Guy (pronounced /⁠ɡi⁠/^[key][3]; Japanese:ギィGuy) is amyrmidon fromFire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. He is from the Kutolah tribe ofSacae, but travels the continent honing his skills with the sword.

Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade

Role

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Guy is hired by theBlack Fang forces attempting to stopEliwood andHector from reaching the marquess ofSantaruz. He reminisces about how a man namedMatthew saved his life by giving him food when he was near starvation. When the battle begins, he runs into Matthew, who calls in Guy's life debt to him, and Guy is forced to join Eliwood's side. He stays with him for the rest of his quest.

Starting stats and growth rates

Stats with two figures separated by a ~ are presented as a range, representing stats that vary due to random growths. The figures to the left and right of the ~ are the stat's minimum and maximum possible values respectively.

Normal/Eliwood HardHector Hard

Myrmidon Level 3 Affinity

Recruitment:Chapter 13,talk to him withMatthew StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 21 Luck 5 Strength 6 Defense 5 Skill 11 Resistance 0 Speed 11 Constitution 5 Movement 5 Aid 4 Max HP 75% Luck 45% Strength 30% Defense 15% Skill 50% Resistance 25% Speed 70% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Killing Edge Vulnerary Weapon Levels C -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Myrmidon Level 3 Affinity

Recruitment:Chapter 13,talk to him withMatthew StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 24~25 Luck 5 Strength 7~8 Defense 5~6 Skill 12~14 Resistance 0~2 Speed 12~14 Constitution 5 Movement 5 Aid 4 Max HP 75% Luck 45% Strength 30% Defense 15% Skill 50% Resistance 25% Speed 70% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Killing Edge Vulnerary Weapon Levels C -- -- -- -- -- -- --

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Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+5	+2	+0	+0	+0	+2	+1	+1	+1	+ 40

Analysis

Guy is the first myrmidon on Eliwood's/Hector's path and fits the "early joining myrmidon" trope like a glove. He has great speed and skill at the cost of lower strength and durability. He joins with a Killing Edge, which complements his high base skill and mediocre base strength. Guy faces no competition for the Killing Edge when he joins; other units either have a low sword rank or kill everything anyway, like Marcus. These circumstances make Guy the best user of the sword.

Guy's early game offense is among the best in the army. There are few alternatives available, and Guy is capable of one-rounding enemies because he doubles everything and has a high crit chance with the Killing Edge. His offensive stats are outstanding in Hard Mode because he receives a +2 bonus to base strength, skill, and speed. However, his long-term potential suffers. Guy will be swordlocked for the entire game, meaning that, aside from theLight Brand andRunesword (both extremely limited), he cannot counterattack at 2-range. Many enemies inThe Blazing Blade wield 2-range and 1-2 range weapons—a severe problem for Guy, because he cannot counter their attacks in most cases. He is a liability on the enemy phase unless all enemies he fights only have 1-range.

Guy also has a low constitution stat. Usually, it does not matter because enemies inThe Blazing Blade are slow, and Guy's speed is very high. However, it prevents him from doubling with heavy swords in the early game. Even later in the game, Guy's constitution will be deficient because he only gains 1 constitution from his promotion. That makes it more difficult for him to double faster enemies with effective weapons like theLongsword. This flaw is relevant if Guy is used long-term and fights the enemy Valkyries in Chapter 29 (Hector Hard Mode).

Guy is also footlocked and does not become mounted upon promotion. His movement will forever be inferior to mounted units, and since the mounted units inThe Blazing Blade are very good, the player will probably use many of them. Being footlocked also prevents Guy from having any utility—all Guy can do is fight enemies at 1-range. He is effective at it, but his most remarkable contributions are in the earlygame when the competition is sparse, and his good traits stand out more. In the long term, 1-2 range becomes essential, and most units can double becauseThe Blazing Blade enemies are slow; Guy's tremendous speed is overkill and does not provide him with an advantage.

Guy's promotion does not fix his issues. It increases his sword rank and provides statistical increases but does not give him a mount or an additional weapon type. Guy's most significant flaws are being swordlocked and being unmounted, so promoting him is not a tremendous benefit.Raven is a superior candidate for the firstHero Crest promotion because his long-term potential is higher. Raven gains access to axes through promoting—and with it, 1-2 range. Guy only acquires some bulk and attacking power, and the statistical increases are not even that high.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Guy is one of the characters added to the game in theClosing In update, and was first made available via a set of quests that ran between June 8, 2022 and June 24, 2022. Following this, he would be directly added to the 3★ and 4★ summoning pools beginning with the Legendary Hero summoning event at the end of the month. Only one variation of Guy is currently available inHeroes, based on hisThe Blazing Blade incarnation.

Guy: Kutolah Blade

Starting stats

★★★★★★★★★★★★

Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 18/19/20 Attack 7/8/9 Speed 8/9/10 Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 4/5/6 Maximum HP 37/40/43 Attack 30/33/36 Speed 35/38/41 Defense 26/29/32 Resistance 19/22/25 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Steel Sword -- --

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 18/19/20 Attack 8/9/10 Speed 9/10/11 Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 4/5/6 Maximum HP 38/41/44 Attack 32/35/38 Speed 37/41/44 Defense 27/30/33 Resistance 20/23/26 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Vulture Blade -- Night Sky

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 19/20/21 Attack 8/9/10 Speed 9/10/11 Defense 8/9/10 Resistance 5/6/7 Maximum HP 41/44/47 Attack 34/37/40 Speed 39/43/46 Defense 30/33/36 Resistance 22/25/29 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Vulture Blade+ -- Night Sky

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Sword	★★★	★★★	50
	Steel Sword	★★★	★★★	100
	Vulture Blade	★★★	★★★★	200
	Vulture Blade+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Night Sky	★★★	★★★★	100
	Glimmer	★★★★	—	200
A	Life and Death 1	★★★	—	50
A	Life and Death 2	★★★	—	100
A	Life and Death 3	★★★★	—	200
C	Threaten Spd 1	★★★	—	50
C	Threat. Spd/Def 1	★★★★	—	100
C	Threat. Spd/Def 2	★★★★★	—	200

Personality

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Guy wants to become the greatest sword fighter in the continent. He wants to so bad he asks Karel to teach him more, but is refused, as Karel says he would kill him if he was any stronger.

