—Soren, in his A support conversation with Ike
Soren is a playable character from Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. The staff officer and strategist of the Greil Mercenaries, he is a close friend of Ike and harbors undying loyalty to him.
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Profile
Soren was separated from his parents during his young childhood and taken in by a woman who is stated to have only done it "out of duty" and was verbally and physically abusive towards him.
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Soren is in fact the son of King Ashnard of Daein and Almedha, the daughter of King Dheginsea of Goldoa, Ashnard became obsessed with Soren after he was born, but eventually lost interest in him once he discovered that he did not have any special powers. Some time later, Ashnard used Soren as bait to lure Almedha's brother, Prince Rajaion, into a trap. This proved to be successful and Ashnard transformed Rajaion into a Feral One and his personal mount.
With no use for Soren, Ashnard discarded his son and left him to his fate with no trace left of whatever happened to him, a fate that tormented Almedha.
At roughly the age of four, Soren was adopted by an old sage in Gallia who mistook him for a Spirit Charmer due to the mark on his forehead. The woman was delighted to be rid of her burden of looking after Soren and received money in compensation. The sage put him through terribly rigorous magic training, had him work day and night, without cease. Eventually, the sage taught him how to use magic.
After the sage died, Soren sought aid from a nearby beorc village, but he was forcibly chased away. He also discovered that he was unable to speak, despite being skilled in listening, reading, and writing. When he was near death by starvation, a young Ike found him and gave his own lunch to him. Ike also promised to feed him again on the next day. However, on the following day, Soren discovered the carnage left by Greil's berserk rampage that was triggered by Lehran's Medallion. Soren checked the corpses for Ike, but he did not find him and assumed that he was safe. Afterwards, he traveled to Crimea in search of Ike. During his journey, Soren took refuge in a church under the guise of a Spirit Charmer. During his time there, the church workers instructed him in basic matters such as speech. After wandering for several years, he eventually reunited with Ike and joined the Greil Mercenaries.
Path of Radiance
Some time before the story, Soren traveled to the capital of Crimea in order to study at the royal library. During one of his days there, he witnessed the Daein army's attack on Crimea, which was the beginning stage of the The Mad King's War. Immediately, he returned to the Greil Mercenaries' base to inform them about this. From this point on, Soren accompanies Ike as an adviser and strategist for his army.
Radiant Dawn
Soren first appears alongside the Greil Mercenaries when they rescue Lucia from her execution at the hands of Ludveck's army. During the cutscene, he is almost ambushed by a soldier from behind, as he was lost in his books, but Mia saves him.
In Part 3, he serves the Laguz Alliance as a strategist, but Skrimir looked down upon him as Soren chose to be furtive rather than charging at the front. His ingenious plans at some of the decisive clashes between Begnion and the Laguz Alliance, however – such as how they would throw the guard of the "impregnable" Fort Mugill into disarray as well as the Ribahn River crossing to hit the enemy – made him change his mind.
In a special conversation in the epilogue, Soren's true identity as the prince of Daein is revealed, as Almedha realizes it upon seeing him and expresses her pride in him. However, Almedha did not introduce herself to Soren as his mother, being a truth that she would continue to hold forever buried within her heart, never known to history.
In the ending, Soren will accompany Ike on a journey to search for new lands if they share an "A" support level.
Fire Emblem: Engage
Soren appears as a DLC Emblem residing in the Bracelet of the Strategist. Like the other bracelet emblems, he comes from an alternate Elyos where his bracelet was entrusted to Elusia.
Fell Xenologue
Personality
Soren prefers to be alone rather than with the rest of the company. He is blunt regarding his solitude and has more often than not rejected even the slightest invitation to socialize with others, seeing little value for himself. As a result, he appears to be high-strung and cold, though Titania thinks that this is because Soren is "a very empathetic young man." His brusque attitude alienates most people from him, but Soren ultimately cares little of the opinions of others since he almost never wanted such interactions or bonds in the first place. After the Mad King's War, his outlook started to change ever so slightly, and he would be seen talking to others such as Titania and Ranulf as well, though he keeps his ally networking limited or at least down to the most essential in his opinion.
