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{{Class Infobox
{{Class Infobox
|image=[[File:Bs fe11 mage dragon.png]]
|image=[[File:Bs fe11 mage dragon.png]]
|flavor_text=Vengeful dragons who seal magic attacks. Enemy only.
|caption=A Mage Dragon in {{title|Shadow Dragon}} and {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.
|caption=A Mage Dragon in {{title|Shadow Dragon}} and {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.
|type=*Dragon <small>(''Mystery of the Emblem'', ''New Mystery of the Emblem'')</small>
|type=Dragon
*Manakete <small>(''The Binding Blade'')</small>
|weapons=*[[Fire Breath]] <small>(''Mystery of the Emblem'')</small>
|weapons=*[[Fire Breath]] <small>(''Mystery of the Emblem'')</small>
*[[Dark Breath]] <small>(''The Binding Blade'')</small>
*[[Mage Breath]] <small>(''New Mystery of the Emblem'')</small>
*[[Mage Breath]] <small>(''New Mystery of the Emblem'')</small>
|skills=Immunity to [[Magic (element)|magic]] <small>(''Mystery of the Emblem'', ''New Mystery of the Emblem'')</small>
}}
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The '''mage dragons''' (Japanese: {{hl|魔竜|Maryū}} ''magic dragon''), collectively known as the '''Basilisk''',<ref>{{Cite|Haha... You came back just to die? I'm the most powerful servant of Medeus: Morzas of the Basilisk.|[[Morzas]]|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}</ref> are one of the [[dragon]] tribes of [[Archanea (continent)|Archanea]]. This breed of dragon is associated with [[Magic (element)|magical power]] and is highly resilient against human magic attacks. Certain [[manakete]]s can access the form of mage dragons through the use of [[magestone]]s.
The '''mage dragons''' (Japanese: {{hl|魔竜|Maryū}} ''magic dragon''), collectively known as the '''Basilisk''',<ref>{{Cite|Kee hee hee… So, Marth! You've come crawling back to your homeland… just to die! I am Lord Medeus's most formidable servant… Morzas of Basilisk!|[[Morzas]]|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}</ref> are one of the [[dragon]] tribes of [[Archanea (continent)|Archanea]]. This breed of dragon is associated with [[Magic (element)|magical power]] and is highly resilient against human magic attacks. Certain [[manakete]]s can access the form of mage dragons through the use of [[magestone]]s.


In the [[Elibe]] games, this dragon breed is known instead as the '''demon dragon''' and plays a completely different role. Unlike the Archanean mage dragons, which are one of the most common Archanean dragon clans, demon dragons are a one-of-a-kind breed created through the mutation of a [[Divine Dragon|divine dragon]].
In [[Elyos]], the mage dragons are one of the dragon tribes, and they are capable of creating magical objects.<ref name="zephia mage"/>


==History==
==History==
===Archanea===
===Archanea===
Millennia before the foundation of the [[Archanea (nation)|Kingdom of Archanea]], the dragons were the dominant race of the land, presiding over an enlightened and advanced civilization covering the entire continent. The mage dragons of the Basilisk tribe were part of this civilization. This changed one thousand years before Archanea's formation, as the dragons began to show signs of deterioration. When the [[Divine Dragon|divine dragon]] elders recommended that dragons seal their power into [[dragonstone]]s and [[Manakete|take a human form]] to ensure their survival, several mage dragons complied and took the form of manaketes. Those who either failed to comply or refused thus degenerated into aggressive wild beasts as predicted.Wild mage dragons are only known to have inhabited the [[Dragon's Table]] in [[Dolhr]], and were bewitched into serving [[Gharnef]] in opposition to [[Marth]] in the [[War of Heroes (Mystery of the Emblem)|War of Heroes]]. <ref>{{Cite|Prince Marth, in this altar lurks many savage barbarians and mage dragons long gone mad. They have fallen under Gharnef's spell and will attack you given the chance.|[[Gotoh]]|New Mystery of the Emblem}}</ref>
Millennia before the foundation of the [[Archanea (country)|Kingdom of Archanea]], the dragons were the dominant race of the land, presiding over an enlightened and advanced civilization covering the entire continent. The mage dragons of the Basilisk tribe were part of this civilization. This changed one thousand years before Archanea's formation, as the dragons began to show signs of deterioration. When the [[Divine Dragon|divine dragon]] elders recommended that dragons seal their power into [[dragonstone]]s and [[Manakete|take a human form]] to ensure their survival, several mage dragons complied and took the form of manaketes. Those who either failed to comply or refused thus degenerated into aggressive wild beasts as predicted.Wild mage dragons are only known to have inhabited the [[Dragon Altar]] in [[Dolhr]], and were bewitched into serving [[Gharnef]] in opposition to [[Marth]] in the [[War of Heroes (Archanea)|War of Heroes]]. <ref>{{Cite|Prince Marth, in this altar lurks many savage barbarians and mage dragons long gone mad. They have fallen under Gharnef's spell and will attack you given the chance.|[[Gotoh]]|New Mystery of the Emblem}}</ref>
 
