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“You clearly need every blade you can find, and my pockets have been feeling awfully light lately. What do you say?”
—Shez, to Edelgard, Dimitri, and Claude

Shez is the protagonist of Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. As an Avatar, their name and gender is determined by the player at the start of Three Hopes.

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In Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Shez is a protagonist with a complex past. Originating from a secluded mountain village in Leicester's Ordelia territory, the identity of Shez's biological parents remains a mystery. It's speculated that Shez's adoptive mother had ties to the Agarthans. Myson, a character in the game, indicates that Shez carries Epimenides's core. However, the specifics of Shez's backstory are intentionally left ambiguous and unexplained.
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Shez, initially serving Berling's Mercenaries, is defeated by Byleth during an attack on Jeralt's Mercenaries. This event, influenced by the player's decision, results in Shez's revival and escape, marking a pivotal moment in their character development.
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In the Fire Emblem universe, Shez is manipulated by Epimenides, who awakens within Arval, to assassinate Byleth. This scheme, however, is thwarted. Byleth, after fusing with Sothis and acquiring her power, successfully escapes Zahras and overcomes Solon.
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The 'Shez meme' holds significance in the Fire Emblem community due to the character's recurrent presence in the Fire Emblem Heroes guide. The meme likely originated from the character's popularity, amplified by the multiple depictions of both male and female Shez, including the Summer Shez variant.
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Profile[]

Shez was born in a remote mountain village in Leicester, within Ordelia territory. Their biological parents died when they were too young to remember them, and they were subsequently adopted by a woman who raised them to maturity before she passed away as well. Shez turned to a career in mercenary work, eventually entering the service of Captain Berling.

In 1179, after a brief dream about the War of Heroes, Shez takes part in a battle with a rival mercenary company led by Jeralt and the infamous Ashen Demon. Shez's comrades are wiped out, and Shez themself is nearly killed battling Byleth. As Byleth prepares to execute them, Shez suddenly hears a mysterious voice and is granted overwhelming power. However, this new power is still not enough to defeat Byleth, who leaves them alive after Jeralt completes their mission and orders a retreat. Afterwards, Shez collapses and meets the bearer of the voice, Arval, in a vision. Arval explains that they are the only thing keeping Shez alive and that in their current state, they stand no chance against Byleth. Shez vows to become strong enough to exact revenge.

Six months later, while training, they chance upon Edelgard, Dimitri and Claude in the woods being chased by bandits led by Kostas and help the trio. In the aftermath, Shez is dumbfounded to learn that they just rescued the heirs to the three great nations of Fódlan. Alois and the nobles insist that Shez accompany them back to their camp for their reward, where they meet several Officers Academy faculty and students while Alois strongarms Shez to come to Garreg Mach Monastery to be paid their reward.

Afterwards, Shez is taken to the Officers Academy at Garreg Mach Monastery, where they are brought before Archbishop Rhea, who allows them to enroll in the Academy as a student in the Black Eagles, Blue Lions or Golden Deer, with the instructor Jeritza taking charge of Shez's house. Regardless of the house chosen, Shez's monthly mission is to mop up the survivors of Kostas' bandits. As Shez and their companions wipe out the bandits, they discover a captive Officers Academy student and rescue her from both the surviving bandits and an unidentified faction. With the captive student introducing herself as Monica, she then names the librarian Tomas as her abductor, who displays similar powers to the ones granted to Shez by Arval before fleeing arrest.

As Shez and Arval brood over their connection to the mysterious group, depending on the class chosen, Shez either assists with the coup in Adrestia, helps resolve a succession crisis in Faerghus, or repels an attempted Almyran invasion of Leicester, and Edelgard, Dimitri or Claude convinces Shez to accept a post as an officer in their respective militaries.


