Claude

Not to be confused with Claud from Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War.

Claude von Riegan Artwork of Claude in Part I, from Three Houses. Grandson and heir to the Leader of the Leicester Alliance

Gender Male Race Human Emblem (Engage) Age 17–18 (Part I) 23–24 (Part II) Birthday 24th of the Blue Sea Moon (July 24th) Height 175 cm Family Tiana (mother) King of Almyra (father) Duke Oswald Riegan (grandfather) Godfrey (uncle) Shahid (half-brother) Riegan (Ancestor) Nationality Leicester/Almyran Title(s) Duke Riegan (Part II) Starting class Noble (Three Houses) Fighter (Warriors: Three Hopes) Voiced by Joe Zieja (English, all appearances) Toshiyuki Toyonaga (Japanese, all appearances) Appearance(s) Three Houses Engage Heroes Warriors: Three Hopes

“	Yet we have the strength to scale the walls between us... To reach out our hands in friendship so we can open our true hearts to one another! That's how we win!	”	— Claude to Nemesis

Claude von Riegan (pronounced /⁠'klɔd vɑn 'ɹigən⁠/^[key]; Japanese: クロード＝フォン＝リーガン Claude von Regan), real name Khalid (Japanese: カリード Khalid), is one of the three main characters, alongside Dimitri and Edelgard, appearing in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. He is the heir of the noble family that leads the Leicester Alliance and the leader of the Golden Deer house at the Officers Academy.

Biography

Khalid was born the son of the king of Almyra and a noble from Leicester. As a child, he often found himself discriminated against due to his Fódlan heritage. Khalid eventually left Almyra for Leicester and took up the pseudonym Claude von Riegan, but was again discriminated against due to his Almyran heritage. This led him to develop a desire to end Fódlan's long-standing isolationism in an effort to bring about a new world where everyone accepts everyone else. He was named heir to House Riegan in Imperial Year 1179 and enrolled at the Officers Academy at Garreg Mach Monastery the following year along with several people from his kingdom. During a training exercise with Princess Edelgard von Hresvelg of Adrestia and Prince Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd of Faerghus, he was attacked by bandits hired by an individual calling themselves the Flame Emperor, but was rescued by the mercenaries Byleth and Jeralt. Byleth was offered a teaching position at the Academy as a reward, and their choice of which house to lead would have far-reaching consequences for all of Fódlan.

In all routes, Claude spends the next year studying at the Officers Academy along with the Golden Deer. Eventually, the Flame Emperor is unmasked as Edelgard, and she assumes the Adrestian throne and declares war on the Church of Seiros in order to destroy the Crest system she believes is stagnating the world. Edelgard launches a full-scale invasion of Garreg Mach Monastery and Claude fights alongside the Church, but the monastery is overrun and Byleth goes missing. Afterwards, Claude returns to Leicester and officially becomes the leader of the Alliance, using his political acumen to maintain a veneer of neutrality and keep the Empire at bay.

Crimson Flower

If Byleth chooses to lead the Black Eagles and defects to Edelgard's side upon learning that she is the Flame Emperor, their return decisively tips the scale of the war in Adrestia's favor. Claude draws them to the Alliance capital of Derdriu intending to either kill Edelgard and win the war on the spot or remove Leicester from the conflict with a minimal amount of Alliance casualties. He is defeated, and may be executed or spared at the player's discretion. If spared, he wishes Edelgard luck before exiling himself in order to prevent the Alliance from continuing a pointless struggle in his name.

Silver Snow

If Byleth chooses to lead the Black Eagles and then chooses to stay with Rhea and the church and go against Edelgard, they will lead a resistance army to stop the Empire and rescue Rhea. Once the army receives troops from Judith at the Valley of Torment, she gives Byleth a letter from Claude. In the letter, he states that he "doesn't know exactly why, but he feels that he can trust them". He tells Byleth that in order to invade the Empire, they must go east and take the Great Bridge of Myrddin, with him distracting House Gloucester's troops so that the resistance army can pass through their territory along the way. By taking the bridge, House Gloucester won't be able to receive the Empire's aid, benefiting Claude's position in the war as well as giving the resistance army a foothold to invade the Empire. After the resistance army takes the bridge, the Alliance engages in a three-way battle with the Empire and the Kingdom at Gronder Field, resulting in massive casualties for the Alliance as well as Claude going missing. Some of the students believe that he is alive somewhere, and it can be deduced from the Verdant Wind route that the somewhere in question would be Almyra.

Azure Moon

If Byleth chooses to lead the Blue Lions, Claude grants them and Dimitri permission to move through Alliance territory in order to engage the Empire. Claude leads Alliance forces to Gronder Field to battle the Empire himself, and a misunderstanding draws him into a fight with the Kingdom as well; Dimitri emerges victorious, and Claude is forced to retreat. As Dimitri doubles back to retake the Kingdom capital of Fhirdiad, Adrestian forces under the command of Lord Arundel invade the Alliance. Claude lures them to Derdriu to make a last stand and sends a request to Dimitri petitioning for reinforcements. His faith in Dimitri is proven well-founded when Dimitri outflanks Arundel and crushes his forces in a pincer attack. Claude gives him his Heroes' Relic Failnaught and information about Archbishop Rhea's whereabouts, disbands the Alliance and places its territories under Dimitri's governance, and leaves to pursue his own goals.

Verdant Wind

If Byleth chooses to lead the Golden Deer, Claude and his classmates become their pupils. Claude accompanies Byleth directly throughout their time teaching at the Officers Academy. Five years after the fall of Garreg Mach, Byleth returns the day before the millennium festival and reunites with Claude and the rest of the former Golden Deer. The two begin a full-scale war against Adrestia, using Garreg Mach Monastery as a base of operations. After killing an Adrestian general named Randolph tasked with retaking the monastery, Claude receives allies and supplies from Judith, the Hero of Daphnel, and launches a counter-invasion of the Empire. At Gronder Field, he engages both the Empire and the Kingdom in a three-way battle and emerges victorious; Dimitri is killed in the aftermath when he tries to pursue the fleeing Edelgard.

Claude presses forward into the Empire and takes Fort Merceus, but the fort is annihilated by "javelins of light" launched by those who slither in the dark. He invades the Imperial capital of Enbarr and successfully kills Edelgard, ending the war. Afterwards, Edelgard's retainer Hubert posthumously informs Claude of those who slither in the dark's intentions and the location of their base at Shambhala, an advanced underground city on the east coast of Fódlan on the border between Adrestia and Leicester. Claude besieges Shambhala and kills the leader of those who slither in the dark, Thales, but Thales manages to resurrect the ancient Liberation King Nemesis before dying. Nemesis raises an undead army and goes on a rampage towards Garreg Mach, but Claude and Byleth kill him and bring peace to Fódlan once and for all. In the aftermath, Claude leaves rulership of the newly formed United Kingdom of Fódlan to Byleth and returns to Almyra to become its king.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Role

Claude is one of the game's lord characters, and his defeat under the player's control is grounds for an immediate game over. He is the primary protagonist of the Verdant Wind route, a temporary playable character and recurring boss on all other routes, and an NPC ally in one chapter of the Azure Moon route.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Main story Cindered Shadows

Noble Level 1 Movement 4 Crest

Recruitment: Prologue, automatically from turn 1. Leaves party if the Golden Deer are not chosen, and cannot be re-recruited. Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats Max HP 26 Luck 7 Strength 11 Defense 6 Magic 5 Resistance 4 Dexterity 8 Charm 8 Speed 8 Max HP 35% Luck 45% Strength 40% Defense 30% Magic 25% Resistance 25% Dexterity 60% Charm 60% Speed 55% Max HP 71 Luck 63 Strength 61 Defense 50 Magic 40 Resistance 42 Dexterity 89 Charm 76 Speed 76 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Inventory Abilities Iron Bow Vulnerary Leicester Lineage* Sword Prowess Lv 1 Bow Prowess Lv 1 Authority Lv 1 Combat arts Spells Battalion Curved Shot -- -- Skill Levels E+ E E D E E E D E E+ E+ -- -- --

At the beginning of Part II of the Verdant Wind route, Claude is automatically reclassed into Wyvern Master and gains 2 level-ups.

