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''For the lance knight from Leonster playable in ''Thracia 776'', see [[Cain (Thracia 776)]].'' | ''For the lance knight from Leonster playable in ''Thracia 776'', see [[Cain (Thracia 776)]].'' | ||
{{Stub}} | {{Stub}} | ||
{{Character Infobox | {{Character Infobox | ||
|image=[[File:FEMN Cain 04.png|200px]] | |image=[[File:FEMN Cain 04.png|200px]] | ||
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*{{TMSFE}} | *{{TMSFE}} | ||
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{{Quote|...Sire, I...I cannot bear this! Failing to protect His Majesty...then leaving my brothers to die, slinking away like some coward... This indignity is too much to bear! One day I will repay them in kind. I will avenge the fallen... I swear it!|Cain, to [[Marth]]}} | |||
'''Cain''' (Japanese: {{hl|カイン|Kain}} ''Kain'') is an Altean [[cavalier]] in the Fire Emblem series. He was present when [[Gra]] launched its surprise attack on King [[Cornelius]]'s forces and returned to Altea to inform Prince [[Marth]] of his father's death and deliver his dying words. He is friends with fellow cavalier [[Abel]]. | '''Cain''' (Japanese: {{hl|カイン|Kain}} ''Kain'') is an Altean [[cavalier]] in the Fire Emblem series. He was present when [[Gra]] launched its surprise attack on King [[Cornelius]]'s forces and returned to Altea to inform Prince [[Marth]] of his father's death and deliver his dying words. He is friends with fellow cavalier [[Abel]]. | ||
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|wl=5 | |wl=5 | ||
|move=9 | |move=9 | ||
|inventory=[[Lance ( | |inventory=[[Lance (Famicom)|Lance]]<br>[[Iron Sword]] | ||
|HP1=90 | |HP1=90 | ||
|str1=30 | |str1=30 | ||
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|sw=y | |sw=y | ||
|la=y | |la=y | ||
|recruit=[[Marth Embarks|Chapter 1]], automatically from the start | |recruit=[[Marth Embarks|Chapter 1]], automatically from the start | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Analysis=== | ===Analysis=== | ||
{{analysis}} | {{analysis}} | ||
Cain joins in Chapter 1 with solid stats all around except for his mediocre speed and weapon level. After a couple levels, Cain's high growths everywhere except strength and defense will kick in, allowing him to rapidly outpace Jagen by consistently doubling enemies while being able to use strong weapons. He maintains these high stats for the rest of the game, apart from defense and possibly strength. Cain also has high mobility due to being a cavalier. He is a great candidate for the Paladin's Honor obtained in Chapter 12, due to his statistical superiority to the game's other cavaliers. | Cain joins in Chapter 1 with solid stats all around except for his mediocre speed and weapon level. After a couple levels, Cain's high growths everywhere except strength and defense will kick in, allowing him to rapidly outpace Jagen by consistently doubling enemies while being able to use strong weapons. He maintains these high stats for the rest of the game, apart from defense and possibly strength. Cain also has high mobility due to being a cavalier. He is a great candidate for the Paladin's Honor obtained in Chapter 12, due to his statistical superiority to the game's other cavaliers. | ||
Overall, Cain is a great unit that only needs a couple of levels to start snowballing through the game. | Overall, Cain is a great unit that only needs a couple of levels to start snowballing through the game. | ||
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|wl=5 | |wl=5 | ||
|move=9 | |move=9 | ||
| | |weapons={{Item|13|Iron Lance}}<br>{{Item|3|Iron Sword}} | ||
|sw=d | |sw=d | ||
|la=m | |la=m | ||
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|res1=3 | |res1=3 | ||
|wl1=90 | |wl1=90 | ||
|recruit=[[Marth Embarks|Chapter 1]], automatically from the start | |recruit=[[Marth Embarks|Chapter 1]], automatically from the start | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|wl=8 | |wl=8 | ||
|move=9 | |move=9 | ||
| | |weapons={{Item|3|Killer Lance}}<br>{{Item|3|Iron Sword}} | ||
|la=m | |la=m | ||
|sw=d | |sw=d | ||
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|res1=3 | |res1=3 | ||
|wl1=60 | |wl1=60 | ||
|recruit=[[Soulful Bridge|Chapter 8]], automatically from the start | |recruit=[[Soulful Bridge|Chapter 8]], automatically from the start | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|def1=20 | |def1=20 | ||
|res1=0 | |res1=0 | ||
|recruit=Normal: [[Prologue | |recruit=Normal: [[Prologue II]], automatically at the end<br>Hard: [[Marth Embarks|Chapter 1]], automatically from turn 1 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
==Analysis== | ===Analysis=== | ||
{{Analysis}} | {{Analysis}} | ||
Cain has perfect availability, being around even in the Prologue of ''Shadow Dragon''. His bases are decent enough for him to be useful early on, and he is capable of staying relevant throughout the game thanks to decent growths. His base class, Cavalier, has access to both swords and lances, making Cain flexible during the early chapters, before reclassing is an option. It also gives him higher movement than most other units the player has access to at that point of the game. | Cain has perfect availability, being around even in the Prologue of ''Shadow Dragon''. His bases are decent enough for him to be useful early on, and he is capable of staying relevant throughout the game thanks to decent growths. His base class, Cavalier, has access to both swords and lances, making Cain flexible during the early chapters, before reclassing is an option. It also gives him higher movement than most other units the player has access to at that point of the game. | ||
