—Marisa talking to Tethys in a support conversation
Marisa is a playable character in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones. She is a mercenary that joins Eirika and Ephraim's armies by betraying her former employer and switching sides.
Profile[]
Marisa is a member of Gerik's Mercenaries. She is an aloof and detached beauty, and a master of the blade, earning fame as the Crimson Flash because of her great speed. She became a mercenary to deal with the harsh methods of her father, who was also a great swordmaster, and seeks to surpass him.
Regardless of the route, Marisa is accidentally deployed under the hire of Grado, while Gerik and the other Mercenaries were hired by Innes. In Eirika's route, she switches sides after speaking to Gerik, not worried about what this would do to her reputation. In Ephraim's route, she switches sides after learning about the mix up from Ewan. Marisa has a secret crush on Gerik, as her supports with her friendly rival Tethys reveal.
After Fomortiis is defeated, Marisa becomes the leader of a mercenary force of her own, defeating all who challenge her. If she reaches an A support with Gerik, she stays with him and becomes the group's fencing instructor, while if she reaches A support with Joshua, she swears loyalty to him and becomes Jehanna's top swordfighter.
Personality[]
Marisa is quiet, blunt, and stoic. Her aloof demeanor covers an awkward side. She is usually socially inept in every situation outside of fighting, as revealed in one of her support conversations with Gerik. Her bluntness can intimidate others and be interpreted as rudeness sometimes. She acts this way because she was always lonely and had a hard time socializing.
Marisa had a harsh childhood, being raised by her father with extremely strict methods like needing to sleep surrounded by (blunt) swords so she would never let her guard down even when not awake. That said, she doesn't resent her father, and her dream is to surpass him.
Marisa always looks for ways to improve herself on the battlefield, and is always testing her skills. She is very fixated on her goal of being a better swordmaster then her father, and the uncertainty of if the war will end or if she will survive makes her even stricter with herself.
In-Game[]
The Sacred Stones[]
Base Stats[]
Starting Class | Affinity | ||||||||
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Myrmidon | Ice | ||||||||
Level | HP | Str | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Con | Mov |
5 | 23 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
Weapon | Starting Items | ||||||||
Sword - D | Shamshir Vulnerary* Elixir** |
*Eirika's route
**Ephraim's route
Growth Rates[]
HP | S/M | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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75% | 30%* | 55%* | 60%* | 50% | 15% | 25%* |
*5% less in the Japanese version
Promotion Gains[]
Item Required | Promoted Class | |||||||
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Hero Crest or Master Seal | Swordmaster | |||||||
1 | +4 | +2 | +1 | +0 | +2 | +1 | +2 | +1 |
Skills | Weapon Levels | |||||||
Critical +15 | +40 |
Item Required | Promoted Class | |||||||
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Hero Crest or Master Seal | Assassin | |||||||
1 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +1 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +1 |
Skills | ||||||||
Silencer |
Supports[]
- See also: Marisa/Supports
Overall[]
Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.
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Marisa joins several chapters later at the same level as Joshua, which makes her harder to train. Compared to Joshua, Marisa has better growths in Skill, Luck and Resistance (at least in the European version), and slightly worse growths in Strength and Defense. Despite a slightly lower Speed growth, she does have high Speed and can easily handle most attacks, although like Joshua, she will end up sword-locked; if promoted into Swordmaster, she becomes particularly susceptible to Swordslayer-wielding users and should avoid them at all costs.
As a promotion, the Swordmaster class increases Marisa's critical rate, while the Assassin class allows her to use Lockpicks and grants her the Silencer ability.
Fire Emblem Awakening[]
SpotPass[]
Starting Class | |||||||||
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Swordmaster | |||||||||
Level | HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov |
5 | 38 | 22 | 13 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 14 | 13 | 6 |
Skills | Weapon | Starting Items | |||||||
Avoid +10 Vantage Astra Tantivy | Sword - B | Killing Edge* |
*Enemy only; joins unequipped
Fire Emblem Engage[]
Bond Ring[]
- Hero from beyond Elyos and member of Gerik's Mercenaries. A remarkable swordswoman known, and feared, as the Crimson Flash. She has a taciturn demeanor and trusts Commander Gerik completely.
