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(Sorry, didn't add a summary on my last edit. Added a paragraph or so about pegasus knight leonie and (Sorry to whoever wrote it) got rid of Assassin Leonie, as it is an awkward class for her.)
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Leonie can be rather impulsive and blunt, and has a habit of speaking her mind even when it may not be appropriate. Her ability to speak to her emotions is something of a double-edged sword, as it means she is completely honest with her goals and feelings, but also doesn't hold back and may not be tactful. She is also very proud of her abilities as a warrior and does not hesitate to demonstrate her power as well as her cunning.
 
Leonie can be rather impulsive and blunt, and has a habit of speaking her mind even when it may not be appropriate. Her ability to speak to her emotions is something of a double-edged sword, as it means she is completely honest with her goals and feelings, but also doesn't hold back and may not be tactful. She is also very proud of her abilities as a warrior and does not hesitate to demonstrate her power as well as her cunning.
   
Despite her brash and competitive personality, Leonie also appears to have a somewhat sentimental side as she reminiscences about what the support of her village means to her. She mentions having an affinity for painting as a young girl, but quickly had to abandon the hobby to take up more practical skills. Leonie is also sensitive about not being treated like other girls her age, treatment that is likely a result of her blunt, impulsive, and bold behaviour, and tomboyish appearance.
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Despite her brash and competitive demeanor, Leonie also appears to have a somewhat sentimental side as she reminiscences about what the support of her village means to her. She mentions having an affinity for painting as a young girl, but quickly had to abandon the hobby to take up more practical skills. Leonie is also sensitive about not being treated like other girls her age, treatment that is likely a result of her blunt, impulsive, and bold behaviour, and tomboyish appearance.
   
 
==In-Game==
 
==In-Game==
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Leonie is a jack-of-all-trades physical unit having solid [[Speed (stat)|Speed]] and [[Dexterity]] and slightly above average [[Strength]], [[Defense]], [[HP]] and [[Luck]]. She is extremely vulnerable to mages due to a low [[Resistance]] growth and is ill-suited for [[Mage]] oriented classes due to a low [[Magic (stat)|Magic]] growth. Leonie is a solid physical combat unit overall and benefits from fighting close to male allies as her personal skill [[Rivalry]] boosts her damage by 2 and reduces damage taken by 2 when adjacent to a male ally. Her main drawbacks compared to [[Sylvain]] and [[Ferdinand]] are her lower HP growth rate (which isn't a serious issue thanks to her Speed, but it can make her less viable as a tank) and her lack of a Crest, which makes her unable to use Heroes' Relics without New Game+.
 
Leonie is a jack-of-all-trades physical unit having solid [[Speed (stat)|Speed]] and [[Dexterity]] and slightly above average [[Strength]], [[Defense]], [[HP]] and [[Luck]]. She is extremely vulnerable to mages due to a low [[Resistance]] growth and is ill-suited for [[Mage]] oriented classes due to a low [[Magic (stat)|Magic]] growth. Leonie is a solid physical combat unit overall and benefits from fighting close to male allies as her personal skill [[Rivalry]] boosts her damage by 2 and reduces damage taken by 2 when adjacent to a male ally. Her main drawbacks compared to [[Sylvain]] and [[Ferdinand]] are her lower HP growth rate (which isn't a serious issue thanks to her Speed, but it can make her less viable as a tank) and her lack of a Crest, which makes her unable to use Heroes' Relics without New Game+.
   
She is proficient in [[Lance (weapon)|Lances]], [[Bow]]s, and [[Horseback Unit|Riding]], making her a natural fit for Cavalry classes and the [[Archer]] lines, the former is her defaulted line if she is recruited outside of the Golden Deer house. Leonie is one of the most flexible physical units as she has no subject weakness, thus can fill a plethora of physical oriented classes as needed. Out of all Cavalry default units, she is the strongest [[Bow Knight]] candidate as she has a natural affinity for all three core stats required to reclass into it and can compete with [[Shamir]] for the role in terms of long term potential since she has the proficiency in Riding while Shamir is neutral. Keeping her as a [[Cavalier]] or [[Paladin]] doesn't hamper her Speed growth too much either (she'll still have at least 50%), so she's less likely to end up slow compared to [[Sylvain]] or [[Ferdinand]]. Still, if one wishes to preserve her Speed, it is best not to have her gain levels in a cavalry class; one could alternatively make her a [[Swordmaster]] or [[Assassin]] to increase her Speed growths to incredibly high levels (up to 80%), though it will require training her Sword skill (which she is neutral at). [[Bow Knight]] is usually her best end-game class, taking advantage of her proficiencies, high Dexterity and high Speed, but due to Bow Knight's very low growth rate bonuses, it can be worthwhile to keep her in an Advanced-tier class for stat gains.
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She is proficient in [[Lance (weapon)|Lances]], [[Bow]]s, and [[Horseback Unit|Riding]], making her a natural fit for Cavalry classes and the [[Archer]] lines, the former is her defaulted line if she is recruited outside of the Golden Deer house. Leonie is one of the most flexible physical units as she has no subject weakness, thus can fill a plethora of physical oriented classes as needed. Out of all Cavalry default units, she is the strongest [[Bow Knight]] candidate as she has a natural affinity for all three core stats required to reclass into it and can compete with [[Shamir]] for the role in terms of long term potential since she has the proficiency in Riding while Shamir is neutral. Keeping her as a [[Cavalier]] or [[Paladin]] doesn't hamper her Speed growth too much either (she'll still have at least 50%), so she's less likely to end up slow compared to [[Sylvain]] or [[Ferdinand]]. Still, if one wishes to preserve her Speed, it is best not to have her gain levels in a cavalry class; one could alternatively make her a [[Pegasus Knight]] to increase her Speed growths to incredibly high levels (up to 80%), though it will require training her Flying skill (which she is neutral at). [[Falcon Knight]] is generally her best class, as her lance proficiency will have the chance to shine thanks to lancefaire, and her now 80% speed growth can cause her speed to spiral upward into the 50s, in conjunction with having similar goals to [[Pegasus Knight]]. Alternatively, you could make her a [[Wyvern Lord]], and [[Wyvern Rider]] makes a good in between point at level 20-30. The Main reason aside from Stat growths to choose Pegasus Knight is by far its utility as a flier. Of course you could just use this to boss kill on turn 1, but where this utility truly shines is being able to bypass terrain otherwise inaccessible. For instance, she can flip flop between defending against cavaliers and fighting the demonic beast in the great bridge map. And Leonie is instantly available on Golden Deers, a route where the entire final map is set over a swamp, which Leonie can casually fly over. Of course, these are two small examples, and the list goes on.
   
