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Shamir

“I didn't mind putting my life on the line, but I never liked having to bow and scrape to our noble employers. That's what I like about being a Knight. I get to punch all the nobles I want.”
—Shamir

Shamir is a character from Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. She is a mercenary by trade, who currently works officially as a Knight of Seiros. Though she is not an instructor at the Officers Academy, she offers weekend seminars in Lances and Bows.

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What is Shamir's profession in Fire Emblem: Three Houses? toggle section
In Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Shamir is a mercenary and a Knight of Seiros. She is proficient in Lances and Bows, offering weekend seminars on these weapons at the Officers Academy. She joined the Knights to settle past debts with Rhea.
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Why did Shamir join the Knights of Seiros? toggle section
Shamir, a former mercenary from Dagda, became a Knight of Seiros to settle old debts with Rhea. Her unique stance of not adhering to the Church of Seiros' beliefs was tolerated by the order due to her loyalty to Rhea. She also imparted archery skills to Cyril. Upon leaving the Knights, she and Catherine undertook a journey across Fódlan, confronting various challenges and intervening in disputes to establish justice.
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Despite being a knight, why doesn't Shamir believe in the Church of Seiros? toggle section
Shamir, a Knight of Seiros, doesn't subscribe to the faith of the Church of Seiros, despite her position. Her past as a Dagda mercenary and her loyalty to Rhea, not the Church, shape her beliefs. The order tolerates her non-belief, and she's known for teaching Cyril archery and fighting alongside Catherine in battles.
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What skills does Shamir offer to teach at the Officers Academy? toggle section
As a professor at the Officers Academy, Shamir is known for her exceptional leadership skills. She is dedicated to her studies, constantly striving to gain wisdom beyond her specific areas of expertise.
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In Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Shamir's tea party is an integral bonding activity. Byleth, the protagonist, can invite Shamir, a Bow master and Knight of Seiros, to these social events. The tea party fosters impactful dialogues on diverse subjects, including dinner invitations, new gambits, desired travel destinations, strong battalions, and capable comrades. These discussions aid in assessing allies and discerning Shamir's aspirations.
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Shamir is a master of the Bow serving as a Knight of Seiros. She was once a mercenary, but joined the Knights to repay Rhea for past debts. She is not a believer of the Church of Seiros, despite being a knight, which is a rarity, although the order tolerates her beliefs. For now, she only pledges her loyalty to Rhea. She teaches Cyril the basics of Archery.

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Until Imperial Year 1175, Shamir was a mercenary working in Dagda, her homeland. After Dagda and Brigid invaded the Adrestian Empire, sparking the Dagda and Brigid War, the Empire counter-invaded both countries. Shamir's homeland was destroyed, and her partner, whom she was in love with, was killed. After that, Shamir traveled to Fódlan and lived as a wanderer until she was taken in by Archbishop Rhea. In gratitude, Shamir pledged her services to her and joined the Knights of Seiros, though she never became a believer in the Church itself.

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War Phase

Crimson Flower

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If Shamir was not recruited during the Academy Phase, she remains with the Knights of Seiros, taking part in a sneak attack on the Monastery with Alois (if he was not recruited), Seteth and Flayn. Should Alois have been recruited and is sent to battle her, Shamir expresses surprise that he left the Knights of Seiros, though she bears him no ill will before they fight. She will end up dying during the battle as there is no option to spare her.

If she was recruited, she leaves the Knights of Seiros, considering her debt to Rhea paid, and come under contract with Edelgard, joining the Black Eagle Strike Force as a mercenary. If Alois was not recruited and she is sent to battle him, she notices that he has been promoted, and bears no ill will towards him; Alois replies the same to her. She can be sent to fight Catherine in Fhirdiad, where they comment on their predicament and bear no ill will before clashing.

"End of spoilers. It's a pleasure doing business with you!"

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

After Garreg Mach Monastery closed its doors, Shamir left the Knights of Seiros and returned to a life as a mercenary.

Personality

Shamir lives a straightforward life and is blunt and simple when expressing her feelings and thoughts, so that she can simply do what is required of her. She suppresses her emotions before and during a battle; having been a mercenary, she knows that emotions can rattle her performance significantly. She is not completely cold however, as outside of battle, she is often plagued with doubts and needless worry.

She owes Rhea a debt because she took her in during her time of need. Unlike most of the other knights who are devout followers of the Church, Shamir is a unique outlier, as she is not a believer of the Church or Rhea. While this would cause concern with others due her beliefs, both the order and Rhea tolerate her atheism.

