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“Ah. You must be that renowned mercenary. Perhaps you'd like to join me for a cup of tea sometime. My name is Lorenz Hellman Gloucester. You will want to remember it.”
—Lorenz

Lorenz is a playable character that appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. He is a student at the Officers Academy who is from the Leicester Alliance and is a member of the Golden Deer. He possesses a minor Crest of Gloucester and is 18 at the start of the game.

Profile[]

Early Life[]

Lorenz is the eldest son of Erwin and heir to the County of Gloucester. He enrolled in the Royal Academy of Sorcery at Fhirdiad in 1178, but was forced to leave Faerghus and return home when rebellion erupted in the Kingdom's west.

Academy Phase[]

Lorenz enrolls in Garreg Mach Monastery Officers Academy in Imperial Year 1180 and joins the Golden Deer house. His snobby demeanor belies his serious nature, as he fully understands his responsibility as nobility. It seems he has been approaching girls at the monastery, to little success.

War Phase[]

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Should Lorenz be recruited but defeated on the Academy Phase in Classic Mode, he will succumb to illness after returning to Gloucester territory after the battle of Garreg Mach.

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Verdant Wind[]

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Fulfilling the promise the Golden Deer class made five years prior, Lorenz reunites with his classmates in Chapter 13, arriving with Ignatz, Hilda and Leonie to rout bandits in the vicinity of Garreg Mach. After the battle, Lorenz decides to remain with Claude, Byleth and the rest of the Golden Deer rather than to return to the pro-Imperial Count Gloucester. He gradually becomes more independent of his father's influence as he grudgingly guides Claude in his plans to pacify Count Gloucester and unify the full fighting force of the Alliance for the war with the Empire. This scheme finally comes to fruition with the Alliance's capture of the Great Bridge of Myrddin in Chapter 16.

Upon the revelation of Nader's identity after the events of Chapter 18, Lorenz challenges Claude on his ties to the Almyran general and his ideals of an open world, though he ultimately remains in Claude's service as the Alliance goes on to defeat the Empire and then Those Who Slither in the Dark.

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Crimson Flower[]

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If Lorenz was not recruited during the Academy Phase, he does not appear at all during Crimson Flower. However, if he was recruited, he will side with Edelgard and join the Black Eagle Strike Force, due to House Gloucester's close ties to the Empire, and that his father would understand his reasoning, although he laments the fact that he will have to fight Claude. Following the capture of Derdriu, Lorenz will comment on Claude's ingenuity, believing it to be unfounded as he should have surrendered or fought on, though he appears to have been unaware of his motives.

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Azure Moon/Silver Snow[]

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Regardlesss of whether Lorenz was recruited in the Academy Phase or not, he does not fulfill the promise made five years ago due to the state of war. When the old Faerghus soldiers/Resistance Army attempts to take the Great Bridge of Myrddin, he joins the fight as reinforcements for the Empire, due to House Gloucester's close ties to the Empire. If he was recruited beforehand, then Byleth has the opportunity to recruit him after he is bested. Though he will show surprise at this, he accepts Byleth's offer, believing that he can convince his father to defect from the Empire. Otherwise, if anyone fights Lorenz, this is where he will meet his end.

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Personality[]

Lorenz takes great pride in being a member of the nobility and seems to flaunt his status. He unintentionally comes off as snobby and pretentious regarding the social divide, as he often comments on his own fine breeding and refined sense of grace due to being a noble. Though he is obsessed with status, his pride is not to be confused with superiority; he will help out any of his classmates, common or noble, in times of need without question or hesitation, even though he will likely make mention of their social status when it's unwarranted or irrelevant.

He has somewhat of an inflated ego regarding his attractiveness, and this gives him a reputation as a flirt. He can be relentless and is unable to take a hint when women turn him down, even assailing them with invitations for dinner repeatedly over consecutive days. However, as he explains to Byleth and Dorothea, the reason for his aggressive courting is due to his search for a woman worthy of his status, as he believes that he needs a noblewoman as a wife to benefit House Gloucester. When talking to Mercedes, he even hesitates about the prospect of marrying a commoner woman, stating that he would rather follow his social obligation than follow his true heart's desires. He values the ideal of nobility over his personal feelings.

