—Colm at the second attack on Renvall
Colm is a playable character in the game Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones. He first appears after Chapter 2 and can be recruited in Chapter 3 by having Neimi talk to him inside the bandit's hideout. They can automatically have a support conversation. Before being recruited he will appear as a green unit and will walk around opening doors and treasure chests in the hideout.
Profile[]
A chivalrous thief from Renais and a childhood friend of Neimi, Colm managed to steal Eirika's bracelet while 'walking by'. Colm used his abilities as a thief to keep himself, and later Neimi alive. He would steal items of value from people that seemed wealthy to pay for necessities for himself and Neimi.
During Chapter 3, Colm infiltrated a bandit hideout to find Neimi's lost handmirror, stolen by bandits. Neimi, who was worried for Colm's safety, found Eirika and convinced her group to go with her to the Bandit's Hideout and find Colm.
Personality[]
Colm is rather snide and arrogant, but genuinely cares for Neimi. He is also quite proud of his thieving prowess. It is often hard to tell if Colm is exhibiting his uncaring for others or if he is simply clumsy. In a conversation with Moulder it is revealed he had burned a pack filled with Moulder's belongings twice, Moulder then says he is 'concerned about the condition of Colm's soul.'
Colm has a weakness for Neimi being sad or crying, which she does quite often. He will often try to pretend he doesn't care or pester her about being a "crybaby". If the two obtain an A Support, Colm will be unable to keep up his façade and comfort Neimi.
In-Game[]
The Sacred Stones[]
Base Stats[]
| Starting Class | Affinity | ||||||||
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 Thief |  Light | ||||||||
| Level | HP | Str | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Con | Mov |
| 2 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10* | 8 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Weapon | Starting Items | ||||||||
 Sword - E |  Iron Sword Lockpick Vulnerary | ||||||||
*12 in the Japanese version
Growth Rates[]
| HP | S/M | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75% | 40% | 40% | 65% | 45% | 25% | 20% |
Promotion Gains[]
| Item Required | Promoted Class | |||||||
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 Ocean Seal
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 Assassin
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| 1 | +3 | +1 | +0 | +0 | +2 | +2 | +2 | +0 |
| Skills | Weapon Levels | |||||||
| + Silencer - Steal |
+30
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| Item Required | Promoted Class | |||||||
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| Ocean Seal
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 Rogue
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| 1 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +0 | +2 | +2 | +1 | +0 |
| Skills | ||||||||
| Pick | ||||||||
Supports[]
- See also: Colm/Supports
Overall[]
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Colm has surprisingly high growths for a thief, but his low bases and swordlock mean that using him in combat tends to be tricky at best. He can take or dodge a few hits, but he needs quite a bit of leveling to become remotely self-sufficient when taking out enemies. Despite Colm's weak combat, he is still useful for a time because of his Thief utility, since he is the first Thief in the game and will probably stay that way for some time. His lack of combat skill doesn't really matter, since he tends to be running around picking locks instead of fighting. However, Colm's usefulness in this regard becomes somewhat obsolete once Chest Keys become available for purchase in the Overworld. Colm is still useful mid-game, helping out in Fog of War battles and in the desert chapter to help search for items in the sand, and while he is inferior as a combat unit compared to others, he is still capable of holding his own with training and investment.
Colm has two promotions, Assassin and Rogue, both of which give him nearly identical stat bonuses. As an Assassin, Colm gains the Silencer skill and a boost to his sword rank, but he also loses his ability to steal items from enemies. While capable of opening doors and chests, he will still require lockpicks to open them. As a Rogue, Colm can pick doors and chests without needing Lockpicks and retains his Steal ability.
Colm is generally better off as an Assassin, as it grants him the Silencer ability to kill off enemy units in a single hit. While some criticals may simply just end up killing the unit, the ability is particularly useful against high Defence targets like Generals and Draco Zombies. Likewise, Rennac will probably have been recruited and already arrives as a Rogue, essentially making Rogue Colm mostly redundant in battle. Likewise, his support with Neimi scales very quickly and provides both of them with additional critical rate when near each other, further increasing the chances of Silencer activating. However, the class has low Strength; if Ross is already a Pirate, it's best to only promote Colm once Ross has been promoted to a Berserker.
Fire Emblem Heroes[]
- Capable Thief
- A thief from a village in Renais called Lark. Daring enough to infiltrate the lair of the bandits who burned down his village, and do so alone. Appears in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.
