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Cavalier

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Cavalier

FEMN Cavalier.png
Artwork of the Cavalier from the Fire Emblem Trading Card Game.


A mounted unit with excellent mobility.

Unit type(s)

Unknown

Weapon(s)
Skill(s)

The Cavalier (Japanese: ソシアルナイト Social Knight) is a basic class of soldiers fighting on horseback. Cavaliers have appeared in every Fire Emblem series game to date except for Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn, in which the class is instead divided into four separate weapon-specialist classes: Sword Knight, Lance Knight, Axe Knight and Bow Knight.

Cavaliers are regularly described by the games as a balanced class, designed with all of its stats around the average (with the exception of magic and resistance). They strike a solid balance of offence, defense and agility, which when combined with their excellent movement allow them to perform well at the front lines of battle. Rare for a basic class, they normally have access to both swords and lances (the exceptions being Gaiden, its remake, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia and Mystery of the Emblem), allowing them greater diversity in combat. Mystery of the Emblem and Thracia 776 grant Cavaliers the ability to dismount, required to enable them to operate indoors; this forces them to use only swords and nullifies bonus damage to them.

In all appearances, Cavaliers promote to the Paladin class; Gaiden and Shadows of Valentia adds a third-tier class to their promotion line, the Gold Knight, while The Sacred Stones, Awakening, and Fates allow them to choose between promoting to Paladin and Great Knight.

Stats

Base stats

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level
Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light 16 5 -- 2 6 0 7 0 9 -- Sword/Lance: 8
Gaiden 24 9 -- 3 5 0 5 2 7 -- Lance
Mystery of the Emblem 18 5 -- 2 4 0 6 0 9 -- Lance: 8
Genealogy of the Holy War 30 7 0 6 6 0 6 0 8 -- Swords B Lances C
Thracia 776 20 (20) 3 (2) 0 (0) 3 (2) 4 (2) 0 (0) 3 (2) -- 8 (5) 6 (6) Swords E (E) Lances E (--)
The Binding Blade 20/18 5 -- 2/3 5/3 0 6 0 7 9 Swords E/D Lances D/E
The Blazing Blade 20/18 5 -- 2/3 5/3 0 6 0 7 9 Swords E/D Lances E
The Sacred Stones 20/18 5 -- 2/3 5/3 0 6 0 7 9 Swords E Lances D
Shadow Dragon 18 5 0 2 6 0 7 0 9 -- Swords E Lances E
New Mystery of the Emblem 18 5 0 2 6 0 7 0 9 -- Swords E Lances E
Awakening 18 6 0 5 6 0 7 0 7 -- Swords E Lances E
Fates 17 6 0 5 5 3 5 3 7 -- Swords/Katanas E Lances/Naginata E
Cavaliers in Gaiden and Shadows of Valentia also have a base class strength of 6.

Max stats

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level
Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light 52 20 -- 20 20 20 20 20 20 -- Sword/Lance: 20
Gaiden 52 40 -- 40 40 40 40 40 40 -- Lance
Mystery of the Emblem 52 20 -- 20 20 20 20 20 20 -- Lance: 20
Genealogy of the Holy War 80 22 15 21 21 30 21 15 8 -- Swords B Lances C
Thracia 776 80 (80) 20 (20) 20 (20) 20 (20) 20 (20) 20 (20) 20 (20) -- 20 (20) 20 (20) Swords A (A) Lances A (--)
The Binding Blade 60 20 -- 20 20 30 20 20 15 20 Swords A Lances A
The Blazing Blade 60 20 -- 20 20 30 20 20 15 20 Swords A Lances A
The Sacred Stones 60 20 -- 20 20 30 20 20 15 20 Swords A Lances A
Shadow Dragon 60 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 32 -- Swords A Lances A
New Mystery of the Emblem 60 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 11 -- Swords A Lances A
Awakening 60 26 20 25 25 30 26 26 9 -- Swords A Lances A

