Ryoma

Ryoma
Game Data
Game	Fire Emblem Fates
First Seen	Prologue: Ties That Bind (Joins in Birthright Chapter 13: Another Hope/Revelation Chapter 16: White Flame)
Starting Class	Swordmaster
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Ryoma (リョウマ Ryōma) is a main and playable character in the Birthright and Revelation Routes of Fire Emblem Fates. He is the eldest child of the Hoshido royal family. He is voiced by Yuichi Nakamura in the Japanese version and Matthew Mercer in the English version.

Profile

Ryoma is the eldest child of four in the Hoshidan royal family. When Sumeragi married his second wife Mikoto, Ryoma helped the nation to warm up to the new queen and Ryoma had a close relationship with his new step-mother. Ryoma also gained another sibling from Mikoto, the Avatar. However, Ryoma lost this sibling when they were kidnapped as an infant and raised in Nohr. He has the services of Saizo and Kagero. If he achieves an S-Support, he will have a son named Shiro.

At the end of Chapter 6, depending on the side the Avatar chooses, a different scene will unfold.

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Prologue

Ryoma appears several times prior to the Avatar's decision during Chapter 6. He appears in Chapter 4 where he, along with the Avatar, Kaze and Rinkah, lead a rescue attempt to save Hinoka and Sakura who were attacked by a horde of Faceless. Later at the Hoshidan capital, the Avatar's Ganglari explodes, killing a great number of people including Mikoto. A Hooded Man appears with invisible soldiers. Ryoma attacks the Hooded Man but is forced to retreat after he is quickly defeated by him. After the battle, he watches Azura revert the dragon-crazed Avatar back human.

Birthright

If the player sides with Hoshido, Ryoma is pleased with their actions and will join them later on with his siblings to repel the Nohr invasion. During Chapter 6, Ryoma protects the Avatar from getting killed by Xander, and threatens to cut him down if he tries to attack the Avatar again.

Sometime after the battle, Ryoma was traveling with Takumi when they were attacked by Nohrian forces. They were quickly separated during the battle. It is shown during Chapter 13 that Ryoma traveled to Cheve to aid the rebel forces there. Due to his status as a Hoshidan royal, Ryoma disguised himself as a General and attacked Leo before the latter could attack the Avatar. The general later reveals his identity to the Avatar after Leo and Hans fled the area.

After using the secret path that the Rainbow Sage gave the Avatar, Ryoma and the others arrive at Windmire. He is surprised to find that the Nohrian capital is deserted until Silas tells him that because of the conditions in Nohr, many citizens stay inside their homes or underground. Ryoma vows to help Nohr after the war, as he plans to change Hoshido's policies on Nohr. After Shura attempts to rob the party of their equipment, they defeat him and his gang. Ryoma tells Shura that he will give all the money the thief wants in return for information, saying that he is the crown prince of Hoshido. Shura is shocked and pledges allegiance to Ryoma after the former tells him his house worked for him.

When Xander challenges the Avatar into a duel, both Ryoma and Azura only watch them fight him, to no avail. Later on, he assists the Avatar with defeating Garon to end the war once and for all. While Garon looks defeated, he harnesses the power of the Dark Dragon to transform into its form, and attacks the Avatar, but Ryoma and Takumi manage to block the first strike. Afterwards, Ryoma, along with his siblings watch as Garon is killed and later goes back to Hoshido. Ryoma gives an inspiring speech back at the palace, and a while later at the lake, calls the Avatar back. The next day, he and his siblings are praying at a memorial dedicated to Mikoto.

Ryoma becomes the new king of Hoshido after the war is over.

Conquest

If the player sides with Nohr, Ryoma shows heavy disappointment in the Avatar's decision, and duels with Xander, angry at "brainwashing" the Avatar into siding with Nohr.

Later in the story, Elise gets ill and requires medicine. While a location for the medicine had been found, it turns out that it was under Ryoma's possession. Ryoma claims he will only give the medicine if the Avatar returns to Hoshido. The Avatar declines, and retrieves the medicine with the help of Peri and Laslow.

