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Samuel

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Samuel

TCGCipher Samuel 01.jpg
Artwork of Samuel from Cipher.


A mercenary hired by Lang. A bit of a joker. Tries to pass himself off as Navarre.

Gender

Male

Race

Human

Nationality

Archanean

Starting class

Appearance(s)

Samuel (Japanese: サムトー Samto) is a travelling practitioner of swordplay who often impersonates Navarre, the Scarlet Sword. Initially a slave gladiator from Knorda before being freed by fellow slave Ogma, he later fought in the War of Heroes under the employ of General Lang of Archanea before defecting to Prince Marth's Altean Army.

Samuel is a playable character in Book 2 of Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem and its remake, New Mystery of the Emblem.

Biography

Some time prior to the War of Shadows, Samuel was a pitfighter enslaved in Knorda who, along with his fellow pitfighters, was rescued by Ogma and allowed to escape while he got caught. Despite being tortured, Ogma never told his captors of Samuel and the others' whereabouts.[1] Eventually, during the War of Heroes, Samuel was hired by Lang, who believed he was Navarre. Either Caeda, who quickly found out he wasn't Navarre, or Ogma, whom Samuel wanted to repay him for saving him, recruited Samuel to Marth's army. Samuel continued to serve Marth for the duration of the war.

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Book 2

Role

Samuel is a playable character in Book 2 of Mystery of the Emblem, recruited in Chapter 6. Before being recruited, he initially appears on the map masqueraded as Navarre. As he has the Aquarius Shard in his inventory, recruiting or killing him to get the shard is required to get the true ending of the game.

Starting stats and growth rates

Portrait samuel fe03.png
Ma snes01 mercenary playable.gif Mercenary
Level 5
Movement 7
Experience 32*
Recruitment: Chapter 6, talk to with Ogma or Caeda
(Initially appears to be Navarre)

Stats Growth Rates

Weapons Items
Killing Edge Aquarius ShardThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Weapons
Sword Lance Axe
Bow Tome Staff

Promotion stat gains

Class HP Str Skill Spd Lck Def Res Mov Weapon level
Hero +x to 22 +2 +2 +2 +0 +2 +3 +0 +x to 2
In Mystery of the Emblem, promotion gains for HP and weapon level consist of giving the character as many points as necessary—the "x" value shown in the table—to reach the promoted class's base value. If the character's value for one of those two stats is higher than their promoted class's base value, they will not receive any bonus in that stat.

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role

Samuel is a playable character in New Mystery of the Emblem, recruited in Chapter 6. Before being recruited, he initially appears on the map masqueraded as Navarre. As he has the Aquarius Shard in his inventory, recruiting or killing him to get the shard is required to get the true ending of the game.

Starting stats and growth rates

Portrait samuel fe12.png
Ma ds02 myrmidon playable.gif Myrmidon
Level 5
Movement 7
Recruitment: Chapter 6, talk to with Ogma or Caeda
(Initially appears to be Navarre)

Stats Growth Rates

Inventory
Killing Edge
Aquarius ShardThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Weapon Levels
Swords C Lances -- Axes --
Bows -- Tomes -- Staves --

Growth rates when reclassed

Original set

Cavalier/Paladin Dracoknight Archer/Sniper Mage Sage/Bishop Curate

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res
Cavalier/Paladin 80% 35% 0% 35% 55% 30% 30% 0%

Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

Knight/General Mercenary/Hero Fighter/Warrior Hunter/Horseman Pirate/Berserker Dark Mage/Sorcerer

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res
Knight/General 100% 35% 0% 30% 40% 30% 45% 0%

Promotion stat gains

Original set

Myrmidon Curate Archer Cavalier Mage

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res Mov Weapon level
Swordmaster +6 +2 +1 +2 +2 +0 +2 +3 +1 Swords +75

Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

Dark Mage Fighter Hunter Knight Mercenary Pirate

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res Mov Weapon level
Sorcerer +2 +2 +2 +1 +1 +0 +0 +3 +0 Tomes +30, Staves E

Analysis

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

Samuel lives up to his title of being a dollar store version of Navarre by being worse in pretty much every single way. Navarre and Ogma are servicable units themselves, but coming with worse bases and growths than both with pretty much the same availability is terrible. He gets one rounded or one shotted by every enemy in his joining chapter on Lunatic and lacks any additional utility which he could bring to the army. He does come with a pretty good C rank in swords, but the same rank can be achieved through reclassing promoted units to the swordmaster class. Overall, Samuel is incredibly outclassed by Ogma and Navarre, and even if he wasn't his bases and growths are so bad that it takes more time and resources to train him up than he will ever contribute to the army.

