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“My father placed blunt swords at my sides when I slept to keep me from moving.”
—Marisa talking to Tethys in a support conversation

Marisa is a playable character in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones. She is a mercenary that joins Eirika and Ephraim's armies by betraying her former employer and switching sides.

Profile[]

Marisa is a member of Gerik's Mercenaries. She is an aloof and detached beauty, and a master of the blade, earning fame as the Crimson Flash because of her great speed. She became a mercenary to deal with the harsh methods of her father, who was also a great swordmaster, and seeks to surpass him.

Regardless of the route, Marisa is accidentally deployed under the hire of Grado, while Gerik and the other Mercenaries were hired by Innes. In Eirika's route, she switches sides after speaking to Gerik, not worried about what this would do to her reputation. In Ephraim's route, she switches sides after learning about the mix up from Ewan. Marisa has a secret crush on Gerik, as her supports with her friendly rival Tethys reveal.

After Fomortiis is defeated, Marisa becomes the leader of a mercenary force of her own, defeating all who challenge her. If she reaches an A support with Gerik, she stays with him and becomes the group's fencing instructor, while if she reaches A support with Joshua, she swears loyalty to him and becomes Jehanna's top swordfighter.

Personality[]

Marisa is quiet, blunt, and stoic. Her aloof demeanor covers an awkward side. She is usually socially inept in every situation outside of fighting, as revealed in one of her support conversations with Gerik. Her bluntness can intimidate others and be interpreted as rudeness sometimes. She acts this way because she was always lonely and had a hard time socializing.

Marisa had a harsh childhood, being raised by her father with extremely strict methods like needing to sleep surrounded by (blunt) swords so she would never let her guard down even when not awake. That said, she doesn't resent her father, and her dream is to surpass him.

Marisa always looks for ways to improve herself on the battlefield, and is always testing her skills. She is very fixated on her goal of being a better swordmaster then her father, and the uncertainty of if the war will end or if she will survive makes her even stricter with herself.

In-Game[]

The Sacred Stones[]

Base Stats[]

Starting ClassAffinity
FE8 Female Myrmidon Map Sprite MyrmidonGBAIce Ice
LevelHPStrSklSpdLckDefResConMov
5237121394355
WeaponStarting Items
Sword Sword - DShamshirShamshir
VulneraryVulnerary*
ElixirElixir**

*Eirika's route
**Ephraim's route

Growth Rates[]

HP S/M Skl Spd Lck Def Res
75% 30%* 55%* 60%* 50% 15% 25%*

*5% less in the Japanese version

Promotion Gains[]

Item Required Promoted Class
Herocrest Hero Crest or Master seal Master Seal FE8 Female Swordmaster Map Sprite Swordmaster
1 +4 +2 +1 +0 +2 +1 +2 +1
Skills Weapon Levels
Critical +15 Sword +40

Item Required Promoted Class
Herocrest Hero Crest or Master seal Master Seal FE8 Assassin Map Sprite Assassin
1 +2 +1 +1 +1 +2 +1 +1 +1
Skills
Silencer

Supports[]

See also: Marisa/Supports

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.

Marisa joins several chapters later at the same level as Joshua, which makes her harder to train. Compared to Joshua, Marisa has better growths in Skill, Luck and Resistance (at least in the European version), and slightly worse growths in Strength and Defense. Despite a slightly lower Speed growth, she does have high Speed and can easily handle most attacks, although like Joshua, she will end up sword-locked; if promoted into Swordmaster, she becomes particularly susceptible to Swordslayer-wielding users and should avoid them at all costs.

As a promotion, the Swordmaster class increases Marisa's critical rate, while the Assassin class allows her to use Lockpicks and grants her the Silencer ability.

Fire Emblem Awakening[]

SpotPass[]

Starting Class
FE13 NPC Generic Swordmaster (F) Map SpriteSwordmaster
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMov
538221331332814136
SkillsWeaponStarting Items
Avoid +10Avoid +10
Vantage (Kakusei)Vantage
Astra (FE13)Astra
RidefasticonTantivy
SwordIconFE13Sword - BKilling Edge FE13 IconKilling Edge*

*Enemy only; joins unequipped

Fire Emblem Engage[]

Bond Ring[]

Hero from beyond Elyos and member of Gerik's Mercenaries. A remarkable swordswoman known, and feared, as the Crimson Flash. She has a taciturn demeanor and trusts Commander Gerik completely.
Bond Ring Marisa
FE17 C Rank Bond RingC Rank Spd +1
FE17 B Rank Bond RingB Rank Dex +1 Spd +1
World FE17 A Rank Bond RingA Rank Dex +1 Spd +1 Lck +1
Eirika Emblem Ring Azure Twins FE17 S Rank Bond RingS Rank Dex +1 Spd +2 Lck +1
FE17 Lethality IconLethality

Fire Emblem Heroes[]

Crimson Flash
An aloof swordfighter in a mercenary group led by Gerik. Her nom de guerre, Crimson Flash, strikes fear in others. Appears in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.

