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“When the sage died, no one would help me. I couldn’t speak. Couldn’t find food. I was dying. You were the only one who helped. You and your father. That’s why you’re my friend. My…only friend.”
—Soren, in his A support conversation with Ike

Soren is a playable character from Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. The staff officer and strategist of the Greil Mercenaries, he is a close friend of Ike and harbors undying loyalty to him.

Profile[]

The son of King Ashnard of Daein and Almedha, the daughter of King Dheginsea of Goldoa, Ashnard became obsessed with Soren after he was born, but eventually lost interest in him once he discovered that he did not have any special powers. Some time later, Ashnard used Soren as bait to lure Almedha's brother, Prince Rajaion, into a trap. This proved to be successful and Ashnard transformed Rajaion into a Feral One and his personal mount.

Eventually, Soren was separated from his parents and taken in by a woman who is stated to have only done it "out of duty" and was verbally and physically abusive towards him. At roughly the age of four, Soren was adopted by an old sage in Gallia who mistook him for a Spirit Charmer due to the mark on his forehead. The woman was delighted to be rid of her burden of looking after Soren and received money in compensation. The sage put him through terribly rigorous magic training, had him work day and night, without cease. Eventually, the sage taught him how to use magic.

After the sage died, Soren sought aid from a nearby beorc village, but he was forcibly chased away. He also discovered that he was unable to speak, despite being skilled in listening, reading, and writing. When he was near death by starvation, a young Ike found him and gave his own lunch to him. Ike also promised to feed him again on the next day. However, on the following day, Soren discovered the carnage left by Greil's berserk rampage that was triggered by Lehran's Medallion. Soren checked the corpses for Ike, but he did not find him and assumed that he was safe. Afterwards, he traveled to Crimea in search of Ike. During his journey, Soren took refuge in a church under the guise of a Spirit Charmer. During his time there, the church workers instructed him in basic matters such as speech. After wandering for several years, he eventually reunited with Ike and joined the Greil Mercenaries.

Path of Radiance[]

Some time before the story, Soren traveled to the capital of Crimea in order to study at the royal library. During one of his days there, he witnessed the Daein army's attack on Crimea, which was the beginning stage of the The Mad King's War. Immediately, he returned to the Greil Mercenaries' base to inform them about this. From this point on, Soren accompanies Ike as an adviser and strategist for his army.

Radiant Dawn[]

Soren first appears alongside the Greil Mercenaries when they rescue Lucia from her execution at the hands of Ludveck's army. During the cutscene, he is almost ambushed by a soldier from behind, as he was lost in his books, but Mia saves him.

In Part 3, he serves the Laguz Alliance as a strategist, but Skrimir looked down upon him as Soren chose to be furtive rather than charging at the front. His ingenious plans at some of the decisive clashes between Begnion and the Laguz Alliance, however – such as how they would throw the guard of the "impregnable" Fort Mugill into disarray as well as the Ribahn River crossing to hit the enemy – made him change his mind.

In a special conversation in the epilogue, Soren's true identity as the prince of Daein is revealed, as Almedha realizes it upon seeing him and expresses her pride in him. However, Almedha did not introduce herself to Soren as his mother, being a truth that she would continue to hold forever buried within her heart, never known to history.

In the ending, Soren will accompany Ike on a journey to search for new lands if they share an "A" support level.

Fire Emblem: Engage[]

Soren appears as a DLC Emblem residing in the Bracelet of the Strategist. Like the other bracelet emblems, he comes from an alternate Elyos where his bracelet was entrusted to Elusia.

Fell Xenologue[]

Personality[]

Soren prefers to be alone rather than with the rest of the company. He tends to come off as rude or cold to nearly everyone he interacts with. As a result, he appears to be high-strung, though Titania thinks that this is because Soren is "a very empathetic young man." However, after the Mad King’s War, his outlook started to change ever so slightly, and he would be seen talking to others such as Titania and Ranulf as well.

Behaving with logic and thinking from a cynical viewpoint due to his difficult childhood, he puts the feelings or circumstances of others aside if it benefits the mercenaries, often suggesting not to help others if it hinders their cause unless they can gain something from it. Although he is criticized for this, his tactics are still regarded as impeccable by many, including Ike, who views him as "essential" to the company. Soren's tactics also earned him the attention of Skrimir, who never even thought about tactics prior to their meeting. In the beginning of Path of Radiance, Soren displays a rather obvious dislike for Laguz. However, with Ike's assurance, he is able to hold it back. His resentment towards Laguz is also present during Radiant Dawn, albeit not as strongly as it is in Path of Radiance. Soren also seems to dislike being interrupted, as seen when he is explaining his battle plans to Skrimir. This is also shown when he receives the Hammerne staff from Aimee.

