Not to be confused withJerome, a boss character fromFire Emblem Gaiden andShadows of Valentia.

Gerome (Japanese:ジェローム,Jerome) is a playable character debuting inFire Emblem Awakening. The son ofCherche from the future, he traveled back from the future to release his wyvern in a peaceful realm. He eventually ends up aiding his mother andChrom in their war againstGrima.

Fire Emblem Awakening

Role

Gerome is first met inParalogue 11, at theWyvern Valley, whereMorristan and his gang of thugs are collecting wyverns to use as mounts, killing any nearby villagers.

When a villager asks Gerome for help, he refuses. Not long after,Chrom and theShepherds show up and decide to help. At the beginning of the battle, Gerome is placed right next to Chrom's party, making it easy forCherche/Chrom to talk to him. He is reluctant to fight at first, and he asserts that "no man can stop fate," but Cherche or Chrom eventually convinces him to fight, even if just for this battle. Afterwards, Cherche notices that her Minerva and his wyvern look similar, and then he shows her the wedding ring and reveals he is her son.

Later it is found out that he didn't originally want to find Chrom and the Shepherds, but he instead, came back in time so he could release his Minerva in a peaceful realm. Despite his original goal, he ends up aiding the Shepherds in defeatingGrima regardless.

Starting stats and growth rates

Main article:Gerome/Stats

Wyvern Rider Level 10 Movement 7

Recruitment:Paralogue 11, talk to withChrom orCherche StatsGrowth RatesCap Modifiers Max HP 32 Speed 13 Strength 15+2 Luck 5 Magic 0 Defense 13 Skill 10 Resistance 1 Max HP 110% Speed 55% Strength 80% Luck 30% Magic 15% Defense 50% Skill 55% Resistance 15% Speed ±0 Strength +4 Luck +1 Magic +1 Defense +3 Skill ±0 Resistance −1 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Steel Axe Concoction Strength +2 Tantivy Father's inherited skill* Cherche's inherited skill* Weapon Levels -- -- C -- -- --

These are the base stats, growth rates, and cap modifiers beforeinheritance.

Reclassing options

Main article:Gerome/Stats

Gerome Base classes:* Wyvern Rider Wyvern Lord Griffon Rider Reclass options: Fighter Warrior Hero Priest War Monk Sage This unit will also inherit the class sets of their father.

Growth rates when reclassed

Main article:Gerome/Stats

Promotion stat gains

Main article:Gerome/Stats

Gerome will always have access to these promotion stat gains regardless of who his father is:

Wyvern RiderFighterPriest

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Wyvern Lord	+5	+4	+0	+2	+2	+0	+3	+3	+1	E
Griffon Rider	+3	+2	+0	+4	+4	+0	+0	+3	+1	--

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Warrior	+8	+4	+0	+3	+2	+0	+3	+3	+1	E
Hero	+2	+0	+1	+6	+5	+0	+4	+3	+1	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
War Monk	+8	+5	+2	+2	+2	+0	+5	+0	+1	E
Sage	+4	+1	+4	+3	+3	+0	+3	−1	+1	E

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Skill set

Main article:Gerome/Stats

Skill set
Skill		Learned at
Regardless of who Gerome's father is, Gerome will always have these skills in his own potential skill pool:
	Strength +2	Wyvern Rider, level 1
	Tantivy	Wyvern Rider, level 10
	Quick Burn	Wyvern Lord, level 5
	Swordbreaker	Wyvern Lord, level 15
	Deliverer	Griffon Rider, level 5
	Lancebreaker	Griffon Rider, level 15
	HP +5	Fighter, level 1
	Zeal	Fighter, level 10
	Rally Strength	Warrior, level 5
	Counter	Warrior, level 15
	Sol	Hero, level 5
	Axebreaker	Hero, level 15
	Miracle	Priest, level 1
	Healtouch	Priest, level 10
	Rally Luck	War Monk, level 5
	Renewal	War Monk, level 15
	Rally Magic	Sage, level 5
	Tomefaire	Sage, level 15
Additionally, Gerome can inherit one of the following skills from his mother not included in the above list:
	Resistance +2
	Demoiselle
	Rally Resistance
	Dual Support+
The above skill list does not include skills obtained exclusively viaDLC, nor skills obtained exclusively via inheritance from his father (directly or indirectly).

