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|firstseen = [[Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem]] |
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|promofrom = [[Loptyrian Mage]] <sup>([[Fire Emblem: Thracia 776|FE5]] only)</sup> |
|promofrom = [[Loptyrian Mage]] <sup>([[Fire Emblem: Thracia 776|FE5]] only)</sup> |
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− | |promoto = [[Sorcerer]] <sup>(FE11-14)</sup><br>[[Dark Knight (Awakening)|Dark Knight]] <sup>(FE13-14)</sup> |
+ | |promoto = [[Sorcerer]] <sup>(FE11-14)</sup><br>[[Dark Knight (Awakening)|Dark Knight]] <sup>(FE13-14)</sup><br>[[Dark Bishop]]<sup>(FE16)</sup> |
− | |weapons = [[File:FE5 Dark Icon.png]][[Dark |
+ | |weapons = [[File:FE5 Dark Icon.png]][[Dark (magic)|Dark]]<br>[[File:FE5 Fire Icon.png]][[Fire (magic)|Fire]] <sup>(FE5 onwards)</sup><br>[[File:FE5 Thunder Icon.png]][[Thunder (magic)|Thunder]] <sup>(FE5 onwards)</sup><br>[[File:FE5 Wind Icon.png]][[Wind (magic)|Wind]] <sup>(FE5 onwards)</sup><br>[[File:FE5 Staff Icon.png]][[Staff]] <sup>(FE3-5)</sup><br>[[File:FE14_Tome.png]][[Tome]]<br />[[File:FE16 reason icon.png|20px]][[Reason]]<sup>(FE16 only)</sup><br />[[File:FE16 faith icon.png|20px]][[Faith]]<sup>(FE16 only)</sup> |
− | |skills = [[Hex]] <sup>(FE13 only)</sup><br>[[Anathema]] <sup>(FE13 only)</sup><br>[[Heartseeker]] <sup>(FE14 only)</sup><br>[[Malefic Aura]] <sup>(FE14 only)</sup>}} |
+ | |skills = [[Hex]] <sup>(FE13 only)</sup><br>[[Anathema]] <sup>(FE13 only)</sup><br>[[Heartseeker]] <sup>(FE14 only)</sup><br>[[Malefic Aura]] <sup>(FE14 only)</sup>}}The '''Dark Mage''' (ダークマージ ''Dāku Māji'') is a combat magical class that recurrently appears across the ''[[Fire Emblem (series)|Fire Emblem Series]]''. Wielding [[Dark (magic)|Dark magic]] as their primary weapon of choice, Dark Mages have exclusive access to dark magic spells such as [[Nosferatu]] and [[Mire]] in titles where all spells are collectively grouped under the [[Tome]] category. |
⚫ | Dark Mages usually have less [[Magic (stat)|Magic]] as compared to their [[Mage|Anima counterparts]], but they compensate for this with their higher [[Defense (stat)|Defense]]. They commonly promote into [[Sorcerer]]s in most games where they are available, and in the more recent 3DS installments, [[Dark Knight (Awakening)|Dark Knights]] act as their alternate promotion option. |
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− | The '''Dark Mage''' (ダークマージ ''Dāku Māji'') is a combat magical class that recurrently appears across the ''[[Fire Emblem (series)|Fire Emblem Series]]''. Wielding [[Dark Magic]] as their primary weapon of choice, Dark Mages have exclusive access to dark magic spells such as [[Nosferatu]] and [[Mire]] in titles where all spells are collectively grouped under the [[Tome]] category. |
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⚫ | Dark Mages usually have less [[Magic (stat)|Magic]] as compared to their [[Mage|Anima counterparts]], but they compensate for this with their higher [[Defense]]. They commonly promote into [[Sorcerer]]s in most games where they are available, and in the more recent 3DS installments, [[Dark Knight (Awakening)|Dark Knights]] act as their alternate promotion option. |
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Dark Mages are considered to be the equivalent of the [[Shaman]] class from the GBA titles, as both are armed with Dark Magic for combat purposes. |
Dark Mages are considered to be the equivalent of the [[Shaman]] class from the GBA titles, as both are armed with Dark Magic for combat purposes. |
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''[[Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War|Genealogy of the Holy War]]'' reintroduces the class as the primary wielders of enemy-only Dark Magic, with the [[Dark Bishop]] being its promoted equivalent. |
''[[Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War|Genealogy of the Holy War]]'' reintroduces the class as the primary wielders of enemy-only Dark Magic, with the [[Dark Bishop]] being its promoted equivalent. |
