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“I have heard that you rescued His Highness. Words cannot express my gratitude. Should you ever require my strength, please know that I will hasten to repay this debt.”
—Dedue

Dedue is a playable character in Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. He is 18 years old at the start of the game.

Profile[]

Early Life[]

Dedue was the first born son of a blacksmith from Duscur, a region northwest of the Faerghus capital Fhirdiad. His homeland was destroyed in 1176 during the Tragedy of Duscur, when the people of Duscur were blamed and persecuted for the assassination of King Lambert and other kingdom nobles. Dedue lost his whole family following the resulting pogroms against the Duscur people. After being saved by Dimitri, Dedue repaid Dimitri's kindness with a life debt, becoming his retainer even though many people of the Kingdom distrust and dislike him.

Academy Phase[]

Dedue enrolls in Garreg Mach Monastery Officers Academy in Imperial Year 1180 and joins the Blue Lions as Dimitri's retainer.

War Phase[]

Azure Moon[]

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Dimitri is falsely accused of murdering his uncle and regent, Grand Duke Rufus, by Cornelia who usurped the throne from him. Branded a traitor for alleged regicide, he is imprisoned in order to be executed for his crimes.

Dedue helps to break Dimitri out, allowing him to escape the Kingdom of Faerghus, now a vassal state of the Empire. Dedue ultimately sacrifices himself during his break out and is supposedly deceased. If Dedue's paralogue during the Academy Phase was not completed, or he was defeated during the Academy Phase, this will be his fate.

Five years pass and Dimitri bitterly regrets Dedue's sacrifice, being one of the driving forces of his sharp change in personality from a chivalrous and modest prince into a cold-blooded and cynical vagabond.

Should Dedue's paralogue have been completed, he will have survived, having been saved by the same Duscur people they had fought earlier due to showing them mercy and telling them to run, despite their intentions to kill them at the time. Unaware of where Dimitri had gone, Dedue spent the next five years trying to track his lord down to no avail. By chance, he would eventually arrive at the Great Bridge of Myrddin, where he encountered Dimitri, Byleth and his former classmates battling the Empire, and offered a shocked Dimitri his aid. Dimitri accepted, and following the bridge's capture, Dedue explained how he was alive. Dimitri was relieved to see him alive and well, but promised him to never throw his life away for his sake, which Dedue immediately accepted, intending to honor his promise.

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Crimson Flower[]

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If Byleth decides to side with Edelgard, Dedue is seen at the Tailtean Plains where he is with his lord and the Kingdom's army. Prior to the battle, Dedue gave some of the soldiers Crest Stones, with one of them transforming into a Demonic Beast just before the battle started, much to Dimitri's surprise. Dimitri then scolds him for his action, as they must now ensure that their lives weren't lost in vain.

Dedue himself also carried a Crest Stone and attempted to use it. If successful, he will turn into a Stone Demonic Beast, prompting Dimitri to fight on for victory to honor his friend's sacrifice. If defeated before he can use his stone, he will pass peacefully with Dimitri.

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Silver Snow/Verdant Wind[]

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On Verdant Wind, Dedue participates in the Battle at Gronder Field under the command of Dimitri. If he is defeated, Dimitri orders him to retreat. After the battle, Dimitri is killed by Imperial troops when he pursues Edelgard, leaving Dedue to fulfill his ambition to kill Edelgard. Silver Snow skips over this part completely.

Dedue hides in the Imperial Capital until Byleth's forces invade the palace, where he joins the fight in order to kill Edelgard as revenge for Dimitri's death, although he does entrust this mission to Byleth should he fail. If he survives the battle at the Imperial Palace, a soldier at the monastery will mention that Dedue left Enbarr after ensuring Edelgard's death, with a look of loneliness on his face.

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Personality[]

With a stern face and stoic demeanor that belies a calm, gentle nature, Dedue is of few words, rarely speaking unless spoken to, but is polite and understanding of others. Due to his background from Duscur, he is used to the disdain many people have towards him, and is generally unfazed by their words. During his supports with Ingrid, when she realizes that he is not the evil person of Duscur she had thought him to be and asks why he didn't speak out, Dedue in turn states that he does not know the full details behind the Tragedy, and even states that while Duscur had both good and bad people just like anywhere else, some of them may have been involved in the plot, and as such, her beliefs may or may not have some truth to them. He also warns Byleth to avoid associating too closely to him, especially during ominous events such as Flayn's kidnapping or when rumors of an assassination plot arise. Despite his calm attitude, there are hints that he resents Faerghus more than he lets on, such as when he states that he finds Faerghus abhorrent during his supports with Dimitri.

Due to Dimitri sparing him during the Tragedy of Duscur, he owes him a life debt and is completely loyal to him. In his supports with Felix, when asked if he would obey any order given by Dimitri, he stated that he would and would give his life to protect him, regardless of how heinous the order may be. Dedue also cares for his allies, protecting them to ensure that Dimitri remains happy, noting their service to him. His devotion to Dimitri even leads him into willingly transforming into a Demonic Beast to protect his lord.

As a result of his life debt to Dimitri, Dedue appears to have difficulty when not by his side; in both Silver Snow and Verdant Wind, a soldier comments that he had a look of loneliness on his face should he survive the battle. In Azure Moon, should Dedue obtain an S-Support with female Byleth, he tells her that he resigned as Dimitri's retainer, which he found unusually troublesome even though Dimitri gladly accepted his resignation.

Dedue is also an experienced cook. In his supports with Ashe, he states does not have any formal training, having cooked with his mother and sister at home. Cooking is one of the few things Dedue truly appreciates, as he fondly recalls his time in the kitchen with his family, and it's how he can honor their memories; in his ending with him, he frequents Ashe's inn and offers constructive criticism. In his supports with Flayn, he teaches her the basics of cooking, and in their ending, Flayn becomes a talented chef due to Dedue's knowledge and patience.

He likes flowers and gardening, but dislikes anyone who would dare harm Dimitri.

