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“Listen up, cannon fodder! We have a direct order from King Garon. He says kill 'em all!”
—Hans to his army in the Prologue

Hans is a non-playable character and the tertiary antagonist in Birthright and Conquest of Fire Emblem Fates and a minor antagonist in Revelation.

Profile[]

Hans is a soldier of Nohr and a criminal who has committed a number of heinous atrocities that include murder and robbery. Lustful for achieving success in life, Hans abuses the power ceded to him in order to attain his goal.

Several years prior to the events of Fates, Xander had personally arrested Hans, but the criminal was released by Garon after having supposedly "rehabilitated" in prison.

Prologue[]

Garon deploys Hans to assist Corrin on a "redemption" mission by exploring an "abandoned" Hoshidan fort near the edge of their borders. After the party unexpectedly encounters Hoshidans guarding the fort, Hans kills one of them, forcing the remaining Hoshidans to attack the party, much to the dismay of both Corrin and Gunter. Hans blindly charges towards a fortified Hoshidan position, getting himself wounded in battle. However, it was just a ruse, as he feigned death so that he could see what Corrin would do, as per Garon's orders.

Following the battle that ensues, as Corrin and Gunter prepare to return back to Nohr, Hans ambushes them, whereupon he succeeds in driving Gunter off the cliff into the yawning void of the Bottomless Canyon. He then attempts to kill Corrin in a similar vein, but fails to do so as they, enraged by his betrayal, activates Dragon Fang. As Corrin moves in to strike Hans, they furiously demand to know the reason behind his betrayal, Hans only reply that he was following Garon's orders. Before Corrin can ask why, they are pulled away and into the chasm by the curse blade Ganglari. Hans promptly makes his escape, presumably back to Nohr to report the success of his mission to Garon.


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Birthright[]

Hans appears in Chapter 13 as part of Camilla's forces. Although defeated in battle, he manages to survive. Leo appears and attempts to kill Corrin, but they are forced to flee when Scarlet and the Chevois rebels arrive.

As the war continues, Hans is later encountered in Chapter 24, where he is promoted to commander. While passing through an underground passage under Elise's guidance, the Hoshidan army accidentally stumbles upon a training ground. Obscured by a statue, the army watch as Hans enters the grounds as Nohrian Heroes and Generals are training. One of the Generals discovers the Hoshidan army, whereupon Hans gleefully orders his troops to use them as practice targets. However, the soldiers are unable to kill them and Hans, angered by their incompetence, personally takes over and lands several devastating blows against Corrin. Before he can land the killing strike, Lilith arrives and takes the blow for them, sending them into a fit of rage.

During the battle that follows, Hans takes command of his soldiers to kill the intruders. In the ensuing battle, he is slain and the remaining Nohrian forces decide to surrender. Lilith dies from the wounds she received from blocking Hans' attack shortly after.

Conquest[]

Hans reappears in Chapter 13, where he joins Corrin in their task to put down the rebellion uprising in Cheve. The Nohrians come out victorious and the army has spared the lives of the enemy soldiers. Hans, along with his goons, starts killing not only the remaining wounded Hoshidan troops and Chevois knights, but also the Chevois civilians following Corrin's defeat of Scarlet, having been ordered by Garon to do so. Corrin attempts to stop him, but Hans claims that he is just following Garon's orders and that he cannot listen to them since Garon's word is law, before continuing his killing spree. According to Camilla, Hans also killed Scarlet in a particularly "gruesome manner" after she was defeated by Corrin.

In Chapter 14, Hans gives Garon his report, crediting Corrin with most of the work he had done, much to their indignant outrage. After the Nohrians kill the band of Hoshidan soldiers that arrived to assassinate Garon, he orders Corrin to kill all the singers in Nestra. When Corrin protests, Leo manages to drag them out of the situation, while Garon orders Hans and Iago to kill them instead and they leave to begin their killing spree.

