Ranulf (pronounced /⁠ˈɹɑːnʌlf⁠/^[key][3]; Japanese:ライLay) is a main character inFire Emblem: Path of Radiance andFire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, being one of the king of Gallia's right hand men. He guidesIke and his mercenaries through the earlier part of their journey. He does not become playable until Chapter 23. InFire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, he is second-in-command of the Gallian army, being in charge of the safety of the leader,Skrimir, the king's nephew.

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Role

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Starting stats and growth rates

Beast Tribe (Cat) Level 9 Attribute Build 9»24

Recruitment:Chapter 23, automatically from preparations StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 46 Speed 17»20 Strength 19»25 Luck 13 Magic 4»4 Defense 17»22 Skill 17»21 Resistance 6»9 Movement 7»9 Weight 24»39 Max HP 130% Speed 55% Strength 50% Luck 35% Magic 0% Defense 35% Skill 55% Resistance 20% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Claw Elixir -- Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Analysis

Ranulf is the latter of two playable cat laguz. He has good base stats all around, only having low resistance and being weak to fire magic. When transformed, he has enough strength, skill, and speed to one-round most units, excellent mobility, and solid physical bulk. As a laguz unit, he is permanently restricted to 1-range combat, so his enemy phase is limited. He also cannot use forges. His laguz gauge takes two turns to fill, where he can contribute via shoving or rescuing, then transform early enough when the main bulk of combat begins. He can circumvent his gauge with a Demi Band, though that is only recommended after he detransforms due to lowering his offensive stats.

Ranulf has excellent offensive growths, growing well in strength, skill, and speed, ensuring he remains offensively powerful through the rest of the game. His defensive growths are mediocre, so he will remain weak to magic. He is generally outclassed by other paladins in the long run, but he has a niche of being able to shove and having full ground mobility through forests and mountains.

Ranulf has no skills at base. He can make use of Smite due to his good untransformed movement, though the laguz tigers have higher weights and make better use of it. Wrath and Adept complement Ranulf's bulk and offense, though due to lack of 2-range, they're skills better used on beorc units. An Occult is not recommended as Roar is not a practical skill.

Ranulf has a wind affinity, giving a light accuracy and avoid boost. Ike is his strongest support option, giving a massive avoid boost with his earth affinity; however, Ike has several other partners that benefit more than Ranulf does. Mordecai gives a +1 boost to attack and defense, though it does not complement Ranulf's affinity. Lethe is his weakest support option despite being the same class, as she only gives accuracy which neither unit needs.

Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

Role

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Starting stats and growth rates

Cat Level 26 Affinity Constitution 9»14

Recruitment:Part III, Chapter 4, automatically from preparations StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 55 Speed 15»30 Strength 14»28 Luck 23 Magic 6»12 Defense 13»26 Skill 16»32 Resistance 10»20 Movement 7»9 Weight 14»34 Max HP 70% Speed 35% Strength 30% Luck 55% Magic 15% Defense 15% Skill 40% Resistance 10% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Claw Satori Sign Concoction Olivi Grass Shove Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- A -- -- -- -- -- --

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Note: The above stats are Ranulf's default stats. If aRadiant Dawn game was started via adata transfer fromPath of Radiance and Ranulf managed to reach level 20 in his highest possible class in thePath of Radiance save file, any stat Ranulf 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. SeeData transfer §Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn for more information.

Ranulf can cap HP, skill, and defense via level-up and stat-boosting items; however, he cannot gain enough points to cap any other stats, and thus cannot legitimately obtain a boost in those other stats.

Availability

Analysis

Ranulf is a cat laguz that is playable in Ike's group starting 3-4 and is forced into the party for some Part III chapters. He has solid base strength, skill, speed, and defense when transformed, able to reliably one-round most enemy units with good durability. He has excellent mobility, with less restricted movement through many forms of terrain, most notably, ledges which are prevalent throughout Part III. As a laguz unit, he only has 1-range combat, so his enemy phase is limited. As a cat laguz, his strike weapons are among the weakest in the game, and his laguz gauge depletes incredibly quickly. This means to stay transformed, he must spend most turns using olivi grasses, severely limiting his player phase actions.Path of Radiance Ranulf does not cap any stats on average, though it is barely possible for him to cap strength which significantly benefitsRadiant Dawn Ranulf as it is effectively a +4 strength boost. This is unrealistic though.