However, Cain's base weapon ranks are D in swords and E in lances, and this is a problem. Having a higher sword rank in this game is not nearly as good as having a higher lance rank, because most enemies past the first few chapters use lances and there are few good effective swords Cain can potentially use. Cain will consistently suffer from weapon triangle disadvantage if he uses his preferred weapon type in swords. It is not easy to fix this problem quickly, either, because the early chapters are flooded with axe users. Abel has a much easier time getting from D to C, because he can use Javelins at base and 50 weapon exp is easier to obtain than 100 weapon exp. | However, Cain's base weapon ranks are D in swords and E in lances, and this is a problem. Having a higher sword rank in this game is not nearly as good as having a higher lance rank, because most enemies past the first few chapters use lances and there are few good effective swords Cain can potentially use. Cain will consistently suffer from weapon triangle disadvantage if he uses his preferred weapon type in swords. It is not easy to fix this problem quickly, either, because the early chapters are flooded with axe users. Abel has a much easier time getting from D to C, because he can use Javelins at base and 50 weapon exp is easier to obtain than 100 weapon exp. The best way to mitigate his problems is to play the first few chapters patiently and cautiously, using Cain with an Iron Lance as the primary melee tank, pulling one enemy at a time, and healing him whenever necessary. This allows him to grind up his lance rank early on with minimal risk, as he doesn't start consistently risking being doubled by enemy Cavaliers until Chapter 6. Done this way, he can easily reach D lances and begin catching up to Abel. | ||
Overall, Cain is a | Overall, Cain is a solid unit. While his weapon ranks are not very good because of the dominant enemy weapon types, he is helpful in the early game at least and is definitely better than units like Gordin, who lack long-term usefulness and prospects, and if the player is willing to work through his rough start they are rewarded with one of the best combat units in the game. Cain has good enough bases, growths, and flexibility to remain a worthwhile unit throughout the game. Abel and Hardin are definitely a cut above him, but you can always use all three. | ||
=={{FE12}}== | =={{FE12}}== | ||
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===Starting stats and growth rates=== | ===Starting stats and growth rates=== | ||
==== | ====Playable==== | ||
{{CharStats DS | {{CharStats DS | ||
|portrait=[[File:Portrait cain fe12.png]] | |portrait=[[File:Portrait cain fe12.png]] | ||
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|res=0 | |res=0 | ||
|move=9 | |move=9 | ||
|inventory={{Item|ds|Steel Sword}}<br>{{Item|ds|Javelin}}{{ | |inventory={{Item|ds|Steel Sword}}<br>{{Item|ds|Javelin}}{{h|*|Only when rejoining in Chapter 8}} | ||
|sw=C | |sw=C | ||
|la=D | |la=D | ||
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|def1=35 | |def1=35 | ||
|res1=5 | |res1=5 | ||
|recruit= | |recruit=[[The Final Test (Cain)|His version of Prologue 7]], automatically at the end<br>Returns in [[Soulful Bridge|Chapter 8]], automatically from the start | ||
|12=y | |12=y | ||
}} | }} | ||
==== | ====Enemy – Prologue 7==== | ||
{{also|The Final Test (Cain)}} | |||
:''Stats with a decimal can vary randomly; the decimal represents the chance for the stat to increase to the nearest integer, or otherwise be truncated.'' | |||
{{Tab | {{Tab | ||
|tab1=Normal | |tab1=Normal | ||
|tab2=Hard | |tab2=Hard | ||
|tab3=Lunatic | |tab3=Maniac | ||
|tab4=Lunatic | |||
|content1={{BossStats DS | |content1={{BossStats DS | ||
|portrait=[[File:Portrait cain fe12.png]] | |portrait=[[File:Portrait cain fe12.png]] | ||
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|res=0 | |res=0 | ||
|move=9 | |move=9 | ||
|sw=C | |sw=C | ||
|la=D | |la=D | ||
|inventory={{Item|12|Steel Sword}}<br>{{Item|12|Heal|type=drop}} | |||
|12=y | |12=y | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|class=Cavalier | |class=Cavalier | ||
|lv=9 | |lv=9 | ||
|HP= | |HP=30.8 | ||
|str=10 | |str=10.1 | ||
|magic=0 | |magic=0 | ||
|skill= | |skill=9.8 | ||
|spd= | |spd=9.78 | ||
|luck=4 | |luck=4 | ||
|def=7 | |def=7 | ||
|res=0 | |res=0 | ||
|move=9 | |move=9 | ||
|sw=C | |sw=C | ||
|la=C | |la=C | ||
|inventory={{Item|12|Steel Sword}}<br>{{Item|12|Heal|type=drop}} | |||
|12=y | |12=y | ||
}} | }} | ||
|content3={{BossStats DS | |content3={{BossStats DS | ||
|portrait=[[File:Portrait cain fe12.png]] | |||
|sprite=cavalier enemy | |||
|class=Cavalier | |||
|lv=9 | |||
|HP=35.6 | |||
|str=12.2 | |||
|magic=0 | |||
|skill=11.6 | |||
|spd=10.56 | |||
|luck=4 | |||
|def=7 | |||
|res=0 | |||
|move=9 | |||
|sw=B | |||
|la=B | |||
|inventory={{Item|12|Steel Sword}}<br>{{Item|12|Heal|type=drop}} | |||
|12=y | |||
}} | |||
|content4={{BossStats DS | |||
|portrait=[[File:Portrait cain fe12.png]] | |portrait=[[File:Portrait cain fe12.png]] | ||
|sprite=cavalier enemy | |sprite=cavalier enemy | ||
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|lv=9 | |lv=9 | ||
|HP=38 | |HP=38 | ||
|str=13 | |str=13.25 | ||
