Amber is a character from Fire Emblem Engage. He is a royal knight from Brodia, and serves as Diamant's retainer along with Jade.
Profile[]
Amber grew up on an alpaca farm in Brodia and helped raise them with his family. Inspired by the fables and legends of Elyos, Amber dreamed of becoming a legendary hero and so he pursed a goal of becoming a knight of Brodia. His hard work eventually paid off, as he placed only second to Jade in the battle tournament, and at Diamant's request, became his retainer.
When Brodia Castle is attacked by Elusia's Crown Princess, Ivy, he joins Diamant and Alear in the defense against her forces.
Personality[]
Amber is a romanticist who loves the fables and legends of the world with a desire to become something of a legend himself. He describes his hometown as boring and only the legends he heard gave his life any color. As a result, he earnestly desires to become noteworthy as a means to escape the dull life he left behind. He is interested in any means of achieving prestige, even completely overlooking sarcasm such as taking Vander's brush-off statement to Amber about polishing his skills to "make his weapon legendary" if it means making him a legend.
Amber's strive to become a legend is often impeded by his general naïveté and occasional ridiculous misadventures, often to no fault of his own, causing him to become ironically infamous in Brodia for it. He sometimes has a bit of a complex about it, especially concerning fellow retainer Jade due to him constantly coming in second to her. However, Jade has retorted that Amber is the first to take initiatives in situations and is a reliable friend at the end of the day. As such, Amber's earnest desire to create a legend of himself makes him steadfast in achieving his goals and never hesitates to jump into a situation, regardless of the risks.
As a result of growing up around them, Amber has a strong affinity for animals, especially alpacas. He has been known to make alpaca calls when missing home and can casually recognize the sound of a charging alpaca before even seeing it.
In-Game[]
- Prince Diamant's retainer. Has a boundless enthusiasm for legends and adventure.
Base Stats[]
| Starting Class | Battle Style | ||||||||
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 Lance Cavalier | Cavalry | ||||||||
| Level | HP | Str | Mag | Dex | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Bld |
| 11 | 31 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 8 |
| Emblem | Skills | Weapon | Starting Items | ||||||
| - |  Aspiring Hero |  Lance - B |  Killer Lance Iron Lance Iron Greatlance Vulnerary | ||||||
Growth Rates[]
| HP | Bld | Str | Mag | Dex | Spd | Def | Res | Lck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65% | 15% | 45% | 0% | 25% | 30% | 35% | 5% | 35% |
Supports[]
- See also: Amber/Supports
Bonds[]
- See also: Amber/Bonds
Overall[]
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Amber joins the player's army at the start of Chapter 8 with one of the highest base Strength seen up until this point. He compounds this incredible base Strength with the tied-highest Strength growth in the cast, allowing him to dish out highly damaging attacks against most opponents throughout the game if he is leveled. In exchange for this immense power, however, his other and overall growth rates are among the worst in the game, including tying with Saphir for worst Resistance growth of any character at a measly 5%. This largely railroads him into the role of a physical sweeper, with most of his investment focused on allowing him to nuke opponents through means such as a Brave Lance and Pincer Strike, and he has little utility outside of this role.
Amber's starting Class, Lance Cavalier, naturally promotes into Lance Paladin and Wolf Knight. He appreciates the extra mobility of both classes and they both function well with his Personal Skill, Aspiring Hero, but Paladin's balanced stats generally do not counteract his low growth rates and Wolf Knight does not quite improve his Speed enough to consistently Follow-Up Attack most opponents, though it does let him wield Daggers. A potent hyper-offensive alternative can be a Halberdier with its aforementioned class skill Pincer Strike, which guarantees a follow-up attack if an ally is located on the opposite side of a foe that Amber attacks, if his weapon allows it. This lets him circumvent his mediocre Speed entirely to deal enormous amounts of damage on all but the toughest lategame opponents, even with very heavy weapons that slow him down.
Amber synergizes well with offensive Emblem Rings that allow him to utilize his strength fully. The Ring of the Lady of the Plains can largely fix his speed issues, especially after a few Speedtaker procs, and his natural potency with effective weapons such as Bows lets him function as an excellent cleaner of Fliers while engaged. The Ring of the Holy Knight also synergizes with his cavalry class and can allow him to assassinate squishier foes from a great distance before Cantering out of harm's way immediately after. Other than these, he functions reasonably with the other rings that can patch up his weaknesses, such as the Ring of the Young Lion's level boost and Hold Out.
