Dedue

Dedue
Names and Aliases
Name (JP)	ドゥドゥー (Dudū, ドゥドゥー)
Full Name (JP)	ドゥドゥー モリナロ (Dudū Morinaro, ドゥドゥー モリナロ)
Name (Localized)	Dedue
Full Name (Localized)	Dedue Molinaro
Biological Information
Gender	Male
Race	Human
Birthday	August 31
Fódlan Birthday	31st of the Verdant Rain Moon; Imperial Year 1161
Age	18-19 (Pre-Timeskip) 24-25 (Post-Timeskip)
Height	6'8" (204 cm) 6'4" (192 cm) (height chart in the artbook)
Relatives	May contain spoilers Unnamed Blacksmith (Father) Unnamed Mother Unnamed Younger Sister
Affiliations
Nationality	Duscur Holy Kingdom of Faerghus
Hometown	Duscur
Residence	Garreg Mach Monastery Fhirdiad
Faction(s)	Blue Lions
Occupation(s)	Student at the Officers Academy Vassal of Dimitri
Game Data
Game	Fire Emblem: Three Houses Fire Emblem Heroes Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
First Seen	Chapter 1: Three Houses
First Joined	Chapter 1: Three Houses (If the Blue Lions are chosen)
First Fought	Chapter 1: Three Houses (If the Blue Lions aren't chosen)
Starting Class	Commoner
Voice Actors
Japanese	Hidenori Takahashi
English	Ben Lepley
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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.

"End of spoilers. It's a pleasure doing business with you!"

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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.

"End of spoilers. It's a pleasure doing business with you!"

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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.

"End of spoilers. It's a pleasure doing business with you!"

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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 Class						Crest
Commoner						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
1	30	12	2	5	7	5	8	1	4
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		Smash		Staunch Shield Lance Prowess Lv 1 Axe Prowess Lv 2 Brawling Prowess Lv 1		Iron Axe Vulnerary

Skill
Level	E	E+	D+	E	E+	E	E	E	D	E	E
Start

As an Enemy

Rivalry of the Houses

• Normal
• Hard
• Maddening

Starting Class						Crest
Commoner						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
2	30	12	2	5	7	5	8	1	4
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		-		Staunch Shield		Training Axe Vulnerary

Starting Class						Crest
Commoner						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
3	31	13	2	6	7	6	9	1	5
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		-		Staunch Shield		Training Axe Vulnerary

Starting Class						Crest
Commoner						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
7	35	16	4	8+4	9	7	12	3	7
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		-		Staunch Shield Dexterity +4		Training Axe Vulnerary

Skill
Level	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	-	-	-
Start

Battle of the Eagle and Lion

• Normal
• Hard
• Maddening

Starting Class						Crest
Armored Knight						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
14	41	19	6	7	6	8	20	1	7+1
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		-		Staunch Shield Axe Prowess Lv 3 Defiant Def Armored Blow		Short Axe Leather Shield Steel Axe

Starting Class						Crest
Armored Knight						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
15	44	21	6	9	6	9	20	1	9+1
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		-		Staunch Shield Axe Prowess Lv 3 Defiant Def Armored Blow		Short Axe Leather Shield Steel Axe

Starting Class						Crest
Armored Knight						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
21	52	28	8	14	6	13	24	1	14+1
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		-		Staunch Shield Axe Prowess Lv 3 Defiant Def Armored Blow		Short Axe Leather Shield Steel Axe

Skill
Level	E	E	C	E	E	E	E	E	D	-	-
Start

To War at Gronder (Verdant Wind)

• Normal
• Hard
• Maddening

Starting Class						Crest
Fortress Knight						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
34	66	30	8	12	3+2	10	38	7	11+7
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		-		Staunch Shield Axefaire Weight -5 Axe Prowess Lv 4 Defiant Def Armored Blow Armored Effect Null Pavise		Tomahawk Speed Ring Concoction

Starting Class						Crest
Fortress Knight						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
35	72	36	8	15	3+2	14	38	7	16+7
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		-		Staunch Shield Axefaire Weight -5 Axe Prowess Lv 4 Defiant Def Armored Blow Armored Effect Null Pavise		Tomahawk Speed Ring Concoction

Starting Class						Crest
Fortress Knight						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
41	85	46	14	23	3+2	21	42	7	24+7
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		-		Staunch Shield Axefaire Weight -5 Axe Prowess Lv 4 Defiant Def Armored Blow Armored Effect Null Pavise		Tomahawk Speed Ring Concoction

