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{{Character Infobox | {{Character Infobox | ||
|image=[[File:FERD Makalov.png|200px]] | |||
|image | |caption=Artwork of Makalov from {{title|Radiant Dawn}}. | ||
|caption | |||
|help_text=A member of the Royal Knights of Crimea. He is a compulsive gambler who would rather bet on games of chance than eat. His debts have been a source of trouble for his sister. Marcia. | |help_text=A member of the Royal Knights of Crimea. He is a compulsive gambler who would rather bet on games of chance than eat. His debts have been a source of trouble for his sister. Marcia. | ||
| gender= Male | |gender=Male | ||
| race = [[Beorc]] | |race=[[Beorc]] | ||
| startingclass = [[Sword Knight]] <small>(Path of Radiance)</small> | |family=[[Marcia]] <small>(sister)</small> | ||
| appearances = | |nationality=[[Begnion]]<ref name=PoR_artbook></ref><ref name=RD_artbook></ref> | ||
*{{title|Path of Radiance}} | |startingclass=*[[Sword Knight]] <small>(''Path of Radiance'')</small> | ||
*{{title|Radiant Dawn}}}} | *[[Blade Paladin]] <small>(''Radiant Dawn'')</small> | ||
|appearances=*{{title|Path of Radiance}} | |||
*{{title|Radiant Dawn}} | |||
}} | |||
'''Makalov''' ({{ | '''Makalov''' (Japanese: {{hl|マカロフ|Makarofu}} ''Makarov'') is a [[Sword Knight]] in {{FE9}}, a [[Blade Paladin]] in {{FE10}}, and is brother to [[Marcia]]. | ||
=={{FE9}}== | =={{FE9}}== | ||
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===Starting stats and growth rates=== | ===Starting stats and growth rates=== | ||
{{CharStats GCN | {{CharStats GCN | ||
|portrait=[[File: | |portrait=[[File:Medium portrait makalov fe09.png|128px]] | ||
|class=Sword Knight | |class=Sword Knight | ||
|lv=10 | |lv=10 | ||
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|wght=33 | |wght=33 | ||
|con=10 | |con=10 | ||
|inventory= | |inventory={{Item|9|Steel Sword}}<br>{{Item|9|Red Gem}} | ||
|skills= | |skills={{Item|9|Tempest}} | ||
|sw=C | |sw=C | ||
|HP1=60 | |HP1=60 | ||
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|def1=45 | |def1=45 | ||
|res1=20 | |res1=20 | ||
|recruit=[[Training|Chapter 14]], | |recruit=[[Training|Chapter 14]], talk to with [[Marcia]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|con=1 | |con=1 | ||
|move=1 | |move=1 | ||
|weaponlvl={{ | |weaponlvl={{SwordGCN}} <small> (''x'' to C)</small><br>{{LanceGCN}} or {{AxeGCN}} or {{BowGCN}} E | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Analysis=== | |||
{{analysis}} | |||
Makalov is the last unpromoted cavalier to join. He has a lower base level and mediocre base stats for his join time, so his immediate uses are limited. He likely will not contribute much on his join chapter since he is out of the way, and his next chapter is a desert chapter, so the first real chapter he can contribute to is [[The Atonement|Chapter 16]], which is around the time many units are about to promote (especially other cavaliers), so he needs significant BEXP investment to catch up. Furthermore, he is limited by being [[Sword|swordlocked]] so he lacks a good enemy phase. He is still a cavalier, so his high mobility and [[Canto]] makes him useful. | |||
Makalov has the strongest growths out of the unpromoted cavaliers, having the highest [[Strength]] and [[Defense]] growths, and good growths in [[Skill (stat)|Skill]] and [[Speed]]. However, his weak base stats for his level limit him and it takes a while for his growths to kick in. He also has the worst [[Resistance]] growth among cavaliers, so he will be weak to magic. He truly shines upon promotion, where he can gain a stronger 1-2 range option, more mobility, and significant boosts to his stats. [[Axe]]s are his best option, as they are the strongest weapon type, have 1-2 range, and he can use [[Steel Axe]]s at E rank. [[Lance]]s also provide a good 1-2 range option, and work as a nicer counter to sword users, but are weaker than axes and require a D rank to use [[Steel Lance]]s. [[Bow]]s give Makalov an accurate 2-range option and effective weapons on flying units, but weapon effectiveness is only ×2, he is initially limited to [[Iron Bow]]s, and will not have a solid 1-2 range weapon access, so this is his weakest option. | |||
