Jesse

Jesse Artwork of Jesse Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. A mercenary from Zofia.

Gender Male Race Human Age 24 (in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia) Title(s) The Steel Amidst the Sand Starting class Mercenary Voiced by Mick Wingert (English, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia) Go Shinomiya (Japanese, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia) Appearance(s) Gaiden Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Heroes

“	I guess some folks just need to live by that kind of tight framework. Me railing against that wasn't going to make anyone happy, you know? So I figure I'll find my own place where I can live in a way that does.	”	— Jesse

Jesse (Japanese: ジェシー Jesey) is a mercenary appearing in Fire Emblem Gaiden and Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.

Fire Emblem Gaiden

Role

Jesse is the third and last mercenary that can be recruited by Celica's party. He is imprisoned in the Desert Fortress after trying to help Est escape, following the latter's kidnapping by Grieth. After Celica's army arrives at the Desert Fortress and defeats Wolff, Jesse agrees to join the party.

Starting stats and growth rates

Mercenary
Level	6

Recruitment: Act 3, talk to with Celica at the Desert Stronghold

Stats Growth Rates Spell Levels

Max HP	28	Luck	9
Strength	11	Defense	5
Skill	10	Resistance	7
Speed	12	Movement	4

Max HP	40%	Luck	20%
Strength	25%	Defense	25%
Skill	40%	Resistance	0%
Speed	40%

Fire	M	Aura	--
Thunder	9	Sagittae	--
Excalibur	2	Ragnarok	--
Seraphim	--	Recover	S

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Equipment
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Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✗ Bow ✗ B. Magic ✗ W. Magic ✗

Promotion stat gains

Soldier Cavalier Mage Archer Mercenary

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Soldier	+x to 26	+x to 10	+x to 1	+x to 3	+0	+x to 5	+0	+0	--
Knight	+x to 34	+x to 16	+x to 2	+x to 2	+0	+x to 12	+0	+0	--
Baron	+x to 40	+x to 22	+x to 6	+x to 4	+0	+x to 18	+0	+0	--

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Cavalier	+x to 24	+x to 9	+x to 3	+x to 5	+0	+x to 5	+0	+3	--
Paladin	+x to 28	+x to 12	+x to 5	+x to 8	+0	+x to 8	+0	+1	--
Gold Knight	+x to 40	+x to 18	+x to 7	+x to 12	+0	+x to 13	+0	+1	--

Class	HP	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Mage	+x to 28	+x to 8	+x to 3	+x to 4	+0	+x to 5	+0	+0	--
Sage	+x to 32	+x to 12	+x to 3	+x to 7	+0	+x to 6	+0	+0	--

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Archer	+x to 24	+x to 9	+x to 1	+x to 2	+0	+x to 3	+0	+0	--
Sniper	+x to 30	+x to 12	+x to 6	+x to 6	+0	+x to 6	+0	+1	--
Bow Knight	+x to 40	+x to 16	+x to 8	+x to 8	+0	+x to 10	+0	+3	--

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Mercenary	+x to 24	+x to 8	+x to 8	+x to 10	+0	+x to 4	+0	+0	--
Myrmidon	+x to 30	+x to 11	+x to 11	+x to 14	+0	+x to 7	+0	+1	--
Dread Fighter	+x to 36	+x to 15	+x to 16	+x to 18	+0	+x to 11	+15	+2	--
Villager	+1	+0	+0	+0	+0	+0	−15	−3	--

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• In Gaiden, promotion gains consist of giving the character as many points as necessary—the "x" value shown in the table—to reach the promoted class' base stats. If the character's stats are higher than their promoted class' base stats, they will not receive any bonus; however, if all stats are higher, then they will receive +1 to HP.

Analysis

This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

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Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

Role

Jesse reprises his role in the remake. He is also featured in a Memory Prism, saving Silque from brigands.

