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“This place is a wonderful art vault. I come here to look every day, and never get tired of it. This was built over a thousand years ago. It's significant that we get to see the beauty standards of the time.”
—Ignatz

Ignatz is a playable character from Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. Ignatz is a student at the Officers Academy who is from the Leicester Alliance and is a member of the Golden Deer. He comes from a family of merchants and is 17 at the start of the game.

Profile[]

Early Life[]

Ignatz is the second son of a merchant family in the Leicester Alliance.


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Prior to the events of the game, Ignatz's merchant parents were unable to fulfill a certain business trip. Raphael's parents decided to do it themselves, but they were killed on the road. Since it seems Ignatz's family couldn't do a lot for Raphael and his sister, Ignatz feels very guilty over the deal.

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Academy Phase[]

Ignatz enrolls in Garreg Mach Monastery Officers Academy in Imperial Year 1180 and joins the Golden Deer house. Since his brother is inheriting the family business, he entered the Officers Academy aiming to be a knight with the support of his parents, but in secret that he rarely shows to anyone (due to his parents' disapproval) he would prefer to be an artist.

War Phase[]

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Should Ignatz be recruited but is defeated in Classic Mode during the Academy Phase, he works as a merchant after the Battle of Garreg Mach, but later dies in an accident.

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Silver Snow[]

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If Ignatz was recruited during the Academy Phase, he will make the promised five-year reunion at Garreg Mach and shortly afterward join the Resistance Army and fight against the Adrestian Empire.

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Azure Moon[]

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If Ignatz has not been drafted into the player's army, he will appear alongside his allies from the Golden Deer during Chapter 17, where he may be killed during the 3-way onslaught between the three houses. Claude will mourn for him when he dies, and expresses regret for not being able to save him.

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Verdant Wind[]

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Ignatz joins with the rest of the Golden Deer as Claude and Byleth clear Garreg Mach of bandits. He initially feels terrible about how much art and culture was lost when the monastery was razed, but resolves to put an end to the war and bring about peace as soon as possible so that no more innocent life will be lost.

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Crimson Flower[]

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Ignatz will appear in Chapter 13 if not recruited, aiding Judith in defending the bridge where he can be killed, with Judith mourning his death, though it is entirely possible he will surrender with the rest of the Alliance forces once Judith is defeated. If a recruited Raphael fights him, he asks Ignatz to stand down, with Ignatz chastising him for joining the Empire without considering the consequences.

Conversely, if Ignatz is recruited, he will choose to stay with Byleth and Edelgard after the conflict in the Holy Tomb. While he initially expresses doubt about fighting in the war, Ignatz believes in both his professor and Edelgard, similar to Marianne. His confidence builds as the Black Eagle Strike Force continues to gain victories. Near the end of the route, his confidence has become a strong fervor, no longer fearing battle and claiming a desire to paint a lavish picture of Edelgard's victory over King Dimitri.

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Personality[]

Kind and optimistic, Ignatz cares a great deal for his family and honors his father's wish to become a knight. Though he respects his father, he dislikes the fact that he has been railroaded since he feels that he is unsuited to become one. Nevertheless, his optimism is never dampened and is easily motivated when given praise and support.

Ignatz has a passion for the arts and it's a guilty pleasure of sorts to him as he often sneaks away and tries to pursue this passion in secret, feeling that it is unbecoming of a knight. He can be extremely lively when allowed to pursue this passion or when others express admiration in his skills, though he keeps a modest front in regards to his art.

Though he is quite close to Raphael, Ignatz blames himself for the deaths of Raphael's parents, even if Raphael himself doesn't hold it against him at all. He does get over it in their supports, and can even end up marrying Raphael's sister, Maya, in their ending.

Ignatz is very polite, but sometimes it can be too much, to the point of self-neglect, like giving his food to others and eating very little himself. Raphael notes that Ignatz gets all dizzy if he doesn't eat enough.

He is shown to be enduring, even when people insult him, and instead of getting angry, he apologizes and gets sad. Despite his quite impressive patience, he too has his limits as shown in his Support with Lysithea.

He has astrapophobia, fear of lightning.

In-Game[]

Fire Emblem: Three Houses[]

Base Stats[]

Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Commoner IgnatzCommoner-
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
12585788464
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
-Icon Combat Art FE16 BowCurved ShotWatchful EyeWatchful Eye
Sword Prowess Lv 1Sword Prowess Lv 1
Bow Prowess Lv 1 FE16Bow Prowess Lv 1
Authority Lv 1Authority Lv 1
FE16 Bow Weapon IconIron Bow
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 D E E E E+ E E E
Start
Strong
Strong
Budding Talent
Strong
Weak

As a Mission Assistant[]

Death Toll[]
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 C E E E E - - -
Start

As an Enemy[]

