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Barst (Japanese:バーツBarts) is afighter in theFire Emblem series. During theWar of Shadows, he was a mercenary partner ofOgma, serving under KingMostyn ofTalys. Under Mostyn's orders, he assisted Marth. After the War of Shadows, he left Archanea to become a pirate, but returned to Archanea and once again served under Marth in theWar of Heroes.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Role

Barst is one ofOgma's men, joining Marth's army uponhis king's request.

Starting stats and growth rates

Fighter Level 5 Movement 6 Experience 0

Recruitment:Chapter 2, automatically from the start StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 24 Speed 9 Strength 10 Luck 5 Skill 6 Defense 6 W. Level 6 Resistance 0 Max HP 60% Speed 50% Strength 50% Luck 70% Skill 50% Defense 50% W. Level 30% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Steel Axe Hand Axe Weapons Sword ✗ Lance ✗ Axe ✓ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗ Ballista ✗ Stone ✗

Analysis

Out of all theaxe users inShadow Dragon and the Blade of Light—Barst,Bord,Cord, andDarros—Barst is the best by a decent margin. He has a high enough weapon level to use theDevil Axe and theHammer, and with his solidstrength base and growth, he can take full advantages of those weapons to take out bosses; he also has better base stats and growths in most important stats like strength,speed, anddefense. Unfortunately, he still falls a bit short compared to the stronger units of different weapon types in the long term, particularly due to his class—Fighter has relatively lowmovement, and lacks apromotion. He is most useful in the early-game, when units that can double will struggle to deal with high-defense enemies, and beforetomes andbonus damage-dealing weapons become more prevalent.

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Role

Barst is one ofOgma's men, joining Marth's army uponhis king's request.

Starting stats and growth rates

Fighter Level 5 Movement 6 Experience 0

Recruitment:Chapter 2, automatically from the start StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 24 Luck 5 Strength 10 W. Level 6 Skill 6 Defense 6 Speed 9 Resistance 0 Max HP 60% Luck 70% Strength 50% W. Level 30% Skill 50% Defense 50% Speed 50% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Iron Axe Hand Axe -- Weapons Sword ✗ Lance ✗ Axe ✓ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Analysis

Barst is arguably even stronger in Book 1 than in his original incarnation. The introduction of dismounting leads to 1-2 range being a much rarer trait, only given to fighters, mages and armour knights during indoor maps. This alone gives Barst more value to be deployed, as he is able to provide somewhat of a niche for these maps, as mages are too frail for attacking on enemy phase, and armour knights lack movement. Another perk towards Barst are his axe brothersBord andCord being significantly less useful due to the removal of theHammer for Bord, and Cord having a reduced HP growth. Barst is undeniably hurt by the lack of promotion that fighters have, but his solid bases and growths mean he can be an incredibly solid early to midgame unit, and if the player chooses, could potentially be used for an entire playthrough.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Role

Barst is a member ofOgma's mercenary group, joining Marth's army uponhis king's request.

Starting stats and growth rates

Fighter Level 3 Movement 6

Recruitment:Chapter 2, automatically from the start StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 24 Speed 9 Strength 10 Luck 5 Magic 0 Defense 6 Skill 6 Resistance 0 Max HP 80% Speed 30% Strength 40% Luck 40% Magic 0% Defense 15% Skill 40% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Steel Axe Hand Axe Weapon Levels -- -- D -- -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

Promotion stat gains

MercenaryPirateDark MageFighterHunterKnight

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Hero	+6	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Berserker	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+0	+1	+30 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sorcerer	+2	+2	+1	+1	+1	+0	+0	+3	+0	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Warrior	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+1	+1	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Horseman	+2	+0	+1	+2	+2	+0	+3	+3	+3	E +30 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
General	+10	+2	+1	+1	+4	+0	+4	+3	+1	+30 WEXP E

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Analysis

Barst joins the army in Chapter 2 ofShadow Dragon with good bases. Barst also has decent growths and uses one of the best weapon types in the game, axes. These aspects combined automatically make Barst a very good long-term unit. Even at base, he is capable of contributing thanks to his fairly good stats, but he is going to grow into an excellent combat unit as time progresses.

