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|image =<tabber>Part 1 =[[File:Artwork Edelgard.png|260px]]<br>Official artwork of Pre-Timeskip Edelgard from ''[[Fire Emblem: Three Houses]]''.|-|Part 2 =[[File:Edelgard Artwork 5Years.png|260px]]<br>Official artwork of Post-Timeskip Edelgard from ''[[Fire Emblem: Three Houses]]''.</tabber>
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|name =Edelgard
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|jap_name ={{Hover|エーデルガルト|Ēderugaruto}}
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|fullname =Edelgard von Hresvelg
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|jap_fullname ={{Hover|エーデルガルト・フォン・フレスベルグ|Ēderugaruto fon Furesuberugu}}
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|alias =El<br>
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{{Hover|Edie|By Dorothea}}<br>
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Edel<br>
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{{hover|Eddy|By Hapi}}<br>
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Flame Emperor<br>
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Hegemon
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|jap_alias ={{Hover|炎帝|Entei}}
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|gender =Female
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|race =[[Human]]
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|birthday =June 22
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|fod_birth =22nd of the Garland Moon; Imperial Year 1162
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|age =17-18 (Pre-Timeskip)<br>
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22 (Post-Timeskip)
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|relatives =[[Wilhelm I]] (Ancestor)<br>
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[[Lycaon I]] (Ancestor)<br>
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[[Lycaon III]] (Ancestor)<br>
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[[Ionius IX]] (Father)<br>
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[[Patricia|Anselma]] (Mother)<br>
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[[Volkhard]] (Maternal Uncle)<br>
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Ten Unidentified Half-Siblings<br>
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[[Lambert]] (Stepfather)<br>
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[[Dimitri]] (Maternal Stepbrother)
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|nationality =[[Adrestian Empire]]
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|home =[[Enbarr]]
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|residence =[[Garreg Mach Monastery]]<br>
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[[Fhirdiad]] (Formerly)
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|faction(s) =[[Black Eagles]]<br>
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[[Black Eagle Strike Force]]
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|occupation(s)=Heir apparent of the [[Adrestian Empire]]<br>
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Student at the [[Officers Academy]]<br>
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House leader of the [[Black Eagles]]<br>
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Emperor of [[Adrestian Empire|Adrestia]] (Going from Chapter 12)<br>
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Co-Commander of the [[Black Eagle Strike Force]] (Crimson Flower)
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|game =[[Fire Emblem: Three Houses]]<br>
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[[Fire Emblem Heroes]]
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|firstseen =Prologue : [[An Inevitable Encounter]] (Three Houses)
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|firstjoined =Prologue : [[An Inevitable Encounter]] (Three Houses)
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|firstfought =Chapter 1: [[Three Houses (Chapter)|Three Houses]] (If the [[Blue Lions]] or the [[Golden Deer]] are chosen)<br>
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Chapter 11 : [[Throne of Knowledge]] (If the [[Black Eagles]] are chosen) (Three Houses)
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|class =[[Noble]] (White Clouds)<br>[[Fortress Knight]] (Cindered Shadows)
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|mirage =
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|voiceby =Cristina Vee (E3 2018 Trailer)<br>
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Tara Platt
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|jap_voiceby =Ai Kakuma}}
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{{Quote|People believe [[Crest]]s are blessings from the [[Sothis|Goddess]], that they are necessary to maintain order in [[Fódlan]]. But the people are wrong. Crests are to blame for this brutal, irrational world we live in.|Edelgard speaking with [[Byleth]]}}
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'''Edelgard''' is a playable character and one of the protagonists in ''[[Fire Emblem: Three Houses]]''. She is the princess and the future emperor of the [[Adrestian Empire]]. She possesses a minor [[Crest]] of [[Rhea|Seiros]]. In the [[Officers Academy]], she is the leader of the [[Black Eagles|Black Eagles.]] Edelgard is 17 at the start of the game and wields axes as her main weapon.
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==Profile==
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===Early life===
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Born in Imperial Year 1162, Edelgard is the ninth child of Emperor [[Ionius IX]], the princess and heir to the [[Adrestian Empire]], and a student at the [[Officers Academy]] in [[Garreg Mach Monastery]]. She is also the house leader of the [[Black Eagles]].
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In Imperial Year 1171, at the age of 9, she was taken by her uncle, Lord [[Volkhard|Volkhard von Arundel]], to [[Fhirdiad]] in the [[Holy Kingdom of Faerghus]] during the [[Insurrection of the Seven]]. Volkhard was one of the key conspirators against Edelgard's father, and with his help, [[Duke Aegir]] stripped the emperor of much of his power. Unbeknownst to Volkhard or Edelgard, her mother had also escaped to Faerghus under the alias [[Patricia]] and married King [[Lambert]].
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[[File:Young Dimitri and Edelgard.png|200px|thumb|A young Edelgard teaches Dimitri to dance.|left]]
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She later met and befriended [[Dimitri]], the crown prince of Faerghus, though he did not learn that she was his step-sister until years afterward. The two spent much time together, with Edelgard teaching him how to dance. Edelgard returned to the Empire in 1174 with her uncle, never learning that her mother was Dimitri's step-mother. Before she departed, Dimitri gifted her a dagger, which she has held onto since despite forgetting how she obtained it.
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{{Spoiler}}
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Edelgard's childhood afterward was much more traumatic. Upon her return to the Empire, she soon found that her father had been reduced to nothing more than a political puppet. Alongside her ten siblings, she was subjected to painful Crest experiments by [[Those Who Slither in the Dark]] with the support of the Adrestian nobles. Though her father objected, he could do nothing to stop them. As a result, most of her siblings were driven mad from the experiments or died from exhaustion.
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By the end of it all, only Edelgard was able to survive and retain her sanity, leaving her as the only successful subject. As a result, she bore a second Crest, the [[Crest of Flames]], at the cost of her hair turning white and her lifespan drastically shortened. These events would forever color her view of Crests, the [[Church of Seiros]], and the caste system of [[Fódlan]].
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Edelgard never learned that her presence in Faerghus was used by [[Cornelia]] to manipulate Patricia and eventually cause the [[Tragedy of Duscur]] in Imperial Year 1176.
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{{SpoilerEnd}}
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===Academy Phase===
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In 1180, she arrived at Garreg Mach Monastery to complete her education, and was resolved to reclaim what her father had lost. Her admittance marked the first time in ages since a member of the Hresvelg family sent a member to the Officer's Academy. She would soon become the House Leader of the [[Black Eagles]].
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{{Spoiler}}
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Sometime before meeting Byleth, Edelgard took on the guise of the Flame Emperor. The suit used [[Agartha]]n technology to heavily distort her voice to protect her true identity. As the Flame Emperor, she employed bandits led by [[Kostas]] in an effort to kill as many students as possible during a training exercise --among them Claude and Dimitri. However, this endeavor failed due to Byleth's and Jeralt's intervention. After being saved by Byleth, she came to hold interest towards them while also staying cautious. She formed an alliance of convenience with [[Those Who Slither in the Dark]], as they both oppose the church, though she despises them for their callous attitude towards collateral damage. During the attack on [[Remire Village]], as the Flame Emperor, she encounters Byleth and [[Jeralt]] and offers an alliance. When Byleth refuses, the Emperor had expected the reaction but warns about their decisions in the future. Should Byleth accept, the Emperor will accuse them of lying.
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[[File:Edelgard's coronation 1.png|200px|thumb|Edelgard succeeds her father as Emperor of Adrestia.|left]]
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Within the school year, she asks the students of the Officers Academy to hold a reunion five years later on the eve of the monastery's millennium festival. Eventually, she convinces Ionius IX to abdicate and assumes the Adrestian throne, an event Byleth can witness if they are her professor.
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Eventually she orders [[Metodey]] and several soldiers to infiltrate the Holy Tomb. Should Byleth teach the Black Eagles, Edelgard accompanies her fellow classmates into the Holy Tomb. After Byleth sits on the throne, Metodey and several Imperial soldiers arrive, intending to pillage the Crest Stones. After Lindhardt realizes the Flame Emperor is linked to the Empire, Bernadetta asks her if she is the Flame Emperor. Edelgard confirms her suspicions, much to the her classmates' shock. She tells her classmates to stand down as the Imperial Army loot the Crest Stones, ordering her soldiers to kill them should they resist. If Byleth taught the Blue Lions or Golden Deer however, she appears with Metodey in her Flame Emperor persona, and her true identity is revealed following the battle.
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Rhea then orders Byleth to kill Edelgard, seeing her as a threat to Fódlan. If Byleth taught the other Houses or did not attend her coronation, they immediately side with Rhea, but Hubert teleports in and takes her away before they can do anything about it. Should Byleth attend Edelgard's coronation, they have the option of siding with her; should they do so, Edelgard will be shocked, but grateful for their decision.
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===Cindered Shadows===
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===War Phase===
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====Crimson Flower====
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Edelgard organizes her former classmates into an elite task force known as the [[Black Eagle Strike Force]]. They are able to overwhelm the Church's forces, but in the aftermath of the battle, Rhea transforms into the Immaculate One and encases Byleth in rubble, sending them into coma. Despite her efforts, Edelgard and the others are unable to find Byleth. After the Battle of Garreg Mach, Archbishop [[Rhea]] takes refuge in [[Fhirdiad]]. Garreg Mach falls into ruin, but Edelgard and the rest of the Imperial Army soon rehabilitate the former monastery and put it back into a running state, using it as their base of operations. She and the rest of her classmates spend the next five years in conflict with both the Kingdom and Church; the Alliance remained a neutral party, having people both for and against the Empire's actions.
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[[File:MByleth Edelgard reunion.jpeg|200px|thumb|Edelgard reunites with Byleth after their five year absence.|left]]
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Eventually, Byleth returns in Imperial Year 1185 on the day that would have been the Millennium Festival. Byleth encounters Edelgard upon returning to Garreg Mach, where she is surprised with their reappearance and shares a hug with them. After bringing them up to speed, she reintroduces Byleth to the Black Eagle Strike Force. With Byleth's aid, Edelgard is swiftly able to conquer Leicester, eventually defeating Claude and his forces at [[Derdriu]]. Edelgard and Byleth had the decision to spare or execute Claude. She was surprised that Claude had considered all possibilities after the battle. If Claude was spared, he decided to meet Edelgard one more time, and asked her to take care of his former classmates and bring peace to Fódlan, which she agreed to.
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Following the absorption of the Alliance, the Knights of Seiros then perform a sneak attack on Garreg Mach to recapture it. While Rhea and Catherine distract most of the enemy forces, an expeditionary force led by Seteth attempt to sneak in, but are discovered by Edelgard and her strike force. They are quickly repelled, and the Church retreats following their defeat. However, both [[Randolph]] and [[Ladislava]] are killed during the battle with the main army, along with numerous other casualties. Despite the losses, Edelgard continues her campaign against the Church, planning an attack on Fhirdiad, although she informs Byleth they are taking a short detour to Arianrhod first.
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[[File:Edelgard defeats Dimitri.png|200px|thumb|Edelgard executes Dimitri.|right]]
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The reason for attacking Arianrhod is because [[Cornelia]] is actually a member of those who slither in the dark. The siege is a success, with Arianrhod captured and Cornelia killed. However, in response for killing Cornelia, her uncle sends javelins of light to flatten the city. Though Hubert is concerned they acted rashly in killing Cornelia, Edelgard reassures him, stating that they forced those who slither in the dark to reveal their secret weapon. Hubert advises her to keep the truth of the incident away from the others, which she complies with, telling her classmates that the Church was responsible for flattening Arianrhod, and that they must end the war quickly before they can use the javelins of light again.
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However, news of an Almyran army at Fódlan's Throat forces Edelgard to take her strike force there and defend the fortress as no other units can be spared. Edelgard defeats [[Nader]], the enemy commander, forcing the Almyrans to retreat. Duke Goneril then entrusts Edelgard to protect the fortress, and she stations a group of soldiers there to defend it.
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Now heading to the [[Tailtean Plains]], Dimitri intercepts the Imperial Army, while waiting for Rhea's forces to arrive as they are late due to poor weather. In the ensuing battle, Dimitri is defeated and Rhea's forces are routed. If [[Dedue]] was defeated after turning into a Demonic Beast, Dimitri curses Edelgard, accusing her of causing immense suffering, but Edelgard ignores his accusations and executes him herself. Following the aftermath of the battle, Edelgard expresses surprise with Rhea's tactical skills, and somewhat mourns Dimitri's death, since her uncle was responsible for warping him into nothing more than a vengeful king.
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The group finally arrives in Fhirdiad. Edelgard orders the Church to surrender and be spared. The Church does not respond, prompting Hubert to state that they should attack. The group then hears a roar as Rhea transforms into the Immaculate One, and learns that she has ordered the city to be burned, much to Edelgard's disgust. Prior to the battle, she assembles the Black Eagle Strike Force and tells them not to die so they could all see the future she plans to bring at war's end. Edelgard, Byleth, and the Black Eagle Strike Force engage her in battle. Ultimately, the Empire emerges victorious and Rhea is slain. Following Rhea's death, Byleth collapses and apparently dies due to the strain of their Crest, much to Edelgard's initial horror. However, the Crest soon dissipates and their heart starts beating again, much to her delight.
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With all of Fódlan under Adrestia's dominion, Edelgard finally begins the reforms she always wanted to bring to the nobility and the Crest system and begins a silent war against "those who slither in the dark", which is successful.
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====Silver Snow====
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As expected, Edelgard's former classmates (apart from Hubert) decide to side with the Church. On the day of the Millennium Festival, she encounters Byleth and asks them to join the Empire alongside her, but Byleth refuses. Lamenting over the fact that they are now enemies, the two briefly cross swords, with Edelgard noting that the next time they cross, it would be the end for one of them.
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Following the capture of the [[Great Bridge of Myrddin]], a Church soldier informs Byleth, Seteth and Flayn that Edelgard while they were capturing the bridge, Edelgard led the Imperial Army to [[Gronder Field]], where she also encountered Dimitri, his Kingdom forces, along with Claude and Alliance forces. The battle turns into a brutal three-way fight, but the Imperial Army emerges victorious, although reports state that she took severe injuries in the battle.
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After the palace is successfully captured, she accepts her defeat by Byleth's hands and asks them to grant her an honorable death. Right before Byleth's blade cuts her down, her last words are of how she wishes they could’ve walked their path together.
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====Azure Moon====
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{{Spoiler}}The evening of the Ball, the Flame Emperor is seen conversing with [[Thales]]. When The Flame Emperor teleports, a dagger is left behind, one that Dimitri recognizes. In the [[Holy Tomb]], the revelation that Edelgard is the Flame Emperor causes Dimitri to snap, immediately slaughtering her accompanying troops with utter brutality. Though forced to retreat, with her identity now revealed, Edelgard formally ascends the throne of the Adrestian Empire and declares war on the Church of Seiros. Her first battle involves her forces attacking Garreg Mach Monastery. Though the students and Knights of Seiros are able to repel the initial wave, more soldiers arrive, now with [[Demonic Beast]]s under Empire command. As a result of this, Rhea, despite transforming into the Immaculate One, is captured and imprisoned in the Empire while Byleth goes missing.
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Over five years, the Adrestian Empire has gained control of the Monastery, sending most of the Knights of Seiros into hiding. [[Dimitri]] is ousted from his rightful place as heir to the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus and forced into hiding while a woman by the name of [[Cornelia]] becomes Queen and aligns with the Empire, making Faerghus a puppet country.
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By 1185, Adrestia has all but conquered all of Fódlan. However, Byleth reappears after their five year disappearance and is able to find Dimitri. In Great Tree Moon 1185, the armies of the Adrestian Empire, the Faerghus rebel army accompanied by the Knights of Seiros, and the Leicester Alliance meet at [[Gronder Field]] much like the mock battle held at the Academy five years prior. Edelgard personally leads the Adrestian forces, but is eventually defeated by Byleth and Dimitri, forcing her to retreat. As she gathers her troops, especially once Dimitri reclaims Faerghus from Cornelia and after he captures [[Fort Merceus]], she receives a message from Dimitri to meet him in private. Accompanied by Hubert, she converses with Dimitri about their past. Though the prince tries to see eye to eye with her, she refuses to give up her ambitions. At an impasse, Dimitri returns the dagger she dropped five years ago, the one he had gifted her when they were children. The two depart, but acknowledge the next time they would meet would be in battle as enemies.
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[[File:Dimitri ending.png|200px|thumb|Dimitri offers Edelgard mercy in her defeat.|left]]
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During the Verdant Rain Moon, 1185, the Kingdom of Faerghus invades the capital of Adrestia, [[Enbarr]], killing Hubert. Left with the Adrestian Castle as her only defense, she willingly uses archaic methods to transform herself into a [[Hegemon Husk]], which allows her to use the unbridled full power of her two crests, in a last ditch effort to stop Byleth, Dimitri, and their army. Despite her fierce attacks, her loyal soldiers who are willing to give their lives for her, and a few agents of those who slither in the dark, she is eventually defeated by them. As her monster form dissipates off her body, Dimitri offers his hand to the weakened emperor. Edelgard refuses to accept his mercy, meeting his response with silence as she silently grabs her dagger underneath her cloak and throws it at his shoulder. Dimitri instinctively impales her heart with Areadbhar in response, killing her. With her death, Adrestia merges into the now united Fódlan under the rule of its first united ruler, King Dimitri.
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====Verdant Wind====
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If the Golden Deer's path is chosen, she is defeated by the combined forces of the Knights of Seiros, the Alliance and Almyra military. She accepts her defeat by Byleth's hands and asks them to grant her an honorable death. Right before Byleth's blade cuts her down, her last words are of how she wishes they could’ve walked their path together.
