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| “ | Fallible compassion and allies who try to take advantage of us... are things we must steer clear of. We're mercenaries, we can't afford trusting people. | ” | — Radd, toKris |
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Radd (Japanese:ラディRadei) is a mercenary in the service ofPort Warren alongside his good friendCaesar. He assisted PrinceMarth ofAltea by fighting for his army during theWar of Shadows andWar of Heroes.
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
Role
Radd joins the Archanean League withCaesar during their battle atPort Warren.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Promotion stat gains
| Class | HP | Str | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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| Hero | +x to 24 | +x to 8 | +x to 14 | +x to 14 | +0 | +x to 8 | +0 | +0 | +x to 10 |
- InShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, promotion gains consist on giving the character as many points as necessary -the "x" value shown in the table- to reach the promoted class' base stats. If the character's stats are higher than their promoted class' base stats, they will not receive any bonus.
Analysis
| This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Of the six Mercenary- andHero-class party members inShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Radd has the strongest growth rates, but gets off to arguably the weakest start. His low base stat values in HP and Strength hurt him, but high growths in both stats make it likely that these weaknesses will abate if Radd is given the chance to level up.Ogma,Navarre, andAstram remain superior infantry swordfighter options overall, but Radd is fully capable of catching up if the player sees fit to invest in him.
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
Book 1
Role
Radd joins the Archanean League withCaesar during their battle atPort Warren.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Promotion stat gains
| Class | HP | Str | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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| Hero | +x to 22 | +2 | +2 | +2 | +0 | +2 | +3 | +0 | +x to 2 |
- InMystery of the Emblem, promotion gains for HP and weapon level consist of giving the character as many points as necessary—thex value shown in the table—to reach the promoted class's base value. If the character's value for one of those two stats is higher than their promoted class's base value, they will not receive any bonus in that stat.
Analysis
| This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Radd joins alongside another Mercenary,Caesar. Although he holds low bases, his growth rates are fairly high compared to some other members of the cast, notably his 70% growth in Speed, meaning it is highly likely Radd will get a point of speed upon most level ups. In Radd's joining chapter, there is an Arena, meaning that if the player chooses, Radd can be used in the Arena for gold and experience, his high speed meaning that he will double most enemies in the arena. This is especially beneficial for Radd, as his weapon level is only one below being able to equip theKilling Edge, and he has a fairly high Weapon Level growth of 50%, meaning Radd will likely be able to use the weapon after only a few level ups. This combined with the shop in this chapter selling the Killing Edge means that Radd can easily use these to cover for his fairly low luck, starting at 1 and only having a 40% growth. That being said,Ogma,Navarre, andCaesar will frequently make a better Mercenary, although if the player chooses to, Radd can be a fairly decent unit, who will double most enemies throughout Book 1 with his high speed.
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Role
Radd joins the Archanean League withCaesar during their battle atPort Warren.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Growth rates when reclassed
Cavalier/PaladinDracoknightArcher/SniperMageSage/BishopCurate
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| Dracoknight | 60% | 40% | 0% | 35% | 45% | 40% | 25% | 0% | {{{cha}}} | {{{bld}}} |
| Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Cha | Bld |
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| Mage | 50% | 20% | 30% | 35% | 40% | 40% | 0% | 10% | {{{cha}}} | {{{bld}}} |
| Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Cha | Bld |
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| Curate | 50% | 15% | 10% | 30% | 40% | 40% | 5% | 30% | {{{cha}}} | {{{bld}}} |
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Promotion stat gains
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| Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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| Swordmaster | +6 | +2 | +1 | +2 | +2 | +0 | +2 | +3 | +1 | +75 WEXP |
| Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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| Bishop | +6 | +1 | +2 | +1 | +0 | +0 | +0 | +3 | +1 | E +30 WEXP |
| Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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| Sniper | +8 | +2 | +1 | +5 | +5 | +0 | +1 | +3 | +2 | +75 WEXP |
| Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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| Paladin | +4 | +2 | +1 | +3 | +1 | +0 | +1 | +6 | +1 | -- |
| Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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| Sage | +6 | +3 | +1 | +1 | +1 | +0 | +1 | +2 | +0 | +30 WEXP E |
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Analysis
| This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
InShadow Dragon, Radd fares significantly worse than in the original, being one of the weakest characters in the game. He has subpar base stats, a poor weapon type, and faces heavy competition from Abel, Cain, Hardin, and Frey for any potential spot he could fill by reclassing. Even if he opts to stay a Myrmidon, Navarre joins five chapters earlier with higher base stats across the board, and a higher sword rank that enables him to use the Killing Edge to bypass his low Strength. His growths are only average at best, and the effort required to raise him to any level of self-sufficiency far outweighs the payoff for doing so. As the investment required for Radd to catch up with other characters is unlikely to be worthwhile by any objective metric, he is best left on the bench by those seeking to play optimally.
Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
Role
Radd is employed byLegion along withCaesar to stopMarth and his army from reaching theFane of Raman.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Growth rates when reclassed
Original set
Cavalier/PaladinDracoknightArcher/SniperMageSage/BishopCurate
| Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Cha | Bld |
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| Dracoknight | 70% | 50% | 0% | 45% | 60% | 50% | 25% | 10% | {{{cha}}} | {{{bld}}} |
| Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Cha | Bld |
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| Mage | 60% | 30% | 30% | 45% | 55% | 50% | 0% | 20% | {{{cha}}} | {{{bld}}} |
| Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Cha | Bld |
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| Curate | 60% | 25% | 10% | 40% | 55% | 50% | 5% | 40% | {{{cha}}} | {{{bld}}} |
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Second set
These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.
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Promotion stat gains
Original set
MyrmidonCurateArcherCavalierMage
| Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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| Swordmaster | +6 | +2 | +1 | +2 | +2 | +0 | +2 | +3 | +1 | +75 WEXP |
| Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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| Bishop | +6 | +1 | +2 | +1 | +0 | +0 | +0 | +4 | +1 | E +30 WEXP |
| Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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| Sniper | +8 | +2 | +1 | +5 | +5 | +0 | +1 | +3 | +2 | +75 WEXP |
| Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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| Paladin | +4 | +2 | +1 | +3 | +1 | +0 | +1 | +6 | +1 | +30 WEXP |
| Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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| Sage | +6 | +3 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +0 | +1 | +2 | +0 | +30 WEXP E |
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Second set
These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.
MercenaryPirateDark MageFighterHunterKnight
| Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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| Hero | +8 | +2 | +1 | +2 | +2 | +0 | +2 | +3 | +1 | +30 WEXP E |
| Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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| Berserker | +6 | +2 | +0 | +1 | +1 | +0 | +2 | +0 | +1 | +30 WEXP |
| Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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| Sorcerer | +2 | +2 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +0 | +0 | +3 | +0 | +30 WEXP E |
| Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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| Warrior | +6 | +2 | +0 | +1 | +1 | +0 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +30 WEXP E |
| Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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| Horseman | +2 | +0 | +1 | +2 | +2 | +0 | +3 | +3 | +3 | E +30 WEXP |
| Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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| General | +10 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +4 | +0 | +4 | +3 | +1 | +30 WEXP E |
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Analysis
| This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Radd is the second Myrmidon to join the player’s army, joining shortly afterSamuel. The third Myrmidon,Navarre, joins very soon after Radd, and outclasses both previous Myrmidons by a wide margin. Radd’s biggest issue lies in his pitiful base strength. In conjunction with his lackluster 50% Strength growth, Radd is unlikely to ever reach a point where he will be dealing considerable damage to the enemy. The only thing impressive about Radd stat-wise is his base Speed, paired with a 65% Speed growth. This makes Radd faster than Samuel (about the only meaningful advantage he has over him), but it amounts to little given the low amount of damage Radd will be dealing, even if he is doubling. Radd’s C rank in Swords is respectable and it means he can wield aWyrmslayer. However, it is very unlikely Radd will be the player’s only choice for a Wyrmslayer user. Pretty much anyone else who can use the Wyrmslayer will put it to better use than Radd. One final nail in Radd’s coffin is his relatively low join level of five, which means he has a ways to go before he can promote. Overall, Radd is a very poor unit, surrounded by many others who vastly outclass him. He is even outdone by other bad Sword-wielding units like Samuel and Caesar.
Personality
Radd has very little dialogue inShadow Dragon and the Blade of Light andMystery of the Emblem; his ending states that he harbors romantic feelings for someone, and that he is willing to put aside his life as a mercenary.