Base Stats[]

Rarity:
✯✯✯✯
Heroes Marisa SpriteTitle
Crimson Flash
Group
Heroes Infantry Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
17
43
8
28
10
34
5
27
5
19
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Wo Dao
FEH skill special Night Sky
FEH Sword Sword
✯✯✯✯✯
Heroes Marisa SpriteTitle
Crimson Flash
Group
Heroes Infantry Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
18
46
8
30
10
36
6
30
6
21
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offenseWo Dao+
FEH skill special Night Sky
FEH Sword Sword

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
FEH skill offenseIron Sword---
Steel Sword---
Wo Dao-FEH Star Rarity 4-
Wo Dao+Wo DaoFEH Star Rarity 5FEH Star Rarity 5
Shamshir--FEH Star Rarity 5
FEH skill specialNight Sky-FEH Star Rarity 4-
GlimmerNight Sky-FEH Star Rarity 4
AFEH HP +3 HP +3--
FEH HP Def 1 HP/Def 1FEH HP +3 HP +3-
FEH HP Def 2 HP/Def 2FEH HP Def 1 HP/Def 1FEH Star Rarity 4
CFEH Infantry Pulse 1 Infantry Pulse 1--
FEH Infantry Pulse 2 Infantry Pulse 2FEH Infantry Pulse 1 Infantry Pulse 1FEH Star Rarity 4
FEH Infantry Pulse 3 Infantry Pulse 3FEH Infantry Pulse 2 Infantry Pulse 2FEH Star Rarity 5

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[]

Crimson Flash Marisa
Marica crimson flash pop01 Today I'll be introducing you to Marisa, a member of Gerik's Mercenaries. She's a master swordswoman they call the Crimson Flash!
Marica crimson flash pop02 Marisa comes from Jehanna. Her father was apparently a harsh instructor in the ways of swordsmanship, and when she joined Gerik's Mercenaries, she quickly became essential to the team.
Marica crimson flash pop03 She doesn't talk much, and she might come across as blunt and aloof at times, but I hear she's got a big crush on someone! I wonder who it is?
Marica crimson flash pop04 Marisa might be an intimidating fighter who never lets her guard down, but she's a softy on the inside. I hope her crush can keep up with her, whoever they are!
Closely Associated Characters
Gerik A veteran soldier who leads his own mercenary band, Gerik's Mercenaries. He's the commander of Tethys, Ewan, Marisa, and others.
Tethys A member of Gerik's Mercenaries who is a talented and charming dancer. Together with her dear brother, Ewan, she strives to survive a life torn apart by war.

Crimson Rabbit
Skilled mercenary called the Crimson Flash. Recieved an order to participate in the Spring Festival as a bunny. Appears in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.

Base Stats[]

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Heroes Marisa Sprite (Spring)Title
Crimson Rabbit
Group
Heroes Flying Flying
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
17/18/19
39/42/45
8/9/10
30/33/36
7/8/9
35/38/42
5/6/7
24/28/31
5/6/7
18/21/24
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Flashing Carrot+
FEH skill support Reposition
FEH Lance Lance

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
FEH skill offenseIron Lance---
Steel Lance---
Flashing Carrot---
Flashing Carrot+-FEH Star Rarity 5-
FEH skill supportReposition-FEH Star Rarity 5-
BFEH Spd Def Link 1 Spd Def Link 1--
FEH Spd Def Link 2 Spd Def Link 2FEH Spd Def Link 1 Spd Def Link 1-
FEH Spd Def Link 3 Spd Def Link 3FEH Spd Def Link 2 Spd Def Link 2FEH Star Rarity 5
CFEH Flier Guidance 1 Flier Guidance 1--
FEH Flier Guidance 2 Flier Guidance 2FEH Flier Guidance 1 Flier Guidance 1-
FEH Flier Guidance 3 Flier Guidance 3FEH Flier Guidance 2 Flier Guidance 2FEH Star Rarity 5

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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[]

Crimson Rabbit Marisa
Marisa crimson rabbit pop01 Marisa is a member of Gerik's Mercenaries, the group in which her talent for swordplay won her the nickname of “the Crimson Flash.” She brings a touch of flair to the battlefield—and now that flair's coming to the Spring Festival!
Marisa crimson rabbit pop02 Check it out! She's swapped out her trusty sword for what appears to be…a carrot lance? This is her first time wielding a lance, you know—I wonder how she'll use it!
Marisa crimson rabbit pop03 Never mind the carrot, though. Isn't her outfit incredible? I wasn't kidding when I said she'd bring her distinctive flair to the event.
Marisa crimson rabbit pop04 Marisa is typically quite reticent and aloof, but this fabulous spring outfit might be just the thing to help her open up a bit!
Closely Associated Characters
Joshua A mercenary with a taste for games of chance, who is also secretly the runaway prince of Jehanna. His sparring matches with Marisa give a vivid demonstration of their gifts for swordsmanship.