Soren can be aptly described as a shrewd tactician as he is highly respected during the Tellius Series for his apt way of thinking. An embodiment of efficiency, he makes no unnecessary actions if he does not have to and in his own way, shows confidence in his allies as he will leave tasks to them without further input if he has assessed them as capable of handling situations on their own. Soren also sees no point in helping others if there is nothing to gain or benefit from a job. While he is often criticized for his lacking empathy, his acumen has intrigued others including Skrimir, who never thought of tactics prior to their meeting. He has an obvious dislike for Laguz, though he mostly keeps these thoughts to himself because of Ike's assurance to him. This has somewhat been tempered in Radiant Dawn, though still somewhat visible. Soren also seems to dislike being interrupted, as seen when he is explaining his battle plans to Skrimir. This is also shown when he receives the Hammerne staff from Aimee.
The lone exception to his brusque behavior is Ike, as he states that he is his only friend. While most people can barely hold onto a conversation with him, Soren is completely open to Ike and will maintain conversations with him. Ike seems to have great insight into Soren's personality, calling him a "softie" who tries to put on a strong face in one of their conversations in Path of Radiance. He is defensive against anyone who would harm or take advantage of Ike such as in base conversation between Ike and Aimee in Radiant Dawn. While he shows very little interest of anyone else, he can be easily swayed by leveraging knowledge or information that can benefit or at least interest Ike. His extreme loyalty to Ike can be compared to the devotion that Almedha harbors towards her false son, Pelleas. Throughout the game, Soren is regarded as "the boy always at Ike's side" by other characters. His devotion to Ike can even result in him accompanying Ike to lands unknown in their shared Radiant Dawn ending.
In Fire Emblem Heroes, Soren repeatedly insists that he and Kiran are not friends, even though he seeks the Summoner out to discuss strategy. Soren admits to being intrigued by Kiran's virtually all-seeing tactics, referencing the player's overhead view of the game's maps. In this respect, Soren concedes that meeting Kiran has proven to be a valuable opportunity for self-improvement. He also admits to being curious about Kiran as a leader, and their ability to gain others' trust and affection. When directly asked why he does not leave the Order of Heroes, Soren stutters and claims that he is only there to learn secrets and new strategies. He acknowledges Kiran as a "close acquaintance".
In-Game
Path of Radiance
Recruitment
- Chapter 4: Automatically from the start.
Base Stats
| Starting Class | Affinity | ||||||||||
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 Mage |  Dark | ||||||||||
| Level | HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Con | Wt | Mov |
| 1 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Skills | Weapon | Starting Items | |||||||||
 Adept |  Wind - D Fire - E Thunder - E |  Wind | |||||||||
Growth Rates
| HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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| 45% | 5% | 60% | 55% | 40% | 30% | 15% | 55% |
Support Conversations
- See also: Soren/Supports
Promotion Gains
| Item Required | Promoted Class | ||||||||
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 Sage
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| 1 | +4 | +2 | +1 | +2 | +2 | +2 | +2 | +1 | +1 |
| Skills | Weapon Levels | ||||||||
 Knife*
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 E* D** D**
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* Depends on player's choice.
** If his weapon rank is still at E before promotion.
Overall
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Soren is the first mage available to the player in Path of Radiance. He joins in chapter 4 and is available in every map from then on, allowing him to quickly rack up kills and experience. Due to the fact that he targets resistance, he is able to deal heavy chip damage to enemy armor knights and soldiers, among others. His offensive stats will quickly grow and allow him to readily contribute. He does, however, have several flaws. His most notable issue is his low movement of 5, the same as an Armor Knight. This can result in some difficulty reaching the fray, especially with how prevalent mounts are in this game. His low bulk, even in comparison to other mages, can cause issues as well (though he has fairly reliable avoid). Between both of these things, some might consider him ill-suited for front-line combat. Soren also has very bad Strength, which makes tome weight an issue early on. However, if the player does not mind making minor accommodations for him, Soren can be a useful player phase unit, or even an enemy phase unit if his Speed is sufficient. Something Soren has over the other mages is Adept, which, though it has a low initial activation rate, can often push Soren over to the point of getting a kill.