===Elibe===
[[File:FEFT_Demon_Dragon.png|right|250px]]
{{main|Idunn}}
The only known demon dragon was created by the dragonkin during [[the Scouring]]. In order to save themselves from crushing defeat by the sheer number of [[human]]s, a group of dragons planned to use a [[Divine Dragon|divine dragon]] to create an entity capable of spawning massive numbers of dragon warriors. [[Idunn]] was the subject of this plan, and was abucted and had her soul shattered to transform her into a demon dragon. Even with her ability to spawn [[War Dragon|war dragons]], Idunn and the dragons were defeated, and Idunn was sealed away using the [[Binding Blade (weapon)|Binding Blade]]. She spent a thousand years imprisoned until she was freed by [[Zephiel]], who had her resume the creation of war dragons.


===Nohr===
===Nohr===
Mage dragons are mentioned in the [[Malig Knight]]'s Japanese flavor text.<ref>{{cite|暗夜の兵種。魔竜を従える魔竜騎士。斧と魔道で、敵軍を蹂躙する。 (Nohrian class. Mage dragon knights who tame mage dragons. Tramples the enemy army with axes and magic.)|Japanese Malig Knight flavor text|Fates}}</ref> The English version translated it as "evil dragons".
Mage dragons are mentioned in the [[Malig Knight]]'s Japanese flavor text.<ref>{{cite|暗夜の兵種。魔竜を従える魔竜騎士。斧と魔道で、敵軍を蹂躙する。 (Nohrian class. Mage dragon knights who tame mage dragons. Tramples the enemy army with axes and magic.)|Japanese Malig Knight flavor text|Fates}}</ref> The English version translated it as "evil dragons".


===Elyos===
[[Zephia]] is a member of the mage dragon tribe,<ref name="zephia mage">{{Cite|I am a Mage Dragon. My kind are capable of making magical objects...|Zephia|Engage}}</ref> and [[Veyle]]'s mother was a mage dragon.<ref>{{Cite|The youngest of Sombron's children, her mom was a kind mage dragon.|Veyle's ally notebook description|Engage}}</ref>
{{clear}}
{{clear}}
==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
===Physical appearance===
===Physical appearance===
Mage dragons look similar to ice dragons with their sleek and serpent-like build, though they are not as muscular as ice dragons. Their spine is lined with barbs and they completely lack wings. Their hide is colored a pale purple.
Mage dragons look similar to ice dragons with their sleek and serpent-like build, though they are not as muscular as ice dragons. Their spine is lined with barbs and they completely lack wings. Their hide is colored a pale purple.  
 
In Elibe, the demon dragon look similar to Archanean mage dragons, but is much larger and have enormous, skeletal wings. Its body is covered in a thick layer of spiky scales and its head is horned and has a great scaly crest. While still mostly purple, it also has red patterns running along its length.


===Powers===
===Powers===
In Archanea, mage dragons have both an affinity for and an immense resistance to [[Magic (element)|magical powers]], and attack by [[Mage Breath|exhaling arcane breath]] which acts as magic when it strikes its foe.
In Archanea, mage dragons have both an affinity for and an immense resistance to [[Magic (element)|magical powers]], and attack by [[Mage Breath|exhaling arcane breath]] which acts as magic when it strikes its foe.