C Rank | Spd +1 | |
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B Rank | Dex +1 Spd +1 | |
World | A Rank | Dex +1 Spd +1 Lck +1 |
Azure Twins | S Rank | Dex +1 Spd +2 Lck +1 Lethality |
Fire Emblem Heroes[]
- Crimson Flash
- An aloof swordfighter in a mercenary group led by Gerik. Her nom de guerre, Crimson Flash, strikes fear in others. Appears in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.
Base Stats[]
Rarity:Title | |||||
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Crimson Flash | |||||
Group | |||||
Infantry | |||||
Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
1 40 | 17 43 | 8 28 | 10 34 | 5 27 | 5 19 |
Skills | Weapon | ||||
Wo Dao Night Sky | Sword |
Skills[]
Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
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Iron Sword | - | - | - | |
Steel Sword | - | - | - | |
Wo Dao | - | - | ||
Wo Dao+ | Wo Dao | |||
Shamshir | - | - | ||
Night Sky | - | - | ||
Glimmer | Night Sky | - | ||
A | HP +3 | - | - | |
HP/Def 1 | HP +3 | - | ||
HP/Def 2 | HP/Def 1 | |||
C | Infantry Pulse 1 | - | - | |
Infantry Pulse 2 | Infantry Pulse 1 | |||
Infantry Pulse 3 | Infantry Pulse 2 |
Overall[]
Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.
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Base Set[]
Counters[]
Skill Inheritance[]
Meet Some of the Heroes[]
Crimson Flash Marisa | |||
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Today I'll be introducing you to Marisa, a member of Gerik's Mercenaries. She's a master swordswoman they call the Crimson Flash! | |||
Marisa comes from Jehanna. Her father was apparently a harsh instructor in the ways of swordsmanship, and when she joined Gerik's Mercenaries, she quickly became essential to the team. | |||
She doesn't talk much, and she might come across as blunt and aloof at times, but I hear she's got a big crush on someone! I wonder who it is? | |||
Marisa might be an intimidating fighter who never lets her guard down, but she's a softy on the inside. I hope her crush can keep up with her, whoever they are! | |||
Closely Associated Characters | |||
Gerik | A veteran soldier who leads his own mercenary band, Gerik's Mercenaries. He's the commander of Tethys, Ewan, Marisa, and others. | ||
Tethys | A member of Gerik's Mercenaries who is a talented and charming dancer. Together with her dear brother, Ewan, she strives to survive a life torn apart by war. |
- Crimson Rabbit
- Skilled mercenary called the Crimson Flash. Recieved an order to participate in the Spring Festival as a bunny. Appears in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.
Base Stats[]
Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯
Title | |||||
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Crimson Rabbit | |||||
Group | |||||
Flying | |||||
Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
1 40 | 17/18/19 39/42/45 | 8/9/10 30/33/36 | 7/8/9 35/38/42 | 5/6/7 24/28/31 | 5/6/7 18/21/24 |
Skills | Weapon | ||||
Flashing Carrot+ Reposition | Lance |
Skills[]
Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
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Iron Lance | - | - | - | |
Steel Lance | - | - | - | |
Flashing Carrot | - | - | - | |
Flashing Carrot+ | - | - | ||
Reposition | - | - | ||
B | Spd Def Link 1 | - | - | |
Spd Def Link 2 | Spd Def Link 1 | - | ||
Spd Def Link 3 | Spd Def Link 2 | |||
C | Flier Guidance 1 | - | - | |
Flier Guidance 2 | Flier Guidance 1 | - | ||
Flier Guidance 3 | Flier Guidance 2 |
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Overall[]
Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.
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Base Set[]
Counters[]
Skill Inheritance[]
Meet Some of the Heroes[]
Crimson Rabbit Marisa | |||
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Marisa is a member of Gerik's Mercenaries, the group in which her talent for swordplay won her the nickname of "the Crimson Flash." She brings a touch of flair to the battlefield—and now that flair's coming to the Spring Festival! | |||
Check it out! She's swapped out her trusty sword for what appears to be...a carrot lance? This is her first time wielding a lance, you know—I wonder how she'll use it! | |||
Never mind the carrot, though. Isn't her outfit incredible? I wasn't kidding when I said she'd bring her distinctive flair to the event. | |||
Marisa is typically quite reticent and aloof, but this fabulous spring outfit might be just the thing to help her open up a bit! | |||
Closely Associated Characters | |||
Joshua | A mercenary with a taste for games of chance, who is also secretly the runaway prince of Jehanna. His sparring matches with Marisa give a vivid demonstration of their gifts for swordsmanship. |
Quotes[]
The Sacred Stones[]
Recruitment Conversation[]
Eirika's route
- Gerik: Is that you, Marisa?
