Matthis

Matthis Artwork of Matthis from Mystery of the Emblem.

Gender Male Race Human Family Lena (sister) Nationality Macedonian Starting class Cavalier Appearance(s) Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light Mystery of the Emblem Shadow Dragon New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow

“	If I'm going to die, I'd rather die as one of the dashing than one of the dastardly.	”	— Matthis

Matthis (Japanese: マチス Matis) is a Macedon noble and the brother of Lena. During the War of Shadows and following Lena's refusal to marry the Macedonian king Michalis, he was forcefully enlisted into the Macedonian army before eventually being convinced to defect to prince Marth of Altea's Archanean League.

Two years later, during Lykke's rebellion in the onset of the War of Heroes, Lena mysteriously went missing, and Matthis was forced to fight for the rebel troops. However, he was persuaded by the thief Julian to join Marth's Altean League and search for Lena.

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

Cavalier Level 2 Movement 9 Experience 31

Recruitment: Chapter 4, talk to with Lena Stats Growth Rates Max HP 16 Speed 6 Strength 5 Luck -- Skill 2 Defense 7 W. Level 8 Resistance 0 Max HP 50% Speed 20% Strength 40% Luck 20% Skill 30% Defense 20% W. Level 70% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Lance Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✓ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗ Ballista ✗ Stone ✗

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	+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' 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

Cavalier (Knight) Level 2 Movement 9/6 Experience 32*

Recruitment: Chapter 4, talk to with Lena Stats Growth Rates Max HP 20 Luck 0 Strength 5 W. Level 8 Skill 2 Defense 7 Speed 6 Resistance 0 Max HP 50% Luck 20% Strength 40% W. Level 70% Skill 30% Defense 20% Speed 20% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Iron Lance -- Weapons Sword ✓D Lance ✓M Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
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.

Analysis

This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

Matthis is a Cavalier who joins in Chapter 4. At base, he has 0 attack speed with an Iron Lance; to double enemies at base, he needs to use a Slim Lance, or dismount and use an Iron Sword or Killing Edge. However, Matthis will struggle to kill any enemies he can double, as he has only 10 attack with an Iron Sword or Slim Lance, and only 13 with a Killing Edge—in Chapter 4, one-rounding the weaker Archer or Pegasus Knight requires 14 attack, the Cavaliers or stronger Archer require 15 attack, and the stronger Pegasus Knights require 16 attack. If Matthis doubles with a Killing Edge, he as a 39% chance to get at least one crit, which will kill any enemy in Chapter 4 except the Knights (including Merach).

Prior to promotion, Matthis will struggle to kill enemies without dismounting or using effective weapons; while his strength growth is decent, his speed is too low and the weight of lances too high for him to double most enemies, and lighter lances are either too weak or too rare. After promotion, Matthis will be able to defeat unpromoted enemies fairly reliability, as he can begin to double them with Iron Lances. However, even after promotion, Matthis will struggle against promoted enemies—especially Heroes, who are very fast and lack any exploitable bonus damage sources in Book I.

Book 2

Role

Matthis appears in Chapter 3, forced to fight for the rebel troops. If Julian talks to him, he defects and follows Marth until the war's conclusion.

Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier (Knight) Level 4 Movement 9/6 Experience 32*

Recruitment: Chapter 3, talk to with Julian Stats Growth Rates Max HP 21 Luck 1 Strength 7 W. Level 8 Skill 3 Defense 9 Speed 7 Resistance 0 Max HP 50% Luck 20% Strength 40% W. Level 70% Skill 30% Defense 20% Speed 20% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Javelin -- Weapons Sword ✓D Lance ✓M Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
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

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 joins Marth's army. Afterwards, if he speaks to Marth, he will be afraid of how Marth will punish him for fighting for the enemy army. Marth calms him down, and Matthis brings up how different Marth is from Prince Michalis. He serves in the Archanean League until the war's conclusion.

Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier Level 2 Movement 9

Recruitment: Chapter 4, talk to with Lena Stats Growth Rates Max HP 20 Speed 6 Strength 5 Luck 0 Magic 0 Defense 7 Skill 2 Resistance 0 Max HP 90% Speed 20% Strength 40% Luck 30% Magic 0% Defense 30% Skill 30% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Lance Weapon Levels E D -- -- -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

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

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

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Archer/Sniper	90%	35%	0%	25%	40%	30%	25%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Myrmidon/Swordmaster	100%	35%	0%	25%	35%	30%	20%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mage	70%	15%	30%	25%	30%	30%	0%	15%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Sage/Bishop	70%	10%	20%	25%	30%	30%	0%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Curate	70%	10%	10%	20%	30%	30%	5%	35%	{{{cha}}}

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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	+3	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+8	+2	+1	+5	+5	+0	+1	+3	+2	+75

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+4	+2	+1	+3	+1	+0	+1	+6	+1	+30

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sage	+6	+3	+1	+1	+1	+0	+1	+2	+0	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+6	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+75

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Analysis

This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

Matthis joins in Chapter 4 with miserable stats, having only 2 more HP than Cavalier class bases, and zero luck. His growths do him no favors, being unimpressive across the board with no standout traits barring an above average HP growth. His D rank in Lances allows him to use Steel Lances and Javelins at base, and technically is closer to wielding the Ridersbane than Cain without investment; however, his low Speed base and growth prevent him from double attacking, and his abysmal Skill base means he suffers from inaccuracy even with investment.

These combine to give Matthis no role to play, as his base stats leave him with terrible stats both as a Cavalier or when reclassing, and struggles to compete with the perfect availability of Abel or Cain. He will rarely if ever double enemies, his strength prevents him from one rounding when he doubles, and faces the prospect of critical hits against any enemy above at or above 2 Skill, which are substantially worse issues at higher difficulties. Matthis's sole redeeming traits are the Iron Lance he joins with, and that he allows for another unit to reclass into Cavalier after his joining chapter instead of himself.

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role

As in Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem Book 2, which New Mystery of the Emblem is a remake of, Matthis appears in Chapter 3, forced to fight for the rebel troops. If Julian talks to him, he defects and follows Marth until the war's conclusion.

Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier Level 4 Movement 9

Recruitment: Chapter 3, talk to with Julian Stats Growth Rates Max HP 21 Speed 7 Strength 7 Luck 1 Magic 0 Defense 9 Skill 3 Resistance 0 Max HP 100% Speed 30% Strength 50% Luck 30% Magic 0% Defense 30% Skill 40% Resistance 5% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Lance Javelin Weapon Levels E D -- -- -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

Original set

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

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

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Archer/Sniper	100%	45%	0%	35%	50%	30%	25%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Myrmidon/Swordmaster	100%	45%	0%	35%	50%	30%	20%	5%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mage	80%	25%	40%	35%	40%	30%	0%	20%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Sage/Bishop	80%	20%	30%	35%	40%	30%	0%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Curate	80%	20%	20%	30%	40%	30%	5%	40%	{{{cha}}}

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Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

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

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

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mercenary/Hero	110%	55%	0%	40%	40%	30%	25%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Fighter/Warrior	130%	75%	0%	40%	30%	30%	20%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Hunter/Horseman	100%	55%	0%	30%	45%	30%	20%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Pirate/Berserker	130%	65%	0%	30%	50%	30%	15%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dark Mage/Sorcerer	80%	20%	30%	35%	40%	30%	0%	30%	{{{cha}}}

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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	+30

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Bishop	+6	+1	+2	+1	+0	+0	+0	+4	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+8	+2	+1	+5	+5	+0	+1	+3	+2	+75

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sage	+6	+3	+2	+1	+1	+0	+1	+2	+0	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+6	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+75

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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
Sorcerer	+6	+2	+2	+1	+1	+0	+0	+3	+0	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Warrior	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+1	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Horseman	+2	+0	+1	+2	+2	+0	+3	+3	+3	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
General	+10	+2	+1	+1	+4	+0	+4	+3	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Hero	+8	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Berserker	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+0	+1	+30

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Analysis

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This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

Matthis is a replacement Cavalier that only serves to replace any other unit you may have lost before now. His bases are on par with Luke and Roderick when they joined 10 maps earlier in Prologue 3 meaning he is already significantly behind in terms of stats. On top of that his growths are very unimpressive by the standards of this game and lacking in every field when compared to any Cavalier that joins earlier, making him not worth the investment over any other unit. He is a bench warmer, through and through. You should only use him if you have to.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Matthis is one of the characters added to the game in the Askr and Embla update, and was made available to players in the seventy-third Grand Hero Battle, which initially ran from November 18, 2022 through November 26, 2022. Only one variation of Matthis is currently available in Heroes, based on his Mystery of the Emblem incarnation.