In-Game[]

Base Stats[]

Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Commoner Dedue IconCommoner-
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
130122575814
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
-Icon Combat Art FE16 AxeSmashStaunch Shield skillStaunch Shield
Lance Prowess Lv 1Lance Prowess Lv 1
Axe Prowess Lv 2Axe Prowess Lv 2
Brawling Prowess Lv 1 FE16Brawling Prowess Lv 1
FE16 Axe Weapon IconIron Axe
FE16 Potion IconVulnerary
Skill FE16 sword icon FE16 lance icon FE16 axe icon FE16 bow icon FE16 brawl icon FE16 reason icon FE16 faith icon FE16 authority icon FE16 heavy armor icon FE16 riding icon FE16 flying icon
Level E E+ D+ E E+ E E E D E E
Start
Strong
Strong
Strong
Weak
Strong
Weak
Weak

As an Enemy[]

Rivalry of the Houses[]

Skill FE16 sword icon FE16 lance icon FE16 axe icon FE16 bow icon FE16 brawl icon FE16 reason icon FE16 faith icon FE16 authority icon FE16 heavy armor icon FE16 riding icon FE16 flying icon
Level E E E E E E E E - - -
Start

Battle of the Eagle and Lion[]

Skill FE16 sword icon FE16 lance icon FE16 axe icon FE16 bow icon FE16 brawl icon FE16 reason icon FE16 faith icon FE16 authority icon FE16 heavy armor icon FE16 riding icon FE16 flying icon
Level E E C E E E E E D - -
Start

To War at Gronder (Verdant Wind)[]

Skill FE16 sword icon FE16 lance icon FE16 axe icon FE16 bow icon FE16 brawl icon FE16 reason icon FE16 faith icon FE16 authority icon FE16 heavy armor icon FE16 riding icon FE16 flying icon
Level E E B E E E E B B - -
Start

Combat at Tailtean Plains[]

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Human Form[]
Skill FE16 sword icon FE16 lance icon FE16 axe icon FE16 bow icon FE16 brawl icon FE16 reason icon FE16 faith icon FE16 authority icon FE16 heavy armor icon FE16 riding icon FE16 flying icon
Level E E B E E E E B B - -
Start
Demonic Beast[]
Skill FE16 sword icon FE16 lance icon FE16 axe icon FE16 bow icon FE16 brawl icon FE16 reason icon FE16 faith icon FE16 authority icon FE16 heavy armor icon FE16 riding icon FE16 flying icon
Level E E E E E E E E - - -
Start
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As an Ally[]

Confrontation at the Palace[]

Skill FE16 sword icon FE16 lance icon FE16 axe icon FE16 bow icon FE16 brawl icon FE16 reason icon FE16 faith icon FE16 authority icon FE16 heavy armor icon FE16 riding icon FE16 flying icon
Level E E B E E E E B B - -
Start

Growth Rates[]

Class:

Commoner
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
60% 50% 15% 30% 20% 25% 50% 10% 30%
Dancer
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
80% 45% 15% 30% 20% 25% 45% 5% 40%
Myrmidon
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70% 50% 15% 30% 25% 25% 50% 5% 35%
Soldier
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70% 50% 15% 35% 20% 25% 50% 5% 35%
Fighter
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70% 55% 15% 30% 20% 25% 50% 5% 35%
Monk
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 50% 15% 30% 20% 25% 50% 15% 35%
Mercenary
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
80% 55% 15% 30% 25% 25% 50% 5% 35%
Thief
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
80% 50% 15% 40% 30% 25% 50% 10% 35%
Armored Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
80% 50% 15% 30% 10% 25% 60% 5% 35%
Cavalier
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
80% 55% 15% 35% 10% 25% 55% 10% 35%
Brigand
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
90% 60% 15% 30% 20% 25% 50% 5% 35%
Archer
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 50% 15% 40% 20% 30% 50% 10% 35%
Brawler
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
90% 50% 5% 40% 30% 25% 50% 0% 35%
Mage
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 45% 25% 35% 20% 25% 45% 15% 35%
Dark Mage
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 45% 25% 35% 20% 25% 45% 15% 30%
Priest
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 45% 20% 35% 20% 25% 45% 25% 40%
Hero
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
90% 60% 15% 30% 30% 25% 50% 5% 35%
Swordmaster
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
85% 60% 15% 30% 40% 25% 50% 5% 35%
Assassin
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
80% 50% 15% 50% 40% 25% 50% 10% 30%
Fortress Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
90% 60% 15% 30% 10% 25% 65% 10% 35%
Paladin
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
90% 10% 15% 35% 10% 30% 55% 15% 35%
Wyvern Rider
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
90% 60% 10% 30% 20% 25% 55% 5% 35%
Warrior
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
100% 65% 10% 30% 20% 25% 50% 10% 35%
Sniper
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70% 55% 15% 50% 20% 35% 50% 10% 35%
Grappler
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
100% 60% 15% 40% 30% 25% 50% 10% 35%
Warlock
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70% 50% 25% 30% 20% 25% 45% 15% 35%
Dark Bishop
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70% 50% 25% 30% 20% 25% 45% 15% 30%
Bishop
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70% 50% 25% 30% 20% 35% 45% 15% 40%
Trickster
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
80% 50% 15% 45% 40% 35% 50% 15% 30%
War Monk
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
100% 60% 20% 40% 20% 25% 50% 15% 35%
Wyvern Lord
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
90% 65% 10% 30% 30% 25% 55% 10% 35%
Mortal Savant
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
80% 60% 25% 30% 10% 35% 50% 10% 35%
Great Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
90% 60% 15% 30% 10% 25% 55% 5% 35%
Bow Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70% 50% 15% 30% 15% 25% 50% 10% 35%
Dark Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70% 55% 25% 30% 15% 25% 55% 20% 35%
Holy Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70% 50% 25% 30% 15% 35% 55% 20% 40%
War Master
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
100% 65% 15% 30% 30% 25% 50% 10% 35%

Maximum Stats[]

Default
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
108 74 30 42 35 44 70 35 41
With all saint statue bonuses activated
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
108 79 35 47 40 49 75 40 46

Learnt Magic[]

Skill Level Reason Faith
D Fire Heal
D+ - Nosferatu
C Bolganone Recover
C+ - -
B - -
B+ - -
A Ragnarok -
A+ - -

Learnt Abilities[]