The lone exception to his brusque behavior is Ike, as he states that he is his only friend. While most people can barely hold onto a conversation with him, Soren is completely open to Ike and will maintain conversations with him. Ike seems to have great insight into Soren's personality, calling him a "softie" who tries to put on a strong face in one of their conversations in Path of Radiance. He is defensive against anyone who would harm or take advantage of Ike such as in base conversation between Ike and Aimee in Radiant Dawn. While he shows very little interest of anyone else, he can be easily swayed by leveraging knowledge or information that can benefit Ike. His extreme loyalty to Ike can be compared to the devotion that Almedha harbors towards her false son, Pelleas. Throughout the game, Soren is regarded as "the boy always at Ike's side" by other characters.

In Fire Emblem Heroes, Soren repeatedly insists that he and Kiran are not friends, even though he seeks the Summoner out to discuss strategy. Soren admits to being intrigued by Kiran’s virtually all-seeing tactics, referencing the player’s overhead view of the game's maps. In this respect, Soren concedes that meeting Kiran has proven to be a valuable opportunity for self-improvement. He also admits to being curious about Kiran as a leader, and their ability to gain others’ trust and affection. When directly asked why he does not leave the Order of Heroes, Soren stutters and claims that he is only there to learn secrets and new strategies. He acknowledges Kiran as a "close acquaintance".

In-Game[]

Path of Radiance[]

Recruitment[]

  • Chapter 4: Automatically from the start.

Base Stats[]

Starting ClassAffinity
FE9 Soren Mage Sprite MageFE9Dark Dark
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResConWtMov
1180688527665
SkillsWeaponStarting Items
FE9 Adept AdeptFE9 Wind Wind - D
FE9 Fire Fire - E
FE9 Thunder Thunder - E
FE9wind Wind

Growth Rates[]

HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
45% 5% 60% 55% 40% 30% 15% 55%

Support Conversations[]

See also: Soren/Supports

Promotion Gains[]

Item Required Promoted Class
(FE9masterseal Master Seal) FE9 Soren Sage Sprite Sage
1 +4 +2 +1 +2 +2 +2 +2 +1 +1
Skills Weapon Levels
FE9 Knife Skill Knife* FE9 StaffE* FE9 FireD** FE9 ThunderD**

* Depends on player's choice.
** If his weapon rank is still at E before promotion.

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.

Soren is the first mage available to the player in Path of Radiance. He joins in chapter 4 and is available in every map from then on, allowing him to quickly rack up kills and experience. Due to the fact that he targets resistance, he is able to deal heavy chip damage to enemy armor knights and soldiers, among others. His offensive stats will quickly grow and allow him to readily contribute. He does, however, have several flaws. His most notable issue is his low movement of 5, the same as an Armor Knight. This can result in some difficulty reaching the fray, especially with how prevalent mounts are in this game. His low bulk, even in comparison to other mages, can cause issues as well (though he has fairly reliable avoid). Between both of these things, some might consider him ill-suited for front-line combat. Soren also has very bad Strength, which makes tome weight an issue early on. However, if the player does not mind making minor accommodations for him, Soren can be a useful player phase unit, or even an enemy phase unit if his Speed is sufficient. Something Soren has over the other mages is Adept, which, though it has a low initial activation rate, can often push Soren over to the point of getting a kill.

When it comes time to promote Soren, the player has the option to give him staves or knives. Staves are the better option by far, as he will practically never want to use knives instead of magic, and they will give him a little bit of healer utility. Once Soren has become a Sage, his growths should have managed to pull him out of his initial funk, and he can be a reliable combat unit.

Overall, Soren is a character who tends to live and die by his growth rates, but on average, he is usually a strong combatant and one of the best sources of 1-2 range magic damage. Compared to other mages, his greatest advantage is his availability, which gives him many opportunities to prove his worth.

