- For the similarly named bow, see Nidhogg.
“Look. *hic* You think I'm gonna just lose to you so easily? Pah! I just wanted to give you a nice head start before making my move. That's all... *hic*”
—Níðhöggr to Hræsvelgr
—Níðhöggr to Hræsvelgr
Níðhöggr is a character introduced in Book VIII of Fire Emblem Heroes.
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What role does Níðhöggr play in the storyline of Fire Emblem Heroes?
In Fire Emblem Heroes, Níðhöggr is a key character who first appears in Book VIII. Her father, Læraðr, assigns her and her sisters the mission of provoking conflict between Askr and Embla. Níðhöggr is part of Yggdrasill's Healing Hands and is recognized for her perpetual intoxication, a mechanism she employs to conceal her feelings.
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What is the significance of Níðhöggr's constant state of intoxication in Fire Emblem Heroes?
In Fire Emblem Heroes, Níðhöggr uses her constant state of intoxication as a defense mechanism to hide her emotions. Introduced in Book VIII, she is given the task of instigating conflict between Askr and Embla by her father, Læraðr. Her intoxication also plays into the theme of 'alcohol poisoning', as she tries to poison Veronica in Book VIII, possibly alluding to the venomous nature of many snakes.
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Who are Níðhöggr's sisters in Fire Emblem Heroes and what is their mission?
In Fire Emblem Heroes, Níðhöggr's sisters are Hræsvelgr and Urðr. They are tasked with executing their father's directives, which include targeting Alfonse and Veronica. These characters, along with others from the Fire Emblem series, are part of a strategic gameplay that involves tactical decisions and training units.
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What is the relationship between Níðhöggr and her father Læraðr in Fire Emblem Heroes?
In Fire Emblem Heroes, Níðhöggr is a character who, along with her sisters, is assigned by her father Læraðr to incite conflict between the kingdoms of Askr and Embla. She frequently uses intoxication as a method to conceal her true feelings.
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Profile[]
At some point, Níðhöggr along with her sisters were tasked with goading the kingdoms of Askr and Embla into war by her father Læraðr.
Personality[]
Níðhöggr is always intoxicated, using it as a shield to keep her feelings private.
In-Game[]
- Quieting Dose
- A member of Yggdrasill's Healing Hands who prefers to remain intoxicated in order to keep her true feelings from coming to the surface.
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| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 21/22/23 47/50/53 | 15/16/17 45/49/52 | 3/4/5 13/17/20 | 8/9/10 45/48/52 | 9/10/11 39/43/46 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
 Enticing Dose Glowing Ember |  Beast | ||||
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Meet Some of the Heroes[]
| Quieting Dose Níðhöggr | |||
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Níðhöggr is one of Yggdrasill's Healing Hands. Constantly in a state of intoxication, she has a distinctively carefree manner of speech. | ||
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She's also Ratatoskr's older sister, and known as the Quieting Dose. She uses poison made from sweet fruit to numb the senses of her prey! | ||
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And poison isn't her only weapon—in battle, she transforms her lower body into that of a huge snake, and thrashes her foes with her long tail! | ||
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Though Níðhöggr may be Ratatoskr's enemy now, no one knows her sister's kindness better than she does. I just hope the two can be friends again someday...and soon! | ||
| Closely Associated Characters | |||
| Læraðr | Leader of the Healing Hands of Yggdrasill. He is known to control people's hearts. Beloved father of Níðhöggr. | ||
| Ratatoskr | Níðhöggr's younger sister. A member of Yggdrasill's Healing Hands who has a tendency to get overwhelmed when there are things that need to be done. Has healed illnesses across the nine realms. | ||
- Daze of Healing
- A member of the Healing Hands of Yggdrasill who heals others with a sweet fruit. She turns up to Askr's New Year celebration already tipsy.
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| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 21/22/23 47/50/53 | 14/15/16 44/48/51 | 2/3/4 12/16/19 | 9/10/11 46/49/53 | 10/11/12 40/44/47 |
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| New Year Fang Glowing Ember |  Beast | ||||
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| Daze of Healing Níðhöggr | |||
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Níðhöggr is one of Yggdrasill's Healing Hands, and she's here to celebrate the New Year with a special kimono outfit! | ||
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This kimono features a white-and-purple gradient that makes it really stand out. And what looks like a scarf is actually the two-headed serpent that usually accompanies Níðhöggr! | ||
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She's also equipped with a drinking cup that's threatening to overflow, as well as one of her favorite sweet fruits. | ||
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Níðhöggr seems to be a little intoxicated already. And despite her sister Hræsvelgr's chiding, she's enjoying the New Year without a care in the world! | ||
| Closely Associated Characters | |||
| Læraðr | Leader of the Healing Hands of Yggdrasill. He is known to control people's hearts. Beloved father of Níðhöggr. | ||
| Hræsvelgr | Sister of Níðhöggr. A member of Yggdrasill's Healing Hands who, though level-headed and stern, loves her family with unwavering devotion. | ||
| Ratatoskr | Sister of Níðhöggr. A member of Yggdrasill's Healing Hands who has a tendency to get overwhelmed when there are things that need to be done. Has healed illnesses across the nine realms. | ||
Quotes[]
Choose Your Legends Placement History[]
| Round | Placement | Character Version | Votes |
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| CYL1-CYL7 | N/A | ||||
| CYL8 | 60 |  Heroes |
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Etymology[]
In Norse Mythology, Níðhöggr is a serpent that devours the roots of the world tree, Yggdrasill due to the insults given to it by Ratatoskr. Níðhöggr's name can translate to "Curse Striker" or "He Who Strikes with Malice" and is said to carry the corpse of a Jotunn during Ragnarok.
Trivia[]
- Níðhöggr's design seems to be based on a doctor; she is wearing what appears to be a white lab coat, her two-headed serpent resembles a stethoscope, and she is always eating fruits which resemble apples, which may be a play on the phrase "an apple a day keeps the doctor away."
- Additionally, her association with apples and snakes may also be inspired by the Bible story Adam and Eve, where the titular duo are tricked by a snake, implied to be a servant of, if not the Devil himself, into disobeying God and eating fruit from the "Tree of the knowledge of good and evil".
- Níðhöggr constantly being drunk and attempting to poison Veronica in the Book VIII Movie may also be a play on the term "alcohol poisoning", as many snakes are known for having poisonous bites.
- Alcohol and other methods of inebriation were also widespread forms of anesthesia to numb the pain patients felt during operations prior to the advent of more modern techniques.
- Níðhöggr is the second Heroes original character to have a humanoid beast form, as her beast form resembles a lamia rather than a snake.
Gallery[]
- See main article: Níðhöggr/Gallery.
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