Skill
Level	E	E	B	E	E	E	E	B	B	-	-
Start

Combat at Tailtean Plains

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Human Form

• Normal
• Hard
• Maddening

Starting Class						Crest
Fortress Knight						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
37	69	32	8	12	3	10	40	7	11+7
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		-		Staunch Shield Axefaire Weight -5 Axe Prowess Lv 5 Defiant Def Armored Blow Armored Effect Null Pavise		Brave Axe Vulnerary

Starting Class						Crest
Fortress Knight						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
38	76	38	8	16	3	14	40	7	18+7
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		-		Staunch Shield Axefaire Weight -5 Axe Prowess Lv 5 Defiant Def Armored Blow Armored Effect Null Pavise		Brave Axe Vulnerary

Starting Class						Crest
Fortress Knight						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
44	89	49	15	24	3	22	44	7	26+7
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		-		Staunch Shield Axefaire Weight -5 Axe Prowess Lv 5 Defiant Def Armored Blow Armored Effect Null Pavise		Brave Axe Vulnerary

Skill
Level	E	E	B	E	E	E	E	B	B	-	-
Start

Demonic Beast

• Normal
• Hard
• Maddening

Starting Class						Crest
Giant Demonic Beast						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
37	82 82 120	42	5	13	7	9	37	5	9
Combat Arts			Abilities			Starting Items
Arm Press*			Defiant Str Defiant Def Renewal Barrier Vital Defense Armored Blow Death Blow			Lost Crest Stone (Large)

Starting Class						Crest
Giant Demonic Beast						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
38	108 108 151	48	9	19	12	14	37	7	15
Combat Arts			Abilities			Starting Items
Arm Press*			Defiant Str Defiant Def Renewal Barrier Vital Defense Armored Blow Death Blow			Lost Crest Stone (Large)

Starting Class						Crest
Giant Demonic Beast						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
44	146 146 199	59	16	27	20	22	41	14	23
Combat Arts			Abilities			Starting Items
Arm Press*			Defiant Str Defiant Def Renewal Barrier Vital Defense Armored Blow Death Blow			Lost Crest Stone (Large)

Skill
Level	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	-	-	-
Start

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As an Ally

Confrontation at the Palace

• Normal
• Hard
• Maddening

Starting Class						Crest
Fortress Knight						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
39	77	39	8	16	3	15	41	7	17+7
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		-		Staunch Shield Axefaire Weight -5 Axe Prowess Lv 5 Defiant Def Armored Blow Armored Effect Null Pavise		Silver Axe Hexlock Shield Elixir

Starting Class						Crest
Fortress Knight						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
40	78	39	8	17	3	15	41	7	18+7
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		-		Staunch Shield Axefaire Weight -5 Axe Prowess Lv 5 Defiant Def Armored Blow Armored Effect Null Pavise		Silver Axe Hexlock Shield Elixir

Starting Class						Crest
Fortress Knight						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
46	91	50	16	25	3	23	45	7	27+7
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		-		Staunch Shield Axefaire Weight -5 Axe Prowess Lv 5 Defiant Def Armored Blow Armored Effect Null Pavise		Silver Axe Hexlock Shield Elixir

