Jakob

"Lady Avatar, apologies for the delay. I am pleased to find you alive and well"

- Jakob

Jakob (ジョーカー Jōkā , Joker in the Japanese version) is a playable character in Fire Emblem Fates. He will be the Avatar's ally regardless of their route and will join later than usual if the Avatar is male. He is voiced by Junichi Suwabe in the Japanese version and by Benjamin Diskin in the English version.

Profile
Jakob is a butler who serves the Avatar in the Kingdom of Nohr. He was born into aristocracy but lost connections with both of his parents. He follows the Avatar regardless of the side they choose. If he achieves an S-Support, Jakob will have a son named Dwyer. If the Avatar is male, Jakob will join at the end of Chapter 15 for Birthright and also join at the end of Chapter 15 for Conquest. He will also join at the start of Chapter 16 for Revelation.

Personality
Jakob is a dutiful butler who serves the Avatar. On top of being great at housework and other chores, he is an excellent fighter. He is dutiful, kind, and courteous to the Avatar when speaking to them. However, around other members of the army he can be rather unsociable, speaking very rudely and bluntly to them and sometimes making fun of them as shown in his support conversations with Silas. Nonetheless, he still helps others when needed as part of his duty as the Avatar's butler. He hates mornings the most out of everyone in the army. His birthday is December 3rd.

Base Stats

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Growth Rates
◾ Note: Growth Rates are based on the character in their starting class
 * 50%
 * 40%
 * 25%
 * 55%
 * 50%
 * 55%
 * 30%
 * 35%
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Standard Sets

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Friendship Sets

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Partner Sets

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Special Classes

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Supports
Romantic Supports
 * The Avatar (Female)
 * Azura
 * Felicia
 * Mozu

Nohr

 * Camilla
 * Elise
 * Effie
 * Nyx
 * Charlotte
 * Beruka
 * Selena
 * Peri

Hoshido

 * Hinoka
 * Sakura
 * Orochi
 * Kagero
 * Oboro
 * Rinkah
 * Hana
 * Setsuna

Other Supports
 * The Avatar (Male)
 * Takumi
 * Silas
 * Gunter
 * Dwyer
 * Kana - If Jakob is his father
 * Shigure - If Jakob is his father

Private Quarters

 * "Good! You have returned. I long to spend every waking moment with you." (Spouse; Upon entering)
 * "Ah, Avatar. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than being in your company." (Spouse; Returning to selection screen)
 * "Ah, Avatar... Home at last! I have you all to myself." (Spouse; Upon entering)

Arena
"Welcome to the arena. You can wager on all the battles that take place here."

Avatar's Birthday

 * "My most heartfelt congratulations on this day of your birth, Avatar!"
 * "Congratulations."

Alone

 * "I'm in perfect shape today. I can handle anything asked of me." (surge)

In the shops

 * "I'll treasure any object you pick out for me." (buying)
 * "If it will be of help, you may sell my goods." (selling)

Level Up

 * "I must develop my skills faster..." (2-3 stats up)

Confession
"I love you...I was always afraid to say it, but from now on I will tell you every single day. I love you."

Support

 * "Stiff upper lip."
 * "You have my support."
 * "Is there a plan?"
 * "Well...how irksome."
 * "Be careful."
 * "This should be simple."
 * "This will be enjoyable."

Attack Stance

 * "This won't do."

Guard Stance

 * "May I assist?"
 * "You rang?"

Critical/Skill

 * "I'm afraid this will be messy!"
 * "Time to take out the trash!"
 * "You are excused!"
 * "You're about to be served!"

Defeated Enemy

 * "I could do no less."
 * "Ha."
 * "Excuse me."
 * "All clean!"
 * "Hmph."
 * "No surprise there."

Partner Defeated Enemy/Healed

 * "Sorry to be a bother."

Possible Endings

 * Jakob - Devoted Servant
 * Jakob continue to serve as Avatar's butler. He was often offered other positions based on his extraordinary skills, but the records show he refused them all to stay by Avatar's side.

Etymology
Jakob is a variant of the name Jacob, which is of Hebrew origin. The name is derived from Jacob, the patriarch of the Israelites in the biblical book of Genesis.

Joker is a name for a Jester. It is also a unique playing card most notably used as a wild card in several card games.

Trivia

 * Jakob shared his English voice actor, Benjamin Diskin, with Saizo and Hayato
 * Concept art for Jakob appeared in the publication "The Making of Fire Emblem". Interestingly, it depicted him with black hair compared to his now silver hair.
 * Jakob placed 4th in the official character popularity poll held on the game's official site for males.
 * He also placed 4th in the character popularity poll and placed 2nd in the spouse poll, both were issued by Famitsu.
 * He placed 6th in the character popularity poll issued by Nintendo Dream.