Marisa (Japanese:マリカMarica), is aMyrmidon who first appears inFire Emblem: The Sacred Stones. She is from the country ofJehanna, on the continent ofMagvel. She is a member ofGerik's Mercenaries and known as the Crimson Flash. She is a distant individual and dedicated to honing her skills.

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

Role

InEirika's route, Marisa appears as an enemy myrmidon hired by the enemy side. However,Gerik talks to her and says that if she betrays her employer, she'll soil her name. Marisa asks him what he would like her to do; Gerik says he would prefer for her to join him. Quickly, Marisa decides to join Eirika. Afterwards, she continues to fight with Eirika's army for the rest of the game.

InEphraim's route, she first appears in Chapter 10 in a village, saying that she cannot use a certain item yet. She then leaves, and the player receives aHero Crest. Then, in Chapter 12,Ewan appears in the beginning of the chapter, saying that he is looking for a woman named Marisa who was mistakenly sent toTaizel, the setting of the chapter, instead of somewhere else. Afterwards, Ewan can talk to Marisa and convinces her to join Ephraim's army.

Starting stats and growth rates

Eirika's routeEphraim's route

Myrmidon Level 5 Affinity

Recruitment:Chapter 10, talk to withGerik StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 23 Luck 9 Strength 7 Defense 4 Skill 12 Resistance 3 Speed 13 Constitution 5 Movement 5 Aid 4 Max HP 75% Luck 50% Strength 30% Defense 15% Skill 55% Resistance 25% Speed 60% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Shamshir Vulnerary Weapon Levels D -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Myrmidon Level 5 Affinity

Recruitment:Chapter 12, talk to withEwan; or at the end of the chapter if Ewan is recruited and alive StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 23 Luck 9 Strength 7 Defense 4 Skill 12 Resistance 3 Speed 13 Constitution 5 Movement 5 Aid 4 Max HP 75% Luck 50% Strength 30% Defense 15% Skill 55% Resistance 25% Speed 60% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Shamshir Elixir Weapon Levels D -- -- -- -- -- -- --

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Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Skills	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+4	+2	+1	+0	+0	+2	+1	+2	+1	Critical +15*	+40
Assassin	+2	+1	+1	+1	+0	+2	+1	+1	+1	Silencer	--

Analysis

Marisa is not very useful. She joins around the midgame as a myrmidon with low bases, weapon levels, base level, but high growths. Because of the low enemy quality inThe Sacred Stones, the predominant physical weapon types are axes and lances due to their easy access to 1-2 range. Swords as such are quite burdening to its users as many enemies carry 1-2 range weapons, and due to the high enemy quantity in the game, it can be quite tedious to be able to kill only one 1 enemy on player phase, when units with access to 1-2 range can defeat a much bigger number of said enemies during enemy phase. However, this is not Marisa's only flaw, as her low bases prevent her from contributing much at base. Marisa also only joins with a D rank in swords, and while she does have the very usefulShamshir with her, said sword can be traded to a better unit. Without it, Marisa is stuck with aSteel Sword for damage, which will noticeably slow her down due to her low constitution of 5, and with a mediocre strength growth of 30%, she will not get a whole lot of strength points naturally unless the player is lucky.

Marisa has the choice between promoting to aSwordmaster orAssassin. Due to her low strength, it might seem natural to promote Marisa to Assassin to give her access toSilencer, however, Silencer is overly unreliable to be used consistently, and the Swordmasters +2 strength promotion bonus and +15 critical hit boost are much better. Marisa is also in competition for hero crests againstGerik andJoshua who are much better than Marisa by the time she joins the army.

Overall, Marisa is not very good, and even if given investment, her lack of 1-2 range and a mount prevent her from contributing much at all.

Fire Emblem Awakening

Role

Marisa is playable as aSpotPass character, released in theThe Sacred Stones character set. She is also present inAwakening's DLC as an enemy inSmash Brethren 2 and3 andRogues & Redeemers 1,2, andRogues & Redeemers 3.