When it comes time to promote Soren, the player has the option to give him staves or knives. Staves are the better option by far, as he will practically never want to use knives instead of magic, and they will give him a little bit of healer utility. Once Soren has become a Sage, his growths should have managed to pull him out of his initial funk, and he can be a reliable combat unit.
Overall, Soren is a character who tends to live and die by his growth rates, but on average, he is usually a strong combatant and one of the best sources of 1-2 range magic damage. Compared to other mages, his greatest advantage is his availability, which gives him many opportunities to prove his worth.
Radiant Dawn
Availability
| Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Endgame | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| P | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | E | P | 1 | 2 | 3 | E | P | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | E | P | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | E | A1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5 |
| ◎ | ◎ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
◎=Forced ○=Available
Base Stats
| Starting Class | Affinity | ||||||||||
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 Wind Sage |  Dark | ||||||||||
| Level | HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Con | Wt | Mov |
| 5 | 28 | 9 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Skills | Weapon | Starting Items | |||||||||
 Adept |  Wind - A Fire - B Thunder - B |  Elwind Thunder Fire Vulnerary | |||||||||
Growth Rates
| HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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| 40% | 25% | 80% | 60% | 35% | 35% | 25% | 70% |
Biorhythm
Bond Support
- Ike: 5%
Promotion Gains
| Item Required | Promoted Class | ||||||||
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( Master Crown)
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 Archsage
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| 1 | +4 | +4 | +2 | +2 | +2 | +4 | +2 | +0 | +0 |
| Skills | Weapon Levels | ||||||||
 Flare
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 E
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Overall
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As an Archsage, Soren can reach his Stat Caps in Magic, Skill, and Resistance easily, but he has rather questionable Speed and Strength growths. Once he caps Magic, Skill, and Resistance, Bonus Experience can help him max out his other stats. Of all potential Archsages, Soren (along with Bastian) have the highest cap in Magic but the lowest cap in Strength, but Soren's strength as an Archsage will always be high enough to suffer no loss of attack speed from wielding Rexcalibur.
Soren's main competition as a candidate for Archsage comes from Ilyana, as both are the only anima mages with enough availability to level and promote rather easily. Soren's main advantage is Wind magic being stronger than Thunder magic in this game and also having a B rank in Fire and Thunder Tomes by default, meaning he does not have to grind weapon ranks to use most Fire magic, which is the strongest anima weapon type of the three in Radiant Dawn. In particular, Soren can reach an S rank in wind magic as a Wind Sage long before he is able to promote, meaning once that happens, he can easily revert to using the stronger Fire Magic until he promotes. Ilyana, on the other hand, needs extensive usage in order to push her Thunder magic proficiency up to S before promoting to an Archsage, and also will have to use that time to grind Fire and Wind ranks if seeking control of the anima weapon triangle is desired (though this can be compensated by assigning her the Discipline scroll that can be stolen from an enemy during Part I). Soren also will have better speed, magic, and resistance, which is much more valuable in the last two endgame chapters. Although Ilyana is the only character capable of using the Rexbolt, she cannot safely use it to kill many Dragon Laguz in the endgame unless they are weakened due to the excessive power and durability Dragon Laguz tend to have.
Despite these many advantages Soren has over Ilyana, the latter has considerably better availability due to being available in most of the Part 1 Chapters and also returning in Part 3. This means that by the time Ilyana rejoins in Part 3, she can be roughly on par level-wise with Soren, maybe only being two or three levels behind. However, Ilyana's better availability is only an asset if she is trained and promoted before the end of Part 1; if that does not happen, training Ilyana in Part 3 is going to be more trouble than it is worth. Hard Mode in particular tends to favor Soren over Ilyana, as she will be competing with a number of characters in Part I for very limited experience, and most of the characters in Part I will need to be better trained in Hard Mode than in Easy and Normal Mode for the chapters they are used in during Part III.