Wyvern Rider Level 20 Movement 7 Crest

Recruitment: Cindered Shadows Chapter 1, automatically from the start Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats Max HP 41 Luck 16 Strength 26 Defense 19 Magic 9 Resistance 8+2 Dexterity 20 Charm 19+6 Speed 21 Max HP 65% Luck 45% Strength 50% Defense 35% Magic 25% Resistance 20% Dexterity 60% Charm 60% Speed 55% Max HP 71 Luck 63 Strength 61 Defense 50 Magic 40 Resistance 42 Dexterity 89 Charm 76 Speed 76 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Inventory Abilities Steel Bow Iron Bow Mini Bow Concoction Leicester Lineage Canto Axefaire Bow Prowess Lv 3 Authority Lv 3 Resistance +2 Battalion Desperation Close Counter Combat arts Spells Battalion Monster Blast Curved Shot Helm Splitter -- Alliance Pegasus Co. Lv 3 Assembly Skill Levels C E C B E E E C+ E E C -- -- --

Claude can reclass to Noble, Lord, or Sniper. He also possesses the following abilities and combat arts, which can be equipped at the player's choice:

• Sword Prowess Lv 2
• Axe Prowess Lv 2
• HP +5
• Dexterity +4
• Model Leader
• Wrath Strike
• Grounder
• Subdue
• Smash

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Enemy - Chapter 1

See also: Rivalry of the Houses

Normal Hard Maddening

Noble Level 3 Movement 4 Crest

Stats Max HP 26 Luck 8 Strength 12 Defense 6 Magic 5 Resistance 4 Dexterity 9 Charm 9 Speed 9

Inventory Abilities Training Bow Vulnerary Leicester Lineage Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- -- Skill Levels E E E E E E E E E E E

Noble Level 4 Movement 4 Crest

Stats Max HP 27 Luck 8 Strength 12 Defense 7 Magic 6 Resistance 5 Dexterity 10 Charm 10 Speed 10

Inventory Abilities Training Bow Vulnerary Leicester Lineage Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- -- Skill Levels E E E E E E E E E E E

Noble Level 8 Movement 4 Crest

Stats Max HP 30 Luck 11 Strength 15 Defense 9 Magic 8 Resistance 7 Dexterity 13+4 Charm 13 Speed 13

Inventory Abilities Training Bow Vulnerary Leicester Lineage Dexterity +4 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- -- Skill Levels E E E E E E E E E E E

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Enemy - Chapter 7

See also: Battle of the Eagle and Lion (Black Eagles) and Battle of the Eagle and Lion (Blue Lions)

Normal Hard Maddening

Lord Level 15 Movement 5 Crest

Stats Max HP 33 Luck 11 Strength 17 Defense 10 Magic 6 Resistance 5 Dexterity 16 Charm 17+1 Speed 15

Inventory Abilities Longbow Evasion Ring Leicester Lineage Charm General Close Counter Bow Prowess Lv 3 Authority Lv 2 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Seiros Mercenaries Lv 3 Onslaught Skill Levels D+ E E C E E E C E E E

Lord Level 16 Movement 5 Crest

Stats Max HP 35 Luck 15 Strength 19 Defense 12 Magic 9 Resistance 8 Dexterity 19 Charm 20+1 Speed 17

Inventory Abilities Longbow Evasion Ring Leicester Lineage Charm General Close Counter Bow Prowess Lv 3 Authority Lv 2 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Seiros Mercenaries Lv 3 Onslaught Skill Levels D+ E E C E E E C E E E

Lord Level 22 Movement 5 Crest

Stats Max HP 42 Luck 21 Strength 26 Defense 18 Magic 13 Resistance 12 Dexterity 26 Charm 27+1 Speed 24

Inventory Abilities Longbow Evasion Ring Leicester Lineage Charm General Close Counter Bow Prowess Lv 3 Authority Lv 2 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Seiros Mercenaries Lv 3 Onslaught Skill Levels D+ E E C E E E C E E E

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Enemy - Crimson Flower Chapter 14

See also: Capturing Derdriu

Normal Hard Maddening

Wyvern Master Level 31 Movement - Crest

Stats Max HP 40 Luck 16 Strength 24 Defense 15 Magic 9 Resistance 11 Dexterity 25 Charm 25+10 Speed 24

Inventory Abilities Failnaught Hexlock Shield Elixir Leicester Lineage+ Charm Bowfaire Canto Commander Close Counter Flying Effect Null Bow Prowess Lv 4 Authority Lv 5 Combat arts Spells Battalion Fallen Star -- Immortal Corps Lv 5 Ashes and Dust Skill Levels B D D B E D+ D B E E B

Barbarossa Level 32 Movement - Crest

Stats Max HP 49 Luck 21 Strength 31 Defense 19 Magic 13 Resistance 12 Dexterity 32 Charm 30+10 Speed 33

Inventory Abilities Failnaught Hexlock Shield Elixir Leicester Lineage+ Charm Bowfaire Canto Commander Close Counter Flying Effect Null Bow Prowess Lv 4 Authority Lv 5 Combat arts Spells Battalion Fallen Star -- Immortal Corps Lv 5 Ashes and Dust Skill Levels B+ D D A E C+ D A E E A

Barbarossa Level 38 Movement - Crest

Stats Max HP 59 Luck 29 Strength 40 Defense 27 Magic 20 Resistance 19 Dexterity 41 Charm 40+10 Speed 43

Inventory Abilities Failnaught Hexlock Shield Elixir Leicester Lineage+ Charm Bowfaire Canto Commander Close Counter Flying Effect Null Bow Prowess Lv 4 Authority Lv 5 Combat arts Spells Battalion Fallen Star -- Immortal Corps Lv 5 Ashes and Dust Skill Levels B+ D D A E C+ D A E E A

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Enemy - Azure Moon Chapter 17

See also: To War at Gronder (Azure Moon)

Normal Hard Maddening

Wyvern Master Level 35 Movement 7 Crest

Stats Max HP 42 Luck 17 Strength 25 Defense 15 Magic 9 Resistance 11 Dexterity 26 Charm 27+10 Speed 26

Inventory Abilities Failnaught Concoction Master Seal Leicester Lineage+ Charm Bowfaire Canto Commander Close Counter Flying Effect Null Bow Prowess Lv 4 Authority Lv 3 Combat arts Spells Battalion Fallen Star -- Immortal Corps Lv 4 Ashes and Dust Skill Levels B D D B E D+ D B E E B

Wyvern Master Level 36 Movement 7 Crest

Stats Max HP 47 Luck 23 Strength 31 Defense 19 Magic 14 Resistance 13 Dexterity 32 Charm 33+10 Speed 32

Inventory Abilities Failnaught Concoction Master Seal Leicester Lineage+ Charm Bowfaire Canto Commander Close Counter Flying Effect Null Bow Prowess Lv 4 Authority Lv 3 Combat arts Spells Battalion Fallen Star -- Immortal Corps Lv 5 Ashes and Dust Skill Levels B D D B E D+ D B E E B

Wyvern Master Level 42 Movement 7 Crest

Stats Max HP 57 Luck 32 Strength 40 Defense 28 Magic 21 Resistance 20 Dexterity 42 Charm 43+10 Speed 42

Inventory Abilities Failnaught Concoction Master Seal Leicester Lineage+ Charm Bowfaire Canto Commander Close Counter Flying Effect Null Bow Prowess Lv 4 Authority Lv 3 Combat arts Spells Battalion Fallen Star -- Immortal Corps Lv 5 Ashes and Dust Skill Levels B D D B E D+ D B E E B

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Neutral - Azure Moon Chapter 19

See also: Saving Derdriu

Normal Hard Maddening

Barbarossa Level 38 Movement - Crest

Stats Max HP 53 Luck 24 Strength 34 Defense 21+2 Magic 14 Resistance 14 Dexterity 35 Charm 34+10 Speed 38

Inventory Abilities Failnaught Aurora Shield Silver Bow Concoction Vulnerary Leicester Lineage+ Charm Bowfaire Canto Commander Close Counter Defense +2 Bow Prowess Lv 4 Authority Lv 4 Combat arts Spells Battalion Fallen Star -- Immortal Corps Lv 5 Ashes and Dust Skill Levels B+ D D A E C+ D A E E A

Barbarossa Level 39 Movement - Crest

Stats Max HP 54 Luck 24 Strength 35 Defense 21+2 Magic 15 Resistance 14 Dexterity 36 Charm 35+10 Speed 39

Inventory Abilities Failnaught Aurora Shield Silver Bow Concoction Vulnerary Leicester Lineage+ Charm Bowfaire Canto Commander Close Counter Defense +2 Bow Prowess Lv 4 Authority Lv 4 Combat arts Spells Battalion Fallen Star -- Immortal Corps Lv 5 Ashes and Dust Skill Levels B+ D D A E C+ D A E E A

Barbarossa Level 45 Movement - Crest

Stats Max HP 64 Luck 33 Strength 45 Defense 29+2 Magic 23 Resistance 22 Dexterity 46 Charm 45+10 Speed 50

Inventory Abilities Failnaught Aurora Shield Silver Bow Concoction Vulnerary Leicester Lineage+ Charm Bowfaire Canto Commander Close Counter Defense +2 Bow Prowess Lv 4 Authority Lv 4 Combat arts Spells Battalion Fallen Star -- Immortal Corps Lv 5 Ashes and Dust Skill Levels B+ D D A E C+ D A E E A

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Growth rates when reclassed

Main article: Claude/Stats

Abilities

Ability set
Ability		Learned at
	Leicester Lineage	Personal ability, innate and unremovable (Part I)
	Leicester Lineage+	Personal ability, innate and unremovable (Part II)
	Sword Prowess	Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Wrath Strike	D
	Grounder	C
	Bane of Monsters	C+
	Axebreaker	B
	Finesse Blade	A
	Sword Crit +10	S
	Swordfaire	S+
	Lance Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Tempest Lance	D
	Knightkneeler	C
	Swordbreaker	B
	Lance Crit +10	S
	Lancefaire	S+
	Diamond Axe	Budding Talent:
	Axe Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Smash	D
	Helm Splitter	C
	Lancebreaker	B
	Axe Crit +10	S
	Axefaire	S+
	Bow Prowess	Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Curved Shot	Innate
	Close Counter	C
	Monster Blast	C+
	Encloser	A
	Bow Crit +10	S
	Bowfaire	S+
	Brawling Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Fading Blow	D
	Rushing Blow	C
	Healing Focus	B
	Brawl Crit +10	S
	Fistfaire	S+
	Reason	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Black Magic Range +1	S
	Black Tomefaire	S+
	Faith	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	White Magic Range +1	S
	White Tomefaire	S+
	Authority	Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Battalion Desperation	C
	Model Leader	C+
	Defensive Tactics	B
	Battalion Wrath	A
	Rally Charm	S
	Offensive Tactics	S+
	Weight -3	C
	Smite	B
	Weight -5	A
	Armored Effect Null	S+
	Dexterity +4	C
	Movement +1	A+
	Cavalry Effect Null	S+
	Alert Stance	B
	Alert Stance+	A+
	Flying Effect Null	S+
The above ability list does not include class abilities, or abilities and combat arts that are granted by items.