Matthis: Brother to Lena

Starting stats

★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★

Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 15/16/17 Attack 8/9/10 Speed 6/7/8 Defense 8/9/10 Resistance 4/5/6 Maximum HP 34/37/40 Attack 35/38/41 Speed 25/28/31 Defense 31/34/37 Resistance 19/22/25 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage of Trait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Steel Lance -- --

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 15/16/17 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 6/7/8 Defense 9/10/11 Resistance 4/5/6 Maximum HP 35/38/41 Attack 37/41/44 Speed 26/29/32 Defense 33/36/39 Resistance 20/23/26 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage of Trait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Vulture Lance -- Rising Wind

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 7/8/9 Defense 9/10/11 Resistance 5/6/7 Maximum HP 38/41/44 Attack 39/43/46 Speed 29/32/35 Defense 35/38/41 Resistance 22/25/29 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage of Trait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Vulture Lance+ -- Rising Wind

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Lance	★★★	★★★	50
	Steel Lance	★★★	★★★	100
	Vulture Lance	★★★	★★★★	200
	Vulture Lance+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Rising Wind	★★★	★★★★	150
	Blazing Wind	★★★★	—	300
B	Chill Atk 1	★★★	—	60
B	Chill Atk/Def 1	★★★★	—	120
B	Chill Atk/Def 2	★★★★★	—	240
C	Rouse Def/Res 1	★★★	—	60
C	Rouse Def/Res 2	★★★	—	120
C	Rouse Def/Res 3	★★★★	—	240

Personality

Matthis is shown to be a peaceful, unfortunate civilian who was caught up in the war, preferring to live a simple and peaceful life without fighting. He is rather meek and cowardly when it comes to war, being initially forced to fight in both of the wars he participated in. He is also not a very bright individual, something that is both acknowledged by others and himself. Despite his shortcomings, Matthis does have a sense of justice as he was convinced by Lena to fight for a cause he believes in. He was terrified of meeting Marth because he assumed Marth to be a tyrant much like Michalis.

Matthis loves his sister Lena dearly and places his trust in her when they meet on the battlefield. Finding her was his main motivator for joining the Altean League during the War of Heroes. His love verges to the point of over-protectiveness at times, with him clearly disapproving of Lena's relationship with the former Soothsire member Julian. His concern for her reached its peak when she was kidnapped by the Heretics, with him worrying about what they were doing to her and (briefly) resolving to become strong in order to save her.

Matthis is meek and weak-willed. He was forced to enlist in the Macedonian army with little to no resistance, much to the condemnation of Lena. Even when Lena was kidnapped, he gave up on his training, with him stating that it was impossible from the beginning since everyone has things they can and cannot do; instead, he entrusts this mission to Kris, stating he would like it if they did it for him.

Matthis has a strange relationship with Julian. Owing to the latter's former standing as a common thief, he disapproves of Julian's love for Lena. However, he is otherwise generally friendly towards Julian, as shown when Julian states that he is not close with Lena and wanted to help her; Matthis tells Julian that he is "cool" and even calls him his "little brother", which is a nickname he uses for people he likes.

Supports

Mystery of the Emblem

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

Matthis Cavalier Mutual supports: 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

Matthis Cavalier Mutual supports: 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:* Kris Myrmidon C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 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 & the Blade of Light

Matthis
Returns to his hometown to live a quiet life.

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.

Quotes

Battle quotes

“	Lena...where have you gone? Even if it could be just once more...I had hoped to see you again.	”	— Matthis, as an enemy in Chapter 4 of Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.

