Mercenary
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The Mercenary (Japanese: 傭兵, Mercenary) is a sword-using class present in the Fire Emblem series. 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 |
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Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light | 16 | 4 | -- | 8 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | -- | Sword: 8 |
Gaiden | 24 | 8 | -- | 8 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | -- | Sword: -- |
Mystery of the Emblem | 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 |
The Binding Blade | 18/16 | 4/3 | -- | 8/5 | 8/6 | 0 | 4/2 | 0 | 5 | 9/8 | : D |
Blazing Sword | 18/16 | 4/3 | -- | 8/5 | 8/6 | 0 | 4/2 | 0 | 5 | 9/8 | D |
The Sacred Stones | 18/16 | 4/3 | -- | 8/5 | 8/6 | 0 | 4/2 | 0 | 5 | 9/8 | D |
Shadow Dragon | 16 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | -- | E |
New Mystery of the Emblem | 18 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | -- | E |
Awakening | 18 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | -- | Template:Sword3DS E |
Max stats
Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Movement | Constitution | Weapon level |
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Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light | 52 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | -- | Sword: 20 |
Gaiden | 52 | 40 | -- | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | -- | Sword --* |
Mystery of the Emblem | 52 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | -- | Sword: 20 |
Thracia 776 | 80 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | A, A |
The Binding Blade | 60 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | 30 | 4/2 | 20 | 15 | 20 | A |
Blazing Sword | 60 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 20 | A |
The Sacred Stones | 60 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 20 | A |
Shadow Dragon | 60 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | ? | -- | A |
New Mystery of the Emblem | 60 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | ? | -- | A |
Awakening | 60 | 26 | 20 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 25 | 23 | ?? | -- | Template:Sword3DS A |
Class growth rates
Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Charm | Constitution* | Movement* | Weapon level |
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Mystery of the Emblem | 80% | 30% | -- | 20% | 20% | -- | 30% | 0% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Thracia 776 | 90% | 30% | 3% | 30% | 30% | 20% | 20% | -- | -- | 40% | -- | -- |
The Binding Blade | 80% | 40% | -- | 40% | 32% | 30% | 18% | 15% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade | 80% | 40% | -- | 40% | 32% | 30% | 18% | 20/30% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The Sacred Stones | 80% | 40% | -- | 40% | 32% | 30% | 18% | 20/30% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Shadow Dragon | 60% | 20% | -20% | 25% | 20% | 0% | 5% | -10% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
New Mystery of the Emblem | 50% | 20% | -20% | 25% | 20% | 0% | 10% | -10% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Awakening | 45% | 20% | 0% | 25% | 20% | 0% | 10% | 5% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Class skills
Game | Skill | Learning conditions |
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Awakening | File:Is 3ds armsthrift.png Armsthrift | Learned at level 1. |
Awakening | File:Is 3ds patience.png Patience | Learned at level 10. |
Fates | File:Is 3ds good fortune.png Good Fortune | Learned from level 1. |
Class change
Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, The Binding Blade, Blazing Sword, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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File:Bs fe06 deke mercenary sword.png Mercenary |
Using a Hero Proof, Hero Crest, or Master Seal after reaching Level 10. | File:Bs fe06 deke hero sword.png Hero |
Gaiden
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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. | Dread 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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File:Bs fe05 machyua myrmidon sword.png Myrmidon File:Bs fe05 orsin fighter axe.png Fighter |
Using a Knight Proof after reaching Level 10 Using a Knight Proof after reaching Level 10. |
Swordmaster or Mercenary File:Bs fe05 orsin mercenary axe.png Mercenary |
The Sacred Stones
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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Mercenary |
Using a Hero Crest after reaching Level 10. | Hero or Ranger |
Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose |
Awakening
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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File:Ma 3ds mercenary playable.gif Mercenary |
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10. | File:Ma 3ds hero playable.gif Hero or File:Ma 3ds bow knight playable.gif Bow Knight |
Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose |
Fates
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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Mercenary |
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10. | Hero or Bow Knight |
Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose |
Playable mercenaries
Playable Characters | |
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Name | Game |
Ogma | Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem |
Navarre | Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light*, Mystery of the Emblem* |
Caesar | Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem*, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem |
Radd | Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light*, Mystery of the Emblem* |
Savor | Gaiden |
Kamui | Gaiden |
Jesey | Gaiden |
Samto | Mystery of the Emblem* |
Ralf | Thracia 776 |
Galzus | Thracia 776 |
Deke | The Binding Blade |
Ogier | The Binding Blade |
Raven | Blazing Sword |
Gerik | The Sacred Stones |
Gregor | Awakening |
Inigo | Awakening |
Severa | Awakening |
Roy | Awakening* |
Selena | Fates: Conquest and Revelation |
Laslow | Fates: Conquest and Revelation |
Playable Mercenary units in the Fire Emblem series. |
Notable enemy mercenaries
Enemy Units | |
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Name | Game |
Aihiman | Thracia 776 |
Zwei | Thracia 776 |
Glass | Blazing Sword |
Beyard | Blazing Sword |
Puzon | Blazing Sword |
Zonta | The Sacred Stones |
Enemy Mercenary units in the Fire Emblem series. |
Gallery
The generic Mercenary portrait in Mystery of the Emblem.
The generic Mercenary portrait in Thracia 776.
- Generic portrait mercenary fe06.gif
The generic Mercenary portrait in the Game Boy Advance games.
The generic Mercenary portrait in Shadow Dragon.
The generic Mercenary portrait in New Mystery of the Emblem.
The generic Mercenary portrait in Awakening.
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Mercenary |
-- |
English (unofficial) |
Used in the Thracia 776 fan translation. | |
Spanish |
Mercenario |
Mercenary |
French |
Mercenaire |
Mercenary |
German |
Söldner |
Mercenary |
Italian |
Mercenario |
Mercenary |
This article is part of Project Classes, a project focused in writing articles for every class present in the Fire Emblem series. |