Ike (pronounced /⁠aɪk⁠/^[key][5]; Japanese:アイクIke) is the legendary Radiant Hero and leader of theGreil Mercenaries, the son ofGreil andElena and elder brother ofMist. Shortly after joining the Greil Mercenaries, he became the leader after his father's passing and led the group in protectingCrimea's errant PrincessElincia and in combatting the invasion force ofDaein, winning the trust and respect of his allies in bothlaguz andbeorc nations. Three years later, after completing a job withBastian to saveLucia from falling victim toLudveck's civil war, Ike and the Mercenaries were hired byGallia's army in their war withBegnion, where he came into conflict withMicaiah of Daein. Ike strives to live up to his father's reputation and become an expert swordsman so that he may one day avenge his father's death by defeating theBlack Knight.

Ike serves as a main character in bothPath of Radiance andRadiant Dawn. Ike is also a regular participant in theSuper Smash Bros. series, making his debut appearance inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl.

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Role

Ike starts out as a mercenary in his fatherGreil's mercenary troop. After his father passed away, he traveled withElincia, the princess ofCrimea, toGallia and eventuallyBegnion throughNasir's merchant boat. Along the way he is asked by Begnion's Apostle to perform tasks which involve preventingLaguz slave trading. After these tasks, the Apostle gives Elincia and Crimea aid, and it was Elincia who gave the rank ofLord to Ike. Continuing on with their way throughDaein and eventuallyCrimea, Ike confronts theBlack Knight several times and then eventually the King of Daein,Ashnard himself and a black Laguz Dragon which was controlled by Ashnard. Defeating Ashnard, Ike was able to help Elincia restore Crimea to its former glory.

Starting stats and growth rates

Ranger Level 1 Attribute Build 9

Recruitment:Prologue, automatically from the start StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 19 Speed 7 Strength 5 Luck 6 Magic 1 Defense 5 Skill 6 Resistance 0 Movement 6 Weight 9 Max HP 75% Speed 55% Strength 50% Luck 35% Magic 20% Defense 40% Skill 50% Resistance 40% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Trainer* Iron Sword ×1* Iron Sword ×4* -- Weapon Levels D -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Lord	+4	+3	+2	+2	+2	+0	+3	+2	+1	+1	(x to C)

Analysis

Ike is a Ranger that has mediocre base stats, but he has excellent growths across most stats, so he will usually grow into a powerful unit. His main weak point is his resistance, but he has a surprisingly high 40% resistance growth, which will compensate later on. Training him may seem unnecessary due to lack of a mount and sword-lock (only 1-range), but it is often advised due to his necessity to fight Ashnard at the end of the game.

His weak earlygame is somewhat remedied by his decent base speed and his Regal Sword (mitigated by only ×2 effectiveness bonus). Through midgame, his growths will often have begun to kick in, and forges / other effective weapons have become more readily available. However, he is also prone to stat screwage at this point due to his low bases. After promotion, Ike is a force to be reckoned with and will on average cap strength, speed, and skill at max level. Although Ragnell is only available for the last two chapters, it gives him a powerful 1-2 range option and a massive defensive boost, making him one of the most powerful endgame characters.

Due to the power ofAether, Ike is a prime candidate for anOccult Scroll.Wrath +Resolve is another powerful combination, since it allows him to kill Ashnard quickly and trivializes the last two chapters with Ragnell. Aether or Wrath alone are almost mandatory if the player chooses to take on the Black Knight.

Ike also has an Earthaffinity, which is arguably the best affinity due to a +5 avoid boost per support level. In particular,Oscar makes a strong support partner with his own earth affinity and availability, giving both units an impressive +30 avoid at max support.

Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

Role

InRadiant Dawn, Ike returns as the leader of the Greil Mercenaries and has gained respect from most of the nations in Tellius thanks to his role in the Mad King's War three years before. He is first hired byBastian to rescueLucia when she is about to be hanged at the end of Part II. Afterwards,Elincia meets with him privately and explains that Daein now has a new king and that Bastian compared him to Elincia and a girl called theSilver-Haired Maiden to Ike. She also reveals that the Black Knight was seen there. Ike is shocked to hear this and returns to the Greil Mercenaries fort; he initially decides to look for the Black Knight.

Ike then abandons his search whenRanulf hires the mercenaries to aid the Laguz Alliance against Begnion in Part III. When the plot forged by the Begnion senators is discovered, Sanaki makes Ike the supreme commander of the combined armies ofCrimea,Begnion,Gallia, andPhoenicis, who had just forged a new alliance. Ike also leads theGreil Army in Part IV and is the only one who can deliver the final blow toAshera at the end of the game.

