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{{Character Infobox
{{Character Infobox
|name=Balthus von Albrecht
|name=Balthus von Albrecht
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|gender=Male
|gender=Male
|race=Human
|race=Human
|age=*26-27 <small>(Part I)</small>
|age=*26&ndash;27 <small>(Part I)</small>
*32-33 <small>(Part II)</small>
*32&ndash;33 <small>(Part II)</small>
|height=198 cm
|height=198 cm
|birthday=9th of the Blue Sea Moon (July 9th)
|birthday=9th of the Blue Sea Moon (July 9th)
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|appearances=*{{title|Three Houses}}
|appearances=*{{title|Three Houses}}
*{{title|Heroes}}
*{{title|Heroes}}
*{{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}
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{{quote|We're the secret fourth house in Abyss. The surface world turned its back on us, and we did the same in return.|Balthus}}
{{quote|We're the secret fourth house in Abyss. The surface world turned its back on us, and we did the same in return.|Balthus}}


'''Balthus von Albrecht''' (pronounced {{IPA|ˈbɑlθɪs vɒn ˈɑlbɹɛkt}}; Japanese: {{hl|バルタザール＝フォン＝アダルブレヒト|Barutazāru fon adaruburehito}} ''Balthazar von Adalbrecht'') is a playable character in {{FE16}}, made available via [[downloadable content]]. Balthus plays a prominent role in the DLC side story ''Cindered Shadows''.
'''Balthus von Albrecht''' (pronounced {{IPA|ˈbɑlθɪs vɑn ˈɑlbɹɛkt}}; Japanese: {{hl|バルタザール＝フォン＝アダルブレヒト|Barutazāru fon adaruburehito}} ''Balthazar von Adalbrecht'') is a playable character in {{FE16}}, made available via [[downloadable content]]. Balthus plays a prominent role in the DLC side story ''Cindered Shadows''.


==Biography==
==Biography==
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=={{FE16}}==
=={{FE16}}==
===Role===
===Role===
Balthus is a recruitable unit regardless of which house you pick, and will be available to recruit once you complete [[Danger in the Dark|Chapter 4]] of Cindered Shadows.
Balthus is a recruitable unit regardless of which house you pick, and will be available to recruit once you complete [[Danger in the Dark|Chapter&nbsp;4]] of Cindered Shadows.


===Starting stats and growth rates===
===Starting stats and growth rates===
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|inventory={{Item|16|Iron Gauntlets|image=brawling}}<br>{{Item|16|Vulnerary|image=potion}}<br>{{Item|16|Abyssian Exam Pass|image=seal}}
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|HPm=100
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|resm=43
|resm=43
|cham=46
|cham=46
|recruit=[[Familiar Scenery|Chapter 2]], talk to while exploring the monastery after completing [[Danger in the Dark|Chapter 4]] of the ''Cindered Shadows'' side story
|recruit=[[Familiar Scenery|Chapter&nbsp;2]], talk to while exploring the monastery after completing [[Danger in the Dark|Chapter&nbsp;4]] of the ''Cindered Shadows'' side story
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:''At the beginning of Part II, Balthus automatically gains 1 level-up.''
:''At the beginning of Part II, Balthus automatically gains 1 level-up.''
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|fa1={{Strength16}}
|ar1={{Strength16}}
|ar1={{Strength16}}
|ri1={{Weakness16}}
|fl1={{Weakness16}}
|HPm=100
|HPm=100
|strm=71
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|resm=43
|resm=43
|cham=46
|cham=46
|recruit=[[What Lies Beneath|''Cindered Shadows'' Chapter 2]], automatically from preparations
|recruit=[[What Lies Beneath|''Cindered Shadows'' Chapter&nbsp;2]], automatically from preparations
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Balthus can reclass to [[Noble]]. He also possesses the following abilities and combat arts, which can be equipped at the player's choice:
Balthus can reclass to [[Noble]]. He also possesses the following abilities and combat arts, which can be equipped at the player's choice:
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*{{Item|16|Axe Prowess Lv 2}}
*{{Item|16|Axe Prowess Lv 2}}
*{{Item|16|HP +5}}
*{{Item|16|HP +5}}
*{{Item|16|Smash|image=combat art axe}}
*{{Item|16|Smash|link=Smash (combat art)|image=combat art axe}}
*{{Item|16|Helm Splitter|image=combat art axe}}
*{{Item|16|Helm Splitter|image=combat art axe}}
*{{Item|16|Healing Focus|image=combat art}}
*{{Item|16|Healing Focus|image=combat art}}
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====Enemy - ''Cindered Shadows'' Chapter 1====
====Enemy - ''Cindered Shadows'' Chapter&nbsp;1====
{{also|A Skirmish in Abyss}}
{{Tab
{{Tab
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| [[File:Is ns01 combat art axe.png|20px]]
| [[File:Is ns01 combat art axe.png|20px]]
| [[Smash]]
| [[Smash (combat art)|Smash]]
| Innate
| Innate
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! style="border-top-right-radius: 15px" | Learned at
! style="border-top-right-radius: 15px" | Learned at
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|-
| [[Fire (tome)|Fire]]
| [[Fire]]
| {{Reason16}} D
| {{Reason16}} D
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| [[Seraphim]]
| [[Seraphim]]
| {{Faith16}} C+
| {{Faith16}} C
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|-
| style="border-bottom-left-radius: 15px" | [[Restore]]
| style="border-bottom-left-radius: 15px" | [[Restore]]
| style="border-bottom-right-radius: 15px" | {{Faith16}} B+
| style="border-bottom-right-radius: 15px" | {{Faith16}} B
|}
|}


