Setsuna

Setsuna Artwork of Setsuna from Fire Emblem Fates 4koma Comic & Character Guide Book. One of Hinoka's retainers. A noble who seems calm and capable, but is very clumsy.

Gender Female Race Human Birthday May 20 Nationality Hoshidan Starting class Archer Voiced by Ayano Ishikawa (Japanese, all appearances) Connor Kelly-Eiding (English, all appearances) Appearance(s) Fates Heroes

“	Traps and I are destined for each other. If I go hiking in the mountains, I fall into traps left for wildlife... I always get hung up in fishing nets when I'm crossing rivers... I even fall into the small holes that children dig for fun in towns.	”	— Setsuna, detailing her habit of falling into traps to Corrin.

Setsuna (Japanese: セツナ Setsuna) is a character in Fire Emblem Fates. She is a Hoshidan archer and subordinate of Hinoka.

Biography

One of Hinoka's retainers, Setsuna is an absent-minded Hoshidan archer who is prone to falling into traps due to the lack of attention that she gives to her surroundings.

Fire Emblem Fates

Role

Setsuna is a playable character in Birthright and Revelation, and appears as an enemy in Chapters 11 and 24 in the Conquest route.

Setsuna appears in Beach Brawl and Royal Royale, where she appears in a team with Hinoka and Azama. In both chapters, her team can be selected to be played as, and will appear as enemies if they are not selected.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Birthright Revelation Beach Brawl Royal Royale

Archer
Level	3
Movement	5

Recruitment: Chapter 8, speak to Hinoka with Corrin

Stats Growths Mods Pair Up

Max HP	19	Speed	10
Strength	8	Luck	6
Magic	0	Defense	5
Skill	9+2	Resistance	3+2

Max HP	40%	Speed	75%
Strength	35%	Luck	35%
Magic	0%	Defense	25%
Skill	45%	Resistance	40%

		Speed	+3
Strength	±0	Luck	−1
Magic	±0	Defense	−1
Skill	+1	Resistance	−1

C Support	Spd +1
B Support	Spd +1
A Support	Res +1
S Support	Skill +1, Spd +1

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Inventory	Skills
Iron Yumi	Optimistic  Skill +2
Weapon Levels -- -- -- D -- -- -- --

Archer
Level	11
Movement	5

Recruitment: Chapter 16, automatically from turn 1

Stats Growths Mods Pair Up

Max HP	25	Speed	17
Strength	12	Luck	11
Magic	0	Defense	8
Skill	15+2	Resistance	10+2

Max HP	40%	Speed	75%
Strength	35%	Luck	35%
Magic	0%	Defense	25%
Skill	45%	Resistance	40%

		Speed	+3
Strength	±0	Luck	−1
Magic	±0	Defense	−1
Skill	+1	Resistance	−1

C Support	Spd +1
B Support	Spd +1
A Support	Res +1
S Support	Skill +1, Spd +1

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Inventory	Skills
Steel Yumi	Optimistic  Skill +2  Quick Draw
Weapon Levels -- -- -- C -- -- -- --

Sniper
Level	3
Movement	6+1

Stats
Max HP	33	Speed	27+3
Strength	17+1	Luck	14+1
Magic	0	Defense	12
Skill	23+2	Resistance	12+6

Inventory	Skills
Rubber Bow  Raider Yumi  Concoction	Optimistic  Skill +2  Quick Draw
Weapon Levels -- -- -- A -- -- -- --

Sniper
Level	8
Movement	6+1

Stats
Max HP	35	Speed	30+3
Strength	18+1	Luck	15+1
Magic	0	Defense	13
Skill	25+2	Resistance	14+6

Inventory	Skills
Setsuna's Yumi  Surefire Yumi  Concoction	Optimistic  Skill +2  Quick Draw  Certain Blow
Weapon Levels -- -- -- S -- -- -- --

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Neutral - Prologue

See also: Ties That Bind

Archer
Level	3
Movement	5

Stats
Max HP	18	Speed	8
Strength	8	Luck	9
Magic	0	Defense	6
Skill	8	Resistance	2+2

