Roy is the Emblem of Binding in Fire Emblem Engage. Read on to learn how to get Roy, when to get his Emblem Ring back, his Inheritable Skills, Abilities, Engage Weapon, Bond Effects, voice actor, bond rings, and best units to pair with Roy!

How to Get Roy

Available During Chapter 8

Roy becomes available as an Emblem unit during the events of Chapter 8: The Kingdom of Might. He will join Alear and the rest of you party after winning the battle against Ivy, where Diamant will give you Roy's Emblem ring.

However, he will eventually be stolen in Chapter 11: Retreat along with the Emblem Rings of Marth, Sigurd, Celica, Micaiah,and Leif.

When to Get Roy Back

You will get Roy and his Emblem Ring back after the battle of Chapter 19: The Dead Town together with Micaiah. Roy can be used as an Emblem again by your party for the duration of the game.

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Roy Emblem Skills and Abilities

Roy Synchro Skills

Lvl. 3	Advance Use to move 1 space toward a foe that is 2 spaces away and attack. SP Cost: 500
Lvl. 5	Hold Out If Unit had 30% HP or more at start of combat, unit always survives combat with at least 1 HP. SP Cost: 2000
Lvl. 8	Hold Out+ If Unit had 20% HP or more at start of combat, unit always survives combat with at least 1 HP. SP Cost: 3000
Lvl. 13	Hold Out++ If unit had 10% HP or more at start of combat, unit always survives combat with at least 1 HP. SP Cost: 5000
Lvl. 18	Hold Out+++ If unit had 2 HP or more at start of combat, unit always survives combat with at least 1 HP. SP Cost: 5000

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Roy Engage Skill

Lvl. 5	Rise Above Grants Lvl+5 [Dragon] Additional Lvl+1. [Cavalry] Mov+1. [Armored] Max HP+5.

Roy Engage Attack

Lvl. 5	Blazing Lion Use to attack adjacent foe and an area 3 spaces wide. Target area and the 2 rows beyond it are set on fire. Sword only. [Dragon] Attack range +3 spaces. [Mystical] Expands flame area.

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Roy Bond Effects and Inheritable Skills

All Engage Skills, Weapons, and Proficiencies

These Bond Effects only apply when equipped with Roy's Emblem Ring. However, you can inherit some of these skills if you have reached the required bond level and earned enough SP. Regular versions of some Engage Weapons can also be purchased in the Armory.

