Rhys (Japanese:キルロイKilroy) is theGreil Mercenaries' primary healer. He is a frail and weak man, yet cares deeply for others.

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Role

For the majority of his life, Rhys lived with his parents. He had been unable to find work for himself due to his fragile constitution. Before the events ofFire Emblem: Path of Radiance, Rhys joined theGreil Mercenaries after finding and healing a gravely woundedTitania in the forest. In the game, he first appears inChapter 2. He is the only playable unit in the game to be capable of wieldingLight magic.

Starting stats and growth rates

Stats with two figures separated by a ~ are presented as a range, representing stats that vary due to random growths. The figures to the left and right of the ~ are the stat's minimum and maximum possible values respectively. Rhys's in-game stats are determined based on his internal stats and three automatically generated level ups using the genericPriest growths.

In-gameInternal

Priest Level 4 Attribute Build 8

Recruitment:Chapter 2, automatically from the start StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 21~22 Speed 5 Strength 0 Luck 7~8 Magic 9~10 Defense 0 Skill 7~8 Resistance 14 Movement 5 Weight 8 Max HP 40% Speed 40% Strength 5% Luck 50% Magic 60% Defense 25% Skill 50% Resistance 55% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Heal Vulnerary Priest Band* Serenity Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- -- -- D

Priest Level 1 Attribute Build 8

StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 20 Speed 4 Strength 0 Luck 6 Magic 8 Defense 0 Skill 7 Resistance 12 Movement 5 Weight 8 Max HP 40% Speed 40% Strength 5% Luck 50% Magic 60% Defense 25% Skill 50% Resistance 55% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Heal Vulnerary Priest Band* Serenity Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- -- -- D

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Promotion stat gains

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

Analysis

Rhys is the first healer available. His high basemagic and excellent growth mean he can support the team immediately and continue to remain a strongstaff user. Most notably, his range with thePhysic andRescue staves will be very high. He also has an excellentresistance base and growth, making him a useful magic tank. However, his basehealth,speed, anddefense are all very low, making him extremely frail and prone to gettingdoubled. Due to weak HP and defense growth rates, he will continue to stay physically frail.

After promotion, Rhys becomes the only player unit that can uselight magic. Unfortunately light tomes have lowmight, so he will often not deal much damage despite his excellent magic. He will almost never double, due to his poor base speed, lack of a good speed growth to compensate, and he will be weighed down by all light tomes due to badstrength; this can be slightly circumvented if he is givenEnergy Drops andSpeedwings, but even then, he would have to be very lucky to find an enemy that is slow enough for him to double (such as armored units or units who are weighed down by heavy weapons). At best, light magic can be useful as magic chip damage if Rhys has nothing better to do.

When compared toMist, Rhys joins earlier with stronger base magic, so he is better in the early game. Past promotion, Mist gains a mount, giving her extra mobility andCanto from healing, so she is much more versatile through midgame and late-game than Rhys. Rhys also starts with D rank staves while Mist starts with E, which limits Mist a bit more. In terms of weaponry, Rhys can use easily accessible Light magic tomes, whereas Mist would need to usemagic swords (only two can be acquired) to make meaningful offensive contributions.

Rhys starts with theSerenity skill, which does not have much impact on him. If the player does not have any other skills to add, it is recommended to keep it to ensure his avoid does not lower too much at badbiorhythm. Rhys learnsFlare from an Occult, but due to his weak weapon type and low speed, he is one of the worst magic units to learn Flare. Rhys can benefit fromShade to help protect him. His highluck means he also can benefit fromMiracle, in case he is exposed.

Rhys has a fire affinity which gives attack and accuracy. However, this alone does not benefit him because he works best as a support unit.Mia is another infantry unit with a fire affinity, so pairing her will give both units a massive +3 attack boost at cap support (very beneficial for Mia). Similarly,Ulki has a water affinity, so he can also get a +3 attack boost when paired with Rhys while giving some defense to both units.

Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

Role

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Starting stats and growth rates

Bishop Level 3 Affinity Constitution 9

Recruitment:Part III, Prologue, automatically from the start StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 27 Speed 14 Strength 8 Luck 21 Magic 23 Defense 7 Skill 16 Resistance 24 Movement 6 Weight 9 Max HP 40% Speed 35% Strength 25% Luck 60% Magic 65% Defense 20% Skill 35% Resistance 75% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Ellight Heal Mend Concoction Shove Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C -- A

Biorhythm Best Good Normal Bad Worst

Note: The above stats are Rhys's default stats. If aRadiant Dawn game was started via adata transfer fromPath of Radiance and Rhys managed to reach level 20 in his highest possible class in thePath of Radiance save file, any stat Rhys 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, Rhys'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
Saint	+4	+4	+2	+2	+2	+0	+4	+2	0	0	Corona	(x to C) (x to A)