Supports
Mystery of the Emblem
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Base conversations
- Main article:
Radd/Conversations
Endings
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
Radd
Falls madly in love with a girl he met during the war and throws down his sword for good.
Mystery of the Emblem
Book 1
Radd, Lady-Killer
Radd fell in love during the war, and gave up his sword to win the woman's heart. Whether he succeeded, we shall never know.
Shadow Dragon
Radd - Lady-Killer
Radd fell in love during the war, and gave up his sword to win the woman's heart. Whether he succeeded, we shall never know.
New Mystery of the Emblem
Radd - Lady-Killer
Radd found a lover after the war, but his whereabouts after that are unrecorded.
Quotes
Death quotes
| “ | End of... the road... | ” | — Radd, inMystery of the Emblem Book 1. |
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| “ | End of...the road... | ” | — Radd, inShadow Dragon. |
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| “ | For Caesar and her... I can't... die here... | ” | — Radd's death quote in Classic Mode inNew Mystery of the Emblem. |
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| “ | Damn... I'll retreat for now, but next time...! | ” | — Radd's retreat quote in Casual Mode inNew Mystery of the Emblem. |
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Everyone's Conditions quotes
| “ | I feel pretty spiffy today. My body's as light as a feather. | ” | — When receiving a temporary stat boost inNew Mystery of the Emblem. |
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| “ | Alright, time for some training. Letting my skills rust would be an offense to my employer. | ” | — When receiving experience inNew Mystery of the Emblem. |
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| “ | I got something odd. I wonder if it's useful? | ” | — When finding an item inNew Mystery of the Emblem. |
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| “ | I've been earning gold slowly, but steadily. I need to maintain this pace. | ” | — When failing to receive a bonus inNew Mystery of the Emblem. |
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| “ | Kris kinda interests me... I should try talking to Kris. | ” | — When receiving support withKris inNew Mystery of the Emblem. |
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Flavor text
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| New Mystery of the Emblem | A mercenary who gave up his sword after finding love during the war.* | 傭兵。戦火の中で恋をし、一度は剣を捨てていた。 暗黒戦争では、港町ワーレンでマルスらを支援した。 |
Choose Your Legends placement history
| Round | Placement | Character | Votes |
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| CYL 1 (2017) | 477 | Radd Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon | 252 |
| 686 | Radd Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem | 69 |
| CYL 2 (2018) | 593 | Radd Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon | 138 (−114) |
| 736 | Radd Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem | 45 (−24) |
| CYL 3 (2019) | 421 (−84) | Radd Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem | 357 (+173) |
| CYL 4 (2020) | 453 (−1) | Radd Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem | 245 (−112) |
| CYL 5 (2021) | 431 (−22) | Radd Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem | 174 (−71) |
| CYL 6 (2022) | 407 (−26) | Radd Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem | 195 (+21) |
| CYL 7 (2023) | 333 (−74) | Radd Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem | 175 (−20) |
| CYL 8 (2024) | 442 (+109) | Radd Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem | 115 (−60) |
| CYL 9 (2025) | 327 (−115) | Radd Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem | 152 (+37) |
| CYL 10 (2026) | 475 (+148) | Radd Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem | 62 (−90) |
| Total results | This character has 12 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. | 1,979 |
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Etymology and other languages
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| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
| English | Radd | |
| English (unofficial) | Raddy | Commonly known by this name prior toShadow Dragon's international release. |
| Japanese | ラディ | Officially romanized asRadei. May be derived fromruddy, British slang for the color red. It is usually used to describe the complexion of one's face, as a red face was seen as a sign of good health. |
| Spanish | Radd | -- |
| French | Radd | -- |
| German | Radd | -- |
| Italian | Radd | -- |
| Portuguese | Radd | Used in theChoose Your Legends polls inFire Emblem Heroes. |
| Traditional Chinese | 拉帝 | Radei; Used in the Choose Your Legends polls inHeroes. |
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Official artwork
- Artwork of Radd fromShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.
- Artwork of Radd from theThe Complete.
- Artwork of Radd from theTrading Card Game.
- Artwork of Radd from theTrading Card Game.
References
| This article is part ofProject Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in theFire Emblem series. |
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