Overall, Amber has few redeeming qualities outside of his one role as a physical damage dealer, but he performs well in this role, should the player invest properly into allowing him to use it. Otherwise, he will likely be overlooked as the game proceeds for other units that trade a small amount of strength for much better stats elsewhere, especially in speed.
Gift List[]
| Gift Name | Type of Gift | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tea Leaves | Favorite | An artisan fills each tea bag by hand with freshly plucked leaves. Favored by fans of tea parties and cooking. |
| Yogurt | Favorite | Made with the milk of select alpacas, one bite will transport you to green pastures. Favored by fans of dairy. |
| Roasted Yam | Favorite | Roasted in the open fire and made without seasoning to bring out its flavor. Favored by fans of yams. |
| Muscle Balm | Favorite | Apply to muscles after working out to avoid soreness. Favored by fans of training and exercise. |
| Animal Treats | Favorite | A tightly sealed bottle of pungent treats that will draw all kinds of creatures. Favored by animal fans. |
| Butterfly Net | Favorite | A light and long-handled net made especially for catching bugs. Favored by fans of animals and bugs. |
| White Clover | Favorite | Used for cooking. With luck, one can be found with four leaves. Favored by fans of cooking and herbs. |
| Utility Knife | Favorite | A handy tool that includes a knife, scissors, etc. Favored by fans of crafting, weapons, and cool things. |
| Bear Carving | Favorite | The realistic details make this wooden ornament shine. Favored by fans of animals and cute things. |
| Field Guide | Favorite | A thick encyclopedia detailing all kinds of creatures. Favored by fans of animals and bugs. |
| Large Plate | Favorite | A large and practical plate that holds food for multiple people. Favored by fans of cooking and parties. |
| Spirit Gem | Favorite | A gem that shines with many colors. Found only in the Somniel, especially near Sommie. Favored by all. |
| Dried Meat | Disliked | A well-aged dried meat popular as a portable snack. Favored by fans of meat and folk food. |
| Philosophy Book | Disliked | A complex introductory text for students of reason and meaning. Favored by fans of studying. |
| Cute Apron | Disliked | A charming pink apron embellished with embroidery and frills. Favored by fans of cooking and cute things. |
| Sewing Kit | Disliked | This compact, well-organized sewing kit is handy in a pinch. Favored by fans of sewing and knitting. |
| Sheep Wool | Disliked | A soft ball of yarn spun from the fresh wool of young sheep. Favored by fans of sewing and knitting. |
| Quality Kerchief | Disliked | A fancy handkerchief made from shiny, hand-woven cloth. Favored by fans of luxury, cleaning, and fashion. |
| Spicy Seasonings | Disliked | Very spicy powdered red seeds that can add a kick to any dish. Favored by fans of spicy food and folk food. |
| Horse Manure | Disliked | Ordinary horse manure. That’s it. You could technically give it to someone, but why would you? |
Quotes[]
- See main article: Amber/Quotes.
Possible Endings[]
- Alpaca Master Amber
- Amber was overjoyed to see Diamant sit on Brodia's throne. He patrolled the kingdom to quell postwar chaos, and misadventure followed him with every step.
- In time, he became one of the very legends he had so admired. Portraits always placed him near an alpaca, confounding scholars.
- Amber and Alear
- Alear became the new Divine Dragon Monarch. His/Her bonds with the rulers of each nation resulted in a lasting peace.
- Amber founded a sanctuary for alpacas in Lythos. The newly formed "Alpaca Pack" appeared at many public events and grew into a beloved local legend.
Choose Your Legends Placement History[]
| Round | Placement | Character Version | Votes |
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| CYL1-CYL7 | N/A | ||||
| CYL8 | 91 |  Engage |
777 |
Etymology[]
Amber is a fossilized tree resin, most known for occasionally containing inclusions like insects and plants. It is treated as a gemstone throughout history.
Trivia[]
- While Engage has more playable characters on horses than playable characters on flying mounts, it has just as many characters in the "Cavalier" promotion-tree (Amber and Vander) as characters in the "Flier" tree (Chloé and Rosado).
- Amber's ring size, according to the Ally Notebook, is 8.5 | Q 3/4.
Gallery[]
- See main article: Amber/Gallery.