Dieck (pronounced /⁠dik⁠/^[key][2]; Japanese:ディークDieck) is anEtrurian/Western Islander mercenary. Formerly employed by LordPent of Reglay as a gladiator and bodyguard in the Reglay family's service, he later became a renowned mercenary leader, and in theDisturbance of Bern was hired byEliwood ofPherae to reinforce the ranks of the Pheraen army underRoy.

Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade

Role

Dieck is the leader of a small mercenary band—composed ofWard,Lot, and more recently,Shanna—that is hired by Eliwood for the war againstBern. He and his men arrive to the meeting point, only to findRoy's army is already fighting off some soldiers. They join the battle immediately, and after rescuingElen's mistressGuinivere, they work alongside Roy during the rest of the war.

After Bern is defeated and the war is over, he breaks up his band but keeps working as a mercenary, his fame extending throughElibe.

Starting stats and growth rates

Mercenary Level 5 Affinity

Recruitment:Chapter 2, automatically on turn 2 StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 26 Luck 5 Strength 9 Defense 6 Skill 12 Resistance 1 Speed 10 Constitution 13 Movement 5 Aid 12 Max HP 90% Luck 35% Strength 40% Defense 20% Skill 40% Resistance 15% Speed 30% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Blade Iron Sword Weapon Levels C -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Hero	+4	+2	+1	+2	+0	+4	+2	+1	+1	+50 E (+1)

Analysis

Dieck joins in Chapter 2, where he can double and even one-round enemies onHard Mode. His base level is higher than the rest of the army at that point. He has a good sword rank at C and particularly good strength and speed. His defenses are also quite good since his HP is high, his defense is decent, and his speed is high enough to avoid being doubled often.

Dieck's chief long-term problem is that his speed will not be sufficient to double enemies later. His promotion toHero can help with this since he gains more speed and constitution, allowing him to wield even more weapons without being weighed down. He also gains access to axes upon promoting, giving himweapon triangle manipulation and access to a ranged option inHand Axes. Dieck has high skill, but axes are inaccurate, so he will more reliably hit and double with swords. Having an additional weapon type is always a good thing, though, because it adds flexibility.

Dieck's high constitution, especially after promotion, prevents him from being weighed down by heavier weapons, such as blades or axes. That being said, it is still low enough that he can berescued and transported by most high-move units (onlyPerceval,Melady,Juno, and promotedNoah cannot), even after promotion. This helps Dieck contribute even in the late-game maps inThe Binding Blade, most of which are large and have limiting terrain, although the fact that he must be ferried around to contribute at all is a significant downside.

Fire Emblem Engage

Role

Dieck appears as an equippableBond Ring. He can be summoned usingRoy'sEmblem Ring.

Bond Ring data

Stat modifiers Ring level HP Str Dex C +2 +0 +0 B +2 +0 +1 A +2 +1 +1 S +5 +1 +1 Strong Arm

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Dieck is one of the characters added to the game in theReality update, and became available for summoning by players on November 17, 2020. Only one variation of Dieck is currently available inHeroes, based on hisThe Binding Blade incarnation.

Dieck: Wounded Tiger

Stats

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Weapon type Movement type Entry Release version 4.11

Level 1 / DefaultLevel 40 / Max Stats Max HP 16/17/18 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 7/8/9 Defense 9/10/11 Resistance 4/5/6 Skills Silver Axe -- New Moon A-- B-- C-- Stats Max HP 34/37/40 Attack 35/38/42 Speed 29/32/35 Defense 31/34/37 Resistance 20/23/26 Skills Silver Axe -- Luna AClose Def 3 BNull Follow-Up 3 CThreat. Atk/Def 2 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Weapon type Movement type Entry Release version 4.11

Level 1 / DefaultLevel 40 / Max Stats Max HP 17/18/19 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 8/9/10 Defense 9/10/11 Resistance 5/6/7 Skills Tiger-Roar Axe -- New Moon A-- B-- C-- Stats Max HP 36/40/43 Attack 37/40/44 Speed 32/35/38 Defense 33/36/39 Resistance 22/25/29 Skills Tiger-Roar Axe -- Luna AClose Def 4 BNull Follow-Up 3 CThreat. Atk/Def 3 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