Starting stats and growth rates

Hero Level 11 Affinity Constitution 12 Authority ★★★

Recruitment:Part III, Prologue, automatically from the start StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 44 Speed 23 Strength 24 Luck 14 Magic 2 Defense 21 Skill 28 Resistance 7 Movement 7 Weight 13 Max HP 65% Speed 35% Strength 55% Luck 30% Magic 10% Defense 40% Skill 60% Resistance 15% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Ettard Iron Sword Shove Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

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Note: The above stats are Ike's default stats. If aRadiant Dawn game was started via adata transfer fromPath of Radiance and Ike managed to reach level 20 in his highest possible class in thePath of Radiance save file, any stat Ike capped inPath of Radiance will result in a boost to his base in the stat in question inRadiant Dawn. The boost is a +5 formax HP, and +2 forstrength,magic,skill,speed,luck,defense orresistance. In addition, Ike'sweapon level at the end of a transferredPath of Radiance game can result in an boost to hisweapon experience inRadiant Dawn. SeeData transfer §Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn for more information.

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Skills	Weapon level
Vanguard	+4	+2	+4	+2	+2	+0	+2	+4	+0	+0	Aether Nihil	A

Availability

Analysis

Ike is aHero who serves as the primary main character for a majority of the Part III chapters. He is considered one of the best combat units in the game, with excellent base stats, solid availability, andearth affinity. He starts with the powerful 1-rangeEttard, then gets the even better 1-2 rangeRagnell for the latter half of his availability. He is held back by lack of mount, very badresistance, and lowspeed growth (only an issue after promotion). It is worth noting that after he capsskill (common in early Part III), it is better on average to level him withbonus experience, because his average stat gains per level becomes less than 3. Because he is required to deal the final blow toAshera, and also defeat theBlack Knight, it is always recommended to use and train Ike.Radiant Dawn Ike benefits significantly fromPath of Radiance transfers, asPoR Ike has better balanced growths that help him frequently cap several stats at level 20.

It should be noted however, that Ike's status as a powerful combat unit can prove to be a double-edged sword against the player when he appears as a boss inPart III, Chapter 13, where the player plays asMicaiah and theDawn Brigade (most of whom are very likely to be underleveled) fighting against fast and hard-hitting laguz. As Ike would have already hit level 20 with some capped stats and wields Ragnell, this can make him very lethally dangerous to fight (can be mitigated if the player exploits Ike's low resistance via putting him to sleep with aSleep staff). As such, it is important to keep this in mind if the player wants to end the chapter quickly by defeating Ike in battle.

Ike promotes at the start of Part IV, which grants himAether (a mastery skill that heals him and bypasses enemydefense) andNihil (still costs 20 skill capacity), the latter being useful in the Black Knight fight to prevent him from triggeringEclipse. He also gains the ability to use axes; however, it is only useful to allow Ike to wield aHammer to deal massive amounts of damage againstGenerals and the Black Knight; as Ike already received the Ragnell at this point, this renders 1-2 range axes obsolete. Because Part IV has many rout chapters, Ike becomes a very useful unit with the Ragnell despite starting under-leveled. Ike may struggle in endgame because of the abundance of enemy magic users and his bad resistance, but there are several tools to mitigate this (Ward staves,Pure Waters, wardwood tiles,Kurthnaga'sNight Tide skill).

Ike starts with no skills. He can make use ofAdept to bolster his already powerful offense further, though he is already strong and reasonably fast enough to double and kill many enemies aside from agile foes such asSwordmasters. As mentioned earlier, Ike gets a free Nihil skill upon promoting, and is recommended to keep the skill on him to prevent bosses from triggering their deadly mastery skills and to stop Ashera's Auras from triggeringAurora against him.

Ike has an earth affinity, which is arguably the best affinity in the game, giving +22.5% avoid at max.Oscar makes an excellent partner for Ike with his own earth affinity and perfectly shared availability with Ike.Tanith is another solid earth partner due to being a flier, though she joins significantly later than Oscar.Mia andBoyd are other good partners with fire affinities, giving a useful attack and accuracy boost.Rafiel's Heaven affinity is a useful lategame partner to help Ike's hitrates because of their shared Part IV chapters, Ike's extreme biorhythm cycles, and his inconsistent accuracy on Ashera and her auras.

Fire Emblem Awakening

Role

Two versions of Ike are playable inAwakening: a free one throughSpotPass as part of thePath of Radiance character set, and a paid one from the DLC chapter packageRogues & Redeemers 3.

Ike also appears as an enemy in six DLC chapters, including his role as the boss ofChampions of Yore 3 andRogues & Redeemers 3, and as a neutral unit inChampions of Yore 1 andSmash Brethren 2.