Radiant Dawn[]

Availability[]

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Endgame
P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 E P 1 2 3 E P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 E P 1 2 3 4 5 E A1 A2 A3 A4 A5

◎=Forced ○=Available

Base Stats[]

Starting ClassAffinity
FE10 Soren Wind Sage Sprite Wind SageFE10Dark Dark
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResConWtMov
528923211811921666
SkillsWeaponStarting Items
Adept AdeptFE10 Wind Magic Wind - A
FE10 Fire Magic Fire - B
FE10 Thunder Magic Thunder - B
FE10elwind Elwind
FE10thunder Thunder
FE10fire Fire
FE10vulnerary Vulnerary

Growth Rates[]

HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
40% 25% 80% 60% 35% 35% 25% 70%

Biorhythm[]

RD Biorhythm E

Bond Support[]

Promotion Gains[]

Item Required Promoted Class
(FE10mastercrown Master Crown) FE10 Soren Arch Sage Sprite Archsage
1 +4 +4 +2 +2 +2 +4 +2 +0 +0
Skills Weapon Levels
Flare Flare FE10 Staff E

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.

As an Archsage, Soren can reach his Stat Caps in Magic, Skill, and Resistance easily, but he has rather questionable Speed and Strength growths. Once he caps Magic, Skill, and Resistance, Bonus Experience can help him max out his other stats. Of all potential Archsages, Soren (along with Bastian) have the highest cap in Magic but the lowest cap in Strength, but Soren's strength as an Archsage will always be high enough to suffer no loss of attack speed from wielding Rexcalibur.

Soren's main competition as a candidate for Archsage comes from Ilyana, as both are the only anima mages with enough availability to level and promote rather easily. Soren's main advantage is Wind magic being stronger than Thunder magic in this game and also having a B rank in Fire and Thunder Tomes by default, meaning he does not have to grind weapon ranks to use most Fire magic, which is the strongest anima weapon type of the three in Radiant Dawn. In particular, Soren can reach an S rank in wind magic as a Wind Sage long before he is able to promote, meaning once that happens, he can easily revert to using the stronger Fire Magic until he promotes. Ilyana, on the other hand, needs extensive usage in order to push her Thunder magic proficiency up to S before promoting to an Archsage, and also will have to use that time to grind Fire and Wind ranks if seeking control of the anima weapon triangle is desired (though this can be compensated by assigning her the Discipline scroll that can be stolen from an enemy during Part I). Soren also will have better speed, magic, and resistance, which is much more valuable in the last two endgame chapters. Although Ilyana is the only character capable of using the Rexbolt, she cannot safely use it to kill many Dragon Laguz in the endgame unless they are weakened due to the excessive power and durability Dragon Laguz tend to have.

Despite these many advantages Soren has over Ilyana, the latter has considerably better availability due to being available in most of the Part 1 Chapters and also returning in Part 3. This means that by the time Ilyana rejoins in Part 3, she can be roughly on par level-wise with Soren, maybe only being two or three levels behind. However, Ilyana's better availability is only an asset if she is trained and promoted before the end of Part 1; if that does not happen, training Ilyana in Part 3 is going to be more trouble than it is worth. Hard Mode in particular tends to favor Soren over Ilyana, as she will be competing with a number of characters in Part I for very limited experience, and most of the characters in Part I will need to be better trained in Hard Mode than in Easy and Normal Mode for the chapters they are used in during Part III.

While Ilyana cannot use the Rexbolt to face many Dragon Laguz in the endgame one-on-one (especially Dheginsea, with which Ilyana is almost certain to be KOd by one-on-one), the ability to use it is still very useful, as being the strongest Tome in the game, it will do much more damage than Soren can with an Arcthunder or Thoron tome. In addition, while Thunder magic is the weakest type of Anima magic in the game, it is only one point weaker than Wind magic, though Soren in general will be inflicting more damage with Wind magic than Ilyana can due to his much higher magic growth rate.

Fire Emblem Awakening[]

SpotPass[]

Starting Class
FE13 NPC Generic Mage (M) Map SpriteMage
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMov
1225215+2171584135
SkillsWeaponStarting Items
Magic +2Magic +2
ConcentrationFocus
WarknowledgeiconVeteran
TomeIconFE13Tome - DElwind FE13Elwind*

*Enemy only; joins unequipped

Fire Emblem Engage[]

See also: Bracelet of the Strategist
Known as the Emblem of Acumen. A black-clad strategist of reserved, sound judgment.