Personality

In a stark contrast with Navarre, Samuel is a easy-going, social individual. However, while ultimately with a heart of gold, he is a flawed individual, being cowardly and somewhat overtly flirtatious, sometimes to the point of unintentionally upsetting others, as shown in his supports with Kris.

However, Samuel is not without his virtues. As shown with his interactions with Ogma, he is shown to be incredibly loyal, and intent on paying back those who do him good. In addition, despite stealing his identity for profit, Samuel is shown to look up to Navarre, to the extent that if Navarre is to die, he trains himself to be his successor in carrying the title of Scarlet Sword.

Supports

Mystery of the Emblem

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Samuel
Mercenary
Supports:
None.

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Bishop
Bonus:
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Bishop
Bonus:
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Bishop
Bonus:
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Supported by:
None.

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Bishop
Bonus:
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Bishop
Bonus:
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See Support § Super Famicom games for more details on supports.

New Mystery of the Emblem

Portrait samuel fe12.png
Samuel
Myrmidon
Mutual supports:
None.

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Bishop
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B: {{{bm1}}}
A: {{{am1}}}

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Bishop
C: {{{cm2}}}
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A: {{{am2}}}

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Bishop
C: {{{cm3}}}
B: {{{bm3}}}
A: {{{am3}}}

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Bishop
C: {{{cm4}}}
B: {{{bm4}}}
A: {{{am4}}}

[[{{{supportm5}}}]]
Bishop
C: {{{cm5}}}
B: {{{bm5}}}
A: {{{am5}}}
Supported by:*
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Kris
Myrmidon
C: 5
B: 11
A: 18
Small portrait ogma fe12.png
Ogma
Mercenary
C: 5
B: 11
A: 18
Small portrait navarre fe12.png
Navarre
Myrmidon
C: 5
B: 10
A: 16

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Bishop
C: {{{co4}}}
B: {{{bo4}}}
A: {{{ao4}}}

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Bishop
C: {{{co5}}}
B: {{{bo5}}}
A: {{{ao5}}}
See Support § Nintendo DS games for more details on supports.

Base conversations

Main article: Samuel/Conversations

Endings

Mystery of the Emblem

Book 2

Samuel, Irresponsible Soldier
After the war he vanished. It is rumored that he still uses Navarre's name to fool others...

Samuel, Irresponsible Soldier (if Navarre died)
He trained his sword to succeed the fallen Navarre.

New Mystery of the Emblem

Samuel, Irresponsible Soldier
Samuel vanished after the war. Rumors say that he continued to impersonate Navarre...

Samuel, Irresponsible Soldier (if Navarre died)
Following Navarre's death, Samuel honed his sword skills to succeed Navarre's fame.

Quotes

Death quotes

Ahh, I shouldn't have made up that lie...
— Samuel, if killed as an enemy in Mystery of the Emblem and New Mystery of the Emblem.
It's tough being handsome...
— Samuel, in Mystery of the Emblem and New Mystery of the Emblem.
Guh... That really smarts... I suppose I'd better withdraw...
— Samuel's retreat quote in Casual Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.

Battle quotes

I feel bad killing you, but it was your mistake to come here. Now die!
— Samuel, as an enemy in Chapter 6 of Mystery of the Emblem and New Mystery of the Emblem.

Everyone's Conditions quotes

Hey, I feel stronger today! Like I could even compare to the real Navarre, er, maybe...
— When receiving a temporary stat boost in New Mystery of the Emblem.
"I'll turn no blade of mine on a woman..." Alright, it feels like I've gotten a step closer to Navarre.
— When receiving experience in New Mystery of the Emblem.
Hmm? What's this? Oh well, guess I'll pick it up.
— When finding an item in New Mystery of the Emblem.
"Take this! Killing edge!" Just kidding, haha.
— When failing to receive a bonus in New Mystery of the Emblem.
Kris, was it? I'm all curious for some reason!
— When receiving support with Kris in New Mystery of the Emblem.

