Sylvain

Sylvain
Artwork of Sylvain from Fire Emblem Heroes.
Names and Aliases
Name (JP)	シルヴァン (Shiruvuan, シルヴァン)
Full Name (JP)	シルヴァン ジョゼ ゴーティエ (Shiruvuan Joze Gōtie, シルヴァン ジョゼ ゴーティエ)
Name (Localized)	Sylvain
Full Name (Localized)	Sylvain Jose Gautier
Biological Information
Gender	Male
Race	Human
Birthday	June 5
Fódlan Birthday	5th of the Garland Moon Imperial Year 1160
Age	19-20 (Pre-timeskip) 25-26 (Post-timeskip)
Height	186cm (bout 6'1")
Relatives	May contain spoilers Gautier (Ancestor) Laetitia (Ancestor) Matthias (Father) Miklan (Elder half-brother)
Affiliations
Nationality	Holy Kingdom of Faerghus
Hometown	Margravate of Gautier
Residence	Garreg Mach Monastery
Faction(s)	Blue Lions
Occupation(s)	Student at the Officers Academy Heir of House Gautier
Game Data
Game	Fire Emblem: Three Houses Fire Emblem Heroes Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
First Seen	Chapter 1: Three Houses
First Joined	Chapter 1: Three Houses (If the Blue Lions are chosen)
First Fought	Chapter 7: Field of the Eagle and Lion (If the Blue Lions aren't chosen)
Starting Class	Noble
Voice Actors
Japanese	Makoto Furukawa
English	Joe Brogie
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“Well, there's Dorothea, Hilda, and Mercedes. Lady Rhea's quite the beauty too. And I must admit, I've even checked out Professor Manuela once or twice. You know, Professor, I think I'm going to like it at the Officers Academy. There are beautiful girls as far as the eye can see...”
—Sylvain

Sylvain is a playable character that appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. Sylvain is a student at the Officers Academy who hails from the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus and is a member of the Blue Lions. He possesses a minor Crest of Gautier and is 19 years old at the start of the game.

Quick Answers

What is the significance of Sylvain's Crest of Gautier?

The Crest of Gautier, borne by Sylvain, signifies his noble status and power. However, Sylvain views it as a burden, a power he didn't choose. He acknowledges the importance of his lineage, particularly for succession, as a Crest-bearing child could lead House Gautier. Sylvain strives to shift the societal view on Crests and Relics, promoting a lifestyle where they aren't deemed essential.

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How does Sylvain's relationship with his older brother Miklan impact his character?

Sylvain's character is deeply influenced by his relationship with his older brother, Miklan. Miklan's aggression and attempts on Sylvain's life, driven by jealousy, led Sylvain to understand his brother's resentment. This understanding shaped Sylvain into a caring friend, admired by his peers. However, his problematic relationship with Miklan also caused Sylvain to struggle with establishing meaningful romantic relationships, resulting in his womanizing behavior.

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What role does Sylvain play in the Blue Lions faction in Fire Emblem: Three Houses?

In Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Sylvain is a 19-year-old student at the Officers Academy, originating from the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. He is a key member of the Blue Lions faction, featuring a minor Crest of Gautier. His recruitment is automatic if the player opts to teach the Blue Lions house from Chapter 1, and he becomes playable in specific chapters.

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What is the backstory of Sylvain's family in the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus?

Born as the second son of Margrave Gautier in the Imperial Year 1160, Sylvain Gautier hails from the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. His family includes an older brother, Miklan, who was cast aside upon the discovery of Sylvain's Crest, leading to multiple attempts on Sylvain's life by the envious Miklan. Sylvain's childhood was marked by close friendships with Ingrid, heir to House Galatea, and Felix from House Fraldarius.

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How does Sylvain's character evolve throughout the Fire Emblem series?

In Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Sylvain evolves from a philandering character to one who values authenticity and intelligence. He decides to be himself rather than being defined by his Crest. In his married life, he treats all his children equally, irrespective of their Crest status.

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Profile

Early Life

Sylvain was born as the second son of Margrave Gautier in the Imperial Year 1160. He had one older brother, Miklan, though he was discarded when Sylvain's Crest was discovered. Miklan was jealous of Sylvain and attempted to kill him numerous times. Despite Miklan's aggressiveness towards him, Sylvain understood why his brother loathed him. He grew up with his childhood friends Dimitri, Felix, and Ingrid.

Academy Phase

Sylvain enrolls in Garreg Mach Monastery Officers Academy in Imperial Year 1180, and joins the Blue Lions.

During the Verdant Rain Moon of 1180, Byleth's class is tasked with subduing a bandit group led by Sylvain's older brother Miklan, whom had stolen House Gautier's Hero's Relic, the Lance of Ruin. If Sylvain is being taught by Byleth, he can be among the forces confronting his brother. Should the two meet in battle, Miklan expresses his lifelong contempt for Sylvain inheriting the Crest of Gautier. Sylvain retorts that it was never his fault that he inherited the Crest nor that their family effectively disowned him. He is horrified when his brother transforms into a Demonic Beast, but with the assistance of Byleth and his classmates, his brother is defeated. While he somewhat laments his fallen brother's death, he reclaims the Lance of Ruin. Back at the monastery, the Lance is given to Rhea in order to return to House Gautier.

Alternatively, Byleth can refuse to give it to her as Sylvain has received permission by his father, Margrave Gautier, to keep the lance as its rightful wielder. Rhea bequeaths the lance to him under the condition that he uses it wisely in service to the Church and Monastery.

Paralogue

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In the aftermath of his brother's death, Miklan's former bandit group continue to pillage local villages in the Gautier region. Sylvain's father tasks him to rid the bandit group on his own as a test. Sylvain requests the help of Byleth and their class. Their combined force dispatches the bandits. Having seeing his son's worth, Margrave Gautier bequeaths the Lance of Ruin to Sylvain should have not kept it earlier.

