Elffin (Japanese:エルフィンElphin) is a playableBard inFire Emblem: The Binding Blade. He is actually PrinceMyrddin (Japanese:ミルディンMyrddin) ofEtruria, using the guise of "Elffin" to conceal his identity.^[3]

Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade

Role

If the player visits the house on the right inChapter 9, Elffin automatically joins at the start of Chapter 11B. IfLarum is recruited instead by visiting the left or neither village, he takes the role of the character who manages the Auguries.

Elffin first appears inChapter 10B. When the lordZinque sets his forces loose on a small village to locate Elffin,Roy intervenes. The two meet, and Elffin introduces himself as a member of the resistance. He explains the motivations ChancellorRoartz and LordArcardo had in sending Roy to theWestern Isles - to weakenLycia for an invasion fromBern. After Roy's coolheaded response to this provocation impresses Elffin, he joins Roy as an advisor and directs the Lycian Army toward Caldonia. He also gifts Roy theWyrmslayer in anticipation of Bern's dragons.

If Larum is recruited instead, the above conversation will play out at the end of Chapter 11A, where Elffin directs Roy's forces to Juteaux. However, he will neither join nor give Roy the Wyrmslayer, as he then already received it from Larum inChapter 10A.

At the end ofChapter 11B, Roy recognizes Elffin as Etrurian nobility, though Elffin denies this. His true identity as Etruria's Prince Myrddin is only revealed in his dialogue withPerceval in eitherChapter 13 orChapter 15 and in his support conversations withKlein^[3]. One year before the events of the game, he survived an assassination attempt on him through the help ofDouglas, who tasked his daughter Larum with bringing him to safety on the Western Isles.^[4] Although Larum will also reveal that Myrddin is alive and accompanying the Lycian army if she recruits Perceval instead^[5], she will not identify him as Elffin.

Additionally, unlockingChapter 12x requires his survival, if he was recruited.

Starting stats and growth rates

Bard Level 1 Affinity

Recruitment:Chapter 11B, automatically from turn 1 StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 15 Luck 11 Strength 1 Defense 4 Skill 3 Resistance 1 Speed 10 Constitution 6 Movement 5 Aid 5 Max HP 80% Luck 65% Strength 5% Defense 25% Skill 5% Resistance 55% Speed 65% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Vulnerary Angelic Robe Blue Gem Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Analysis

Elffin is a typicalDancer, possessing fairly high luck and speed, but poor bulk and the inability to fight back. As he will never face combat, his stats do not really matter, but anAngelic Robe can be used to improve his survivability if needed. It can allow him to survive being struck by a siege tome or a ballista, for instance.

Elffin has the ability todance for player units who have already taken a turn, allowing them to move again. This is extremely useful for a variety of different situations, most notably allowing the player to easily usewarp more than once a turn in order to skip certain maps. The uses of a dancer are almost endless, and are only limited by the player's creativity. Because of the great utility Elffin offers, he is overall an invaluable asset, especially when playing the game on Hard Mode.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

There is one playable variation of Elffin inFire Emblem Heroes. The normal variation of Elffin was added on November 14, 2024.

Elffin: Truth Beholden

Stats

Elffin: Truth Beholden is only available at 5★ rarity.

Weapon type Movement type Entry Release version 8.11

Level 1 / DefaultLevel 40 / Max Stats Max HP 14/15/16 Attack 2/3/4 Speed 13/14/15 Defense 5/6/7 Resistance 6/7/8 Skills Light of Etruria Play -- A-- B-- C-- Stats Max HP 33/37/40 Attack 17/20/23 Speed 43/47/50 Defense 24/28/31 Resistance 43/46/50 Skills Light of Etruria Play -- A-- BA/R Cantrip 3 CInf. Null Follow 4 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Stone	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Elstone	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Atlas	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Light of Etruria	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Play	★★★★★	★★★★★	150
B	Atk Cantrip 1	★★★★★	—	60
B	Atk Cantrip 2	★★★★★	—	120
B	Atk Cantrip 3	★★★★★	—	240
B	A/R Cantrip 3	★★★★★	—	300
C	Inf. Null Follow 1	★★★★★	—	60
C	Inf. Null Follow 2	★★★★★	—	120
C	Inf. Null Follow 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Inf. Null Follow 4	★★★★★	—	300

