Cain

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For the lance knight from Leonster playable in Thracia 776, see Kain.

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Cain Artwork of Cain from the TCG.

Gender Male Race Human Starting class Cavalier Voiced by Nobuyuki Hiyama (Japanese, OVA) Toshiki Masuda (Japanese, Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE) Kyle Sturdivant (English, OVA) Appearance(s) Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light Mystery of the Emblem Shadow Dragon New Mystery of the Emblem Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE

Cain (Japanese: カイン Kain) is a cavalier in the Fire Emblem series. He is more often than not seen with Abel.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Role

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Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier (Knight) Level 1 Movement 9/6 Experience 0

Recruitment: Chapter 1, automatically from the start Stats Growth Rates Max HP 18 Luck 3 Strength 7 W. Level -- Skill 5 Defense 7 Speed 6 Resistance 0 Max HP 90% Luck 50% Strength 30% W. Level 60% Skill 60% Defense 20% Speed 60% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Lance ? Iron Sword -- Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✓ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+x to 22	+x to 8	+x to 7	+x to 11	+0	+x to 9	--	+1	+x to 10

• In Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, promotion gains consist on giving the character as many points as necessary -the "x" value shown in the table- to reach the promoted class' base stats. If the character's stats are higher than their promoted class' base stats, they will not receive any bonus.

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Role

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Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier (Knight) Level 1 Movement 9/6 Experience 0

Recruitment: Chapter 1, automatically from the start Stats Growth Rates Max HP 20 Luck 3 Strength 7 W. Level -- Skill 5 Defense 7 Speed 6 Resistance 0 Max HP 60% Luck 50% Strength 30% W. Level 90% Skill 60% Defense 20% Speed 60% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Iron Lance Iron Sword -- Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✓ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+0	+2	+3	+3	+0	+2	+6	+1	--

Book 2

Role

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Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier (Knight) Level 9 Movement 9/6 Experience 0

Recruitment: Chapter 8, automatically from the start Stats Growth Rates Max HP 26 Luck 4 Strength 10 W. Level -- Skill 8 Defense 10 Speed 9 Resistance 0 Max HP 90% Luck 50% Strength 30% W. Level 60% Skill 60% Defense 20% Speed 60% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Killer Lance Iron Sword -- Weapons Sword ✗ Lance ✓ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Promotion gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+0	+2	+3	+3	+0	+2	+6	+1	--

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Role

Cain is originally sent to the battlefield alongside King Cornelius, but the Altean army is betrayed by Gra, and Cornelius is killed, breathing his dying words to Cain. Cain then limps back to Altea with severe wounds and encounters Marth, Abel, Frey, and Jagen. Although Marth wants to give Cain immediate medical attention, Jagen refuses until the group has escaped from the castle. Cain then gives Marth his father's dying words and accompanies him for the rest of his quest (unless he is chosen to be the decoy in Prologue IV).

Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier Level 1 Movement 9

Recruitment: Normal: Prologue III, automatically from the start Hard: Chapter 1, automatically from the start Stats Growth Rates Max HP 20 Speed 6 Strength 7 Luck 3 Magic 0 Defense 7 Skill 5 Resistance 0 Max HP 75% Speed 50% Strength 35% Luck 40% Magic 0% Defense 20% Skill 50% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Lance Iron Sword Weapon Levels D E -- -- -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

Dracoknight Archer/Sniper Myrmidon/Swordmaster Mage Sage/Bishop Curate

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dracoknight	65%	30%	0%	45%	65%	40%	15%	5%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Archer/Sniper	75%	30%	0%	45%	70%	40%	15%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Myrmidon/Swordmaster	85%	30%	0%	45%	65%	40%	10%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mage	55%	10%	35%	45%	55%	40%	0%	15%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Sage/Bishop	55%	5%	25%	45%	60%	40%	0%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Curate	55%	5%	15%	40%	60%	40%	0%	35%	{{{cha}}}

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Promotion stat gains

Bishop Sniper Paladin Sage Swordmaster

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Bishop	+6	+1	+2	+1	+0	+0	+0	+2	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+8	+2	+1	+5	+5	+0	+1	+3	+2	+75

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+4	+2	+1	+3	+1	+0	+1	+6	+1	+30

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sage	+6	+3	+1	+1	+1	+0	+1	+2	+0	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+6	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+75

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Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role

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Starting stats and growth rates

Prologue 7 Main Story

Cavalier Level 9 Movement 9

Stats Max HP 27 Speed 10 Strength 11 Luck 4 Magic 0 Defense 11 Skill 9 Resistance 0

Inventory Steel Sword Heal* Weapon Levels C D -- -- -- --

Cavalier Level 9 Movement 9

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Growth rates when reclassed

Original set

Dracoknight Archer/Sniper Myrmidon/Swordmaster Mage Sage/Bishop Curate

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dracoknight	80%	35%	0%	65%	85%	70%	30%	10%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Archer/Sniper	90%	35%	0%	65%	90%	70%	30%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Myrmidon/Swordmaster	90%	35%	0%	65%	90%	70%	25%	5%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mage	70%	15%	30%	65%	75%	70%	5%	20%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Sage/Bishop	70%	10%	20%	65%	80%	70%	5%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Curate	70%	10%	10%	60%	80%	70%	10%	40%	{{{cha}}}

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Second set

Knight/General Mercenary/Hero Fighter/Warrior Hunter/Horseman Pirate/Berserker Dark Mage/Sorcerer

