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{{Character Infobox | {{Character Infobox | ||
| | |image=[[File:FERK Matthew.png|200px]] | ||
|caption=Artwork of Matthew from {{title|The Blazing Blade}}. | |||
|help_text=A cheery thief. His casual demeanor belies his skill. | |||
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|gender=Male | |gender=Male | ||
|race=[[Human]] | |race=[[Human]] | ||
|age=20s<ref name=artbook>{{cite web |url=https://kantopia.wordpress.com/2014/10/26/fire-emblem-7-matthew-artbook-translation/ |title= | |age=20s<ref name=artbook>{{cite web |url=https://kantopia.wordpress.com/2014/10/26/fire-emblem-7-matthew-artbook-translation/ |title=Fire Emblem 7: Matthew Artbook Translation {{!}} kantopia |site=www.kantopia.wordpress.com |retrieved=12 July 2018}}</ref> | ||
|nationality=Unknown<ref name=artbook/> | |nationality=Unknown<ref name=artbook/> | ||
|titles=Chivalrous Thief<ref name=artbook/> | |titles=Chivalrous Thief<ref name=artbook/> | ||
|class=[[Thief]] | |class=[[Thief]] | ||
|voice= | |voice=*[[wikipedia:Benjamin Diskin|Ben Diskin]]<br><small>(English, {{title|Heroes}})</small><ref name=voiceactors>{{cite web |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/video-games/Fire-Emblem-Heroes/Matthew/ |title=Voice of Matthew - Fire Emblem Heroes (Game) {{!}} Behind The Voice Actors |site=www.behindthevoiceactors.com |retrieved=12 July 2018}}</ref> | ||
* [[wikipedia:Benjamin Diskin|Ben Diskin]] <br><small>(English, {{title|Heroes}})</small><ref name=voiceactors>{{cite web |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/video-games/Fire-Emblem-Heroes/Matthew/ |title= | *[[wikipedia:Sōichirō Hoshi|Sōichirō Hoshi]]<br><small>(Japanese, {{title|Heroes}})</small><ref name=voiceactors/> | ||
* [[wikipedia:Sōichirō Hoshi|Sōichirō Hoshi]] <br><small>(Japanese, {{title|Heroes}})</small><ref name=voiceactors/> | |appearances=*{{title|The Blazing Blade}} | ||
|appearances= | *{{title|Heroes}} | ||
* {{title|The Blazing Blade}} | |||
* {{title|Heroes}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Matthew''' (Japanese: {{ | '''Matthew''' (Japanese: {{hl|マシュー|Mashū}} ''Matthew'') is a [[thief]] from {{FE7}}. He serves as an [[Ostia]]n spy with his lover, [[Leila]]. | ||
=={{FE7}}== | =={{FE7}}== | ||
===Role=== | ===Role=== | ||
====Lyn's tale==== | |||
Matthew is first seen in [[Blood of Pride|Chapter 6]]. He is watching the battle that happens in [[Araphen]]. If the player visit the Northern village, or wait until the third turn, disguised as a [[Thief]], he will join the player's army to help open the door and chest in that chapter. Apparently, he choose to joins since the player's army is more fun than the assassin's army. In [[Siblings Abroad|Chapter 7]], he can visit the southeastern house to meet [[Hector]]. It is revealed that he is sent by Lord [[Uther]] to find out about the "long-lost granddaughter". In [[Vortex of Strategy|Chapter 8]], he helps [[Lyn]] by searching for information to the nearby village, informing about the illness of [[Hausen|her grandfather]]. He follows Lyn for the rest of her journey, and leave without trace after Lyn defeats [[Lundgren]]. | |||
====Eliwood and Hector's tale==== | |||
In Hector's tale, he is first seen in [[Another Journey|Chapter 11H]] as Hector's spy. He helps Hector escape from Uther to help [[Eliwood]] search [[Elbert|his father]] that has been missing for months. In [[Birds of a Feather|Chapter 12]], they are chased by [[Oswin]] and [[Serra]], an Ostian retainer. Hector tells Matthew to watch for Serra. In Eliwood's tale, Matthew leaves the map with Serra. While in Hector's tale, they can join the battle. In [[In Search of Truth|Chapter 13]], he meets [[Guy]], a [[myrmidon]] that he saves prior to the event of the game. Matthew tells Guy about him owing his live and forced him to join the player's army. In [[Whereabouts Unknown|Chapter 16E/17H]], he rendezvous with [[Leila]], his lover. He tells her to meet his parents after the battle. Unfortunately, in [[The Dread Isle|Chapter 18E/19H]], Leila is killed by [[Black Fang]] member, [[Jaffar]]. Her body is put in a forest at the entrance of [[Valor]] for her to be found by the player's army. Matthew than burry her. Despite his sorrow, Matthew still participate in battle. Because of that, he has a deep hatred toward Jaffar, even after he joins the player army. He stays in the player's army for the rest of the game. | |||