===Analysis===
===Analysis===
{{analysis}}
{{analysis}}
Balthus is a strong front-line unit with some rather interesting perks, with growths favoring [[HP]], [[strength]], and [[defense]]. His [[speed]] growth is rather low, albeit better than the likes of [[Dedue]] and [[Raphael]]. He has the lowest growth in [[dexterity]] out of everyone in the game, causing his hitrates in battle to be rather shaky; his weakness in [[bow]]s does not give him easy access to the [[Archer]] class for [[Hit +20]] in order to patch up his accuracy issues. Due to his low dexterity, [[axe]]s are not recommended for him to wield, owing to their naturally low hit rate; he should instead stick with accurate weapons such as [[gauntlets]] and [[sword]]s. His personal skill, [[King of Grappling]], gives him a huge boost in strength and defense when he is at half health or below, which synergizes well with skills such as [[Vantage]], [[Wrath]], and the Defiant skills.
Balthus is a strong front-line unit with some rather interesting perks, with growths favoring [[HP]], [[strength]], and [[defense]]. His [[speed]] growth is rather low, albeit better than the likes of [[Dedue]] and [[Raphael]]. He has the lowest growth in [[dexterity]] out of everyone in the game, causing his hitrates in battle to be rather shaky; his weakness in [[bow]]s does not give him easy access to the [[Archer]] class for [[Hit +20]] in order to patch up his accuracy issues. Mercifully, if he is recruited in Chapters 3-5, he joins as a [[Fighter]] with a base D-rank in bows, strongly mitigating this issue. Due to his low dexterity, [[axe]]s are not recommended for him to wield, owing to their naturally low hit rate; he should instead stick with accurate weapons such as [[gauntlets]] and [[sword]]s. His personal skill, [[King of Grappling]], gives him a huge boost in strength and defense when he is at half health or below, which synergizes well with skills such as [[Vantage]], [[Wrath]], and the Defiant skills.


Balthus possesses the major [[Crest]] of Chevalier, giving him a 50% chance of healing himself for 30% of the amount of damage dealt when performing combat arts. While the effects are greatly appreciated and has a more reliable proc rate compared to [[Claude]]'s minor Crest of Riegan, they can backfire on Balthus if he is equipped with low HP-based skills and the Crest effect has antisynergy with his personal skill. His Crest grants him access to the exclusive Combat Art of the [[Vajra-Mushti]], [[Eviscerate]], which will deal damage towards the target's lower defense or [[resistance]].
Balthus possesses the major [[Crest]] of Chevalier, giving him a 50% chance of healing himself for 30% of the amount of damage dealt when performing combat arts. While the effects are greatly appreciated and has a more reliable proc rate compared to [[Claude]]'s minor Crest of Riegan, they can backfire on Balthus if he is equipped with low HP-based skills and the Crest effect has antisynergy with his personal skill. His Crest grants him access to the exclusive Combat Art of the [[Vajra-Mushti]], [[Eviscerate]], which will deal damage towards the target's lower defense or [[resistance]].
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Balthus is one of the characters added to the game in the [[Deceit]] update, and became available for summoning by players on September 17, 2021.  Only one variation of Balthus is currently available in ''Heroes'', based on his ''Three Houses'' Part I incarnation.
Balthus is one of the characters added to the game in the [[Deceit]] update, and became available for summoning by players on September 17, 2021.  Only one variation of Balthus is currently available in ''Heroes'', based on his ''Three Houses'' Part I incarnation.


===Starting stats===
===Balthus: King of Grappling===
====Starting stats====
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{{Tab
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|def=10
|res=6
|res=6
|HP_gp=9
|HP_gr=65
|atk_gp=10
|atk_gr=70
|spd_gp=5
|spd_gr=45
|def_gp=8
|def_gr=60
|res_gp=7
|res_gr=55
|offense=[[Steel Axe]]
|offense=[[Steel Axe]]
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|def=11
|def=11
|res=6
|res=6
|HP_gp=9
|HP_gr=65
|atk_gp=10
|atk_gr=70
|spd_gp=5
|spd_gr=45
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|def_gr=60
|res_gp=7
|res_gr=55
|offense=[[Instant Axe]]
|offense=[[Instant Axe]]
|special=[[Glowing Ember]]
|special=[[Glowing Ember]]
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|def=11
|def=11
|res=7
|res=7
|HP_gp=9
|HP_gr=65
|atk_gp=10
|atk_gr=70
|spd_gp=5
|spd_gr=45
|def_gp=8
|def_gr=60
|res_gp=7
|res_gr=55
|offense=[[Instant Axe+]]
|offense=[[Instant Axe+]]
|special=[[Glowing Ember]]
|special=[[Glowing Ember]]
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}}