She gets along well with Catherine, a fellow Knight, despite their completely different personalities due to participating in many battles together. She is also on good terms with Gilbert and Alois.

Shamir likes throwing weapons, gambling, archery, and receiving paychecks. She enjoys tranquility and tends to hide her own presence. She dislikes centipedes, sweet talkers and spiders.

In-Game

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Base Stats

Starting ClassCrest
Sniper-
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
113318821141712810+3
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
-Monster Blast
Heavy Draw
Curved Shot
Survival Instinct
Bowfaire
Bowrange +1
Lance Prowess Lv3
Bow Prowess Lv 4
Close Counter
Authority Lv 1
Iron Bow
Intermediate Seal
Skill
Level E C+ E A E E E D E E E
Start
Strong
Strong
Weak

As a Mission Assistant

Sword and Shield of Seiros
Skill
Level E E E A E E E E - - -
Start

As an Ally

The Battle of Garreg Mach
Skill
Level E E E A E E E D - - -
Start

As an Enemy

Protecting Garreg Mach
Skill
Level E E E A E E E D - - -
Start

Growth Rates

Class:

Commoner
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
35% 40% 20% 55% 40% 55% 20% 15% 30%
Myrmidon
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
45% 40% 20% 55% 45% 55% 20% 10% 35%
Soldier
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
45% 40% 20% 60% 40% 55% 20% 10% 35%
Fighter
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
45% 45% 20% 55% 40% 55% 20% 10% 35%
Monk
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
40% 40% 20% 55% 40% 55% 20% 20% 35%
Mercenary
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
55% 45% 20% 55% 45% 55% 20% 10% 35%
Thief
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
55% 40% 20% 65% 50% 55% 20% 15% 35%
Armored Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
55% 40% 20% 55% 30% 55% 30% 10% 35%
Cavalier
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
55% 45% 20% 60% 30% 55% 25% 15% 35%
Brigand
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 50% 20% 55% 40% 55% 20% 10% 35%
Archer
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
40% 40% 20% 65% 40% 60% 20% 15% 35%
Mage
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
40% 35% 30% 60% 40% 55% 15% 20% 35%
Priest
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
40% 35% 25% 60% 40% 55% 15% 25% 40%
Pegasus Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
50% 40% 20% 55% 50% 55% 20% 20% 40%
Swordmaster
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
60% 50% 20% 55% 60% 55% 20% 10% 35%
Assassin
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
55% 40% 20% 75% 60% 55% 20% 15% 30%
Fortress Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 50% 20% 55% 30% 55% 35% 15% 35%
Paladin
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
55% 50% 20% 60% 30% 60% 25% 20% 35%
Wyvern Rider
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 50% 15% 55% 40% 55% 25% 10% 35%
Warrior
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
75% 55% 15% 55% 40% 55% 20% 15% 35%
Sniper
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
45% 45% 20% 75% 40% 65% 20% 15% 35%
Warlock
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
45% 40% 30% 55% 40% 55% 15% 20% 35%
Bishop
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
45% 40% 30% 55% 40% 65% 15% 20% 40%
Trickster
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
55% 40% 20% 70% 60% 65% 20% 20% 30%
War Cleric
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
75% 50% 25% 65% 40% 55% 20% 20% 35%
Dark Flier
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
55% 40% 20% 55% 50% 55% 20% 25% 40%
Valkyrie
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
40% 40% 25% 55% 35% 60% 25% 25% 40%
Falcon Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 50% 20% 55% 60% 55% 20% 20% 40%
Wyvern Lord
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 55% 15% 55% 50% 55% 25% 15% 35%
Mortal Savant
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
55% 50% 30% 55% 30% 65% 20% 15% 35%
Great Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 50% 20% 55% 30% 55% 25% 10% 35%
Bow Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
45% 40% 20% 55% 35% 55% 20% 15% 35%
Dark Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
45% 45% 30% 55% 35% 55% 25% 25% 35%
Holy Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
45% 40% 30% 55% 35% 65% 25% 25% 40%
Gremory
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
45% 40% 30% 65% 40% 55% 20% 20% 40%

Maximum Stats

Default
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
71 58 35 75 56 76 37 35 43
With all saint statue bonuses activated
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
71 63 40 80 61 81 42 40 48

Learnt Magic

Skill Level Reason Faith
D Blizzard Heal
D+ Wind Nosferatu
C Sagittae Physic
C+ - -
B - -
B+ - -
A Fimbulvetr -
A+ - -