===Starting stats and growth rates=== | ===Starting stats and growth rates=== | ||
{{CharStats GBA | {{CharStats GBA | ||
|portrait=[[File:Portrait matthew fe07.png]] | |portrait=[[File:Portrait matthew fe07.png]] | ||
|sprite=thief | |||
|class=Thief | |class=Thief | ||
|affin=wind | |affin=wind | ||
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|def=3 | |def=3 | ||
|res=0 | |res=0 | ||
|move=6 | |||
|con=7 | |||
|aid=6 | |||
|inventory={{Item|7|Iron Sword}}<br>{{Item|7|Lockpick}} | |||
|sw=D | |||
|HP1=75 | |HP1=75 | ||
|str1=30 | |str1=30 | ||
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|def1=25 | |def1=25 | ||
|res1=20 | |res1=20 | ||
|recruit=Lyn's tale: [[Blood of Pride|Chapter 6]], visit the northern [[village]], or automatically on turn 3<br>Eliwood's tale: [[In Search of Truth|Chapter 13]], automatically on turn 1<br>Hector's tale: [[Another Journey|Chapter 11]], automatically on turn 1 | |||
|recruit=Lyn's tale: | |||
}} | }} | ||
* <small>Note: If Matthew dies in Lyn's tale, he will appear in Eliwood/Hector's tale with these same stats.</small> | *<small>Note: If Matthew dies in Lyn's tale, he will appear in Eliwood/Hector's tale with these same stats.</small> | ||
===Promotion gains=== | ===Promotion stat gains=== | ||
{{PromotionGains | {{PromotionGains | ||
|class=[[Assassin]] | |class=[[Assassin]] | ||
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===Analysis=== | ===Analysis=== | ||
{{analysis}} | {{analysis}} | ||
Matthew is a level 2 [[Thief]]. He is recruitable from a village in [[Lyn]] Mode Chapter 6. In [[Hector]] Mode, he is available from the start, while in [[Eliwood]] Mode, he joins in chapter 13. This marks Matthew as one of the most available units in ''The Blazing Blade''. He is the only [[Lockpick]] user in the early game and the only unit who can steal items from enemies. Until [[Legault]] joins in the mid-game, Matthew faces no competition in his niche. | |||
Matthew's base speed is extremely high, allowing him to double most enemies and avoid getting doubled. His speed growth is also enormous, though enemies are so slow it is overkill if the player is training him up for combat. That said, his speed does not salvage his other stats, which are all terrible. He only has 21 physical bulk with 3 defense and 18 HP. His magical bulk is even worse at 18, with 0 resistance. While Matthew's avoidance is quite good thanks to his high speed, he dies in two hits to every enemy. Later in the game, some enemies can one-shot him, making it dangerous to put him in enemy range. Matthew's offensive capabilities are also subpar at best. His base strength is low, his strength growth is mediocre, and he uses swords. Swords are the worst melee weapon type in ''The Blazing Blade'' because they lack good 1-2 range options and have low strength. Finally, Matthew never becomes mounted. While his 6 movement matches the movement of promoted infantry units, it is still below cavalry and fliers. All this considered, Matthew is not a combat unit by any means. Even if trained, he will not perform very well. | |||
What Matthew excels at is using his [[Lockpick]]s and stealing. In the early game and in Lyn Mode, there are many valuable items he can obtain. In Lyn Mode, he can get an [[Angelic Robe]] and an [[Armorslayer]]. The former is a great stat booster for frailer units, and the latter comes in handy against enemy armor knights. In Hard Mode, Matthew can steal the [[Silver Card]]. The Silver Card halves prices in shops for the unit that has it, making it useful as a money-saver, especially in ranked runs where weapons will be worth twice their cost. He can also steal the [[Guiding Ring]] and [[Elysian Whip]], both useful promotion items many good units can use. | |||
As for Matthew's promotion, it is the worst promotion in ''The Blazing Blade''. All it gives Matthew is minimal statistical increases and the ability to level up beyond level 20, while not fixing any of his weaknesses. Not only that – it also comes extremely late in the game, at a point when most players will be using [[Legault]] or [[Jaffar]] instead. In fact, the Fell Contract is only available after Jaffar joins you, and as an Assassin he compares favorably to Matthew in every way. [[Assassin]] gives Matthew the [[Silencer]] skill, which allows him to one-shot an enemy on a crit. However, it has an RNG-based chance to activate, so it is unreliable, especially when he is not wielding a [[Killing Edge]]. As mentioned before, putting Matthew in combat is a risk, especially late-game. There are much more reliable strategies than sending the frail Matthew to the frontlines with a high-crit weapon and hoping that Silencer will kill. | |||