Starting stats and growth rates

Swordmaster Level 5 Movement 6

Recruitment:SpotPass, hire her for 12,600G or defeat her in askirmish StatsGrowth RatesCap Modifiers Max HP 38 Speed 33 Strength 22 Luck 28 Magic 13 Defense 14 Skill 31 Resistance 13 Max HP 80% Speed 75% Strength 50% Luck 60% Magic 35% Defense 30% Skill 60% Resistance 30% Speed +4 Strength −3 Luck +2 Magic ±0 Defense −1 Skill +1 Resistance ±0 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Killing Edge* Avoid +10 Vantage Astra Tantivy Weapon Levels B -- -- -- -- --

Reclassing options

Marisa Base classes:* Myrmidon Swordmaster Assassin Reclass options: This unit can reclass to any female class available through reclassing.

Growth rates when reclassed

Promotion stat gains

ArcherCavalierClericDark MageWyvern RiderKnightMageMercenaryMyrmidonPegasus KnightTacticianThiefTroubadour

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
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
War Cleric	+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
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
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
Falcon Knight	+4	+2	+1	+3	+3	+0	+2	+3	+1	E
Dark Flier	+3	+1	+4	+1	+2	+0	+1	+3	+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

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

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Skill set

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

Fire Emblem Engage

Role

Marisa appears as an equippableBond Ring. She can be summoned usingEirika'sEmblem Ring.

Bond Ring data

Stat modifiers Ring level Dex Spd Lck C +0 +1 +0 B +1 +1 +0 A +1 +1 +1 S +1 +2 +1 Lethality

Fire Emblem Heroes

Main article:Marisa/Heroes

There are three different variations of Marisa available inHeroes.

Personality

Marisa is a quiet myrmidon who is not very sociable and is very dedicated to improving her skill at the sword. She even sleeps on her right side so she can quickly grab her sword with her dominant left hand.^[2] She is known as the Crimson Flash, both among her fellow mercenaries and outside fighters.

She has had much experience fighting as a mercenary. To those not familiar with her mannerisms, she often accidentally comes across as a vicious individual,^[3] but she is simply blunt and awkward in conversation and only wishes to handle her jobs to her employer's satisfaction and hone her skills. She does not appear to hold any particular feelings on her reputation as a frightening person, as she shows no emotional reaction to when Colm apologizes for calling her a "scary woman".^[4] While she is dedicated to her performance, she is willing to abandon her perfect performance record at Gerik's behest when she ends up assigned to fighting her own guild-mates accidentally.^[5]

Outside of fighting for Gerik's Mercenaries she is somewhat directionless, letting others make decisions for her and just going along with them; for example, she asks Gerik if he thinks she should be more sociable and follows his wish, although she does not do very well.^[6] In another instance, she easily accepts that she andTana are friends, although she is quite unfamiliar with the concept.^[7]

She has feelings for Gerik, and tries to please him by acting "sociable", but grows flustered, which is an incredibly rare reaction for her, when Gerik, who is caught off guard by her uncharacteristic behavior, laughs at her attempts.^[6] To others, she is often thought of as intimidating, although she is just dedicated to her training. She appears to only have an attraction to Gerik and bluntly shows no interest in other men.^[8]

Her father was a very skilled swordsman ofJehanna who trained her from when she was young in the ways of the sword. He even had taught her not to move while sleeping.^[9] She thinks of him as a parent and a teacher, but also a mountain she must conquer; in her fighting, she believes that once she can surpass her father, she will be able to accomplish anything. However, according to her, she is only at the base.^[10] During battle she does not see her opponents, only the shadow of her father.^[11][12]

Supports

Main article:Marisa/Supports

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Endings

Marisa, the Crimson Flash
Marisa became battalion leader for an elite mercenary force. Many men sought to challenge her to a duel, and none of them stood up to her blade.

Gerik and Marisa
Gerik remained a mercenary, and Marisa became his company's fencing instructor. Gerik returned the affection she gave him, although he was troubled to learn she was clumsy at everything but fighting.

Joshua and Marisa
Joshua returned to Jehanna with Marisa, where she pledged service to the crown and became the top swordfighter in the land. Joshua still loved games of chance, but when it came to Marisa, she was ever the winner.

