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Mercenary
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Mercenaries (傭兵, Youhei in Japan) are a sword-using class present in Fire Emblem. They have appeared in nearly every game, starting from the very first, Template:FEARHT, the exceptions being Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. Mercenaries use swords, and generally have better attack and defense, but lower speed and luck than myrmidons.
The term "mercenary" can refer to a unit of this class, but it also can refer to one who fights and kills for pay. For example, Raven of Blazing Sword is a mercenary unit, but does not fight for pay. However, Gerik of The Sacred Stones is a mercenary unit and also fights for pay, along with Marisa, who is a myrmidon.
Mercenaries are strong fighters, making them popular units. Their high HP and attack make them useful units who can be put in the front lines with little danger.
The Ranger class in Path of Radiance is virtually identical to the Mercenary class, different only in name.
Stats
Base stats
| Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Movement | Constitution | Weapon level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankoku Ryuu to Hikari no Tsurugi | 16 | 4 | -- | 8 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | -- | Sword: 8 |
| Gaiden | 24 | 8 | -- | 8 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | -- | Sword: -- |
| Monshou no Nazo | 16 | 4 | -- | 8 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | -- | Sword: ? |
| Thracia 776 | 24/20 | 6/5 | 1 | 7 | 8/9 | 0 | 5 | ? | 6 | 8/7 |  D,  E
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| Fuuin no Tsurugi | 18/16 | 4/3 | -- | 8/5 | 8/6 | 0 | 4/2 | 0 | 5 | 9/8 |  : D
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| Blazing Sword | 18/16 | 4/3 | -- | 8/5 | 8/6 | 0 | 4/2 | 0 | 5 | 9/8 | D
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| The Sacred Stones | 18/16 | 4/3 | -- | 8/5 | 8/6 | 0 | 4/2 | 0 | 5 | 9/8 | D
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| Shadow Dragon | 16 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | -- |  E
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Max stats
| Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Movement | Constitution | Weapon level |
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| Ankoku Ryuu to Hikari no Tsurugi | 52 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | -- | Sword: 20 |
| Gaiden | 52 | 40 | -- | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | -- | Sword --* |
| Monshou no Nazo | 52 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | -- | Sword: 20 |
| Thracia 776 | 80 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | A, A
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| Fuuin no Tsurugi | 60 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | 30 | 4/2 | 20 | 15 | 20 | A
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| Blazing Sword | 60 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 20 | A
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| The Sacred Stones | 60 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 20 | A
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| Shadow Dragon | 60 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | ? | -- | A
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Class change
Ankoku Ryuu, Monshou no Nazo, Fuuin no Tsurugi, Blazing Sword, Shadow Dragon, Shin Monshou no Nazo
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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 Mercenary |
Using a Hero Proof, Hero Crest, or Master Seal after reaching Level 10. |  Hero |
Gaiden
| width=100px style="Template:Round; background-color:#232855; border:2px solid #b0b0b0"|Trainee-like class | width=200px style="Template:Round; background-color:#232855; border:2px solid #b0b0b0"|Method | width=100px style="Template:Round; background-color:#232855; border:2px solid #b0b0b0"|Basic class | width=200px style="Template:Round; background-color:#232855; border:2px solid #b0b0b0"|Method | width=100px style="Template:Round; background-color:#232855; border:2px solid #b0b0b0"|Promoted class | width=200px style="Template:Round; background-color:#232855; border:2px solid #b0b0b0"|Method | width=100px style="Template:Round; background-color:#232855; border:2px solid #b0b0b0"|Promoted class | width=200px style="Template:Round; background-color:#232855; border:2px solid #b0b0b0"|Method | width=100px style="Template:Round; background-color:#232855; border:2px solid #b0b0b0"|Trainee-like class |
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 Villager |
After reaching Level 3, at Mila Shrine. |  Mercenary |
After reaching Level 7, at Mila Shrine. |  Myrmidon |
After reaching Level 10, at Mila Shrine. | File:Bs fe02 demon fighter sword.png Demon Fighter |
After reaching Level 10, at Mila Shrine. | Villager |
Thracia 776
| width=100px style="Template:Round; background-color:#232855; border:2px solid #b0b0b0"|Basic class | width=200px style="Template:Round; background-color:#232855; border:2px solid #b0b0b0"|Promotion method | width=100px style="Template:Round; background-color:#232855; border:2px solid #b0b0b0"|Promoted class |
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| Myrmidon Axe Fighter |
Using a Knight Seal after reaching Level 10 Using a Knight Seal after reaching Level 10. |
Swordmaster or Mercenary Mercenary |
The Sacred Stones
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Mercenary |
Using a Hero Crest after reaching Level 10. |  Hero or  Ranger |
| Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose | ||
Playable mercenaries
Notable enemy mercenaries
| Enemy Units | |
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| Name | Game |
| Aihiman | Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 |
| Zwei | Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 |
| Glass | Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade |
| Beyard | Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade |
| Puzon | Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade |
| Zonta | Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones |
| Enemy Mercenary units in the Fire Emblem series. | |
Gallery
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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. |
