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|image=[[File:FESoV Pegasus Knight.png|150px]]

|caption=Artwork of the Pegasus Knight from {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}.

|weapons=*[[Lance (weapon)|Lance]], [[Sword]] <small>(''Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light'', ''Genealogy of the Holy War'', ''Thracia 776'')</small>

*[[Lance (weapon)|Lance]] <small>(all other appearances, specialty in ''Three Houses'')</small>

|skills=*[[Canto]] <small>(''Genealogy of the Holy War''–''Radiant Dawn'', ''Three Houses'')</small>

The '''Pegasus Knight''' (Japanese: {{lang|ja|{{hover|ペガサスナイト|Pegasusunaito}}}} ''Pegasus Knight'') is a flying, [[pegasus]]-mounted [[class]] which debuted in {{FE1}}, and has appeared in every {{FES}} game to date; it is replaced in the standard gameplay of {{title|Fates}} by the otherwise identical [[Sky Knight]] class, but the Pegasus Knight class itself is available via promotional [[Downloadable content in Fire Emblem Fates|downloadable content]]. In almost all of its appearances, it is a [[:Category:Base classes|basic class]] which [[Class change|promotes]] to the [[Falcon Knight]] in most cases; the exceptions are {{title|Thracia 776}}, in which it is instead an [[:Category:Advanced classes|advanced class]], and {{title|Fates}}, where (like all other DLC-exclusive classes) it is a [[:Category:Special classes|special class]] capable of reaching level 40. In all appearances they wield [[lance (weapon)|lances]], except when [[dismount]]ed in ''Thracia 776''.

Among basic classes, Pegasus Knights are rather frail and somewhat lacking in [[HP]], [[strength]] and [[defense]], but compensate for it with unusually high [[resistance]] for a physical unit, high [[speed]] and [[Skill (stat)|skill]], and excellent [[Movement|mobility]] unhindered by [[terrain]] penalties. As the archetypical flying unit, they like all others possess a distinct [[Bonus damage|vulnerability]] to [[bow]]s and, depending on the game, some or all [[Wind (magic)|wind magic tomes]]. While in general risky to use for these shortcomings, Pegasus Knights will typically overcome their statistical flaws with levelling and prove to be rewarding to use; they are particularly efficient at combating magic-wielding units with their high resistance, and at [[Rescue (command)|rescuing]] allied units quickly.

In {{title|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}} and {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}, Pegasus Knights instead promoted to [[Dracoknight]]s; the Falcon Knight was introduced in {{title|Gaiden}} and became the Pegasus Knight's standard class changed form from {{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}} onward. Other class change options have existed for Pegasus Knights throughout the series: {{title|The Sacred Stones}} gave them an alternative promotion choice with the [[Wyvern Knight]], as did {{title|Awakening}} with the [[Dark Flier]]. In the remakes {{title|Shadow Dragon}} and {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}, Pegasus Knights can promote to either Falcoknight or Dracoknight depending on the class change item used, with Dracoknight being more common. In {{title|Thracia 776}}, the Pegasus Knight functions as the promoted form of the [[Pegasus Rider]] instead. In two games they have the ability to [[dismount]]: in ''Mystery of the Emblem'' they become [[Knight (Mystery of the Emblem)|Knights]] when dismounted, and in ''Thracia 776'' they merely become a dismounted version of themselves; in both cases, they are forced to use only swords while dismounted.

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|learn2=• ''Awakening:'' Learned at Level 1.<br>• ''Fates'': Learned from Level 1 and up.

|learn3=• ''Awakening:'' Learned at Level 10.<br>• ''Fates'': Learned from Level 10 and up.

|skill4=+5 [[Critical hit#Critical rate|crit]], +10 [[avoid]], +10 [[dodge]]

|learn5=Learned from Level 25 and up.

|learn6=Learned from Level 35 and up.

|learn9=Innate.<br>(Enemy-only variant)

|gamee={{title|Three Houses}}

|skille={{Item|16|Lancefaire}}

|learne=Innate.<br>(Enemy-only variant)

===''Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light''===

|promotion method=Using a [[Wyvern Whip]] after reaching Level 10.

|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe01 dracoknight lance 01.png]]

|promoted class=Dracoknight

|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe02 pegasus knight lance.png]]

|promotion method=After reaching Level 12, at any [[Mila Shrine]].

|promotion method=Using a {{Item|3|Wyvern Whip}} after reaching Level 10.

|promotion method=Choosing the "Class change" option in a [[Castle#Home castle|home castle]] after reaching Level 20.

|promotion method=Using a {{Item|5|Knight Proof}} after reaching Level 10.

|promotion method=Using an {{Item|6|Elysian Whip}} after reaching Level 10.

|promotion method=Using an {{Item|7|Elysian Whip}} or {{Item|7|Earth Seal}} after reaching Level 10.

|promotion method=Using an {{Item|8|Elysian Whip}} or {{Item|8|Master Seal}} after reaching Level 10.

|promoted class 1=Falcon Knight{{!}}Falcoknight

|promoted class 2=Wyvern Knight

|promotion method=Using a {{Item|9|Master Seal}} after reaching Level 10, or reaching Level 21.

|promotion method 1=Using a {{Item|10|Master Seal}} after reaching Level 10, or reaching Level 21.

|promotion method 2=Using a {{Item|10|Master Crown}} after reaching Level 10, or reaching Level 21.