Availability

Analysis

Rhys is one of two healers that Ike's group starts within Part III (the other beingMist). He has very high base magic and resistance, and excellent growths in both, making him a solid staff bot and magic tank. However, his speed base and growth are low, so he will very rarely double attack unless given significant speed investment. Offensively, this relegates him to 1-2 range magic chip (admittedly powerful and accurate). He also has very low bases and growths in physical durability. To his credit, he starts 2 points away from capping magic (capped withPath of Radiance transfers) and 6 from resistance, so if he caps both quickly,BEXP can help patch his weaker stats to help double, though it is recommended to keep him as a staff bot. His role as a healer is also less valuable due to the abundance of strong healing items (betterVulneraries,Concoctions, andElixirs) compared toPath of Radiance.

Rhys starts with A rank staves so he can use just about any staff immediately beside the legendary healing ones (Fortify andMatrona). The only other units before endgame with the same starting staff rank as Rhys areElincia andOliver, neither of whom are available for much of the game. Due to Rhys's excellent base magic and growth, his range with theRescue,Physic, andSilence staves will start and remain consistently high. His only weakness as a staff bot is his lack of a mount.

If well trained before the conclusion of Part III, Rhys can work well with any of the three teams in Part IV. However, if he's sufficiently trained to be combat viable in Part IV, then he would work best on Micaiah's team, since as a magic unit, he is not affected by the desert terrain. This significantly reduces the chances of him getting mobbed by the enemy infantry units due to their reduced movement, though he must still watch out for the enemy Dragonmasters, who are not affected by the desert.

Rhys does not start with any skills. Since he works best as a staff bot,Shade helps him avoid attacks, andMiracle can also help due to his excellent luck base and growth, though neither are reliable skills and the player should always keep him out of danger.

Rhys has a fire affinity which gives attack and accuracy. However, this alone does not benefit him because he works best as a support unit.Mia andBoyd are other infantry units on the same team with fire affinities, so pairing either with Rhys gives both units a +3 attack +15 hit bonus, which both Mia and Boyd value.Ike also benefits from the extra attack and accuracy and, in exchange, gives Rhys some needed to avoid with Ike's earth affinity.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Rhys was first added to the game in a special summer variation as part of theSummer Passing update, and was made available to players in the twenty-ninth edition of theTempest Trials+, "Summer Two-Piece", which initially ran from June 19, 2020 through June 29, 2020. The aforementioned summer variation of Rhys is the only one currently available inHeroes, and is based on hisRadiant Dawn incarnation.

Rhys: Gentle Basker

Starting stats

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Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 3/4/5 Defense 2/3/4 Resistance 9/10/11 Maximum HP 38/41/44 Attack 29/32/35 Speed 21/24/27 Defense 16/19/22 Resistance 31/34/37 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage ofTrait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Palm Staff Physic Imbue

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 4/5/6 Defense 3/4/5 Resistance 9/10/11 Maximum HP 41/44/47 Attack 31/34/37 Speed 23/27/30 Defense 18/21/24 Resistance 33/36/39 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage ofTrait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Palm Staff+ Physic+ Heavenly Light

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Assault	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Palm Staff	★★★★	★★★★	200
	Palm Staff+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Heal	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Mend	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Physic	★★★★	★★★★	200
	Physic+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Imbue	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Heavenly Light	★★★★	★★★★★	150
A	Brazen Atk/Res 1	★★★★	—	60
A	Brazen Atk/Res 2	★★★★	—	120
A	Brazen Atk/Res 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Spur Res 1	★★★★	—	50
C	Drive Res 1	★★★★	—	120
C	Drive Res 2	★★★★	—	240

Personality

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Supports

Path of Radiance

Main article:Rhys/Supports (Path of Radiance)

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Radiant Dawn

Bond supports

Rhys Bishop Default bonds: Titania Axe Paladin Bonus: 5 [[{{{supportd2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusd2}}} [[{{{supportd3}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusd3}}} [[{{{supportd4}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusd4}}} Extra bonds:* Mia Swordmaster Bonus: 5 Rolf Sniper Bonus: 5 Kieran Axe Paladin Bonus: 5 Ulki Hawk Bonus: 5 [[{{{supporte5}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuse5}}}

Endings

Radiant Dawn

Rhys, Gentle Saint
Rhys served as a healer and opened a small chapel in a corner of their oldkeep. He taught school there.