Skill
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	E+	-
Sword Prowess Lv 2	D+	Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 1
Sword Prowess Lv 3	C+	Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 2
Sword Prowess Lv 4	B+	Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 3
Sword Prowess Lv 5	A+	Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 4
Wrath Strike	D	-
Grounder	C	-
Axebreaker	B	-
Sword Crit +10	S	-
Swordfaire	S+	-
Lance Prowess Lv 1	Innate	-
Lance Prowess Lv 2	D+	Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 1
Lance Prowess Lv 3	C+	Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 2
Lance Prowess Lv 4	B+	Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 3
Lance Prowess Lv 5	A+	Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 4
Tempest Lance	D	-
Knightkneeler	C	-
Vengeance	C+	-
Swordbreaker	B	-
Lance Crit +10	S	-
Lancefaire	S+	-
Axe Prowess Lv 2	Innate	-
Axe Prowess Lv 3	C+	Replaces Axe Prowess Lv 2
Axe Prowess Lv 4	B+	Replaces Axe Prowess Lv 3
Axe Prowess Lv 5	A+	Replaces Axe Prowess Lv 4
Smash	Innate	-
Helm Splitter	C	-
Monster Breaker	C+	-
Lancebreaker	B	-
Armored Strike	A	-
Axe Crit +10	S	-
Axefaire	S+	-
Bow Prowess Lv 1	E+	-
Bow Prowess Lv 2	D+	Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 1
Bow Prowess Lv 3	C+	Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 2
Bow Prowess Lv 4	B+	Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 3
Bow Prowess Lv 5	A+	Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 4
Curved Shot	D	-
Close Counter	C	-
Bow Crit +10	S	-
Bowfaire	S+	-
Brawling Prowess Lv 1	Innate	-
Brawling Prowess Lv 2	D+	Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 1
Brawling Prowess Lv 3	C+	Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 2
Brawling Prowess Lv 4	B+	Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 3
Brawling Prowess Lv 5	A+	Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 4
Fading Blow	D	-
Rushing Blow	C	-
One-Two Punch	C+	-
Healing Focus	B	-
Mighty Blow	A	-
Brawl Crit +10	S	-
Fistfaire	S+	-
Reason Lv 1	E+	-
Reason Lv 2	D+	Replaces Reason Lv 1
Reason Lv 3	C+	Replaces Reason Lv 2
Reason Lv 4	B+	Replaces Reason Lv 3
Reason Lv 5	A+	Replaces Reason Lv 4
Black Magic Range +1	S	-
Black Tomefaire	S+	-
Faith Lv 1	E+	-
Faith Lv 2	D+	Replaces Faith Lv 1
Faith Lv 3	C+	Replaces Faith Lv 2
Faith Lv 4	B+	Replaces Faith Lv 3
Faith Lv 5	A+	Replaces Faith Lv 4
White Magic Range +1	S	-
White Tomefaire	S+	-
Authority Lv 1	E+	-
Authority Lv 2	D+	Replaces Authority Lv 1
Authority Lv 3	C+	Replaces Authority Lv 2
Authority Lv 4	B+	Replaces Authority Lv 3
Authority Lv 5	A+	Replaces Authority Lv 4
Battalion Wrath	C	-
Defensive Tactics	B	-
Offensive Tactics	S+	-
Weight -3	C	-
Smite	B	-
Weight -5	A+	Replaces Weight -3
Armored Effect Null	S+	-
Dexterity +4	C	-
Movement +1	A+	-
Cavalry Effect Null	S+	-
Alert Stance	B	-
Alert Stance+	A+	Replaces Alert Stance
Flying Effect Null	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

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.

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

• Byleth (S-Support with female Byleth)
• Dimitri
• Felix
• Ashe
• Sylvain
• Mercedes
• Annette
• Ingrid
• Flayn
• Gilbert
• Shamir

Fire Emblem Heroes

• Original
• Loving Sea

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: ✯✯✯✯✯

		Title
		Dimitri's Vassal
		Group
		Armored
Level	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res
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
Skills			Weapon
Steadfast Axe+ Buckler			Axe

Skills

Type	Name	Prerequisite	Default	Unlocked
	Iron Axe	-	-	-
	Steel Axe	-	-	-
	Steadfast Axe	-	-	-
	Steadfast Axe+	Steadfast Axe		-
	Buckler	-		-
	Pavise	Buckler	-
A	Steady Stance 1	-		-
	Sturdy Stance 1	Steady Stance 1		-
	Sturdy Stance 2	Sturdy Stance 1		-
	Sturdy Stance 3	Sturdy Stance 2
C	A/D Near Save 1	-		-
	A/D Near Save 2	A/D Near Save 1		-
	A/D Near Save 3	A/D Near Save 2

Overall

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
	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!
	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 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 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.