Emblem Skills[]

Emblem Ring
SorenFE17SpriteBracelet of the Strategist
Stat Boosts
HP Str Mag Def Res Dex Spd Lck Bld Mov
Sync Skills Engage Weapons Engage Skill Engage Attack
FE17 Assign Decoy IconAssign Decoy
FE17 Anima Focus IconAnima Focus
FE17 Keen Insight IconKeen Insight
FE17 Block Recovery IconBlock Recovery
BoltingFE17SpriteBolting
ReflectFE17SpriteReflect
RexcaliburFE17SpriteRexcalibur
FE17 Flare IconFlare FE17 Cataclysm IconCataclysm

Bond Ring[]

Hero from beyond Elyos who joined the Greil Mercenaries as a mage. A trusted adviser due to his sound judgment, he excels at finding intel. He is uncomfortable around most others, but he is very close to Ike.
Bond Ring Soren
FE17 C Rank Bond RingC Rank Dex +1
FE17 B Rank Bond RingB Rank Dex +1 Res +1
World FE17 A Rank Bond RingA Rank Mag +1 Dex +1 Res +1
Ike Emblem Ring Radiant Hero FE17 S Rank Bond RingS Rank Mag +1 Dex +2 Res +1
FE17 Wind Adept IconWind Adept

As an Enemy[]

Starting ClassBattle Style
SorenFE17SpriteEmblemMystical
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResBld
----------
EmblemSkillsWeaponStarting Items
--FE17 TomeTome -
FE17 StaffStaff -
BoltingFE17SpriteBolting

Fire Emblem Heroes[]

Shrewd Strategist
An officer in the Greil Mercenaries. A coolheaded realist who has opened up to Ike. Appears in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.

Base Stats[]

Rarity:
✯✯✯
Soren Green TomeTitle
Shrewd Strategist
Group
Heroes Infantry Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
15/16/17
30/33/36
5/6/7
26/29/32
7/8/9
26/29/32
2/3/4
11/14/17
5/6/7
22/25/28
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense ElwindFEH Wind Tome Tome
✯✯✯✯
Soren Green TomeTitle
Shrewd Strategist
Group
Heroes Infantry Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
15/16/17
31/34/37
6/7/8
28/31/34
8/9/10
28/31/34
2/3/4
12/15/18
5/6/7
23/26/29
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Rexcalibur
FEH skill special Rising Wind
FEH Wind Tome Tome
✯✯✯✯✯
Soren Wind's BrandTitle
Shrewd Strategist
Group
Heroes Infantry Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
16/17/18
33/36/40
6/7/8
30/33/36
8/9/10
30/33/36
3/4/5
13/17/20
6/7/8
25/29/32
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Rexcalibur+
FEH skill special Rising Wind
FEH Wind Tome Tome
Resplendent ✯✯✯✯✯
Resplendent Soren Heroes spriteTitle
Shrewd Strategist
Group
Heroes Infantry Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
18/19/20
35/38/42
8/9/10
32/35/38
10/11/12
32/35/38
5/6/7
15/19/22
8/9/10
27/31/34
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Rexcalibur+
FEH skill special Rising Wind
FEH Wind Tome Tome

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
FEH skill offenseWind---
Elwind-FEH Star Rarity 3-
RexcaliburElwindFEH Star Rarity 4FEH Star Rarity 3
Rexcalibur+RexcaliburFEH Star Rarity 5FEH Star Rarity 5
Wind's BrandRexcalibur+-FEH Star Rarity 5
FEH skill specialRising Wind-FEH Star Rarity 4FEH Star Rarity 3
Growing WindRising Wind-FEH Star Rarity 4
BFEH Watersweep 1 Watersweep 1-FEH Star Rarity 3
FEH Watersweep 2 Watersweep 2FEH Watersweep 1 Watersweep 1FEH Star Rarity 4
FEH Watersweep 3 Watersweep 3FEH Watersweep 2 Watersweep 2FEH Star Rarity 5
CFEH Fortify Res 1 Fortify Res 1--
FEH Fortify Res 2 Fortify Res 2FEH Fortify Res 1 Fortify Res 1FEH Star Rarity 3
FEH Fortify Res 3 Fortify Res 3FEH Fortify Res 2 Fortify Res 2FEH Star Rarity 4

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 Options[]

Meet Some of the Heroes[]

Shrewd Strategist Soren
Soren shrewd strategist pop01 Soren is the brains of the Greil Mercenaries. He might be young, but he's got a clinical eye for strategy.
Soren shrewd strategist pop02 While he's best known as a brilliant tactician, he's an outstanding mage as well. His forte in wind magic has aided Ike, the group's commander, on a number of occasions.
Soren shrewd strategist pop03 Unfortunately, Soren's not exactly a people person. And when the people in question are laguz, he seems to have an especially hard time…
Soren shrewd strategist pop04 That said, he feels completely at home with Ike, perhaps the one person he really trusts. I wonder if he'll ever open up to us one day?
Closely Associated Characters
Ike A kindhearted but stoic young man who has taken command of his father's mercenary band. One of the few people Soren trusts.

