—Sue, in a support conversation with Sin.
Sue is a playable character from Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade. She is a nomad from the Kutolah clan, the daughter of Rath, and the granddaughter of Dayan. Her mother may be either Lyndis or an unmentioned woman.
Profile[]
Sue and her tribemates were attacked and chased out of their homeland when Bern invaded Sacae. She was then ordered by the leader of the tribe, her grandfather Dayan, to escape with the women and children and lead them to Lycia. However, she was eventually separated from her group, who were ambushed and massacred by members of Djute, the treacherous rival tribe that allied with the invading kingdom.
She was one of the few survivors of the massacre, and wandered alone through Lycia. She eventually found refuge in Thria, being granted the protection of Marquess Orun. When the marquess was assassinated by his own advisor Wagner, she was taken prisoner and placed in a cell.
The Binding Blade[]
In Chapter 6, Sue is rescued by Roy, who enlists her in his army. She joins the party aiming to liberate her land and avenge marquess Orun. When the party reaches the Western Isles, she can recruit her fellow nomad, Sin, in Chapter 9. If the party decides to take the route to free Sacae first, Sue reunites with Dayan and recruits her grandfather by persuading him to fight for the cause of their land, affirming that Roy is a trustworthy leader.
After the liberation of Sacae, Sue is required to live, so Roy can get a mystical weapon to unlock the true end. Accompanied by Dayan and Sin, they lead Roy to the hidden location of the Divine Weapon, Mulagir, once wielded by Hanon. They arrive at the ancient ruins, only to find that remnants of the Djute tribe are also in pursuit of the legendary artifact. As they approach the ruins, Sue and her companions must prepare for battle, defending the weapon from the enemy army that seeks to claim it for themselves.
Epilogue[]
After the war ends, Sue returns to her home in the plains aiming to restore her tribe, and lives a humble life. Despite her wish of not wanting to be seen as a heroine of war, her people compared her to the legendary warrior Hanon.
Sue is one of Roy's love interests. She becomes his close companion and important soothing figure as they try to cheer each other and connecting with nature. If they achieve an A Support, she will marry him in the ending, becoming the next marchioness of Pherae.
Personality[]
Sue is introverted and serene, maintaining a calm demeanor even in the face of danger. Her deep connection with nature is central to her being, as she believes she can hear its whispers and feels at peace in its presence. Preferring the company of nature's spirits over humans, she finds comfort in their voices. A devout worshiper of the Father Sky and Mother Earth, as is common among Sacaeans, Sue spends much of her time in meditation, finding solace and clarity in her connection to the world around her.
However, Sue carries the heavy burden of trauma, haunted by the deaths of her kinsmen and unable to save the members of her party who perished. She holds herself responsible for their loss, and this guilt weighs heavily on her heart. Despite her quiet nature, she is deeply compassionate and protective of those she cares about. She demonstrates this through her interactions with her comrades, such as with Roy, whom she notices is struggling with fatigue and despair. She offers him gentle advice, urging him to relax and find ways to lighten his spirit. Her bond with Fae is equally nurturing, as Sue takes on an older sister role, eager to show the young dragon the beauty of the outdoors she has scarcely experienced.
Fueled by the desire to never again feel as powerless as she did when her tribemates died, Sue seeks to fight on the front lines, determined to protect her newfound friends and grow stronger. While she views Bern as the enemy, she refuses to let hatred control her actions. Instead, she lives to reclaim what was lost and defend those she holds dear.
Sue is open-minded and willing to adapt to new perspectives. When encountering unfamiliar ways of doing things, like Wolt’s preference for shooting from the ground rather than on horseback, she is willing to put herself in others’ shoes and even try their methods. She is particularly protective of her fellow Sacaean, Sin, and, in moments of intense concern, will break from her usual soft-spoken nature to demand he retreat and let her defend him and the others.
Sue’s quiet, reserved nature is influenced by her upbringing, where she learned to speak sparingly and respect her culture, which can sometimes be confusing to those unfamiliar with it. Though she tends to be taciturn, her kindness and gentle spirit are evident in her rare moments of informal speech. Her greatest respect lies with her grandfather, who has known her since birth and is one of the few who truly understands her. Although she feels she failed him by not saving her people, he absolves her of this guilt, as he was the one who gave the order. Through a shared journey with him, Sue is finally able to release her guilt, move forward, and continue her journey of healing and growth.
In-Game[]
The Binding Blade[]
Description: The granddaughter of the famed Silver Wolf of Sacae.
Base Stats[]
| Starting Class | Affinity | ||||||||
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 Nomad |  Wind | ||||||||
| Level | HP | Str | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Con | Mov |
| 1 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| Weapon | Starting Items | ||||||||
 Bow - D | - | ||||||||
Growth Rates[]
| HP | S/M | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55% | 30% | 55% | 65% | 50% | 10% | 15% |
Promotion Gains[]
| Item Required | Promoted Class | |||||||
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 Orion's Bolt
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 Nomadic Trooper
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| 1 | +6 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +2 | +4 | +1 | +1 |
| Weapon Levels | ||||||||
 E +1
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Supports[]
- See also: Sue/Supports
Overall[]
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In contrast to the rest of the cast, Sue has very high Speed, Luck and Skill growth rates. She joins underleveled with pretty low base stats, but the fact that she's mounted will allow her to develop her main stats at a decently quick rate despite being bow-locked. Having a mount makes her a strong competitor versus the unmounted bow users (Archers and Snipers) since she can reach the enemies more easily, and she also sports rescue-dropping utility. On the other hand, her mediocre Strength growth and low base might give her a few problems for KOing enemies, but since her main use is chip damage with Bows this is not too much of a concern. She is lacking in support options in terms of availability of her partners (Dayan), support growth rate (Roy, Wolt) or both (Fae). Her support with Sin builds decently fast but she only gets partial Attack bonuses from it, which means that she cannot solve her Strength problems easily. Using both Nomads will also more or less force the player to go to Sacae, which is often undesirable. Despite its popularity, her support with Roy grows very slowly so it's not really recommended unless the player is very patient with it.