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Though it is never stated outright, it is implied that Shez is either of Agarthan descent or in some manner related to the Agarthan people. They were born to be the latest vessel of Arval, who was in turn the creation of the Agarthan sorcerer, Epimenides, who harbored a strong hatred of Sothis and vowed to kill her. Arval's true purpose is to guide Shez and keep them alive until such time that he may take revenge on Sothis, who at this point in time lives on within Byleth. However, despite this apparent connection, and their sharing the same powers, Shez is an unknown quantity to Those Who Slither in the Dark, who consistently react to their presence with curiosity and confusion.

If Shez manages to kill Byleth depending on the circumstances, they eventually meet up with Arval, mentioning that they feel empty now that they don't have a rival anymore. As Shez ponders if it could've ended differently, Arval confides in them saying that they're going through a lot and Arval feels the same way too, telling Shez that their grateful for what they have accomplished.

Should Shez succeed in recruiting Byleth and the rest of Jeralt's Mercenaries, Shez becomes possessed by Epimenides, who attempts to take Byleth by surprise and kill them while they are alone together. When the assassination attempt is thwarted, Epimenides instead sacrifices Solon in order to banish Edelgard, Dimitri, and Claude to Zahras so that they can no longer hinder his plans. Shez awakens in Zahras as well, and finds that Arval is no longer in their mind.

Working alongside the three royals, Shez fights against Epimenides. The battle concludes with Shez striking the killing blow, bringing an end to Epimenides, and by extension, Arval. Returned to Fódlan, Shez rejoins their army in order to continue the war.

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

Scarlet Blaze[]

By choosing the Black Eagles as their house, Shez becomes a member of the Adrestian Empire's forces under Emperor Edelgard. Shez becomes a powerhouse in the Adrestian Army due to Edelgard assigning them as a commander.


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In reality, Edelgard and Hubert had reservations about Shez due to their power that mirror Those Who Slither in the Dark and decided to give them a high position so they could keep tabs on them. Though both did not show true trust in Shez, it was only upon them protecting Edelgard from an assassination attempt by Shamir did she truly begin to wholeheartedly trust Shez.

Should Shez decide to recruit Byleth, later they are possessed by Arval in order to carry out the plan of Epimenides, casting doubt on them once more. Though Shez is able to defeat and cleanse their influence, Hubert states that much of his trust in them has vanished. However, Edelgard expresses her true belief in them. By the end of the war, Shez and Edelgard lead the final charge against the Church of Seiros and Those Who Slither in the Dark at Garreg Mach Monastery. After a climatic battle against the two forces, both Shez and Edelgard witness Rhea and Thales seemingly wipe each other out in a massive explosion.

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

Azure Gleam[]

By choosing the Blue Lions as their house, Shez becomes a member of Holy Kingdom of Faerghus forces under the leadership of Dimitri. Shez becomes a powerhouse in the army and a close friend to Dimitri being there for him.

Golden Wildfire[]

By choosing the Golden Deer as their house, Shez becomes a member of the Leicester Alliance forces under the leadership of Claude. They are asked by Claude to lead the army as a commander. Though hesitant at first due to not being nobility, they eventually agree.

Personality[]

A bonafide mercenary through-and-through, Shez takes work wherever they can get it, so long as they are properly compensated. While loyal to coin in exchange for their services, Shez states that they will fulfill their contract with an employer and will not leave their current mission even if they are offered a much better deal from another. Their reasoning behind this, according to their support with Petra, is a means to establish integrity to their reputation, thus drawing more people to hire them due to their strong work ethic and determination to finish a job.

Extremely blunt and headstrong, Shez is straightforward with their feelings and is rather open about talking about their thoughts and sharing their past. Their first true connection was with their adoptive mother, whom they remember fondly as she is the one who raised Shez and taught them much of the world. Since her passing, Shez never made any strong connections to others, not even the mercenary group they are first seen with at the start of the Three Hopes story. It is only after enrolling in the Officer's Academy do the start to find true camaraderie in their classmates, mainly with their house leader. By the war phase, they have become one of their house leader's most loyal followers and have come to truly believe in their vision of the future of Fódlan. Unlike Byleth who takes on a more advisory role in their relationship with the house leaders, guiding them through their turmoils, Shez is more of an ardent supporter to them, helping to carve out a path for their goals and protecting them during the heat of battle.