In Elibe, the primary ability of demon dragons is the production of [[War Dragon|war dragons]]. In addition to this ability they possess immense power and attack by striking with their tails or claws, or by exhaling [[Dark Breath|malevolent breath]].
In Elyos, mage dragons can create magical objects.<ref name="zephia mage"/>


==Class data==
==Class data==
The Mage Dragon exists as a separate class from the [[Manakete]] in {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}} and its remake, {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}, as well as {{title|The Binding Blade}}, and is near-exclusive to enemies. They originally used the [[Fire Breath]] weapon in ''Mystery of the Emblem'', but the remakes changed them to instead use [[Mage Breath]]. In the Archanea games, certain playable Manaketes ([[Tiki]] only in the former, all Manaketes in the latter) can temporarily become Mage Dragons in battle through the use of a [[Magestone]]. However, in ''Mystery of the Emblem'', the Magestone is used from the items menu to transform Manaketes into Mage Dragons both on the field and in battle for five turns, giving them access to Fire Breath.
The Mage Dragon exists as a separate class from the [[Manakete]] in {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}} and its remake, {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}, as well as {{title|The Binding Blade}}, and is near-exclusive to enemies. They originally used the [[Fire Breath]] weapon in ''Mystery of the Emblem'', but the remakes changed them to instead use [[Mage Breath]]. In the Archanea games, certain playable Manaketes ([[Tiki]] only in the former, all Manaketes in the latter) can temporarily become Mage Dragons in battle through the use of a [[Magestone]]. However, in ''Mystery of the Emblem'', the Magestone is used from the items menu to transform Manaketes into Mage Dragons both on the field and in battle for five turns, giving them access to Fire Breath.


Mage Dragons are, unsurprisingly, effectively the dragon counterpart to [[Mage]]s and [[Priest|Curates]]. They are the only dragon class whose attacks are counted as magical damage and they accordingly have by far the highest [[Magic (stat)|magic stat]] of any dragon class. In ''Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light'', ''Shadow Dragon'', and ''New Mystery of the Emblem'', all Mage Dragons are completely immune to magical damage from enemies, including the attacks of rival Mage Dragons or Magestone users. While they do not have this trait in ''Mystery of the Emblem'', they still have very high [[resistance]], which they also have in other games.
Mage Dragons are, unsurprisingly, effectively the dragon counterpart to [[Mage]]s and [[Curate]]s. They are the only dragon class whose attacks are counted as magical damage and they accordingly have by far the highest [[Magic (stat)|magic stat]] of any dragon class. In ''Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light'', ''Shadow Dragon'', and ''New Mystery of the Emblem'', all Mage Dragons are completely immune to magical damage from enemies, including the attacks of rival Mage Dragons or Magestone users. While they do not have this trait in ''Mystery of the Emblem'', they still have very high [[resistance]], which they also have in other games.
 
The Demon Dragon's stats in ''The Binding Blade'' are significantly different considering that the only Demon Dragon, [[Idunn]], is the game's final boss. It does not share the Archanean Mage Dragon's immunity to magic,  and it has very high [[strength]] and [[defense]], although this does not stop it from falling relatively easily to the [[Binding Blade (weapon)|Binding Blade]] or to [[Fae]]'s [[Divinestone]]. Its weapon is [[Dark Breath]].


In ''Shadow Dragon'' and ''New Mystery of the Emblem'', the Mage Dragon class is classified as a [[:Category:Special classes|special class]], and accordingly has a higher [[level]] cap of 30.
In ''Shadow Dragon'' and ''New Mystery of the Emblem'', the Mage Dragon class is classified as a [[:Category:Special classes|special class]], and accordingly has a higher [[level]] cap of 30.
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===Base stats===
===Base stats===
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{{BaseStats
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|hp1=40
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|res1=20
|res1=20
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|wpnr1=[[Breath]]: 7
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|res3=11
|res3=11
|mov3=6
|mov3=6
|wpnr3=--
|-
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|gamee={{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}<br>(Mage Dragon)
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<small>Notes:  
:''The stats for ''Shadow Dragon'' and ''New Mystery of the Emblem'' are used to calculate the stats of a Manakete using a Magestone in combat.''
* The stats for ''Shadow Dragon'' are used to calculate the transformed stats of a manakete using a [[Magestone]].
</small>


