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Elffin
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| “ | Have you mistaken me for someone? I am Elffin...a simple bard. | ” | — Elffin toCecilia |
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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
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Analysis
| This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
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.
| Level 1 / DefaultLevel 40 / Max
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| Skill | Unlock | Auto-unlock | SP cost | |
| Stone | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 50 | |
| Elstone | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 100 | |
| Atlas | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 200 | |
| Light of Etruria | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 400 | |
| Play | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 150 | |
| Atk Cantrip 1 | ★★★★★ | — | 60 | |
| Atk Cantrip 2 | ★★★★★ | — | 120 | |
| Atk Cantrip 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 240 | |
| A/R Cantrip 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 300 | |
| Inf. Null Follow 1 | ★★★★★ | — | 60 | |
| Inf. Null Follow 2 | ★★★★★ | — | 120 | |
| Inf. Null Follow 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 240 | |
| Inf. Null Follow 4 | ★★★★★ | — | 300 | |
Personality
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Supports
- Main article:
Elffin/Supports
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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
| “ | Argh... This wound... I must retreat... | ” | — Elffin |
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Final Chapter quote
| “ | Let there be peace in your dying heart... | ” | — Elffin in thefinal chapter |
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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 | |||||
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| 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] [ The League's Tactician:[Activate] [ | |||||
| 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
| Game | Text (English) | Text (Japanese) |
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| The Binding Blade | A mysterious bard who supports the resistance on the Western Isles.* | 西方のレジスタンスを ささえるナゾの吟遊詩人 |
| Heroes | A supporter of the resistance fighters in the west, he lives as a mysterious bard. But his true identity is that of Prince Myrddin of Etruria. Appears in Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade. | 西方のレジスタンスを支える謎の吟遊詩人。 エトルリア王国の王子ミルディンが身を隠した仮の姿。 (登場:『ファイアーエムブレム 封印の剣』) |
Meet some of the Heroes entries
Choose Your Legends placement history
| Round | Placement | Character | Votes |
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| 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 |
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Etymology and other languages
Elffin
| Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
| English | Elffin | Fromelfin, meaning charming or mischievous.[6] This is likely an allusion both to Elffin'sability to inspire his allies and how Elffin is using this name to conceal his true identity. |
| English (unofficial) | Elphin | Welsh name meaning "Legendary son of Gwyddno".[7] |
| Japanese | エルフィン | Officially romanized asElphin. |
| Spanish | Elffin | -- |
| French | Elffin | -- |
| German | Elffin | -- |
| Italian | Elffin | -- |
| Portuguese | Elffin | -- |
| Traditional Chinese | 艾爾芬 | Elphin |
Myrddin
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| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
| English | Myrddin | As ofFire Emblem Heroes. Myrddin is the Welsh name ofMerlin of Arthurian legend. |
| English (unofficial) | Mildain | Mistranslation that was used in the old DTN fan translation patch. |
| Japanese | ミルディン | Myrddin |
| Spanish | Myrddin | As ofHeroes. |
| French | Myrddin | As ofHeroes. |
| German | Myrddin | As ofHeroes. |
| Italian | Myrddin | As ofHeroes. |
| Portuguese | Myrddin | As ofHeroes. |
| Traditional Chinese | 梅爾汀 | Myrddin; as ofHeroes. |
Gallery
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Official artwork
- Artwork of Elffin fromThe Binding Blade.
Battle animations
CG images
- CG image of Elffin inPath of Radiance.
Heroes artwork
Character artwork
- Artwork of Elffin: Truth Beholden.
- Artwork of Elffin: Truth Beholden.
- Artwork of Elffin: Truth Beholden.
- Artwork of Elffin: Truth Beholden.
Meet some of the Heroes artwork
- Artwork of Elffin: Truth Beholden.
- Artwork of Elffin: Truth Beholden.
- Artwork of Elffin: Truth Beholden.
- Artwork of Elffin: Truth Beholden.
- Elffin in artwork ofPerceval: Knightly Ideal.
- Elffin in artwork of Perceval: Knightly Ideal.
- Elffin in artwork ofLarum: Sprightly Dancer.
- Elffin in artwork ofEchidna: Unyielding Idealist.
Cipher artwork
- Artwork of Elffin.
Other appearances
- Celebratory artwork done for the release ofFire Emblem: The Binding Blade andThe Blazing Blade Original Soundtrack.
References
- ↑Fire Emblem 6: Elphin Artbook Translation | kantopia, www.kantopia.wordpress.com,Retrieved: 10 February 2018
- ↑2.02.1Elffin / Myrddin Voice - Fire Emblem Heroes (Video Game) - Behind The Voice Actors
- ↑3.03.1"Klein: Prince Myrddin! It is you! Oh...! I'm so glad you're in one piece, Your Majesty!" — Elffin andKlein's C Support,Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
- ↑"Elffin: Douglas was the first to notice and made it public that I had died. A look-alike corpse was placed in my coffin. It was all an act to make it appear that the assassination had been successful. Douglas entrusted me to his daughter and had me escape to the Western Isles." — Perceval's recruitment conversation with Elffin,Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
- ↑"Larum: Now do I have your attention? Look at this letter, too. The prince told me to give it to you.
Perceval: His Highness's handwriting... He lives! I hesitate no more. If the prince is in the Lycian Army, then I am as well." — Perceval's recruitment conversation with Larum,Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade - ↑elfin - WordReference.com Dictionary of English, www.wordreference.com,Retrieved: 10 February 2018
- ↑What does the name Elphin mean, the name Elphin means, the name Elphin stands for, www.namemeaningsdictionary.com,Retrieved: 10 February 2018
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