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Gerome is one of the characters added to the game in theThe True Quarry update, and was made available to players in the ninth edition of theTempest Trials, "Invisible Ties", which initially ran from March 15, 2018 through March 29, 2018. Only one variation of Gerome is currently available inHeroes, based on hisAwakening incarnation.

Gerome: Masked Rider

Starting stats

★★★★★★★★★

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 4/5/6 Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 2/3/4 Maximum HP 39/42/45 Attack 33/36/39 Speed 20/23/26 Defense 29/32/35 Resistance 14/17/20 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage ofTrait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Poleaxe Rally Defense --

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 18/19/20 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 5/6/7 Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 42/45/48 Attack 35/38/41 Speed 22/25/29 Defense 31/34/37 Resistance 16/19/22 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage ofTrait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Poleaxe+ Rally Defense --

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Axe	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Steel Axe	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Poleaxe	★★★★	★★★★	200
	Poleaxe+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Masking Axe	★★★★★	—	400
	Rally Defense	★★★★	★★★★	150
	Rally Atk/Def	★★★★	—	300
A	Fortress Def 1	★★★★	—	40
A	Fortress Def 2	★★★★	—	80
A	Fortress Def 3	★★★★	—	160
B	Hit and Run	★★★★	—	150

Personality

Gerome is a very distant person, choosing to interact with few people, even pushing his mother away.^[1] Gerome, like many of the children characters, did not know his parents well before they died.^[2]

Gerome is also a person who takes on much responsibility. He hasLaurent report to him on all manner of things, from the health of his fellow soldiers to stocking the appropriate weapons.^[3] After some discussion with Laurent, Gerome comes to the conclusion that he should interact with the people he is managing.^[4]

Supports

Main article:Gerome/Supports

Endings

Gerome, Masked Rider (single ending)
Gerome and Minerva set out for Wyvern Valley. Many saw the rider and mount through the years, though most described the man as distant and contemplative.

Gerome, Masked Rider & Robin, High Deliverer
Many wrote of Robin's legendary exploits, but accounts of her origins and character varied. Scholars, poets, and bards agreed on one thing alone—she loved her husband, Gerome, above all else.

Gerome, Masked Rider & Lucina, Foreseer
Gerome and Lucina were married and settled down near Wyvern Valley. While her husband never minced the few words he had to say, Lucina understood, and the two built a happy life.

Gerome, Masked Rider & Kjelle, Fair Fighter
Gerome and Kjelle were married and settled near Wyvern Valley, which Kjelle soon refashioned into her ideal training ground. Many claimed to see her running uphill in full armor for days on end.

Gerome, Masked Rider & Cynthia, Hero Chaser
Gerome and Cynthia were married and settled down near Wyvern Valley. Astride her pegasus, Cynthia labored endlessly to concoct more dashing ways for her husband to make an entrance.

Gerome, Masked Rider & Severa, Secret Dreamer
Gerome and Severa were married and settled down near Wyvern Valley. Severa had a knack for landing mercenary work, and as a fighting duo, she and her husband became known throughout the land.

Gerome, Masked Rider & Morgan, Gift from Afar
Gerome and Morgan were married and settled down near Wyvern Valley. While Morgan's memory never returned, she didn't really seem to miss it, and the two lived out their days most happily.

Gerome, Masked Rider & Noire, Miss Personality
Gerome and Noire were married and settled down near Wyvern Valley. Noire was said to be nervous around the wyverns and rarely left her husband's side.

Gerome, Masked Rider & Nah, Little Miss
Gerome and Nah were married and settled down near Wyvern Valley. The wyverns bowed to their new dragonkin mistress, and the couple became the first true lords of the valley.