Addled Strategist
Strategist of the Greil Mercenaries. Always considers the best tactics—even at the Day of Devotion festival. Appears in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.

Base Stats[]

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Heroes Soren Sprite (Valentine)Title
Addled Strategist
Group
Heroes Cavalry Cavalry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
17/18/19
34/37/41
8/9/10
32/35/38
8/9/10
30/33/36
3/4/5
11/14/18
2/3/4
21/25/28
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Blárblooms+
FEH skill support Rally Speed
FEH Thunder Tome Tome

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
FEH skill offenseThunder---
Elthunder---
Blárblooms---
Blárblooms+-FEH Star Rarity 5-
FEH skill supportRally Speed-FEH Star Rarity 5-
Rally Atk/SpdRally Speed-FEH Star Rarity 5
Rally Atk/Spd+Rally Atk/Spd-FEH Star Rarity 5
AFEH Atk Res Bond 1 Atk/Res Bond 1--
FEH Atk Res Bond 2 Atk/Res Bond 2FEH Atk Res Bond 1 Atk/Res Bond 1-
FEH Atk Res Bond 3 Atk/Res Bond 3FEH Atk Res Bond 2 Atk/Res Bond 2FEH Star Rarity 5
BFEH Spd Feint 1 Spd Feint 1--
FEH Spd Feint 2 Spd Feint 2FEH Spd Feint 1 Spd Feint 1-
FEH Spd Feint 3 Spd Feint 3FEH Spd Feint 2 Spd Feint 2FEH Star Rarity 5
CFEH Res Opening 1 Res Opening 1--
FEH Res Opening 2 Res Opening 2FEH Res Opening 1 Res Opening 1-
FEH Res Opening 3 Res Opening 3FEH Res Opening 2 Res Opening 2FEH Star Rarity 5

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 Options[]

Meet Some of the Heroes[]

Addled Strategist Soren
Soren addled strategist 01 Soren is a member of the Greil Mercenaries, serving as a strategist assisting Ike, their leader.
Soren addled strategist 02 Soren's always seemed cool and distant, with a bit of a troubled past…but now, he's joining the fun in the Day of Devotion!
Soren addled strategist 03 You might usually see him clad in black robes, but he's got a much more cheerful outfit on for the festivities!
Soren addled strategist 04 Sure, Soren can be difficult at times, but there's a lot to appreciate about him—why don't you see for yourself this Day of Devotion?
Closely Associated Characters
Ike Leader of the Greil Mercenaries. Soren and the other members of the group have been supporting Ike in his fight ever since he inherited command from his father.

Hushed Voice
A boy with a natural talent for magic. He has difficulty speaking due to his experiences growing up. Appears in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.

Base Stats[]

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Soren Hushed Voice Heroes spriteTitle
Hushed Voice
Group
Heroes Infantry Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
16/17/18
33/36/40
11/12/13
39/42/46
7/8/9
31/34/37
2/3/4
12/16/19
9/10/11
39/43/46
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Adroit War Tome
FEH skill special Chilling Wind
FEH Colorless Tome Tome

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
FEH skill offenseStone---
Elstone---
Atlas---
Adroit War Tome-FEH Star Rarity 5-
FEH skill specialChilling Wind---
IcebergChilling Wind--
AFEH Warding Blow 1 Warding Blow 1--
FEH Mirror Strike 1 Mirror Strike 1FEH Warding Blow 1 Warding Blow 1-
FEH Mirror Strike 2 Mirror Strike 2FEH Mirror Strike 1 Mirror Strike 1-
FEH Mirror Impact Mirror ImpactFEH Mirror Strike 2 Mirror Strike 2FEH Star Rarity 5
CFEH Time's Pulse 1 Time's Pulse 1--
FEH Time's Pulse 2 Time's Pulse 2FEH Time's Pulse 1 Time's Pulse 1-
FEH Time's Pulse 3 Time's Pulse 3FEH Time's Pulse 2 Time's Pulse 2FEH Star Rarity 5