While Ilyana cannot use the Rexbolt to face many Dragon Laguz in the endgame one-on-one (especially Dheginsea, with which Ilyana is almost certain to be KOd by one-on-one), the ability to use it is still very useful, as being the strongest Tome in the game, it will do much more damage than Soren can with an Arcthunder or Thoron tome. In addition, while Thunder magic is the weakest type of Anima magic in the game, it is only one point weaker than Wind magic, though Soren in general will be inflicting more damage with Wind magic than Ilyana can due to his much higher magic growth rate.
Fire Emblem Awakening
SpotPass
| Starting Class | |||||||||
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 Mage | |||||||||
| Level | HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov |
| 12 | 25 | 2 | 15+2 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 5 |
| Skills | Weapon | Starting Items | |||||||
 Magic +2 Focus Veteran |  Tome - D |  Elwind* | |||||||
*Enemy only; joins unequipped
Fire Emblem Engage
- See also: Bracelet of the Strategist
- Known as the Emblem of Acumen. A black-clad strategist of reserved, sound judgment.
Emblem Skills
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 Bracelet of the Strategist
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| HP | Str | Mag | Def | Res | Dex | Spd | Lck | Bld | Mov |
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| Sync Skills | Engage Weapons | Engage Skill | Engage Attack | ||||||
 Assign Decoy Anima Focus Keen Insight Block Recovery
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 Bolting Reflect Rexcalibur
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 Flare
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 Cataclysm
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Bond Ring
- Hero from beyond Elyos who joined the Greil Mercenaries as a mage. A trusted adviser due to his sound judgment, he excels at finding intel. He is uncomfortable around most others, but he is very close to Ike.
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 C Rank
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 B Rank
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Dex +1 Res +1 | |
| World |  A Rank
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Mag +1 Dex +1 Res +1 |
 Radiant Hero
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 S Rank
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Mag +1 Dex +2 Res +1 Wind Adept
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As an Enemy
| Starting Class | Battle Style | ||||||||
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| Emblem | Mystical | ||||||||
| Level | HP | Str | Mag | Dex | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Bld |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Emblem | Skills | Weapon | Starting Items | ||||||
| - | - |  Tome -  Staff - | Bolting | ||||||
Fire Emblem Heroes
- Shrewd Strategist
- An officer in the Greil Mercenaries. A coolheaded realist who has opened up to Ike. Appears in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.
Base Stats
Rarity: | Title | ||||
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| Shrewd Strategist | |||||
| Group | |||||
 Infantry | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 15/16/17 30/33/36 | 5/6/7 26/29/32 | 7/8/9 26/29/32 | 2/3/4 11/14/17 | 5/6/7 22/25/28 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
 Elwind |  Tome | ||||
| Title | ||||
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| Shrewd Strategist | |||||
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| Infantry | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 15/16/17 31/34/37 | 6/7/8 28/31/34 | 8/9/10 28/31/34 | 2/3/4 12/15/18 | 5/6/7 23/26/29 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
Rexcalibur Rising Wind | Tome | ||||
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| Shrewd Strategist | |||||
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| Infantry | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 16/17/18 33/36/40 | 6/7/8 30/33/36 | 8/9/10 30/33/36 | 3/4/5 13/17/20 | 6/7/8 25/29/32 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
| Rexcalibur+ Rising Wind | Tome | ||||
Skills
Overall
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Base Set
Counters
Skill Inheritance Options
Meet Some of the Heroes
| Shrewd Strategist Soren | |||
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Soren is the brains of the Greil Mercenaries. He might be young, but he's got a clinical eye for strategy. | ||
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While he's best known as a brilliant tactician, he's an outstanding mage as well. His forte in wind magic has aided Ike, the group's commander, on a number of occasions. | ||
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Unfortunately, Soren's not exactly a people person. And when the people in question are laguz, he seems to have an especially hard time... | ||
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That said, he feels completely at home with Ike, perhaps the one person he really trusts. I wonder if he'll ever open up to us one day? | ||
| Closely Associated Characters | |||
| Ike | A kindhearted but stoic young man who has taken command of his father's mercenary band. One of the few people Soren trusts. | ||
- Addled Strategist
- Strategist of the Greil Mercenaries. Always considers the best tactics—even at the Day of Devotion festival. Appears in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.