Lorenz takes his responsibility as heir to a noble house very seriously. Unlike other more selfish nobles of the Alliance, he considers the well-being of his future vassals and wishes that the Leicester Alliance would be more cooperative than self-serving. This sense of responsibility has led to disdain towards the current ruling nobles, including his father, of whom he is very critical. When talking to Catherine, Lorenz further explains why he considers it a noble’s duty to look after commoners, inciting the fact that being born of a higher status comes with power that should be used for the greater good. He, therefore, believes commoners have a right to revolt so that the nobility is held accountable for their failure to provide for the people.

He expresses distaste and suspicion of Claude being the future leader of the Alliance because he is an outsider who was suddenly named heir to House Riegan, even though he was virtually unknown within the Alliance just a year prior. At his father’s request, and his own impetus, Lorenz scrutinizes Claude’s every move and constantly makes evaluations of his character. Lorenz openly makes it known of his displeasure of Claude's nonchalant behavior and feels that he is unfit to lead the Alliance. Eventually, Lorenz admits that Claude is more qualified to lead than he is, once Claude displays knowledge and true insight of diplomatic relationships that Lorenz overlooked, and they both come to form a bond of deep trust with one another.

Lorenz has interests in monitoring Claude and writing poetry. He likes tea, red roses, art, worthy women, anything that benefits nobility. He dislikes coffee, injustice, filth, foul odors, and vulgarity.


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By the war phase of the story, Lorenz has amended his views of the common folk, for the most part, stating that the true value of a person comes from the quality of their soul, regardless of social upbringing, and names Byleth as a key example of a commoner rising above any noble he has met, himself included. He has, for the most part, dropped his elitist perspectives as a result; they may still slip out on occasion, but far less aggressively than before. In Verdant Wind, he completely accepts Claude's status as heir to the Alliance, as Lorenz confidently states that he has the necessary qualities to rule well. With both Claude and Edelgard shaking up Fodlan’s status quo in the war, Lorenz comes to believe that a true leader must not be afraid to challenge common practices should it benefit the people, a visionary trait he comes to admire in Claude.

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In-Game[]

Fire Emblem: Three Houses[]

Base Stats[]

Starting ClassCrest
FE16 Noble Lorenz IconNobleMinor Crest of Gloucester
LevelHPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
12887675663
MagicCombat ArtsAbilitiesStarting Items
-Icon Combat Art FE16 LanceTempest LancePrestigious NobleDistinguished House
Lance Prowess Lv 1Lance Prowess Lv 1
Reason Lv 1 FE16Reason 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 D E
Start
Strong
Weak
Strong
Strong

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 C E E E E E E - D -
Start
The Great Bridge Coup (Silver Snow & 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 B - B -
Start

Growth Rates[]

Class:

Default
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
55% 40% 40% 45% 40% 25% 30% 40% 35%
Noble
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
55% 40% 40% 45% 40% 25% 30% 40% 40%
Dancer
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
75% 35% 40% 45% 40% 25% 25% 35% 45%
Myrmidon
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 40% 40% 45% 45% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Soldier
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 40% 40% 50% 40% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Fighter
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
55% 45% 40% 45% 40% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Monk
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
60% 40% 40% 45% 40% 25% 30% 45% 40%
Mercenary
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
75% 45% 40% 45% 45% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Thief
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
75% 40% 40% 55% 50% 25% 30% 40% 40%
Armored Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
75% 40% 40% 45% 30% 25% 40% 35% 40%
Cavalier
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
75% 45% 40% 50% 30% 25% 35% 40% 40%
Brigand
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
85% 50% 40% 45% 40% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Archer
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
60% 40% 40% 55% 40% 30% 30% 40% 40%
Brawler
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
85% 40% 30% 55% 50% 25% 30% 30% 40%
Mage
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
60% 35% 50% 50% 40% 25% 25% 45% 40%
Dark Mage
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
60% 35% 50% 50% 40% 25% 25% 45% 35%
Priest
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
60% 35% 45% 50% 40% 25% 25% 50% 45%
Hero
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
85% 50% 40% 45% 50% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Swordmaster
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
80% 50% 40% 45% 60% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Assassin
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
75% 40% 40% 65% 60% 25% 30% 40% 35%
Fortress Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
85% 50% 40% 45% 30% 25% 45% 40% 40%
Paladin
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
85% 50% 40% 50% 30% 30% 35% 45% 40%
Wyvern Rider
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
85% 50% 35% 45% 40% 25% 35% 35% 40%
Warrior
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
95% 55% 35% 45% 40% 25% 30% 40% 40%
Sniper
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 45% 40% 65% 40% 35% 30% 40% 40%
Grappler
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
95% 50% 40% 55% 50% 25% 30% 40% 40%
Warlock
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 40% 50% 45% 40% 25% 25% 45% 40%
Dark Bishop
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 40% 50% 45% 40% 25% 25% 45% 35%
Bishop
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 40% 50% 45% 40% 35% 25% 45% 45%
Trickster
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
75% 40% 40% 60% 60% 35% 30% 45% 35%
War Monk
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
95% 50% 45% 55% 40% 25% 30% 45% 40%
Wyvern Lord
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
85% 55% 35% 45% 50% 25% 35% 40% 40%
Mortal Savant
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
75% 50% 50% 45% 30% 35% 30% 40% 40%
Great Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
85% 50% 40% 45% 30% 25% 35% 35% 40%
Bow Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 40% 40% 45% 35% 25% 30% 40% 40%
Dark Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 45% 50% 45% 35% 25% 35% 50% 40%
Holy Knight
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
65% 40% 50% 45% 35% 35% 35% 50% 45%
War Master
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
95% 55% 40% 45% 50% 25% 30% 40% 40%