Base Stats[]
Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯
 | Title | ||||
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| Capable Thief | |||||
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 Infantry | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 18/19/20 40/43/46 | 7/8/9 33/36/39 | 10/11/12 38/41/45 | 4/5/6 21/24/28 | 7/8/9 29/32/35 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
 Quick Dagger+ New Moon |  Dagger | ||||
Skills[]
| Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Iron Dagger | - | - | - |
| Steel Dagger | - | - | - | |
| Quick Dagger | - | - | - | |
| Quick Dagger+ | - |  | | |
 | Pivot | - | - | - |
 | New Moon | - | - | - |
| Moonbow | New Moon | - | - | |
| A |  Speed +1 | - | - | |
 Atk Spd 1 | Speed +1 | - | ||
 Atk Spd 2 | Atk Spd 1 | - | ||
| B |  Atk Res Link 1 | - | - | |
 Atk Res Link 2 | Atk Res Link 1 | - | ||
 Atk Res Link 3 | Atk Res Link 2 | |
Overall[]
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Base Set[]
Counters[]
Skill Inheritance[]
Meet Some of the Heroes[]
| Capable Thief Colm | |||
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Here's Colm! He's a thief with a heart of gold who comes from Lark, a village in Magvel's kingdom of Renais. | ||
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When his village was burned down by bandits, Colm turned to thievery to survive. Having picked up the tricks of the trade, he started picking locks in the bandits' hideout, hoping to steal back his friend Neimi's treasured keepsake. | ||
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It was there that he met Eirika, the princess of Renais, who had heard about him from Neimi. With nowhere left to go, Colm and Neimi decided to join her army. | ||
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Colm continued to improve his skills with the help of some healthy competition from Rennac, a master thief. He looks out for others and refuses to ever give in—and I'd say that makes him a perfect fit for the Order of Heroes! | ||
| Closely Associated Characters | |||
| Neimi | A hunter from Lark, a village in Renais. Joins the Renais military after bandits burn her hometown to the ground in the midst of war's chaos. A childhood friend of Colm. | ||
| Rennac | A thief forced to accompany L'Arachel on her adventures. Member of a wealthy merchant family and well-versed in the ways of the world. He goads Colm into proving his worth as a thief. | ||
Quotes[]
The Sacred Stones[]
Recruit Conversation[]
- Neimi: C-Colm…
- Colm: Neimi?! What are you doing here? I told you to wait for me, didn't I?
- Neimi: I couldn't… It's too dangerous. C'mon, let's go home.
- Colm: We don't have a home! Don't you get it? Look, just leave everything to me. I can take care of it in a flash, but I don't need a clumsy oaf like you tagging along.
- Neimi: But…but…
- Colm: Oh, this is ridiculous. We'll talk later. Don't leave my side, Neimi.
- Neimi: I-- All right.
Other Quotes[]
—Colm to Neimi in a support conversation
—Colm's death quote in The Sacred Stones
—Colm's final chapter quote in The Sacred Stones
Heroes[]
Possible Endings[]
- Colm, Good-Natured Thief (気さくな盗賊, Kisakuna tōzoku)
- He politely refused an invitation to become a spy for Renais, returning instead to his hometown. He spent the rest of his days as a chivalrous rogue helping those in need from the shadows.
- Colm and Neimi
- The childhood friends became lovers first, then husband and wife. Worried for Neimi's well-being, Colm gave up his adventurer's ways. Neimi passed on her grandfather's skill in archery to her own son and daughter.
Non-Canon Appearances[]
Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)[]
Colm is illustrated in the trading card game Fire Emblem Cipher with the following cards:
Choose Your Legends Placement History[]
| Round | Placement | Character Version | Votes |
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| CYL1 | 201 |  The Sacred Stones |
1,267 |
| CYL2 | 267 ↓66 |
The Sacred Stones |
847 ↓420 |
| CYL3 | 243 ↑24 |
The Sacred Stones |
909 ↑62 |
| CYL4 | 214 ↓29 |
The Sacred Stones |
696 ↓213 |
| CYL5 | 216 ↓2 |
The Sacred Stones |
417 ↓279 |
| CYL6 | 414 ↓198 |
The Sacred Stones |
109 ↓308 |
| CYL7 | 367 ↑47 |
The Sacred Stones |
65 ↓44 |
Etymology[]
The name 'Colm' is an Irish contraction of 'Columba,' the Latin word for 'dove'.
Gallery[]
- See main article: Colm/Gallery.