Dorcas

Dorcas Artwork of Dorcas from The Blazing Blade. A man from a small village in Bern. Fights for his wife.

Gender Male Race Human Age 30 Nationality Bern Starting class Fighter Voiced by Kirk Thornton (English, Heroes; uncredited for his normal variant) Kenji Kitamura (Japanese, Heroes) Appearance(s) The Blazing Blade Heroes

“	I respect your choice in life. But I fight to protect only one, not many. I do this for my wife, waiting for me in Pherae.	”	— Dorcas, in a support conversation with Oswin.

Dorcas (Japanese: ドルカス Dorcas) is a quiet fighter who appears in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. He first appears in Chapter 4 of Lyn's tale, and later reappears in Chapter 11 of Eliwood's tale or Chapter 12 of Hector's tale.

He initially lives in Bern with his wife Natalie, with the pair later moving to Pherae.

Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade

Role

Lyn's tale

In Chapter 4, Lyn and her party stop to rest at a fort. A woman named Natalie with an affliction impeding her movement asks her for help. Natalie asks if they have seen her husband Dorcas, and shows them a sketch, but Lyn has not.

When bandits come to attack, Natalie hides in the middle of the fortress. Lyn recognizes one of the incoming bandits as Dorcas. She speaks to him, and he reveals that he joined the bandits because he needed money to pay for Natalie's illness. She tells him that Natalie is in the fort. Hearing this, he decides to join Lyn's party.

After the battle is over, Dorcas says he will stay with Lyn, both to earn more money for Natalie and to repay her for protecting his wife. He travels with her for the rest of the story. After the party has defeated Lord Lundgren, he returns to Bern to care for Natalie and fights as a mercenary.

Eliwood's tale

Dorcas appears in Chapter 11, leaving a village near Castle Pherae. He is with Bartre, who is amazed at the nearby Lord Eliwood. While Bartre excitedly talks about helping him, Dorcas is calm about the situation and goes forward to help with few words. He joins Eliwood, and fights with him for the rest of the game.

After the war ends, he buys medicine for Natalie. His ending states that she is quickly recovering from her disease.

Hector's tale

Dorcas appears in Chapter 12, in which he accompanies Eliwood, along with Bartre, Rebecca, Lowen, and Marcus. When Hector enters the battle, they are at the south; the two groups meet and come together to defeat the bandits. Dorcas has no dialogue, and joins the army.

Starting stats and growth rates

Lyn's tale Eliwood's tale Hector's tale

Fighter Level 3 Affinity

Recruitment: Chapter 4, talk with Lyn Stats Growth Rates Max HP 30 Luck 3 Strength 7 Defense 3 Skill 7 Resistance 0 Speed 6 Constitution 14 Movement 5 Aid 13 Max HP 80% Luck 45% Strength 60% Defense 25% Skill 40% Resistance 15% Speed 20% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Hand Axe Vulnerary Weapon Levels -- -- C -- -- -- -- --

Fighter Level 3 Affinity

Recruitment: Chapter 11 (Eliwood), from turn 2 Stats Growth Rates Max HP 30 Luck 3 Strength 7 Defense 3 Skill 7 Resistance 0 Speed 6 Constitution 14 Movement 5 Aid 13 Max HP 80% Luck 45% Strength 60% Defense 25% Skill 40% Resistance 15% Speed 20% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Steel Axe Energy Ring Weapon Levels -- -- C -- -- -- -- --

Fighter Level 3 Affinity

Recruitment: Chapter 12 (Hector), from start Stats Growth Rates Max HP 30 Luck 3 Strength 7 Defense 3 Skill 7 Resistance 0 Speed 6 Constitution 14 Movement 5 Aid 13 Max HP 80% Luck 45% Strength 60% Defense 25% Skill 40% Resistance 15% Speed 20% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Axe Weapon Levels -- -- C -- -- -- -- --

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• Note: Although the Eliwood/Hector's tale stats are the same as those of Lyn's tale, if Dorcas is defeated in Lyn's tale, his stats will revert to the default stats when he appears in Eliwood or Hector's tale.