Maximum Stats[]

Default
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
99 58 57 62 57 48 55 56 46
With all saint statue bonuses activated
HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Def Res Cha
99 63 62 67 62 54 60 61 51

Learnt Magic[]

Skill Level Reason Faith
D Fire Heal
D+ - Nosferatu
C Sagittae Recover
C+ - -
B Ragnarok Ward
B+ - -
A Agnea's Arrow -
A+ - -

Learnt Abilities[]

Ability Learned at Notes
Sword Prowess Lv 1 Sword Prowess Lv 1 FE16 sword icon E+ -
Sword Prowess Lv 2 Sword Prowess Lv 2 FE16 sword icon D+ Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 1
Sword Prowess Lv 3 Sword Prowess Lv 3 FE16 sword icon C+ Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 2
Sword Prowess Lv 4 Sword Prowess Lv 4 FE16 sword icon B+ Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 3
Sword Prowess Lv 5 Sword Prowess Lv 5 FE16 sword icon A+ Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 4
Icon Combat Art FE16 Sword Wrath Strike FE16 sword icon D -
Icon Combat Art FE16 Sword Grounder FE16 sword icon C -
Axebreaker FE16 Axebreaker FE16 sword icon B -
Sword Crit +10 FE16 Sword Crit +10 FE16 sword icon S -
Swordfaire FE16 Swordfaire FE16 sword icon S+ -
Lance Prowess Lv 1 Lance Prowess Lv 1 Innate -
Lance Prowess Lv 2 Lance Prowess Lv 2 FE16 lance icon D+ Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 1
Lance Prowess Lv 3 Lance Prowess Lv 3 FE16 lance icon C+ Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 2
Lance Prowess Lv 4 Lance Prowess Lv 4 FE16 lance icon B+ Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 3
Lance Prowess Lv 5 Lance Prowess Lv 5 FE16 lance icon A+ Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 4
Icon Combat Art FE16 Lance Tempest Lance Innate -
Icon Combat Art FE16 Lance Knightkneeler FE16 lance icon C -
Icon Combat Art FE16 Lance Frozen Lance 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 FE16 bow icon E+ -
Bow Prowess Lv 2 FE16 Bow Prowess Lv 2 FE16 bow icon D+ Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 1
Bow Prowess Lv 3 FE16 Bow Prowess Lv 3 FE16 bow icon C+ Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 2
Bow Prowess Lv 4 FE16 Bow Prowess Lv 4 FE16 bow icon B+ Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 3
Bow Prowess Lv 5 Bow Prowess Lv 5 FE16 bow icon A+ Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 4
Icon Combat Art FE16 Bow Curved Shot FE16 bow icon D -
Close Counter FE16 Close Counter FE16 bow icon C -
Bow Crit +10 FE16 Bow Crit +10 FE16 bow icon S -
Bowfaire FE16 Bowfaire FE16 bow icon S+ -
Brawling Prowess Lv 1 FE16 Brawling Prowess Lv 1 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+ -
Reason Lv 1 FE16 Reason Lv 1 Innate -
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 FE16 authority icon E+ -
Authority Lv 2 Authority Lv 2 FE16 authority icon D+ Replaces Authority Lv 1
Authority Lv 3 Authority Lv 3 FE16 authority icon C+ Replaces Authority Lv 2
Authority Lv 4 Authority Lv 4 FE16 authority icon B+ Replaces Authority Lv 3
Authority Lv 5 Authority Lv 5 FE16 authority icon A+ Replaces Authority Lv 4
Battalion Vantage FE16 Battalion Vantage FE16 authority icon C -
Defensive Tactics FE16 Defensive Tactics FE16 authority icon B -
Offensive Tactics FE16 Offensive Tactics FE16 authority icon S+ -
Weight -3 FE16 Weight -3 FE16 heavy armor icon C -
Combat Art Icon FE16 Special Smite FE16 heavy armor icon B -
Weight -5 FE16 Weight -5 FE16 heavy armor icon A+ Replaces Weight -3
Armored Effect Null FE16 Armored Effect Null FE16 heavy armor icon S+ -
Dexterity +4 FE16 Dexterity +4 FE16 riding icon C -
Movement +1 FE16 Movement +1 FE16 riding icon A+ -
Cavalry Effect Null FE16 Cavalry Effect Null FE16 riding icon S+ -
Alert Stance FE16 Alert Stance FE16 flying icon B -
Alert Stance+ FE16 Alert Stance+ FE16 flying icon A+ Replaces Alert Stance
Flying Effect Null FE16 Flying Effect Null FE16 flying icon S+ -

