Gerrard

Gerrard
Game Data
Game	Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
First Seen	Prologue: Birth of the Holy Knight
Starting Class	Axe Fighter
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“Yeah, she's makin' my mouth water.”
—Gerrard talking about Edain to Munnir

Gerarrd (ゲラルド Gurarudo) is an enemy character from Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War.

Profile

A henchman of Prince Munnir of Verdane, Gerrard is involved in the invasion of Grannvale. During Munnir's raid, Gerrard took control Evans Castle across the border of Grannevale and helped his boss leave the battlefield for reinforcements. When Munnir explained his desire to marry the captive noblewoman Edain, Gerrard complimented his boss and was promised by Munnir he'd be allowed to choose a Grannevale bride after their victory.

Gerrard will eventually fall to Sigurd's troops, taunting the Grannevalians about Munnir's escape as he died.

Stats

Starting Class								Holy Blood
Axe Fighter								-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Lead	Gold
20	55	14	0	9	16	0	14	2	6	2	2,000
Skills				Weapon				Starting Items
-				Axe - A				Steel Axe Hand Axe

Overview

Gerrard may be marginally stronger than Dimaggio, but the player's forces have grown stronger as well. In particular, the Silver Sword that Sigurd just received will allow the player to take him out in two rounds of combat, three at most if regeneration is considered. Sigurd will likely not be able to survive two hits of the axe, so the player should make sure to check to make sure that Sigurd can survive a 32 might attack before engaging with him, and have Ethlyn heal him if his HP ever falls within KO range.

It is important to note that,though Gerrard comes equipped with a Steel Axe, he will automatically use his Hand Axe if he is attacked at a distance. The same AI quirk holds true for all enemies with multiple weapon slots, even though the player's units cannot replicate this trick.

For the curious, it is theoretically possible to get Arvis to kill Gerrard for the player, but doing so requires AI manipulation and luck.

Quotes

Vs. Midayle
Gerrard: W, wait! You're using arrows, you coward!
Midayle: Shut up! Where's Lady Aideen!? Bring her back, now!!

“Grannvale dogs... Damn you!”
—Gerrard's battle quote

“Too bad for you... That dame of yours ain't here. Prince Munnir's got her.”
—Gerrard's death quote

Etymology

Earl Gerald was a figure from Celtic mythology.