—Kostas
Kostas is an antagonist from Fire Emblem: Three Houses. He is a brigand and the leader of the Iron King Thieves.
Profile
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Academy Phase
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Prior to the events of the game, the Flame Emperor hired Kostas and his gang of thieves to attack and kill students from the Officers Academy during a camping trip. Among these students are the three house leaders: Edelgard, Dimitri, and Claude.
Byleth and Jeralt come to the students' aid. Together with the house leaders, they defeat Kostas and his thieves. After the battle, Kostas catches Edelgard off guard and attempts to strike her down, only for Byleth to run in and take the blow. This causes Sothis to awaken within Byleth and use the power of Divine Pulse to rewind time. Knowing what's to come, Byleth is able to easily deflect Kostas; who is forced to retreat shortly afterwards when the Knights of Seiros arrive.
A week later, Kostas meets up with the Flame Emperor at the Red Canyon and expresses anger at not being told about the Knights of Seiros being involved. Displeased by Kostas' ineptitude, the Flame Emperor leaves him to fend for himself, effectively condemning him and his gang of thieves to death.
The Knights of Seiros discover that Kostas and his bandits are residing at the Red Canyon and Byleth - now a newly-appointed professor at the Officers Academy - is sent with their students to subdue the thieves. Kostas refuses to flee, which results in his death at the end of the skirmish.
The next month, a thief from Kostas' group takes refuge at the Abyss and runs into Byleth. He tries to persuade them that Kostas was deceived and begs forgiveness.
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Prologue
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In the Three Hopes timeline, Kostas's pursuit of Edelgard, Dimitri, and Claude is again interrupted, this time by Shez's intervention. The encounter ends in Kostas' death.
In-Game
As an Enemy
A Skirmish at Dawn
| Starting Class | Crest | ||||||||
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 Thief | - | ||||||||
| Level | HP | Str | Mag | Dex | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Cha |
| 3 | 28 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 6 |
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| - | - | - |  Iron Axe* | ||||||
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| Level | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | - | - | - |
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Red Canyon Dominance
| Starting Class | Crest | ||||||||
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| Thief | - | ||||||||
| Level | HP | Str | Mag | Dex | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Cha |
| 4 | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 7+1 |
| Magic | Combat Arts | Abilities | Starting Items | ||||||
| - | - |  Steal Locktouch Axe Prowess Lv 3 | Iron Axe | ||||||
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| Level | C | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | - | - | - |
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Etymology
Kostas is a Greek name, variant of Konstantinos, originated from the latin Constanine, meaning "constant, steadfast"
Quotes
—Kostas' battle quote
White Clouds Chapter 2: Familiar Scenery
Red Canyon Dominance
Battle Quote
—Kostas battle quote against Byleth
Defeat quote
—Kostas' death quote
Critical
- "Hate me yet?"
- "Die!"
- "Urrrgh!"
- "Just die already!"
Enemy Deals 1 or no Damage or Misses
- "You weak!"
Attack
- (normal attack)
- (normal attack with low HP)
- (critical/combat art)
- "Damn you!" (critical/combat art with low HP)
Damage Taken
- (hit by strong attack)
- (death)
Gambit
- "They'll remember this!"
- "Die for me!"
- "Think you can get away?"
Gambit Boost
- "I'll jump in too!"
- "They'll regret this!"
- "Agh! I can't just watch!"
Triangle Attack
- "Get'em!"
- "Keep at them!"
- "Crush them!"
Ally Heals or Rallies
- "Thanks!"
- "Heh!"
- "Good Work!"
Choose Your Legends Placement History
| Round | Placement | Character Version | Votes |
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| CYL1 - CYL3 | N/A | ||||
| CYL4 | 491 |  Three Houses |
107 | ||
| CYL5 | 438 ↑53 |
Three Houses |
68 ↓39 | ||
| CYL6 | 478 ↓40 |
Three Houses |
37 ↓31 | ||
| CYL7 | 413 ↑65 |
Three Houses |
19 ↓18 | ||
| CYL8 | 430 ↓17 |
Three Houses |
12 ↓7 | ||
| CYL9 | 394 ↑36 |
Three Houses |
5 ↓7 |
Trivia
- Kostas is the first boss and he primarily uses an axe, continuing the archetype of Gazzak.
- Kostas shares his original English voice actor, the late Brad Venable, with Merlinus from The Binding Blades, Cormag from The Sacred Stones, and Nader from Three Houses. Brent Mukai, who assumed the role in Three Hopes, also voiced Nader in Three Hopes.