When reaching Hoshido once again, Ryoma asks the whereabouts of his siblings. Though Sakura and Hinoka were taken captive, he discovers all that was left of Takumi was a single arrow. Angry, he attacks the Avatar and duels with them in a private chamber. Upon being defeated in a duel at his castle, Garon orders the Avatar to execute him, which they refuse. Ryoma thanks the Avatar for keeping his siblings safe, although he is unaware of Takumi's fate. To prevent them from receiving the burden of making a choice, he kills himself by performing seppuku, much to the Avatar's horror.

Ryoma is later seen in the Avatar's dream, alongside his deceased mother and a newly deceased Takumi. They support and assist the Avatar in defeating the infested Takumi.

Revelation

While skeptical of the Avatar's claims of a true enemy that threatens both Hoshido and Nohr, he is convinced by Scarlet to hear the Avatar out and aids his sibling in finding the Rainbow Sage. He later joins the Avatar's forces during the battle against Hans and Iago in the Infinite Chasm.

"End of spoilers. It's a pleasure doing business with you!"

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Personality

In line with his position as the direct successor to the helm of Hoshido, Ryoma cuts a figure of calm collectedness, keenly scrupulous as he rigorously analyses the innumerable situations that he finds himself mired in before finalizing any decisions. This greatly contributes to this aura of charisma and wisdom that he is known to exude, one that sees many turning to him for his sagely advice in his support conversations.

Adept in the art of war, this, combined with his shrewd sense of insight and intelligence, has helped Ryoma to lead the Hoshidan army to victory in the campaigns that they have participated in. Further complementing his astute skill as a battle tactician is that of his skill with the sword, one that is regarded to be unparalleled throughout the kingdom of Hoshido.

Consequently, due to Ryoma seemingly appearing to be perfection incarnate, both his brother and son feel insecure and inferior to him. His undying will makes him the last one to give up out of everyone in the army. His birthday is May 1.

In-Game

Base Stats

• Birthright Chapter 6
• Birthright Chapter 13/Revelation Chapter 16

Starting Class	Level	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Move
Swordmaster	4	36	18+4	2	15	17+1	20	12 (13-1)	12 (13-1)	6
Skill			Weapon				Starting Items
Vantage Duelist's Blow			Sword - B				Raijinto

Starting Class	Level	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Move
Swordmaster	4	36	20	2	18	24	20	16	13	6
Skill			Weapon				Starting Items
Vantage Duelist's Blow			Sword - B				Raijinto Master Seal (Revelation only)

As an Enemy

Conquest Chapter 6 - Embrace the Dark

• All Difficulties

Starting Class	Level	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Move
Swordmaster	3	39	14+4	2	15	16+1	15	13 (14-1)	8 (9-1)	6
Skill			Weapon				Starting Items
Duelist's Blow			Sword - C				Raijinto

Conquest Chapter 12 - Bitter Intrigue

• Normal
• Hard
• Lunatic

Starting Class	Level	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Move
Swordmaster	3	34	15+4	2	15	17+1	14+2	14+1	13+1	-
Skill			Weapon				Starting Items
Inspiration			Sword - B				Raijinto Secret Book (Dropped)

Starting Class	Level	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Move
Swordmaster	3	41	17+4	2	16	21+1	17+2	16+1	15+1	-
Skill			Weapon				Starting Items
Vantage Duelist's Blow Inspiration			Sword - B				Raijinto Secret Book (Dropped)

Starting Class	Level	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Move
Swordmaster	3	41	17+4	2	16	21+1	15	16-1	13-1	-
Skill			Weapon				Starting Items
Vantage Duelist's Blow Inspiration			Sword - S				Raijinto Secret Book (Dropped)