Like with other physical attackers, there are other skills that can highly benefit Leonie. Training in Axe can get Leonie to acquire the [[Brigand]] class for [[Death Blow]], while training her in Flying can get her to [[Pegasus Knight]] for [[Darting Blow]]. Paladin can get her [[Aegis]] to protect her against bows and spells, the latter being a greater threat to her, and even heavy armor classes can provide some benefit to her, such as [[Fortress Knight]] giving her [[Pavise]] (which she can easily trigger due to her high Dexterity). Sadly, training her in Brawling won't prove too beneficial for her, as she cannot become a [[Brawler]], [[Grappler]], or [[War Master]] (though she could become a [[War Cleric]]), and [[Healing Focus]] isn't the most useful skill to her due to her HP only being slightly above average. As mentioned above, [[Assassin]] is a good class for Leonie thanks to its growths, but [[Lethality]] can be fairly strong in her hands due to her high Dexterity (though it may be more worthwhile to use other skills for consistent damage output).
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Like with other physical attackers, there are other skills that can highly benefit Leonie. Training in Axe can get Leonie to acquire the [[Brigand]] class for [[Death Blow]], while training her in Flying can get her to [[Pegasus Knight]] for [[Darting Blow]]. Paladin can get her [[Aegis]] to protect her against bows and spells, the latter being a greater threat to her, and even heavy armor classes can provide some benefit to her, such as [[Fortress Knight]] giving her [[Pavise]] (which she can easily trigger due to her high Dexterity). Sadly, training her in Brawling won't prove too beneficial for her, as she cannot become a [[Brawler]], [[Grappler]], or [[War Master]] (though she could become a [[War Cleric]]), and [[Healing Focus]] isn't the most useful skill to her due to her HP only being slightly above average. Interestingly, [[Assassin]] is a good class for Leonie thanks to its growths, but [[Lethality]] can be fairly strong in her hands due to her high Dexterity (though it may be more worthwhile to use other skills for consistent damage output).
   
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While Leonie's magical capabilities are fairly weak, she is still neutral toward Reason and Faith. Leveling those skills may seem like a waste of time, but if Reason is trained enough, Leonie could become a [[Valkyrie]] in order to acquire [[Uncanny Blow]], helping her land shots even at long range or against evasive enemies. [[Dark Flier]] is not advised as [[Transmute]] is not a good choice on Leonie; it requires taking a hit from a magical attack, something Leonie is weak to. Acquiring [[Bishop]] may seem less helpful to her since [[Renewal]] won't be as good with her modest HP, but acquiring the class will raise her Resistance to a minimum of 15, which could help if she hasn't been getting enough through her poor growth rate. Acquiring these magical classes will likely require New Game+ or using infinite auxiliary battles on Normal difficulty.
Overall, Leonie is regarded as one of the best characters in the game due to her sheer growth rates and lack of skill weaknesses. Her Speed can rival [[Petra|Petra's]] if given the right classes (though [[Yuri]] is still faster on average), her Dexterity and Luck make her excellent for scoring critical hits, and she can even take a decent amount of damage from physical attacks (though she's not a true tank). Magic is her only real weakness, but this can be overcome with good tactics or with the extra range she gets from the [[Bow Knight]] class.
 
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Overall, Leonie is regarded as one of the best characters in the game due to her sheer growth rates and lack of skill weaknesses. Her Speed is identical to [[Petra|Petra's]] if given the right classes (though [[Yuri]] is still faster on average), her Dexterity and Luck make her excellent for scoring critical hits, and she can even take a decent amount of damage from physical attacks (though she's not a true tank). Magic is her only real weakness, but this can be overcome with good tactics or with the extra range she gets from the [[Bow Knight]] class.
   
 
=== Supports ===
 
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'''Leonie - The Blade Breaker II'''
 
'''Leonie - The Blade Breaker II'''
: Leonie joined up with the mercenaries formerly led by Jeralt. As his greatest apprentice, she quickly took on a leadership role and eventually even inherited the title of Blade Breaker. She came to be known as Jeralt the Second, as she began to resemble him in all things—including his drinking habits. She left behind many unpaid tavern tabs.
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: ''"Leonie joined up with the mercenaries formerly led by Jeralt. As his greatest apprentice, she quickly took on a leadership role and eventually even inherited the title of Blade Breaker. She came to be known as Jeralt the Second, as she began to resemble him in all things—including his drinking habits. She left behind many unpaid tavern tabs."''
   
