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The Paladin is a horse-mounted combat physical class that recurrently appears across the Fire Emblem Series, beginning from Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light. Commonly the promoted form of the Cavalier class, the equipment armed by the Paladin class varies depending on the title. Paladins are typically outfitted with Swords and Lances, though their equipment has varied between some games.

The Jagen archetype, which is among the most common character archetypes in the series, is typically a Paladin. Their namesake Jagen appears in the original Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light as a Paladin starting from the first chapter. The role of a Jagen is typically to aid the growth of the player's other early-game units until they have gained enough levels to hold their own by whittling enemy forces down for the rest of the player's force to manage.

History in the Series[]

In its original inception in Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, the Paladin class is established as the staple promoted form of the Cavalier class, wielding swords and lances as its weapons of choice.

In Gaiden, Paladins, in addition to being the promoted form of the Cavalier class, can be further promoted into the Gold Knight class. This iteration of the class is locked to using lances.

In Mystery of the Emblem, the Paladin class functions similar to how it works in Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light.

In both Genealogy of the Holy War and Thracia 776, both Cavaliers and Troubadours can promote into Paladins. Paladins that promote from Troubadours are, apart from being armed with swords and lances, also able to equip Staves for support purposes. They are functionally similar to the Valkyrie class introduced in later games.

In Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade and Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, Paladins can wield axes in addition to swords and lances.

In The Sacred Stones, the Paladin class is both a promotion of the Cavalier class. The Recruit class can also eventually promote to Paladin by through the Cavalier class. Paladins in The Sacred Stones can use swords and lances.

In Path of Radiance, the Paladin class is the promoted form of a variety of horse-mounted classes, including the Sword, Lance, Axe and Bow Knight classes. Paladins are able to use two of the four weapon types; the base weapon type of the class they promoted from, and a second weapon type of the players choice picked upon the unit's promotion. Titania, who starts the game as a Paladin, wields lances and axes.

In Radiant Dawn, the traditional Paladin does not appear, and there is no Paladin class as named in the Japanese release. In the English-language release, four weapon-specific cavalry classes are named the Blade, Lance, Axe and Bow Paladin. These Paladin classes are capable of promoting into the Gold Knight, similar to the promotion class of Paladins in Gaiden.

In Shadow Dragon and New Mystery of the Emblem, remakes of Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light and Mystery of the Emblem, the Paladin class once again functions similarly to how it does in the earlier games.

In Fates, the Paladin class is treated as a Nohrian class and is one of the promoted forms of the Cavalier class.

In the Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE, Paladin is one of the Class Change options for the playable Mirage Cain. Enemy Paladins appear as Regal Paladin in Illusory Daiba Studio.

In Shadows of Valentia, a remake of Gaiden, Paladins function similarly to how they do in the original version. Paladins are only able to wield lances, and are able to promote into Gold Knight.

In Warriors, the class appears as a Cavalry unit that exclusively uses Swords due to being a moveset clone of Xander, to which has Paladin as his base class. There is also has an enemy-only Hoshidan version of the Paladin class, which are called the Master Rider.

In Three Houses, the Paladin is an optional promoted class of the Commoner or Noble class if the unit passes the Certification Exam at Lv. 20 with both a Lance and Riding Skill Level of B, and uses an Advanced Seal. They have a primary skill experience class bonus in both lances and Riding (+3) and a secondary in swords (+2).

In Warriors: Three Hopes, the Paladin is an optional promoted class for playable units if that unit undergoes the Advanced Class Certification Exam after mastering either Cavalier or Pegasus Knight, as well as an Advanced Seal, though the ability to undergo the exam is locked behind a Facility Manager upgrade. Unique to Dimitri, he can also certify as a Paladin if he masters High Lord. Unlike the previous Warriors game, where they are a class locked to swords, Paladins here are lance units.

Other Games[]

The Paladin class is one of the promoted forms of the Rook Knight class in TearRing Saga: Utna Heroes Saga. Only Estelle and Rina are able to promote into this class, though Roger starts as such. It appears again in Berwick Saga as the promotion option for Sergeant Knight and Free Knight, and is capable of using both Small and Medium Shields.

In Vestaria Saga I, the Paladin is the promotion for male and female Knights. The class can wield Swords, Lances and Throwing Spears. Female Paladins can wield Maidenswords.

