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Cavalier
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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.
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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 | -- |  B  C
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| Thracia 776 | 20 (20) | 3 (2) | 0 (0) | 3 (2) | 4 (2) | 0 (0) | 3 (2) | -- | 8 (5) | 6 (6) | E (E) E (--)
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| The Binding Blade | 20/18 | 5 | -- | 2/3 | 5/3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 9 |  E/D  D/E
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| The Blazing Blade | 20/18 | 5 | -- | 2/3 | 5/3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 9 | E/D E
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| The Sacred Stones | 20/18 | 5 | -- | 2/3 | 5/3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 9 | E D
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| Shadow Dragon | 18 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | -- |  E  E
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| New Mystery of the Emblem | 18 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | -- |  E  E
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| Awakening | 18 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | -- |  E  E
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| Fates | 17 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 7 | -- |  E  E
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| Echoes: Shadows of Valentia | 24 | 9 | -- | 3 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 7 | -- | 
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- Cavaliers in Gaiden and Shadows of Valentia also have a base class strength of 6.
- Note: For stats when dismounted in Mystery of the Emblem, see Knight (Mystery of the Emblem).
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 | -- | B C
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| Thracia 776 | 80 (80) | 20 (20) | 20 (20) | 20 (20) | 20 (20) | 20 (20) | 20 (20) | -- | 20 (20) | 20 (20) | A (A) A (--)
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| The Binding Blade | 60 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 20 | A A
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| The Blazing Blade | 60 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 20 | A A
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| The Sacred Stones | 60 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 20 | A A
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| Shadow Dragon | 60 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 32 | -- | A A
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| New Mystery of the Emblem | 60 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 11 | -- | A A
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| Awakening | 60 | 26 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 9 | -- | A A
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- Note: For stats when dismounted in Mystery of the Emblem, see Knight (Mystery of the Emblem).
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 | 40/80% | 15/35% | -10/0% | 25/30% | 10/20% | 0% | 15/30% | -5/10% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| New Mystery of the Emblem | 40/80% | 15/35% | -10/0% | 25/30% | 15/20% | 0% | 15/30% | -5/10% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 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% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (Enemy) |
120% | 50% | -- | 50% | 50% | 0% | 50% | 0% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
See class growth rate for more details on the mechanics of class growths in each game.
Class modifiers
| Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Charm | Movement |
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Class skills
| Game | Skill | Learning conditions |
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| Genealogy of the Holy War Thracia 776 The Binding Blade The Blazing Blade The Sacred Stones Three Houses |
 Canto
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Innate; hidden and unnamed in every game except Three Houses. |
| Awakening |  Discipline
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Learned at Level 1. |
| Awakening |  Outdoor Fighter
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Learned at Level 10. |
| Fates |  Elbow Room
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Learned from Level 1 and up. |
| Fates |  Shelter
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Learned from Level 10 and up. |
Additionally, in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, Cavaliers possess a passive skill marking them as a 
mounted unit.
Class change
Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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 Cavalier |
Using a Knight Crest after reaching Level 10. |  Paladin |
Gaiden
| Trainee-like class | Method | Base class | Method | Advanced class | Method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Villager |
After reaching Level 3, at any Mila Shrine. |  Cavalier |
After reaching Level 7, at any Mila Shrine. |  Paladin |
After reaching Level 10, at any Mila Shrine. |  Gold Knight |
Mystery of the Emblem
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Cavalier |
Using a  Knight Crest after reaching Level 10.
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 Paladin |
Genealogy of the Holy War
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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| File:Bs fe04 noish cavalier lance.png Cavalier and  Troubadour |
Choosing the "Class change" option in a home castle after reaching Level 20. | File:Bs fe04 noish paladin lance.png Paladin |
Thracia 776
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Cavalier and  Troubadour |
Using a  Knight Proof after reaching Level 10.
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 Paladin |
The Binding Blade
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Cavalier |
Using a  Knight Crest after reaching Level 10.
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 Paladin |
The Blazing Blade
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Cavalier |
Using a Knight Crest or  Earth Seal after reaching Level 10.
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 Paladin |
The Sacred Stones
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 Recruit |
Reaching Level 10, and choosing at beginning of next battle. |  Cavalier or  Knight |
Using a Knight Crest or  Master Seal after reaching Level 10.Using a Knight Crest or Master Seal after reaching Level 10.
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 Paladin or  Great Knight or  General |
| colspan="5" style="Template:Round; background-color:#222222; border:1px solid #b0b0b0;"|Promotion choice criteria: In both cases, the player can freely choose. |
Shadow Dragon
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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| File:Bs fe11 cain cavalier sword.png Cavalier |
Using a  Master Seal after reaching Level 10.
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 Paladin |
New Mystery of the Emblem
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
| File:Bs fe11 cain cavalier sword.png Cavalier |
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10.
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 Paladin |
Awakening
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Cavalier |
Using a  Master Seal after reaching Level 10.
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 Paladin or  Great Knight |
| Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose. | ||
Fates
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Cavalier |
Using a  Master Seal after reaching Level 10.
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 Paladin or  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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Villager |
After reaching Level 3, at any Mila Shrine. |  Cavalier |
After reaching Level 7, at any Mila Shrine. |  Paladin |
After reaching Level 10, at any Mila Shrine. |  Gold Knight |
After reaching Level 20, at the Altar of the Destrier. |  Skogul |
Three Houses
| Base class | Certification requirements | Intermediate class |
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| Any class | Level 10 Intermediate Seal C,  D
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 Cavalier |
| This class is available for any unit. | ||
Playable Cavaliers
Notable enemy Cavaliers
| Enemy Units | |
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| 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 |
| Ferdinand | Three Houses  
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| Sylvain | Three Houses 
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| Leonie | Three Houses
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| Lorenz | Three Houses
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| Acheron | Three Houses
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| Enemy Cavalier units in the Fire Emblem series. | |
Notable NPC Cavaliers
| Playable Characters | |
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| Name | Game |
| Ladislava | Three Houses
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| Neutral Cavalier units in the Fire Emblem series. | |
Flavor text
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Etymology and other languages
| Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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| 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 |
• Cavalier |
| Italian |
Fantino |
Rider |
| Dutch |
Cavalier |
As above. |
| Korean |
소셜 나이트 |
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| Simplified Chinese |
• 战马骑士 |
• Horseback knight; this name is used in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia and Three Houses. |
| Traditional Chinese |
• 戰馬騎士 |
• Horseback knight; this name is used in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia and Three Houses. |
Gallery
Artwork of the Mystery of the Emblem Cavalier depiction from the Fire Emblem Trading Card Game.
Concept artwork of the Cavalier from Genealogy of the Holy War.
The generic Cavalier portrait in Mystery of the Emblem.
- Generic portrait cavalier 02 fe03.png
The generic Cavalier portrait in Mystery of the Emblem.
The generic Cavalier portrait in Genealogy of the Holy War.
- Generic portrait cavalier fe06.gif
The generic Cavalier portrait in the Game Boy Advance games.
The generic Cavalier portrait in Shadow Dragon.
The generic Cavalier portrait in New Mystery of the Emblem.
The generic Cavalier portrait in Awakening.
The generic Cavalier portrait in Fates.
The generic male enemy Cavalier portrait in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
The generic female enemy Cavalier portrait in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
The generic male Specter/Death Mask Cavalier portrait in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
The generic male Cavalier portrait with allied colors in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
The generic female Cavalier portrait with allied colors in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Lorenz, as a Cavalier, as he appears in battle Three Houses.
References
See also
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This article is part of Project Classes, a project focused in writing articles for every class present in the Fire Emblem series. |
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