—Mercedes to Byleth
Mercedes is a playable character who appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. She is a student at the Officers Academy and a member of the Blue Lions. She possesses a minor Crest of Lamine and is 22 years old at the start of the game.
Profile[]
Early Life[]
Born a noble in the Adrestian Empire to Baron Martritz in Imperial Year 1157, Mercedes was born with a minor Crest of Lamine. Her father died within a year of her birth and the house was abolished as a result. Her mother remarried Baron Bartels in 1158, resulting in the birth of her younger brother, Emile, who also inherited a minor Crest of Lamine. Due to both of their Crests, Baron Bartels intended to keep the children as a means of expanding his influence within the noble circles of Adrestia. Having no true affection for his children, least of all his step-daughter, Mercedes and her mother escaped House Bartels, eventually finding refuge in a Church of Seiros in Eastern Faerghus.
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Mercedes and Emile's mother had intended to take both of her children during their escape. Emile sensed that if she took both of them, Baron Bartels would have hunted all three down and have likely killed both his mother and older sister, leaving only him alive as the true heir to House Bartels. Emile stayed behind to avoid this and both he and their mother did not disclose the truth as to why to Mercedes.
Later, Baron Bartels plotted to hunt down both Mercedes and their mother to once again expand his influence. Since their mother was beyond the age to bear children, he expressed a desire to take Mercedes as a new wife and once again gain another child that could potentially bear a Crest. Appalled by the notion and after learning that he had successfully located them, Emile killed Baron Bartels to protect them from his machinations.
Mercedes was also acquainted with Constance, whom she had met sometime before escaping Adrestia.
Mercedes was eventually adopted by a merchant from Fhirdiad and spent the remaining years of her youth as a commoner, though her adoptive father wanted her to marry well and bear a child with a Crest. Before attending the Officers Academy, she attended the Royal School of Sorcery in the capital and befriended Annette.
Academy Phase[]
Mercedes enrolled in Garreg Mach Monastery Officers Academy in Imperial Year 1180 and joined the Blue Lions. She is slightly older than the other students.
War Phase[]
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Should Mercedes be recruited but defeated in Classic Mode during the Academy Phase, she is married off according to the wishes of her adoptive father after the battle of Garreg Mach. She is unable to make it to the promised reunion five years later and her fate is left unknown.
Crimson Flower[]
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If recruited by the Black Eagles, in Imperial Year 1181, Mercedes returns home to the Kingdom capital and helps with the merchant business. In 1185, she joins the Black Eagle Strike Force at Garreg Mach. This is also the only route where she finds out about Baron Bartels' intentions for her, and solely if she and Jeritza have a high enough Support.
If Mercedes was not recruited by Byleth during the Academy phase, then she will appear as an enemy at the Tailtean Plains with a few soldiers to support Dimitri repel the Adrestian Empire's attack. If Annette battles her, Mercedes comforts her after she shows hesitation that they are about to kill each other. Should Jeritza battle her, he asks her to move, but she refuses to, believing in Dimitri but hopes that they will meet each other again in another life. Should Constance battle her, she will admit that she didn't accept that they were being pitted against each other. Mercedes tells she should retreat and she feels the same and does not want to kill her. But Constance says she is sorry and has ambitions to fulfill even if it means killing her. Mercedes expresses sorrow of how things can't go back to what they were 5 years earlier. As one of the commanders required to complete the chapter, Mercedes is killed in-battle and Dimitri mourns her death, saying that if not for him, she could have still been alive.
Azure Moon[]
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If Caspar has joined the Blue Lions, after Garreg Mach Monastery has been reclaimed by Byleth's army, he informs Byleth that a small battalion seems to be scouting the Monastery, lead by the Death Knight. Overhearing this conversation, Mercedes enters the conversation and asks to go meet the Death Knight, having the suspicion that he may be her younger half-brother Emile. Caspar follows her into the field to protect her from the Death Knight's forces. The Death Knight's forces attack her and her allies, but he does not enter the fray.
After the battle, Mercedes directly confronts him with Caspar and Byleth present. The Death Knight passively confirms that he is indeed Emile and that he decided to spare her for this one battle because they are siblings. Though she asks him to join their cause, he refuses, stating that he is beyond salvation. He, in turn, advises that she leave the monastery, but she refuses. Now at an impasse, the Death Knight allows her to leave and gifts her the Rafail Gem, a Hero's Relic of Lamine. He warns her that next time, he will not show her mercy.
After the liberation of Faerghus from Cornelia and the unification of the Alliance and Kingdom, the Blue Lions target Fort Merceus in order to begin their campaign against the Empire. Much to her displeasure, the one guarding the fort is none other than the Death Knight. A fierce battle ensues inside, but ultimately, he is mortally wounded. Mercedes removes his mask and comforts him in his final moments. She sheds tears as her brother expires in her arms.Verdant Wind[]
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Mercedes joins the merchant business during the time skip. She also appears alongside Dimitri and her other allies at Gronder Field, where she may be killed. Should she survive the battle of Gronder Field, her fate is left unknown.
It is also possible for her to rejoin immediately after Garreg Mach is retaken, if Byleth has recruited her before the timeskip. If she fights alongside the Golden Deer at Gronder, she tells Byleth after Dimitri is killed that she saw him praying but did not know what he was praying for.
Personality[]
Having spent much of her youth in a church, Mercedes is a pious woman who is commonly found praying in the church in Garreg Mach Monastery during free days. She has a motherly, nurturing personality and thus cannot ignore a friend in need. She tends to let people tell her what to do, rationalizing this to be the will of the Goddess. Thus, her reason for heading to the Garreg Mach Monastery, and her decisions later during the war, were the first times she chose to act for herself, defying the wishes of her adoptive father.