Rivalry of the Houses[]
Skill FE16 sword icon FE16 lance icon FE16 axe icon FE16 bow icon FE16 brawl icon FE16 reason icon FE16 faith icon FE16 authority icon FE16 heavy armor icon FE16 riding icon FE16 flying icon
Level E E E E E E E E - - -
Start
Battle of the Eagle and Lion[]
Skill FE16 sword icon FE16 lance icon FE16 axe icon FE16 bow icon FE16 brawl icon FE16 reason icon FE16 faith icon FE16 authority icon FE16 heavy armor icon FE16 riding icon FE16 flying icon
Level E E E C E E E E - - -
Start
The Great Bridge Coup (Crimson Flower)[]
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 A E E E C - - -
Start
To War at Gronder (Azure Moon)[]
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 A E E E C - - -
Start

Growth Rates[]

Class:

Commoner
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
35% 35% 30% 50% 50% 55% 25% 35% 25%
Dancer
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
55% 30% 30% 50% 50% 55% 20% 30% 35%
Myrmidon
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
45% 35% 30% 50% 55% 55% 25% 30% 30%
Soldier
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
45% 35% 30% 55% 50% 55% 25% 30% 30%
Fighter
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
45% 40% 30% 50% 50% 55% 25% 30% 30%
Monk
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
40% 35% 30% 50% 50% 55% 25% 40% 30%
Mercenary
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
55% 40% 30% 50% 55% 55% 25% 30% 30%
Thief
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
55% 35% 30% 60% 60% 55% 25% 35% 30%
Armored Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
55% 35% 30% 50% 40% 55% 35% 30% 30%
Cavalier
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
55% 40% 30% 55% 40% 55% 30% 35% 30%
Brigand
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 45% 30% 50% 50% 55% 25% 30% 30%
Archer
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
40% 35% 30% 60% 50% 60% 25% 35% 30%
Brawler
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 35% 20% 60% 60% 55% 25% 25% 30%
Mage
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
40% 30% 40% 55% 50% 55% 20% 40% 30%
Dark Mage
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
40% 30% 40% 55% 50% 55% 20% 40% 25%
Priest
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
40% 30% 35% 55% 50% 55% 20% 45% 35%
Hero
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 45% 30% 50% 60% 55% 25% 30% 30%
Swordmaster
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
60% 45% 30% 50% 70% 55% 25% 30% 30%
Assassin
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
55% 35% 30% 70% 70% 55% 25% 35% 25%
Fortress Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 45% 30% 50% 40% 55% 40% 35% 30%
Paladin
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 45% 30% 55% 40% 60% 30% 40% 30%
Wyvern Rider
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 45% 25% 50% 50% 55% 30% 30% 30%
Warrior
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
75% 50% 25% 50% 50% 55% 25% 35% 30%
Sniper
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
45% 40% 30% 70% 50% 65% 25% 35% 30%
Grappler
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
75% 45% 30% 60% 60% 55% 25% 35% 30%
Warlock
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
45% 35% 40% 50% 50% 55% 20% 40% 30%
Dark Bishop
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
45% 35% 40% 50% 50% 55% 20% 40% 25%
Bishop
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
45% 35% 40% 50% 50% 65% 20% 40% 35%
Trickster
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
55% 35% 30% 65% 70% 65% 25% 40% 25%
War Monk
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
75% 45% 35% 60% 50% 55% 25% 40% 30%
Wyvern Lord
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 50% 25% 50% 60% 55% 30% 35% 30%
Mortal Savant
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
55% 45% 40% 50% 40% 65% 25% 35% 30%
Great Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 45% 30% 50% 40% 55% 30% 30% 30%
Bow Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
45% 35% 30% 50% 45% 55% 25% 35% 30%
Dark Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
45% 40% 40% 50% 45% 55% 30% 45% 30%
Holy Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
45% 35% 40% 50% 45% 65% 30% 45% 35%
War Master
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
75% 50% 30% 50% 60% 55% 25% 35% 30%

Maximum Stats[]

Default
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70 51 42 69 70 76 43 49 45
With all saint statues activated
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
70 56 47 74 75 81 48 54 50

Learnt Magic[]