Makalov starts with the [[Tempest]] skill, which doubles the effects of his [[Biorhythm|biorhythm]]. As swords are very accurate in the first place, this does not benefit him much, and will often harm him more if he uses lances or axes upon promotion, so it is recommended to remove it. As he has the best long-term Defense of the unpromoted cavaliers, [[Sol]] turns him into an even better tank. A [[Vantage]]+[[Guard (Radiant Dawn)|Guard]] combo is viable for him and his good Skill stat, as both skills are obtainable around his join time, though it is only most effective with a 1-2 range weapon equipped. For offensive skills, [[Adept]], [[Wrath]], and [[Resolve]] all work well for him due to good Skill and bulk, though there are other units that make better use of them. | |||
Makalov has a [[Thunder (affinity)|Thunder]] [[affinity]] which gives an avoid and Defense boost, further boosting his defensive capabilities. All of his support partners have [[Wind (affinity)|Wind]] affinities, so an A support with any of them will give both units +1 defense, +7 accuracy, and +15 avoid. [[Astrid]] is Makalov's best option, as they join near the same time, are the same class, and Astrid's other options are mediocre. [[Haar]] is another decent option, having similar mobility (though flying) and making him an even better tank. Bastian is Makalov's weakest option, as he is an extremely lategame [[Sage]] with low mobility. | |||
=={{FE10}}== | =={{FE10}}== | ||
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|wght=35 | |wght=35 | ||
|move=9 | |move=9 | ||
|inventory= | |inventory={{Item|10|Steel Sword}}<br>{{Item|10|Herb}}<br>{{Item|10|Coin}} | ||
|skills= | |skills={{Item|10|Canto|lock=y}} | ||
|sw=A | |sw=A | ||
|biorhythm=1 | |biorhythm=1 | ||
|HP1=55 | |HP1=55 | ||
|str1=40 | |str1=40 | ||
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|def1=50 | |def1=50 | ||
|res1=25 | |res1=25 | ||
|recruit=[[Geoffrey's Charge|Part | |recruit=[[Geoffrey's Charge|Part II, Chapter 3]], automatically from the start | ||
}} | |||
{{FE10 Transfer Note}} | |||
===Promotion stat gains=== | ===Promotion stat gains=== | ||
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|move+= | |move+= | ||
|move=0 | |move=0 | ||
|weaponlvl={{AxeWii}} C | |skills={{Item|10|Sol|lock=y}} | ||
|weaponlvl={{SwordWii}} <small>(''x'' to A)</small><br>{{AxeWii}} C | |||
}} | |||
===Availability=== | |||
{{FE10 Availability | |||
|2-3=A | |||
|2-E=F | |||
|3-9=A | |||
|3-10=N | |||
|3-11=A | |||
|3-E=A | |||
|4-P=S | |||
|4-1=S | |||
|4-2=S | |||
|4-3=S | |||
|4-4=S | |||
|4-5=S | |||
|4-E-1=S | |||
|4-E-2=S | |||
|4-E-3=S | |||
|4-E-4=S | |||
|4-E-5=S | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Personality | ===Analysis=== | ||
Makalov is said to have a drinking and gambling problem, something he constantly | {{analysis}} | ||
Makalov is one of many playable paladins with the Crimean Royal Knights, available for chapters 2-3, part of 2-E, 3-9, then joining Ike's group after. On paper, his base stats are respectable, albeit weaker than Geoffrey and Kieran, and he has high movement and canto. However, he is swordlocked, so his 2-range is limited to extremely weak wind edges. His weapon options are also weak; there are no decent swords available among the Part II bargains. Due to these factors, it is hard for him to contribute and raise in Part II. Makalov benefits significantly from Path of Radiance transfers; PoR Makalov caps strength and and speed on average, and can feasibly cap skill and defense if a little lucky. | |||
In Part III, chapter 3-9, Makalov can be useful but is limited due to ledges and again, outclassed by Geoffrey and Kieran. He can learn paragon and viably be trained before joining Ike's group if the player so wishes, but other mounts in Ike's party will likely have already promoted to 3rd tier. He has one of the best speed growths in the game at 75% and a good defense growth, turning him into a speedy physical tank. His strength and skill growths are about average, though due to his mediocre bases, it takes him time to grow out. Since he can caps speed, defense, and luck relatively quickly, his strength and skill can be patched with BEXP. His weakest growth is resistance, so he will struggle with magic users. | |||