Inventory	Skills
Brass Yumi	Optimistic
Weapon Levels -- -- -- D -- -- -- --

Enemy - Conquest Chapter 11

See also: Rainbow Sage (Conquest chapter)

Normal Hard Lunatic

Archer
Level	12
Movement	-

Stats
Max HP	26	Speed	14
Strength	9	Luck	9
Magic	0	Defense	6
Skill	13	Resistance	5

Inventory	Skills
Steel Shortbow	Optimistic  Strong Riposte
Weapon Levels -- -- -- C -- -- -- --

Archer
Level	12
Movement	-

Stats
Max HP	28	Speed	16
Strength	11	Luck	9
Magic	0	Defense	7
Skill	13	Resistance	6

Inventory	Skills
Steel Shortbow	Optimistic  Strong Riposte  Certain Blow
Weapon Levels -- -- -- C -- -- -- --

Archer
Level	12
Movement	5

Stats
Max HP	28	Speed	16
Strength	11	Luck	9
Magic	0	Defense	7
Skill	13	Resistance	6

Inventory	Skills
Steel Shortbow	Optimistic  Strong Riposte  Certain Blow
Weapon Levels -- -- -- B -- -- -- --

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Enemy - Conquest Chapter 24

See also: Hinoka (chapter)

Normal Hard/Lunatic

Sniper
Level	15
Movement	6

Stats
Max HP	37	Speed	31
Strength	23	Luck	18
Magic	0	Defense	15
Skill	26	Resistance	19+2

Inventory	Skills
Silver Yumi	Optimistic  Seal Strength
Weapon Levels -- -- -- A -- -- -- --

Sniper
Level	15
Movement	6

Stats
Max HP	40	Speed	35
Strength	25	Luck	18
Magic	0	Defense	17
Skill	29	Resistance	21+2

Inventory	Skills
Silver Yumi	Optimistic  Seal Strength  Swordbreaker  Pass
Weapon Levels -- -- -- A/S -- -- -- --

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Reclassing options

Setsuna Base classes:* Archer Kinshi Knight Sniper Reclass options: Ninja Mechanist Master Ninja This unit can also reclass to the base classes of a unit with whom they have an S or A+ support.

See reclass for more details on the reclassing system.

Growth rates when reclassed

Kinshi Knight Sniper Ninja Mechanist Master Ninja

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Kinshi Knight	30%	25%	0%	45%	75%	45%	15%	55%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Sniper	40%	35%	0%	50%	75%	35%	25%	40%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Ninja	35%	25%	0%	50%	80%	30%	20%	55%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Mechanist	40%	30%	0%	45%	70%	35%	20%	55%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Master Ninja	35%	25%	0%	50%	80%	30%	20%	60%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

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Promotion stat gains

Archer Ninja

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+2	+2	+0	+3	+4	+1	+2	+4	+1	--
Kinshi Knight	+0	−1	+1	+2	+3	+3	+0	+6	+3	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Master Ninja	+1	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+1	+5	+1	E
Mechanist	+2	+4	+0	+1	−1	+1	+3	+3	+2	E

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill	Learned at
	Optimistic	Personal skill, innate and unremovable
	Skill +2	Innate
	Quick Draw	Archer, starting from level 10 (Innate in the Revelation campaign)
	Air Superiority	Kinshi Knight, starting from level 5
	Amaterasu	Kinshi Knight, starting from level 15
	Certain Blow	Sniper, starting from level 5
	Bowfaire	Sniper, starting from level 15
	Locktouch	Ninja, starting from level 4
	Poison Strike	Ninja, starting from level 10
	Golembane	Mechanist, starting from level 5
	Replicate	Mechanist, starting from level 15
	Lethality	Master Ninja, starting from level 5
	Shurikenfaire	Master Ninja, starting from level 15
The above skill list does not include skills obtained via Supports and DLC.