Skill Level Reason Faith
D Blizzard Heal
D+ - Nosferatu
C Cutting Gale Physic
C+ - -
B - Ward
B+ - -
A Fimbulvetr -
A+ - -
Learnt Abilities[]
Ability Learned at Notes
Sword Prowess Lv 1 Sword Prowess Lv 1 Innate -
Sword Prowess Lv 2 Sword Prowess Lv 2 FE16 sword icon D+ Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 1
Sword Prowess Lv 3 Sword Prowess Lv 3 FE16 sword icon C+ Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 2
Sword Prowess Lv 4 Sword Prowess Lv 4 FE16 sword icon B+ Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 3
Sword Prowess Lv 5 Sword Prowess Lv 5 FE16 sword icon A+ Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 4
Icon Combat Art FE16 Sword Wrath Strike FE16 sword icon D -
Icon Combat Art FE16 Sword Grounder FE16 sword icon C -
Icon Combat Art FE16 Sword Haze Slice FE16 sword icon C+ -
Axebreaker FE16 Axebreaker FE16 sword icon B -
Sword Crit +10 FE16 Sword Crit +10 FE16 sword icon S -
Swordfaire FE16 Swordfaire FE16 sword icon S+ -
Lance Prowess Lv 1 Lance Prowess Lv 1 FE16 lance icon E+ -
Lance Prowess Lv 2 Lance Prowess Lv 2 FE16 lance icon D+ Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 1
Lance Prowess Lv 3 Lance Prowess Lv 3 FE16 lance icon C+ Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 2
Lance Prowess Lv 4 Lance Prowess Lv 4 FE16 lance icon B+ Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 3
Lance Prowess Lv 5 Lance Prowess Lv 5 FE16 lance icon A+ Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 4
Icon Combat Art FE16 Lance Tempest Lance FE16 lance icon D -
Icon Combat Art FE16 Lance Knightkneeler FE16 lance icon C -
Swordbreaker FE16 Swordbreaker FE16 lance icon B -
Lance Crit +10 FE16 Lance Crit +10 FE16 lance icon S -
Lancefaire FE16 Lancefaire FE16 lance icon S+ -
Axe Prowess Lv 1 Axe Prowess Lv 1 FE16 axe icon E+ -
Axe Prowess Lv 2 Axe Prowess Lv 2 FE16 axe icon D+ Replaces Axe Prowess Lv 1
Axe Prowess Lv 3 Axe Prowess Lv 3 FE16 axe icon C+ Replaces Axe Prowess Lv 2
Axe Prowess Lv 4 Axe Prowess Lv 4 FE16 axe icon B+ Replaces Axe Prowess Lv 3
Axe Prowess Lv 5 Axe Prowess Lv 5 FE16 axe icon A+ Replaces Axe Prowess Lv 4
Icon Combat Art FE16 Axe Smash FE16 axe icon D -
Icon Combat Art FE16 Axe Helm Splitter FE16 axe icon C -
Lancebreaker FE16 Lancebreaker FE16 axe icon B -
Axe Crit +10 FE16 Axe Crit +10 FE16 axe icon S -
Axefaire FE16 Axefaire FE16 axe icon S+ -
Bow Prowess Lv 1 FE16 Bow Prowess Lv 1 Innate -
Bow Prowess Lv 2 FE16 Bow Prowess Lv 2 FE16 bow icon D+ Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 1
Bow Prowess Lv 3 FE16 Bow Prowess Lv 3 FE16 bow icon C+ Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 2
Bow Prowess Lv 4 FE16 Bow Prowess Lv 4 FE16 bow icon B+ Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 3
Bow Prowess Lv 5 Bow Prowess Lv 5 FE16 bow icon A+ Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 4
Icon Combat Art FE16 Bow Curved Shot Innate -
Close Counter FE16 Close Counter FE16 bow icon C -
Icon Combat Art FE16 Bow Break Shot FE16 bow icon C+ -
Icon Combat Art FE16 Bow Ward Arrow FE16 bow icon A -
Bow Crit +10 FE16 Bow Crit +10 FE16 bow icon S -
Bowfaire FE16 Bowfaire FE16 bow icon S+ -
Brawling Prowess Lv 1 FE16 Brawling Prowess Lv 1 FE16 brawl icon E+ -
Brawling Prowess Lv 2 FE16 Brawling Prowess Lv 2 FE16 brawl icon D+ Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 1
Brawling Prowess Lv 3 FE16 Brawling Prowess Lv 3 FE16 brawl icon C+ Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 2
Brawling Prowess Lv 4 FE16 Brawling Prowess Lv 4 FE16 brawl icon B+ Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 3
Brawling Prowess Lv 5 FE16 Brawling Prowess Lv 5 FE16 brawl icon A+ Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 4
Icon Combat Art FE16 Brawl Fading Blow FE16 brawl icon D -
Icon Combat Art FE16 Brawl Rushing Blow FE16 brawl icon C -
Combat Art Icon FE16 Special Healing Focus FE16 brawl icon B -
Brawl Crit +10 FE16 Brawl Crit +10 FE16 brawl icon S -
Fistfaire FE16 Fistfaire FE16 brawl icon S+ -
Seal Strength FE16 Seal Strength FE16 reason icon FE16 hidden talent icon Unlocked after tweleve tutoring sessions in Reason
Reason Lv 1 FE16 Reason Lv 1 FE16 reason icon E+ -
Reason Lv 2 FE16 Reason Lv 2 FE16 reason icon D+ -
Reason Lv 3 FE16 Reason Lv 3 FE16 reason icon C+ Replaces Reason Lv 2
Reason Lv 4 FE16 Reason Lv 4 FE16 reason icon B+ Replaces Reason Lv 3
Reason Lv 5 FE16 Reason Lv 5 FE16 reason icon A+ Replaces Reason Lv 4
Black Magic Range +1 FE16 Black Magic Range +1 FE16 reason icon S -
Black Tomefaire FE16 Black Tomefaire FE16 reason icon S+ -
Faith Lv 1 Faith Lv 1 FE16 faith icon E+ -
Faith Lv 2 Faith Lv 2 FE16 faith icon D+ Replaces Faith Lv 1
Faith Lv 3 Faith Lv 3 FE16 faith icon C+ Replaces Faith Lv 2
Faith Lv 4 Faith Lv 4 FE16 faith icon B+ Replaces Faith Lv 3
Faith Lv 5 Faith Lv 5 FE16 faith icon A+ Replaces Faith Lv 4
White Magic Range +1 FE16 White Magic Range +1 FE16 faith icon S -
White Tomefaire FE16 White Tomefaire FE16 faith icon S+ -
Authority Lv 1 Authority Lv 1 Innate -
Authority Lv 2 Authority Lv 2 FE16 authority icon D+ Replaces Authority Lv 1
Authority Lv 3 Authority Lv 3 FE16 authority icon C+ Replaces Authority Lv 2
Authority Lv 4 Authority Lv 4 FE16 authority icon B+ Replaces Authority Lv 3
Authority Lv 5 Authority Lv 5 FE16 authority icon A+ Replaces Authority Lv 4
Rally Speed FE16 Rally Speed FE16 authority icon D -
Battalion Desperation FE16 Battalion Desperation FE16 authority icon C -
Rally Dexterity FE16 Rally Dexterity FE16 authority icon C+ -
Defensive Tactics FE16 Defensive Tactics FE16 authority icon B -
Battalion Vantage FE16 Battalion Vantage FE16 authority icon A -
Rally Strength FE16 Rally Strength FE16 authority icon S -
Offensive Tactics FE16 Offensive Tactics FE16 authority icon S+ -
Weight -3 FE16 Weight -3 FE16 heavy armor icon C -
Combat Art Icon FE16 Special Smite FE16 heavy armor icon B -
Weight -5 FE16 Weight -5 FE16 heavy armor icon A+ Replaces Weight -3
Armored Effect Null FE16 Armored Effect Null FE16 heavy armor icon S+ -
Dexterity +4 FE16 Dexterity +4 FE16 riding icon C -
Movement +1 FE16 Movement +1 FE16 riding icon A+ -
Cavalry Effect Null FE16 Cavalry Effect Null FE16 riding icon S+ -
Alert Stance FE16 Alert Stance FE16 flying icon B -
Alert Stance+ FE16 Alert Stance+ FE16 flying icon A+ Replaces Alert Stance
Flying Effect Null FE16 Flying Effect Null FE16 flying icon S+ -