 
'''Leonie and [[Byleth]] (Verdant Wind / Silver Snow)'''
 
'''Leonie and [[Byleth]] (Verdant Wind / Silver Snow)'''
: Byleth announced his marriage to Leonie shortly after becoming leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan. Though she accepted the status of queen, Leonie disliked the pageantry of the position and refused to part with her weapons. She avoided court and instead founded the Jeralt Company, an elite group of soldiers hand-picked from the royal guard. They mostly busied themselves by hunting down bandits and monsters, but they also stopped the remnants of the Imperial army from organizing a revolt. It is rumored that one knight of rare skill who fought alongside Leonie in the Jeralt Company was none other than the king himself.
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: ''"Byleth announced his marriage to Leonie shortly after becoming leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan. Though she accepted the status of queen, Leonie disliked the pageantry of the position and refused to part with her weapons. She avoided court and instead founded the Jeralt Company, an elite group of soldiers hand-picked from the royal guard. They mostly busied themselves by hunting down bandits and monsters, but they also stopped the remnants of the Imperial army from organizing a revolt. It is rumored that one knight of rare skill who fought alongside Leonie in the Jeralt Company was none other than the king himself."''
   
 
'''Leonie and [[Byleth]] (Crimson Flower)'''
 
'''Leonie and [[Byleth]] (Crimson Flower)'''
: Almost immediately after Byleth and Leonie had finished their lively wedding ceremony, the struggle against those that slither in the dark began in earnest. Leaving the Black Eagle Strike Force behind, the pair formed a new group called the Jeralt Company and invited all their friends and allies to join them. The group fought all across Fódlan, cementing the Empire's victory and cleaning up its enemies. With Fódlan secure, all but two members of the Jeralt Company returned to their homes. The couple continued their careers as mercenaries, taking on all kinds of tasks, from monster hunting to tavern security. Their strength and humility were well loved.
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: ''"Almost immediately after Byleth and Leonie had finished their lively wedding ceremony, the struggle against those that slither in the dark began in earnest. Leaving the Black Eagle Strike Force behind, the pair formed a new group called the Jeralt Company and invited all their friends and allies to join them. The group fought all across Fódlan, cementing the Empire's victory and cleaning up its enemies. With Fódlan secure, all but two members of the Jeralt Company returned to their homes. The couple continued their careers as mercenaries, taking on all kinds of tasks, from monster hunting to tavern security. Their strength and humility were well loved."''
   
 
'''Leonie and [[Byleth]] (Azure Moon)'''
 
'''Leonie and [[Byleth]] (Azure Moon)'''
: Byleth announced his marriage to Leonie shortly after being named archbishop of the Church of Seiros. Though she accepted the status of the archbishop's wife, Leonie disliked the formality of the position and refused to part with her weapons. Avoiding involvement with the church, she founded the Jeralt Company, an elite group of soldiers hand-picked from the Knights of Seiros. They served as guards to the archbishop in peacetime, and were first to respond to reports of bandits or monsters. It is rumored that one knight of rare skill who fought alongside Leonie in the Jeralt Company was none other than the archbishop himself.
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: ''"Byleth announced his marriage to Leonie shortly after being named archbishop of the Church of Seiros. Though she accepted the status of the archbishop's wife, Leonie disliked the formality of the position and refused to part with her weapons. Avoiding involvement with the church, she founded the Jeralt Company, an elite group of soldiers hand-picked from the Knights of Seiros. They served as guards to the archbishop in peacetime, and were first to respond to reports of bandits or monsters. It is rumored that one knight of rare skill who fought alongside Leonie in the Jeralt Company was none other than the archbishop himself."''
   
 
'''Leonie and [[Claude]]'''
 
'''Leonie and [[Claude]]'''
: Leonie returned to Sauin Village to repay her debts and mysteriously vanished afterwards. Some years later, when trade between Fódlan and Almyra began in earnest, the village received notice that the Almyran king would be passing through on his way to Garreg Mach. The village rushed to prepare themselves. When the anticipated day arrived, they were shocked to find Leonie at the king's side. She had gone to visit Claude in Almyra, and had ended up staying to become his queen. Faced with the sight of Leonie in the resplendent clothing of a monarch, her father and the other villagers could do nothing but stand in mute amazement.
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: ''"Leonie returned to Sauin Village to repay her debts and mysteriously vanished afterwards. Some years later, when trade between Fódlan and Almyra began in earnest, the village received notice that the Almyran king would be passing through on his way to Garreg Mach. The village rushed to prepare themselves. When the anticipated day arrived, they were shocked to find Leonie at the king's side. She had gone to visit Claude in Almyra, and had ended up staying to become his queen. Faced with the sight of Leonie in the resplendent clothing of a monarch, her father and the other villagers could do nothing but stand in mute amazement."''
   
 
'''Leonie and [[Felix]] (Azure Moon)'''
 
'''Leonie and [[Felix]] (Azure Moon)'''
: Leonie took over the mercenary group formerly led by Jeralt. She made a name for herself as a superb mercenary and was eventually hired by the young Duke Fraldarius, Felix. He entrusted her with many important tasks, and over time, Fraldarius territory became Leonie's home base. The two spent a great deal of time drinking together, but Felix, knowing Leonie's reputation and habits, learned to extract her payment for the drinks in advance.
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: ''"Leonie took over the mercenary group formerly led by Jeralt. She made a name for herself as a superb mercenary and was eventually hired by the young Duke Fraldarius, Felix. He entrusted her with many important tasks, and over time, Fraldarius territory became Leonie's home base. The two spent a great deal of time drinking together, but Felix, knowing Leonie's reputation and habits, learned to extract her payment for the drinks in advance."''
   