|magic=0 | |magic=0 | ||
|skill= | |skill=12.5 | ||
|spd= | |spd=10.95 | ||
|luck=4 | |luck=4 | ||
|def=7 | |def=7 | ||
|res=0 | |res=0 | ||
|move=9 | |move=9 | ||
|sw=A | |sw=A | ||
|la=A | |la=A | ||
|inventory={{Item|12|Steel Sword}}<br>{{Item|12|Heal|type=drop}} | |||
|12=y | |12=y | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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Cain is one of the characters available to be summoned by players from the game's initial launch. Only one variation of Cain is currently available in ''Heroes'', based on his ''Mystery of the Emblem'' incarnation. | Cain is one of the characters available to be summoned by players from the game's initial launch. Only one variation of Cain is currently available in ''Heroes'', based on his ''Mystery of the Emblem'' incarnation. | ||
===Starting stats=== | ===Cain: The Bull=== | ||
====Starting stats==== | |||
{{Tab | {{Tab | ||
|tab1={{star|3}} | |tab1={{star|3}} | ||
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|tab3={{star|5}} | |tab3={{star|5}} | ||
|content1={{CharStats FEH | |content1={{CharStats FEH | ||
|portrait=[[File:Portrait cain feh.png|100px]] | |portrait=[[File:Portrait cain the bull feh.png|100px]] | ||
|rarity=3 | |rarity=3 | ||
|wpntype=Sword | |wpntype=Sword | ||
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|def=7 | |def=7 | ||
|res=5 | |res=5 | ||
| | |HP_gr=55 | ||
| | |atk_gr=55 | ||
| | |spd_gr=60 | ||
| | |def_gr=45 | ||
| | |res_gr=35 | ||
|offense=[[Steel Sword]]{{hover|*|If equipped}} | |offense=[[Steel Sword]]{{hover|*|If equipped}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
|content2={{CharStats FEH | |content2={{CharStats FEH | ||
|portrait=[[File:Portrait cain feh.png|100px]] | |portrait=[[File:Portrait cain the bull feh.png|100px]] | ||
|rarity=4 | |rarity=4 | ||
|wpntype=Sword | |wpntype=Sword | ||
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|def=8 | |def=8 | ||
|res=5 | |res=5 | ||
| | |HP_gr=55 | ||
| | |atk_gr=55 | ||
| | |spd_gr=60 | ||
| | |def_gr=45 | ||
| | |res_gr=35 | ||
|offense=[[Brave Sword]]{{hover|*|If equipped}} | |offense=[[Brave Sword]]{{hover|*|If equipped}} | ||
|special=[[Buckler]] | |special=[[Buckler]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
|content3={{CharStats FEH | |content3={{CharStats FEH | ||
|portrait=[[File:Portrait cain feh.png|100px]] | |portrait=[[File:Portrait cain the bull feh.png|100px]] | ||
|rarity=5 | |rarity=5 | ||
|wpntype=Sword | |wpntype=Sword | ||
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|def=8 | |def=8 | ||
|res=6 | |res=6 | ||
| | |HP_gr=55 | ||
| | |atk_gr=55 | ||
| | |spd_gr=60 | ||
| | |def_gr=45 | ||
| | |res_gr=35 | ||
|offense=[[Brave Sword+]]{{hover|*|If equipped}} | |offense=[[Brave Sword+]]{{hover|*|If equipped}} | ||
|special=[[Buckler]] | |special=[[Buckler]] | ||
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}} | }} | ||
===Skill set=== | ====Skill set==== | ||
{| | {{FEH skill set | ||
|name=Cain: The Bull | |||
|minrarity=3 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|weapon1=Iron Sword | |||
|weapon1auto=1 | |||
|weapon1cost=50 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |weapon2=Steel Sword | ||
| | |weapon2unlock=2 | ||
| | |weapon2auto=3 | ||
|weapon2cost=100 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |weapon3=Brave Sword | ||
| | |weapon3unlock=3 | ||
| | |weapon3auto=4 | ||
|weapon3cost=200 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |weapon4=Brave Sword+ | ||
|weapon4auto=5 | |||
| | |weapon4cost=300 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |weapon5=Bull Blade | ||
|weapon5unlock=5 | |||
| | |weapon5cost=400 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |special1=Buckler | ||
| | |special1unlock=3 | ||
| | |special1auto=4 | ||
| | |special1cost=100 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |special2=Escutcheon | ||
|special2unlock=4 | |||
| | |special2cost=200 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passb1=Wings of Mercy 1 | ||
|passb1unlock=1 | |||
| | |passb1cost=60 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passb2=Wings of Mercy 2 | ||
|passb2unlock=2 | |||
| | |passb2cost=120 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passb3=Wings of Mercy 3 | ||
|passb3unlock=4 | |||
| | |passb3cost=240 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passc1=Threaten Atk 1 | ||
| | |passc1unlock=3 | ||
|passc1cost=50 | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passc2=Threaten Atk 2 | ||
|passc2unlock=4 | |||
| | |passc2cost=100 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passc3=Threaten Atk 3 | ||
|passc3unlock=5 | |||
|passc3cost=200 | |||
}} | |||
| | |||
| 200 | |||
==Personality | ==Personality== | ||
Cain is shown to be extremely strong-willed, able to successfully return to Altea despite his severe injuries and the death of his king hanging over him. He is the brash and fearless counterpart to his friend, the more thoughtful Abel. | Cain is shown to be extremely strong-willed, able to successfully return to Altea despite his severe injuries and the death of his king hanging over him. He is the brash and fearless counterpart to his friend, the more thoughtful Abel. | ||
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|bm1=3 | |bm1=3 | ||
|am1=7 | |am1=7 | ||
|portraito1=[[File:Small portrait | |portraito1=[[File:Small portrait kris m fe12.png]] | ||
|supporto1=Kris | |supporto1=Kris | ||