Starting stats and growth rates

Mercenary
Level	6
Fatigue tol.	0.45

Recruitment: Act 3, talk to with Celica at the Desert Stronghold

Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats

Max HP	28	Luck	9
Attack	11	Defense	5
Skill	10	Resistance	7
Speed	12	Movement	4

Max HP	40%	Luck	55%
Attack	30%	Defense	25%
Skill	45%	Resistance	0%
Speed	50%

Max HP	52	Luck	43
Attack	39	Defense	39
Skill	40	Resistance	40
Speed	40

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Item	Skills
--	Sword
Weapons ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗

Growth rates when reclassed

Villager/Cavalier/Paladin/Gold Knight Soldier/Knight/Baron Archer/Sniper/Bow Knight Mage/Sage

Class	HP	Atk	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Villager/Cavalier/Paladin/Gold Knight	40%	35%	{{{mag}}}	40%	45%	55%	30%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Atk	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Soldier/Knight/Baron	45%	40%	{{{mag}}}	40%	35%	50%	35%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Atk	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Archer/Sniper/Bow Knight	35%	35%	{{{mag}}}	50%	40%	55%	25%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Atk	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Mage/Sage	40%	40%	{{{mag}}}	45%	45%	55%	20%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

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Skogul/Yasha Spartan Oliphantier Guru

Class	HP	Atk	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Skogul/Yasha	40%	40%	{{{mag}}}	45%	50%	55%	30%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Atk	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Spartan	50%	40%	{{{mag}}}	40%	40%	50%	40%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Atk	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Oliphantier	40%	40%	{{{mag}}}	50%	40%	55%	25%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Atk	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Guru	40%	45%	{{{mag}}}	45%	45%	60%	25%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

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Spell list

Spell	Learned at
Fire	Mage, level 1
Excalibur	Mage, level 2
Thunder	Mage, level 9
Recover	Sage, level 1
If the character promotes before learning a spell, the level at which that spell is learned becomes (Spell's level − [level before promotion − 1]).

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Myrmidon	+x to 30	+0	+x to 11	+x to 14	+0	+x to 7	+0	+1	--
Dread Fighter	+x to 36	+x to 15	+x to 16	+x to 18	+0	+x to 11	+0	+2	--

• In Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, promotion gains give the character as many points as necessary—the "x" value shown in the table—to reach the promoted class' base stats. If the character's stats are higher than their promoted class' base stats, they will not receive any bonus; however, if all stats are higher, then they will receive +1 to HP.

Analysis

This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

Jesse joins the Pilgrimage midway through Act 3 as a level 6 Mercenary with rounded growths and bases that are above average for his level but still below those of the Myrmidon and below the stats of the enemies he can expect to face. His problems are immediately apparent - he is far behind the rest of the party, who will likely be getting started on their second-tier classes while he is stuck on his first tier during the desert section of Celica's route, and he needs one level before he can reach promotion and close the gap. Furthermore, he is badly overshadowed as an extra Dread Fighter by Deen, who joins a mere two to three battles after him as a level 5 Myrmidon and blows Jesse's stats and level out of the water. If the player wants to use Jesse, the best way to do so is to squeeze him a kill or two on the way to the Dragon Shrine so that he can promote into Myrmidon, and then he can chip in if needed for the rest of the game. Even at base level, Jesse is capable of one-rounding enemy Witches in Storming of Duma Gate, so he can contribute without much investment, albeit limited to flunky utility. If Jesse is shown heavy favoritism or the player stops to grind, he can certainly do well as a Dread Fighter; however, the return on investment is generally not worth it when there are far better uses for the player's time and experience points.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Main article: Jesse/Heroes

There is one variation of Jesse available in Heroes.

Personality

As with many characters in Gaiden, Jesse has minimal characterization. He appears to be always willing to rescue someone in danger, even at the cost of his own safety, as shown by his being imprisoned following his attempt to save Est from Grieth.

Shadows of Valentia expands on his personality, showing him as a superficial individual who enjoys life without restrictions, shown when he left his stringent household when he was able. He is also shown to be very flirtatious, often smooth talking women in Celica's army, and often Celica herself. He desires to establish a country of mercenaries, suggesting he is a big dreamer.