If Makalov is raised and promoted, he can use 1-2 range axes which benefits him significantly from chapter 3-E and on due to the abundance of rout chapters. In addition to Sol, he will continue to have excellent physical bulk and speed, so it is easy to expose him to several enemy units. Note that without transfers, he will start with C rank axes which limits him, but forge hand axes are available and Hammers are D rank. For Part IV, he is best put on Ike's team, as it is the most friendly for paladins; the other teams have a swamp and desert. He can function well for endgame as he has access to both Hammers and Wyrmslayers, but his bad resistance growth and speed cap limit him. | |||
Makalov has no skills when joining. If the player wants to use him long-term, he needs Geoffrey's or Astrid's Paragon from 3-9 to catch up. After he catches up, Paragon can be replaced with other skills. Adept boosts his offense and Vantage+Cancel helps his enemy phase durability, all skills that complement his excellent speed. The former is more strongly recommended, as he does not struggle much with bulk due to his good defense and Sol, whereas he can struggle with strength. | |||
Makalov has a thunder affinity which gives a defense and avoid boost, which complements his excellent speed and defense. Kieran and Astrid are other paladins with the same availability as Makalov and both have Wind affinities that boost accuracy and avoid, so they are his most practical options. Danved and Marcia have fire affinities which give Makalov an attack and accuracy boost, but neither of these complement his thunder affinity. | |||
==Personality== | |||
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Makalov is said to have a drinking and gambling problem, something he constantly receives grief from his sister about. | |||
==Supports== | ==Supports== | ||
===''Path of Radiance''=== | ===''Path of Radiance''=== | ||
{{main|Makalov/Supports}} | {{main|Makalov/Supports (Path of Radiance)}} | ||
{{SupportSysGCN | {{SupportSysGCN | ||
|supports=3 | |supports=3 | ||
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===''Radiant Dawn''=== | ===''Radiant Dawn''=== | ||
'''Makalov, Prince of Layabouts'''<br> | '''Makalov, Prince of Layabouts'''<br> | ||
Makalov remained as a Royal Knight because the empire was | Makalov remained as a Royal Knight because the empire was "too strict". Miraculously, he was never fired. | ||
==Quotes== | |||
===Battle quotes=== | |||
{{Quote|I, I'm saved...|An [[Unused content in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance|unused]] quote intended to be Makalov's escape quote in {{title|Path of Radiance}}.}} | |||
{{Quote|'''Makalov:''' Wha...what? You... Could it be...<br>'''Marcia:''' Huh? I don't believe it! Is that you, Makalov?|Makalov, when fighting [[Marcia]] in [[Training|Chapter 14]] of ''Path of Radiance''.}} | |||
===Death quotes=== | |||
{{Quote|After all... the only true prediction I made was this one. I'm sorry, Marcia... I was...a poor...brother...|Makalov, in {{title|Path of Radiance}}.}} | |||
{{Quote|Ah, forgive me, Marcia...|Makalov, as an enemy in [[Training|Chapter 14]] of ''Path of Radiance''.}} | |||
{{Quote|I knew this would be how...the dice would fall... Forgive me, Marcia... I'm...such a bad...brother... Ugghhh... It's...useless... I'm fading...|Makalov, in {{title|Radiant Dawn}}.}} | |||
==Other appearances== | |||
==={{TCGCipher}}=== | |||
Makalov is featured on two cards in {{TCGCipher}}. | |||
{{TCGCipherData | |||
|name=Makalov | |||
|image1=[[File:TCGCipher B12-023HN.png|150px]] | |||
|title1=Unrivalled Layabout | |||
|name1=Makalov | |||
|affil1=Tellius | |||
|gender1=Male | |||
|weapon1=Sword | |||
|type1=[[File:It TCGCipher Mounted.png|20px|Mounted]] | |||
|quote1=Yeah... We've been ordered to mobilize, and I can't think of any excuse to get out of it. | |||
|attack1=60 | |||
|support1=10 | |||
|atkcost1=3 | |||
|range1=1 | |||
|class1=Blade Paladin | |||
|tier1=Advanced | |||
|cccost1=2 | |||
|skill1='''"Oogh... My stomach...":''' {{CipherAlways}} During your Beginning Phase, this unit cannot be untapped.<br>'''"Work time... If this pays off my debts....":''' {{CipherActivate}} {{CipherOncePerTurn}} [Send 2 cards from your hand to the Retreat Area] Reveal the top card of your opponent's deck. If that card has a deployment cost of 4 or more, draw 3 cards and untap this unit. | |||