 
'''Leonie and [[Felix]] (Other routes)'''
 
'''Leonie and [[Felix]] (Other routes)'''
: After the war, Felix abandoned his noble title and chose to make a living with his sword. He accepted Leonie as his partner, and together they became wandering mercenaries. Their different fighting styles complemented one another well, and their combined skill was enough to handle any enemy. Some time later, the mercenary group formerly led by Jeralt joined them, and under their leadership, became the most feared company in Fódlan. After the post-war chaos passed, however, work became scarce, and the pair eventually became so desperate that they rebranded themselves as street performers. They proved surprisingly capable in their new profession.
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: ''"After the war, Felix abandoned his noble title and chose to make a living with his sword. He accepted Leonie as his partner, and together they became wandering mercenaries. Their different fighting styles complemented one another well, and their combined skill was enough to handle any enemy. Some time later, the mercenary group formerly led by Jeralt joined them, and under their leadership, became the most feared company in Fódlan. After the post-war chaos passed, however, work became scarce, and the pair eventually became so desperate that they rebranded themselves as street performers. They proved surprisingly capable in their new profession."''
   
 
'''Leonie and [[Lorenz (Three Houses)|Lorenz]]'''
 
'''Leonie and [[Lorenz (Three Houses)|Lorenz]]'''
: As the new head of House Gloucester, Lorenz first worked to restore his own territory, and then expanded his vision to include reforms for all of Fódlan. At the height of his storied political career, he announced his marriage to Leonie, who had become a renowned mercenary. The choice came as a shock to the public, who could not see what the pair had in common, but those who knew them well saw it as inevitable due to the strength of the bond they had forged during the war. As a ruling couple, they used their varying talents to usher in a new age of prosperity and carve their names into history.
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: ''"As the new head of House Gloucester, Lorenz first worked to restore his own territory, and then expanded his vision to include reforms for all of Fódlan. At the height of his storied political career, he announced his marriage to Leonie, who had become a renowned mercenary. The choice came as a shock to the public, who could not see what the pair had in common, but those who knew them well saw it as inevitable due to the strength of the bond they had forged during the war. As a ruling couple, they used their varying talents to usher in a new age of prosperity and carve their names into history."''
   
 
'''Leonie and [[Raphael]]'''
 
'''Leonie and [[Raphael]]'''
: Leonie took over the mercenary company formerly led by Jeralt. She ran out of money constantly, however, due to sending all of her earnings back to her village, and so developed a reputation for unpaid tavern tabs. When she came upon the inn that Raphael had been helping to run with his family, she was overjoyed to finally find a place that would trust her enough to open a new tab. In her years frequenting the establishment, she accrued such a massive debt to Raphael that the only way to pay him off was to work for him. By the time the debt was finally paid, she had moved in with him. They lived happily for the rest of their days.
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: ''"Leonie took over the mercenary company formerly led by Jeralt. She ran out of money constantly, however, due to sending all of her earnings back to her village, and so developed a reputation for unpaid tavern tabs. When she came upon the inn that Raphael had been helping to run with his family, she was overjoyed to finally find a place that would trust her enough to open a new tab. In her years frequenting the establishment, she accrued such a massive debt to Raphael that the only way to pay him off was to work for him. By the time the debt was finally paid, she had moved in with him. They lived happily for the rest of their days."''
   
 
'''Leonie and [[Ignatz]]'''
 
'''Leonie and [[Ignatz]]'''
: 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 hither too unseen. Where their journey took them remains unknown.
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: ''"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 hither too unseen. Where their journey took them remains unknown."''
   
 
'''Leonie and [[Seteth]]'''
 
'''Leonie and [[Seteth]]'''
: While Seteth remained at the monastery after the war to restore the Church of Seiros, Leonie wandered the land in pursuit of her dream to become an elite mercenary. It seemed as if their paths would never cross again. Years later, after they had achieved their goals, both retired and disappeared from the public eye at the same time, as if it had been prearranged. Though no official records of their lives after that time exist, it is rumored that a happy couple resembling them was sighted in a small mountain village. The couple was known for their excellent fishing skills, and for cooking up their bountiful catches for all the local villagers and travelers.
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: ''"While Seteth remained at the monastery after the war to restore the Church of Seiros, Leonie wandered the land in pursuit of her dream to become an elite mercenary. It seemed as if their paths would never cross again. Years later, after they had achieved their goals, both retired and disappeared from the public eye at the same time, as if it had been prearranged. Though no official records of their lives after that time exist, it is rumored that a happy couple resembling them was sighted in a small mountain village. The couple was known for their excellent fishing skills, and for cooking up their bountiful catches for all the local villagers and travelers."''
   
 
'''Leonie and [[Alois]] (Crimson Flower)'''
 
'''Leonie and [[Alois]] (Crimson Flower)'''
: Leonie joined up with the mercenaries formerly led by Jeralt. As his greatest apprentice, she quickly took on a leadership role, and eventually even inherited the title of Blade Breaker. No matter where she went, however, she was burdened with Jeralt's unpaid tavern tabs. Angry with Alois for pushing these debts upon her, she went to see him with the intention of forcing him to pay half the debt. But when she arrived, she found a suntanned Alois happily lounging after a hard day's work on his family farm. Leonie found herself unable to go through with it. She did become a world-renowned mercenary, but she spent the whole of her career paying off debt.
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: ''"Leonie joined up with the mercenaries formerly led by Jeralt. As his greatest apprentice, she quickly took on a leadership role, and eventually even inherited the title of Blade Breaker. No matter where she went, however, she was burdened with Jeralt's unpaid tavern tabs. Angry with Alois for pushing these debts upon her, she went to see him with the intention of forcing him to pay half the debt. But when she arrived, she found a suntanned Alois happily lounging after a hard day's work on his family farm. Leonie found herself unable to go through with it. She did become a world-renowned mercenary, but she spent the whole of her career paying off debt."''
   
