Samuel (Japanese:サムトーSamto) is a travelling practitioner of swordplay who often impersonatesNavarre, the Scarlet Sword. Initially a slave gladiator fromKnorda before being freed by fellow slaveOgma, he later fought in theWar of Heroes under the employ of GeneralLang ofArchanea before defecting to PrinceMarth'sAltean Army.

Samuel is a playable character in Book 2 ofFire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem and its remake,New Mystery of the Emblem.

Biography

Some time prior to theWar of Shadows, Samuel was a pitfighter enslaved inKnorda who, along with his fellow pitfighters, was rescued byOgma and allowed to escape while he got caught. Despite being tortured, Ogma never told his captors of Samuel and the others' whereabouts.^[1] Eventually, during theWar of Heroes, Samuel was hired byLang, who believed he wasNavarre. EitherCaeda, who quickly found out he wasn't Navarre, or Ogma, whom Samuel wanted to repay him for saving him, recruited Samuel toMarth's army. Samuel continued to serve Marth for the duration of the war.

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Book 2

Role

Samuel is a playable character in Book 2 ofMystery of the Emblem, recruited inChapter 6. Before being recruited, he initially appears on the map masqueraded asNavarre. As he has theAquarius Shard in hisinventory, recruiting or killing him to get the shard is required to get the true ending of the game.

Starting stats and growth rates

Mercenary Level 5 Movement 7 Experience 32*

Recruitment:Chapter 6, talk to withOgma orCaeda (Initially appears to beNavarre) StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 22 Luck 4 Strength 6 W. Level 7 Skill 10 Defense 7 Speed 11 Resistance 0 Max HP 70% Luck 10% Strength 20+10% W. Level 40+10% Skill 20+10% Defense 10% Speed 60+10% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Killing Edge Aquarius Shard Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✗ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Promotion stat gains

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.

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role

Samuel is a playable character inNew Mystery of the Emblem, recruited inChapter 6. Before being recruited, he initially appears on the map masqueraded asNavarre. As he has theAquarius Shard in hisinventory, recruiting or killing him to get the shard is required to get the true ending of the game.

Starting stats and growth rates

Myrmidon Level 5 Movement 7

Recruitment:Chapter 6, talk to withOgma orCaeda (Initially appears to beNavarre) StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 22 Speed 11 Strength 6 Luck 3 Magic 0+1 Defense 7 Skill 10 Resistance 0+1 Max HP 80% Speed 70% Strength 30% Luck 30% Magic 0% Defense 20% Skill 30% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Killing Edge Aquarius Shard Weapon Levels C -- -- -- -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

Original set

Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

Promotion stat gains

Original set

MyrmidonCurateArcherCavalierMage

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+6	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+75 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
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
Sniper	+8	+2	+1	+5	+5	+0	+1	+3	+2	+75 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+4	+2	+1	+3	+1	+0	+1	+6	+1	+30 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
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.

Dark MageFighterHunterKnightMercenaryPirate

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
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
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
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
General	+10	+2	+1	+1	+4	+0	+4	+3	+1	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
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
Berserker	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+0	+1	+30 WEXP

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Analysis

Samuel lives up to his title of being a dollar store version of Navarre by being worse in pretty much every single way. Navarre and Ogma are servicable units themselves, but coming with worse bases and growths than both with pretty much the same availability is terrible. He gets one rounded or one shotted by every enemy in his joining chapter on Lunatic and lacks any additional utility which he could bring to the army. He does come with a pretty good C rank in swords, but the same rank can be achieved through reclassing promoted units to the swordmaster class. Overall, Samuel is incredibly outclassed by Ogma and Navarre, and even if he wasn't his bases and growths are so bad that it takes more time and resources to train him up than he will ever contribute to the army.

Personality

In a stark contrast with Navarre, Samuel is a easy-going, social individual. However, while ultimately with a heart of gold, he is a flawed individual, being cowardly and somewhat overtly flirtatious, sometimes to the point of unintentionally upsetting others, as shown in his supports with Kris.

However, Samuel is not without his virtues. As shown with his interactions with Ogma, he is shown to be incredibly loyal, and intent on paying back those who do him good. In addition, despite stealing his identity for profit, Samuel is shown to look up to Navarre, to the extent that if Navarre is to die, he trains himself to be his successor in carrying the title of Scarlet Sword.