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== Personality ==
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Edelgard holds herself with a dignified air, but full of melancholy and solemn wistfulness. As heir of the Adrestian Empire, she is an exemplary student and a natural leader. She keeps a modest front, rarely cutting loose and maintains formality. Her colleagues express great surprise whenever she does relax. While generally a private person, she does recognize the importance of her duties and expresses confidence and faith in the abilities of her allies.
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She is a capable dancer, having taught [[Dimitri]] at a young age and has a talent for drawing portraits, though she is embarrassed to show them to others. She has a personal nickname, El, of whom she only allows very close individuals, namely family, to call her.
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Though she tries to keep it a secret, Edelgard is deathly afraid of rats, as they remind her of a past she is uncomfortable with. She also fears the ocean since she cannot swim.
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Edelgard is far more complex than she initially appears as she is ambitious, cunning, and ruthless. There are few lines, if any, that she is unwilling to cross in order to achieve her objectives. She is willing to sacrifice others for the greater good, ally with people she despises if it will give her an advantage, and manipulate others for the sake of her goals. She is responsible for or at least accomplice to many of the schemes that occur before and during the Academy Phase of the game, although outwardly she feigns ignorance. While she is allied with [[Those Who Slither in the Dark]], she does so begrudgingly and expresses no grievances for their deaths, even planning on rooting them out immediately after her war with the Church is over.
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Edelgard strongly believes that the ends will justify the means if she were to win the war, as she despises the structure of Fódlan society and believes that someone needed to put an end to it, stating in the Azure Moon route that she went to war after weighing all options and determined that it would be much faster with far fewer casualties than to continue on in the continent's current state. She also does not desire to remain Emperor for too long as according to a tea time conversation with her, Edelgard states she has no intention of handing the throne to any children she might have, instead planning to pass it on to someone brilliant and kind, which she readily does so in many of her shared endings.
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Dimitri has had a significant impact on her life as the two are step-siblings when her mother Anselma married King Lambert under the name "Patricia." In their childhood, neither were aware of their relationship to each other, but they were close nonetheless, with Dimitri affectionately calling her "El" which only those particularly close to her are allowed to call her. Dimitri gifted her a dagger which she held well into the present, which was symbolically meant to tell her to carve out her own ideals and face the numerous hardships she had to endure up until the present. If met at the Goddess Tower during the Academy Phase, she admits that her first love was a Faerghus noble who she can't recall, implied to be Dimitri. Despite her past feelings towards him, it's heavily implied for most of the game that Edelgard no longer remembers Dimitri nor that he gifted her the dagger. In the Azure Moon route, she accepts Dimitri's invitation to parley on a whim. While she refuses to end the war peacefully, she is nonetheless able to express her gratitude to him for the dagger and the strength it provided her when he reminds her that it was a parting gift from him.
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In truth, Edelgard's personality and ambitions are a result of tragedies that painted her view of the world. The traumatic imprisonment of her siblings and herself due to the experiments of Those Who Slither in the Dark created her hatred of Crests. She also despises most nobility, especially the Adrestian Nobles, as they are partially responsible for the circumstances leading to said experiments, but also due to the fact that Crests are used as societal leverage by most nobles as a sign of their prestige when they themselves have shown nothing worthy to earn such respect. She even shows sympathy and pity to [[Miklan]], whom she praises for becoming a leader despite being disowned and leading a group of bandits, calling his death "a waste". One of her main goals is to dismantle the current nobility system and having the people earn their position by merit rather than birthright, which she achieves in her ending in the Crimson Flower path.
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Edelgard's strong opposition against the Church is due to a combination of the tragedy she experienced from the Insurrection of the Seven along with the knowledge her father passed down to her regarding the truth of the War of Heroes, which had been passed down from emperor to emperor since Wilhelm.
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Though the story lacked context in regards to the war, due to the length of said war and the amount of information Rhea had shared with Wilhelm back then, the story, on its own, already contradicted the Church teachings. Any information toward the truth would only be known by Rhea, the Four Saints, and Those Who Slither in the Dark, all of whom took great lengths to hide the truth.
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Bearing knowledge of secrets that she was unable to share due to the immense contradiction to the commonly accepted teachings, understanding of how the hypocrisy of the Church's teachings promoted Crests into the nobility system that allowed corrupt people like the nobles in the Insurrection, as well as causing suffering for many others that lacked Crests, as well as the position Edelgard held in Adrestia due to the Insurrection, Edelgard believed that the only path forward for Fódlan was a violent dismantling of the churches hegemony and the systems of the crest and nobility, a path that needed to be carved in blood.
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Despite this, Edelgard expresses fear and anxiety over the consequences of her actions should Byleth side with her in Crimson Flower, as she understands that she would be responsible for the deaths of countless lives. This is proven further when Randolph and Ladislava die defending Garreg Mach from the Church, and how she laments that another life is lost in the war because of her choices. She even mourned Dimitri's death, lamenting how she could not save him from Thales's manipulation. Dimitri's death struck her to the point that Byleth questioned if Edelgard was crying, which Edelgard denied, claiming that the Edelgard who cried had perished years ago.
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In the end, Edelgard proves to be a very empathetic and caring person who was deeply affected by the suffering Fódlan's societal order inflicted upon its inhabitants. Herself being a victim of its whims, she uses her trauma to fuel her ambitions to fundamentally change the order of Fódlan into what she believes to be a kinder, fairer and more meritocratic society where nobody has to go through the same things as she had to go through.
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Despite her animosity with the Church, she does not dismiss spirituality as a whole on the Crimson Flower path. While she does not care for it, her supports with Manuela showcase a willingness to at least understand why people are devoted to religion. She herself admits that she has not made an enemy of the faith itself, but Rhea, and a few the Crimson Flower endings reveal that the Church has been restored, albeit under the Empire's supervision. This is not the case on the other routes, where her intolerance leads all worshipers to flee any territory under her control due to her opposing their worship. Ultimately she has strong humanist beliefs, that humanity is strong enough to create their own future without the need of a higher being to dictate it.
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Edelgard's relationship with Byleth greatly affects her personality and fate in the war. If Byleth sides with her, Edelgard admits in a support that she feared that she would have become "a harsh ruler with a heart of ice" if she had to walk her path alone. In the other routes where she is not taught by them or where Byleth sides with the church against her, this become a reality, even willing to become [[Hegemon Husk|a literal monster]] in the Azure Moon route as a last-ditch effort to turn the tides of war. Even defeated and weakened, she chooses to attack Dimitri with the very dagger he gave to her, prompting him to kill her, believing herself to be unworthy of mercy and beyond redemption and refusing to be put in chains and locked into a dungeon like she was during her childhood. However, should they choose to support her into the Crimson Flower Route, she has a far easier time expressing kindness and regret over her actions over the course of the game. She will opt to force her enemies to surrender instead of wiping them out, where she even offered to spare Rhea and the Church followers if they surrendered, while the former was willing to sacrifice the city the final battle takes place in. She also has several fleeting moments of peace and happiness, such as when she takes to drawing portraits of Byleth, which she is self conscious about due to their lack of quality in her eyes.
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That attachment towards Byleth is even greater than that of the other house leaders. In the Black Eagles route, she makes several attempts to get Byleth to understand her world view, even though Hubert advised her it would not be wise. She also invited Byleth to her coronation. In the Crimson Flower route, Dorothea notes that among the Black Eagles, Edelgard was the most emotionally affected by Byleth's disappearance. Edelgard's fondness for Byleth goes so far as to encourage Byleth to call her El and even let Byleth give her orders on the battlefield despite her hatred of not being in control. This is especially seen after she and Byleth kill Rhea. When Byleth collapses, Edelgard, believing they are dead, becomes depressed and starts crying, but after realizing they are alive, she is overjoyed and hugs them. Should they obtain an S-Support, Edelgard will ask for Byleth's hand in marriage, stating that she needs them. In the other routes, Edelgard shows regret that the Byleth did not join her cause. This is especially prominent in the Azure Moon route, where as a Hegemon Husk she shows regret in attacking them, even stating that she feels weak facing them.
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==In-Game==
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===''[[Fire Emblem: Three Houses]]''===
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|image = [[File:FE16 Noble Edelgard Icon.gif]][[Noble]]
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|Crest = [[File:Minor Crest of Seiros Icon.png|30px|Minor Crest of Seiros]]
  +
|Abilities = [[File:Imperial Bloodline.png|20px]][[Imperial Lineage]]<br>[[File:Sword Prowess Lv 1.png|20px]][[Sword Prowess|Sword Prowess Lv 1]]<br>[[File:Axe Prowess Lv 1.png|20px]][[Axe Prowess|Axe Prowess Lv 1]]<br>[[File:Authority Lv 1.png|20px]][[Authority Prowess|Authority Prowess Lv 1]]
  +
|Item = [[File:FE16 Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Iron Axe]]<br>[[File:FE16 Potion Icon.png|20px]][[Vulnerary]]
  +
|Magic = -
  +
|Combat Arts = [[File:Icon Combat Art FE16 Axe.png|20px]][[Smash]]
  +
|Level = 1
  +
|HP = 29
  +
|Str = 13
  +
|Mag = 6
  +
|Dex = 6
  +
|Spd = 8
  +
|Lck = 5
  +
|Def = 6
  +
|Res = 4
  +
|Chrm = 10
  +
}}
  +
{{SkillLevel
  +
|level = E+ / E / D / E / E / E / E / D / D / E / E
  +
|start = ^ / / ^ / . / / * / . / ^ / ^ / /
  +
}}
  +
  +
====Stats as an Enemy====
  +
=====[[Three Houses (Chapter)|Rivalry of the Houses]]=====
  +
<tabber>
  +
|-|Normal=
  +
{{CharStat
  +
|game = fe16
  +
|image = [[File:FE16 Noble Enemy Edelgard Icon.gif]][[Noble]]
  +
|Crest = [[File:Minor Crest of Seiros Icon.png|30px|Minor Crest of Seiros]]
  +
|Abilities = [[File:Imperial Bloodline.png|20px]][[Imperial Lineage]]
  +
|Item = [[File:FE16 Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Training Axe]]{{Hover|*|Blue Lions route only}}<br>[[File:FE16 Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Hand Axe]]{{Hover|*|Golden Deer route only}}<br>[[File:FE16 Potion Icon.png|20px]][[Vulnerary]]
  +
|Magic = -
  +
|Combat Arts = -
  +
|Level = 3
  +
|HP = 30
  +
|Str = 14
  +
|Mag = 7
  +
|Dex = 6
  +
|Spd = 9
  +
|Lck = 5
  +
|Def = 6
  +
|Res = 4
  +
|Chrm = 11
  +
}}
  +
|-|Hard=
  +
{{CharStat
  +
|game = fe16
  +
|image = [[File:FE16 Noble Enemy Edelgard Icon.gif]][[Noble]]
  +
|Crest = [[File:Minor Crest of Seiros Icon.png|30px|Minor Crest of Seiros]]
  +
|Abilities = [[File:Imperial Bloodline.png|20px]][[Imperial Lineage]]
  +
|Item = [[File:FE16 Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Training Axe]]{{Hover|*|Blue Lions route only}}<br>[[File:FE16 Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Hand Axe]]{{Hover|*|Golden Deer route only}}<br>[[File:FE16 Potion Icon.png|20px]][[Vulnerary]]
  +
|Magic = -
  +
|Combat Arts = -
  +
|Level = 4
  +
|HP = 30
  +
|Str = 15
  +
|Mag = 7
  +
|Dex = 6
  +
|Spd = 9
  +
|Lck = 6
  +
|Def = 7
  +
|Res = 5
  +
|Chrm = 12
  +
}}
  +
|-|Maddening=
  +
{{CharStat
  +
|game = fe16
  +
|image = [[File:FE16 Noble Enemy Edelgard Icon.gif]][[Noble]]
  +
|Crest = [[File:Minor Crest of Seiros Icon.png|30px|Minor Crest of Seiros]]
  +
|Abilities = [[File:Imperial Bloodline.png|20px]][[Imperial Lineage]]<br>[[File:Dexterity +4 FE16.png|20px]][[Dexterity +4]]
  +
|Item = [[File:FE16 Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Training Axe]]{{Hover|*|Blue Lions route only}}<br>[[File:FE16 Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Hand Axe]]{{Hover|*|Golden Deer route only}}<br>[[File:FE16 Potion Icon.png|20px]][[Vulnerary]]
  +
|Magic = -
  +
|Combat Arts = -
  +
|Level = 8
  +
|HP = 33
  +
|Str = 18
  +
|Mag = 10
  +
|Dex = 9{{Hover|+4|Granted by Dexterity +4}}
  +
|Spd = 12
  +
|Lck = 8
  +
|Def = 10
  +
|Res = 8
  +
|Chrm = 16
  +
}}
  +
</tabber>
  +
{{SkillLevel
  +
|level = E / E / E * / E / E / E / E / E / - / - / -
  +
|start = / / / / / / / / / /
  +
}}
  +
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Axe weapon rank is D in the Golden Deer route.
  +
  +
=====[[Field of the Eagle and Lion|Battle of the Eagle and Lion]]=====
  +
<tabber>
  +
|-|Normal=
  +
{{CharStat
  +
|game = fe16
  +
|image = [[File:FE16 Lord Enemy Edelgard Icon.gif]][[Lord]]
  +
|Crest = [[File:Minor Crest of Seiros Icon.png|30px|Minor Crest of Seiros]]
  +
|Abilities = [[File:Imperial Bloodline.png|20px]][[Imperial Lineage]]<br>[[File:Charm FE16.png|20px]][[Charm]]<br>[[File:General skill FE16.png|20px]][[General (skill)|General]]<br>[[File:Axe Prowess Lv 2.png|20px]][[Axe Prowess|Axe Prowess Lv 2]]<br>[[File:Authority Lv 2.png|20px]][[Authority Prowess|Authority Prowess Lv 2]]<br>[[File:Seal Strength FE16.png|20px]][[Seal Strength]]<br>[[File:Seal Magic FE16.png|20px]][[Seal Magic]]
  +
|Item = [[File:FE16 Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Tomahawk]]<br>[[File:FE16 Ring Icon.png|20px]][[Accuracy Ring]]<br>[[File:FE16 Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Steel Axe]]
  +
|Magic = -
  +
|Combat Arts = -
  +
|Level = 15
  +
|HP = 36
  +
|Str = 21
  +
|Mag = 10
  +
|Dex = 11
  +
|Spd = 13
  +
|Lck = 9
  +
|Def = 10
  +
|Res = 7
  +
|Chrm = 20{{Hover|+1|Granted by Seiros Mercenaries battalion}}
  +
}}
  +
|-|Hard=
  +
{{CharStat
  +
|game = fe16
  +
|image = [[File:FE16 Lord Enemy Edelgard Icon.gif]][[Lord]]
  +
|Crest = [[File:Minor Crest of Seiros Icon.png|30px|Minor Crest of Seiros]]
  +
|Abilities = [[File:Imperial Bloodline.png|20px]][[Imperial Lineage]]<br>[[File:Charm FE16.png|20px]][[Charm]]<br>[[File:General skill FE16.png|20px]][[General (skill)|General]]<br>[[File:Axe Prowess Lv 2.png|20px]][[Axe Prowess|Axe Prowess Lv 2]]<br>[[File:Authority Lv 2.png|20px]][[Authority Prowess|Authority Prowess Lv 2]]<br>[[File:Seal Strength FE16.png|20px]][[Seal Strength]]<br>[[File:Seal Magic FE16.png|20px]][[Seal Magic]]
  +
|Item = [[File:FE16 Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Tomahawk]]<br>[[File:FE16 Ring Icon.png|20px]][[Accuracy Ring]]<br>[[File:FE16 Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Steel Axe]]
  +
|Magic = -
  +
|Combat Arts = -
  +
|Level = 16
  +
|HP = 39
  +
|Str = 24
  +
|Mag = 13
  +
|Dex = 13
  +
|Spd = 15
  +
|Lck = 11
  +
|Def = 13
  +
|Res = 9
  +
|Chrm = 23{{Hover|+1|Granted by Seiros Mercenaries battalion}}
  +
}}
  +
|-|Maddening=
  +
{{CharStat
  +
|game = fe16
  +
|image = [[File:FE16 Lord Enemy Edelgard Icon.gif]][[Lord]]
  +
|Crest = [[File:Minor Crest of Seiros Icon.png|30px|Minor Crest of Seiros]]
  +
|Abilities = [[File:Imperial Bloodline.png|20px]][[Imperial Lineage]]<br>[[File:Charm FE16.png|20px]][[Charm]]<br>[[File:General skill FE16.png|20px]][[General (skill)|General]]<br>[[File:Axe Prowess Lv 2.png|20px]][[Axe Prowess|Axe Prowess Lv 2]]<br>[[File:Authority Lv 2.png|20px]][[Authority Prowess|Authority Prowess Lv 2]]<br>[[File:Seal Strength FE16.png|20px]][[Seal Strength]]<br>[[File:Seal Magic FE16.png|20px]][[Seal Magic]]
  +
|Item = [[File:FE16 Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Tomahawk]]<br>[[File:FE16 Ring Icon.png|20px]][[Accuracy Ring]]<br>[[File:FE16 Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Steel Axe]]
  +
|Magic = -
  +
|Combat Arts = -
  +
|Level = 22
  +
|HP = 46
  +
|Str = 33
  +
|Mag = 21
  +
|Dex = 20
  +
|Spd = 21
  +
|Lck = 15
  +
|Def = 21
  +
|Res = 17
  +
|Chrm = 30{{Hover|+1|Granted by Seiros Mercenaries battalion}}
  +
}}
  +
</tabber>
  +
{{SkillLevel
  +
|level = D+ / E / B / E / E / E / E / C / - / - / -
  +
|start = / / / / / / / / / /
  +
}}
  +
  +
=====[[Throne of Knowledge|Conflict in the Holy Tomb]]=====
  +
{{Spoiler}}
  +
<tabber>
  +
|-|Normal=
  +
{{CharStat
  +
|game = fe16
  +
|image = [[File:FE16 Flame Emperor Icon.gif]][[Flame Emperor]]
  +
|Crest = [[File:Major Crest of Flames Icon.png|30px|Major Crest of Flames]]<br>[[File:Minor Crest of Seiros Icon.png|30px|Minor Crest of Seiros]]{{Hover|*|Black Eagles route only}}
  +
|Abilities = [[File:Imperial Bloodline.png|20px]][[Imperial Lineage]]{{Hover|*|Black Eagles route only}}<br>[[File:Charm FE16.png|20px]][[Charm]]<br>[[File:Axefaire FE16.png|20px]][[Axefaire]]<br>[[File:Commander FE16.png|20px]][[Commander]]<br>[[File:Counterattack.png|20px]][[Distant Counter|Counterattack]]<br>[[File:Seal Strength FE16.png|20px]][[Seal Strength]]<br>[[File:Seal Magic FE16.png|20px]][[Seal Magic]]<br>[[File:Axe Prowess Lv 3.png|20px]][[Axe Prowess|Axe Prowess Lv 3]]
  +
|Item = [[File:FE16 Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Steel Axe]]
  +
|Magic = -
  +
|Combat Arts = -
  +
|Level = 23
  +
|HP = 51
  +
|Str = 18
  +
|Mag = 14
  +
|Dex = 12
  +
|Spd = 6
  +
|Lck = 10
  +
|Def = 22
  +
|Res = 8
  +
|Chrm = 24{{Hover|+5|Granted by Flame Emperor Co. battalion}}
  +
}}
  +
|-|Hard=
  +
{{CharStat
  +
|game = fe16
  +
|image = [[File:FE16 Flame Emperor Icon.gif]][[Flame Emperor]]
  +
|Crest = [[File:Major Crest of Flames Icon.png|30px|Major Crest of Flames]]<br>[[File:Minor Crest of Seiros Icon.png|30px|Minor Crest of Seiros]]{{Hover|*|Black Eagles route only}}
  +
|Abilities = [[File:Imperial Bloodline.png|20px]][[Imperial Lineage]]{{Hover|*|Black Eagles route only}}<br>[[File:Charm FE16.png|20px]][[Charm]]<br>[[File:Axefaire FE16.png|20px]][[Axefaire]]<br>[[File:Commander FE16.png|20px]][[Commander]]<br>[[File:Counterattack.png|20px]][[Distant Counter|Counterattack]]<br>[[File:Seal Strength FE16.png|20px]][[Seal Strength]]<br>[[File:Seal Magic FE16.png|20px]][[Seal Magic]]<br>[[File:Axe Prowess Lv 3.png|20px]][[Axe Prowess|Axe Prowess Lv 3]]
  +
|Item = [[File:FE16 Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Steel Axe]]
  +
|Magic = -
  +
|Combat Arts = -
  +
|Level = 24
  +
|HP = 55
  +
|Str = 22
  +
|Mag = 18
  +
|Dex = 14
  +
|Spd = 10
  +
|Lck = 12
  +
|Def = 22
  +
|Res = 11
  +
|Chrm = 28{{Hover|+5|Granted by Flame Emperor Co. battalion}}
  +
}}
  +
|-|Maddening=
  +
{{CharStat
  +
|game = fe16
  +
|image = [[File:FE16 Flame Emperor Icon.gif]][[Flame Emperor]]
  +
|Crest = [[File:Major Crest of Flames Icon.png|30px|Major Crest of Flames]]<br>[[File:Minor Crest of Seiros Icon.png|30px|Minor Crest of Seiros]]{{Hover|*|Black Eagles route only}}
  +
|Abilities = [[File:Imperial Bloodline.png|20px]][[Imperial Lineage]]{{Hover|*|Black Eagles route only}}<br>[[File:Charm FE16.png|20px]][[Charm]]<br>[[File:Axefaire FE16.png|20px]][[Axefaire]]<br>[[File:Commander FE16.png|20px]][[Commander]]<br>[[File:Counterattack.png|20px]][[Distant Counter|Counterattack]]<br>[[File:Seal Strength FE16.png|20px]][[Seal Strength]]<br>[[File:Seal Magic FE16.png|20px]][[Seal Magic]]<br>[[File:Axe Prowess Lv 3.png|20px]][[Axe Prowess|Axe Prowess Lv 3]]
  +
|Item = [[File:FE16 Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Steel Axe]]
  +
|Magic = -
  +
|Combat Arts = -
  +
|Level = 31
  +
|HP = 66
  +
|Str = 31
  +
|Mag = 26
  +
|Dex = 22
  +
|Spd = 17
  +
|Lck = 19
  +
|Def = 28
  +
|Res = 18
  +
|Chrm = 38{{Hover|+5|Granted by Flame Emperor Co. battalion}}
  +
}}
  +
</tabber>
  +
{{SkillLevel
  +
|level = E / E / B / E / E / E / E / B / - / - / -
  +
|start = / / / / / / / / / /
  +
}}
  +
{{SpoilerEnd}}
  +
  +
=====[[To War|The Battle of Garreg Mach]]=====
  +
{{Spoiler}}
  +
<tabber>
  +
|-|Normal=
  +
{{CharStat
  +
|game = fe16
  +
|image = [[File:FE16 Flame Emperor Icon.gif]][[Flame Emperor]]
  +
|Crest = [[File:Major Crest of Flames Icon.png|30px|Major Crest of Flames]]<br>[[File:Minor Crest of Seiros Icon.png|30px|Minor Crest of Seiros]]
  +
|Abilities = [[File:Imperial Bloodline.png|20px]][[Imperial Lineage]]<br>[[File:Charm FE16.png|20px]][[Charm]]<br>[[File:Axefaire FE16.png|20px]][[Axefaire]]<br>[[File:Commander FE16.png|20px]][[Commander]]<br>[[file:Counterattack.png|20px]][[Distant Counter|Counterattack]]<br>[[File:Seal Strength FE16.png|20px]][[Seal Strength]]<br>[[File:Seal Magic FE16.png|20px]][[Seal Magic]]<br>[[File:Authority Lv 3.png|20px]][[Authority Prowess|Authority Prowess Lv 3]]
  +
|Item = [[File:FE16 Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Silver Axe]]
  +
|Magic = -
  +
|Combat Arts = -
  +
|Level = 25
  +
|HP = 52
  +
|Str = 19
  +
|Mag = 14
  +
|Dex = 12
  +
|Spd = 7
  +
|Lck = 10
  +
|Def = 22
  +
|Res = 8
  +
