Laguz transformation

In Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn, laguz units are governed by a unique system of transformation. Unlike other shapeshifter species from other games, such as manaketes, most laguz cannot instantly assume their beast form. Instead, they must first build up a transformation gauge which allows them to transform when full, and once they have transformed, it will slowly deplete and force them to revert to their humanoid form once it reaches zero. When untransformed, the gauge fills by a small amount at the start of every turn and is increased if they are attacked, and when transformed it depletes at the start of every turn and when they participate in a battle.

Laguz must be transformed in order to attack enemies, with the transformation also giving them significant statistical bonuses which make them formidable, and conversely they are unable to attack when untransformed, only having the ability to give weak counter-attacks when attacked in Radiant Dawn.

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Transformation gauge

In Path of Radiance, the transformation gauge requires 20 points for a laguz to transform. Transformation point gains are the same for all laguz classes, and are as follows:

style="Template:Roundtl; border:none; background: #222222" rowspan="2" | Untransformed	Per turn	style="Template:Roundtr; border:none; background: #222222" | +4
Per battle	+2
Transformed	Per turn	-3
	Per battle	-1

Each playable laguz (excluding the laguz royals) starts chapters with their transformation gauge set to a certain number of points, allowing some to transform faster than others.

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0	Mordecai • Reyson
5	Muarim • Ulki • Ena • Nasir
10	Ranulf
16	Lethe • Janaff • Giffca
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Stat gains

In Path of Radiance, laguz transformation awards a fixed set of stat boosts which do not change as the unit gains levels. These stat boosts are as follows:

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style="Template:Roundtl; border:none; background-color:#222222;" width="15%"| Untransformed state	Transformed state	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Luck	Def	Res	Con	style="Template:Roundtr; border:none; background-color:#222222" width="4%"| Mov
Beast tribe	Cat	+0	+6	+0	+4	+3	+0	+5	+3	+15	+2
Beast tribe	Tiger	+0	+7	+0	+4	+3	+0	+3	+3	+15	+2
Beast tribe	Lion	+0	+8	+0	+4	+3	+0	+5	+3	+15	+2
Bird tribe	Hawk	+0	+6	+0	+5	+3	+0	+4	+2	+10	+2
Bird tribe	Raven	+0	+5	+1	+4	+4	+0	+3	+4	+9	+2
Bird tribe	Heron	+0	+0	+5	+3	+4	+0	+1	+5	+6	+3
Dragon tribe (M)	Red Dragon (M)	+0	+10	+0	+6	+3	+0	+4	+5	+26	+1
Dragon tribe (F)	Red Dragon (F)	+0	+5	+0	+4	+4	+0	+4	+5	+12	+1
Dragon tribe	White Dragon	+0	+10	+0	+5	+3	+0	+5	+5	+24	+1
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Items affecting laguz transformation

In Path of Radiance, three items have an effect on the mechanisms of laguz transformation. Two of these are equippable bands.

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style="Template:Roundtl; border:none; background-color:#222222; color:#fff" width="1%"| Item Effect style="Template:Roundtr; border:none; background-color:#222222; color:#fff" width="30%"|Games Demi Band A band that, when equipped, allows its wearer to maintain animal form at all times. All abilities are slightly lower while using the band. Path of Radiance Laguz Band A band that, when equipped, allows its wearer to maintain animal form at all times. Abilities are not affected. For laguz nobles only. Path of Radiance File:Is gcn laguz stone (2).pngFile:Is gcn laguz stone (1).png Laguz Stone An item that allows a laguz to remain in animal form. Path of Radiance, Radiant Dawn

Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

Transformation gauge

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In Radiant Dawn, the transformation gauge requires 30 points for a laguz to transform.

Stat gains

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Items and skills affecting laguz transformation

In Radiant Dawn, three items and two skills have an effect on the mechanisms of laguz transformation.

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style="Template:Roundtl; border:none; background-color:#222222; color:#fff" width="1%"| Item Effect style="Template:Roundtr; border:none; background-color:#222222; color:#fff" width="30%"|Games Olivi Grass An herb that restores 15 points to a laguz's transformation gauge. Radiant Dawn Laguz Stone An item that fills up the transformation gauge, allowing laguz to shift forms. For laguz only. Path of Radiance, Radiant Dawn Laguz Gem An item that allows laguz to maintain their animal form an entire battle. For laguz only. Radiant Dawn Wildheart Cut ability points gained in half but allow the unit to transform at any time. Laguz other than herons Radiant Dawn Formshift Allows the unit to transform at any time. The unit will stay transformed until choosing to revert forms. Radiant Dawn