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War Phase

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If Sylvain is recruited but defeated during the Academy Phase on Classic Mode, he will perish in combat after the battle of Garreg Mach.

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Azure Moon

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Sylvain reunites with Dimitri, Byleth and the other Blue Lions when they fend off the thieves in the monastery. Gilbert reveals that the now Faerghus Dukedom is on the verge of collapse due to Cornelia letting the Empire take over the western part of Faerghus. House Gautier is one of the houses standing against the Empire, with Sylvain assisting in their rebellion.

After defeating the Imperial forces attempting to retake the monastery, the Kingdom army meets to discuss their next plans. When Dimitri states that they will march to the Imperial capital, Sylvain opposes his plan, stating that trying to appease the dead will only weaken his fighting skills.

When Lord Arundel reveals that Edelgard and Dimitri are family before dying at Deirdru, Sylvain realizes that she was the girl who Dimitri gave the dagger to and teases him for it, calling her his "little girlfriend".

Once the Kingdom army takes Fort Merceus, Dimitri receives a letter from Margrave Gautier saying that the conflict within Faerghus has ceased and that he is gathering the military forces to send troops and supplies to the monastery. Sylvain commends his father's efforts and asks if he is well.

After Edelgard is defeated and Fódlan is united under Dimitri's rule, Sylvain becomes the new Margrave of Gautier and dedicates himself to create a new lifestyle for the nobles where relics and crests are no longer necessary.

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Verdant Wind

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If not recruited into the Golden Deer house, Sylvain appears as an enemy at the Second Battle of Gronder Field. During the bloody reunion, Sylvian appears with several Kingdom reinforcements directly behind the Alliance army, arriving after the Alliance advances to the central hill. If not killed during the battle, Sylvain's ultimate fate is left unknown.

Given the Kingdom's tendency to attack the Alliance army and his high mobility, Sylvain is likely to be killed in the struggle.

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Crimson Flower

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If Sylvain was recruited by the player during the Academy Phase, he will abandon House Gautier, accepting a commission to be an Imperial Army general, believing in Byleth more than his own country. Although worried about having to fight his own country and Dimitri, he promises to support Byleth to the very end. If Felix and/or Ingrid were not recruited, he may fight them at Arianrhod. Should he battle Felix, they will disavow their childhood promise, while if he battles Ingrid, she initially takes his appearance as a bad joke, but he defends his decision. He may also battle Dimitri at Tailtean Plains, where he expresses shock and anger towards his betrayal.

If Sylvain was not recruited, then he answers Dimitri's call for assistance at Tailtean Plains, and is one of the enemy commanders that must be fought. If male Byleth battles him, he states that he will celebrate their reunion with his death; if female Byleth battles him, he expresses regret for not having tried to woo her five years ago, and that he must kill her now. If Felix is sent to battle him, they will disavow their childhood promise, while if Ingrid is sent, he tries to get her to stand down to no avail. He is killed in the ensuing battle, stating that he was such a fool and apologizes to Dimitri in his dying breath.

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Personality

Caring for his friends and admired as an older brother figure in his class, Sylvain is a perpetual skirt-chaser and often attempts to woo women with sweet words to a fault, with the most notable example including Ingrid's grandmother when he was only eight. He is fond of women, but his easygoing, shallow, womanizing behavior stems from the fact that he feels unable to form proper romances, and so he dates around without any particular commitment. Despite his light-hearted manner, he is often inconsiderate with his words around women, which cause him unintentional harm - even admitting in a support with Ingrid that the truth hurts. This builds up unintentional notoriety on himself, such as Flayn avoiding him for that exact reason, even though he wanted to pass her a message from Byleth.

As the game progresses, Sylvain decides to make a change for himself by being who he is, and not what his Crest dictates him to be. Due to his philandering, his proposals are often met with skepticism, which in turn prompts him to provide proof that he intends to turn a new leaf. In his married endings, Sylvain treats all of his children with equal respect, regardless if they bear Crests or not.

Despite the impression he gives off to people, Sylvain's actually quite intelligent, being shown to easily grasp complicated magic formulas at a glance when magic isn't even one of his areas of expertise, which is referenced in his budding talent of Reason. In his supports with Annette, it is seen that he intentionally leads people to think he is not very smart because he dislikes the pressure of people's expectations and them believing they know what he is capable of, saying he finds it suffocating. In his supports with Dedue, Sylvain explains his suspicions behind the Tragedy of Duscur, as Duscur and Faerghus had enjoyed good relations up until that point and the fact that the king's elite guard was effortlessly slaughtered, a feat not plausible for a smaller, less skilled military.

Sylvain holds a strong level of disdain for the way Crests influence the lives of those in Fódlan, with a bulk of his dialogue throughout the story focusing on their negative impact, and showing sympathy and envy in his supports with Mercedes and Byleth respectively. Furthermore, he holds noble women in contempt, as he believes they show interest in him solely due to his Crest in an attempt to curry favor with him without actually getting to know him. Despite this, in conversations with Byleth, Sylvain admits that hating women is merely an "easy answer" and seems to recognize that he cannot blame them for all his problems. It is because of his Crest that he had a rough childhood with Miklan, though he did not hold a grudge against his brother because he already knew the reason behind his aggression. Following Miklan's death however, Sylvain only held pity for him.