Lv.	Bond Effects	Type	Description
1	Strength +1	Skill (Inheritable)	Grants Str+1. SP Cost: 500
1	Hold Out	Skill (Inheritable)	If Unit had 30% HP or more at start of combat, unit always survives combat with at least 1 HP. SP Cost: 2000
1	Rise Above	Skill (Engage Skill)	Grants Lvl+5
1	Blazing Lion	Skill (Engage Attack)	Use to attack adjacent foe and an area 3 spaces wide. Target area and the 2 rows beyond it are set on fire. Sword only.
1	Lancereaver	Weapon (Exclusive)	Unusual sword wielded by Emblem Roy. Grants advatage vs. lances but disadvantage vs. axes.
2	Strength +2	Skill (Inheritable)	Grants Str+2. SP Cost: 1000
3	Advance	Skill (Inheritable)	Use to move 1 space tward a foe that is 2 spaces away and attack. SP Cost: 500
4	Sword Power 1	Skill (Inheritable)	Grants Atk+2 at a cost of Avo-10 when using a sword. SP Cost: 1000
5	Skill Inheritance	Bond Bonus (Inheritance)	Unit can inherit this Emblem's Skills
6	Sword Prof.	Proficiency (Sword)	Proficiency with swords. Required for promotion to certain classes.
7	Sword Power 2	Skill (Inheritable)	Grants Atk+4 at a cost of Avo-10 when using a sword. SP Cost: 2000
8	Hold Out+	Skill (Inheritable)	If Unit had 20% HP or more at start of combat, unit always survives combat with at least 1 HP. SP Cost: 3000
9	Strength +3	Skill (Inheritable)	Grants Str+3. SP Cost: 3000
9	Sword Power 3	Skill (Inheritable)	Grants Atk+6 at a cost of Avo-10 when using a sword. SP Cost: 3000
10	Wyrmslayer	Weapon	Sword wielded by Emblem Roy. Purchase regular Wyrmslayer for 2500G
11	Strong Bond	Bond Bonus (Strong Bond)	Unit stays engaged 1 additional turn.
12	Sword Power 4	Skill (Inheritable)	Grants Atk+8 at a cost of Avo-10 when using a sword. SP Cost: 4000
13	Hold Out++	Skill (Inheritable)	If unit had 10% HP or more at start of combat, unit always survives combat with at least 1 HP. SP Cost: 5000
14	Strength +4	Skill (Inheritable)	Grants Str+4. SP Cost: 4000
15	Binding Blade	Weapon (Exclusive)	Famous sword wielded by Emblem Roy. Grants Def/Res+5. Can strike clse or at range.
16	Sword Power 5	Skill (Inheritable)	Grants Atk+10 at a cost of Avo-10 when using a sword. SP Cost: 5000
17	Strength +5	Skill (Inheritable)	Grants Str+5. SP Cost: 5000
18	Hold Out+++	Skill (Inheritable)	If unit had 2 HP or more at start of combat, unit always survives combat with at least 1 HP. SP Cost: 5000
19	Strength +6	Skill (Inheritable)	Grants Str+6. SP Cost: 6000
20	Deep Synergy	Bond Bonus (Deep Synergy)	Unit's engage meter is shortened one step.

Best Units to Pair With Roy

Recommended Units for Roy

Alear (M)	Alear (F)	Alfred	Boucheron
Louis	Diamant	Jade	Lapis
Timerra	Panette	Zelkov	Goldmary
Vander	Saphir

Roy's kit consists of abilities that bolster physical capabilities. He increases offensive potential, while providing defensive options.

Characters who are already survivable can inherit Strength + if they need a boost in damage. Inversely, characters who already have access to damage can take Hold Out to last longer during combat.

The perfect compliment to units who fight on the frontlines, Roy can make your hard hitters hit harder.

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Roy Best Bond Rings

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Roy's Paralogue

The Young Lion

Completing Roy's paralogue increases his Bond Level cap from 10 to 20, opening up the option to learn new skills and gain the Binding Blade.

Paralogue: The Young Lion Walkthrough

Roy Profile and Voice Actor

Roy Overview

Roy	Original Debut	Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
	Emblem Title & Ring	Emblem of Binding, Ring of the Young Lion
	Voice Actor	EN: Ray Chase JP: Jun Fukuyama
	An Emblem that dwells within the Ring of the Young Lion. He has an excellent balance of offense and defense and is perfectly suited to being active on the front lines in battle.

Who is Roy?

Protagonist of Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade

Original Appearance	Debut Game
Roy	Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade Story
Since the nation of Bern has launched a war of aggression against each country, Roy leads the Lycian army against them. Despite putting up a good fight with an excellent strategic eye and flexible tactics, he is tormented by an army of War Dragons summoned by the Dark Priestess Idunn who serves Zephiel, the king of Bern. In order to fight against the dragon, Roy collects the legendary weapons of ancient heroes scattered across the continent and marches to Bern. After defeating Zephiel, Roy learns the truth about the "The Scouring", a war between humans and dragons that occurred 1,000 years ago. Roy learns that Idunn is actually a Demon Dragon created by the dragon race during "The Scouring", and uses the power of the "Binding Blade" to fight her.

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Emblem Characters
Marth	Sigurd	Celica	Byleth
Corrin	Lyn	Roy	Eirika
Leif	Micaiah	Lucina	Ike
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DLC Emblems
Edelgard	Dimitri	Claude
Tiki	Hector	Soren
Camilla	Chrom	Veronica