Recruitment[]

Ignatz will automatically be recruited if Byleth chooses to teach the Golden Deer house in Chapter 1. If Byleth chose to teach any other house, Ignatz can transfer to their class if they have high enough Dexterity and Authority proficiency. The player can decrease the required threshold if they have a support rank with him, and upon reaching B+, he may ask to join their class on a free weekday (even if their Dexterity or Authority is not high enough).

Support Rank Dexterity Authority
None 10 B
C 8 C+
C+ 6 C
B 4 D+
B+ 2 D
A Any Any

Overall[]

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Ignatz's big selling point is his high accuracy thanks to his personal skill giving him +20 to hit chance, but when compared to other archers like Claude, Leonie, Bernadetta, and Shamir, he isn't quite as powerful offensively. While his Dexterity, Speed and Luck growths are good, his Strength growth can be unreliable and he suffers from below-average survivability. Additionally, his high accuracy tends to become less impactful later in the game, where the other archers will become highly accurate anyway (though it's more helpful on Maddening difficulty where enemies have higher dodge rates). Nevertheless, Ignatz makes up for any of his shortcomings with reliability; he will almost never miss a shot if properly built up, even if he may not hit as hard as the others (unless he lands critical hits).

His Speed and Dexterity, combined with his proficiency in Bows and Swords, make him a good candidate for Thief and Assassin, and his budding talent in Reason means he can even make an acceptable Mortal Savant if built up, though his Magic stat is a bit below average. That said, his personal skill will help a great deal with his spell list, as Blizzard and Fimbulvetr are otherwise inaccurate spells. He also has a strength in Authority, but his low Charm growth rate may make his gambits less effective as his personal skill does not affect his gambits. If one decides to build up Ignatz's Reason, it can be worthwhile to make him a Dark Mage for access to Poison Strike, which can let him deal more consistent damage even if his Strength ends up low.