Overview[]

Combat[]

Paladin animation

A paladin attacking with an axe.

The Paladin class works in exactly the same manner as their unpromoted form, relying on their superior Movement to support their allies rather than engage in prolonged melee combat. They are often the first units to meet the enemy in battle, and with sufficient support from other mounted units, can clear out important sections of the map and kill off stray enemies with comparatively minimal effort. Because they lack the frailty and weakness to bows that plagues Pegasus and Falcon Knights, they are often the units best equipped to save villages and treasure chests from falling into enemy hands. Like Cavaliers, they are well rounded, but typically gain a significant boost to their Resistance, though this is a minor perk at best.

Because they have no real statistical strengths, Paladins and Cavaliers are often used to aid other characters, often assisting in kills at range or up close, rushing forward to quickly block a wave of approaching enemies, plugging reinforcement points, or (when applicable in the later games) use the Rescue command or Pair up with on an injured or slow ally to bring them into/out of the battle. If Paladins ever hit a point where they can reliably double and kill standard enemy mobs on their own, however, they can quickly become one-person armies. Regardless of the Paladin's strength, however, the player should always pay careful attention to ensure that Paladins do not get attacked by enemies armed with horse slaying weapons such as the Beast Killer.

Paladins are also capable of acting as substitutes for Generals due to their decent Strength and Speed. Very effective in disrupting enemy troops long enough for the player's units to get into position, Paladins are generally the center of attention when using this tactic and thus must either retreat or be rescued once the main objective is achieved.

In WiFi battles, Paladins have a Speed cap of 25 and a Defense cap of 30. This allows them to survive being attacked directly by any other unit (excluding critical hits and attacks performed with a forged Poleax/Ridersbane). Further bolstering these strengths is their high Movement of 10 points, which is considered the superlative out of any playable class. These traits make Paladins one of the best classes for WiFi battles.

In-Game[]

Base Stats[]

HPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMovConWtWlvCha
FE1228-71109010--Sword, Lance 10-
FE22812-580858--Lance-
FE3227-5708610--Sword, Lance 8-
FE44095990959--FE4 Sword B FE4 Lance B/C FE4 Staff C-
FE5 (Mounted)24/205/31/56/3605/3-97/5-FE5 Sword Icon D FE5 Lance Icon E FE5 Staff Icon E-
FE5 (Dismounted)24/204/21/55/34/504/2-67/5-FE5 Sword Icon D FE5 Staff Icon E-
TS237/507/47/406/4-8/5--TS Sword TS Lance 4-
FE6237/6-4/67/1108/73/6811/10-Sword D/C Lance C/D Axe E-
FE7237/6-4/67/1108/73/6811/9-Sword D Lance D Axe E-
FE8237/6-4/67/1108/73/6811/9-Sword D Lance D-
FE9237247083911/835/31FE9 Sword C/E FE9 Lance C/E FE9 Axe C/E FE9 Bow C/E-
FE1122715708610--FE12 Sword E FE12 Lance D-
FE1222715708610--FE12 Sword E FE12 Lance D-
FE1325917801068--SwordIconFE13 E LanceIconFE13 E-
FE141981774768--FE14 Sword E FE14 Lance E-
FE152812-580858--Echoes lance weapon type icon-
FE16 321781214101288--FE16 lance icon B FE16 riding icon B0
FE16 (Jeralt)32138128101288---0
FE17258210836367-FE17 Sword A^ FE17 Lance A^ FE17 Axe A^-

Maximum Stats[]

HPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMovConWtWlvCha
FE36020-202020202010--Sword, Lance 20-
FE480242024243024209--FE4 Sword B FE4 Lance B/C FE4 Staff C-
FE580202020202020-2020-FE5 Sword Icon A FE5 Lance Icon A FE5 Staff Icon A-
TS6022/201522/1922/193021/19-12--TS Sword TS Lance 19-
FE66025-28253025251520-Sword S Lance S Axe S-
FE76025/23-26/2724/253025/2425/261520-Sword S Lance S Axe S-
FE86025/23-26/2724/253025/2425/261520-Sword S Lance S-
FE96026/25202627302725/26911/835/31FE9 Sword S FE9 Lance S FE9 Axe S FE9 Bow S-
FE11602521282525302510--FE12 Sword A FE12 Lance A-
FE12602521282525302510--FE12 Sword A FE12 Lance A-
FE1380423040404542428--SwordIconFE13 A LanceIconFE13 A-
FE1460312630303232328--FE14 Sword A FE14 Lance A-
FE177745214537303529816-FE17 Sword A^ FE17 Lance A^ FE17 Axe A^-

