Astram (Japanese:アストリアAstria) is an ArchaneanHero appearing inShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light,Mystery of the Emblem and both of the DS remakes. He serves PrincessNyna and is the lover ofMidia.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Role

Astram was forced to fight forDolhr and the forces ofGra when his lover Midia was taken hostage. While fighting Marth's forces during his invasion of Gra, Midia approached him and revealed she had been freed by the Altean army and was fighting for them, and thus he no longer need to fight for Dolhr; upon hearing this, Astram agreed to join the Altean army, and continued to serve in Marth's army for the rest of the war.

Starting stats and growth rates

Hero Level 1 Movement 7 Experience 46

Recruitment:Chapter 13, talk to withMidia StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 24 Speed 14 Strength 8 Luck 3 Skill 14 Defense 8 W. Level 10 Resistance 0 Max HP 90% Speed 20% Strength 50% Luck 50% Skill 40% Defense 10% W. Level 40% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Silver Sword Wyrmslayer* Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✗ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗ Ballista ✗ Stone ✗

Analysis

Astram joins in Chapter 13 as a level 1 Hero with really solid bases. In particular, his base skill and speed are excellent, especially considering all stats aside from HP cap at 20 inShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light. His strength and defense are also pretty good, along with his weapon level which allows him to use a good variety of different swords. His only downside is his low starting luck and HP, which make him slightly frail starting out, and his luck could also lead to him getting criticaled a bit. Astram's Growth Rates are also pretty good byShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light standards excelling in HP, Strength, Skill, Weapon Level, and Luck. Overall, he's a great unit to train if none of the other mercenaries (Ogma,Navarre,Caesar, andRadd) have tickled your fancy. Or if you need a filler unit to deploy, Astram is definitely someone to consider.

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Role

Astram is a playable character in Book 1 ofMystery of the Emblem, reprising his role fromShadow Dragon and the Blade of Light. As his joining chapter was removed, he instead is recruited inChapter 11. With his lover Midia taken prisoner, he is forced to fight with the forces of Gra during Marth's invasion, but will defect to the League if Midia speaks with him.

Starting stats and growth rates

Hero Level 1 Movement 7 Experience 45*

Recruitment:Chapter 11, talk to withMidia StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 24 Luck 3 Strength 8 W. Level 10 Skill 14 Defense 8 Speed 14 Resistance 3 Max HP 90% Luck 50% Strength 50% W. Level 40% Skill 40% Defense 10% Speed 20% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Silver Sword Silver Sword* Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✗ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Book 2

Role

Astram remains loyal to Emperor Hardin's Archanea for much of Book 2 ofMystery of the Emblem, appearing as an unrecruitable enemy in Chapters7,8, and9. Should he survive, he may be recruited inChapter 16 if he is talked to byJeorge. He wieldsMercurius in all his appearances, and drops it if killed as an enemy.

Starting stats and growth rates

Enemy, Chapters 7, 8, and 9Playable, Chapter 16

Hero Level 4 Movement 7 Experience 45

Stats Max HP 28 Luck 5 Strength 11 W. Level 16 Skill 16 Defense 11 Speed 12 Resistance 3

Weapons Items Mercurius Mercurius Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✗ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Hero Level 5 Movement 7 Experience 45*

Recruitment:Chapter 16, talk to withJeorge (Must have survived previous encounters in chapters7,8, and9) StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 28 Luck 5 Strength 11 W. Level 16 Skill 16 Defense 11 Speed 17 Resistance 3 Max HP 90% Luck 50% Strength 50% W. Level 40% Skill 40% Defense 10% Speed 20% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Mercurius Mercurius* Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✗ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

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Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Role

With his lover Midia taken prisoner, Astram is forced to fight for Dolhr against his will. If Midia survived the liberation of Archanea Palace, the two can be reunited, and Astram will join Marth's army. Before Chapter 13 ends, Astram can speak to Marth, where he makes it clear that his loyalty lies with Princess Nyna, and he will not hesitate to kill Marth if he betrays her.

At any point, Astram can have a conversation withBoah in which the two discuss Archanea's role in the war and what will happen afterwards.

At the war's conclusion, Astram is gifted the blade Mercurius, one of Archanea's three regalia, for his service.

Starting stats and growth rates

Hero Level 1 Movement 8

Recruitment:Chapter 13, talk to withMidia StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 26 Speed 14 Strength 8 Luck 3 Magic 1 Defense 8 Skill 14 Resistance 3 Max HP 90% Speed 20% Strength 50% Luck 50% Magic 0% Defense 10% Skill 40% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Silver Sword Wyrmslayer* Weapon Levels B -- D -- -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

Analysis

Astram joins the army around the halfway point of the game. He is fast enough at base not to get doubled even on the highest difficulty, and can usually survive at least one enemy, making his base stats decent for his joining time. His stats do not compare to a trained and promoted Mercenary, like Ogma, but they are decent enough to the point where he can contribute. He also has a good B rank in swords.