Base Stats
Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯
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| Addled Strategist | |||||
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 Cavalry | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 17/18/19 34/37/41 | 8/9/10 32/35/38 | 8/9/10 30/33/36 | 3/4/5 11/14/18 | 2/3/4 21/25/28 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
Blárblooms+ Rally Speed |  Tome | ||||
Skills
| Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
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 | Thunder | - | - | - |
| Elthunder | - | - | - | |
| Blárblooms | - | - | - | |
| Blárblooms+ | - |  | - | |
 | Rally Speed | - | | - |
| Rally Atk/Spd | Rally Speed | - | | |
| Rally Atk/Spd+ | Rally Atk/Spd | - | | |
| A |  Atk/Res Bond 1 | - | - | |
 Atk/Res Bond 2 | Atk/Res Bond 1 | - | ||
 Atk/Res Bond 3 | Atk/Res Bond 2 | | ||
| B |  Spd Feint 1 | - | - | |
 Spd Feint 2 | Spd Feint 1 | - | ||
 Spd Feint 3 | Spd Feint 2 | | ||
| C |  Res Opening 1 | - | - | |
 Res Opening 2 | Res Opening 1 | - | ||
 Res Opening 3 | Res Opening 2 | |
Overall
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Base Set
Counters
Skill Inheritance Options
Meet Some of the Heroes
| Addled Strategist Soren | |||
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Soren is a member of the Greil Mercenaries, serving as a strategist assisting Ike, their leader. | ||
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Soren's always seemed cool and distant, with a bit of a troubled past...but now, he's joining the fun in the Day of Devotion! | ||
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You might usually see him clad in black robes, but he's got a much more cheerful outfit on for the festivities! | ||
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Sure, Soren can be difficult at times, but there's a lot to appreciate about him—why don't you see for yourself this Day of Devotion? | ||
| Closely Associated Characters | |||
| Ike | Leader of the Greil Mercenaries. Soren and the other members of the group have been supporting Ike in his fight ever since he inherited command from his father. | ||
- Hushed Voice
- A boy with a natural talent for magic. He has difficulty speaking due to his experiences growing up. Appears in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.
Base Stats
Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯
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| Infantry | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 16/17/18 33/36/40 | 11/12/13 39/42/46 | 7/8/9 31/34/37 | 2/3/4 12/16/19 | 9/10/11 39/43/46 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
| Adroit War Tome Chilling Wind |  Tome | ||||
Skills
| Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
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| Stone | - | - | - |
| Elstone | - | - | - | |
| Atlas | - | - | - | |
| Adroit War Tome | - | | - | |
 | Chilling Wind | - | - | - |
| Iceberg | Chilling Wind | - | - | |
| A |  Warding Blow 1 | - | - | |
 Mirror Strike 1 | Warding Blow 1 | - | ||
 Mirror Strike 2 | Mirror Strike 1 | - | ||
 Mirror Impact | Mirror Strike 2 | | ||
| C |  Time's Pulse 1 | - | - | |
 Time's Pulse 2 | Time's Pulse 1 | - | ||
 Time's Pulse 3 | Time's Pulse 2 | |
Overall
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Base Set
Counters
Skill Inheritance Options
Meet Some of the Heroes
| Hushed Voice Soren | |||
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Can you guess who this cute, young intellectual is? It's none other than Soren, the future strategist of the Greil Mercenaries! | ||
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During his early childhood, Soren was taken into the custody of a sage who gave him a harsh, uncompromising education in magic. Even as a child, Soren's natural talents put adults to shame! | ||
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When the old sage passed away, Soren fell on desperate times. That was when a certain young man extended his hand in friendship... | ||
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Tragic circumstances drove the two apart, but Soren always held the boy close in his heart. I hope they find each other again one day! | ||
| Closely Associated Characters | |||
| Ike | Son of Greil, leader of the Greil Mercenaries. Ike aspires to be just like his father one day. He and Soren share a special bond. | ||
- Wind of Tradition
- Soren, dressed in the robes of the Khadein school of magic, struggling to hide his confusion over the garb's significance. Appears in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn.