If one wishes to try and improve Ignatz's damage output, training him in Axe is a wise choice to promote him to Brigand so he can get Death Blow. Training him as an Archer and Sniper will improve Ignatz's already-high Dexterity and Luck growths, greatly improving his ability to land critical hits. Mastering Archer can even be useful by giving him Hit +20; while this may seem redundant with his personal skill, it helps ensure he will hit evasive foes and lands long-range shots, especially if he becomes a Bow Knight. However, due to his unreliable Strength growth, building him up to deal damage may not always work out. If his damage does not end up being impressive, Ignatz can potentially compensate for it by mastering Assassin and acquiring Lethality, allowing him the chance to instantly kill an enemy; thanks to his high Dexterity, he'll have a better chance at activating it than most.

If all else fails, Ignatz can become a good support unit. With the Break Shot Combat Art and Seal Strength, he can debuff two stats at once from a safe distance, especially if he is an Archer, Sniper, or Bow Knight. If enough time is spent grinding him, Ignatz could also pick up Seal Defense and Seal Resistance from Wyvern Rider and Dark Knight respectively, allowing him to cripple enemies against all forms of damage (though this will be very time-consuming and generally rely on New Game+). With his strength in Authority, he will easily gain access to Rally Speed and Rally Dexterity. He also has access to Ward Arrow, which essentially acts like Silence, allowing him to shut down dangerous mages reliably thanks to his high accuracy, and he won't be restricted by spell charges like how Marianne and Manuela are.

Overall, Ignatz is best seen as a support type Bow-user, relying less on damage output and more on debuffing the enemy or buffing allies. If one is looking for sheer damage output, Leonie and Shamir are better options, but when a tough enemy needs to be taken down, Ignatz can be invaluable in softening up the target for his allies to finish off. He also has a niche as the most accurate character in the game, letting him hit even the most evasive of enemies when others may end up missing.

Gift List[]
Gift Name Type of Gift Description Rank
Goddess Statuette Favorite A beautiful wood carving of the goddess. Appreciated by those who like art or carving, and by devout believers. ★★★
Ancient Coin Favorite A coin said to have been used as currency in ancient times. Appreciated by those who enjoy traveling, art, or coins. ★★★
Owl Feather Favorite A feather from a messenger owl that can be used in a variety of ways. Appreciated by everyone. ★★★
Forget-me-nots Favorite Grown sometimes in Fodlan. Appreciated by those who like flowers. ★★★
Ceremonial Sword Favorite A beautiful ceremonial sword with a mangled blade. Appreciated by weapon collectors. ★★★★
Landscape Painting Favorite A landscape painting of magnificent Lake Teutates in the clearing fog. Appreciated by those who enjoy nature or art. ★★★★
Training Weight Dislike A weight that you can strap to your back to build muscle. Appreciated by those who enjoy weight training. ★★★
Monarch Studies Book Dislike An essential text for future kings, queens, and emperors. Appreciated by those who enjoy studying government. ★★★★

Share a Meal List[]

Meal Name Type of Meal Description
Saghert and Cream Favorite A baked confection coated with Noa fruit cream and a currant reduction, often enjoyed as a dessert at family gatherings.
Fish and Bean Soup Favorite A soup made by simmering white trout and chickpeas. A simple yet wholesome dish.
Vegetable Pasta Salad Favorite Pasta with a blend of fresh vegetables from various regions of Fódlan. This popular dish sells out almost instantly.
Sweet Bun Trio Favorite Traditional pastries from Faerghus, known for their subtle sweetness. The dough is made with eggs and sugar.
Fruit and Herring Tart Favorite A baked tart with stewed herring and Noa fruit mixed into the batter. Popular in Enbarr, the Imperial Capital.
Garreg Mach Meat Pie Favorite A crispy-brown pie packed with tomatoes, cheese, and tender chunks of meat.
Fisherman's Bounty Favorite Freshly-caught fish are cut into chunks and stewed together to make this hearty dish.
Super-Spicy Fish Dango Favorite A light snack, popular in the Empire. Small, spicy balls of fried dough packed with white trout and dried tomato.
Two-Fish Sauté Favorite Two types of fish are cut into strips and sautéed in butter. This lavish meal hails from Enbarr, the Imperial Capital.
Sautéed Pheasant and Eggs Favorite Thin slices of bird meat and shredded cabbage, mixed with scrambled eggs and sautéed with spices. Invention of a certain noble.
Cabbage and Herring Stew Favorite Cabbage and Albinean herring stewed whole. The fish guts lend this hearty dish a superbly bitter kick.
Vegetable Stir-Fry Favorite A dish of dried tomatoes, cabbage, chickpeas, and other vegetables, stir-fried with eggs. Nutritious and very filling.
Bourgeois Pike Favorite A gourmet fish dish with Airmid pike, vegetables, and a sprinkle of expensive spices. Popular among nobles.
Spicy Fish and Turnip Stew Dislike Spicy stew made with Teutates loach and turnips. The monastery's unique recipe features spices from Dagda.
Pickled Seafood and Vegetables Dislike A Dagdan dish of raw fish and turnips pickled in a vinegar-based seasoning liquid. Rarely eaten in Fódlan.
Gautier Cheese Gratin Dislike A gratin of bird meat topped with heaps of Gautier cheese, which is famous for its low fat content. It has a unique flavor.