 
'''Leonie and [[Alois]] (Other routes)'''
 
'''Leonie and [[Alois]] (Other routes)'''
: Leonie joined up with the mercenaries formerly led by Jeralt. As his greatest apprentice, she quickly took on a leadership role, and eventually even inherited the title of Blade Breaker. No matter where she went, however, she was burdened with Jeralt's unpaid tavern tabs. Angry with Alois for pushing these debts upon her, she went to Garreg Mach to force him to pay half the debt. She encountered a smiling Alois, who had become captain of the Knights of Seiros, and who was all too happy in his new prosperity to take the debts back on. It is said that Leonie developed quite the drinking habit once she was free to visit taverns whenever she liked.
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: ''"Leonie joined up with the mercenaries formerly led by Jeralt. As his greatest apprentice, she quickly took on a leadership role, and eventually even inherited the title of Blade Breaker. No matter where she went, however, she was burdened with Jeralt's unpaid tavern tabs. Angry with Alois for pushing these debts upon her, she went to Garreg Mach to force him to pay half the debt. She encountered a smiling Alois, who had become captain of the Knights of Seiros, and who was all too happy in his new prosperity to take the debts back on. It is said that Leonie developed quite the drinking habit once she was free to visit taverns whenever she liked."''
   
 
'''Leonie and [[Shamir]]'''
 
'''Leonie and [[Shamir]]'''
: Leonie assumed leadership of the mercenaries formerly led by Jeralt. One day, she was hired to protect a noble who had been warned of a bandit attack. The warning note listed all of the noble's foul deeds, and was signed with the image of a spider, which Leonie recognized. Just as she suspected, the one who came on the appointed day was none other than Shamir. Leonie was happy to break her contract on this occasion, and even offered Shamir a position in her company. The result was the most famous mercenary group ever to exist in Fódlan. It is said that their flag bore the image of a spider, and...another vaguely arachnid creature.
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: ''"Leonie assumed leadership of the mercenaries formerly led by Jeralt. One day, she was hired to protect a noble who had been warned of a bandit attack. The warning note listed all of the noble's foul deeds, and was signed with the image of a spider, which Leonie recognized. Just as she suspected, the one who came on the appointed day was none other than Shamir. Leonie was happy to break her contract on this occasion, and even offered Shamir a position in her company. The result was the most famous mercenary group ever to exist in Fódlan. It is said that their flag bore the image of a spider, and...another vaguely arachnid creature."''
 
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== Etymology ==
 
== Etymology ==
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* Leonie has a unique post-timeskip battle model as a Cavalier and Paladin.
 
* Leonie has a unique post-timeskip battle model as a Cavalier and Paladin.
 
** Otherwise, she uses yellow colours for her classes.
 
** Otherwise, she uses yellow colours for her classes.
*** She is the only female character to use yellow characters, technically meaning that all of her battle models are unique. She shares this distinction with [[Yuri]] and [[Constance]], who have entirely unique colours.
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*** She is the only female character to use yellow battle models, technically meaning that all of her battle models are unique. She shares this distinction with Bernadetta, Lorenz, [[Yuri]] and [[Constance]], who have entirely unique colours.
 
* Leonie stands at 168cm (or about 5’6”).
 
* Leonie stands at 168cm (or about 5’6”).
 
* Leonie's outfit during the War Phase is similar to Jeralt's.
 
* Leonie's outfit during the War Phase is similar to Jeralt's.
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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leoniev2.png|Concept art of Leonie from the Three Houses artbook
 
File:B18-044HN artwork.png|Artwork of Leonie in ''Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)'' by Yoko Matsurika.
 
File:B18-045N artwork.png|Artwork of Leonie in ''Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)'' by Yoko Matsurika.
 
B18-044HN.png|Leonie as a Cavalier in ''Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)''.
 
B18-045N.png|Leonie as a Commoner in ''Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)''.
 
FE3H_Screenshot_Leonie.png
 
Leonie SRank.png|CG artwork of Leonie at S Support
 
Leonie Portrait 5 Years.png|Leonie's post time skip portrait.
 
Leonie 5 Years.jpg|Leonie after the time skip.
 
leonie commoner.jpg|Leonie's battle model as a [[Commoner]].
 
leonie myrmidon.jpg|Leonie's battle model as a [[Myrmidon]].
 
leonie soldier.jpg|Leonie's battle model as a [[Soldier]].
 
leonie fighter.jpg|Leonie's battle model as a [[Fighter]].
 
leonie monk.jpg|Leonie's battle model as a [[Monk]].
 
leonie mercenary.jpg|Leonie's battle model as a [[Mercenary]].
 
Leonie died ending.png|Leonie's end card if she dies before the timeskip.
 
</gallery>
 
   
 
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Revision as of 23:28, 4 August 2020

“I'm Captain Jeralt's first and best apprentice. I can beat anyone, Professor. Even you, if I have to. It may only have been for a short time, but I learned from the absolute best.”
—Leonie speaking to Byleth

Leonie is a playable character in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Leonie is a student at the Officers Academy who's from the Leicester Alliance and is one of the Golden Deer. She is 19 at the start of the game.

Profile

Leonie is the daughter of a hunter, hailing from Sauin Village within the County of Gloucester in Leicester Alliance. She meets Jeralt in 1174 who takes her in as an apprentice during his short time there. Though short, he gifted her a special charm which she held on to ever since, inspiring her to become a mercenary like him one day.

Academy phase

Leonie borrowed money from her village to enroll in the Officers Academy in Imperial Year 1180 in order to become a mercenary and make money. She enrolls in the Golden Deer class.

War phase

During the five year period between the Academy and War phases, Leonie achieves her dream, becoming a successful mercenary. Depending if she joined Byleth's class or not changes her fate during the war.

Verdant Wind

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Fulfilling the promise the Golden Deer class made five years earlier, Leonie reunites with her classmates in Chapter 13, arriving with Hilda, Lorenz and Ignatz to rout bandits in the vicinity of Garreg Mach. After the battle, she commits to fighting back against the Empire alongside Byleth and Claude to secure her village's safety and the integrity of the Alliance. She also seeks revenge against Edelgard and the Empire over their alleged role in Jeralt's murder, and against Those Who Slither in the Dark after the events and revelations of Chapter 20.