In-Game

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Base Stats

Starting Class						Crest
Noble
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
1	27	9	5	5	8	6	6	2	7
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		Tempest Lance Smash		Philanderer Lance Prowess Lv 1 Axe Prowess Lv 1		Iron Lance Vulnerary

Skill
Level	E	D	D	E	E	E	E	E	E	D	E
Start

As an Enemy

Battle of the Eagle and Lion

• Normal
• Hard
• Maddening

Starting Class						Crest
Cavalier
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
14	36	17	7	10	12	9	12	3	11+1
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		-		Philanderer Canto Lance Prowess Lv 3 Death Blow Swordbreaker+		Short Spear Steel Lance

Starting Class						Crest
Cavalier
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
15	39	19	9	12	14	11	15	6	13+1
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		-		Philanderer Canto Lance Prowess Lv 3 Death Blow Swordbreaker+		Short Spear Steel Lance

Starting Class						Crest
Cavalier
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
21	46	26	14	17	20	16	19	10	19+1
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		-		Philanderer Canto Lance Prowess Lv 3 Death Blow Swordbreaker+		Short Spear Steel Lance

Skill
Level	E	C	E	E	E	E	E	E	-	D	-
Start

To War at Gronder (Verdant Wind)

• Normal
• Hard
• Maddening

Starting Class						Crest
Paladin
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
34	55	26	10	15	19	14	28	11	17+7
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		-		Philanderer Canto Lancefaire Terrain Resistance Lance Prowess Lv 3 Death Blow Swordbreaker+ Pass		Silver Lance Concoction

Starting Class						Crest
Paladin
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
35	61	31	15	21	24	20	28	16	19+7
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		-		Philanderer Canto Lancefaire Terrain Resistance Lance Prowess Lv 3 Death Blow Swordbreaker+ Pass		Silver Lance Concoction

Starting Class						Crest
Paladin
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
41	73	41	23	29	33	28	32	24	22+7
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		-		Philanderer Canto Lancefaire Terrain Resistance Lance Prowess Lv 3 Death Blow Swordbreaker+ Pass		Silver Lance Concoction

Skill
Level	E	B	E	E	E	E	E	B	-	B	-
Start

Combat at Tailtean Plains

• Normal
• Hard
• Maddening

Starting Class						Crest
Great Knight
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
37	64	29	10	14	9	13	36	10	18+7
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		Ruined Sky*		Philanderer Canto Lancefaire Axefaire Lance Prowess Lv 5 Death Blow Hit +20 Swordbreaker+ Pass		Lance of Ruin Vulnerary

Starting Class						Crest
Great Knight
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
38	71	35	16	18	15	19	36	10	24+7
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		Ruined Sky*		Philanderer Canto Lancefaire Axefaire Lance Prowess Lv 5 Death Blow Hit +20 Swordbreaker+ Pass		Lance of Ruin Vulnerary

Starting Class						Crest
Great Knight
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
44	84	45	24	27	23	28	40	15	30+7
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
-		Ruined Sky*		Philanderer Canto Lancefaire Axefaire Lance Prowess Lv 5 Death Blow Hit +20 Swordbreaker+ Pass		Lance of Ruin Vulnerary

Skill
Level	E	E	B+	E	E	E	E	B	A	-	-
Start

Growth Rates

Class:

Default

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
55%	45%	30%	35%	50%	35%	40%	25%	40%

Noble

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
55%	45%	30%	35%	50%	35%	40%	25%	45%

Dancer

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
75%	40%	30%	35%	50%	35%	35%	20%	50%

Myrmidon

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
65%	45%	30%	35%	55%	35%	40%	20%	45%

Soldier

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
65%	45%	30%	40%	50%	35%	40%	20%	45%

Fighter

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
65%	50%	30%	35%	50%	35%	40%	20%	45%

Monk

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
60%	45%	30%	35%	50%	35%	40%	30%	45%

Mercenary

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
75%	50%	30%	35%	55%	35%	40%	20%	45%

Thief

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
75%	45%	30%	45%	60%	35%	40%	25%	45%

Armored Knight

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
75%	45%	30%	35%	40%	35%	50%	20%	45%

Cavalier

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
75%	50%	30%	40%	40%	35%	45%	25%	45%

Brigand

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
85%	55%	30%	35%	50%	35%	40%	20%	45%

Archer

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
60%	45%	30%	45%	50%	40%	40%	25%	45%

Brawler

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
85%	45%	20%	45%	60%	35%	40%	15%	45%

Mage

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
60%	40%	40%	40%	50%	35%	35%	30%	45%

Dark Mage

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
60%	40%	40%	40%	50%	35%	35%	30%	40%

Priest

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
60%	40%	35%	40%	50%	35%	35%	35%	50%

Hero

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
85%	55%	30%	35%	60%	35%	40%	20%	45%

Swordmaster

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
80%	55%	30%	35%	70%	35%	40%	20%	45%

Assassin

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
75%	45%	30%	55%	70%	35%	40%	25%	40%

Fortress Knight

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
85%	55%	30%	35%	40%	35%	55%	25%	45%

Paladin

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
85%	55%	30%	40%	40%	40%	45%	30%	45%

Wyvern Rider

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
85%	55%	25%	35%	50%	35%	45%	20%	45%

Warrior

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
95%	60%	25%	35%	50%	35%	40%	25%	45%

Sniper

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
65%	50%	30%	55%	50%	45%	40%	25%	45%

Grappler

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
95%	55%	30%	45%	60%	35%	40%	25%	45%

Warlock

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
65%	45%	40%	35%	50%	35%	35%	30%	45%

Dark Bishop

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
65%	45%	40%	35%	50%	35%	35%	30%	40%

Bishop

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
65%	45%	40%	35%	50%	45%	35%	30%	50%

Trickster

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
75%	45%	30%	50%	70%	45%	40%	30%	40%

War Monk

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
95%	55%	35%	45%	50%	35%	40%	30%	45%

Wyvern Lord

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
85%	60%	25%	35%	60%	35%	45%	25%	45%

Mortal Savant

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
75%	55%	40%	35%	40%	45%	40%	25%	45%

Great Knight

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
85%	55%	30%	35%	40%	35%	45%	20%	45%

Bow Knight

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
65%	45%	30%	35%	45%	35%	40%	25%	45%

Dark Knight

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
65%	50%	40%	35%	45%	35%	45%	35%	45%

Holy Knight

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
65%	45%	40%	35%	45%	45%	45%	35%	50%

War Master

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
95%	60%	30%	35%	60%	35%	40%	25%	45%

Maximum Stats

Default

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
98	65	42	48	70	49	56	38	57

With all saint statue bonuses activated

HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
98	70	47	53	75	54	61	43	62