Spell list

Spell	Learned at
Wind	D
Sagittae	C
Cutting Gale	B
Excalibur	A
Heal	D
Nosferatu	D+
Recover	C
Silence	A

Analysis

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

Claude is the leader of the Golden Deer house and among the best units in the game. In addition to having a good growth in strength, Clause possesses the second-highest growth in speed, and the highest growths in dexterity and charm tied with Lysithea and Edelgard respectively. In the early game, Claude has a base strength on par with Raphael though he will fail to double with a bow until he obtains a few speed level ups; however, being one of four units to have Curved Shot from the moment he joins and a higher strength than the other three gives him an edge in the early game and allows him to function as a reliable ranged chip on higher difficulties. If kept on a bow-focused path, Claude will be proficient more so at locking down the enemy rather than consistently killing enemies in one round. Bows are somewhat heavy and will limit Claude's AS, but he obtains the rare and very useful combat art of Encloser and he has his excellent charm growth, which grants high hit rates when using gambits and high avoid against enemy gambits, both of which are fair compensation. Moreover, since Claude can use swords in any class, you can give him one to take better advantage of his high speed growth and work towards Finesse Blade to take advantage of his high dexterity. Bear in mind that although bows' lack of melee range on enemy phase has been more or less eliminated by the introduction of the lightweight Mini Bow and the skill Close Counter, Claude has average to subaverage growths in defense and HP respectively which limit Claude's staying power on the frontlines.

Claude possesses a minor crest of Riegan which grants him a 30% chance of restoring HP equal to 30% of damage dealt when using combat arts. This crest effect is not very good. While on paper it may seem to be a solution to Claude's somewhat lacking defenses, the effect cannot be relied on and can only activate on the player phase. Moreover, If you equip HP based skills on Claude like Desperation, Vantage or Defiant skills, his crest effect can deactivate them and ruin your strategy for enemy phase. The other perk granted by the crest of Riegan is access to the Failnaught's exclusive combat art of Fallen Star. In addition to granting an extra ten might and thirty to the Failnaught's hit rate, Claude gains the Fallen Star status which guarantees he will evade all attacks in the next round of combat after which he will be subject to ordinary hit calculations. The combat art does not, as many players erroneously think after reading the art's description, allow Claude to dodge all enemy attacks on the enemy phase of the next turn ‒ it only works for one round of combat; accordingly, the combat art is best utilized in situations where Claude will see limited combat in the next enemy phase such as when fighting against monsters or bosses.

Claude has an excellent speed stat but needs help in strength, therefore his best promotion pathway is Fighter to Brigand, master the class for Death Blow, afterwards a side promotion to Archer for 3-range combat and to attain Hit +20 is recommended. As for the advanced tier, Claude will likely be best as a Wyvern Rider for general combat prowess, Canto, and the excellent mobility of flying classes. Moreover, spending time as a Wyvern rider in Part I will build Claude's proficiency in flying and work towards attaining Alert Stance+ earlier in Part II. As a side note, Sniper is also a viable option to obtain Hunter's Volley and Encloser earlier. When Part II begins, Claude will automatically attain his unique classes of Wyvern Master and Barbarossa which are variants of the Wyvern Rider and Wyvern Lord respectively. Automatically gaining such strong classes is a big boon for Claude as Barbarossa is his best option for his final class. While Barbarossa gives slightly lower class modifiers to speed and strength for the sake of a higher dexterity mod, it also has Bowfaire as one of its class skills, improving Claude's performance with his weapon of choice, and gives Wind God upon mastering the class, a powerful two to five range combat art. Moreover, Barbarossa has the typical advantages of flying classes in the game such as high movement, Canto, and the unrivaled ability to dodge tank thanks to Alert Stance+. Additionally, flying classes have great synergy with Claude's modified personal skill in Part II which grants Pass. The combination of the two give Claude the best movement in the game next to Edelgard's ability to chain Raging Storm.

Fire Emblem Engage

See also: Edelgard § Fire Emblem Engage

Role

Claude appears as an equippable Bond Ring. He can be summoned using Byleth's Emblem Ring. In addition, Claude is one of the Emblems added through DLC; he, Edelgard, and Dimitri all share one Emblem Bracelet.

Bond Ring data

Stat modifiers Ring level Dex Spd Lck C +1 +0 +0 B +1 +1 +0 A +1 +1 +1 S +2 +1 +1 Wind God

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

There are six different variations of Claude available to Heroes, all of which are tied to his storyline appearance in Three Houses. The normal variation of Claude, based on his Three Houses Part I appearance as an Officers Academy student, is one of the characters added to the game in the Cohort of the Dead update, and became available for summoning by players on July 22, 2019. A Brave variation of Claude, based on his Three Houses Part II incarnation as a Barbarossa, was made available on August 18, 2020 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Lack update. A legendary variation of Claude, based on his Three Houses Part II incarnation as a Wyvern Master, was first made available to players on February 26, 2021 as the game's twenty-seventh Legendary Hero. A summer variation of Claude was first made available to be summoned by players on June 17, 2022 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Summer Vacation update. A Wind Tribe-themed version of Claude was added in the Winds Offered update, and was first available to summon from September 7, 2023. A winter variation of Claude was added to the game on December 14, 2023; he was first available through a Tempest Trial which ran from then to December 24.

Claude: The Schemer

Starting stats

Claude: The Schemer is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 6/7/8 Speed 10/11/12 Defense 4/5/6 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 35/39/42 Attack 30/33/36 Speed 34/37/40 Defense 17/20/23 Resistance 18/21/24 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Cunning Bow -- Night Sky

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Bow	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Steel Bow	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Silver Bow	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Cunning Bow	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Night Sky	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Glimmer	★★★★★	—	200
B	Lull Spd/Def 1	★★★★★	—	60
B	Lull Spd/Def 2	★★★★★	—	120
B	Lull Spd/Def 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Def Smoke 1	★★★★★	—	60
C	Def Smoke 2	★★★★★	—	120
C	Def Smoke 3	★★★★★	—	240

Claude: Almyra's King

Starting stats

Claude: Almyra's King is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 7/8/9 Speed 9/10/11 Defense 5/6/7 Resistance 5/6/7 Maximum HP 39/42/45 Attack 33/36/39 Speed 37/40/44 Defense 20/23/26 Resistance 22/25/29 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Wind Parthia -- New Moon

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Bow	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Steel Bow	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Silver Bow	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Wind Parthia	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	New Moon	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Moonbow	★★★★★	—	200
A	Fury 1	★★★★★	—	50
A	Fury 2	★★★★★	—	100
A	Fury 3	★★★★★	—	200
A	Fury 4	★★★★★	—	300
B	Chill Spd 1	★★★★★	—	60
B	Chill Spd/Def 1	★★★★★	—	120
B	Chill Spd/Def 2	★★★★★	—	240
C	Atk/Spd Rein 1	★★★★★	—	60
C	Atk/Spd Rein 2	★★★★★	—	120
C	Atk/Spd Rein 3	★★★★★	—	240

Claude: King of Unification

Starting stats

Claude: King of Unification is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type Legendary Hero

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 8/9/10 Speed 10/11/12 Defense 5/6/7 Resistance 4/5/6 Maximum HP 38/41/44 Attack 34/37/40 Speed 38/41/45 Defense 20/23/26 Resistance 21/24/28 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Failnaught -- New Moon

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Bow	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Steel Bow	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Silver Bow	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Failnaught	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	New Moon	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Luna	★★★★★	—	200
A	Atk/Spd Catch 1	★★★★★	—	60
A	Atk/Spd Catch 2	★★★★★	—	120
A	Atk/Spd Catch 3	★★★★★	—	240
A	Atk/Spd Catch 4	★★★★★	—	300
B	Fallen Star	★★★★★	—	300
C	Spd/Def Rein 1	★★★★★	—	60
C	Spd/Def Rein 2	★★★★★	—	120
C	Spd/Def Rein 3	★★★★★	—	240

Claude: Tropical Trouble

Starting stats

★★★★ ★★★★★

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 15/16/17 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 11/12/13 Defense 4/5/6 Resistance 2/3/4 Maximum HP 35/38/41 Attack 33/36/39 Speed 39/43/46 Defense 20/23/26 Resistance 20/23/26 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Silver Dagger -- New Moon

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 11/12/13 Defense 5/6/7 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 38/41/44 Attack 35/38/41 Speed 41/45/48 Defense 22/25/29 Resistance 22/26/29 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Frozen Delight -- Moonbow

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Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Dagger	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Steel Dagger	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Silver Dagger	★★★★	★★★★	200
	Frozen Delight	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	New Moon	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Moonbow	★★★★	—	200
B	Fallen Star	★★★★★	—	300
C	Spd/Def Rein 1	★★★★	—	60
C	Spd/Def Rein 2	★★★★	—	120
C	Spd/Def Rein 3	★★★★★	—	240