|Chrm = 28{{Hover|+5|Granted by Flame Emperor Co. battalion}}
  +
}}
  +
|-|Hard=
  +
{{CharStat
  +
|game = fe16
  +
|image = [[File:FE16 Flame Emperor Icon.gif]][[Flame Emperor]]
  +
|Crest = [[File:Major Crest of Flames Icon.png|30px|Major Crest of Flames]]<br>[[File:Minor Crest of Seiros Icon.png|30px|Minor Crest of Seiros]]
  +
|Abilities = [[File:Imperial Bloodline.png|20px]][[Imperial Lineage]]<br>[[File:Charm FE16.png|20px]][[Charm]]<br>[[File:Axefaire FE16.png|20px]][[Axefaire]]<br>[[File:Commander FE16.png|20px]][[Commander]]<br>[[file:Counterattack.png|20px]][[Distant Counter|Counterattack]]<br>[[File:Seal Strength FE16.png|20px]][[Seal Strength]]<br>[[File:Seal Magic FE16.png|20px]][[Seal Magic]]<br>[[File:Authority Lv 3.png|20px]][[Authority Prowess|Authority Prowess Lv 3]]
  +
|Item = [[File:FE16 Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Silver Axe]]
  +
|Magic = -
  +
|Combat Arts = -
  +
|Level = 26
  +
|HP = 57
  +
|Str = 23
  +
|Mag = 19
  +
|Dex = 15
  +
|Spd = 11
  +
|Lck = 13
  +
|Def = 22
  +
|Res = 11
  +
|Chrm = 32{{Hover|+5|Granted by Flame Emperor Co. vattalion}}
  +
}}
  +
|-|Maddening=
  +
{{CharStat
  +
|game = fe16
  +
|image = [[File:FE16 Flame Emperor Icon.gif]][[Flame Emperor]]
  +
|Crest = [[File:Major Crest of Flames Icon.png|30px|Major Crest of Flames]]<br>[[File:Minor Crest of Seiros Icon.png|30px|Minor Crest of Seiros]]
  +
|Abilities = [[File:Imperial Bloodline.png|20px]][[Imperial Lineage]]<br>[[File:Charm FE16.png|20px]][[Charm]]<br>[[File:Axefaire FE16.png|20px]][[Axefaire]]<br>[[File:Commander FE16.png|20px]][[Commander]]<br>[[file:Counterattack.png|20px]][[Distant Counter|Counterattack]]<br>[[File:Seal Strength FE16.png|20px]][[Seal Strength]]<br>[[File:Seal Magic FE16.png|20px]][[Seal Magic]]<br>[[File:Authority Lv 3.png|20px]][[Authority Prowess|Authority Prowess Lv 3]]
  +
|Item = [[File:FE16 Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Silver Axe]]
  +
|Magic = -
  +
|Combat Arts = -
  +
|Level = 32
  +
|HP = 67
  +
|Str = 31
  +
|Mag = 26
  +
|Dex = 22
  +
|Spd = 18
  +
|Lck = 19
  +
|Def = 27
  +
|Res = 17
  +
|Chrm = 41{{Hover|+5|Granted by Flame Emperor Co. battalion}}
  +
}}
  +
</tabber>
  +
{{SkillLevel
  +
|level = E / E / B / E / E / E / E / B / - / - / -
  +
|start = / / / / / / / / / /
  +
}}
  +
{{SpoilerEnd}}
  +
  +
=====[[Blood of the Eagle and Lion|To War at Gronder]]=====
  +
{{Spoiler}}
  +
<tabber>
  +
|-|Normal=
  +
{{CharStat
  +
|game = fe16
  +
|image = [[File:FE16 Armored Lord Enemy Edelgard Icon.gif]][[Armored Lord]]
  +
|Crest = [[File:Major Crest of Flames Icon.png|30px|Major Crest of Flames]]<br>[[File:Minor Crest of Seiros Icon.png|30px|Minor Crest of Seiros]]
  +
|Abilities = [[File:Imperial Lineage+.png|20px]][[Imperial Lineage|Imperial Lineage+]]<br>[[File:Charm FE16.png|20px]][[Charm]]<br>[[File:Axefaire FE16.png|20px]][[Axefaire]]<br>[[File:Commander FE16.png|20px]][[Commander]]<br>[[file:Counterattack.png|20px]][[Distant Counter|Counterattack]]<br>[[File:Armored Effect Null FE16.png|20px]][[Armored Effect Null]]<br>[[File:Hit 20 FE16.png|20px]][[Hit Rate +|Hit +20]]<br>[[File:Axe Prowess Lv 4.png|20px]][[Axe Prowess|Axe Prowess Lv 4]]
  +
|Item = [[File:FE16 Relic Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Aymr]]<br>[[File:FE16 Sacred Sword Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Sword of Seiros]]<br>[[File:FE16 Potion Icon.png|20px]][[Concoction]]<br>[[File:FE16 Seal Icon.png|20px]][[Master Seal]]
  +
|Magic = -
  +
|Combat Arts = [[File:Icon Combat Art FE16 Axe.png|20px]][[Raging Storm]]
  +
|Level = 35
  +
|HP = 49
  +
|Str = 28
  +
|Mag = 18
  +
|Dex = 15
  +
|Spd = 14
  +
|Lck = 10
  +
|Def = 22
  +
|Res = 13
  +
|Chrm = 31{{Hover|+10|Granted by Supreme Armored Co. battalion}}
  +
}}
  +
|-|Hard=
  +
{{CharStat
  +
|game = fe16
  +
|image = [[File:FE16 Armored Lord Enemy Edelgard Icon.gif]][[Armored Lord]]
  +
|Crest = [[File:Major Crest of Flames Icon.png|30px|Major Crest of Flames]]<br>[[File:Minor Crest of Seiros Icon.png|30px|Minor Crest of Seiros]]
  +
|Abilities = [[File:Imperial Lineage+.png|20px]][[Imperial Lineage|Imperial Lineage+]]<br>[[File:Charm FE16.png|20px]][[Charm]]<br>[[File:Axefaire FE16.png|20px]][[Axefaire]]<br>[[File:Commander FE16.png|20px]][[Commander]]<br>[[file:Counterattack.png|20px]][[Distant Counter|Counterattack]]<br>[[File:Armored Effect Null FE16.png|20px]][[Armored Effect Null]]<br>[[File:Hit 20 FE16.png|20px]][[Hit Rate +|Hit +20]]<br>[[File:Axe Prowess Lv 4.png|20px]][[Axe Prowess|Axe Prowess Lv 4]]
  +
|Item = [[File:FE16 Relic Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Aymr]]<br>[[File:FE16 Sacred Sword Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Sword of Seiros]]<br>[[File:FE16 Potion Icon.png|20px]][[Concoction]]<br>[[File:FE16 Seal Icon.png|20px]][[Master Seal]]
  +
|Magic = -
  +
|Combat Arts = [[File:Icon Combat Art FE16 Axe.png|20px]][[Raging Storm]]
  +
|Level = 36
  +
|HP = 55
  +
|Str = 34
  +
|Mag = 24
  +
|Dex = 21
  +
|Spd = 19
  +
|Lck = 16
  +
|Def = 25
  +
|Res = 18
  +
|Chrm = 37{{Hover|+10|Granted by Supreme Armored Co. battalion}}
  +
}}
  +
|-|Maddening=
  +
{{CharStat
  +
|game = fe16
  +
|image = [[File:FE16 Armored Lord Enemy Edelgard Icon.gif]][[Armored Lord]]
  +
|Crest = [[File:Major Crest of Flames Icon.png|30px|Major Crest of Flames]]<br>[[File:Minor Crest of Seiros Icon.png|30px|Minor Crest of Seiros]]
  +
|Abilities = [[File:Imperial Lineage+.png|20px]][[Imperial Lineage|Imperial Lineage+]]<br>[[File:Charm FE16.png|20px]][[Charm]]<br>[[File:Axefaire FE16.png|20px]][[Axefaire]]<br>[[File:Commander FE16.png|20px]][[Commander]]<br>[[file:Counterattack.png|20px]][[Distant Counter|Counterattack]]<br>[[File:Armored Effect Null FE16.png|20px]][[Armored Effect Null]]<br>[[File:Hit 20 FE16.png|20px]][[Hit Rate +|Hit +20]]<br>[[File:Axe Prowess Lv 4.png|20px]][[Axe Prowess|Axe Prowess Lv 4]]
  +
|Item = [[File:FE16 Relic Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Aymr]]<br>[[File:FE16 Sacred Sword Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Sword of Seiros]]<br>[[File:FE16 Potion Icon.png|20px]][[Concoction]]<br>[[File:FE16 Seal Icon.png|20px]][[Master Seal]]
  +
|Magic = -
  +
|Combat Arts = [[File:Icon Combat Art FE16 Axe.png|20px]][[Raging Storm]]
  +
|Level = 42
  +
|HP = 65
  +
|Str = 44
  +
|Mag = 33
  +
|Dex = 30
  +
|Spd = 28
  +
|Lck = 23
  +
|Def = 34
  +
|Res = 27
  +
|Chrm = 47{{Hover|+10|Granted by Supreme Armored Co. battalion}}
  +
}}
  +
</tabber>
  +
{{SkillLevel
  +
|level = A / C / B / D+ / D+ / B / E / B / B / - / -
  +
|start = / / / / / / / / / /
  +
}}
  +
{{SpoilerEnd}}
  +
  +
=====[[Conclusion of the Crossing Roads|Confrontation at the Palace]]=====
  +
{{Spoiler}}
  +
<tabber>
  +
|-|Normal=
  +
{{CharStat
  +
|game = fe16
  +
|image = [[File:FE16 Emperor Enemy Edelgard Icon.gif]][[Emperor]]
  +
|Crest = [[File:Major Crest of Flames Icon.png|30px|Major Crest of Flames]]<br>[[File:Minor Crest of Seiros Icon.png|30px|Minor Crest of Seiros]]
  +
|Abilities = [[File:Imperial Lineage+.png|20px]][[Imperial Lineage|Imperial Lineage+]]<br>[[File:Charm FE16.png|20px]][[Charm]]<br>[[File:Axefaire FE16.png|20px]][[Axefaire]]<br>[[File:Commander FE16.png|20px]][[Commander]]<br>[[file:Counterattack.png|20px]][[Distant Counter|Counterattack]]<br>[[File:Armored Effect Null FE16.png|20px]][[Armored Effect Null]]<br>[[File:Hit 20 FE16.png|20px]][[Hit Rate +|Hit +20]]<br>[[File:Axe Prowess Lv 5.png|20px]][[Axe Prowess|Axe Prowess Lv 5]]
  +
|Item = [[File:FE16 Relic Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Aymr]]<br>[[File:FE16 Potion Icon.png|20px]][[Vulnerary]]
  +
|Magic = -
  +
|Combat Arts = [[File:Icon Combat Art FE16 Axe.png|20px]][[Raging Storm]]
  +
|Level = 40
  +
|HP = 58
  +
|Str = 33
  +
|Mag = 22
  +
|Dex = 17
  +
|Spd = 14
  +
|Lck = 12
  +
|Def = 25
  +
|Res = 14
  +
|Chrm = 33{{Hover|+10|Granted by Supreme Armored Co. battalion}}
  +
}}
  +
|-|Hard=
  +
{{CharStat
  +
|game = fe16
  +
|image = [[File:FE16 Emperor Enemy Edelgard Icon.gif]][[Emperor]]
  +
|Crest = [[File:Major Crest of Flames Icon.png|30px|Major Crest of Flames]]<br>[[File:Minor Crest of Seiros Icon.png|30px|Minor Crest of Seiros]]
  +
|Abilities = [[File:Imperial Lineage+.png|20px]][[Imperial Lineage|Imperial Lineage+]]<br>[[File:Charm FE16.png|20px]][[Charm]]<br>[[File:Axefaire FE16.png|20px]][[Axefaire]]<br>[[File:Commander FE16.png|20px]][[Commander]]<br>[[file:Counterattack.png|20px]][[Distant Counter|Counterattack]]<br>[[File:Armored Effect Null FE16.png|20px]][[Armored Effect Null]]<br>[[File:Hit 20 FE16.png|20px]][[Hit Rate +|Hit +20]]<br>[[File:Axe Prowess Lv 5.png|20px]][[Axe Prowess|Axe Prowess Lv 5]]
  +
|Item = [[File:FE16 Relic Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Aymr]]<br>[[File:FE16 Potion Icon.png|20px]][[Vulnerary]]
  +
|Magic = -
  +
|Combat Arts = [[File:Icon Combat Art FE16 Axe.png|20px]][[Raging Storm]]
  +
|Level = 41
  +
|HP = 65
  +
|Str = 39
  +
|Mag = 28
  +
|Dex = 23
  +
|Spd = 20
  +
|Lck = 18
  +
|Def = 30
  +
|Res = 20
  +
|Chrm = 40{{Hover|+10|Granted by Supreme Armored Co. battalion}}
  +
}}
  +
|-|Maddening=
  +
{{CharStat
  +
|game = fe16
  +
|image = [[File:FE16 Emperor Enemy Edelgard Icon.gif]][[Emperor]]
  +
|Crest = [[File:Major Crest of Flames Icon.png|30px|Major Crest of Flames]]<br>[[File:Minor Crest of Seiros Icon.png|30px|Minor Crest of Seiros]]
  +
|Abilities = [[File:Imperial Lineage+.png|20px]][[Imperial Lineage|Imperial Lineage+]]<br>[[File:Charm FE16.png|20px]][[Charm]]<br>[[File:Axefaire FE16.png|20px]][[Axefaire]]<br>[[File:Commander FE16.png|20px]][[Commander]]<br>[[file:Counterattack.png|20px]][[Distant Counter|Counterattack]]<br>[[File:Armored Effect Null FE16.png|20px]][[Armored Effect Null]]<br>[[File:Hit 20 FE16.png|20px]][[Hit Rate +|Hit +20]]<br>[[File:Axe Prowess Lv 5.png|20px]][[Axe Prowess|Axe Prowess Lv 5]]
  +
|Item = [[File:FE16 Relic Axe Weapon Icon.png|20px]][[Aymr]]<br>[[File:FE16 Potion Icon.png|20px]][[Vulnerary]]
  +
|Magic = -
  +
|Combat Arts = [[File:Icon Combat Art FE16 Axe.png|20px]][[Raging Storm]]
  +
|Level = 47
  +
|HP = 76
  +
|Str = 50
  +
|Mag = 38
  +
|Dex = 33
  +
|Spd = 29
  +
|Lck = 27
  +
|Def = 39
  +
|Res = 29
  +
|Chrm = 51{{Hover|+10|Granted by Supreme Armored Co. battalion}}
  +
}}
  +
</tabber>
  +
{{SkillLevel
  +
|level = A / C / A / C / C / B+ / E / A / A / - / -
  +
|start = / / / / / / / / / /
  +
}}
  +
{{SpoilerEnd}}
  +
  +
=====[[Oath of the Dagger|Infernal Clash at the Capital]]=====
  +
{{Spoiler}}
  +
<tabber>
  +
|-|Normal=
  +
{{CharStat
  +
|game = fe16
  +
|image = [[File:FE16 Hegemon Husk Icon.gif]][[Hegemon Husk]]
  +
|Crest = [[File:Major Crest of Flames Icon.png|30px|Major Crest of Flames]]<br>[[File:Minor Crest of Seiros Icon.png|30px|Minor Crest of Seiros]]
  +
|Abilities = [[File:Imperial Lineage+.png|20px]][[Imperial Lineage|Imperial Lineage+]]<br>[[File:Twin Crests FE16.png|20px]][[Twin Crests]]<br>[[File:Commander FE16.png|20px]][[Commander]]<br>[[File:Monster Effect Null FE16.png|20px]][[Monster Effect Null]]<br>[[File:Heavily Armored Wall FE16.png|20px]][[Heavily Armored Wall]]<br>[[File:Vital Defense FE16.png|20px]][[Vital Defense]]<br>[[File:Counterattack.png|20px]][[Distant Counter|Counterattack]]<br>[[File:Vantage FE16.png|20px]][[Vantage]]{{Hover|*|Active when first bar is depleted}}<br>[[File:Desperation FE16.png|20px]][[Desperation]]{{Hover|*|Active when second bar is depleted}}<br>[[File:Wrath FE16.png|20px]][[Wrath]]{{Hover|*|Active when third bar is depleted}}
  +
|Item = [[File:FE16 Crest Stone Icon.png|20px]][[Crest of Flames Power]]<br>[[File:FE16 Crest Stone Icon.png|20px]][[Twin-Crest Power]]
  +
|Magic = -
  +
|Combat Arts = [[File:Staggering Blow FE16.png|20px]][[Wilted Flower]]{{Hover|*|Staggering Blow}}
  +
|Level = 44
  +
|HP = 54/54/81/108
  +
|Str = 30
  +
|Mag = 19
  +
|Dex = 20
  +
|Spd = 16
  +
|Lck = 11
  +
|Def = 15
  +
|Res = 12
  +
|Chrm = 34
  +
}}
  +
|-|Hard=
  +
{{CharStat
  +
|game = fe16
  +
|image = [[File:FE16 Hegemon Husk Icon.gif]][[Hegemon Husk]]
  +
|Crest = [[File:Major Crest of Flames Icon.png|30px|Major Crest of Flames]]<br>[[File:Minor Crest of Seiros Icon.png|30px|Minor Crest of Seiros]]
  +
|Abilities = [[File:Imperial Lineage+.png|20px]][[Imperial Lineage|Imperial Lineage+]]<br>[[File:Twin Crests FE16.png|20px]][[Twin Crests]]<br>[[File:Commander FE16.png|20px]][[Commander]]<br>[[File:Monster Effect Null FE16.png|20px]][[Monster Effect Null]]<br>[[File:Heavily Armored Wall FE16.png|20px]][[Heavily Armored Wall]]<br>[[File:Vital Defense FE16.png|20px]][[Vital Defense]]<br>[[File:Counterattack.png|20px]][[Distant Counter|Counterattack]]<br>[[File:Vantage FE16.png|20px]][[Vantage]]{{Hover|*|Active when first bar is depleted}}<br>[[File:Desperation FE16.png|20px]][[Desperation]]{{Hover|*|Active when second bar is depleted}}<br>[[File:Wrath FE16.png|20px]][[Wrath]]{{Hover|*|Active when third bar is depleted}}
  +
|Item = [[File:FE16 Crest Stone Icon.png|20px]][[Crest of Flames Power]]<br>[[File:FE16 Crest Stone Icon.png|20px]][[Twin-Crest Power]]
  +
|Magic = -
  +
|Combat Arts = [[File:Staggering Blow FE16.png|20px]][[Wilted Flower]]{{Hover|*|Staggering Blow}}
  +
|Level = 45
  +
|HP = 75/75/107/139
  +
|Str = 37
  +
|Mag = 26
  +
|Dex = 27
  +
|Spd = 23
  +
|Lck = 18
  +
|Def = 21
  +
|Res = 18
  +
|Chrm = 41
  +
}}
  +
|-|Maddening=
  +
{{CharStat
  +
|game = fe16
  +
|image = [[File:FE16 Hegemon Husk Icon.gif]][[Hegemon Husk]]
  +
|Crest = [[File:Major Crest of Flames Icon.png|30px|Major Crest of Flames]]<br>[[File:Minor Crest of Seiros Icon.png|30px|Minor Crest of Seiros]]
  +
|Abilities = [[File:Imperial Lineage+.png|20px]][[Imperial Lineage|Imperial Lineage+]]<br>[[File:Twin Crests FE16.png|20px]][[Twin Crests]]<br>[[File:Commander FE16.png|20px]][[Commander]]<br>[[File:Monster Effect Null FE16.png|20px]][[Monster Effect Null]]<br>[[File:Heavily Armored Wall FE16.png|20px]][[Heavily Armored Wall]]<br>[[File:Vital Defense FE16.png|20px]][[Vital Defense]]<br>[[File:Counterattack.png|20px]][[Distant Counter|Counterattack]]<br>[[File:Vantage FE16.png|20px]][[Vantage]]{{Hover|*|Active when first bar is depleted}}<br>[[File:Desperation FE16.png|20px]][[Desperation]]{{Hover|*|Active when second bar is depleted}}<br>[[File:Wrath FE16.png|20px]][[Wrath]]{{Hover|*|Active when third bar is depleted}}
  +
|Item = [[File:FE16 Crest Stone Icon.png|20px]][[Crest of Flames Power]]<br>[[File:FE16 Crest Stone Icon.png|20px]][[Twin-Crest Power]]
  +
|Magic = -
  +
|Combat Arts = [[File:Staggering Blow FE16.png|20px]][[Wilted Flower]]{{Hover|*|Staggering Blow}}
  +
|Level = 52
  +
|HP = 106/106/159/199
  +
|Str = 49
  +
|Mag = 37
  +
|Dex = 38
  +
|Spd = 33
  +
|Lck = 28
  +
|Def = 32
  +
|Res = 29
  +
|Chrm = 53
  +
}}
  +
</tabber>
  +
{{SkillLevel
  +
|level = E / E / E / E / E / E / E / E / E / - / -
  +
|start = / / / / / / / / / /
  +
}}
  +
{{SpoilerEnd}}
  +
  +
====Growth Rates====
  +
{{CharGrowth|game = fe16}}
  +
|40%
  +
|55%
  +
|45%
  +
|45%
  +
|40%
  +
|30%
  +
|35%
  +
|35%
  +
|60%
  +
|}
  +
====Maximum Stats====
  +
{{CharGrowth|game = fe16}}
  +
|81
  +
|81
  +
|72
  +
|61
  +
|57
  +
|42
  +
|61
  +
|47
  +
|85
  +
|}
  +
====Learned Magic====
  +
{{LearntMagic|game=fe16}}
  +
|D
  +
|[[Fire (tome)|Fire]]
  +
|[[Heal]]
  +
|-
  +
|D+
  +
| -
  +
|[[Nosferatu]]
  +
|-
  +
|C
  +
|[[Bolganone]]
  +
|[[Recover (Staff)|Recover]]
  +
|-
  +
|C+
  +
| -
  +
| -
  +
|-
  +
|B
  +
|[[Luna (tome)|Luna Λ]]
  +
|[[Seraphim]]
  +
|-
  +
|B+
  +
| -
  +
| -
  +
|-
  +
|A
  +
|[[Hades Ω]]
  +
| -
  +
|-
  +
|A+
  +
| -
  +
| -
  +
|}
  +
====Overall====
  +
{{Subjective}}
  +
Edelgard serves as a slow powerhouse compared to [[Dimitri]] or [[Claude]], having excellent synergy with various axe-wielding classes that let her dish out an immense amount of punishment. Her speed and dexterity aren't bad either, and she even has a good magic growth rate, though her unique classes don't allow the use of magic (although they allow her to use magic weapons like a [[Bolt Axe]] or the [[Lightning Axe]] Combat Art effectively). She also has the highest Charm growth in the game, making her one of the most powerful Gambit users. Her defensive growths might seem average (in particular, her HP growth isn't stellar, though it's serviceable), but given that she will likely be put into Axe-based classes, she can usually become quite durable. Her only below-average growth rate is Luck, which isn't too problematic.
  +
  +
Edelgard can experience an unexpected dip in performance once she becomes an [[Armored Lord]], as it raises HP, Defense, and Charm at the cost of Speed. Without any bonuses to Strength and with a Speed penalty, she may fail to double-strike or defeat enemies she could before. Unless the player wants Edelgard to have the Armored Lord mastery skill, [[Pomp & Circumstance]], [[General|Fortress Knight]] may be preferred. It is considerably better than the Armored Lord in direct combat, offering substantially more HP and Defense, and despite the larger Speed penalty a higher effective Attack Speed because of the inherent [[Weight -|Weight -5]]. Fortress Knight does lack a Charm bonus as well as the [[Charm]] class skill.
  +
  +
Edelgard is a very capable magic unit. She is one of five units who learns [[Dark (magic)|Dark magic]], and is unique for learning a mix of Dark and [[Black Magic|Black magic]]. Her Budding Talent in [[Reason]] will give her [[Black Magic Critical +10]]; unfortunately this only benefits [[Fire]] and [[Bolganone]], which have no base critical chance. Upon reaching S+ in Reason, she will learn Dark Tomefaire and Dark Magic Range +1, which will only work for her other two spells, [[Luna (tome)|Luna Λ]] and [[Hades Ω]]. These are two of the most powerful spells in the game, with Luna Λ ignoring enemy Rsl and Hades Ω boasting the highest Mt of any playable Reason spell. [[Dark Knight]] would give her [[Tomefaire]] for both of her Reason magic types, but she lacks any affinity for Lances or Riding. Thanks to her strengths in Sword and Reason, she can be a very strong candidate for the Mortal Savant, which has passive Black Tomefaire, so she will have -faire skills for both kinds of reason magic, though the class will reduce her Speed. Like any other female magic user, [[Gremory]] is an exceptional class for her, but requires extensive treatment of her [[Faith]] weakness. Such an effort would be rewarded with [[Recover]] and [[Seraphim]], giving Edelgard utility and effectiveness against monsters. Note that in her personal classes Edelgard cannot cast magic, and training as a magic unit for a long time will affect her growths and skill suite. Unless one wants her to stay a magic unit to the end, avoid wasting time in developing Edelgard's magic.
  +
  +
Much like other physical characters, Edelgard should strive to acquire certain classes and abilities, such as [[Brigand]] for [[Death Blow]] or [[Fortress Knight]] for [[Pavise]]. Some skills that can prove highly beneficial to her include [[Aegis]] from [[Paladin]] to give her better protection against magic, [[Vantage]] from [[Mercenary]] to let her punish enemy attackers, especially so if she also uses [[Wrath]] from the [[Warrior]] class, and [[Darting Blow]] from [[Pegasus Knight]] to try and offset any speed issues she may run into. Though she has a weakness in Bow, mastering [[Archer]] for [[Hit Rate +20|Hit +20]] would still be very helpful to address accuracy issues. If going for a magical build, mastering [[Mage]] is essential for [[Fiendish Blow]]. Instructing her in the Flying skill will also be highly beneficial, as it will grant her access to the Wyvern Rider and Wyvern Lord class and their outstanding growth rates, which combine offensive prowess and excellent durability with outstanding mobility and thus make a better alternative to the slower armored classes. The Canto skill of these classes also combine very well with her personal relic [[Aymr]], which gives her an extra turn after using its combat art - after making her canto move. This makes it possible for Edelgard to end a map in a single turn if the enemies are properly spaced so that she can bounce from enemy to enemy until she reaches the boss, evoking [[Galeforce]] sweepers from previous titles (note that this will quickly burn through Aymr's durability). This strategy can be further aided with support from Rallying and Special Dancing.
  +
  +
Overall, Edelgard lives up to her Lord status as a powerhouse that can smash through just about anything thrown at her and come out intact. While Dimitri may have more raw damage output and physical bulk, and Claude is both faster and more accurate, neither of them have Edelgard's toughness against both physical and magical attacks. Along with being a solid tank, she can also dish out some devastating hits, and is the most suitable mage candidate of the three Lords.
  +
  +
====Gift List====
  +
{| class="article-table"
  +
!Gift Name
  +
!Type of Gift
  +
!Description
  +
!Rank
  +
|-
  +
|Armored Bear Stuffy
  +
|Favorite
  +
|A fluffy stuffed bear wearing distinguished armor. Appreciated by those who love animals or cute things.
  +
|★★★
  +
|-
  +
|Owl Feather
  +
|Favorite
  +
|A feather from a messenger owl that can be used in a variety of ways. Appreciated by everyone.
  +
|★★★
  +
|-
  +
|Board Game
  +
|Favorite
  +
|A fun activity in which players compete using stones on a board. Appreciated by those who enjoy tactical thinking.
  +
|★★★★
  +
|-
  +
|Carnation
  +
|Favorite
  +
|Grown sometimes in Fódlan. Appreciated by those who like flowers.
  +
|★★★
  +
|-
  +
|Goddess Statuette
  +
|Dislike
  +
|A beautiful wood carving of the goddess. Appreciated by those who like art or carving, and by devout believers.
  +
|★★★
  +
|-
  +
|Ceremonial Sword
  +
|Dislike
  +
|A beautiful ceremonial sword with a mangled blade. Appreciated by weapon collectors.
  +
|★★★★
  +
|}
  +
====Lost Items====
  +
{| class="article-table"
  +
!Lost Item
  +
!Description
  +
|-
  +
|Time-worn Quill Pen
  +
|Writing utensil adorned with a beautiful black feather. It probably belongs to someone who often writes letters.
  +
|-
  +
|Easter Porcelain
  +
|A gift container said to have been made in the far east. It probably belongs to a person of high class.
  +
|-
  +
|White Glove
  +
|A pure white glove sewn from high-quality material. It seems like something that Edelgard would own.
  +
|}
  +
  +
====Tea Party Conversations====
  +
{{SeeAlso|Edelgard/Tea Party}}
  +
  +
====Supports====
  +
{{SeeAlso|Edelgard/Supports}}
  +
* [[Byleth]]
  +
* [[Hubert]]
  +
* [[Ferdinand]]
  +
* [[Linhardt]]
  +
* [[Caspar]]
  +
* [[Bernadetta]]
  +
* [[Dorothea]]
  +
* [[Petra]]
  +
* [[Lysithea]]
  +
* [[Hanneman]]
  +
* [[Manuela]]
  +
* [[Constance]]
  +
  +
===''[[Fire Emblem Heroes]]''===
  +
{{Padding|feh}}
  +
<tabber>
  +
|-|Original=
  +
;The Future
  +
:''Princess and heir apparent of the Adrestian Empire. Her steadfast ambition is veiled by her elegant, self-confident demeanor. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.''
  +
  +
====Base Stats====
  +
Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯
  +
{{CharStat
  +
|game=feh
  +
|image=[[File:Heroes Edelgard Sprite.png|120px]]<br>
