Me? No...stop. You embarrass me.”
—Ilyana and Mordecai in their B support in Path of Radiance
Mordecai is a playable character from Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. He is a warrior of Gallia who, alongside Lethe, is stationed in Crimea to offer support and foster relations between the two nations.
Personality[]
Mordecai is portrayed as one of the more peace-loving and innocent beast Laguz, and appears to bear no ill will towards the Beorc. This can be observed through his interactions with Ilyana, where he treats her with kindness and offers her money to purchase food for herself. Mordecai's tender heart has led him to close his eyes before attacking his enemies, as he has no wish to see them getting torn into shreds.
As can be observed through a Base Conversation between several Crimean villagers, Mordecai loves children tremendously, where they comment on how he helped rebuild their village and how the children liked to play with him. His gentle nature shows when he meets Mist, as he admits being afraid that he will scare her with his appearance.
Although Mordecai is Lethe's subordinate, he often reprimands her for her violent and hostile behavior towards the Beorc in Path of Radiance. In spite of this, however, he has been shown to be unable to hold back his rage when he is once referred to as a sub-human by Soren. Apart from this one incident, Mordecai has never displayed any other fits of blind rage, garnering the adoration of several Beorc with his tranquil nature.
In-Game[]
Path of Radiance[]
Recruitment[]
- Chapter 10: Automatically from the start.
Base Stats[]
| Starting Class | Affinity | ||||||||||
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 Tiger (Untransformed) ↓  Tiger (Transformed) |  Water | ||||||||||
| Level | HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Con | Wt | Mov |
| 2 | 41 | 15 ↓ 22 | 2 | 8 ↓ 12 | 8 ↓ 11 | 10 | 13 ↓ 16 | 4 ↓ 7 | 18 ↓ 33 | 33 | 7 ↓ 9 |
| Skills | Weapon | Starting Items | |||||||||
 Smite | Strike |  Laguz Stone | |||||||||
Growth Rates[]
| HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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| 150% | 65% | 0% | 55% | 50% | 40% | 40% | 20% |
Support Conversations[]
- See also: Mordecai/Supports
Overall[]
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While Mordecai has great HP, Strength, Defense, and Smite, he is limited by the transformation gauge. He will start all maps untransformed, and it will take him several turns to actively contribute. His low Resistance can make it difficult for him to deal with enemy mages, especially those with Fire magic. Despite these flaws, Mordecai can still be a useful unit. He joins at a time when there won't be too much competition for deployment slots. As a result, he might be able to contribute at times. But as soon as the player has to start choosing units to leave behind, Mordecai will likely be one of the first to hit the bench. By the time the player receives the Demi Band, he will likely be behind the rest of the army in both levels and stats. Despite his high growth rates, it will be difficult for Mordecai to catch up to other Laguz that could make better use of it.
Radiant Dawn[]
Availability[]
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◎=Forced ○=Available □=Available for selected △=Reinforcement
Base Stats[]
| Starting Class | Affinity | ||||||||||
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 Tiger (Untransformed) ↓  Tiger (Transformed) |  Water | ||||||||||
| Level | HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Con | Wt | Mov |
| 16 | 57 | 14 ↓ 28 | 1 ↓ 2 | 9 ↓ 18 | 9 ↓ 18 | 15 | 16 ↓ 32 | 4 ↓ 8 | 18 ↓ 28 | 27 ↓ 48 | 7 ↓ 9 |
| Skills | Weapon | Starting Items | |||||||||
 Smite Shove |  Strike - A |  Olivi Grass Vulnerary | |||||||||
Growth Rates[]
| HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90% | 35% | 10% | 25% | 15% | 80% | 45% | 15% |
Fire Emblem Heroes[]
- Kindhearted Tiger
- A tiger warrior from Gallia, the home of the beast tribe of laguz. A kind, peace-loving giant. Appears in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn.