Additionally, Ike's title, reputation and theRagnell have been inherited by his distant descendantPriam, who allies withChrom.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

SpotPassDLC

Hero Level 20 Movement 6

Recruitment:SpotPass, hire him for 20,600G or defeat him in askirmish StatsGrowth RatesCap Modifiers Max HP 76 Speed 37 Strength 41 Luck 30 Magic 16 Defense 33+5 Skill 38 Resistance 18 Max HP 85% Speed 55% Strength 70% Luck 45% Magic 30% Defense 45% Skill 65% Resistance 25% Speed ±0 Strength +3 Luck −3 Magic −1 Defense +2 Skill +2 Resistance ±0 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Ragnell* Armsthrift Patience Sol Axebreaker Aether Weapon Levels A -- B -- -- --

Hero Level 20 Movement 6

Recruitment:Rogues & Redeemers 3, automatically at the end of the chapter StatsGrowth RatesCap Modifiers Max HP 76 Speed 37 Strength 41 Luck 30 Magic 16 Defense 33+5 Skill 38 Resistance 18 Max HP 85% Speed 55% Strength 70% Luck 45% Magic 30% Defense 45% Skill 65% Resistance 25% Speed ±0 Strength +3 Luck −3 Magic −1 Defense +2 Skill +2 Resistance ±0 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Ragnell* Aether Patience Sol Axebreaker Luna* Weapon Levels A -- C -- -- --

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Neutral - Champions of Yore 1

See also:Champions of Yore 1

NormalHardLunatic

Mercenary Level 8 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 28 Speed 9 Strength 12 Luck 5 Magic 1 Defense 8 Skill 10 Resistance 0

Inventory Skills Iron Sword -- Weapon Levels D -- -- -- -- --

Mercenary Level 8 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 30 Speed 10 Strength 13 Luck 6 Magic 1 Defense 8 Skill 11 Resistance 0

Inventory Skills Iron Sword -- Weapon Levels C -- -- -- -- --

Mercenary Level 8 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 36 Speed 13 Strength 16 Luck 8 Magic 1 Defense 10 Skill 14 Resistance 1

Inventory Skills Iron Sword -- Weapon Levels A -- -- -- -- --

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Enemy - Champions of Yore 2

See also:Champions of Yore 2

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Mercenary Level 12 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 31 Speed 10 Strength 13 Luck 6 Magic 1 Defense 9 Skill 11 Resistance 1

Inventory Skills Steel Sword -- Weapon Levels C -- -- -- -- --

Mercenary Level 12 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 37 Speed 12 Strength 15 Luck 8 Magic 1 Defense 10 Skill 14 Resistance 2

Inventory Skills Steel Sword -- Weapon Levels C -- -- -- -- --

Mercenary Level 12 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 46 Speed 17 Strength 20 Luck 12 Magic 1 Defense 12 Skill 19 Resistance 3

Inventory Skills Silver Sword -- Weapon Levels A -- -- -- -- --

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Enemy - Champions of Yore 3

See also:Champions of Yore 3

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Mercenary Level 15 Movement -

Stats Max HP 33 Speed 11 Strength 15 Luck 7 Magic 1 Defense 10+5 Skill 12 Resistance 2

Inventory Skills Ragnell Patience Weapon Levels A -- -- -- -- --

Mercenary Level 15 Movement -

Stats Max HP 39 Speed 13 Strength 17 Luck 9 Magic 1 Defense 11+5 Skill 15 Resistance 3

Inventory Skills Ragnell Patience Weapon Levels A -- -- -- -- --

Mercenary Level 15 Movement -

Stats Max HP 48 Speed 18 Strength 22 Luck 13 Magic 1 Defense 13+5 Skill 20 Resistance 4

Inventory Skills Ragnell Patience Weapon Levels A -- -- -- -- --

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Reclassing options

Ike Base classes:* Mercenary Hero Bow Knight Reclass options: This unit can reclass to any male class available through reclassing.

Growth rates when reclassed

Promotion stat gains

ArcherBarbarianCavalierDark MageWyvern RiderFighterKnightMageMercenaryMyrmidonPriestTacticianThief

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+4	+2	+1	+4	+3	+0	+5	+3	+1	--
Bow Knight	+8	+3	+0	+2	+4	+0	+1	+2	+3	E

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

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+7	+3	+1	+2	+2	+0	+3	+6	+1	--
Great Knight	+8	+5	+0	+1	+1	+0	+7	+1	+0	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sorcerer	+5	+1	+3	+2	+1	+0	+3	+3	+1	--
Dark Knight	+7	+3	+2	+4	+2	+0	+5	+1	+3	E

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
General	+10	+4	+0	+3	+2	+0	+4	+3	+1	E
Great Knight	+8	+3	+0	+2	+3	+0	+3	+1	+3	E E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sage	+4	+1	+3	+2	+3	+0	+2	+2	+1	E
Dark Knight	+9	+4	+1	+3	+1	+0	+7	+2	+3	E

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

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+4	+3	+1	+2	+3	+0	+2	+3	+1	--
Assassin	+5	+4	−1	+4	+2	+0	+1	+0	+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

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Grandmaster	+4	+3	+3	+2	+2	+0	+2	+2	+1	--

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Assassin	+5	+5	+0	+7	+4	+0	+3	+1	+1	E
Trickster	+3	+1	+4	+4	+3	+0	+1	+5	+1	E

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Skill set

Like all male bonus units inAwakening, Ike has access to all base class and advanced class skills available to standard male units.

