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Larcei, you're crazy! Prince Shannan is still at Aed Shrine, and Oifey hasn't made it back either. It's just us! How do you expect us to take them on!?”
—Scáthach in Genealogy of the Holy War.

Scáthach (Romanized as Skasaher in the Fire Emblem Museum and Ulster in Fire Emblem Awakening and Fire Emblem Heroes pre-update version 4.8.0 version) is a playable child character from Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War.

He is the son of Ayra, older twin brother of Larcei and cousin of Shannan. His substitute character is Dalvin.

Profile[]

Scáthach is a sword fighter hailing from the Kingdom of Isaach, the son of Ayra, and the twin brother of Larcei. He was around two years when he arrived the Tirnanog village, where he raised by Edain, Oifey and Shannan, alongside Seliph, his sister and the other children. He doesn't have any memories of his parents.

He is first seen in the opening events of the second generation, in chapter 6 , when he announces that he saw imperial troops near the village and they should be ready to fight. Shannan ordered Scáthach to keep Seliph safe in the coming invasion. Though, against his and Shannan wishes, Larcei, Seliph and the other kids are eager to fight and decide to join the battle to end it more easily.

For the rest of the story, Scáthach fights, as important member of the army, alongside Seliph, Shannan and his comrades to liberate the continent from the Loptr empire.

After Seliph's army defeats the Grannvale Empire, Scáthach will return to Isaach with his lover (provided he does not inherit homeland of any of his possible fathers). If his cousin Shannan is dead, he will assume the Isaachian throne.

Personality[]

Scáthach is protective of the other kids, as exemplified in his interactions with Seliph and Lana. He is the calmer counterpart to his hotheaded twin sister Larcei. From his lovers' conversation with Lana in the final Chapter, it can be gathered that he is a kind-hearted young man, as well as adopting a well-tempered and cautious nature.

Like most of the other characters from the second generation, Scáthach doesn't have a well developed personality, and has very generic lines as a result of sharing conversations with his counterpart Dalvin.

In-Game[]

Genealogy of the Holy War[]

Base Stats[]

Note: Parent characters are assumed to be at Level 30 by the end of the First Generation.

  • Minor Holy Blood Indicator - Minor Holy Blood
  • Major Holy Blood Indicator - Major Holy Blood

Father:

Arden
Starting ClassHoly Blood
FE4 Sword Fighter Sprite (M)MyrmidonOdo Holy BloodMinor Holy Blood IndicatorOd
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMovLeadGold
132110121278060Varies
SkillsWeaponStarting Items
AwarenessNihil
Shooting Star SwordAstra
AmbushVantage
PursuitPursuit
FE4 SwordSword - AFE4IronbladeIron Blade
Inherited Items
Azelle
Starting ClassHoly Blood
FE4 Sword Fighter Sprite (M)MyrmidonOdo Holy BloodMinor Holy Blood IndicatorOd
Fala Holy BloodMinor Holy Blood IndicatorFjalar
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMovLeadGold
13083121487160Varies
SkillsWeaponStarting Items
AwarenessNihil
Shooting Star SwordAstra
PursuitPursuit
FE4 SwordSword - AFE4IronbladeIron Blade
Inherited Items
Alec
Starting ClassHoly Blood
FE4 Sword Fighter Sprite (M)MyrmidonOdo Holy BloodMinor Holy Blood IndicatorOd
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMovLeadGold
130100141397060Varies
SkillsWeaponStarting Items
AwarenessNihil
Shooting Star SwordAstra
PursuitPursuit
FE4 SwordSword - AFE4IronbladeIron Blade
Inherited Items
Claud
Starting ClassHoly Blood
FE4 Sword Fighter Sprite (M)MyrmidonOdo Holy BloodMinor Holy Blood IndicatorOd
Blagi Holy BloodMajor Holy Blood IndicatorBragi
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMovLeadGold
12882121396360Varies
SkillsWeaponStarting Items
AwarenessNihil
Shooting Star SwordAstra
PursuitPursuit
FE4 SwordSword - AFE4IronbladeIron Blade
Inherited Items
Jamke
Dew
Naoise
Finn
Starting ClassHoly Blood
FE4 Sword Fighter Sprite (M)MyrmidonOdo Holy BloodMinor Holy Blood IndicatorOd
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMovLeadGold
1301001414117060Varies
SkillsWeaponStarting Items
AwarenessNihil
Shooting Star SwordAstra
PursuitPursuit
PrayerMiracle
FE4 SwordSword - AFE4IronbladeIron Blade
Inherited Items
Beowolf
Starting ClassHoly Blood
FE4 Sword Fighter Sprite (M)MyrmidonOdo Holy BloodMinor Holy Blood IndicatorOd
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMovLeadGold
130110141387060Varies
SkillsWeaponStarting Items
AwarenessNihil
Shooting Star SwordAstra
PursuitPursuit
ChargeCharge
FE4 SwordSword - AFE4IronbladeIron Blade
Inherited Items
Chulainn
Starting ClassHoly Blood
FE4 Sword Fighter Sprite (M)MyrmidonOdo Holy BloodMajor Holy Blood IndicatorOd
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMovLeadGold
131100141378060Varies
SkillsWeaponStarting Items
AwarenessNihil
Shooting Star SwordAstra
MoonlightLuna
PursuitPursuit
FE4 SwordSword - FE4 Star Rank (Weapons)FE4IronbladeIron Blade
Inherited Items
Midir
Starting ClassHoly Blood
FE4 Sword Fighter Sprite (M)MyrmidonOdo Holy BloodMinor Holy Blood IndicatorOd
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMovLeadGold
129100131477060Varies
SkillsWeaponStarting Items
AwarenessNihil
Shooting Star SwordAstra
PursuitPursuit
ChargeCharge
FE4 SwordSword - AFE4IronbladeIron Blade
Inherited Items
Lewyn
Starting ClassHoly Blood
FE4 Sword Fighter Sprite (M)MyrmidonOdo Holy BloodMinor Holy Blood IndicatorOd
Holsety Holy BloodMajor Holy Blood IndicatorForseti
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMovLeadGold
13182141497160Varies
SkillsWeaponStarting Items
AwarenessNihil
Shooting Star SwordAstra
Continue Adept
CriticalCritical
PursuitPursuit
FE4 SwordSword - AFE4IronbladeIron Blade
Inherited Items
Lex
Starting ClassHoly Blood
FE4 Sword Fighter Sprite (M)MyrmidonOdo Holy BloodMinor Holy Blood IndicatorOd
Neir Holy BloodMinor Holy Blood IndicatorNál
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMovLeadGold
131100131398060Varies
SkillsWeaponStarting Items
AwarenessNihil
Shooting Star SwordAstra
Ambush Vantage
EliteParagon
PursuitPursuit
FE4 SwordSword - AFE4IronbladeIron Blade
Inherited Items

Growth Rates[]

Note: Holy Blood bonuses have already been taken into consideration.

Father:

HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
135% 65% 7% 55% 35% 20% 50% 7%
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
115% 25% 42% 65% 65% 30% 30% 12%
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
115% 45% 7% 85% 45% 40% 40% 7%
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
115% 25% 42% 65% 45% 60% 30% 52%
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
135% 65% 2% 55% 45% 50% 40% 7%
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
95% 55% 12% 85% 55% 50% 50% 12%
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
125% 55% 7% 75% 35% 30% 50% 7%
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
115% 45% 7% 85% 45% 60% 40% 7%
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
125% 55% 2% 85% 45% 30% 40% 7%
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
155% 45% 7% 125% 45% 30% 40% 7%
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
105% 45% 7% 75% 55% 20% 40% 7%
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
135% 25% 32% 85% 105% 30% 30% 12%
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
135% 55% 7% 65% 35% 30% 60% 7%

Promotion Gains[]

Promoted Class
FE4 Forrest Sprite (M) Hero
+5 +3 +2 +2 +2 +3 0

Overall[]

Secret Book (Artwork)
Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.

Scáthach is virtually identical to his sister, Larcei, but has growth rates that more closely resemble those of his father. Thanks to his Od holy blood, his Skill and HP will always be fairly good. His Strength and Defense tend to be slightly better unless his father was a magic user, but the difference is for the most part insignificant and all of his stats tend to be good. Like Larcei, he has incredibly competent stats and amazing skills regardless of his parentage, but is held back by his lack of a mount, legendary weapon, or plausible way of attacking at a distance, making him somewhat inadequate, most obviously in comparison to Shannan. This is not to say that Scáthach is a bad unit, but he certainly has his weaknesses.