Recruitment[]

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

Regardless of whether Lorenz was recruited or not, after Chapter 12 in Silver Snow or Azure Moon, he will leave the player's army and will later be encountered as an enemy during Chapter 16. If Lorenz was recruited during the Academy Phase and Byleth faces him in battle, then he can be spared upon being defeated, and will automatically join the player's army in the next chapter.

Support Rank Charm Reason
None 20 C
C 16 C
C+ 12 D+
B 8 D+
B+ 4 E+
A Any Any

Overall[]

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Lorenz is an oddity in that his Strength and Magic growths are equal, giving him a great amount of versatility in terms of chosen classes. Compounding on this, his Distinguished House passive skill increases his damage regardless of if it is physical or magical. However, this same versatility can be a drawback as well, as he is unlikely to excel at either physical or magic damage compared to dedicated characters. His growth rates also run into a problem of reliability, as nothing truly stands out and he doesn't have the elevated growth rates that Byleth or the Lord characters (Edelgard, Dimitri and Claude) have. His HP has a high growth, giving him some decent durability, but his Luck and Defense are lackluster, so he won't be able to outright block attacks and may be susceptible to critical hits. His Resistance is also higher than expected out of a physical character, making him less susceptible to mages; coupled with his good HP, he can make a decent magical bait unit, though he won't compete with characters like Flayn. His Charm growth is average at best, has a low cap, and Lorenz ties with Linhardt for the lowest starting Charm in the game, so Lorenz's Gambits will be unimpressive and he may have a vulnerability to enemy Gambits (still, he should be given a battalion whenever possible for use with Distinguished House).

Building him up to be a Dark Knight tends to make the best use of his versatility. In preparation for such a class, it is recommended to get Lorenz to master Mage for Fiendish Blow, helping to improve his magic damage. His lance skills will often serve as a backup as a Dark Knight against magic-resistant foes, as the class lacks Lancefaire. It is also worthwhile to make him a Dark Mage for Poison Strike, letting him deal significant damage even to highly-resistant foes, including monsters. Desperation isn't as useful to him, however, due to his mediocre Speed (which is less impressive if he earns levels as a Cavalier or Paladin).

Perhaps the most important feature of Lorenz is his Crest of Gloucester, which permits full use of Thyrsus. Even without the Magic to instantly slay enemies, Thyrsus gives its wielder unmatched utility as an initiator. Most enemy units will be unable to counterattack at range 4, and will then be easy to finish off with another unit. Additionally, thanks to having the matching Crest, Lorenz will also get Aegis and Pavise for free while using Thyrsus, improving his mediocre durability. Because of this and his growths, Lorenz will generally perform best as a magical unit, and fortunately his Strength growth is not entirely wasted this way, as magical units can still wield physical weapons and Strength helps alleviate the Attack Speed penalty from the Weight of magic tomes. Access to both Ragnarok and Agnea's Arrow gives him many uses of "nuke" spells that are liable to defeat most enemies in one hit, and can compensate for his Mag growth being lower than other mages.

If desired, building Lorenz for physical combat should be done like with most other physical characters. Death Blow, Aegis, and even Pavise can all be useful to him thanks to his above-average Dexterity, the latter two helpful to master if Lorenz is not using Thyrsus. Hit +20 can be helpful, but only if he runs into accuracy issues. Lorenz's weakness in Brawling does mean War Master is tougher to acquire, but Quick Riposte can definitely help Lorenz out if his Speed is low. Additionally, if Lorenz's damage output does not impress with either his physical or magic attacks, one could master Wyvern Rider and Dark Knight to acquire Seal Defense and Seal Resistance, respectively, allowing Lorenz to debuff enemies.

