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Macbeth

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For the boss from Fates with the same Japanese name, see Iago.
Macbeth

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Macbeth's portrait in Genealogy of the Holy War.

Gender

Male

Race

Human

Nationality

Agustrian

Title(s)

King of Infini

Starting class

General

Appearance(s)

Genealogy of the Holy War

I-it can't be! Grannvale's here already? Damn it all! What are those useless mercenaries doing out there?! Ugh... Fine, I'll fight them myself!
— Macbeth

Macbeth (Japanese: マクベス Macbeth) is an noble from Agustria appearing as a boss in Chapter 2, guarding Infini Castle.

Biography

As Sigurd's army entered Agustrian territory and Eldigan was sent in prison by Chagall, Macbeth was ordered by the latter to seize Infini Castle. As Sigurd's army arrived at Heirhein Castle, he sent Waltz and Beowolf against them.[1] He then tried to fight them back but he ultimately died in the process.

Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War

Role

Macbeth is a boss appearing in Chapter 2 defending Infini Castle.

Stats

See also: Crisis in Agustria
Stats
Max HP 62 Speed 11
Strength 16 Luck 0
Magic 2 Defense 18+5
Skill 12 Resistance 5
Inventory Skills
Image Steel Lance
Image Javelin
Image Shield RingThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
3,000 Gold
Image Pavise
Weapon Levels
Swords A Lances A Axes B Bows B Staves --
Fire magic -- Thunder magic -- Image -- Light magic -- Dark magic --

Personality

Macbeth is depicted as a very greedy man,[2] showing no qualms about pillaging nearby villages in Chagall's back.[3]

Quotes

Battle quotes

I-it can't be! Grannvale's here already? Damn it all! What are those useless mercenaries doing out there?! Ugh... Fine, I'll fight them myself!
— Macbeth, in Chapter 2 of Genealogy of the Holy War.
Macbeth: H-huh? Who are you?
Lewyn: You're that Macbeth slime, aren't you? You've no business being a lord. Here, allow me to help you... retire.

— Macbeth, when fighting Lewyn in Chapter 2 of Genealogy of the Holy War.

Death quotes

Ugh... why me...?
— Macbeth, in Chapter 2 of Genealogy of the Holy War.

Trivia

Macbeth is one of only three minor bosses in Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War to have a unique portrait, the others being Lamia and Ovo.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English
(unofficial)

Macbeth

Used in the Genealogy of the Holy War fan translation.

Japanese

マクベス

Macbeth. Named after Macbeth MacFinlay, a Scottish king who became the subject of the William Shakespeare play, The Tragedy of Macbeth.

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Image General Image
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Lance (Brave Lance)*

References

  1. "Chagall: You imbecile! You turned your back on this crisis to line your own pockets, and now we've lost Heirhein! There had better be a good explanation for your behavior, Macbeth!
    Macbeth: Er, um... My humblest apologies, Your Majesty! Forgive me, I beg of you! I've already sent out the order for Waltz's sellsword unit to move in at once." — Chagall and Macbeth, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
  2. "Man: Infini's Lord Macbeth is the foulest, most gold-obsessed man there it. He does nothin' but torment us for his own profit. I wish I could kill em' with my bare hands!" — Villager, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
  3. "Macbeth: So, Heirhein's finally made their move... Perfect. Release the brigands on the villages, as we arranged! Under the old king, you couldn't even dare to meddle in any of his property... Yet it is the easiest thing to cheat Chagall! Strip everything of worth you find and bring it back here. Leave no stone unturned!" — Macbeth, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
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