===Skill set===
====Skill set====
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{{FEH skill set
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|name=Balthus: King of Grappling
|minrarity=3
|-
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! style="border-top-left-radius: 15px; width: 60%" colspan="2" | Skill
|weapon1=Iron Axe
! style="width: 20%" | Rarity
|weapon1auto=1
! style="border-top-right-radius: 15px; width: 20%" | [[SP]] cost
|weapon1cost=50
|-
|-
| [[File:Is feh skill weapon.png|24px]]
|weapon2=Steel Axe
| [[Iron Axe]]
|weapon2auto=2
| colspan="2" | Innate
|weapon2cost=100
|-
|-
| [[File:Is feh skill weapon.png|24px]]
|weapon3=Instant Axe
| [[Steel Axe]]
|weapon3unlock=3
| colspan="2" | Innate
|weapon3auto=4
|weapon3cost=200
|-
|-
| [[File:Is feh skill weapon.png|24px]]
|weapon4=Instant Axe+
| [[Instant Axe]]
|weapon4auto=5
| {{star|3}}
|weapon4cost=300
| 200 SP
|-
|-
| [[File:Is feh skill weapon.png|24px]]
|special1=Glowing Ember
| [[Instant Axe+]]
|special1unlock=3
| {{star|5}}
|special1auto=4
| 300 SP
|special1cost=100
|-
|-
| [[File:Is feh skill special.png|24px]]
|special2=Ignis
| [[Glowing Ember]]
|special2unlock=4
| {{star|3}}
|special2cost=200
| 100 SP
|-
|-
| [[File:Is feh skill special.png|24px]]
|passa1=Brazen Atk/Def 1
| [[Ignis]]
|passa1unlock=1
| {{star|4}}
|passa1cost=60
| 200 SP
|-
|-
| [[File:Is feh brazen atk def 1.png|24px]]<sub>{{color|red|A}}</sub>
|passa2=Brazen Atk/Def 2
| [[Brazen Atk/Def 1]]
|passa2unlock=2
| {{star|3}}
|passa2cost=120
| 60 SP
|-
|-
| [[File:Is feh brazen atk def 2.png|24px]]<sub>{{color|red|A}}</sub>
|passa3=Brazen Atk/Def 3
| [[Brazen Atk/Def 2]]
|passa3unlock=4
| {{star|3}}
|passa3cost=240
| 120 SP
|-
|-
| [[File:Is feh brazen atk def 3.png|24px]]<sub>{{color|red|A}}</sub>
|passc1=Close Guard 1
| [[Brazen Atk/Def 3]]
|passc1unlock=3
| {{star|4}}
|passc1cost=60
| 240 SP
|-
|-
| [[File:Is feh close guard 1.png|24px]]<sub>{{color|green|C}}</sub>
|passc2=Close Guard 2
| [[Close Guard 1]]
|passc2unlock=4
| {{star|3}}
|passc2cost=120
| 60 SP
|-
|-
| [[File:Is feh close guard 2.png|24px]]<sub>{{color|green|C}}</sub>
|passc3=Close Guard 3
| [[Close Guard 2]]
|passc3unlock=5
| {{star|4}}
|passc3cost=240
| 120 SP
}}
|-
| [[File:Is feh close guard 3.png|24px]]<sub>{{color|green|C}}</sub>
| [[Close Guard 3]]
| {{star|5}}
| 240 SP
|-
! colspan="4" style="border-bottom-left-radius: 15px; border-bottom-right-radius: 15px" |
|}


==Personality and character==
==Personality==
{{sectstub}}
The self-proclaimed "Almighty King of Grappling", Balthus is hearty and careless. He desires to repay [[Abyss]] for sheltering him by defeating any intruders.
The self-proclaimed "Almighty King of Grappling", Balthus is hearty and careless. He desires to repay [[Abyss]] for sheltering him by defeating any intruders.


==Supports==
==Supports==
{{main|Balthus/Supports}}
{{main|Balthus/Supports|Balthus/Supports (Warriors: Three Hopes)}}


==Endings==
==Endings==
'''Balthus, King of Grappling''' (single ending, ''Silver Snow'', ''Azure Moon'', ''Verdant Wind'')<br>
'''Balthus, King of Grappling''' (single ending, Silver Snow, Azure Moon, Verdant Wind)<br>
Balthus disappeared shortly after the war, but rumors of his exploits swirled for a long time thereafter. Some say he returned to Kupala, where he became a protector of the mountain folk. Others say he remained right under Garreg Mach's nose as a prominent underworld figure. Whatever the truth, the tale of his domination in the first-ever All-Fódlan Tournament Brawl is likely too persistent to be a fabrication.
Balthus disappeared shortly after the war, but rumors of his exploits swirled for a long time thereafter. Some say he returned to Kupala, where he became a protector of the mountain folk. Others say he remained right under Garreg Mach's nose as a prominent underworld figure. Whatever the truth, the tale of his domination in the first-ever All-Fódlan Tournament Brawl is likely too persistent to be a fabrication.


'''Balthus, King of Grappling''' (single ending, ''Crimson Flower'')<br>
'''Balthus, King of Grappling''' (single ending, Crimson Flower)<br>
After the war for Fódlan, Balthus whole-heartedly joined the battle against those who slither in the dark. The devastation he wrought in the Battle of Shambhala was immortalized in a tapestry, entitled "Avatar of War," and passed down through the generations. Afterward, it is said he returned to Kupala and became a protector of the mountain folk.
After the war for Fódlan, Balthus whole-heartedly joined the battle against those who slither in the dark. The devastation he wrought in the Battle of Shambhala was immortalized in a tapestry, entitled "Avatar of War," and passed down through the generations. Afterward, it is said he returned to Kupala and became a protector of the mountain folk.