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Warrior	+3	+1	+2	+0	+0	+3	+3	+2	+1	+40

Analysis

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

Dorcas is an early-joining level 3 Fighter with high HP, solid strength, good skill and speed. His defensive stats are on the lower end, but he is fast enough to not get doubled by enemies. Dorcas's high HP also helps him survive in combat. He has a base C-rank in axes, which is very good for his join time and allows him to use all axes available early on. Axes are also a good weapon type in Blazing Blade, because they have a 1-2 range option and many foes use lances. The 1-2 range option in Hand Axes allows Dorcas to contribute early with chip damage. His skill is high, so this chip damage is fairly reliable unless he is targeting sword users.

Dorcas's main problem is his horrendous speed growth at 20%. His base is high enough to prevent him from getting doubled, but not high enough to double. Dorcas would need several speed level-ups to start doubling enemies. Because of his low speed growth, these level-ups are unlikely to happen. There are also no Speedwings available early in Hard Mode, which hurts Dorcas even more. Even if they were available, units like Marcus and Lowen with less severe speed issues are better candidates for the Speedwings. This leaves Dorcas in an awkward spot where enemies do not double him, but he cannot double either. All good combat units in The Blazing Blade can double and one-round with 1-2 range weapons – Dorcas cannot. It is a pity, because Dorcas's strength base and growth are excellent. With good weapons, Dorcas can approach one-shot thresholds on weaker enemies. But without doubling, he cannot kill most enemies in a single round.

Aside from this problem, Dorcas also lacks a mount and has no utility. His usefulness in most playthroughs is limited to the first few chapters. In these chapters, Dorcas's solid offensive base stats come in handy, as does his high HP. He can fight enemies, double the slowest ones, and chip down foes at 2-range with hand axes. But after the early game, there is no incentive to keep using Dorcas. Most combat units will surpass him very fast, and he offers nothing else to compensate.

Fire Emblem Engage

Role

Dorcas appears as an equippable Bond Ring. He can be summoned using Lyn's Emblem Ring.

Bond Ring data

Stat modifiers Ring level HP Str Dex C +2 +0 +0 B +2 +1 +0 A +2 +1 +1 S +5 +1 +1

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

There are two different variations of Dorcas available to Heroes, at least one of which is tied to his storyline appearance in The Blazing Blade. The normal variation of Dorcas is one of the characters added to the game in the Farfetched Heroes update, and became available for summoning by players on November 15, 2017. A Halloween variation of Dorcas is one of the characters announced for the game alongside the The Land's Bounty update, and will be made available to players in the seventh edition of the Tempest Trials+, "Familiar Faces", which initially ran from October 14, 2018 through October 24, 2018.

Dorcas: Serene Warrior

Starting stats

Dorcas: Serene Warrior is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 18/19/20 Attack 8/9/10 Speed 5/6/7 Defense 8/9/10 Resistance 4/5/6 Maximum HP 42/45/48 Attack 32/35/38 Speed 20/23/26 Defense 32/35/38 Resistance 21/24/28 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Stout Tomahawk -- Dragon Gaze

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Axe	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Steel Axe	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Silver Axe	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Stout Tomahawk	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Dragon Gaze	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Draconic Aura	★★★★★	—	200
A	Fierce Stance 1	★★★★★	—	50
A	Fierce Stance 2	★★★★★	—	100
A	Fierce Stance 3	★★★★★	—	200
B	Quick Riposte 1	★★★★★	—	60
B	Quick Riposte 2	★★★★★	—	120
B	Quick Riposte 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Infantry Pulse 1	★★★★★	—	60
C	Infantry Pulse 2	★★★★★	—	120
C	Infantry Pulse 3	★★★★★	—	240

