Lance (character)

"Of course I'll watch you fight. Still, I have no intention of losing to you from now on, either."

- Lance talking to Alen in a support conversation in Binding Blade.

Lance (ランス, Ransu?) is a playable character from Fire Emblem: Binding Blade and a knight in service to House Pherae and travels with Roy to take back the lands annexed by Bern. Of the two Pheraean cavaliers, he is more intellectual and calm; it is revealed in support conversations with Wolt that he actually records down the circumstances of every battle the Lycian Alliance Army has been involved in so that he can identify and learn from any flaws in the battle plan. He looks up to Marcus and is a great friend of Alen; his characteristics compared with Alan also shows on their stats: Lance has more speed and skill while Alan has more Strength and Luck. Lance is actually not a native Pheraean.

He plays an important role in the Kruzard arc of the Hasha no Tsurugi manga which occurs between Chapters 9 and 12. During this arc, he has temporarily separated from Roy's group to help protect Eliwood while he reforms the Lycian Alliance. He is also fighting because the main "villain" of the arc, Kruzard, was once a good friend of his. He then appears again in Chapters 17 and 18.

Base Stats

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 * 20
 * 5
 * 6
 * 8
 * 2
 * 6
 * 0
 * 9
 * 7
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Growth Rates

 * 80%
 * 40%
 * 45%
 * 50%
 * 35%
 * 20%
 * 15%
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Promotion Gains

 * Class: Paladin
 * HP: +3
 * Str: +2
 * Skl: +2
 * Spd: +2
 * Luk: +2
 * Def: +2
 * Res: +3
 * Con: +2
 * Mov: +1
 * Aid: -2
 * Axe Mastery E

Supports

 * Roy
 * Marcus
 * Alen
 * Wolt
 * Lot
 * Clarine

Overall
Lance has average growths in speed, strength, and skill, and low defensive and resistance growths. Despite this, he is quick, accurate, and powerful. Once he has promoted to a Paladin, he can use every physical weapon except bows. Due to his speed, he double attacks enemies from the start, making him a useful unit in at least the early chapters.

Death Quote
"Lord Roy... I wish you luck..."

- Lance's death quote in Binding Blade

Possible Endings
Upon returning to Pherae with Roy, Lance proceeded to help his master rebuild the trampled land. Never losing his cool, he would directly confront Roy if he was making a mistake, and he played a major role in leading Pherae to peace again.
 * Lance - Tranquil Knight (静かなる騎士 Shizukanaru kishi)

Etymology
Lance comes from the German name Lanzo, which means "land".