Analysis

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

Setsuna is the first Archer recruited in Birthright and the second one recruited in Revelation. She comes with fairly mediocre bases in both routes she joins in and her growths are rather balanced, mostly focused on speed and skill. Setsuna is rather unremarkable at base; as such, she is hard to level up without favoritism. Still, she can one-shot fliers in Chapter 11 of Birthright at base and can promote early in Revelation to help fix her bases. However, Setsuna's main use is her utility as a pair-up bot, granting a very high boost in speed. Setsuna joins with the skills Optimistic, Skill +2 and Quick Draw in Revelation. Optimistic is an okay skill for a frail unit like Setsuna, increasing the healing amount by 1.5x, but doesn't help her contribute much in combat as she will mostly be chipping away at enemies at a distance and try to avoid enemies due to being locked to 2 range. Skill +2 is useful in the earlygame to boost her raliability, but falls off later in the game. Quick Draw is a useful skill which helps to fix Setsuna's poor strength. Setsuna has the option between promoting into a Sniper or Kinshi Knight. Sniper mostly keeps Setsuna the same with improving her skill growth and allowing her to reach S rank in bows; Kinshi Knight gives her mostly useless access to lances and very valuable flying utility, granting her the ability to ferry units around which goes nicely with her aforementioned use as a pair-up bot. While she learns Certain Blow and Bowfaire as a Sniper, Certain Blow is often overkill as Setsuna has good enough skill to hit consistently and is only really useful against enemies with weapon triangle advantage over her. Bowfaire is an excellent skill that helps fix Setsuna's low strength. As a Kinshi Knight, she learns Air Superiority and Amaterasu. Air Superiority gives Setsuna more reliability and dodgetanking potential against flying enemies, while Amaterasu gives her a bit of healing utility, which isn't too useful as she will mostly be away from other player units due to her high movement and flying utility.

Setsuna is pretty bad in Birthright. She joins with mediocre bases, with a low base level of 3 in an enemy phase-heavy game such as Birthright. Because of the poor enemy quality, but high enemy quantities in Birthright, the lack of an enemy phase significantly hurts Setsuna; aside from picking off a few fliers, she will have a hard time securing kills and, consequently, a hard time gaining levels. Another issue is that Takumi joins only two chapters after Setsuna; he is significantly better than her in almost every way, besides resistance and speed, both of which are far easier to fix than Setsuna's problems. Revelation isn't much kinder to Setsuna as she comes with bad bases, and while she can early promote, it doesn't make her much more useful. Moreover, Takumi has been playable for much longer than Setsuna and has likely already promoted, as with much of the player's army by this point. Worse yet, both Leo and Xander join in the very next chapter, and both are significantly better than Setsuna. Setsuna's poor bases are a real shame; because enemies are significantly bulkier in Revelation, she could have had somewhat of a niche.

On the subject of reclassing, Setsuna can reclass into the Ninja class. While it does decrease her already low strength and bulk, it gives her a reliable 1-2 range, which is a rarity in Fates and therefore makes it a good class for her. She can also promote into a Master Ninja; her low strength won't be an issue due to the combination of Shurikenfaire, Poison Strike, the debuffing effect of shuriken and the ability to proc Lethality, not to mention Locktouch giving her additional utility. Mechanist does keep Setsuna's bow rank and grants her access to the very valuable skill Replicate, but Master Ninja is considered the superior choice overall.

Overall, Setsuna isn't a very good unit in either route she's in. She suffers from low bases, poorly distributed growths, lack of an enemy phase and competition that outlcasses her few niches. She can be useful by reclassing her into a Ninja or using her as a pair-up bot, but aside from that, she isn't worth deploying most of the time.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Setsuna is one of the characters available to be summoned by players from the game's initial launch. Only one variation of Setsuna is currently available in Heroes, based on her Fates incarnation.