Another issue with Lorenz is his post-timeskip availability. In Azure Moon and Silver Snow, he will not be available after the timeskip until he's defeated in Chapter 16. During this time, the other characters are likely to surpass him, hindering his continued usage. It is still entirely possible, and could be worthwhile, to reintegrate him.

Overall, Lorenz is a chance-driven unit whose effectiveness is entirely contingent on his broad-but-average growths. He can easily grow into the most powerful and reliable unit in the army, with titanic stats in every area, or just as easily fall irrevocably behind and fail to impress. Fortunately, in the latter case, his Relic can still find another pair of capable hands.

Gift List[]

Gift Name Type of Gift Description Rank
Floral Adornment Favorite Flowers cut short so they can be worn decoratively. Appreciated by most ladies and those who like gardening.
Rose Favorite Grown sometimes in Fodlan. Appreciated by those who like flowers ★★★
Owl Feather Favorite A feather from a messenger owl that can be used in a variety of ways. Appreciated by everyone. ★★★
Book of Sheet Music Favorite An old collection of sheet music filled with hymns and pastoral songs. Appreciated by those who enjoy music. ★★★
Tea Leaves Favorite Aromatic tea leaves suited for a noble’s refined taste. Appreciated by tea aficionados. ★★★
Hunting Dagger Dislike A tool used for processing a catch after a hunt. Appreciated by those who enjoy hunting. ★★
Watering Can Dislike A tool used for watering plants. Appreciated by those who enjoy gardening. ★★
Armored Bear Stuffy Dislike A fluffy stuffed bear wearing distinguished armor. Appreciated by those who love animals or cute things. ★★★

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.
Onion Gratin Soup Favorite Onions stewed with white trout and baked with a layer of cheese on top. Will warm you up from the inside out.
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.
Two-Fish Sauté Favorite Two types of fish are cut into strips and sautéed in butter. This lavish meal hails from Enbarr, the Imperial Capital.
Daphnel Stew Favorite Minced poultry and onions boiled with salt. The simple recipe lets high-quality ingredients speak for themselves.
Cabbage and Herring Stew Favorite Cabbage and Albinean herring stewed whole. The fish guts lend this hearty dish a superbly bitter kick.
Bourgeois Pike Favorite A gourmet fish dish with Airmid pike, vegetables, and a sprinkle of expensive spices. Popular among nobles.
Beast Meat Teppanyaki Dislike A dish that tastes like the wilderness. Thick slices of meat covered with Noa fruit and grilled on a hotplate.
Small Fish Skewers Dislike Made by grilling skewered Airmid gobies. With a muddy flavor and dry texture, this dish is beloved by few.
Spicy Fish and Turnip Stew Dislike Spicy stew made with Teutates loach and turnips. The monastery's unique recipe features spices from Dagda.
Sweet and Salty Whitefish Sauté Dislike Whitefish is coated in spices and sautéed with dried tomatoes to bring out an addictive salty-sweet flavor.
Fisherman's Bounty Dislike Freshly-caught fish are cut into chunks and stewed together to make this hearty dish.
Pickled Rabbit Skewers Dislike Hunks of rabbit meat are pickled in bacchus, skewered, and roasted over an open flame to create this flavorful dish.
Gronder Meat Skewers Dislike Fatty hunks of Gronder fox cooked slowly on skewers. The meat is magically aged for a full flavor.
Sautéed Pheasant and Eggs Dislike Thin slices of bird meat and shredded cabbage, mixed with scrambled eggs and sautéed with spices. Invention of a certain noble.

Lost Items[]

Lost Item Description
Artificial Flower Bright red cloth formed into the shape of a rose. It probably belongs to someone who wears flashy clothes.
A Treatise on Etiquette A book detailing the etiquette of high society. It probably belongs to someone who is acutely aware of their nobility.
Silk Handkerchief A fine white silk handkerchief. It probably belongs to a noble who cares about their personal grooming.