In addition, both versions of Ike can also receive the following as a personal skill:

Skill
	Aether

Fire Emblem Fates

Role

If the player scans the Ikeamiibo from theSuper Smash Bros. series into the game when prompted, Ike will appear in the player'sMy Castle. The player can then talk to Ike, and challenge his army to battle; defeating Ike will allow the player torecruit him.

Starting stats and growth rates

Vanguard Level 15 Movement 6

Recruitment:Radiant Hero Ike, automatically after completing the chapter StatsGrowthsModsPair Up Max HP 32 Speed 14−1 Strength 20+3 Luck 16 Magic 0 Defense 18+3 Skill 15 Resistance 8 Max HP 70% Speed 40% Strength 65% Luck 55% Magic 0% Defense 55% Skill 45% Resistance 10% Speed −1 Strength +2 Luck 0 Magic 0 Defense +1 Skill 0 Resistance −1 C Support -- B Support -- A Support -- S Support -- {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Ragnell Heavy Blade Veteran Intuition Weapon Levels C -- D -- -- -- -- --

Reclassing options

As an amiibo unit, Ike cannot change class.

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Learned at
	Heavy Blade	Innate
	Veteran Intuition	Innate
	Aether	Vanguard, level 25
	Strengthtaker	Vanguard, level 35
The above skill list does not include skills obtained viaDLC.

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

Role

If the player scans the Ikeamiibo from theSuper Smash Bros. series into the game when prompted, Ike will appear as an NPCIllusory Hero on the battlefield for one turn.

Starting stats and growth rates

Hero Level 1 Fatiguetol. --

Recruitment: Appears as anNPC for one turn upon using theamiibo command Base StatsGrowth RatesMax Stats Max HP 36 Luck 7 Attack 17 Defense 16 Skill 11 Resistance 2 Speed 9 Movement 5 Max HP 120% Luck 35% Attack 50% Defense 55% Skill 35% Resistance 10% Speed 35% Max HP 52 Luck -- Attack -- Defense -- Skill -- Resistance 40 Speed -- {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Item Skills Ragnell* -- Weapons ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗

Fire Emblem Engage

Role

Ike appears as an equippableEmblem Ring inFire Emblem Engage. He becomes available at the start ofChapter 13, where he is synced withTimerra. Ike is the boss of the paralogueThe Radiant Hero.

Emblem Ring data

Stat modifiers

Stat modifiers Bond level HP Str Def 1 +3 +1 +1 2–3 +3 +1 +2 4–6 +3 +2 +2 7 +5 +2 +2 8–11 +5 +2 +3 12–13 +5 +3 +3 14–15 +7 +3 +3 16 +7 +3 +4 17–18 +7 +4 +4 19–20 +7 +4 +5

Bond effects

Bond effects Bond level Effect Type 1 Defense +1 Inheritable skill 1 Demolish Sync skill 1 Resolve Sync skill 1 Laguz Friend Engage skill 1 Great Aether Engage attack 1 Hammer Engage weapon 2 Defense +2 Inheritable skill 3 Reposition Sync skill 4 Axe Power 1 Inheritable skill 5 Unit can inherit this Emblem's skills. 6 AddsAxe proficiency to unit. 7 Axe Power 2 Inheritable skill 8 Defense +3 Inheritable skill 9 AddsSword proficiency to unit. 10 Urvan Engage weapon 11 Unit stays engaged 1 additional turn. 12 Axe Power 3 Inheritable skill 13 Wrath Sync skill 14 Axe Power 4 Inheritable skill 15 Ragnell Engage weapon 16 Defense +4 Inheritable skill 17 Axe Power 5 Inheritable skill 18 Resolve+ Sync skill 19 Defense +5 Inheritable skill 20 Unit's engage meter is shortened one step.