Ability Learned at Notes
Sword Prowess Lv 1 Sword Prowess Lv 1 FE16 sword icon E+ -
Sword Prowess Lv 2 Sword Prowess Lv 2 FE16 sword icon D+ Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 1
Sword Prowess Lv 3 Sword Prowess Lv 3 FE16 sword icon C+ Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 2
Sword Prowess Lv 4 Sword Prowess Lv 4 FE16 sword icon B+ Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 3
Sword Prowess Lv 5 Sword Prowess Lv 5 FE16 sword icon A+ Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 4
Icon Combat Art FE16 Sword Wrath Strike FE16 sword icon D -
Icon Combat Art FE16 Sword Grounder FE16 sword icon C -
Axebreaker FE16 Axebreaker FE16 sword icon B -
Sword Crit +10 FE16 Sword Crit +10 FE16 sword icon S -
Swordfaire FE16 Swordfaire FE16 sword icon S+ -
Lance Prowess Lv 1 Lance Prowess Lv 1 Innate -
Lance Prowess Lv 2 Lance Prowess Lv 2 FE16 lance icon D+ Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 1
Lance Prowess Lv 3 Lance Prowess Lv 3 FE16 lance icon C+ Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 2
Lance Prowess Lv 4 Lance Prowess Lv 4 FE16 lance icon B+ Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 3
Lance Prowess Lv 5 Lance Prowess Lv 5 FE16 lance icon A+ Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 4
Icon Combat Art FE16 Lance Tempest Lance FE16 lance icon D -
Icon Combat Art FE16 Lance Knightkneeler FE16 lance icon C -
Icon Combat Art FE16 Lance Vengeance FE16 lance icon C+ -
Swordbreaker FE16 Swordbreaker FE16 lance icon B -
Lance Crit +10 FE16 Lance Crit +10 FE16 lance icon S -
Lancefaire FE16 Lancefaire FE16 lance icon S+ -
Axe Prowess Lv 2 Axe Prowess Lv 2 Innate -
Axe Prowess Lv 3 Axe Prowess Lv 3 FE16 axe icon C+ Replaces Axe Prowess Lv 2
Axe Prowess Lv 4 Axe Prowess Lv 4 FE16 axe icon B+ Replaces Axe Prowess Lv 3
Axe Prowess Lv 5 Axe Prowess Lv 5 FE16 axe icon A+ Replaces Axe Prowess Lv 4
Icon Combat Art FE16 Axe Smash Innate -
Icon Combat Art FE16 Axe Helm Splitter FE16 axe icon C -
Icon Combat Art FE16 Axe Monster Breaker FE16 axe icon C+ -
Lancebreaker FE16 Lancebreaker FE16 axe icon B -
Icon Combat Art FE16 Axe Armored Strike FE16 axe icon A -
Axe Crit +10 FE16 Axe Crit +10 FE16 axe icon S -
Axefaire FE16 Axefaire FE16 axe icon S+ -
Bow Prowess Lv 1 FE16 Bow Prowess Lv 1 FE16 bow icon E+ -
Bow Prowess Lv 2 FE16 Bow Prowess Lv 2 FE16 bow icon D+ Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 1
Bow Prowess Lv 3 FE16 Bow Prowess Lv 3 FE16 bow icon C+ Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 2
Bow Prowess Lv 4 FE16 Bow Prowess Lv 4 FE16 bow icon B+ Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 3
Bow Prowess Lv 5 Bow Prowess Lv 5 FE16 bow icon A+ Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 4
Icon Combat Art FE16 Bow Curved Shot FE16 bow icon D -
Close Counter FE16 Close Counter FE16 bow icon C -
Bow Crit +10 FE16 Bow Crit +10 FE16 bow icon S -
Bowfaire FE16 Bowfaire FE16 bow icon S+ -
Brawling Prowess Lv 1 FE16 Brawling Prowess Lv 1 Innate -
Brawling Prowess Lv 2 FE16 Brawling Prowess Lv 2 FE16 brawl icon D+ Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 1
Brawling Prowess Lv 3 FE16 Brawling Prowess Lv 3 FE16 brawl icon C+ Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 2
Brawling Prowess Lv 4 FE16 Brawling Prowess Lv 4 FE16 brawl icon B+ Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 3
Brawling Prowess Lv 5 FE16 Brawling Prowess Lv 5 FE16 brawl icon A+ Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 4
Icon Combat Art FE16 Brawl Fading Blow FE16 brawl icon D -
Icon Combat Art FE16 Brawl Rushing Blow FE16 brawl icon C -
Icon Combat Art FE16 Brawl One-Two Punch FE16 brawl icon C+ -
Combat Art Icon FE16 Special Healing Focus FE16 brawl icon B -
Icon Combat Art FE16 Brawl Mighty Blow FE16 brawl icon A -
Brawl Crit +10 FE16 Brawl Crit +10 FE16 brawl icon S -
Fistfaire FE16 Fistfaire FE16 brawl icon S+ -
Reason Lv 1 FE16 Reason Lv 1 FE16 reason icon E+ -
Reason Lv 2 FE16 Reason Lv 2 FE16 reason icon D+ Replaces Reason Lv 1
Reason Lv 3 FE16 Reason Lv 3 FE16 reason icon C+ Replaces Reason Lv 2
Reason Lv 4 FE16 Reason Lv 4 FE16 reason icon B+ Replaces Reason Lv 3
Reason Lv 5 FE16 Reason Lv 5 FE16 reason icon A+ Replaces Reason Lv 4
Black Magic Range +1 FE16 Black Magic Range +1 FE16 reason icon S -
Black Tomefaire FE16 Black Tomefaire FE16 reason icon S+ -
Faith Lv 1 Faith Lv 1 FE16 faith icon E+ -
Faith Lv 2 Faith Lv 2 FE16 faith icon D+ Replaces Faith Lv 1
Faith Lv 3 Faith Lv 3 FE16 faith icon C+ Replaces Faith Lv 2
Faith Lv 4 Faith Lv 4 FE16 faith icon B+ Replaces Faith Lv 3
Faith Lv 5 Faith Lv 5 FE16 faith icon A+ Replaces Faith Lv 4
White Magic Range +1 FE16 White Magic Range +1 FE16 faith icon S -
White Tomefaire FE16 White Tomefaire FE16 faith icon S+ -
Authority Lv 1 Authority Lv 1 FE16 authority icon E+ -
Authority Lv 2 Authority Lv 2 FE16 authority icon D+ Replaces Authority Lv 1
Authority Lv 3 Authority Lv 3 FE16 authority icon C+ Replaces Authority Lv 2
Authority Lv 4 Authority Lv 4 FE16 authority icon B+ Replaces Authority Lv 3
Authority Lv 5 Authority Lv 5 FE16 authority icon A+ Replaces Authority Lv 4
Battalion Wrath FE16 Battalion Wrath FE16 authority icon C -
Defensive Tactics FE16 Defensive Tactics FE16 authority icon B -
Offensive Tactics FE16 Offensive Tactics FE16 authority icon S+ -
Weight -3 FE16 Weight -3 FE16 heavy armor icon C -
Combat Art Icon FE16 Special Smite FE16 heavy armor icon B -
Weight -5 FE16 Weight -5 FE16 heavy armor icon A+ Replaces Weight -3
Armored Effect Null FE16 Armored Effect Null FE16 heavy armor icon S+ -
Dexterity +4 FE16 Dexterity +4 FE16 riding icon C -
Movement +1 FE16 Movement +1 FE16 riding icon A+ -
Cavalry Effect Null FE16 Cavalry Effect Null FE16 riding icon S+ -
Alert Stance FE16 Alert Stance FE16 flying icon B -
Alert Stance+ FE16 Alert Stance+ FE16 flying icon A+ Replaces Alert Stance
Flying Effect Null FE16 Flying Effect Null FE16 flying icon S+ -

Recruitment[]

Dedue will automatically be recruited if Byleth chooses to teach the Blue Lions house in chapter 1. If Byleth chose to teach any other house, Dedue cannot be recruited at all.