|classo1=Mercenary | |classo1=Mercenary | ||
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==Other appearances== | ==Other appearances== | ||
===Anime=== | |||
[[File:Anime Cain and Abel.png|200px|right|thumb|Cain and Abel as they appear in the anime]] | |||
Cain, alongside Abel, plays a prominent role in the {{FEOVA}} anime adaptation. As in the games, they are loyal Altean Knights and they always team up with each other when it comes to fighting in wars where [[Marth]] fights. Cain is a most energetic person who wishes [[Marth]] and companions to return to [[Altea]] as soon as possible at all costs, despite [[Jagen]]'s doubts of doing so. In the first episode, during the Galder pirates' assault on Talys, Cain rides his horse, helping [[Marth]] to defeat the pirates. | |||
In the second episode, he and Abel disguise themselves to ambush pirates when entering [[Galder]]. Later, in the night, they watch [[Gordin]] and [[Draug]] arguing about Gordin's aiming. Finally, Cain and Abel help Marth getting rid of the [[Soothsire]] archers that were ambushing the Altean Knights in an attempt to help Marth rescue [[Lena]]. | |||
{{clear}} | |||
===''Fire Emblem Cipher''=== | ===''Fire Emblem Cipher''=== | ||
Cain is featured on six cards in {{TCGCipher}}. | Cain is featured on six cards in {{TCGCipher}}. | ||
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==Flavor text== | ==Flavor text== | ||
{{ | {{DescriptionHdr}} | ||
| | {{DescriptionCell | ||
| | |game={{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}} | ||
| | |english=Knight of Altea, nicknamed "Great Bull".<br>Abel's partner during the War of Shadows.{{h|*|Fan translation}} | ||
|japanese=アリティアの騎士。「猛牛」の異名を持つ。<br>暗黒戦争では、アベルと戦場を駆けた。 | |||
| | }} | ||
| | {{DescriptionCell | ||
| | |game={{title|Heroes}}<!--<br><small>(Cain: The Bull)</small>--> | ||
|english=Altean cavalier known for recklessness.<br>Rode with Abel in service of Marth. Appears<br>in Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem. | |||
|japanese=アリティア騎士。アベルと共にマルス王子に仕えた。<br>猪突猛進な性格で、【猛牛】の異名を持つ。<br>(登場:『ファイアーエムブレム 紋章の謎』) | |||
}} | |||
{{DescriptionFtr}} | |||
==[[Meet some of the Heroes]] entries== | |||
{{MtH | |||
|full_name=Cain: The Bull | |||
|name=Cain The Bull | |||
|blurb1=Cain is one of the Altean royal knights who accompanied Marth right from the start of his long struggle! | |||
|blurb2=His red armor makes for an eye-catching sight. And if you see him charging into battle atop his trusty steed, you'll see why they call him the Bull! | |||
|blurb3=The nickname describes his personality, too. He's pretty much the opposite of the calm and collected Abel, but at the same time, that's what makes them great partners. They've both worked hard—sometimes competing, sometimes helping each other out—to become the knights they are today. | |||
|blurb4=Cain fought bravely throughout the War of Shadows and the War of Heroes, and become renowned across Archanea for his valor. Imagine what he could do for the Order of Heroes! | |||
|Related_name1=Marth | |||
|Related_blurb1=Prince of Altea who fights for his homeland and deeply values his friends. | |||
|Related_name2=Abel | |||
|Related_blurb2=Altean cavalier known for his sensibility. Rode with Cain in service of Marth. Nicknamed “the Panther.” | |||
}} | }} | ||
==[[Choose Your Legends]] placement history== | |||
{{CYL results}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In the [[Mystery of the Emblem Hideo Takayashiki novels|''Mystery of the Emblem'' Hideo Takayashiki novels]], the surname "Gusasto" (Japanese {{lang|ja|グサスト}}) is given to Cain. | |||
==Etymology and other languages== | ==Etymology and other languages== | ||
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|eng-name=Cain | |eng-name=Cain | ||
|eng-mean=In the Bible, [[wikipedia:Cain and Abel#Cain|Cain]] was the first son of Adam and Eve, the second being Abel.<ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Abel</ref> Cain and [[Abel]] are counterparts as the Biblical Cain and Abel were. Cain tilled the ground while Abel raised sheep. Out of jealousy for God preferring his brother Abel's offerings, Cain killed him. | |eng-mean=In the Bible, [[wikipedia:Cain and Abel#Cain|Cain]] was the first son of Adam and Eve, the second being Abel.<ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Abel</ref> Cain and [[Abel]] are counterparts as the Biblical Cain and Abel were. Cain tilled the ground while Abel raised sheep. Out of jealousy for God preferring his brother Abel's offerings, Cain killed him. | ||
| | |jpn-name={{hover|カイン|Kain}} | ||
| | |jpn-mean=Officially romanized as '''Kain'''. From Cain. | ||
|span-name=Cain | |span-name=Cain | ||
|fren-name=• Caïn<br>• Taureau | |fren-name=• Caïn<br>• Taureau | ||
|fren-mean=• Cain | |fren-mean=• Cain<br>• Bull; Cain is, possibly erroneously, referred to as if his title were his name in the French localization of [[Sully]]'s support conversation with [[Stahl]] in {{title|Awakening}}.<ref>{{Cite|'''Sully:''' Tu crois que c'est digne d'un chevalier de baisser si vite les bras? Les chevaliers légendaires qui servaient le roi Marth n'ont jamais abandonné!<br>'''Stahl:''' Tu veux dire, Panthère et Taureau? Ceux des contes de fées?<br>'''Sully:''' C'est de ce genre de force dont nous avons besoin pour gagner cette guerre! Et c'est à ce genre de force que j'aspire.|[[Sully]] and [[Stahl]]|Awakening}}</ref> | ||
|ger-name=Kain | |ger-name=Kain | ||
|ital-name=Cain | |ital-name=Cain | ||