Supports

Main article: Jesse/Supports

Jesse Mercenary Support conversations: Saber Mercenary C: 15 B: 35 A: 60 Deen Myrmidon C: 15 B: 35 A: 60 [[{{{supportm3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm3}}} B: {{{bm3}}} A: {{{am3}}} [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Bond supports:* Silque Cleric Bonus: Dodge +7 [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond2}}} [[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond3}}} [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond5}}} [[{{{supporto6}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond6}}} [[{{{supporto6}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond6}}} [[{{{supporto7}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond7}}} [[{{{supporto8}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond8}}} [[{{{supporto9}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond9}}} [[{{{supporto10}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond10}}}

See Support § Echoes: Shadows of Valentia for more details on supports.

Base conversations

Main article: Jesse/Conversations

Endings

Gaiden

In the former territory of Grieth, he built a new country. Afterwards, he became known as the Desert Mercenary.

Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

After successfully founding a mercenary kingdom in Grieth's former land, Jesse then proved successful at ruling it. In times of strife, he worked with Alm to secure peace. Tales of his valor are told even now, in which he's reverentially called "the Steel Amidst the Sand."

Quotes

The Final Battle quote

“	Ruling the world with might and terror? Talk about your stale chichés. What's the point in living if you're not having fun? I'm not about to find out!	”	— Jesse

Critical quotes

“	This one's gonna hurt!	”	— Jesse

“	We're done here!	”	— Jesse

“	Whaddaya think of this?	”	— Jesse

“	Feast on THIS!	”	— Jesse

Death quotes

“	Heh, me, of all people, falling short of the rebel image...	”	— Jesse, in Gaiden.

“	Aww... And things were just...getting fun... Thanks for having me along this far... See you...on the other...	”	— Jesse, in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (Classic Mode).

“	Ow! Ow ow ow ow ouch. Yeah, this one feels pretty serious. Sorry, can I take a breather? Dying's not on my priority list today.	”	— Jesse, in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (Casual Mode).

Heroes quotes

Main article: Jesse/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Jesse is featured on one card in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Jesse
	Woman-Loving Mercenary, Jesse
	"You're all traveling together, yeah? Looks like a real fun group. Don't suppose you got room for one more?""
Attack: 50	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 2
Class: Mercenary	Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
"A sight for sore eyes!": [Always] If you have 2 or more allies, this unit gains +20 attack. "I'm raring to go!": [Activate] [] Until the end of your turn, non-lord enemies are unable to evade this unit's attacks.
Card #B16-055HN • Artist: Tetsu Kurosawa
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Jesse .

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia	A mercenary from Zofia.	ソフィア王国の傭兵。

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Jesse	A name of Hebrew origin, possibly meaning "gift". Named after the father of the biblical figure, David, the King of Israel.
Japanese	ジェシー	Officially romanized as Jesey. Presumably a corruption of "Jesse", as above.
Spanish	Jesse	--
French	Jesse	--
German	Jesse	--
Italian	Jesse	--
Dutch	Jesse	--
Portuguese	Jesse	--
Korean	제시	Jesse
Simplified Chinese	杰西	Jesse
Traditional Chinese	傑西	Jesse

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Mercenary Myrmidon Dread Fighter Sword Sword Sword

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Jesse from the art book Fire Emblem: The Complete.
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  Artwork of Jesse from Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
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  Full portrait artwork of Jesse from Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.

Portraits

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  Portrait of Jesse in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Jesse: Blithe Mercenary.
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  Artwork of Jesse: Blithe Mercenary.
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  Artwork of Jesse: Blithe Mercenary.
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  Artwork of Jesse: Blithe Mercenary.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Jesse: Blithe Mercenary.
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  Artwork of Jesse: Blithe Mercenary.
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  Artwork of Jesse: Blithe Mercenary.
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  Artwork of Jesse: Blithe Mercenary.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Jesse with Genny and Mae.

References

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