Character Spotlight: Merric, Wind Mage

Merric
Infantry, Green Tome

Spoiler

HP ATK SPE DEF RES
Merric 48 40 32 28 19
Nino 33 46 36 19 29
Julia 38 49 26 17 35
Cecilia 36 46 22 22 29

Merric is a mage whom, when compared to the other green tomes, boasts the highest HP pool, the highest defense, and the highest damage when faced against flying foes. Truthfully, Merric is a rather cut-and-dry unit. There isn't anything truly special about him that sets him apart from others, and while you might consider that he may tank a hit or two against others in the arena, it's a thought that is quickly dismissed when you go up against a red unit.

With that said, Merric's stats are still rather commendable. His speed is slightly above average, allowing him to attack twice in the same turn against a small pool of the other heroes, while surviving a majority of single-hits against him by merit of both his HP and DEF stats (although getting attacked twice is still rather common considering some of the fastest heroes are red). His HP and DEF stats are appreciated here since he has only the most basic form of movement, and making him a prime choice against archers with low RES, such as the ever popular Takumi.

His specials take a long time to charge. A long time. Both of the specials attack in a AoE around the targeted unit, so it can be thought of Merric attacking several units within the same turn, provided they're in a given area. I personally haven't found this skill particularly useful, as the stage is usually over and done with before Merric gets an opportunity to use his move. As for when he can use the move, the situation is never such that it would hit several units at the same time.

A nod has to be given to his bonus against flying units however. Merric may not have the highest ATK of his green counterparts, but it's still nothing to scoff at. Merric is very good at murdering even off-colour flying opponents, so he has a greater coverage of damage to the hero pool than the other green tomes may offer.

All in all Merric's not so bad! Generally a mage that can stand up against archers and take down anything that flies. If he's out of position, he's gonna die, but all mages are like that aren't they?

Pros:

• Largest HP, DEF stats of the green tomes
• Ranged, bonus against flying units, allowing for wider unit coverage

Cons:

• His Defense is low anyway!
• Lowest RES of the green tomes
• Long special charge

Weapon Skills
Wind
Damage:
4
Range:
2

Elwind
Damage:
6
Range:
2
SP Cost:
100

Rexcalibur
Damage:
9
Range:
2

5 ★
Excalibur
Effective against flying units.
Damage:
14
Range:
2


Special Skills
Rising Wind
Before combat this unit initiates, foes in an area near the target take damage equal to (unit's Atk minus foe's Def or Res).
Cooldown:
5 Turns

Growing Wind
Before combat this unit initiates, foes in a wide area around the target take damage equal to (unit's Atk minus foe's Def or Res).
Cooldown:
5 Turns
SP Cost:
200


Passive Skills
5 ★
HP+3
Grants +3 to max HP
SP Cost:
300

5 ★
HP+4
Grants +4 to max HP
SP Cost:
50

5 ★
HP+5
Grants +5 to max HP
SP Cost:
100

5 ★
Spur Res +2
Grants adjacent allies Res+2 during combat.
SP Cost:
50

5 ★
Spur Res +3
Grants adjacent allies Res+3 during combat.
SP Cost:
100

5 ★
Spur Res +4
Grants adjacent allies Res+4 during combat.
SP Cost:
200

From Series
Fire Emblem Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
Fire Emblem Mystery of the Emblem
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Fire Emblem New Mystery of the Emblem
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