Base Stats[]
Rarity: | Title | ||||
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| Kindhearted Tiger | |||||
| Group | |||||
 Infantry | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 17/18/19 40/43/46 | 9/10/11 30/33/36 | 3/4/5 18/21/24 | 7/8/9 32/35/38 | 3/4/5 14/17/20 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
 Yearling (Infantry) |  Beast | ||||
| Title | ||||
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| Kindhearted Tiger | |||||
| Group | |||||
| Infantry | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 17/18/19 41/44/47 | 10/11/12 32/35/38 | 3/4/5 19/22/25 | 8/9/10 34/37/41 | 3/4/5 15/18/21 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
Adult (Infantry) Smite | Beast | ||||
Skills[]
| Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
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 | Whelp (Infantry) | - | - | - |
| Yearling (Infantry) | - | - | - | |
| Adult (Infantry) | - | - | - | |
| Sabertooth Fang | - |  | - | |
 | Smite | - | | - |
| B |  Atk/Def Link 1 | - | - | |
 Atk/Def Link 2 | Atk/Def Link 1 | - | ||
 Atk/Def Link 3 | Atk/Def Link 2 | | ||
| C |  Beast Exp. 1 | - | - | |
 Beast Exp. 2 | Beast Exp. 1 | - | ||
 Beast Exp. 3 | Beast Exp. 2 | |
Overall[]
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Base Set[]
Counters[]
Skill Inheritance[]
Meet Some of the Heroes[]
| Kindhearted Tiger Mordecai | |||
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Who's this brave tiger warrior from Gallia? Yes, it's Mordecai! | ||
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During the war between Daein and Crimea, Mordecai worked with Ike and the Greil Mercenaries, and after the war, he worked to restore order in Crimea. | ||
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Mordecai uses his massive figure to his advantage in battle. And when he switches to fighting in his tiger form, he makes for an even more striking presence on the battlefield! | ||
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While he might be a top-notch fighter, Mordecai is really a gentle giant at heart. He has an unusual way of speaking, but he's doing his best to fit in—I hope I get the chance to help him out! | ||
| Closely Associated Characters | |||
| Caineghis | The leonine king of Gallia. He orders Mordecai and Lethe to lead the Greil Mercenaries to Castle Gallia. | ||
| Lethe | A Gallian cat warrior. She and Mordecai were ordered by Caineghis to lead the Greil Mercenaries to Castle Gallia. | ||
- Gentle Firetender
- A warrior from Gallia who can take the shape of a tiger. He has come to the festival of flames to compete in a contest of raw power. Appears in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn.
Base Stats[]
Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯
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| Gentle Firetender | |||||
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| Infantry | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 19/20/21 45/48/51 | 12/13/14 40/43/47 | 6/7/8 25/29/32 | 9/10/11 39/43/46 | 4/5/6 21/24/28 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
| Fiery Fang Smite |  Beast | ||||
Skills[]
| Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
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| Whelp (Infantry) | - | - | - |
| Yearling (Infantry) | - | - | - | |
| Adult (Infantry) | - | - | - | |
| Fiery Fang | - | | - | |
| Smite | - | - | - |
| A |  Fortress Def 1 | - | - | |
 Fortress Def Res 1 | Fortress Def Res 1 | - | ||
 Fortress Def Res 2 | Fortress Def Res 2 | - | ||
| C |  Atk Def Gap 1 | - | - | |
 Atk Def Gap 2 | Atk Def Gap 1 | - | ||
 Atk Def Gap 3 | Atk Def Gap 2 | |
Overall[]
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Base Set[]
Counters[]
Skill Inheritance[]
Meet Some of the Heroes[]
| Gentle Firetender Mordecai | |||
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A Hero from Gallia, Mordecai is a stalwart warrior who tears through the battlefield when he transforms into his tiger form. For this appearance, he's dressed up in some bold new attire for the festival of flames! | ||
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Mordecai is far more gentle than his appearance might suggest, and he dislikes doing anything that would cause harm to others—but he won't mind testing his strength against his allies in the friendly setting of the festival! | ||
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The main event of the festival will be sumo wrestling, which sounds like the perfect martial art for Mordecai to practice. I'm sure his forest friends will all come rushing to spectate! | ||
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Once the tournament starts, Mordecai will get the chance to show off his incredible strength for everyone to see, and it'll all be in the name of friendly competition! He'll be up against some tough rivals, but you can count on him to send them all flying right out of the ring! | ||
| Closely Associated Characters | |||
| Lethe | A cat warrior from Gallia, the home of the beast tribe of laguz. Once had a distrust of all beorc, but that's slowly changing. Mordecai's superior. | ||
| Caineghis | The lion ruler of Gallia, the home of the beast tribe of laguz. Uses his wisdom and courage to seek a path toward peace with the beorc. Revered by his subjects, including Mordecai. | ||
Quotes[]
Path of Radiance[]
—Mordecai's death quote
—Mordecai's retreat quote
Radiant Dawn[]
Recruit Conversation with Zihark[]
- Mordecai: You, I know...