Learnt Abilities

Ability Learned at Notes
Sword Prowess Lv 1 E+ -
Sword Prowess Lv 2 D+ Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 1
Sword Prowess Lv 3 C+ Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 2
Sword Prowess Lv 4 B+ Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 3
Sword Prowess Lv 5 A+ Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 4
Wrath Strike D -
Grounder C+ -
Axebreaker B -
Sword Crit +10 S -
Swordfaire S+ -
Lance Prowess Lv 3 Innate -
Lance Prowess Lv 4 B+ Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 3
Lance Prowess Lv 5 A+ Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 4
Tempest Lance Innate -
Knightkneeler Innate -
Hit and Run Innate -
Swordbreaker B -
Lance Jab A -
Lance Crit +10 S -
Lancefaire S+ -
Axe Prowess Lv 1 E+ -
Axe Prowess Lv 2 D+ Replaces Axe Prowess Lv 1
Axe Prowess Lv 3 C+ Replaces Axe Prowess Lv 2
Axe Prowess Lv 4 B+ Replaces Axe Prowess Lv 3
Axe Prowess Lv 5 A+ Replaces Axe Prowess Lv 4
Smash D -
Helm Splitter C -
Lancebreaker B -
Axe Crit +10 S -
Axefaire S+ -
Bow Prowess Lv 4 Innate -
Bow Prowess Lv 5 A+ Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 4
Curved Shot Innate -
Close Counter Innate -
Monster Blast Innate -
Heavy Draw Innate -
Bow Crit +10 S -
Bowfaire S+ -
Brawling Prowess Lv 1 E+ -
Brawling Prowess Lv 2 D+ Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 1
Brawling Prowess Lv 3 C+ Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 2
Brawling Prowess Lv 4 B+ Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 3
Brawling Prowess Lv 5 A+ Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 4
Fading Blow D -
Rushing Blow C -
Healing Focus B -
Brawl Crit +10 S -
Fistfaire S+ -
Reason Lv 1 E+ -
Reason Lv 2 D+ Replaces Reason Lv 1
Reason Lv 3 C+ Replaces Reason Lv 2
Reason Lv 4 B+ Replaces Reason Lv 3
Reason Lv 5 A+ Replaces Reason Lv 4
Black Magic Range +1 S -
Black Tomefaire S+ -
Faith Lv 1 E+ -
Faith Lv 2 D+ Replaces Faith Lv 1
Faith Lv 3 C+ Replaces Faith Lv 2
Faith Lv 4 B+ Replaces Faith Lv 3
Faith Lv 5 A+ Replaces Faith Lv 4
White Magic Range +1 S -
White Tomefaire S+ -
Authority Lv 1 Innate -
Authority Lv 2 D+ -
Authority Lv 3 C+ Replaces Authority Lv 2
Authority Lv 4 B+ Replaces Authority Lv 3
Authority Lv 5 A+ Replaces Authority Lv 4
Battalion Desperation C -
Defensive Tactics B -
Offensive Tactics S+ -
Weight -3 C -
Smite B -
Weight -5 A+ Replaces Weight -3
Armored Effect Null S+ -
Dexterity +4 C -
Movement +1 A+ -
Cavalry Effect Null S+ -
Alert Stance B -
Alert Stance+ A+ Replaces Alert Stance
Flying Effect Null S+ -

Recruitment

Shamir can be recruited into any house Byleth is teaching from Chapter 6 to the end of the Academy Phase, so long as they have a high enough level. The player can decrease the required threshold if they have had a support rank with her.

In the Black Eagles route, should the player side with the Church of Seiros during Chapter 11, Shamir will be automatically recruited if she was not recruited beforehand, even if their level does not meet the required threshold by this time.

Support Rank Level
None 15
C 12
C+ 9
B 6
B+ 3
A Any

Overall

Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.

Shamir serves as the "power" archer among the available choices, having (slightly) higher Strength growth than Bernadetta, Ashe, and Ignatz, while being on par with Leonie, all on top of having respectable starting Strength. She also has a solid Dexterity growth and high Luck, which let her hit enemies easily and score plenty of criticals. However, her defensive stats are poor, meaning anything that hits her will deal heavy damage. She also isn't as fast as several other archers, having a lower Speed growth, meaning she may not perform as many doubles as the others, but her Speed remains respectable. However, like the other faculty characters (besides Byleth and Anna), she does not have the hidden "2-point minimum" safety net for leveling up that the students get, so she can potentially get a 1-point or even a 0-point level up if one is unlucky. Additionally, Shamir's Combat Arts are far less utility-focused than the other archer characters, and are more designed around taking down enemies rather than debuffing or immobilizing them.