|no1=B12-023HN | |||
|artist1={{CipherIllust|クロサワテツ}} | |||
|- | |||
|image2=[[File:TCGCipher B12-024N.png|150px]] | |||
|title2=Good-for-nothing Elder Brother | |||
|name2=Makalov | |||
|affil2=Tellius | |||
|gender2=Male | |||
|weapon2=Sword | |||
|type2=[[File:It TCGCipher Mounted.png|20px|Mounted]] | |||
|quote2=I'd dearly love to pay you my wager, but unfortunately... I'm broke. | |||
|attack2=40 | |||
|support2=10 | |||
|atkcost2=1 | |||
|range2=1 | |||
|class2=Sword Knight | |||
|tier2=Base | |||
|skill2='''Begging for Gold:''' {{CipherTrigger}} At the start of your Action Phase, choose 1 [[File:It TCGCipher Mounted.png|20px|Mounted]] ally, and move them.<br>[[File:Is TCGCipher Attack.png|20px|Attack Support]] '''Attack Emblem:''' {{CipherSupport}} Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +20 attack. | |||
|no2=B12-024N | |||
|artist2={{CipherIllust|クロサワテツ}} | |||
}} | |||
==Flavor text== | |||
{{DescriptionHdr}} | |||
{{DescriptionCell | |||
|game={{title|Radiant Dawn}} | |||
|english=A member of the Royal Knights<br>of Crimea. He is a compulsive<br>gambler who would rather bet on<br>games of chance than eat. His<br>debts have been a source of<br>trouble for his sister, Marcia. | |||
|japanese=クリミア王宮騎士団の一員。<br>3度の食事より賭け事を愛していて<br>借金を増やしては<br>妹のマーシャに苦労をかけている。 | |||
}} | |||
{{DescriptionFtr}} | |||
== | ==[[Choose Your Legends]] placement history== | ||
{{CYL results}} | |||
{{ | |||
== | ==Trivia== | ||
* According to ''[[Tellius Recollection]]'', Makalov was designed with an apparent age of 20 in {{title|Path of Radiance}}<ref name=PoR_artbook>{{cite web |url=https://kantopia.wordpress.com/2016/10/30/fe-por-makalov-character-profile-p-93-translation/ |title=<nowiki>FE PoR: Makalov Character Profile (P. 93) Translation | kantopia</nowiki> |site=www.kantopia.wordpress.com |retrieved=24 March 2018}}</ref> and 23 in {{title|Radiant Dawn}}.<ref name=RD_artbook>{{cite web |url=https://kantopia.wordpress.com/2017/07/08/fe-rd-makalov-character-profile-p-66-translation/ |title=<nowiki>FE RD: Makalov Character Profile (P. 66) Translation | kantopia</nowiki> |site=www.kantopia.wordpress.com |retrieved=24 March 2018}}</ref> | |||
{{ | |||
==Etymology and other languages== | ==Etymology and other languages== | ||
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|eng-name=Makalov | |eng-name=Makalov | ||
|eng-mean=Corruption of Makarov, as below. | |eng-mean=Corruption of Makarov, as below. | ||
| | |jpn-name={{h|マカロフ|Makarofu}} | ||
| | |jpn-mean=Officially romanized as '''Makarov'''. From [[wikipedia:Makarov (surname)|''Makarov'']] (Russian: {{hl|Макаров|Makarov|ru}}), a Russian surname. | ||
|span-name=Makalov | |||
|span-mean=As above. | |||
|fren-name=Makalov | |fren-name=Makalov | ||
|fren-mean= | |fren-mean=As above. | ||
|ger-name=Makalov | |ger-name=Makalov | ||
|ger-mean= | |ger-mean=As above. | ||
|ital-name=Makalov | |ital-name=Makalov | ||
|ital-mean= | |ital-mean=As above. | ||
|por-name=Makalov | |||
|por-mean=Mentioned in ''Heroes''. | |||
|ch-trad-name={{h|馬卡洛夫|Mǎkǎluòfū}} | |||
|ch-trad-mean=Makarov; mentioned in ''Heroes''. | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Official artwork=== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
FEPR Makalov.png|Artwork of Makalov from {{title|Path of Radiance}}. | FEPR Makalov.png|Artwork of Makalov from {{title|Path of Radiance}}. | ||
FEPR Makalov 02.png|Artwork of Makalov from {{title|Path of Radiance}}. | FEPR Makalov 02.png|Artwork of Makalov from {{title|Path of Radiance}}. | ||
FERD Makalov.png|Artwork of Makalov from {{title|Radiant Dawn}}. | FERD Makalov.png|Artwork of Makalov from {{title|Radiant Dawn}}. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{ | ===Portraits=== | ||
<gallery> | |||
Portrait makalov fe09.png|Portrait of Makalov in {{title|Path of Radiance}}. | |||
Portrait makalov fe10.png|Portrait of Makalov in {{title|Radiant Dawn}}. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Screenshots=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Ss fe10 makalov gold knight.png|Makalov as a [[Gold Knight]] in {{title|Radiant Dawn}}. | |||