Hans is briefly seen in Chapter 16, where Garon welcomes Gunter back into the Nohrian army. Hans greets him back, but Gunter remains silent towards him.

Hans later reemerges following the conclusion of the fierce defense put up by Yukimura in Chapter 22. Upon his entrance, he mercilessly slays a few of the Hoshidan prisoners alongside Iago, not including Yukimura, Sakura and her retainers Subaki and Hana. Although Xander and the others try to stop them from killing any more prisoners, they are halted by Garon, who threatens to execute them for treason if they continue in their protests.

In Chapter 24, Hans, along with Iago, kills several Hoshidan civilians as they go into the capital city.

Hans makes one final appearance in Chapter 26, where he, along with Iago and Garon's loyalists, attempts to kill Corrin after Garon assumes the throne of Hoshido for letting Hinoka escape alive. The joint effort of these deceitful characters proves to be in vain, as the Nohrian royals turn against them since they can kill them without Garon to protect them any more. Corrin, working alongside their siblings and army, manages to kill Hans, Iago and all of Garon's loyalists, ending their tyranny and providing retribution to the innocent lives lost at the hands of the two. Before his death, Hans is shocked and angered, lamenting how he won't be rewarded for all his "hard" work.

Revelation[]

In Chapter 14, following Xander's return to Castle Krakenburg after his return from Cyrkensia, Hans is observed conversing with Iago. Within this exchange, he asserts the impossibility of Xander being convinced to join Corrin's cause, to which Iago disagrees and brings up the fact that Camilla had joined their army to support his disagreement, resolutely maintaining a stance of suspicion against Xander. The two are unaware that Elise was eavesdropping on them, who then leaves to join Corrin.

Hans appears in Chapter 16, once again ordered by Garon to kill Corrin and stop them from getting near the Bottomless Canyon. Although Hans puts up a good fight, he is killed by combined might of both Hoshido and Nohr. Though Iago arrives after Hans' defeat, he is also slain in battle and unable to obtain victory despite Hans putting a significant dent in the combined force.
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Personality[]

Hans is a violent criminal who will go to any lengths, no matter how inhumane they may be, in order to realize his dream of attaining power. To this end, he relishes murder and bloodshed, a fact that is repeatedly proven through his involvement across Fates' various routes. He cares little for his subordinates, willingly charging forward alongside them, but abandoning them the first instance he is outmatched. He always follows Garon's orders without remorse and is more concerned with his own self-preservation than the well-being of his comrades.

Hans has earned the dislike and distrust of the Nohrian royal siblings, particularly Xander, for his lack of humanity. Likewise, Hans detests them, stating that they are another obstacle in his way of obtaining glory and relishes the thought of killing them in order to do so. When Xander and the Nohrian royals turn against Iago, Hans is unfazed and remorselessly threatens to kill them, calling them "weak", showing he is loyal only to Garon, which leads to Hans getting his comeuppance for his shameless and disgraceful crimes.

In-Game[]

Fire Emblem Fates[]

As an Enemy[]

Birthright Chapter 13 - Another Hope[]
Birthright Chapter 24 - Tears of a Dragon[]
Conquest Chapter 26 - Treason[]
Revelation Chapter 16 - White Flames[]

Starting Class
FE14 Hans Berserker Map SpriteBerserker
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMov
638+519018910149-
SkillsWeaponStarting Items
MaxHPPlus5HP +5
RoundhouseGamble
FE14 Axe Axe - BFE14Axe Tomahawk (Dropped)
FE14Axe Steel Axe

Starting Class
FE14 Hans Berserker Map SpriteBerserker
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMov
640+521018910169-
SkillsWeaponStarting Items
MaxHPPlus5HP +5
RoundhouseGamble
FE14 Axe Axe - BFE14Axe Tomahawk (Dropped)
FE14Axe Steel Axe

Starting Class
FE14 Hans Berserker Map SpriteBerserker
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMov
643+52401811101912-
SkillsWeaponStarting Items
MaxHPPlus5HP +5
RoundhouseGamble
StrengthCryRally Strength
FE14 Axe Axe - SFE14Axe Tomahawk (Dropped)
FE14Axe Steel Axe

Fire Emblem Heroes[]

Ambitious Brute
A soldier under the direct command of King Garon of Nohr. Known for being merciless. Appears in Fire Emblem Fates.

