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Its first incarnation is as an [[:Category:Advanced classes|advanced]] class in ''Monshou no Nazo'', {{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}} and {{title|Thracia 776}}. In these three games, the Dark Mage is primarily enemy-only, near-exclusively the domain of sinister enemy factions - [[Gharnef]] and his heretic bishop followers in ''Monshou no Nazo'', and the [[Loptyrians]] in the latter two. Between these three games it is playable exactly once, as the promoted class of [[Salem]] in ''Thracia 776''. In addition to dark magic, in these games it can also wield staves and, in ''Thracia 776'', the three types of [[Anima (magic)|anima magic]]. | Its first incarnation is as an [[:Category:Advanced classes|advanced]] class in ''Monshou no Nazo'', {{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}} and {{title|Thracia 776}}. In these three games, the Dark Mage is primarily enemy-only, near-exclusively the domain of sinister enemy factions - [[Gharnef]] and his heretic bishop followers in ''Monshou no Nazo'', and the [[Loptyrians]] in the latter two. Between these three games it is playable exactly once, as the promoted class of [[Salem]] in ''Thracia 776''. In addition to dark magic, in these games it can also wield staves and, in ''Thracia 776'', the three types of [[Anima (magic)|anima magic]]. | ||
The second version of the class is as a [[:Category: | The second version of the class is as a [[:Category:Base classes|basic class]], appearing in this capacity in {{title|Shadow Dragon}} and all subsequent games, acting as the successor of the role previously filled by the [[Shaman]]. Compared to their [[Mage]] counterparts, Dark Mages are slower, bulkier and more defensively-oriented, though still possessing formidable offensive power; this difference is more pronounced in ''Shadow Dragon'' and {{title|Shin Monshou no Nazo}}, where the absence of distinct dark magic gives them little clear distinction from Mages. In {{title|Awakening}}, however, dark magic returns as a subcategory of tomes which are exclusive to the use of Dark Mages and [[Sorcerer]]s. | ||
In ''Monshou no Nazo'' and ''Genealogy of the Holy War'', the Dark Mage is enemy only and thus is not associated with [[class change]]s in either direction, although in the latter it does have a stronger cousin class, the [[Dark Bishop]], also enemy-exclusive. In ''Thracia 776'', the Dark Mage is an advanced class, as the promoted form of the [[Loptyr Mage]]. In ''Shadow Dragon'' and ''Shin Monshou no Nazo'' and ''Awakening'', Dark Mages promote to [[Sorcerer]]; in addition, ''Awakening'' gives them an alternative promotion option, the [[Dark Knight]], which loses the ability to wield dark tomes in exchange for mobility and [[sword]]s. | In ''Monshou no Nazo'' and ''Genealogy of the Holy War'', the Dark Mage is enemy only and thus is not associated with [[class change]]s in either direction, although in the latter it does have a stronger cousin class, the [[Dark Bishop]], also enemy-exclusive. In ''Thracia 776'', the Dark Mage is an advanced class, as the promoted form of the [[Loptyr Mage]]. In ''Shadow Dragon'' and ''Shin Monshou no Nazo'' and ''Awakening'', Dark Mages promote to [[Sorcerer]]; in addition, ''Awakening'' gives them an alternative promotion option, the [[Dark Knight]], which loses the ability to wield dark tomes in exchange for mobility and [[sword]]s. | ||
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The Dark Mage (ダークマージ Dark Mage) is a magic-wielding class which debuted in Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem. Throughout its appearances in the Fire Emblem series, it can be roughly divided into two incarnations; both share in common the ability to wield dark magic and similar tomes.
Its first incarnation is as an advanced class in Monshou no Nazo, Genealogy of the Holy War and Thracia 776. In these three games, the Dark Mage is primarily enemy-only, near-exclusively the domain of sinister enemy factions - Gharnef and his heretic bishop followers in Monshou no Nazo, and the Loptyrians in the latter two. Between these three games it is playable exactly once, as the promoted class of Salem in Thracia 776. In addition to dark magic, in these games it can also wield staves and, in Thracia 776, the three types of anima magic.
The second version of the class is as a basic class, appearing in this capacity in Shadow Dragon and all subsequent games, acting as the successor of the role previously filled by the Shaman. Compared to their Mage counterparts, Dark Mages are slower, bulkier and more defensively-oriented, though still possessing formidable offensive power; this difference is more pronounced in Shadow Dragon and Shin Monshou no Nazo, where the absence of distinct dark magic gives them little clear distinction from Mages. In Awakening, however, dark magic returns as a subcategory of tomes which are exclusive to the use of Dark Mages and Sorcerers.