Quotes

Battle quotes

Death quotes

Heroes quotes

Main article:Rhys/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Rhys is featured on three cards inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Rhys
	Frail Priest, Rhys
		"Today there's no fever, I feel good."
		Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: -	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Priest		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Heal:[Activate] [] [] Choose a card in your Retreat Area except "Rhys" and add it to your hand. Destined Rival:[Always] Your allied "Mia" gains +10 attack. Miracle Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this battle, your opponent's attacking unit cannot perform a Critical Hit.
	Card #B03-018N, B03-018ST • Artist:Katagiri
	Gentle Saint, Rhys
		"I love this job. I don't want to quit. It was my uncle's yarns that inspired me to become a mercenary."
		Attack: 50	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Bishop		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Bishop of the Mercenaries:[Activate] [] [] Choose 2 cards from your Retreat Area with the same unit name as your lord. Then, choose 1 of those cards and add it to your hand, then stack the other card under your lord to Growth them. (A unit who has Growthed is treated as if they have Leveled Up. If they possess a, they are able to use it.)
	Card #B14-089HN • Artist:Nico Komori
	Conflict-Dreading Priest, Rhys
		"Oh, dear. Is anyone injured? Let me attend to them."
		Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: -	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Priest		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Heal:[Activate] [] [] Choose a card in your Retreat Area except "Rhys" and add it to your hand. Miracle Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this battle, your opponent's attacking unit cannot perform a Critical Hit.
	Card #B14-090N • Artist:Nico Komori
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Rhys .

Flavor text

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Rhys: Gentle Basker
Here's Rhys, the gentle priest who takes care of the Greil Mercenaries! He's come to Askr in vacation style!	Rhys is a healer, making him essential to the Greil Mercenaries' well-being. Normally, he uses a staff to heal Ike and friends whenever they get injured, but now that he's on vacation, he's carrying a palm tree instead!	That said, he seems to have a weak constitution, and I hear that marching with the mercenaries can be too much for him, forcing him to stop and rest in the shade. Actually, he's been spending a lot of his vacation resting in the shade, but without the marching part.	Rhys might be frail, but he gives everything he can to help his allies. Hopefully his summer vacation by the seaside will get him some well-deserved rest and keep him going!
Closely Associated Characters
Ike Titania {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} A kindhearted but stoic young man who has taken command of his father's mercenary band. Rhys is his trusted ally. Deputy commander of the Greil Mercenaries. An idealistic former knight who values honor. Rhys helped her when she was seriously wounded, leading her to invite him to join the Greil Mercenaries. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)	360	Rhys Path of Radiance	476
	471	Rhys Radiant Dawn	258

CYL 2 (2018)	458	Rhys Path of Radiance	296 (−180)
	566	Rhys Radiant Dawn	163 (−95)

CYL 3 (2019)

342 (−34)

Rhys Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn

575 (+115)

CYL 4 (2020)

317 (−42)

Rhys Radiant Dawn Path of Radiance

462 (−113)

CYL 5 (2021)

376 (+59)

Rhys Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn

210 (−252)

CYL 6 (2022)

376 (−2)

Rhys Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn

220 (+10)

CYL 7 (2023)

367 (−9)

Rhys Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn

151 (−69)

CYL 8 (2024)

405 (+38)

Rhys Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn

130 (−21)

CYL 9 (2025)

358 (−47)

Rhys Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn

135 (+5)

CYL 10 (2026)

287 (−71)

Rhys Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn

124 (−11)

Total results		This character has 12 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	3,200

Trivia

• According toTellius Recollection, Rhys was designed with an apparent age of 23 inPath of Radiance^[1] and 26 inRadiant Dawn.^[2]

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Rhys fromPath of Radiance.
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  Artwork of Rhys fromRadiant Dawn.

Portraits

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  Portrait of Rhys inPath of Radiance.
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  Portrait of Rhys inRadiant Dawn.
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  Portrait of Rhys inRadiant Dawn.

Screenshots

Path of Radiance.

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  Rhys as aPriest.
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  Rhys castingHeal.
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  Rhys castingLight.
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  Rhys castingNosferatu.
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  Rhys casting Nosferatu.
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  Rhys castingPurge.
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  Rhys castingRexaura.
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  Rhys castingShine.
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  Rhys castingTorch.
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  Rhys castingWarp. Not possible in normal gameplay as Warp is unused inPath of Radiance.

Radiant Dawn

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  Rhys as aBishop.
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  Rhys as aSaint.
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  Rhys wieldingFortify.
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  Rhys wielding Fortify.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Rhys: Gentle Basker.
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  Artwork of Rhys: Gentle Basker.
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  Artwork of Rhys: Gentle Basker.
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  Artwork of Rhys: Gentle Basker.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Rhys: Gentle Basker.
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  Artwork of Rhys: Gentle Basker.
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  Artwork of Rhys: Gentle Basker.
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  Artwork of Rhys: Gentle Basker.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Rhys.
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  Rhys in artwork ofIke.

References

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