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The Troubadour (トルバトール Torubadōru) is a horse-mounted support magical class that recurrently appears across the Fire Emblem Series, beginning from Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War. Troubadours are primarily armed with staves that they utilize for healing and other support purposes. Originally granted the ability to brandish Swords for self-defense, beginning from Fire Emblem: Binding Blade, they are no longer able to do so. They are akin to a mounted version of the Priest and Cleric classes, and are therefore treated as cavalry units.

History in the Series

In their original inception in Genealogy of the Holy War and Thracia 776, Troubadours are armed with both Swords and Staves. They promote into Paladins in these two iterations.

In TearRing Saga: Utna Heroes Saga, the Troubadour class is unable to promote, and the only playable member of this class is Mel.

Beginning from Binding Blade, Troubadours lose the ability to arm Swords and instead wield Staves exclusively for support purposes. This title is credited for instituting the Valkyrie class as the primary promoted form of the Troubadour class.

In The Sacred Stones, Troubadours are further given the option to promote into Mage Knights alongside Valkyries.

Absent from Path of Radiance to Shin Monshō no Nazo, Troubadours formally return to the series in Awakening, where they are further given the option to promote into War Clerics alongside Valkyries.

In Fates, the Troubadour class is known as Rod Knight (ロッドナイト Roddo naito) in the Japanese version and is unisex for the first time in the series. It is treated as a Nohrian class, and is given the new option to promote into the Maid and Butler (depending on gender) classes.

Overview

Combat

Due to the fact that Troubadours have high Movement, they are thus able to reach injured allies and replenish their HP before quickly retreating from the front-lines with ease. In this regard, they are thus often perceived to be the superior version of the standard Priests and Clerics. Their usefulness is further amplified by their adequacy in Magic, Speed and Luck, all of which are instrumental to ensuring the effectiveness of their healing magic and their ability to dodge hostile enemy attacks while aiding their allies. Troubadours are, however, weak in the HP and Defense departments, and it is therefore prudent to ensure that they are accompanied by able bodyguards at all times.

In-Game

Base Stats

HPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMovConWtWlvCha
FE42633660338--FE4 Sword B FE4 Staff C
FE5162/1223/202/1-8/54-FE5 Sword Icon E FE5 Staff Icon E
TS182/133302/1-7/4--TS Staff TS Sword 3
FE615-11302575-Staff D
FE715-11302575-Staff D
FE815-11302565-Staff D
FE131603250157--StaffIconFE13 E
FE141503754147--FE14 Staff E

Maximum Stats

HPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMovConWtWlvCha
FE480181821213018188--FE4 Sword B FE4 Staff C
FE580202020302020-2020-FE5 Sword Icon A FE5 Staff Icon A
TS6017/161818183017/16-7/4--TS Staff TS Sword 18
FE660-2020203020201520-Staff A
FE760-2020203020201520-Staff A
FE860-2020203020201520-Staff A
FE1360202624263020287--StaffIconFE13 A
FE1435161924202316217--FE14 Staff A

Growth Rates

HPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMovConWtWlvCha
FE4100%10%30%30%30%0%10%30%----
FE550%20%3%15%10%10%15%-15%---
FE650%-25%35%55%45%12%30%----
FE750%-25%35%55%45%12%40%----
FE850%-25%35%55%45%12%40%----
FE1335%0%20%10%20%0%5%15%----
FE140%0%10%20%10%15%0%15%----

Class Skills

SkillRequirements
FE4RemoveRe-MoveHidden base skill of all mounted and flying units.
FE13Resistance+2Resistance +2
SecludedladyiconDemoiselle
Learnt at Level 1.
Learnt at Level 10.
FE14Resistance+2Resistance +2
SecludedladyiconDemoiselle
Distinguished SonGentilhomme
Learnt at Level 1 and above.
Learnt at Level 10 and above. (Females)
Learnt at Level 10 and above. (Males)

Promotions

Base ClassPromotion MethodPromoted Class
FE4FE4 Troubadour SpriteTroubadourChoose the "Class Change" option in the Home Castle when the relevant unit reaches Level 20.FE4 Paladin Sprite (F)Paladin
FE5FE5 troubadourTroubadourUse a Knight Proof (FE5)Knight Proof on a Level 10+ Troubadour.FE5 Paladin Sprite (F)Paladin
FE6FE8 Troubadour Map SpriteTroubadourUse a GuidingringGuiding Ring on a Level 10+ Troubadour.FE8 Valkyrie Map SpriteValkyrie
FE7FE8 Troubadour Map SpriteTroubadourUse a GuidingringGuiding Ring on a Level 10+ Troubadour.FE8 Valkyrie Map SpriteValkyrie
FE8FE8 Troubadour Map SpriteTroubadourUse a GuidingringGuiding Ring on a Level 10+ Troubadour.FE8 Valkyrie Map SpriteValkyrie
FE8 MageKnight Map Sprite (F)Mage Knight
FE13FE13 Generic Troubadour Map SpriteTroubadourUse a Master Seal FE13 IconMaster Seal on a Level 10+ Troubadour.FE13 Generic Valkyrie Map SpriteValkyrie
FE13 Generic War Cleric Map SpriteWar Cleric
FE14 (Males)FE14 Generic Troubadour (M) Map SpriteTroubadourUse a Master Seal FE13 IconMaster Seal on a Level 10+ Troubadour.FE14 Generic Strategist (F) Map SpriteStrategist
FE14 Joker Butler Map SpriteButler
FE14 (Females)FE14 Generic Troubadour (F) Map SpriteTroubadourUse a Master Seal FE13 IconMaster Seal on a Level 10+ Troubadour.FE14 Generic Strategist (F) Map SpriteStrategist
FE14 Generic Maid Map SpriteMaid

Notable Troubadours

Genealogy of the Holy War/Thracia 776

TearRing Saga: Utna Heroes Saga

  • Mel - Roger's fiance who left the Temple of Mars to be with him.

Binding Blade

TroubadorGBAIcon

Rekka no Ken

The Sacred Stones

  • L'Arachel - The princess of Rausten and niece of the Divine Emperor, Mansel.

Awakening

Fates

Trivia

In medieval times, troubadours were poet-musicians who recited ancient tales. However, the term "troubadour" was specifically used to refer to males, while female poet-musicians were called trobairitz.

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