75 Charm 49 Speed 69 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Inventory Abilities Iron Bow Vulnerary Persecution Complex Lance Prowess Lv 1 Bow Prowess Lv 1 Combat arts Spells Battalion Curved Shot -- -- Skill Levels E E+ E D E E E E E E E -- -- -- --

Enemy - Chapter 7

Normal Hard Maddening

Archer Level 14 Movement - Crest

Stats Max HP 29 Luck 10 Strength 13 Defense 5 Magic 6 Resistance 4 Dexterity 16 Charm 9+1 Speed 12

Inventory Abilities Longbow Vulnerary Chest Key Persecution Complex Bowrange +1 Bow Prowess Lv 3 Vantage Stealth Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Church of Seiros Soldiers Lv 3 Disturbance Skill Levels E E E C E E E E E E E

Archer Level 15 Movement - Crest

Stats Max HP 31 Luck 12 Strength 15 Defense 7 Magic 8 Resistance 6 Dexterity 18 Charm 12+1 Speed 14

Inventory Abilities Longbow Vulnerary Chest Key Persecution Complex Bowrange +1 Bow Prowess Lv 3 Vantage Stealth Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Church of Seiros Soldiers Lv 3 Disturbance Skill Levels E E E C E E E E E E E

Archer Level 21 Movement - Crest

Stats Max HP 37 Luck 17 Strength 21 Defense 11 Magic 12 Resistance 11 Dexterity 25 Charm 17+1 Speed 20

Inventory Abilities Longbow Vulnerary Chest Key Persecution Complex Bowrange +1 Bow Prowess Lv 3 Vantage Stealth Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Church of Seiros Soldiers Lv 3 Disturbance Skill Levels E E E C E E E E E E E

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Enemy - Azure Moon/Verdant Wind Chapter 17

Normal Hard Maddening

Sniper Level 34 Movement - Crest

Stats Max HP 42 Luck 13 Strength 21 Defense 12 Magic 8 Resistance 8 Dexterity 35 Charm 14+7 Speed 19

Inventory Abilities Brave Bow Concoction Persecution Complex Bowfaire Bowrange +1 Bow Prowess Lv 3 Close Counter Vantage Stealth Magic Bind Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Varley Archers Lv 4 Fusillade Skill Levels E E E A E E E B E E E

Sniper Level 35 Movement - Crest

Stats Max HP 47 Luck 17 Strength 26 Defense 18 Magic 12 Resistance 12 Dexterity 41 Charm 20+7 Speed 24

Inventory Abilities Brave Bow Concoction Persecution Complex Bowfaire Bowrange +1 Bow Prowess Lv 3 Close Counter Vantage Stealth Magic Bind Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Varley Archers Lv 5 Fusillade Skill Levels E E E A E E E B E E E

Sniper Level 41 Movement - Crest

Stats Max HP 57 Luck 24 Strength 35 Defense 26 Magic 19 Resistance 20 Dexterity 52 Charm 28+7 Speed 33

Inventory Abilities Brave Bow Concoction Persecution Complex Bowfaire Bowrange +1 Bow Prowess Lv 3 Close Counter Vantage Stealth Magic Bind Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Varley Archers Lv 5 Fusillade Skill Levels E E E A E E E B E E E

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Growth rates when reclassed

Main article: Bernadetta/Stats

Abilities

style="Template:Roundtl; border:none; background-color:#222222;" colspan="2" | Ability	style="Template:Roundtr; border:none; background-color:#222222;" | Learned at
	Persecution Complex	Personal ability, innate and unremovable
	Sword Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Wrath Strike	D
	Grounder	C
	Axebreaker	B
	Sword Crit +10	S
	Swordfaire	S+
	Lance Prowess	Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Tempest Lance	D
	Knightkneeler	C
	Vengeance	C+
	Swordbreaker	B
	Lance Crit +10	S
	Lancefaire	S+
	Axe Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Smash	D
	Helm Splitter	C
	Lancebreaker	B
	Axe Crit +10	S
	Axefaire	S+
	Bow Prowess	Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Curved Shot	Innate
	Close Counter	C
	Deadeye	C+
	Encloser	A
	Bow Crit +10	S
	Bowfaire	S+
	Brawling Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Fading Blow	D
	Rushing Blow	C
	Healing Focus	B
	Brawl Crit +10	S
	Fistfaire	S+
	Reason	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Black Magic Range +1	S
	Black Tomefaire	S+
	Faith	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	White Magic Range +1	S
	White Tomefaire	S+
	Authority	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Battalion Wrath	C
	Defensive Tactics	B
	Offensive Tactics	S+
	Weight -3	C
	Smite	B
	Weight -5	A
	Armored Effect Null	S+
	Pass	Budding Talent:
	Dexterity +4	C
	Movement +1	A+
	Cavalry Effect Null	S+
	Alert Stance	B
	Alert Stance+	A+
	Flying Effect Null	S+
colspan="3" style="Template:Roundb; border:none; background-color:#222222" width="100%"|The above ability list does not include class abilities, or abilities and combat arts that are granted by items.