Unfortunately, Astram suffers from some issues. Having a high weapon rank in swords is not very good inShadow Dragon, because most enemies use lances, meaning that sword users will suffer weapon triangle disadvantage quite frequently. There are very few useful effective swords in the game that he can use. His base D axe rank does not allow him to use good axes like thePoleaxe or theHammer, and raising his axe rank is going to take a while and require investment. Astram's growth rates are poor—especially in speed, defense and resistance. His strength and HP growths are good, and his skill growth is average, so he will never be truly terrible, but eventually, he will start getting one-rounded on higher difficulties.

Overall, Astram has average availability, and his weapon ranks are not very useful, but his stats are decent enough to make him usable without investment. His long-term prospects are not very good, but in the short-term, he can help here and there.

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role

Astram reprises his role from Book 2 ofMystery of the Emblem, appearing as an unrecruitable enemy in Chapters 7, 8, and 9. Should he survive, he may be recruited in Chapter 16 if he is talked to by Jeorge. He wields Mercurius in all his appearances, and drops it if killed as an enemy.

Starting stats and growth rates

Hero Level 5 Movement 8

Recruitment:Chapter 16, talk to withJeorge (Must have survived previous encounters in chapters7,8, and9) StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 34 Speed 16 Strength 14 Luck 5 Magic 1 Defense 15 Skill 16 Resistance 3 Max HP 100% Speed 40% Strength 60% Luck 60% Magic 0% Defense 25% Skill 50% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Mercurius Weapon Levels A -- D -- -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

Original set

Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

Analysis

For a unit with the title "one of the strongest men on the continent", you might expect Astram to be a strong unit on par with other units likeSirius,Minerva, etc. However, Astram is excellent at subverting expectations by being one of the worst units in the game. He comes fairly late into the game with absolutely awful bases ensuring he will get one rounded by almost every enemy in his joining chapter. His defense might seem decent in combination with his 100% HP growth, but all it really does is make him able to possibly survive a single round of combat. Still, he has fairly decent growths and an A rank in swords allowing him to use every sword in the game at base, besides theFalchion. However, there's very little reason to invest into Astram over other units who will usually be better than him at that point and Astram requires too much resources in order to become useful on the higher difficulty modes.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Astram is one of the characters added to the game in theWhere It Began update, and was made available to players in the thirty-fifthGrand Hero Battle, which initially ran from September 23, 2019 through October 3, 2019. Only one variation of Astram is currently available inHeroes, based on hisMystery of the Emblem incarnation.

Astram: Midia's Hero

"Astram: Midia's Hero" redirects here. For the Grand Hero Battle map, seeGrand Hero Battle/Battle data (page 3) § Astram: Midia's Hero.

Starting stats

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Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 8/9/10 Defense 6/7/8 Resistance 2/3/4 Maximum HP 37/40/43 Attack 28/31/34 Speed 29/32/35 Defense 29/32/35 Resistance 15/18/21 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage ofTrait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Steel Sword -- --

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 10/11/12 Speed 9/10/11 Defense 6/7/8 Resistance 2/3/4 Maximum HP 38/41/44 Attack 30/33/36 Speed 31/34/37 Defense 30/33/36 Resistance 16/19/22 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage ofTrait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Silver Sword -- Glowing Ember

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 10/11/12 Speed 9/10/11 Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 41/44/47 Attack 32/35/38 Speed 33/36/39 Defense 33/36/39 Resistance 18/21/24 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage ofTrait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Mercurius -- Glowing Ember

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Sword	★★★	★★★	50
	Steel Sword	★★★	★★★	100
	Silver Sword	★★★	★★★★	200
	Mercurius	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Glowing Ember	★★★	★★★★	100
	Bonfire	★★★★	—	200
A	Wind Boost 1	★★★	—	50
A	Wind Boost 2	★★★	—	100
A	Wind Boost 3	★★★★	—	200
B	Wrath 1	★★★	—	60
B	Wrath 2	★★★★	—	120
B	Wrath 3	★★★★★	—	240

Personality

Astram is a proud knight and fiercely loyal to Archanea. He is quick to threaten those he suspects for treason, often without provocation, with him threateningMarth for his potential treachery.^[1] Despite his angry attitude, Astram has a gentler side with him apologizing toKris^[2] and his friendly relationship with Jeorge.^[3]

Astram is in love with Midia. Their relationship had a rocky start, with Astram sending Midia flying across the room in their first sparring match, which made her cry. However, this experience gave her motivation to become strong enough to keep up with Astram,^[4] both of them enjoy sparring with each other in their free time.^[5] In hisNew Mystery ending, Astram gets married to Midia.