Even on Casual Mode, Dedue may pass away during the five-year skip and be permanently lost. If the player completes Dedue's paralogue during the Academy Phase, War for the Weak, then Dedue will survive and reappear as a playable unit. Regardless of what happens, Dedue will disappear from chapter 13 on and, if his paralogue was completed, Dedue will reappear on Turn 2 during chapter 16 and automatically joins the player's roster.

Overall[]

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Dedue will be the primary defensive wall for the Blue Lions and is only available if leading that class. With a primary focus on Defense and HP, he is virtually untouchable against physical units save for units or weapons that deal effective damage against his class. His Strength growth is also quite high, dishing out reasonable damage as it grows. His growths leave a lot to be desired for his other stats, especially Resistance and Speed, both of which make him extremely vulnerable to Mages. His Personal Skill, Staunch Shield, grants him a bonus +4 Defense for selecting the Wait command, letting him further shut down incoming physical damage.

Dedue excels mainly in physical oriented classes, with a primary focus on becoming a Heavy Armor unit such as an Armor Knight and Fortress Knight as his strengths lie in that as well as Axes, Lances, and Brawling for his preferred weapons. Mastering these two classes will provide Armored Blow, increasing his bulk when initiating combat, and Pavise to further shave damage from direct attacks. He will have issues with movement as the naturally low movement range of armored classes means that he will lag behind allies when moving to new battle zones on a map, but if he is set up properly in certain places, he makes for an excellent physical choke-point to wall off other enemies from entering a location while ranged units can pummel them. Flayn and her Rescue spell can be an excellent partner for him as not only can she increase his movement range with the staff, but she also gives him support bonuses. Movement can also be solved by making him a Great Knight, helping him retain his bulky nature, but his subject weakness in the Riding makes it difficult to reach the appropriate proficiency, and Flying being his only other subject weakness movement-wise provides little for his overall potential.

Dedue can excel as a Brigand or Brawler and their Warrior and Grappler promotions as well given his weapon strengths. He lacks Caspar's Speed growth but is much better at taking hits. Brawling makes excellent use of Dedue's good Strength and mitigates the downside of his pitiful Speed by allowing him to make follow-up attacks, and is his best option for defeating enemy Mages before they have a chance to attack him. Spending time particularly in the Brigand line will provide Death Blow to improve his damage when initiating combat, and later Wrath which pushes his Critical Hit rate by 50 when under half health. While Grappler can be strong in its own right, reclassing to it only for Tomebreaker is largely unrewarding as it only activates when equipped with Gauntlets, which do not synergize well with the abilities of Dedue's defense oriented class options that would benefit from extra Avoid against tomes. However, Grappler and Warrior do provide another unique benefit to Dedue: they raise his HP growth rate to 100%, ensuring he always gets some extra HP when he levels up. War Master is the final class of the Brawler line and is great for a purely offensive Dedue. Most importantly, the class has one of the most beneficial skills for him, Quick Riposte, which guarantees a follow-up attack so long as his health is over 50%. Perhaps more importantly, it prevents enemies from performing follow-up attacks on Dedue while it is active, so with his large HP pool he can survive just about any one hit. With this skill on hand, he is an extremely punishing physical bait unit and can smash through hordes of enemies who dare to initiate on him. War Master also shares the benefit of giving Dedue a 100% HP growth rate, making it good for leveling purposes.

Dedue's options outside of the above classes either have issues with developing his stats in order to take the Certification Exam or simply having no real synergy or use as a permanent option. The skills desired may take effort to use the class and even more to master, but taking time to develop him provides some skills that help him. In particular, Bishop has Renewal for self-healing (acquiring Bishop also raises his Resistance to a minimum of 15, likely higher than he would get through his terrible growth rate) while Paladin has Aegis to shave damage from ranged units, particularly against Mages.

One problem does arise for Dedue post-timeskip: he is unavailable for Chapters 13-15, and will only reappear partway through the Chapter 16 story battle if his Paralogue was completed pre-timeskip. This will result in him losing some training time, which could hinder his continued usage (this is more of an issue on Hard or Maddening due to their limited number of auxiliary battles).

Overall, Dedue is probably the best physical tank in the game, only contested by Gilbert. Though slow and vulnerable to magic, he will often shrug off any physical blows that come his way, baiting in attackers to allow his allies to take them out.

Gift List[]

Gift Name Type of Gift Description Rank
Floral Adornment Favorite Flowers cut short so they can be worn decoratively. Appreciated by most ladies and those who like gardening.
Owl Feather Favorite A feather from a messenger owl that can be used in a variety of ways. Appreciated by everyone. ★★★
Watering Can Favorite A tool used for watering plants. Appreciated by those who enjoy gardening. ★★
Exotic Spices Favorite Spices from a land to the east of Almyra. Appreciated by those who enjoy traveling or cooking. ★★★★
Book of Sheet Music Dislike An old collection of sheet music filled with hymns and pastoral songs. Appreciated by those who enjoy music. ★★★
The History of Fodlan Dislike A book detailing the history of Fódlan. Appreciated by those who enjoy studying history. ★★★

Share a Meal List[]