Despite all the tragic events that happened to her in the past, she is able to stay positive. While she can be normally calm she is still capable of getting angry, as seen in her supports with Lorenz, Annette, Dimitri, and Ferdinand. She also has a great dislike of Crests as they have brought her misery through her life and the many marriage proposals her adoptive father attempt to place on Mercedes. This allowed her to bond with Sylvain and Ingrid due to similar circumstances. She is also best friends with Annette since their time at School of Sorcery.
She also enjoys baking sweets, as seen in her support with Annette and Ashe. Mercedes' other likes are needlework, ghost stories, adorable things, painting, reading, and fragrant flowers. However, she dislikes spicy foods and exercise. She admits that she can be scatterbrained and clumsy.
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Mercedes holds deep regret for leaving her younger brother Emile and not being there to support during his time at House Bartels. Even when he became the Death Knight, she was still able to recognize him by the time of the War Phase. In Azure Moon, she comforts him as he is slowly dying, lamenting on the circumstances she could have prevented.
In Crimson Flower, Mercedes is relieved to see Emile again. She still has guilt for leaving him alone, as she knows that both her and their mother's departure caused his Death Knight persona to manifest. Though she is correct on this, she believed that it was wrong to abandon him, in which Emile corrects her in that he stayed behind to protect them from Baron Bartels. Despite his violent Death Knight persona coupled with the fact that Emile could accidentally kill her, Mercedes accepts the possibility, but insists on trying to amend the rift caused by their separation.
In-Game[]
Fire Emblem: Three Houses[]
Base Stats[]
Starting Class | Crest | ||||||||
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Commoner | |||||||||
Level | HP | Str | Mag | Dex | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Cha |
1 | 25 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 8 |
Magic | Combat Arts | Abilities | Starting Items | ||||||
Heal | - | Live to Serve Reason Lv 1 Faith Lv 1 | Training Bow Vulnerary |
Skill | |||||||||||
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Level | E | E | E | E | E | E+ | D | E | E | E | E |
Start |
As an Enemy[]
Rivalry of the Houses[]
Starting Class | Crest | ||||||||
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Commoner | |||||||||
Level | HP | Str | Mag | Dex | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Cha |
2 | 25 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 8 |
Magic | Combat Arts | Abilities | Starting Items | ||||||
- | - | Live to Serve | Training Bow Vulnerary |
Starting Class | Crest | ||||||||
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Commoner | |||||||||
Level | HP | Str | Mag | Dex | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Cha |
3 | 26 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 9 |
Magic | Combat Arts | Abilities | Starting Items | ||||||
- | - | Live to Serve | Training Bow Vulnerary |
Starting Class | Crest | ||||||||
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Commoner | |||||||||
Level | HP | Str | Mag | Dex | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Cha |
7 | 28 | 8 | 14 | 10+4 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 11 |
Magic | Combat Arts | Abilities | Starting Items | ||||||
- | - | Live to Serve Dexterity +4 | Training Bow Vulnerary |
Skill | |||||||||||
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Level | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | - | - | - |
Start |
Battle of the Eagle and Lion[]
Starting Class | Crest | ||||||||
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Priest | |||||||||
Level | HP | Str | Mag | Dex | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Cha |
15 | 31 | 9 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 20 | 15+1 |
Magic | Combat Arts | Abilities | Starting Items | ||||||
Nosferatu Heal Physic | - | Live to Serve Heal White Magic Heal +5 Faith Lv 3 White Magic Avo +20 Miracle Unsealable Magic | Training Bow Vulnerary |
Starting Class | Crest | ||||||||
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Priest | |||||||||
Level | HP | Str | Mag | Dex | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Cha |
21 | 36 | 13 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 24 | 21+1 |
Magic | Combat Arts | Abilities | Starting Items | ||||||
Nosferatu Heal Physic | - | Live to Serve Heal White Magic Heal +5 Faith Lv 3 White Magic Avo +20 Miracle Unsealable Magic | Training Bow Vulnerary |
Skill | |||||||||||
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Level | E | E | E | E | E | E | C | E | - | - | - |
Start |
To War at Gronder (Verdant Wind)[]
Skill | |||||||||||
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Level | E | E | E | E | E | E | A | C | - | - | - |
Start |
Combat at Tailtean Plains[]
Skill | |||||||||||
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Level | E | E | E | E | E | E | A | C | - | - | - |
Start |
Growth Rates[]
Class:
Maximum Stats[]
Learned Magic[]
Skill Level | Reason | Faith |
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D | Fire | Heal |
D+ | Thunder | Nosferatu |
C | Bolganone | Physic |
C+ | - | - |
B | - | Restore |
B+ | - | - |
A | Ragnarok | Fortify |
A+ | - | - |
Learned Abilities[]
Ability | Learned at | Notes |
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Sword Prowess Lv 1 | E+ | |
Sword Prowess Lv 2 | D+ | Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 1 |
Sword Prowess Lv 3 | C+ | Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 2 |
Sword Prowess Lv 4 | B+ | Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 3 |
Sword Prowess Lv 5 | A+ | Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 4 |
Wrath Strike | D | |
Grounder | C | |
Axebreaker | B | |
Sword Crit +10 | S | |
Swordfaire | S+ | |
Lance Prowess Lv 1 | E+ | |
Lance Prowess Lv 2 | D+ | Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 1 |
Lance Prowess Lv 3 | C+ | Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 2 |
Lance Prowess Lv 4 | B+ | Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 3 |