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− | In ''[[Fire Emblem: Thracia 776|Thracia 776]]'', the Dark Mage is made playable for the first time and is treated as a second-tier class that promotes from the [[Loptyrian Mage]] class. The class can also wield all forms of [[Anima |
+ | In ''[[Fire Emblem: Thracia 776|Thracia 776]]'', the Dark Mage is made playable for the first time and is treated as a second-tier class that promotes from the [[Loptyrian Mage]] class. The class can also wield all forms of [[Anima (magic)|Anima magic]] as well, a feature that will remain with the class throughout the series from this point onwards. |
''[[TearRing Saga: Utna Heroes Saga]]'' returns the Dark Mage to an enemy-only class with the [[Dark Bishop]] class as the promoted equivalent; the player is granted access to Dark Magic through the [[Witch]] class instead. |
''[[TearRing Saga: Utna Heroes Saga]]'' returns the Dark Mage to an enemy-only class with the [[Dark Bishop]] class as the promoted equivalent; the player is granted access to Dark Magic through the [[Witch]] class instead. |
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The Dark Mage class is absent from the [[Elibe Series]] and ''[[Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones|The Sacred Stones]]'', being replaced by the [[Shaman]] class. |
The Dark Mage class is absent from the [[Elibe Series]] and ''[[Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones|The Sacred Stones]]'', being replaced by the [[Shaman]] class. |
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− | In [[TearRing Saga: Berwick Saga |
+ | In ''[[TearRing Saga: Berwick Saga]]'', Dark Mages are associated with the Raze clergy and come in two varieties: the '''Raze Monk''' and the '''Raze Priest'''. The former is an enemy-only class that can only use [[Dark (magic)|Dark]] magic, whereas the latter can also use [[Fire (magic)|Fire]], [[Wind (magic)|Wind]], and [[Thunder (magic)|Thunder]] magic and has a slightly different palette. Though [[Olwen (Berwick Saga)|Olwen]] is a [[High Priest]], he has the ability to transform into a Raze Priest. If he's not permanently recruited, the transformation occurs automatically on turn 20, and he becomes an enemy unit for the rest of the battle. This limitation is removed once he's permanently recruited, giving him the ability to switch between his [[High Priest]] and Raze Priest forms at will, both under full player control. |
The class makes its return to the main series in ''[[Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon|Shadow Dragon]]'', where it promotes into [[Sorcerer]]. No unit starts as a Dark Mage by default, but [[Cord]] and [[Caesar]] are recommended [[Reclassing|reclass]] candidates, as they both have a 30% growth rate in Magic as Dark Mages, which is higher as compared to other candidates. |
The class makes its return to the main series in ''[[Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon|Shadow Dragon]]'', where it promotes into [[Sorcerer]]. No unit starts as a Dark Mage by default, but [[Cord]] and [[Caesar]] are recommended [[Reclassing|reclass]] candidates, as they both have a 30% growth rate in Magic as Dark Mages, which is higher as compared to other candidates. |
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In ''[[Fire Emblem Fates|Fates]]'', the Dark Mage class is treated as a [[Nohr]]ian class. Its [[Hoshido|Hoshidan]] counterpart is the [[Mage|Diviner]]. |
In ''[[Fire Emblem Fates|Fates]]'', the Dark Mage class is treated as a [[Nohr]]ian class. Its [[Hoshido|Hoshidan]] counterpart is the [[Mage|Diviner]]. |
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− | In the spin-off ''[[Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE]]'', the Dark Mage [[Tharja]] from ''Awakening'' appears as the [[Mirage (Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE)|Mirage]] partner of [[Kiria Kurono]]. Tharja can promote into either a [[Sage]] or [[Sorcerer]]. |