Stats

See also:The Radiant Hero (Engage)

NormalHardMaddening

Emblem Level 30 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 51 Defense 14 Strength 15 Resistance 2 Magic 1 Luck 12 Dexterity 19 Build 15 Speed 14 Inventory Skills Hammer Urvan Ragnell Demolish Resolve+ Wrath Anchor Great Aether Weapon Levels S -- S -- -- -- -- -- --

Emblem Level 30 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 51 Defense 25 Strength 27 Resistance 10 Magic 4 Luck 12 Dexterity 19 Build 15 Speed 14 Inventory Skills Hammer Urvan Ragnell Demolish Resolve+ Wrath Anchor Great Aether Weapon Levels S -- S -- -- -- -- -- --

Emblem Level 30 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 60 Defense 33 Strength 30 Resistance 15 Magic 4 Luck 17 Dexterity 24 Build 15 Speed 20 Inventory Skills Hammer Urvan Ragnell Demolish Resolve+ Wrath Anchor Unbreakable Great Aether Weapon Levels S -- S -- -- -- -- -- --

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Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

There are seven different variations of Ike available toHeroes, three of which are tied to his storyline appearance inPath of Radiance and two of which are tied to his storyline appearance inRadiant Dawn. In the case of thePath of Radiance-based variations, the normal variation of Ike is one of the characters added to the game in theWorld of Radiance update, and became available for summoning by players on April 26, 2017, while aChoose Your Legends variation of Ike was made available on August 31, 2017 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of theBrave Heroes update, and a Valentine's variation of Ike was made available between February 8, 2019 and March 8, 2019 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of theGreil's Devoted update. A young variation of Ike was made available between the period of April 7, 2022 through May 7, 2022 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of theUnlikely Friends update; this variation is a Duo Hero, teamed up alongsideMist. In the case of theRadiant Dawn-based variations, a variation of Ike termed "Vanguard Legend", based on his appearance as aVanguard, was first made available to players on January 31, 2018 as the game's third Legendary Hero, and the first one not to be a character original toHeroes, while a corrupted variation of Ike, based on his corruption byLehran's Medallion as depicted inFire Emblem Cipher, was first made available to be summoned by players on May 8, 2020 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of theSteeped in Twilight update. AnEmblem variation of Ike was added on March 29, 2024, and was first available to summon from then to April 11, 2024. AJehanna-themed version of Ike was added on January 16, 2025, and was first available to summon from then to February 16, 2025.

Starting stats

Main article:Ike/Heroes stats

Personality

Throughout his games, Ike is shown to be a blunt, yet passionate person, earning others' respect and trust easily. This is especially evident withReyson, who begins to trust Ike inPath of Radiance after he had hated all beorc so badly for so long. Ike is also one of the few beorc who do not hold predjudice against the laguz and shares Elincia's desire to bring peace between the two races.

Ike also, for a while, hates all nobles and their lifestyle. This changes somewhat after he gets to know nobles, such asElincia,Sigrun,Geoffrey,Lucia, and others. He reluctantly accepts Elincia's promoting him to a lord as well, even though he is quite uncomfortable over it.^[6] Ike also seems to not think before he acts at times, as shown when he shouts atSanaki in the Begnion Palace.^[7]Mist also says that he is reckless.^[8] Several times inPath of Radiance, Ike also doubts his own abilities as a leader, but his allies believe otherwise.

Another notable thing about Ike's character is his love for food.Soren,Oscar,Titania, andLethe all hint that he eats a lot, probably as much as thelaguz,^[9] who are said to eat much more than thebeorc, and Oscar and Soren say Ike particularly favors spicy meat dishes, mainly ribs and steaks.

Also, it's easy to tell when Ike is tired. His left eye twitches when he's feeling beat according to Soren.

Supports

Path of Radiance

Main article:Ike/Supports (Path of Radiance)

Ike Ranger Titania Paladin C: 8 B: 11 A: 26 Oscar Lance Knight C: 5 B: 8 A: 11 Soren Mage C: 5 B: 12 A: 19 Lethe Beast Tribe (Cat) C: 4 B: 9 A: 14 Reyson Bird Tribe (Heron) C: 5 B: 8 A: 11 Ranulf Beast Tribe (Cat) C: 1 B: 2 A: 3 Elincia Princess Crimea C: 1 B: 1 A: 2

As well, Ike has the following bond supports:

• Greil*: +10% critical
• Mist: +10% critical
• Soren: Soren gets critical immunity

Radiant Dawn

Bond supports

Ike Hero Default bonds: Mist Cleric Bonus: 10 Titania Axe Paladin Bonus: 5 Soren Wind Sage Bonus: 5 Ranulf Cat Bonus: 5 Extra bonds:* Oscar Lance Paladin Bonus: 5 Lethe Cat Bonus: 5 Reyson Heron Bonus: 5 Elincia Queen Bonus: 5 [[{{{supporte5}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuse5}}}

Engage

Main article:Ike/Bond conversations

As anEmblem, Ike does not have any support conversations. However, upon reaching bond level 5, 10, and 20 with any character, he has short bond conversations with them instead, which unlock the next bond level. Increasing bond level provides a variety of bonuses, such as raising the stat bonus Ike provides to synchronized units, inheriting weapon proficiencies, unlocking new sync skills and engage weapons, or extending the duration of each engagement.