  +
The Future
  +
|Group=[[File:Heroes Infantry.png|25px]] Infantry
  +
|Level=1<br>
  +
40
  +
|HP=16/17/18<br>
  +
38/41/44
  +
|Atk=8/9/10<br>
  +
36/39/43
  +
|Spd=7/8/9<br>
  +
26/30/33
  +
|Def=8/9/10<br
  +
>34/37/40
  +
|Res=5/6/7<br>
  +
18/21/24
  +
|Weapon={{Weapon|feh|axe}} [[Axe]]
  +
|Skill=[[File:FEH skill offense.png|20px]] [[Victorious Axe]]<br>
  +
[[File:FEH skill special.png|20px]] [[New Moon]]
  +
}}
  +
  +
====Skills====
  +
{{CharSkills
  +
|weapon 1 = [[Iron Axe]] * - * - * -
  +
|weapon 2 = [[Steel Axe]] * - * 3 * -
  +
|weapon 3 = [[Silver Axe]] * [[Steel Axe]] * 4 * 3
  +
|weapon 4 = [[Victorious Axe]] * [[Silver Axe]] * - * 5
  +
|special 1 = [[New Moon]] * - * 4 * 3
  +
|special 2 = [[Luna (Skill)|Luna]] * [[New Moon]] * - * 5
  +
|passive A 1 = [[Attack Defense Solo|Atk/Def Solo 1]]
  +
|passive A 2 = [[Attack Defense Solo|Atk/Def Solo 2]]*[[Attack Defense Solo|Atk/Def Solo 1]]
  +
|passive A 3 = [[Attack Defense Solo|Atk/Def Solo 3]]*[[Attack Defense Solo|Atk/Def Solo 2]]**5
  +
|passive B 1 = [[Dull Close|Dull Close 1]] * - * - * -
  +
|passive B 2 = [[Dull Close|Dull Close 2]] * [[Dull Close|Dull Close 1]] * - * -
  +
|passive B 3 = [[Dull Close|Dull Close 3]] * [[Dull Close|Dull Close 2]] * - * 5
  +
|passive C 1 = [[Rouse Attack Defense|Rouse Atk/Def 1]] * - * - * -
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|passive C 2 = [[Rouse Attack Defense|Rouse Atk/Def 2]] * [[Rouse Attack Defense|Rouse Atk/Def 1]] * - * -
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|passive C 3 = [[Rouse Attack Defense|Rouse Atk/Def 3]] * [[Rouse Attack Defense|Rouse Atk/Def 2]] * - * 5
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=====Base Set=====
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Edelgard is an axe infantry unit who is far more aggressive than her base stats may suggest. She has fantastic Atk and physical bulk for dueling many direct combat units, though at the cost of middling Spd and low Res. She is a potent frontline attacker and can lead the charge against her foes, sometimes even overcoming a color disadvantage if the enemy engages her improperly.
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Her [[Victorious Axe]] is the reason why she needs to be engaged carefully. On top of its special cooldown acceleration, it also grants her an guaranteed follow-up attack if, within two spaces of her, the number of enemies equal or exceed the number of her allies. Edelgard prefers to be left away from her allies to make usage of this effect and her other base kit skills compliment this.
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This is due to both [[Attack Defense Solo]] and [[Rouse Attack Defense]]. The former grants her a +6 Atk/Def boost during combat if she is not adjacent to an ally while the latter gives her a visible +6 Atk/Def boost if she does not start her turn next to an ally. With both active, she reaches a fantastic neutral 67 Atk and 49 Def, making her nearly impervious to all physical assaults while decimating her opponent if she is able to attack them.
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[[Luna (Skill)|Luna]] is a slow charging, but powerful special that ignores 50% of enemy Def when it activates, allowing her to smash through the bulkiest of opponents. Finally [[Dull Close]] removes enemy visible buffs, forcing them to face her already high Def head on without their stat assistance.
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=====Counters=====
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Edelgard is more of a victim of formations, thus manipulating the opponent's units to prevent her Axe's effect from taking effect weakens her somewhat. Facing her with physical units will generally not end well for that unit, even some sword units can be killed by her. Only some of the bulkiest Red units can hope to take a hit from her safely with her skills active like the [[Black Knight]] or [[Laegjarn]]. Few choose to run [[Distant Counter]] on her and her Res is low enough that she dies from most if not all Mage attacks, making them her best counter so long as they get to her first. Dragons can counter her effectively since they can exploit her lower Res, but she in turn can smash them if they are not prepared. [[Idunn]] and [[Myrrh|Halloween Myrrh]] carry bulk to take her hits with their color advantage and make usage of their magic damage. Finally, staff users can also easily annihilate her so long as they carry [[Wrathful Staff]] somewhere in their kit.
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=====Skill Inheritance=====
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Edelgard has a workable base kit that mainly requires a support skill and she is a rarity that [[Smite]] is a better Support option on her than the standard [[Reposition]] as she is better off keeping allies away from her to keep her Atk/Def boosting passive skills active. Though one can still understandably use if it they wish so.
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Edelgard's Special can be replaced with the likes of [[Galeforce]] to put her offense into overdrive, Bonfire to take full advantage of her Def boost, which is especially useful to have when it is her boon, or [[Aether]] to give her solid self-healing on top her damage output. Skill B can be replaced with a host of skills like [[Desperation (skill)|Desperation]], [[Null Follow-Up]], [[Hit and Run]], [[Chill Defense]], and [[Wrath]] for whatever offensive prowess boost you can give to her.
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==Quotes==
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=== ''Three Houses'' ===
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:''See Main Article: [[Edelgard/Quotes]].''
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=== ''Heroes'' ===
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:''See Main Article: [[Edelgard/Heroes Quotes]].''
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==Possible Endings==
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===''Three Houses''===
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'''Edelgard - Flame Emperor'''
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: ''As the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard dedicated her life to reshaping the delicate political structure of Fódlan. With tireless work and great sacrifice, she reformed the class system to ensure a free and independent society for all. In her later years, she entrusted her life's work to a worthy successor before finally vanishing from the public eye.''
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'''Edelgard and [[Byleth]]'''
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: ''Byleth and Edelgard ended the tyranny of a godlike being. Byleth was wounded and lost the power of the progenitor god, but it mattered not, as s/he and Edelgard had each other. To ensure lasting peace, the two fought against those who slither in the dark, and to ensure a society where people can rise and fall by their own merits, they spent their lives reforming the antiquated class system. They achieved much in their time together, and it is said that they were sometimes spotted leaving the palace to privately enjoy the world they created. How they spent those precious moments, none but the two of them will ever know.''
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'''Edelgard and [[Hubert]]'''
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: ''As the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard gave all she had to breathe new life into the government of Fódlan. With tireless work, great sacrifice, and her devoted servant Hubert by her side, she instituted new class reforms and helped to ensure the people's independence. Hubert was always close at hand, ready to dispose of unsavory burdens by any means necessary. In their later years, they passed the fruits of her labor on to Edelgard's successor and vanished from the public eye. Though it is said they spent the rest of their lives together, it is unlikely they ever gave voice to the true depth of their affections.''
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'''Edelgard and [[Ferdinand]]'''
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: ''As the Adrestian emperor, Edelgard appointed Ferdinand as her prime minister, and the two devoted themselves to ruling Fódlan. Their sharply contrasting views made for frequent and lively debate, but with each enhancing the perspective of the other, Fódlan was better for it. As they worked tirelessly to create a better future, they were soon bound together by marriage as well. Their children, born to those who had torn down the old social hierarchy, were encouraged to choose their own paths.''
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'''Edelgard and [[Linhardt]]'''
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: ''As the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard gave all she had to breathe new life into the government of Fódlan. With tireless work and great sacrifice, she instituted new class reforms to ensure that people could rise on their own merits. During those years, however, there was a period of time in which she simply disappeared. It is said that she went to the research facility of the foremost authority in Crests, Linhardt, who had relinquished his rank and title to live a life of study. There, after confirming the results of Linhardt's experiments, Edelgard was able to enjoy a rare break from her busy life. The respite was brief, but they cherished that time for the rest of their lives.''
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'''Edelgard and [[Caspar]]'''
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: ''Edelgard, the new Adrestian emperor, appointed Caspar as her Minister of Military Affairs, and the two devoted themselves to ruling Fódlan. Caspar quickly developed a reputation for recklessness in his duty, but he compensated for it with successes in the field and was given leeway by the emperor as a result. Privately, the couple's relationship as husband and wife was more tempestuous. Their spats were frequent, but it is said that Edelgard took pleasure in her ability to influence Caspar, and Caspar enjoyed reining the emperor in from time to time. It was a strange but happy union.''
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'''Edelgard and [[Bernadetta]]'''
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: ''When Bernadetta inherited House Varley from her father, she tried to withdraw from politics and remain within the bounds of her territory, but Edelgard, the new Adrestian emperor, would not allow it. Instead, she demanded that Bernadetta counsel her in governing Fódlan. It is said that the emperor made this choice to keep herself from being too detached, and that Bernadetta was all too happy to provide a more emotional perspective now and again. The people of Enbarr could always tell when the two were meeting by the sound of Bernadetta's panicked voice ringing out from the palace.''
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'''Edelgard and [[Dorothea]]'''
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: ''As Edelgard's reign as the Adrestian emperor began, Enbarr was restored, and with it, a certain opera house. Soon the Mittelfrank Opera Company put together a war drama depicting the journey and sacrifice of the emperor and her companions, and the starring role went to none other than Dorothea. Edelgard initially forbade the company from staging it, but was eventually persuaded by Dorothea's passionate performance to rescind that decree. It is said that the emperor always set aside time to enjoy the opera thereafter.''
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'''Edelgard and [[Lysithea]]'''
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: ''After the war, Edelgard and Lysithea threw themselves into the fight against those who slither in the dark. The struggle was long and arduous, but not without its benefits. With careful analysis of ancient techniques, they discovered ways to recover the years of life that had been stolen from them. Afterwards, the new Adrestian emperor and Lysithea, her trusted officer, devoted the rest of their lives to Fódlan's rule. For her counsel in instituting class reforms and ensuring the independence of the people, Lysithea came to be known as the Wisdom of the Empire. The pair of talented women ushered Fódlan into a new age of innovation and prosperity.''
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'''Edelgard and [[Hanneman]]'''
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: ''As the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard gave all she had to breathe new life into the government of Fódlan. To that end, Hanneman's research proved invaluable. Seeking to determine the nature of Crests, and to do away with the inequality caused by them, the Father of Crestology produced magical tools that could be used even without the aid of Crests. These were put to eager use by Edelgard, who saw both of their dreams realized. It is not hard to imagine that a pair with such similar ideologies and plans for the future would eventually settle into an affectionate and fulfilling relationship.''
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'''Edelgard and [[Manuela]]'''
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: ''As the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard gave all she had to breathe new life into the government of Fódlan. Her first objective was to institute new class reforms and ensure the people's independence. For that reason, she sought the counsel of Manuela, whose vast array of contacts, talents, and experience proved invaluable. She became essential to Edelgard, and her skill as a physician kept the emperor in good health for many years. Both remained unmarried, and it is said that the two became extremely close over the years.''
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'''Edelgard and [[Constance]]'''
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: ''For her service in the war and her innovations in magic, Constance von Nuvelle was among the first to receive peerage from Emperor Edelgard. Though her noble house was given no guarantee of power on a hereditary basis, Constance made certain that House Nuvelle would be relied upon in helping to achieve Edelgard’s vision of a new social order. The emperor kept Constance close at hand and routinely recognized her counsel as valuable, which helped to bolster Constance’s own sense of worth. It is rumored that the two were also dear personal friends and that they would slip away from duties of governance to traipse through the capital together.''
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==Non-Canon Appearances==
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===''Super Smash Bros.''===
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[[File:Byleth SSBU Edelgard Alt.png|150px|thumb|Artwork of Byleth's Edelgard costume]]
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Edelgard appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as a background character at [[Garreg Mach Monastery]]. She also appears as a spirit in her Academy and War phase appearances and [[Byleth]]'s fourth alternate palette is based off of Edelgard.
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===''[[Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)]]''===
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Edelgard is illustrated in the trading card game ''Fire Emblem Cipher'' with the following cards:
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{{CardLink|B18-004SR}}
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{{CardLink|B18-005N}}
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{{CardLink|B18-006HN}}
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{{CardLink|B19-001SR}}
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{{CardLink|B19-001SR+}}
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{{CardLink|B19-002N}}
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{{CardLink|B19-003HN}}
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{{CardLink|B19-046HN}}
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{{CardLink|S12-004ST}}
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{{CardLink|P16-012PR}}
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{{CardLink|P17-002PR}}
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{{CardLink|P19-011PR}}
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==Etymology==
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The name '''Edelgard''' means "Noble Protector" in German.
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Her personal nickname '''El '''is the name of the head of the old Canaanite pantheon of gods named '''El''' where was the father of the gods and creator in Canaanite mythology.
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Edelgard's surname '''Hresvelg''' means comes from a Norse mythology called [[wikipedia:Hræsvelgr|'''Hræsvelgr''']] (Old Norse "Corpse Swallower"), a giant who takes the form of an eagle.
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==Trivia==
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* Edelgard shares her English voice actress, Tara Platt, with ''[[Fire Emblem Awakening|Awakening's]] ''[[Miriel]] and [[Flavia]].
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** She shares her Japanese voice actress, Ai Kakuma, with [[Flora]] from ''[[Fire Emblem Fates|Fates]]''.
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** Edelgard was voiced by Cristina Vee in the original E3 2018 trailer for ''Three Houses'', whom she shares with [[Tatiana]] from ''[[Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia]]'', as well as the ''[[Fire Emblem Heroes]]'' appearances of [[Lachesis]] and [[Athena]].
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* Edelgard's pre-timeskip artwork depicts her wielding a Killer Axe while her post timeskip artwork depicts her wielding [[Aymr]].
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** Aymr bears the Crest of the [[Maurice|Beast]], which [[Marianne]] possesses, but Edelgard does not.
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* Edelgard is the only house leader to not be strong in her nation's specialty weapon.
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** However, she does have a budding talent in her Reason skill.
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* Edelgard is one of the characters who can have S-Supports with both [[Byleth|Male and Female Byleth]]. The others are [[Rhea]], [[Dorothea]], [[Mercedes]], [[Jeritza]], [[Sothis]], [[Linhardt]], [[Yuri]], [[Alois]] (platonic), [[Gilbert]] (platonic as well)
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**She is the first house leader to be able to do so, the other being [[Yuri]].
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*Edelgard is the only character in the base game of ''Three Houses'' able to learn both [[Anima (magic)|Black and]] [[Dark (magic)|Dark Magic]] by leveling up Reason.
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*Edelgard appears to be ambidextrous.
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**In her artwork, Edelgard is seen wielding her axe with either her left or right hand, although her battle model only depicts her wielding it with her right hand.
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*Edelgard is the first female character to be of the Rudolf [[Archetype]].
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* Edelgard stands at 158cm (or about 5’2”).
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*When fought in the Black Eagles route of [[Throne of Knowledge|Chapter 11]], Edelgard uses her unmasked model of the Flame Emperor class that is normally seen during the Siege of Garreg Mach, due to her already revealing that she was the Flame Emperor before the fight.
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*Although Edelgard possesses a Major [[Crest of Flames]] she cannot use the [[Sword of the Creator]] at 2 range or use [[Ruptured Heaven]].
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**This is due to how the Crest Stone is within Byleth's heart, and a Relic cannot function without a Crest Stone. 
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*In a [https://i.imgur.com/rsH2EgE.jpg survey] conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Edelgard placed 4th with 17% of the vote overall and ranked 7th with 13.6% among those who completed the game in the character popularity poll for ''Fire Emblem: Three Houses''. The male-female vote ratio was 1:2.
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*In the second survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Edelgard placed [https://i.imgur.com/H24mJjb.jpg 6th] in the character popularity poll for ''Fire Emblem: Three Houses''. The male-female vote ratio was 1:3. She ranked 6th among those who completed the game with 143 points.
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*In a [https://i.imgur.com/7vjlUyz.jpg survey] conducted by Famitsu Magazine, Edelgard placed 4th for females and 7th overall with 916 votes in the character popularity poll for ''Fire Emblem: Three Houses''. She also placed [https://i.imgur.com/8Sy3EYd.jpg 2nd] among S-Supports chosen in the first playthrough with 499 votes.
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*In the third survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Edelgard placed [https://i.imgur.com/yYHnEnB.jpg 6th] in the character popularity poll for ''Fire Emblem: Three Houses''. The male-female vote ratio was 1:3. She ranked 6th among those who completed the game with 147 points.
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*In the fourth survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Edelgard placed [https://i.imgur.com/dShIU3N.jpg 6th] in the character popularity poll for ''Fire Emblem: Three Houses''. The male-female vote ratio was 1:4. She ranked 6th among those who completed the game with 78 points.
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*In the fifth survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Edelgard placed [https://i.imgur.com/61swPGK.jpg 4th] in the character popularity poll for ''Fire Emblem: Three Houses''. The male-female vote ratio was 1:4. She ranked 4th among those who completed the game with 19.9% of the vote.
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*In the fourth ''Fire Emblem Heroes: Choose Your Legends'' popularity poll, Edelgard won [https://vote4.campaigns.fire-emblem-heroes.com/en-US/results 1st place] for females and 1st place overall with 74,617.
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“People believe Crests are blessings from the Goddess, that they are necessary to maintain order in Fódlan. But the people are wrong. Crests are to blame for this brutal, irrational world we live in.”
—Edelgard speaking with Byleth