</gallery> | |||
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{{Project Characters}} | {{Project Characters}} | ||
{{Nav9}} | {{Nav9}} | ||
{{Nav10}} | {{Nav10}} | ||
[[Category:Playable characters in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance]] | [[Category:Playable characters in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance]] | ||
[[Category:Playable characters in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn]] | [[Category:Playable characters in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn]] |
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Makalov (Japanese: マカロフ Makarov) is a Sword Knight in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, a Blade Paladin in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, and is brother to Marcia.
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
Role
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Starting stats and growth rates
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Promotion stat gains
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Con | Mov | Weapon level |
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Paladin | +3 | +2 | +2 | +2 | +2 | +0 | +2 | +3 | +1 | +1 | (x to C) or or E |
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Makalov is the last unpromoted cavalier to join. He has a lower base level and mediocre base stats for his join time, so his immediate uses are limited. He likely will not contribute much on his join chapter since he is out of the way, and his next chapter is a desert chapter, so the first real chapter he can contribute to is Chapter 16, which is around the time many units are about to promote (especially other cavaliers), so he needs significant BEXP investment to catch up. Furthermore, he is limited by being swordlocked so he lacks a good enemy phase. He is still a cavalier, so his high mobility and Canto makes him useful.
Makalov has the strongest growths out of the unpromoted cavaliers, having the highest Strength and Defense growths, and good growths in Skill and Speed. However, his weak base stats for his level limit him and it takes a while for his growths to kick in. He also has the worst Resistance growth among cavaliers, so he will be weak to magic. He truly shines upon promotion, where he can gain a stronger 1-2 range option, more mobility, and significant boosts to his stats. Axes are his best option, as they are the strongest weapon type, have 1-2 range, and he can use Steel Axes at E rank. Lances also provide a good 1-2 range option, and work as a nicer counter to sword users, but are weaker than axes and require a D rank to use Steel Lances. Bows give Makalov an accurate 2-range option and effective weapons on flying units, but weapon effectiveness is only ×2, he is initially limited to Iron Bows, and will not have a solid 1-2 range weapon access, so this is his weakest option.
Makalov starts with the Tempest skill, which doubles the effects of his biorhythm. As swords are very accurate in the first place, this does not benefit him much, and will often harm him more if he uses lances or axes upon promotion, so it is recommended to remove it. As he has the best long-term Defense of the unpromoted cavaliers, Sol turns him into an even better tank. A Vantage+Guard combo is viable for him and his good Skill stat, as both skills are obtainable around his join time, though it is only most effective with a 1-2 range weapon equipped. For offensive skills, Adept, Wrath, and Resolve all work well for him due to good Skill and bulk, though there are other units that make better use of them.
Makalov has a Thunder affinity which gives an avoid and Defense boost, further boosting his defensive capabilities. All of his support partners have Wind affinities, so an A support with any of them will give both units +1 defense, +7 accuracy, and +15 avoid. Astrid is Makalov's best option, as they join near the same time, are the same class, and Astrid's other options are mediocre. Haar is another decent option, having similar mobility (though flying) and making him an even better tank. Bastian is Makalov's weakest option, as he is an extremely lategame Sage with low mobility.