Base Stats
Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯
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| Infantry | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 15/16/17 34/38/41 | 9/10/11 30/43/46 | 7/8/9 31/34/37 | 4/5/6 14/18/21 | 11/12/13 41/45/48 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
| Magical Lantern+ Chilling Wind | Tome | ||||
Skills
| Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
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| Thunder | - | - | - |
| Elthunder | - | - | - | |
| Magical Lantern | - | - | - | |
| Magical Lantern+ | - | | - | |
| Chilling Wind | - | - | - |
| Glacies | - | - | - | |
| A |  Atk Res Form 1 | - | - | |
 Atk Res Form 2 | Atk Res Form 1 | - | ||
 Atk Res Form 3 | Atk Res Form 2 | - | ||
| C |  Infantry Breath 1 | - | - | |
 Infantry Breath 2 | Infantry Breath 1 | - | ||
 Infantry Breath 3 | Infantry Breath 2 | |
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Base Set
Counters
Skill Inheritance
Meet Some of the Heroes
| Wind of Tradition Soren | |||
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Soren, strategist of the Greil Mercenaries, has come to visit Khadein! Dressed in the city of sorcery's traditional attire, he's here to train in the magical arts. | ||
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He's wearing an outfit designed to make life comfortable in Khadein's desert climate. His hood blocks direct sunlight, while the inner layers leave his arms and legs bare! | ||
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The weapon he's carrying is a magic lantern, which burns with a blue flame. You know, that color reminds me of a certain Radiant Hero close to Soren's heart... | ||
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Soren is a brilliant strategist and an outstanding mage. I can't wait to see how powerful he'll be after training in Khadein! | ||
| Closely Associated Characters | |||
| Ike | A kindhearted but stoic young man who has taken command of his father's mercenary band. One of the few people Soren trusts. | ||
- Radiant Confidant
- A member of the Greil Mercenaries. Supports Ike with his extraordinary talent as a tactician. Appears in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn.
Base Stats
Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯
 | Title | ||||
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| Radiant Confidant | |||||
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| Infantry | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 17/18/19 36/40/43 | 14/15/16 42/45/49 | 3/4/5 31/34/38 | 2/3/4 12/16/19 | 11/12/13 44/47/50 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
| Arch-Sage Tome Daylight | Tome | ||||
Skills
| Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
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| Wind | - | - | - |
| Elwind | - | - | - | |
| Rexcalibur | - | - | - | |
| Arch-Sage Tome | - | | - | |
| Daylight | - | | - |
| Noontime | Daylight | - | - | |
| Flare | Noontime | - | | |
| A |  Rare Talent | - | | |
| B |  Null Follow-Up 1 | - | - | |
 Null Follow-Up 2 | Null Follow-Up 1 | - | ||
 Null Follow-Up 3 | Null Follow-Up 2 | - | ||
 Mag. Null Follow | Null Follow-Up 3 | | ||
| C | Time's Pulse 1 | - | - | |
| Time's Pulse 2 | Time's Pulse 1 | - | ||
| Time's Pulse 3 | Time's Pulse 2 | - | ||
 Time's Pulse 4 | Time's Pulse 3 | |
Overall
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Base Set
Counters
Skill Inheritance
Meet Some of the Heroes
| Radiant Confidant Soren | |||
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As the Greil Mercenaries' strategist, Soren puts his keen mind to work in supporting Ike. For this appearance, he's wearing the attire of an arch sage! | ||
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The continent of Tellius was shaken by two great wars, and during these conflicts, Soren and Ike fought and grew together. | ||
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Before long, Soren's intellect and magical powers had become worthy of the title "Arch Sage"—so you can consider this outfit proof of all his hard work! | ||
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That said, Soren doesn't care much for titles, or even outfits. To him, the most important thing is being at Ike's side to support him! | ||
| Closely Associated Characters | |||
| Ike | The leader of the Greil Mercenaries. He is blunt but genuine and loyal. He is also a general that pulled people of different races and kingdoms together. One of the few people Soren trusts. | ||
Quotes
Path of Radiance
Battle Conversations
Vs. Maijin
- Maijin: A mage, eh? I'll have to keep my guard up around you, no matter how young you look.