===Max stats===
===Max stats===
{{MaxStats
{{MaxStats
|game1={{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}<br>(Mage Dragon)
|game1={{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}
|hp1=52
|hp1=52
|str1=20
|str1=20
|mag1=--
|skl1=20
|skl1=20
|spd1=20
|spd1=20
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|res1=20
|res1=20
|mov1=20
|mov1=20
|con1=--
|wpnr1=[[Breath]]: 20
|wpnr1=[[Breath]]: 20
|game2={{title|The Binding Blade}}<br>(Demon Dragon)
|-
|hp2=60
|game3={{title|Shadow Dragon}}
|str2=30
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|spd2=30
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|mov2=15
|con2=25
|wpnr2=--
|game3={{title|Shadow Dragon}}<br>(Mage Dragon)
|hp3=60
|hp3=60
|str3=30
|str3=30
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|res3=30
|res3=30
|mov3=32
|mov3=32
|con3=--
|-
|wpnr3=--
|game4={{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}
|gamee={{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}<br>(Mage Dragon)
|hp4=60
|hpe=60
|str4=30
|stre=30
|mag4=30
|mage=30
|skl4=30
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|def4=30
|defe=30
|res4=30
|rese=30
|mov4=8
|move=8
}}
|cone=--
:''The stats for ''Shadow Dragon'' and ''New Mystery of the Emblem'' are used to calculate the stats of a Manakete using a Magestone in combat.''
|wpnre=--
 
===Miscellaneous stats===
{{ClassMisc
|game1={{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}
|exp1=50
}}
}}
<small>Notes:
* The stats for ''Shadow Dragon'' are used to calculate the transformed stats of a manakete using a [[Magestone]].
</small>


===Class growth rates===
===Class growth rates===
{{ClassGrowths
{{ClassGrowths
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|game1={{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}
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|hp1=50%
|str1=10%
|str1=10%
|mag1=--
|skl1=10%
|skl1=10%
|spd1=10%
|spd1=10%
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|def1=10%
|def1=10%
|res1=10%
|res1=10%
|game2={{title|The Binding Blade}}<br>(Demon Dragon)
|-
|hp2=10%
|game3={{title|Shadow Dragon}}
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|luck2=0%
|def2=0%
|res2=0%
|game3={{title|Shadow Dragon}}<br>(Mage Dragon)
|hp3=0%
|hp3=0%
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|str3=0%
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|def3=0%
|res3=0%
|res3=0%
|gamee={{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}<br>(Mage Dragon)
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|hpe=60%
|game4={{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}
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|hp4=60%
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|mag4=25%
|spde=60%
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|luck4=0%
|rese=20%
|def4=50%
|res4=20%
}}
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===Class skills===
===Class skills===
* {{FE1}}, {{FE11}}, and {{FE12}}: If a Mage Dragon is attacked with a magical weapon (all tomes, the [[Levin Sword]], [[Mage Breath]], and [[Magestone]]s), the Mage Dragon nullfies all damage dealt by the enemy.
-->
 
==Class change==
==Class change==
===All appearances===
===All appearances===
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|name2=Xemcel
|name2=Xemcel
|game2={{title|Mystery of the Emblem}} Book 1
|game2={{title|Mystery of the Emblem}} Book 1
|name3=The Dragon's Table#Boss data{{!}}Mage Dragon (Mystery of the Emblem)
|name3=The Dragon Altar#Boss data{{!}}Mage Dragon (Mystery of the Emblem)
|game3={{title|Mystery of the Emblem}} Book 2, {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}
|game3={{title|Mystery of the Emblem}} Book 2, {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}
|name4=Idunn
|game4={{title|The Binding Blade}}
}}<!--Note that [[Morzas]] and [[Xemcel]] are [[Basilisk]]-tribe manaketes wielding [[Magestone]]s, but are not actual members of the Mage Dragon '''''class'' outside of ''Mystery of the Emblem.'''''.-->
}}<!--Note that [[Morzas]] and [[Xemcel]] are [[Basilisk]]-tribe manaketes wielding [[Magestone]]s, but are not actual members of the Mage Dragon '''''class'' outside of ''Mystery of the Emblem.'''''.-->
 