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Role
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- Note: The above stats are Makalov's default stats. If a Radiant Dawn game was started via a data transfer from Path of Radiance and Makalov managed to reach level 20 in his highest possible class in the Path of Radiance save file, any stat Makalov capped in Path of Radiance will result in a boost to his base in the stat in question in Radiant Dawn. The boost is a +5 for max HP, and +2 for strength, magic, skill, speed, luck, defense or resistance. In addition, Makalov's weapon level at the end of a transferred Path of Radiance game can result in an boost to his weapon experience in Radiant Dawn. See Data transfer § Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn for more information.
Promotion stat gains
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Con | Mov | Skills | Weapon level |
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Gold Knight | +4 | +2 | +4 | +2 | +2 | +0 | +2 | +4 | 0 | 0 | Sol | (x to A) C |
Availability
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P | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | E | P | 1 | 2 | 3 | E | P | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | E | P | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Endgame | |||||
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A | F | A | N | A | A | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Legend
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Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Makalov is one of many playable paladins with the Crimean Royal Knights, available for chapters 2-3, part of 2-E, 3-9, then joining Ike's group after. On paper, his base stats are respectable, albeit weaker than Geoffrey and Kieran, and he has high movement and canto. However, he is swordlocked, so his 2-range is limited to extremely weak wind edges. His weapon options are also weak; there are no decent swords available among the Part II bargains. Due to these factors, it is hard for him to contribute and raise in Part II. Makalov benefits significantly from Path of Radiance transfers; PoR Makalov caps strength and and speed on average, and can feasibly cap skill and defense if a little lucky.
In Part III, chapter 3-9, Makalov can be useful but is limited due to ledges and again, outclassed by Geoffrey and Kieran. He can learn paragon and viably be trained before joining Ike's group if the player so wishes, but other mounts in Ike's party will likely have already promoted to 3rd tier. He has one of the best speed growths in the game at 75% and a good defense growth, turning him into a speedy physical tank. His strength and skill growths are about average, though due to his mediocre bases, it takes him time to grow out. Since he can caps speed, defense, and luck relatively quickly, his strength and skill can be patched with BEXP. His weakest growth is resistance, so he will struggle with magic users.
If Makalov is raised and promoted, he can use 1-2 range axes which benefits him significantly from chapter 3-E and on due to the abundance of rout chapters. In addition to Sol, he will continue to have excellent physical bulk and speed, so it is easy to expose him to several enemy units. Note that without transfers, he will start with C rank axes which limits him, but forge hand axes are available and Hammers are D rank. For Part IV, he is best put on Ike's team, as it is the most friendly for paladins; the other teams have a swamp and desert. He can function well for endgame as he has access to both Hammers and Wyrmslayers, but his bad resistance growth and speed cap limit him.
Makalov has no skills when joining. If the player wants to use him long-term, he needs Geoffrey's or Astrid's Paragon from 3-9 to catch up. After he catches up, Paragon can be replaced with other skills. Adept boosts his offense and Vantage+Cancel helps his enemy phase durability, all skills that complement his excellent speed. The former is more strongly recommended, as he does not struggle much with bulk due to his good defense and Sol, whereas he can struggle with strength.
Makalov has a thunder affinity which gives a defense and avoid boost, which complements his excellent speed and defense. Kieran and Astrid are other paladins with the same availability as Makalov and both have Wind affinities that boost accuracy and avoid, so they are his most practical options. Danved and Marcia have fire affinities which give Makalov an attack and accuracy boost, but neither of these complement his thunder affinity.
Personality
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Makalov is said to have a drinking and gambling problem, something he constantly receives grief from his sister about.
Supports
Path of Radiance
- Main article:
Makalov/Supports (Path of Radiance)
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Radiant Dawn
Bond supports
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Endings
Radiant Dawn
Makalov, Prince of Layabouts
Makalov remained as a Royal Knight because the empire was "too strict". Miraculously, he was never fired.