Setsuna: Absent Archer

Stats

★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★

Weapon type
Movement type
Entry
Release version	1.0

Level 1 / Default Level 40 / Max

Stats Max HP 16/17/18 Attack 4/5/6 Speed 7/8/9 Defense 3/4/5 Resistance 4/5/6

Skills Steel Bow -- -- A -- B -- C --

Stats Max HP 31/34/37 Attack 21/24/27 Speed 30/33/36 Defense 16/19/22 Resistance 17/20/23

Skills Assassin's Bow Reciprocal Aid -- A HP +3 B Bowbreaker 2 C --

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Weapon type
Movement type
Entry
Release version	1.0

Level 1 / Default Level 40 / Max

Stats Max HP 16/17/18 Attack 5/6/7 Speed 8/9/10 Defense 3/4/5 Resistance 4/5/6

Skills Assassin's Bow Reciprocal Aid -- A -- B -- C --

Stats Max HP 32/35/38 Attack 23/26/29 Speed 32/35/38 Defense 17/20/23 Resistance 18/21/24

Skills Assassin's Bow Reciprocal Aid -- A HP +4 B Bowbreaker 3 C --

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Weapon type
Movement type
Entry
Release version	1.0

Level 1 / Default Level 40 / Max

Stats Max HP 17/18/19 Attack 5/6/7 Speed 8/9/10 Defense 4/5/6 Resistance 5/6/7

Skills Assassin's Bow+ Reciprocal Aid -- A -- B -- C --

Stats Max HP 34/37/41 Attack 24/28/31 Speed 34/37/40 Defense 19/22/25 Resistance 20/23/26

Skills Setsuna's Yumi Reciprocal Aid -- A HP +5 B Bowbreaker 3 C --

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Skill set
Skill	Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Bow	★★★	★★★	50
	Steel Bow	★★★	★★★	100
	Assassin's Bow	★★★	★★★★	200
	Assassin's Bow+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Setsuna's Yumi	★★★★★	—	400
	Reciprocal Aid	★★★	★★★★	150
A	HP +3	★★★	—	40
A	HP +4	★★★★	—	80
A	HP +5	★★★★★	—	160
B	Bowbreaker 1	★★★	—	50
B	Bowbreaker 2	★★★	—	100
B	Bowbreaker 3	★★★★	—	200

Personality

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Setsuna is rather absent-minded. She is kind-hearted and willing to help, but her clumsiness makes that a bit tricky. She is easily distracted.

Supports

Main article: Setsuna/Supports

Endings

Setsuna, Absent Archer (single ending)
After the war, Setsuna returned to her post and never left Hinoka's side. Scholars agree that while she didn't accomplish any great works, she nonetheless led a happy and fulfilled life.

Corrin, Crux of Fate & Setsuna, Absent Archer (Birthright)
Corrin was hailed as a hero, working alongside his spouse to spread peace worldwide. Records show his wife, Setsuna, stayed by his side and was a great source of support and joy.

Corrin, King of Valla & Setsuna, Absent Archer (Revelation)
The two spent the rest of their lives together, Corrin ruling as the wise King of Valla. Records show his wife, Setsuna, stayed by his side and was a great source of support and joy.

Jakob, Devoted Servant & Setsuna, Absent Archer
Jakob served as a butler for the rest of his life, but his true love was reserved for his wife alone. Records show his wife, Setsuna, stayed by his side and was a great source of support and joy.

Kaze, Easygoing Ninja & Setsuna, Absent Archer
While no official records of Kaze survive, he appears in many rumors and tales of heroic exploits. Records show his wife, Setsuna, stayed by his side and was a great source of support and joy.

Subaki, Mr. Perfect & Setsuna, Absent Archer
Subaki was appointed chief of the pegasus knights and served with a perfect record. Records show his wife, Setsuna, stayed by his side and was a great source of support and joy.

Silas, Loyal Knight & Setsuna, Absent Archer
Silas served loyally as a knight of Nohr. He was beloved by trainee knights for his great patience. Records show his wife, Setsuna, stayed by his side and was a great source of support and joy.

Saizo, Angry Ninja & Setsuna, Absent Archer
Saizo disappeared from official records after the war, but no doubt he served the royal family forever. Records show his wife, Setsuna, stayed by his side and was a great source of support and joy.

Azama, Calm Philosopher & Setsuna, Absent Archer
Azama decided to use his talents to inspire and heal the people of Hoshido—rather than taunt them. Records show his wife, Setsuna, stayed by his side and was a great source of support and joy.