Lance Prowess Lv 5 | A+ | Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 4 |
Tempest Lance | D | |
Knightkneeler | C | |
Swordbreaker | B | |
Lance Crit +10 | S | |
Lancefaire | S+ | |
Axe Prowess Lv 1 | E+ | |
Axe Prowess Lv 2 | D+ | Replaces Axe Prowess Lv 1 |
Axe Prowess Lv 3 | C+ | Replaces Axe Prowess Lv 2 |
Axe Prowess Lv 4 | B+ | Replaces Axe Prowess Lv 3 |
Axe Prowess Lv 5 | A+ | Replaces Axe Prowess Lv 4 |
Smash | D | |
Helm Splitter | C | |
Lancebreaker | B | |
Axe Crit +10 | S | |
Axefaire | S+ | |
Bow Prowess Lv 1 | E+ | |
Bow Prowess Lv 2 | D+ | Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 1 |
Bow Prowess Lv 3 | C+ | Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 2 |
Bow Prowess Lv 4 | B+ | Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 3 |
Bow Prowess Lv 5 | A+ | Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 4 |
Waning Shot | Unlocks after twelve tutoring sessions in Bows | |
Curved Shot | D | |
Close Counter | C | |
Bow Crit +10 | S | |
Bowfaire | S+ | |
Brawling Prowess Lv 1 | E+ | |
Brawling Prowess Lv 2 | D+ | Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 1 |
Brawling Prowess Lv 3 | C+ | Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 2 |
Brawling Prowess Lv 4 | B+ | Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 3 |
Brawling Prowess Lv 5 | A+ | Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 4 |
Fading Blow | D | |
Rushing Blow | C | |
Healing Focus | B | |
Brawl Crit +10 | S | |
Fistfaire | S+ | |
Reason Lv 1 | Innate | |
Reason Lv 2 | D+ | Replaces Reason Lv 1 |
Reason Lv 3 | C+ | Replaces Reason Lv 2 |
Reason Lv 4 | B+ | Replaces Reason Lv 3 |
Reason Lv 5 | A+ | Replaces Reason Lv 4 |
Black Magic Range +1 | S | |
Black Tomefaire | S+ | |
Faith Lv 1 | Innate | |
Faith Lv 2 | D+ | Replaces Faith Lv 1 |
Faith Lv 3 | C+ | Replaces Faith Lv 2 |
Faith Lv 4 | B+ | Replaces Faith Lv 3 |
Faith Lv 5 | A+ | Replaces Faith Lv 4 |
White Magic Range +1 | S | |
White Tomefaire | S+ | |
Authority Lv 1 | E+ | |
Authority Lv 2 | D+ | Replaces Authority Lv 1 |
Authority Lv 3 | C+ | Replaces Authority Lv 2 |
Authority Lv 4 | B+ | Replaces Authority Lv 3 |
Authority Lv 5 | A+ | Replaces Authority Lv 4 |
Battalion Renewal | C | |
Defensive Tactics | B | |
Offensive Tactics | S+ | |
Weight -3 | C | |
Smite | B | |
Weight -5 | A+ | Replaces Weight -3 |
Armored Effect Null | S+ | |
Dexterity +4 | C | |
Movement +1 | A+ | |
Cavalry Effect Null | S+ | |
Alert Stance | B | |
Alert Stance+ | A+ | Replaces Alert Stance |
Flying Effect Null | S+ |
Recruitment[]
Mercedes will automatically be recruited if Byleth chooses to teach the Blue Lions house in chapter 1. If Byleth chose to teach any other house, Mercedes can transfer to their class if they have high enough Magic and Bow proficiency. The player can decrease the required threshold if the player has a support rank with her, and upon reaching B+, she may ask to join their class on a free weekday (even if their Magic or Bow is not high enough).
Support Rank | Magic | Bow |
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None | 15 | C |
C | 12 | C |
C+ | 9 | D+ |
B | 6 | D+ |
B+ | 3 | E+ |
A | Any | Any |
Overall[]
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Mercedes has a primary focus on standard mage growths, having a strong Magic growth and decent Dexterity, Resistance, and Speed. Much like other mages, she has poor physical bulk, poor Strength, and her Luck growth is below average, so she needs to be kept safe from physical attackers. Reason and Faith are her two subject strengths and she has a Budding Talent for Bow.
Mercedes is a natural Faith user for the Blue Lions and should be their primary healer, but can be a useful recruit for other Houses as well. Her Faith Magic pool has very useful spells, including Physic for healing from a distance and Fortify to heal all allies in range; she is one of two units able to use it, the other being Flayn. Luckily for her, she could theoretically take a stray hit and keep herself alive thanks to her personal skill, Live to Serve, which heals herself the same amount as she heals an ally, giving her a decent method of self-regeneration at all stages of the game.
As a bearer of the Crest of Lamine, Mercedes is the only playable character able to use the Tathlum Bow's full effect, having increased regeneration when equipped (Jeritza has the Crest of Lamine as well, but is unavailable on the route where the Tathlum Bow is obtainable). While it has high base Might, Mercedes' overall Strength growth is low and highly unlikely to outpace any of the other bow units available, and would only serve to help against foes with high Resistance that would wall her magic attacks, such as Pegasus Knights or mage units. If one is looking for damage directly from bows, the Magic Bow will best work for Mercedes, as it deals magic-based damage rather than strength-based, though the weapon will require Mercedes to have a B rank in bows in order to use it. If forged into a Magic Bow+, it gains additional range, allowing her to attack from two to three spaces away. In any event, leveling up her Bow skill can be beneficial for her to acquire Sniper, which can boost her Strength up to a minimum of 17; while this might not sound useful, it will help her with Attack Speed calculations by offsetting some of her spells' Weight.
Given her overall strengths, Mercedes is best left in Magic oriented classes from the Monk line, having a respectable Reason spell pool to go through the Mage line. Still, as mentioned above, her Faith magic makes her one of the strongest healers in-game, and as such the Priest line is a natural fit for her. By the time she reaches Bishop, she will have twice the amount of Faith castings, increased overall healing, another means of self-regeneration through Renewal and the ability to ignore damage from terrain through Terrain Resistance. Miracle isn't quite as useful to her, however, due to her sub-par Luck. She can also go through two possible Master Level classes, namely Gremory, which doubles the amount of uses for both of her spells pools, or Holy Knight, which gives her White Tomefaire on top of additional movement, but her subject weakness in Lances will make reclassing into said class difficult. Gremory is usually the better choice since Holy Knight does not provide additional charges for her healing spells.