Claude: Golden Breeze

Starting stats

Claude: Golden Breeze is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 13/14/15 Speed 7/8/9 Defense 6/7/8 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 39/42/45 Attack 41/44/48 Speed 44/47/51 Defense 21/24/27 Resistance 22/26/29 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Playful Pinwheel -- New Moon

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Dagger	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Steel Dagger	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Silver Dagger	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Playful Pinwheel	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	New Moon	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Luna	★★★★★	—	200
	Lethality	★★★★★	—	500
A	Atk/Spd Prime 1	★★★★★	—	60
A	Atk/Spd Prime 2	★★★★★	—	120
A	Atk/Spd Prime 3	★★★★★	—	240
A	Atk/Spd Prime 4	★★★★★	—	300
B	Deep Star	★★★★★	—	300
C	Atk/Spd Oath 1	★★★★★	—	60
C	Atk/Spd Oath 2	★★★★★	—	120
C	Atk/Spd Oath 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Atk/Spd Oath 4	★★★★★	—	300

Claude: Yuletide Schemer

Starting stats

★★★★ ★★★★★

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 12/13/14 Speed 5/6/7 Defense 9/10/11 Resistance 6/7/8 Maximum HP 35/38/41 Attack 38/41/45 Speed 40/43/46 Defense 27/30/33 Resistance 28/31/34 {{{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 Golden Yule Bow -- Daylight

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 18/19/20 Attack 12/13/14 Speed 6/7/8 Defense 9/10/11 Resistance 7/8/9 Maximum HP 37/41/44 Attack 40/43/47 Speed 43/46/50 Defense 28/32/35 Resistance 31/34/37 {{{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 Golden Yule Bow+ -- Daylight

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Bow	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Steel Bow	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Golden Yule Bow	★★★★	★★★★	200
	Golden Yule Bow+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Daylight	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Sol	★★★★	—	200
A	Atk/Spd Form 1	★★★★	—	60
A	Atk/Spd Form 2	★★★★	—	120
A	Atk/Spd Form 3	★★★★	—	240
C	Chill Spd 1	★★★★	—	60
C	Chill Atk/Spd 1	★★★★	—	120
C	Chill Atk/Spd 2	★★★★★	—	240

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

Role

Claude acts as the primary protagonist of the Golden Wildfire route, a major antagonist turned supporting character on the Scarlet Blaze route, a supporting character on the Azure Gleam route, and a two-time temporary party member on both the Scarlet Blaze and Azure Gleam routes.

Starting stats and growth rates

Fighter Level 1 Movement 6 Crest

Recruitment: Chapter 1, automatically upon engaging the first enemy Wyvern Rider; leaves if the Golden Deer are not chosen Base Stats Stat Growths Max Stats Max HP 2700 Luck 10 Strength 10 Defense 8 Magic 8 Resistance 8 Dexterity 11 Charm 11 Speed 11 Max HP 5408 Luck 65 Strength 66 Defense 50 Magic 44 Resistance 43 Dexterity 85 Charm 81 Speed 79 Note: stat gains may be increased by class growths. Max HP 7100 Luck 76 Strength 70 Defense 62 Magic 53 Resistance 57 Dexterity 91 Charm 86 Speed 85 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Inventory Abilities Iron Bow Dustcloud Lv 1 Leader's Acumen Lv 1 Foresight Lv 1 Lance Buster Lv 1 Combat arts/spells Battalion Spiral Shot Curved Shot -- Skill Levels E E E E E E E

Abilities

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Personality

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Claude is agreeable and often cheerful. Although he comes across as the type not to think about things too much, in reality he possesses a keen insight.

Claude's heritage from Leicester and Almyra made him an outsider to both; this instilled in him the desire to remove such cultural barriers throughout the world. Claude hides his troubles behind superficial charm, and rarely drops the façade.

Claude is a shrewd strategist and capable politician, able to keep Leicester together and gain Almyran support during the war against Adrestia.

Supports

Main articles: Claude/Supports and Claude/Supports (Warriors: Three Hopes)

Endings

Claude, King of Unification (single ending)
Claude returned to his homeland of Almyra and assumed the role of a politically active prince. After inheriting the throne, he worked to improve relations with Fódlan. In addition to establishing new trade routes, he fostered trust by sending reinforcements into Fódlan to help quell revolts by the remnants of the Imperial loyalists. Under his guidance, the peoples of Fódlan and Almyra were finally able to set aside age-old prejudices, and over time, the fallacies of old were all but forgotten.

Byleth, Ruler of Dawn & Claude, King of Unification
After ascending the throne as the first leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan, Byleth sought to rebuild the war-torn towns and villages and to help guide the reformation of the Church of Seiros. After a few months of peace, remnants of the Imperial army joined with those who slither in the dark and marched upon the capital city of Derdriu. The new kingdom lacked the power to repel the invaders, but when defeat seemed imminent, a battle cry rang out from the east. Claude, the newly-crowned King of Almyra, led a mighty army that broke through the rebel forces with ease. This show of solidarity forever altered the course of history, heralding a new age of unity.

Claude, King of Unification & Petra, Queen of Brigid
Claude left Fódlan, entrusting its future to his friends. He intended to travel to his homeland of Almyra, but his love for Petra instead drew him west, to Brigid. He won her affection, and after receiving the blessing of her grandfather, the king of Brigid, the two were wed. Some years later, each inherited their respective thrones. As the monarchs of Brigid and Almyra, Petra and Claude fostered friendly diplomatic relations between the two regions and Fódlan.

Claude, King of Unification & Annette, Bloomed Overachiever
Entrusting the future of Fódlan to his friends, Claude left for Almyra with Annette, whom he intended to marry. He announced this fact to his father, the king of Almyra, who approved of Claude's growth and Annette's wisdom and resolved to entrust the monarchy to them. Once he became king, Claude established a school of sorcery with the intent to use it as a bridge between Almyra and Fódlan. Annette took on a role as headmaster, supporting Claude's dream by opening the doors to students from every corner of the world. Relations between Almyra and Fódlan improved drastically as a result.

Claude, King of Unification & Ingrid, Stalwart Knight
Entrusting the future of Fódlan to his friends, Claude left for Almyra with Ingrid, whom he intended to marry. He announced this fact to his father, the king of Almyra, who approved of Claude's strength and Ingrid's virtue and resolved to entrust the monarchy to them. Even after they ascended the throne, Claude and Ingrid argued frequently. But while the queen chasing the fleeing king through the palace was a common occurrence, the couple must have loved one another deeply, for they happily raised many children together.

Claude, King of Unification & Lorenz, Noble of the Red Rose
Claude disappeared from Fódlan after the war, leaving the new head of House Gloucester, Lorenz, to support the new United Kingdom of Fódlan in his stead. He proposed revolutionary policies to restore the war-torn region at a rapid rate. When the rebuilding effort was complete, Lorenz turned his eye toward diplomacy, seeking to establish treaties of friendship with foreign nations. Almyra was no exception, and when the two parties met for a summit at Fódlan's Locket, it was none other than Claude, the new king of Almyra, who arrived to negotiate. Some speculated that this meeting had been Claude's scheme all along, but Lorenz and Claude both denied it.

Claude, King of Unification & Lysithea, Scholar of Misfortune
Entrusting the future of Fódlan to his friends, Claude left for Almyra to reclaim his place as heir to the throne. When he became king, he asked Lysithea to be his queen with a heart full of love, and with the hope of fostering friendly diplomatic relations with Fódlan. Due to her shortened lifespan, Lysithea declined. Claude, unable to abandon his love for her, gave up the throne to go on a quest for a means to save her. Years later, he appeared suddenly before her, claiming to have found a cure. With her trust and love to guide him, he whisked her away, across the sea. It is unknown where they went.

Claude, King of Unification & Marianne, Survivor of the Curse
Entrusting the future of Fódlan to his friends, Claude left for Almyra to reclaim his place as heir to the throne. Several years later, when he became king, he took initial steps to open trade routes with Fódlan, and entered into negotiations with Margrave Edmund. During this time, he was reunited with Marianne, who had grown under her adoptive father's guidance into a wise and talented woman. She offered him her aid, and as they worked together to secure friendly relations between their respective nations, they fell deeply in love.

Claude, King of Unification & Hilda, Free Spirit
Entrusting the future of Fódlan to his friends, Claude left for Almyra to take his place as heir to the throne. His family saw that he had grown strong and allowed him to claim his birthright. When he became king several years later, he made the surprise announcement that he would make Hilda his queen. Having studied with her brother to prepare for this moment, Hilda demonstrated an uncanny talent for diplomacy, and greatly contributed to establishing friendly relations between Fódlan and Almyra. The presence of a Fódlan-born queen for two consecutive generations did much to alter Almyran values.

Claude, King of Unification & Leonie, The Blade Breaker II
Leonie returned to Sauin Village to repay her debts and mysteriously vanished afterwards. Some years later, when trade between Fódlan and Almyra began in earnest, the village received notice that the Almyran king would be passing through on his way to Garreg Mach. The village rushed to prepare themselves. When the anticipated day arrived, they were shocked to find Leonie at the king's side. She had gone to visit Claude in Almyra, and had ended up staying to become his queen. Faced with the sight of Leonie in the resplendent clothing of a monarch, her father and the other villagers could do nothing but stand in mute amazement.