+ | In the spin-off ''[[Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE]]'', the Dark Mage [[Tharja]] from ''Awakening'' appears as the [[Mirage (Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE)|Mirage]] partner of [[Kiria Kurono]]. Tharja can promote into either a [[Sage]] or [[Sorcerer]]. The Dark Mage also appears as an enemy Mirage in Illusionary Daitama and is considered the weakest of enemies second only to the Blob Mirages. |
+ | In the spin-off [[Fire Emblem Warriors]], the Dark Mage class is considered an infantry unit that uses [[Tome]]s. It is the base class of [[Tharja]] and, fittingly enough, acts as a clone of the [[Tactician]] class. |
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+ | In ''[[Fire Emblem: Three Houses|Three Houses]]'', The Dark Mage Class is an optional promoted class of the [[Commoner]] or [[Noble]] class for males only if the unit passes the [[Certification Exam]] at Lv. 10 with a Reason Skill Level of C or higher and a [[Dark Seal]]. The other option is the [[Mage]] class. |
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==Uniform== |
==Uniform== |
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To match their name, Dark Mages are typically heavily cloaked and hooded to demonstrate their role as a mainly sinister-looking class that wields dark magics. |
To match their name, Dark Mages are typically heavily cloaked and hooded to demonstrate their role as a mainly sinister-looking class that wields dark magics. |
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Dark Mages from ''Fates'' are largely the same as ''Awakening'' although they now have a more European design, with a new clothed headdress replacing the Grima inspired one. |
Dark Mages from ''Fates'' are largely the same as ''Awakening'' although they now have a more European design, with a new clothed headdress replacing the Grima inspired one. |
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+ | Drak Mages in ''Three Houses'' return to their heavily cloaked design from previous games, though now they don a crow mask to conceal their faces further. In most cases, dark mages are part of [[Those Who Slither in the Dark]], a mysterious faction led by [[Thales]] that oppose the [[Sothis|goddess]]. |
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==In-Game== |
==In-Game== |
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|fe14=16*0*6*3*3*1*3*5*5*-*-*{{Weapon|14|tome}} E |
|fe14=16*0*6*3*3*1*3*5*5*-*-*{{Weapon|14|tome}} E |
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+ | |few=62*3*9*4*7*4*6*10*5*-*-*{{Weapon|few|tome}} E |
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|fe13=[[File:FE13Curse.png]][[Hex]]<br>[[File:Crimsoncurse.png]][[Anathema]]*Learnt at Level 1.<br>Learnt at Level 10. |
|fe13=[[File:FE13Curse.png]][[Hex]]<br>[[File:Crimsoncurse.png]][[Anathema]]*Learnt at Level 1.<br>Learnt at Level 10. |
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|fe14=[[File:Bind.png]][[Heartseeker]]<br>[[File:Devilish Wind.png]][[Malefic Aura]]*Learnt at Level 1 and above.<br>Learnt at Level 10 and above. |
|fe14=[[File:Bind.png]][[Heartseeker]]<br>[[File:Devilish Wind.png]][[Malefic Aura]]*Learnt at Level 1 and above.<br>Learnt at Level 10 and above. |
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+ | |fe16=[[File:Miasma_Δ_FE16.png|20px]][[Miasma Δ]]<br>[[File:Poison_Strike_FE16.png|20px]][[Poison Strike]]*Innate.<br>Class mastery. |
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|fe13=[[File:FE13 Generic Dark Mage (M) Map Sprite.gif]]Dark Mage*Use a [[File:Master Seal FE13 Icon.png]][[Master Seal]] on a Level 10+ Dark Mage.*[[File:FE13 Sorcerer.gif]][[Sorcerer]]<br>[[File:FE13 Generic Dark Knight Map Sprite.gif]][[Dark Knight (Awakening)|Dark Knight]] |
|fe13=[[File:FE13 Generic Dark Mage (M) Map Sprite.gif]]Dark Mage*Use a [[File:Master Seal FE13 Icon.png]][[Master Seal]] on a Level 10+ Dark Mage.*[[File:FE13 Sorcerer.gif]][[Sorcerer]]<br>[[File:FE13 Generic Dark Knight Map Sprite.gif]][[Dark Knight (Awakening)|Dark Knight]] |