'''Byleth, Wandering Flame/Ruler of Dawn & Balthus, King of Grappling''' (''Silver Snow'', ''Verdant Wind'')<br>
'''Byleth, Wandering Flame/Ruler of Dawn & Balthus, King of Grappling''' (Silver Snow, Verdant Wind)<br>
After ascending to the throne as the first leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan, Byleth announced her marriage to Balthus. The people were reluctant to accept this union at first, considering his reputation, but his natural charisma in speeches and his ability to exceed expectations eventually won their blessing. Though mostly noted for his strength and dedication as a bodyguard, Balthus also provided counsel. It is said that many civil and diplomatic reforms owe their origins to his advice.
After ascending to the throne as the first leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan, Byleth announced her marriage to Balthus. The people were reluctant to accept this union at first, considering his reputation, but his natural charisma in speeches and his ability to exceed expectations eventually won their blessing. Though mostly noted for his strength and dedication as a bodyguard, Balthus also provided counsel. It is said that many civil and diplomatic reforms owe their origins to his advice.


'''Byleth, Guardian of Order & Balthus, King of Grappling''' (''Azure Moon'')<br>
'''Byleth, Guardian of Order & Balthus, King of Grappling''' (Azure Moon)<br>
After taking her place as the new archbishop of the Church of Seiros, Byleth announced her marriage to Balthus. The people were reluctant to accept this union at first, considering his reputation, but his natural charisma in speeches and his ability to exceed expectations eventually won their blessing. Though mostly noted for his strength and dedication as a bodyguard, Balthus also provided counsel. It is said that many civil and diplomatic reforms owe their origins to his advice.
After taking her place as the new archbishop of the Church of Seiros, Byleth announced her marriage to Balthus. The people were reluctant to accept this union at first, considering his reputation, but his natural charisma in speeches and his ability to exceed expectations eventually won their blessing. Though mostly noted for his strength and dedication as a bodyguard, Balthus also provided counsel. It is said that many civil and diplomatic reforms owe their origins to his advice.


'''Byleth, Wings of the Hegemon & Balthus, King of Grappling''' (''Crimson Flower'')<br>
'''Byleth, Wings of the Hegemon & Balthus, King of Grappling''' (Crimson Flower)<br>
Almost as soon as Byleth and Balthus finished their lively wedding celebration, the battle with those who slither in the dark began in earnest. Leading from the front lines, the couple drove the enemy back again and again, causing such carnage on the battlefield that even their Imperial allies and subordinates were intimidated. After hostilities came to an end, their names faded from official historical records but persisted in folk tales. Of the stories that spread to every corner of Fódlan and survive to this day, the most prominent one features criminals who threaten to abduct a traveler's wife. The traveler laughs and wishes them the best of luck.
Almost as soon as Byleth and Balthus finished their lively wedding celebration, the battle with those who slither in the dark began in earnest. Leading from the front lines, the couple drove the enemy back again and again, causing such carnage on the battlefield that even their Imperial allies and subordinates were intimidated. After hostilities came to an end, their names faded from official historical records but persisted in folk tales. Of the stories that spread to every corner of Fódlan and survive to this day, the most prominent one features criminals who threaten to abduct a traveler's wife. The traveler laughs and wishes them the best of luck.


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After the war, Yuri returned to the underworld. Some time after assuming control of the illicit markets, he happened upon Balthus, who had become so down on his luck that he had collapsed in an alley. Yuri helped Balthus back to his feet and offered him work as a bodyguard. While Balthus first accepted just to get by, he came to enjoy the lifestyle so much that he remained at Yuri's side for the rest of his days. The underworld kingpin and the Indomitable King of Grappling made such an impression on the world that their names were feared for centuries.
After the war, Yuri returned to the underworld. Some time after assuming control of the illicit markets, he happened upon Balthus, who had become so down on his luck that he had collapsed in an alley. Yuri helped Balthus back to his feet and offered him work as a bodyguard. While Balthus first accepted just to get by, he came to enjoy the lifestyle so much that he remained at Yuri's side for the rest of his days. The underworld kingpin and the Indomitable King of Grappling made such an impression on the world that their names were feared for centuries.


'''Balthus, King of Grappling & Constance, Sorcery Incarnate''' (''Silver Snow'', ''Azure Moon'', ''Verdant Wind'')<br>
'''Balthus, King of Grappling & Constance, Sorcery Incarnate''' (Silver Snow, Azure Moon, Verdant Wind)<br>
For her service in war, and her innovations in magic, Constance von Nuvelle was among the first to receive peerage in the new Fódlan. The very next day, she and Balthus were wed, and the couple set about the restoration of House Nuvelle. For their domain, they claimed not the land once ruled by that house, but rather an area in the east of Leicester that encompassed Kupala. There, they became known as advocates for the mountain folk, and as nobles who lived moment to moment as outlandishly as they pleased.
For her service in war, and her innovations in magic, Constance von Nuvelle was among the first to receive peerage in the new Fódlan. The very next day, she and Balthus were wed, and the couple set about the restoration of House Nuvelle. For their domain, they claimed not the land once ruled by that house, but rather an area in the east of Leicester that encompassed Kupala. There, they became known as advocates for the mountain folk, and as nobles who lived moment to moment as outlandishly as they pleased.