Supports

Mystery of the Emblem

Samuel Mercenary Supports: None. [[{{{supportg1}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg1}}} [[{{{supportg2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg2}}} [[{{{supportg3}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg3}}} Supported by: None. [[{{{supporto1}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuso1}}} [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuso2}}}

New Mystery of the Emblem

Samuel Myrmidon Mutual supports: None. [[{{{supportm1}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm1}}} B: {{{bm1}}} A: {{{am1}}} [[{{{supportm2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm2}}} B: {{{bm2}}} A: {{{am2}}} [[{{{supportm3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm3}}} B: {{{bm3}}} A: {{{am3}}} [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Supported by:* Kris Myrmidon C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 Ogma Mercenary C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 Navarre Myrmidon C: 5 B: 10 A: 16 [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}

Base conversations

Main article:Samuel/Conversations

Endings

Mystery of the Emblem

Book 2

If Navarre survived
Samuel, The Imposter
Samuel disappeared: however, it seemed that Navarre began cropping up in the most unlikely of places...

If Navarre did not survive
Samuel, The Imposter
Surprising everyone, Samuel dedicated himself to the sword, in hopes of succeeding the fallen Navarre.

New Mystery of the Emblem

If Navarre survived
Samuel, Irresponsible Soldier
Samuel vanished after the war. Rumors say that he continued to impersonate Navarre...

If Navarre did not survive
Samuel, Irresponsible Soldier
Following Navarre's death, Samuel honed his sword skills to succeed Navarre's fame.

Quotes

Battle quotes

Death quotes

Everyone's Conditions quotes

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Samuel is featured on two cards inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Samuel
	Wielder of a Killing Edge, Samuel
		"I feel bad killing you, but it was your mistake to come here. Now die!"
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Swordmaster		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Lie! It's a Lie!:[Special] If you do not control "Samuel," you can level up "Navarre" with this card. TheKilling Edge is sharp this evening...:[Activate] [] This turn, cost 3 or lower units cannot avoid this unit's attacks.
	Card #B04-033HN • Artist:Senri Kita
	Myrmidon Who Calls Himself Navarre, Samuel
		"What? Ogma?! E-even someone like him is no match for me."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Myrmidon		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Lie! It's a Lie!:[Special] If you do not control "Samuel," you can level up "Navarre" with this card. Gladiators' Bonds:[Always] During your turn, if you control "Ogma," this unit gains 10 attack. Attack Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains 20 attack.
	Card #B04-034N • Artist:Senri Kita
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Samuel .

Flavor text

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)

566

Samuel Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

148

CYL 2 (2018)

638

Samuel Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

98 (−50)

CYL 3 (2019)

578 (No change)

Samuel Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

113 (+15)

CYL 4 (2020)

345 (−190)

Samuel Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

406 (+293)

CYL 5 (2021)

571 (+226)

Samuel Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

96 (−310)

CYL 6 (2022)

511 (−62)

Samuel Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

130 (+34)

CYL 7 (2023)

580 (+69)

Samuel Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

70 (−60)

CYL 8 (2024)

558 (−22)

Samuel Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

77 (+7)

CYL 9 (2025)

493 (−65)

Samuel Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

79 (+2)

CYL 10 (2026)

559 (+66)

Samuel Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

45 (−34)

Total results		This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	1,262

Trivia

• Samuel's battle quote as an enemy is the same as that ofNavarre's fromShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light andMystery of the Emblem Book 1.
• In theMystery of the Emblem Hideo Takayashiki novels, the surname "Line" (Japaneseリン) is given to Samuel.

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Mystery of the Emblem Mercenary Hero Sword Sword
New Mystery of the Emblem CavalierArcherMyrmidonMageCurateKnightMercenaryFighterHunterPirateDark MageDracoknight Cavalier Paladin Sword Lance Sword Lance Archer Sniper Bow Bow Myrmidon Swordmaster Sword Sword Mage Sage Tome Tome,Staff Curate Bishop Staff Tome,Staff Knight General Lance Lance Bow Mercenary Hero Sword Sword Axe Fighter Warrior Axe Axe Bow Hunter Horseman Bow Bow Sword Pirate Berserker Axe Axe Dark Mage Sorcerer Tome Tome Dracoknight Lance Axe {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Samuel,Ogma, andNavarre fromAll of Fire Emblem.
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  Artwork of Samuel from theTrading Card Game.
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  Artwork of Samuel from theTrading Card Game.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Samuel.
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  Artwork of Samuel.

References

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