Meal Name Type of Meal Description
Grilled Herring Favorite Herring caught off the coast of Albinea, shredded and grilled in an earthenware pot with sliced turnips.
Fish and Bean Soup Favorite A soup made by simmering white trout and chickpeas. A simple yet wholesome dish.
Sautéed Jerky Favorite Jerky aged in the monastery and sautéed for a delightfully salty flavor. A perfect snack to go with your favorite drink.
Spicy Fish and Turnip Stew Favorite Spicy stew made with Teutates loach and turnips. The monastery's unique recipe features spices from Dagda.
Onion Gratin Soup Favorite Onions stewed with white trout and baked with a layer of cheese on top. Will warm you up from the inside out.
Sweet and Salty Whitefish Sauté Favorite Whitefish is coated in spices and sautéed with dried tomatoes to bring out an addictive salty-sweet flavor.
Fisherman's Bounty Favorite Freshly-caught fish are cut into chunks and stewed together to make this hearty dish.
Fruit and Herring Tart Favorite A baked tart with stewed herring and Noa fruit mixed into the batter. Popular in Enbarr, the Imperial Capital.
Fish Sandwich Favorite A simple dish. Airmid pike is pickled in vinegar and served with cabbage between two slices of bread.
Super-Spicy Fish Dango Favorite A light snack, popular in the Empire. Small, spicy balls of fried dough packed with white trout and dried tomato.
Pickled Seafood and Vegetables Favorite A Dagdan dish of raw fish and turnips pickled in a vinegar-based seasoning liquid. Rarely eaten in Fódlan.
Two-Fish Sauté Favorite Two types of fish are cut into strips and sautéed in butter. This lavish meal hails from Enbarr, the Imperial Capital.
Daphnel Stew Favorite Minced poultry and onions boiled with salt. The simple recipe lets high-quality ingredients speak for themselves.
Vegetable Stir-Fry Favorite A dish of dried tomatoes, cabbage, chickpeas, and other vegetables, stir-fried with eggs. Nutritious and very filling.
Bourgeois Pike Favorite A gourmet fish dish with Airmid pike, vegetables, and a sprinkle of expensive spices. Popular among nobles.
Garreg Mach Meat Pie Dislike A crispy-brown pie packed with tomatoes, cheese, and tender chunks of meat.
Gautier Cheese Gratin Dislike A gratin of bird meat topped with heaps of Gautier cheese, which is famous for its low fat content. It has a unique flavor.

Lost Items[]

Lost Item Description
Gold Earring An earring featuring traditional Duscur designs. It probably belongs to someone from the Duscur region.
Gardening Shears A pair of shears specially designed for pruning plants. They probably belong to someone who gardens as a hobby.
Iron Cooking Pot A durable iron pot showing no signs of use. It probably belongs to someone who is picky about cooking utensils.

Tea Party Conversations[]

See also: Dedue/Tea Party

Supports[]

See also: Dedue/Supports

Fire Emblem Heroes[]

Dimitri's Vassal
Survivor of the tribe that inhabited the Duscur Region west of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. Swore loyalty to Dimitri. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

Base Stats[]

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Dedue Heroes spriteTitle
Dimitri's Vassal
Group
Heroes Armored Armored
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
19/20/21
47/50/54
11/12/13
41/45/48
3/4/5
13/17/20
11/12/13
41/45/48
8/9/10
25/28/32
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Steadfast Axe+
FEH skill special Buckler
FEH Axe Axe

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
FEH skill offenseIron Axe---
Steel Axe---
Steadfast Axe---
Steadfast Axe+Steadfast AxeFEH Star Rarity 5-
FEH skill specialBuckler-FEH Star Rarity 5-
PaviseBuckler-FEH Star Rarity 5
AFEH Steady Stance 1 Steady Stance 1--
FEH Sturdy Stance 1 Sturdy Stance 1FEH Steady Stance 1 Steady Stance 1-
FEH Sturdy Stance 2 Sturdy Stance 2FEH Sturdy Stance 1 Sturdy Stance 1-
FEH Sturdy Stance 3 Sturdy Stance 3FEH Sturdy Stance 2 Sturdy Stance 2FEH Star Rarity 5
CFEH A D Near Save 1 A/D Near Save 1--
FEH A D Near Save 2 A/D Near Save 2FEH A D Near Save 1 A/D Near Save 1-
FEH A D Near Save 3 A/D Near Save 3FEH A D Near Save 2 A/D Near Save 2FEH Star Rarity 5

Overall[]

Secret Book (Artwork)
Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.
Base Set[]
Counters[]
Skill Inheritance Options[]

Meet Some of the Heroes[]

Dimitri's Vassal Dedue
Dedue dimitris vassal pop01 Here's Dedue! He might look intimidating, but he's a bit of a gentle giant. He's interested in gardening and cooking, and he's particularly knowledgeable about flowers!
Dedue dimitris vassal pop02 Some time before Dedue entered the Officers Academy at Garreg Mach, a dastardly plot left his homeland of Duscur embroiled in a terrible conflict with the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus.
Dedue dimitris vassal pop03 Dedue was seriously wounded during the fighting and came close to the brink of death, but he was saved by Dimitri, Faerghus's prince. Since then, Dedue has been completely loyal to Dimitri, and joined him in his studies as part of the Blue Lion House.
Dedue dimitris vassal pop04 Dedue will never back down when it comes to protecting Dimitri. With his steely resolve, I'm sure he'll be able to overcome any challenge!
Closely Associated Characters
Dimitri Crown prince of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. Known for his chivalry, it seems a darkness may lurk beneath the surface. Dedue's lord.
Byleth Child of the former captain of the Knights of Seiros, Jeralt. A stoic, capable professor at the Officers Academy. Dedue's professor.

Warriors: Three Hopes[]

Base Stats[]

Starting ClassCrest
FEW3H Fighter Dedue IconFighter-
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
136001178781078
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
-Icon Combat Art FE16 AxeSmash
Icon Combat Art FE16 AxeReturning Axe
DemolisherDemolisher Lv 1
FEW3H Staunch ShieldStaunch Shield Lv 1
Life and LimbLife and Limb Lv 1
Lance Buster Lv 1Lance Buster Lv 1
FE16 Axe Weapon IconIron Axe

Learnt Abilities[]