Hayato, The Kid & Setsuna, Absent Archer
After the war, Hayato traveled the world before replacing Fuga as chief of the Wind Tribe. Records show his wife, Setsuna, stayed by his side and was a great source of support and joy.

Hinata, Wild Samurai & Setsuna, Absent Archer
Hinata's passion for the blade did not end with the war. He practiced morning, noon, and night. Records show his wife, Setsuna, stayed by his side and was a great source of support and joy.

Takumi, Wild Card & Setsuna, Absent Archer
Takumi grew into his position as a leader and prince. He was a crucial part of Hoshido's recovery. Records show his wife, Setsuna, stayed by his side and was a great source of support and joy.

Kaden, Kitsune Braggart & Setsuna, Absent Archer
Despite marriage, Kaden continued to travel, returning favors. Later he served as chief of his village. Records show his wife, Setsuna, stayed by his side and was a great source of support and joy.

Ryoma, Peerless Samurai & Setsuna, Absent Archer
Ryoma was crowned King of Hoshido, and his rule led to an era of unprecedented prosperity. Records show his wife, Setsuna, stayed by his side and was a great source of support and joy.

Arthur, Hapless Hero & Setsuna, Absent Archer
Arthur returned to his true calling, justice. Scholars believe his luck improved slightly after the war. Records show his wife, Setsuna, stayed by his side and was a great source of support and joy.

Niles, Cruel to be Kind & Setsuna, Absent Archer
Niles continued to take care of Lord Leo's dirty work while helping reform Nohr's criminal population. Records show his wife, Setsuna, stayed by his side and was a great source of support and joy.

Quotes

My Castle quotes

“	What am I up to? That's a good question. What AM I up to?	”	— Setsuna, when spoken to at My Castle.

“	Lord/Lady Corrin... How are you? I got caught in another trap today...	”	— Setsuna, when spoken to at My Castle.

“	About the next battle... I'll try very hard not to fall in a trap.	”	— Setsuna, when spoken to at My Castle.

“	How come I never fall in traps when I've got time to kill...	”	— Setsuna, when spoken to at My Castle.

“	Corrin... Good job out there... Be sure to rest from time to time, too.	”	— Setsuna, when spoken to at My Castle.

“	Thanks to you, I fall into traps a bit less than before...	”	— Setsuna, when spoken to at My Castle.

“	What am I doing? Umm... I was hoping you knew, actually.	”	— Setsuna, when spoken to at My Castle after marrying Corrin.

“	Corrin... I could use a hug. I fell into another trap today...	”	— Setsuna, when spoken to at My Castle after marrying Corrin.

“	About the next battle... Could you help me avoid the traps? Please?	”	— Setsuna, when spoken to at My Castle after marrying Corrin.

“	How come I never fall in traps when you've got the time to help me out of them...	”	— Setsuna, when spoken to at My Castle after marrying Corrin.

“	Corrin... Good job out there... Take a break for me, OK?	”	— Setsuna, when spoken to at My Castle after marrying Corrin.

“	Thanks to you, I don't fall in nearly as many traps as I used to...	”	— Setsuna, when spoken to at My Castle after marrying Corrin.

“	Ooh, I feel good today.	”	— Setsuna, gaining a surge in My Castle.

“	I made a point of working on my weapons. That's...good, right?	”	— Setsuna, gaining weapon experience from an event tile or My Castle.

“	Please don't be bait for a trap... Please don't be bait for a trap...	”	— Setsuna, finding an item from an event tile or My Castle.

“	I'm tired of blending in all the time. Maybe an accessory would help...	”	— Setsuna, asking for an accessory.

“	Ah well, nothing stands out right now. Maybe I'll go hunting in the woods...	”	— Setsuna, being denied an accessory.

“	You remembered my birthday. Thank you, Lord/Lady Corrin...	”	— Setsuna receiving an accessory she likes on her birthday.

“	Sometimes I like to stare at the pretty ore until the sun comes up. I just can't help it.	”	— Setsuna, when finding a crystal item in My Castle.