Learnt Magic

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

Learnt Abilities

Ability	Learned at	Notes
Sword Prowess Lv 1	E+	-
Sword Prowess Lv 2	D+	Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 1
Sword Prowess Lv 3	C+	Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 2
Sword Prowess Lv 4	B+	Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 3
Sword Prowess Lv 5	A+	Replaces Sword Prowess Lv 4
Wrath Strike	D	-
Grounder	C	-
Axebreaker	B	-
Sword Crit +10	S	-
Swordfaire	S+	-
Lance Prowess Lv 1	Innate	-
Lance Prowess Lv 2	D+	Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 1
Lance Prowess Lv 3	C+	Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 2
Lance Prowess Lv 4	B+	Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 3
Lance Prowess Lv 5	A+	Replaces Lance Prowess Lv 4
Tempest Lance	Innate	-
Knightkneeler	C	-
Monster Piercer	C+	-
Swordbreaker	B	-
Swift Strikes	A	-
Lance Crit +10	S	-
Lancefaire	S+	-
Axe Prowess Lv 1	Innate	-
Axe Prowess Lv 2	D+	Replaces Axe Prowess Lv 1
Axe Prowess Lv 3	C+	Replaces Axe Prowess Lv 2
Axe Prowess Lv 4	B+	Replaces Axe Prowess Lv 3
Axe Prowess Lv 5	A+	Replaces Axe Prowess Lv 4
Smash	D	-
Helm Splitter	C	-
Spike	C+	-
Lancebreaker	B	-
Lightning Axe	A	-
Axe Crit +10	S	-
Axefaire	S+	-
Bow Prowess Lv 1	E+	-
Bow Prowess Lv 2	D+	Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 1
Bow Prowess Lv 3	C+	Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 2
Bow Prowess Lv 4	B+	Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 3
Bow Prowess Lv 5	A+	Replaces Bow Prowess Lv 4
Curved Shot	D	-
Close Counter	C	-
Bow Crit +10	S	-
Bowfaire	S+	-
Brawling Prowess Lv 1	E+	-
Brawling Prowess Lv 2	D+	Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 1
Brawling Prowess Lv 3	C+	Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 2
Brawling Prowess Lv 4	B+	Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 3
Brawling Prowess Lv 5	A+	Replaces Brawling Prowess Lv 4
Fading Blow	D	-
Rushing Blow	C	-
Healing Focus	B	-
Brawl Crit +10	S	-
Fistfaire	S+	-
Black Magic Avo +20		Unlocks after twelve tutoring sessions in Reason
Reason Lv 1	E+	-
Reason Lv 2	D+	Replaces Reason Lv 1
Reason Lv 3	C+	Replaces Reason Lv 2
Reason Lv 4	B+	Replaces Reason Lv 3
Reason Lv 5	A+	Replaces Reason Lv 4
Black Magic Range +1	S	-
Black Tomefaire	S+	-
Faith Lv 1	E+	-
Faith Lv 2	D+	Replaces Faith Lv 1
Faith Lv 3	C+	Replaces Faith Lv 2
Faith Lv 4	B+	Replaces Faith Lv 3
Faith Lv 5	A+	Replaces Faith Lv 4
White Magic Range +1	S	-
White Tomefaire	S+	-
Authority Lv 1	E+	-
Authority Lv 2	D+	Replaces Authority Lv 1
Authority Lv 3	C+	Replaces Authority Lv 2
Authority Lv 4	B+	Replaces Authority Lv 3
Authority Lv 5	A+	Replaces Authority Lv 4
Battalion Vantage	C	-
Defensive Tactics	B	-
Offensive Tactics	S+	-
Weight -3	C	-
Smite	B	-
Weight -5	A+	Replaces Weight -3
Armored Effect Null	S+	-
Dexterity +4	C	-
Movement +1	A+	-
Cavalry Effect Null	S+	-
Alert Stance	B	-
Alert Stance+	A+	Replaces Alert Stance
Flying Effect Null	S+	-

Recruitment

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

If Byleth is female, Sylvain will immediately accept a transfer to her class from as early as Chapter 2, regardless of her current Charm and Reason.

Support Rank	Charm	Reason
None	25	C
C	20	C
C+	15	D+
B	10	D+
B+	5	E+
A	Any	Any

Overall

Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.

Sylvain is similar to Ferdinand and Leonie in that he is a well-rounded physical fighter who does his best in cavalry roles. They each have similar growth rates, though Sylvain has better Magic growth and a budding talent in Reason, along with a better spell list. These come at a slight cost of Luck and Dexterity. Sylvain also has a Crest of Gautier, improving his Mt when using Combat Arts. This allows him to deal impressive bonus damage, especially when used with the Swift Strikes Combat Art. It also allows him to use the full power of the Lance of Ruin by using the exclusive Combat Art Ruined Sky, which deals massive damage to Dragons and Fliers.

Given Sylvain's unique budding talent and middling Magic growth, he can be a decent Dark Knight, but he won't deal magic damage that can compete with dedicated mages. Additionally, going as a Dark Knight means giving up Lancefaire, which can hinder his physical damage. He can, however, take physical hits much better than other options such as Lysithea and Annette, and his strengths in Lances and Riding make it much easier for him to train for the class than his competition. If training him to be a Dark Knight, it is advised for him to temporarily be classed as a Mage to get access to Fiendish Blow to offset his lower Magic. Great Knight makes for a viable alternative thanks to Sylvain's strength in Axes and Lances, though it will require setting Heavy Armor as one of his goals, and will come at a significant cost in Speed. In any event, Paladin is often preferred over Great Knight by veterans for Lance-centric combat, while Wyvern Lord or War Master are better for Axe-centric styles.