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Crimson Flower

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If recruited by the Black Eagles, Leonie sides with Edelgard, realizing that Jeralt was suspicious of Rhea, and promising to support Byleth, affiliating herself with the Empire as a mercenary. She is deployed to the Garreg Mach garrison in Imperial Year 1184 and joins the Black Eagle Strike Force a year later. When Byleth returns from their five-year coma, Leonie is delighted to see them alive and well, intending to uphold the promise Jeralt made to her by supporting Byleth's cause.

If she is not recruited but the Black Eagles route is chosen she appears in Chapter 13 arriving with reinforcements to combat the Imperial army where she can die in battle with Judith mourning her death, though it is entirely possible that she can survive by eliminating Judith before engaging her. If Byleth engages her, she will show anger that Byleth chose to ally with the Empire knowing that Kronya was connected to them. If the player kills Judith without killing the enemy students, Leonie will show concern for her death, "Judith No!"

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Azure Moon

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If she is not recruited in the Blue Lions route, she appears in Chapter 17 as part of the Alliance army. If she is killed, Claude will be surprised at her death and thinks it's a sign that he underestimated the enemy. It is possible that she can survive by eliminating Claude and Edelgard before her.

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Personality

Deeply indebted to her home village, Leonie diligently trains every day to make them proud and lives modestly. Her goal is to eventually become a mercenary so she can return the favor to her village.

When an incident during her childhood left her small village suffering from poachers, Jeralt and his band of mercenaries appeared to fight them off. His act of heroism inspired the young Leonie to dream of one day becoming a great mercenary as well. Due to this, Leonie seems to idealize Jeralt, often referencing him or espousing teachings from the time he spent in her village. She considers herself his "first and only apprentice," and takes great pride in the fact that Jeralt saw potential in her. Leonie also appears to be rather competitive when interacting with Byleth, and considers them a potential rival. This is due to the fact that they are Jeralt's child. Leonie appears to envy Byleth for being the child of her hero.

Despite or perhaps because of this, Leonie pushes herself to live up to her mentor's legacy. During the War phase, Leonie adopts a similar uniform to Jeralt's and carries a similar shield. Following the end of the war, she becomes known as The Blade Breaker II and successfully leads Jeralt's former company in many of her endings. In some endings, she also copies Jeralt's worst tendencies, including his passion for drink and habit of leaving unpaid bar tabs behind. In others, such as her paired ending with Shamir, Leonie rises above Jeralt's flaws and becomes the most famous mercenary in Fodlan's history.

Leonie can be rather impulsive and blunt, and has a habit of speaking her mind even when it may not be appropriate. Her ability to speak to her emotions is something of a double-edged sword, as it means she is completely honest with her goals and feelings, but also doesn't hold back and may not be tactful. She is also very proud of her abilities as a warrior and does not hesitate to demonstrate her power as well as her cunning.

Despite her brash and competitive demeanor, Leonie also appears to have a somewhat sentimental side as she reminiscences about what the support of her village means to her. She mentions having an affinity for painting as a young girl, but quickly had to abandon the hobby to take up more practical skills. Leonie is also sensitive about not being treated like other girls her age, treatment that is likely a result of her blunt, impulsive, and bold behaviour, and tomboyish appearance.

In-Game

Base Stats

Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Commoner Leonie IconCommoner-
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
12695896727
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
-Icon Combat Art FE16 LanceTempest LanceRivalry FE16Rivalry
Lance Prowess Lv 2Lance Prowess Lv 2
Bow Prowess Lv 1 FE16Bow Prowess Lv 1
FE16 Lance Weapon IconIron Lance
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 D+ E E+ E E E E E E+ E
Start
Strong
Strong
Strong

As an Enemy

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 C E E E E E E - D -
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 B E E E E E C - B -
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 B E E E E E C - B -
Start

Growth Rates

HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
40% 40% 20% 55% 60% 40% 40% 15% 40%

Maximum Stats

HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
78 59 38 76 84 56 57 36 57

Learnt Magic

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

Recruitment

Leonie will automatically be recruited if Byleth chooses to teach the Golden Deer house in Chapter 1. If Byleth chose to teach any other house, Leonie can transfer to their class if Byleth has a high enough Strength stat and a high enough Lance proficiency. The player can decrease the required threshold if the player has a support rank with her, and upon reaching a B+ rank, she may ask to join your class on a free weekday (even if the Strength stat or Lance rank is not high enough).

Support Rank Strength Lance
None 15 C
C 12 C
C+ 9 D+
B 6 D+
B+ 3 E+
A Any Any

Overall

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Leonie is a jack-of-all-trades physical unit having solid Speed and Dexterity and slightly above average Strength, Defense, HP and Luck. She is extremely vulnerable to mages due to a low Resistance growth and is ill-suited for Mage oriented classes due to a low Magic growth. Leonie is a solid physical combat unit overall and benefits from fighting close to male allies as her personal skill Rivalry boosts her damage by 2 and reduces damage taken by 2 when adjacent to a male ally. Her main drawbacks compared to Sylvain and Ferdinand are her lower HP growth rate (which isn't a serious issue thanks to her Speed, but it can make her less viable as a tank) and her lack of a Crest, which makes her unable to use Heroes' Relics without New Game+.