Lost Items[]

Lost Item Description
Blue Stone A rare blue stone that could be ground into a pigment. It probably belongs to someone who likes to paint.
Art Book A book about art movements in Fódlan over the centuries. It probably belongs to someone who is interested in art.
Letter to the Goddess An impassioned letter written to the goddess. It probably belongs to someone who daydreams about the goddess.

Tea Party Conversations[]

See also: Ignatz/Tea Party

Supports[]

See also: Ignatz/Supports

Fire Emblem Heroes[]

Snowscape Artist
A student at Garreg Mach Monastery who has come to participate in the winter festival in search of a landscape he has yet to see. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

Base Stats[]

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Ignatz Snowscape Artist Heroes spriteTitle
Snowscape Artist
Group
Heroes Armored Armored
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
19/20/21
38/42/45
6/7/8
32/35/38
11/12/13
37/40/43
6/7/8
28/31/34
8/9/10
34/37/40
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Tannenbow+
FEH skill support Rally Spd
FEH Bow Bow

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
FEH skill offenseIron Bow---
Steel Bow---
Tannenbow---
Tannenbow+-FEH Star Rarity 5FEH Star Rarity 5
FEH skill supportRally Spd---
Rally Atk/SpdRally Spd--
AFEH Spd Def Form 1 Spd Def Form 1--
FEH Spd Def Form 2 Spd Def Form 2FEH Spd Def Form 1 Spd Def Form 1-
FEH Spd Def Form 3 Spd Def Form 3FEH Spd Def Form 2 Spd Def Form 2FEH Star Rarity 5
CFEH Def Tactic 1 Def Tactic 1--
FEH Def Tactic 2 Def Tactic 2FEH Def Tactic 1 Def Tactic 1-
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Meet Some of the Heroes[]

Snowscape Artist Ignatz
Ignatz snowscape artist pop01 What's a winter festival without presents? Ignatz of the Golden Deer House is here to make sure all of the gifts are delivered on time this year!
Ignatz snowscape artist pop02 A young intellectual who's never without his glasses, Ignatz is also an artist with an eye for aesthetics. It looks like he's applied his creativity to his outfit, matching the heavy layers of the top with much lighter bottoms!
Ignatz snowscape artist pop03 In combat, Ignatz specializes in archery, and he's brought a whimsical bow for the festival. Its design is based on the fir tree, an essential part of winter-festival ambiance!
Ignatz snowscape artist pop04 Ignatz is pouring his heart into the celebrations with his festive attire. I'm glad he's enthusiastic about it, because he's got a lot of presents to deliver!
Closely Associated Characters
Byleth Child of the former captain of the Knights of Seiros, Jeralt. A stoic, capable professor at the Officers Academy. Ignatz's professor.
Raphael Eldest son of the Kirsten family of the Leicester Alliance. A friend of Ignatz's since childhood.
Claude Heir to House Riegan, the leading house of the Leicester Alliance. Employs both an easygoing attitude and an effortless skill for scheming. He's the leader of the Golden Deer, the house to which Ignatz belongs.

Warriors: Three Hopes[]

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See also: Ignatz/Warriors: Three Hopes Supports

Recruitment (Warriors)[]

Ignatz can be recruited in all three routes, some more sooner than others. Ignatz will automatically be recruited if Shez chooses to join the Golden Deer house in chapter 2, but he's playable the following chapter.

During Scarlet Blaze, Ignatz, along with Lorenz and Balthus, can be recruited during the Main Quest of Chapter 6, "The Great Coup of Myrddin", as long as the player picks their respective Persuasion Strategies during the planning portions, otherwise they will be killed during the mission. Ignatz's survival in particular is also a requirement to be able to recruit Raphael in the next chapter's Main Quest, "The Blitz of Riegan", as for the "Persuade Raphael" Strategy to actually have an effect, Ignatz has to be both deployed into the battle and be the one to defeat Raphael.

During Azure Gleam, Ignatz, along with Raphael, Marianne, and Lorenz, will automatically be recruited upon the start of Part II in Chapter 10.