Sylvain's only skill weakness is in Bows, which isn't a problem for him and should not hinder him from getting to any classes he may want, though it can still be worthwhile to get Archer for Hit +20 due to his average-at-best Dexterity. While the most logical path would be to make him a Cavalier and then Paladin, doing so can result in his Speed being penalized, as both classes will reduce his Speed growth by 10%. If one wishes to make him more of a physical character, making him a Brigand, Wyvern Rider, and Wyvern Lord are all good choices, though he might take a little while to train up his Flying skill. Classing him as a Brigand is advisable in any event, as it gives him Death Blow when mastered.

Another often overlooked advantage that Sylvain has is his large number of Support chains. This makes him a great contributor to Linked Attacks and Gambit Boosts, though his lack of long-range spells does require him to be close to his allies to help them out, and many of his supports max out at a B or B+. As such, it's often more useful for his allies to support him on his own attacks or Gambits.

Overall, Sylvain is a highly flexible character who is valuable to pick up in any playthrough. While his growths may not excel in any one area, his versatility is hard to match, and he can be molded to just about any playstyle the player may want.

Gift List

Gift Name	Type of Gift	Description	Rank
Dapper Handkerchief	Favorite	A handkerchief adorned with refined embroidery. Appreciated by fashionable men.	★★
Owl Feather	Favorite	A feather from a messenger owl that can be used in a variety of ways. Appreciated by everyone.	★★★
Landscape Painting	Favorite	A landscape painting of magnificent Lake Teutates in the clearing fog. Appreciated by those who enjoy nature or art.	★★★
Board Game	Favorite	A fun activity in which players compete using stones on a board. Appreciated by those who enjoy tactical thinking.	★★★★
Floral Adornment	Dislike	Flowers cut short so they can be worn decoratively. Appreciated by most ladies and those who like gardening.	★
Watering Can	Dislike	A tool used for watering plants. Appreciated by those who enjoy gardening.	★★
Book of Crest Designs	Dislike	A book containing the designs of 21 identified Crests. Appreciated by those who enjoy studying Crests.	★★★★

Share a Meal List

Meal Name	Type of Meal	Description
Fish and Bean Soup	Favorite	A soup made by simmering white trout and chickpeas. A simple yet wholesome dish.
Spicy Fish and Turnip Stew	Favorite	Spicy stew made with Teutates loach and turnips. The monastery's unique recipe features spices from Dagda.
Sweet and Salty Whitefish Sauté	Favorite	Whitefish is coated in spices and sautéed with dried tomatoes to bring out an addictive salty-sweet flavor.
Sweet Bun Trio	Favorite	Traditional pastries from Faerghus, known for their subtle sweetness. The dough is made with eggs and sugar.
Fruit and Herring Tart	Favorite	A baked tart with stewed herring and Noa fruit mixed into the batter. Popular in Enbarr, the Imperial Capital.
Garreg Mach Meat Pie	Favorite	A crispy-brown pie packed with tomatoes, cheese, and tender chunks of meat.
Pheasant Roast with Berry Sauce	Favorite	Well-roasted Fódlan pheasant drizzled with a berry reduction sauce.
Cheesy Verona Stew	Favorite	A rich dish consisting of verona and sautéed Teutates loach. These ingredients are boiled and served with two kinds of melted cheese.
Fish Sandwich	Favorite	A simple dish. Airmid pike is pickled in vinegar and served with cabbage between two slices of bread.
Super-Spicy Fish Dango	Favorite	A light snack, popular in the Empire. Small, spicy balls of fried dough packed with white trout and dried tomato.
Two-Fish Sauté	Favorite	Two types of fish are cut into strips and sautéed in butter. This lavish meal hails from Enbarr, the Imperial Capital.
Sautéed Pheasant and Eggs	Favorite	Thin slices of bird meat and shredded cabbage, mixed with scrambled eggs and sautéed with spices. Invention of a certain noble.
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.
Fisherman's Bounty	Dislike	Freshly-caught fish are cut into chunks and stewed together to make this hearty dish.
Fried Crayfish	Dislike	Fried and breaded Caledonian crayfish. Looks much tastier than it actually is.

Lost Items

Lost Item	Description
Unused Lipstick	Lipstick that would make an ideal gift for a young lady. It probably belongs to someone who likes wooing women.
Crumpled Love Letter	A carelessly discarded love letter. It probably belongs to someone with a complicated love life.
The History of Sreng	A book recording the history of the Sreng people. It probably belongs to someone who has ties to Sreng.

Tea Party Conversations

See also: Sylvain/Tea Party

Supports

See also: Sylvain/Supports

• Byleth (S-Support with female Byleth)
• Dimitri
• Bernadetta
• Dorothea
• Dedue
• Felix
• Ashe
• Mercedes
• Annette
• Ingrid
• Lorenz
• Lysithea
• Marianne
• Hilda
• Leonie
• Flayn
• Manuela

Fire Emblem Heroes

• Original
• Overseas Memories
• A Place to Rest

Consummate Flirt

Heir to House Gautier. Finds the allure of beautiful women irresistible. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

Base Stats

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

		Title
		Consummate Flirt
		Group
		Cavalry
Level	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res
1 40	17/18/19 36/40/43	10/11/12 40/44/47	10/11/12 32/35/38	6/7/8 34/37/41	3/4/5 20/23/27
Skills			Weapon
Allied Axe+ New Moon			Axe

Skills

Type	Name	Prerequisite	Default	Unlocked
	Iron Axe	-	-	-
	Steel Axe	-	-	-
	Allied Axe	-	-	-
	Allied Axe+	-
	New Moon	-	-	-
	Moonbow	New Moon	-	-
A	Atk Def Catch 1	-		-
	Atk Def Catch 2	Atk Def Catch 1		-
	Atk Def Catch 3	Atk Def Catch 2
C	Spur Def 1	-		-
	Spur Atk Def 1	Spur Def 1		-
	Spur Atk Def 2	Spur Atk Def 1		-

Overall

Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.