'''Balthus, King of Grappling & Constance, Scion of Nuvelle''' (''Crimson Flower'')<br>
'''Balthus, King of Grappling & Constance, Scion of Nuvelle''' (Crimson Flower)<br>
After the war, Balthus and Constance joined the battle against those who slither in the dark. The devastation they wrought in Shambhala was immortalized in a tapestry, entitled "Avatars of War," which preserved their legacy for generations. Afterward, the two were married. Constance was among the first to receive peerage from Emperor Edelgard, and though Balthus sometimes chafed from being at the mercy of his wife's whims, the couple worked diligently to solidify the new social order under Imperial rule. House Nuvelle was given no guarantee of continued power on a hereditary basis but nevertheless achieved lasting status as a leader in the magical arts.
After the war, Balthus and Constance joined the battle against those who slither in the dark. The devastation they wrought in Shambhala was immortalized in a tapestry, entitled "Avatars of War," which preserved their legacy for generations. Afterward, the two were married. Constance was among the first to receive peerage from Emperor Edelgard, and though Balthus sometimes chafed from being at the mercy of his wife's whims, the couple worked diligently to solidify the new social order under Imperial rule. House Nuvelle was given no guarantee of continued power on a hereditary basis but nevertheless achieved lasting status as a leader in the magical arts.


'''Balthus, King of Grappling & Hapi, Beast Master''' (''Silver Snow'', ''Verdant Wind'', ''Crimson Flower'')<br>
'''Balthus, King of Grappling & Hapi, Beast Master''' (Silver Snow, Verdant Wind, Crimson Flower)<br>
Shortly after the war, Hapi and Balthus disappeared. Their absence from the world stage was not lasting, however, as before long they emerged as the leaders of an elite band of mercenaries. The group traveled all over Fódlan helping those in need, with a noted specialty in handling monsters. It is said that these mercenaries lived raucously, laughing often, and that not a single sigh of discontent was ever heard. Some years later, when those who slither in the dark returned to threaten Fódlan once again, these mercenaries were instrumental in dealing with them.
Shortly after the war, Hapi and Balthus disappeared. Their absence from the world stage was not lasting, however, as before long they emerged as the leaders of an elite band of mercenaries. The group traveled all over Fódlan helping those in need, with a noted specialty in handling monsters. It is said that these mercenaries lived raucously, laughing often, and that not a single sigh of discontent was ever heard. Some years later, when those who slither in the dark returned to threaten Fódlan once again, these mercenaries were instrumental in dealing with them.


'''Balthus, King of Grappling & Hapi, Beast Master''' (''Azure Moon'')<br>
'''Balthus, King of Grappling & Hapi, Beast Master''' (Azure Moon)<br>
Shortly after the war, Hapi and Balthus disappeared. Their absence from the world stage was not lasting, however, as before long they emerged as the leaders of an elite band of mercenaries. The group traveled all over Fódlan helping those in need, with a noted specialty in handling monsters. It is said that these mercenaries lived raucously, laughing often, and that not a single sigh of discontent was ever heard. Some time later, when those who slither in the dark threatened Fódlan, it is rumored that these mercenaries were instrumental in dealing with them.
Shortly after the war, Hapi and Balthus disappeared. Their absence from the world stage was not lasting, however, as before long they emerged as the leaders of an elite band of mercenaries. The group traveled all over Fódlan helping those in need, with a noted specialty in handling monsters. It is said that these mercenaries lived raucously, laughing often, and that not a single sigh of discontent was ever heard. Some time later, when those who slither in the dark threatened Fódlan, it is rumored that these mercenaries were instrumental in dealing with them.


==Quotes==
==Quotes==
===Battle quotes===
===Battle quotes===
{{quote|Come and get some, kiddo! I won't hold back, so you better not either! These fists are packed with years of pent-up resentment. Time to let loose!|Balthus as an enemy in [[The Fourth House|''Cindered Shadows'' Chapter 1]]}}
{{quote|Come and get some, kiddo! I won't hold back, so you better not either! These fists are packed with years of pent-up resentment. Time to let loose!|Balthus as an enemy in [[The Fourth House|''Cindered Shadows'' Chapter&nbsp;1]]}}


{{quote|'''Claude:''' You look...familiar. Have we met?<br>'''Balthus:''' Not a chance. You'd remember meeting a specimen like me.<br>'''Claude:''' True. I'd definitely remember this sharp twinge of annoyance.<br>'''Balthus:''' Stop yappin' and start slappin'!|Balthus as an enemy fighting [[Claude]] in [[The Fourth House|''Cindered Shadows'' Chapter 1]]}}
{{quote|'''Claude:''' You look...familiar. Have we met?<br>'''Balthus:''' Not a chance. You'd remember meeting a specimen like me.<br>'''Claude:''' True. I'd definitely remember this sharp twinge of annoyance.<br>'''Balthus:''' Stop yappin' and start slappin'!|Balthus as an enemy fighting [[Claude]] in [[The Fourth House|''Cindered Shadows'' Chapter&nbsp;1]]}}