Given her proficiencies in Bow and Lance, promoting her to Bow Knight is the most logical path, though one should not use Bow Knight for leveling due to its poor growth rates and should only switch to it for important battles. Upon obtaining her, it can be worthwhile to downgrade her to Archer for a short time to acquire Hit +20, ensuring that she won't miss against slipperier opponents and allowing her to use the line's increased bow range more reliably. Additionally, due to her starting with E ranks in every skill except Bow, Lance and Authority, changing her to other classes will be time-consuming, and subtract time available for players to try to get her to S+ in Bow in order to get Bowfaire, which will greatly enhance Shamir's damage. Training her in Axes can be a worthwhile detour to make her a Brigand, as Death Blow is a strong skill for any physical attacker; this may require using New Game+, though, to ensure she gets all the training she needs. With a little investment into Flying, classing Shamir as a Pegasus Knight is possible to acquire Darting Blow, which can help her land double hits more often, but this is less necessary if she stays in Sniper to use its mastery Combat Art, Hunter's Volley.

Shamir's personal skill, Survival Instinct, is tricky to use since it either requires a Dancer to refresh her turn or relies on her using a build that involves letting an enemy attack her after she gets a kill. The latter is often risky due to Shamir's poor durability, even if she is given Vantage, and would require her to use Close Counter if she is using a Bow to allow her to counterattack against melee attackers. There is technically the possibility of hilarious bonuses this can provide with Transmute but this is nowhere near practical.

Magic-based classes are not advised in the long run due to Shamir's poor Magic growth, weakness in Faith, and unimpressive spell lists. Her Reason spell list boasts high Crit from Blizzard and Fimbulvetr, and high Hit from Wind and Sagittae. On the Faith side, she gets the generally very useful Physic, but her weakness in Faith makes obtaining it a slow process. Her Reason spell list is good enough to be arguably better than some Reason-proficient mages such as Linhardt and Mercedes, but such a spell list is wasted on her, as her bad Magic growth and base makes her comparable to Bernadetta in terms of being an unusual but fun waste of time. However, if one has the time and diligence, Shamir could acquire Valkyrie to get Uncanny Blow, further increasing her accuracy so she can hit even the most evasive of enemies.

Overall, Shamir is best seen as a "one shot, one kill" Bow user thanks to her excellent Strength and available Combat Arts. While she may not be as fast as some of her peers, she can easily put down targets in a single round. Keep her out of harm's way and she will score kill after kill.

Gift List

Gift Name Type of Gift Description Rank
Hunting Dagger Favorite A tool used for processing a catch after a hunt. Appreciated by those who enjoy hunting. ★★
Sunflower Favorite Grown sometimes in Fodlan. Appreciated by those who like flowers. ★★★
Book of Sheet Music Favorite An old collection of sheet music filled with hymns and pastoral songs. Appreciated by those who enjoy music. ★★★
Exotic Spices Favorite Spices from a land to the east of Almyra. Appreciated by those who enjoy traveling or cooking. ★★★★
Coffee Beans Favorite Beans meant to be ground and boiled into a hot beverage. Appreciated by those who enjoy bitter flavors. ★★★★
Owl Feather Favorite A feather from a messenger owl that can be used in a variety of ways. Appreciated by everyone. ★★★
Monarch Studies Book Dislike An essential text for future kings, queens, and emperors. Appreciated by those who enjoy studying government. ★★★
Blue Cheese Dislike A pungent cheese with a very distinctive taste. Appreciated by lovers of food and drink. ★★★★
Book of Crest Designs Dislike A book containing the designs of 21 identified Crests. Appreciated by those who enjoy studying Crests. ★★★★