Beginner Classes
Ability Learned at Notes
Speed 2 FE16 Spd 2 FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Myrmidon Icon
Myrmidon
-
Sword Prowess Sword Prowess FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Myrmidon Icon
Myrmidon
Totals with additional Sword Prowesses learned
Icon Combat Art FE16 Sword Grounder FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Myrmidon Icon
Myrmidon
-
HP+5 FE16 Max HP + 500 FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Soldier Icon
Soldier
-
Lance Prowess Lance Prowess FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Soldier Icon
Soldier
Totals with additional Lance Prowesses learned
Icon Combat Art FE16 Lance Knightkneeler FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Soldier Icon
Soldier
-
Strength 2 FE16 Str +2 FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Fighter Icon
Fighter
-
Axe Prowess Axe Prowess FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Fighter Icon
Fighter
Totals with additional Axe Prowesses learned
Icon Combat Art FE16 Axe Swinging Fury FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Fighter Icon
Fighter
-
Resistance 2 FE16 Res +2 FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Monk Icon
Monk
-
Faith skill Faith FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Monk Icon
Monk
Totals with additional Faith learned
FEW3H Heal Icon Heal FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Monk Icon
Monk
-
Intermediate Classes
Ability Learned at Notes
Dexterity +4 FE16 Dex +2 FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Thief Icon
Thief
-
Sword Prowess Sword Prowess FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Thief Icon
Thief
Totals with additional Sword Prowesses learned
FEW3H Sharpshooter Thief's Ploy FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Thief Icon
Thief
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Sword Iceblade FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Thief Icon
Thief
-
Vantage FE16 Vantage FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Mercenary Icon
Mercenary
-
Sword Prowess Sword Prowess FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Mercenary Icon
Mercenary
Totals with additional Sword Prowesses learned
Icon Combat Art FE16 Sword Firesweep FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Mercenary Icon
Mercenary
-
Sword Crit +10 FE16 Mercenary's Ploy FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Mercenary Icon
Mercenary
-
Desperation FE16 Desperation FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Cavalier Icon
Cavalier
-
Lance Prowess Lance Prowess FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Cavalier Icon
Cavalier
Totals with additional Lance Prowesses learned
Icon Combat Art FE16 Lance Glowing Ember FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Cavalier Icon
Cavalier
-
FEW3H Shatter Knight's Ploy FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Cavalier Icon
Cavalier
-
Defense 2 FE16 Def +2 FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Armored Knight Icon
Armored Knight
-
Axe Prowess Axe Prowess FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Armored Knight Icon
Armored Knight
Totals with additional Axe Prowesses learned
Icon Combat Art FE16 Axe Lightning Axe FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Armored Knight Icon
Armored Knight
-
Confidence skill Armored Infantry's Ploy FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Armored Knight Icon
Armored Knight
-
Death Blow FE16 Death Blow FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Brigand Icon
Brigand
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Axe Invigorating Spirit FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Brigand Icon
Brigand
-
Heartseeker FE16 Warrior's Ploy FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Brigand Icon
Brigand
-
Bow Crit +10 FE16 Archer's Ploy FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Archer Icon
Archer
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Bow Spiral Shot FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Archer Icon
Archer
-
Bow Prowess Bow Prowess FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Archer Icon
Archer
Totals with additional Bow Prowesses learned
Icon Combat Art FE16 Bow Break Shot FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Archer Icon
Archer
-
Confidence skill Armsthrift FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Archer Icon
Archer
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Bow Point-Blank Volley FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Archer Icon
Archer
-
Perception Brawler's Ploy FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Brawler Icon
Brawler
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Brawl Dual Devastators FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Brawler Icon
Brawler
-
Brawling Prowess Brawling Prowess FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Brawler Icon
Brawler
Totals with additional Brawling Prowesses learned
Icon Combat Art FE16 Brawl Draining Blow FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Brawler Icon
Brawler
-
Perception Underdog FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Brawler Icon
Brawler
-
Miracle FE16 Miracle FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Priest Icon
Priest
-
FEW3H Heal Icon Recover FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Priest Icon
Priest
-
Faith skill Faith Prowess FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Priest Icon
Priest
Totals with additional Faith Prowesses learned
Catnap Priest's Ploy FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Priest Icon
Priest
-
Magic 2 FE16 Mag +2 FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Mage Icon
Mage
-
FEW3H Black Magic Icon Bolganone FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Mage Icon
Mage
-
Reason skill Reason Prowess FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Mage Icon
Mage
Totals with additional Reason Prowesses learned
Black Tomefaire FE16 Mage's Ploy FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Mage Icon
Mage
-
Advanced Classes
Ability Learned at Notes
Dexterity +4 FE16 Dex +5 FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Assassin Icon
Assassin
-
Lethality FE16 Lethality FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Assassin Icon
Assassin
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Sword Assassinate FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Assassin Icon
Assassin
-
Speed 2 FE16 Spd +5 FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Swordmaster Icon
Swordmaster
-
Born Fighter Provoke FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Swordmaster Icon
Swordmaster
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Sword Finesse Blade FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Swordmaster Icon
Swordmaster
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Sword Astra FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Swordmaster Icon
Swordmaster
-
HP+5 FE16 Max HP +1000 FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Paladin Icon
Paladin
-
Lance Prowess Lance Prowess FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Paladin Icon
Paladin
Totals with additional Lance Prowesses learned
Icon Combat Art FE16 Lance Tempest Lance FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Paladin Icon
Paladin
-
Defiant Crit FE16 Boost Critical FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Fortress Knight Icon
Fortress Knight
-
Pavise FE16 Pavise FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Fortress Knight Icon
Fortress Knight
-
Axe Crit +10 FE16 Apex Axe FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Fortress Knight Icon
Fortress Knight
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Axe Wild Abandon FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Fortress Knight Icon
Fortress Knight
-