{{quote|'''Hilda:''' I can't shake the feeling that I know you from somewhere, but...I'm drawing a blank. Either way, you wouldn't want to hurt a helpless girl like me. Maybe you should let us off the hook.<br>'''Balthus:''' Anything for a pretty lady. Why don't we talk it out over a hot meal? Your treat? Actually... Scratch that. Something tells me I'd best stay away from this one.|Balthus as an enemy fighting [[Hilda]] in [[The Fourth House|''Cindered Shadows'' Chapter 1]]}}
{{quote|'''Hilda:''' I can't shake the feeling that I know you from somewhere, but...I'm drawing a blank. Either way, you wouldn't want to hurt a helpless girl like me. Maybe you should let us off the hook.<br>'''Balthus:''' Anything for a pretty lady. Why don't we talk it out over a hot meal? Your treat? Actually... Scratch that. Something tells me I'd best stay away from this one.|Balthus as an enemy fighting [[Hilda]] in [[The Fourth House|''Cindered Shadows'' Chapter&nbsp;1]]}}


{{quote|It'll be a shame to mar this pretty arena with a bunch of fresh corpses, but here goes!|Balthus in [[What Lies Beneath/Ambush in the Arena|''Cindered Shadows'' Chapter 2]]}}
{{quote|It'll be a shame to mar this pretty arena with a bunch of fresh corpses, but here goes!|Balthus in [[What Lies Beneath/Ambush in the Arena|''Cindered Shadows'' Chapter&nbsp;2]]}}


{{quote|'''Balthus:''' Some baggage you've got, pal. Just how many people have you slaughtered?<br>'''Death Knight:''' Countless.|Balthus fighting the [[Death Knight]] in [[What Lies Beneath/Ambush in the Arena|''Cindered Shadows'' Chapter 2]]}}
{{quote|'''Balthus:''' Some baggage you've got, pal. Just how many people have you slaughtered?<br>'''Death Knight:''' Countless.|Balthus fighting the [[Death Knight]] in [[What Lies Beneath/Ambush in the Arena|''Cindered Shadows'' Chapter&nbsp;2]]}}


{{quote|'''Balthus:''' I owe you a lot but not my life. Not an even trade in my book.<br>'''Aelfric:''' I feel some remorse over what I will require of you. But take it, I must. I will not shrink away from what is necessary.<br>'''Balthus:''' That a fact? Then I guess a fight was inevitable.<br>'''Aelfric:''' Ever the brutish thug.|Balthus fighting [[Aelfric]] in [[Return to Me|''Cindered Shadows'' Chapter 6]]}}
{{quote|'''Balthus:''' I owe you a lot but not my life. Not an even trade in my book.<br>'''Aelfric:''' I feel some remorse over what I will require of you. But take it, I must. I will not shrink away from what is necessary.<br>'''Balthus:''' That a fact? Then I guess a fight was inevitable.<br>'''Aelfric:''' Ever the brutish thug.|Balthus fighting [[Aelfric]] in [[Return to Me|''Cindered Shadows'' Chapter&nbsp;6]]}}


{{quote|I intended to take one for the team, but damn. This thing is way uglier than I thought. Heh, perfect. This will be one for the history books.|Balthus fighting the [[Aelfric|Umbral Beast]] in [[Wolf Pack|''Cindered Shadows'' Chapter 7]]}}
{{quote|I intended to take one for the team, but damn. This thing is way uglier than I thought. Heh, perfect. This will be one for the history books.|Balthus fighting the [[Aelfric|Umbral Beast]] in [[Wolf Pack|''Cindered Shadows'' Chapter&nbsp;7]]}}


{{quote|You may not remember me, but trust me. I don't feel great about fighting you. I love a good brawl, but fighting a pretty gal to the death is madness. War is so senseless...|Balthus fighting [[Judith]] in [[Beyond Escape/The Great Bridge Coup|Crimson Flower Chapter 13]].}}
{{quote|You may not remember me, but trust me. I don't feel great about fighting you. I love a good brawl, but fighting a pretty gal to the death is madness. War is so senseless...|Balthus fighting [[Judith]] in [[Beyond Escape/The Great Bridge Coup|Crimson Flower Chapter&nbsp;13]].}}


{{quote|'''Balthus:''' Gah, you're here too? You aren't going to make this easy on me, are you, little lady?<br>'''Lysithea:''' If you're worried about your debt to my parents, you'll have to contend with them. I can't help you now.<br>'''Balthus:''' No way, pal. I won't kill you... Hey, Professor! Persuade this one to join our side later, yeah?|Balthus fighting [[Lysithea]] in [[The Master Tactician/Capturing Derdriu|Crimson Flower Chapter 14]].}}
{{quote|'''Balthus:''' Gah, you're here too? You aren't going to make this easy on me, are you, little lady?<br>'''Lysithea:''' If you're worried about your debt to my parents, you'll have to contend with them. I can't help you now.<br>'''Balthus:''' No way, pal. I won't kill you... Hey, Professor! Persuade this one to join our side later, yeah?|Balthus fighting [[Lysithea]] in [[The Master Tactician/Capturing Derdriu|Crimson Flower Chapter&nbsp;14]].}}


