Chrom: Difference between revisions

:''For fighter info, see [[Chrom (SSBU)]].''

|image=[[File:FEWA Chrom.png|250px]]

|lastappearance=''{{s|dragalialostwiki|Dragalia Lost}}'' (2020, via update)

|species= Human (magically augmented with {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Holy Blood}})

'''Chrom''' ({{ja|クロム|Kuromu}}, ''Chrom'') is a character from the {{uv|Fire Emblem}} series. As one of the three main characters of ''{{s|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem Awakening}}'', Chrom is a distant descendant of [[Marth]], the father of [[Lucina]], and a close ally of [[Robin]]. Chrom seeks to maintain peace and stability within his kingdom of {{s|fireemblemwiki|Ylisse}} by warding off the forces of {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Plegia}}.

Chrom is a distant descendant of the legendary "Hero-King" [[Marth]]. He is a prince of {{s|fireemblemwiki|Ylisse}}, the successor state to the now-ancient kingdom of Archanea, and is the younger brother of its leader, the Exalt {{s|fireemblemwiki|Emmeryn}}. Chrom bears the holy bloodline of Ylisse's rulers, the Exalts, who carry the power of the legendary dragon {{s|fireemblemwiki|Naga}} and her holy gifts to humanity: the [[fireemblemwiki:Shield of Seals|Fire Emblem]] and the blade {{s|fireemblemwiki|Falchion}}. This power is signified by the presence of a distinctive [[fireemblemwiki:Holy Blood#Brands|Brand]] on their bodies; in Chrom's case, his Brand is located on his right deltoid. In addition to his royal duties, Chrom is the leader of a group of Ylissean soldiers known as the {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Shepherds|group}}, who help maintain Ylisse's peace and stability.

During a war against the warmongering empire of {{s|fireemblemwiki|Valm}} two years later, a time-traveling Lucina from the future of another timeline reveals herself, warning Chrom of the looming threat of the Fell Dragon {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Grima|character}} who had destroyed the world in her timeline. Chrom, Lucina, and the rest of the Shepherds work together to defeat {{s|fireemblemwiki|Walhart}} of Valm, {{s|fireemblemwiki|Validar}} of the Grima-worshipping {{iw|fireemblem|Grimleal|cult}}, and Grima himself.

Chrom, like most ''Fire Emblem'' protagonists, begins in the {{s|fireemblemwiki|Lord}} class. His signature weapon is {{h2|List of swords|Falchion}}, inherited by the royal family of Ylisse as descendants of Marth; Chrom also uses Falchion's counterpart, the {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem|Archanean item}} or Binding Shield. In addition to Lucina, Chrom can also be the father of another child depending on who he marries.

Since ''Awakening'', Chrom has appeared in a number of other games. He makes an appearance in [[fireemblemwiki:Before_Awakening|an ''Awakening''-based mission]] in ''{{s|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem Fates}}'', where he meets [[Corrin]]. In the crossover game ''{{s|wikipedia|Project X Zone 2}}'', he is one of three playable Nintendo characters (alongside Lucina and [[Fiora]]). Chrom is also prominently featured as a major character in both ''{{s|fireemblemwiki|Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE}}'' and ''{{s|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem Warriors}}'', and is one of the many units the player can recruit in ''{{s|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem Heroes}}''.

Chrom appears in {{SSB4|Lucina}} and {{SSB4|Robin}}'s trailer. In the beginning, he is shown lying on the ground after being incapacitated by {{SSB4|Captain Falcon}} in battle. Lucina defends him but is almost defeated herself. For the majority of the trailer, he is only seen laying on the ground. However, in the end, still badly hurt, he remarks that he "will get [his] chance another day;" a gameplay video immediately after this scene displays Robin's Final Smash and humorously stating that Chrom will get it today instead, confirming his involvement as part of the Final Smash. He also appears at the top of Lucina and Robin's "New Challenger" artwork on the official website.

According to [[Masahiro Sakurai]], Chrom was initially considered as a playable character, as he played ''Fire Emblem Awakening'' in his spare time, but he rejected him in favor of Robin when he saw that Chrom would end up being another swordsman made redundant by the existing fighting styles of {{SSB4|Marth}} and {{SSB4|Ike}}. Robin would seemingly remedy this by providing a plethora of unique moveset options with Tomes and the Levin Sword.<ref>http://www.gonintendo.com/s/233268-sakurai-talks-lucina-s-inclusion-in-smash-bros-wii-u-3ds-why-chrom-didn-t-make-the-cut</ref> This is referenced in {{SSB4|Pit}}'s [[Palutena's Guidance|Smash Taunt]] for Robin, where {{SSB4|Palutena}} and [[Viridi]] deride Chrom for being a "carbon copy" of Ike, irking Chrom by saying so.<br clear=left>

[[File:ChromTrophyWiiU.png|thumb|left|100px|Chrom's trophy in {{forwiiu}}.]]

[[File:ChromTrophy3DS.png|thumb|100px|Chrom's trophy in {{for3ds}}.]]

:{{Flag|North America}} ''Prince of the Halidom of Ylisse and descendant of the Hero-King Marth. He leads a militia force called the Shepherds that protects Ylisse. Though he can get reckless when training—things end up broken—he can be counted on in the heat of battle. He and Robin combine their skills in Robin's Final Smash.''

 

:{{Flag|Europe}} ''The prince of the Halidom of Ylisse and a descendant of the Hero-King Marth. Chrom and his militia, the Shepherds, swear to protect the people of Ylisse. Despite being more than competent in battle, he's rather careless in training and always seems to be breaking things. He and Robin combine their skills in Robin's Final Smash.''

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Despite him being a separate playable fighter, {{SSBU|Robin}} continues to summon Chrom in the [[Pair Up]] Final Smash, and Chrom continues to appear in one of Robin's victory poses as well.

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SSB4 - Robin Screen-6.jpg|Chrom with male Robin.

DLC Costume Chrom Outfit.png|Chrom as a Mii Swordfighter costume

*Chrom is currently the only ''Fire Emblem'' character to get an amiibo in the ''Fire Emblem'' line in addition to ''Smash''.