Edelgard is a playable character and one of the protagonists in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. She is the princess and the future emperor of the Adrestian Empire. She possesses a minor Crest of Seiros. In the Officers Academy, she is the leader of the Black Eagles. Edelgard is 17 at the start of the game and wields axes as her main weapon.

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Early life

Born in Imperial Year 1162, Edelgard is the ninth child of Emperor Ionius IX, the princess and heir to the Adrestian Empire, and a student at the Officers Academy in Garreg Mach Monastery. She is also the house leader of the Black Eagles.

In Imperial Year 1171, at the age of 9, she was taken by her uncle, Lord Volkhard von Arundel, to Fhirdiad in the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus during the Insurrection of the Seven. Volkhard was one of the key conspirators against Edelgard's father, and with his help, Duke Aegir stripped the emperor of much of his power. Unbeknownst to Volkhard or Edelgard, her mother had also escaped to Faerghus under the alias Patricia and married King Lambert.

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A young Edelgard teaches Dimitri to dance.

She later met and befriended Dimitri, the crown prince of Faerghus, though he did not learn that she was his step-sister until years afterward. The two spent much time together, with Edelgard teaching him how to dance. Edelgard returned to the Empire in 1174 with her uncle, never learning that her mother was Dimitri's step-mother. Before she departed, Dimitri gifted her a dagger, which she has held onto since despite forgetting how she obtained it.


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Edelgard's childhood afterward was much more traumatic. Upon her return to the Empire, she soon found that her father had been reduced to nothing more than a political puppet. Alongside her ten siblings, she was subjected to painful Crest experiments by Those Who Slither in the Dark with the support of the Adrestian nobles. Though her father objected, he could do nothing to stop them. As a result, most of her siblings were driven mad from the experiments or died from exhaustion.

By the end of it all, only Edelgard was able to survive and retain her sanity, leaving her as the only successful subject. As a result, she bore a second Crest, the Crest of Flames, at the cost of her hair turning white and her lifespan drastically shortened. These events would forever color her view of Crests, the Church of Seiros, and the caste system of Fódlan.

Edelgard never learned that her presence in Faerghus was used by Cornelia to manipulate Patricia and eventually cause the Tragedy of Duscur in Imperial Year 1176.

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Academy Phase

In 1180, she arrived at Garreg Mach Monastery to complete her education, and was resolved to reclaim what her father had lost. Her admittance marked the first time in ages since a member of the Hresvelg family sent a member to the Officer's Academy. She would soon become the House Leader of the Black Eagles.

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Sometime before meeting Byleth, Edelgard took on the guise of the Flame Emperor. The suit used Agarthan technology to heavily distort her voice to protect her true identity. As the Flame Emperor, she employed bandits led by Kostas in an effort to kill as many students as possible during a training exercise --among them Claude and Dimitri. However, this endeavor failed due to Byleth's and Jeralt's intervention. After being saved by Byleth, she came to hold interest towards them while also staying cautious. She formed an alliance of convenience with Those Who Slither in the Dark, as they both oppose the church, though she despises them for their callous attitude towards collateral damage. During the attack on Remire Village, as the Flame Emperor, she encounters Byleth and Jeralt and offers an alliance. When Byleth refuses, the Emperor had expected the reaction but warns about their decisions in the future. Should Byleth accept, the Emperor will accuse them of lying.

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Edelgard succeeds her father as Emperor of Adrestia.

Within the school year, she asks the students of the Officers Academy to hold a reunion five years later on the eve of the monastery's millennium festival. Eventually, she convinces Ionius IX to abdicate and assumes the Adrestian throne, an event Byleth can witness if they are her professor.

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Eventually she orders Metodey and several soldiers to infiltrate the Holy Tomb. Should Byleth teach the Black Eagles, Edelgard accompanies her fellow classmates into the Holy Tomb. After Byleth sits on the throne, Metodey and several Imperial soldiers arrive, intending to pillage the Crest Stones. After Lindhardt realizes the Flame Emperor is linked to the Empire, Bernadetta asks her if she is the Flame Emperor. Edelgard confirms her suspicions, much to the her classmates' shock. She tells her classmates to stand down as the Imperial Army loot the Crest Stones, ordering her soldiers to kill them should they resist. If Byleth taught the Blue Lions or Golden Deer however, she appears with Metodey in her Flame Emperor persona, and her true identity is revealed following the battle.

Rhea then orders Byleth to kill Edelgard, seeing her as a threat to Fódlan. If Byleth taught the other Houses or did not attend her coronation, they immediately side with Rhea, but Hubert teleports in and takes her away before they can do anything about it. Should Byleth attend Edelgard's coronation, they have the option of siding with her; should they do so, Edelgard will be shocked, but grateful for their decision.

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Cindered Shadows

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War Phase

Crimson Flower

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Edelgard organizes her former classmates into an elite task force known as the Black Eagle Strike Force. They are able to overwhelm the Church's forces, but in the aftermath of the battle, Rhea transforms into the Immaculate One and encases Byleth in rubble, sending them into coma. Despite her efforts, Edelgard and the others are unable to find Byleth. After the Battle of Garreg Mach, Archbishop Rhea takes refuge in Fhirdiad. Garreg Mach falls into ruin, but Edelgard and the rest of the Imperial Army soon rehabilitate the former monastery and put it back into a running state, using it as their base of operations. She and the rest of her classmates spend the next five years in conflict with both the Kingdom and Church; the Alliance remained a neutral party, having people both for and against the Empire's actions.

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Edelgard reunites with Byleth after their five year absence.

Eventually, Byleth returns in Imperial Year 1185 on the day that would have been the Millennium Festival. Byleth encounters Edelgard upon returning to Garreg Mach, where she is surprised with their reappearance and shares a hug with them. After bringing them up to speed, she reintroduces Byleth to the Black Eagle Strike Force. With Byleth's aid, Edelgard is swiftly able to conquer Leicester, eventually defeating Claude and his forces at Derdriu. Edelgard and Byleth had the decision to spare or execute Claude. She was surprised that Claude had considered all possibilities after the battle. If Claude was spared, he decided to meet Edelgard one more time, and asked her to take care of his former classmates and bring peace to Fódlan, which she agreed to.

Following the absorption of the Alliance, the Knights of Seiros then perform a sneak attack on Garreg Mach to recapture it. While Rhea and Catherine distract most of the enemy forces, an expeditionary force led by Seteth attempt to sneak in, but are discovered by Edelgard and her strike force. They are quickly repelled, and the Church retreats following their defeat. However, both Randolph and Ladislava are killed during the battle with the main army, along with numerous other casualties. Despite the losses, Edelgard continues her campaign against the Church, planning an attack on Fhirdiad, although she informs Byleth they are taking a short detour to Arianrhod first.

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Edelgard executes Dimitri.

The reason for attacking Arianrhod is because Cornelia is actually a member of those who slither in the dark. The siege is a success, with Arianrhod captured and Cornelia killed. However, in response for killing Cornelia, her uncle sends javelins of light to flatten the city. Though Hubert is concerned they acted rashly in killing Cornelia, Edelgard reassures him, stating that they forced those who slither in the dark to reveal their secret weapon. Hubert advises her to keep the truth of the incident away from the others, which she complies with, telling her classmates that the Church was responsible for flattening Arianrhod, and that they must end the war quickly before they can use the javelins of light again.

However, news of an Almyran army at Fódlan's Throat forces Edelgard to take her strike force there and defend the fortress as no other units can be spared. Edelgard defeats Nader, the enemy commander, forcing the Almyrans to retreat. Duke Goneril then entrusts Edelgard to protect the fortress, and she stations a group of soldiers there to defend it.

Now heading to the Tailtean Plains, Dimitri intercepts the Imperial Army, while waiting for Rhea's forces to arrive as they are late due to poor weather. In the ensuing battle, Dimitri is defeated and Rhea's forces are routed. If Dedue was defeated after turning into a Demonic Beast, Dimitri curses Edelgard, accusing her of causing immense suffering, but Edelgard ignores his accusations and executes him herself. Following the aftermath of the battle, Edelgard expresses surprise with Rhea's tactical skills, and somewhat mourns Dimitri's death, since her uncle was responsible for warping him into nothing more than a vengeful king.

The group finally arrives in Fhirdiad. Edelgard orders the Church to surrender and be spared. The Church does not respond, prompting Hubert to state that they should attack. The group then hears a roar as Rhea transforms into the Immaculate One, and learns that she has ordered the city to be burned, much to Edelgard's disgust. Prior to the battle, she assembles the Black Eagle Strike Force and tells them not to die so they could all see the future she plans to bring at war's end. Edelgard, Byleth, and the Black Eagle Strike Force engage her in battle. Ultimately, the Empire emerges victorious and Rhea is slain. Following Rhea's death, Byleth collapses and apparently dies due to the strain of their Crest, much to Edelgard's initial horror. However, the Crest soon dissipates and their heart starts beating again, much to her delight.

With all of Fódlan under Adrestia's dominion, Edelgard finally begins the reforms she always wanted to bring to the nobility and the Crest system and begins a silent war against "those who slither in the dark", which is successful.

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Silver Snow

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As expected, Edelgard's former classmates (apart from Hubert) decide to side with the Church. On the day of the Millennium Festival, she encounters Byleth and asks them to join the Empire alongside her, but Byleth refuses. Lamenting over the fact that they are now enemies, the two briefly cross swords, with Edelgard noting that the next time they cross, it would be the end for one of them.

Following the capture of the Great Bridge of Myrddin, a Church soldier informs Byleth, Seteth and Flayn that Edelgard while they were capturing the bridge, Edelgard led the Imperial Army to Gronder Field, where she also encountered Dimitri, his Kingdom forces, along with Claude and Alliance forces. The battle turns into a brutal three-way fight, but the Imperial Army emerges victorious, although reports state that she took severe injuries in the battle.

After the palace is successfully captured, she accepts her defeat by Byleth's hands and asks them to grant her an honorable death. Right before Byleth's blade cuts her down, her last words are of how she wishes they could’ve walked their path together.

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Azure Moon

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The evening of the Ball, the Flame Emperor is seen conversing with Thales. When The Flame Emperor teleports, a dagger is left behind, one that Dimitri recognizes. In the Holy Tomb, the revelation that Edelgard is the Flame Emperor causes Dimitri to snap, immediately slaughtering her accompanying troops with utter brutality. Though forced to retreat, with her identity now revealed, Edelgard formally ascends the throne of the Adrestian Empire and declares war on the Church of Seiros. Her first battle involves her forces attacking Garreg Mach Monastery. Though the students and Knights of Seiros are able to repel the initial wave, more soldiers arrive, now with Demonic Beasts under Empire command. As a result of this, Rhea, despite transforming into the Immaculate One, is captured and imprisoned in the Empire while Byleth goes missing.

Over five years, the Adrestian Empire has gained control of the Monastery, sending most of the Knights of Seiros into hiding. Dimitri is ousted from his rightful place as heir to the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus and forced into hiding while a woman by the name of Cornelia becomes Queen and aligns with the Empire, making Faerghus a puppet country.

By 1185, Adrestia has all but conquered all of Fódlan. However, Byleth reappears after their five year disappearance and is able to find Dimitri. In Great Tree Moon 1185, the armies of the Adrestian Empire, the Faerghus rebel army accompanied by the Knights of Seiros, and the Leicester Alliance meet at Gronder Field much like the mock battle held at the Academy five years prior. Edelgard personally leads the Adrestian forces, but is eventually defeated by Byleth and Dimitri, forcing her to retreat. As she gathers her troops, especially once Dimitri reclaims Faerghus from Cornelia and after he captures Fort Merceus, she receives a message from Dimitri to meet him in private. Accompanied by Hubert, she converses with Dimitri about their past. Though the prince tries to see eye to eye with her, she refuses to give up her ambitions. At an impasse, Dimitri returns the dagger she dropped five years ago, the one he had gifted her when they were children. The two depart, but acknowledge the next time they would meet would be in battle as enemies.

Dimitri ending

Dimitri offers Edelgard mercy in her defeat.

During the Verdant Rain Moon, 1185, the Kingdom of Faerghus invades the capital of Adrestia, Enbarr, killing Hubert. Left with the Adrestian Castle as her only defense, she willingly uses archaic methods to transform herself into a Hegemon Husk, which allows her to use the unbridled full power of her two crests, in a last ditch effort to stop Byleth, Dimitri, and their army. Despite her fierce attacks, her loyal soldiers who are willing to give their lives for her, and a few agents of those who slither in the dark, she is eventually defeated by them. As her monster form dissipates off her body, Dimitri offers his hand to the weakened emperor. Edelgard refuses to accept his mercy, meeting his response with silence as she silently grabs her dagger underneath her cloak and throws it at his shoulder. Dimitri instinctively impales her heart with Areadbhar in response, killing her. With her death, Adrestia merges into the now united Fódlan under the rule of its first united ruler, King Dimitri.

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Verdant Wind

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If the Golden Deer's path is chosen, she is defeated by the combined forces of the Knights of Seiros, the Alliance and Almyra military. She accepts her defeat by Byleth's hands and asks them to grant her an honorable death. Right before Byleth's blade cuts her down, her last words are of how she wishes they could’ve walked their path together.

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Personality

Edelgard holds herself with a dignified air, but full of melancholy and solemn wistfulness. As heir of the Adrestian Empire, she is an exemplary student and a natural leader. She keeps a modest front, rarely cutting loose and maintains formality. Her colleagues express great surprise whenever she does relax. While generally a private person, she does recognize the importance of her duties and expresses confidence and faith in the abilities of her allies.

She is a capable dancer, having taught Dimitri at a young age and has a talent for drawing portraits, though she is embarrassed to show them to others. She has a personal nickname, El, of whom she only allows very close individuals, namely family, to call her.

Though she tries to keep it a secret, Edelgard is deathly afraid of rats, as they remind her of a past she is uncomfortable with. She also fears the ocean since she cannot swim.


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Edelgard is far more complex than she initially appears as she is ambitious, cunning, and ruthless. There are few lines, if any, that she is unwilling to cross in order to achieve her objectives. She is willing to sacrifice others for the greater good, ally with people she despises if it will give her an advantage, and manipulate others for the sake of her goals. She is responsible for or at least accomplice to many of the schemes that occur before and during the Academy Phase of the game, although outwardly she feigns ignorance. While she is allied with Those Who Slither in the Dark, she does so begrudgingly and expresses no grievances for their deaths, even planning on rooting them out immediately after her war with the Church is over.

Edelgard strongly believes that the ends will justify the means if she were to win the war, as she despises the structure of Fódlan society and believes that someone needed to put an end to it, stating in the Azure Moon route that she went to war after weighing all options and determined that it would be much faster with far fewer casualties than to continue on in the continent's current state. She also does not desire to remain Emperor for too long as according to a tea time conversation with her, Edelgard states she has no intention of handing the throne to any children she might have, instead planning to pass it on to someone brilliant and kind, which she readily does so in many of her shared endings.

Dimitri has had a significant impact on her life as the two are step-siblings when her mother Anselma married King Lambert under the name "Patricia." In their childhood, neither were aware of their relationship to each other, but they were close nonetheless, with Dimitri affectionately calling her "El" which only those particularly close to her are allowed to call her. Dimitri gifted her a dagger which she held well into the present, which was symbolically meant to tell her to carve out her own ideals and face the numerous hardships she had to endure up until the present. If met at the Goddess Tower during the Academy Phase, she admits that her first love was a Faerghus noble who she can't recall, implied to be Dimitri. Despite her past feelings towards him, it's heavily implied for most of the game that Edelgard no longer remembers Dimitri nor that he gifted her the dagger. In the Azure Moon route, she accepts Dimitri's invitation to parley on a whim. While she refuses to end the war peacefully, she is nonetheless able to express her gratitude to him for the dagger and the strength it provided her when he reminds her that it was a parting gift from him.

In truth, Edelgard's personality and ambitions are a result of tragedies that painted her view of the world. The traumatic imprisonment of her siblings and herself due to the experiments of Those Who Slither in the Dark created her hatred of Crests. She also despises most nobility, especially the Adrestian Nobles, as they are partially responsible for the circumstances leading to said experiments, but also due to the fact that Crests are used as societal leverage by most nobles as a sign of their prestige when they themselves have shown nothing worthy to earn such respect. She even shows sympathy and pity to Miklan, whom she praises for becoming a leader despite being disowned and leading a group of bandits, calling his death "a waste". One of her main goals is to dismantle the current nobility system and having the people earn their position by merit rather than birthright, which she achieves in her ending in the Crimson Flower path.

Edelgard's strong opposition against the Church is due to a combination of the tragedy she experienced from the Insurrection of the Seven along with the knowledge her father passed down to her regarding the truth of the War of Heroes, which had been passed down from emperor to emperor since Wilhelm.

Though the story lacked context in regards to the war, due to the length of said war and the amount of information Rhea had shared with Wilhelm back then, the story, on its own, already contradicted the Church teachings. Any information toward the truth would only be known by Rhea, the Four Saints, and Those Who Slither in the Dark, all of whom took great lengths to hide the truth.

Bearing knowledge of secrets that she was unable to share due to the immense contradiction to the commonly accepted teachings, understanding of how the hypocrisy of the Church's teachings promoted Crests into the nobility system that allowed corrupt people like the nobles in the Insurrection, as well as causing suffering for many others that lacked Crests, as well as the position Edelgard held in Adrestia due to the Insurrection, Edelgard believed that the only path forward for Fódlan was a violent dismantling of the churches hegemony and the systems of the crest and nobility, a path that needed to be carved in blood.

Despite this, Edelgard expresses fear and anxiety over the consequences of her actions should Byleth side with her in Crimson Flower, as she understands that she would be responsible for the deaths of countless lives. This is proven further when Randolph and Ladislava die defending Garreg Mach from the Church, and how she laments that another life is lost in the war because of her choices. She even mourned Dimitri's death, lamenting how she could not save him from Thales's manipulation. Dimitri's death struck her to the point that Byleth questioned if Edelgard was crying, which Edelgard denied, claiming that the Edelgard who cried had perished years ago.

In the end, Edelgard proves to be a very empathetic and caring person who was deeply affected by the suffering Fódlan's societal order inflicted upon its inhabitants. Herself being a victim of its whims, she uses her trauma to fuel her ambitions to fundamentally change the order of Fódlan into what she believes to be a kinder, fairer and more meritocratic society where nobody has to go through the same things as she had to go through.

Despite her animosity with the Church, she does not dismiss spirituality as a whole on the Crimson Flower path. While she does not care for it, her supports with Manuela showcase a willingness to at least understand why people are devoted to religion. She herself admits that she has not made an enemy of the faith itself, but Rhea, and a few the Crimson Flower endings reveal that the Church has been restored, albeit under the Empire's supervision. This is not the case on the other routes, where her intolerance leads all worshipers to flee any territory under her control due to her opposing their worship. Ultimately she has strong humanist beliefs, that humanity is strong enough to create their own future without the need of a higher being to dictate it.

Edelgard's relationship with Byleth greatly affects her personality and fate in the war. If Byleth sides with her, Edelgard admits in a support that she feared that she would have become "a harsh ruler with a heart of ice" if she had to walk her path alone. In the other routes where she is not taught by them or where Byleth sides with the church against her, this become a reality, even willing to become a literal monster in the Azure Moon route as a last-ditch effort to turn the tides of war. Even defeated and weakened, she chooses to attack Dimitri with the very dagger he gave to her, prompting him to kill her, believing herself to be unworthy of mercy and beyond redemption and refusing to be put in chains and locked into a dungeon like she was during her childhood. However, should they choose to support her into the Crimson Flower Route, she has a far easier time expressing kindness and regret over her actions over the course of the game. She will opt to force her enemies to surrender instead of wiping them out, where she even offered to spare Rhea and the Church followers if they surrendered, while the former was willing to sacrifice the city the final battle takes place in. She also has several fleeting moments of peace and happiness, such as when she takes to drawing portraits of Byleth, which she is self conscious about due to their lack of quality in her eyes.

That attachment towards Byleth is even greater than that of the other house leaders. In the Black Eagles route, she makes several attempts to get Byleth to understand her world view, even though Hubert advised her it would not be wise. She also invited Byleth to her coronation. In the Crimson Flower route, Dorothea notes that among the Black Eagles, Edelgard was the most emotionally affected by Byleth's disappearance. Edelgard's fondness for Byleth goes so far as to encourage Byleth to call her El and even let Byleth give her orders on the battlefield despite her hatred of not being in control. This is especially seen after she and Byleth kill Rhea. When Byleth collapses, Edelgard, believing they are dead, becomes depressed and starts crying, but after realizing they are alive, she is overjoyed and hugs them. Should they obtain an S-Support, Edelgard will ask for Byleth's hand in marriage, stating that she needs them. In the other routes, Edelgard shows regret that the Byleth did not join her cause. This is especially prominent in the Azure Moon route, where as a Hegemon Husk she shows regret in attacking them, even stating that she feels weak facing them.

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In-Game

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Base Stats

Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Noble Edelgard IconNobleMinor Crest of Seiros
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
1291366856410
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
-Icon Combat Art FE16 AxeSmashImperial BloodlineImperial Lineage
Sword Prowess Lv 1Sword Prowess Lv 1
Axe Prowess Lv 1Axe Prowess Lv 1
Authority Lv 1Authority 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 D D E E
Start
Strong
Strong
Weak
Budding Talent
Weak
Strong
Strong

Stats as an Enemy

Rivalry of the Houses

Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Noble Enemy Edelgard IconNobleMinor Crest of Seiros
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
3301476956411
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
--Imperial BloodlineImperial LineageFE16 Axe Weapon IconTraining Axe*
FE16 Axe Weapon IconHand Axe*
FE16 Potion IconVulnerary

Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Noble Enemy Edelgard IconNobleMinor Crest of Seiros
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
4301576967512
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
--Imperial BloodlineImperial LineageFE16 Axe Weapon IconTraining Axe*
FE16 Axe Weapon IconHand Axe*
FE16 Potion IconVulnerary

Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Noble Enemy Edelgard IconNobleMinor Crest of Seiros
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
83318109+412810816
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
--Imperial BloodlineImperial Lineage
Dexterity +4 FE16Dexterity +4		FE16 Axe Weapon IconTraining Axe*
FE16 Axe Weapon IconHand 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 E * E E E E E - - -
Start

* Axe weapon rank is D in the Golden Deer route.