Quotes

Main articles:Gerome/Quotes (Awakening) andGerome/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Gerome is featured on five cards inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Gerome
	Jet Black Ace, Gerome
		"I'm sorry, Minerva. I must ask that you let me ride once more."
		Attack: 60	Support: 30	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Wyvern Lord		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Swordbreaker:[Always] While this unit is battling with a, this unit gains +20 attack. Short Axe:[Activate][Once per turn] [] Until the end of this turn, this unit gains +10 attack and range 1–2. ( can only be used when this unit is Class Changed)
	Card #B01-089HN • Artist:Kitsunen Kurodan
	Masked Rider, Gerome
		"We never should have met…"
		Attack: 40	Support: 30	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 2
		Class: Wyvern Rider		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Twin Dragons in Flight:[Always] During your turn, this unit and ally "Cherche" gain +10 attack. This skill is only active when you have ally "Cherche" on the field.
	Card #B01-090N • Artist:Kitsunen Kurodan
	Perfect Iron Mask, Gerome
		"While I may be weak, I shall lend my strength to your cause."
		Attack: 50	Support: 30	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Griffon Rider		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Mask's Oath:[Activate][Once per turn] [] Until the end of this turn, this unit gains +10 attack, but if this unit is class changed, this unit gains +30 attack instead.
	Card #B08-034HN • Artist:Megumi Nagahama
	Buried Memories, Gerome
		"I wonder if changing the future is truly the right path..."
		Attack: 30	Support: 30	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Wyvern Rider		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Winged Deliverer:[Activate] [] Choose 1 other ally, and move them. Flying Emblem:[Support] You may choose 1 ally other than your attacking unit, and move them.
	Card #B08-035N • Artist:Megumi Nagahama
	Mask-Concealed Feelings, Gerome
		"This time, Mother, I'll make sure you survive. This time, we'll be together..."
		Attack: 60	Support: 30	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Wyvern Lord		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		With Mother's Wyvern Steed:[Trigger] When you deploy this unit, until the end of the turn, this unit gains +10 attack. Hand Axe:[Activate] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains range 1–2.
	Card #B14-038N • Artist:Karuta Shiki
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Gerome .

Flavor text

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Gerome: Masked Rider
Here's Gerome, who came to the Halidom of Ylisse from the future. Although the mask he wears hides their resemblance, he's a wyvern rider just like his mother, Cherche!	Gerome came to the present time of Ylisse to take Minerva back home to the Wyvern Valley. Minerva was Cherche's wyvern companion, before she passed away in the future Gerome came from…	Apparently, Gerome started wearing masks when he was a young boy because he thought it looked cool, and the habit stayed with him. What's more, I hear that the mask that Lucina wore when she traveled back to the present was given to her by Gerome!	Despite coming from a future world, Gerome still keeps his distance even after being reunited with his parents. I wonder if there's a reason why he's so prickly?
Closely Associated Characters
Cherche {{{Related_name2}}} {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Wyvern-riding fighter in Virion's noble house. Thinks her wyvern Minerva is adorable. Gerome's mother. {{{Related_blurb2}}} {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)

149

Gerome Awakening

1,867

CYL 2 (2018)

167

Gerome Awakening

1,513 (−354)

CYL 3 (2019)

373 (+206)

Gerome Awakening

485 (−1,028)

CYL 4 (2020)

522 (+88)

Gerome Awakening

174 (−311)

CYL 5 (2021)

597 (+75)

Gerome Awakening

81 (−93)

CYL 6 (2022)

561 (−38)

Gerome Awakening

110 (+29)

CYL 7 (2023)

493 (−68)

Gerome Awakening

97 (−13)

CYL 8 (2024)

608 (+115)

Gerome Awakening

64 (−33)

CYL 9 (2025)

504 (−104)

Gerome Awakening

77 (+13)

CYL 10 (2026)

567 (+63)

Gerome Awakening

44 (−33)

Total results		This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	4,512

Trivia

• As with the other children characters ofAwakening, Gerome's birthday matches the Japanese release date of aFire Emblem series game: September 1st was the release date ofFire Emblem: Thracia 776 in 1999.
• Gerome has an unused variant of hiscritical hit cut-in featuring him without his mask.

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Gerome fromAwakening.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Gerome: Masked Rider.
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  Artwork of Gerome: Masked Rider.
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  Artwork of Gerome: Masked Rider.
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  Artwork of Gerome: Masked Rider.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Gerome: Masked Rider.
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  Artwork of Gerome: Masked Rider.
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  Artwork of Gerome: Masked Rider.
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  Artwork of Gerome: Masked Rider.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Gerome withCherche.
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  Artwork of Gerome.
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  Artwork of Gerome.
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  Artwork of Gerome.
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  Artwork of Gerome.
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  Gerome in artwork of Cherche.

Other appearances

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  Artwork of Gerome fromOne Hundred Songs of Heroes.

References