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|fe14=[[File:FE14 Generic Dark Mage Map Sprite.gif]]Dark Mage*Use a [[File:Master Seal FE13 Icon.png]][[Master Seal]] on a Level 10+ Dark Mage.*[[File:FE14 Generic Sorcerer (M) Map Sprite.gif]][[Sorcerer]]<br>[[File:FE14 Generic Dark Knight Map Sprite.gif]][[Dark Knight (Awakening)|Dark Knight]] |
|fe14=[[File:FE14 Generic Dark Mage Map Sprite.gif]]Dark Mage*Use a [[File:Master Seal FE13 Icon.png]][[Master Seal]] on a Level 10+ Dark Mage.*[[File:FE14 Generic Sorcerer (M) Map Sprite.gif]][[Sorcerer]]<br>[[File:FE14 Generic Dark Knight Map Sprite.gif]][[Dark Knight (Awakening)|Dark Knight]] |
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+ | |few=[[File:Warriors_Tharja_Sprite.gif]]Dark Mage*Use a [[File:Master Seal FE13 Icon.png]][[Master Seal]] on Tharja.*[[File:Warriors_Tharja_Sprite.gif]][[Sorcerer]] |
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+ | |fe16=[[File:FE16 Linhardt Dark Mage.gif|40px]]*Take [[Certification Exam]] with a Level 10 character with a Reason Proficiency of C or higher and a Dark Seal*[[File:FE16 Ignatz Dark Bishop.gif|40px]][[Dark Bishop]] |
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*Promotion for: [[Salem]] |
*Promotion for: [[Salem]] |
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− | === [[TearRing Saga: Berwick Saga |
+ | === ''[[TearRing Saga: Berwick Saga]]'' === |
* [[Olwen (Berwick Saga)|Olwen]]: A gentle Verian priest suffering from a curse placed on him by the Raze church.* |
* [[Olwen (Berwick Saga)|Olwen]]: A gentle Verian priest suffering from a curse placed on him by the Raze church.* |
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<nowiki>*</nowiki>Olwen is a [[High Priest]] but can transform into a Raze Priest. |
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Olwen is a [[High Priest]] but can transform into a Raze Priest. |
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===''[[Fire Emblem Awakening|Awakening]]''=== |
===''[[Fire Emblem Awakening|Awakening]]''=== |
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− | *[[Tharja]] - A moody mage from [[Plegia]] |
+ | *[[Tharja]] - A moody mage from [[Plegia]] with a dark side and a possessive streak, especially with [[Robin]]. |
− | *[[Henry]] - A |
+ | *[[Henry]] - A mage with a bright grin and a taste for the gruesome in battle. |
===''[[Fire Emblem Fates|Fates]]''=== |
===''[[Fire Emblem Fates|Fates]]''=== |
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*[[Nyx]] - A recluse fortune-teller woman of age who was cursed to retain her youthful image. |
*[[Nyx]] - A recluse fortune-teller woman of age who was cursed to retain her youthful image. |
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− | *[[Owain|Odin]] - A familiar eccentric man from a distant land |
+ | *[[Owain|Odin]] - A familiar eccentric man from a distant land and one of Leo's retainers who tends to be overly theatrical. |
− | *[[Ophelia]] - Odin's daughter |
+ | *[[Ophelia]] - Odin's daydreaming daughter who applies a flair for the dramatic to her magic. |
*[[Zola]] - A mage in service of [[Garon|King Garon]] who specializes in deceptive illusions. |
*[[Zola]] - A mage in service of [[Garon|King Garon]] who specializes in deceptive illusions. |
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+ | === ''[[Fire Emblem: Three Houses|Three Houses]]'' === |
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+ | * [[Hubert]] - A student of the [[Officers Academy]] and [[Edelgard]]'s vassal.* |
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+ | <nowiki>*</nowiki>Hubert is only a Dark Mage in [[To War|Chapter 12]] for all routes except the ''Crimson Flower'' route. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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File:Dark mage female 2.jpg|The second set of concept artwork of the female variant of the Dark Mage class from ''Awakening''. |
File:Dark mage female 2.jpg|The second set of concept artwork of the female variant of the Dark Mage class from ''Awakening''. |
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File:dark mage sorcerer concept.jpg|Concept artwork of the female variant of the Dark Mage class from ''Fates'' |