- Marisa: Chief.
- Gerik: What a mess... Looks like the guild bungled. They're usually diligent about making sure this sort of thing doesn't happen. But here we are, two people of the same troop, working for opposite sides.
- Marisa: What should we do?
- Gerik: Aye, well, that's a good question. As a mercenary, your loyalty should always lie with the person paying your wages. You decide. We can cross blades if you want, but I'd rather you retreat. 'Course, if you betray your employer, you'll soil your sterling name.
- Marisa: C'mon, chief. What would YOU like me to do?
- Gerik: Well, that's easy. I'd like you to come over and join my side.
- Marisa: Right. Done.
- Gerik: Ho-hold on... Is that it? Just like that? You know what this will do to your reputation, right?
- Marisa: Uh-huh.
Ephraim's route
- Ewan: There you are, Marisa.
- Marisa: Ewan? What are you doing here?
- Ewan: Marisa, the mercenary guild sent you here, didn't they? They assigned you to fight under Commander Gerik, right?
- Marisa: That's right. But the chief's not here.
- Ewan: I know, It was all a mistake. Your commander's over there, working on another job. He wants you to join him.
- Marisa: Really? He said that?
- Ewan: Yep.
- Marisa: I'm on my way.
- Ewan: Hey, wait! Wait! Take me with you. The group's headed east, too. Let's stick with them for now.
- Marisa: Very well.
Death Quote[]
—Marisa's death quote
Final Chapter[]
—Marisa's final chapter quote
Conversation on Chapter 10 of Ephraim's route[]
(if any of the Player Units visited the lower village)
- Marisa: ...No good.
- [Player Unit]: What?
- Marisa: ...... This.
- [Player Unit]: Huh?
- Marisa: I found it. I can't use it yet. Good-bye.
- (Marisa leaves)
- [Player Unit]: Uh...
- (Got a Hero Crest)
Heroes[]
Possible Endings[]
- Marisa, the Crimson Flash (緋閃, Hi sen)
- After the war, Marisa became battalion leader for an elite mercenary force. Many men sought to challenge her to a duel, and none of them stood up to her blade.
- Marisa and Gerik
- Gerik remained a mercenary, and Marisa became his company's fencing instructor. Gerik returned the affection she gave him, although he was troubled to learn she was clumsy at everything but fighting.
- Marisa and Joshua
- Joshua returned to Jehanna with Marisa, where she pledged service to the crown and became the top swordfighter in the land. Joshua still loved games of chance, but when it came to Marisa, she was ever the winner.
Non-Canon Appearances[]
Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)[]
Marisa 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 | 53 | The Sacred Stones |
5,398 |
CYL2 | 57 ↓4 |
The Sacred Stones |
4,293 ↓1,105 |
CYL3 | 109 ↓52 |
The Sacred Stones |
2,565 ↓1,728 |
CYL4 | 96 ↑13 |
The Sacred Stones |
1,694 ↓871 |
CYL5 | 114 ↓17 |
The Sacred Stones |
813 ↓881 |
CYL6 | 95 ↑19 |
The Sacred Stones |
1,006 ↑193 |
CYL7 | 105 ↓10 |
The Sacred Stones |
639 ↓367 |
CYL8 | 120 ↓15 |
The Sacred Stones |
611 ↓28 |
Trivia[]
- In a support conversation with Tethys, Marisa tells her that she can use either hand when holding a sword, but she prefers using her left hand, because she says that it is stronger.
- Her Fire Emblem Heroes arts reference this as they depict her using her right hand for normal attacks and her left hand for special skills.
- Even though Ewan can be used to recruit her, Marisa is unable to have support conversations with him.
- Marisa's The Sacred Stones artwork depicts her wielding Shamshir.
- Her artwork in Heroes depicts her as a Myrmidon, and still wielding her trademark Shamshir.
- The Hero in Marisa's SpotPass team in Fire Emblem Awakening represents Gerik.
- Marisa shares her English Voice Actress, Connor Kelly-Eiding, with Felicia, Setsuna and Catria.
- In the Japanese version of The Sacred Stones, Marisa's growths are identical to Fir's in The Binding Blade.
- Marisa can be the only female Assassin in the GBA games.
Gallery[]
- See main article: Marisa/Gallery.