—In-game description, Shadow Dragon
The Parthia 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 Parthia 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: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
Name | Type | ||||||
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Parthia |
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WLv | Uses | Mt | Hit | Crt | Rng | Wt | Worth |
13 | 17 | 17 | 100% | 0% | 2 | 3 | - |
Effect | |||||||
If used as an item, it will increase resistance by 7 (effect decreases by 1 each turn). |
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
Name | Type | ||||||
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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 | |||||||
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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: New Mystery of the Emblem
Name | Type | ||||||
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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 | ||||||
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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). |
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Name | Type | |||
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Mt | Hit | Crt | Rng | Wt |
8 | 75% | 0 | 1~3 | 6 |
Effect | ||||
Teaches |
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
—In-game description, Three Houses
Name | Type | |||||||
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Parthia |
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Rank | Uses | Mt | Hit | Crt | Rng | WEx | Wt | Worth |
A | 40 | 15 | 85% | 10% | 2 | ? | 7 | - |
Effect | ||||||||
Effective against fliers. |
Fire Emblem: Three Hopes
—In-game description, Three Houses
Name | Type | |||||||
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Parthia |
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Rank | Uses | Mt | Hit | Crt | Rng | WEx | Wt | Worth |
A | 40 | 15 | 85% | 10% | 2 | ? | 7 | - |
Effect | ||||||||
Effective against fliers. |
Fire Emblem Engage
Name | Type | ||||||
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Rank | Uses | Mt | Hit | Crt | Wt | Rng | Worth |
D | ∞ | 17 | 95% | 5% | 14 | 2 | 100 |
Effect | |||||||
Engage Weapon. Bow wielded by Emblem Lucina. Doubles user's earned experience. Grants Res+5. Effective: Flying. |
Fire Emblem Heroes
Name | Type | ||
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Parthia |
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Mt | Rng | SP | Rarity |
14 | 2 | 400 | ![]() |
Effect | |||
Effective against flying foes. |
Name | Type | ||
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Parthia |
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Mt | Rng | SP | Rarity |
14 | 2 | 400 | ![]() |
Effect | |||
Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). Effective against flying foes. If unit initiates combat or if unit is within 2 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+5 during combat and if unit also deals damage to foe using a Special, restores 50% of unit's maximum HP. (Triggers even if 0 damage is dealt.) |
Item Locations
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
Method | Location |
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Event | Ch. 12 - Clear the chapter. |
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
Method | Location |
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Event | Book 1: Ch. 10 - Clear the chapter. |
Inventory | Book 2: Jeorge |
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Method | Location |
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Event | Ch. 12 - Clear the chapter. |
Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
Method | Location |
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Inventory | Jeorge |
Fire Emblem Awakening
Method | Location |
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Treasure | Xeno. 15 - Random from Chest. |
Renown | Obtain 5,000 Renown points in order to acquire Parthia through this method. |
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Method | Location |
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Event | Kill King of Wings (Rare Monster Sighting) Forge it from its Rusted form (x10 Mythril) |
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Method | Location |
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Survey Point | Mine Survey Spot in Southeastern Fraldarius Territory in Chapter 12 of Golden Wildfire. Initial form is an A Rank Rusted Bow. Choose between this or an A Rank Rusted Sword. |
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 and famous for the "Parthian Shot", a tactic in which mounted archers would turn their bodies back during a retreat to shoot pursuing enemies.
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.
- In Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, it is possible to craft an additional Parthia from a Blessed Bow.
- It is unclear whether this was how the Three Archanean Regalia were originally created or if it was simply a gameplay mechanic.