They are not without their faults and quirks as they have a rather terrible sense of direction with their bio even stating that they dislike reading maps. It is also something of a joke amongst their classmates as they once got into a mock battle after getting lost on their way back to the monastery. Their newfound power after establishing their bond with Arval leads them to be a bit reckless in many situations and formulate outright absurd ideas for the sake of getting stronger. Arval notes that between the annihilation of their mercenary group and their chance encounter with the Church of Seiros, there were at least 22 instances in the span of six months that Arval had to intervene to save the both of them, three of which Shez jumped off a cliff to "get tougher." As noted by Hilda, Shez has a tendency to rush into the thick of battle without hesitation, often leading them into extremely dangerous groups of enemies on a battlefield. Shez admits that part of this is due to their mercenary days as they needed to build prestige and a reputation to draw in clients.

In-Game[]

Warriors: Three Hopes[]

Base Stats[]

Starting ClassCrest
Myrmidon-
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
130001099119999
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
-Wrath Strike
Grounder
Shadowflash Lv 1
Mortal Coil Lv 1
Mercenary Creed Lv 1
Axe Buster Lv 1
Iron Sword


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As An Enemy[]

The Hour of Vengeance[]

Starting ClassCrest
Asura-
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
28
30
31
5274
5398
5460
33
35
36
28
29
30
22
23
24
37
39
40
23
24
24
25
26
22
23
24
24
25
26
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
--Swift Awakening
Axe Buster Lv 5
Brave Sword

Starting ClassCrest
Asura-
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
46
49
51
6390
6576
6700
47
49
51
39
41
42
31
32
33
53
55
57
32
33
34
33
35
36
31
32
33
34
35
36
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
--Swift Awakening
Axe Buster Lv 5
Brave Sword+15
Brave Sword+20

Starting ClassCrest
Asura-
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
90
98
9117
9613
80
86
65
70
51
55
90
97
54
58
55
59
51
55
56
60
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
--Swift Awakening
Axe Buster Lv 5
Brave Sword+60
Brave Sword+65

Starting ClassCrest
Asura-
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
146
149
151
12588
12774
12898
122
124
126
99
100
102
78
79
80
138
141
142
82
83
84
84
85
86
78
79
80
84
86
87
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
--Swift Awakening
Axe Buster Lv 5
Brave Sword+100

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

Growth Rates[]

Class:

Base
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
50% 59% 48% 45% 68% 49% 45% 49% 42%
Myrmidon
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
60% 59% 48% 45% 78% 49% 45% 49% 47%
Soldier
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
60% 59% 48% 55% 68% 49% 45% 49% 47%
Fighter
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
60% 69% 48% 45% 68% 49% 45% 49% 47%
Monk
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
55% 59% 48% 45% 68% 49% 45% 59% 47%
Thief
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 59% 48% 60% 83% 49% 45% 49% 47%
Mercenary
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 69% 48% 45% 83% 49% 45% 49% 47%
Fluegel
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 74% 63% 45% 78% 49% 50% 49% 52%
Cavalier
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 74% 48% 50% 68% 49% 55% 49% 47%
Pegasus Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 59% 48% 45% 83% 49% 45% 59% 57%
Armored Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70% 59% 48% 45% 68% 49% 65% 49% 47%
Brigand
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
50% 59% 48% 45% 68% 49% 45% 49% 42%
Archer
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
60% 59% 48% 65% 68% 64% 45% 49% 47%
Brawler
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70% 59% 48% 55% 78% 49% 45% 49% 47%
Priest
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
60% 59% 58% 50% 68% 49% 45% 64% 52%
Assassin
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70% 59% 48% 75% 98% 49% 45% 49% 42%
Swordmaster
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70% 79% 48% 45% 98% 49% 45% 49% 47%
Paladin
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70% 74% 48% 55% 68% 54% 55% 59% 47%
Fortress Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
75% 74% 48% 45% 68% 49% 75% 49% 47%
Warrior
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
75% 89% 48% 45% 83% 49% 45% 49% 47%
Wyvern Rider
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
75% 84% 48% 45% 68% 49% 65% 49% 47%
Sniper
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 74% 48% 75% 68% 69% 45% 49% 47%
Grappler
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
75% 79% 48% 60% 88% 49% 45% 49% 47%
Bishop
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
60% 59% 73% 45% 68% 64% 45% 59% 52%
Warlock
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
60% 59% 78% 45% 68% 49% 45% 79% 47%
Dark Mage
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
60% 59% 78% 60% 68% 49% 45% 59% 42%
Trickster
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70% 59% 48% 70% 103% 64% 60% 59% 42%
Mortal Savant
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70% 83% 73% 45% 68% 64% 45% 49% 52%
Asura
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70% 74% 73% 45% 93% 49% 55% 49% 57%
Dancer
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70% 69% 68% 45% 98% 49% 45% 49% 67%
Falcon Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70% 74% 48% 45% 103% 49% 45% 69% 57%
Dark Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
75% 79% 68% 45% 68% 49% 55% 59% 52%
Holy Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 74% 68% 45% 68% 59% 55% 59% 57%
Great Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
80% 79% 48% 45% 68% 49% 80% 49% 52%
Wyvern Lord
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
80% 89% 48% 45% 83% 49% 60% 49% 52%
Bow Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70% 79% 48% 80% 68% 49% 55% 49% 52%
War Master
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
80% 89% 48% 60% 88% 49% 45% 49% 52%
Dark Bishop
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 59% 83% 60% 68% 49% 45% 79% 42%
Gremory
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 59% 83% 55% 68% 49% 45% 69% 57%

Maximum Stats[]

HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
7950 75 65 72 89 66 71 72 63

Learnt Abilities[]

Ability Learned at Notes
Speed +2
Myrmidon
Sword Prowess
Myrmidon
Totals with additional Sword Prowesses learned
Flash Strike
Myrmidon
Backbone
Soldier
Lance Prowess
Soldier
Totals with additional Lance Prowesses learned
Knightkneeler
Soldier
Spirited Seize
Fighter
Axe Prowess
Fighter
Totals with additional Axe Prowesses learned
Smash
Fighter
Resistance +2
Monk
Faith
Monk
Totals with additional Faith learned
Heal
Monk
Appraisal
Thief
Sword Prowess
Thief
Totals with additional Sword Prowesses learned
Thief's Ploy
Thief
Shadowblade
Thief
Vantage
Mercenary
Sword Prowess
Mercenary
Totals with additional Sword Prowesses learned
Firesweep
Mercenary
Mercenary's Wisdom
Mercenary
Carpe Diem
Fluegel
Windsweep
Fluegel
Dual Wielder's Ploy
Fluegel
True Awakening
Fluegel
Desperation
Cavalier
Lance Prowess
Cavalier
Totals with additional Lance Prowesses learned
Frozen Lance
Cavalier
Knight's Ploy
Cavalier
Defensive Tactics
Armored Knight
Axe Prowess
Armored Knight
Totals with additional Axe Prowesses learned
Lightning Axe
Armored Knight
Armored Infantry's Wisdom
Armored Knight
Death Blow
Brigand
Spike
Brigand
Warrior's Ploy
Brigand
Archer's Ploy
Archer
Tracking Shot
Archer
Bow Prowess
Archer
Totals with additional Bow Prowesses learned
Drill Arrow
Archer
One Heart One Mind
Archer
Point-Blank Volley
Archer
Brawler's Ploy
Brawler
Battle Trance
Brawler
Brawling Prowess
Brawler
Totals with additional Brawling Prowesses learned
Bombard
Brawler
Concentration
Brawler
Miracle
Priest
Physic
Priest
Faith
Priest
Totals with additional Faith learned
Priest's Wisdom
Priest
Lifeforce
Mage
Mire B
Mage
Reason
Mage
Totals with additional Reason learned
Mage's Ploy
Mage
Axebreaker
Asura
Dark Spikes Τ
Asura
Renewed Carnage
Asura
Swift Slice
Asura
The Creation
Asura
Range Master
Dark Knight
Innate ability