* <small>Note: [[Pegasus Knight]]s only appear as enemy units, and while they do have the ability to promote programmed in, it does not happen in an unmodified game.</small>

|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe11 playable pegasus knight lance.png]]

|promotion method=Using an {{Item|11|Elysian Whip}} or {{Item|11|Master Seal}} after reaching Level 10.

|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe11 playable falcoknight lance.png]]

|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe11 playable pegasus knight lance.png]]

|promotion method=Using an {{Item|12|Elysian Whip}} or {{Item|12|Master Seal}} after reaching Level 10.

|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe11 playable falcoknight lance.png]]

|promotion method=Using a {{Item|13|Master Seal}} after reaching Level 10.

|sprite=<!--[[File:Ma 3ds02 pegasus knight playable.gif]]-->

|promotion method 1=After reaching Level 3, at any [[Mila Shrine]].

|promotion method 2=After reaching Level 12, at any [[Mila Shrine]].

|promotion method 3=After reaching Level 20, at the [[Altar of the Skylord]].

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|promotion method=Using a [[Master Seal]] after reaching Level 15.

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|game1={{title|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}}, {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}, {{title|Shadow Dragon}}, {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow}}, {{title|Awakening}}, {{title|Warriors}}

|game2={{title|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}}, {{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}, {{title|Shadow Dragon}}, {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}

|game3={{title|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}}, {{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}, {{title|Shadow Dragon}}, {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow}}, {{title|Awakening}} <small>([[SpotPass]] version only)</small>, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}

|game4={{title|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}}, {{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}, {{title|Shadow Dragon}}, {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow}}, {{title|Awakening}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}

|game6={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}} First Generation

|game7={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}} Second Generation, {{title|Awakening}}

|name8=Femina

|game8={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}} Second Generation

|game21={{title|Fates}}}}

|game1={{title|Three Houses}} {{Crimson Flower|Black Eagles}} {{Verdant Wind|Golden Deer}}

{{Flavor Text

|game1={{title|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}}

|english1=Pegasus mounted knights. They excel in speed and movement.{{hover|*|Fan translation}}

|-

|game2={{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}

|english2=??

|japanese2=??

|game3={{title|The Binding Blade}}<br><small>(class roll)</small>

|english3=Knights who soar the skies on pegasi.<br>Strong against magic. Weak against bows.{{hover|*|Fan translation}}

|japanese3=ペガサスをあやつり　空をかける騎士<br>魔法による攻撃に強いが　弓の攻撃に弱い

|game4={{title|The Binding Blade}}<br><small>(help)</small>

|english4=Knights who've earned the<br>right to fly winged steeds.{{hover|*|Fan translation}}

|japanese4=天馬をあやつり　空をかける騎士<br>敵の魔法に強いが　弓には弱い

|game5={{title|The Blazing Blade}}<br><small>(class roll)</small>

|english5=Knights who soar the skies on pegasi.<br>Strong against magic. Weak against bows.

|japanese5=ペガサスをあやつり　空をかける騎士<br>魔法による攻撃に強いが　弓の攻撃に弱い

|game6={{title|The Blazing Blade}}<br><small>(help)</small>

|english6=Knights who've earned the<br>right to fly winged steeds.

|japanese6=天馬をあやつり　空をかける騎士<br>敵の魔法に強いが　弓には弱い

|game7={{title|The Sacred Stones}}<br><small>(class roll)</small>

|english7=Knights who soar through the skies. They<br>resist magic but are weak against bows.

|japanese7=天馬をあやつり　空をかける女騎士たち<br>魔法による攻撃に強いが　弓の攻撃に弱い

|game8={{title|The Sacred Stones}}<br><small>(help)</small>

|english8=Airborne knights who resist magic but<br>are weak against bows. Equip: Lances.

|japanese8=敵の魔法に強いが弓に弱い天の騎士<br>装備『槍』

|game9={{title|Path of Radiance}}

|english9=Airborne knights who wield lances and possess<br>high magic resistance. They are vulnerable<br>to bow attacks and wind magic.

|japanese9=??

|game10={{title|Radiant Dawn}}<br><small>(class roll)</small>

|english10=Airborne knights who wield lances<br>and possess high magic resistance.<br>They're vulnerable to wind magic.

|japanese10=??

|game11={{title|Radiant Dawn}}<br><small>(help)</small>

|english11=Airborne knights who wield lances<br>and possess powerful resistance<br>to all non-wind magics.

|japanese11=??

|game12={{title|Shadow Dragon}}

|english12=Knights who soar the skies astride pegasi. Resistant to magic. Weak against bows.

|japanese12=??

|-

|game13={{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}

|english13=??