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Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Axe	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Steel Axe	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Silver Axe	★★★★	★★★★	200
	Tiger-Roar Axe	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	New Moon	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Luna	★★★★	—	200
A	Close Def 1	★★★★	—	60
A	Close Def 2	★★★★	—	120
A	Close Def 3	★★★★	—	240
A	Close Def 4	★★★★★	—	300
B	Null Follow-Up 1	★★★★	—	60
B	Null Follow-Up 2	★★★★	—	120
B	Null Follow-Up 3	★★★★	—	240
C	Threaten Def 1	★★★★	—	50
C	Threat. Atk/Def 1	★★★★	—	100
C	Threat. Atk/Def 2	★★★★	—	200
C	Threat. Atk/Def 3	★★★★★	—	300

Personality

Dieck is a mercenary who is serious about his work. Even though he tends to show a more relaxed side, usually facing danger with humor,^[3] a life full of hardships has left a mark on him, leading him to distrust others. He is conscious of the difficulties mercenaries have to deal with, and tries to teach Lot and Shanna not to trust employers and other mercenaries too much, but to no avail.^[4] In his supports with Lot, he tells the other man how one of his first employers betrayed him. He survived the battle, but was captured and tortured.^[5]

Although he acts rude to get people away, Dieck truly cares for his comrades.^[6] Yet he does not seem to realize that people can also care for him.^[7]

Fifteen years ago, he savedKlein from a lion in an arena, ending up heavily scarred. After that incident, Klein's parents hired him as a pitfighter, and Dieck was considered as a son by them and as old brother by Klein. Some years after, though, Dieck became worried by the complaints and gossips, and so, he left the family. However, the Reglays talked of him toClarine, who has wanted to meet him since she was little.^[8]

Supports

Main article:Dieck/Supports

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Endings

Dieck, Wounded Tiger
Short: Continued his mercenary career.

Long: Dieck broke up his mercenary band and set out to travel on his own. After that, he continued to participate in various battles. Once, an entire legion of enemies fled after seeing him appear on the battlefield... That is but one of the many legends he has left behind.

Quotes

Battle quotes

Death quote

Heroes quotes

Main article:Dieck/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Dieck's official artwork fromThe Binding Blade can be viewed inPath of Radiance's extras menu if a copy ofThe Binding Blade is connected to a Japanese copy ofPath of Radiance. This illustration, along with all otherThe Binding Blade-related artwork, is inaccessible in the international versions of the game, owing to the fact thatThe Binding Blade was not released in those regions.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Dieck, under the nameDeke, appears inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl as a usablesticker.

	Deke fromFire Emblem: The Binding Blade
	Bonus:[Slash] Attack +9
	Usable by:

Fire Emblem Cipher

Dieck is featured on five cards inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Dieck
NormalR+ {{{alt2image1}}} {{{alt3image1}}} {{{alt4image1}}} {{{alt5image1}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	Battle-Scarred Veteran, Dieck
		"Can I single-handedly defeat a thousand men? Let's just say no one's supposed to have to fight alone."
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Hero		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Sly Old Dog:[Trigger] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, you may choose a card with the support skill "Attack Emblem" from your Retreat Area, and place it on top of your deck. Mercenary Battle Tactics:[Always] During your turn, while this unit is being supported by a or card, this unit gains +10 attack.
	Card #B05-017R(+), B05-017ST • Artist:Clover.K
	Wounded Tiger, Dieck
		"There just ain't enough life getting lived these days!"
		Attack: 50	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 2
		Class: Mercenary		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Dieck Mercenaries:[Always] While this unit is supported by "Shanna", "Lot" or "Ward", this unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B05-018N • Artist:Suisei Sasashima
	Captain of the Dieck Mercenaries, Dieck
		"Chop chop, let's get this job finished."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Mercenary		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Fellow of Mercenaries:[Activate][Once per turn] [Tap 2 other allies] Until the end of this turn, this unit gains +30 attack. Attack Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B05-019HN, B05-019ST • Artist:Suisei Sasashima
	Man Who Pierces the Earth with Thunder, Dieck
		"Whoa... There's something you don't see everyday!"
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Hero		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Legendary Weapon: Armads:[Activate] [] Until the end of the turn, the number of orbs that this unit's attack will destroy is increased by 1. The Strength of Durban:[Activate][Once per turn] Until the end of your opponent's next turn, this unit gains +30 attack. This skill may only be used if Legendary Weapon: Armads has already been used 2 or more times in this turn.
	Card #B16-007SR • Artist:Clover.K
	Trusted Mercenary Commander, Dieck
		"What? The fighting's started already? Let's get a move on, then."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Mercenary		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Battleground Mindset:[Trigger][Once per turn] When you deploy an other ally to the Front Line, the until the end of the turn, this unit gains +10 attack. Attack Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B16-008N • Artist:Clover.K
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Dieck .