Claude, King of Unification & Flayn, Slumbering Princess
Entrusting the future of Fódlan to his friends, Claude left for Almyra to reclaim his place as heir to the throne. Several years later, when he became king, he took initial steps to open diplomatic relations with Fódlan, and asked Garreg Mach for aid. During this time, he was reunited with Flayn, who had been helping Seteth run the church. She agreed to help, and as they worked together to secure friendly relations between their respective regions, they fell deeply in love. It is said that Seteth never learned of their relationship.

Claude, King of Unification & Flayn, Slumbering Princess (Seteth died)
Entrusting the future of Fódlan to his friends, Claude left for Almyra to reclaim his place as heir to the throne. Several years later, when he became king, he took initial steps to open diplomatic relations with Fódlan, and asked Garreg Mach for aid. Alongside him was his wife, Flayn, who had gone missing during the war, but who now worked tirelessly to bridge the gap between their two lands for the sake of the late Seteth. It is said that some churchgoers disapproved of this new stance toward Almyra at first, but that Flayn's love for Claude proved to be a key inspiration in shifting the perspectives of the populace.

Claude, King of Unification & Shamir, Distant Archer
After the war, Claude returned home to Almyra and took his place in the royal family. Some years later he became king, and during his reign, promoted policies to improve relations with Fódlan and protect children who had been orphaned by the war. After he achieved his goals, he left the throne to a family member and left Almyra. During his travels, he encountered Shamir, who had been wandering the world as a mercenary. It is known that they traveled together from that day forward, but where they journeyed to remains a mystery.

Claude, King of Unification & Balthus, King of Grappling
Perhaps unexpectedly, Balthus accompanied Claude upon his return to his homeland of Almyra. While Claude assumed the role of a politically active prince, Balthus spent his days drinking, flirting, and brawling. As soon as Claude inherited the throne, however, all that changed. In the blink of an eye, Balthus became son-in-law to the great commander, Nader, and took up a position of military command in service to Claude's stated goal to improve relations with Fódlan. To foster trust, Claude frequently sent Balthus into Fódlan on missions to help quell revolts begun by Imperial loyalists.

Quotes

Battle quotes

“	Claude: Look at that, a real-life princess! I'll have to be careful not to scar that little face of yours. Edelgard: Careful, Claude. I'll win no matter what, but you're only making things harder for yourself. Claude: Losing hasn't even crossed your mind, has it? Ooh, this'll be a bit of shock, then. Edelgard: To shock was your intention to begin with, was it not?	”	— Claude, fighting Edelgard in Chapter 1.

“	Claude: Psst, Your Princeliness. You've got a thing for Edelgard, right? Come on, fess up. You'll feel better. Dimitri: Claude, please. This is no time for idle banter. Your defenses are wide open. Claude: That didn't get to him, huh? What a shame. I'll find a better way to ruffle him up next time.	”	— Claude, fighting Dimitri in Chapter 1.

“	Claude: Coming up with brilliant schemes, I can handle. No problem. But I'm not much for fighting. Go easy on me! Byleth: ... Claude: You know that was a joke, right? Jeez, not so much as a smile...	”	— Claude fighting Byleth as an enemy in Chapter 1.

“	Kostas: Spoiled little noble! Just die like a good little rich kid! Claude: Being noble has nothing to do with who you are as a person or how hard your life is. Your logic is illogical!	”	— Claude fighting Kostas in Chapter 2.

“	This is a great chance for me to find out if the Sword of the Creator really is all that it's cracked up to be. On that note, you'd better not surrender too quickly!	”	— Claude fighting Byleth as an enemy in Chapter 7.

“	Claude: Hey, Princess! Heads up! There's a rat right by your Imperial feet... Edelgard: BAH! I— Huh. How dare you make a fool of me. You will not rile me with such childish tactics. Claude: Ah, so the sheer terror in your eyes was...something else entirely. My mistake. Anyway, it was only a joke. Edelgard: You really hope to unsettle me with childish jokes? It won't work. You must stand and fight!	”	— Claude, fighting Edelgard in Chapter 7.

“	Claude: Hey, Your Royalness! If you promise to let me have the prize, I'll let you take the honor of victory. Do we have a deal? Dimitri: Enough of your foolishness! I— Wait a moment. You are trying to anger me, is that it? Claude: Saw right through me, did you? Well, if there's no deal, I'll just have to win this thing fair and square! Dimitri: I will happily face you, here and now. Do not hold back, Claude!	”	— Claude, fighting Dimitri in Chapter 7.

“	Claude: So, you're the fabled Flame Emperor? Go ahead and enlighten me. What are you planning to do with the Crest Stones? What did you use Flayn's blood for? Who's Kronya? Who's Solon? Flame Emperor: Silence. There is no need for you to know. Claude: Is it that mask that's to blame for your curtness? If so, maybe I should rip it off and ask again.	”	— Claude, fighting the Flame Emperor in Chapter 11.

“	Claude: Here she is—Her Majesty—looking pleased as a dog with a stick. What exactly happened to make you this way? Edelgard: I'm simply seeing through a promise I made to myself a long time ago. Claude: Isn't this much force excessive? Thanks to you, my own long-held ambitions are nearly destroyed. Edelgard: If you don't want them to be destroyed completely, I suggest you turn tail and flee.	”	— Claude, fighting Edelgard in Chapter 12.

“	Heh... So sad that our reunion should take place on the battlefield.	”	— Claude, as a boss when in Crimson Flower Chapter 14.

“	Teach... You should have chosen me instead of Edelgard. No point in whining about it now, I suppose. Sorry, but I'll be taking the win today.	”	— Claude, as a boss when fighting against Byleth in Crimson Flower Chapter 14.

“	Claude: We haven't seen each other since Garreg Mach. You've grown lovelier than ever, Edelgard. Edelgard: You're not so unfortunate yourself. And as usual, you're here at a most inopportune moment. Claude: Well, I'm sure we have much to talk about... But how about we settle things first? Edelgard: No objections here. Prepare yourself, Claude.	”	— Claude, as a boss when fighting against Edelgard in Crimson Flower Chapter 14.

“	Hey, how long's it been? Five years? Who'd have thought you'd end up an Imperial general...	”	— Claude, as a boss when fighting against Jeritza in Crimson Flower Chapter 14.

“	Acheron: The declining Alliance will be finished if I kill you. The Empire will herald the new age! Claude: Only if you manage to kill me. Hm? What's that to the north? Looks like the home of another opportunistic noble is burning... Acheron: That's...that's my castle! NO! Claude: That's the declining Alliance at work, right there. Seems like you were facing the wrong way, Weathervane!	”	— Claude, fighting Acheron in Verdant Wind Chapter 16.

“	Claude: Aren't you gonna stand aside, Lorenz? Unless we win, the Alliance can't survive. Lorenz: Even if that's so, to allow you past without a fight would be pure cowardice, I'm afraid. Claude: You are one stubborn guy.	”	— Unused dialogue between Claude and an enemy Lorenz in Verdant Wind Chapter 16.

“	So, you're actually alive, Teach! It's a shame you aren't on our side. Anyway, isn't the Empire your enemy? Us fighting seems like a waste...	”	— Claude, as an enemy fighting Byleth in Azure Moon Chapter 17.

“	Claude: Calm down, Dimitri! What does it achieve, us killing each other here? Dimitri: Move, Claude. I have no time to exchange words with you. Claude: It doesn't matter what I'm saying, does it? You aren't even listening. But I'm not gonna budge.	”	— Claude, fighting Dimitri in Azure Moon/Verdant Wind Chapter 17.

“	Claude: We haven't seen each other since Garreg Mach. You've grown lovelier than ever, Edelgard. Edelgard: You're not so unfortunate yourself. And you have the aid of the professor. Frankly, I'm jealous. Now's the chance for you and the professor to leave. Claude: I'm afraid I must decline. Even if we left, we'd just have to come right back.	”	— Claude, fighting Edelgard in Verdant Wind Chapter 17.

“	So sad that our reunion should take place on the battlefield.	”	— Claude, as a boss in Azure Moon Chapter 17.

“	Claude: Hey, how long's it been? Five years? Who'd have thought you'd end up an Imperial general... Death Knight: So, you wish to die. Claude: Heh. As antisocial and unhinged as ever, I see.	”	— Claude, fighting the Death Knight in Verdant Wind Chapter 18.

“	Claude: It's over, lapdog. Your military rule is at its end. Hubert: For every step you take along that path, our thorns will cut into your heels. Claude: Ooh, that sounds painful. I'll have to wear thicker soles for the march. Hubert: If your boots are too heavy, you won't be able to lift your feet. But enough prattle.	”	— Claude, fighting Hubert in Verdant Wind Chapter 19.

“	Edelgard: Your ideals, I understand they're not so far removed from my own. But without sufficient knowledge of this land's suffering, I can't entrust Fódlan to you! Claude: Perhaps. I daresay it's true that I don't fully understand the history of Fódlan. Still, I've seen many things in my life. Don't worry. I'll finish the job for you.	”	— Claude, fighting Edelgard in Verdant Wind Chapter 20.

“	Thales: Ha. It is laughable that base animals such as you would bare fangs at the likes of us. Claude: I may be a base animal, but I have strong allies. Do you think you can beat Teach and the Sword of the Creator? Thales: The Sword of the Creator... The blade given to Nemesis. Who do you really think is superior? Claude: There's a big difference between the living and the dead. The fate of the future lies in the hands of the living!	”	— Claude, fighting Thales, in Verdant Wind Chapter 21.