Supports[]

See also: Shez/Male Supports, Shez/Female Supports

Like Byleth, Shez is able to form supports with most of the playable characters in game. They can also gift the Merc Whistle to any one character with whom they shares a Support rank of A per playthrough, which will lead to additional dialogue at the end of the game.

Fire Emblem Heroes[]

Male Shez[]

Rising Mercenary
A mercenary who wandered Fódlan. Though ordinarily rational, a burning desire sleeps within him. Appears in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes.

Base Stats[]

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Title
Rising Mercenary
Group
Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
17/18/19
36/40/43
12/13/14
40/43/47
10/11/12
38/41/45
8/9/10
34/37/40
3/4/5
22/26/29
SkillsWeapon
Crimson Blades
New Moon
Sword

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
Iron Sword---
Steel Sword---
Silver Sword---
Crimson Blades--
New Moon---
Moonbow---
B Spd Def Bulwark 1--
Spd Def Bulwark 2 Spd Def Bulwark 1-
Spd Def Bulwark 3 Spd Def Bulwark 2-
C Atk Spd Oath 1--
Atk Spd Oath 2 Atk Spd Oath 1-
Atk Spd Oath 3 Atk Spd Oath 2-
Atk Spd Oath 4 Atk Spd Oath 3

Overall[]

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 Kit[]
Counters[]
Skill Inheritance[]

Meet Some of the Heroes[]

Rising Mercenary Shez
Here's Shez, a mercenary from Fódlan! An aloof, solitary man, he's distinguished himself in a number of battles.
Despite his exceptional skills, though, Shez met his match when he faced another mercenary known as the Ashen Demon in battle...
On the verge of death, a mysterious being called Arval came to him in his dreams and pulled him back from the brink. When he awoke, Shez discovered he had acquired uncanny powers!
But just who was Arval? And what kind of powers did Shez gain? I'm just as curious about Shez's secrets as you are!
Closely Associated Characters
Byleth A member of Jeralt's elite mercenary band. Infamous throughout Fódlan, this sellsword has quickly earned a reputation of late. The Ashen Demon who once almost killed Shez.
Arval A mysterious being who can only be seen and heard by Shez.

Mercenary Shade
A mercenary from Fódlan having been tasked with taking a vacation at the Askran coast. Appears in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes.

Base Stats[]

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Title
Mercenary Shade
Group
Flying
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
18/19/20
37/41/44
8/9/10
41/44/47
13/14/15
41/44/48
6/7/8
28/31/34
3/4/5
20/23/27
SkillsWeapon
Surfer's Spade
New Moon
Lance

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
Iron Lance---
Steel Lance---
Silver Lance---
Surfer's Spade--
New Moon---
Luna---
A Atk Spd Solo 1--
Atk Spd Solo 2 Atk Spd Solo 1-
Atk Spd Solo 3 Atk Spd Solo 2
B Chill Def 1--
Chill Def 2 Chill Def 1-
Chill Def 3 Chill Def 2-

Overall[]

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 Kit[]
Counters[]
Skill Inheritance[]

Meet Some of the Heroes[]

Mercenary Shade Shez
I hear that in one world, there are people called "lifeguards" who help out anyone who runs into trouble at the beach. And it looks like Shez has taken inspiration from the lifeguards' example!
He's wearing a simple swimsuit that focuses primarily on ease of movement. Oh, and do you see that mercenary's whistle around his neck? Well, you'll definitely hear it if anyone starts misbehaving!
Shez is also carrying a lance that resembles a giant beach spade, with a small buoy hanging from the grip. He's really thrown himself into his new role!
Having been raised in the mountains, Shez is eager to try out some of the tropical fruits on offer. While you're here, Shez, try some fresh fish to get your stamina back after a busy day of swimming!
Closely Associated Characters
Arval A mysterious being who exists on the edge of dreams and reality. Fond of offering advice and intent on providing guidance to Shez.
Byleth A member of Jeralt's elite mercenary band. Infamous throughout Fódlan, this sellsword has quickly earned a reputation of late. The Ashen Demon who once almost killed Shez.