Flavor text

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Dieck: Wounded Tiger
Dieck is the leader of a band of mercenaries on the continent of Elibe. He's a tried-and-tested survivor who's been through a number of hard-fought battles!	In his younger days, Dieck spent time fighting as an arena gladiator. After he saved the life of Klein, of House Reglay, he found himself in the exclusive service of the family.	Some time later, Dieck moved on to working as a mercenary, eventually becoming the leader of his own group. It was during that time that he started to help Roy of the Lycian League.	Bern's army proved a formidable foe for the Lycian League…but the proud mercenary Dieck refused to back down!
Closely Associated Characters
Klein Shanna Rutger {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} A young general of Etruria. Clarine's brother. Treats all as equals. During his childhood, his life was saved by Dieck. A trainee of the Pegasus Knights of Ilia. Cheerful and optimistic. She fights under Dieck. A swordsman from Bulgar, a trading city in Sacae. He swore vengeance against Bern after they killed his people, leaving only him alive. A friendly rival of Dieck's. {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)

209

Dieck The Binding Blade

1,176

CYL 2 (2018)

239

Dieck The Binding Blade

980 (−196)

CYL 3 (2019)

201 (−34)

Dieck The Binding Blade

1,231 (+251)

CYL 4 (2020)

153 (−49)

Dieck The Binding Blade

1,071 (−160)

CYL 5 (2021)

357 (+204)

Dieck The Binding Blade

227 (−844)

CYL 6 (2022)

307 (−52)

Dieck The Binding Blade

305 (+78)

CYL 7 (2023)

303 (−4)

Dieck The Binding Blade

194 (−111)

CYL 8 (2024)

381 (+78)

Dieck The Binding Blade

145 (−49)

CYL 9 (2025)

528 (+147)

Dieck The Binding Blade

72 (−73)

CYL 10 (2026)

333 (−195)

Dieck The Binding Blade

105 (+33)

Total results		This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	5,506

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Mercenary Hero Sword Sword Axe

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Dieck fromThe Binding Blade.
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  Artwork of Dieck with other characters fromThe Binding Blade.

Battle animations

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  Dieck attacking with asword as aMercenary inThe Binding Blade.
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  Dieck attacking with a sword as aHero inThe Binding Blade.
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  Dieck attacking with amagic sword as a Hero inThe Binding Blade.
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  Dieck attacking with aranged axe as a Hero inThe Binding Blade.
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  Dieck performing acritical hit with a ranged axe as a Hero inThe Binding Blade.

Concept artwork

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  Concept artwork of Dieck fromThe Binding Blade.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Dieck: Wounded Tiger.
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  Artwork of Dieck: Wounded Tiger.
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  Artwork of Dieck: Wounded Tiger.
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  Artwork of Dieck: Wounded Tiger.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Dieck: Wounded Tiger.
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  Artwork of Dieck: Wounded Tiger.
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  Artwork of Dieck: Wounded Tiger.
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  Artwork of Dieck: Wounded Tiger.
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  Dieck in artwork ofShanna: Sprightly Flier.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Dieck.
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  Artwork of Dieck.
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  Artwork of Dieck.
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  Artwork of Dieck.
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  Artwork of Dieck with other characters.
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  Dieck in artwork ofRoy andAl.
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  Dieck in artwork ofShanna.
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  Celebratory artwork featuring Dieck forCipher's 4th anniversary.

References

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