Base Stats[]

Rarity:
✯✯✯
Hans Heroes spriteTitle
Ambitious Brute
Group
Heroes Infantry Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
18/19/20
39/42/45
13/14/15
38/41/44
7/8/9
32/35/38
5/6/7
28/31/34
2/3/4
15/18/21
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Steel AxeFEH Axe Axe
✯✯✯✯
Hans Heroes spriteTitle
Ambitious Brute
Group
Heroes Infantry Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
18/19/20
40/43/46
14/15/16
40/43/47
8/9/10
34/37/41
5/6/7
29/32/35
3/4/5
16/19/22
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Silver Axe
FEH skill special Dragon Gaze
FEH Axe Axe
✯✯✯✯✯
Hans Heroes spriteTitle
Ambitious Brute
Group
Heroes Infantry Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
19/20/21
43/46/49
14/15/16
42/45/49
8/9/10
36/39/43
6/7/8
32/35/38
3/4/5
18/21/24
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Aurgelmir
FEH skill special Dragon Gaze
FEH Axe Axe

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
FEH skill offenseIron Axe---
Steel Axe---
Silver Axe-FEH Star Rarity 4FEH Star Rarity 3
Aurgelmir-FEH Star Rarity 5FEH Star Rarity 5
FEH skill specialDragon Gaze---
Dragon Fang---
AFEH Atk Spd Ideal 1 Atk Spd Ideal 1-FEH Star Rarity 3
FEH Atk Spd Ideal 2 Atk Spd Ideal 2FEH Atk Spd Ideal 1 Atk Spd Ideal 1FEH Star Rarity 4
FEH Atk Spd Ideal 3 Atk Spd Ideal 3FEH Atk Spd Ideal 2 Atk Spd Ideal 2FEH Star Rarity 5
CFEH Rouse Atk Spd 1 Rouse Atk Spd 1--
FEH Rouse Atk Spd 2 Rouse Atk Spd 2FEH Rouse Atk Spd 1 Rouse Atk Spd 1-
FEH Rouse Atk Spd 3 Rouse Atk Spd 3FEH Rouse Atk Spd 2 Rouse Atk Spd 2FEH Star Rarity 4

Overall[]

Secret Book (Artwork)
Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.
Base Set[]
Counters[]
Skill Inheritance[]

Meet Some of the Heroes[]

Ambitious Brute Hans
Hans ambitious brute pop01 This is Hans, a Nohrian general. He's a criminal with a very checkered past, but his talents were such that he found a place at King Garon's side…
Hans ambitious brute pop02 As the right hand of Garon, Hans was involved in a number of his schemes, and it seems most of his dirty work was kept secret.
Hans ambitious brute pop03 When it comes to achieving his objectives, no method is too foul for Hans. With a reputation like that, it's no wonder that he's feared by the people of both Hoshido and Nohr!
Hans ambitious brute pop04 He's hungry for power of his own and hopes to one day be the king of his own country rather than a mere henchman. But will his efforts be rewarded, I wonder?
Closely Associated Characters
Garon The king of Nohr. Intends to invade and rule over Hoshido. Sends Hans on a number of secret missions.

Quotes[]

Fates[]

Help description[]

A Nohrian soldier who is hungry for advancement and short on ethics.

Defeat Line[]

  • "Ah, dammit..."

Chapter 3[]

"Ally" Battle Quote[]
“Gyaaaah! Die!”
—Hans' battle quote.
Retreat Quote[]
“Bwahaha! Looks like I've done enough damage for the time being. Time to lay low and see how this all plays out...”
—Hans' retreat quote.