Base Set

Counters

Skill Inheritance Options

Meet Some of the Heroes

Consummate Flirt Sylvain
	Here's Sylvain, the gallant flirt of the Blue Lions! He's the next in line to the title of Margrave Gautier!
	The incorrigible Sylvain can't resist an opportunity to show off for the ladies—a quirk that often earns him the ire of his old friend Ingrid.
	But despite his flippant demeanor, Sylvain is surprisingly good at picking up on what others are really thinking. It seems his sensitive soul is the product of a troubled life at home…
	There's a vulnerable person behind that breezy smile—kind of an attractive quality, if you ask me! (Don't take that as an invitation, Sylvain.)
Closely Associated Characters
Ingrid	Heir to House Galatea of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. Lost her fiancé in the Tragedy of Duscur. Sylvain's childhood friend.
Felix	Second son of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus's House Fraldarius, a prestigious noble family. He seeks to grow stronger on his own terms. Sylvain's childhood friend.
Dimitri	Crown prince of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. Known for his chivalry, but it seems a darkness may lurk beneath the surface. Sylvain's childhood friend.

Hanging with Tens

Heir to the title of Margrave Gautier. Excited by the opportunity to show off in front of the ladies spending summer on the beach. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

Base Stats

Rarity:

✯✯✯✯

		Title
		Hanging with Tens
		Group
		Cavalry
Level	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res
1 40	16/17/18 36/39/42	7/8/9 27/30/33	8/9/10 30/33/36	3/4/5 21/24/27	1/2/3 11/14/17
Skills			Weapon
Melon Float Draw Back			Tome

✯✯✯✯✯

		Title
		Hanging with Tens
		Group
		Cavalry
Level	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res
1 40	17/18/19 39/42/45	7/8/9 29/32/35	8/9/10 32/35/38	4/5/6 23/27/30	2/3/4 12/16/19
Skills			Weapon
Melon Float+ Draw Back			Tome

Skills

Type	Name	Prerequisite	Default	Unlocked
	Wind	-	-	-
	Elwind	-	-	-
	Melon Float	-	-	-
	Melon Float+	Melon Float	-
	Draw Back	-
B	Chill Res 1	-		-
	Chill Res 2	Chill Res 1		-
	Chill Res 3	Chill Res 2
C	Rouse Atk/Def 1	-		-
	Rouse Atk/Def 2	Rouse Atk/Def 1		-
	Rouse Atk/Def 3	Rouse Atk/Def 2

Overall

Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.

Base Set

Counters

Skill Inheritance

Meet Some of the Heroes

Hanging with Tens Sylvain
	Sylvain, consummate ladies' man of the Blue Lion House, is making a splash in his swimsuit outfit! True to form, he's gone for a wild, mischievous style.
	But even when he's in his beachwear, his rakish sense of style still comes through loud and clear. Check out the fashionable sunglasses and necklace he's wearing!
	Sylvain's not used to such hot weather, so he's brought a cold drink along with him. I'm glad to see he's staying hydrated…he could use some cooling down.
	In typical Sylvain fashion, he's been doing the rounds on the beach, chatting to every pretty young lady he sees. He'd better not get too carried away though, or else he'll have to answer to Ingrid and the professors!
Closely Associated Characters
Dimitri	Crown prince of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. Known for his chivalry, it seems a darkness may lurk beneath the surface. Leader of the Blue Lions, the house to which Sylvain belongs.
Ingrid	Daughter of House Galatea of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. Sylvain's long-suffering friend who is often infuriated by his antics.

Spring Flingster

Heir to the title of Margrave Gautier. He has rushed to the spring festival in the hopes of making new acquaintances. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Base Stats

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

		Title
		Spring Flingster
		Group
		Cavalry
Level	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res
1 40	17/18/19 36/40/43	7/8/9 44/47/51	12/13/14 41/45/48	5/6/7 29/32/35	7/8/9 17/21/24
Skills			Weapon
Flingster Spear Rally Attack Dragon Gaze			Lance

Skills

Type	Name	Prerequisite	Default	Unlocked
	Iron Lance	-	-	-
	Steel Lance	-	-	-
	Silver Lance	-	-	-
	Flingster Spear	-
	Rally Attack	-	-	-
	Rally Atk Spd	-	-	-
	Rally Atk Spd+	-	-
	Dragon Gaze	-	-	-
	Draconic Aura	-	-	-
	No Quarter	-	-	-
A	Atk Spd Clash 1	-		-
	Atk Spd Clash 2	Atk Spd Clash 1		-
	Atk Spd Clash 3	Atk Spd Clash 2		-
	Atk Spd Clash 4	Atk Spd Clash 3
B	S D Near Trace 1	-		-
	S D Near Trace 2	S D Near Trace 1		-
	S D Near Trace 3	S D Near Trace 2		-
	S D Near Trace 4	S D Near Trace 3

Overall

Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.

Base Kit

Counters

Skill Inheritance Options

Meet Some of the Heroes

Spring Flingster Sylvain
	Sylvain is the heir apparent of House Gautier, one of the most prestigious houses of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. But with today being the spring festival, he’s come dressed as a hare, apparently!
	The orange of Sylvain’s attire stands out, resembling a carrot. The daisy accents dotted throughout and the semitransparent cloak are wonderful touches as well!
	What I really want to focus on is his lance that has a massive carrot on its tip! It looks like it’d take a while to chew through such a big carrot!
	Sylvain looks excited to hop all around the spring festival in his bunny outfit, but he’ll have to keep his cool when hopping up to the women he approaches.
Closely Associated Characters
Ingrid	Heir to House Galatea of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. Lost her fiancé in the Tragedy of Duscur. Sylvain’s childhood friend.
Felix	Second son of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus’s House Fraldarius, a prestigious noble family. He seeks to grow stronger on his own terms. Sylvain’s childhood friend.
Dimitri	Crown prince of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. Known for his chivalry, it seems a darkness may lurk beneath the surface. Sylvain’s childhood friend.