Barst's specialty in axes will allow him to use effective weaponry such as theHammer and later, thePoleaxe, both of which are excellent weapons to use for the majority of the game. However, he starts with a D rank at base, which means that his rank needs to be raised to C before he can use effective axes. Considering his decent growths and good bases, it is worth using him so that he can reach C axes, as it will allow him to one-shot enemy armor knights with the Hammer, which alone is already helpful, especially on higher difficulties. Upon promotion, it is highly advisable to reclass him to Hero since he only loses a small amount of Strength in exchange for a whopping +4 Speed, which will almost certainly cause him to start doubling.

Overall, Barst is a very useful long-term unit, and is also fairly useful from the get-go thanks to his combination of good base stats, decent growths, and weapon choice. Barst additionally faces little to no competition, as there are very few competent axe-focused units in the game, and none of them join as early as Barst.

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role

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As with a number of other characters inNew Mystery of the Emblem, there is a unique weapon named for Barst available throughEveryone's Conditions:Barst's Axe.

Starting stats and growth rates

Fighter Level 5 Movement 6

Recruitment:Chapter 5, talk to withCord,Bord, orOgma StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 26 Speed 11 Strength 12 Luck 6 Magic 0 Defense 7 Skill 10 Resistance 0 Max HP 100% Speed 40% Strength 70% Luck 50% Magic 0% Defense 25% Skill 60% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Steel Axe Hand Axe Vulnerary Weapon Levels -- -- D -- -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

Original set

Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

Promotion stat gains

Original set

MercenaryPirateDark MageFighterHunterKnight

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Hero	+8	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Berserker	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+0	+1	+30 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sorcerer	+2	+2	+2	+1	+1	+0	+0	+3	+0	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Warrior	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+1	+1	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Horseman	+2	+0	+1	+2	+2	+0	+3	+3	+3	E +30 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
General	+10	+2	+1	+1	+4	+0	+4	+3	+1	+30 WEXP E

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Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

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Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Bishop	+6	+1	+2	+1	+0	+0	+0	+4	+1	E +30 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+8	+2	+1	+5	+5	+0	+1	+3	+2	+75 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+4	+2	+1	+3	+1	+0	+1	+6	+1	+30 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sage	+6	+3	+2	+1	+1	+0	+1	+2	+0	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+6	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+75 WEXP

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Analysis

Barst is the third Fighter to join the player's army (fourth if the player chose for Kris to become a Fighter). Compared to Bord and Cord, Barst joins a bit later, but has dramatically better bases and overall better growth rates. Bord does have a higher axe rank compared to Barst at base (C rank compared to Barst's D rank), though with sufficient investment, Barst should reach C rank soon enough and be able to use theHammer that Bord joins with. Bord, Cord, and Barst can perform atriangle attack, but this is little more than a novelty, as the opportunity cost of deploying all three fighters over other units on any given map dramatically outweighs any utility the triangle attack might provide. While Barst does outshine Bord and Cord, he is only mediocre when compared to the player's army as a whole (units like Kris andPalla will likely be far more integral to the player's army than Barst, even at his best). His bases are genuinely respectable given his join time and can become decent filler in the player's army if given proper investment (if he is invested in, Barst probably wants to re-class into a Berserker). His D rank in axes as well as his relatively low level (he starts at level 5, meaning he has a while to go before he can promote) are troublesome, but do not make him unusable by any means.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Main article:Barst/Heroes

There is one variation of Barst available inHeroes.

Personality

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Supports

Mystery of the Emblem

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Shadow Dragon

Barst Fighter Mutual supports: Bord Fighter C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 Cord Fighter C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 [[{{{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:* Ogma Mercenary C: 5 B: 10 A: 16 [[{{{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: Heroes of Light and Shadow

Barst Fighter Mutual supports: Bord Fighter C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 Cord Fighter C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 [[{{{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: 5 B: 11 A: 18 Ogma Mercenary C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 [[{{{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:Barst/Conversations

Endings

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Barst
Helps to restore Archanea.

Mystery of the Emblem

Barst, the Hatchet
Barst briefly enlisted in the Archanean army, but later deserted—to become a pirate, by some accounts.

