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Matthis

FEMN Matthis 02.png
Artwork of Matthis from Mystery of the Emblem.

Gender

Male

Race

Human

Family

Lena (sister)

Nationality

Macedonian

Starting class

Cavalier

Appearance(s)

Matthis (Japanese: マチス, Matis) is a cavalier and minor character in the Fire Emblem series. He appears in all games set in Archanea; his first appearance was in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Role

Matthis appears in Chapter 4, forcefully enlisted with the Macedonian army. If he speaks with Lena he deserts and follows Marth until the war's conclusion.

Starting stats and growth rates

Portrait matthis fe01.png
Cavalier
(Knight)
Level 2
Movement 9/6
Experience 0
Recruitment: Chapter 4, speak to with Lena

Stats Growth Rates

Weapons Items
Lance --
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

As in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, which book 1 is a remake of, Matthis appears in Chapter 4, forcefully enlisted with the Macedonian army. If he speaks with Lena he deserts and follows Marth until the war's conclusion.

Starting stats and growth rates

Portrait matthis fe03.png
Cavalier
(Knight)
Level 2
Movement 9/6
Experience 0
Recruitment: Chapter 4, speak to with Lena

Stats Growth Rates

Weapons Items
Is snes01 iron lance.png Iron Lance --
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

Portrait matthis fe03.png
Cavalier
(Knight)
Level 4
Movement 9/6
Experience 0
Recruitment: Chapter 3, speak to with Julian

Stats Growth Rates

Weapons Items
Is snes01 javelin.png Javelin --
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

As in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, which Shadow Dragon is a remake of, Matthis appears in Chapter 4, forcefully enlisted with the Macedonian army. If he speaks with Lena he deserts and follows Marth until the war's conclusion.

Starting stats and growth rates

Portrait matthis fe11.png
Cavalier
Level 2
Movement 9
Recruitment: Chapter 4, speak to with Lena

Stats Growth Rates

Inventory
Is ds iron lance.png Iron Lance
Weapon Levels
Swords E Lances D Axes --
Bows -- Tomes -- Staves --

Growth rates when reclassed

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

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res
Dracoknight 80% 35% 0% 25% 35% 30% 25% 5%

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 Staves +30, Tomes E

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role


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Starting stats and growth rates

Portrait matthis fe12.png
Cavalier
Level 4
Movement 9
Recruitment: Chapter 3, speak to with Julian

Stats Growth Rates

Inventory
Is ds iron lance.png Iron Lance
Is ds javelin.png Javelin
Weapon Levels
Swords E Lances D Axes --
Bows -- Tomes -- Staves --

Growth rates when reclassed

Original set

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

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res
Dracoknight 90% 45% 0% 35% 45% 30% 25% 10%

Second set

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

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res
Knight/General 120% 50% 0% 35% 20% 30% 45% 0%

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 Lances +30

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 Tomes +30, Staves E

Personality and character


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Supports

Mystery of the Emblem

Portrait matthis fe03.png
Matthis
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

Portrait matthis fe11.png
Matthis
Cavalier
Mutual supports:
Small portrait lena fe11.png
Lena
Cleric
C: 5
B: 9
A: 14

[[{{{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:*
None.

[[{{{supporto1}}}]]
Bishop
C: {{{co1}}}
B: {{{bo1}}}
A: {{{ao1}}}

[[{{{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

Portrait matthis fe12.png
Matthis
Cavalier
Mutual supports:
Small portrait lena fe12.png
Lena
Bishop
C: 0
B: -
A: -

[[{{{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 female player's unit fe12.png
Avatar
Myrmidon
C: 5
B: 11
A: 18
Small portrait julian fe12.png
Julian
Thief
C: 5
B: 11
A: 18

[[{{{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: Matthis/Conversations

Endings

Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light


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Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Matthis, Macedon Noble
He retired from the army and, at Macedon, casually passed his days.

Book 2

Matthis, Foolish Brother
He continued passing his days casually working in Macedon.

Shadow Dragon

Matthis, Dashing Noble
Matthis left the army in favor of a dull and predictable life in Macedon: to him, bliss.