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Knight/General	110%	40%	0%	65%	60%	70%	50%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mercenary/Hero	100%	45%	0%	70%	80%	70%	30%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Fighter/Warrior	120%	65%	0%	70%	70%	70%	25%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Hunter/Horseman	90%	45%	0%	60%	85%	70%	25%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Pirate/Berserker	120%	55%	0%	60%	90%	70%	20%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dark Mage/Sorcerer	70%	10%	20%	65%	80%	70%	5%	30%	{{{cha}}}

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Promotion stat gains

Original set

Cavalier Curate Archer Mage Myrmidon

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+4	+2	+1	+3	+1	+0	+1	+6	+1	+30

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Bishop	+6	+1	+2	+1	+0	+0	+0	+2	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+8	+2	+1	+5	+5	+0	+1	+3	+2	+75

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sage	+6	+3	+2	+1	+1	+0	+1	+2	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+6	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+75

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Second set

Dark Mage Fighter Hunter Knight Mercenary Pirate

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sorcerer	+6	+2	+2	+1	+1	+0	+0	+3	+0	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Warrior	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+1	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Horseman	+2	+0	+1	+2	+2	+0	+3	+3	+3	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
General	+10	+2	+1	+1	+4	+0	+4	+3	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Hero	+6	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Berserker	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+0	+1	+30

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Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE

Cain has been confirmed to appear in the crossover title Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE, as a "Mirage". It is currently unknown what role he will serve in the game's plot.

Personality and character

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Supports

Mystery of the Emblem

Cain Cavalier Supports: None. [[{{{supportg1}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg1}}} [[{{{supportg2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg2}}} [[{{{supportg3}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg3}}} Supported by: None. [[{{{supporto1}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuso1}}} [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuso2}}}

See Support § Super Famicom games for more details on supports.

Shadow Dragon

Cain Cavalier Mutual supports: Est Pegasus Knight C: 5 B: 7 A: 35 Abel Cavalier C: 5 B: 10 A: 16 Catria Pegasus Knight C: 5 B: 11 A: 35 [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Supported by:* Marth Lord C: 5 B: 9 A: 14 [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co2}}} B: {{{bo2}}} A: {{{ao2}}} [[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co3}}} B: {{{bo3}}} A: {{{ao3}}} [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}

See Support § Nintendo DS games for more details on supports.

New Mystery of the Emblem, Heroes of Light and Shadow

Cain Paladin Mutual supports: Abel Paladin C: 0 B: 3 A: 7 [[{{{supportm2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm2}}} B: {{{bm2}}} A: {{{am2}}} [[{{{supportm3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm3}}} B: {{{bm3}}} A: {{{am3}}} [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Supported by:* File:Small portrait default male player's unit fe12.png Avatar Mercenary C: 5 B: 10 A: 16 Marth Lord C: 5 B: 10 A: 16 [[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co3}}} B: {{{bo3}}} A: {{{ao3}}} [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}

See Support § Nintendo DS games for more details on supports.

Base conversations

Main article: Cain/Conversations

Endings

Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light

He trains every day as a Temple Knight.

Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Cain, Altea Knight
He remained with the Altea Knights and guided the new recruits.

Book 2

Cain, Altea Knight
He became the leader of Altea's royal knights. After Jagen's death, he became Marth's most trusted subordinate.

Shadow Dragon

Cain, King's Voice
Cain remained in Altea to instruct younger knights in the ways of war. He was a shining example; never did he neglect his training.

New Mystery of the Emblem, Heroes of Light and Shadow

Cain, Altea's Blade
Following Jagen's death, Cain became the commander of the Altean knights.

Death quotes

“	Lord Marth, good luck...	”	— Cain, in Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light.

“	Lord Marth, good luck…	”	— Cain, in Book 1 of Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Lord Marth… Good luck.	”	— Cain, in Book 2 of Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Prince Marth... Tell them... I did not run...	”	— Cain, in Shadow Dragon.

“	Guh! Bested by bandits... Curses... I'll be a burden, wounded like this... I have no choice but to retreat...!	”	— Cain's retreat quote in the prologues in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Luck be with you, sire...	”	— Cain's death quote in Classic Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Wha... I've been defeated? I'll retreat for now...!	”	— Cain's retreat quote in Casual Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.

Battle quotes

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Everyone's Conditions quotes

“	I'm all pumped up today. I'll do my best in the coming battle and the next one!	”	— When receiving a temporary stat boost in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Training, training and more training! Training is the power source of an Altean knight.	”	— When receiving experience in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Eh? What is this? Maybe I can use it as a training tool.	”	— When finding an item in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Resting is important for everyone. But, I just can't stay still!	”	— When failing to receive a bonus in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	I wonder how much <Avatar> has improved since that time.	”	— When receiving support with the Avatar in New Mystery of the Emblem.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Cain	In the Bible, Cain was the first son of Adam and Eve, the second being Abel. Cain and Abel are counterparts as the Biblical Cain and Abel were. Cain tilled the ground while Abel raised sheep. Out of jealousy for God preferring his brother Abel's offerings, he killed him.
Spanish	Cain	As above. Curiously, Cain is "Caín" in Spanish while the Fire Emblem character is not.
French	Caïn	Cain, as above.
German	Cain	As above. Curiously, Cain is "Kain" in German while the Fire Emblem character is not.
Italian	Cain	As above. Curiously, Cain is "Caino" in Italian while the Fire Emblem character is not.

Gallery

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  Artwork of Cain from the TCG.

Non-canon

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References

This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series.