“	Claude: Hey... Can you speak? Riegan: ... Claude: Just puppets controlled by Nemesis... Well, they're the strongest puppets I've ever known.	”	— Claude, fighting Riegan in Verdant Wind Chapter 22.

“	Claude: I did hear that some good-for-nothing inherited this territory. I guess that's you, then. Acheron: Who do you think you are? I'm not a good-for-nothing! You are! Claude: If you were actually good for anything at all, I'd at least expect you to recognize who I am...	”	— Claude, fighting Acheron in Land of the Golden Deer.

“	Do you think it was once a human, like Miklan? No... It's not possible...	”	— Claude, fighting the Wild Demonic Beast in Tales of the Red Canyon.

“	Claude: How could you commit such crimes in the name of Almyra? It's because of two-bit miscreants like you that Almyrans suffer so much hate! Pirate Captain: Sh-shut up! Say what you will, we're the real navy of Almyra!	”	— Claude, fighting the Pirate Captain in Sword and Shield of Seiros.

“	The Wind Caller: I smell those detestable 10 Elites... Who are you? Claude: I'm the grandson of the grandson of the grandson of the elite Riegan. Now tell me who you are! The Wind Caller: I am your family's enemy. If you carry the blood of the 10 Elites, you cannot be permitted to live. Claude: What do you mean by that? And what's that Crest on your forehead? The Wind Caller: No more talk. If you wish to survive, you must destroy me!	”	— Claude, fighting the Wind Caller in The Sleeping Sand Legend.

“	Claude: That looks just like Miklan's Black Beast... Could a Hero's Relic be at fault? Wandering Beast: Hero... There is a word that takes me back. Claude: Takes you back? You... Are you... Wandering Beast: After so long, I cannot speak of it.	”	— Claude, fighting the Wandering Beast in Forgotten Hero.

Critical quotes

“	Shall we dance?	”	— Claude in Part I

“	Strategy in motion!	”	— Claude in Part II

“	My moment has arrived!	”	— Claude in Parts I & II

“	Don't hold this against me, ok?	”	— Claude in Part I

“	My moment has arrived!	”	— Claude in Part I

“	Enough is enough!	”	— Claude in Part I

“	Hold a grudge if you must.	”	— Claude in Part II

“	Leave. Now.	”	— Claude in Part II

Defeat quotes

“	I didn't expect that... We'll call it a stalemate.	”	— Claude's retreat quote as a playable character in Part I.

“	The dreams of men don't amount to much. Sorry, but...it's up to you now.	”	— Claude's death quote in classic mode as a playable character in Part II.

“	So much for my schemes. I'm bowing out.	”	— Claude's retreat quote in casual mode as a playable character in Part II.

“	Argh, I hate losing! I guess I'll just have to settle for cheering the others on.	”	— Claude, as an enemy in Chapter 1 if the other Golden Deer members are active.

“	I must have let my guard down. I guess that's a loss for the Golden Deer House.	”	— Claude, as an enemy in Chapter 1 if he is the last Golden Deer member to be defeated.

“	Sorry, but it's about time I make my exit... The rest of you...please finish the job!	”	— Claude, as an enemy in Chapter 7 if the other Golden Deer members are active.

“	I hate to say it, but it seems we're at a stalemate. Looks like the Golden Deer won't be winning this round...	”	— Claude, as an enemy in Chapter 7 if he is the last Golden Deer member to be defeated.

“	Claude: Enough! You've bested me. If I die here, the Alliance becomes part of the Empire. Edelgard: Do you yield, then? You've never known when to give up. Claude: Well, I can't just surrender so easily. I'm responsible for the others. If you're as smart as you seem, I bet you've figured out why I was able to summon Almyran reinforcements. Wouldn't it be better to let me go and have me in your debt? If spared: Thank you, Professor. And you, Edelgard. I'm truly grateful for your courageous decision. I will return your kindness one day. I promise. If killed: I see. Right until the very end, I've read this whole thing terribly wrong... All my hopes have fallen to ash... It's all up to you now, Edelgard... I hope you really do make the world...better...	”	— Claude, if defeated by Byleth or Edelgard in Crimson Flower Chapter 14.

“	The plan's not working... The fate of the Leicester Alliance, and all of my dreams, have fallen to ash... It's all up to you now, Edelgard... I hope you really do make the world...better...	”	— Claude, if killed by anyone other than Byleth or Edelgard in Crimson Flower Chapter 14.

“	Argh...I thought we had a chance, but there was no way to predict the movements of the Kingdom army. I can't afford to die here. I have to retreat.	”	— Claude, as an enemy in Azure Moon Chapter 17.

“	My plan failed... Teach. Dimitri. That's enough. Time to retreat. I've crossed one too many dangerous bridges... It's a shame, but...it's over now...	”	— Claude, as an ally in Azure Moon Chapter 19.

Other quotes

Main article: Claude/Quotes

Heroes quotes

Main article: Claude/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Claude is featured on fourteen cards in Fire Emblem Cipher. These cards and other Japanese Cipher parlance denote his name as クロード（フォドラ） Claude (Fódlan) to differentiate him from Claud, a character from Genealogy of the Holy War whose name is identical in Japanese. As official English sources have used "Claude" for the character from Three Houses and "Claud" for the character from Genealogy of the Holy War, this character's name will be listed as simply "Claude" in the below table.

Nine of the below cards' epithets are still in raw, untranslated Japanese; these need translation.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Claude
	Scion of the Leicester Alliance, Claude
		"Oh, how innocent—how naive—these two seem next to me, shiftiness incarnate!"
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 2
		Class: Noble		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Scheme Behind a Smile: [Trigger] [] If this unit's attack destroys an enemy, you may pay the cost and if you do: Choose 1 enemy, and move them. Anti-Fliers: [Always] If this unit is attacking a , this unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #P16-014PR • Artist: Rika Suzuki
	同盟の次期盟主, Claude
		"I live my life freely. Isn't that the true victory?"
		Attack: 50	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Lord		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Springing the Trap: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Choose 1 non-Main Character enemy. Until the end of the turn, that enemy is unable to evade. Precise Grasp of the Enemy Lines: [Always] This unit is able to attack enemies with a Deployment Cost of 2 or lower regardless of range. Anti-Fliers: [Always] If this unit is attacking a , this unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #B17-112HN • Artist: Nico Komori
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		"Can you feel it? A new dawn is finally here. Not just for us though. No, for all of Fódlan."
		Attack: 70	Support: 30	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 5
		Class: Wyvern Master		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 4
		Failnaught, the Magic Bow: [Activate] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit acquires range 2-3. A Last Resort For Ideals: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Choose 1 card from your deck, and add it to your hand. Once you do, shuffle your deck. Anti-Fliers: [Always] If this unit is attacking a , this unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #B18-032SR(+) • Artist: BISAI • Autograph: Toshiyuki Toyonaga (Autograph credit appears only on B18-032SR+)
	金鹿を束ねる者, Claude
		"My dream, in truth, is a selfless dream. But I require power to make it a reality."
		Attack: 50	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Lord		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Hitherto-Unknown Lineage: [Hand] [Activate] [Send this card to the Retreat Area] If you have an allied "Claude", choose as many allies as you wish, and move them. ([Hand] is only usable while this card is in your hand.)
	Card #B18-033N • Artist: Hatori Kyoka
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		"Taken a liking to me, have you? Is that why you chose my house? Heh...Well, you might want to take a different tone of voice there."
		Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Noble		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		The Alliance's Bonds: [Activate] [] [Send 1 card from your hand to the Retreat Area] Draw 1 card. Anti-Fliers: [Always] If this unit is attacking a , this unit gains +30 attack. Tandem Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +10 attack.
	Card #B18-034HN, B18-034ST, P17-004PR • Artist: BISAI (B18-034HN, B18-034ST), Chinatsu Kurahana (P17-004PR)
	自由闊達な策士, Claude
		"Not a bad place to wage war, is it? It's the perfect battlefield for our tactics."
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Lord		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Bearer of Secret Ambitions: [Activate] [Once per turn] Move this unit. This skill is only usable if this unit is untapped. The Tactics of His Brethren: [Always] If this unit is attacking an enemy in the Back Line, this unit gains +10 attack. Anti-Fliers: [Always] If this unit is attacking a , this unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #S12-006SR(+) • Artist: Daisuke Izuka
	新世界への鏑矢, Claude
		"I'm not the kind of man to just roll over and die in a place like this. There are things... dreams... that I must see come to fruition."
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 2-3	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Sniper		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Demolisher of the World's Walls: [Activate] [] Choose 1 non-Main Character enemy, and move them. Encloser: [Trigger] Each time an enemy with a Deployment Cost of 1 is deployed, tap that enemy. Anti-Fliers: [Always] If this unit is attacking a , this unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #B19-030R • Artist: BISAI
	策を秘めた金弓, Claude
		"Let's use the forest to set up an ambush."
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 2
		Class: Noble		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Shot From a Blind Spot Above: [Activate] [] [] Until the end of the turn, all non-Main Characters enemies are unable to evade. Anti-Fliers: [Always] If this unit is attacking a , this unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #P19-013PR • Artist: Niji Hayashi
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		"We have the strength to scale the walls between us. To reach out our hands in friendship so we can open our true hearts to one another! That's how we win!" "I hope that you will always walk with me... At least until the day comes when we can look out at the peaceful world we've built. Together."
		Attack: 70	Support: 30	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 5
		Class: Barbarossa		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 4
		Fallen Star: [Trigger] At the start of each turn, choose as many allies as you wish, and move them. Anti-Fliers: [Always] If this unit is attacking a , this unit gains +30 attack. "We can change the whole world!": [Hand] [Activate] [Send 1 card from your hand to your Retreat Area] Choose up to 3 non-Main Character enemies. Until the end of the turn, the chosen enemies cannot evade. ([Hand] can only be used while this card is in your hand.)
	Card #B21-016SR(+) • Artist: Akira Egawa
	Golden Deer of Unification, Claude
		"I intend to tear down the walls that separate Fódlan from the outside world."
		Attack: 40	Support: 30	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Wyvern Master		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Anti-Fliers: [Always] If this unit is attacking a , this unit gains +30 attack. The Power to Start the World Anew: [Hand] [Activate] [Send this card to the Retreat Area] If you have an allied "Claude", until the end of the turn, all allies are able to attack enemies regardless of range. ([Hand] can only be used while this card is in your hand.)
	Card #B21-017N • Artist: Rika Suzuki
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		"Neither of us exactly grew up in luxury. Hey, maybe that's why you and I get along so well." "I'm not done yet."
		Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Noble		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Divine Protection of the Golden Deer: [Activate] [Once per turn] Move this unit. This skill is only usable if this unit is untapped. Anti-Fliers: [Always] If this unit is attacking a , this unit gains +30 attack. Authority Emblem: [Support] Choose 1 ally other than your attacking unit. You may move that ally.
	Card #B21-018HN, P20-002PR, P21-008PR • Artist: Rika Suzuki (B21-018HN), Chinatsu Kurahana (P20-002PR), Saori Toyota (P21-008PR)
	神算鬼謀の盟主, Claude
		"As big class reunions go... this one's gotta be the worst in history."
		Attack: 60	Support: 30	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Wyvern Master		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Ashes and Dust: [Activate] [] Until the end of the turn, all allies acquire , range 2, and Anti-Fliers. However, each ally only possesses 1 instance of Anti-Fliers. World-Piercing Magic Bow: [Trigger] [Once per turn] When you use a from your hand, until the end of the turn, this unit gains +20 attack. Anti-Fliers: [Always] If this unit is attacking a , this unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #B22-094R • Artist: Rika Suzuki
	抜け目なき金鹿の級長, Claude
		"Hey, now! If you two are getting this fired up before the battle even starts… it'll make it that much easier for my class to sweep up a win. So please, carry on."
		Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Noble		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Schemer's Brilliant Ploy: [Trigger] When an other ally is deployed, until the end of the turn, this unit is able to attack enemies regardless of range. Anti-Fliers: [Always] If this unit is attacking a , this unit gains +30 attack. Authority Emblem: [Support] Choose 1 ally other than your attacking unit. You may move that ally.
	Card #B22-095N • Artist: Tomohide Takaya
	秘めたる踊りの才能, Claude
		"The time has come for the annual ball. OK, I'll admit it. The Officers Academy isn't as uptight as I thought."
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 2-3	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Archer		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Anti-Fliers: [Always] If this unit is attacking a , this unit gains +30 attack. Schemer's Dance Step: [Hand] [Activate] [Tap 1 ally with a Deployment Cost of 2 or higher] Deploy this unit. ([Hand] is used by revealing this card from your hand.)
	Card #P22-007PR • Artist: Senri Kita
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Claude_(Fódlan) .