Tea Party Conversations[]

See also: Lorenz (Three Houses)/Tea Party

Supports[]

See also: Lorenz (Three Houses)/Supports

Fire Emblem Heroes[]

Highborn Heat
Heir to the famously noble House Gloucester. Determined to conduct himself as his status demands, even on the beach. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

Base Stats[]

Rarity:
✯✯✯✯
Lorenz Highborn Heat Heroes spriteTitle
Highborn Heat
Group
Heroes Infantry Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
17/18/19
39/42/45
7/8/9
27/30/33
6/7/8
26/29/32
4/5/6
20/23/26
5/6/7
23/26/29
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Conch Bouquet
FEH skill support Pivot
FEH Fire Tome Tome
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Lorenz Highborn Heat Heroes spriteTitle
Highborn Heat
Group
Heroes Infantry Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
18/19/20
42/45/48
7/8/9
29/32/35
6/7/8
28/31/34
5/6/7
22/25/29
6/7/8
25/29/32
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Conch Bouquet+
FEH skill support Pivot
FEH Fire Tome Tome

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
FEH skill offenseFire---
Elfire-FEH Star Rarity 3-
Conch Bouquet-FEH Star Rarity 4-
Conch Bouquet+Conch BouquetFEH Star Rarity 5FEH Star Rarity 5
FEH skill supportPivot--FEH Star Rarity 5
AFEH Fire Boost 1 Fire Boost 1--
FEH Fire Boost 2 Fire Boost 2FEH Fire Boost 1 Fire Boost 1-
FEH Fire Boost 3 Fire Boost 3FEH Fire Boost 2 Fire Boost 2FEH Star Rarity 5
CFEH Even Res Wave 1 Even Res Wave 1--
FEH Even Res Wave 2 Even Res Wave 2FEH Even Res Wave 1 Even Res Wave 1-
FEH Even Res Wave 3 Even Res Wave 3FEH Even Res Wave 2 Even Res Wave 2FEH Star Rarity 5

Overall[]

Secret Book (Artwork)
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Base Set[]
Counters[]
Skill Inheritance[]

Meet Some of the Heroes[]

Highborn Heat Lorenz
Lorenz highborn heat pop01 Whoa! I'd say this outfit came as a surprise, but you know how proud of his origins Lorenz can be. Even his beach attire has a distinctly noble air to it!
Lorenz highborn heat pop02 His, um…swimming blouse features his signature red rose, and it's paired with some eye-catching briefs that feature a matching rose pattern. Truly, this is a look that only Lorenz could pull off!
Lorenz highborn heat pop03 He's also carrying a conch shell stuffed with a bouquet that includes hibiscus flowers. It seems unusual, but the look works for him!
Lorenz highborn heat pop04 He definitely knows how to make an entrance, but that's Lorenz, heir of House Gloucester, for you! Even when he's wearing a swimsuit, there's something exceptional about him!
Closely Associated Characters
Claude Heir to House Riegan, the leading house of the Leicester Alliance. Employs both an easygoing attitude and an effortless skill for scheming. Lorenz sees him as a rival.

Warriors: Three Hopes[]

Base Stats[]

Supports[]

See also: Lorenz (Three Houses)/Warriors: Three Hopes Supports

Recruitment (Warriors)[]

Lorenz can be recruited in all three routes, some more sooner than others. Lorenz will automatically be recruited if Shez chooses to join the Golden Deer house in chapter 2.

During Scarlet Blaze route, Lorenz, alongside Ignatz 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 missions.

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

Quotes[]

Three Houses[]

Lorenz (Three Houses)/Quotes

Heroes[]

Lorenz (Three Houses)/Heroes Quotes

Warriors: Three Hopes[]

Lorenz (Three Houses)/Warriors: Three Hopes Quotes

Possible Endings[]

