Hríd is a Book II character from Fire Emblem Heroes. He is the first prince of the Ice Kingdom Nifl; He is the older brother of Princesses Gunnthrá, Fjorm and Ylgr, making him the eldest royalty of Nifl. He has the power to communicate with others through his dreams like the rest of his siblings; however, his power is less pronounced than Gunnthra's and he cannot recall his dreams in great detail when he awakens.
Profile[]
The eldest child of the Nifl royal family and the only prince among them, Hríd lived a peaceful life with his mother and sisters. When learning of Múspell's impending invasion, he starts making preparations for it, such as giving the legendary Lance of Ice Leiptr to Fjorm, believing she had the willpower necessary to wield its true power. After the neighboring kingdom of Múspell invaded, the king Surtr killed the queen and forced the Nifl royal siblings to separate. Letting everyone believe he had perished, Hríd made his way to Múspell in secret, seeking to assassinate Surtr, only to fail repeatedly, getting burns while evading Múspellian forces.
He eventually meets up with the Askran forces while escaping from an ambush, and thanks to Bruno's aid, he informs them that the only way to defeat Surtr is by cutting off the Rite of Flames so as to prevent any further resurrections. After getting ambushed again by Múspellian forces in a route supposedly unknown to them, Hríd deduces that there is a traitor within the Order of Heroes, much to the their dismay.
On their way there, he informs the group that the Rite of Flames requires a kindling in the form of sacrifices to fuel his powers of resurrection, and Surtr plans to feed two girls to the flames that sustain it, one of them being Veronica. In the evening, his suspicions eventually prove true when Ylgr is revealed to be Loki after the latter attempts to cause distrust towards him.
After Surtr's death by the Order of Heroes, Hríd becomes the new ruler of Nifl and creates peace between Nifl and Múspell, now ruled by Laevatein. He then reveals that like the Rite of Flames, the Rite of Frost will not take long to claim Fjorm's life, which was previously hinted at through her deteriorating health.
Personality[]
Revered by his allies and enemies as a skilled fighter and strategist, Hríd has a strong enough passion for his homeland that he is willing to sacrifice himself if it means its safety, as seen through his actions against Surtr. This also causes him to greatly regret his inability to defend Nifl in its time of need.
In-Game[]
- Icy Blade
- The eldest prince of Nifl, Kingdom of Ice. With a steady, calm demeanor, he's always prepared for danger.
Base Stats[]
Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯
Title | |||||
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Icy Blade | |||||
Group | |||||
Cavalry | |||||
Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
1 40 | 18/19/20 37/41/44 | 6/7/8 34/37/41 | 3/4/5 13/17/20 | 11/12/13 33/36/39 | 3/4/5 22/26/29 |
Skills | Weapon | ||||
Gjöll New Moon | Sword |
Skills[]
Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
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Iron Sword | - | - | - | |
Steel Sword | - | - | - | |
Silver Sword | - | - | - | |
Gjöll | - | - | ||
New Moon | - | - | ||
Moonbow | New Moon | - | ||
A | Distant Counter | - | ||
B | Freezing Seal | - | ||
Freezing Seal II | - | |||
C | Atk Smoke 1 | - | - | |
Atk Smoke 2 | Atk Smoke 1 | - | ||
Atk Smoke 3 | Atk Smoke 2 | |||
Atk Def Menace | - | - |
Meet Some of the Heroes[]
Icy Blade Hríd | |||
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Hríd is the first prince of Nifl, a land watched over by a legendary ice dragon. | |||
Being the elder brother of Gunnthrá, Fjorm, and Ylgr, Hríd is totally devoted to his responsibilities. | |||
After the attack by Múspell, the Kingdom of Flame, the surviving members of the royal family were scattered. But even still, Hríd struck out alone to take on Surtr, the king of Múspell, and try to restore peace to Nifl. | |||
No matter how dire the situation is, Hríd never gives up. That's the kind of spirit that makes him a Legendary Hero! | |||
Closely Associated Characters | |||
Gunnthrá | The eldest princess of Nifl and Hríd's younger sister. When the family was scattered after the invasion by Múspell, she hid herself in a shrine. | ||
Fjorm | The second princess of Nifl and the middle of the three sisters. Separated from Hríd after the invasion by Múspell, the two were eventually reunited, and they fought alongside each other to save their kingdom. | ||
Ylgr | Hríd's youngest sister, the third princess of Nifl. Though separated from Hríd after the invasion, they were later reunited. |
- Resolute Prince
- The eldest prince of Nifl, Kingdom of Ice. With a steady, calm demeanor, he's always prepared for danger, even when on a simple trip to a shrine.