New Mystery of the Emblem, Heroes of Light and Shadow

Matthis, Wayward Brother
Matthis continued to while away his days in Macedon--his idyllic life.

Death quote

Lena…Please forgive this useless brother.
— Matthis, in Book 1 of Mystery of the Emblem.
Lena…Forgive this useless brother.
— Matthis, in Book 2 of Mystery of the Emblem.
Lena… Forgive your…fool of a brother…
— Matthis, in Shadow Dragon.
Lena... Forgive your... fool of a brother...
— Matthis's death quote in Classic Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.
C-curses... I'll retreat for now... alright...?
— Matthis's retreat quote in Casual Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.

Battle quotes


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Lena... Where are you? What I would give to hear your voice just once before I die...
— Matthis as an enemy when being engaged by anyone in Chapter 4 of Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Everyone's Conditions quotes

Whoa! How weird! I feel kinda great today. Lena, I'm coming to save you!
— When receiving a temporary stat boost in New Mystery of the Emblem.
Today, I trained for a change. Is anyone going to pat me on the back or am I going to have to do it myself?
— When receiving experience in New Mystery of the Emblem.
Whoa, what's this? No clue, but whatever!
— When finding an item in New Mystery of the Emblem.
Lena... Where are you...? Man, I'm so, so worried...
— When failing to receive a bonus in New Mystery of the Emblem.
I keep thinking about <Avatar>... What is this peculiar feeling?
— When receiving support with the Avatar in New Mystery of the Emblem.

Other appearances

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Matthis

English
(unofficial)

Machis

Popularly known by this name prior to the international release of Shadow Dragon.