|por-name=Cain | |||
|por | |||
|ch-trad-name={{h|凱因|Kǎiyīn}} | |ch-trad-name={{h|凱因|Kǎiyīn}} | ||
|ch-trad-mean=Cain. The biblical Cain is typically rendered as {{lang|zh-Hant|該隱}} ''Gāiyǐn'' in Chinese. | |ch-trad-mean=Cain. The biblical Cain is typically rendered as {{lang|zh-Hant|該隱}} ''Gāiyǐn'' in Chinese. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{| | {{SpriteGalleryTable | ||
| | |game1=Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light | ||
|cell1={{SpriteGalleryCellPA | |||
| | |portrait=[[File:Portrait cain fe01.png]] | ||
| | |class1wep=3 | ||
|class1=[[Cavalier]] [[File:Ma nes01 cavalier playable.gif]] | |||
| | |weapon1=[[File:Bs fe01 cavalier sword.png]]<br>[[Sword]] | ||
| | |weapon2=[[File:Bs fe01 cavalier lance 01.png]]<br>[[Lance]] | ||
| | |weapon3=[[File:Bs fe01 cavalier lance 02.png]]<br>[[Javelin]]/[[Gradivus]] | ||
| | |||
|border4=y | |||
| [[File: | |class2wep=3 | ||
| [[File: | |class2=[[Paladin]] [[File:Ma nes01 paladin playable.gif]] | ||
| | |weapon4=[[File:Bs fe01 paladin sword.png]]<br>[[Sword]] | ||
| [[File: | |weapon5=[[File:Bs fe01 paladin lance 01.png]]<br>[[Lance]] | ||
| [ | |weapon6=[[File:Bs fe01 paladin lance 02.png]]<br>[[Javelin]]/[[Gradivus]] | ||
| | }} | ||
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===Official artwork=== | |||
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FEARHT Cain.png|Artwork of Cain from {{title|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}. | FEARHT Cain.png|Artwork of Cain from {{title|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}. | ||
FEMN Cain 04.png|Artwork of Cain from {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}. | FEMN Cain 04.png|Artwork of Cain from {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}. | ||
FEMN Cain 01.png|Artwork of Cain from the {{ | FEMN Cain 01.png|Artwork of Cain from the {{title|Trading Card Game}}. | ||
FEMN Cain 03.png|Artwork of Cain from the {{ | FEMN Cain 02.png|Artwork of Cain from the {{title|Trading Card Game}}. | ||
FEMN Cain 03.png|Artwork of Cain from the {{title|Trading Card Game}}. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==={{title|Heroes}} artwork=== | ==={{title|Heroes}} artwork=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
FEH Cain The Bull 01.png|Artwork of Cain from {{title| | FEH Cain The Bull 01.png|Artwork of Cain: The Bull. | ||
FEH Cain The Bull 02.png|Artwork of Cain: The Bull. | |||
FEH Cain The Bull 02a.png|Artwork of Cain: The Bull. | |||
FEH Cain The Bull 03.png|Artwork of Cain: The Bull. | |||
FEH Wallpaper Cain.png|Artwork of Cain: The Bull. | |||
FEH mth Cain The Bull 01.png|Artwork of Cain: The Bull. | |||
FEH mth Cain The Bull 02.png|Artwork of Cain: The Bull. | |||
FEH mth Cain The Bull 03.png|Artwork of Cain: The Bull. | |||
FEH mth Cain The Bull 04.png|Artwork of Cain: The Bull. | |||
FEH mth Abel The Panther 02.png|Cain in artwork of [[Abel]]: The Panther. | |||
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==={{title|Cipher}} artwork=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
TCGCipher Cain 01.jpg|Artwork of Cain from {{title|Cipher}}. | |||
TCGCipher Cain 02.jpg|Artwork of Cain from {{title|Cipher}}. | |||
TCGCipher Cain 03.jpg|Artwork of Cain from {{title|Cipher}}. | |||
TCGCipher Cain 04.jpg|Artwork of Cain from {{title|Cipher}}. | |||
TCGCipher Cain 05.jpg|Artwork of Cain with other characters from {{title|Cipher}}. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Other appearances=== | ===Other appearances=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
TMSFE Cain.png|Artwork of Cain from {{TMSFE}}. | TMSFE Cain.png|Artwork of Cain from {{TMSFE}}. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> |
Revision as of 02:13, 9 May 2024
For the lance knight from Leonster playable in Thracia 776, see Cain (Thracia 776).
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“ | ...Sire, I...I cannot bear this! Failing to protect His Majesty...then leaving my brothers to die, slinking away like some coward... This indignity is too much to bear! One day I will repay them in kind. I will avenge the fallen... I swear it! | ” | — Cain, to Marth |
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Cain (Japanese: カイン Kain) is an Altean cavalier in the Fire Emblem series. He was present when Gra launched its surprise attack on King Cornelius's forces and returned to Altea to inform Prince Marth of his father's death and deliver his dying words. He is friends with fellow cavalier Abel.
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
Role
Cain is one of the Altean soldiers who fled to Talys alongside Prince Marth after their country was defeated by Dolhr and Gra. Some years later, Talys is attacked and its princess goes to Marth for help; Cain, following his lord's orders, enters the battlefield with his fellow soldiers. Once they have rescued the king of Talys and Marth starts his campaign against Dolhr, Cain follows Marth for the rest of the war.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Promotion stat gains
Class | HP | Str | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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Paladin | +x to 22 | +x to 8 | +x to 7 | +x to 11 | +0 | +x to 9 | +0 | +x to 10 | +x to 10 |
- In Shadow Dragon & 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's base stats. If the character's stats are higher than their promoted class' base stats, they will not receive any bonus.