Growth Rates[]

HPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMovConWtWlvCha
FE2150%50%-50%50%0%50%0%-----
FE380%30%-20%20%0%30%0%-----
FE4100%30%10%30%30%0%30%10%-----
FE550%20%3%15%10%10%15%--15%---
FE670%25%-30/35%18/25%25%12%17%-----
FE770%25%-30/35%18/25%25%12%20/25%-----
FE870%25%-30/35%18/25%25%12%20/25%-----
FE965%45%20%35%45/50%30%45/40%40/45%-----
FE1140%15%-10%25%10%0%15%-5%-----
FE1240%15%-10%25%10%0%15%-5%-----
FE1345/90%20/45%0%20/40%20/40%0/45%10/35%10/30%-----
FE1410%15%0%10%10%15%10%10%-----
FE15120%50%-50%50%0%50%10%-----
FE16 30/40%10/15%0%5%-10/0%5%5/40%5/10%---FE16 sword icon +2 FE16 lance icon +3 FE16 riding icon +35%
FE16 (Jeralt)30%5%0%5%5%5%10%10%----0%
FE1715%15%0%10%15%10%15%15%-0%---
FEW3H20%15%0%10%0%5%10%10%----5%

Class Modifiers[]

HPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMovConWtWlvCha
FE162202-1/10224/2---0
FE16 (Jeralt)32/001-1/10224/2---0
FEW3H300303-1/20337/0---2

Class Skills[]

SkillRequirements
FE4RemoveRe-MoveHidden base skill of all flying and mounted units.
FE9Sol (FE9)SolOccult skill of the Paladin and Valkyrie classes; assign with an MasteryBookOccult Scroll.
FE13DefendericonDefender
HShieldAegis
Learnt at Level 5.
Learnt at Level 15.
FE14Defender (FE14)Defender
Aegis (FE14)Aegis
Learnt at Level 5 and above.
Learnt at Level 15 and above.
FE16Canto FE16Canto
Lancefaire FE16Lancefaire
Terrain Resistance FE16Terrain Resistance
Aegis FE16Aegis
Base Ability of Paladin.
Base Ability of Paladin.
Base Ability of Paladin.
Mastery Ability of Paladin.
FE17FE17 Pivot IconPivot
FE17 Swordbreaker IconSwordbreaker
Class Skill of Paladins.
Maddening mode skill.
FEW3HTerrain Resistance FE16 Terrain Resistance
Sword Buster Lv 3 Sword Buster Lv 3
Aegis FE16 Aegis
Defiant Crit FE16 Boost Critical
HP+5 FE16 Max HP +1000
Lance Prowess Lance Prowess
Lance Crit +10 FE16 Apex Lance
Icon Combat Art FE16 Lance Tempest Lance
Class ability.
Class ability.
1-star Class Mastery for certain units.
1-star Class Mastery for certain units.
1-star Class Mastery for certain units.
2-star Class Mastery for all units.
3-star Class Mastery for certain units.
3-star Class Mastery for all units.

Promotions[]

