Joshua, a myrmidon, attacking with a critical hit
A Myrmidon is a sword using class, separate from mercenary or hero classes. Myrmidons use special katana-esque sword as well as the more common conventional swords other classes can use. Compared to other sword users, the Myrmidon has a considerably lesser amount of defense, but are able to deal stronger attacks of higher accuracy. Myrmidons are also known for their higher percentage of dealing critical attacks. Nabarl was credited for starting an archetype of myrmidons. He was a Mercenary in the original game and Fire Emblem: Monshō no Nazo , but became a myrmidon for Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon. The myrmidon class was officially introduced by Rutger in Fire Emblem: Fūin no Tsurugi.
Combat
The Myrmidons superior speed and skill over other similar classes make them very formidable foot solders, but the decreased health, strength, and defense make them difficult to protect against quick and accurate opponents. When using a Myrmidon, it is important to check your surroundings. While they can easily deal with magic users and thieves with one attack, the reverse, however, can't be said to be the same. Against heavier enemies, the speed makes them strong evaders, but their typical mediocre strength at best leaves something to be desired. Should a Myrmidon be attacked by a slower unit, they are often able to kill or heavily damage their enemy in a counter attack. The constant critical attacks make for a very useful ability, though it's dangerous to rely on luck, especially when it comes to classes lacking in defense.
Promotions
The Myrmidon eventually promotes to the Swordmaster class, although in Fire Emblem:The Sacred Stones promotion to the Assassin class is possible. While their stats as a swordmaster raise in a balanced way, making the class almost entirely the same (minus the added strength), the chance of critical attacks rise even higher. The Myrmidon eventually promotes from the Swordmaster class to the Trueblade class in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn.
Etymology
The Myrmidons were a tribe that followed Achilles, descended from Myrmidon, one of Zeus's countless sons. In modern times, a Myrmidon is someone who follows a cause without question. Many members of the class (Such as Guy and Mia) could be called Myrmidons in this respect in relation to their devotion to swordplay.
Notable Myrmidons
- Nabarl in the remake Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
- Radd in the remake Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
- Rutger and Fir in Fire Emblem:Fūin no Tsurugi
- Guy in Fire Emblem:Rekka no Ken
- Joshua and Marisa in Fire Emblem:the Sacred Stones
- Mia and Zihark in Fire Emblem:Path of Radiance
- Edward in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
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