Spanish

Matthis

French

Matthis

German

Matthis

Italian

Matthis

Trivia

Gallery

References


Project Characters.png This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series.
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Playable characters AbelArranAstramBantuBarstBeckBoahBordCaedaCaesarCainCastorCatriaCordDarrosDolphDraugEliceEstGordinGotohHardinJagenJakeJeorgeJulianLenaLindeLorenzMacellanMariaMarthMatthisMerricMidiaMinervaNavarreOgmaPallaRaddRickardRogerRosheaSamsonSedgarTikiTomasVylandWendellWolfWrysXane
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Lists ArmoriesCharactersClasses (Class change) • ItemsScriptsSecret ShopsTerrainVendorsWeapons
Related topics Hakoda manga adaptationName chart • Other games (GaidenMystery of the EmblemShadow DragonAwakening) • Sound Test ModeTimeline
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
Playable characters Book 1 AbelArranAstramBantuBarstBoahBordCaedaCaesarCainCastorCatriaCordDolphDraugEliceEstGordinHardinJagenJeorgeJulianLenaLindeLorenzMacellanMariaMarthMatthisMerricMidiaMinervaNavarreOgmaPallaRaddRickardRosheaSamsonSedgarTikiTomasVylandWendellWolfXane
Book 2 AbelArlenArranAstramBantuCaedaCainCastorCatriaCecilDraugEliceEstPhinaGordinJeorgeJubeloJulianLenaLindeLukeMariaMarishaMarthMatthisMerricMidiaMinervaNavarreNynaOgmaPallaRickardRoderickRosheaRyanSamsonSamuelSheenaSiriusTikiVylandWarrenWendellXaneYuliya
Non-playable characters Book 1 GotohMalledusNynaTalys King
Book 2 Aurelis KingBoahCamusGotohJagenLangLorenzMichalis
Bosses Book 1 CamusEmereusGazzakGharnefGomerHarmeinHollstadtHymanJiolKannivalKhozenMedeusMerachMichalisMorzasTikiVolzhinXemcelZharov
Book 2 DallEibelEllereanFire DragonGailGharnefHardinHereticIce DragonJeorgeLangLorenzLumelLykkeMage DragonMedeusNehringSheenaTorusWillowWyvernYodel
Background characters AdrahAnriArtemisCaldasCorneliusIoteLizaLudwikMarlonMarcelusNagaOrdwin
Regalia and personal weapons AumAuraExcaliburFalchionFire EmblemGradivusImhulluMercuriusParthiaRapierStarlight
Chapters Book 1 1: Marth Embarks • 2: The Pirates of Galder • 3: A Brush in the Teeth • 4: Champions of Aurelis • 5: Fire Emblem • 6: Lefcandith Gauntlet • 7: Port Warren • 8: Princess Minerva • 9: Knorda Market • 10: The Ageless Palace • 11: Land of Sorrow • 12: An Oasis of Magic • 13: The Battle for Altea • 14: Star and Savior • 15: Manakete Princess • 16: Camus the Sable • 17: A Knight-Filled Sky • 18: Dark Pontifex • 19: The Dragonkin Realm • 20: Chosen by Fate
Book 2 1: The Grustian Expedition • 2: Rebellion at Macedon • 3: Abducted Princess • 4: Joy and Sorrow • 5: Liberation of Grust • 6: The Nest of Evil • 7: The Scarlet Sword • 8: Soulful Bridge • 9: Sanctuary of Sorcery • 10: Two Sorcerers • 11: Anri's Way • 12: Graveyard of Fire Dragons • 13: Frozen Land • 14: A Mystery Revealed • 15: Return of the Prince • 16: Regaining the Capital • 17: Gra's Sun Sets • 18: Battle of the Pass • 19: The Last Decisive Battle • 20: Dark Emperor • E1: The Wyvern's Dale • E2: The Dragon Altar (part 1part 2part 3)
Locations ArchaneaAlteaAnri's WayAurelisDolhr (Dragon Altar) • Empire of ArchaneaGraGrustKhadeinMacedonTalys
Groups, objects and concepts Archanean LeagueCoyote's MenDragons (Divine DragonEarth DragonManakete) • DragoonsHereticsSable OrderWar of HeroesWar of LiberationWar of ShadowsWhitewinged Order
Lists ChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • Hidden treasureItemsScriptsSupportsWeapons
Related topics Anime adaptationName chart • Other games (Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightGaidenGenealogy of the Holy WarArchanea SagaNew Mystery of the EmblemAwakening) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Sound MuseumTimeline
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Playable characters AbelArranAstramAthenaBantuBarstBeckBoahBordCaedaCaesarCainCastorCatriaCordDarrosDolphDraugEliceEstEtzelFreyGordinGotohHardinHoraceJagenJakeJeorgeJulianLenaLindeLorenzMacellanMariaMarthMatthisMerricMidiaMinervaNagiNavarreNorneOgmaPallaRaddRickardRogerRosheaSamsonSedgarTikiTomasVylandWendellWolfWrysXaneYmir
Non-playable characters Aurelis KingMalledusNynaTalys King
Bosses BathysBentheonCamusCaptainDactylDejaniraEmereusGazzakGharnefGomerGrigasHarmeinHeimlerHollstadtHymanJiolKannivalKhozenLarissaMannuMedeusMerachMichalisMorzasOrridyonSternlinTikiVolzhinXemcelZharov