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Warriors: Three Hopes[]

Ignatz/Warriors: Three Hopes Quotes

Possible Endings[]

Anna fates portrait
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Ignatz (If defeated before the timeskip in Classic Mode)
Worked as a merchant after the battle of Garreg Mach, nut later died in an accident. He was unable to make the promised meeting.
Ignatz - Worldly Artist
After returning home, Ignatz persuaded his family that he should become a painter. He traveled all through Fódlan and beyond, painting beautiful landscapes and captivating portraits of the world's cultures. His unique style set the artistic paradigm for a generation.
Ignatz and Byleth (Verdant Wind/Silver Snow)
Byleth announced her marriage to Ignatz shorty after becoming the leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan. Ignatz supported the restoration of Fódlan as Queen's spouse, but became better known for his skill with a paintbrush. He donated beautiful portraits and landscapes to churches all over the kingdom, and it is said that his works provided great comfort to those touched by the war. His most famous price, entitled Descent of the Goddess, depicted the eponymous deity descending from the heavens to lead the people. Those who knew the queen often remarked that her face must have been used as a reference.
Ignatz and Byleth (Crimson Flower)
Byleth and Ignatz celebrated their marriage with a small but lively wedding. Almost immediately afterward, the battle with those who slither in the dark began in earnest. Ignatz supported his wife not only as a general, but also as an artist, wielding his brush to capture the image of her fighting alongside the emperor. His most famous series of paintings, called Chronicles of a Hero, influenced future artists for generations to come—but it is said that his most precious work was one from his early days, entitled Descent of the Goddess. It is believed that he used his beloved wife as a reference for the beautiful visage depicted in that scene.
Ignatz and Byleth (Azure Moon)
Byleth announced her marriage to Ignatz shortly after being named archbishop of the Church of Seiros. Ignatz supported the restoration of Fódlan as the archbishop's spouse, but became better known for his skill with a paintbrush. He donated beautiful portraits and landscapes to churches all over the Kingdom, and it is said that his works provided great comfort to those touched by the war. His most famous piece, entitled Descent of the Goddess, depicted the eponymous deity descending from the heavens to lead the people. Those who knew the archbishop often remarked that her face must have been used as a reference.
Ignatz and Petra
Petra returned to her homeland of Brigid, and inherited the throne from her grandfather. As ruler, she declared independence from Fódlan and Dagda on more equal terms. At every step along the way, she was accompanied and supported by her husband, Ignatz, who had left Fódlan behind to be with her. Trade with Fódlan boomed under Petra's reign, thanks in no small part to the Victor Trading Company. But while Ignatz was happy to support Petra's goals, he remained focused on his work as an artist. His picturesque renditions of the Brigid landscape, done in the Fódlan style, were held in high regard all over the world.
Ignatz and Mercedes (Crimson Flower)
Mercedes left home and opened a small orphanage in the Faerghus region with her mother. There, she took in and raised children who had lost their families in the war, regardless of their blood or circumstances of birth. Some years later, she was reunited with Ignatz, who had persuaded his family that he should become a painter and traveled all through Fódlan painting beautiful landscapes. His greatest masterpiece, however, was a portrait that was entitled The Smiling Saint. It is said that the woman whose face inspired it became the love of his life, and that she spent all of her remaining days close by his side.
Ignatz and Mercedes (Other routes)
Mercedes left home for a life as a cleric at Garreg Mach. There, she took in and raised children who had lost their families in the war, regardless of the circumstances of their birth or bloodline. Some years later, she was reunited with Ignatz, who had persuaded his family that he should become a painter and traveled all through Fódlan painting beautiful landscapes. His greatest masterpiece, however, was a portrait that was entitled The Smiling Saint. It is said that the woman whose face inspired it became the love of his life, and that she spent all of her remaining days close by his side.
Ignatz and Ingrid (Azure Moon)
Ingrid declined to rule House Galatea, choosing instead to serve House Blaiddyd as a knight. Some years later, she was reunited by chance with Ignatz, who had persuaded his family that he should become a painter and traveled all through Fódlan painting beautiful landscapes. Ignatz decided to paint Ingrid that day, and spent much of the rest of his career working to get her likeness just right. There were many depictions of her bravery in battle, of course, but later generations would most fondly remember the way he captured her smile, which was widely believed to be that of a loving wife.
Ignatz and Ingrid (Other routes)
When Galatea territory was seized, Ingrid argued strongly for the preservation of its borders. Her request was granted, and she was appointed to rule, but because she had previously abandoned her noble house, she was not well accepted by the people. It was thanks to Ignatz that the mood of the people finally softened. He showed them, through his artwork, a side of Ingrid that they had not yet seen: her valor and bravery, fighting in defense of Fódlan. The people were moved, first by the artwork itself, and later by the woman who had inspired it. As time passed, and the region prospered, Ingrid and Ignatz bonded over their reunion. They fell in love and eventually were wed.
Ignatz and Raphael
Raphael returned to his homeland to serve his liege lord as a knight, and spent his spare time helping out at the inn that his family had opened during his time away. He was compelled to give up knighthood and manage the inn full-time, however, when his sister Maya suddenly declared her ambitions to become an artist and vanished. Years later, when she finally returned, she did so in the company of another artist: her husband, Ignatz. With cheerful support from Raphael's family, Ignatz and his wife rose to prominence and, with their unique style, set their artistic paradigm in Fódlan for a generation.
Ignatz and Lysithea
Lysithea returned home to help her parents restore their family land. Years later, when the end to their hard work was finally in sight, she relinquished House Ordelia's claim to nobility, and the family retreated from the public eye. In her new life as a commoner, she had a chance reunion with Ignatz, who had persuaded his family to allow him to travel the world as an artist. Lysithea became enchanted by his determination, and by the landscapes and portraits he painted of all he had seen in his travels. She offered the remainder of her short life in support of his work. It is said that Ignatz's most famous piece, Portrait of a Goddess, used Lysithea's face as a reference.
Ignatz and Marianne
Marianne returned home to a warm welcome from her adoptive father, who recognized her wisdom and skill and began to groom her as his successor. During that time, she had a chance reunion with Ignatz, who had persuaded his family to allow him to travel the world as an artist. Marianne wholeheartedly supported his work, and before long, came to be enchanted not merely by the landscapes and portraits of all he had seen in his travels, but also by his character. The romance between artist and patron was considered unusual, but long after their wedding, the story of how they fell in love was immortalized in popular plays.
Ignatz and Hilda
After Hilda returned home, her fashionable accessories achieved widespread popularity, leading her to create the first artisan academy in Fódlan. While shopping for art supplies, she had a chance reunion with Ignatz, who had persuaded his family to allow him to travel the world as an artist. Hilda invited Ignatz to teach at her school, and she and the students became enchanted by the landscapes and portraits of all he had seen in his travels, the two gradually fell in love. Their romance birthed a new style that inspired artists in Fódlan for generations.
Ignatz and Leonie
Leonie took over the mercenary company formerly led by Jeralt. Though she earned a great deal of renown, the work began to dry up as the post war chaos subsided. It was around that time she had a chance to reunion with Ignatz, who had persuaded his family to allow him to wander the world as an artist. Remembering how they had once promised to travel together, Leonie disbanded her mercenary company and resolved to accompany him. The pair left Fódlan, searching for sights hitherto unseen. Where their journey took them remains unknown.
Ignatz and Flayn
Soon after the war, Flayn disappeared. Ignatz searched unsuccessfully for her for a time, but finally gave up and went home. With hard-won permission from his family, he then set out to travel the world as an artist. Years later, his journey took him by chance to Garreg Mach, where the statue of Saint Cethleann inspired him to paint. It was then that Flayn finally appeared, wondering aloud why Ignatz was not painting her as he’d promised. Overjoyed, Ignatz devoted much of the rest of his artistic career to getting Flayn’s likeness just right. Her visage was finally captured in the work he called The Second Advent of a Saint, which was widely recognized as a masterpiece.
Ignatz and Shamir
Soon after the war, Shamir disappeared. Ignatz searched unsuccessfully for her for a time, but finally gave up and went home. With hard-won permission from his family, he then set out to travel the world as an artist. Years later, he encountered Shamir by chance at an inn. When she saw that Ignatz had not yet left Fódlan, she encouraged him to leave the region, and offered to stay at his side and guard him until he did. It is rumored that he was overjoyed by this offer, and that the pair soon departed Fódlan to the west by sea, but where they traveled after that is unknown.
"End of spoilers. It's a pleasure doing business with you!"

