Jamke (Japanese:ジャムカJamka) was a prince ofVerdane, and the youngest of the three sons of KingBatu. He alone remained suspicious of the influence ofSandima of theLoptr Church upon his father and brothers, and vocally opposed Batu's new-found aggression towardGrannvale. When his complaints fell on deaf ears, he was convinced byEdain ofYngvi to fight back against Sandima withSigurd's army.

Biography

WhenEdain was captured by Munnir and locked in Castle Marpha, Jamke broke into it and released her andDew from imprisonment, instructing them to return toSigurd while he tried to convince his father to stand down. His attempts at negotiating with Batu and Sandima failed, and so after Marpha's fall to Sigurd he was forced to deploy to fight Sigurd's army. Edain convinced him to fight back against Sandima to save his father, which failed as Batu died just after Sandima's defeat. Afterward, Jamke continued to serve in Sigurd's army until his presumed demise in theBattle of Belhalla.

Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War

Role

Jamke is first deployed as a sub-boss inChapter 1, after both Marpha and Genoa have been seized. He can be recruited byEdain. He is available up until the end ofChapter 5.

Starting stats and growth rates

Bow Fighter Level 6 Holy Blood -- Movement 6

Recruitment:Chapter 1, enemy, talk to withEdain StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 36 Speed 14 Strength 11 Luck 4 Magic 0 Defense 9 Skill 14 Resistance 0 Max HP 90% Speed 30% Strength 50% Luck 40% Magic 0% Defense 30% Skill 10% Resistance 5% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Killer Bow 5,000Gold Follow-Up Adept Accost Weapon Levels -- -- -- A -- -- -- -- -- --

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+0	+5	+0	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+0	A

Love growths and events

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• InChapter 1, while Jamke is still an enemy,Edain can talk to in order to recruit him.
• InChapter 4, if they are lovers, Edain can talk to Jamke, rewarding him with aBrave Bow.
• InChapter 5,Dew can talk to Jamke after Lubeck Castle has been seized. This conversation gives no reward.
• InChapter 5, if they are lovers, Brigid can talk to Jamke. This conversation gives no reward.

Analysis

As a unit

Jamke is aBow Fighter with excellent combat stats for an early joining unit. His strength, skill, speed, and even defense are high, and he joins with theKiller Bow, making his offensive power incredible. As soon as he joins, Jamke can one-round enemies in the Spirit Forest. He can fight the enemy archers there on enemy phase and one-round them all, contributing to a fast clear of that map segment. His offense is further augmented by his skills—he hasAccost,Adept, andFollow-Up, allowing him to double slower enemies and initiate multiple attacks each combat, depending on skill activations.

However, in the long-term, Jamke suffers from not having a mount, making him fall behind the frontline. InGenealogy, mounted units dominate the game thanks to high movement,Canto, and movement-enhancing road tiles. Jamke can increase his movement by equipping theLeg Ring, but several other units use this desirable item much better. Other than that, he cannot catch up, limiting his usefulness in future maps.

Jamke's other flaw is the lack of access to 1-range, preventing him from countering 1-range enemies. Jamke's promotion, while good statistically, does not increase his movement, neither does it give him a way to fight at 1-range. Between that and his lack of a mount, even if Jamke can reach the frontlines, he cannot fight very well. He lacks the flexibility of mounted units, and the enemy phase combat potential of mages.

The easiest way for Jamke to gain experience is to fight in the arena, and to his credit, he excels at it. Between his array of skills and the Killer Bow, he usually clears the gauntlet with ease in every chapter. His A-rank in bows allows him to equip any bow except for theYewfelle. Thanks to that, the player can give him theBrave Bow or theSilver Bow. In fact, trading away Jamke's Killer Bow toMidir is recommended, because it has excellent stats and Midir needs to make up for his statistical deficiencies. Midir can also make use of strong bows more easily, because he can reach the frontlines and fight there, unlike Jamke.