“	I, um, got caught in my fishing net. At least a couple fish got tangled up with me...	”	— Setsuna, when at the fishing hole.

“	I went to harvest rice...but I got stuck in the mud. I only got two or three grains...	”	— Setsuna, when at the rice paddy.

Shop quotes

“	We've got some of this--and also some of that.	”	— Setsuna, when running the staff/rod shop.

“	Anything...else?	”	— Setsuna, when Corrin backs out of service at her shop.

“	Yay. Now back to daydreaming...	”	— Setsuna, when buying items at a shop she runs.

“	Ooh, I have one just like that...	”	— Setsuna, when selling items at a shop she runs.

“	I'd like that...	”	— Setsuna, when buying items at a shop.

“	Have we fallen on hard times?	”	— Setsuna, when selling items at a shop.

Arena quotes

“	I hope they haven't placed traps within the arena...	”	— Setsuna, when selected to fight in the arena.

“	Victory is mine... What a glorious feeling.	”	— Setsuna, after winning a fight in the arena.

Mess hall quotes

“	...I would like a dozen more, please.	”	— Setsuna, after eating a delicious meal.

“	It's good... But I've had better...	”	— Setsuna, after eating an okay meal.

Private quarters quotes

“	Ready for another game of hide-and-seek?	”	— Setsuna, when invited to the private quarters.

“	I didn't fall into a single trap on the way here.	”	— Setsuna, when invited to the private quarters.

“	I know you wanted to talk to me about something, but I forgot what it was...	”	— Setsuna, when invited to the private quarters.

Battle quotes

“	You made it all the way up here... Surprising...	”	— Setsuna, as an enemy in Conquest Chapter 11.

“	Setsuna: You're Lord/Lady Corrin, yes? I'm Setsuna... I'm Lady Hinoka's retainer... Nice to meet you. Corrin: Polite even to the enemy... I'd expect nothing less from Hinoka's guardian. Setsuna: Oh, are you the enemy? Even though you're her brother/sister? Huh. Corrin: Um... yes. I mean, it's complicated. Did you really not know that? Setsuna: Hm? No... Maybe? It doesn't really matter... Guess it's time for you to die now.	”	— Setsuna, fighting Corrin as an enemy in Conquest Chapter 11.

“	I told Lady Hinoka I'd do my best... So here I go	”	— Setsuna, as an enemy in Conquest Chapter 24.

Paired battle quotes

“	Oh, are we fighting?	”	— Setsuna

“	We can win this one...	”	— Setsuna

“	I'll do my best!	”	— Setsuna

“	Sooo bored...	”	— Setsuna

“	Good luck!	”	— Setsuna

“	I can support you.	”	— Setsuna

“	I'm sure we'll be fine.	”	— Setsuna

“	Did we win?	”	— Setsuna

“	Let's go...	”	— Setsuna

“	I'll just be here...	”	— Setsuna

“	Now's my chance!	”	— Setsuna, performing a Dual Strike.

“	Not done yet!	”	— Setsuna, performing a Dual Strike.

“	Such a pest!	”	— Setsuna, performing a Dual Strike.

“	Are you okay?	”	— Setsuna, performing a Dual Guard.

“	That was close.	”	— Setsuna, performing a Dual Guard.

“	Glad to help.	”	— Setsuna, performing a Dual Guard.

Critical quotes

“	I'm bored now!	”	— Setsuna

“	Seeeee ya!	”	— Setsuna

“	Here we go!	”	— Setsuna

“	I won't lose!	”	— Setsuna

Victory quotes

“	Victory, victory!	”	— Setsuna, after defeating an enemy.

“	I'm happy!	”	— Setsuna, after defeating an enemy.

“	Next!	”	— Setsuna, after defeating an enemy.

“	Oh, it's dead.	”	— Setsuna, after defeating an enemy.

“	Aaaall done	”	— Setsuna, after defeating an enemy.

“	Feels good...	”	— Setsuna, after defeating an enemy.

“	Phew...	”	— Setsuna, after defeating an enemy.

“	Wow, nice.	”	— Setsuna, if her partner defeated an enemy.