File:dark mage sorcerer concept.jpg|Concept artwork of the female variant of the Dark Mage class from ''Fates'' |
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+ | Mage Male.jpg|Concept art of a male Dark Mage from Fates. |
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+ | MageFem.jpg|Concept art of a female Dark Mage from Fates. |
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File:DarkMageTCG.jpg|A Level 1 generic Dark Mage, as he appears in the first series of the TCG. |
File:DarkMageTCG.jpg|A Level 1 generic Dark Mage, as he appears in the first series of the TCG. |
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File:DarkMageTCG2.jpg|A Level 10 generic Dark Mage, as he appears in the fifth series of the TCG. |
File:DarkMageTCG2.jpg|A Level 10 generic Dark Mage, as he appears in the fifth series of the TCG. |
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File:AwakeningDarkMagePortrait.png|Generic portrait of the Dark Mage class from ''Awakening''. |
File:AwakeningDarkMagePortrait.png|Generic portrait of the Dark Mage class from ''Awakening''. |
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File:Dark mage.png|Battle model of the Dark Mage class from ''TearRing Saga''. |
File:Dark mage.png|Battle model of the Dark Mage class from ''TearRing Saga''. |
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+ | File:RazePriest.png|Battle model of the Raze Priest class from ''Berwick Saga'' |
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File:FE13 Dark Mage (Henry).png|[[Henry]]'s unique Dark Mage model from ''Awakening''. |
File:FE13 Dark Mage (Henry).png|[[Henry]]'s unique Dark Mage model from ''Awakening''. |
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File:FE13 Dark Mage (Laurent).png|Battle model of [[Laurent]], a male Dark Mage from ''Awakening''. |
File:FE13 Dark Mage (Laurent).png|Battle model of [[Laurent]], a male Dark Mage from ''Awakening''. |
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File:FE13 Dark Mage (Tharja).png|Battle model of [[Tharja]], a female Dark Mage from ''Awakening''. |
File:FE13 Dark Mage (Tharja).png|Battle model of [[Tharja]], a female Dark Mage from ''Awakening''. |
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+ | File:FatesDarkMagePortrait.png|Generic class portrait of a Dark Mage from ''Fates''. |
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File:FE14 Dark Mage (Odin).jpg|Battle model of [[Owain|Odin]], a male Dark Mage from ''Fates''. |
File:FE14 Dark Mage (Odin).jpg|Battle model of [[Owain|Odin]], a male Dark Mage from ''Fates''. |
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File:FE14 Dark Mage (Nyx).jpg|Battle model of [[Nyx]], a female Dark Mage from ''Fates''. |
File:FE14 Dark Mage (Nyx).jpg|Battle model of [[Nyx]], a female Dark Mage from ''Fates''. |
Revision as of 09:52, 30 September 2019
The Dark Mage (ダークマージ Dāku Māji) is a combat magical class that recurrently appears across the Fire Emblem Series. Wielding Dark magic as their primary weapon of choice, Dark Mages have exclusive access to dark magic spells such as Nosferatu and Mire in titles where all spells are collectively grouped under the Tome category.
Dark Mages usually have less Magic as compared to their Anima counterparts, but they compensate for this with their higher Defense. They commonly promote into Sorcerers in most games where they are available, and in the more recent 3DS installments, Dark Knights act as their alternate promotion option.
Dark Mages are considered to be the equivalent of the Shaman class from the GBA titles, as both are armed with Dark Magic for combat purposes.
History in the Series
The Dark Mage makes its debut to the series in Mystery of the Emblem, where it is an enemy-only variant of the Bishop class that is used by Gharnef and the priests of Dolhr in the later parts of Book 2.
Genealogy of the Holy War reintroduces the class as the primary wielders of enemy-only Dark Magic, with the Dark Bishop being its promoted equivalent.
