Boah (Japanese:ボアBoha) was a bishop and royal advisor in the service of theHoly Kingdom of Archanea. He was tasked by the king with escorting PrincessNyna out ofPalace as the forces ofDolhr moved in at the onset of theWar of Shadows, and was captured and imprisoned for the rest of the war, until Nyna returned withMarth's forces to reclaim Palace. After the war, he persuaded Nyna to marryHardin of Aurelis, and the latter's discovery of this fact played a role in his eventual descent into grief and madness, and the cause of theWar of Heroes.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Role

Boah was imprisoned withMidia,Macellan,Dolph andTomas, in a cell in Palace under the occupation ofVolzhin and the forces ofDolhr. DuringMarth's assault on the palace and its Dolhr occupation, Boah and the other prisoners were freed and joined Marth's army.

Starting stats and growth rates

Bishop Level 1 Movement 6 Experience 0

Recruitment:Chapter 12, automatically from turn 1 StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 22 Speed 15 Strength 4 Luck 4 Skill 7 Defense 6 W. Level 10 Resistance 0 Max HP 10% Speed 20% Strength 0% Luck 10% Skill 10% Defense 10% W. Level 0% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory -- Weapons Sword ✗ Lance ✗ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✓ Staff ✓ Ballista ✗ Stone ✗

Analysis

Boah joins inChapter 12 as a pre-promotedBishop, the second in the game afterWendell. Of the two, Boah has higher base stats inskill,strength, andspeed, equal base stats inweapon level,HP, andresistance, and inferior bases indefense; however, his growths are significantly worse in every stat except speed and defense. Also, since Wendell has much better availability and good growths, it is likely he has already surpassed Boah by the time he is recruited. Still, Boah has a high enough weapon level to use everytome andstaff in the game, and being able to use these items gives him tremendous utility, even though he is overall a bit weaker than Wendell. Ultimately, Boah is a very useful unit, either as a replacement for Wendell or for additional utility, and is well worth a deployment slot.

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Role

As inShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Boah was imprisoned withMidia,Macellan,Dolph andTomas, in a cell in Palace under the occupation ofVolzhin and the forces ofDolhr. DuringMarth's assault on the palace and its Dolhr occupation, Boah and the other prisoners were freed and joined Marth's army.

Starting stats and growth rates

Bishop Level 3 Movement 6 Experience 0

Recruitment:Chapter 10, automatically from turn 1 StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 22 Luck 4 Strength 4 W. Level 12 Skill 7 Defense 5 Speed 10 Resistance 6 Max HP 10% Luck 10% Strength 10% W. Level 10% Skill 10% Defense 10% Speed 10% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items -- -- Weapons Sword ✗ Lance ✗ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✓ Staff ✓

Book 2

Role

After the War of Shadows, Boah and several other Archanean nobles had decided to, for the purpose of the restoration of Archanea, strongly encourage Nyna to marry PrinceHardin ofAurelis; though initially reluctant, out of continued feelings for the lostCamus and of a lack thereof for Hardin, but eventually gave in to the pressure. Some time into the marriage, Hardin learned of this and of Nyna's lack of reciprocation of his love for her, and this is what caused him to enter a deep depression, paving the way forGharnef to enter the palace disguised as a merchant, offer him theDarksphere and twist him into a vicious despot. As such, Boah's actions were the catalyst for the chain of events which eventually became theWar of Heroes.

At some point afterward, Hardin attacked and gravely wounded Boah for his role in the marriage to Nyna. Boah survived long enough to encounter Marth as he prepared to storm Palace itself and end Hardin's tyranny, and explained to Marth andJagen his role in Hardin's rise, expressing great regret for it. Boah then dies and, as such, is not playable.

Fire Emblem: Archanea Saga

Role

When the army of Dolhr came to lay siege to Palace at the onset of the War of Shadows, Boah was entrusted by the king of Archanea with the job of escorting PrincessNyna to safety, and convened a group of knighs to protect her on the way. The group was instead cornered by Dolhr's forces and was forced to try and fight its way out. In the end, they were defeated and captured upon the arrival ofCamus, and were imprisoned in the palace, where they remained for three years until Marth arrived with Nyna.

Starting stats and growth rates

Bishop Level 3 Movement 6 Experience 0

Recruitment:Episode I, automatically from the start StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 22 Luck 4 Strength 4 W. Level 12 Skill 7 Defense 5 Speed 10 Resistance 6 Max HP 10% Luck 10% Strength 10% W. Level 10% Skill 10% Defense 10% Speed 10% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items -- Heal Physic Weapons Sword ✗ Lance ✗ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✓ Staff ✓

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Role

As inShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Boah was imprisoned withMidia,Macellan,Dolph andTomas, in a cell in Palace under the occupation ofVolzhin and the forces ofDolhr. He realizes that they are no longer needed as prisoners and prepares to be executed if Marth does not reach them in time. DuringMarth's assault on the palace and its Dolhr occupation, Boah and the other prisoners were freed and joined Marth's army.

Later, Boah can have a conversation withAstram in which they discuss Archanea's role in the war and what will happen afterwards. It is here that Boah suggests thatPrincess Nyna marry aforeign man to help restore Archanea.