Theoretically, she can be built to go into the Fighter line with a focus on the Archer route. However, her overall potential with bows is severely limited as her promotional options bar her from using her Faith, in addition to her poor Strength growth. Hit Rate +20 could be a useful skill to acquire from Archer if she ever has issues with hit rates, however her decent Dexterity growth may not necessitate it. If a player is truly ambitious, one could train her in Axes and Heavy Armor for access to Armored Knight classes, which would fix her Strength and Defense growths considerably, while also not hampering her Resistance and Magic growths too much. This would effectively make her both a physical and magical tank that would wall all but the absolute worst attacks. Additionally, keeping some Bows on Mercedes will let her still attack at range. If one chooses to take this route, it is most advisable to grind off of battles with broken weapons.
Overall, Mercedes is often regarded as the best healer in the game, having the best array of healing spells of any character, while also being less susceptible to damage thanks to her personal skill. Flayn is her biggest competition as a fellow Fortify healer. Flayn is also recruited automatically via story events unlike Mercedes who must have certain conditions met in order to recruit her outside of the Blue Lions house. However, Mercedes can be used in all four routes while Flayn cannot be used in Crimson Flower, thus giving Mercedes a particularly powerful niche in that route; moreover, Flayn lacks access to the extreme range of Physic. Her offensive spell list also means she can do more than just heal, and she can often deal a considerable amount of damage in most battles.
Gift List[]
Gift Name | Type of Gift | Description | Rank |
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Tasty Baked Treat | Favorite | A baked confection made by mixing fruit into dough. Appreciated by those with a sweet tooth. | ★ |
Gemstone Beads | Favorite | Small, sparkling beads for sewing into fabric. Appreciated by fans of embroidery and handicraft. | ★ |
Owl Feather | Favorite | A feather from a messenger owl that can be used in a variety of ways. Appreciated by everyone. | ★★★ |
Goddess Statuette | Favorite | A beautiful wood carving of the goddess. Appreciated by those who like art or carving, and by devout believers. | ★★★ |
Armored Bear Stuffy | Favorite | A fluffy stuffed bear wearing distinguished armor. Appreciated by those who love animals or cute things. | ★★★ |
Lavender | Favorite | Grown sometimes in Fodlan. Appreciated by those who like flowers | ★★★ |
Whetstone | Dislike | A stone used to sharpen the blades of swords or lances. Appreciated by those who enjoy weapon maintenance. | ★★ |
Ancient Coin | Dislike | A coin said to have been used as currency in ancient times. Appreciated by those who enjoy traveling, art, or coins. | ★★★ |
Riding Boots | Dislike | Boots specially made for mastering the equestrian arts. Appreciated by those who enjoy horseback riding. | ★★★ |
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Meal Name | Type of Meal | Description |
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Grilled Herring | Favorite | Herring caught off the coast of Albinea, shredded and grilled in an earthenware pot with sliced turnips. |
Saghert and Cream | Favorite | A baked confection coated with Noa fruit cream and a currant reduction, often enjoyed as a dessert at family gatherings. |
Fish and Bean Soup | Favorite | A soup made by simmering white trout and chickpeas. A simple yet wholesome dish. |
Vegetable Pasta Salad | Favorite | Pasta with a blend of fresh vegetables from various regions of Fódlan. This popular dish sells out almost instantly. |
Onion Gratin Soup | Favorite | Onions stewed with white trout and baked with a layer of cheese on top. Will warm you up from the inside out. |
Sweet Bun Trio | Favorite | Traditional pastries from Faerghus, known for their subtle sweetness. The dough is made with eggs and sugar. |
Fruit and Herring Tart | Favorite | A baked tart with stewed herring and Noa fruit mixed into the batter. Popular in Enbarr, the Imperial Capital. |
Pheasant Roast with Berry Sauce | Favorite | Well-roasted Fódlan pheasant drizzled with a berry reduction sauce. |
Peach Sorbet | Favorite | A sorbet made with thin slices of magically frozen peach, dusted with bean flour. |
Two-Fish Sauté | Favorite | Two types of fish are cut into strips and sautéed in butter. This lavish meal hails from Enbarr, the Imperial Capital. |
Beast Meat Teppanyaki | Dislike | A dish that tastes like the wilderness. Thick slices of meat covered with Noa fruit and grilled on a hotplate. |
Sautéed Jerky | Dislike | Jerky aged in the monastery and sautéed for a delightfully salty flavor. A perfect snack to go with your favorite drink. |
Spicy Fish and Turnip Stew | Dislike | Spicy stew made with Teutates loach and turnips. The monastery's unique recipe features spices from Dagda. |
Sweet and Salty Whitefish Sauté | Dislike | Whitefish is coated in spices and sautéed with dried tomatoes to bring out an addictive salty-sweet flavor. |
Garreg Mach Meat Pie | Dislike | A crispy-brown pie packed with tomatoes, cheese, and tender chunks of meat. |
Fish Sandwich | Dislike | A simple dish. Airmid pike is pickled in vinegar and served with cabbage between two slices of bread. |
Pickled Rabbit Skewers | Dislike | Hunks of rabbit meat are pickled in bacchus, skewered, and roasted over an open flame to create this flavorful dish. |