Shadow Dragon

The Hatchet - Barst
Barst briefly enlisted in the Archanean army but later deserted—to become a pirate, by some accounts.

New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow

Barst, The Hatchet
Barst vanished, rather than go to Talys. Stories tell of him being a woodcutter, or sailing the high seas to a distant land.

Quotes

Death quotes

Everyone's Conditions quotes

Heroes quotes

Main article:Barst/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Trading Card Game

Barst was featured on one TCG card, from the fifth card series.

Fire Emblem Trading Card Game data for Barst
	Class:Fighter	Level 10 Infantry	Direct Attack
	Energy: 6	Atk.: 1 / Counter: 1	WLv.: A
	Equip:Hand Axe	Skills:Brilliant Counterattack (Energy 1: Damage modifier +3 when counterattacking) Emblem Skills:[Strength] (Energy 2)
	Card #5-019 •Rarity: ★ •Artist:Katsuyoshi Koya
Card scans and information translation provided byAquantis.

Fire Emblem Cipher

Barst is featured on three cards inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Barst
	The Hatchet, Barst
		"Bord! Cord! Let's move!"
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 2
		Class: Fighter		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Bord, Cord, and Barst:[Trigger] [TapBord andCord] During this unit's attack, if you pay the cost for all 3 units, then until the end of your attack phase this unit's attack power increases by 50 and it destroys 2 orbs as a result of battle. Fighter's Instincts:[Always] During your turn, this unit's attack is increased by 20.
	Card #B01-021HN, B01-021ST • Artist:HACCAN
	Battlefield Vagabond, Barst
		"I've wandered far and wide in my time. Started out in Talys, ended up in Archanea after that... Oh, and I was a pirate for a bit, too."
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Warrior		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Able Fighter:[Always] During your turn, this unit gains +20 attack. Commanding Battle-Axe Blow:[Always] If you have 3 or more allies in the Front Line, the number of orbs that this unit's attack will destroy is increased to 2.
	Card #B17-005HN • Artist:Akihiro Mibuta
	Peace-Seeking Volunteer, Barst
		"The war dragged me away from a nice, quiet life of woodcutting. Here's hoping we wrap it up quick-like, huh?"
		Attack: 30	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Fighter		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Fighter's Expertise:[Always] During your turn, this unit gains +20 attack. The Three Talysian Warrors:[Activate][Once per turn] [] If you have allied "Bord" or "Cord", this unit gains +10 attack. Attack Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B17-006N • Artist:Yoneko
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Barst .

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Barst appears alongsideBord andCord as a Novice Attack-typespirit, using their arts from theFire Emblem Trading Card Game. When equipped to a player character, Bord & Cord & Barst grant three support spirit slots.

	#624 Fire Emblem Series Bord & Cord & Barst
	Type: Attack
	Rank: ★
	Number of support spirit slots: ⬣⬣⬣
	Level 1 stats: Attack:382 Defense:382 Power: 764
	Level 99 stats: Attack:1913 Defense:1913 Power: 3826

Flavor text

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light Fighter Axe Hand Axe
Mystery of the Emblem Fighter Axe
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Official artwork

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  Artwork of Barst,Bord, andCord fromShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.
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  Artwork of Barst,Boah andVyland fromAPE'sMystery of the Emblem guide.
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  Artwork of Barst and other characters fromAll of Fire Emblem.
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  Artwork of Barst from theTrading Card Game.
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  Artwork of Barst fromShadow Dragon.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Barst: The Hatchet.
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  Artwork of Barst: The Hatchet.
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  Artwork of Barst: The Hatchet.
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  Artwork of Barst: The Hatchet.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Barst: The Hatchet.
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  Artwork of Barst: The Hatchet.
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  Artwork of Barst: The Hatchet.

Wallpapers

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  Wallpaper of Barst: The Hatchet from theA Hero Rises 2018 event.

Other artwork

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  Artwork featuring Barst forHeroes's second anniversary.
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  Artwork featuring Barst released on the second day ofA Hero Rises 2026.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Barst.
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  Artwork of Barst,Bord, andCord.
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  Artwork of Barst, Bord, and Cord.

References

This article is part ofProject Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in theFire Emblem series.