Unlike Larcei, he does not promote into a Swordmaster, but instead promotes to a Hero. In Genealogy of the Holy War, Heroes are essentially inferior to Swordmasters aside from their better Magic stat, so this essentially ensures that Larcei will outperform her brother once both are at level 20 and that she will eventually hit higher caps than he does. Also unlike Larcei, there is no guarantee that he will be able to inherit any weapons at all.

Ultimately, despite his slight disadvantages against Larcei, Scáthach fulfills a virtually identical function. If the player is playing at anything less than a strenuous pace, Scáthach is an excellent way to dispose of enemies without resorting to legendary weapons.

Conversations[]

In Chapter 6, Scáthach may speak to Larcei, and she will gain one point of luck.

In the Final Chapter, if Scáthach is in love with Lana, she may speak to him, and he will gain three points of resistance.

Love Growths[]

Original characters and replacement characters have the same love growths, unless stated otherwise.

Supports
Character Bonus
Yuria
Julia
0+0
Altenna
Altena
N/A
Lana1Mana-rana
Lana/Muirne
0+2
Lakche
Larcei
Not possible, since they are siblings
NannaJanne-nanna
Nanna/Jeanne
0+2
PheeFemina-fee
Fee/Hermina
0+2
LynnLaylea-leen
Lene/Laylea
0+2
PattyDaisy-patty
Patty/Daisy
0+2
TinnyLinda-tinny
Tine/Linda
0+3

Awakening[]

Base Stats[]

Starting Class
FE13 NPC Generic Myrmidon (M) Map SpriteMyrmidon
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMov
15361412016121345
SkillsWeaponStarting Items
Avoid +10Avoid +10
Vantage (Kakusei)Vantage
LateInitiativePatience
SwordIconFE13Sword - CSteel Sword FE13 IconSteel Sword*

*Enemy only, joins unequipped

Heroes[]

Astra's Wake
Wielder of Astra, a secret technique passed on to him from his mother, Ayra. He is the twin of Larcei and cousin to Shannan. Appears in Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War.

Base Stats[]

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Scáthach Heroes spriteTitle
Astra's Wake
Group
Heroes Infantry Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
18/19/20
40/43/46
11/12/13
39/42/45
7/8/9
26/30/33
9/10/11
39/43/46
4/5/6
21/24/28
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Spirited Sword+
FEH skill special Night Sky
FEH Sword Sword

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
FEH skill offenseIron Sword---
Steel Sword---
Spirited Sword---
Spirited Sword+-FEH Star Rarity 5FEH Star Rarity 5
FEH skill specialNight Sky---
AstraNight Sky--
AFEH Atk Def Ideal 1 Atk Def Ideal 1--
FEH Atk Def Ideal 2 Atk Def Ideal 2FEH Atk Def Ideal 1 Atk Def Ideal 1-
FEH Atk Def Ideal 3 Atk Def Ideal 3FEH Atk Def Ideal 2 Atk Def Ideal 2FEH Star Rarity 5
CFEH Odd Def Wave 1 Odd Def Wave 1--
FEH Odd Def Wave 2 Odd Def Wave 2FEH Odd Def Wave 1 Odd Def Wave 1-
FEH Odd Def Wave 3 Odd Def Wave 3FEH Odd Def Wave 2 Odd Def Wave 2-

Overall[]

Secret Book (Artwork)
Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.
Base Set[]
Counters[]
Skill Inheritance[]

Meet Some of the Heroes[]