Battle of the Eagle and Lion

Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Lord Enemy Edelgard IconLordMinor Crest of Seiros
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
153621101113910720+1
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
--Imperial BloodlineImperial Lineage
Charm FE16Charm
General skill FE16General
Axe Prowess Lv 2Axe Prowess Lv 2
Authority Lv 2Authority Prowess Lv 2
Seal Strength FE16Seal Strength
Seal Magic FE16Seal Magic		FE16 Axe Weapon IconTomahawk
FE16 Ring IconAccuracy Ring
FE16 Axe Weapon IconSteel Axe

Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Lord Enemy Edelgard IconLordMinor Crest of Seiros
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
1639241313151113923+1
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
--Imperial BloodlineImperial Lineage
Charm FE16Charm
General skill FE16General
Axe Prowess Lv 2Axe Prowess Lv 2
Authority Lv 2Authority Prowess Lv 2
Seal Strength FE16Seal Strength
Seal Magic FE16Seal Magic		FE16 Axe Weapon IconTomahawk
FE16 Ring IconAccuracy Ring
FE16 Axe Weapon IconSteel Axe

Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Lord Enemy Edelgard IconLordMinor Crest of Seiros
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
22463321202115211730+1
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
--Imperial BloodlineImperial Lineage
Charm FE16Charm
General skill FE16General
Axe Prowess Lv 2Axe Prowess Lv 2
Authority Lv 2Authority Prowess Lv 2
Seal Strength FE16Seal Strength
Seal Magic FE16Seal Magic		FE16 Axe Weapon IconTomahawk
FE16 Ring IconAccuracy Ring
FE16 Axe Weapon IconSteel Axe

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 D+ E B E E E E C - - -
Start
Conflict in the Holy Tomb
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Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Flame Emperor IconFlame EmperorMajor Crest of Flames
Minor Crest of Seiros*
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
235118141261022824+5
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
--Imperial BloodlineImperial Lineage*
Charm FE16Charm
Axefaire FE16Axefaire
Commander FE16Commander
CounterattackCounterattack
Seal Strength FE16Seal Strength
Seal Magic FE16Seal Magic
Axe Prowess Lv 3Axe Prowess Lv 3		FE16 Axe Weapon IconSteel Axe

Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Flame Emperor IconFlame EmperorMajor Crest of Flames
Minor Crest of Seiros*
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
24552218141012221128+5
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
--Imperial BloodlineImperial Lineage*
Charm FE16Charm
Axefaire FE16Axefaire
Commander FE16Commander
CounterattackCounterattack
Seal Strength FE16Seal Strength
Seal Magic FE16Seal Magic
Axe Prowess Lv 3Axe Prowess Lv 3		FE16 Axe Weapon IconSteel Axe

Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Flame Emperor IconFlame EmperorMajor Crest of Flames
Minor Crest of Seiros*
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
31663126221719281838+5
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
--Imperial BloodlineImperial Lineage*
Charm FE16Charm
Axefaire FE16Axefaire
Commander FE16Commander
CounterattackCounterattack
Seal Strength FE16Seal Strength
Seal Magic FE16Seal Magic
Axe Prowess Lv 3Axe Prowess Lv 3		FE16 Axe Weapon IconSteel Axe

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 - - -
Start
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The Battle of Garreg Mach
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Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Flame Emperor IconFlame EmperorMajor Crest of Flames
Minor Crest of Seiros
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
255219141271022828+5
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
--Imperial BloodlineImperial Lineage
Charm FE16Charm
Axefaire FE16Axefaire
Commander FE16Commander
CounterattackCounterattack
Seal Strength FE16Seal Strength
Seal Magic FE16Seal Magic
Authority Lv 3Authority Prowess Lv 3		FE16 Axe Weapon IconSilver Axe

Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Flame Emperor IconFlame EmperorMajor Crest of Flames
Minor Crest of Seiros
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
26572319151113221132+5
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
--Imperial BloodlineImperial Lineage
Charm FE16Charm
Axefaire FE16Axefaire
Commander FE16Commander
CounterattackCounterattack
Seal Strength FE16Seal Strength
Seal Magic FE16Seal Magic
Authority Lv 3Authority Prowess Lv 3		FE16 Axe Weapon IconSilver Axe

Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Flame Emperor IconFlame EmperorMajor Crest of Flames
Minor Crest of Seiros
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
32673126221819271741+5
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
--Imperial BloodlineImperial Lineage
Charm FE16Charm
Axefaire FE16Axefaire
Commander FE16Commander
CounterattackCounterattack
Seal Strength FE16Seal Strength
Seal Magic FE16Seal Magic
Authority Lv 3Authority Prowess Lv 3		FE16 Axe Weapon IconSilver Axe

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 - - -
Start
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To War at Gronder
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Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Armored Lord Enemy Edelgard IconArmored LordMajor Crest of Flames
Minor Crest of Seiros
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
35492818151410221331+10
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
-Icon Combat Art FE16 AxeRaging StormImperial Lineage+Imperial Lineage+
Charm FE16Charm
Axefaire FE16Axefaire
Commander FE16Commander
CounterattackCounterattack
Armored Effect Null FE16Armored Effect Null
Hit 20 FE16Hit +20
Axe Prowess Lv 4Axe Prowess Lv 4		FE16 Relic Axe Weapon IconAymr
FE16 Sacred Sword Weapon IconSword of Seiros
FE16 Potion IconConcoction
FE16 Seal IconMaster Seal

Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Armored Lord Enemy Edelgard IconArmored LordMajor Crest of Flames
Minor Crest of Seiros
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
36553424211916251837+10
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
-Icon Combat Art FE16 AxeRaging StormImperial Lineage+Imperial Lineage+
Charm FE16Charm
Axefaire FE16Axefaire
Commander FE16Commander
CounterattackCounterattack
Armored Effect Null FE16Armored Effect Null
Hit 20 FE16Hit +20
Axe Prowess Lv 4Axe Prowess Lv 4		FE16 Relic Axe Weapon IconAymr
FE16 Sacred Sword Weapon IconSword of Seiros
FE16 Potion IconConcoction
FE16 Seal IconMaster Seal

Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Armored Lord Enemy Edelgard IconArmored LordMajor Crest of Flames
Minor Crest of Seiros
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
42654433302823342747+10
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
-Icon Combat Art FE16 AxeRaging StormImperial Lineage+Imperial Lineage+
Charm FE16Charm
Axefaire FE16Axefaire
Commander FE16Commander
CounterattackCounterattack
Armored Effect Null FE16Armored Effect Null
Hit 20 FE16Hit +20
Axe Prowess Lv 4Axe Prowess Lv 4		FE16 Relic Axe Weapon IconAymr
FE16 Sacred Sword Weapon IconSword of Seiros
FE16 Potion IconConcoction
FE16 Seal IconMaster Seal

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 A C B D+ D+ B E B B - -
Start
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Confrontation at the Palace
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Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Emperor Enemy Edelgard IconEmperorMajor Crest of Flames
Minor Crest of Seiros
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
40583322171412251433+10
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
-Icon Combat Art FE16 AxeRaging StormImperial Lineage+Imperial Lineage+
Charm FE16Charm
Axefaire FE16Axefaire
Commander FE16Commander
CounterattackCounterattack
Armored Effect Null FE16Armored Effect Null
Hit 20 FE16Hit +20
Axe Prowess Lv 5Axe Prowess Lv 5		FE16 Relic Axe Weapon IconAymr
FE16 Potion IconVulnerary

Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Emperor Enemy Edelgard IconEmperorMajor Crest of Flames
Minor Crest of Seiros
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
41653928232018302040+10
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
-Icon Combat Art FE16 AxeRaging StormImperial Lineage+Imperial Lineage+
Charm FE16Charm
Axefaire FE16Axefaire
Commander FE16Commander
CounterattackCounterattack
Armored Effect Null FE16Armored Effect Null
Hit 20 FE16Hit +20
Axe Prowess Lv 5Axe Prowess Lv 5		FE16 Relic Axe Weapon IconAymr
FE16 Potion IconVulnerary

Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Emperor Enemy Edelgard IconEmperorMajor Crest of Flames
Minor Crest of Seiros
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
47765038332927392951+10
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
-Icon Combat Art FE16 AxeRaging StormImperial Lineage+Imperial Lineage+
Charm FE16Charm
Axefaire FE16Axefaire
Commander FE16Commander
CounterattackCounterattack
Armored Effect Null FE16Armored Effect Null
Hit 20 FE16Hit +20
Axe Prowess Lv 5Axe Prowess Lv 5		FE16 Relic Axe Weapon IconAymr
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 A C A C C B+ E A A - -
Start
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Infernal Clash at the Capital
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Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Hegemon Husk IconHegemon HuskMajor Crest of Flames
Minor Crest of Seiros
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
4454/54/81/1083019201611151234
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
-Staggering Blow FE16Wilted Flower*Imperial Lineage+Imperial Lineage+
Twin Crests FE16Twin Crests
Commander FE16Commander
Monster Effect Null FE16Monster Effect Null
File:Heavily Armored Wall FE16.pngHeavily Armored Wall
Vital Defense FE16Vital Defense
CounterattackCounterattack
Vantage FE16Vantage*
Desperation FE16Desperation*
Wrath FE16Wrath*		FE16 Crest Stone IconCrest of Flames Power
FE16 Crest Stone IconTwin-Crest Power

Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Hegemon Husk IconHegemon HuskMajor Crest of Flames
Minor Crest of Seiros
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
4575/75/107/1393726272318211841
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
-Staggering Blow FE16Wilted Flower*Imperial Lineage+Imperial Lineage+
Twin Crests FE16Twin Crests
Commander FE16Commander
Monster Effect Null FE16Monster Effect Null
File:Heavily Armored Wall FE16.pngHeavily Armored Wall
Vital Defense FE16Vital Defense
CounterattackCounterattack
Vantage FE16Vantage*
Desperation FE16Desperation*
Wrath FE16Wrath*		FE16 Crest Stone IconCrest of Flames Power
FE16 Crest Stone IconTwin-Crest Power

Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Hegemon Husk IconHegemon HuskMajor Crest of Flames
Minor Crest of Seiros
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
52106/106/159/1994937383328322953
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
-Staggering Blow FE16Wilted Flower*Imperial Lineage+Imperial Lineage+
Twin Crests FE16Twin Crests
Commander FE16Commander
Monster Effect Null FE16Monster Effect Null
File:Heavily Armored Wall FE16.pngHeavily Armored Wall
Vital Defense FE16Vital Defense
CounterattackCounterattack
Vantage FE16Vantage*
Desperation FE16Desperation*
Wrath FE16Wrath*		FE16 Crest Stone IconCrest of Flames Power
FE16 Crest Stone IconTwin-Crest Power

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 E - -
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Growth Rates

HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
40% 55% 45% 45% 40% 30% 35% 35% 60%

Maximum Stats

HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
81 81 72 61 57 42 61 47 85

Learned Magic

Skill Level Reason Faith
D Fire Heal
D+ - Nosferatu
C Bolganone Recover
C+ - -
B Luna Λ Seraphim
B+ - -
A Hades Ω -
A+ - -

Overall

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Edelgard serves as a slow powerhouse compared to Dimitri or Claude, having excellent synergy with various axe-wielding classes that let her dish out an immense amount of punishment. Her speed and dexterity aren't bad either, and she even has a good magic growth rate, though her unique classes don't allow the use of magic (although they allow her to use magic weapons like a Bolt Axe or the Lightning Axe Combat Art effectively). She also has the highest Charm growth in the game, making her one of the most powerful Gambit users. Her defensive growths might seem average (in particular, her HP growth isn't stellar, though it's serviceable), but given that she will likely be put into Axe-based classes, she can usually become quite durable. Her only below-average growth rate is Luck, which isn't too problematic.

Edelgard can experience an unexpected dip in performance once she becomes an Armored Lord, as it raises HP, Defense, and Charm at the cost of Speed. Without any bonuses to Strength and with a Speed penalty, she may fail to double-strike or defeat enemies she could before. Unless the player wants Edelgard to have the Armored Lord mastery skill, Pomp & Circumstance, Fortress Knight may be preferred. It is considerably better than the Armored Lord in direct combat, offering substantially more HP and Defense, and despite the larger Speed penalty a higher effective Attack Speed because of the inherent Weight -5. Fortress Knight does lack a Charm bonus as well as the Charm class skill.

Edelgard is a very capable magic unit. She is one of five units who learns Dark magic, and is unique for learning a mix of Dark and Black magic. Her Budding Talent in Reason will give her Black Magic Critical +10; unfortunately this only benefits Fire and Bolganone, which have no base critical chance. Upon reaching S+ in Reason, she will learn Dark Tomefaire and Dark Magic Range +1, which will only work for her other two spells, Luna Λ and Hades Ω. These are two of the most powerful spells in the game, with Luna Λ ignoring enemy Rsl and Hades Ω boasting the highest Mt of any playable Reason spell. Dark Knight would give her Tomefaire for both of her Reason magic types, but she lacks any affinity for Lances or Riding. Thanks to her strengths in Sword and Reason, she can be a very strong candidate for the Mortal Savant, which has passive Black Tomefaire, so she will have -faire skills for both kinds of reason magic, though the class will reduce her Speed. Like any other female magic user, Gremory is an exceptional class for her, but requires extensive treatment of her Faith weakness. Such an effort would be rewarded with Recover and Seraphim, giving Edelgard utility and effectiveness against monsters. Note that in her personal classes Edelgard cannot cast magic, and training as a magic unit for a long time will affect her growths and skill suite. Unless one wants her to stay a magic unit to the end, avoid wasting time in developing Edelgard's magic.

Much like other physical characters, Edelgard should strive to acquire certain classes and abilities, such as Brigand for Death Blow or Fortress Knight for Pavise. Some skills that can prove highly beneficial to her include Aegis from Paladin to give her better protection against magic, Vantage from Mercenary to let her punish enemy attackers, especially so if she also uses Wrath from the Warrior class, and Darting Blow from Pegasus Knight to try and offset any speed issues she may run into. Though she has a weakness in Bow, mastering Archer for Hit +20 would still be very helpful to address accuracy issues. If going for a magical build, mastering Mage is essential for Fiendish Blow. Instructing her in the Flying skill will also be highly beneficial, as it will grant her access to the Wyvern Rider and Wyvern Lord class and their outstanding growth rates, which combine offensive prowess and excellent durability with outstanding mobility and thus make a better alternative to the slower armored classes. The Canto skill of these classes also combine very well with her personal relic Aymr, which gives her an extra turn after using its combat art - after making her canto move. This makes it possible for Edelgard to end a map in a single turn if the enemies are properly spaced so that she can bounce from enemy to enemy until she reaches the boss, evoking Galeforce sweepers from previous titles (note that this will quickly burn through Aymr's durability). This strategy can be further aided with support from Rallying and Special Dancing.

Overall, Edelgard lives up to her Lord status as a powerhouse that can smash through just about anything thrown at her and come out intact. While Dimitri may have more raw damage output and physical bulk, and Claude is both faster and more accurate, neither of them have Edelgard's toughness against both physical and magical attacks. Along with being a solid tank, she can also dish out some devastating hits, and is the most suitable mage candidate of the three Lords.

Gift List

Gift Name Type of Gift Description Rank
Armored Bear Stuffy Favorite A fluffy stuffed bear wearing distinguished armor. Appreciated by those who love animals or cute things. ★★★
Owl Feather Favorite A feather from a messenger owl that can be used in a variety of ways. Appreciated by everyone. ★★★
Board Game Favorite A fun activity in which players compete using stones on a board. Appreciated by those who enjoy tactical thinking. ★★★★
Carnation Favorite Grown sometimes in Fódlan. Appreciated by those who like flowers. ★★★
Goddess Statuette Dislike A beautiful wood carving of the goddess. Appreciated by those who like art or carving, and by devout believers. ★★★
Ceremonial Sword Dislike A beautiful ceremonial sword with a mangled blade. Appreciated by weapon collectors. ★★★★

Lost Items

Lost Item Description
Time-worn Quill Pen Writing utensil adorned with a beautiful black feather. It probably belongs to someone who often writes letters.
Easter Porcelain A gift container said to have been made in the far east. It probably belongs to a person of high class.
White Glove A pure white glove sewn from high-quality material. It seems like something that Edelgard would own.

Tea Party Conversations

See also: Edelgard/Tea Party

Supports

See also: Edelgard/Supports

Fire Emblem Heroes

The Future
Princess and heir apparent of the Adrestian Empire. Her steadfast ambition is veiled by her elegant, self-confident demeanor. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

Base Stats

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Heroes Edelgard SpriteTitle
The Future
Group
Heroes Infantry Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40		16/17/18
38/41/44		8/9/10
36/39/43		7/8/9
26/30/33		8/9/10
34/37/40		5/6/7
18/21/24
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Victorious Axe
FEH skill special New Moon		FEH Axe Axe

Skills

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
FEH skill offenseIron Axe---
Steel Axe-FEH Star Rarity 3-
Silver AxeSteel AxeFEH Star Rarity 4FEH Star Rarity 3
Victorious AxeSilver Axe-FEH Star Rarity 5
FEH skill specialNew Moon-FEH Star Rarity 4FEH Star Rarity 3
LunaNew Moon-FEH Star Rarity 5
AFEH Atk Def Solo 1 Atk/Def Solo 1--
FEH Atk Def Solo 2 Atk/Def Solo 2FEH Atk Def Solo 1 Atk/Def Solo 1-
FEH Atk Def Solo 3 Atk/Def Solo 3FEH Atk Def Solo 2 Atk/Def Solo 2FEH Star Rarity 5
BFEH Dull Close 1 Dull Close 1--
FEH Dull Close 2 Dull Close 2FEH Dull Close 1 Dull Close 1-
FEH Dull Close 3 Dull Close 3FEH Dull Close 2 Dull Close 2FEH Star Rarity 5
CFEH Rouse Atk Def 1 Rouse Atk/Def 1--
FEH Rouse Atk Def 2 Rouse Atk/Def 2FEH Rouse Atk Def 1 Rouse Atk/Def 1-
FEH Rouse Atk Def 3 Rouse Atk/Def 3FEH Rouse Atk Def 2 Rouse Atk/Def 2FEH Star Rarity 5

Overall

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Base Set

Edelgard is an axe infantry unit who is far more aggressive than her base stats may suggest. She has fantastic Atk and physical bulk for dueling many direct combat units, though at the cost of middling Spd and low Res. She is a potent frontline attacker and can lead the charge against her foes, sometimes even overcoming a color disadvantage if the enemy engages her improperly.

Her Victorious Axe is the reason why she needs to be engaged carefully. On top of its special cooldown acceleration, it also grants her an guaranteed follow-up attack if, within two spaces of her, the number of enemies equal or exceed the number of her allies. Edelgard prefers to be left away from her allies to make usage of this effect and her other base kit skills compliment this.

This is due to both Attack Defense Solo and Rouse Attack Defense. The former grants her a +6 Atk/Def boost during combat if she is not adjacent to an ally while the latter gives her a visible +6 Atk/Def boost if she does not start her turn next to an ally. With both active, she reaches a fantastic neutral 67 Atk and 49 Def, making her nearly impervious to all physical assaults while decimating her opponent if she is able to attack them.

Luna is a slow charging, but powerful special that ignores 50% of enemy Def when it activates, allowing her to smash through the bulkiest of opponents. Finally Dull Close removes enemy visible buffs, forcing them to face her already high Def head on without their stat assistance.

Counters

Edelgard is more of a victim of formations, thus manipulating the opponent's units to prevent her Axe's effect from taking effect weakens her somewhat. Facing her with physical units will generally not end well for that unit, even some sword units can be killed by her. Only some of the bulkiest Red units can hope to take a hit from her safely with her skills active like the Black Knight or Laegjarn. Few choose to run Distant Counter on her and her Res is low enough that she dies from most if not all Mage attacks, making them her best counter so long as they get to her first. Dragons can counter her effectively since they can exploit her lower Res, but she in turn can smash them if they are not prepared. Idunn and Halloween Myrrh carry bulk to take her hits with their color advantage and make usage of their magic damage. Finally, staff users can also easily annihilate her so long as they carry Wrathful Staff somewhere in their kit.

Skill Inheritance

Edelgard has a workable base kit that mainly requires a support skill and she is a rarity that Smite is a better Support option on her than the standard Reposition as she is better off keeping allies away from her to keep her Atk/Def boosting passive skills active. Though one can still understandably use if it they wish so.

Edelgard's Special can be replaced with the likes of Galeforce to put her offense into overdrive, Bonfire to take full advantage of her Def boost, which is especially useful to have when it is her boon, or Aether to give her solid self-healing on top her damage output. Skill B can be replaced with a host of skills like Desperation, Null Follow-Up, Hit and Run, Chill Defense, and Wrath for whatever offensive prowess boost you can give to her.

Quotes

Three Houses

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Heroes

See Main Article: Edelgard/Heroes Quotes.

Possible Endings

Three Houses

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Edelgard - Flame Emperor

As the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard dedicated her life to reshaping the delicate political structure of Fódlan. With tireless work and great sacrifice, she reformed the class system to ensure a free and independent society for all. In her later years, she entrusted her life's work to a worthy successor before finally vanishing from the public eye.

Edelgard and Byleth

Byleth and Edelgard ended the tyranny of a godlike being. Byleth was wounded and lost the power of the progenitor god, but it mattered not, as s/he and Edelgard had each other. To ensure lasting peace, the two fought against those who slither in the dark, and to ensure a society where people can rise and fall by their own merits, they spent their lives reforming the antiquated class system. They achieved much in their time together, and it is said that they were sometimes spotted leaving the palace to privately enjoy the world they created. How they spent those precious moments, none but the two of them will ever know.

Edelgard and Hubert

As the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard gave all she had to breathe new life into the government of Fódlan. With tireless work, great sacrifice, and her devoted servant Hubert by her side, she instituted new class reforms and helped to ensure the people's independence. Hubert was always close at hand, ready to dispose of unsavory burdens by any means necessary. In their later years, they passed the fruits of her labor on to Edelgard's successor and vanished from the public eye. Though it is said they spent the rest of their lives together, it is unlikely they ever gave voice to the true depth of their affections.

Edelgard and Ferdinand

As the Adrestian emperor, Edelgard appointed Ferdinand as her prime minister, and the two devoted themselves to ruling Fódlan. Their sharply contrasting views made for frequent and lively debate, but with each enhancing the perspective of the other, Fódlan was better for it. As they worked tirelessly to create a better future, they were soon bound together by marriage as well. Their children, born to those who had torn down the old social hierarchy, were encouraged to choose their own paths.

Edelgard and Linhardt

As the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard gave all she had to breathe new life into the government of Fódlan. With tireless work and great sacrifice, she instituted new class reforms to ensure that people could rise on their own merits. During those years, however, there was a period of time in which she simply disappeared. It is said that she went to the research facility of the foremost authority in Crests, Linhardt, who had relinquished his rank and title to live a life of study. There, after confirming the results of Linhardt's experiments, Edelgard was able to enjoy a rare break from her busy life. The respite was brief, but they cherished that time for the rest of their lives.