In Thracia 776, the Dark Mage is made playable for the first time and is treated as a second-tier class that promotes from the Loptyrian Mage class. The class can also wield all forms of Anima magic as well, a feature that will remain with the class throughout the series from this point onwards.
TearRing Saga: Utna Heroes Saga returns the Dark Mage to an enemy-only class with the Dark Bishop class as the promoted equivalent; the player is granted access to Dark Magic through the Witch class instead.
The Dark Mage class is absent from the Elibe Series and The Sacred Stones, being replaced by the Shaman class.
In TearRing Saga: Berwick Saga, Dark Mages are associated with the Raze clergy and come in two varieties: the Raze Monk and the Raze Priest. The former is an enemy-only class that can only use Dark magic, whereas the latter can also use Fire, Wind, and Thunder magic and has a slightly different palette. Though Olwen is a High Priest, he has the ability to transform into a Raze Priest. If he's not permanently recruited, the transformation occurs automatically on turn 20, and he becomes an enemy unit for the rest of the battle. This limitation is removed once he's permanently recruited, giving him the ability to switch between his High Priest and Raze Priest forms at will, both under full player control.
The class makes its return to the main series in Shadow Dragon, where it promotes into Sorcerer. No unit starts as a Dark Mage by default, but Cord and Caesar are recommended reclass candidates, as they both have a 30% growth rate in Magic as Dark Mages, which is higher as compared to other candidates.
Dark Mage reappears in the sequel New Mystery of the Emblem. Like before, no playable unit is a dark mage by default but certain characters make good reclass candidates. Dark Mages now appear as enemies in the chapters taking place in desolate areas ruled by Barbarians and Dragons. Dark Mage enemies are replaced by their promoted counterpart, Sorcerer, in the last few chapters.
The class remains in Awakening and Fates, where they and the Sorcerer have the innate ability to wield Dark tomes alongside the standard Anima ones. The Dark Mage is also given the alternate promotion of Dark Knight, which removes Dark Magic access in exchange for a mount and Sword usage.
In Fates, the Dark Mage class is treated as a Nohrian class. Its Hoshidan counterpart is the Diviner.
In the spin-off Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE, the Dark Mage Tharja from Awakening appears as the Mirage partner of Kiria Kurono. Tharja can promote into either a Sage or Sorcerer. The Dark Mage also appears as an enemy Mirage in Illusionary Daitama and is considered the weakest of enemies second only to the Blob Mirages.
In the spin-off Fire Emblem Warriors, the Dark Mage class is considered an infantry unit that uses Tomes. It is the base class of Tharja and, fittingly enough, acts as a clone of the Tactician class.
In Three Houses, The Dark Mage Class is an optional promoted class of the Commoner or Noble class for males only if the unit passes the Certification Exam at Lv. 10 with a Reason Skill Level of C or higher and a Dark Seal. The other option is the Mage class.
Uniform
To match their name, Dark Mages are typically heavily cloaked and hooded to demonstrate their role as a mainly sinister-looking class that wields dark magics.
In Awakening, their clothes under their cloaks consist of revealing, tight clothing as well as black lace and sewn-in gold inspired off clothing used by priests from ancient civilizations. In place of a hood, they wear an additional dragon headpiece to show their allegiance to the Fell Dragon Grima and emphasize the fact that most (if not all) playable and enemy Dark Mages are from Plegia, whose culture and architecture is based off of ancient Egypt. This is further supported by the fact that male Dark Mages sport shendyts, an Egyptian skirt worn by men of that era.
Dark Mages from Fates are largely the same as Awakening although they now have a more European design, with a new clothed headdress replacing the Grima inspired one.
Drak Mages in Three Houses return to their heavily cloaked design from previous games, though now they don a crow mask to conceal their faces further. In most cases, dark mages are part of Those Who Slither in the Dark, a mysterious faction led by Thales that oppose the goddess.