Base ClassPromotion MethodPromoted Class
FE1FE1 Cavalier Map SpriteCavalierUse a Knight Crest on a Level 10+ Cavalier.FE1 Paladin Map SpritePaladin
FE2FE2 Cavalier Map IconKnightVisit a shrine after reaching Level 7.FE2 Paladin Map IconPaladin
FE2 FE2 Paladin Map IconPaladinVisit a shrine after reaching Level 10.FE2 Gold Knight Map IconGold Knight
FE3FE3 Cavalier Map SpriteCavalierUse a Knight Crest (FE3)Knight Crest on a Level 10+ Cavalier.FE3 Paladin Map SpritePaladin
FE4FE4 Social Knight SpriteCavalierChoose the "Class Change" option in the Home Castle when the relevant unit reaches Level 20.FE4 Paladin Sprite (M)Paladin
FE4 FE4 Troubadour SpriteTroubadourChoose the "Class Change" option in the Home Castle when the relevant unit reaches Level 20.FE4 Paladin Sprite (F)Paladin
FE5FE5 CavalierCavalierUse a Knight Proof (FE5)Knight Proof on a Level 10+ Cavalier.FE5 PaladinPaladin
FE5 FE5 troubadourTroubadourUse a Knight Proof (FE5)Knight Proof on a Level 10+ Troubadour.FE5 Paladin Sprite (F)Paladin
TSRookKnightRook KnightUse a Ts-knight-proofKnight Proof on a Level 10+ Rook Knight.PaladinPaladin (Estelle and Rina)
FE6FE8 Cavalier Map SpriteCavalierUse a KnightcrestKnight Crest on a Level 10+ Cavalier.FE8 Paladin Map SpritePaladin
FE7FE8 Cavalier Map SpriteCavalierUse a KnightcrestKnight Crest on a Level 10+ Cavalier.FE8 Paladin Map SpritePaladin
FE8FE8 Cavalier Map SpriteCavalierUse a KnightcrestKnight Crest on a Level 10+ Cavalier.FE8 Paladin Map SpritePaladin
FE8 FE8 Recruit Map SpriteRecruit (2)Use a KnightcrestKnight Crest on a Level 10+ Recruit.FE8 Paladin Map SpritePaladin
FE9FE9 Makalov Sword Knight Sprite
Sword Knight
Use a FE9mastersealMaster Seal on a Level 10+ Sword Knight.FE9 Makalov Paladin Sprite
Paladin
FE9 FE9 Oscar Lance Knight Sprite
Lance Knight
Use a FE9mastersealMaster Seal on a Level 10+ Lance Knight.FE9 Oscar Paladin Sprite
Paladin
FE9 FE9 Kieran Axe Knight Sprite
Axe Knight
Use a FE9mastersealMaster Seal on a Level 10+ Axe Knight.FE9 Kieran Paladin Sprite
Paladin
FE9 FE9 Astrid Bow Knight Sprite
Bow Knight
Use a FE9mastersealMaster Seal on a Level 10+ Bow Knight.FE9 Astrid Paladin Sprite
Paladin
FE11FE11 Cavalier Map SpriteCavalierUse a FE11mastersealMaster Seal on a Level 10+ Cavalier.FE11 Paladin Map SpritePaladin
FE12FEDS Cavalier Map SpriteCavalierUse a FE11mastersealMaster Seal on a Level 10+ Cavalier.FEDS Paladin Map SpritePaladin
FE13FE13 Generic Cavalier Map SpriteCavalierUse a Master Seal FE13 IconMaster Seal on a Level 10+ Cavalier.FE13 PaladinPaladin
FE14FE14 Generic Cavalier Map SpriteCavalierUse a Master Seal FE13 IconMaster Seal on a Level 10+ Cavalier.FE14 Generic Paladin Map SpritePaladin
FE16Any classUse an FE16 Seal IconAdvanced Seal on a Level 20+ unit and pass the Paladin Certification Exam.FE16 Paladin IconPaladin
FE17 AmberFE17SpriteLance CavalierUse FE17MasterSealSpriteMaster Seal on Level 10 or higher Lance Cavalier.VanderFE17SpritePaladin
FE17 FE17SwordCavalierSpriteSword CavalierUse FE17MasterSealSpriteMaster Seal on Level 10 or higher Sword Cavalier.VanderFE17SpritePaladin
FE17 FE17AxeCavalierSpriteAxe CavalierUse FE17MasterSealSpriteMaster Seal on Level 10 or higher Axe Cavalier.VanderFE17SpritePaladin
FEWXander Sprite WarriorsPaladinUse a Master Seal FE13 IconMaster Seal on Xander.Xander Sprite WarriorsCrown Prince
FEW3HFE16 Cavalier Icon Cavalier
FE16 Pegasus Knight Icon Pegasus Knight
FEW3H High Lord Dimitri Icon High Lord
Use an FE16 Seal Icon Advanced Seal on a unit that has mastered either the Cavalier, Pegasus Knight or High Lord classes.FE16 Paladin Icon Paladin
FEW3H FE16 Paladin Icon PaladinUse a FE16 Seal Icon Master Seal on a unit that has mastered the Paladin class.FE16 Dark Knight Icon Dark Knight
FE16 Death Knight Jeritza Icon Death Knight (replaces Dark Knight for Jeritza)
FE16 Holy Knight Icon Holy Knight
FE16 Falcon Knight Icon Falcon Knight (female-only)
FEW3H Great Lord Icon Great Lord (Dimitri only)