|japanese13=??

|game14={{title|Awakening}}

|english14=A graceful flier. Strong against<br>magic, weak against bows.

|japanese14=??

|-

|game15={{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}<br><small>(class roll)</small>

|english15=Knights astride flying horses. They can fly over any terrain, but receive no bonus terrain because they are aloft.

|japanese15=??

|game16={{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}<br><small>(help)</small>

|english16=A knight astride a pegasus<br>with superior mobility.

|japanese16=??

|game17={{title|Three Houses}}

|english17=An airborne knight with high defense against<br>magic but a weakness to arrows, this class<br>can move again after taking certain actions.

|japanese17=ペガサスに乗り、空を駆ける騎士。<br>魔法に強いが、弓に弱い。<br>戦闘後、再び移動できる。

|game18={{title|Warriors}}

|english18=These knights fly pegasuses into battle. They have high magic defense and can use Flight Routes. Anti-flier attacks will deal bonus damage to them. Their fighting style allows them to cover a lot of distance with each attack, and their lances have a long reach, so finding an opening to strike can be pretty tricky.

|japanese18=??

* ''Radiant Dawn'' is the only game in which Pegasus Knights are unplayable, even though their advanced forms, Falconknight and Seraph Knight are playable. The capability for Pegasus Knights to promote to Falconknight suggests they were going to be playable at one point.

* According to [[Subaki]], he states that the Sky Knights' pegasi is a different breed to the pegasi shown in the previous games in the series. [[Selena (Fates)|Selena]] says that with previous pegasi only a maiden pure of heart could tame and ride them (which is also stated in ''Thracia 776''<ref>{{Cite|Pegasi usually only allow women to ride them.|[[Karin]], in chapter 6|Thracia 776}}</ref>, ''The Blazing Blade'', ''Awakening'', and ''Heroes'') while Subaki says that the Sky Knights and the [[Dark Falcon|falicorns of Nohr]] can also be tamed by men. Males have ridden Pegasi in {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}, though this can be attributed to being an element retconned by ''Thracia 776'' and later games, especially considering the removal of this aspect from the [[Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon|two]] [[Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem|remakes]] of ''Mystery of the Emblem''’s Books. Karin in ''Thracia 776'', Sumia in ''Awakening'', Emma in ''Echoes'', and Thea during a Forging Bonds event in ''Heroes'' all imply that men can freely ride as passengers astride Pegasi who are mounted and guided by a woman, but cannot themselves ride a pegasi alone.

|eng-mean=In Greek mythology, and common modern fiction by extension, a [[wikipedia:Pegasus|pegasus]] is a mythical winged horse. Shortened as '''Peg Knight''' in {{FE7}}, '''Pegasus Kn.''' in {{title|The Sacred Stones}}, '''Pegasus Kn''' in {{title|Path of Radiance}}, and '''Peg. Knight''' in {{title|Shadow Dragon}} due to space restrictions.

|jap-name=• {{hover|ペガサスナイト|Pegasasunaito}}<br>• {{hover|Ｐナイト|Pegasasunaito}}<br>• {{ruby|{{hover|天馬騎士|Tenmakishi}}|{{hover|ペガサスナイト|Pegasasunaito}}}}

|jap-mean=• Officially romanized as '''Pegasus Knight'''; this katakana rendering is used in all appearances.<br>• P. Knight. Known by this abbreviation in {{title|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}}, {{title|Gaiden}}, and the battle GUI of {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}} due to space constraints. <br>• Officially romanized as '''Pegasus Knight'''. In ''Radiant Dawn'', all Japanese class names are spelled primarily in kanji (i.e. {{hover|天馬騎士|Tenmakishi}}), with a foreign-language name in katakana applied as [[wikipedia:Furigana|furigana]] (i.e. {{hover|ペガサスナイト|Pegasasunaito}}) and used as the basis for the romanized name in the class roll. Additionally, most Japanese dialogue mentions of Pegasus Knights in other games in the series also prefer to use the kanji name instead of the katakana.

|fren-mean=• Pegasus rider; this name is used only in {{FE7}}.<br>• Pegasus knight; this name is used in all other French releases.<br>Abbreviated to '''Ch. pégase''' in ''Path of Radiance'' and ''Radiant Dawn'' due to space restrictions.

|kor-name={{hover|페가수스 나이트|pegasuseu naiteu}}

|kor-mean=Pegasus knight

|ch-simp-name={{hover|飞马骑士|Mandarin: fēi mǎ qíshì; Cantonese: fei1 maa5 ke4si6}}

|ch-trad-name={{hover|飛馬騎士|Mandarin: fēi mǎ qíshì; Cantonese: fei1 maa5 ke4si6}}

Generic portrait pegasus knight fe06.gif|The generic Pegasus Knight portrait in the [[Game Boy Advance]] games.

Portrait pegasus knight fe08.png|Portrait of a Pegasus Knight from {{title|The Sacred Stones}}.

Bs fe03 enemy pegasusknight male lance.png|An enemy male Pegasus Knight in {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}.