In-Game
Base Stats
HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Con | Wt | Wlv | Cha | |
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FE3 | 26 | 5 | - | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6 | - | - | Tome/Staff 6 | |
FE4 | 40 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 5 | - | - | B B | |
FE5 | 24 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | - | 6 | 5 | - | E E E C C | |
TS | 20 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | - | ? | - | - | 5 | |
FE11 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | - | - | E | |
FE12 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | - | - | E | |
FE13 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 5 | - | - | E | |
FE14 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | - | - | E | |
FE16 | 25 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - | |
FEW | 62 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 5 | - | - | E |
Maximum Stats
HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Con | Wt | Wlv | Cha | |
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FE3 | 52 | 20 | - | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 6 | - | - | Tome/Staff 20 | |
FE4 | 80 | 15 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 30 | 22 | 25 | 5 | - | - | B B | |
FE5 | 80 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | - | 20 | 20 | - | A A A A A | |
TS | 60 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 30 | 18 | - | 12 | - | - | 20 | |
FE11 | 60 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 6 | - | - | A | |
FE12 | 60 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 6 | - | - | A | |
FE13 | 60 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 5 | - | - | A | |
FE14 | 35 | 19 | 24 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 5 | - | - | B |
Growth rates
HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Con | Wt | Wlv | Cha | |
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FE3 | 40% | 20% | - | 30% | 10% | 0% | 20% | 40% | - | - | - | - | |
FE4 | 100% | 10% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 0% | 10% | 30% | - | - | - | - | |
FE5 | 30% | 3% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 5% | - | 0% | - | - | - | |
FE11 | 20% | -15% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 0% | -15% | 20% | - | - | - | - | |
FE12 | 20% | -15% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 0% | -15% | 20% | - | - | - | - | |
FE13 | 50% | 5% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 0% | 10% | 10% | - | - | - | - | |
FE14 | 0% | 10% | 20% | 0% | 10% | 0% | 5% | 10% | - | - | - | - | |
FE16 | 5% | -5% | 10% | 5% | 0% | 0% | -5% | 5% | - | - | - | - |
Class Skills
Skill | Requirements | |
---|---|---|
FE13 | Hex Anathema | Learnt at Level 1. Learnt at Level 10. |
FE14 | Heartseeker Malefic Aura | Learnt at Level 1 and above. Learnt at Level 10 and above. |
FE16 | Miasma Δ Poison Strike | Innate. Class mastery. |
Promotions
Base Class | Promotion Method | Promoted Class | |
---|---|---|---|
FE5 | Loptyrian Mage | Use a Knight Proof on a Level 10+ Loptyrian Mage. | Dark Mage |
FE11 | Dark Mage | Use a Master Seal on a Level 10+ Dark Mage. | Sorcerer |
FE12 | Dark Mage | Use a Master Seal on a Level 10+ Dark Mage. | Sorcerer |
FE13 | Dark Mage | Use a Master Seal on a Level 10+ Dark Mage. | Sorcerer Dark Knight |
FE14 | Dark Mage | Use a Master Seal on a Level 10+ Dark Mage. | Sorcerer Dark Knight |
FE16 | Take Certification Exam with a Level 10 character with a Reason Proficiency of C or higher and a Dark Seal | Dark Bishop | |
FEW | Dark Mage | Use a Master Seal on Tharja. | Sorcerer |
Notable Dark Mages
Mystery of the Emblem
*Gharnef is a Sorcerer in Shadow Dragon and New Mystery of the Emblem.
Genealogy of the Holy War
Thracia 776
- Promotion for: Salem
TearRing Saga: Berwick Saga
- Olwen: A gentle Verian priest suffering from a curse placed on him by the Raze church.*
*Olwen is a High Priest but can transform into a Raze Priest.
Awakening
- Tharja - A moody mage from Plegia with a dark side and a possessive streak, especially with Robin.
- Henry - A mage with a bright grin and a taste for the gruesome in battle.
Fates
- Nyx - A recluse fortune-teller woman of age who was cursed to retain her youthful image.
- Odin - A familiar eccentric man from a distant land and one of Leo's retainers who tends to be overly theatrical.
- Ophelia - Odin's daydreaming daughter who applies a flair for the dramatic to her magic.
- Zola - A mage in service of King Garon who specializes in deceptive illusions.
Three Houses
- Hubert - A student of the Officers Academy and Edelgard's vassal.*
*Hubert is only a Dark Mage in Chapter 12 for all routes except the Crimson Flower route.