Parthia

Parthia
Official artwork of Parthia from Fire Emblem: Museum.
First Seen	Fire Emblem: Ankoku Ryū to Hikari no Tsurugi
Weapon Type	Bow
Most Common Rank	A
Uses	17 or 20
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“A formidable bow, regalia of House Archanea.”
—In-game description, Shadow Dragon and Shin Monshō

The Parthia (パルティア Parutia) is a legendary Bow that appears in the Archanea Series of the Fire Emblem franchise, alongside Fire Emblem Awakening. One of three regalia weapons of Archanea, this bow serves as the counterpart to the sword Mercurius and the lance Gradivus.

Background

The Parthia was stolen by Adrah, and used to conquer the continent of Archanea. Upon the founding of the Kingdom of Archanea, the Partia was dubbed a Regalia and subsequently passed down through descending generations of Archanean royalty.

During the War of Darkness, Nyna presents Parthia to Marth in Chapter 12 (Chapter 10 in Book 1 of Mystery of the Emblem) after he successfully wrests control over the royal palace of Archanea from Volzhin's forces.

During the War of Heroes, Parthia appears in the possession of Jeorge in Chapter 8. Speaking to him with Gordin will convince him to harden his resolve to defect to Marth's army.

Weapon Stats

Fire Emblem: Ankoku Ryū to Hikari no Tsurugi

Name				Type
Parthia				Bow
WLv	Uses	Mt	Hit	Crt	Rng	Wt	Worth
13	17	17	100%	0%	2	3	-
Effect
If used as an item, it will boost resistance temporarily by 7 points (just like Pure Water). The bonus will decrease by 1 point each turn.

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Name				Type
Parthia				Bow
WLv	Uses	Mt	Hit	Crt	Rng	Wt	Worth
12	17	20	100%	0%	2	7	-
Effect
Permits its wielder to acquire 2x experience.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Name					Type
Parthia					Bow
Rank	Uses	Mt	Hit	Crt	Rng	Wt	WEx	Worth
A	20	17	100%	0%	2	7	2	-
Effect
If used as an item, it will increase resistance by 7 (effect decreases by 1 each turn).

Fire Emblem: Shin Monshō no Nazo ~Hikari to Kage no Eiyū~

Name				Type
Parthia				Bow
Rank	Uses	Mt	Hit	Crt	Rng	WEx	Worth
A	20	17	100%	10%	2	2	-
Effect
If used as an item, it will increase resistance by 7 (effect decreases by 1 each turn).

Fire Emblem Awakening

Name				Type
Parthia				Bow
Rank	Uses	Mt	Hit	Crt	Rng	WEx	Worth
A	20	19	95%	5%	2	?	0
Effect
If used as an item, it will increase resistance by 5 (effect decreases by 1 each turn).

Item Locations

Fire Emblem: Ankoku Ryū to Hikari no Tsurugi

Method	Location
Event	Ch. 12 - Clear the chapter.

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Method	Location
Event	Book 1: Ch. 10 - Clear the chapter.
Inventory	Book 2: Jeorge

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Method	Location
Event	Ch. 12 - Clear the chapter.

Fire Emblem: Shin Monshō no Nazo ~Hikari to Kage no Eiyū~

Method	Location
Inventory	Jeorge

Fire Emblem Awakening

Method	Location
Treasure	Xeno. 15 - Random from Chest.
Renown	Obtain 5,000 Renown points in order to acquire Parthia through this method.

Etymology

Parthia is an ancient country that once existed in the southwestern part of Asia. Becoming a powerful empire around the 2nd century BCE, it collapsed in the 3rd century CE. The Parthians were known to be very skilled in mounted archery.

Trivia

• Parthia is tied with Gradivus for the highest base Might of all non-magical ranged weapons in Awakening.
• With the exception Mystery of the Emblem, Parthia has the passive effect of the Barrier staff, making it the only weapon in the game with a passive bonus that wears off after a certain number of turns.
• Parthia's appearance is based on its design in the Fire Emblem: Museum. It is the only one of the Three Regalia that was not redesigned for Awakening.

Gallery

Parthia, as it appears in the ninth series of the TCG.

Parthia being used in Mystery of the Emblem.

Virion wielding Parthia in Awakening.

The quiver of Parthia, as it is depicted attached to Virion's back in Awakening.