“	Lena... Where are you? Even just once, I want to see you before I die...	”	— Matthis, as an enemy in Chapter 4 of Mystery of the Emblem Book 1.

“	Lena... Where are you? What I would give to hear your voice just once before I die...	”	— Matthis as an enemy in Chapter 4 of Shadow Dragon.

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.

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 Kris... What is this peculiar feeling?	”	— When receiving support with Kris in New Mystery of the Emblem.

Heroes quotes

Main article: Matthis/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Matthis is featured on one card in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Matthis
	Knight Thinking of His Sister, Matthis
		"Lena... Where are you? What I would give to hear your voice just once before I die..."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Cavalier		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Don’t touch my sister!: [Always] When this unit attacks “Julian”, this unit gains 20 attack for that battle. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains 20 attack.
	Card #P04-003PR • Artist: Genki Kuno
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Matthis .

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
New Mystery of the Emblem	Noble of Macedon and Lena's elder brother. Over-protective of Lena, but slowly adapting.*	マケドニアの貴族。レナの兄。妹思いだが、少々抜けている。 暗黒戦争では、レナに頼まれてマルスの仲間に加わった。
Heroes	A noble knight of Macedon. Though he would prefer to avoid bloodshed, he had no choice but to take up arms. Appears in Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem.	マケドニア王国の貴族出身の騎士。 戦いは嫌いだが、強引に出撃させられてしまった。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム　紋章の謎』）

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Matthis: Brother to Lena
Matthis is a knight from Macedon. He might seem quite timid and unassuming, but he's actually the older brother of Lena, Macedon's Angel herself!	Quite the opposite of the resolute, determined Lena, Matthis prefers to go with the flow. When ordered around by someone aggressive, he'll quickly fall in line and follow directions.	But that isn't to say he doesn't have a backbone—he suddenly gets serious whenever Lena's involved. If it's for his sister's sake, he'll confront even the mightiest of foes!	Matthis and his sister are like night and day, and you might think he's unreliable. But I think that when the time calls for it, the two share a certain kind of strength!
Closely Associated Characters
Lena Julian {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} A cleric revered as Macedon's Angel. Cares for orphans in her convent after the conclusion of the War of Shadows. Matthis's younger sister. A reformed thief who takes the War of Shadows as a chance to atone for his crimes. Lives and works in a convent with Lena, Matthis's sister. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)	574	Matthis Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon	142
	680	Matthis Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	72

CYL 2 (2018)	678 (+104)	Matthis Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon	76 (−66)
	776 (+96)	Matthis Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	29 (−43)

CYL 3 (2019)

566 (−3)

Matthis Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem

127 (+21)

CYL 4 (2020)

304 (−213)

Matthis Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon

483 (+356)

CYL 5 (2021)

427 (+123)

Matthis Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem

178 (−305)

CYL 6 (2022)

118 (−311)

Matthis Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem

824 (+646)

CYL 7 (2023)

761 (+643)

Matthis Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem

20 (−804)

CYL 8 (2024)

782 (+21)

Matthis Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem

23 (+3)

Total results		This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	1,974

Trivia

• In the Mystery of the Emblem Hideo Takayashiki novels, the surname "Claude" (Japanese クロード) is given to Matthis.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Matthis	Variant of Matthias.
English (unofficial)	Machis	Popularly known by this name prior to the international release of Shadow Dragon.
Japanese	マチス	Officially romanized as Matis.
Spanish	Matthis	--
French	Matthis	--
German	Matthis	--
Italian	Matthis	--
Portuguese	Matthis	--
Traditional Chinese	瑪吉斯	Matis

Gallery

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Matthis from Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.

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  Artwork of Matthis from the Trading Card Game.

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  Artwork of Matthis from the Trading Card Game.

Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Matthis: Brother to Lena.

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  Artwork of Matthis: Brother to Lena.

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  Artwork of Matthis: Brother to Lena.

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  Artwork of Matthis: Brother to Lena.

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  Artwork of Matthis: Brother to Lena.

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  Artwork of Matthis: Brother to Lena.

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  Artwork of Matthis: Brother to Lena.

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  Artwork of Matthis: Brother to Lena.

References

This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series.