Super-Spicy Fish Dango | Dislike | A light snack, popular in the Empire. Small, spicy balls of fried dough packed with white trout and dried tomato. |
Daphnel Stew | Dislike | Minced poultry and onions boiled with salt. The simple recipe lets high-quality ingredients speak for themselves. |
Gronder Meat Skewers | Dislike | Fatty hunks of Gronder fox cooked slowly on skewers. The meat is magically aged for a full flavor. |
Sautéed Pheasant and Eggs | Dislike | Thin slices of bird meat and shredded cabbage, mixed with scrambled eggs and sautéed with spices. Invention of a certain noble. |
Gautier Cheese Gratin | Dislike | A gratin of bird meat topped with heaps of Gautier cheese, which is famous for its low fat content. It has a unique flavor. |
Lost Items[]
Lost Item | Description |
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Book of Ghost Stories | A collection of terrifying tales from all over Fódlan. It probably belongs to someone who likes ghost stories. |
Fruit Preserves | Bottled fruit preserved in sugar. It probably belongs to someone who enjoys baking or eating sweets. |
How to Bake Sweets | A note about how to make simple baked sweets. It probably belongs to someone who enjoys baking. |
Tea Party Conversations[]
- See also: Mercedes/Tea Party
Supports[]
- See also: Mercedes/Supports
- Byleth (S-Support with male and female Byleth)
- Dimitri
- Ferdinand
- Dedue
- Felix
- Ashe
- Sylvain
- Annette
- Ingrid
- Lorenz
- Ignatz
- Hilda
- Alois
- Cyril
- Jeritza
- Constance
Fire Emblem Heroes[]
- Kindly Devotee
- Adopted daughter of a merchant family in the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. Former nobility with a gentle, easygoing personality. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
Base Stats[]
Rarity:Title | |||||
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Kindly Devotee | |||||
Group | |||||
Infantry | |||||
Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
1 40 | 15/16/17 32/35/38 | 7/8/9 26/29/32 | 4/5/6 23/26/29 | 3/4/5 16/19/22 | 7/8/9 26/29/32 |
Skills | Weapon | ||||
Reconcile | Staff |
Title | |||||
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Kindly Devotee | |||||
Group | |||||
Infantry | |||||
Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
1 40 | 15/16/17 33/36/39 | 8/9/10 28/31/34 | 4/5/6 24/27/30 | 3/4/5 17/20/23 | 8/9/10 28/31/34 |
Skills | Weapon | ||||
Martyr Miracle | Staff |
Skills[]
Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
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Assault | - | - | - | |
Gravity | - | - | ||
Gravity+ | Gravity | - | ||
Heal | - | - | - | |
Reconcile | - | - | - | |
Martyr | - | - | ||
Martyr+ | - | - | ||
Imbue | - | - | - | |
Miracle | - | - | ||
A | AR-D Spd/Res 1 | - | - | |
AR-D Spd/Res 2 | AR-D Spd/Res 1 | |||
AR-D Spd/Res 3 | AR-D Spd/Res 2 | |||
C | Odd Res Wave 1 | - | - | |
Odd Res Wave 2 | Odd Res Wave 1 | - | ||
Odd Res Wave 3 | Odd Res Wave 2 |
Overall[]
Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.
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Base Set[]
Counters[]
Skill Inheritance[]
Meet Some of the Heroes[]
Kindly Devotee Mercedes | |||
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Mercedes belongs to House Martritz of the Adrestian Empire. But her family's fortunes were already declining before she was born, and she grew up a commoner in the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus, where she and her mother found shelter with the Church of Seiros. | |||
She was later taken in by a foster father, who decided that she should study at the Officers Academy of Garreg Mach Monastery, the head monastery of the Church. | |||
Mercedes is a little older than her classmates, and her calm and gentle appearance is a reflection of her warm heart. She can't bring herself to ignore people in need of help. | |||
Mercedes brings a level-headed grace with her wherever she goes, soothing and supporting her allies. She'd be more than welcome to help out with the Order of Heroes! | |||
Closely Associated Characters | |||
Dimitri | The Prince of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus and heir to the throne. He's known for his bravery and fidelity, but there's a shadow hanging over him. He serves as the leader of the Blue Lion House, to which Mercedes belongs. |
- Unfussed Basker
- A gentle cleric who attends Garreg Mach. She decided to challenge herself by vacationing in a place where everyone dons their swimsuit. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
Base Stats[]
Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯
Title | |||||
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Unfussed Basker | |||||
Group | |||||
Cavalry | |||||
Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
1 40 | 15/16/17 34/38/41 | 8/9/10 36/39/43 | 7/8/9 22/25/28 | 3/4/5 13/17/20 | 7/8/9 35/38/42 |
Skills | Weapon | ||||
Peachy Parfait+ Chilling Wind | Tome |
Skills[]
Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
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Fire | - | - | - | |
Elfire | - | - | - | |
Peachy Parfait | - | - | - | |
Peachy Parfait+ | - | - | ||
Chilling Wind | - | - | - | |
Iceberg | - | - | - | |
A | Atk Res Push 1 | - | - | |
Atk Res Push 2 | Atk Res Push 1 | - | ||
Atk Res Push 3 | Atk Res Push 2 | - | ||
Atk Res Push 4 | Atk Res Push 3 | |||
B | A/R Far Trace 1 | - | - | |
A/R Far Trace 2 | A/R Far Trace 1 | - | ||
A/R Far Trace 3 | A/R Far Trace 2 | - |
Overall[]
Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.