Supports

Main article:Guy/Supports

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Endings

Guy, Mounted Swordsman
Guy continued in his quest to be the finest swordsman of all Sacae. His form was so perfected that all called him the Saint of Swords.

Guy and Priscilla
They fell in love amidst conflict, but Priscilla was a noble, and Guy was but a mercenary nomad. Guy rode away before her tears could stain the earth, though her smile was the brightest thing he ever saw.

Quotes

Death quote

Final Chapter: Light quote

Battle quotes

Vs. Uhai

Heroes quotes

Main article:Guy/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Guy's official artwork fromThe Blazing Blade can be viewed inPath of Radiance's extras menu if a copy ofThe Blazing Blade is connected to a copy ofPath of Radiance.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Guy appears as asticker inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl.

	Guy fromFire Emblem
	Bonus:[Slash] Attack +11
	Usable by: All

Fire Emblem Cipher

Guy is featured on three cards inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Guy
	Aspiring Swordsman of Sacae, Guy
		"I want my name to be known far and wide in Sacae!"
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Swordmaster		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Killing Edge:[Activate] [] Until the end of this turn, this unit's attacks cannot be avoided. Incentified Returns:[Always] While you have an ally with a Support Value of "X", this unit gains +10 attack.
	Card #B07-028HN • Artist:Mayu
	Mounted Swordsman, Guy
		"I'm much improved. You can't beat me."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Myrmidon		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Sword Practice:[Always] While this unit is supported by a unit, this unit gains +10 attack. Attack Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B07-029N • Artist:Mayu
	Inner Growing Talent, Guy
		"Let me show you how much my blade mas matured!"
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Swordmaster		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		"Killing Edge With All His Might":[Activate] [Send 3 cards from your hand to the Retreat Area] Until the end of the turn, this unit's attacks cannot be avoided. The Makings of a Master:[Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +10 attack. You may [] and each time your do, this skill is activated again.
	Card #B13-021HN, B13-021ST • Artist:mineri
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Guy .

Flavor text

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Guy: Kutolah Blade
Introducing Guy, a young swordsman from the plains of Sacae in Elibe! He's an energetic young Hero who trains without rest to be the greatest swordsman in all of Sacae.	Guy left his home to chase his dreams, but along the way, he ran out of money and went hungry, eventually collapsing from starvation. That was when he was rescued by Matthew, a spy of House Ostia!	Afterward, Guy tried to make ends meet by working as a bodyguard for some bandits, only to run into Matthew again. After a bit of encouragement, he abandoned the bandits and helped Matthew instead.	That's how Guy came to be a member of Eliwood's army, but as strange as those first steps were, these encounters helped him to grow. He'll keep pressing on until the day he finally makes his dream come true!
Closely Associated Characters
Matthew Karel {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Happy-go-lucky spy who's actually quite sly. Serves Hector, brother of the marquess of Ostia. Rescued Guy when he had collapsed from hunger. A vicious swordsman from a family devoted to mastering the blade. Known as the Sword Demon. Guy looks up to him. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)

146

Guy The Blazing Blade

1,889

CYL 2 (2018)

184

Guy The Blazing Blade

1,400 (−489)

CYL 3 (2019)

195 (+11)

Guy The Blazing Blade

1,289 (−111)

CYL 4 (2020)

202 (No change)

Guy The Blazing Blade

793 (−496)

CYL 5 (2021)

152 (−50)

Guy The Blazing Blade

646 (−147)

CYL 6 (2022)

156 (+3)

Guy The Blazing Blade

663 (+17)

CYL 7 (2023)

420 (+264)

Guy The Blazing Blade

127 (−536)

CYL 8 (2024)

470 (+50)

Guy The Blazing Blade

103 (−24)

CYL 9 (2025)

48 (−422)

Guy The Blazing Blade

1,073 (+970)

CYL 10 (2026)

67 (+19)

Guy The Blazing Blade

478 (−595)

Total results		This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	8,461

Trivia

Guy's (left two) and Joshua's (right two) sprites as Myrmidon (top two) and Swordmaster (bottom two).

• In the pre-release build ofFire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, Guy explicitly confirms toPriscilla that he is 15 years old;^[4] the released version ofThe Blazing Blade does not confirm his age explicitly, though dialogue withRath implies his age may be the same as his statement in the prototype.^[5][6]
• The English localization changed Guy's character endings to a significant degree. In the Japanese version, his solo ending states that he was seen as the Sword Saint's equal, instead of himself obtaining the title. In a similar fashion, his paired ending with Priscilla states that she convinced him to stay with her in the Japanese version, while it states that he leaves her in the localization.
• Guy's combat sprites are unique from those of other Myrmidons and Swordmasters in the GBA games (such as Joshua, pictured); Guy wears a headband, and in his Swordmaster sprite he spreads his feet wider apart and extends his off-hand outward.

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Myrmidon Swordmaster Sword Sword

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Guy fromThe Blazing Blade.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Guy: Kutolah Blade.
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Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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Cipher artwork

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References

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