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

Learnt Abilities

Beginner Classes

Ability	Learned at	Notes
Rebellious Spirit	Myrmidon	-
Sword Prowess	Myrmidon	Totals with additional Sword Prowesses learned
Grounder	Myrmidon	-
Max HP + 500	Soldier	-
Lance Prowess	Soldier	Totals with additional Lance Prowesses learned
Knightkneeler	Soldier	-
Str +2	Fighter	-
Axe Prowess	Fighter	Totals with additional Axe Prowesses learned
Swinging Fury	Fighter	-
Trust	Monk	-
Faith	Monk	Totals with additional Faith learned
Heal	Monk	-

Intermediate Classes

Ability	Learned at	Notes
Dex +2	Thief	-
Sword Prowess	Thief	Totals with additional Sword Prowesses learned
Thief's Wisdom	Thief	-
Iceblade	Thief	-
Battalion Vantage	Mercenary	-
Sword Prowess	Mercenary	Totals with additional Sword Prowesses learned
Firesweep	Mercenary	-
Mercenary's Ploy	Mercenary	-
Desperation	Cavalier	-
Lance Prowess	Cavalier	Totals with additional Lance Prowesses learned
Glowing Ember	Cavalier	-
Knight's Wisdom	Cavalier	-
Def +2	Armored Knight	-
Axe Prowess	Armored Knight	Totals with additional Axe Prowesses learned
Lightning Axe	Armored Knight	-
Armored Infantry's Ploy	Armored Knight	-
Wild Abandon	Brigand	-
Spike	Brigand	-
Warrior's Wisdom	Brigand	-
Archer's Wisdom	Archer	-
Bow Prowess	Archer	Totals with additional Bow Prowesses learned
Break Shot	Archer	-
Armsthrift	Archer	-
Point-Blank Volley	Archer	-
Brawler's Wisdom	Brawler	-
Dual Devastators	Brawler	-
Brawling Prowess	Brawler	Totals with additional Brawling Prowesses learned
Draining Blow	Brawler	-
Underdog	Brawler	-
Kinship	Priest	-
Physic	Priest	-
Faith Prowess	Priest	Totals with additional Faith Prowesses learned
Priest's Ploy	Priest	-
Mag +2	Mage	-
Bolganone	Mage	-
Reason Prowess	Mage	Totals with additional Reason Prowesses learned
Mage's Wisdom	Mage	-

Advanced Classes

Master Classes

Expedition Conversations

See also: Sylvain/Warriors: Three Hopes Expedition

Supports

See also: Sylvain/Warriors: Three Hopes Supports

• Shez
• Dimitri
• Dedue
• Felix
• Ashe
• Mercedes
• Annette
• Ingrid
• Ignatz
• Yuri

Recruitment/Warriors

Sylvain will automatically be recruited if Shez chooses to join the Blue Lion house in Chapter 2, though he will be playable in the following chapter. If Shez chose to join any other house, Sylvain cannot be recruited whatsoever.

Sylvain will only be playable during Scarlet Blaze and Golden Wildfire through the Record Keeper during a New Game+ file, as long as that file has completed Azure Gleam data.

Quotes

Three Houses

Sylvain/Quotes

Heroes

Sylvain/Heroes Quotes

Warriors: Three Hopes

Sylvain/Warriors: Three Hopes Quotes

Possible Endings

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Sylvain (If defeated before the timeskip in Classic Mode)

Fell in combat with another army after the battle of Garreg Mach. He was unable to make the promised meeting.

Sylvain - Sincerest of Knights

As Margrave Gautier, Sylvain devoted his life to improving relations with the people of the Sreng region. With oration alone, he succeeded in helping to create a new way of life for nobles in which Relics and Crests were no longer viewed as necessary. Though he went down in history as an extraordinary lord, it nevertheless became customary to refer to cheaters as "sons of Gautier".

Sylvain and Byleth (Azure Moon)

After becoming the new archbishop of the Church of Seiros, Byleth announced her marriage to Sylvain, heir to House Gautier. Sylvain was a valued ally who assisted his wife in her new role, both publicly and privately. He achieved a great deal, including fostering relations with Faerghus and helping to institute sweeping organizational changes within the church. Though known as a philanderer in youth, Sylvain happily settled down after marriage. By the time he inherited the title of Margrave Gautier, he was a gentle and devoted husband. It is said that those who knew him in his youth wondered what sort of spell the archbishop had cast on him.

Sylvain and Byleth (Crimson Flower)

When the fighting was over, Byleth and Sylvain were married. As the new leaders of House Gautier, they focused their efforts on the restoration of northern Fódlan, which had been deeply scarred by the ravages of war. Once this task was complete, they set their sights on improving relations with the Sreng people in an effort to remove the perceived need for the power of Crests. This accomplishment took a great deal of hard work, but the two refused to give up on their ideals. In time, the two had a large and loving family. They lived happily and loved their children equally, regardless of whether or not they bore a Crest.

Sylvain and Byleth (Verdant Wind/Silver Snow)

After ascending the throne as the first leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan, Byleth announced her marriage to Sylvain, who had become the new Margrave Gautier. Sylvain was a valued ally who assisted his wife in her new role, both publicly and privately. Most of all, it is said that his cunning manner of speech was a great asset for fostering relations between the Church of Seiros, Fódlan, and surrounding regions. Though known as a philanderer in youth, Sylvain happily settled down after marriage and became a gentle and devoted husband and father. The two had many children whom they doted on equally, regardless of whether or not they bore a Crest.

Sylvain and Dorothea

After more than 10 proposals, Dorothea finally relented and agreed to marry Sylvain. Together they inherited Gautier territory. With the support of his wife's counsel, the new Margrave Gautier was able to improve relations with the Sreng people, and thereby convince the local nobles that Relics and Crests were no longer an absolute requirement for survival. Due to their efforts, they went down in history as an extraordinary lord and lady. It is said that what finally convinced Dorothea to marry Sylvain was his promise that they would grow old happily together, and that he was true to his word.