Class growth rates

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Charm Constitution* Movement* Weapon level
Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light ? ? -- ? ? 0% ? 0% -- -- -- --
Gaiden 150% 50% -- 50% 50% 0% 50% 0% -- -- -- --
Mystery of the Emblem 80% 30% -- 20% 20% 0% 30% 0% -- -- -- --
Genealogy of the Holy War 100% 30% 10% 30% 30% 0% 30% 10% -- -- -- --
Thracia 776 50% 20% 3% 15% 10% 10% 15% -- -- 15% 0% --
The Binding Blade 75% 35% -- 40% 28% 30% 15% 12% -- -- -- --
The Blazing Blade 75% 35% -- 40% 28% 30% 15% 15% -- -- -- --
The Sacred Stones 75% 35% -- 40% 28% 30% 15% 15% -- -- -- --
Shadow Dragon 40% 15% -10% 25% 10% 0% 15% -5% -- -- -- --
New Mystery of the Emblem 40% 15% -10% 25% 15% 0% 15% -5% -- -- -- --
Awakening 45/80% 20/35% 0% 20/30% 20/30% 0/35% 10/30% 5/15% -- -- -- --
Fates 10/70% 15/50% 0% 10/45% 10/40% 15/30% 10/50% 5/45% -- -- -- --
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
(Player)
0% 0% -- 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% -- -- -- --
See class growth rate for more details on the mechanics of class growths in each game.

Class skills

Game Skill Learning conditions
Genealogy of the Holy War
Thracia 776
The Binding Blade
The Blazing Blade
The Sacred Stones
Canto Innate; hidden and unnamed.
Awakening Is 3ds01 discipline.png Discipline Learned at Level 1.
Awakening Is 3ds01 outdoor fighter.png Outdoor Fighter Learned at Level 10.
Fates Is 3ds02 elbow room.png Elbow Room Learned from Level 1 and up.

Additionally, in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, Cavaliers possess a passive skill marking them as a Is 3ds03 mounted.pngmounted unit.

Class change

Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe01 cavalier lance 01.png
Cavalier
Using a Is nes01 promotion item.pngKnight Crest after reaching Level 10. Bs fe01 paladin lance 01.png
Paladin

Gaiden

Trainee-like class Method Base class Method Advanced class Method Advanced class
Bs fe02 villager sword.png
Villager
After reaching Level 3, at any Mila Shrine. File:Bs fe02 knight lance.png
Cavalier
After reaching Level 7, at any Mila Shrine. Bs fe02 paladin lance 01.png
Paladin
After reaching Level 10, at any Mila Shrine. File:Bs fe02 gold knight lance.png
Gold Knight

Mystery of the Emblem

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe03 cavalier lance.png
Cavalier
Using a Is snes01 knight crest.pngKnight Crest after reaching Level 10. Bs fe03 paladin lance.png
Paladin

Genealogy of the Holy War

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
File:Bs fe04 noish cavalier sword.png
Cavalier
and
Bs fe04 ethlyn troubadour staff.png
Troubadour
Choosing the "Class change" option in a home castle after reaching Level 20. File:Bs fe04 noish paladin sword.png
Paladin

Thracia 776

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe05 carrion cavalier sword.png
Cavalier
and
Bs fe05 nanna troubadour staff.png
Troubadour
Using a Is snes03 knight proof.pngKnight Proof after reaching Level 10. Bs fe05 carrion paladin lance.png
Paladin

The Binding Blade

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe06 alen cavalier sword.png
Cavalier
Using a Is gba knight crest.pngKnight Crest after reaching Level 10. Bs fe06 alen paladin sword.png
Paladin

The Blazing Blade

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe07 lowen cavalier sword.png
Cavalier
Using a Is gba knight crest.pngKnight Crest or Is gba earth seal.pngEarth Seal after reaching Level 10. Bs fe07 lowen paladin lance.png
Paladin


The Sacred Stones

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Bs fe08 amelia recruit lance.png
Recruit
Reaching Level 10, and choosing at beginning of next battle. Bs fe08 amelia cavalier lance.png
Cavalier
or
Bs fe08 amelia knight lance.png
Knight
Using a Is gba knight crest.pngKnight Crest or Is gba master seal.pngMaster Seal after reaching Level 10.


Using a Is gba knight crest.pngKnight Crest or Is gba master seal.pngMaster Seal after reaching Level 10.
Bs fe08 amelia paladin lance.png
Paladin
or
Bs fe08 amelia great knight lance.png
Great Knight
or
Bs fe08 amelia general lance.png
General
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Shadow Dragon

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
File:Bs fe11 cain cavalier sword.png
Cavalier
Using a Is ds master seal.pngMaster Seal after reaching Level 10. Bs fe11 playable paladin sword.png
Paladin

New Mystery of the Emblem

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
File:Bs fe11 cain cavalier lance.png
Cavalier
Using a Is ds master seal.pngMaster Seal after reaching Level 10. Bs fe11 playable paladin lance.png
Paladin

Awakening

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Ma 3ds01 cavalier playable.gif
Cavalier
Using a Is 3ds01 master seal.pngMaster Seal after reaching Level 10. Ma 3ds01 paladin playable.gif
Paladin
or
Ma 3ds01 great knight playable.gif
Great Knight
Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose.