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Samuel is featured on two cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Samuel
TCGCipher B04-033HN.png Wielder of a Killing Edge, Samuel
Archanea

Male

Sword
"I feel bad killing you, but it was your mistake to come here. Now die!"
Attack: 60 Support: 10 Range: 1 Deploy Cost: 3
Class: Swordmaster Tier: Advanced Class Change Cost: 2
Lie! It’s a Lie!: [Special] If you do not control “Samuel,” you can level up “Navarre” with this card.
The Killing Edge is sharp this evening...: [Activate] [Flip two bond cards] This turn, cost 3 or lower units cannot avoid this unit’s attacks.
Card #B04-033HN • Artist: Senri Kita
TCGCipher B04-034N.png Myrmidon Who Calls Himself Navarre, Samuel
Archanea

Male

Sword
"What? Ogma?! E-even someone like him is no match for me."
Attack: 40 Support: 10 Range: 1 Deploy Cost: 1
Class: Myrmidon Tier: Base Class Change Cost: --
Lie! It’s a Lie!: [Special] If you do not control “Samuel,” you can level up “Navarre” with this card.
Gladiators’ Bonds: [Always] During your turn, if you control “Ogma,” this unit gains 10 attack.
Attack Support Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains 20 attack.
Card #B04-034N • Artist: Senri Kita
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest.
For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Samuel .

Flavor text

Game Text
(English)
Text
(Japanese)
New Mystery of the Emblem
A mercenary hired by Lang. A bit of a joker.
Tries to pass himself off as Navarre.*
ラングに雇われていた傭兵。ひょうきんな性格。
ナバールの名をかたっていた。

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round Placement Character Votes
CYL 3
(2019)
578
(No change)
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Samuel
Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem
113
(+15)
CYL 4
(2020)
345
(−190)
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Samuel
Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem
406
(+293)
CYL 5
(2021)
571
(+226)
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Samuel
Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem
96
(−310)
CYL 8
(2024)
558
(−22)
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Samuel
Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem
77
(+7)
Total results This character has 8 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. 1,138

Trivia

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Samuel

Used in Legacy of Archanea. A name of Hebrew origin and the name of a figure in the Bible; in the Bible, the explanation for the name Samuel is given as "I have asked for him from the Lord" (1 Samuel 1:20).

English
(unofficial)

Samto

Used in the fan translations.

Japanese

サムトー

Officially Romanized as Samto. A portmanteau of the Japanese words 寒い, meaning "dull", and , meaning "sword".

Spanish

Samuel

Used in the Choose Your Legends polls for Fire Emblem Heroes.

French

Samuel

Used in Legacy of Archanea.

German

Samuel

Used in Choose Your Legends.

Italian

Samuel

Used in Choose Your Legends.

Portuguese

Samuel

Used in Choose Your Legends.

Traditional Chinese

薩姆托

Samto; used in Choose Your Legends.

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Mystery of the Emblem
Portrait samuel fe03.pngPortrait navarre fe03.png Ma snes01 mercenary enemy.gif Mercenary Ma snes01 mercenary playable.gif Hero Ma snes01 hero playable.gif
Bs fe03 enemy mercenary sword.pngBs fe03 mercenary sword.png
Sword
Bs fe03 hero sword.png
Sword
Small portrait samuel fe12.pngSmall portrait navarre fe12.png New Mystery of the Emblem

Cavalier Archer Myrmidon Mage Curate Knight Mercenary Fighter Hunter Pirate Dark Mage Dracoknight

Official artwork

Cipher artwork

References

  1. "Ogma: Navarre... You disappoint me...
    "Navarre": Woah, I don't believe it... This killing edge is, like, so deadly...
    Ogma: Do we have to fight? Alright. I guessed that we would have to duel eventually.
    Samuel: Ah... Oh, snap! Woah, dude! I'm just faking it! ...Faking! It's me... Samuel. Have you totally forgotten, Mister Ogma?
    Ogma: Samuel!? The pit-fighter from Knorda, Samuel?
    Samuel: Yeah, that was me. Thanks for saving me back then. When everybody tried to escape, you got yourself caught, to hide our escape...
    Ogma: .....
    Samuel: I heard from the others that you were taken to the coliseum to be whipped. Even then, you didn't say anything about our whereabouts. In the end, the young princess of Talys, who was passing by, protected you even when she was in tears, and rescued you. So, that is why, for Talys... No... For the princess, you wielded your sword again...
    " — Samuel and Ogma, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
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