Strength 2 FE16 Str +5 FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Warrior Icon
Warrior
-
Axe Prowess Axe Prowess FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Warrior Icon
Warrior
Totals with additional Axe Prowesses learned
Wrath FE16 Wrath FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Warrior Icon
Warrior
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Axe War Strike FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Warrior Icon
Warrior
-
Defiant Str FE16 Defiant Str FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Wyvern Rider Icon
Wyvern Rider
-
FEW3H Shatter Wyvern Rider's Ploy FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Wyvern Rider Icon
Wyvern Rider
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Axe Diamond Axe FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Wyvern Rider Icon
Wyvern Rider
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Bow Flame Volley FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Sniper Icon
Sniper
-
Bow Prowess Bow Prowess FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Sniper Icon
Sniper
Totals with additional Bow Prowesses learned
Icon Combat Art FE16 Bow Tornado Shot FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Sniper Icon
Sniper
-
Rally Movement FE16 Awakening Assist FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Sniper Icon
Sniper
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Bow Hunter's Volley FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Sniper Icon
Sniper
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Brawl Mystic Blow FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Grappler Icon
Grappler
-
Brawling Prowess Brawling Prowess FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Grappler Icon
Grappler
Totals with additional Bow Prowesses learned
Icon Combat Art FE16 Brawl Frozen Fist FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Grappler Icon
Grappler
-
Catnap Rejuvenation FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Grappler Icon
Grappler
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Brawl Fierce Iron Fist FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Grappler Icon
Grappler
-
Resistance 2 FE16 Res +5 FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Bishop Icon
Bishop
-
Faith skill Faith FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Bishop Icon
Bishop
Totals with additional Faith learned
Catnap Renewal FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Bishop Icon
Bishop
-
Magic 2 FE16 Mag +5 FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Warlock Icon
Warlock
-
FEW3H Black Magic Icon Ragnarok FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Warlock Icon
Warlock
-
Reason skill Reason Prowess FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Warlock Icon
Warlock
Totals with additional Reason Prowesses learned
Essence of Fire Essence of Fire FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Warlock Icon
Warlock
-
Poison Strike FE16 Poison Strike FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Dark Mage Icon
Dark Mage
-
Heartseeker FE16 Dark Mage's Ploy FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Dark Mage Icon
Dark Mage
-
Lifetaker FE16 Lifetaker FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Dark Mage Icon
Dark Mage
-
Master Classes
Ability Learned at Notes
Pass FE16 Pass FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Trickster Icon
Trickster
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Sword Magic Blade FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Trickster Icon
Trickster
-
Dexterity +4 FE16 Dex +10 FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Trickster Icon
Trickster
-
Mortal Coil Burst of Valor FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Trickster Icon
Trickster
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Sword Sword Dance FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Dancer Male Icon
Dancer
-
Special Dance FE16 Special Dance FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Dancer Male Icon
Dancer
-
Mortal Coil Charm Catalyst FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Dancer Male Icon
Dancer
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Sword Haze Slice FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Mortal Savant Icon
Mortal Savant
-
Speed 2 FE16 Spd +10 FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Mortal Savant Icon
Mortal Savant
-
Confidence skill Dual Onslaught FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Mortal Savant Icon
Mortal Savant
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Lance Dark Lance FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Dark Knight Icon
Dark Knight
-
HP+5 FE16 Max HP +1500 FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Dark Knight Icon
Dark Knight
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Lance Vengeance FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Dark Knight Icon
Dark Knight
-
Mortal Coil Driven Spirit FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Dark Knight Icon
Dark Knight
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Lance Lightstrike FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Holy Knight Icon
Holy Knight
-
Paragon FE16 Adjutant's Benefit FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Holy Knight Icon
Holy Knight
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Lance Shatter Slash FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Holy Knight Icon
Holy Knight
-
Cavalry Effect Null FE16 Nullify Cavalry Effect FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Holy Knight Icon
Holy Knight
-
Axefaire FE16 Armored Cavalry's Ploy FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Great Knight Icon
Great Knight
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Axe Armored Strike FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Great Knight Icon
Great Knight
-
Lancebreaker FE16 Lancebreaker FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Great Knight Icon
Great Knight
-
Defiant Def FE16 Defiant Def FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Great Knight Icon
Great Knight
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Axe Helmsplitter FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Wyvern Lord Icon
Wyvern Lord
-
Strength 2 FE16 Str +10 FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Wyvern Lord Icon
Wyvern Lord
-
Flying Effect Null FE16 Nullify Flying Effect FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Wyvern Lord Icon
Wyvern Lord
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Bow Ward Arrow FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Bow Knight Icon
Bow Knight
-
Bow Prowess Bow Prowess FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Bow Knight Icon
Bow Knight
Totals with additional Bow Prowesses learned
Icon Combat Art FE16 Bow Deadeye FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Bow Knight Icon
Bow Knight
-
Mortal Coil Dexterity Catalyst FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Bow Knight Icon
Bow Knight
-
Icon Combat Art FE16 Brawl Flamewhorl Kick FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 War Master Icon
War Master
-
Brawling Prowess Brawling Prowess FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 War Master Icon
War Master
Totals with additional Brawling Prowesses learned
Icon Combat Art FE16 Brawl Mighty Blow FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 War Master Icon
War Master
-
Name Drop Piercing Cry FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 War Master Icon
War Master
-
Magic 2 FE16 Mag +10 FEW3H Class Level 1 IconFE16 Dark Bishop Icon
Dark Bishop
-
Reason skill Reason Prowess FEW3H Class Level 2 IconFE16 Dark Bishop Icon
Dark Bishop
Totals with additional Reason Prowesses learned
Defense 2 FE16 Absorb Defense FEW3H Class Mastery IconFE16 Dark Bishop Icon
Dark Bishop
-