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Claude appears as two spirits, one as his Part I incarnation and the other as his Part II. Claude is an Advanced grab-type spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, using his Part I artwork from Fire Emblem: Three Houses. When equipped to a player character, he grants two support spirit slots.

	#1386 Fire Emblem Series Claude
	Type: Grab
	Rank: ★★
	Number of support spirit slots: ⬣⬣
	Can be upgraded at level 99 to: Claude - Five Years Later
	Level 1 stats: Attack: 798 Defense: 864 Power: 1662
	Level 99 stats: Attack: 3913 Defense: 3459 Power: 7372

Claude can be enhanced when he reaches level 99, becoming Claude - Five Years Later. He is an Ace grab-type spirit, using his art from Part II of Three Houses. When equipped by a playable character, he grants three support spirit slots and increased melee weapon power and move speed.

	#1387 Fire Emblem Series Claude - Five Years Later
	Type: Grab
	Rank: ★★★
	Number of support spirit slots: ⬣⬣⬣
	Trait: Weapon Attack & Move Speed ↑ Increases the power of melee weapons, and slightly increases move speed.
	Level 1 stats: Attack: 1452 Defense: 1573 Power: 3478
	Level 99 stats: Attack: 4356 Defense: 4719 Power: 10436

WarioWare: Get It Together!

Claude appears in the microgame, Fire Emblem: Three Houses at level 1. In order to clear this microgame, the player must praise him. The wrong answers are negative phrases, and selecting one of these will result in hurting his feelings, failing the microgame.

Notable merchandise

Image	Information	Price	Release date
	Claude received a plush in the second batch of the Fire Emblem All-Star Collection toyline.	¥3,300	June 2022JP

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Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Three Houses (Part I)	Grandson and heir to the Leader of the Leicester Alliance	レスター諸侯同盟盟主の孫、爵位継承者
Three Houses (Part II)	Duke Riegan, Leader of the Leicester Alliance	レスター諸侯同盟盟主、リーガン公爵
Engage (Bond Ring)	Heir to House Riegan of the Leicester Alliance, found in another world. Leader of the Golden Deer House at Garreg Mach Monastery. Though laid-back and friendly, he is also a schemer to the core. Appears in Three Houses.	異界の地フォドラにあるレスター諸侯同盟の 盟主リーガン公爵家の嫡子。 ガルグ＝マク大修道院の士官学校で学び 金鹿の学級の級長を務める。 飄々としていて、人懐っこい性格だが 常に策を巡らす抜け目ない一面を持つ。 「風花雪月」
Engage (Emblem Bracelet, in battle)	Known as the Emblem of Rivals. Outmaneuvers his foes with tricky tactics and skilled use of bows.	通称『三鼎の紋章士』。 策を好む、飄々とした盟主の嫡子。
Engage (Emblem Bracelet, in battle, Fell Xenologue)	An Emblem that awakened from the Bracelet of Three Houses.[sic]	『三級長の腕輪』から目覚めた紋章士。
Engage (Emblem Bracelet, ring reference)	Known as the Emblem of Rivals. A calculating and enigmatic heir to a dukedom. Heir to House Riegan, leaders of the Leicester Alliance in another world. He brought his allies together as leader of the Golden Deer House.	通称『三鼎の紋章士』。 策を好む、飄々とした盟主の嫡子。 弓術に長け、トリッキーな戦術が得意。 異界の地フォドラにあるレスター諸侯同盟の 盟主、リーガン家の跡取り。 士官学校では金鹿の学級の級長を務め 仲間を束ね、野望を叶えるために戦った。
Heroes (Claude: The Schemer)	Heir to House Riegan, the leading house of the Leicester Alliance. Employs both an easygoing attitude and an effortless skill for scheming. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.	レスター諸侯同盟の盟主リーガン公の跡取り。 飄々としていて、人懐こさと腹黒さを使い分ける。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 風花雪月』）
Heroes (Claude: Almyra's King)	Fought as the leader of the Leicester Alliance, but is also a member of Almyra's royal family. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.	フォドラではレスター諸侯同盟の盟主として戦ったが、 その正体はパルミラの王族。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 風花雪月』）
Heroes (Claude: King of Unification)	Hero who left Fódlan. Bringing peace to Fódlan, he returned to his homeland. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.	フォドラを去った英雄。 フォドラで起こった戦いに終止符を打ち、故郷へと戻る。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 風花雪月』）
Heroes (Claude: Tropical Trouble)	Member of House Riegan and leader of the Leicester Alliance. The sea air makes his heart race. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.	レスター諸侯同盟を束ねる リーガン公爵家の出身。南国の空気に胸を踊らせる。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム　風花雪月』）
Heroes (Claude: Golden Breeze)	Heir to House Riegan, drawn to the festivities celebrating the wind. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.	リーガン公爵家の嫡子。 風の部族の祭りに興味を持つ。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム　風花雪月』）
Heroes (Claude: Yuletide Schemer)	Heir to House Riegan, leader of the Leicester Alliance, joining in Askr's winter festival in the role of envoy. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.	レスター諸侯同盟盟主、リーガン公爵家の嫡子。 アスク王国の冬祭りで使者役を務める。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム　風花雪月』）
Warriors: Three Hopes (Prologue)	Grandson and heir to the leader of the Leicester Alliance	??
Warriors: Three Hopes (Part I)	Duke Riegan and leader of the Leicester Alliance	??
Warriors: Three Hopes (Part II)	Duke Riegan and king of the Leicester Federation	??

