Experience sponge

An experience sponge is a derogatory term for some characters in the Fire Emblem series. Experience sponges are usually promoted units that gain very little experience for defeating enemies. As such, they deprive your weaker units who need the experience more. Experience sponges are also called Jeigans, after Jeigan from the first Fire Emblem who was the first character of this type. Jeigan is called Jagen in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon. Other examples include Marcus from Blazing Sword, Seth from Sacred Stones, Titania from Path of Radiance, and Sothe from Radiant Dawn. Experience sponges do not usually turn out as strong as other units, due to gaining fewer Level Ups than other units, and starting with low base stats for their level.