“	Oops, I slacked off...	”	— Setsuna, if her partner defeated an enemy.

Class change quote

“	I'll try to keep this outfit clean.	”	— Setsuna, when changing class.

Defeat quotes

“	Oh... Ohhh... uh...	”	— Setsuna's defeat voice clip.

“	If I stay here, I'll die... Time to fall back...	”	— Setsuna's defeat quote in Casual Mode.

“	I'm sorry, Lady Hinoka... I hope you find... a better retainer... than me...	”	— Setsuna's death quote in Classic Mode.

“	I lost. Oh well. Guess I'll retreat for now...	”	— Setsuna's defeat quote in Conquest Chapter 11.

“	I lost? I've never felt... so frustrated...	”	— Setsuna's defeat quote in Conquest Chapter 24.

Heroes quotes

Main article: Setsuna/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Setsuna is featured on six cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Setsuna
	Hasty Sniper, Setsuna
	"Huh, a fight? Well, ok..."
Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 3
Class: Sniper	Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
I'll Do My Best...: [Trigger] [Once per turn] When this unit attacks, it gains 30 attack until the end of the turn. Anti-Fliers: [Always] While this unit is attacking a unit, this unit gains 30 attack.
Card #B02-018HN, B02-018ST • Artist: BISAI
	Absent Archer, Setsuna
	"Heh... glad to see you recognize talent..."
Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 1
Class: Archer	Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
Hinoka's Retainer: [Trigger] When this unit attacks, if you have "Hinoka" on the field, this unit gains 10 attack until the end of the battle. Anti-Fliers: [Always] While this unit is attacking a unit, this unit gains 30 attack. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains 20 attack.
Card #B02-019N, B02-019ST • Artist: BISAI
Normal + variant {{{alt2image3}}} {{{alt3image3}}} {{{alt4image3}}} {{{alt5image3}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	Careless Kinshi Knight, Setsuna
	"I'll try to keep this outfit clean." "I told Lady Hinoka I'd do my best... So here I go."
Attack: 30	Support: 30	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 3
Class: Kinshi Knight	Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
Optimistic: [Trigger] [] When this unit is untapped, you may pay the cost, and if you do, draw a card. Setsuna's Yumi: [Trigger] When this unit attacks, it gains 30 until the end of this turn. (: If this unit was placed without the promotion unit cost, this skill is inactive) Anti-Fliers: [Always] While this unit is attacking unit, this unit gains 30 attack.
Card #B07-064R(+) • Artist: BISAI
	Careless Archer, Setsuna
	".......... Help me......"
Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 1
Class: Archer	Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
In a trap...: [Always] This unit cannot be destroyed by a skill's cost or by the effects of skills. Anti-Fliers: [Always] While this unit is attacking unit, this unit gains 30 attack. Cover Emblem: [Support] After this battle, you may move your attacking unit.
Card #B07-065N • Artist: BISAI
	From Within a Pitfall, Setsuna
	"I'll probably starve to death if I don't get out.... I was trying to get you to look, so I fired an arrow..."
Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 4
Class: Sniper	Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
Lucky Shot: [Trigger] [] When this unit's attack ends, you may pay the cost and if you do: Choose 1 non-lord enemy with a deployment cost of 1 or lower, and destroy them. In a Pit: [Always] This unit cannot be moved. Anti-Fliers: [Always] If this unit is attacking a enemy, this unit gains +30 attack.
Card #B17-041HN • Artist: Doji Shiki
	Easygoing Archer, Setsuna
	"Ooh, look at the cute little birdie. Poor thing... I should feed it..."
Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 1
Class: Archer	Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
"I love taking walks...": [Trigger] When your turn starts, move this unit. Anti-Fliers: [Always] If this unit is attacking a unit, this unit gains +30 attack. Cover Emblem: [Support] After this battle, you may move your attacking unit.
Card #B17-042N • Artist: Doji Shiki
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Setsuna .