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Cain joins in Chapter 1 with solid stats all around except for his mediocre speed and weapon level. After a couple levels, Cain's high growths everywhere except strength and defense will kick in, allowing him to rapidly outpace Jagen by consistently doubling enemies while being able to use strong weapons. He maintains these high stats for the rest of the game, apart from defense and possibly strength. Cain also has high mobility due to being a cavalier. He is a great candidate for the Paladin's Honor obtained in Chapter 12, due to his statistical superiority to the game's other cavaliers.
Overall, Cain is a great unit that only needs a couple of levels to start snowballing through the game.
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
Book 1
Role
Cain's role is identical to his role in Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, being one of Marth's retainers. He is available for the entirety of Book 1.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Promotion stat gains
Class | HP | Str | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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Paladin | +x to 22 | +2 | +3 | +3 | +0 | +2 | +6 | +1 | +x to 8 |
- In Mystery of the Emblem, promotion gains for HP and weapon level consist of giving the character as many points as necessary—the "x" value shown in the table—to reach the promoted class's base value. If the character's value for one of those two stats is higher than their promoted class's base value, they will not receive any bonus in that stat.
Book 2
Role
Cain is put in charge of protecting Altea while Marth led the Altean army in subduing the rebellion in Grust. After Marth turns against Archanea and fled to Chaismir Bridge, Cain approached Marth. Relieved that Marth was safe, Cain explained that he had broken through Archanea's forces to reach Marth, and that emperor Hardin was invulnerable to their attacks. He recommended that Marth flee to the north-western fort and escape by ship to the Khadein desert, which Marth reluctantly agreed to. Cain continued to serve in Marth's army for the rest of the war.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Analysis
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Book 1
Cain performs similarly to his original incarnation in Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, but he takes more investment due to requiring more of an attack speed difference for doubling. Ultimately he is still one of the better units in the game due to his great stats when trained.
Book 2
Cain is one of the better units in Book 2, joining near promotion level with solid bases for his join time and having excellent mobility due to being a cavalier. Though he starts at a lower level than Sirius, with worse bases, Cain has better growth rates, so will surpass him if trained.
Promotion stat gains
Class | HP | Str | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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Paladin | +x to 22 | +2 | +3 | +3 | +0 | +2 | +6 | +1 | +x to 8 |
- In Mystery of the Emblem, promotion gains for HP and weapon level consist of giving the character as many points as necessary—the "x" value shown in the table—to reach the promoted class's base value. If the character's value for one of those two stats is higher than their promoted class's base value, they will not receive any bonus in that stat.
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Role
Cain is originally sent to the battlefield alongside King Cornelius, but the Altean army is betrayed by Gra, and Cornelius is killed, breathing his dying words to Cain. Cain then limps back to Altea with severe wounds and encounters Marth, Abel, Frey, and Jagen. Although Marth wants to give Cain immediate medical attention, Jagen refuses until the group has escaped from the castle. Cain then gives Marth his father's dying words and accompanies him for the rest of his quest (unless he is chosen to be the decoy in Prologue IV).
Starting stats and growth rates
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Growth rates when reclassed
Dracoknight Archer/Sniper Myrmidon/Swordmaster Mage Sage/Bishop Curate
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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Dracoknight | 65% | 30% | 0% | 45% | 65% | 40% | 15% | 5% |
Promotion stat gains
Bishop Sniper Paladin Sage Swordmaster
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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Paladin | +4 | +2 | +1 | +3 | +1 | +0 | +1 | +6 | +1 | +30 |
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Cain has perfect availability, being around even in the Prologue of Shadow Dragon. His bases are decent enough for him to be useful early on, and he is capable of staying relevant throughout the game thanks to decent growths. His base class, Cavalier, has access to both swords and lances, making Cain flexible during the early chapters, before reclassing is an option. It also gives him higher movement than most other units the player has access to at that point of the game.
However, Cain's base weapon ranks are D in swords and E in lances, and this is a problem. Having a higher sword rank in this game is not nearly as good as having a higher lance rank, because most enemies past the first few chapters use lances and there are few good effective swords Cain can potentially use. Cain will consistently suffer from weapon triangle disadvantage if he uses his preferred weapon type in swords. It is not easy to fix this problem quickly, either, because the early chapters are flooded with axe users. Abel has a much easier time getting from D to C, because he can use Javelins at base and 50 weapon exp is easier to obtain than 100 weapon exp. The best way to mitigate his problems is to play the first few chapters patiently and cautiously, using Cain with an Iron Lance as the primary melee tank, pulling one enemy at a time, and healing him whenever necessary. This allows him to grind up his lance rank early on with minimal risk, as he doesn't start consistently risking being doubled by enemy Cavaliers until Chapter 6. Done this way, he can easily reach D lances and begin catching up to Abel.
Overall, Cain is a solid unit. While his weapon ranks are not very good because of the dominant enemy weapon types, he is helpful in the early game at least and is definitely better than units like Gordin, who lack long-term usefulness and prospects, and if the player is willing to work through his rough start they are rewarded with one of the best combat units in the game. Cain has good enough bases, growths, and flexibility to remain a worthwhile unit throughout the game. Abel and Hardin are definitely a cut above him, but you can always use all three.
Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
Role
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Starting stats and growth rates
Playable
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The Final Test (Cain) - Stats with a decimal can vary randomly; the decimal represents the chance for the stat to increase to the nearest integer, or otherwise be truncated.
Normal Hard Maniac Lunatic
Growth rates when reclassed
Original set
Dracoknight Archer/Sniper Myrmidon/Swordmaster Mage Sage/Bishop Curate
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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Dracoknight | 80% | 35% | 0% | 65% | 85% | 70% | 30% | 10% |
Second set
These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.
Knight/General Mercenary/Hero Fighter/Warrior Hunter/Horseman Pirate/Berserker Dark Mage/Sorcerer
Promotion stat gains
Original set
Cavalier Curate Archer Mage Myrmidon
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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Paladin | +4 | +2 | +1 | +3 | +1 | +0 | +1 | +6 | +1 | +30 |
Second set
These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.