Background characters AdrahAnriArtemisCaldasIoteLizaLudwikMarlonMarcelusNagaOrdwin
Regalia and personal weapons AumFalchionFire EmblemGradivusImhulluHauteclereMercuriusParthiaRapierStarlightWing Spear
Chapters P: Prologue I • P: Prologue II • P: Prologue III • P: Prologue IV • 1: Marth Embarks • 2: The Pirates of Galder • 3: A Brush in the Teeth • 4: Battle in the Lea • 5: Champions of Aurelis • 6: Fire Emblem • 6x: In War's Grip • 7: Lefcandith Gauntlet • 8: Port Warren • 9: The Pyrathi Dragon • 10: Princess Minerva • 11: Knorda Market • 12: The Ageless Palace • 12x: A Traitor's Worth • 13: The Wooden Cavalry • 14: Land of Sorrow • 15: An Oasis of Magic • 16: The Battle for Altea • 17: Star and Savior • 17x: Helena Castle • 18: The Sable Order • 19: Manakete Princess • 20: Camus the Sable • 20x: The Lair of Fire • 21: Clash in Macedon • 22: A Knight-Filled Sky • 23: Dark Pontifex • 24: The Dragonkin Realm • 24x: The AlterspireE: Chosen by Fate
Locations ArchaneaAlteaAurelisDolhrGraGrustKhadeinKingdom of ArchaneaMacedonPyrathiTalysThabes
Groups, objects and concepts Archanean LeagueDragons (Divine DragonEarth DragonManakete) • DragoonsSable OrderWar of LiberationWar of ShadowsWhitewinged Order
Lists ChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • ConversationsItemsScriptsSupportsWeapons
Related topics List of version differences (Name chart) • Other games (Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightGaidenNew Mystery of the EmblemAwakening) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Sound RoomTimeline
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Playable characters AbelArlenArranAstramAthenaBantuBarstBeckBelfBordCaedaCaesarCainCastorCatriaCecilCordDarrosDiceDolphDraugEliceEstEtzelFreyFrostGordinHoraceJakeJeorgeJubeloJulianKatarinaKrisLenaLindeLukeMacellanMaliceMariaMarishaMarthMatthisMerricMichalisMidiaMinervaNagiNavarreNorneNynaOgmaPallaPhinaRaddReidenRickardRobertoRoderickRogerRosheaRyanSamsonSamuelSedgarSheenaSiriusTikiTomasVylandWarrenWendellWolfWrysXaneYmirYuliya
Non-playable characters Aurelis KingBoahCamusGotohJagenLangLorenz
Bosses ArlenAthenaCaedaCainClarisseDallDraugEibelEremiyaEstGailGharnefHardinIce DragonJagenJeorgeKatarinaLangLegionLorenzLumelLukeLykkeMedeusNehringOgmaRoderickSheenaTorusWillowWyvernYodel
Background characters AdrahAnriArtemisCaldasIoteLudwikMarlonMarcelusNagaOrdwin
Regalia and personal weapons AumFalchionGradivusHauteclereImhulluMercuriusParthiaRapierStarlightWing Spear
Chapters Main story P1: MeetingP2: Young SquiresP3: Training BeginsP4: New Companions (Jeorge, Athena) • P5: March DutyP6: Bonds (Ogma, Draug) • P7: The Final Test (Est, Cain) • P8: Assassination of the Hero-King • 1: The Grustian Expedition • 2: Rebellion at Macedon • 3: Abducted Princess • 3x: Shadows Behind the Scenes • 4: Joy and Sorrow • 5: Liberation of Grust • 6: The Nest of Evil • 6x: Mercenary Squad • 7: The Scarlet Sword • 8: Soulful Bridge • 9: Sanctuary of Sorcery • 10: Two Sorcerers • 10x: The Mask Laughs • 11: Anri's Way • 12: Graveyard of Fire Dragons • 13: Frozen Land • 13x: Within the White Darkness • 14: A Mystery Revealed • 15: Return of the Prince • 16: Regaining the Capital • 16x: Reunion • 17: Gra's Sun Sets • 18: Battle of the Pass • 19: The Last Decisive Battle • 20: Dark Emperor • 20x: Bottom of the Deep Abyss • 21: The Wyvern's Dale • 22: The Dragon Altar • 23: The Dark Pontifex LivesE: Light and Shadow
New Archanea Saga 1: The Capital Falls • 2: Red Dragoon • 3: Righteous Thieves • 4: The Beginning
DLC bonus chapters 1: Wind and Thunder • 2: Three Assassins • 3: That Which Was Done by the Sword Shall Be Undone by the Sword
Locations ArchaneaAlteaAnri's WayAurelisDolhr (Dragon Altar) • Empire of ArchaneaGraGrustKhadeinMacedonTalys
Groups, objects and concepts Coyote's MenDragon (Divine DragonEarth DragonManakete) • HereticsSable OrderFire Emblem/Binding ShieldWar of HeroesWar of LiberationWar of ShadowsWhitewinged Order
Lists Base conversationsChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • Hidden treasureItemsScriptsSupportsWeapons
Related topics Name chart • Other games (Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightGaidenMystery of the EmblemArchanea SagaShadow DragonAwakening) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Sound RoomTimeline