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==Flavor text==
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|game2={{title|The Binding Blade}}
|english2=A powerful dragon who rips enemies<br>apart with her breath and claws.{{hover|*|Fan translation}}
|japanese2=その息吹は天を閉ざし<br>その爪は大地を踏み砕く<br>強く　美しく　悲しい竜
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|game3={{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}
|english3=Vengeful dragons who seal magic attacks. Enemy only.{{hover|*|Fan translation}}
|japanese3=未使用
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
 
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==Etymology and other languages==
==Etymology and other languages==
{{Names
{{Names
|eng-name=• Mage Dragon<br>• Demon Dragon
|eng-name=Mage Dragon
|eng-mean=• Known by this name in {{title|Shadow Dragon}} and later games. This name refers specifically to the Archanean dragon type. It is often hyphenated as '''mage-dragon''' in ''Shadow Dragon''.<br>• Known by this name in the epilogue of {{FE7}}, as well as in {{FEH}} when in the context of Elibean characters. This name refers specifically to Idunn's form in {{title|The Binding Blade}}.
|eng-mean=Often hyphenated as ''mage-dragon'' in ''Shadow Dragon''.
|jap-name={{hover|魔竜|Maryū}}
|jpn-name={{h|魔竜|Maryū}}
|jap-mean=Romanized as '''MAGICDRAGON''' in internal files in ''The Binding Blade'', ''Shadow Dragon'', and ''New Mystery of the Emblem''. In the Japanese versions of the series, this name applies to both the Archanean type and Idunn's form.
|jpn-mean=Romanized as '''MAGICDRAGON''' in internal files in ''Shadow Dragon'' and ''New Mystery of the Emblem''. Identical to the name of the [[Demon Dragon]] in [[Elibe]].
|span-name=Dragón magia
|span-mean=Magic dragon. Abbreviated to '''{{lang|es|Drg. magia}}''' in gameplay for space reasons.
|fren-name=Dragon mage
|fren-name=Dragon mage
|fren-mean=Mage dragon. Abbreviated to '''Drg. mage''' in gameplay for space reasons.  
|fren-mean=Mage dragon. Abbreviated to '''{{lang|fr|Drg. mage}}''' in gameplay for space reasons.
|ger-name=Magie-Drache
|ger-name=Magie-Drache
|ger-mean=Magic dragon. Abbreviated to '''Mg.-Drache''' in gameplay for space reasons.
|ger-mean=Magic dragon. Abbreviated to '''{{lang|de|Mg.-Drache}}''' in gameplay for space reasons.
|span-name=Dragón magia
|span-mean=Magic dragon. Abbreviated to '''Drg. magia''' in gameplay for space reasons.  
|ital-name=Drago magico
|ital-name=Drago magico
|ital-mean=Magic dragon
|ital-mean=Magic dragon
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
FEFT Demon Dragon.png|Artwork of [[Idunn]]'s demon dragon form from {{title|The Binding Blade}}.
Generic portrait dragon fe03.png|Generic portrait of the Mage Dragon from {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}.
Generic portrait dragon fe03.png|Generic portrait of the Mage Dragon from {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}.
Generic portrait mage dragon fe12.png|Generic portrait of the Mage Dragon from {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.
Generic portrait mage dragon fe12.png|Generic portrait of the Mage Dragon from {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.
Bs fe03 enemy mage dragon fire breath.png|A Mage Dragon in {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}.
Bs fe03 enemy mage dragon fire breath.png|A Mage Dragon in ''Mystery of the Emblem''.
Bs fe06 enemy idunn demon dragon dark breath.png|[[Idunn]] as a Demon Dragon in {{title|The Binding Blade}}.
Bs fe11 mage dragon.png|A Mage Dragon in {{title|Shadow Dragon}} and ''New Mystery of the Emblem''.
Bs fe11 mage dragon.png|A Mage Dragon in {{title|Shadow Dragon}} and {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Latest revision as of 16:16, 6 December 2023

Mage Dragon

Bs fe11 mage dragon.png
A Mage Dragon in Shadow Dragon and New Mystery of the Emblem.

