Berkut Last Battle Fire Emblem Echoes Shadows Of Valentia 

Alm: BERKUT STOP DYING Berkut: Stop being a baby

Alm: *cries for the lost of his cousin and the screen fades to black* Game just switches to "you got Keepsake Ring" with a happy tone Dang Nintendo XD

I doubt I'm the first person to notice it, but why would he be carrying his mother's ring around with him? A memento makes sense but why not keep it locked up somewhere safe? Answer: It was his mother's wedding ring, and he was going to propose to Rinea with it at some point, offering his mother's ring to her. Keeping and reusing heirlooms like that for sentimental value used to be common in earlier times, so that would've been a gesture of great symbolic worth on his part. It's a subtle but powerful indication of just how much he loved her. Even if he did fuck her over in the end, in his insanity. What makes his death scene so great, so moving, is that it eschews drama for high tragedy. Berkut's flaws led to his own downfall and sacrificing what he held most dear, the one person who loved him unconditionally, for the power he dreamed of, and in the end he lost, losing everything; poetic justice for ruthless irony. But Rinea's love, so unconditional, so blind, so naïve and pure, still exists for him, and her spirit still comes to him to beckon him onward as he dies, forgiving him. He loses his life, his power, his pride, every earthly thing he prized and held dear, but the immaterial, which he undervalued and viciously threw away, yet what ultimately truly only matters, comes to back to him unbidden and yet undiminished. His thirst for power, which never would have been quenched had he lived, is extinguished with his end, and he's free to give himself up, to the salvation and forgiveness that he may not, does not deserve, and yet that Rinea freely gives, she loving and desiring only him, and always him. And, as he finally realizes the error of his ways, his spirit can finally love Rinea undistracted, and accompanies her into the unknown with happiness. Death comes not as a punishment, but as a release. (Shit, I'm really crying now.)

Actually Berkut is sympathetic in a way. He was so pressured to be a mighty leader by everyone around him that he ended uo as an a hole. But he still loved Rinea. But as a consequence of the pressure put on him as well as his ideals being challenged, he ended up mentaly snapping . Also he was originally disgusted by Duma's power in Act 4.

This is some of the greatest voice acting in Nintendo's history

Finally, a great modern Fire Emblem villain. This is why I really love this game way more than Fates and Awakening, the characters feel realistic and they mourn over fallen allies and what power has done.

The way Alm says "Oh gods" makes me shiver. you can hear the horror of the realization in his voice

By the way, if look at the attack range of Berkut and Rinea combined, it's a heart.

"This isn't a conquest for me" Did he just?

"It's time, Rinea..Come with me...We shall hold our wedding..atop his funeral!"

definitely the most sympathetic villain in FE history. so much better than freakin hans or iago. and his death actually means something! whats not to like?

Okay Berkut, get in to my favorite antagonist characters list

Wow the Way Alm sobs actually makes my heart hurt...

2:30 Alm’s VA pulled off the absolute perfect delivery for his lines. Just wanted to call attention to it.

First Sigurd, then Flora and then Rinea. What's with Fire Emblem and characters being burnt to a crisp?

Rinea still out here even in death, getting sacrificed for her betrothed and still making sure he lays to rest with a smile this GIRL

“This isn’t a *Conquest* for me. It’s my *Birthright* to *Awakining* a *Revolution*”

What annoys me is that 'happy' "You've got an item" sound...

I swear, when I saw this, I have a newfound respect for Berkut. Even though he wanted power, he let his feelings get over his head. I mean, I seriously wanted to cry with Alm until the little message of receiving the ring popped up. Way to ruin such a beautiful moment. Edit: Well, we got Fallen Berkut with Witch Rinea by his side in Heroes

Of all the death scenes in this game, this is the only one that made me tear up.

It seems there's no in between. Either people cry or laugh at Berkut's death.

Berkut: You will SUFFER FOR WHAT YOU’VE DONE deals 1 damage

NOW THAT'S STRATEGY!

Alm: *cries dramatically for a few seconds* Text: *sobs"

You know what Berkut and Takumi have in common? They both died

17:38 As soon as the white screen was loading, an advertisement about Lion King the movie remake popped up going like, "AHH! SEPENYAAAA! BABA WHEAT SEE BABA!!!" It ruined the moment xD

I need Berkut's confrontation with Alm animated.

I still cry every time

I wanna see Ian Sinclair and Chris Hackney (Dimitri) voice act together. They are unbelievably amazing VAs

“we’ll hold his wedding... atop his funeral.” he basically created like 10 graves after slaughtering this man’s army except for Alm & Zeke

Compare his death to his introduction. Now that's character development *cough* CORRIN *cough*

Berkut: You will suffer for what you've done! The phantom Silque summoned that just ran up on him: 🗿

Rinea is hot.

God the voice acting is incredible someone give these guys an emmy

I feel for and connect with Berkut on so many levels. He tried so hard based on how he grew up in life, and in the end he was still a disappointment to everyone.

I already have like... 4 playthroughs and I still cry at this fml

I always felt the cut at the end of this was very rough. You're witnessing all these emotions and Alm is sobbing and oh back to the dungeon. Still my favorite part of the game right here

"Let us find our empire, together." At the perfect point in the song.

Am I the only one who's appalled at the fact he didn't try keeping anyone alive here?

“Just say the word!” dammit Kliff I wanna cry not fangirling

Damnit Berkut, you could've been the Camus archetype!

This is what happens when you put the two best male voice actors in this game in a scene together

I searched Nothing But Lies and I found this

How are we gonna explain this to Marianne?