Dual Sword Master
Mercenary that throws himself into the battles of Fódlan. Defeated countless foes and led many allies to victory. Appears in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes.

Base Stats[]

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Title
Dual Sword Master
Group
Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
18/19/20
37/41/44
11/12/13
44/47/50
7/8/9
44/47/51
9/10/11
28/32/35
4/5/6
23/27/30
SkillsWeapon
Dual Sword
Dragon Gaze
Dagger

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
Iron Dagger---
Steel Dagger---
Silver Dagger---
Dual Sword--
Dragon Gaze---
Draconic AuraDragon Gaze--
Ruptured SkyDraconic Aura-
A Atk Spd Finish 1--
Atk Spd Finish 2 Atk Spd Finish 1-
Atk Spd Finish 3 Atk Spd Finish 2-
Atk Spd Finish 4 Atk Spd Finish 3
B Shadow Slide-
C Pulse Smoke 1--
Pulse Smoke 2 Pulse Smoke 1-
Pulse Smoke 3 Pulse Smoke 2-
Pulse Smog Pulse Smoke 3

Overall[]

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 Kit[]
Counters[]
Skill Inheritance[]

Meet Some of the Heroes[]

Dual Sword Master Shez
Shez is a veteran mercenary who has wandered from battle to battle throughout the lands of Fódlan. He received the power of a mysterious being named Arval and accomplished a true awakening!
Here he is carrying two swords, and one is a mysterious sword that he alone can wield. Apparently, it disappears into thin air if it's taken from him! No one even knows what it was forged from... How strange!
With the aid of his hidden powers, Shez triumphed in a number of battles. I hear that among his foes were the fearsome forces who slither in the shadows of Fódlan's history!
His true power unleashed, Shez has joined the ranks of the greatest warriors to ever fight in Fódlan. Now that he's helping the Order of Heroes, I'm sure he'll guide Askr to victory!
Closely Associated Characters
Byleth A member of Jeralt's elite mercenary band. Infamous throughout Fódlan, this sellsword has quickly earned a reputation of late. The Ashen Demon who once almost killed Shez.
Arval A mysterious being who exists on the edge of dreams and reality. Fond of offering advice and intent on providing guidance to Shez.

Female Shez[]

Keen Mercenary
A mercenary who wandered Fódlan. Though ordinarily rational, a burning desire sleeps within her. Appears in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes.

Base Stats[]

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Title
Keen Mercenary
Group
Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
15/16/17
34/38/41
10/11/12
38/41/45
11/12/13
39/42/46
7/8/9
29/32/35
7/8/9
31/34/37
SkillsWeapon
Crimson War-Axe
Night Sky
Axe

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
Iron Axe---
Steel Axe---
Silver Axe---
Crimson War-Axe--
Night Sky---
Glimmer---
A Life and Death 1--
Life and Death 2 Life and Death 1-
Life and Death 3 Life and Death 2
B Dull Close 1--
Dull Close 2 Dull Close 1-
Dull Close 3 Dull Close 2-

Overall[]

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 Kit[]
Counters[]
Skill Inheritance[]

Meet Some of the Heroes[]

Keen Mercenary Shez
Here's Shez, a mercenary from Fódlan! An aloof, solitary woman, she's distinguished herself in a number of battles.
Despite her exceptional skills, though, Shez met her match when she faced another mercenary known as the Ashen Demon in battle...
On the verge of death, a mysterious being called Arval came to her in her dreams and pulled her back from the brink. When she awoke, Shez discovered she had acquired uncanny powers!
But just who was Arval? And what kind of powers did Shez gain? I'm just as curious about Shez's secrets as you are!
Closely Associated Characters
Byleth A member of Jeralt's elite mercenary band. Infamous throughout Fódlan, this sellsword has quickly earned a reputation of late. The Ashen Demon who once almost killed Shez.
Arval A mysterious being who can only be seen and heard by Shez.