Endings

Radiant Dawn

Ike
Once he saw stability returned, Ike left on a journey to lands still unknown. He was never seen again.

Quotes

Main articles:Ike/Quotes (Path of Radiance),Ike/Quotes (Radiant Dawn), andIke/Quotes (Heroes)

Battle quotes

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Defeat quotes

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. series

Main article:Ike/Super Smash Bros. series

Ike is a recurring playable character in Nintendo'sSuper Smash Bros. fighting game series. He first joined the series inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl for the Wii. He appears in both of the following installments,Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS andWii U andSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, as well. Ike uses hisPath of Radiance design inBrawl, hisRadiant Dawn design in3DS/Wii U, and both designs inUltimate (withPath of Radiance as the default).

Ike's fighting style in theSuper Smash Bros. series has him move slowly on the ground but deal heavy, far-reaching blows with Ragnell. However, like his movement speed, his attacks are slow.

Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.

Ike features as a bonus playable character in theNintendo 3DS titleCode Name: S.T.E.A.M..^[10] His appearance is triggered by using Ike'samiibo during preparations for a chapter. As is standard for theFire Emblem series, but atypical of characters inCode Name: S.T.E.A.M., Ikecannot be brought back into a battle after being defeated; instead, the player must use his amiibo again in order to use him again.

As inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS andWii U, Ike appears in this game in hisFire Emblem: Radiant DawnHero attire, and is once again voiced by Michihiko Hagi and Jason Adkins in Japanese and English respectively. His two weapons areRagnell andUrvan, the former allowing him to attack enemies over an impressive distance by throwing shockwaves, and the latter dealing heavy damage to multiple enemies and objects in close proximity to him.

Ike's stats are as follows:

Ike Max ♥ 180

Main weapon:Ragnell Boiler: Ike's Cloak Pow 5 Rate 1 Range S Max☁️ 13 ☁️ Rech. 8 Off. +0% Def. +0% A blessed sword that strikes with tremendous force. Uses 4☁️. A rough cloak of uncouth materials, yet somehow all the nobler for it. Sub-weapon:Urvan Ability: Push Move crates or enemies. Pow 70 Rate 1 Range E The axe of a great warrior. Can swing into multiple foes. Uses 3☁️. Special:Aether Turn into a whirlwind of blades targeting all enemies to the front. Library Ike:Ike's manner is a little rough, but he is a formidable soldier who swings his greatsword and giant axe with ease. He seems to be made entirely of muscle and poor manners. Milton on Ike:While Ike is not of high birth, he is noble in his character. His talents are those of a professional soldier, yet he is never eager to raise his blade. When asked, he simply replies that war has cost him dearly, and he hopes by his efforts to keep others from losing what he has lost.