As compelling a character as Berkut is I think we all need to step back for a moment and remember he BURNED HIS INNOCENT AND TRUSTING FIANCE ALIVE AND BOUND HER SOUL TO A INSANE ELDRITCH DEITY. But since he felt bad for it only after having his shit kicked in you are reminded of how bad this was all for -him- and is forgiven.

The cheeziness of the lady coming out of the air as a ghost kills the whole intensity of Berkut dying completely, I like to believe that is what he himself is seeing as he is laying there dying and is just talking to himself as Alm loses the last member of his family, makes it way more emotional and sad.

Berkut almost lost himself to the power of a dragon (Duma). It's awesome how, in Three Houses, we can see again what dragon power does to humans, but with bigger consequences

What I'm not crying you're crying

14:59 Thus starts the best part in this game : Berkut's memorable death

Honsetly, this was probably the only battle that gave me trouble in the game.

Alm's voice acting is so great

I hope that, in the inevitable FE4 remake, they manage to do as much good with Arvis as they did when they created Berkut -- easily two of the best antagonists in the entire fucking series

That scene made me cry...

The same voice actress give her voive for Rinea and Mercedes, but they sounds like different actress....

Berkut is hot 😎

And that's why the Purgatorial Prince arrived in "Heroes". With Reprisal.

The fucking item get jingle just fucking ruined the mood so bad, but it's so funny.

Berkut was such a well developed villain

Dark Berkut and dark delthea are in heroes!

Was anyone else get actually scared when the fight started? It was just like the Atmosphere and Context to the moment.

Alm is such a good kid

When Berkut gives a slasher smile for some reason I keep seeing him as Luke Atmey. I wonder what connects them?

Poor Berkut should take some lesson about being possessed by Takumi....

There is a heart within the attack range indicator outlined in green

Was Zaveid really THIS pissed about not being allowed to go shirtless this time around?

the ending between Rinea and Berkut killed me ahhhhh. ;-;

Get yourself a girl like Rinea.

Witch Rinea for heroes???

Berkut: [to the RU-vidrs] Ah my beloved Rinea... Beautiful isn't she? RU-vidrs: AW YEAH SHE IS! Alm: Oh gods...

Even now I still cry at this scene, and ive watched it 50+ times

RIP the Deliverance except 3 units

Insert obligatory "Damn Rinea is hot" comment

5:20 I don't even know who you are

tfw you laugh immediately as you see someone

I feel so sad for Berkut and Alm they deserv better :(

Sigurd and Flora might find this battle to be a hot topic

Berkut is the single best Fire Emblem Villain. I never was a huge fan of OG Fire Emblem as a whole, I didn't like many of the villains in the GBA Titles (except Leon), and save for Grima and Walhart (who I kinda liked, don't judge me), I really kinda hated all the villains in Awakening. And don't get me started on Fates. Berkut is the perfect storm of motivation, attitude, and desperation. He unintentionally drives Alm toward overthrowing Rudolf, and eventually to becoming king, ruining everything he had worked toward. And as his mental state decayed, so did his unwillingness to accept the Faithful, and even Duma's help. It helps that this is by far the single best boss fight in the entire series. Fight me on that, but it's got everything that's needed in a final battle. And the scene preceding, and the scene following especially, are some of the most tense and emotional character moments we have ever gotten in Fire Emblem as a whole. Berkut's death is one of the most dramatic and emotional moments in the franchise as a whole. And to have things end this way only makes sense for him. He finally regains himself and his mind, his soul, long enough to reconcile with the only family he has left, and head to the afterlife with his betrothed. And the music in this entire sequence. The Scion's Dance In Purgatory and In A Silver Garden With You are both godlike pieces that warrent their own praise, and every piece is either packed with tense anticipation, slamming down with climactic finality, or singing a bittersweet farewell. And it meshes together absolutely flawlessly. My only complaint is that this isn't the final battle. Duma was pretty good though.

12:42 to 12:55 Four units died in like 7 seconds...This guy plays pretty recklessly

I made sure to give him a glorious battle with my army of commoners + (Clair, Clive and Lukas)

DO YOU WANT TO SEE HOW HARD CAN I CRY? BRFBRFUAAAAAAAHHHH

Lol i came here from feh i wanted to know why Berkut hates alm

What if the reason Mycen didn’t want Alm to go out of the village in the beginning of the game was because he didn’t want Alm to kill his father. If you think about it that way it seems so sad.

God damn it Berkut took a Takumi

anyone know the ost that plays when rinea starts talking to berkut right before his death? aka the "my lord berkut" part

Zeke: "I fear I cannot die."

This sets my case I need to play echos

Why am I seeing this in my recommendations not 3 days after the Fallen Heroes 2 Banner’s out for FEH..?

How come Rinea's spirit isn't mad at Berkut for causing her demise by being sacrificed to Duma?

I am crying in the club rn

Fallen berkut you finally made it

What is the name of the ost when at the end ? When they died

Along with the final one, this battle give a lof of troubles in hard classic mode xD there was always one unit that dies But man, I love Berkut ;;

3:34 Dude, that’d be one fucked up wedding. I’d hate to even see the damn cake.....

Berkut: a world not of gods- but of men. Mayneth: create a world..with no need for gods. Here I am enjoying the little things in life ._.

Whats the song that plays during the fight itself

0/10 he didn't say "Rigel me with the tales of your adventures"

That moment when Berkut and Dandy share the same VA

I felt like they could have done so much more with Berkut, I feel like if they made him a bit less edgy and developed him more he would be great. Atm what he does to Rinea is unforgivable.

This chapter was one of my favorites on the whole franchise. The map is horrible ikr, but with some Thracia, FE4, TRS and SD maps this is... just hype.

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