Non-Canon Appearances[]

Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)[]

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

Choose Your Legends Placement History[]

Round Placement Character Version Votes

CYL1 - CYL3 N/A
CYL4 154 CYL Ignatz War Portrait
Three Houses
995
CYL5 108
↑46
CYL Ignatz War Portrait
Three Houses
851
↓144
CYL6 195
↓87
CYL Ignatz War Portrait
Three Houses
501
↓350

CYL7 215
↓20
CYL Ignatz War Portrait
Three Houses/Warriors: Three Hopes
257
↓244

Etymology[]

Ignatz is a diminutive of Ignatius, a Latin name meaning "fiery one".

Trivia[]

Ignatz Portrait Without Glasses

Ignatz's portrait without his glasses.

  • Ignatz shares his English voice actor, Christian La Monte, with Roderick and Seliph from Heroes.
  • During Ignatz and Petra's support conversation, Ignatz gives his glasses to Petra, changing both of their portraits.
    • In Three Hopes, Ignatz loses his glasses in his support with Hilda, which in addition to changing his portrait, changes his model to be depicted without his glasses.
  • In the fifth survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Ignatz placed 21st in the character popularity poll for Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:4. He ranked 21st among those who completed the game with 4.4% of the vote.
  • Ignatz, Leonie and Gilbert are the only Crestless characters without a Weak Point in either Reason or Faith.
  • Ignatz has a unique post-timeskip battle model as an Archer and Sniper.
    • Otherwise, he uses green colors for his classes.
  • Ignatz was the last of the Three Houses students to make an appearance in Heroes as a playable unit.

Gallery[]

See main article: Ignatz/Gallery.
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