Dark Mage Fighter Hunter Knight Mercenary Pirate
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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Sorcerer | +6 | +2 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +0 | +0 | +3 | +0 | +30, E |
Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE
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Cain appears in the crossover title Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE, as Touma Akagi's "Mirage" partner.[1]
Fire Emblem Heroes
Role
Cain is one of the characters available to be summoned by players from the game's initial launch. Only one variation of Cain is currently available in Heroes, based on his Mystery of the Emblem incarnation.
Cain: The Bull
Starting stats
★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★
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Iron Sword | ★★★ | ★★★ | 50 | |
Steel Sword | ★★★ | ★★★ | 100 | |
Brave Sword | ★★★ | ★★★★ | 200 | |
Brave Sword+ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 300 | |
Bull Blade | ★★★★★ | — | 400 | |
Buckler | ★★★ | ★★★★ | 100 | |
Escutcheon | ★★★★ | — | 200 | |
B | Wings of Mercy 1 | ★★★ | — | 60 |
B | Wings of Mercy 2 | ★★★ | — | 120 |
B | Wings of Mercy 3 | ★★★★ | — | 240 |
C | Threaten Atk 1 | ★★★ | — | 50 |
C | Threaten Atk 2 | ★★★★ | — | 100 |
C | Threaten Atk 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 200 |
Personality
Cain is shown to be extremely strong-willed, able to successfully return to Altea despite his severe injuries and the death of his king hanging over him. He is the brash and fearless counterpart to his friend, the more thoughtful Abel.
Supports
Mystery of the Emblem
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Shadow Dragon
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Base conversations
- Main article:
Cain/Conversations
Endings
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
Cain
Works hard training aspirant knights.
Mystery of the Emblem
Book 1
Cain, Altea Knight
He remained with the Altea Knights and guided the new recruits.
Book 2
Cain, Altea Knight
He became the leader of Altea's royal knights. After Jagen's death, he became Marth's most trusted subordinate.
Shadow Dragon
Cain, King's Voice
Cain remained in Altea to instruct younger knights in the ways of war. He was a shining example; never did he neglect his training.
New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow
Cain, Altea's Blade
Following Jagen's death, Cain became the commander of the Altean knights.
Quotes
Battle quotes
“ | Here we go! Give it your all! | ” | — Cain, as the boss of Prologue 7 of New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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Death quotes
“ | May luck be with you, Prince Marth... | ” | — Cain, in Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light. |
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“ | May luck be with you, Prince Marth... | ” | — Cain, in Book 1 of Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Lord Marth... Good luck. | ” | — Cain, in Book 2 of Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Prince Marth... Tell them... I did not run... | ” | — Cain, in Shadow Dragon. |
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“ | Guh! Bested by bandits... Curses... I'll be a burden, wounded like this... I have no choice but to retreat...! | ” | — Cain's retreat quote in the prologues in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Luck be with you, sire... | ” | — Cain's death quote in Classic Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Wha... I've been defeated? I'll retreat for now...! | ” | — Cain's retreat quote in Casual Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Impressive...! | ” | — Cain, as the boss of Prologue 7 of New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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Everyone's Conditions quotes
“ | I'm all pumped up today. I'll do my best in the coming battle and the next one! | ” | — When receiving a temporary stat boost in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Training, training and more training! Training is the power source of an Altean knight. | ” | — When receiving experience in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Eh? What is this? Maybe I can use it as a training tool. | ” | — When finding an item in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | Resting is important for everyone. But, I just can't stay still! | ” | — When failing to receive a bonus in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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“ | I wonder how much Kris has improved since that time. | ” | — When receiving support with Kris in New Mystery of the Emblem. |
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Heroes quotes
- Main article:
Cain/Quotes (Heroes)
Other appearances
Anime
Cain, alongside Abel, plays a prominent role in the Fire Emblem anime adaptation. As in the games, they are loyal Altean Knights and they always team up with each other when it comes to fighting in wars where Marth fights. Cain is a most energetic person who wishes Marth and companions to return to Altea as soon as possible at all costs, despite Jagen's doubts of doing so. In the first episode, during the Galder pirates' assault on Talys, Cain rides his horse, helping Marth to defeat the pirates.
In the second episode, he and Abel disguise themselves to ambush pirates when entering Galder. Later, in the night, they watch Gordin and Draug arguing about Gordin's aiming. Finally, Cain and Abel help Marth getting rid of the Soothsire archers that were ambushing the Altean Knights in an attempt to help Marth rescue Lena.
Fire Emblem Cipher
Cain is featured on six cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.