Starting stats and growth rates

Bishop Level 1 Movement 6

Recruitment:Chapter 12, automatically from turn 1 StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 22 Speed 10 Strength 1 Luck 4 Magic 4 Defense 5 Skill 7 Resistance 9 Max HP 10% Speed 20% Strength 0% Luck 20% Magic 20% Defense 0% Skill 20% Resistance 30% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory -- Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- B C

Growth rates when reclassed

Analysis

Boah joins in Chapter 12 as a level 1 pre-promotedBishop. His base stats are poor overall, and his growths are also low. Boah can survive one hit with less than 27attack; he can usually survive in lower difficulties if he is not doubled, but in higher difficulties, he will get one-rounded by most enemies. Notably, this allows him to take one hit from a flier through Chapter 15 on H5, and his base Magic allows him to one-shot in retaliation withExcalibur. Boah's base Magic allows him to reclass to Sage and continue to one-shot fliers in Chapter 16 if he grows Magic once or reaches A-rank in tomes. Unlike his main competitionWendell, his Speed is sadly insufficient to protect him from being doubled by enemy fliers.

Boah joins with no items, but high enough weapon ranks to use most tomes and staves with no investment. His C rank in staves allows him to useWarp andPhysic, making him a useful support unit, while his B rank in tomes allows him to use most available tomes, including Excalibur. Other units likeLena and Wendell excel as support units and are available earlier, but Boah can still contribute with no investment. Additionally, as he is already promoted, Boah does not need to compete for aMaster Seal to gain higher stats from promoted classes.

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role

As inMystery of the Emblem, after the War of Shadows, Boah and several other Archanean nobles had decided to, for the purpose of the restoration of Archanea, strongly encourage Nyna to marry PrinceHardin ofAurelis; though initially reluctant, out of continued feelings for the lostCamus and of a lack thereof for Hardin, but eventually gave in to the pressure. Some time into the marriage, Hardin learned of this and of Nyna's lack of reciprocation of his love for her, and this is what caused him to enter a deep depression, paving the way forGharnef to enter the palace disguised as a merchant, offer him theDarksphere and twist him into a vicious despot. As such, Boah's actions were the catalyst for the chain of events which eventually became theWar of Heroes.

At some point afterward, Hardin attacked and gravely wounded Boah for his role in the marriage to Nyna. Boah survived long enough to encounter Marth as he prepared to storm Palace itself and end Hardin's tyranny, and explained to Marth andJagen his role in Hardin's rise, expressing great regret for it. Boah then dies and, as such, is not playable in the main story.

Starting stats and growth rates

Bishop Level 3 Movement 6

Recruitment:New Archanea Saga Episode I, automatically from the start StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 22 Speed 10 Strength 1 Luck 4 Magic 6 Defense 5 Skill 7 Resistance 6 Max HP 10% Speed 20% Strength 0% Luck 20% Magic 20% Defense 0% Skill 20% Resistance 30% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Heal Rescue Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- B C

Personality

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Boah feels his country fell from grace after Dolhr's attack during the War of Shadows. He wants to aid Princess Nyna in political affairs, even going as far as to suggest she marries someone of foreign blood with haste against her wishes. His concerns for Archanea's future outweigh what concerns he has for Nyna's personal feelings.

Supports

Mystery of the Emblem

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Shadow Dragon

Boah Bishop Mutual supports: Midia Paladin C: 5 B: 11 A: 35 Astram Hero C: 5 B: 11 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:* Marth Lord C: 5 B: 10 A: 35 [[{{{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}}}

Endings

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Boah
Moves to the royal palace, where he serves as a bishop.

Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Boah, Royal Bishop
Boah resumed his duties as Royal Bishop of Archanea, guiding the kingdom while its people got back on their feet.

Shadow Dragon

Royal Bishop - Boah
Boah resumed his duties as Archanea's royal bishop, guiding the kingdom while its people got back on their feet.

Quotes

Death quotes

Flavor text

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)	666	Boah Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon	82
	765	Boah Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem	36

CYL 2 (2018)	720	Boah Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon	52 (−30)
	790	Boah Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem	24 (−12)

CYL 3 (2019)

591 (−7)

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

103 (+26)

CYL 4 (2020)

702 (+36)

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

48 (−55)

CYL 5 (2021)

777 (+75)

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

19 (−29)

CYL 6 (2022)

760 (−19)

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

25 (+6)

CYL 7 (2023)

806 (+46)

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

11 (−14)

CYL 8 (2024)

818 (+12)

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

17 (+6)

CYL 9 (2025)

842 (+24)

Boah Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon

13 (−4)

CYL 10 (2026)

844 (+2)

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

9 (−4)

Total results		This character has 12 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	439

Trivia

• Boah andWendell'sShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light artworks appear to often be confused with one another. InMemorial Book Akaneia Chronicle, the green Bishop artwork is labeled as "Boah", but as "Wendell" inLegacy of Archanea.

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light Bishop Tome,Staff
Mystery of the Emblem Bishop Tome,Staff
Archanea Saga Bishop
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New Mystery of the Emblem Bishop Tome,Staff

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Boah fromShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light (pic is mislabeled as Wendell).
• 
  Artwork of Boah,Barst, andVyland fromAPE'sMystery of the Emblem guide.
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  Artwork of Boah from theTrading Card Game.

CG images

• 
  CG image of Boah andPalace King inArchanea Saga.
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  CG image of Boah andNyna inArchanea Saga.

References

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