Personality

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Supports

Main article:Elffin/Supports

Elffin Bard Perceval Paladin Initial: 20 Per turn:+2 Douglas General Initial: 30 Per turn:+2 Cecilia Valkyrie Initial: 20 Per turn:+2 [[{{{support7}}}]] [[]] [[File:Is gba {{{affin7}}}affin.png|link={{{affin7}}} (affinity)]] Initial: {{{initialpoints7}}} Per turn:+ [[{{{support9}}}]] [[]] [[File:Is gba {{{affin9}}}affin.png|link={{{affin9}}} (affinity)]] Initial: {{{initialpoints9}}} Per turn:+ Fae Manakete Initial: 1 Per turn:+1 Klein Sniper Initial: 10 Per turn:+2 [[{{{support6}}}]] [[]] [[File:Is gba {{{affin6}}}affin.png|link={{{affin6}}} (affinity)]] Initial: {{{initialpoints6}}} Per turn:+ [[{{{support8}}}]] [[]] [[File:Is gba {{{affin8}}}affin.png|link={{{affin8}}} (affinity)]] Initial: {{{initialpoints8}}} Per turn:+ [[{{{support10}}}]] [[]] [[File:Is gba {{{affin10}}}affin.png|link={{{affin10}}} (affinity)]] Initial: {{{initialpoints10}}} Per turn:+

Endings

Elffin, One of True Sight
Short: Disappeared before anyone could notice.

Long: After the war, Elffin disappeared without a word. Several months later, an official announcement was made in Etruria that Prince Myrddin was alive. The prince that hid his identity to help General Roy in the war... That story is now a favorite among bards and writers.

Quotes

Death quote

Final Chapter quote

Heroes quotes

Main article:Elffin/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Elffin'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.

Fire Emblem Cipher

Elffin is featured on one card inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Elffin
	One of True Sight, Elffin
		"Lord Roy, I am sorry for testing you."
		Attack: 20	Support: 20	Range: -	Deploy Cost: 2
		Class: Bard		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Soul-Soothing Harp:[Activate] [] Choose another ally. Until the end of this turn, that ally gains +10 attack. The League's Tactician:[Activate] [] Choose an enemy in the back line with a Deployment cost 3 or less and move them.
	Card #B09-064HN • Artist:sachie
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Elffin .

Flavor text

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Elffin: Truth Beholden
This is Elffin—a bard and advisor to the resistance on the Western Isles of Elibe, who fight against the tyranny of the Etrurian government.	He makes an impression with his dignified, wise demeanor, but the details of Elffin's identity are a mystery. That said, rumors abound that he might be of noble blood...	When Elffin encountered Roy, the son of the marquess of Pherae and leader of the Lycian League's army, he saw the hope in their resolve, and decided to join them.	Eventually, he came to take the role of tactician for the Lycian army. Now that he's with the Order of Heroes, maybe we can get him to show off a few of his strategies!
Closely Associated Characters
Larum Echidna {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Foster daughter of Douglas, Great General of Etruria. She aids Elffin and proves herself with her skills at gathering information. Resistance leader of the Western Isles. She's highly capable and many rely on her. Elffin's comrade. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)

665

Elffin The Binding Blade

83

CYL 2 (2018)

592 (−73)

Elffin The Binding Blade

140

CYL 3 (2019)

534 (No change)

Elffin The Binding Blade

170 (+30)

CYL 4 (2020)

489 (−53)

Elffin The Binding Blade

204 (+34)

CYL 5 (2021)

436 (−53)

Elffin The Binding Blade

171 (−33)

CYL 6 (2022)

448 (+10)

Elffin The Binding Blade

173 (+2)

CYL 7 (2023)

326 (−122)

Elffin The Binding Blade

180 (+7)

CYL 8 (2024)

345 (+19)

Elffin The Binding Blade

171 (−9)

CYL 9 (2025)

772 (+427)

Elffin The Binding Blade

23 (−148)

CYL 10 (2026)

776 (+4)

Elffin The Binding Blade

15 (−8)

Total results		This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	1,330

Etymology and other languages

Elffin

Myrddin

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Bard No weapon

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Elffin fromThe Binding Blade.

Battle animations

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  Elffinplaying as aBard inThe Binding Blade.

CG images

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  CG image ofDouglas carrying Elffin, withLarum in the background, inThe Binding Blade.
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  CG image of Elffin inPath of Radiance.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Elffin: Truth Beholden.
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  Artwork of Elffin: Truth Beholden.
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  Artwork of Elffin: Truth Beholden.
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  Artwork of Elffin: Truth Beholden.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Elffin: Truth Beholden.
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  Artwork of Elffin: Truth Beholden.
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  Artwork of Elffin: Truth Beholden.
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  Artwork of Elffin: Truth Beholden.
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  Elffin in artwork ofPerceval: Knightly Ideal.
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  Elffin in artwork of Perceval: Knightly Ideal.
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  Elffin in artwork ofLarum: Sprightly Dancer.
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  Elffin in artwork ofEchidna: Unyielding Idealist.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Elffin.

Other appearances

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  Celebratory artwork done for the release ofFire Emblem: The Binding Blade andThe Blazing Blade Original Soundtrack‏‎.

References

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