Sylvain and Felix (Azure Moon)

After the war, Felix and Sylvain inherited their respective titles of Duke Fraldarius and Margrave Gautier, and set to work restoring the Kingdom. Each led a busy life, but that only seemed to enhance their friendship over the years. Each became known for making surprise visits to the estate of the other, in order to deliver the latest taunting in a friendly but relentless game of one-upmanship. It is said that, in their later years, they became so close that they passed away on the same day, as if conceding that one could not live without the other.

Sylvain and Felix (Other routes)

Even after the war's end, skirmishes continued to break out across Fódlan. Learning that there were still places where he could fight, Felix abandoned his noble title and chose to make a living with his sword. Decades later, he reunited briefly with Sylvain, who had need of his services as Margrave Gautier. Felix departed as soon as the job was finished, however, and the two never met again. Years later, a sword that was thought to have belonged to Felix arrived on Sylvain's doorstep.

Sylvain and Mercedes

As Margrave Gautier, Sylvain devoted his life to improving relations with the people of Sreng. Under his leadership, nobles were persuaded that Relics and Crests were not necessary as they'd previously thought. Though he went down in history as an extraordinary lord, he could not have done so without the constant support and counsel of his wife, Mercedes, whose wisdom and guidance brought prosperity to the people. The couple built a loving home life, surrounded by happy children, and when Sylvain at last passed away, he was succeeded by his oldest child, who bore no Crest.

Sylvain and Ingrid

As Margrave Gautier, Sylvain devoted his life to improving relations with the people of Sreng. Under his leadership, nobles were persuaded that Relics and Crests were not necessary as they'd previously thought. Though he went down in history as an extraordinary lord, he could not have done so without the constant support and counsel of his wife, Ingrid, whose wisdom and tenacity ensured that the people would prosper. Sylvain was ever loyal to his beloved wife. The couple had many children, and while not one of them bore a Crest, they were all equally and wholeheartedly loved.

"End of spoilers. It's a pleasure doing business with you!"

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Non-Canon Appearances

Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)

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

B19-025R

B19-026N

B19-027N

B21-009HN

B21-010N

Choose Your Legends Placement History

Round	Placement	Character Version	Votes

CYL1 - CYL3	N/A
CYL4	20	Three Houses	9,132
CYL5	20 0	Three Houses	4,970 ↓4,162
CYL6	19 ↑1	Three Houses	4,752 ↓218
CYL7	21 ↓2	Three Houses/Warriors: Three Hopes	4,608 ↓144

CYL8

31 ↓10

Three Houses/Warriors: Three Hopes

3,100 ↓1,508

Etymology

Sylvain is the French form of the Latin name Silvanus, which means "of the woods." It may also refer to the Roman deity who protects field and forest. José is the French, Spanish, and Portuguese form of the Hebrew given name Joseph ("Jehovah shall increase"). Gautier is a French variant of the German name Walter ("ruler of the army"); the most prominent figures to bear the name is a Saint who founded a monastery for women and a minstrel known for his crass and erotic poetry.

Trivia

• Sylvain shares his English voice actor, Joe Brogie, with Linus.
• Sylvain has a unique post-timeskip battle model as a Cavalier and Paladin.
  • Otherwise, he uses black colors for his classes.
  • Additionally, Sylvain's post-timeskip design is a unique take on that of Paladins.
• Sylvain has the third-smallest pool of A supports in the game, with only four discounting Byleth. He only surpasses Gilbert (with two) and Jeritza (with three); both of whom are route-exclusives.
• Excluding Byleth, Sylvain has the highest number of support chains with 17 total.
  • With the Wave 4 released, Sylvain has tied with Lysithea and Bernadetta.
• Sylvain is one of the characters who may receive a Hero's Relic during the main story as a playable character, but in his case it is optional. The others are Byleth, Edelgard, Dimitri, and Claude.
• His English C-Support with Ingrid differs from the original Japanese, in the former he flirts with a "scarecrow" while in the latter he hits on a "man dressed as a woman."
• Sylvain and Manuela's B-Support is the first Support Conversation ever where the characters don't interact with each other at all.
• Sylvain is one of the three male characters in the franchise to be able to learn Seraphim. The others are Saber and Balthus.
• Ferdinand, Felix, Sylvain, Mercedes, Ingrid, Lorenz, Alois, and Shamir are the only characters that must be killed in certain paths if not recruited.
  • In Sylvain's case, he must be killed during Field of Revenge if not recruited in Crimson Flower, along with Mercedes.
• Sylvain is one of the few characters to have a canonical Master Class when encountered as an enemy, that being the Great Knight. He shares this distinction with Caspar, Ingrid, Lysithea, Seteth and Cyril.
  • Unlike said others, Sylvain lacks a subject strength that is necessary to pass the Great Knight Certification Exam, that being Heavy Armor.
• In a survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Sylvain placed 10th with 9.1% of the vote overall and ranked 9th with 11.5% among those who completed the game in the character popularity poll for Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:2.
• In the second survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Sylvain placed 5th in the character popularity poll for Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:3. He ranked 5th among those who completed the game with 191 points.
• In a survey conducted by Famitsu Magazine, Sylvain placed 4th for males and 8th overall with 913 votes in the character popularity poll for Three Houses.
• In the third survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Sylvain placed 5th in the character popularity poll for Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:3. He ranked 5th among those who completed the game with 172 points.
• In the fourth survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Sylvain placed 5th in the character popularity poll for Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:4. He ranked 5th among those who completed the game with 110 points.
• In the fifth survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, Sylvain placed 6th in the character popularity poll for Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:4. He ranked 6th among those who completed the game with 16.7% of the vote.
• In the fourth Fire Emblem Heroes: Choose Your Legends popularity poll, Sylvain ranked 10th place for males with 9,132 votes.
• It is possible that he and Ingrid form the "red and green duo," based on the fact that they are both mounted units of some kind (when encountered as enemy units) and the fact that Ingrid's post-timeskip outfit is a light shade of green. However, it has not been confirmed if this was the intention.

Gallery

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