Base Stats[]
Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯
Title | |||||
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Resolute Prince | |||||
Group | |||||
Flying | |||||
Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
1 40 | 17/18/19 39/42/45 | 9/10/11 35/38/41 | 3/4/5 16/19/22 | 9/10/11 33/36/39 | 4/5/6 23/27/30 |
Skills | Weapon | ||||
Geishun+ Swap | Sword |
Skills[]
Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
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Iron Sword | - | - | - | |
Steel Sword | - | - | - | |
Geishun | - | - | - | |
Geishun+ | - | - | ||
Swap | - | - | ||
A | Atk/Def Bond 1 | - | - | |
Atk/Def Bond 2 | Atk/Def Bond 1 | - | ||
Atk/Def Bond 3 | Atk/Def Bond 2 | |||
B | Quick Riposte 1 | - | - | |
Quick Riposte 2 | Quick Riposte 1 | - | ||
Quick Riposte 3 | Quick Riposte 2 | |||
C | Hone Atk 1 | - | - | |
Hone Atk 2 | Hone Atk 1 | - | ||
Hone Atk 3 | Hone Atk 2 | |||
Hone Atk 4 | Hone Atk 3 |
Meet Some of the Heroes[]
Resolute Prince Hríd | |||
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Hríd's the eldest prince of Nifl, the Kingdom of Ice, and he's here in Askr to celebrate the New Year! | |||
It seems he's a little worried about whether he's wearing his kimono correctly. Well, it looks like he's nailed it to me! | |||
He's also equipped himself for the occasion with a sword called Geishun—a weapon with a golden blade and red-and-white decorations that promise good things to come, and soon! | |||
It looks like Hríd is all ready to take on the New Year. I hope he takes the time to relax, have some mochi, and truly enjoy the celebrations with us! | |||
Closely Associated Characters | |||
Gunnthrá | The eldest princess of Nifl, the Kingdom of Ice. A gentle and caring soul with strong maternal instincts. Hríd's sister. | ||
Fjorm | The gentle second princess of Nifl, the Kingdom of Ice. Seeks revenge against Surtr. Hríd's sister. | ||
Ylgr | The youngest princess of Nifl, the Kingdom of Ice. Naive and brimming with curiosity, she's eager to explore new horizons. Hríd's sister. |
Quotes[]
Choose Your Legends Placement History[]
Round | Placement | Character Version | Votes |
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CYL1 - CYL2 | N/A | |||
CYL3 | 73 | Heroes |
3,756 | |
CYL4 | 166 ↓93 |
Heroes |
935 ↓2,821 | |
CYL5 | 234 ↓68 |
Heroes |
374 ↓561 | |
CYL6 | 211 ↑33 |
Heroes |
460 ↑86 |
CYL7 | 169 ↑42 |
Heroes |
352 ↓108 |
Etymology[]
In Norse Mythology, Hríd is the name of one of the eleven rivers of Élivágar, the ice rivers that flow in the Ginnungagap.
Incidentally, the kana for his name in Japanese can also be read as "Freeze".
Trivia[]
- Hríd's artwork shows him wielding Gjöll.
- Hríd shares his voice actor with Lyon from Fire Emblem Heroes and Seteth from Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- According to the Fire Emblem Heroes Character Illustrations Vol. 1 book, Hríd stands at 187cm (or about 6'2).
Gallery[]
- See main article: Hríd/Gallery.