As a father

As a father, Jamke is inferior to Midir in most aspects. He passes downAdept instead ofFollow-Up, since the latter is his class skill and not a personal skill. He does not pass down any Holy Blood, either, and both he and Midir allow their children to inherit bows andAccost. However, despite being inferior to Midir, Jamke is still a decent father because he passes down two offensive skills. He is a decent fit forAyra, because he givesLarcei andScáthach Adept and Accost, further augmenting their offensive power. He is also acceptable forBrigid, for the same reasons—he givesFebail andPatty Adept and Accost as well.

Fire Emblem Awakening

Role

Jamke is playable as aSpotPass character, released in theGenealogy of the Holy War first-generation character set. Jamke is an enemy unit in fiveDLC episodes:Lost Bloodlines 1 and3, andRogues & Redeemers 1,2, and3; he is also an NPC inLost Bloodlines 2.

Starting stats and growth rates

Archer Level 15 Movement 5

Recruitment:SpotPass, hire him for 6,900G or defeat him in askirmish StatsGrowth RatesCap Modifiers Max HP 33 Speed 18 Strength 14 Luck 8 Magic 3 Defense 12 Skill 19+2 Resistance 4 Max HP 85% Speed 50% Strength 65% Luck 55% Magic 35% Defense 40% Skill 60% Resistance 25% Speed ±0 Strength +3 Luck ±0 Magic ±0 Defense +1 Skill −1 Resistance ±0 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Killer Bow* Skill +2 Prescience Galeforce Weapon Levels -- -- -- C -- --

Reclassing options

Jamke Base classes:* Archer Sniper 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, Jamke has access to all base class and advanced class skills available to standard male units.

In addition, Jamke can also receive the following as a personal skill:

Skill
	Galeforce

Fire Emblem Heroes

Main article:Jamke/Heroes

There is one variation of Jamke available inHeroes.

Personality

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In stark contrast to his brutal elder brothers, Jamke is significantly kinder and less inclined toward senseless violence, very much in support of his father's pre-Sandima policies of peace and cessation of war-mongering against Grannvale. He was not fooled by Sandima's corrupting influence on his family and sought to expose him for the treasonous manipulator he was, and while he tried his best to convince his father to cease the conflict and not listen to Sandima, he nonetheless was resigned to fighting back against Sandima when this failed.^[1] He remained protective of his father even in light of his mistakes, and allied with Sigurd on the sole condition that his father was not attacked or treated as an enemy by Sigurd's army.^[2]

Endings

Genealogy of the Holy War

Many heroes lost their lives on this path... /And the names of those heroes who fought alongside Sigurd to the bitter end at Belhalla, whose fates remain unknown...
...
Jamke, the prince of Verdane...
...

These brave youths fought to change the world for the better, yet now their unfulfilled dreams lie dead with them on the battlefield...
Was their sacrifice in vain? What were they fighting for all along?
And what of the light...?

Quotes

Battle quotes

Death quote

Heroes quotes

Main article:Jamke/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Trading Card Game

Jamke was featured on four TCG cards.

Fire Emblem Trading Card Game data for Jamke
	Class:Bow Fighter	Level 1 Infantry	Ranged Attack
	Energy: 3	Atk.: 2 / Counter: 1	WLv.: A
	Equip:Iron Bow	Skills:Follow-Up •Adept •Accost
	Card #026 •Rarity: ★★ •Artist: Mayumi Hirota
	Class:Bow Fighter	Level 10 Infantry	Ranged Attack
	Energy: 5	Atk.: 3 / Counter: 1	WLv.: A
	Equip:Steel Bow	Skills:Follow-Up •Adept •Accost
	Card #2-009/140 •Rarity: ★★ •Artist: Koya Katsuyoshi
	Class:Sniper	Level 20 Infantry	Ranged Attack
	Energy: 6	Atk.: 3 / Counter: 1	WLv.: A
	Equip:Steel Bow	Skills: Class Change • Skilfulness • Training • (Skill chip consumption -1) •Follow-Up •Adept •Accost
	Card #3-008 •Rarity: ★ •Artist: Koya Katsuyoshi
	Class:Bow Fighter	Level 15 Infantry	Ranged Attack
	Energy: 5	Atk.: 2 / Counter: 1	WLv.: A
	Equip:Killer Bow Shield Ring	Skills:Follow-Up •Adept •Critical •Accost
	Card #AN-014 •Rarity: ★★ •Artist:Munku Mutuski
Card scans and information translation provided byAquantis.