Edelgard and Caspar

Edelgard, the new Adrestian emperor, appointed Caspar as her Minister of Military Affairs, and the two devoted themselves to ruling Fódlan. Caspar quickly developed a reputation for recklessness in his duty, but he compensated for it with successes in the field and was given leeway by the emperor as a result. Privately, the couple's relationship as husband and wife was more tempestuous. Their spats were frequent, but it is said that Edelgard took pleasure in her ability to influence Caspar, and Caspar enjoyed reining the emperor in from time to time. It was a strange but happy union.

Edelgard and Bernadetta

When Bernadetta inherited House Varley from her father, she tried to withdraw from politics and remain within the bounds of her territory, but Edelgard, the new Adrestian emperor, would not allow it. Instead, she demanded that Bernadetta counsel her in governing Fódlan. It is said that the emperor made this choice to keep herself from being too detached, and that Bernadetta was all too happy to provide a more emotional perspective now and again. The people of Enbarr could always tell when the two were meeting by the sound of Bernadetta's panicked voice ringing out from the palace.

Edelgard and Dorothea

As Edelgard's reign as the Adrestian emperor began, Enbarr was restored, and with it, a certain opera house. Soon the Mittelfrank Opera Company put together a war drama depicting the journey and sacrifice of the emperor and her companions, and the starring role went to none other than Dorothea. Edelgard initially forbade the company from staging it, but was eventually persuaded by Dorothea's passionate performance to rescind that decree. It is said that the emperor always set aside time to enjoy the opera thereafter.

Edelgard and Lysithea

After the war, Edelgard and Lysithea threw themselves into the fight against those who slither in the dark. The struggle was long and arduous, but not without its benefits. With careful analysis of ancient techniques, they discovered ways to recover the years of life that had been stolen from them. Afterwards, the new Adrestian emperor and Lysithea, her trusted officer, devoted the rest of their lives to Fódlan's rule. For her counsel in instituting class reforms and ensuring the independence of the people, Lysithea came to be known as the Wisdom of the Empire. The pair of talented women ushered Fódlan into a new age of innovation and prosperity.

Edelgard and Hanneman

As the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard gave all she had to breathe new life into the government of Fódlan. To that end, Hanneman's research proved invaluable. Seeking to determine the nature of Crests, and to do away with the inequality caused by them, the Father of Crestology produced magical tools that could be used even without the aid of Crests. These were put to eager use by Edelgard, who saw both of their dreams realized. It is not hard to imagine that a pair with such similar ideologies and plans for the future would eventually settle into an affectionate and fulfilling relationship.

Edelgard and Manuela

As the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard gave all she had to breathe new life into the government of Fódlan. Her first objective was to institute new class reforms and ensure the people's independence. For that reason, she sought the counsel of Manuela, whose vast array of contacts, talents, and experience proved invaluable. She became essential to Edelgard, and her skill as a physician kept the emperor in good health for many years. Both remained unmarried, and it is said that the two became extremely close over the years.

Edelgard and Constance

For her service in the war and her innovations in magic, Constance von Nuvelle was among the first to receive peerage from Emperor Edelgard. Though her noble house was given no guarantee of power on a hereditary basis, Constance made certain that House Nuvelle would be relied upon in helping to achieve Edelgard’s vision of a new social order. The emperor kept Constance close at hand and routinely recognized her counsel as valuable, which helped to bolster Constance’s own sense of worth. It is rumored that the two were also dear personal friends and that they would slip away from duties of governance to traipse through the capital together.
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Non-Canon Appearances

Super Smash Bros.

Byleth SSBU Edelgard Alt

Artwork of Byleth's Edelgard costume

Edelgard appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a background character at Garreg Mach Monastery. She also appears as a spirit in her Academy and War phase appearances and Byleth's fourth alternate palette is based off of Edelgard.

Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)

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

B17-110HN
B17-110HN
B18-004SR
B18-004SR
B18-004SR+
B18-004SR+
B18-005N
B18-005N
B18-006HN
B18-006HN
B19-001SR
B19-001SR
B19-001SR+
B19-001SR+
B19-002N
B19-002N
B19-003HN
B19-003HN
B19-046HN
B19-046HN
S12-004ST
S12-004ST
S12-004ST+
S12-004ST+
P16-012PR
P16-012PR
P17-002PR
P17-002PR
P17-013PR
P17-013PR
P18-003PR
P18-003PR
P19-006PR
P19-006PR
P19-011PR
P19-011PR

Etymology

The name Edelgard means "Noble Protector" in German.

Her personal nickname El is the name of the head of the old Canaanite pantheon of gods named El where was the father of the gods and creator in Canaanite mythology.

Edelgard's surname Hresvelg means comes from a Norse mythology called Hræsvelgr (Old Norse "Corpse Swallower"), a giant who takes the form of an eagle.

Trivia

  • Edelgard shares her English voice actress, Tara Platt, with Awakening's Miriel and Flavia.
  • Edelgard's pre-timeskip artwork depicts her wielding a Killer Axe while her post timeskip artwork depicts her wielding Aymr.
    • Aymr bears the Crest of the Beast, which Marianne possesses, but Edelgard does not.
  • Edelgard is the only house leader to not be strong in her nation's specialty weapon.
    • However, she does have a budding talent in her Reason skill.
  • Edelgard is one of the characters who can have S-Supports with both Male and Female Byleth. The others are Rhea, Dorothea, Mercedes, Jeritza, Sothis, Linhardt, Yuri, Alois (platonic), Gilbert (platonic as well)
    • She is the first house leader to be able to do so, the other being Yuri.
  • Edelgard is the only character in the base game of Three Houses able to learn both Black and Dark Magic by leveling up Reason.
  • Edelgard appears to be ambidextrous.
    • In her artwork, Edelgard is seen wielding her axe with either her left or right hand, although her battle model only depicts her wielding it with her right hand.
  • Edelgard is the first female character to be of the Rudolf Archetype.
  • Edelgard stands at 158cm (or about 5’2”).


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  • When fought in the Black Eagles route of Chapter 11, Edelgard uses her unmasked model of the Flame Emperor class that is normally seen during the Siege of Garreg Mach, due to her already revealing that she was the Flame Emperor before the fight.
  • Although Edelgard possesses a Major Crest of Flames she cannot use the Sword of the Creator at 2 range or use Ruptured Heaven.
    • This is due to how the Crest Stone is within Byleth's heart, and a Relic cannot function without a Crest Stone. 
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  • In a survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Edelgard placed 4th with 17% of the vote overall and ranked 7th with 13.6% among those who completed the game in the character popularity poll for Fire Emblem: Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:2.
  • In the second survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Edelgard placed 6th in the character popularity poll for Fire Emblem: Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:3. She ranked 6th among those who completed the game with 143 points.
  • In a survey conducted by Famitsu Magazine, Edelgard placed 4th for females and 7th overall with 916 votes in the character popularity poll for Fire Emblem: Three Houses. She also placed 2nd among S-Supports chosen in the first playthrough with 499 votes.
  • In the third survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Edelgard placed 6th in the character popularity poll for Fire Emblem: Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:3. She ranked 6th among those who completed the game with 147 points.
  • In the fourth survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Edelgard placed 6th in the character popularity poll for Fire Emblem: Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:4. She ranked 6th among those who completed the game with 78 points.
  • In the fifth survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Edelgard placed 4th in the character popularity poll for Fire Emblem: Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:4. She ranked 4th among those who completed the game with 19.9% of the vote.
  • In the fourth Fire Emblem Heroes: Choose Your Legends popularity poll, Edelgard won 1st place for females and 1st place overall with 74,617.