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Lorenz (If he was defeated during the timeskip in Classic Mode)
Returned to his territory after the battle of Garreg Mach, but soon fell to illness. He was unable to make the promised meeting.
Lorenz - Noble of the Red Rose (Crimson Flower)
Soon after the war, Lorenz assumed leadership over House Gloucester and joined the realm of Imperial politics as a representative of the old Alliance lords. His political talent yielded revolutionary policy changes, many of which were particularly beneficial to the commonfolk.
Lorenz - Noble of the Red Rose (Other routes)
Soon after the war, Lorenz assumed leadership over House Gloucester and helped govern Fódlan as a representative of the old Alliance lords. His political talent yielded revolutionary policy changes, many of which were of particular benefit to the commonfolk.
Lorenz and Byleth (Verdant Wind/Silver Snow)
Byleth announced her marriage to Lorenz shortly after becoming leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan. Lorenz took equally well to his dual roles as the queen's husband and the leader of House Gloucester, working simultaneously to restore his own territory and to advance the development of Fódlan at large. Because his policies were of particular benefit to the commonfolk, he was well loved, and came to be called the Lord of Roses. After many years of peace, Lorenz grew ill and withdrew from the public eye. The queen followed, entrusting the throne to the prince. It is said that he was the spitting image of his father.
Lorenz and Byleth (Crimson Flower)
Soon after Byleth and Lorenz had celebrated their marriage in style, the battle against those who slither in the dark began in earnest. After fighting hard to bring true peace to Fódlan, Lorenz took over as head of House Gloucester, and he and his wife focused their efforts on restoring the territory. They had an active political and military life over the years, working together to overcome many hardships. After decades of dedicated service to the people, Lorenz grew weak and retired. Byleth followed suit, and they entrusted House Gloucester to their son. It is said that he was the spitting image of his father, right down to his signature red rose.
Lorenz and Byleth (Azure Moon)
Byleth announced her marriage to Lorenz shortly after being named archbishop of the Church of Seiros. Lorenz took equally well to his dual roles as the archbishop's husband and the leader of House Gloucester, working simultaneously to restore his own territory and to support the church's efforts to restore Fódlan at large. Because his policies were of particular benefit to the commonfolk, he was well loved, and the church's authority was restored as a result. After many years of peace, Lorenz and the archbishop resigned their positions, entrusting rule of House Gloucester to their son. It is said that he was the spitting image of his father.
Lorenz and Claude
Claude disappeared from Fódlan after the war, leaving the new head of House Gloucester, Lorenz, to support the new United Kingdom of Fódlan in his stead. He proposed revolutionary policies to restore the war-torn region at a rapid rate. When the rebuilding effort was complete, Lorenz turned his eye toward diplomacy, seeking to establish treaties of friendship with foreign nations. Almyra was no exception, and when the two parties met for a summit at Fódlan's Locket, it was none other than Claude, the new king of Almyra, who arrived to negotiate. Some speculated that this meeting had been Claude's scheme all along, but Lorenz and Claude both denied it.
Lorenz and Dorothea
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 Fódlan. At the height of his storied political career, he announced his marriage to Dorothea, who had returned to prominence with the Mittelfrank Opera Company. The elaborate wedding was the most talked-about social event of the season, and the fashions on display from the savvy noblemen and the stylish songstress set the trends with young people across Fódlan for a decade.
Lorenz and Mercedes
After the war, Mercedes accompanied Lorenz back to his homeland. There, the young heir petitioned his father, Count Gloucester, to permit the couple to marry. The the count initially disapproved of Mercedes's status as a commoner, he was persuaded by her virtues as a person to change his mind. In fact, he praised Lorenz for having a taste in character superior to his own. After Lorenz succeeded his father as lord of the territory, the couple finally wed. With Lorenz's stern approach to governance, and Mercedes's open mind, House Gloucester flourished under their rule.
Lorenz and Lysithea
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 Fódlan. At the height of his storied political career, he announced his marriage to Lysithea. Though the only daughter of the former Count Ordelia had already renounced all claim to nobility, the people happily accepted their union. She rarely appeared in public, due to health concerns, but it is said that a great many policies credited to Lorenz were actually her ideas.
Lorenz and Marianne
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 Marianne. Prior to the wedding she received extensive tutelage from her adoptive father, Margrave Edmund, so that by the time they were wed she was fully prepared to govern. The pair was particularly successful in providing new innovations in dairy farming, and came to be known as the mother and father of horses and cattle in the region. It is said that Lorenz was rather vexed by the title.
Lorenz and Hilda
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 Fódlan. At the height of his storied political career, he announced his marriage to Hilda, the only daughter of Duke Goneril. After the recovery effort, at Hilda's behest, the pair established artisan academies all over Fódlan. The schools quickly flourished, invigorating interest in the arts as well as trade with foreign lands. After many years of success and prosperity, the students of the first of these academies crafted a bronze statue of the founding couple to honor their achievement. The statue stands to this day.
Lorenz and Leonie
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.
Lorenz and Manuela
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 Fódlan. At the height of his storied political career, he announced his marriage to Manuela, who had established a new school for children in a small town. Seeing the beauty in Manuela’s dream, Lorenz put all his resources toward building schools like Manuela’s all over Fódlan, providing education to scores of children who had been left helpless by the war. After many years of success and prosperity, a bronze statue of the couple was erected at the original school to honor their achievement. It stands to this day.
Lorenz and Catherine (Verdant Wind/Silver Snow*)
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 Fódlan. At the height of his storied political career, he announced his marriage to Catherine, the former Knight of Seiros. Catherine had left Garreg Mach behind for a life of freedom, but was eventually persuaded to accept Lorenz's passionate marriage proposal. Even after joining House Gloucester and returning to a life among the nobility, however, it is said that Catherine much preferred relaxing in a tavern to dressing up for court.
  • Requires Byleth to not achieve an A Support or higher with Rhea.
Lorenz and Catherine (Azure Moon/Silver Snow*)
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 Fódlan. At the height of his storied political career, he announced his marriage to Catherine, the former Knight of Seiros. Catherine had been living a quiet life of seclusion with Rhea in the Red Canyon, and it was the encouragement of the former archbishop that persuaded her to accept Lorenz's ardent marriage proposal. Even after joining House Gloucester, however, it is said that Catherine never lost sight of her lifelong oath to guard and watch over Rhea.
  • Requires Byleth to have an A Support or higher with Rhea.
"End of spoilers. It's a pleasure doing business with you!"