Meet some of the Heroes entries

The Schemer Almyra's King King of Unification Tropical Trouble Golden Breeze Yuletide Schemer

Claude: The Schemer
Claude is the house leader of the Golden Deer, one of the houses that make up the Officers Academy in the continent of Fódlan, which is ruled by three kingdoms.	Claude is the heir of Duke Riegan, the head of the Leicester Alliance. He’s a keen horseman, and he’s great at archery, too!	He’s also got a knack for strategy…and he’s not above deceiving people when the situation calls for it. That said, his cheerful demeanor and his ability to shrug off mistakes with a smile makes it hard to resent him for his tricks.	Claude might seem like a potential troublemaker, but if you ask me, he’s got an unpredictable edge that’d make him a strategic asset to the team!
Closely Associated Characters
Dimitri Edelgard {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} The Prince of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus and heir to the throne. He’s known for his bravery and fidelity, but there’s a shadow hanging over him. He’s Claude’s rival, and serves as the leader of the Blue Lion House. The heir apparent of the Adrestian Empire. She’s dignified, refined, and self-confident—traits that mask her raw ambition. She leads the Black Eagle House, making her a fellow house leader of Claude. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Claude: Almyra's King
Here’s Claude, the leader of the Leicester Alliance who fought to bring the war in Fódlan to an end! Equipped with the legendary bow Wind Parthia, he cuts a truly dashing figure.	He’s wearing the armor of the wyvern riders of Almyra, a kingdom to the east of Fódlan. Wait a second… Weren’t the Alliance and Almyra fighting over a strategic territory known as Fódlan’s Throat?	Well, it turns out that Claude actually has a strong personal connection to Almyra! In fact, I hear he’s even related to the Almyran royal family by blood.	Claude’s goal was to bring about a world where people of all origins and positions in society could live in harmony. Claude himself is a symbol of unity, bringing Fódlan and Almyra together, and I’m sure nothing will break his stride!
Closely Associated Characters
Byleth Hilda Lysithea {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Child of the former captain of the Knights of Seiros, Jeralt. A stoic, capable professor at the Officers Academy. Claude has a fond, trusting relationship with Byleth, and his familiarity shows when he calls the professor “Teach.” Noble of the Leicester Alliance and daughter of House Goneril. Has a lazy personality and a habit of manipulating people into doing things for her. Like Claude, she studies at the Officers Academy as a member of the Golden Deer House. Daughter of Count Ordelia and noble of the Leicester Alliance. A determined high achiever who hates being treated like a child. She’s also a member of the Golden Deer House at the Officers Academy at Garreg Mach. {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Claude: King of Unification
Eastern Fódlan was once ruled by the Leicester Alliance, which was represented by a number of powerful dukes. Among them was Claude, who, during his time as the head of the alliance, exercised his artful leadership to bring peace to Fódlan!	Claude was educated at the Officers Academy at Garreg Mach Monastery, where he was introduced as the heir to House Riegan. He was made house leader of the Golden Deer, and during his studies, he formed close bonds with his fellow students.	However, Claude was hiding something…something big! True, he was the heir to House Riegan, but that was only half the story—he was also the son and heir of the king of Almyra, a powerful kingdom neighboring Fódlan!	Keeping his true position of power hidden, Claude fought to create a land where people of different cultures and lineages could live together in peace. And with the help of his many friends and allies, he succeeded in guiding Fódlan to a new future!
Closely Associated Characters
Byleth Edelgard Dimitri {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Child of the former captain of the Knights of Seiros, Jeralt. A stoic, capable professor at the Officers Academy. Claude’s teacher and mentor. Princess and heir apparent of the Adrestian Empire. Her steadfast ambition is veiled by her elegant, self-confident demeanor. After ascending to the imperial throne, she starts a war in Fódlan, during which she opposes Claude. Crown prince of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. Known for his chivalry, it seems a darkness may lurk beneath the surface. He also studied at the Officers Academy, but later opposed Claude. {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Claude: Tropical Trouble
Today, I’m writing from our vacation on a tropical island! Oh, and who’s this snoozing in the shade on the beach? Why, it’s none other than Claude, who’s come all the way from the Officers Academy in Fódlan!	Claude’s wearing swim trunks for his summer outfit, making for an active, sporty look! You might have also noticed the bracelet glinting on his left wrist—it matches the one he got for his professor’s birthday!	That ice pop he’s carrying certainly looks refreshing too. I hear it’s tropical-fruit flavor, but perhaps more importantly, it can also be used as a dagger! …Wait, was that supposed to be a secret?	Anyway, we’ve also invited Claude’s classmates Dimitri and Edelgard to join us on our summer vacation. I hope they take this chance to unwind from all the fighting back home and get some R&R!
Closely Associated Characters
Byleth Edelgard Dimitri {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Child of the former captain of the Knights of Seiros, Jeralt. A stoic, capable professor at the Officers Academy. Guides Claude as his professor. Princess and heir apparent of the Adrestian Empire. Her steadfast ambition is veiled by her elegant, self-confident demeanor. As leader of the Black Eagle House, she is a rival to Claude. Crown prince of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus and student at Garreg Mach Monastery. He has come to the tropics for some summer training. As leader of the Blue Lion House, he is a rival to Claude. {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Claude: Golden Breeze
Claude is the heir to House Riegan of the Leicester Alliance in Fódlan, and he’s here to join the party at the wind festival!	Apparently, the people of the Wind Tribe always wear a belt like this to secure their upper garments. Oh, and I just noticed something—that cape Claude’s wearing is attached to his right hand!	Hidden in his garments is a pinwheel dagger. Looks like the Wind Tribe find a way to represent their love of the wind even when they’re making weapons!	Claude seemed a little bewildered by this new attire at first—but that didn’t stop him from slipping it on and enjoying the festival!
Closely Associated Characters
Byleth Edelgard Dimitri {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Child of the former captain of the Knights of Seiros, Jeralt. A stoic, capable professor at the Officers Academy. Claude’s teacher and mentor. Princess and heir apparent of the Adrestian Empire. Her steadfast ambition is veiled by her elegant, self-confident demeanor. Claude’s rival. Crown prince of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. Known for his chivalry, it seems a darkness may lurk beneath the surface. Claude’s rival. {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Claude: Yuletide Schemer
Claude’s come all the way to Askr from the Officers Academy in Fódlan to make a special appearance as one of our winter festival envoys!	Here’s his festival outfit, decorated with stars on his waist and shoulders! And check out the super-cute accessories he’s wearing in his hair—antlers and little ears!	Claude has also equipped himself with a special festival bow that features a breathtaking feather design. I can already picture him wielding it against the backdrop of a starry winter night!	Anyway, Claude’s just finished with one of his envoy duties: bringing dreams and happiness to all the children! By which I mean, delivering presents!
Closely Associated Characters
Dimitri Edelgard {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Crown prince of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. Known for his chivalry, but it seems a darkness may lurk beneath the surface. Claude’s rival who leads the Blue Lion House. Princess and heir apparent of the Adrestian Empire. Her steadfast ambition is veiled by her elegant, self-confident demeanor. A house leader like Claude, she oversees the Black Eagle House. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

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Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 4 (2020)

3

Claude Three Houses (War arc) Three Houses (Academy arc)

59,751

CYL 5 onwards	Ineligible

Total results		This character has 1 entry across all Choose Your Legends polls.	59,751

Trivia

• Of the three house leaders, Claude is the only one to potentially survive story routes outside his own in Three Houses.
  • Conversely, he is the only house leader who can potentially die in Three Hopes.
• Unlike almost all other Fire Emblem protagonists, Claude's parents are still alive at the end of the game. However, they never actually appear onscreen, with Claude mentioning them only in certain Support Logs.
• As the boss of Crimson Flower Chapter 14, Claude is the first boss in the series whose class changes depending on difficulty. He is a Wyvern Master on Normal, and a Barbarossa on Hard and Maddening.
• The version of Claude's artwork from early press kits for Three Hopes mistakenly features Failnaught with the Crest Stone of Gautier instead of the Crest Stone of Riegan. This was fixed in the version posted on the official Japanese Fire Emblem Warriors Twitter account.
• Claude's name appears on a box in the background of the "Hammerbarn" episode of the popular children's TV show Bluey, along with his fellow lords Edelgard and Dimitri. In a nod to the game's box art, Claude's name is upside down.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Claude von Riegan	Full name, known by just Claude in most menus. Claude is a French name meaning "stuttering", and comes from the Latin Claudius. Riegan is a derivative of Regan, a Gaelic surname meaning "little king". Its use as Claude's surname is derived from the character of Regan from William Shakespeare's play King Lear, similar to other characters from Leicester having surnames derived from the names of King Lear characters.
Japanese	クロード＝フォン＝リーガン	Claude von Regan
Spanish	Claude von Riegan	--
French	Claude von Riegan	--
German	Claude von Riegan	--
Italian	Claude von Riegan	--
Dutch	Claude	Used in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Portuguese	Claude von Riegan	--
Russian	Клод	Claude; used in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Korean	클로드 폰 리건	Claude von Riegan
Simplified Chinese	库罗德·冯·里刚	Claude von Regan
Traditional Chinese	庫羅德‧馮‧里剛	Claude von Regan

Khalid

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Khalid	An Arabic name meaning "eternal", derived from Arabic خلد khalada "to last forever".
Japanese	カリード	Khalid
French	Khalid	--

Gallery

Main article: Claude/Gallery

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  Artwork of Claude from Three Houses.

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  Artwork of Claude from Three Houses.

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  Artwork of Claude from Three Houses.

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  Artwork of Claude, Dimitri, and Edelgard from Warriors: Three Hopes.

External links

• Claude's page on the Japanese official website

References

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