Quotes

Death quote

Battle quotes

The Sacred Stones

Awakening

Heroes quotes

Main article:Marisa/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Marisa is featured on four cards inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Marisa
	Swordswoman of Whispers, Marisa
		"Right. Done."
		Attack: 50	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 2
		Class: Myrmidon		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Commander of the Silent Strikers:[Always] During your turn, if you have 2 or more other allies with 10 support, this unit gains +20 attack. Breaking the Contract:[Special] If you have an allied "Gerik", the deployment cost of this card is reduced by 1 when it is in your hand. However, deployment cost may not be reduced any lower than 1.
	Card #P11-003PR • Artist:cuboon
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		"When you die, life is over. We only get one chance. So all I can do is keep fighting."
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Swordmaster		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Dominant Left-Handed Sword:[Activate][Once per turn] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +30 attack. If you have 2 or more other allies in the Front Line, untap this unit. Eradicating Right-Handed Sword:[Trigger] Each time this unit is untapped as the effect of a skill, choose up to 1 non-Main Character enemy, and destroy them.
	Card #B18-089SR(+) • Artist:пNekoR
	Masterful Swordswoman, Marisa
		"As long as I get a chance to whet my blade's appetite."
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Swordmaster		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Time to Duel:[Always] If this unit is in combat with your opponent's Main Character, this unit gains +10 attack. Sword Flashing Crimson:[Support] If the defending unit is your opponent's Main Character, then until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B18-090N • Artist:Kureta
	Taciturn Mercenary, Marisa
		"What should we do, Chief?"
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Myrmidon		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Commander of the Silent Strikers:[Activate][Once per turn] [Send 1 from your hand to the Retreat Area] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +20 attack. "What would YOU like me to do?":[Always] If you have an allied "Gerik", non-Main Character enemies are unable to evade this unit's attacks. Attack Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B18-091HN • Artist:Kureta
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Marisa .

Flavor text

Trivia

• Marisa is ambidextrous, able to use both of her hands for tasks with roughly equal skill, though she claims that her left is stronger.^[13]
  • Marisa switching her sword to her left hand for her special activation artwork inHeroes is in reference to this.

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Myrmidon Assassin Swordmaster Sword Sword Sword

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Marisa fromThe Sacred Stones.

Battle animations

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  Marisa attacking with asword as anAssassin inThe Sacred Stones.
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  Marisa performing acritical hit with a sword as an Assassin inThe Sacred Stones.

CG images

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  CG image ofGerik's Mercenaries,Saleh, andEwan inThe Sacred Stones.

Portraits

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  Portrait of Marisa inAwakening.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Marisa: Crimson Flash.
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  Artwork of Marisa: Crimson Flash.
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  Artwork of Marisa: Crimson Flash.
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  Artwork of Marisa: Crimson Flash.
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  Artwork of Marisa: Crimson Rabbit.
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  Artwork of Marisa: Crimson Rabbit.
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  Artwork of Marisa: Crimson Rabbit.
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  Artwork of Marisa: Crimson Rabbit.
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  Artwork of Marisa: Willful Blades.
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  Artwork of Marisa: Willful Blades.
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  Artwork of Marisa: Willful Blades.
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  Artwork of Marisa: Willful Blades.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Marisa: Crimson Flash.
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  Artwork of Marisa: Crimson Flash.
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  Artwork of Marisa: Crimson Flash.
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  Artwork of Marisa: Crimson Flash.
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  Artwork of Marisa: Crimson Rabbit.
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  Artwork of Marisa: Crimson Rabbit.
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  Artwork of Marisa: Crimson Rabbit.
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  Artwork of Marisa: Crimson Rabbit.
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  Artwork of Marisa: Willful Blades.
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  Artwork of Marisa: Willful Blades.
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  Artwork of Marisa: Willful Blades.
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  Marisa in artwork ofGerik: Desert Tiger.

Wallpapers

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  Image of theHeroes calendar's February 2025 page, featuring Marisa: Willful Blades.
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  Wallpaper of Marisa: Crimson Flash from theA Hero Rises 2018 event.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Marisa.
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  Artwork of Marisa.
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  Artwork of Marisa.
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  Artwork of Marisa.

References

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