Spell list

style="Template:Roundtl; border:none; background-color:#222222; width: 30%;" | Spell	style="Template:Roundtr; border:none; background-color:#222222;" | Learned at
Blizzard	D
Thunder	D+
Thoron	C
Fimbulvetr	A
Heal	D
Nosferatu	D+
Physic	C
style="Template:Roundbl; border:none; background-color:#222222;" | Rescue	style="Template:Roundbr; border:none; background-color:#222222;" | A

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Bernadetta is one of the characters added to the game in the Twisted Reality update, and became available for summoning by players on March 6, 2020. Only one variation of Bernadetta is currently available in Heroes, based on her Three Houses Part I incarnation.

Starting stats

Bernadetta: Eternal Loner is only available at 5★ rarity.

Skill set

style="Template:Roundtl; border:none; background-color:#222222; width: 60%;" colspan="2" | Skill	Rarity	style="Template:Roundtr; border:none; background-color:#222222; width: 20%;" | SP cost
File:Is feh skill offense.png	???	Innate
File:Is feh skill offense.png	???	Innate
File:Is feh skill offense.png	???	Innate
File:Is feh skill offense.png	Persecution Bow	Innate
File:Is feh skill support.png	Ardent Sacrifice	Innate
A	Atk/Spd Push 1	★★★★★	60 SP
A	Atk/Spd Push 2	★★★★★	120 SP
A	Atk/Spd Push 3	★★★★★	240 SP
A	Atk/Spd Push 4	★★★★★	300 SP
B	Lull Spd/Def 1	★★★★★	60 SP
B	Lull Spd/Def 2	★★★★★	120 SP
B	Lull Spd/Def 3	★★★★★	240 SP
C	Close Guard 1	★★★★★	60 SP
C	Close Guard 2	★★★★★	120 SP
C	Close Guard 3	★★★★★	240 SP
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Personality and character

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Bernadetta is extremely shy, and only feels comfortable at home or in her dorm room. When not attending lectures, she hides in her room and indulges in her hobbies.

Supports

Main article: Bernadetta/Supports

Endings

Bernadetta, Eternal Loner
As soon as Bernadetta inherited House Varley from her father, she withdrew from all political discourse and focused solely on the management of her own territory. Because of this and her penchant for spending long periods of time in "hibernation," she became known throughout the house's history as the "Bear of Varley."

Byleth, Wings of the Hegemon & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner (Crimson Flower)
Almost as soon as Byleth and Bernadetta were finally wed, the battle against those who slither in the dark began in earnest. Many were concerned that the new leader of House Varley would do little more than hide, but she fell in alongside her new husband and followed him everywhere, fighting to bring lasting peace to Fódlan. Forced to throw herself into one terrifying battle after another, Bernadetta developed such a tough character, it is said that absolutely nothing could frighten her.

Byleth, Wandering Flame, & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner (Silver Snow)
After ascending to the throne as the first leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan, Byleth announced his marriage to Bernadetta. Many were concerned that the new leader of House Varley would do little more than hide, but she in fact followed the new king wherever he went and provided him with constant counsel. She never did overcome her shyness, however, and it is said that the aspiring advisers who frightened her were quickly turned away. Because the ones she liked performed well in their service to the people, Bernadetta was widely believed to have a discerning eye.

Byleth, Ruler of Dawn & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner (Verdant Wind)
After ascending to the throne as the first leader of the United Kingdom of Fόdlan, Byleth announced his marriage to Bernadetta. Many were concerned that the new leader of House Varley would do little more than hide, but she in fact followed the new king wherever he went and provided him with constant counsel. She never did overcome her shyness, however, and it is said that aspiring advisers who frightened her were quickly turned away. Because the ones she liked performed well in their service to the people, Bernadetta was widely believed to have a discerning eye.

Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner
When Bernadetta inherited House Varley from her father, she tried to withdraw from politics and remain within the bounds of her territory, but Edelgard, the new Adrestian emperor, would not allow it. Instead, she demanded that Bernadetta counsel her in governing Fódlan. It is said that the emperor made this choice to keep herself from being too detached, and that Bernadetta was all too happy to provide a more emotional perspective now and again. The people of Enbarr could always tell when the two were meeting by the sound of Bernadetta's panicked voice ringing out from the palace.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner (Silver Snow)
After the war, Bernadetta renounced her claim to House Varley. She married Ferdinand, the new Duke Aegir, and the two contributed to relief efforts by instituting reforms across their Dukedom. Due to the success of those policies, Ferdinand was offered the opportunity to help govern all Fódlan. He accepted, leaving the management of Aegir territory to his wife, while he worked to apply their ideas to the world at large. Since Bernadetta did not like to leave home, Ferdinand's life involved a lot of travel, but it is said he always embarked on his return home with a smile on his face.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner (Crimson Flower)
After the war, Bernadetta renounced her claim to House Varley. She married Ferdinand, the new Duke Aegir, and the two contributed to relief efforts by instituting reforms across their Dukedom. Due to the success of those policies, Ferdinand was offered the position of prime minister by the emperor. He accepted, leaving the management of Aegir territory to his wife, while he worked to apply their ideas to the Empire at large. Since Bernadetta did not like to leave home, Ferdinand's life involved a lot of travel to and from the capital, but it is said he always embarked on his return home with a smile on his face.

Linhardt, Sleepy Crest Scholar & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner (Crimson Flower)
Linhardt and Bernadetta caused quite the stir after the war when they abandoned their inherited titles and eloped to Garreg Mach. Returning to the monastery, where they were always most comfortable, the couple lived peaceful lives away from the hassle of politics. When the Empire's efforts to restore the church were complete, the Officers Academy reopened, and two eccentric individuals took up professorships there. One was perpetually asleep, or absorbed in absentminded study; the other refused to show herself at all unless it was time to give a lecture.

Caspar, Hotheaded General & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner (Crimson Flower)
After some uncertainty about the details, it was decided that Caspar would marry into Bernadetta's family, seeing as she had claim to House Varley. The two had a chaotic reign, and a marriage to match. Each time Caspar caused some incident, Bernadetta would demand promises as recompense. Over time, these oaths accumulated to such a great number that it became necessary to compile them, and the resulting document came to be known as the "47 Articles of Bernie." Among these Articles was the provision that, when counting their large quantity of children, Caspar was not to accidentally count his wife among them.

Bernadetta, Eternal Loner & Felix, Meandering Sword (Silver Snow)
After the war, Felix attempted to set out on his own, but was waylaid by Bernadetta, who begged him not to go. Persuaded to stay, Felix ended up marrying into House Varley, the title of which Bernadetta had inherited. The couple got along smoothly, although it was rumored that in the early years of their marriage, she once had to restrain him physically to prevent him from taking a trip to the Oghma Mountains to train. As the years wore on, Bernadetta became more reclusive, and Felix took over many of the day-to-day duties of running the house. Documents from their later years were increasingly signed with the name Felix, Count Varley.

Raphael, Beast of Leicester & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner
When Bernadetta first inherited control of House Varley, she hid away and would not dare involve herself in political or administrative affairs. During this time it was Raphael who came to her aid, encouraging her to work through her fear of people. The training period was difficult—"humiliating," according to the journals Bernadetta left behind—but in the end, it had its desired effect. The leader of House Varley became an outgoing and authoritative individual, taking part in public policy. She even took on a very muscular husband.

Seteth, Heir of Purpose & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner (Verdant Wind)
After the war, Seteth remained at the monastery and dedicated himself to the restoration of the church. He was soon joined by Bernadetta, who abandoned her inheritance to House Varley and took up residence at Garreg Mach to commit to a life as a recluse. As the years wore on, Seteth wrote many fables, first in his spare time, and then later as his main preoccupation. His stories became famous among children throughout Fódlan. As he gained renown, many began to inquire about the wonderful illustrations that accompanied the writing. In response to these questions, Seteth was known to shrug and say, "Ask my wife...if you can find her."

Hubert, Emperor's Confidant & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner (Crimson Flower)
The marriage between Hubert, Minister of the Imperial Household, and Bernadetta, leader of House Varley, was so surprising to the public that it was much talked about even outside of political circles in the capital. Bernadetta took the opportunity to survey the far reaches of the new Adrestian Empire, and in her absence, Hubert took well to the management of Varley territory. They proved to be an astonishingly good match, working together to protect Fódlan from the shadows. It is said that they showed their affection for one another by wearing matching embroidered flowers.

Quotes

Battle quotes

“	I don't care if they're stealing! Can I go home?!	”	— Bernadetta, after killing any enemy in Chapter 2.

“	Isn't the fighting already over?! Why do we have to do this to Lady Rhea?!	”	— Bernadetta as a playable character, after fighting any enemy in Silver Snow Chapter 21.

“	Professor? Is that you? You're with the enemy. That means I...I'll have to kill you.	”	— Bernadetta, as an enemy when fighting Byleth in Azure Moon/Verdant Wind Chapter 17.

“	Stay back! Stay back or I'll shoot!	”	— Bernadetta, as an enemy in Azure Moon/Verdant Wind Chapter 17.