Notable Paladins[]

PaladinGBAIcon

Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light/Shadow Dragon[]

Gaiden/Echoes: Shadows of Valentia[]

  • Mathilda - A legendary knight of Zofia who is strong as a demon yet gentle to her love.
  • Conrad - Anthiese's half-brother who rushes to her aid whenever she is in danger and whose personality changes entirely when he wears his mask.
  • Randal - A DLC character originating from Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher).
  • Berkut - The prideful heir presumptive to the Rigelian throne who loves Rinea with all his heart.
  • Slayde - The ruthless Captain of the guard of Zofian traitor, Desaix.
  • Lawson - A Rigelian general.
  • Possible Promotion for: All villagers, Clive.

Mystery of the Emblem/New Mystery of the Emblem[]

Genealogy of the Holy War[]

Thracia 776[]

TearRing Saga: Utna Heroes Saga[]

The Binding Blade[]

The Blazing Blade[]

  • Marcus- Knight of Pherae.
  • Isadora- Knight of Pherae and lover of Harken.
  • Eagler - The Knight Commander of Caelin who was forced by Lundgren to fight Lyn and her companions.
  • Cameron - Secondary boss of Ch.19E/20H.
  • Eubans - Leader of a mercenary band that is loyal to Darin.
  • Pascal - A corrupt noble who joins the Black Fang and is known as the Crazed Beast.
  • Maxime - A subordinate of Ursula who hunts down Jaffar and Nino.
  • Promotion for: Sain, Kent and Lowen.

The Sacred Stones[]

Path of Radiance[]

TearRing Saga: Berwick Saga[]

  • Alvina - A high-ranking knight of Bornia. She reluctantly fights for the Raze Empire to ensure the Duke's safety.
  • Promotion for: Elbert, Arthur, and Ruby.

Awakening[]

Fates[]

Engage[]

  • Vander - 32nd steward of the Divine Dragon.
  • Possible Promotion for: Amber.

Three Houses[]

  • Jeralt - A mercenary and Byleth's father. He was the former captain of the Knights of Seiros before having to join again by Rhea.
  • Lonato - Ashe's adoptive father.
  • Dimitri (Cindered Shadows) - Prince of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. Good natured, but with a hidden darkness.

Vestaria Saga I[]

  • Calliera - A capable imperial military commander.
  • Promotion for Troy and Merida.

Vestaria Saga II[]

  • Laffine - The eldest daughter of Count Lorec. She is engaged to Amlute.
  • Troy - A cavalier from the duchy of Redessa. Famed as "The Winds of Troy."

Etymology[]

The paladins were the first 12 warriors of Charlemagne's court.

Trivia[]

  • In Sacred Stones, while many advanced classes gained the ability to use new weapons, Paladins uniquely lost the use of a weapon they once had access to, specifically axes. This change was likely made to differentiate it from the newly-added Great Knight class, an alternate promotion for their shared Cavalier base class, characterized by their higher Defense and ability to wield swords, lances, and axes.
    • Despite this, Paladins are still considered vastly superior to Great Knights, mostly stemming from the Great Knight's severely hindered movement compared to other cavalry classes and even many infantry classes, and the generally low stats of enemies in Sacred Stones diminishing the usefulness of their heightened bulk.
  • The Path of Radiance incarnation of the Paladin class has the highest number of classes promoting into it (Sword, Axe, Lance and Bow Knights), sharing the number with the General of Genealogy of the Holy War and Thracia 776, the Sage class from The Sacred Stones and Archsage class from Radiant Dawn.
  • In Fates, Paladins are one of the three playable classes capable of reaching rank A in multiple weapon types, the other two being Hoshido and Nohr Nobles.
  • In Three Houses, four characters have unique models as Paladins post-time skip, the most out of any class. They are Ferdinand, Sylvain, Lorenz and Leonie.
  • In most entries in the Fire Emblem series, the player acquires access to a Paladin very early on. This Paladin is naturally much stronger than the other early game player units, and is meant to aid the others by softening up and defeating enemies until the other units have the opportunity to level up. This Paladin unit is often unofficially called a Jagen, named after the first Paladin to appear in the series.

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