Unit type(s)

Dragon

Weapon(s)
Skill(s)

None

The mage dragons (Japanese: 魔竜 magic dragon), collectively known as the Basilisk,[1] are one of the dragon tribes of Archanea. This breed of dragon is associated with magical power and is highly resilient against human magic attacks. Certain manaketes can access the form of mage dragons through the use of magestones.

In Elyos, the mage dragons are one of the dragon tribes, and they are capable of creating magical objects.[2]

History

Archanea

Millennia before the foundation of the Kingdom of Archanea, the dragons were the dominant race of the land, presiding over an enlightened and advanced civilization covering the entire continent. The mage dragons of the Basilisk tribe were part of this civilization. This changed one thousand years before Archanea's formation, as the dragons began to show signs of deterioration. When the divine dragon elders recommended that dragons seal their power into dragonstones and take a human form to ensure their survival, several mage dragons complied and took the form of manaketes. Those who either failed to comply or refused thus degenerated into aggressive wild beasts as predicted.Wild mage dragons are only known to have inhabited the Dragon Altar in Dolhr, and were bewitched into serving Gharnef in opposition to Marth in the War of Heroes. [3]

Nohr

Mage dragons are mentioned in the Malig Knight's Japanese flavor text.[4] The English version translated it as "evil dragons".

Elyos

Zephia is a member of the mage dragon tribe,[2] and Veyle's mother was a mage dragon.[5]

Characteristics

Physical appearance

Mage dragons look similar to ice dragons with their sleek and serpent-like build, though they are not as muscular as ice dragons. Their spine is lined with barbs and they completely lack wings. Their hide is colored a pale purple.

Powers

In Archanea, mage dragons have both an affinity for and an immense resistance to magical powers, and attack by exhaling arcane breath which acts as magic when it strikes its foe.

In Elyos, mage dragons can create magical objects.[2]

Class data

The Mage Dragon exists as a separate class from the Manakete in Mystery of the Emblem and its remake, New Mystery of the Emblem, as well as The Binding Blade, and is near-exclusive to enemies. They originally used the Fire Breath weapon in Mystery of the Emblem, but the remakes changed them to instead use Mage Breath. In the Archanea games, certain playable Manaketes (Tiki only in the former, all Manaketes in the latter) can temporarily become Mage Dragons in battle through the use of a Magestone. However, in Mystery of the Emblem, the Magestone is used from the items menu to transform Manaketes into Mage Dragons both on the field and in battle for five turns, giving them access to Fire Breath.

Mage Dragons are, unsurprisingly, effectively the dragon counterpart to Mages and Curates. They are the only dragon class whose attacks are counted as magical damage and they accordingly have by far the highest magic stat of any dragon class. In Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Shadow Dragon, and New Mystery of the Emblem, all Mage Dragons are completely immune to magical damage from enemies, including the attacks of rival Mage Dragons or Magestone users. While they do not have this trait in Mystery of the Emblem, they still have very high resistance, which they also have in other games.

In Shadow Dragon and New Mystery of the Emblem, the Mage Dragon class is classified as a special class, and accordingly has a higher level cap of 30.

Base stats

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level
Mystery of the Emblem 40 6 -- 0 0 0 15 20 6 -- Breath: 7
Shadow Dragon 18 0 7 2 0 0 12 11 6 -- --
New Mystery of the Emblem 18 0 7 2 0 0 12 11 6 -- --
The stats for Shadow Dragon and New Mystery of the Emblem are used to calculate the stats of a Manakete using a Magestone in combat.