Quotes[]

The Sacred Stones[]

Recruitment Conversation[]

Eirika's route

  • Gerik: Is that you, Marisa?
  • Marisa: Chief.
  • Gerik: What a mess… Looks like the guild bungled. They're usually diligent about making sure this sort of thing doesn't happen. But here we are, two people of the same troop, working for opposite sides.
  • Marisa: What should we do?
  • Gerik: Aye, well, that's a good question. As a mercenary, your loyalty should always lie with the person paying your wages. You decide. We can cross blades if you want, but I'd rather you retreat. 'Course, if you betray your employer, you'll soil your sterling name.
  • Marisa: C'mon, chief. What would YOU like me to do?
  • Gerik: Well, that's easy. I'd like you to come over and join my side.
  • Marisa: Right. Done.
  • Gerik: Ho-hold on… Is that it? Just like that? You know what this will do to your reputation, right?
  • Marisa: Uh-huh.

Ephraim's route

  • Ewan: There you are, Marisa.
  • Marisa: Ewan? What are you doing here?
  • Ewan: Marisa, the mercenary guild sent you here, didn't they? They assigned you to fight under Commander Gerik, right?
  • Marisa: That's right. But the chief's not here.
  • Ewan: I know, It was all a mistake. Your commander's over there, working on another job. He wants you to join him.
  • Marisa: Really? He said that?
  • Ewan: Yep.
  • Marisa: I'm on my way.
  • Ewan: Hey, wait! Wait! Take me with you. The group's headed east, too. Let's stick with them for now.
  • Marisa: Very well.

Death Quote[]

“I lost...”
—Marisa's death quote

Final Chapter[]

“My blade will cut deep.”
—Marisa's final chapter quote

Conversation on Chapter 10 of Ephraim's route[]

(if any of the Player Units visited the lower village)

  • Marisa: …No good.
  • [Player Unit]: What?
  • Marisa: …… This.
  • [Player Unit]: Huh?
  • Marisa: I found it. I can't use it yet. Good-bye.
  • (Marisa leaves)
  • [Player Unit]: Uh…
  • (Got a Hero Crest)

Heroes[]

Marisa/Heroes Quotes

Possible Endings[]

Marisa, the Crimson Flash (緋閃, Hi sen)
After the war, Marisa became battalion leader for an elite mercenary force. Many men sought to challenge her to a duel, and none of them stood up to her blade.
Marisa and Gerik
Gerik remained a mercenary, and Marisa became his company's fencing instructor. Gerik returned the affection she gave him, although he was troubled to learn she was clumsy at everything but fighting.
Marisa and Joshua
Joshua returned to Jehanna with Marisa, where she pledged service to the crown and became the top swordfighter in the land. Joshua still loved games of chance, but when it came to Marisa, she was ever the winner.

Non-Canon Appearances[]

Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)[]

Marisa 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 53 CYL Marisa Portrait
The Sacred Stones
5,398
CYL2 57
↓4
CYL Marisa Portrait
The Sacred Stones
4,293
↓1,105
CYL3 109
↓52
CYL Marisa Portrait
The Sacred Stones
2,565
↓1,728
CYL4 96
↑13
CYL Marisa Portrait
The Sacred Stones
1,694
↓871
CYL5 114
↓17
CYL Marisa Portrait
The Sacred Stones
813
↓881
CYL6 95
↑19
CYL Marisa Portrait
The Sacred Stones
1,006
↑193
CYL7 105
↓10
CYL Marisa Portrait
The Sacred Stones
639
↓367

CYL8 120
↓15
CYL Marisa Portrait
The Sacred Stones
611
↓28

Trivia[]

  • In a support conversation with Tethys, Marisa tells her that she can use either hand when holding a sword, but she prefers using her left hand, because she says that it is stronger.
    • Her Fire Emblem Heroes arts reference this as they depict her using her right hand for normal attacks and her left hand for special skills.
  • Even though Ewan can be used to recruit her, Marisa is unable to have support conversations with him.
  • Marisa's The Sacred Stones artwork depicts her wielding Shamshir.
    • Her artwork in Heroes depicts her as a Myrmidon, and still wielding her trademark Shamshir.
  • The Hero in Marisa's SpotPass team in Fire Emblem Awakening represents Gerik.
  • Marisa shares her English Voice Actress, Connor Kelly-Eiding, with Felicia, Setsuna and Catria.
  • In the Japanese version of The Sacred Stones, Marisa's growths are identical to Fir's in The Binding Blade.
  • Marisa can be the only female Assassin in the GBA games.

Gallery[]

See main article: Marisa/Gallery.
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