Non-Canon Appearances[]

Super Smash Bros.[]

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

Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)[]

Lorenz 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 68 CYL Lorenz 3H War Portrait
Three Houses
2,668
CYL5 71
↓3
CYL Lorenz 3H War Portrait
Three Houses
1,467
↓1,201
CYL6 88
↓17
CYL Lorenz 3H War Portrait
Three Houses
1,115
↓352
CYL7 83
↑5
CYL Lorenz 3H War Portrait
Three Houses/Warriors: Three Hopes
776
↓339

CYL8 124
↓41
CYL Lorenz 3H War Portrait
Three Houses/Warriors: Three Hopes
597
↓179

Etymology[]

Lorenz is an originally German name derived from the Roman surname, Laurentius, which mean "from Laurentum".

The surname Gloucester is a reference to the play King Lear, which several characters of the Golden Deer house are named after. The Earl of Gloucester serves as the motivation of the main antagonist Edmund, the earl's illegitimate son who wishes to overthrow his father in order to obtain the title himself.

Trivia[]

  • Lorenz shares his English voice actor, Ben Diskin, with Caspar, as well as Fates' Jakob, Saizo, and Hayato.
  • Lorenz has a unique post-timeskip battle model as a Cavalier and Paladin.
    • Otherwise, he uses purple colors for his classes.
      • He is the only male to have purple colours for his classes; similarly, Bernadetta is the only female to use purple colours. This means that all of his battle models are technically unique, a trait he shares with the aforementioned Bernadetta as well as Leonie, Constance, and Yuri.
  • His idle stance at the monastery was completely unique to him, until Yuri was introduced.
  • Despite having Reason as one of his strong points, Lorenz is never encountered as a magical class, unless he's recruited and re-classed. He also lacks a unique battle model as a magical class.
    • This may be the reason why Lorenz is reluctant to use his Hero's Relic, Thyrsus; canonically, he doesn't have any use for it.
    • Oddly, his sprites as a Paladin after the timeskip depict him riding the horse that the Dark Knight rides, despite the horse in-game being the standard Paladin one.
  • Lorenz, Arthur and Cain are the only playable characters that share their name with a playable character from a different saga.
  • Lorenz and Ashe are the only characters that will appear as enemies in the War Phase even if they're recruited in the Academy Phase (Lorenz in Azure Moon, Ashe in Verdant Wind, and both in Silver Snow). However they can be recruited once again.
    • Unused data suggests that Lorenz could have been encountered as an enemy during Verdant Wind. The dialogue suggests that he aligned with the Empire during the War Phase, just like in Azure Moon and Silver Snow.
  • Ferdinand, Felix, Sylvain, Mercedes, Ingrid, Lorenz, Alois, and Shamir are the only characters that, if not recruited in certain paths, are needed to be killed.
    • In Lorenz's case, he must be killed during The Rose-Colored River if not recruited in Azure Moon and Silver Snow, along with Ferdinand in the former.
  • In a survey conducted by Famitsu Magazine, Lorenz placed 7th for males and 15th overall with 566 votes in the character popularity poll for Three Houses.
  • In the third survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Lorenz placed 9th in the character popularity poll for Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:3. He ranked 9th among those who completed the game with 109 points.
  • In the fourth survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Lorenz placed 15th in the character popularity poll for Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:4. He ranked 15th among those who completed the game with 42 points.
  • In the fifth survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Lorenz placed 16th in the character popularity poll for Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:4. He ranked 16th among those who completed the game with 6.5% of the vote.

Gallery[]

See main article: Lorenz (Three Houses)/Gallery.
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