- One of the below cards' epithets is still in raw, untranslated Japanese; it needs translation.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Cain | |||||
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The Knight Known as "The Bull", Cain | |||||
"Come... have a taste of my sword!" | |||||
Attack: 60 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Paladin | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 2 | |||
Blessed Knight's Protection: [Always] Your opponent's Rear Guard cannot attack this unit or allies of 2 or less placement cost. Dancing Lances of Red & Green: [Trigger] [Tap an ally "Abel"] Once this unit has initiated an attack, if you paid the cost, then this unit's attack is increased by 40. | |||||
Card #B01-007R, B01-007ST • Artist: Aoji | |||||
Scarlet Knight, Cain | |||||
"Glory to Altea! Glory to our homeland!" | |||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Cavalier | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Bonds of Red & Green: [Always] When this unit is being supported by Abel, this unit's attack is increased by 30. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains 20 attack. | |||||
Card #B01-008N, B01-008ST, P07-012PR • Artist: Aoji (B01-008N, B01-008ST), INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS (P07-012PR) | |||||
Valorous Mirage Cavalier, Cain | |||||
"Charge! Run em' through before they so much as blink!" | |||||
Attack: 0 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Cavalier | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Carnage Form: [Always] While this unit is in the same area as "Touma Akagi", this unit cannot be defeated by an attack. Terminal Velocity: [Activate] [ , ] Until the end of your turn, your ally "Touma Akagi"'s attacks destroy 2 orbs as a result of battle. Mirage Emblem: [Support] At the end of the battle, you may deploy this unit in the same area as "Touma Akagi" instead of sending this card to the Retreat Area. | |||||
Card #B04-008N, B04-008ST • Artist: Rika Suzuki | |||||
Sword-Fighting Bull, Cain | |||||
"His Majesty's last words were as follows: 'Tell my son that I leave the future of Altea and our continent in his hands.'" | |||||
Attack: 70 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 4 | ||
Class: Paladin | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 3 | |||
Red and Green Paladins: [Trigger] When you deploy this unit, if you have an allied "Abel", draw 1 card. Bull's Charge: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Flip a bond face-down] Choose 1 enemy in the Front Line, and move them. My Life is My Prince's: [Always] This unit cannot be destroyed by the cost or effect of a skill. | |||||
Card #B13-060R • Artist: Karuta Shiki | |||||
Red Knight of Altea, Cain | |||||
"One day I will repay them in kind. I will avenge the fallen... I swear it!"" "I'll race you to the battlefield, Abel!" | |||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Cavalier | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Tandem Red and Green: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Choose a "Abel" from your Retreat Area with a deployment cost of 3 or higher, and add it to your hand. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +20 attack. | |||||
Card #B13-061N, P15-013PR • Artist: Karuta Shiki (B13-061N), INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS (P15-013PR) | |||||
燃える紅炎の騎士, Cain | |||||
"We will fight on, with passion in our hearts!" | |||||
Attack: 70 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 4 | ||
Class: Paladin | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 3 | |||
Red Knights Brimming with Fighting Spirit: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Choose 1 "Naoise", "Alen", "Kent", "Forde", "Kieran", or "Sully" from your hand, and deploy it. "Now! Strike down our liege's enemies!": [Activate] [Once per turn] Choose as many allies who are in the Back Line as you wish, and move them. This skill is only usable if 1 or more other allies. | |||||
Card #B22-016HN • Artist: mineri | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Cain . |
Flavor text
Game | Text (English) |
Text (Japanese) |
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New Mystery of the Emblem | Knight of Altea, nicknamed "Great Bull".
Abel's partner during the War of Shadows.* |
アリティアの騎士。「猛牛」の異名を持つ。
暗黒戦争では、アベルと戦場を駆けた。 |
Heroes | Altean cavalier known for recklessness.
Rode with Abel in service of Marth. Appears in Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem. |
アリティア騎士。アベルと共にマルス王子に仕えた。
猪突猛進な性格で、【猛牛】の異名を持つ。 (登場:『ファイアーエムブレム 紋章の謎』) |
Meet some of the Heroes entries
Choose Your Legends placement history
Round | Placement | Character | Votes |
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CYL 1 (2017) |
210 | Cain Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon |
1,172 |
357 | Cain Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
491 |
CYL 2 (2018) |
437 (+227) |
Cain Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon |
337 (−835) |
553 (+196) |
Cain Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
179 (−312) |
CYL 3 (2019) |
318 (−33) |
Cain Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
661 (+143) |
CYL 4 (2020) |
364 (+15) |
Cain Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon |
377 (−284) |
CYL 5 (2021) |
395 (+31) |
Cain Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
198 (−179) |
CYL 6 (2022) |
404 (+7) |
Cain Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
196 (−2) |
CYL 7 (2023) |
510 (+106) |
Cain Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
92 (−104) |
CYL 8 (2024) |
408 (−102) |
Cain Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem |
128 (+36) |
Total results | This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. | 3,831 |
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Trivia
- In the Mystery of the Emblem Hideo Takayashiki novels, the surname "Gusasto" (Japanese グサスト) is given to Cain.
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Cain |
In the Bible, Cain was the first son of Adam and Eve, the second being Abel.[2] Cain and Abel are counterparts as the Biblical Cain and Abel were. Cain tilled the ground while Abel raised sheep. Out of jealousy for God preferring his brother Abel's offerings, Cain killed him. |
Japanese |
カイン |
Officially romanized as Kain. From Cain. |
Spanish |
Cain |
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French |
• Caïn |
• Cain |
German |
Kain |
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Italian |
Cain |
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Portuguese |
Cain |
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Traditional Chinese |
凱因 |
Cain. The biblical Cain is typically rendered as 該隱 Gāiyǐn in Chinese. |
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Official artwork
Artwork of Cain from Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.
Artwork of Cain from Mystery of the Emblem.
Artwork of Cain from the Trading Card Game.
Artwork of Cain from the Trading Card Game.
Artwork of Cain from the Trading Card Game.
Heroes artwork
Cain in artwork of Abel: The Panther.
Cipher artwork
Artwork of Cain from Cipher.
Artwork of Cain from Cipher.
Artwork of Cain from Cipher.
Artwork of Cain from Cipher.
Artwork of Cain with other characters from Cipher.
Other appearances
Artwork of Cain from Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE.
References
- ↑ VincentASM, E3 Trailer Analysis, Serenes Forest, Published: 17 June 2015, Retrieved: 17 June 2015
- ↑ http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Abel
- ↑ "Sully: Tu crois que c'est digne d'un chevalier de baisser si vite les bras? Les chevaliers légendaires qui servaient le roi Marth n'ont jamais abandonné!
Stahl: Tu veux dire, Panthère et Taureau? Ceux des contes de fées?
Sully: C'est de ce genre de force dont nous avons besoin pour gagner cette guerre! Et c'est à ce genre de force que j'aspire." — Sully and Stahl, Fire Emblem Awakening
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