Sharpest Blades
Mercenary that throws herself into the battles of Fódlan. Defeated countless foes and led many allies to victory. Appears in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes.

Base Stats[]

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Title
Sharpest Blades
Group
Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
17/18/19
36/40/43
10/11/12
40/43/47
10/11/12
40/44/47
6/7/8
28/31/34
2/3/4
21/25/28
SkillsWeapon
Asura Blades
Night Sky
Dagger

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
Iron Dagger---
Steel Dagger---
Silver Dagger---
Asura Blades--
Night Sky---
Glimmer---
A Swift Slice-
B Seal Spd 1--
Seal Spd 2 Seal Spd 1-
Seal Spd 3 Seal Spd 2-
Seal Spd 4 Seal Spd 3
C Atk Spd Oath 1--
Atk Spd Oath 2 Atk Spd Oath 1-
Atk Spd Oath 3 Atk Spd Oath 2-
Atk Spd Oath 4 Atk Spd Oath 3

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Sharpest Blades Shez
Shez is a veteran mercenary who has wandered from battle to battle throughout the lands of Fódlan. She received the power of a mysterious being named Arval and accomplished a true awakening!
Here she is carrying the mysterious sword that she alone can wield. Apparently, it disappears into thin air if it's taken from her! No one even knows what it was forged from... How strange!
With the aid of her hidden powers, Shez triumphed in a number of battles. I hear that among her foes were the fearsome forces who slither in the shadows of Fódlan's history!
Her true power unleashed, Shez has joined the ranks of the greatest warriors to ever fight in Fódlan. Now that she's helping the Order of Heroes, I'm sure she'll guide Askr to victory!
Closely Associated Characters
Byleth A member of Jeralt's elite mercenary band. Infamous throughout Fódlan, this sellsword has quickly earned a reputation of late. The Ashen Demon who once almost killed Shez.
Arval A mysterious being who exists on the edge of dreams and reality. Fond of offering advice and intent on providing guidance to Shez.

Mercenary Shine
A mercenary from Fódlan given unexpected orders to take some time off seaside in Askr. Appears in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes.

Base Stats[]

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Title
Mercenary Shine
Group
Cavalry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
17/18/19
36/40/43
15/16/17
43/46/50
9/10/11
42/45/48
3/4/5
27/30/33
2/3/4
15/18/21
SkillsWeapon
Surfer's Spire
Night Sky
Sword

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
Iron Sword---
Steel Sword---
Silver Sword---
Surfer's Spire--
Night Sky---
Glimmer---
A Swift Slice-
B Lull Spd Def 1--
Lull Spd Def 2 Lull Spd Def 1-
Lull Spd Def 3 Lull Spd Def 2-
Lull Spd Def 4 Lull Spd Def 3
C Threaten Def 1--
Threat Atk Def 1 Threaten Def 1-
Threat Atk Def 2 Threat Atk Def 1-
Atk Def Menace Threat Atk Def 2

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Mercenary Shine Shez
I hear that in one world, there are people called "lifeguards" who help out anyone who runs into trouble at the beach. And it looks like Shez has taken inspiration from the lifeguards' example!
She's wearing a simple swimsuit that focuses primarily on ease of movement. Oh, and do you see that mercenary's whistle around her neck? Well, you'll definitely hear it if anyone starts misbehaving!
Shez is also carrying a sword that resembles a conch shell, and it has a beautiful handguard that's decorated with tropical flowers! Hopefully her sword won't see as much use as her whistle.
Having been raised in the mountains, Shez is eager to try out some of the tropical fruits on offer. Sounds to me like a great way to get some hydration in this sun, and what better way to enjoy the summer?
Closely Associated Characters
Arval A mysterious being who exists on the edge of dreams and reality. Fond of offering advice and intent on providing guidance to Shez.
Byleth A member of Jeralt's elite mercenary band. Infamous throughout Fódlan, this sellsword has quickly earned a reputation of late. The Ashen Demon who once almost killed Shez.