Chapter 13 (Birthright)[]

Battle Quote[]
“I've always wanted a trophy... I think I'll keep your head in a jar.”
—Hans' battle quote.
Defeat Quote[]
“Not again...”
—Han' defeat quote.

Chapter 24 (Birthright)[]

Battle Quote[]

“Let me relieve you of your head! Bwahaha!”
—Hans' battle quote.
Vs Corrin[]
  • Hans: Ah, I finally get a chance to finish the job. My axe is waiting...
  • Corrin: I'm going to burn you to the ground, Hans. When I'm through with you, your axe will be the only reminder you ever lived.
Death Quote[]
“You...you killed me! How can this be? URGHH...”
—Hans' death quote.

Chapter 26 (Conquest)[]

Battle Quote[]
“I've waited a long time to wipe that smug look off your face. This is what you get for not bowing down to my might!”
—Hans' battle quote
Death Quote[]
“Defeated? How?! No... It can't be... I was to be rewarded with power! So much...power...”
—Han' death quote.

Chapter 16 (Revelation)[]

Battle Quote[]
“Bwahahaha! I hope you're all prepared to die! Actually...I don't care if you're ready or not. The more of you I kill, the better the promotion I'll get as a reward. Earl Hans... No... Duke Hans... Yes, that has a nice ring to it.”
—Hans' battle quote.
Death Quote[]
“Gah... To die to the...likes of you...I can't stand it...”
—Hans' death quote.

Heroes[]

Hans/Heroes Quotes

Non-Canon Appearances[]

Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)[]

Hans is illustrated in the trading card game Fire Emblem Cipher with the following cards:

Choose Your Legends Placement History[]

Round Placement Character Version Votes

CYL1 458 CYL Hans Portrait
Fates
272
CYL2 634
↓176
CYL Hans Portrait
Fates
104
↓168
CYL3 503
↑131
CYL Hans Portrait
Fates
106
↑2
CYL4 521
↓18
CYL Hans Portrait
Fates
69
↓37
CYL5 436
↑85
CYL Hans Portrait
Fates
70
↑1
CYL6 463
↓27
CYL Hans Portrait
Fates
54
↓16

CYL7 417
↑46
CYL Hans Portrait
Fates
15
↓39

Etymology[]

The name Ganz is a German surname meaning "complete" or "full". The meaning of this name however, isn't suitable to Hans' character; because of that, it is better to assume that the name is spelled gans with a "s" instead of a "z". Gans is German for "Goose".

The name Hans is a male German, Dutch, and Scandinavian name meaning "gift from God" or "God has been gracious". It is both a short form for the name Johannes and the German variant of the Hebrew name John.

Trivia[]

  • In a Cipher livestream, what appeared to be a WIP card art for Hans by Yusuke Kozaki appeared. This illustration was never used, but Hans did eventually receive a card illustrated by Rika Suzuki.
  • His artwork from Heroes depicts him wielding the Aurgelmir.
  • Despite being a Berserker, Hans uses the critical animation of a Fighter's by leaping into the air and back down to strike his victims rather than beginning with a forward rush like what most Berserkers do. The trait of this is shared with Kotaro and Kilma with their Master Ninja and Sorcerer classes respectively.
  • In a sketch by Kozaki, Hans is spending his leisure time with two women, presumably his lovers.
  • His character model in Chapter 3 retains his Berserker battle model rather than a Fighter equivalent.
  • Like Iago, Zola, Garon and Mikoto, Hans has unused blushing portraits within the games code.
  • Hans makes his Heroes debut as an opponent in the Lost Lore event, In the White Light.
  • Like Iago and Zola, he has an unused critical quote. If hacked into the player's army and given crit-dealing weapons (such as the Killer Axe or the Great Club), he will shout "That's it!" when performing criticals.
  • Hans is the sixth non-playable character in Fates to become playable in Heroes, preceding Mikoto, Garon, Lilith, Iago and Arete.

Gallery[]

See main article: Hans/Gallery.
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