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Base Set[]
Counters[]
Skill Inheritance[]
Meet Some of the Heroes[]
Unfussed Basker Mercedes | |||
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Here's Mercedes, the kindly older-sister figure of the Blue Lion House! She's all ready for the beach with a relaxed outfit that suits her quiet, gentle disposition to a tee! | |||
To bring the ensemble together, she complemented her stylish swimsuit with a big, breezy straw hat, adding a dash of friendliness to her elegant look. The bracelet on her wrist is very fashionable too! | |||
Mercedes just loves sweet things, and here she's carrying a frozen peach parfait loaded up with a healthy serving of cream! Ooh, it looks delicious! | |||
Even while the summer sun blazes down, Mercedes is here to share quiet moments of peace and happiness with us all. Let's hear it for Mercedes! | |||
Closely Associated Characters | |||
Annette | Noblewoman of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus and niece to Baron Dominic. Ever the good student, she can sometimes overdo it. Mercedes's friend. | ||
Dimitri | Crown prince of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. Known for his chivalry, it seems a darkness may lurk beneath the surface. He's the leader of the Blue Lion House, to which Mercedes belongs. | ||
Byleth | Child of the former captain of the Knights of Seiros, Jeralt. A stoic, capable professor at the Officers Academy. Mercedes's professor. |
Warriors: Three Hopes[]
Base Stats[]
Learnt Abilities[]
- Beginner Classes
Ability | Learned at | Notes |
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Spd 2 | Myrmidon | |
Sword Prowess | Myrmidon |
Totals with additional Sword Prowesses learned |
Grounder | Myrmidon | |
Max HP + 500 | Soldier | |
Lance Prowess | Soldier |
Totals with additional Lance Prowesses learned |
Knightkneeler | Soldier | |
Str +2 | Fighter | |
Axe Prowess | Fighter |
Totals with additional Axe Prowesses learned |
Swinging Fury | Fighter | |
Res +2 | Monk | |
Faith | Monk |
Totals with additional Faith learned |
Fire | Monk |
- Intermediate Classes
- Advanced Classes
Ability | Learned at | Notes |
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Dex +5 | Assassin | |
Lethality | Assassin | |
Assassinate | Assassin | |
Spd +5 | Swordmaster | |
Provoke | Swordmaster | |
Finesse Blade | Swordmaster | |
Astra | Swordmaster | |
Max HP +1000 | Paladin | |
Lance Prowess | Paladin |
Totals with additional Lance Prowesses learned |
Tempest Lance | Paladin | |
Def +5 | Fortress Knight | |
Pavise | Fortress Knight | |
Wild Abandon | Fortress Knight | |
Str +5 | Warrior | |
Axe Prowess | Warrior |
Totals with additional Axe Prowesses learned |
Wrath | Warrior | |
War Strike | Warrior | |
Defiant Str | Wyvern Rider | |
Wyvern Rider's Ploy | Wyvern Rider | |
Diamond Axe | Wyvern Rider | |
Flame Volley | Sniper | |
Bow Prowess | Sniper |
Totals with additional Bow Prowesses learned |
Tornado Shot | Sniper | |
Awakening Assist | Sniper | |
Hunter's Volley | Sniper | |
Boost Critical | Bishop | |
Restore | Bishop | |
Faith | Bishop |
Totals with additional Faith learned |
Apex Tome | Bishop | |
Mag +5 | Warlock | |
Bolganone | Warlock | |
Reason Prowess | Warlock |
Totals with additional Reason Prowesses learned |
Aggression | Warlock |
- Master Classes
Ability | Learned at | Notes |
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Pass | Trickster | |
Magic Blade | Trickster | |
Dex +10 | Trickster | |
Burst of Resolve | Trickster | |
Sword Dance | Dancer | |
Special Dance | Dancer | |
Charm Catalyst | Dancer | |
Haze Slice | Mortal Savant | |
Spd +10 | Mortal Savant | |
Dual Onslaught | Mortal Savant | |
Lance Jab | Falcon Knight | |
Harmonious Specials | Falcon Knight | |
Sol | Falcon Knight | |
Dark Lance | Dark Knight | |
Max HP +1500 | Dark Knight | |
Titanic Might | Dark Knight | |
Driven Spirit | Dark Knight | |
Lightstrike | Holy Knight | |
Adjutant's Benefit | Holy Knight | |
Shatter Slash | Holy Knight | |
Shining Guardian | Holy Knight | |
Armored Cavalry's Ploy | Great Knight | |
Armored Strike | Great Knight | |
Def +10 | Great Knight | |
Nullify Armored Effect | Great Knight | |
Helmsplitter | Wyvern Lord | |
Str +10 | Wyvern Lord | |
Nullify Flying Effect | Wyvern Lord | |
Waning Shot | Bow Knight | |
Bow Prowess | Bow Knight |
Totals with additional Bow Prowesses learned |
Deadeye | Bow Knight | |
Battle Instincts | Bow Knight | |
Bowbreaker | Gremory | |
Fortify | Gremory | |
Reason Prowess | Gremory |
Totals with additional Reason Prowesses learned |
Light Assist | Gremory |
Supports[]
- See also: Mercedes/Warriors: Three Hopes Supports
Recruitment/Warriors[]
Mercedes will automatically be recruited if Shez chooses to join the Blue Lions house in chapter 2, but she's playable the following chapter.
In Scarlet Blaze, Mercedes can be recruited during the Main Quest of Chapter 8, "The Defense of the Silver Maiden", but she must be defeated by Jeritza, who must survive up to this point if playing on Classic Mode, for the "Persuade Mercedes" Strategy to actually have an effect.
Mercedes will only be playable during Golden Wildfire through the Record Keeper during a New Game+ file, as long as that file has either completed Azure Gleam data or Scarlet Blaze data if she was recruited.
Quotes[]
Three Houses[]
Heroes[]
Warriors: Three Hopes[]
Possible Endings[]
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- Mercedes (If defeated before the timeskip in Classic Mode
- Married off according to the wishes of her adoptive father after the battle of Garreg Mach. She was unable to make the promised meeting.
- Mercedes - Benevolent Soul
- Mercedes left home and went to Garreg Mach, where she became a model cleric. She devoted the whole of her life to the service of the goddess and became well-loved by the people, who revered her for her piety and her boundless generosity toward those in need.
- Mercedes - Benevolent Soul (Crimson Flower)
- Mercedes left home and opened a small orphanage in the Faerghus region with her mother. There, she took in and raised children who had lost their families in the war, regardless of their blood or circumstances of birth. It is said that, in the town which grew around this orphanage, the children never failed to smile.