Share a Meal List

Meal Name Type of Meal Description
Beast Meat Teppanyaki Favorite A dish that tastes like the wilderness. Thick slices of meat covered with Noa fruit and grilled on a hotplate.
Vegetable Pasta Salad Favorite Pasta with a blend of fresh vegetables from various regions of Fódlan. This popular dish sells out almost instantly.
Sautéed Jerky Favorite Jerky aged in the monastery and sautéed for a delightfully salty flavor. A perfect snack to go with your favorite drink.
Pheasant Roast with Berry Sauce Favorite Well-roasted Fódlan pheasant drizzled with a berry reduction sauce.
Pickled Rabbit Skewers Favorite Hunks of rabbit meat are pickled in bacchus, skewered, and roasted over an open flame to create this flavorful dish.
Country-Style Red Turnip Plate Favorite A balanced meal including red turnip and verona stew, red turnip salad, and sautéed red turnip with garlic.
Super-Spicy Fish Dango Favorite A light snack, popular in the Empire. Small, spicy balls of fried dough packed with white trout and dried tomato.
Peach Sorbet Favorite A sorbet made with thin slices of magically frozen peach, dusted with bean flour.
Daphnel Stew Favorite Minced poultry and onions boiled with salt. The simple recipe lets high-quality ingredients speak for themselves.
Gronder Meat Skewers Favorite Fatty hunks of Gronder fox cooked slowly on skewers. The meat is magically aged for a full flavor.
Sautéed Pheasant and Eggs Favorite Thin slices of bird meat and shredded cabbage, mixed with scrambled eggs and sautéed with spices. Invention of a certain noble.
Vegetable Stir-Fry Favorite A dish of dried tomatoes, cabbage, chickpeas, and other vegetables, stir-fried with eggs. Nutritious and very filling.
Grilled Herring Dislike Herring caught off the coast of Albinea, shredded and grilled in an earthenware pot with sliced turnips.
Saghert and Cream Dislike A baked confection coated with Noa fruit cream and a currant reduction, often enjoyed as a dessert at family gatherings.
Small Fish Skewers Dislike Made by grilling skewered Airmid gobies. With a muddy flavor and dry texture, this dish is beloved by few.
Onion Gratin Soup Dislike Onions stewed with white trout and baked with a layer of cheese on top. Will warm you up from the inside out.
Sweet Bun Trio Dislike Traditional pastries from Faerghus, known for their subtle sweetness. The dough is made with eggs and sugar.
Fruit and Herring Tart Dislike A baked tart with stewed herring and Noa fruit mixed into the batter. Popular in Enbarr, the Imperial Capital.
Garreg Mach Meat Pie Dislike A crispy-brown pie packed with tomatoes, cheese, and tender chunks of meat.
Cheesy Verona Stew Dislike A rich dish consisting of verona and sautéed Teutates loach. These ingredients are boiled and served with two kinds of melted cheese.
Two-Fish Sauté Dislike Two types of fish are cut into strips and sautéed in butter. This lavish meal hails from Enbarr, the Imperial Capital.
Gautier Cheese Gratin Dislike A gratin of bird meat topped with heaps of Gautier cheese, which is famous for its low fat content. It has a unique flavor.
Bourgeois Pike Dislike A gourmet fish dish with Airmid pike, vegetables, and a sprinkle of expensive spices. Popular among nobles.
Fried Crayfish Dislike Fried and breaded Caledonian crayfish. Looks much tastier than it actually is.
Derdriu-Style Fried Pheasant Dislike Pheasant meat is pounded flat and fried. Can be served as a sort of sandwich, with cheese between two strips of meat.

Lost Items

Lost Item Description
Bundle of Dry Hemp A bundle of hemp that can be used to make bowstrings. It probably belongs to someone who is skilled with a bow.
Centipede Picture A sketch of a centipede with countless little holes in it. It probably belongs to someone who hates insects.
Animal Bone Dice Cubic dice made from animal bones. They probably belong to someone who enjoys weird games.

Tea Party Conversations

See also: Shamir/Tea Party

Supports

See also: Shamir/Supports

Fire Emblem Heroes

Archer Apart
A member of the Knights of Seiros and a sniper. Unusual among her peers in that she does not believe in the Church of Seiros's teachings. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

Base Stats

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Title
Archer Apart
Group
Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
18/19/20
37/41/44
9/10/11
37/40/44
9/10/11
37/40/44
5/6/7
22/25/29
4/5/6
21/24/28
SkillsWeapon
Survivalist Bow
New Moon
Bow

Skills

Overall

Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.
Base Set
Counters
Skill Inheritance

Meet Some of the Heroes

Archer Apart Shamir
Among the Knights of Seiros, servants of the Church of Seiros, there's a rather unusual knight who doesn't subscribe to the faith. Here's Shamir, the ace archer who's as cool as ice!
Shamir hails from Dagda, a land far to the west of Fódlan. She once worked in her homeland as a mercenary, but a failed war meant that she could never return home again.
It was Rhea who took Shamir in during her plight. Ever since then, Shamir has taken charge of intelligence operations for the Knights of Seiros.
Shamir keeps her cards close to her chest and carries out her work without any obvious emotional attachment, but I think that she's probably the kind of person who really looks out for her allies. Oh, I know! Why don't I invite her for tea and see if I can get her to open up?
Closely Associated Characters
Rhea The Archbishop of the Church of Seiros. A dignified, gentle woman. Rhea took Shamir under her protection during a time of need.
Byleth Child of the former captain of the Knights of Seiros, Jeralt. A stoic, capable professor at the Officers Academy. Byleth accompanies Shamir on a number of missions.
Catherine A member of the Knights of Seiros and wielder of the Hero's Relic Thunderbrand. She deeply reveres Archbishop Rhea. Shamir's partner.