In Monshou no Nazo and Genealogy of the Holy War, the Dark Mage is enemy only and thus is not associated with class changes in either direction, although in the latter it does have a stronger cousin class, the Dark Bishop, also enemy-exclusive. In Thracia 776, the Dark Mage is an advanced class, as the promoted form of the Loptyr Mage. In Shadow Dragon and Shin Monshou no Nazo and Awakening, Dark Mages promote to Sorcerer; in addition, Awakening gives them an alternative promotion option, the Dark Knight, which loses the ability to wield dark tomes in exchange for mobility and swords.
In Shadow Dragon and Shin Monshou no Nazo, no standard playable character joins as a Dark Mage, and the player's sole access to the class is through reclassing compatible units. Additionally, replacement units may initially be Dark Mages when they join.
Stats
Base stats
| Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Movement | Constitution | Weapon level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monshou no Nazo | 26 | 5 | -- | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6 | -- | Tome/Staff: 6 |
| Genealogy of the Holy War | 40 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 5 | -- |  B  B
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| Thracia 776 | 24 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -- | 5 | 6 |  E  E  E C C
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| Shadow Dragon | 16 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -- |  E
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| Shin Monshou no Nazo | 16 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -- | E
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Max stats
| Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Movement | Constitution | Weapon level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monshou no Nazo | 52 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | -- | Tome/Staff: 20 |
| Genealogy of the Holy War | 80 | 15 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 30 | 22 | 25 | 5 | -- | B B*
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| Thracia 776 | 80 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | A A A A A
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| Shadow Dragon | 60 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 32 | -- | A
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| Shin Monshou no Nazo | 60 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 8 | -- | A
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Class growth rates
| Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Charm | Constitution* | Movement* | Weapon level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monshou no Nazo | 40% | 20% | -- | 30% | 10% | 0% | 20% | 40% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Genealogy of the Holy War | 100% | 10% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 0% | 10% | 30% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Thracia 776 | 30% | 3% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 5% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Shadow Dragon | 20% | -15% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 0% | -15% | 20% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Shin Monshou no Nazo | 20% | -15% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 0% | -15% | 10% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Class skills
| Game | Skill | Learning conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Awakening | Hex | Learned at level 1. |
Class change
Monshou no Nazo, Genealogy of the Holy War
| Base class |
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 Dark Mage |
Thracia 776
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
| File:Bs fe04 salem loptyr mage magic.png Loptyr Mage |
Using a Knight Proof after reaching Level 10. | File:Bs fe04 salem dark mage magic.png Dark Mage |
Shadow Dragon, Shin Monshou no Nazo
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
| File:Bs fe12 playable dark mage magic.png Dark Mage |
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10. | File:Bs fe12 playable sorcerer magic.png Sorcerer |
Awakening
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
Dark Mage |
Using a Master Seal after reaching level 10. | Sorcerer or Dark Knight |
| Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose. | ||
Playable Dark Mages
| Playable Characters | |
|---|---|
| Name | Game |
| Tharja | Awakening |
| Henry | Awakening |
| Deirdre | Awakening |
| Salem | Awakening |
| Micaiah | Awakening (DLC version only) |
| Playable Dark Mage units in the Fire Emblem series. | |
Notable enemy Dark Mages
| Enemy Units | |
|---|---|
| Name | Game |
| Gharnef | Monshou no Nazo (Book 2 only) |
| Sandima | Genealogy of the Holy War |
| Chalard | Awakening |
| Enemy Dark Mage units in the Fire Emblem series. | |
Trivia
Gallery
Artwork of the Dark Mage from the TCG.
The generic Dark Mage portrait in Genealogy of the Holy War.
The generic Dark Mage portrait in Shadow Dragon.
The generic Dark Mage portrait in Shin Monshou no Nazo.
Etymology and other languages
| Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
| English |
Dark Mage |
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| Spanish |
Mago oscuro |
Dark mage |
| French |
Mage noir |
Black mage |
| German |
Dunkelmagier |
Dark mage |
| Italian |
Mago nero |
Black mage |
References
See also
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This article is part of Project Classes, a project focused in writing articles for every class present in the Fire Emblem series. |