Mercenary Shine
A mercenary who wandered Fódlan alone. Her new mission is assuming the role of winter envoy. Appears in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes.

Base Stats[]

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Title
Snowfield Envoy
Group
Cavalry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
17/18/19
36/40/43
9/10/11
42/45/48
8/9/10
45/48/52
7/8/9
26/30/33
4/5/6
19/22/25
SkillsWeapon
Red-Fist Blades
New Moon
Dagger

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
Iron Dagger---
Steel Dagger---
Silver Dagger---
Red-Fist Blades--
New Moon---
LunaNew Moon--
A Swift Ice-
B Disarm Trap 1--
Disarm Trap 2 Disarm Trap 1-
Disarm Trap 3 Disarm Trap 2-
Full Disarm Disarm Trap 3
C Pulse Smoke 1--
Pulse Smoke 2 Pulse Smoke 1-
Pulse Smoke 3 Pulse Smoke 2-
Pulse Smog Pulse Smoke 3

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Snowfield Envoy Shez Shez
Shez is a mercenary from Fódlan, and she's here to join us at the winter festival. What's more, she's all dressed up for delivering presents!
The asymmetric design of this outfit has something of Shez's usual armor about it, but the hefty sack of presents on her back gives things a new spin!
She's also equipped with winter-festival-themed daggers in both hands. The design for these is based on the sword that she usually wields!
Shez always fights so hard for her friends and allies, but today it's time for a break—this time, she's bringing the presents instead of bringing the pain!
Closely Associated Characters
Byleth A member of Jeralt's elite mercenary band. Infamous throughout Fódlan, this sellsword has quickly earned a reputation of late. The Ashen Demon who once almost killed Shez.
Arval A mysterious being who exists on the edge of dreams and reality. Fond of offering advice and intent on providing guidance to Shez.

Quotes[]

Warriors: Three Hopes[]

Shez/Quotes

Heroes[]

Shez/Heroes Quotes

Choose Your Legends Placement History[]

Male[]

Round Placement Character Version Votes

CYL1-CYL6 N/A
CYL7 26
Warriors: Three Hopes
3,956
CYL8 22
↑4

Warriors: Three Hopes
3,939
↓117

CYL9 31
↓9

Warriors: Three Hopes
2,237
↓1,602

Female[]

Round Placement Character Version Votes

CYL1-CYL6 N/A
CYL7 25
Warriors: Three Hopes
3,990
CYL8 32
↓7

Warriors: Three Hopes
2,964
↓1,026

CYL9 35
↓3

Warriors: Three Hopes
2,038
↓926

Etymology[]

Shez can be interpreted as an Arabic saying for Happy and Joyful. Shez could also be derived from the word Shahzad, Persian for 'Son of the king' or 'prince'.

Shez may also be derived from Shax, also known as Shaz, a Great Marquis of Hell in the Ars Goetia, matching Byleth's connection to the Ars Goetia in their naming scheme.

Trivia[]

  • As Shez was created specifically for Three Hopes, it is presumed that they either do not exist in the Three Houses timeline, or, if Arval existed, they were not able to prevent Shez's death as depicted in the Three Hopes prologue.
  • Shez stands at 170cm (or about 5'6").
  • Shez shares their male voice actor, Damien Haas, with Saul, and their female voice actress, Dawn M. Bennett, with Ullr, both in their appearance in Heroes.

Gallery[]

See main article: Shez/Gallery.