Supports[]

See also: Dedue/Warriors: Three Hopes Supports

Recruitment/Warriors[]

Dedue will automatically be recruited if Shez chooses to join the Blue Lion house in Chapter 2. If Shez chose to join any other house, Dedue cannot be recruited whatsoever.

Dedue will only be playable during Scarlet Blaze and Golden Wildfire through the Record Keeper during a New Game+ file, as long as that file has completed Azure Gleam data.

Quotes[]

Three Houses[]

Dedue/Quotes

Heroes[]

Dedue/Heroes Quotes

Warriors: Three Hopes[]

Dedue/Warriors: Three Hopes Quotes

Possible Endings[]

Anna fates portrait
"Just a minute! The following section contains spoilers. Viewing it will cost a lot. Are you prepared to pay for it?"
Dedue (If defeated before the time-skip in classic mode or War for the Weak was not completed.)
Killed in a coup after the battle of Garreg Mach. He was unable to make the promised meeting.
Dedue - Taciturn Devotee
As a loyal vassal, Dedue dedicated his life to supporting King Dimitri through his entire reign. After tending to his liege on his deathbed, Dedue resumed his post at Dimitri's grave on the edge of Fhirdiad. There, it is said he stood sentinel over the peaceful realm he had helped build until the end of his days.
Dedue and Byleth
A year after Byleth was appointed to succeed Rhea as the new archbishop, she announced her marriage to Dedue, who had resigned his position as the king's vassal. Their wedding ceremony, brightly colored with all of the most beautiful flowers from Duscur, set the tone for their happy life together. Dedue served as an intermediary between Faerghus and the church and -- alongside the archbishop -- committed to improve relations with foreign nations as part of the rebuilding effort. In their later years, they retired to the Duscur Peninsula where they spent the remainder of their lives gardening in peace and quiet.
Dedue and Dimitri
After his coronation, Dimitri assumed the throne of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus, and his loyal vassal, Dedue, remained ever at his side. Among Dimitri's achievements was the reconciliation with Duscur: an extraordinary effort that required extensive negotiations to get past a history of betrayal and oppression. It was a trying task, but Dimitri never once considered giving up. While they behaved as lord and vassal in public, it is said that Dimitri and Dedue were more like family in private. When Dimitri finally fell to illness, Dedue tended to his liege's deathbed, and then took up a post at his grave for the rest of his days. When the time came, they were buried beside each other.
Dedue and Ashe
Though the innocence of the Duscur people was proven, prejudice against them still lingered in the Kingdom capital. Far this reason, Ashe refused a knighthood when it was offered to him, and choose instead to open an inn that specialized in Duscur cuisine. Dedue began to frequent the place on breaks from his duty as the king's vassal, and overtime, imparted to Ashe his culinary wisdom. As the inn gained popularity, the people began to see the Duscur people in a positive light. This led to a reconciliation between the two cultures that came rather more quickly than expected.
Dedue and Mercedes
Two years after the war, Dedue and his wife, Mercedes, opened a school in the Duscur residential district in Fhirdiad. The school educated Duscur children, who had never been given structured learning before, in reading, writing, arithmetics, and even Duscur history. Many years later, when the Duscur people reclaimed their homeland, the people who attended this school were able to resettle there and revive their old culture. because of this, Dedue and Mercedes were forever renowned by the Duscur.
Dedue and Annette
Some time after the war, Dedue and Annette exchanged wedding vows in a modest ceremony and then settled down to a life in Fhirdiad. For them, after marriage stayed much the same as before. Dedue continue his duty to King Dimitri, and Annette took up a teaching position at Fhirdiad's school of sorcery. Though each gave the other space for the work that was important to them, they made sure to spend much of their free time together, and to bond over cooking and housework.
Dedue and Ingrid
After the war, Dedue and Ingrid both served as protectors to the newly crowned King Dimitri: the former as his loyal vassal, and the latter as a knight sworn to House Blaiddyd. The pair fought side by side on countless occasions, and were known to be inseparable on the battlefield. Tales of the taciturn vassal and the steadfast lady knight were told by bards all throughout Fódlan, and it is said that their friendship helped spark the reconciliation between the peoples of Faerghus and Duscur.
Dedue and Flayn
After the war, Dedue returned to Fhirdiad to support King Dimitri's reign as his vassal. As he worked, his wife, Flayn, was determined to support him with home-cooked meals. Dedue patiently endured the more disastrous of his wife's experiments, while teaching her everything he knew. Eventually Flayn's talent blossomed and she became a renowned chef. It is said that those who were lucky enough to taste her cooking always asked for more, and that Dedue's eyes lit up with affection and pride when she told him what she was planning to prepare next.
Dedue and Shamir
After the war, Dedue returned to Fhirdiad to support King Dimitri's reign as his vassal. Shamir was ever near, and as Dedue's trusted partner and a mercenary for the royal family, she complemented his public-facing work with by handling any necessary covert operations. The trusting professional relationship between the two blossomed into love, and soon they were married. It is said that, when absolutely no one else was around, they would let down their guard and engage in secret jokes and idle chatter.
"End of spoilers. It's a pleasure doing business with you!"

Non-Canon Appearances[]

Super Smash Bros.[]

Dedue appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a background character at Garreg Mach Monastery.

Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)[]

Dedue is illustrated in the trading card game Fire Emblem Cipher with the following cards:

Choose Your Legends Placement History[]

Round Placement Character Version Votes

CYL1 - CYL3 N/A
CYL4 52 CYL Dedue War Portrait
Three Houses
3,495
CYL5 13
↑39
CYL Dedue War Portrait
Three Houses
7,195
↑3,700
CYL6 84
↓71
CYL Dedue War Portrait
Three Houses
1,183
↓6,012
CYL7 78
↑6
CYL Dedue War Portrait
Three Houses/Warriors: Three Hopes
805
↓378

CYL8 111
↓33
CYL Dedue War Portrait
Three Houses/Warriors: Three Hopes
651
↓154

Etymology[]

Dedue may be named after Dedun, an ancient Nubian god of incense, said to be the protector of dead Nubians during the Egyptian occupation, thereby associated with funerary rites. Molinaro is an occupational surname for a miller. Alternatively, Dedue's name may be taken from Deda mac Sin (one spelling of his name is "Dedu"), a prehistoric king that ruled over the Érainn/Iverni people of Ireland.

Trivia[]

  • Dedue shares his English voice actor, Ben Lepley, with Thracia 776's Saias in Heroes, as well as Lawson, Xaizor, and Mueller from Echoes.
  • Prior to update 1.1.0, Dedue has a unique post-timeskip battle model as an Armored Knight and Fortress Knight.
    • Otherwise, he uses brown colors for his classes.
  • Dedue is the tallest character in the game.
  • Dedue is the only retainer who won't give any "Supply Run" quest.
    • Also, Dedue is the only retainer that will die instead of retreating if defeated in Classic Mode.
      • This is because in Part 2, his role is largely replaced by Gilbert.
      • While Hilda will die if recruited in Silver Snow or Azure Moon, and Seteth and Flayn will die in Azure Moon and Verdant Wind, they will retreat in their home routes of Verdant Wind and Silver Snow respectively. This also makes Dedue and Jeritza the only route-exclusive characters to die rather than retreat (not counting the three Lords being defeated and causing a Game Over), as Gilbert and Hubert will always retreat.
  • Claude, Dedue and Gilbert are the only route-exclusive characters that can survive in more than one route.
    • In Dedue's case, he can survive in Azure Moon, Silver Snow, and Verdant Wind.
    • Dedue is the only one of these three that can also die in all routes.
  • Dedue has the most autolevel gains in the timeskip with a total of 4 levels by default.
    • This is maybe due to his late return during the timeskip.
  • In a survey conducted by Famitsu Magazine, Dedue placed 13th for males and 26th overall with 287 votes in the character popularity poll for Three Houses.
    • In the fourth survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Dedue placed 20th in the character popularity poll for Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:4. He ranked 20th among those who completed the game with 28 points.
    • In the fifth survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Dedue placed 25th in the character popularity poll for Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:4. He ranked 25th among those who completed the game with 3.8% of the vote.
  • Dedue shares some similarities with Binding Blade's Murdock.
    • Both are fought as Armored units.
    • Both are willing to protect their liege with their lives (Dedue fights for Dimitri. Murdock fights for Zephiel).
    • Both specialize in axes as their primary weapon.
  • Dedue's scarf in his S-Support CG was slightly adjusted in the 1.1 update, having been tucked under his right pauldron to more accurately reflect his portrait.
  • Dedue is the only Blue Lion student who completly lacks hidden critcal lines when facing a named enemy in both the academy and war phases.

Gallery[]

See main article: Dedue/Gallery.
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