She is proficient in Lances, Bows, and Riding, making her a natural fit for Cavalry classes and the Archer lines, the former is her defaulted line if she is recruited outside of the Golden Deer house. Leonie is one of the most flexible physical units as she has no subject weakness, thus can fill a plethora of physical oriented classes as needed. Out of all Cavalry default units, she is the strongest Bow Knight candidate as she has a natural affinity for all three core stats required to reclass into it and can compete with Shamir for the role in terms of long term potential since she has the proficiency in Riding while Shamir is neutral. Keeping her as a Cavalier or Paladin doesn't hamper her Speed growth too much either (she'll still have at least 50%), so she's less likely to end up slow compared to Sylvain or Ferdinand. Still, if one wishes to preserve her Speed, it is best not to have her gain levels in a cavalry class; one could alternatively make her a Pegasus Knight to increase her Speed growths to incredibly high levels (up to 80%), though it will require training her Flying skill (which she is neutral at). Falcon Knight is generally her best class, as her lance proficiency will have the chance to shine thanks to lancefaire, and her now 80% speed growth can cause her speed to spiral upward into the 50s, in conjunction with having similar goals to Pegasus Knight. Alternatively, you could make her a Wyvern Lord, and Wyvern Rider makes a good in between point at level 20-30. The Main reason aside from Stat growths to choose Pegasus Knight is by far its utility as a flier. Of course you could just use this to boss kill on turn 1, but where this utility truly shines is being able to bypass terrain otherwise inaccessible. For instance, she can flip flop between defending against cavaliers and fighting the demonic beast in the great bridge map. And Leonie is instantly available on Golden Deers, a route where the entire final map is set over a swamp, which Leonie can casually fly over. Of course, these are two small examples, and the list goes on.

Like with other physical attackers, there are other skills that can highly benefit Leonie. Training in Axe can get Leonie to acquire the Brigand class for Death Blow, while training her in Flying can get her to Pegasus Knight for Darting Blow. Paladin can get her Aegis to protect her against bows and spells, the latter being a greater threat to her, and even heavy armor classes can provide some benefit to her, such as Fortress Knight giving her Pavise (which she can easily trigger due to her high Dexterity). Sadly, training her in Brawling won't prove too beneficial for her, as she cannot become a Brawler, Grappler, or War Master (though she could become a War Cleric), and Healing Focus isn't the most useful skill to her due to her HP only being slightly above average. Interestingly, Assassin is a good class for Leonie thanks to its growths, but Lethality can be fairly strong in her hands due to her high Dexterity (though it may be more worthwhile to use other skills for consistent damage output).

While Leonie's magical capabilities are fairly weak, she is still neutral toward Reason and Faith. Leveling those skills may seem like a waste of time, but if Reason is trained enough, Leonie could become a Valkyrie in order to acquire Uncanny Blow, helping her land shots even at long range or against evasive enemies. Dark Flier is not advised as Transmute is not a good choice on Leonie; it requires taking a hit from a magical attack, something Leonie is weak to. Acquiring Bishop may seem less helpful to her since Renewal won't be as good with her modest HP, but acquiring the class will raise her Resistance to a minimum of 15, which could help if she hasn't been getting enough through her poor growth rate. Acquiring these magical classes will likely require New Game+ or using infinite auxiliary battles on Normal difficulty.

Overall, Leonie is regarded as one of the best characters in the game due to her sheer growth rates and lack of skill weaknesses. Her Speed is identical to Petra's if given the right classes (though Yuri is still faster on average), her Dexterity and Luck make her excellent for scoring critical hits, and she can even take a decent amount of damage from physical attacks (though she's not a true tank). Magic is her only real weakness, but this can be overcome with good tactics or with the extra range she gets from the Bow Knight class.

Supports

See also: Leonie/Supports

Quotes

Leonie/Quotes

Possible Endings

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Leonie - The Blade Breaker II

"Leonie joined up with the mercenaries formerly led by Jeralt. As his greatest apprentice, she quickly took on a leadership role and eventually even inherited the title of Blade Breaker. She came to be known as Jeralt the Second, as she began to resemble him in all things—including his drinking habits. She left behind many unpaid tavern tabs."

Leonie and Byleth (Verdant Wind / Silver Snow)

"Byleth announced his marriage to Leonie shortly after becoming leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan. Though she accepted the status of queen, Leonie disliked the pageantry of the position and refused to part with her weapons. She avoided court and instead founded the Jeralt Company, an elite group of soldiers hand-picked from the royal guard. They mostly busied themselves by hunting down bandits and monsters, but they also stopped the remnants of the Imperial army from organizing a revolt. It is rumored that one knight of rare skill who fought alongside Leonie in the Jeralt Company was none other than the king himself."

Leonie and Byleth (Crimson Flower)

"Almost immediately after Byleth and Leonie had finished their lively wedding ceremony, the struggle against those that slither in the dark began in earnest. Leaving the Black Eagle Strike Force behind, the pair formed a new group called the Jeralt Company and invited all their friends and allies to join them. The group fought all across Fódlan, cementing the Empire's victory and cleaning up its enemies. With Fódlan secure, all but two members of the Jeralt Company returned to their homes. The couple continued their careers as mercenaries, taking on all kinds of tasks, from monster hunting to tavern security. Their strength and humility were well loved."

Leonie and Byleth (Azure Moon)

"Byleth announced his marriage to Leonie shortly after being named archbishop of the Church of Seiros. Though she accepted the status of the archbishop's wife, Leonie disliked the formality of the position and refused to part with her weapons. Avoiding involvement with the church, she founded the Jeralt Company, an elite group of soldiers hand-picked from the Knights of Seiros. They served as guards to the archbishop in peacetime, and were first to respond to reports of bandits or monsters. It is rumored that one knight of rare skill who fought alongside Leonie in the Jeralt Company was none other than the archbishop himself."