- Mercedes and Byleth (Azure Moon)
- Byleth announced his/her marriage to Mercedes shortly after being named archbishop of the Church of Seiros. Mercedes took on duties as a cleric and through that work ensured that the church offered special support to children who had lost their families due to the war. The couple was said to mingle frequently among the people, working up a sweat right alongside them. They happily spent their lives ushering in a new era.
- Mercedes and Byleth (Crimson Flower)
- Byleth and Mercedes wed in haste, that they might better focus on their battle against those who slither in the dark. The struggle was long and arduous, but their passionate love supported them through it. When at last the fight was done, they moved to a small village in the Faerghus region and started an orphanage. There they took in and raised children who had lost their families in the war, regardless of their blood or circumstances of birth. It is said that Mercedes was never happier than when she was surrounded by smiling children, free of all worry.
- Mercedes and Byleth (Verdant Wind/Silver Snow)
- Byleth announced his/her marriage to Mercedes shortly after becoming leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan. Mercedes ensured that Fódlan paid special attention, in its rebuilding effort, to folks who had lost jobs and to children who had lost their families due to the war. The couple was said to mingle frequently among the people, working up a sweat right alongside them. They happily spent their lives ushering in a new era.
- Mercedes and Dimitri
- After his coronation, Dimitri assumed the throne of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus and took his friend, Mercedes, as his queen. Most were shocked by his choice, as she did not come from a distinguished noble line. Still, when the people saw her devotion to healing the damage caused by the war, they decided she was the ideal match for the one they called the Savior King. It is said that the couple led busy but happy lives, and that they never failed to express their appreciation for one another, no matter the hardship.
lMercedes and Ferdinand (Crimson Flower)
- After the war, Mercedes traveled to Fhirdiad to pay a visit to her adoptive father. Though she introduced Ferdinand, she left out the small detail that they were engaged to be wed. Married in secret, Ferdinand and Mercedes worked together to reform the new Duke Aegir's territory, and the effort was so successful that Emperor Edelgard named Ferdinand her prime minister. It was a busy life for him indeed, but as he was was known to say to his government colleagues, coming home to a smiling family made all the hard work worth it.
- Mercedes and Ferdinand (Other routes)
- After the war, Mercedes traveled to Fhirdiad to pay a visit to her adoptive father. Though she introduced Ferdinand, she left out the small detail that they were engaged to be wed. Married in secret, Ferdinand and Mercedes worked together to reform the new Duke Aegir's territory, and the effort was so successful that he was called upon to work as a leader in the central government. It was a busy life for him indeed, but as he was known to say to his government colleagues, coming home to a smiling family made all the hard work worth it.
- Mercedes and Dedue
- Two years after the war, Dedue and his wife, Mercedes, opened a school in the Duscur residential district in Fhirdiad. The school educated Duscur children, who had never been given structured learning before, in reading, writing, arithmetics, and even Duscur history. Many years later, when the Duscur people reclaimed their homeland, the people who attended this school were able to resettle there and revive their old culture. because of this, Dedue and Mercedes were forever renowned by the Duscur.
- Mercedes and Felix (Azure Moon)
- After the war, Felix inherited the title of Duke Fraldarius from his late father, Rodrigue. A year later he married Mercedes, who helped complete the rebuilding effort by paying special attention to children who had lost their families during the war. When their efforts were complete, they settled into a busy life together, with Felix serving as the king's trusted retainer, and Mercedes supporting him in all things. It is said that every so often, the pair would venture out of their territory in order to visit a graveyard for fallen Imperial soldiers. There, they left flowers on a mysterious, unmarked grave, and prayed for the one who rested there.
- Mercedes and Felix (Other routes)
- Even after the war's end, skirmishes continued to break out across Fódlan. Learning that there were still places where he could fight, Felix abandoned his noble title and chose to make a living with his sword. He traveled the land, seeking battle as if he had a death wish, but his violent path came to an end when he reunited with Mercedes. She had begun a new life as a cleric in service to the goddess, and with her kindness and generosity, she was able to turn his life around. No one knows what became of them after that, but the tales of a swordsman who made warriors across Fódlan tremble with fear all come to an end at that point.
- Mercedes and Ashe
- After the war, Ashe was formally knighted and appointed the new head of House Gaspard, which had no successors. The young and inexperienced lord faced a great deal of difficulty in governing. Though he was famously tenacious and never lost heart, it was perhaps only due to the counsel of his wife, Mercedes, that he managed to overcome all obstacles. When not busy governing their territory, the couple lifted one another's spirits by baking delicious sweets for each other. The tradition was so heartwarming that it became popular for husbands and wives in that region to do the same for generations.
- Mercedes and Sylvain
- As Margrave Gautier, Sylvain devoted his life to improving relations with the people of Sreng. Under his leadership, nobles were persuaded that Relics and Crests were not necessary as they'd previously thought. Though he went down in history as an extraordinary lord, he could not have done so without the constant support and counsel of his wife, Mercedes, whose wisdom and guidance brought prosperity to the people. The couple built a loving home life, surrounded by happy children, and when Sylvain at last passed away, he was succeeded by his oldest child, who bore no Crest.
- Mercedes and Annette
- After the war, Annette and Mercedes lived separate lives: the former as a teacher at the school of sorcery in Fhirdiad, the latter as the proprietor of an orphanage in a village in the Faerghus region. Though they lived apart, they exchanged letters so frequently and shared their lives with one another in such detail that it was as though they were side by side. After many decades, Annette decided to resign from her post and move to the village where Mercedes lived to help run the orphanage. The life they lived there was modest, but it is said that they were happy to the very end.