Ranulf has a respectable skill and luck growth for a laguz unit; he can cap skill relatively quickly, allowing him to fix his other stats. Though his strength and speed growths are average at best, he is fast enough to double most enemy units at base, and boosting his strike rank is more significant than leveling strength. His defensive growths are extremely low even for a laguz, so through lategame he will struggle with durability, further limiting his enemy phase. Ranulf is forced onto Tibarn's team, which works well for him as there are many forest tiles he can run through. For endgame, Laguz Gems are available which fixes Ranulf's cat gauge issues. While he is fast enough to double most units, his weaker strength and resistance cap limit him.

Ranulf is 4 levels from being able to use a Satori Sign to learn Rend, which boosts his offense. With his excellent speed, he makes good use of Quickclaw, Adept, or Resolve. Pass takes advantage of his solid ground and ledge mobility, which is invaluable especially on chapter 3-4 and Part IV.

Ranulf has a wind affinity which gives a light accuracy and avoid boost. His class as a cat makes it difficult for him to find proper support partners as other cat laguz are not practical units. Ike is a good partner for Ranulf as both units are forced in numerous chapters, get a significant avoid boost, and already have an innate bond support, but Ike has more valuable partners. Mounted beorc units like Oscar and Titania work well due to similar movement, though they generally have better options.

Fire Emblem Engage

Role

Ranulf appears as an equippableBond Ring. He can be summoned usingIke'sEmblem Ring.

Bond Ring data

Stat modifiers Ring level HP Str Def C +2 +0 +0 B +2 +0 +1 A +2 +1 +1 S +5 +1 +1

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Ranulf is one of the characters added to the game in theRealm of the Dead update, and became available for summoning by players on April 10, 2019. Only one variation of Ranulf is currently available inHeroes, based on hisRadiant Dawn incarnation.

Ranulf: Friend of Nations

Starting stats

Ranulf: Friend of Nations is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 15/16/17 Attack 7/8/9 Speed 10/11/12 Defense 6/7/8 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 37/40/43 Attack 26/30/33 Speed 34/37/40 Defense 30/33/36 Resistance 13/17/20 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Covert Cat Fang Rally Defense --

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Whelp (Cavalry)	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Yearling (Cavalry)	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Adult (Cavalry)	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Covert Cat Fang	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Rally Defense	★★★★★	★★★★★	150
	Rally Atk/Def	★★★★★	—	300
	Rally Atk/Def+	★★★★★	—	400
B	Chill Atk 1	★★★★★	—	60
B	Chill Atk 2	★★★★★	—	120
B	Chill Atk 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Spur Def 1	★★★★★	—	50
C	Spur Def 2	★★★★★	—	100
C	Ward Beasts	★★★★★	—	200

Personality

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Ranulf is a playful and cheerful character along with being very bright and intelligent. He is also a rather easy-going laguz and will forgive. For example, he forgaveIke inPath of Radiance for calling laguz "sub-humans", as Ranulf realized Ike did not know much about the laguz.

Supports

Path of Radiance

Main article:Ranulf/Supports (Path of Radiance)

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Radiant Dawn

Bond supports

Ranulf Cat Default bonds: Ike Hero Bonus: 5 [[{{{supportd2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusd2}}} [[{{{supportd3}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusd3}}} [[{{{supportd4}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusd4}}} Extra bonds:* Lethe Cat Bonus: 5 Mordecai Tiger Bonus: 5 [[{{{supporte3}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuse3}}} [[{{{supporte4}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuse4}}} [[{{{supporte5}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuse5}}}

Endings

Radiant Dawn

Ranulf, Friend of Nations
Ranulf was often run ragged by advising the new king. While he winced at his duties, Ranulf still indulgedSkrimir.

Ranulf, Friend of Nations (if Ranulf has an A support with Ike)
After seeing Skrimir crowned as king, Ranulf set off on a journey, saying only, "There's so much I haven't seen."