“	Bernadetta: Ah! They're here! Help me! Hubert: Heheheh. Go on and scream, if it makes you feel better. But if you could die swiftly and without a struggle, I would greatly appreciate it.	”	— Bernadetta, fighting Hubert in Foreign Land and Sky.

“	Bernadetta: Ah! It's Thunder Catherine! We're done for! Catherine: Hey, I was going to say that! You didn't let me introduce myself. How rude. Thunderbrand and I will have to teach you some manners.	”	— Bernadetta, fighting Catherine in Foreign Land and Sky.

Death/retreat quotes

“	Oh, Bernie... You're really not cut out for this.	”	— Bernadetta's retreat quote as a playable character in Part I.

“	Was there any more I...could have done?	”	— Bernadetta's death quote in classic mode as a playable character in Part II.

“	It hurts... Better pull back, Bernie.	”	— Bernadetta's retreat quote in casual mode as a playable character in Part II.

“	Wish I could've at least died at home...not in this big, stupid field...	”	— Bernadetta, as an enemy in Verdant Wind Chapter 17.

Other quotes

Main article: Bernadetta/Quotes

Main article: Bernadetta/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Bernadetta is currently featured on four cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Two of the below cards' epithets are still in raw, untranslated Japanese; these need translation.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Bernadetta
	Master of Staying Home, Bernadetta
		"I'm just gonna hide in the fort and cheer everyone on."
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 2-3	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Archer		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Preparing for a Sudden Siege: [Activate] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +20 attack. Until this unit is removed from the battlefield, you cannot use "Preparing for a Sudden Siege". Anti-Fliers: [Always] If this unit is attacking a , this unit gains +30 attack. "Let's all shut ourselves in!": [Hand] [Activate] [Send this card to the Retreat Area] Choose 1 of your bond cards, and add it to your hand. ([Hand] is only usable while this card is in your hand.)
	Card #B18-012R • Artist: Tobi
	Shut-In Daughter of House Varley, Bernadetta
		"The better the weather, the less crowded it is in here. I can't pass up having all this space to myself."
		Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Noble		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Shyness: [Trigger] [] [] Draw 1 card. This skill is only usable if this unit is in the Back Line. Anti-Fliers: [Always] If this unit is attacking a , this unit gains +30 attack. Bullseye Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, non-Main Character defending units cannot evade.
	Card #B18-013N, B18-013ST • Artist: Tobi
	永遠の引き籠もり, Bernadetta
		"I do this for all of us!"
		Attack: 50	Support: 20	Range: 2-3	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Sniper		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		"I can't die, not before I go home!": [Trigger] [] When this unit Class Changes, you may pay the cost and if you do: Choose 1 "Bernadetta" from your Retreat Area, and add it to your hand. "I must fight, if I'm out of my room...": [Always] If this unit is attacking an enemy in the Back Line, this unit gains +10 attack. Anti-Fliers: [Always] If this unit is attacking a , this unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #B19-013R • Artist: Fumi Hasumi
	外出断固拒否！, Bernadetta
		"I'm going back. I won't be of any help anyway, and I don't want to get hurt..."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 2
		Class: Fighter		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		"I'll go straight back to my rooooom!": [Trigger] When this unit's attack ends, if this unit has not been Leveled Up, return this unit to your hand. "Please don't kill meeeee!": [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +20 attack, and loses "I'll go straight back to my rooooom!". Anti-Fliers: [Always] If this unit is attacking a , this unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #B19-014N • Artist: Fumi Hasumi
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Bernadetta .

Trivia

• One line of Bernadetta's B-support with Byleth was altered in the 1.0.2 version update.
  • Old: "To train me to be a good, submissive wife, he'd do things like tie me to a chair and leave me there all day, challenging me to stay quiet."
  • New: "To train me to be a good wife, he'd do things like tie me to a chair."
• During Part II, Bernadetta oddly shares some of her attack voice clips with Hilda.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Bernadetta von Varley	Full name, known by just Bernadetta in most menus. Bernadetta is possibly a derivative of the Germanic name Bernard, meaning "hardy bear". Varley is probably a mistranslation of "Váli", as below.
Spanish	Bernadetta von Varley	As above.
French	Bernadetta von Varley	As above.
German	Bernadetta von Varley	As above.
Italian	Bernadetta von Varley	As above.
Korean	베르나데타 폰 발리	Bernadetta von Varley/Váli
Simplified Chinese	贝尔娜提塔·冯·瓦立	Bernadetta von Varley/Váli
Traditional Chinese	貝爾娜提塔·馮·瓦立	Bernadetta von Varley/Váli

Gallery

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  High quality portrait artwork of Bernadetta's portrait during from Three Houses.

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  Portrait of Bernadetta from Three Houses.

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  Bernadetta's S-support illustration.

External links

• Bernadetta's page on the Japanese official website

References

This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series.