Lone-Moon Ninja
A knight of Seiros who lived as a mercenary in her past. She carries out her duties, speaking no more than is necessary—a perfect quality for a ninja. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

Base Stats

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Title
Lone-Moon Ninja
Group
Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
17/18/19
39/42/45
8/9/10
34/37/40
9/10/11
37/40/44
8/9/10
27/31/34
7/8/9
29/32/35
SkillsWeapon
Shuriken Cleaver+
Night Sky
Axe

Skills

Overall

Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.
Base Set
Counters
Skill Inheritance

Meet Some of the Heroes

Lone-Moon Ninja Shamir
Shamir's an elite agent of the Church of Seiros who gathers information from every corner of Fódlan on their behalf. Who could be a better choice to make an appearance at the ninja festival in authentic ninja garb?
While Shamir usually wears light armor, this new outfit takes things a step further to really focus on flexibility and freedom of movement—all the better for sneaking around in the shadows!
Continuing on with the theme, Shamir's weapon is an axe that's been designed to resemble a shuriken. She's also equipped with a number of classic ninja weapons, such as kunai, a ninja sword, and bladed bracers!
Shamir's a tough fighter with cat-like reflexes and agility, making her a perfect fit for the festival! I can't wait to see how she'll dazzle us with her ninja moves!
Closely Associated Characters
Rhea The Archbishop of the Church of Seiros. A dignified, gentle woman. Rhea took Shamir under her protection during a time of need.
Byleth Child of Jeralt, the former captain of the Knights of Seiros. A stoic, capable professor at the Officers Academy. Went on a number of missions with Shamir.
Catherine A member of the Knights of Seiros and wielder of the Hero's Relic Thunderbrand. She deeply reveres Archbishop Rhea. Shamir's partner.

Heartbeats United
Shamir and Catherine, both members of the Knights of Seiros. The two have dedicated themselves to enjoying their time at the beach. They appear in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

Base Stats

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Title
Heartbeats United
Group
Cavalry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
17/18/19
36/40/43
12/13/14
40/43/47
10/11/12
43/46/49
2/3/4
21/25/28
2/3/4
17/20/23
SkillsWeapon
Partnership Bow
Night Sky
Bow

Skills

Overall

Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.
Base Set
Counters
Skill Inheritance Options

Meet Some of the Heroes

Heartbeats United Shamir
The Church of Seiros's veteran duo, Shamir and Catherine, are ready for the beach—and here they are in their gorgeous new swimsuits!
Shamir's favoring a sporty one-piece swimsuit, and the bow she's carrying takes inspiration from the beach too, with seashells and sea glass decorations!
Catherine's wearing a fiery two-piece swimsuit. She's like a glorious ray of sunlight as she carries the banner for the Knights of Seiros on the beach!
Those refreshing drinks they're carrying were also made to match the colors the two are associated with—a cute detail that hints at their friendship and sometimes rivalry!
Closely Associated Characters
Rhea The Archbishop of the Church of Seiros, which is served by Shamir and Catherine.

Warriors: Three Hopes

Base Stats

Supports

See also: Shamir/Warriors: Three Hopes Supports

Recruitment (Warriors)

Shamir can be recruited in all three routes, some more sooner than others.

In Golden Wildfire, Shamir will automatically be recruited during chapter 3, but won't fully be a member of the Leicester Alliance until the following chapter.

During chapter 9 in both Azure Gleam and Scarlet Blaze, Shamir will be recruited as long as the player picks the Persuade Shamir Strategy (or Protect Shamir in Azure Gleam) during the planning portions, otherwise she will be killed during the missions.

  • In Azure Gleam, Shamir can be recruited during the main mission, "Saving of the Silver Maiden".
  • In Scarlet Blaze, Shamir can be recruited during the main mission, "Intruders in Enbarr".