Astra's Wake Scáthach
Scáthach astras wake pop01 Scáthach is the son of Ayra, princess of Isaach! He took up his sword and rose in defiance to reclaim his country from its invaders.
Scáthach astras wake pop02 A descendant of the crusader Od, Scáthach was given a harsh education in swordsmanship by his cousin, Shannan. He also trained with his twin sister, Larcei, and his old friend Seliph.
Scáthach astras wake pop03 Through his diligent training, Scáthach became a swordsman worthy of Od's reputation, and mastered Astra, the legendary technique of Isaach's royal family. He's truly a force to be reckoned with!
Scáthach astras wake pop04 Scáthach's commitment to mastering the sword is matched only by the dedicated support he gave to Seliph's liberation army. He's an inspiring example of gallantry!
Closely Associated Characters
Ayra Princess of Isaach, master of the sword, and descendant of the crusader Od. She fights for her homeland. Scáthach's mother.
Larcei A young warrior searching for her mother, elegantly fashioned blade in hand. Scáthach is her twin brother, and Shannan is her cousin.
Shannan Prince of Isaach and descendant of the crusader Od. Skilled wielder of the divine blade Balmung. Taught Scáthach his swordsmanship.

Quotes[]

Genealogy of the Holy War[]

“W-what just happened... Larcei... It's all on you now...”
—Scáthach's death quote

Awakening[]

“I'm Ulster. I hail from Tirnanog.”
—Ulster's SpotPass parley quote
“I hope our strength suffices...”
—Ulster's SpotPass battle quote
“Allow me to join you.”
—Ulster's SpotPass recruitment quote
“Depart in silence and you will be spared. ...No? Then accept your end.”
—Ulster's battle quote as an enemy, in Lost Bloodlines 1
“...Let us both pray you wield weapons better than you do vocabulary.”
—Ulster's battle quote versus Owain in Lost Bloodlines 1
“If you will not return to your world, then meet your end in mine!”
—Ulster's battle quote as an enemy, in Lost Bloodlines 3
“Are you trying to convince me or yourself? Raise your weapon!”
—Ulster's battle quote versus Owain in Lost Bloodlines 3
“...I wish you and I...had met as allies...”
—Ulster's death quote as an enemy, in Lost Bloodlines 1
“Your world breeds tough warriors...if they can withstand my sword...”
—Ulster's death quote as an enemy, in Lost Bloodlines 3

Heroes[]

Scáthach/Heroes Quotes

Non-Canon Appearances[]

Manga (Mitsuki Oosawa version)[]

The manga's flesh out Scáthach's personality a little more. In the Mitsuki Oosawa version, in example, he and Larcei are the children of Lex and Ayra, and Scáthach himself has complicated thoughts on his heritage. He deeply loathes his uncle Danann for his horrible actions and the oppression he unleashes on Isaach, but has no enmity towards his cousins (Iuchar and Iucharba, whom he defends from resentful resistance fighters) and holds a deep love and respect of both his late father and the Nál bloodline as a whole.

Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)[]

Scáthach is illustrated in the trading card game with the following cards:

Choose Your Legends Placement History[]

Round Placement Character Version Votes

CYL1 380 CYL Scáthach Portrait
Genealogy of the Holy War
430
CYL2 495
↓115
CYL Scáthach Portrait
Genealogy of the Holy War
248
↓182
CYL3 389
↑106
CYL Scáthach Portrait
Genealogy of the Holy War
361
↑113
CYL4 271
↑118
CYL Scáthach Portrait
Genealogy of the Holy War
491
↑130
CYL5 225
↑46
CYL Scáthach Portrait
Genealogy of the Holy War
394
↓97
CYL6 205
↑20
CYL Scáthach Portrait
Genealogy of the Holy War
477
↑83
CYL7 336
↓131
CYL Scáthach Portrait
Genealogy of the Holy War
97
↓380

CYL8 334
↑2
CYL Scáthach Portrait
Genealogy of the Holy War
108
↑11

Etymology[]

Skasaher is a corruption of Scáthach, a figure in the Scáthach Cycle of Irish mythology. Scáthach was known for training the hero Cú Chulainn, and her name means "shadowy".

Ulster is one of the four provinces of Ireland; it includes the area currently known as Northern Ireland. It also lends its name to the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, in which Scáthach features.

Trivia[]

  • Prior to an update before Version 4.8.0, Scáthach was known as Ulster in Heroes.
    • However, in Version 4.8.0 in Heroes, the voice conversation line with Larcei and Kiran mentioning her twin brother's name has been removed while changing Ulster to Scáthach.
    • Until Version 5.1.0 in Heroes, Scáthach's former localized name, Ulster, was moved and given to Miranda's home kingdom when Miranda was added to the game.

Gallery[]

See main article: Scáthach/Gallery.
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