Fire Emblem Cipher

Ike is featured on twenty cards inFire Emblem Cipher. The two variations of card B12-003N are listed separately below due to having slightly different first-skill effects between them; as the two have the same epithet-name combination, they are considered to be the same card by the rules ofCipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Ike
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		"If father hadn't cast his sword aside, he would not have lost."
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 5
		Class: Lord		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 4
		Sacred Blade Ragnell:[Activate] [] This turn, this unit's range becomes 1-2. This skill cannot be used if this unit is not in the Front Line. Savior of Tellius:[Trigger][Once per turn] [Discard an "Ike"] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, you may pay the cost; and if you do: This turn, all allies gain +30 attack. Mercenary's Mantle:[Always] This unit gains +10 attack and the number of orbs this unit's attacks would destroy becomes 2.
	Card #B03-001SR(+) • Artist:Daisuke Izuka
	Knight of Crimea, Ike
		"Tricks aren't needed. We'll strike head on."
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Lord		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Heroic Ambition:[Trigger] When you class change into this unit, this turn, this unit's range becomes 1-2.
	Card #B03-002N • Artist:Ariko
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		"I inherited the position of leader. My old man's position, I'll...!" "We're all breaking out of here!"
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Ranger		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: –
		Born Leader:[Always] This unit gains +10 attack. ( comes into effect if a total of 2 or more cards are stacked with this unit.) Hero Emblem:[Support] If the attacking unit is, until the end of this battle, the number of orbs this unit's attack would destroy becomes 2.
	Card #B03-003HN, B03-003ST, P02-001PR, P03-005PR • Artist:Senri Kita(B03-003HN, B03-003ST, P02-001PR),AMG(P03-005PR)
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		"I will never lose!"
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Lord		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Liberation Sortie:[Trigger] When another ally levels up, this turn, the number of orbs this unit's attacks would destroy becomes 2. Sacred Blade Ragnell:[Activate] [] This turn, this unit's range becomes 1-2. This skill cannot be used if this unit is not in the Front Line. ( comes into effect if a total of 3 or more cards are stacked with this unit.)
	Card #S05-001ST(+) • Artist:Senri Kita
	Radiant Hero, Ike
		"It doesn't matter who you are. It doesn't matter if I have no way to win. Fighting defines me, and I will not lose."
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 6
		Class: Vanguard		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 4
		Aether:[Trigger] [] When this unit attacks the Main Character, you may pay the cost, and if you do: Destroy up to 2 enemies that aren't the Main Character. Also, this unit gains +10 attack until the end of your opponent's turn. Memories of War:[Always] For each card stacked under this unit, reduce the cost of Aether by one []. You cannot reduce the cost of Aether by more than four [].
	Card #B05-089SR • Artist:Senri Kita
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		"Everyone, get in position! Let's take them out!" "Oh, I wouldn't worry about our heads. You have no chance to win this fight. Leave while you can."
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Hero		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Tempering Swordsmanship:[Trigger] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, choose an "Ike" card from your deck and place it underneath this unit to growth them. Shuffle your deck afterwards. (A unit who has growthed is treated as if they were leveled up). Heroic Mercenaries:[Trigger] When this unit growths, this turn, all other allies gain +10 attack.
	Card #B09-091R(+) • Artist:Clover.K
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		"I will keep fighting. I won't stop until I die." "Thank you. I'll use it well."
		Attack: X	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 7
		Class: Vanguard		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 5
		Legendary Swordplay:[Always] This unit's attack is calculated as the total number of cards stacked with this unit ×10. Ragnell's Aura:[Always] This unit gains range 1-2. This skill only comes into effect if this unit is in the Front Line. Ceaseless Challenger:[Trigger] Each time this unit's attack destroys an enemy, untap this unit.
	Card #B12-001SR(+) • Artist:Senri Kita(B12-001SR),Kaoru HAGIYA(B12-001SR+)
	Nightmarish Rampaging Hero, Ike
		"STAY... STAY AWAY... FROM... ME!!"
		Attack: 100	Support: 0	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Hero		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Forbidden Medallion:[Special] When this card is placed in your support area, stack this support card on top of an allied "Ike" as a metamorphosis. (Metamorphoses do not count as a level-up or class change.) Raging Power:[Trigger] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, choose 1 non-lord enemy for each card stacked with this unit, and destroy them. Rampage:[Trigger] At the end of your turn, choose 1 ally for each card stacked with this unit, and destroy them.
	Card #B12-002SR • Artist:Senri Kita
	Youth who becomes a Hero, Ike
		"Father, does that mean you finally admit that I'm ready?"
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Ranger		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: –
		Maturing Swordsmanship:[Trigger] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, until the end of your opponent's next turn, this unit gains +10 attack. Hero Emblem:[Support] If the attacking unit is, until the end of this battle, the number of orbs this unit's attack would destroy becomes 2.
	Card #B12-003N • Artist:Senri Kita
	Youth who becomes a Hero, Ike
		"The light that radiates from the medallion looks like blue fire. It's this flaming aura that earned the medallion its other name: the Fire Emblem."
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Ranger		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: –
		Maturing Swordsmanship:[Trigger] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, choose another ally. Until the end of your opponent's next turn, that ally gains +10 attack. Hero Emblem:[Support] If the attacking unit is, until the end of this battle, the number of orbs this unit's attack would destroy becomes 2.
	Card #B12-003N+X • Artist:Senri Kita
	Valorous General, Ike
		"I order you to retreat. Continue this fight and you will die."
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Lord		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Showdown Blow:[Activate][Once per turn] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #P12-009PR • Artist:lack