Max stats

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level
Mystery of the Emblem 52 20 -- 20 20 20 20 20 20 -- Breath: 20
Shadow Dragon 60 30 30 30 24 30 30 30 32 -- --
New Mystery of the Emblem 60 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 8 -- --
The stats for Shadow Dragon and New Mystery of the Emblem are used to calculate the stats of a Manakete using a Magestone in combat.

Miscellaneous stats

Game Experience CRP Gold Weight mod. Capacity Vision Size
Mystery of the Emblem 50 -- -- -- -- -- --

Class growth rates

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Charm Constitution* Movement* Weapon level
Mystery of the Emblem 50% 10% -- 10% 10% 0% 10% 10% -- -- -- --
Shadow Dragon 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% -- -- -- --
New Mystery of the Emblem 60% 50% 25% 80% 60% 0% 50% 20% -- -- -- --
See class growth rate for more details on the mechanics of class growths in each game.

Class change

All appearances

Special class
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Mage Dragon

Notable Mage Dragons

Enemy Units
Name Game
Morzas Mystery of the Emblem Book 1
Xemcel Mystery of the Emblem Book 1
Mage Dragon (Mystery of the Emblem) Mystery of the Emblem Book 2, New Mystery of the Emblem
Enemy Mage Dragon units in the Fire Emblem series.

Etymology and other languages

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

Mage Dragon

Often hyphenated as mage-dragon in Shadow Dragon.

Japanese

魔竜

Romanized as MAGICDRAGON in internal files in Shadow Dragon and New Mystery of the Emblem. Identical to the name of the Demon Dragon in Elibe.

Spanish

Dragón magia

Magic dragon. Abbreviated to Drg. magia in gameplay for space reasons.

French

Dragon mage

Mage dragon. Abbreviated to Drg. mage in gameplay for space reasons.

German

Magie-Drache

Magic dragon. Abbreviated to Mg.-Drache in gameplay for space reasons.

Italian

Drago magico

Magic dragon

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ "Kee hee hee… So, Marth! You've come crawling back to your homeland… just to die! I am Lord Medeus's most formidable servant… Morzas of Basilisk!" — Morzas, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "I am a Mage Dragon. My kind are capable of making magical objects..." — Zephia, Fire Emblem Engage
  3. ↑ "Prince Marth, in this altar lurks many savage barbarians and mage dragons long gone mad. They have fallen under Gharnef's spell and will attack you given the chance." — Gotoh, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  4. ↑ "暗夜の兵種。魔竜を従える魔竜騎士。斧と魔道で、敵軍を蹂躙する。 (Nohrian class. Mage dragon knights who tame mage dragons. Tramples the enemy army with axes and magic.)" — Japanese Malig Knight flavor text, Fire Emblem Fates
  5. ↑ "The youngest of Sombron's children, her mom was a kind mage dragon." — Veyle's ally notebook description, Fire Emblem Engage
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Classes in Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
Base classes Archer • Armored Knight • Cavalier • Cleric • Hunter • Mage • Mercenary • Pegasus Knight
Advanced classes Bishop • Dracoknight • General • Hero • Horseman • Paladin • Sniper
Dragon classes Divine Dragon • Earth Dragon • Fire Dragon • Ice Dragon • Mage Dragon • Shadow Dragon • Wyvern
Other classes Ballistician • Barbarian • Berserker • Brigand • Dancer • Dark Mage • Emperor • Fighter • Freelancer • Knight • Lord • Manakete • Pirate • Soldier • Thief
Unused classes Dark Knight • Guardian • Sea Dragon
Classes in Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
Base classes Archer • Barbarian • Cavalier • Cleric • Curate • Dark Mage • Fighter • Hunter • Knight • Mage • Mercenary • Myrmidon • Pegasus Knight • Pirate
Advanced classes Berserker • Bishop • Dracoknight • General • Hero • Horseman • Paladin • Sniper • Sorcerer • Swordmaster • Warrior
Dragon classes Divine Dragon • Earth Dragon • Fire Dragon • Ice Dragon • Mage Dragon • Shadow Dragon • Wyvern
Other classes Ballistician • Dancer • Emperor • Freelancer • Lord • Manakete • Soldier • Thief
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