Dorcas: Pumpkin Smasher

Starting stats

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Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 21/22/23 Attack 10/11/12 Speed 4/5/6 Defense 8/9/10 Resistance 4/5/6 Maximum HP 43/46/49 Attack 36/39/43 Speed 20/23/26 Defense 32/35/38 Resistance 16/19/22 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage of Trait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Hack-o'-Lantern Swap --

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 22/23/24 Attack 10/11/12 Speed 5/6/7 Defense 8/9/10 Resistance 5/6/7 Maximum HP 46/49/52 Attack 38/41/45 Speed 22/25/29 Defense 34/37/40 Resistance 18/21/24 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage of Trait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Axe	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Steel Axe	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Hack-o'-Lantern	★★★★	★★★★	200
	Hack-o'-Lantern+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Swap	★★★★	★★★★	150
A	Fierce Stance 1	★★★★	—	50
A	Sturdy Stance 1	★★★★	—	120
A	Sturdy Stance 2	★★★★	—	240
B	Wary Fighter 1	★★★★	—	60
B	Wary Fighter 2	★★★★	—	120
B	Wary Fighter 3	★★★★★	—	240

Personality

Dorcas is a quiet, but good-willed man. He is a very devoted husband to his wife Natalie, having joined the army to pay for her illness, and is even willing to listen to Farina's dubious advice on making money. He is calm and collected, refusing offers that would supposedly bring him glory, such as responding to Bartre's bold challenges or Oswin's offer to join the Ostian forces. He has a slightly jaded view of the world, scoffing at the idea of having ideals. Sometimes he can even seem slightly sarcastic, especially when dealing with Bartre. Besides fighting, he seems to have a talent in art, having drawn a portrait of Natalie.

Dorcas lives with his Natalie, who is sick with an illness that seems to heavily impair her motor abilities in her legs, so Dorcas works hard to raise money to buy the cure. They originally lived in Bern, but sometime within a year of Lyn's reunion with her grandfather in Caelin, they moved to Pherae; whether or not they have children is unclear; Dorcas mentions a family, but not specifically children.

Supports

Main article: Dorcas/Supports

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See Support § GBA games for more details on supports.

Endings

Lyn's tale

Dorcas, Fighter of Bern
Once Lyn's true heritage is recognized in Caelin, Dorcas returns to his home in Bern. There, he cares for his wife and makes a good living as a mercenary, fighting the local bandits.

Dorcas, Fighter of Bern (if Dorcas was defeated)
After taking injuries in combat, Dorcas returns to Bern to tend to his wife. He never sees Lyn again.

Eliwood/Hector's tale

Dorcas, Serene Warrior
Dorcas returned to Pherae and used the money he earned to buy medicine for Natalie, his wife. She recovers rapidly.

Quotes

Death quote

“	I... I must retreat.	”	— Dorcas in Lyn's tale.

“	I'm sorry Natalie... I swore I'd help you... and now I have broken... my oath...	”	— Dorcas in Eliwood/Hector's tale.

Heroes quotes

Main article: Dorcas/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

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

Fire Emblem Cipher

Dorcas is featured on two cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Dorcas
	Serene Strong Axe, Dorcas
		"...Winning this battle means protecting my family."
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Warrior		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Strength for the Sake of Family: [Always] During your turn, this unit gains +10 attack. Hand Axe: [Activate] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains range 1-2. Guardian Grand Axe: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your defending unit gains +10 attack. You may [] and each time you do, this skill is activated again.
	Card #B13-010HN, B13-010ST • Artist: Akihiro Mibuta
	Family-Loving Fighter, Dorcas
		"I can't do this. I'm done with these bandits. Here and now. And I would repay you for your kindness toward my wife."
		Attack: 30	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Fighter		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Fighter's Expertise: [Always] During your turn, this unit gains +20 attack. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B13-011N, B13-011ST • Artist: Akihiro Mibuta
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Dorcas .