- Zihark: Mordecai... I never expected us to meet like this, on opposite sides...
- Mordecai: Ah! Zee...eehark! Hm... No, that not it. Sorry. Mordecai says your name not right. Not right yet.
- Zihark: But...
- Mordecai: Zeehork? Zeehar-ack? Zi...hark? Ahh! That is good! Zi-hark!
- Zihark: Mordecai... Don't you understand? We're now--
- Mordecai: I know. Mordecai is your friend. Allies we are. It does not matter who we fight for.
- Zihark: But--
- Mordecai: You have no fang or tail, but you are a beast brother, Zee-hark! Hmm... No. Mordecai forgets again. Sorry.
- Zihark: Hey, don't worry about it. I've got it! I'll go with you. That way, you'll get my name right in no time.
- Mordecai: Ah! Good idea! Mordecai likes this idea.
Defeat quote[]
- Mordecai: Graarr! What's wrong? My body. It grows...heavy.
- Ike: Mordecai! No matter how strong you are, you can't take much more! We'll take over now! You must withdraw!
- Mordecai: Grawr... I understand. I will do as you ask.
—Mordecai's retreat quote
Heroes[]
Endings[]
Path of Radiance[]
- "Ike! I will help rebuild Crimea, too. I will lend you much strength!"
Radiant Dawn[]
- Kindhearted Warrior - Mordecai (優しき背, Yasashiki se, lit. The Kind Back)
- After returning to the forest, Mordecai avoided battle and lived all his days in peaceful harmony with the trees.
Non-Canon Appearances[]
Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)[]
Mordecai 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 | 313 |  Path of Radiance |
635 |
| 478 |  Radiant Dawn |
250 | |
| CYL2 | 316 ↓3 |
Path of Radiance |
674 ↑39 |
| 498 ↓20 |
Radiant Dawn |
244 ↓6 | |
| CYL3 | 233 ↑83 (From highest) |
Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn |
984 ↑66 (From combined) |
| CYL4 | 369 ↓136 |
Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn |
279 ↓705 |
| CYL5 | 356 ↑13 |
Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn |
161 ↓118 |
| CYL6 | 324 ↑32 |
Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn |
215 ↑54 |
| CYL7 | 316 ↑8 |
Radiant Dawn Path of Radiance |
118 ↓97 |
| CYL8 | 312 ↑4 |
Radiant Dawn Path of Radiance |
132 ↑14 |
| CYL9 | 312 | Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn |
87 ↓45 |
Etymology[]
Mordecai is a Persian name that means "servant of Marduk". Marduk is the Persian god who killed the dragon Tiamat and created the world out of her body. In the Old Testament, the book of Esther, Mordecai was one of the Jews living in Persia during one of the periods of Israel's captivity with his cousin Esther, with whom the Persian King Xerxes falls in love with. Esther and Mordecai succeeded in stopping the King's advisor Haman from killing all the Jews living in Persia.
Mordecai's relationship with Lethe in Fire Emblem is most probably a re-enactment of Mordecai and Esther's relationship in Persian mythology.
Trivia[]
- In Path of Radiance, it is interesting to note that Mordecai is rather agile even in his human form, as he is able to perform backflips whenever he dodges attacks.
Gallery[]
- See main article: Mordecai/Gallery.