Quotes

Three Houses

Shamir/Quotes

Heroes

Shamir/Heroes Quotes

Warriors: Three Hopes

Shamir/Warriors: Three Hopes Quotes

Possible Endings

"Just a minute! The following section contains spoilers. Viewing it will cost a lot. Are you prepared to pay for it?"
Shamir - Distant Archer
Shortly after the war, Shamir gave up the mercenary life and disappeared. Though she was never heard from again, rumors swirled persistently for years of a master archer turned thief who lined her pockets by shaking down all those who preyed upon the innocent.
Shamir and Byleth (Verdant Wind/Silver Snow)
Byleth announced his marriage to Shamir shortly after becoming leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan. While the king focused on the rebuilding effort, Shamir became his bodyguard and confidant. She even acted as captain of the royal guard, and became known as a watchful and trustworthy queen. As a couple, their daily lives were busy indeed, and both were famously taciturn, but it is said they cherished their quiet time together - especially once they began to have children.
Shamir and Byleth (Crimson Flower)
Shortly after Byleth and Shamir had finished their modest and stately wedding ceremony, the struggle against those who slither in the dark began in earnest. The pair fought in many battles together, and Shamir lent her talent and experience as a sniper for the Knights of Seiros to the cause of lasting peace for Fódlan. As a couple, their daily lives were busy indeed, and both were famously taciturn, but it is said that they cherished their quiet time together—especially once they began to have children.
Shamir and Byleth (Azure Moon)
Byleth announced his marriage to Shamir shortly after being named archbishop of the Church of Seiros. While the archbishop focused on the rebuilding effort, Shamir became his bodyguard and confidant. She even acted as a deputy captain of the Knights of Seiros, and in that capacity, became quite popular. As a couple, their daily lives were busy indeed, and both were famously taciturn, but it is said that they cherished their quiet time together—especially once they began to have children.
Shamir and Claude
After the war, Claude returned home to Almyra and took his place in the royal family. Some years later he became king, and during his reign, promoted policies to improve relations with Fódlan and protect children who had been orphaned by the war. After he achieved his goals, he left the throne to a family member and left Almyra. During his travels, he encountered Shamir, who had been wandering the world as a mercenary. It is known that they traveled together from that day forward, but where they journeyed to remains a mystery.
Shamir and Hubert
As confidant of Edelgard, Hubert disposed of every burden facing his emperor by any means necessary, and excelled at working in the shadows. Supporting him from the frontlines was the former mercenary, Shamir, who commanded the emperor's elite troops. When the two married, they appeared from the outside to be little more than a lord of the empire and his dutiful wife. In reality, their nights were filled with fierce combat against rebels, assassins, and those who slither in the dark. It is reported that one of them was known to often state that, "To find love between life and death is a gift." It is unknown which of the two actually spoke these words.
Shamir and Caspar
After the war, Caspar and Shamir used their clout as heroes to establish a mercenary company. They branded themselves as crusaders for justice, punishing those who preyed on the weak or exploited others for their own gain. None could compete against their combined martial skill, and they became famous all throughout Fódlan. Their travels took them to every part of the world, and while Caspar's antics occasionally got him into trouble, Shamir's steady presence and firm demeanor helped to resolve matters amicably. Their stories endured as amusing anecdotes, passed down through generations.
Shamir and Dedue
After the war, Dedue returned to Fhirdiad to support King Dimitri's reign as his vassal. Shamir was ever near, and as Dedue's trusted partner and a mercenary for the royal family, she complemented his public-facing work with by handling any necessary covert operations. The trusting professional relationship between the two blossomed into love, and soon they were married. It is said that, when absolutely no one else was around, they would let down their guard and engage in secret jokes and idle chatter.
Shamir and Raphael
Shortly after the war, Shamir gave up the mercenary life and disappeared. Raphael searched for her unsuccessfully for a time, but then gave up and returned home to serve his liege lord as a knight. One day, he was given orders to drive off a group of bandits, but upon investigation, he discovered that all of the bandits' victims were those who lined their pockets by preying upon the innocent. Without warning, Raphael resigned his post, said good-bye to his family, and vanished forever. It is unclear just where he went, but rumors swirled for years of a master archer and a hulking giant who spent their lives as highway robbers, shaking down those who made victims of others.
Shamir and Ignatz
Soon after the war, Shamir disappeared. Ignatz searched unsuccessfully for her for a time, but finally gave up and went home. With hard-won permission from his family, he then set out to travel the world as an artist. Years later, he encountered Shamir by chance at an inn. When she saw that Ignatz had not yet left Fódlan, she encouraged him to leave the region, and offered to stay at his side and guard him until he did. It is rumored that he was overjoyed by this offer, and that the pair soon departed Fódlan to the west by sea, but where they traveled after that is unknown.
Shamir and Leonie
Leonie assumed leadership of the mercenaries formerly led by Jeralt. One day, she was hired to protect a noble who had been warned of a bandit attack. The warning note listed all of the noble's foul deeds, and was signed with the image of a spider, which Leonie recognized. Just as she suspected, the one who came on the appointed day was none other than Shamir. Leonie was happy to break her contract on this occasion, and even offered Shamir a position in her company. The result was the most famous mercenary group ever to exist in Fódlan. It is said that their flag bore the image of a spider, and...another vaguely arachnid creature.
Shamir and Catherine
After quitting the Knights of Seiros, Catherine and Shamir set out on a lifelong journey together. The pair were inseparable as they traveled across Fódlan, and eventually wound up in Shamir's homeland of Dagda. They faced many hardships on their adventures, some of which were self-inflicted, as the duo had a way of sticking their noses into others' business in their efforts to right wrongs. It is said, however, that no foe they encountered ever proved a match for the combined might of Shamir's marksmanship and Catherine's Thunderbrand.
Shamir and Cyril
Shortly after the war, Shamir and Cyril disappeared from the ranks. The Knights of Seiros searched unsuccessfully for them for some time, but finally resigned themselves to the loss. Though the pair was never officially heard from again, rumors swirled persistently for years of two master archers turned thieves. Initially the knights received complaints and investigated, but when it was discovered that the pair only lined their pockets by shaking down those who preyed upon the innocent, they decided it was not an investigation worth pursuing. The thieves' story became a folktale beloved by the people.
"End of spoilers. It's a pleasure doing business with you!"