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Fates	One of Hinoka's retainers. A noble who seems calm and capable, but is very clumsy.	ヒノカの臣下。白夜王国の貴族出身。 一見、クールで物静かだが、かなりのドジ。
Heroes	Hoshidan archer who is either fearless or daydreaming. One of Hinoka's retainers. Appears in Fire Emblem Fates.	白夜王国の弓使い。ヒノカの臣下。 かなりぼんやりした性格で、神経が図太い。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム ｉｆ』）

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Setsuna: Absent Archer
Here’s Setsuna, an archer from Hoshido! She’s calm and quiet, and can often get lost in her own little world. Working alongside Azama, she serves Hinoka, one of the Hoshidan princesses. That said, Setsuna and Hinoka have a rather unusual professional relationship. Setsuna often goes to sleep before Hinoka does, and she even borrows money from her master when out shopping. Perhaps it’s because of her absent-minded nature, but Setsuna also has a tendency to walk straight into traps. Now that I think of it, I think I’ve seen her ensnared in some kind of trap more often than not. Setsuna might be a bit of an eccentric, but her skill with a bow is the real deal. I think she’ll do great things for us here in Askr—as long as she remembers to watch her footing!
Closely Associated Characters
Hinoka Hoshidan princess who prefers battles over court life. Excels at watching over others. She recruited Setsuna after being impressed by her skill with a bow. Azama A monk of Hoshido with a curious sense of humor. One of Hinoka’s retainers. His barbed tongue seems to have little effect on Setsuna. {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)

85

Setsuna Fates

3,292

CYL 2 (2018)

188

Setsuna Fates

1,366 (−1,926)

CYL 3 (2019)

205

Setsuna Fates

1,178 (−188)

CYL 4 (2020)

295

Setsuna Fates

497 (−681)

CYL 5 (2021)

284 (−11)

Setsuna Fates

337 (−160)

CYL 6 (2022)

247 (−38)

Setsuna Fates

398

CYL 7 (2023)

222 (−25)

Setsuna Fates

288 (−110)

CYL 8 (2024)

184 (−38)

Setsuna Fates

370

CYL 9 (2025)

204 (+20)

Setsuna Fates

273 (−97)

CYL 10 (2026)

225 (+21)

Setsuna Fates

160 (−113)

Total results		This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	8,159

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Setsuna	Setsuna (刹那) is a feminine given name of Japanese origin meaning "a moment" or "an instant"; it is derived from the Sanskrit "क्षण".
Japanese	セツナ	Romanized in the internal game files as Setsuna.
Spanish	Setsuna	--
French	Setsuna	--
German	Setsuna	--
Italian	Setsuna	--
Portuguese (Brazil)	Setsuna	--
Traditional Chinese	剎那	Chana, a word associated with Buddhism meaning "a moment" or "an instant"; derived from the Sanskrit क्षण. Ancestor to the Japanese name Setsuna.

Gallery

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Hana and Setsuna from Fates.
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  Artwork of Setsuna from the Fates 4koma Comic & Character Guide Book.
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  Setsuna and many other characters on the cover artwork of Pellucid Crystal.

CG images

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  CG image of Setsuna at the Nohrian Festival of Bonds in Fates.

Portraits

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  High-quality portrait artwork of Setsuna from Fates.
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  Portrait of Setsuna in Fates.
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  Setsuna's Live2D model in Fates.

Concept artwork

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  Concept artwork of Setsuna from Fates.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Setsuna: Absent Archer.
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  Artwork of Setsuna: Absent Archer.
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  Artwork of Setsuna: Absent Archer.
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  Artwork of Setsuna: Absent Archer.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Setsuna: Absent Archer.
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  Artwork of Setsuna: Absent Archer.
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  Artwork of Setsuna: Absent Archer.
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  Artwork of Setsuna: Absent Archer.
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  Setsuna in artwork of Azama: Carefree Monk.
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  Setsuna in artwork of Hinoka: Warrior Princess.

Other artwork

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  Wallpaper of Setsuna: Absent Archer from the A Hero Rises 2018 event.
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  Artwork featuring Setsuna released on the second day of Choose Your Legends: Round 8.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Setsuna.
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  Artwork of Setsuna.
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  Artwork of Setsuna.

References

This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series.