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
The Blazing Blade	A man from a small village in Bern. Fights for his wife.	ベルン王国の小さな村出身 愛する妻のために戦う
Engage	Hero from beyond Elyos and warrior from a remote village. He hired himself out to bandits to pay for his wife's medical treatment. Reserved and devoted to his family, he joined Lyn when she rescued him. Appears in The Blazing Blade.	異界の英雄で、辺境の村の戦士。 妻の治療のために金銭を必要とし 山賊団の手先となって働いていた。 しかしリンに助けられ、彼女の仲間となる。 穏やかな性格で、家族想いの人物。 「烈火の剣」
Heroes (Dorcas: Serene Warrior)	A mercenary trying to earn money for his ill wife's treatment. Doesn't talk much and isn't expressive, but loves his family dearly. Appears in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade.	妻の病の治療費のために戦う傭兵。 無口で表情に乏しいが、家族想い。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 烈火の剣』）
Heroes (Dorcas: Pumpkin Smasher)	A mercenary trying to earn money for his ill wife's treatment. He'd like to bring her back some treats. Appears in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade.	妻の病の治療費のために戦う傭兵。 妻への土産にするお菓子を探している。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 烈火の剣』）

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)

21

Dorcas The Blazing Blade

12,083

CYL 2 (2018)

185 (+164)

Dorcas The Blazing Blade

1,372 (−10,711)

CYL 3 (2019)

295 (+110)

Dorcas The Blazing Blade

730 (−642)

CYL 4 (2020)

392 (+60)

Dorcas The Blazing Blade

327 (−403)

CYL 5 (2021)

327 (−65)

Dorcas The Blazing Blade

271 (−56)

CYL 6 (2022)

476 (+147)

Dorcas The Blazing Blade

153 (−118)

CYL 7 (2023)

586 (+110)

Dorcas The Blazing Blade

67 (−86)

CYL 8 (2024)

515 (−71)

Dorcas The Blazing Blade

90 (+23)

Total results		This character has 8 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	15,093

Trivia

• Dorcas appears in the English commercial for The Blazing Blade. He is attending a meeting in the army, but his mutton is poisoned by the speaker, and he dies.
  • This scene is alluded to in his appearance in Heroes, where one of his quotes has him state he ate some bad mutton.
  • Dorcas states "Trust nobody" as one of his phrases when entering a map in Heroes, a phrase used by the narrator in the commercial, and in other pieces of marketing for The Blazing Blade.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Dorcas	A female name, meaning "a woman with many good deeds and much mercy". In the Bible, Dorcas, also known as Tabitha, was a kind, patient disciple who was resurrected from the dead, as an example of the power of God.
Japanese	ドルカス	Officially romanized as Dorcas.
Spanish	Dorcas	--
French	Dorcas	--
German	Dorcas	--
Italian	Dorcas	--
Portuguese	Dorcas	--
Korean	도르카스	Dorcas
Simplified Chinese	多尔卡斯	Dorcas
Traditional Chinese	多爾卡斯	Dorcas

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Fighter Warrior Basic axe Ranged axe Basic axe Ranged axe Bow

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  Artwork of Dorcas from The Blazing Blade.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Dorcas: Serene Warrior from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Dorcas: Serene Warrior from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Dorcas: Serene Warrior from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Dorcas: Serene Warrior from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Dorcas: Pumpkin Smasher from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Dorcas: Pumpkin Smasher from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Dorcas: Pumpkin Smasher from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Dorcas: Pumpkin Smasher from Heroes.

Other artwork

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  Artwork of Dorcas: Serene Warrior from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Dorcas for Heroes's second anniversary, drawn by Soeda ippei.

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  Artwork of Dorcas and several other characters for Heroes's third anniversary, drawn by Soeda ippei.

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  Artwork of Dorcas and several other characters for Heroes's fourth anniversary, drawn by Soeda ippei.

Other appearances

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  Artwork of Dorcas from Fire Emblem Cipher.

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  Artwork of Dorcas from Fire Emblem Cipher.

References

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