Merrin is a character from Fire Emblem Engage. She is one of Timerra's retainers.
Profile[]
Merrin was born in a sandy village in the northeastern Solm desert, with her mother being matriarch of said village. As women have priority for inheritance in Solm, she was set to inherit the title of matriarch from her mother, but Merrin desired to become a knight instead, so she left the village.
While wandering, she came across a young woman riding a wolf dispatching a bandit gang by herself. And after acquainting herself with Timerra, the two traveled together through the Solm desert. It wasn't until later that Timerra revealed that she was the princess of Solm, and after hearing Merrin's dream of becoming a knight, decided to officially knight her.
Shortly after, Merrin received her mother's blessing to be Timerra's royal knight, but on the condition that she would one day return to the village and eventually succeed her role as chief. From then on, Merrin officially became Timerra's retainers alongside Panette, and the trio would continue to operate as members of the Sentinels.
Fell Xenologue[]
In an alternate reality, Merrin died right after becoming Timerra's retainer and knight. When main timeline Merrin faces Timerra, Timerra mistakes her as a rival from Elusia.
Personality[]
Merrin is a knight with a fresh and extravagant vibe who is noted by many people to have a "cool exterior." She disliked the expectations her mother put on her to succeed her as village leader and ran away from home in order to escape it. One of her earliest dreams was to become a knight, but felt such an opportunity would be unlikely. As fate would have it, she was found by Timerra who fulfilled her dreams and thus she became wholeheartedly loyal to Timerra for giving her the opportunity.
She is an animal lover and is excited to learn about particularly exotic animals. She is not perturbed by any of the stranger quirks of these animals, even the possibility of getting spit on by an alpaca in her conversation with Amber is an exciting prospect. She can easily recognize many of these creatures on sight, though her giddiness often betrays her otherwise cool visage. Both Alear and Veyle, despite being both human in appearance and never transforming, receive similar interest due to their draconic heritage. In Heroes, this extends to the various beast Heroes working for the Order of Heroes.
In an alternate reality, Merrin hated animals according to Timerra.
In-Game[]
Fire Emblem Engage[]
- Princess Timerra's retainer. She's a dashing woman with a fondness for animals.
Base Stats[]
| Starting Class | Battle Style | ||||||||
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 Wolf Knight | Cavalry | ||||||||
| Level | HP | Str | Mag | Dex | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Bld |
| 1 | 36 | 15 | 10 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
| Emblem | Skills | Weapon | Starting Items | ||||||
| - |  Knightly Escort |  Knife - S Sword - B |  Silver Dagger Steel Sword Elixir | ||||||
Growth Rates[]
| HP | Bld | Str | Mag | Dex | Spd | Def | Res | Lck |
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| 55% | 10% | 25% | 25% | 40% | 50% | 30% | 30% | 25% |
Supports[]
- See also: Merrin/Supports
Bonds[]
- See also: Merrin/Bonds
Overall[]
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Of the flurry of mid-game units recruited after Chapter 8, Merrin joins with the second-highest base stat total of all of them, behind only Kagetsu. Her bases are excellent to average at worst, with high Strength, Dexterity, and Speed giving her solid and consistent damage output right from her opening chapter, coupled with reasonable bulk to be able to engage in multiple rounds of combat. Her growths are somewhat less impressive, with good Dexterity and Speed growths, but her mediocre Strength and Magic growths can leave her coming up short on damage numbers very late in the game. Nevertheless, her very high bases coupled with forged weaponry (especially daggers) are usually enough to carry her for the rest of a run. Merrin has great synergy on teams that field female characters as Knightly Escort gives +5 Hit/Avoid to herself and any female within two spaces of her so long as the total number of female allies, not including herself, within that range is at least two. While not the most groundbreaking supportive ability or boost, it can certainly help in most situations and can make that slight difference in securing a kill or avoiding one for herself and her female allies.
Her starting class, Wolf Knight, offers an excellent blend of offensive, defensive and supportive traits, allowing her to double and evade numerous opponents with its high Speed base, and apply Poison from range with daggers, offering a major damage increase for Boss killing. Her surprisingly solid starting Magic also allows her to utilize magical weapons such as the Levin Sword for a potent mixed attacker, and can potentially allow her to reclass into a magic role such as Mage Knight as well, if the player is inclined. Otherwise, her base stats are good enough to function in most physical roles, such as a generic Warrior or Hero.
Merrin works well with a variety of Emblem Rings both offensive and supportive. She makes one of the best default users of the Ring of the Princess Exalt as this allows her Dual Assist Chain Attacks to apply poison if she has a dagger equipped, and the Bonded Shield mounted unit bonus allows her to defend other mounted units from the first attack per round of combat 100% of the time from 80%. The Ring of the Lady of the Plains will ensure she will double everything and has interesting synergy with her Personal Skill, Knightly Escort, as her Doubles will all benefit from its hit and avoid bonuses. Otherwise, she can work well with a more generic offensive ring such as the Rings of the Azure Twins or Young Lion.
Overall, Merrin is noted for her versatility and molds exceptionally well when focused into whatever vision the player makes of her. She can become a potent offensive force or a strong supportive ally. Her strong base stats help contribute further, giving her an excellent platform to jump from. Joining in at the exact midpoint of the game also gives her ample time to grow into a solid, reliable unit for the long run.