Supports

Mystery of the Emblem

Astram Hero Supports: Midia Paladin Bonus: 10 [[{{{supportg2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg2}}} [[{{{supportg3}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg3}}} Supported by: Midia Paladin Bonus: 10 [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuso2}}}

Shadow Dragon

Astram Hero Mutual supports: Midia Paladin C:5 B: 8 A: 13 Boah Bishop C: 5 B: 10 A: 35 [[{{{supportm3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm3}}} B: {{{bm3}}} A: {{{am3}}} [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Supported by:* None. [[{{{supporto1}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co1}}} B: {{{bo1}}} A: {{{ao1}}} [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co2}}} B: {{{bo2}}} A: {{{ao2}}} [[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co3}}} B: {{{bo3}}} A: {{{ao3}}} [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}

New Mystery of the Emblem

Astram Hero Mutual supports: Midia Paladin C:0 B: 2 A: 4 Jeorge Sniper C:0 B: 3 A: 7 [[{{{supportm3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm3}}} B: {{{bm3}}} A: {{{am3}}} [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Supported by:* Kris Myrmidon C: 3 B: 6 A:- [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co2}}} B: {{{bo2}}} A: {{{ao2}}} [[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co3}}} B: {{{bo3}}} A: {{{ao3}}} [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}

Base conversations

Main article:Astram/Conversations

Endings

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Astram
Puts his considerable strength toward rebuilding Archanea.

Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Astram, Her Hero
Astram resumed his duty as Captain of Archanea's Free Company. He was gifted the sword Mercurius, carving quite a name for himself with it. News of his upcoming wedding has been the talk of the palace.

Book 2

Astram, Her Hero
He joined the Archanean Rangers to serve his people. He was celebrated—both for his service, and in marrying his beloved.

Shadow Dragon

Astram - Midia's Hero
Astram was made captain of Archanea's free company. He was given the sword Mercurius, and with it carved quite a name for himself.

New Mystery of the Emblem

Astram - Midia's Pride
Astram joined the Archanean Rangers and worked for his people. He finally tied the knot in his spare time.

Quotes

Battle quotes

Death quote

Everyone's Conditions quotes

Heroes quotes

Main article:Astram/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Astram is featured on one card inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Astram
	Love-struck Hero, Astram
		"... I'll give you no quarter."
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Hero		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Double-edged Love:[Trigger] [Tap 1 ally "Midia"] After this unit declares an attack, if you pay the cost, then until the end of the battle phase this unit's attack is increased by 40. Wyrmslayer:[Always] When this unit attacks a affinity unit, this unit's attack is increased by 20.
	Card #B01-044N • Artist:sachie
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Astram .

Flavor text

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Astram: Midia's Hero
Here's a Hero known to everyone in Archanea—it's Astram! He's a swordsman who wields Mercurius, one of the kingdom's Three Regalia.	Astram's loyalty to the Archanean throne was completely unwavering. When Marth fought against Archanea, Astram was there to oppose him—and he was a formidable foe indeed.	But after a few helpful words from Jeorge, Astram came to realize that he was only truly loyal to Nyna, the princess, and not to the king.	Having made amends with Marth, Astram turned his efforts toward serving Nyna. He might be a little stubborn, but Astram's someone you can count on to do the right thing!
Closely Associated Characters
Jeorge {{{Related_name2}}} {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Archanean archer thought to be the best on his continent. A skilled strategist. Astram's comrade. {{{Related_blurb2}}} {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)	578	Astram Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon	140
	646	Astram Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem	97

CYL 2 (2018)	488 (−90)	Astram Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon	257
	563 (−83)	Astram Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem	164

CYL 3 (2019)

328 (−62)

Astram Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

624 (+199)

CYL 4 (2020)

459 (+80)

Astram Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

236 (−388)

CYL 5 (2021)

525 (+66)

Astram Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

118 (−118)

CYL 6 (2022)

495 (−32)

Astram Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

138 (+20)

CYL 7 (2023)

597 (+102)

Astram Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

63 (−75)

CYL 8 (2024)

570 (−27)

Astram Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon

75 (+12)

CYL 9 (2025)

617 (+47)

Astram Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

49 (−26)

CYL 10 (2026)

630 (+13)

Astram Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

33 (−16)

Total results		This character has 12 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	1,994

Trivia

• Astram and his lover Midia seem to have inspired the designs ofHarken andIsadora inThe Blazing Blade.
• In theMystery of the Emblem Hideo Takayashiki novels, the surname "Hyzen" (Japaneseハイゼン) is given to Astram.
• In APE's official guides forFire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem, Astram's section in Chapter 11 of Book 1 features a different and unused portrait, presumably from a beta build. His portrait in his section in Chapter 16 of Book 2 is the same as in-game.

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light Hero Sword Levin Sword
Mystery of the Emblem Hero Sword
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Official artwork

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  Artwork of Astram fromShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.
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  Artwork of Astram from theTrading Card Game.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Astram: Midia's Hero.
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  Artwork of Astram: Midia's Hero.
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  Artwork of Astram: Midia's Hero.
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  Artwork of Astram: Midia's Hero.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Astram: Midia's Hero.
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  Artwork of Astram: Midia's Hero.
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  Artwork of Astram: Midia's Hero.
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  Artwork of Astram: Midia's Hero.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Astram.

References

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