{{quote|'''Balthus:''' Back off, Hilda. Holst wouldn't want this.<br>'''Hilda:''' No, Baltie, you back off. I'm right where I wanna be. If you kill me here, I won't be the one my brother holds responsible.<br>'''Balthus:''' If that happens, offering my life is the least I can do to make it up to him. That...and bringing you home.|Balthus fighting [[Hilda]] in [[The Master Tactician/Capturing Derdriu|Crimson Flower Chapter 14]].}}
{{quote|'''Balthus:''' Back off, Hilda. Holst wouldn't want this.<br>'''Hilda:''' No, Baltie, you back off. I'm right where I wanna be. If you kill me here, I won't be the one my brother holds responsible.<br>'''Balthus:''' If that happens, offering my life is the least I can do to make it up to him. That...and bringing you home.|Balthus fighting [[Hilda]] in [[The Master Tactician/Capturing Derdriu|Crimson Flower Chapter&nbsp;14]].}}


===Critical quotes===
===Critical quotes===
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{{quote|Time to die, pal!|Balthus in Part II}}
{{quote|Time to die, pal!|Balthus in Part II}}


===Death/retreat quotes===
===Defeat quotes===
{{quote|Could be worse, but...looks my fun's over.|Balthus in Part I}}
{{quote|Could be worse, but...looks my fun's over.|Balthus in Part I}}


{{quote|Urgh... You've got guts, I'll give you that much.|Balthus as an enemy in [[The Fourth House|''Cindered Shadows'' Chapter 1]]}}
{{quote|Urgh... You've got guts, I'll give you that much.|Balthus as an enemy in [[The Fourth House|''Cindered Shadows'' Chapter&nbsp;1]]}}


{{quote|This round may be over, but I'll get you next time!|Balthus's retreat quote in casual mode as a playable character in Part II}}
{{quote|This round may be over, but I'll get you next time!|Balthus's retreat quote in casual mode as a playable character in Part II}}
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|english1=Former heir to House Albrecht, a minor Alliance house
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|japanese1=同盟領の小貴族アダルブレヒト家の元当主
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|english=Former heir to House Albrecht, a minor Alliance house
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|japanese=同盟領の小貴族アダルブレヒト家の元当主
|english2=Former noble who ran away to Abyss due to<br>money problems. Revels in competition as<br>Leicester's King of Grappling. Appears in Fire<br>Emblem: Three Houses.
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|japanese2=借金のためアビスに逃げ込んだ元貴族。<br>酒と勝負事が大好きな、自称レスターの格闘王。<br>（登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 風花雪月』）
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|english=Former noble who ran away to Abyss due to<br>money problems. Revels in competition as<br>Leicester's King of Grappling. Appears in Fire<br>Emblem: Three Houses.
|japanese=借金のためアビスに逃げ込んだ元貴族。<br>酒と勝負事が大好きな、自称レスターの格闘王。<br>（登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 風花雪月』）
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|english=Former head of House Albrecht
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==[[Meet some of the Heroes]] entries==
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|full_name=Balthus: King of Grappling
|name=Balthus King of Grappling
|blurb1=There’s a place deep below Garreg Mach Monastery that they call Abyss, an underground society inhabited by those who were forced there by unfortunate circumstances. One particularly noticeable example among them is Balthus, one of the students of the Ashen Wolf House.
|blurb2=Balthus is a bold and brash young man with a big heart. He’s unpretentious to a fault, and strong too. He despises double-dealing and crookedness, and doesn’t care much for petty details.
|blurb3=Unfortunately, his headstrong, larger-than-life ways leave little room for subtlety and caution, and he can sometimes be rather careless about money. In fact, I hear that he moved to Abyss to hide from debt collectors…
|blurb4=Don’t forget what I said about him being big-hearted, though—he cares deeply for both friends and family. Still, as hard as it is to say no to such a loveable rogue, I strongly recommend against lending him any money!
|Related_name1=Yuri
|Related_blurb1=Leader of the Ashen Wolf House. Behind the tough talk lies a valiant defender of the weak. One of Balthus’s fellow students.
|Related_name2=Constance
|Related_blurb2=Young lady of the fallen Imperial house of Nuvelle. Has an overbearing attitude until she’s somewhere with sunlight. One of Balthus’s fellow students.
|Related_name3=Hapi
|Related_blurb3=An apathetic young woman whose sighs have the unique ability to draw monsters to her. One of Balthus’s fellow students.
}}
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==Etymology and other languages==
==Etymology and other languages==
{{Names
{{Names
|eng-name=Balthus von Albrecht
|eng-name=Balthus von Albrecht
|eng-mean=Full name; known by just '''Balthus''' in most menus. Balthus is a truncation of Balthazar, as below. Albrecht is a German name meaning "shining noble", and is cognate to "Albert" in English.
|eng-mean=Full name; known by just '''Balthus''' in most menus. Balthus is a truncation of Balthazar, as below. Albrecht is a German name meaning "shining noble", and is cognate to "Albert" in English.
|jap-name={{hover|バルタザール＝フォン＝アダルブレヒト|Barutazāru fon Adaruburehito}}
|jpn-name={{hover|バルタザール＝フォン＝アダルブレヒト|Barutazāru fon Adaruburehito}}
|jap-mean=Balthazar von Adalbrecht; Balthazar is an Akkadian name meaning "Bel protects the king". Adalbrecht is an alternate form of Albrecht, as above.
|jpn-mean=Balthazar von Adalbrecht; Balthazar is an Akkadian name meaning "Bel protects the king". Adalbrecht is an alternate form of Albrecht, as above.
|span-name=Balthus von Albrecht
|span-name=Balthus von Albrecht
|span-mean=As above.
|span-mean=As above.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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! style="border: 1px solid {{Color2}}; background: {{Color1}}; border-radius: 15px" | [[File:Small portrait balthus fe16.png|64px]] ''Three Houses'' [[File:Small portrait balthus 02 fe16.png|64px]]
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|[[File:Ma ns01 noble balthus playable.gif]][[File:Ma ns01 noble balthus 02 playable.gif]]<br>[[Noble]]
| style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}}" | [[File:Ma ns01 war monk balthus 02 playable.gif]]<br>[[War Monk]]
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! style="border: 1px solid {{Color2}}; background: {{Color1}}; border-radius: 15px" | [[File:Small portrait balthus 02 fewa2.png|64px]] ''Warriors: Three Hopes'' [[File:Small portrait balthus fewa2.png|64px]]
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|[[File:Ma fewa2 fighter balthus playable.gif]]<br>[[Fighter]]
|style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}}" |[[File:Ma fewa2 brawler balthus playable.gif]][[File:Ma fewa2 brawler balthus enemy.gif]]<br>[[Brawler]]
|style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}}" |[[File:Ma fewa2 grappler balthus playable.gif]]<br>[[Grappler]]
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===Official artwork===
<gallery>
<gallery>
FETH Balthus 01.png|Artwork of Balthus from {{title|Three Houses}}.
FETH Balthus 01.png|Artwork of Balthus from {{title|Three Houses}}.
FEWATH Balthus concept art.png|Concept artwork of Balthus from {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}.
</gallery>
===Portraits===
<gallery>
FETH Balthus 02.png|High quality portrait artwork of Balthus from {{title|Three Houses}}.
FETH Balthus 02.png|High quality portrait artwork of Balthus from {{title|Three Houses}}.
Portrait balthus 02 fe16.png|Portrait artwork of Balthus in Part II from {{title|Three Houses}}.
Portrait balthus 02 fe16.png|Portrait artwork of Balthus in Part II from {{title|Three Houses}}.
Portrait balthus fewa2.png|Portrait artwork of Balthus from {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}.
</gallery>
===CG images===
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File:Cg fe16 yuri watches the captured ashen wolves.png|A captured Balthus.
File:Cg fe16 ashen wolves look at the light.png|Balthus and the rest of the [[Ashen Wolves]].
File:Cg fe16 ashen wolves say farewell.png|Balthus and the rest of the Ashen Wolves.
Cg fe16 balthus s support.png|Balthus's S-support illustration.
Cg fe16 balthus s support.png|Balthus's S-support illustration.
Cg fe16 balthus s support 2.png|Balthus's S-support illustration for Crimson Flower.
Cg fe16 balthus s support 2.png|Balthus's S-support illustration for Crimson Flower.
FEWATH Balthus concept art.png|Concept artwork of Balthus from {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}.
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</gallery>


