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Cain
For the lance knight from Leonster playable in Thracia 776, see Cain (Thracia 776).
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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.
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
Book 1
Role
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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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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.
Overall, Cain is a decent 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. Cain has good enough bases, growths, and flexibility to remain a worthwhile unit throughout the game. Abel is definitely a cut above him, but you can always use both.
Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
Role
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Starting stats and growth rates
As a playable character
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As an enemy in Prologue 7 (Cain)
Normal Hard 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.
Starting stats
★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
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Skill set
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Skill | Rarity | SP cost | |
Iron Sword | Innate | ||
Steel Sword | Innate | ||
Brave Sword | ★★★ | 200 SP | |
Brave Sword+ | ★★★★★ | 300 SP | |
Bull Blade | ★★★★★ | 400 SP | |
Buckler | ★★★ | 100 SP | |
Escutcheon | ★★★★ | 200 SP | |
B | Wings of Mercy 1 | ★★★ | 60 SP |
B | Wings of Mercy 2 | ★★★ | 120 SP |
B | Wings of Mercy 3 | ★★★★ | 240 SP |
C | Threaten Atk 1 | ★★★ | 50 SP |
C | Threaten Atk 2 | ★★★★ | 100 SP |
C | Threaten Atk 3 | ★★★★★ | 200 SP |
Personality and character
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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New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow
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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
Fire Emblem Cipher
Cain is currently 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 . |
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. |
Spanish |
Cain |
As above. The biblical figure is "Caín" in Spanish while the Fire Emblem character is not. |
French |
• Caïn |
• Cain, as above. |
German |
Kain |
Used in Shadow Dragon and Heroes. The biblical figure is "Kain" in German. |
Italian |
Cain |
As above. The biblical figure is "Caino" in Italian while the Fire Emblem character is not. |
Portuguese (Brazil) |
Cain |
As above. The biblical figure is "Caim" in Portuguese while the Fire Emblem character is not. |
Traditional Chinese |
凱因 |
Cain. The biblical Cain is typically rendered as 該隱 Gāiyǐn in Chinese. |
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Artwork of Cain from Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.
Artwork of Cain from Mystery of the Emblem.
Artwork of Cain from the Fire Emblem Trading Card Game.
Artwork of Cain from the Fire Emblem Trading Card Game.
Heroes artwork
Artwork of Cain from Heroes.
Artwork of Cain from Heroes.
Artwork of Cain from Heroes.
Artwork of Cain from Heroes.
Artwork of Cain from Heroes.
Other appearances
Artwork of Cain from Fire Emblem Cipher.
Artwork of Cain from Fire Emblem Cipher.
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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