Quotes

Battle quotes

Death quotes

Heroes quotes

Main article:Ranulf/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Ranulf is featured on three cards inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Ranulf
	Warrior of the Gallian Beast Tribe, Ranulf
		"Mr. Enemy, did you prepare me a warm welcome?"
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Beast Tribe		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Transform:[Always] While this unit is in the Front Line, this unit gains +10 attack, and can attack enemy units in the Back Lines regardless of range ( This skill becomes active while this unit's stack is at least 2). Ties of the Beast Tribe:[Always] While this unit is supported by a, this unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B03-040R • Artist:Tatsuki Nekoma
	Friendly Warrior, Ranulf
		"Eh? I broke through? I like it."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Beast Tribe		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Eye of the Beast:[Always] While this unit battles an enemy unit in the Back Lines, this unit gains +10 attack. Attack Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B03-041N • Artist:Tatsuki Nekoma
	Friend of Nations, Ranulf
		"We haven't yet lost this war! This fight will be ours!"
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Beast Tribe		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Deputy's Command:[Activate][Once per turn] [] Choose as many allied units in the Front Line as you wish. This turn, the chosen allies can attack enemies in the backlines regardless of range.
	Card #B09-083HN • Artist:Senri Kita
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Ranulf .

Flavor text

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Ranulf: Friend of Nations
Ranulf might still be young, but this fearless feline's already renowned across Gallia for being a talented warrior.	During the war between Daein and Crimea, Ranulf fought alongside Ike and the Greil Mercenaries. After the war, he served as an assistant to Skrimir, the heir to the Gallian throne.	When transformed, Ranulf's fangs and claws are as sharp as knives—I sure wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of those!	It's a good thing that he's got a very welcoming personality, whether he's dealing with beorc or laguz. I'm sure it wouldn't take long for him to become friends with us!
Closely Associated Characters
Caineghis Ike {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} The leonine king of Gallia. He protects Princess Elincia and orders Ranulf to help the Greil Mercenaries restore order to Crimea. A young man who followed in his father's footsteps to take up command of the Greil Mercenaries. A beorc, he established a firm friendship with Ranulf, demonstrating his ability to bring the two races together. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)	168	Ranulf Radiant Dawn	1,578
	171	Ranulf Path of Radiance	1,550

CYL 2 (2018)	69 (−102)	Ranulf Path of Radiance	3,427 (+1,877)
	87 (−81)	Ranulf Radiant Dawn	2,885 (+1,307)

CYL 3 (2019)

26 (−7)

Ranulf Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn

8,464 (+2,105)

CYL 4 (2020)

139 (+108)

Ranulf Radiant Dawn Path of Radiance

1,127 (−7,337)

CYL 5 (2021)

105 (−34)

Ranulf Radiant Dawn Path of Radiance

917 (−210)

CYL 6 (2022)

97 (−8)

Ranulf Radiant Dawn Path of Radiance

999 (+82)

CYL 7 (2023)

114 (+17)

Ranulf Radiant Dawn Path of Radiance

586 (−413)

CYL 8 (2024)

103 (−11)

Ranulf Radiant Dawn Path of Radiance

709 (+123)

CYL 9 (2025)

96 (−7)

Ranulf Radiant Dawn Path of Radiance

568 (−141)

Total results		This character has 11 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	22,810

Trivia

• According toTellius Recollection, Ranulf was designed with an apparent age of 23 inPath of Radiance andRadiant Dawn.^[1][2]

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Ranulf fromPath of Radiance.

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  Artwork of Ranulf fromRadiant Dawn.

Portraits

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  Portrait of Ranulf inPath of Radiance.

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  Portrait of Ranulf with a cloak inPath of Radiance.

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  Portrait of Ranulf with a cloak inPath of Radiance.

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  Portrait of Ranulf inRadiant Dawn.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Ranulf: Friend of Nations.

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  Artwork of Ranulf: Friend of Nations.

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  Artwork of Ranulf: Friend of Nations.

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  Artwork of Ranulf: Friend of Nations.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Ranulf: Friend of Nations.

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  Artwork of Ranulf: Friend of Nations.

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  Artwork of Ranulf: Friend of Nations.

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  Artwork of Ranulf: Friend of Nations.

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  Ranulf in artwork ofZelgius: Jet-Black General.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Ranulf.

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  Artwork of Ranulf.

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  Artwork of Ranulf.

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  Ranulf in artwork ofKyza.

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  Celebratory artwork featuring Ranulf forCipher's 2nd anniversary.

Other appearances

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  Artwork of Ranulf fromOne Hundred Songs of Heroes.

References

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