- For the enemy monster that debuted in Shadows of Valentia, see here.
—Fáfnir introducing himself to Alfonse
Fáfnir is the main antagonist of Book V of Fire Emblem Heroes. He is the king of Niðavellir and the older adoptive brother of Ótr and Reginn. He was once a kind man and a benevolent king, but became power hungry and now wants to invade other worlds. With his sights set on conquering Askr, the homeland of Alfonse and Sharena, he fights the Order of Heroes, including his adopted sister Reginn.
He wears the Crown of the Dvergar, an artifact that enhances his strength and makes him almost invincible.
Profile[]
When a coup d'état toppled the kingdom of Niðavellir and the old king was killed, the country fell to ruin and was unable to muster a force large enough to invade a country. Eventually, Fáfnir seized the throne by force and became their king, who the people welcomed, ignoring the fact that he was not dvergr royalty.
Amidst the chaos, a pair of siblings found shelter in a village where they were later discovered by Fáfnir who adopted them as his new step siblings. But while the siblings and subjects deeply loved the new king, the righteousness they thought they saw in him didn't last long, as he'd quickly become a tyrant, subjugating his people and invading other countries.
When Fáfnir began his invasion of Askr, Reginn was sent to lead the first wave. When she failed to return, Ótr was initially concerned, but Fáfnir was not.
He later discovered than his sister Reginn joined the Order of Heroes and faced her and her allies. He defeated them easily, but Eitri appeared and escaped with the Heroes. Furious, Fáfnir decided to continue his path so he could invade Askr.
He ultimately defeated most of the Askran soldiers and encountered again the Heroes, while believing that Eitri remained on their side and was unaware that she betrayed his enemies (and that the sage and Ótr were using him). He again defeated the Heroes and went to the castle of the queen of Askr, Henriette.
He threatened the queen in order to force her to open the gate of Askr, but is interrupted by Alfonse and the rest of the Order of Heroes and defeated in battle. He is then arrested for his crimes, but is soon freed by Loki, and in exchange, he agreed to do something for her.
Upon returning to Ótr, Fáfnir reveals that he figured out about his alliance to Eitri before suffering more headaches. After recovering, he begins to set his sights on the Emblian Empire. After a swift invasion, Fáfnir enters the Temple of Blood and finds a copy of Breidablik where Loki reveals Eitri created it. Outraged, Fáfnir halts the invasion of Embla and heads back to his realm to get answers. Upon confronting the sage, Eitri reveals that Fáfnir was summoned by the Breidablik copy as part of her ploy to restore Niðavellir, but as he was summoned from his world, Fáfnir was struck with amnesia. Though he begs to be returned to his realm, Eitri converts him into a mechanical dragon.
When the Order of Heroes finally arrive in the capital of Niðavellir, they find Fáfnir, now consumed by madness, and the city mostly in ruins. Ótr attempts to fight them again to stop them from restoring Fáfnir, but is quickly defeated, with Gramr stolen from him. In the throes of death, Ótr heads toward Fáfnir for help, but the fallen king swiftly kills his adoptive brother, failing to recognize him.
Eventually, the Order of Heroes manage to get to the Niðavellir castle where they battle Fáfnir again throughout the halls. While the group outnumbers him, Fáfnir deals brutal attacks toward the group, even landing a fatal blow on Nótt. Seeing the damage wrought by the fallen king, Reginn ultimately decides to kill Fáfnir and deals the fatal blow with Gramr. The attack restores Fáfnir's sanity, and he regains his memories, including those of his real family back in his home world. He succumbs to his wounds moments later, but not before sharing a last heartfelt moment with his adoptive sister, much to Reginn's grief.
Personality[]
Fáfnir was once a kind and benevolent man who, despite not remembering his past, was able to rise to the throne. However, his personality changed overnight into one of cruelty and conquest. He is obsessed with finding and opening gates to other worlds, and goes to war with other nations as a means to sate both this desire and a bloodlust he finds unquenchable.
In reality, the shift in Fáfnir's personality was brought about by an unfortunate collection of circumstances. He was originally from another world, just like the Heroes that Kiran is able to summon, but his summoning, an experiment conducted by Eitri, left him amnesiac. The Crown of the Dvergar worn by Niðavellir's rulers is also a trap designed by Eitri, as it will do harm to any that wear it that are not part of the royal bloodline. Between his amnesia, status as one not from Zenith, and his donning the crown, he was driven to madness, unaware that his obsession with conquest and opening gates was born out of his desire to simply return to his true home.