Gift List[]
| Gift Name | Type of Gift | Description |
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| Dried Meat | Favorite | A well-aged dried meat popular as a portable snack. Favored by fans of meat and folk food. |
| Animal Treats | Favorite | A tightly sealed bottle of pungent treats that will draw all kinds of creatures. Favored by animal fans. |
| Sharp Chisel | Favorite | A tool used to carve intricate designs on wood. Favored by fans of crafting and weapons. |
| Butterfly Net | Favorite | A light and long-handled net made especially for catching bugs. Favored by fans of animals and bugs. |
| Horn | Favorite | A hollow animal horn that makes a loud noise. Has no holes for playing notes. Favored by fans of music. |
| Utility Knife | Favorite | A handy tool that includes a knife, scissors, etc. Favored by fans of crafting, weapons, and cool things. |
| Bear Carving | Favorite | The realistic details make this wooden ornament shine. Favored by fans of animals and cute things. |
| Fancy Dagger | Favorite | A decorative dagger with a finely wrought haft and sheath. Favored by fans of weapons. |
| Antler Earrings | Favorite | These eco-friendly earrings made from antlers shed by deer are popular in Solm. Favored by fans of fashion. |
| Field Guide | Favorite | A thick encyclopedia detailing all kinds of creatures. Favored by fans of animals and bugs. |
| Spirit Gem | Favorite | A gem that shines with many colors. Found only in the Somniel. Favored by all. |
| Strong Perfume | Disliked | A small bottle of perfume made from the essence of fruit and flowers. Favored by fans of fashion. |
| Cute Apron | Disliked | A charming pink apron embellished with embroidery and frills. Favored by fans of cooking and cute things. |
| Spicy Seasonings | Disliked | Very spicy powdered red seeds that can add a kick to any dish. Favored by fans of spicy food and folk food. |
| Spooky Scroll | Disliked | A rolled-up parchment inscribed with weird symbols to ward off spirits. Favored by fans of scary stories. |
| Horse Manure | Disliked | Ordinary horse manure. That’s it. You could technically give it to someone, but why would you? |
Fire Emblem Heroes[]
- Suave Knight
- A knight of Solm and Princess Timerra's retainer. She is a suave woman who cherishes animals. Appears in Fire Emblem Engage.
Base Stats[]
 | Title | ||||
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| Suave Knight | |||||
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 Cavalry | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 16/17/18 35/39/42 | 9/10/11 42/45/48 | 7/8/9 44/47/51 | 11/12/13 33/36/39 | 5/6/7 20/23/26 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
 Suave Blade Reposition |  Sword | ||||
Skills[]
| Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
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 | Iron Sword | - | - | - |
| Steel Sword | - | - | - | |
| Silver Sword | - | - | - | |
| Suave Blade | - |  | - | |
 | Reposition | - | - | - |
| B |  Spd Def Link 1 | - | - | |
 Spd Def Link 2 | Spd Def Link 1 | - | ||
 Spd Def Link 3 | Spd Def Link 2 | - | ||
 Spd Def Link 4 | Spd Def Link 3 | | ||
| C |  Even Atk Wave 1 | - | - | |
 Even Atk Wave 2 | Even Atk Wave 1 | - | ||
 Even Atk Wave 3 | Even Atk Wave 2 | - | ||
 Even Atk Wave N | Even Atk Wave 3 | |
Overall[]
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Base Kit[]
Counters[]
Skill Inheritance[]
Meet Some of the Heroes[]
| Suave Knight Merrin | |||
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This is Merrin, who came here from the queendom of Solm in Elyos! She's a dashing knight who serves Timerra, the crown princess, and brings her charm to the retinue with an effortlessly cool demeanor. | ||
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The daughter of a village matriarch, Merrin left home to pursue her dreams of becoming a knight. On her travels, she encountered Timerra in the midst of a battle, and became her retainer. | ||
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A devoted animal lover, Merrin's particularly fond of exotic creatures, and it's adorable how excited she can get when the topic comes up! | ||
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Despite her cool and collected exterior, Merrin has a sweet soft side too—but above all, she's a steadfastly loyal knight. And so, Merrin continues to fight for the princess to whom she pledged her blade! | ||
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| Timerra | Crown princess of Solm, the Queendom of Freedom. Bubbly and outgoing, she is known for being accessible and approachable by all. Merrin's liege. | ||
| Panette | A warrior for Solm and retainer to Timerra. Her speech tends to be stilted, but at times it's erratic. Serves alongside Merrin. | ||
Quotes[]
Engage[]
Heroes[]
- Merrin/Heroes Quotes
Possible Endings[]
- Suave Knight Merrin
- Merrin traveled with Timerra, gathering material for her book on rare creatures. Through it had few readers upon publication, the work came to be treasured for its insights on dragons.
- In her later years, Merrin went back home and took her place as matriarch, uniting her village.
- Merrin and Alear
- Alear became the new Divine Dragon Monarch. His/Her bonds with the rulers of each nation resulted in a lasting peace.
- After handing leadership of her village to one of her brothers, Merrin studied animals. Her book on the Divine Dragon Monarch was treasured for generations.
Choose Your Legends Placement History[]
| Round | Placement | Character Version | Votes |
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| CYL1-CYL7 | N/A | ||||
| CYL8 | 55 |  Engage |
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Etymology[]
Merrin may refer to Meringue, a light, airy confectionery dessert. While mainly associated with French cuisine, it is believed that it originates from the Swiss village of Meiringen and later improved in Italy. It is called Meringa in Italian.
Trivia[]
- Merrin shares her English voice actress, Cristina "Vee" Valenzuela, with Lachesis, Athena, and Nerþuz in Heroes and Tatiana in Heroes and Shadows of Valentia.
- Merrin's ring size, according to the Ally Notebook, is 5.75 | L 1/4.
Gallery[]
- See main article: Merrin/Gallery.