Fates

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Ma 3ds02 cavalier playable.gif
Cavalier
Using a Is 3ds02 class change.pngMaster Seal after reaching Level 10. Ma 3ds02 paladin playable.gif
Paladin
or
Ma 3ds02 great knight playable.gif
Great Knight
Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose.

Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

Trainee-like class Method Base class Method Advanced class Method Advanced class Method Over class
Ma 3ds03 villager kliff playable.gif
Villager
After reaching Level 3, at any Mila Shrine. Ma 3ds03 cavalier clive playable.gif
Cavalier
After reaching Level 7, at any Mila Shrine. Ma 3ds03 paladin mathilda playable.gif
Paladin
After reaching Level 10, at any Mila Shrine. Ma 3ds03 gold knight zeke playable.gif
Gold Knight
After reaching Level 20, at the Altar of the Destrier. Ma 3ds03 skogul playable.gif
Skogul

Playable Cavaliers

Playable Characters
Name Game
Cain Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem
Abel Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem Book 1, Shadow Dragon
Matthis Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem
Hardin Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem Book 1, Fire Emblem: Archanea Saga, Shadow Dragon
Roshea Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem Book 1, Fire Emblem: Archanea Saga, Shadow Dragon
Vyland Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem Book 1, Shadow Dragon
Clive Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Cecil Mystery of the Emblem Book 2, New Mystery of the Emblem
Luke Mystery of the Emblem Book 2, New Mystery of the Emblem
Roderick Mystery of the Emblem Book 2, New Mystery of the Emblem
Noish Genealogy of the Holy War First Generation
Alec Genealogy of the Holy War First Generation
Ares Genealogy of the Holy War Second Generation
Carrion Thracia 776
Alen The Binding Blade
Lance The Binding Blade
Trec The Binding Blade
Noah The Binding Blade
Sain The Blazing Blade
Kent The Blazing Blade
Lowen The Blazing Blade
Franz The Sacred Stones
Forde The Sacred Stones
Kyle The Sacred Stones
Frey Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem
Belf Fire Emblem: Archanea Saga, New Mystery of the Emblem
Leiden Fire Emblem: Archanea Saga, New Mystery of the Emblem
Stahl Awakening
Sully Awakening
Silas Fates
Peri Fates: Conquest, Revelation
Sophie Fates
Siegbert Fates: Conquest, Revelation
Fernand Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (via DLC)
Playable Cavalier units in the Fire Emblem series.

Notable enemy Cavaliers

Enemy Units
Name Game
Bentheon Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Shadow Dragon
Erik The Binding Blade, The Blazing Blade
Murray The Sacred Stones
Captain Shadow Dragon
Fernand Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Enemy Cavalier units in the Fire Emblem series.

Flavor text

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(English)
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(Japanese)
Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light A horse mounted unit. They excel in movement and have balanced attack, defense, and speed.* よろいをまとったうまを じざいにあやつり いどうりょくに すぐれる。 こうげき、しゅびりょく、スピードに もっとも バランスのとれた ユニットである。
Mystery of the Emblem Equestrian armored knights with balanced abilities.* よろいをまとった馬を 自在に あやつり、移動力にすぐれる。 攻撃、守備力、すばやさに、最も バランスの取れたユニットである。
The Sacred Stones
(class roll)
Mounted knights with superior movement. Well balanced for speed, defense & attack. ??
The Sacred Stones
(help)
Mounted knights with swift movement. Equip : Swords, lances. ??
Shadow Dragon Mounted knights with superior movement. A finely balanced class. ??
Awakening A mounted knight with balanced stats. Wields swords, lances. ??
Fates Nohrian. A knight who fights on horseback. Wields swords and lances. 暗夜の兵種。馬上で闘う騎士。剣と槍を両方使うことができる。
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
(class roll)
Mounted knights with excellent mobility--Though they lose much of this advantage when traversing uneven terrain. ??
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
(help)
A mounted unit with excellent mobility. ??

Gallery

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Cavalier

A soldier serving from horseback; from Middle French cavalier, "horseman".

Spanish

Jinete

Rider

French

Cavalier

As above.

German

• Kavalier
• Kavalierin

• Cavalier
• Feminine variant of the former, used exclusively for female Cavaliers in The Blazing Blade, alongside the male "Kavalier".

Italian

Fantino

Rider

Dutch

Cavalier

As above.

Simplified Chinese

战马骑士

Traditional Chinese

戰馬騎士

References

See also

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