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 Options[]

Meet Some of the Heroes[]

Hushed Voice Soren
Soren hushed voice pop01 Can you guess who this cute, young intellectual is? It's none other than Soren, the future strategist of the Greil Mercenaries!
Soren hushed voice pop02 During his early childhood, Soren was taken into the custody of a sage who gave him a harsh, uncompromising education in magic. Even as a child, Soren's natural talents put adults to shame!
Soren hushed voice pop03 When the old sage passed away, Soren fell on desperate times. That was when a certain young man extended his hand in friendship…
Soren hushed voice pop04 Tragic circumstances drove the two apart, but Soren always held the boy close in his heart. I hope they find each other again one day!
Closely Associated Characters
Ike Son of Greil, leader of the Greil Mercenaries. Ike aspires to be just like his father one day. He and Soren share a special bond.

Wind of Tradition
Soren, dressed in the robes of the Khadein school of magic, struggling to hide his confusion over the garb's significance. Appears in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn.

Base Stats[]

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Soren Wind of Tradition Heroes spriteTitle
Wind of Tradition
Group
Heroes Infantry Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
15/16/17
34/38/41
9/10/11
30/43/46
7/8/9
31/34/37
4/5/6
14/18/21
11/12/13
41/45/48
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Magical Lantern+
FEH skill special Chilling Wind
FEH Thunder Tome Tome

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
FEH skill offenseThunder---
Elthunder---
Magical Lantern---
Magical Lantern+-FEH Star Rarity 5-
FEH skill specialChilling Wind---
Glacies---
AFEH Atk Res Form 1 Atk Res Form 1--
FEH Atk Res Form 2 Atk Res Form 2FEH Atk Res Form 1 Atk Res Form 1-
FEH Atk Res Form 3 Atk Res Form 3FEH Atk Res Form 2 Atk Res Form 2-
CFEH Infantry Breath 1 Infantry Breath 1--
FEH Infantry Breath 2 Infantry Breath 2FEH Infantry Breath 1 Infantry Breath 1-
FEH Infantry Breath 3 Infantry Breath 3FEH Infantry Breath 2 Infantry Breath 2FEH Star Rarity 5

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[]

Wind of Tradition Soren
Soren wind of tradition pop01 Soren, strategist of the Greil Mercenaries, has come to visit Khadein! Dressed in the city of sorcery's traditional attire, he's here to train in the magical arts.
Soren wind of tradition pop02 He's wearing an outfit designed to make life comfortable in Khadein's desert climate. His hood blocks direct sunlight, while the inner layers leave his arms and legs bare!
Soren wind of tradition pop03 The weapon he's carrying is a magic lantern, which burns with a blue flame. You know, that color reminds me of a certain Radiant Hero close to Soren's heart…
Soren wind of tradition pop04 Soren is a brilliant strategist and an outstanding mage. I can't wait to see how powerful he'll be after training in Khadein!
Closely Associated Characters
Ike A kindhearted but stoic young man who has taken command of his father's mercenary band. One of the few people Soren trusts.

Radiant Confidant
A member of the Greil Mercenaries. Supports Ike with his extraordinary talent as a tactician. Appears in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn.

Base Stats[]

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Soren Radiant Confidant Heroes spriteTitle
Radiant Confidant
Group
Heroes Infantry Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
17/18/19
36/40/43
14/15/16
42/45/49
3/4/5
31/34/38
2/3/4
12/16/19
11/12/13
44/47/50
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Arch-Sage Tome
FEH skill special Daylight
FEH Wind Tome Tome

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
FEH skill offenseWind---
Elwind---
Rexcalibur---
Arch-Sage Tome-FEH Star Rarity 5-
FEH skill specialDaylight-FEH Star Rarity 5-
NoontimeDaylight--
FlareNoontime-FEH Star Rarity 5
AFEH Rare Talent Rare Talent-FEH Star Rarity 5
BFEH Null Follow-Up 1 Null Follow-Up 1--
FEH Null Follow-Up 2 Null Follow-Up 2FEH Null Follow-Up 1 Null Follow-Up 1-
FEH Null Follow-Up 3 Null Follow-Up 3FEH Null Follow-Up 2 Null Follow-Up 2-
FEH Mag. Null Follow Mag. Null FollowFEH Null Follow-Up 3 Null Follow-Up 3FEH Star Rarity 5
CFEH Time's Pulse 1 Time's Pulse 1--
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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[]