- Mercedes and Lorenz
- After the war, Mercedes accompanied Lorenz back to his homeland. There, the young heir petitioned his father, Count Gloucester, to permit the couple to marry. The count initially disapproved of Mercedes's status as a commoner, he was persuaded by her virtues as a person to change his mind. In fact, he praised Lorenz for having a taste in character superior to his own. After Lorenz succeeded his father as lord of the territory, the couple finally wed. With Lorenz's stern approach to governance, and Mercedes's open mind, House Gloucester flourished under their rule.
- Mercedes and Ignatz (Crimson Flower)
- Mercedes left home and opened a small orphanage in the Faerghus region with her mother. There, she took in and raised children who had lost their families in the war, regardless of their blood or circumstances of birth. Some years later, she was reunited with Ignatz, who had persuaded his family that he should become a painter and traveled all through Fódlan painting beautiful landscapes. His greatest masterpiece, however, was a portrait that was entitled The Smiling Saint. It is said that the woman whose face inspired it became the love of his life, and that she spent all of her remaining days close by his side.
- Mercedes and Ignatz (Other routes)
- Mercedes left home for a life as a cleric at Garreg Mach. There, she took in and raised children who had lost their families in the war, regardless of the circumstances of their birth or bloodline. Some years later, she was reunited with Ignatz, who had persuaded his family that he should become a painter and traveled all through Fódlan painting beautiful landscapes. His greatest masterpiece, however, was a portrait that was entitled The Smiling Saint. It is said that the woman whose face inspired it became the love of his life, and that she spent all of her remaining days close by his side.
- Mercedes and Alois (Note: Unavailable in Crimson Flower*)
- Mercedes left home for a life as a cleric at Garreg Mach. Alois, as Jeralt's successor, officially assumed the role of captain of the Knights of Seiros. Though the two were quite busy with their daily activities, they would often find time to get together in the evenings so Alois could hear Mercedes's ghost stories. No one can say for certain whether it was the constant exposure to spooky tales or some other cause, but from that time on, Alois's reputation became that of a totally fearless fighter. Mercedes's quiet support was widely credited for this increase in bravery. Her blessing came to be known as a guarantee of victory.
- *Mercedes and Alois can still support in Crimson Flower but they don't have a paired ending there.
- Mercedes and Jeritza
- Once those who slither in the dark were finally defeated, Mercedes left home and opened a small orphanage in the Faerghus region with her mother. After many years of kind service raising children who had lost their families, she received a letter bearing familiar handwriting. Its author, a prisoner in Enbarr, expressed his sincerest well-wishes to Mercedes and her family. Still more time passed until, one day, the man who wrote the letter paid her a visit. With joyful tears in her eyes, Mercedes smiled, took Emile by the hand, and at last welcomed him home.
- Mercedes and Constance
- After the war, Constance and Mercedes traveled together to the school of sorcery in Fhirdiad. There, they immersed themselves in magical research and, with the help of their friends and all the school's resources, made one astounding discovery after another. Their considerable achievements led to the revitalization of both House Nuvelle and House Martritz. The pair grew increasingly close over the years so that, as time wore on, they became less like friends and more like family. It is said that, years later, each began to speak of the other as if she were a dear sister.
Non-Canon Appearances[]
Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)[]
Mercedes is illustrated in the trading card game Fire Emblem Cipher with the following cards:
Choose Your Legends Placement History[]
Round | Placement | Character Version | Votes |
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CYL1 - CYL3 | N/A | ||||
CYL4 | 62 | Three Houses |
2,890 | ||
CYL5 | 57 ↑5 |
Three Houses |
1,796 ↓1,094 | ||
CYL6 | 53 ↑4 |
Three Houses |
1,724 ↓72 | ||
CYL7 | 49 ↑4 |
Warriors: Three Hopes/Three Houses |
1,411 ↓313 |
CYL8 | 76 ↓27 |
Three Houses/Warriors: Three Hopes |
915 ↓496 |
Etymology[]
The first part of Mercedes, "merced", means mercy or grace in Spanish. This name is commonly associated with the full name and title, "María de las Mercedes", meaning "Maria of the Mercies". This title was given to the Lady of Mercy, the Virgin Mary, of the Christian faith.
Trivia[]
- Mercedes shares her English voice actress, Dorothy Elias Fahn, with Rinea from Echoes.
- Mercedes is one of the characters who can have S-Supports with both a male and a female Byleth. The others are: Edelgard, Linhardt, Dorothea, Gilbert (platonic), Alois (platonic as well), Rhea, Sothis, Jeritza, and Yuri.
- Mercedes has a unique post-timeskip battle model as a Monk, Priest, and Bishop.
- Otherwise, she uses white colors for her classes.
- Mercedes is the oldest student at the Officers Academy; she is 22 years old at the start of the game.
- In the E3 trailer, Mercedes is originally shown with chestnut hair.
- Mercedes shares her Paralogue with Caspar but, differently from the other characters with a shared Paralogue, the two cannot support. The same goes for Ferdinand and Lysithea, Linhardt and Leonie, and finally Anna and Jeritza.
- As an enemy, Mercedes can gain access to the Faith spells Abraxas and Seraphim, spells she cannot normally learn.
- Ferdinand, Felix, Sylvain, Mercedes, Ingrid, Lorenz, Alois, and Shamir are the only characters that, if not recruited in certain paths, are required to be killed.
- In Mercedes' case, she must be killed during Field of Revenge if not recruited in Crimson Flower, along with Sylvain.
- In a survey conducted by Famitsu Magazine, Mercedes placed 6th for females and 10th overall with 721 votes in the character popularity poll for Three Houses. She also placed 9th among S-Supports chosen in the first playthrough with 120 votes.
- In the fourth survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Mercedes placed 19th in the character popularity poll for Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:4. She ranked 19th among those who completed the game with 35 points.
- In the fifth survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Mercedes placed 15th in the character popularity poll for Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:4. She ranked 15th among those who completed the game with 6.6% of the vote.
Gallery[]
- See main article: Mercedes/Gallery.