Archetype

The Archetypes
The following is a list and description of each archetype. Keep in mind that this list is incomplete, and is still undergoing research.

Jeigan
Perhaps the most famous of all the archetypes, a Jeigan character is usually a character that joins the group early in the game. They appear impressive at first, but are usually inferior to other units when they are leveled up. Jeigans are almost always Paladins. There are two types of Jeigans.

Pure Jeigans
Pure Jeigans are based off the original Jeigan from Fire Emblem 1 and 3. These types of Jeigans usually have what appear to be good stats at first glance. However, they usually have awful growth rates, making them inferior to other units.

Notable Pure Jeigans are:


 * Jeigan (FE1)
 * Marcus (FE6)

Oifayes
Oifayes are named after the paladin Oifaye from Fire Emblem 4: Seifen no Keifu. These Jeigans usually start out with poor stats for their level, but usually have better growth rates than normal Jeigans, making them better and not totally worthless.

Notable Oifayes are:


 * Oifaye (FE4)
 * Marcus (FE7)
 * Seth (FE8)
 * Titania (FE9)

Doga
A Doga is a character that is a Knight. They come in the first few chapters and serve as a meat shield, they are usually unpromoted. Some Dogas have proved to be worthwhile units with good growth rates though such as Oswin.

Notable Dogas are:


 * Doga (FE1)
 * Adan (FE4)
 * Bors (FE6)
 * Oswin (FE7)
 * Pelleas]] (FE8)

Gatrie, in Path of Radiance, has a disputed status as a Doga; he is still unpromoted when he joins you and still serves as a meatshield, but he leaves the game for a few chapters.

Est
Est was a pegasus knight in FE1 that joined the player's team late in the game. Est archetype characters are usually characters that join the group late in the game at an extremely low level. However, if trained, they usually turn out to be the most powerful units in the game, and are sort of the antithesis of a Jeigan.

Notable Ests are:


 * Est (FE1)
 * Sophia (FE6)
 * Nino (FE7)
 * Astrid (FE9)
 * Pelleas (FE10)

Kain
Kain is one half of the famous Kain and Abel archetype. A Kain is a character that joins the group early in the game along with the Abel. They usually have high strength growths.

Notable Kains are:


 * Kain (FE1)
 * Allen (FE6)
 * Sain (FE7)
 * Kyle (FE8)
 * Kieran (FE9)

Abel
Abel is the other half of the Kain/Abel archetype. In contrast to a Kain, an Abel has higher speed and skill growths rather than strength growths.

Notable Abels are:


 * Abel (FE1)
 * Lance (FE6)
 * Kent (FE7)
 * Forde (FE8)
 * Oscar (FE9)

Oguma
An Oguma is a character that is usually a mercenary with well-balanced stats. They usually join around the middle of the game. They have balanced stat growths, and are usually some of the best units in their games.

Notable Ogumas are:


 * Oguma (FE1)
 * Dieck (FE6)
 * Raven (FE7)
 * Gerik (FE8)

Saji
Half of the Saji and Maji pair. A Saji is a character that is usually a fighter and comes paired with another fighter. They excel in Strength and HP.

Notable Sajis are:


 * Saji (FE1)
 * [[Ward] (FE6)
 * Bartre (FE7)

Maji
Half of the Saji and Maji pair. A Maji is a character that is usually a fighter and comes paired with another fighter. They are the opposite of the Saji in that they have better Speed and Skill growths.

Notable Majis are:


 * Maji (FE1)
 * Lot (FE6)
 * Dorcas (FE7)

Nabarl
A Nabarl is a character that is usually a myrmidon. They tend to have high skill and speed growths, but poor strength growths. They may have a relation to a game's Julian archetype character.

Notable Nabarls are:


 * Nabarl (FE1)
 * Rutgar (FE6)
 * Guy (FE7)
 * Joshua (FE8)

Julian
A Julian is a thief that joins the group early in the game. They tend to have very high speed growths, but the rest of their growths are either average or poor.

Notable Julians are:


 * Julian (FE1)
 * Chad (FE6)
 * Matthew (FE7)
 * Colm (FE8)

Gato
Gato was a character that joined the group very late into the game in Fire Emblem 1. He was a mage that could use any spell. Gato characters are character received late into the game, but have high growths and stats, and usually are insanely powerful.

Notable Gatos are:
 * Gato (FE1)
 * Karel (FE6)
 * Athos (FE7)
 * Jaffar (FE7)
 * Naesala (FE9)
 * Tibarn (FE9)
 * Giffca (FE9)

Sirius
Sirius was a Paladin with great growth rates, surpassed many characters in stats and stayed good throughout the game. Sirius characters are characters that are promoted and are helpful units, but many of them are often not as good as other characters who could promote into the same class.

Notable Siriuses are:


 * Sirius (FE3)
 * Percival (FE6)
 * Pent (FE7)
 * Syrene (FE8)
 * Haar (FE9)
 * Titania (FE10)