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		"You and my father have kept this mercenary group together. And I'm… just… proud to be a part of it." "I'm... just... proud to be a part of this mercenary group."
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Lord		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		His Late Father's Urvan:[Always] While this unit is attacking your opponent's Main Character, this unit gains +30 attack. General Ike's Command:[Trigger] [] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, if you pay the cost, move all Back Line enemies.
	Card #B14-076R(+)(+X) • Artist:Senri Kita(B14-076R, B14-076R+),Yugo Okuma(B14-076R+X)
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		"I'm not giving up until I can get one good hit in on Father. Just until I land a single blow." "Hah! Hnng! Eee-yah!" "Well, Ike. Had enough?"
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Ranger		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: –
		Corporally-Learned Swordplay:[Activate][Once per turn] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +30 attack. ( comes into effect if a total of 2 or more cards are stacked with this unit.) Solidarity Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +10 attack.
	Card #B14-077N, P14-007PR • Artist:Senri Kita(B14-077N),Niji Hayashi(P14-007PR)
	General Blessed by the Goddess, Ike
		"I feel... strong. Like I can take on anyone."
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 6
		Class: Vanguard		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 4
		Blessed Ragnell:[Activate] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit acquires range 1-2. Brimming with Divine Power:[Always] If this unit is in the Front Line, this unit gains +10 attack. Witness to a Legend:[Trigger] If this unit's attack destroys an enemy, choose 1 other ally. Until the end of the turn, that ally gains +30 attack.
	Card #B17-061R • Artist:Clover.K
	New Mercenary Captain, Ike
		"Everyone ready? Let's go!"
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Ranger		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: –
		Corporally-Learned Swordplay:[Activate][Once per turn] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +20 attack. Tandem Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit without a Symbol gains +10 attack.
	Card #B17-062HN • Artist:Senri Kita
	Great Mercenary, Ike
		"This is Urvan, my father's axe... It's rugged and strong. It reminds me of him."
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Hero		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Unrefined Greataxe:[Always] If this unit is attacking your opponent's Main Character, this unit gains +10 attack. Bold Command:[Trigger] When this unit's attack ends, you may choose as many allies in the Back Line as you wish, and move them.
	Card #S11-005ST(+) • Artist:Senri Kita
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		"This battle means more than any of the others, because it's for the life of every person that I've ever cared about." "Don't say "hopefully." Make it the last time that Daein must be rebuilt. If anyone can do it, you two can."
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 6
		Class: Vanguard		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 4
		Fate-Breaking Blade:[Activate] Transfer Main Character status from your Main Character to this unit. Inherited Axe of Courage:[Always] If you have 1 or more other Leveled Up allies, this unit gains +20 attack, and the number of Orbs that his attack will destroy becomes 2. Deicidal Radiance:[Trigger] [] When this unit's attack is evaded, you may pay the cost and if you do: Destroy all enemies, other than the defending unit.
	Card #B20-056SR(+) • Artist:Daisuke Izuka(B20-056SR),Senri Kita(B20-056SR+)
	Youth Heir to the Sacred Blade, Ike
		"Father kept it all to himself. Mother, the medallion... It was his burden alone."
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Ranger		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: –
		Vow Before the Grave Marker:[Always] During your turn, this unit gains +10 attack per other Leveled Up ally present. Hope Emblem:[Support] If your defending unit is, choose 1 of your orbs and look at its face.
	Card #B20-057N • Artist:Sachiko Wada
	Savior of Crimea, Ike
		"Mad King Ashnard! I will cut you down with this blade and end your reign of terror!"
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Lord		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		A Born General:[Always] If this unit is in the Front Line, all allies with a Deployment Cost of 5 or higher gain +10 attack. Commander's Ragnell:[Activate] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit acquires range 1-2.
	Card #B20-103HR • Artist:Rika Suzuki
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		"I stand here today as a testament to your fortitude and commitment."
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Lord		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Legendary Ragnell:[Always] During your turn, this unit gains +10 attack per other ally. Aether, the Occult Skill:[Trigger] When this unit is attacking your opponent's Main Character, if this unit has 100 or higher attack, choose 1 non-MC enemy, and destroy them. Moment of Fate:[Always] If there are no non-Main Character enemies, your opponent's Main Character is counted as an enemy who can be destroyed by this unit's Aether, the Occult Skill.
	Card #B22-008SR(+) • Artist:Senri Kita
	Youth Heir to Unbeatable Sword Techniques, Ike
		"Are you the commander of this battalion? Order your men to retreat, and I'll let you escape with your life."
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Ranger		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: –
		Commander's Swordsmanship:[Always] If this unit is attacking your opponent's Main Character, this unit gains +10 attacks. Hero Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this combat, the number of your Orbs your attacking unit's attack will destroy becomes 2.
	Card #B22-050N • Artist:Senri Kita
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Ike.

Notable merchandise

Image	Information	Price	Release date
	Ike received anamiibo in theSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS andWii U line of figures.	¥1,200JP $12.99US	January 22, 2015JP January 23, 2015EU January 29, 2015AUS February 1, 2015NA
Vol. 1Vol. 2 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	Ike appears in volume 1 and volume 7 of theFire Emblem Heroes: Mini Acrylic Figure Collection. His volume 1 appearance is based on hisBrave Mercenary appearance and his volume 7 appearance is based on hisYoung Mercenary appearance inHeroes.	¥350	February 2018*JP September 2018*JP
	Ike received a plush in the first batch of theFire Emblem All-Star Collection toyline.	¥2,750	July 2019JP
	A1/7th Scale Figure of Ike was released in the Japanese and US markets byIntelligent Systems andGood Smile Company in June 2022. The product page for the Ike statuette can be found onGood Smile's website. It is based on aspecial illustration done bySenri Kita, based on Ike'sRadiant Dawn incarnation, specifically for this product.	¥22,000JP $155.00US	June 2022JPUS