Quotes
Battle quotes
“ | I, I'm saved... | ” | — An unused quote intended to be Makalov's escape quote in Path of Radiance. |
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“ | Makalov: Wha...what? You... Could it be... Marcia: Huh? I don't believe it! Is that you, Makalov? |
” | — Makalov, when fighting Marcia in Chapter 14 of Path of Radiance. |
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Death quotes
“ | After all... the only true prediction I made was this one. I'm sorry, Marcia... I was...a poor...brother... | ” | — Makalov, in Path of Radiance. |
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“ | Ah, forgive me, Marcia... | ” | — Makalov, as an enemy in Chapter 14 of Path of Radiance. |
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“ | I knew this would be how...the dice would fall... Forgive me, Marcia... I'm...such a bad...brother... Ugghhh... It's...useless... I'm fading... | ” | — Makalov, in Radiant Dawn. |
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Other appearances
Fire Emblem Cipher
Makalov is featured on two cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Makalov | |||||
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Unrivalled Layabout, Makalov | |||||
"Yeah... We've been ordered to mobilize, and I can't think of any excuse to get out of it." | |||||
Attack: 60 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Blade Paladin | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 2 | |||
"Oogh... My stomach...": [Always] During your Beginning Phase, this unit cannot be untapped. "Work time... If this pays off my debts....": [Activate] [Once per turn] [Send 2 cards from your hand to the Retreat Area] Reveal the top card of your opponent's deck. If that card has a deployment cost of 4 or more, draw 3 cards and untap this unit. | |||||
Card #B12-023HN • Artist: Tetsu Kurosawa | |||||
Good-for-nothing Elder Brother, Makalov | |||||
"I'd dearly love to pay you my wager, but unfortunately... I'm broke." | |||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Sword Knight | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Begging for Gold: [Trigger] At the start of your Action Phase, choose 1 ally, and move them. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +20 attack. | |||||
Card #B12-024N • Artist: Tetsu Kurosawa | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Makalov . |
Flavor text
Game | Text (English) |
Text (Japanese) |
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Radiant Dawn | A member of the Royal Knights
of Crimea. He is a compulsive gambler who would rather bet on games of chance than eat. His debts have been a source of trouble for his sister, Marcia. |
クリミア王宮騎士団の一員。
3度の食事より賭け事を愛していて 借金を増やしては 妹のマーシャに苦労をかけている。 |
Choose Your Legends placement history
Round | Placement | Character | Votes |
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CYL 1 (2017) |
593 | Makalov Path of Radiance |
131 |
662 | Makalov Radiant Dawn |
85 |
CYL 2 (2018) |
670 (+77) |
Makalov Path of Radiance |
80 (−51) |
719 (+57) |
Makalov Radiant Dawn |
52 (−33) |
CYL 3 (2019) |
576 (+38) |
Makalov Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn |
116 (−17) |
CYL 4 (2020) |
554 (−34) |
Makalov Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn |
148 (+32) |
CYL 5 (2021) |
571 (+17) |
Makalov Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn |
96 (−52) |
CYL 6 (2022) |
454 (−119) |
Makalov Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn |
168 (+72) |
CYL 7 (2023) |
355 (−99) |
Makalov Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn |
157 (−11) |
CYL 8 (2024) |
418 (+63) |
Makalov Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn |
125 (−32) |
Total results | This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. | 1,158 |
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Trivia
- According to Tellius Recollection, Makalov was designed with an apparent age of 20 in Path of Radiance[1] and 23 in Radiant Dawn.[2]
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Makalov |
Corruption of Makarov, as below. |
Japanese |
マカロフ |
Officially romanized as Makarov. From Makarov (Russian: Макаров), a Russian surname. |
Spanish |
Makalov |
As above. |
French |
Makalov |
As above. |
German |
Makalov |
As above. |
Italian |
Makalov |
As above. |
Portuguese |
Makalov |
Mentioned in Heroes. |
Traditional Chinese |
馬卡洛夫 |
Makarov; mentioned in Heroes. |
Gallery
Official artwork
Artwork of Makalov from Path of Radiance.
Artwork of Makalov from Path of Radiance.
Artwork of Makalov from Radiant Dawn.
Portraits
Portrait of Makalov in Path of Radiance.
Portrait of Makalov in Radiant Dawn.
Screenshots
Makalov as a Gold Knight in Radiant Dawn.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 FE PoR: Makalov Character Profile (P. 93) Translation | kantopia, www.kantopia.wordpress.com, Retrieved: 24 March 2018
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 FE RD: Makalov Character Profile (P. 66) Translation | kantopia, www.kantopia.wordpress.com, Retrieved: 24 March 2018
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