- Soren: You forced this combat. We cannot allow you to return home. Are you ready to die?
Death
—Soren's escape quote
(Chapter 17 and before)
- Soren: Oof! That was... poorly done.
- Ike: Retreat, Soren! You've done all you can here!
- Soren: But, Ike...
- Ike: You heard me. Fall back! You can still help us with our planning. Besides, if you tell us all what to do, we'll be better off, right?
- Soren: I... I understand... Please... be careful!
(Chapter 18 and after)
- Soren: Oh... Ow!
- Ike: Hold it, Soren! You're not staying in this a moment longer! Withdraw!
- Soren: Ike, I can still--
- Ike: Our tactician isn't allowed to make faces like that. Ever! Listen, we need you planning our strategies at base, so leave that attitude behind. That is, unless you have a problem with the two of us in command.
- Soren: Of-of course not! I didn't see... ... I understand. But listen... Stay safe, Ike.
(Endgame)
- Soren: Argh! Not now... It's the last battle... How could I be so careless?
- Ike: Soren! Just fall back! This may be the last battle for Crimea, but it won't be the last battle for us, will it?
- Soren: What?
- Ike: We're mercenaries. After this battle, there will be hundreds, maybe thousands of fights ahead. Am I wrong?
- Soren: I... No...
- Ike: Right. So get out of here. Our little group needs you! Do you understand?
- Soren: Ike... I understand. I will withdraw... Ike! Don't let me down!
Radiant Dawn
Battle Conversations
Vs. Micaiah (Chapter 3-13)
- Soren: Our last battle, in the valley. Was that your strategy?
- Micaiah: ...
- Soren: That was impressive. You killed thousands of beorc soldiers with your little ambush. Well done.
- Micaiah: I...
- Soren: The Maiden of Dawn... What are you? One of the Branded, that's for sure. But there is something else about you... Power. Yes, I can feel it in you. You possess great power.
- Micaiah: Yes, and you would know. There's something very different about you, too. Your energy feels so...ancient. You and I seem to have so much in common.
- Soren: That doesn't matter in the slightest. The only thing that does matter is that you are a dangerous adversary. You are also in Ike's path, so it falls to me to remove you. It's almost a shame. Farewell, Maiden of Dawn.
- Micaiah: So, you fight for someone, as well. So very much alike... But I will defeat you. I will protect the ones I love!
Vs. Pelleas (Chapter 3-E)
- Soren: The new king of Daein, Pelleas. How convenient. I can end this farce right now. Surrender or die.
- Pelleas: Who are you? That mark on your forehead... Is it a mark of Spirit Protection?
- Soren: No. It's something rather different.
- Pelleas: But that shape... It looks so much like mine!
- Soren: Is that so? You might still be more powerful than you let on. Still, I doubt this changes anything. Prepare yourself, Pelleas.
- Pelleas: But wait! There's so much I want to ask you!
Death
—Soren's escape quote
(Retreat Quote)
- Soren: ...Ugh... What a terrible place...to die...
- Ike: Soren, retreat!