Leonie and Claude

"Leonie returned to Sauin Village to repay her debts and mysteriously vanished afterwards. Some years later, when trade between Fódlan and Almyra began in earnest, the village received notice that the Almyran king would be passing through on his way to Garreg Mach. The village rushed to prepare themselves. When the anticipated day arrived, they were shocked to find Leonie at the king's side. She had gone to visit Claude in Almyra, and had ended up staying to become his queen. Faced with the sight of Leonie in the resplendent clothing of a monarch, her father and the other villagers could do nothing but stand in mute amazement."

Leonie and Felix (Azure Moon)

"Leonie took over the mercenary group formerly led by Jeralt. She made a name for herself as a superb mercenary and was eventually hired by the young Duke Fraldarius, Felix. He entrusted her with many important tasks, and over time, Fraldarius territory became Leonie's home base. The two spent a great deal of time drinking together, but Felix, knowing Leonie's reputation and habits, learned to extract her payment for the drinks in advance."

Leonie and Felix (Other routes)

"After the war, Felix abandoned his noble title and chose to make a living with his sword. He accepted Leonie as his partner, and together they became wandering mercenaries. Their different fighting styles complemented one another well, and their combined skill was enough to handle any enemy. Some time later, the mercenary group formerly led by Jeralt joined them, and under their leadership, became the most feared company in Fódlan. After the post-war chaos passed, however, work became scarce, and the pair eventually became so desperate that they rebranded themselves as street performers. They proved surprisingly capable in their new profession."

Leonie and Lorenz

"As the new head of House Gloucester, Lorenz first worked to restore his own territory, and then expanded his vision to include reforms for all of Fódlan. At the height of his storied political career, he announced his marriage to Leonie, who had become a renowned mercenary. The choice came as a shock to the public, who could not see what the pair had in common, but those who knew them well saw it as inevitable due to the strength of the bond they had forged during the war. As a ruling couple, they used their varying talents to usher in a new age of prosperity and carve their names into history."

Leonie and Raphael

"Leonie took over the mercenary company formerly led by Jeralt. She ran out of money constantly, however, due to sending all of her earnings back to her village, and so developed a reputation for unpaid tavern tabs. When she came upon the inn that Raphael had been helping to run with his family, she was overjoyed to finally find a place that would trust her enough to open a new tab. In her years frequenting the establishment, she accrued such a massive debt to Raphael that the only way to pay him off was to work for him. By the time the debt was finally paid, she had moved in with him. They lived happily for the rest of their days."

Leonie and Ignatz

"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 hither too unseen. Where their journey took them remains unknown."

Leonie and Seteth

"While Seteth remained at the monastery after the war to restore the Church of Seiros, Leonie wandered the land in pursuit of her dream to become an elite mercenary. It seemed as if their paths would never cross again. Years later, after they had achieved their goals, both retired and disappeared from the public eye at the same time, as if it had been prearranged. Though no official records of their lives after that time exist, it is rumored that a happy couple resembling them was sighted in a small mountain village. The couple was known for their excellent fishing skills, and for cooking up their bountiful catches for all the local villagers and travelers."

Leonie and Alois (Crimson Flower)

"Leonie joined up with the mercenaries formerly led by Jeralt. As his greatest apprentice, she quickly took on a leadership role, and eventually even inherited the title of Blade Breaker. No matter where she went, however, she was burdened with Jeralt's unpaid tavern tabs. Angry with Alois for pushing these debts upon her, she went to see him with the intention of forcing him to pay half the debt. But when she arrived, she found a suntanned Alois happily lounging after a hard day's work on his family farm. Leonie found herself unable to go through with it. She did become a world-renowned mercenary, but she spent the whole of her career paying off debt."

Leonie and Alois (Other routes)

"Leonie joined up with the mercenaries formerly led by Jeralt. As his greatest apprentice, she quickly took on a leadership role, and eventually even inherited the title of Blade Breaker. No matter where she went, however, she was burdened with Jeralt's unpaid tavern tabs. Angry with Alois for pushing these debts upon her, she went to Garreg Mach to force him to pay half the debt. She encountered a smiling Alois, who had become captain of the Knights of Seiros, and who was all too happy in his new prosperity to take the debts back on. It is said that Leonie developed quite the drinking habit once she was free to visit taverns whenever she liked."

Leonie and Shamir

"Leonie assumed leadership of the mercenaries formerly led by Jeralt. One day, she was hired to protect a noble who had been warned of a bandit attack. The warning note listed all of the noble's foul deeds, and was signed with the image of a spider, which Leonie recognized. Just as she suspected, the one who came on the appointed day was none other than Shamir. Leonie was happy to break her contract on this occasion, and even offered Shamir a position in her company. The result was the most famous mercenary group ever to exist in Fódlan. It is said that their flag bore the image of a spider, and...another vaguely arachnid creature."
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Non-Canon Appearances

Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)

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

Etymology

Leonie is a French feminine given name meaning "lioness".

Trivia

  • Leonie shares her voice actress Ratana with Ishtar in Fire Emblem Heroes.
  • Leonie has a unique post-timeskip battle model as a Cavalier and Paladin.
    • Otherwise, she uses yellow colours for her classes.
      • She is the only female character to use yellow battle models, technically meaning that all of her battle models are unique. She shares this distinction with Bernadetta, Lorenz, Yuri and Constance, who have entirely unique colours.
  • Leonie stands at 168cm (or about 5’6”).
  • Leonie's outfit during the War Phase is similar to Jeralt's.
  • Leonie shares her Paralogue with Linhardt but, differently from the other characters with a shared Paralogue, the two cannot support. The same goes for Ferdinand and Lysithea, Caspar and Mercedes, and finally Jeritza and Anna.
  • Leonie, Ignatz and Gilbert are the only Crest-less characters without a Weak Point in either Reason or Faith.
  • In a survey conducted by Famitsu Magazine, Leonie placed 15th for females and 29th overall with 231 votes in the character popularity poll for Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

Gallery

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