Her Avoid is good, and she will have much higher Luck than Sin, the other playable nomad. However, Sin is better in key areas with better durability and Strength throughout the game, and he also gets Hard Mode bonuses. Sue's low Defense can be problematic if her dodge fails her, as she cannot withstand too many hits.
In the end, Sue is a good Nomad, but Sin's bases and growths are distributed better, giving him more consistency. This difference is particularly apparent on Hard Mode.
Fire Emblem Heroes[]
- Doe of the Plains
- Granddaughter of Dayan, the Silver Wolf, leader of the Kutolah tribe. She hears the voices of the sky and earth and lives in harmony with nature.
Base Stats[]
Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯
 | Title | ||||
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| Doe of the Plains | |||||
| Group | |||||
 Cavalry | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 16/17/18 33/36/40 | 7/8/9 29/32/35 | 9/10/11 35/38/41 | 3/4/5 20/23/27 | 4/5/6 17/20/23 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
 Short Bow+ New Moon |  Bow | ||||
Skills[]
| Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Iron Bow | - | - | - |
| Steel Bow | - | - | - | |
| Short Bow | - | - | - | |
| Short Bow+ | - |  | - | |
| Quick Mulagir | - | | - | |
 | New Moon | - | | - |
| Moonbow | New Moon | - | | |
| A |  Darting Blow 1 | - | - | |
 Swift Sparrow 1 | Darting Blow 1 | - | ||
 Swift Sparrow 2 | Swift Sparrow 1 | | ||
| B |  Chill Def 1 | - |  | |
 Chill Def 2 | Chill Def 1 |  | ||
 Chill Def 3 | Chill Def 2 | | ||
| C |  Hone Spd 1 | - | - | |
 Hone Spd 2 | Hone Spd 1 | - | ||
 Hone Spd 3 | Hone Spd 2 | - | ||
 Hone Spd 4 | Hone Spd 3 | |
Overall[]
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Base Set[]
Counters[]
Skill Inheritance[]
Meet Some of the Heroes[]
| Doe of the Plains Sue | |||
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Sue's a nature-loving member of the nomadic Kutolah tribe, which journeys across the plains of Sacae on the continent of Elibe. | ||
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Ever the strong and silent type, she takes after her grandfather, Dayan, and her father, Rath, both of whom were esteemed warriors. | ||
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Sue took refuge after her tribe was scattered, only to then be captured. After Roy rescued her from captivity, she joined his group to get back into the action. | ||
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Sue's life hunting on the plains really shows in her archery and horseback riding skills—just watch as her arrows strike true! | ||
| Closely Associated Characters | |||
| Roy | Son and heir to Eliwood, the Marquess of Pherae. While only young, he has a talent for leadership and commands Pherae's forces. He rescued Sue from captivity. | ||
Quote[]
Death Quote[]
—Sue's Death Quote in The Binding Blade.
Heroes[]
Possible Endings[]
- Sue - Doe of the Plains (草原の牝鹿, Sōgen no Mesu Shika lit. Doe of the Grasslands)
- Sue returned to Sacae and resumed life as a nomad. Despite playing a major role in the war, she refused to claim credit. Seeing how she chose to live her life in the vast plains which she loved so dearly, some people say that she reminded them of the "Divine Warrior" Hanon.
- Sue and Roy
- Sue accompanied Roy to Lycia, where she married him and became the lady of Pherae. However, she never could cast away her love for nature, and her behavior sometimes troubled those around her who were not familiar with Sacaean culture.
Non-Canon Appearances[]
Sue makes a brief cameo appearance in chapter 17 of the Hasha no Tsurugi manga.
Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)[]
Sue is illustrated in the trading card game Fire Emblem Cipher with the following cards:
Choose Your Legends Placement History[]
| Round | Placement | Character Version | Votes |
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| CYL1 | 335 |  The Binding Blade |
562 |
| CYL2 | 286 ↑49 |
The Binding Blade |
766 ↑96 |
| CYL3 | 230 ↑56 |
The Binding Blade |
996 ↑230 |
| CYL4 | 479 ↓249 |
The Binding Blade |
124 ↓872 |
| CYL5 | 411 ↑68 |
The Binding Blade |
99 ↓25 |
| CYL6 | 421 ↓10 |
The Binding Blade |
101 ↑2 |
| CYL7 | 337 ↑84 |
The Binding Blade |
96 ↓5 |
| CYL8 | 364 ↓27 |
The Binding Blade |
78 ↓18 |
Etymology[]
Sue is a variation of the name Susan, originated from the Greek name Susanna, which in turn comes from the Hebrew Shoshannah, meaning Lily or Rose.
Trivia[]
- On the official Japanese website for Nintendo, Sue finished in 19th place out of 80 in the character popularity poll for Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade. The male-female vote ratio is 1:1. The voter comments seem to generally focus on her being a person with a strong sense of kindness and connection towards nature.
- Her hair in her in-game artwork is a brighter shade of green, but her hair in her official artwork, outside of the game, it is a much darker shade of green.
- The fate of her father, Rath, is unknown. However, as Sue is the only known survivor of the massacre of her tribe, Rath may have died in the massacre if not sometime beforehand.
- Sue is the only one of Roy's shared endings partners not to have a Bride variation in Heroes.
Gallery[]
- See main article: Sue/Gallery.