Loyal Life Guard

A servant to Dimitri who is loyal to all ends, including along the shores of Askr's ocean. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

Base Stats

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

		Title
		Loyal Life Guard
		Group
		Infantry
Level	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res
1 40	20/21/22 42/45/48	10/11/12 43/46/49	4/5/6 17/20/23	7/8/9 44/47/51	10/11/12 32/35/38
Skills			Weapon
Anchor Axe+ Buckler			Axe

Skills

Type	Name	Prerequisite	Default	Unlocked
	Iron Axe	-	-	-
	Steel Axe	-	-	-
	Anchor Axe	-	-	-
	Anchor Axe+	-
	Buckler	-	-	-
	Pavise	-	-	-
A	Solid Ground 1	-		-
	Solid Ground 2	Solid Ground 1		-
	Solid Ground 3	Solid Ground 2
C	Even Def Wave 1	-		-
	Even Def Wave 2	Even Def Wave 1		-
	Even Def Wave 3	Even Def Wave 2		-

Overall

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

Loyal Life Guard Dedue
	Dedue is a student of the Officers Academy at Garreg Mach Monastery in Fódlan. He's joining us here in Askr for a trip to the beach!
	Even while he’s out enjoying the water, Dedue keeps his eyes peeled for threats. This may be a vacation, but there's no rest from making sure his lord, Dimitri, is safe!
	The big axe he’s carrying is in the shape of an anchor. It looks a little intimidating at first glance—until you notice the cute beads and starfish decorations!
	Apparently, summer doesn’t stick around for long in Dedue's homeland of Duscur. But while this vacation may have put him in an unfamiliar environment, he’s still faithfully keeping watch for Dimitri!
Closely Associated Characters
Dimitri	Crown prince of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. Known for his chivalry, but 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 Class						Crest
Fighter						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
1	3600	11	7	8	7	8	10	7	8
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		Smash Returning Axe		Demolisher Lv 1 Staunch Shield Lv 1 Life and Limb Lv 1 Lance Buster Lv 1		Iron Axe

Learnt Abilities

Beginner Classes

Ability	Learned at	Notes
Spd 2	Myrmidon	-
Sword Prowess	Myrmidon	Totals with additional Sword Prowesses learned
Grounder	Myrmidon	-
Max HP + 500	Soldier	-
Lance Prowess	Soldier	Totals with additional Lance Prowesses learned
Knightkneeler	Soldier	-
Str +2	Fighter	-
Axe Prowess	Fighter	Totals with additional Axe Prowesses learned
Swinging Fury	Fighter	-
Res +2	Monk	-
Faith	Monk	Totals with additional Faith learned
Heal	Monk	-

Intermediate Classes

Ability	Learned at	Notes
Dex +2	Thief	-
Sword Prowess	Thief	Totals with additional Sword Prowesses learned
Thief's Ploy	Thief	-
Iceblade	Thief	-
Vantage	Mercenary	-
Sword Prowess	Mercenary	Totals with additional Sword Prowesses learned
Firesweep	Mercenary	-
Mercenary's Ploy	Mercenary	-
Desperation	Cavalier	-
Lance Prowess	Cavalier	Totals with additional Lance Prowesses learned
Glowing Ember	Cavalier	-
Knight's Ploy	Cavalier	-
Def +2	Armored Knight	-
Axe Prowess	Armored Knight	Totals with additional Axe Prowesses learned
Lightning Axe	Armored Knight	-
Armored Infantry's Ploy	Armored Knight	-
Death Blow	Brigand	-
Invigorating Spirit	Brigand	-
Warrior's Ploy	Brigand	-
Archer's Ploy	Archer	-
Spiral Shot	Archer	-
Bow Prowess	Archer	Totals with additional Bow Prowesses learned
Break Shot	Archer	-
Armsthrift	Archer	-
Point-Blank Volley	Archer	-
Brawler's Ploy	Brawler	-
Dual Devastators	Brawler	-
Brawling Prowess	Brawler	Totals with additional Brawling Prowesses learned
Draining Blow	Brawler	-
Underdog	Brawler	-
Miracle	Priest	-
Recover	Priest	-
Faith Prowess	Priest	Totals with additional Faith Prowesses learned
Priest's Ploy	Priest	-
Mag +2	Mage	-
Bolganone	Mage	-
Reason Prowess	Mage	Totals with additional Reason Prowesses learned
Mage's Ploy	Mage	-

Advanced Classes

Master Classes

Supports

See also: Dedue/Warriors: Three Hopes Supports

• Shez
• Dimitri
• Petra
• Felix
• Ashe
• Sylvain
• Mercedes
• Annette
• Ingrid
• Catherine

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

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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!"

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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:

B18-021HN

B18-022N

B21-004R

B21-005N

Choose Your Legends Placement History

Round	Placement	Character Version	Votes

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

CYL8

111 ↓33

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.
  • Dedue shares his Japanese voice actor, Hidenori Takahashi, with Awakening and Fates' Owain/Odin.
• 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.