Radiant Confidant Soren
Soren radiant confidant pop01 As the Greil Mercenaries’ strategist, Soren puts his keen mind to work in supporting Ike. For this appearance, he’s wearing the attire of an arch sage!
Soren radiant confidant pop02 The continent of Tellius was shaken by two great wars, and during these conflicts, Soren and Ike fought and grew together.
Soren radiant confidant pop03 Before long, Soren’s intellect and magical powers had become worthy of the title “Arch Sage”—so you can consider this outfit proof of all his hard work!
Soren radiant confidant pop04 That said, Soren doesn’t care much for titles, or even outfits. To him, the most important thing is being at Ike’s side to support him!
Closely Associated Characters
Ike The leader of the Greil Mercenaries. He is blunt but genuine and loyal. He is also a general that pulled people of different races and kingdoms together. One of the few people Soren trusts.

Quotes[]

Path of Radiance[]

Battle Conversations[]

Vs. Maijin

  • Maijin: A mage, eh? I'll have to keep my guard up around you, no matter how young you look.
  • Soren: You forced this combat. We cannot allow you to return home. Are you ready to die?

Death[]

“I don't like it, but I'll follow your orders and go ahead... But, Ike, watch yourself!”
—Soren's escape quote

(Chapter 17 and before)

  • Soren: Oof! That was… poorly done.
  • Ike: Retreat, Soren! You've done all you can here!
  • Soren: But, Ike…
  • Ike: You heard me. Fall back! You can still help us with our planning. Besides, if you tell us all what to do, we'll be better off, right?
  • Soren: I… I understand… Please… be careful!

(Chapter 18 and after)

  • Soren: Oh… Ow!
  • Ike: Hold it, Soren! You're not staying in this a moment longer! Withdraw!
  • Soren: Ike, I can still--
  • Ike: Our tactician isn't allowed to make faces like that. Ever! Listen, we need you planning our strategies at base, so leave that attitude behind. That is, unless you have a problem with the two of us in command.
  • Soren: Of-of course not! I didn't see… … I understand. But listen… Stay safe, Ike.

(Endgame)

  • Soren: Argh! Not now… It's the last battle… How could I be so careless?
  • Ike: Soren! Just fall back! This may be the last battle for Crimea, but it won't be the last battle for us, will it?
  • Soren: What?
  • Ike: We're mercenaries. After this battle, there will be hundreds, maybe thousands of fights ahead. Am I wrong?
  • Soren: I… No…
  • Ike: Right. So get out of here. Our little group needs you! Do you understand?
  • Soren: Ike… I understand. I will withdraw… Ike! Don't let me down!

Radiant Dawn[]

Battle Conversations[]

Vs. Micaiah (Chapter 3-13)

  • Soren: Our last battle, in the valley. Was that your strategy?
  • Micaiah:
  • Soren: That was impressive. You killed thousands of beorc soldiers with your little ambush. Well done.
  • Micaiah: I…
  • Soren: The Maiden of Dawn… What are you? One of the Branded, that's for sure. But there is something else about you… Power. Yes, I can feel it in you. You possess great power.
  • Micaiah: Yes, and you would know. There's something very different about you, too. Your energy feels so…ancient. You and I seem to have so much in common.
  • Soren: That doesn't matter in the slightest. The only thing that does matter is that you are a dangerous adversary. You are also in Ike's path, so it falls to me to remove you. It's almost a shame. Farewell, Maiden of Dawn.
  • Micaiah: So, you fight for someone, as well. So very much alike… But I will defeat you. I will protect the ones I love!

Vs. Pelleas (Chapter 3-E)

  • Soren: The new king of Daein, Pelleas. How convenient. I can end this farce right now. Surrender or die.
  • Pelleas: Who are you? That mark on your forehead… Is it a mark of Spirit Protection?
  • Soren: No. It's something rather different.
  • Pelleas: But that shape… It looks so much like mine!
  • Soren: Is that so? You might still be more powerful than you let on. Still, I doubt this changes anything. Prepare yourself, Pelleas.
  • Pelleas: But wait! There's so much I want to ask you!