Conquest Chapter 25 - Prince Ryoma of Hoshido

• Normal
• Hard
• Lunatic

Starting Class	Level	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Move
Swordmaster	18	48	25+4	3	26	29+1	20	21 (22-1)	17 (18-1)	6
Skill			Weapon				Starting Items
Duelist's Blow Status Resistance			Sword - S				Raijinto Dracoshield (Dropped)

Starting Class	Level	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Move
Swordmaster	18	55	30+4	3	28	35+1	25	23 (24-1)	19 (20-1)	6
Skill			Weapon				Starting Items
Astra Duelist's Blow Swordfaire Status Resistance			Sword - S				Raijinto Dracoshield (Dropped)

Starting Class	Level	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Move
Swordmaster	18	55	30+4	3	28	35+1	25	23 (24-1)	19 (20-1)	6
Skill			Weapon				Starting Items
Astra Duelist's Blow Swordfaire Status Resistance			Sword - S				Raijinto Dracoshield (Dropped)

Revelation Chapter 6 - Into The Ground

• Normal
• Hard
• Lunatic

Starting Class	Level	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Move
										-
Skill			Weapon				Starting Items

Starting Class	Level	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Move
										-
Skill			Weapon				Starting Items

Starting Class	Level	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Move
Swordmaster	2	34	20+4	2	16	24+1	18	15 (16-1)	10 (11-1)	-
Skill			Weapon				Starting Items
Vantage Duelist's Blow			Sword - S				Raijinto

Revelation Chapter 13 - Lost Paradise

• Normal
• Hard
• Lunatic

Starting Class	Level	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Move
Swordmaster	3	35	20+4	2	17	24+1	19	15 (16-1)	10 (11-1)	-
Skill			Weapon				Starting Items
Vantage Duelist's Blow			Sword - B				Raijinto

Starting Class	Level	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Move
										-
Skill			Weapon				Starting Items

Starting Class	Level	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Move
Swordmaster	3	35	20+4	2	17	24+1	19	15 (16-1)	10 (11-1)	-
Skill			Weapon				Starting Items
Vantage Duelist's Blow			Sword - S				Raijinto

Growth Rates

HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Luk	Def	Res
60%	55%	5%	65%	65%	55%	35%	35%

◾ Note: Growth Rates are based on the character in their starting class

Class Sets

Standard Sets

Base Classes	Promoted Classes
Samurai	Swordmaster
	Master of Arms
Sky Knight	Falcon Knight
	Kinshi Knight

Friendship Sets

• All Routes
• Birthright/Revelation
• Revelation

Buddy Sets

Possible Candidates	Base Classes	Possible Promotions
Silas	Cavalier	Paladin
		Great Knight

Buddy Sets

Possible Candidates	Base Classes	Possible Promotions
Takumi	Archer	Sniper
		Kinshi Knight
Saizo	Ninja	Master Ninja
		Mechanist

Buddy Sets

Possible Candidates	Base Classes	Possible Promotions
Xander	Cavalier	Paladin
		Great Knight

Partner Sets

• All Routes
• Birthright/Revelation
• Revelation

Marriage Sets

Possible Candidates	Base Classes	Possible Promotions
Avatar (F)	Varies	Varies
		Varies
Azura	None	None
		None
Felicia	Troubadour	Strategist
		Butler
Mozu	Archer	Sniper
		Kinshi Knight

Marriage Sets

Possible Candidates	Base Classes	Possible Promotions
Hana	Monk	Great Master
		Onmyoji
Orochi	Diviner	Onmyoji
		Basara
Rinkah	Oni Savage	Oni Chieftain
		Blacksmith
Kagero	Ninja	Master Ninja
		Mechanist
Oboro	Spear Fighter	Spear Master
		Basara
Setsuna	Archer	Sniper
		Kinshi Knight

Marriage Sets

Possible Candidates	Base Classes	Possible Promotions
Camilla	Wyvern Rider	Wyvern Lord
		Malig Knight
Elise	Troubadour	Strategist
		Butler