In-Game[]
- King of Desolation
- King of Niðavellir who rose from his station as a lowly soldier. Remembers nothing of his past.
Base Stats[]
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| King of Desolation | |||||
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 Cavalry | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
 Hreiðmarr |  Lance | ||||
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Skills[]
| Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
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 | Iron Lance | - | - | - |
| Steel Lance | - | - | - | |
| Silver Lance | - | - | - | |
| Hreiðmarr | - |  | - |
- King of Desolation
- King of Niðavellir who rose from his station as a lowly soldier. Remembers nothing of his past.
Base Stats[]
Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯
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| King of Desolation | |||||
| Group | |||||
 Armored | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
| Scalding Breath |  Breath | ||||
Skills[]
| Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
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| Fire Breath | - | - | - |
| Fire Breath + | - | - | - | |
| Flametongue | - | - | - | |
| Scalding Breath | - | | - |
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Counters[]
- Fresh Ambition
- The king of Niðavellir, realm of the dvergar. He has come clad in a kimono to celebrate the coming of the new year with Askr.
Base Stats[]
Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯
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| Fresh Ambition | |||||
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| Cavalry | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 17/18/19 36/40/43 | 9/10/11 39/43/46 | 8/9/10 36/39/43 | 6/7/8 28/31/34 | 2/3/4 12/16/19 |
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Niðavellir Sprig Night Sky |  Dagger | ||||
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Meet Some of the Heroes[]
| Fresh Ambition Fáfnir | |||
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Yikes! What's Fáfnir doing here?! You know, Fáfnir, the king of Niðavellir! Wait... I thought he was here to invade Askr, but...is he actually here to celebrate the New Year? | ||
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Well then! I guess Fáfnir's here to show us how a king wears a kimono. I have to say, he's really demonstrating the charisma that helped him put Niðavellir back together! | ||
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To go with his seasonal outfit, he's carrying a camellia flower. Camellias are seen as a symbol of good luck, and they're associated with prosperity! | ||
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That envelope he's holding must mean that Fáfnir is giving out New Year's gifts! Well, thank you very much! I sure hope we can get along with everyone in Niðavellir this year! | ||
| Closely Associated Characters | |||
| Ótr | Adoptive brother of Niðavellir's king, Fáfnir. Worships his brother and supports his ambition. | ||
| Reginn | Adoptive sister of Niðavellir's king, Fáfnir. Chooses to work together with Askr to stop her suddenly changing brother. | ||
Quotes[]
Choose Your Legends Placement History[]
| Round | Placement | Character Version | Votes |
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| CYL8 | 212 ↓32 |
 Heroes |
275 ↓54 |
Etymology[]
In Norse Mythology, Fáfnir was the son of the Dwarf King Hreiðmarr and had two brothers named Ótr and Regin. When Hreidmar obtained the ring Andvaranaut that was stolen from Andvari by Loki as compensation for accidentally killing Ótr, Fáfnir, consumed by greed, killed his father and stole Andvaranaut. The ring however was cursed and Fáfnir was turned into a dragon and was later slain by Sigurd.
Trivia[]
- Fáfnir shares his English voice actor, Griffin Puatu, with Chad in Heroes and Seadall in Engage.
- Fáfnir is the first primary antagonist of a Book to be a Blue unit (A Lance unit, specifically) as the previous primary antagonists (Veronica, Surtr, Hel and Freyja) were all Green.
- This hints towards Fáfnir not being the true antagonist of the Book, as Eitri, who is the true antagonist, uses a green weapon, fitting the existing pattern.
- He's also the first antagonist of a Book to have two different classes (Blue Lance, and Colorless Breath).
- According to the Fire Emblem Heroes Character Illustrations Vol. 2, Fáfnir stands at 183cm (or about 6'0).
- To date, Fáfnir is one of only three major antagonists in the main story of Heroes to not become playable in their original form at the conclusion of their respective book—the other two being Veronica and Elm.
Gallery[]
- See main article: Fáfnir (character)/Gallery.