Death[]

“I've been commanded to scout ahead, so I'll withdraw... Be careful, Ike!”
—Soren's escape quote

(Retreat Quote)

  • Soren: …Ugh… What a terrible place…to die…
  • Ike: Soren, retreat!
  • Soren: But, Ike…
  • Ike: Aren't you supposed to be my strategist? Use your head! I need your help.
  • Soren: …I see. As you command…
  • (Soren retreats)
“Ike... Please live... Even if all the cities burn, and the seas swallow Tellius... You mustn't die... Not you...”
—Soren's death quote in Part 4

Engage[]

Soren/Engage Quotes

Heroes[]

Soren/Heroes Quotes

Possible Endings[]

Silent Master of Winds (静寂の風使い, Seijaku no kaze-zukai)
Though his tactical genius was unmatched, Soren never used his talents for anyone but Ike.
Soren and Ike
When peace had settled on the land, Soren packed lightly and set off with the only person he had ever trusted.

Non-Canon Appearances[]

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[]

Spirit Info[]

No. Name Image Type Class Slots Effect
658 Soren Soren FE9 Artwork Support ★☆☆☆ (Novice) 1 Magic Attack ↑

Spirit Battle[]

Spirit Enemy Fighter(s) Type Power/Class Stage Rules Conditions Music
Soren FE9 Artwork
No. 658
Soren
•Robin
•Ike
Shield 1,800/ ★☆☆☆ (Novice) Temple (Battlefield) •Magic and PSI Unleashed •The enemy favors special moves
•All fighters' magic and PSI attacks have increased power
"Victory is Near"

Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)[]

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


Choose Your Legends Placement History[]

Round Placement Character Version Votes

CYL1 45 CYL Soren POR Portrait
Path of Radiance
6,428
82 CYL Soren RD Portrait
Radiant Dawn
3,470
CYL2 47
↓2
CYL Soren POR Portrait
Path of Radiance
4,753
↓1,675
162
↓80
CYL Soren RD Portrait
Radiant Dawn
1,545
↓1,925
CYL3 20
↑27
(From highest)
CYL Soren POR Portrait
Path of Radiance/Radiant Dawn
9,919
↑3,621
(From combined)
CYL4 26
↓6
CYL Soren RD Portrait
Radiant Dawn/Path of Radiance
9,873
↓46
CYL5 17
↑9
CYL Soren RD Portrait
Radiant Dawn/Path of Radiance
5,829
↓4,044
CYL6 7
↑10
CYL Soren RD Portrait
Radiant Dawn/Path of Radiance
17,416
↑11,587

CYL7 Winner
2
CYL Soren RD Portrait
Radiant Dawn/Path of Radiance
18,051
↑635

CYL8 onward Ineligible

Etymology[]

'Soren' is a Danish given name originating from Latin Severinus, derived from severus "severe, strict, serious". Søren Kierkegaard was a nineteenth-century philosopher and theologian whose work was the foreground for twentieth-century existentialism.

Interestingly, there was a Pope Severinus who lived in the seventh century who, when he refused to validate the Byzantine Emperor's latest religious decrees, was besieged by Isaac, the Exarch of Ravenna, an ally of the Emperor. Later, an attack on the Byzantines by the Lombards, one of the Germanic tribes living in northern Italy, probably resulted in Isaac's death.

Trivia[]

  • Soren's Path of Radiance incarnation came in 24th place for males in the Fire Emblem Heroes Choose Your Legends popularity poll, with 6,248 votes. His Radiant Dawn incarnation came in 39th place for males, and had 3,470 votes.
  • Although Soren's hair appears black, it is actually a very dark shade of green, much darker than his mother's or other relatives' hair. It is also noted that his Branded mark has changed slightly between the artwork of Path of Radiance & Radiant Dawn. In Path of Radiance, the sides were curved inward; in Radiant Dawn, the sides are straight yet curve outward a little.
  • Soren's Japanese name resembles the word "scenario," a likely reference to his role as tactician for the Greil Mercenaries.
  • Soren shares his English voice actor, Kyle McCarley, with Echoes: Shadows of Valentia's Alm and Three Houses Gatekeeper.
    • Soren shares his Japanese voice actor, Ayumu Murase, with Shadow Dragon's Gordin.
  • Due to Goldoa's isolation, it is likely that Soren is the very first Dragon-Branded in history.
  • Interestingly enough, Ranulf is likewise implied to join Ike on his journey if he too has an "A" support with him.

Gallery[]

See main article: Soren/Gallery.
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