- Soren: But, Ike...
- Ike: Aren't you supposed to be my strategist? Use your head! I need your help.
- Soren: ...I see. As you command...
- (Soren retreats)
—Soren's death quote in Part 4
Engage
Heroes
Possible Endings
- Silent Master of Winds (静寂の風使い, Seijaku no kaze-zukai)
- Though his tactical genius was unmatched, Soren never used his talents for anyone but Ike.
- Soren and Ike
- When peace had settled on the land, Soren packed lightly and set off with the only person he had ever trusted.
Non-Canon Appearances
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Spirit Info
| No. | Name | Image | Type | Class | Slots | Effect |
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| 658 | Soren | 
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Support | ★☆☆☆ (Novice) | 1 | Magic Attack ↑ |
Spirit Battle
| Spirit | Enemy Fighter(s) | Type | Power/Class | Stage | Rules | Conditions | Music |
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No. 658 Soren |
•Robin •Ike |
Shield | 1,800/ ★☆☆☆ (Novice) | Temple (Battlefield) | •Magic and PSI Unleashed | •The enemy favors special moves •All fighters' magic and PSI attacks have increased power |
"Victory is Near" |
Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)
Soren is illustrated in the trading card game with the following cards:
Choose Your Legends Placement History
| Round | Placement | Character Version | Votes |
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| CYL1 | 45 |  Path of Radiance |
6,428 |
| 82 |  Radiant Dawn |
3,470 | |
| CYL2 | 47 ↓2 |
Path of Radiance |
4,753 ↓1,675 |
| 162 ↓80 |
Radiant Dawn |
1,545 ↓1,925 | |
| CYL3 | 20 ↑27 (From highest) |
Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn |
9,919 ↑3,621 (From combined) |
| CYL4 | 26 ↓6 |
Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn |
9,873 ↓46 |
| CYL5 | 17 ↑9 |
Radiant Dawn Path of Radiance |
5,829 ↓4,044 |
| CYL6 | 7 ↑10 |
Radiant Dawn Path of Radiance |
17,416 ↑11,587 |
| CYL7 | Winner 2 |
Radiant Dawn Path of Radiance |
18,051 ↑635 |
| CYL8 onward | Ineligible | ||||
Etymology
'Soren' is a Danish given name originating from Latin Severinus, derived from severus "severe, strict, serious". Søren Kierkegaard was a nineteenth-century philosopher and theologian whose work was the foreground for twentieth-century existentialism.
Interestingly, there was a Pope Severinus who lived in the seventh century who, when he refused to validate the Byzantine Emperor's latest religious decrees, was besieged by Isaac, the Exarch of Ravenna, an ally of the Emperor. Later, an attack on the Byzantines by the Lombards, one of the Germanic tribes living in northern Italy, probably resulted in Isaac's death.
Trivia
- Soren's Path of Radiance incarnation came in 24th place for males in the Fire Emblem Heroes Choose Your Legends popularity poll, with 6,248 votes. His Radiant Dawn incarnation came in 39th place for males, and had 3,470 votes.
- Although Soren's hair appears black, it is actually a very dark shade of green, much darker than his mother's or other relatives' hair. It is also noted that his Branded mark has changed slightly between the artwork of Path of Radiance & Radiant Dawn. In Path of Radiance, the sides were curved inward; in Radiant Dawn, the sides are straight yet curve outward a little.
- Soren's Japanese name resembles the word "scenario," a likely reference to his role as tactician for the Greil Mercenaries.
- Soren shares his English voice actor, Kyle McCarley, with Echoes: Shadows of Valentia's Alm and Three Houses Gatekeeper.
- Soren shares his Japanese voice actor, Ayumu Murase, with Shadow Dragon's Gordin.
- Due to Goldoa's isolation, it is likely that Soren is the very first Dragon-Branded in history.
- Interestingly enough, Ranulf is likewise implied to join Ike on his journey if he too has an "A" support with him.
Gallery
- See main article: Soren/Gallery.