Special Classes

Base Classes	Promoted Classes
Dread Fighter (Dread Scroll required)	-
	-
Dark Flier (Ebon Wing required)	-
	-
Ballistician (Sighting Lens required)	-
	-
Lodestar (Hero's Brand required)	-
	-
Grandmaster (Fell Brand required)	-
	-
Vanguard (Vanguard Brand required)	-
	-

Supports

See also: Ryoma/Supports

Romantic Supports

• The Avatar (Female)
• Orochi
• Kagero
• Oboro
• Rinkah
• Hana
• Setsuna
• Felicia
• Azura
• Mozu
• Elise (Revelation)
• Camilla (Revelation)

Other Supports

• The Avatar (Male)
• Xander (Revelation)
• Silas
• Hinoka
• Takumi
• Sakura
• Saizo
• Shiro
• Shigure (If Ryoma is his father)
• Kana (If Ryoma is his father)

Quotes

My Castle

"What do you do when you have free time? It's a novel experience for me."

Smithy

“Welcome. It will be my honor to forge you stronger weapons.”
—When entering Shop.

Prison

• "Did you need something? It's not good to come here unless you have to." (Upon entering)

Battle

Critical/Skill

• “For the glory of Hoshido!”
• “You deserve worse!”
• “Die, now!”

Defeated Enemy

• (Laughs)
• “You fought bravely.”

Smash Bros. Series

Ryoma appears in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS as a collectable Trophy and was released on February 3rd, 2016 alongside the release of Corrin. His trophy features him wielding Raijinto

3DS Info

Type	Image	Description
Ryoma		The eldest son of the Hoshido royal family and Corrin's brother. A natural swordsman, he tries to embody the honorable spirit of a samurai in all that he does. Ryoma is the wielder of the Raijinto and known to be one of the strongest men in Hoshido. He's also known for never giving up...and occasionally for his reckless actions.

Etymology

Ryōma is a Japanese given name. It can be written with several kanji, including 龍馬 (which directly translate to "dragon" and "horse").

Trivia

• Ryoma's artwork depicts him wielding the Raijinto.
• Ryoma is the only one of the Hoshidan Royalty Siblings to start out in a promoted class.
• Ryoma placed as the 6th most popular male in the official character popularity poll held on the game's official site.
  • Ryoma placed 9th in the character popularity poll issued by Famitsu.
  • Ryoma placed 8th in the character popularity poll issued by Nintendo Dream, he was tied in this spot with Niles.
• Ryoma shares his English voice actor, Matthew Mercer, with Azama, Shigure, and Chrom from Awakening.
  • Ryoma shares his Japanese voice actor, Yuichi Nakamura, with Barry Goodman from Genei Ibun Roku ♯FE.
• According to the Making of Fire Emblem 25th Anniversary Book Ryoma’s "mane" is apparently inspired by the headpiece worn by Takeda Shingen in a TV Drama Kozaki had watched before. In Ryoma’s case it’s his real hair, which then the interviewer commented over how some players were actually surprised to find out that it is actually his real hair when they met Ryoma in the bath house.

Gallery

Ryoma Concept Art

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Artwork of Ryoma and Xander from Yusuke Kozaki's Twitter.

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Artwork of Ryoma from Yusuke Kozaki's Twitter.

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Artwork of Xander and Ryoma from Yusuke Kozaki's Twitter

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Artwork of Ryoma and Sakura

Artwork of Ryoma in the Cipher Trading Card Game.

Artwork of Ryoma in the Cipher Trading Card Game.

Cipher Card of Ryoma as a Samurai

Ryoma as a Swordmaster in Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher).

Ryoma as he appears in Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher).

Ryoma as he appears in Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher) as a Wyvern Lord.

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Ryoma's CG from Paradise Scramble.

Cutscene image of Ryoma

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Ryoma and Xander clashing in Chapter 6

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Ryoma during The Avatar's choice in Chapter 6

Ryoma during the opening Fates trailer.

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Ryoma engages the Avatar.

Ryoma's confession scene.

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Ryoma's official Twitter icon

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Ryoma's portrait

Ryoma's model for My Room.