Fire Emblem Cipher

Jamke is featured on four cards inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Jamke
	Courageous Rebel Bow, Jamke
		"If you're willing to go so far, then I'll stain my name with treason."
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Sniper		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Adept:[Trigger] [] If this unit's attack destroys an enemy, you may pay the cost, and if you do: Destroy a enemy. Anti-Fliers:[Always] If this unit is attacking a unit, this unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #B06-027HN • Artist:Tomohide Takaya
	Prince of Verdane, Jamke
		"I don't want to hurt you! Begone from this land at once!"
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 2
		Class: Bow Fighter		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Killer Bow:[Activate] [] Until the end of this turn, this unit's attacks cannot be evaded by non-lord enemies. Anti-Fliers:[Always] If this unit is attacking a unit, this unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #B06-028N • Artist:Tomohide Takaya
	Patriotic Marksman, Jamke
		"You will die!"
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Sniper		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Hundredfold Killer Bow:[Trigger] [] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, you may pay the cost and if you do: Choose two non-lord enemies, and destroy them. Anti-Fliers:[Always] If this unit is attacking a, this unit gains +30 attack. A Glint in the Sniper's Eye:[Bond][Trigger] When this card is played in the Bond Area, until the end of the turn, all non-lord enemies are unable to evade.
	Card #B19-064SR • Artist:Clover.K
	Prince of the Realm of Woods and Lakes, Jamke
		"Edain... May we meet again."
		Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Bow Fighter		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		A Talent for Shooting 'Twixt Trees:[Activate] [] Until the end of the turn, non-lord enemies with a deployment cost of 4 or lower are unable to evade this unit's attacks. Anti-Fliers:[Always] If this unit is attacking a, this unit gains +30 attack. Bullseye Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this combat, non-Main Character defending units cannot evade.
	Card #B19-065N • Artist:Clover.K
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Jamke .

Trivia

• There is some inconsistency about Jamke's relation to the Verdane family. WhileGenealogy of the Holy War itself repeatedly states that Jamke is Batu's son and the brother of Cimbaeth and Munnir, theFire Emblem: Treasure artbook's family tree claims that Jamke is actually Batu's grandson through unidentified parents, and the nephew of Cimbaeth and Munnir.^[3]
• At an earlier stage in the development ofGenealogy, Jamke was anAxe Fighter possessing fewerskills than in the final version. His change to being a Bow Fighter with more skills was prompted by directorShouzou Kaga taking a liking to Jamke as a character and improving him in terms of gameplay as a result.^[4]
• According to Jamke's profile in the (non-canon) art book for theŌsawa manga adaptation:^[5]
  • He was 21 years old during late September, Grann 757.
  • His height is 180 cm.
  • He was born between December 1st and December 21st.

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Bow Fighter Sniper Bow (Killer Bow) Bow (Killer Bow)

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Jamke fromGenealogy of the Holy War.
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  Artwork of Jamke fromTreasure.
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  Artwork of Jamke from theTrading Card Game.
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  Artwork of Jamke from theTrading Card Game.

Portraits

• 
  Portrait of Jamke fromAwakening.

Concept artwork

• 
  Concept artwork of Jamke fromGenealogy of the Holy War.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Jamke: Prince of Verdane.
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  Artwork of Jamke: Prince of Verdane.
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  Artwork of Jamke: Prince of Verdane.
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  Artwork of Jamke: Prince of Verdane.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Jamke: Prince of Verdane.
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  Artwork of Jamke: Prince of Verdane.
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  Artwork of Jamke: Prince of Verdane.
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  Artwork of Jamke: Prince of Verdane.

Other artwork

• 
  Artwork featuring Jamke released on the seventh day ofChoose Your Legends:Round 9.
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  Artwork featuring Jamke released on the sixth day ofA Hero Rises 2026.

Cipher artwork

• 
  Artwork of Jamke.
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  Artwork of Jamke.
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  Artwork of Jamke.
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  Artwork of Jamke helpingDew andEdain escape.

References

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