===''Heroes'' artwork===
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
Ss fewa2 balthus.png|Screenshot of Balthus from {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}.
</gallery>
 
==={{title|Heroes}} artwork===
<gallery>
<gallery>
FEH Balthus King of Grappling 01.png|Artwork of Balthus: King of Grappling from {{title|Heroes}}.
FEH Balthus King of Grappling 01.png|Artwork of Balthus: King of Grappling.
FEH Balthus King of Grappling 02.png|Artwork of Balthus: King of Grappling from {{title|Heroes}}.
FEH Balthus King of Grappling 02.png|Artwork of Balthus: King of Grappling.
FEH Balthus King of Grappling 02a.png|Artwork of Balthus: King of Grappling from {{title|Heroes}}.
FEH Balthus King of Grappling 02a.png|Artwork of Balthus: King of Grappling.
FEH Balthus King of Grappling 03.png|Artwork of Balthus: King of Grappling from {{title|Heroes}}.
FEH Balthus King of Grappling 03.png|Artwork of Balthus: King of Grappling.
FEH mth Balthus King of Grappling 01.png|Artwork of Balthus: King of Grappling.
FEH mth Balthus King of Grappling 02.png|Artwork of Balthus: King of Grappling.
FEH mth Balthus King of Grappling 03.png|Artwork of Balthus: King of Grappling.
FEH mth Balthus King of Grappling 04.png|Artwork of Balthus: King of Grappling.
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</gallery>


===Other appearances===
===''Cipher'' artwork===
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TCGCipher Balthus 02.jpg|Artwork of Balthus from {{TCGCipher}}.
TCGCipher Balthus 02.jpg|Artwork of Balthus from {{TCGCipher}}.
TCGCipher Balthus 01.jpg|Artwork of Balthus from {{TCGCipher}}.
TCGCipher Balthus 01.jpg|Artwork of Balthus from {{TCGCipher}}.
Ss fewa2 balthus.png|Screenshot of Balthus from {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}.
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