Non-Canon Appearances

Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)

Shamir is illustrated in the trading card game Fire Emblem Cipher with the following cards:

Choose Your Legends Placement History

Round Placement Character Version Votes

CYL1 - CYL3 N/A
CYL4 43
Three Houses
4,452
CYL5 73
↓30

Three Houses
1,429
↓3,023
CYL6 72
↑1

Three Houses
1,365
↓64
CYL7 69
↑3

Three Houses
932
↓433
CYL8 103
↓35

Three Houses
695
↓237

CYL9 106
↓3

Three Houses
522
↓173

Etymology

Shamir is an Aramaic, traditionally masculine name, meaning "flint" and "sentinel". It may also be a variant of the Hebrew name Shamira, meaning "guardian" or "protector".

In rabbinical tradition, Shamir, commonly referred to as Solomon's Shamir, is a mythical worm capable of cutting the hardest materials like iron and diamond, used by the wise king Solomon to build the First Temple in Jerusalem.

Her name may also derive from the Irish Gaelic word seamair, meaning "clover".

Trivia

  • Shamir shares her English VA, Allegra Clark, with Dorothea, as well as Karla and Ethlyn in their appearances in Heroes.
  • She is the favorite character of game director Genki Yokota.
  • Shamir uses a green color palette for her classes.
    • Like Cyril, Shamir's basic battle models have green as their primary color, in contrast to the other Church of Seiros characters, who use a white color palette. This may be because Cyril and Shamir are not from Fódlan and are not as devout to the Church of Seiros.
  • Shamir, Ferdinand, Felix, Sylvain, Mercedes, Ingrid, Lorenz, and Alois are the only characters that, if not recruited in certain paths, are necessary to kill.
    • In Shamir's case, she must be killed in chapter 15 if not recruited in Crimson Flower, along with Alois.
  • In Shamir's concept art, her back drawing has her with her hair parted on the wrong side.
  • Shamir is one of a select few units in Three Houses who lacks hidden critical lines in the academy phase but has a set for the war phase, the others being Lysithea, Catherine, and Cyril.
  • Between Three Houses and Three Hopes, Shamir hints various times at being bisexual, mentioning her attraction to both men and women:
    • In her A-rank support with Catherine in Three Houses, she suggests for them to be wed so that they won't be separated once she is done working for the Church of Seiros. Given Shamir's tendency to sarcasm, this may or may not have been a serious proposal.
    • In her C-rank support with Balthus in Three Hopes, she tells him that "[she doubts] their tastes in women are similar".
      • Interestingly enough, Shamir's voice actress Allegra Clark also identifies as queer.
  • In a survey conducted by Famitsu Magazine, Shamir placed 8th for females and 12th overall with 675 votes in the character popularity poll for Three Houses.
  • In the fourth survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Shamir placed 14th in the character popularity poll for Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:4. She ranked 14th among those who completed the game with 43 points.
  • In the fifth survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Shamir placed 17th in the character popularity poll for Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:4. She ranked 17th among those who completed the game with 6.2% of the vote.

Gallery

See main article: Shamir/Gallery.