Gallery

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[view]Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Characters - Classes - Weapons - Skills - Combat Arts - Learnable Magic - Items - Battalions - Chapters - Voice Actors - Music - Quests - Dishes - Maps (White Clouds - Azure Moon - Crimson Flower - Silver Snow - Verdant Wind - Battle - Paralogue - Cindered Shadows) - Unused Content
Characters at Garreg Mach Monastery
Protagonist(s)Byleth - Sothis
Black EaglesEdelgard - Hubert - Ferdinand - Linhardt - Caspar - Bernadetta - Dorothea - Petra
Blue LionsDimitri - Dedue - Felix - Ashe - Sylvain - Mercedes - Annette - Ingrid
Golden DeerClaude - Lorenz - Raphael - Ignatz - Lysithea - Marianne - Hilda - Leonie
Ashen WolvesYuri - Balthus - Constance - Hapi
Church of SeirosRhea - Seteth - Flayn - Hanneman - Manuela - Gilbert - Alois - Catherine - Shamir - Cyril - Jeralt - Monica - Tomas - Jeritza - Anna - Aelfric - Gatekeeper - Abysskeeper
Other Characters
Flame Emperor ArmyFlame Emperor - Death Knight - Metodey
Those Who Slither in the DarkThales - Solon - Kronya - Cornelia - Myson - Odesse - Bias - Chilon - Pittacus
ThievesKostas - Miklan - Pallardó
Royalty & NobilityAcheron - Baron Dominic - Baron Ochs - Christophe - Claudia - Count Charon - Count Ordelia - Count Rowe - Derick - Duke Gerth - Emile - Erwin - Fleche - Glenn - Godfrey - Grégoire - Gwendal - Holst - Ionius IX - Judith - Klaus I - Kyphon - Ladislava - Lambert - Leopold - Lonato - Loog - Ludwig - Lycaon I - Lycaon III - Margrave Edmund - Marquis Vestra - Matthias - Nader - Oswald - Pan - Patricia - Randolph - Rodrigue - Rufus - Tiana - Volkhard - Waldemar - Wilhelm I - Viscount Kleiman
DivinesGoddess - Seiros - Sitri - Nemesis
Four SaintsCethleann - Cichol - Indech - Macuil
Ten ElitesBlaiddyd - Charon - Daphnel - Dominic - Fraldarius - Gautier - Gloucester - Goneril - Lamine - Riegan - Maurice
Four ApostlesAubin - Chevalier - Noa - Timotheos
Children of the GoddessLuca - Iris - Chevalier - Bernhard - Gajus - Wilhelm - Marcelle - Simone
Locations
Adrestian EmpireAegir - Airmid River - Arundel - Bergliez - Boramas - Brionac Plateau - Enbarr - Fódlan's Fangs - Fort Merceus - Gronder Field - Hevring - Hrym - Mach - Morgaine Ravine - Nuvelle - Ochs - Remire Village - Rusalka - Southern Church - Varley
Holy Kingdom of FaerghusArianrhod - Charon - Conand Tower - Dominic - Fhirdiad - Fraldarius - Galatea - Gaspard - Gautier - Gideon - Itha Plains - Kleiman - Lake Teutates - Magdred Way - Mateus - Rhodos Coast - Rowe - Sacred Gwenhwyvar - Tailtean Plains - Western Church
Leicester AllianceAilell - Daphnel - Derdriu - Eastern Church - Edmund - Fódlan's Locket - Fódlan's Throat - Gloucester - Goneril - Great Bridge of Myrddin - Kupala - Ordelia - Sauin Village
Other Locations in FódlanAbyss - Barg Mae - Caledonian Plateau - Garreg Mach Monastery - Library – Officers Academy - Oghma Mountains - Shadow Library - Shambhala - Zanado
Other LandsAgartha - Albinea - Almyra - Blue Sea Star - Brigid - Dagda - Duscur - Morfis - Nabatea - Sreng - Zahras
Important Weapons
Heroes' RelicsAegis Shield - Areadbhar - Aymr - Blutgang - Crusher - Failnaught - Fetters of Dromi - Freikugel - Lúin - Lance of Ruin - Rafail Gem - Sword of the Creator - Thunderbrand - Thyrsus - Vajra-Mushti
Sacred WeaponsAxe of Ukonvasara - Caduceus Staff - Ochain Shield - Seiros Shield - Spear of Assal - Sword of Begalta - Sword of Moralta - Sword of Seiros - Tathlum Bow - The Inexhaustible
Chapters
Part I: White CloudsP An Inevitable Encounter - C1 Three Houses - C2 Familiar Scenery - C3 Mutiny in the Mist - C4 The Goddess's Rite of Rebirth - C5 Tower of Black Winds - C6 Rumors of a Reaper - C7 Field of the Eagle and Lion - C8 The Flame in the Darkness - C9 The Cause of Sorrow - C10 Where the Goddess Dwells - C11 Throne of Knowledge
Part II: Crimson FlowerC12 Outset of a Power Struggle - C13 Beyond Escape - C14 The Master Tactician - C15 Tempest of Swords and Shields - C16 Lady of Deceit - C17 Field of Revenge - C18 To the End of a Dream
Part II: Azure MoonC12 To War - C13 Reunion at Dawn - C14 The Delusional Prince - C15 Valley of Torment - C16 The Rose-Colored River - C17 Blood of the Eagle and Lion - C18 The King's Triumphant Return - C19 The Golden Deer's Plea - C20 The Impregnable Fortress - C21 Our Chosen Paths - C22 Oath of the Dagger
Part II: Verdant WindC12 To War - C13 Reunion at Dawn - C14 The Alliance Leader's Ambitions - C15 Valley of Torment - C16 The Rose-Colored River - C17 Blood of the Eagle and Lion - C18 The Golden Scheme - C19 The Chaos of War - C20 Conclusion of the Crossing Roads - C21 The City Without Light - C22 Fódlan's New Dawn
Part II: Silver SnowC12 To War - C13 Reunion at Dawn - C14 A King Without a Kingdom - C15 Valley of Torment - C16 The Rose-Colored River - C17 The Impregnable Fortress - C18 The Chaos of War - C19 Conclusion of the Crossing Roads - C20 The City Without Light - C21 Following a Dream
Sidestory: Cindered ShadowsC1 The Fourth House - C2 What Lies Beneath - C3 The Rite of Rising - C4 Danger in the Dark - C5 Betrayal - C6 Return to Me - C7 Wolf Pack
ParaloguesWar for the Weak - Land of the Golden Deer - Rumored Nuptials - The Forgotten - Sword and Shield of Seiros - Tales Of the Red Canyon - True Chivalry - Death Toll - Oil and Water - An Ocean View - Falling Short of Heaven - Dividing the World - Weathervanes of Fódlan - Insurmountable - Darkness Beneath The Earth - Legend of the Lake - Foreign Land and Sky - Forgotten Hero - The Face Beneath - Eternal Guardian - Retribution - The Sleeping Sand Legend - The Silver Maiden - The Secret Merchant - A Cursed Relic - Black Market Scheme
Quests
Pre-TimeskipBolstering Forces - A Visit to Jeralt - Leading the Charge - Know your Enemy - No Stone Unturned - Informal Introductions - Tending to the Saints - Creative Cuisines - A Passion for Music - Fresh Catch - Green Thumb Beginnings - Share a Bite - Lost? Found! - Only the Bold - Tea for Two - Forge the Way - Learning from the Best - Words of Wisdom - Herbal Remedies - Troubling Rumors - In Hiding - Fishing Tournament - Catherine's Request and Shamir's Request - Missing Students - Adventures in Wood Carving - Special Delivery - Carried Away - Secret Messenger - Herbs Fit for a Horse - Maintaining Your Training - Banish the Bandits - The Best of the Best - The Cream of the Crop - Clearing the Way - Something to Prove - Esteemed Company
Post-TimeskipSupply Run - Fishing for the Big One - Dealing with Deserters - Pirates in the North - A Piece of History - Undercover Commerce - The Secret Shop - Floral Tribute - Worried Warrior - Fighting Alongside Death
DLCAbyss Rumor - Anna's Heirloom - Feline and Canine Friends - Flowers for Her - Learning to Teach - Sauna Time - A Servant's Essentials - A Question of Conduct - A Peculiar Trend - Roster Retrieval - Thieves at the Throat - Divining Destinies - Banned Books
Lore
Historical EventsFódlan timeline - War of Heroes - Rite of Rising - War of the Eagle and Lion - Crescent Moon War - Insurrection of the Seven - First Mach War - Dagda and Brigid War - Tragedy of Duscur
FactionsBlack Eagles - Blue Lions - Golden Deer - Church of Seiros - Knights of Seiros - Jeralt's Mercenaries - Eastern Church - Western Church - Southern Church - Noble Houses of Adrestia - Noble Houses of Faerghus - Noble Houses of Leicester - Flame Emperor Army - Those Who Slither in the Dark - Ten Elites - Four Saints - Four Apostles - Resistance Army - Black Eagle Strike Force - Ashen Wolves
Other
Adjutant - amiibo - Battalion - Cindered Shadows - Chalice of Beginnings - Crest - Crest of Flames - Demonic Beast - Divine Pulse - Gambit - God-Shattering Star - Javelins of Light - New Game+ - Saint Statues - Tea Party - Tutoring - The Edge of Dawn (Seasons of Warfare) - The Spirit Dais - White Heron Cup
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Characters
PlayableKiran - Alfonse - Sharena - Anna - Gustav - Henriette* - Askr¥ - Ash¥ - Bruno* - Veronica - Letizia - Embla¥ - Elm* - Nifl - Fjorm¥ - Gunnthrᥠ- Hríd¥ - Ylgr - Múspell - Surtr - Laegjarn - Laevatein - Helbindi - Hel¥ - Eir¥ - Ymir - Líf¥ - Thrasir¥ - Ganglöt§ - Loki - Thórr¥ - Peony¥ - Mirabilis¥ - Plumeria¥ - Triandra¥ - Freyr¥ - Freyja¥ - Eitr§ - Ginnungagap§ - Reginn¥ - Ótr¥ - Fáfnir* - Dagr¥ - Nótt¥ - Eitri¥ - Seiðr¥ - Heiðr¥ - Gullveig - Kvasir¥ - Nerþuz¥ - Ratatoskr¥
Non-playableFeh - Fehnix - Hvergel - Menja - Angrboða - Alfaðör - Alfrik - Billingr - Dvalinn - Grer - Njörðr - Hræsvelgr - Níðhöggr - Læraðr
(*)indicates a Hero that is currently only available as a Special Hero
(‡)indicates a Hero that is obtained via Tempest Trials
(¥)indicates a Hero that is only available in Legendary and Mythic Hero Summoning Focuses
(§)indicates a Hero that is only available as a Rearmed Hero
Heroes
World of MysteryMarth - Kris (M) - Kris (F) - Elice - Jagen - Cain - Abel - Draug - Gordin - Luke - Roderick - Norne - Caeda - Ogma - Barst - Darros‡* - Castor† - Nyna - Linde - Jeorge - Astram† - Michalis† - Minerva - Maria - Palla - Catria - Est - Julian - Lena - Matthis† - Rickard‡* - Merric - Arlen - Hardin - Wolf - Sedgar† - Vyland - Roshea - Yuliya - Camus† - Sirius - Sheena - Tiki (Young) - Nagi - Gotoh¥ - Bantu - Xane* - Eremiya† - Katarina - Clarisse† - Legion† - Navarre† - Phina - Wrys - Athena - Malice - Naga - Medeus¥ - Gharnef†
World of ShadowsAlm - Lukas - Gray - Tobin‡ - Kliff - Faye - Silque - Clair - Clive‡ - Forsyth - Python - Celica - Mae - Boey - Genny - Saber - Valbar - Kamui - Leon - Mathilda - Luthier - Delthea - Palla - Catria - Est - Atlas - Sonya - Deen* - Tatiana - Zeke - Conrad† - Mycen - Rudolf* - Berkut - Rinea‡* - Fernand† - Duma¥ - Mila¥ - Marla† - Hestia - Brigand Boss†
World of Holy WarSigurd - Arden‡ - Brigid* - Arvis† - Azelle - Lex - Tailtiu - Quan - Ethlyn‡ - Ayra - Jamke† - Lewyn - Annand - Díthorba† - Erinys - Eldigan - Lachesis - Deirdre - Silvia - Seliph - Larcei - Shannan - Scáthach - Arthur - Tine - Febail - Patty - Julia - Ares - Lene - Ced - Fee - Travant† - Arion† - Altena - Julius† - Ishtar - Hilda† - Ullr¥ - Leif - Finn‡ - Nanna - Eyvel - Mareeta - Osian - Tanya - August - Safy - Tina - Asbel - Lara - Ronan - Miranda - Karin - Reinhardt - Olwen - Saias† - Veld† - Sara - Salem† - Perne† - Lifis‡* - Galzus - Kempf†
World of BladesRoy - Wolt* - Merlinus - Lilina - Gwendolyn - Lugh - Raigh - Chad - Perceval - Cecilia - Klein - Clarine - Zephiel† - Murdock† - Brunnya‡ - Narcian† - Guinivere - Melady - Galle† - Saul - Dorothy - Noah - Zelot‡* - Juno* - Thea - Shanna - Niime - Hugh - Sue - Bartre - Fir - Rutger† - Echidna - Larum - Dieck - Geese* - Gonzalez† - Sophia - Fae - Igrene - Idunn - Cath - Elimine¥ - Mark* - Eliwood - Lyn - Hector - Harken - Isadora - Matthew - Leila - Serra - Sain - Kent - Raven - Lucius - Wil - Rebecca - Pent - Louise - Erk - Priscilla - Dorcas - Heath† - Fiora - Farina - Florina - Canas‡ - Karel - Karla - Guy - Rath - Hawkeye - Ninian - Nils - Limstella† - Sonia† - Lloyd† - Linus† - Jaffar - Ursula† - Nino - Legault - Fargus† - Bramimond¥
The Sacred WorldEirika - Ephraim - Seth - Orson† - Colm - Neimi - Lute - Artur* - Ross - Innes - Tana - Syrene - Vanessa - Gilliam - Vigarde† - Lyon† - Duessel - Selena - Riev† - Valter† - Caellach† - Cormag† - Knoll - Natasha - Amelia - Joshua‡ - Gerik - Marisa‡ - Tethys - Ewan - L'Arachel - Dozla* - Rennac - Myrrh - Saleh‡* - Fomortiis¥
World of RadianceIke - Titania - Soren - Mist - Greil* - Oscar - Boyd‡* - Rolf‡* - Shinon - Gatrie - Mia - Elincia - Lucia - Geoffrey - Bastian - Ludveck† - Nephenee - Heather* - Bertram† - Zihark* - Sigrun‡ - Tanith - Marcia - Sephiran* - Astrid - Jill - Volke - Ashnard† - Black Knight‡ - Petrine† - Ilyana - Micaiah - Sothe - Rhys‡* - Jorge† - Pelleas† - Caineghis - Ranulf - Mordecai - Lethe - Kyza‡* - Lyre* - Dheginsea* - Kurthnaga* - Ena‡* - Tibarn - Rafiel* - Reyson - Leanne - Naesala† - Tormod* - Muarim† - Vika* - Nailah - Altina¥ - Sanaki - Zelgius - Oliver† - Haar† - Ashera¥ - Yune¥
World of AwakeningChrom - Robin (M) - Robin (F)† - Grima - Lissa - Emmeryn - Frederick - Sully - Stahl - Sumia - Maribelle - Miriel - Ricken - Kellam* - Cordelia - Phila - Libra - Gaius - Donnel - Basilio - Flavia - Lon'qu - Olivia - Gangrel† - Henry - Tharja - Mustafa - Validar† - Aversa† - Walhart† - Cervantes† - Yen'fay† - Say'ri - Virion - Cherche - Tiki (Adult) - Gregor - Nowi - Panne† - Priam - Anna - Lucina - Marth (Masked)‡ - Owain - Inigo - Brady - Laurent - Severa - Gerome‡ - Yarne - Morgan (M) - Morgan (F) - Noire* - Nah - Kjelle - Cynthia† - Naga¥
World of FatesCorrin (M) - Corrin (F) - Azura - Gunter - Felicia - Jakob - Lilith - Mikoto - Ryoma - Saizo - Kagero - Hinoka - Azama - Setsuna - Takumi - Hinata - Oboro - Sakura - Hana - Subaki - Kaze - Orochi - Reina* - Yukimura - Mozu - Rinkah - Fuga‡* - Hayato - Kaden - Garon† - Xander† - Laslow - Peri - Camilla - Selena - Beruka - Leo - Odin - Niles - Elise - Arthur - Effie - Silas - Charlotte - Benny - Iago† - Hans† - Flora - Keaton - Nyx - Candace† - Kana (M)† - Kana (F) - Shigure - Dwyer - Midori - Shiro - Kiragi - Selkie - Caeldori - Rhajat - Siegbert - Forrest - Velouria - Ophelia - Soleil - Nina - Arete† - Anankos
World of CrestsByleth (M) - Byleth (F) - Sothis¥ - Seiros¥ - Rhea - Edelgard - Hubert - Ferdinand - Linhardt - Caspar* - Bernadetta - Dorothea* - Petra - Dimitri - Dedue - Felix - Ashe* - Sylvain - Mercedes - Annette - Ingrid - Claude - Lorenz‡* - Raphael* - Ignatz‡* - Lysithea - Marianne - Hilda - Leonie‡* - Yuri - Balthus - Constance - Hapi - Aelfric† - Seteth - Flayn - Manuela* - Catherine - Shamir - Jeralt† - Gatekeeper - Cyril† - Kronya† - Solon† - Cornelia† - Death Knight† - Flame Emperor† - Nemesis† - Shez (M) - Shez (F) - Arval¥ - Monica - Holst†
World of RingsAlear (M) - Alear (F) - Lumera† - Framme* - Alfred§ - Etie - Céline - Chloé - Diamant - Alcryst§ - Lapis - Citrinne - Ivy§ - Kagetsu - Hortensia§ - Rosado - Timerra* - Anna* - Yunaka* - Seadall* - Veyle¥ - Zephia† - Mauvier†
World of MirageItsuki‡ - Tsubasa - Mamori - Kiria - Eleonora
(†) indicates a Hero that is obtained via Grand Hero Battles
(‡) indicates a Hero that is obtained via Tempest Trials
(*) indicates a Hero that is currently only available as a Special Hero
(¥) indicates a Hero that is only available in Legendary and Mythic Hero Summoning Focuses
(§) indicates a Hero that is only available as a Rearmed or Attuned Hero
Locations
Zenith - Midgard - Askr - Vaskrheim - Embla - World of Steel - Nifl - Múspell - Hel - Ymir - Ljósálfheimr - Dökkálfheimr - Ginnungagap - Niðavellir - Jötunheimr - Castle Barnstokkr - Vanaheimr - Yggdrasill - Ásgarðr
Important Weapons
Book I/VIAskrBreidablik - Fólkvangr - Fensalir - Nóatún - Glitnir - Illuminating Horn - Horn of Opening
EmblaÉlivágar - Enclosing Dark - Valaskjálf - Hliðskjálf - Körmt - Fang of Closure - Enclosing Claw
Book IINiflLeiptr - Blizzard - Gjöll - Sylgr - Frostbite Breath - Nifl's Bite
MúspellLaevatein - Níu - Sinmara - Býleistr - Flamelick Breath - Flame of Múspell
Book IIIHelSökkvabekkr - Ífingr - Hel's Reaper - Arcane Éljúðnir - Arcane Downfall
YmirLyfjaberg - Everliving Breath - Ymir, Everliving
Book IVLjósálfheimrFlower of Joy - Flower of Ease - Dream Horn
DökkálfheimrFlower of Sorrow - Flower of Plenty - Nightmare Horn
Book VNiðavellirLyngheiðr - Lofnheiðr - Hreiðmarr - Gramr - Járngreipr - Scalding Breath - Grim Brokkr
JötunheimrSkinfaxi - Hrímfaxi
Book VIIVanaheimrSeiðr - Heiðr - Horn of the Land - Kvasir - Gullveig - Golden Curse
Book VIIIYggdrasill‎World-Tree Tail - Quieting Claw - Dosing Fang
ÁsgarðrThökk - Mjölnir
Chapters
CampaignBook IPreface - P: World of Zenith - C1: World of Mystery - C2: World of Conquest - C3: World of Binding - C4: World of Awakening - C5: Back to Mystery - C6: World of Birthright - C7: World of Blazing - C8: Back to Awakening - C9: Heroes Invade - C10: World of Radiance - C11: Rite of Shadows - C12: Bitter Enemies - C13: Diabolical Bloodline - Int: A Power Awakens - Int: The Rite of Blades
Book IIC1: The Flame - C2: Princess of Ice - C3: Guided by a Dream - C4: Fiery Resolve - C5: Blood and Snow - C6: The True Quarry - C7: Snow and Ash - C8 Rite of Frost - C9: Hellfire - C10: The King's Demise - C11: Prince of Ice - C12: Seeping Poison - C13: A Way Home
Book IIIC1: Death - C2: The Dread Gate - C3: Countdown - C4: A King's Worth - C5: A Father's Legacy - C6: Realm of the Dead - C7: A Home Unknown - C8: Truth of a Name - C9: Cohort of the Dead - C10: Omnicidal Witch - C11: Where it Began - C12: Lethal Swordsman - C13: Marvelous Dream
Book IVC1: The Dream - C2: Missing You - C3: Gullinkambi - C4: On Dark Wings - C5: Twisted Reality - C6: Dreaming Reality - C7: Steeped in Twilight - C8: Wallowing in Love - C9: Violent Fantasies - C10: Lack - C11: Plumeria's Dream - C12: Triandra's Dream - C13: Reality
Book VC1: Machine Dominion - C2: Kingsbrother - C3: Forest of the Sage - C4: The Vital Blade - C5: Night and Day - C6: Treachery - C7: Bound Elsewhere - C8: Serpent's Whispers - C9: Echoes of Truth - C10: Howling Descent - C11: Deceit - C12: What Remains - C13: Specter of Niðavellir
CampaignBook VIC1: Darkness - C2: Curse Directive - C3: Calling of Blood - C4: Princess Alone - C5: Evil Ways - C6: Revealing Lies - C7: To Be Emperor - C8: Closing In - C9: Opening a Way - C10: God of Openness - C11: One Last Chance - C12: Princess and Prince - C13: Askr and Embla
Book VIIC13: Time - C5: Divine Foretelling - C6: King of Light - C7: Goddess Reunion - C8: Seeing the Present - C2: World of the Past - C3: Within Wheels - C4: Ouroboros - C9: The Innocent - C10: Light's Fading - C11: Without Limits - C12: Seer of the Past - C1: Golden Seer
Book VIIIC1: Healing - C2: Traitor - C3: Bait - C4: Imperial Blood - C5: A Royal Target - C6: Hand Reveal
ParaloguesP1: Family Bonds - P2: Sibling Bonds - P3: Blazing Shadows - P4: Spring Festival - P5: World of Shadows - P6: Bridal Blessings P7: Echoes of Mystery - P8: Ylissean Summer - P9: Nohrian Summer - P10: The Sacred World - P11: Brave Heroes - P12: Performing Arts - P13: World of Holy War - P14: Trick or Defeat! - P15: Farfetched Heroes - P16: Winter's Envoy - P17: Happy New Year! - P18: Love Abounds - P19: Hares at the Fair - P20: Bridal Bloom - P21: Summer's Arrival - P22: A Sketchy Summer - P23: Festival in Hoshido - P24: Arrival of the Brave - P25: The Land's Bounty - P26: Brave Redux - P27: Adrift - P28: Gifts of Winter - P29: New Year's Wish - P30: Hostile Springs - P31: Greil's Devoted - P32: Regal Rabbits - P33: A Season for Picnics - P34: Bridal Belonging - P35: Summer Returns - P36: Summer Refreshes - P37: Brave Echoes - P38: A Splendid Soiree - P39: Treat Fiends - P40: Glorious Gifts - P41: Renewed Spirit - P42: A Star is Born - P43: Lovely Gifts - P44: Familial Festivities - P45: The Start of It All - P46: Bridal Beloveds - P47: Summer Passing - P48: Overseas Memories - P49: Pirate's Pride - P50: To Stay Dreaming - P51: Dragons Harvest - P52: In the Moment - P53: A Festival Miracle - P54: Beyond Dreaming - P55: Dark Desert Rituals - P56: Love of a King - P57: Willful Rabbits - P58: Childhood Encounter - P59: Bridal Grace - P60: Summer Vibrance - P61: Summer's Dream - P62: Perilous Seas - P63: Scions of Twelve - P64: Shared Bounty - P65: Ninja Training - P66: Winter Dreamland - P67: Like Clockwork - P68: Of Lost Kingdoms - P69: Here with Me - P70: Hop-and-Go-Seek - P71: Unlikely Friends - P72: Bridal Blossoms - P73: Summer Vacation - P74: Taken by the Tide - P75: Risk and Reward - P76: Bite of Flame - P77: Divine Harvest - P78: Wyvern Ninja - P79: Holiday Handoff - P80: Gods Renewed - P81: Sage of Khadein? - P82: A Special Gift - P83: Spring Eternal - P84: No Matter Where - P85: Bridal Dreams - P86: Summer Longing - P87: Summer Firsts - P88: Invitation to Tea - P89: Winds Offered - P90: Merchant's Harvest - P91: Our Path Ahead - P92: Holiday Lessons - P93: Ring In the Year - P94: Nabata's Shield - P95: May This Last - P96: A Place to Rest - P97: Double Vision
XenologuesX1: Detached Princess - X2: The Brink of Chaos - X3: The People's Hero - X4: Whispers of Death - X5: Heavenly Witness
Game Modes
ColiseumArena Duel - Arena Assault - Allegiance Battles - Resonant Battle - Summoner Duels
Aether KeepsAether Raids - Aether Resort
Story MapsChain Challenge - Squad Assault - Tactics Drills - Blessed Gardens - Heroic Ordeals
Training TowerStratums
EventsVoting Gauntlet - Tempest Trials - Tap Battle - Grand Conquests - Forging Bonds - Røkkr Sieges - Lost Lore - Hall of Forms - Mjölnir's Strike - Frontline Phalanx - Pawns of Loki - Heroes Journey - Binding Worlds - Seer's Snare
Special MapsHero Battle - Grand Hero Battle - Bound Hero Battle - Legendary Hero Battle - Mythic Hero Battle - Events - Trials - Special Training - Rival Domains - Relay Defense - Limited Hero Battle
Other
TerminologyHero - Hero Merit - Summon - Inherit Skill - Rarity - Bonus and Penalty - Buff - Debuff - Support - Weapon Refinery - Blessing - Combat Manual
Misc.Order of Heroes - Múspellflame - Gullinkambi - Brísingamen - Gullinbursti - Steam Unit - Curse Directive - Bat - Curse of the Golden Serpents - Healing Hands - Twilit Runes - Book 3 Theme Song - Flower of Ice - Feh Pass
Choose Your LegendsChoose Your Legends Event - CYL1 Results - CYL2 Results - CYL3 Results - CYL4 Results - CYL5 Results - CYL6 Results - CYL7 Results - CYL8 Results - Askran Time Scramble
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ArtbooksFire Emblem Heroes: Character Illustrations Vol. 1 - Fire Emblem Heroes: Character Illustrations Vol. 2
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Contents
Starter DecksS01: War of Darkness - S02: Awakening - S03: Birthright - S04: Conquest - S05: Path of Radiance - S06: Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE - S07: Binding Rebellion - S08: Genealogy of the Holy War - S09: Divided Land of Gods - S10: The Blazing Blade - S11: Warriors of Bonds - S12: Three Houses
Booster SeriesB01: Warblade of Heroes - B02: Soulful Flames of Light and Dark - B03: Dual Swords of Hope - B04: Glittering Concert of Illusions - B05: Beyond Strife - B06: Storm of the Knights' Shadows - B07: Rise to Honour - B08: Life and Death, Crossroads of Fate - B09: Roaring Echoes - B10: Crossroads - B11: Glorious Twinstrike - B12: Raging Deluge - B13: Flame, Steel, Thought, and Grief - B14: Eyegazing Future - B15: The Glimmering World - B16: O, Courage! O, Soul Aflame! - B17: The Advance of All Heroes - B18: Oratorio of Embarkation - B19: The Holy Flames of Sublime Heaven - B20: The Guiding Hand of Dawn - B21: Tempest of Apocalyptic Flame - B22: The Heroes' Paean
Card ListsPromo - B01 - B02 - B03 - B04 - B05 - B06 - B07 - B08 - B09 - B10 - B11 - B12 - B13 - B14 - B15 - B16 - B17 - B18 - B19 - B20 - B21 - B22
OthersArtists
Characters
Original charactersEmma - Shade - Yuzu - Randal - Alice - Valjean - Niamh - Poe
Sword of LightAbel - Alm - Arlen - Arran - Astram - Athena - Atlas - Bantu - Barst - Berkut - Boey - Bord - Caeda - Cain - Camus - Castor - Catria - Celica - Clair - Clarisse - Clive - Conrad - Cord - Darros - Deen - Delthea - Draug - Elice - Est - Etzel - Faye - Fernand - Forsyth - Frey - Genny - Gharnef - Gordin - Gotoh - Gray - Hardin - Horace - Itsuki Aoi - Jagen - Jake - Jedah - Jeorge - Jesse - Jubelo - Julian - Kamui - Katarina - Kliff - Kris - Legion - Lena - Leon - Linde - Lukas - Luke - Luthier - Mae - Malice - Marisha - Mamori Minamoto - Maria - Marth - Mathilda - Matthis - Medeus - Merric - Michalis - Midia - Mila - Minerva - Mycen - Nagi - Navarre - Necrodragon - Nomah - Norne - Nyna - Ogma - Palla - Phina - Python - Rickard - Rinea - Roderick - Roshea - Ryan - Saber - Samson - Samuel - Sedgar - Sheena - Silque - Sirius - Sonya - Tatiana - Tiki - Tobin - Touma Akagi - Tsubasa Oribe - Valbar - Vyland - Wendell - Witch - Wolf - Wrys - Xane - Yashiro Tsurugi - Yuliya - Zeke
Mark of NagaAnna - Aversa - Basilio - Brady - Cherche - Chrom - Cordelia - Cynthia - Donnel - Eleonora Yumizuru - Emmeryn - Excellus - Flavia - Frederick - Gaius - Gangrel - Gerome - Gregor - Grima - Henry - Inigo - Itsuki Aoi - Kellam - Kiria Kurono - Kjelle - Laurent - Libra - Lissa - Lon'qu - Lucina - Maribelle - Miriel - Morgan - Naga - Nah - Noire - Nowi - Owain - Panne - Priam - Ricken - Risen - Robin - Say'ri - Severa - Stahl - Sully - Sumia - Tharja - Tiki - Vaike - Validar - Virion - Walhart - Yarne - Yen'fay - ???
HoshidoAnankos - Asugi - Automaton - Azama - Azura - Caeldori - Camilla - Corrin - Dwyer - Elise - Felicia - Fuga - Hana - Hayato - Hinata - Hinoka - Hisame - Izana - Jakob - Kaden - Kagero - Kana - Kaze - Kiragi - Leo - Lilith - Midori - Mikoto - Mitama - Mozu - Oboro - Orochi - Reina - Rhajat - Rinkah - Ryoma - Saizo - Sakura - Scarlet - Selkie - Setsuna - Shigure - Shiro - Silas - Sophie - Subaki - Sumeragi - Takumi - Velouria - Xander - Yukimura
NohrAnankos - Anna - Arete - Arthur - Azura - Benny - Beruka - Camilla - Charlotte - Corrin - Dwyer - Effie - Elise - Faceless - Felicia - Flora - Forrest - Garon - Gunter - Hans - Hinoka - Iago - Ignatius - Jakob - Kaze - Keaton - Laslow - Leo - Lilith - Midori - Niles - Nina - Nyx - Odin - Ophelia - Percy - Peri - Ryoma - Sakura - Scarlet - Selkie - Selena - Shigure - Shura - Siegbert - Silas - Soleil - Sophie - Takumi - Velouria - Xander - Zola
MedallionAlmedha - Altina - Aran - Ashera - Ashnard - Ashunera - Astrid - Bastian - Bertram - Black Knight - Boyd - Brom - Bryce - Caineghis - Calill - Danved - Devdan - Dheginsea - Disciple of Order - Edward - Elena - Elincia - Ena - Fiona - Gareth - Gatrie - Gawain - Geoffrey - Greil - Gromell - Haar - Heather - Ike - Ilyana - Izuka - Janaff - Jill - Kieran - Kurthnaga - Kyza - Largo - Laura - Leanne - Lehran - Leonardo - Lethe - Lucia - Lyre - Makalov - Marcia - Medallion - Meg - Mia - Micaiah - Mist - Mordecai - Muarim - Naesala - Nailah - Nasir - Nephenee - Nolan - Oliver - Oscar - Pelleas - Petrine - Rafiel - Rajaion - Ranulf - Reyson - Rhys - Rolf - Sanaki - Sephiran - Shinon - Sigrun - Skrimir - Soan - Soren - Sothe - Stefan - Tanith - Tauroneo - Tibarn - Titania - Tormod - Ulki - Vika - Volke - Volug - Yune - Zelgius - Zihark
Divine WeaponsAl - Alen - Amelia - Artur - Astolfo - Athos - Bael - Barthe - Bartre - Bors - Brunnya - Canas - Cath - Cecilia - Celdia - Chad - Clarine - Colm - Cormag - Dayan - Dieck - Dorcas - Dorothy - Douglas - Dozla - Echidna - Eirika - Elen - Elffin - Eliwood - Ephidel - Ephraim - Erk - Ewan - Fae - Farina - Fiora - Fir - Florina - Fomortiis - Forde - Franz - Galle - Gant - Garcia - Gerik - Gilliam - Gonzalez - Gorgon - Guinivere - Guy - Gwendolyn - Hawkeye - Heath - Hector - Hugh - Idunn - Igrene - Innes - Jaffar - Jemmie - Joshua - Juno - Karel - Karla - Kent - Kilmar - Klein - Knoll - Kyle - L'Arachel - Lance - Larum - Legault - Leila - Lilina - Limstella - Linus - Lloyd - Lot - Louise - Lowen - Lucius - Lugh - Lute - Lyn - Lyon - Marcus - Marisa - Matthew - Merlinus - Melady - Murdock - Myrrh - Narcian - Natasha - Neimi - Nergal - Niime - Nils - Ninian - Nino - Noah - Ogier - Oswin - Pent - Perceval - Priscilla - Raigh - Rath - Raven - Rebecca - Renault - Rennac - Ross - Roy - Rutger - Sain - Saleh - Saul - Selena - Serra - Seth - Shanna - Sin - Sonia - Sophia - Sue - Syrene - Tana - Tethys - Thea - Tiena - Ursula - Vaida - Valter - Vanessa - Wade - Wallace - Wolt - Zeed - Zelot - Zephiel
Holy War FlagAlec - Altena - Amid - Annand - Arden - Ares - Arion - Arthur - Arvis - Asaello - Asbel - August - Ayra - Azelle - Beowolf - Brigid - Ced - Charlot - Chulainn - Claud - Coirpre - Daisy - Deen - Deirdre - Dew - Diarmuid - Díthorba - Eda - Edain - Eldigan - Eliu - Erinys - Ethlyn - Eyvel - Febail - Fee - Fergus - Fetra - Finn - Fred - Halvan - Hannibal - Hermina - Ishtar - Iuchar - Iucharba - Jamke - Jeanne - Julia - Julius - Karin - Lachesis - Lana - Lara - Larcei - Laylea - Leif - Lene - Lester - Lewyn - Lex - Lifis - Linda - Linoan - Lombard - Machyua - Manfroy - Mareeta - Midir - Miranda - Misha - Nanna - Naoise - Oifey - Olwen - Osian - Pamela - Patty - Perne - Quan - Reinhardt - Ronan - Safy - Saias - Sara - Selfina - Seliph - Shannam - Shannan - Shiva - Sigurd - Sylvia - Tailtiu - Tanya - Tina - Tine - Travant - Tristan - Ulster - Vampa
Crest of FlamesAlois - Anna - Annette - Ashe - Balthus - Bernadetta - Byleth - Caspar - Catherine - Claude - Constance - Cyril - Death Knight - Dedue - Dimitri - Dorothea - Edelgard - Felix - Ferdinand - Flame Emperor - Flayn - Gatekeeper - Gilbert - Hanneman - Hapi - Hilda - Hubert - Ignatz - Ingrid - Jeralt - Jeritza - Kronya - Leonie - Linhardt - Lorenz - Lysithea - Manuela - Marianne - Mercedes - Nemesis - Petra - Raphael - Rhea - Seiros - Seteth - Shamir - Sothis - Sylvain - The Immaculate One - Yuri
FactionlessAlfonse - Anna - Arden - Ayra - Barry Goodman - Bruno - Caeda - Camilla - Celica - Chrom - Cordelia - Darios - Eir - Eirika - Elise - Feh - Fjorm - Frederick - Freyr - Ike - Kiran - Laevatein - Lianna - Líf - Lilina - Lissa - Loki - Lucina - Lute - Lyn - Maiko Shimazaki - Marth - Mist - Peony - Plumeria - Rowan - Roy - Ryoma - Sakura - Seth - Sharena - Surtr - Takumi - Thrasir - Tiki - Triandra - Veronica - Xander
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