Matthew is, above all, a utility unit. He is the only way for the player to get several useful items early on, including promotion items. Even if trained in Lyn Mode or later, Matthew's combat will remain poor, though. He uses the worst melee weapon type in the game, and his base stats are low except for speed. While he is amazingly fast and will consistently double enemies, he will not deal much damage and cannot take many hits. For that reason, most players use Matthew strictly for his early game utility and replace him with [[Legault]] when he joins. Matthew can still be deployed alongside Legault in the desert to find hidden items more easily, though. | |||
=={{FE13}}== | =={{FE13}}== | ||
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{{CharStats FE13 | {{CharStats FE13 | ||
|portrait=[[File:Small portrait spotpass matthew fe13.png]] | |portrait=[[File:Small portrait spotpass matthew fe13.png]] | ||
|sprite=thief | |||
|class=Thief | |class=Thief | ||
|lv=17 | |lv=17 | ||
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|def=8 | |def=8 | ||
|res=2 | |res=2 | ||
|move=5{{hover|+1|Granted by Movement +1 | |move=5{{hover|+1|Granted by Movement +1}} | ||
|inventory={{Item|13|Steel Sword}}{{hover|*|Lost after being recruited}} | |inventory={{Item|13|Steel Sword}}{{hover|*|Lost after being recruited}} | ||
|skills={{Item|13|Locktouch}}<br>{{Item|13|Movement +1}}<br>{{Item|13|Wrath}} | |skills={{Item|13|Locktouch}}<br>{{Item|13|Movement +1}}<br>{{Item|13|Wrath}} | ||
| | |sw=C | ||
|HP1=75 | |HP1=75 | ||
|str1=45 | |str1=45 | ||
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|def1=30 | |def1=30 | ||
|res1=25 | |res1=25 | ||
|strm= | |strm=−3 | ||
|magicm=0 | |magicm=0 | ||
|skillm=+1 | |skillm=+1 | ||
|spdm=+4 | |spdm=+4 | ||
|luckm=+2 | |luckm=+2 | ||
|defm= | |defm=−1 | ||
|resm=0 | |resm=0 | ||
|recruit=[[SpotPass]], hire him for 6,000 [[Gold|G]] or defeat him in a [[skirmish]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
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===Growth rates when reclassed=== | ===Growth rates when reclassed=== | ||
{{Tab | |||
|tab1=Tactician/Grandmaster | |||
|tab2=Cavalier | |||
|tab3=Paladin | |||
|tab4=Knight | |||
|tab5=Great Knight | |||
|tab6=General | |||
|tab7=Barbarian/Berserker | |||
|tab8=Fighter/Warrior | |||
|tab9=Mercenary/Hero | |||
|tab10=Bow Knight | |||
|tab11=Archer | |||
|tab12=Sniper | |||
|content1={{GrowthRates FE13|Tactician|Grandmaster}} | |||
|content2={{GrowthRates FE13|Cavalier}} | |||
|content3={{GrowthRates FE13|Paladin}} | |||
|content4={{GrowthRates FE13|Knight}} | |||
|content5={{GrowthRates FE13|Great Knight}} | |||
|content6={{GrowthRates FE13|General}} | |||
|content7={{GrowthRates FE13|Barbarian|Berserker}} | |||
|content8={{GrowthRates FE13|Fighter|Warrior}} | |||
|content9={{GrowthRates FE13|Mercenary|Hero}} | |||
|content10={{GrowthRates FE13|Bow Knight}} | |||
|content11={{GrowthRates FE13|Archer}} | |||
|content12={{GrowthRates FE13|Sniper}} | |||
}} | |||
{{Tab | |||
|tab1=Myrmidon | |||
|tab2=Swordmaster | |||
|tab3=Assassin | |||
|tab4=Trickster | |||
|tab5=Wyvern Rider/Wyvern Lord | |||
|tab6=Griffon Rider | |||
|tab7=Priest | |||
|tab8=War Monk | |||
|tab9=Mage/Sage | |||
|tab10=Dark Mage | |||
|tab11=Dark Knight | |||
|tab12=Sorcerer | |||
|tab13=Dread Fighter | |||
|content1={{GrowthRates FE13|Myrmidon}} | |||
|content2={{GrowthRates FE13|Swordmaster}} | |||
|content3={{GrowthRates FE13|Assassin}} | |||
|content4={{GrowthRates FE13|Trickster}} | |||
|content5={{GrowthRates FE13|Wyvern Rider|Wyvern Lord}} | |||
|content6={{GrowthRates FE13|Griffon Rider}} | |||
|content7={{GrowthRates FE13|Priest}} | |||
|content8={{GrowthRates FE13|War Monk}} | |||
|content9={{GrowthRates FE13|Mage|Sage}} | |||
|content10={{GrowthRates FE13|Dark Mage}} | |||
|content11={{GrowthRates FE13|Dark Knight}} | |||
|content12={{GrowthRates FE13|Sorcerer}} | |||
|content13={{GrowthRates FE13|Dread Fighter}} | |||
}} | |||
===Promotion stat gains=== | ===Promotion stat gains=== | ||
{{Tab | {{Tab | ||
|tab1=Archer | |tab1=Archer | ||
|content1= | |content1={{PromotionGains FE13b|Archer|Sniper|Bow Knight}} | ||
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|tab2=Barbarian | |tab2=Barbarian | ||
|content2= | |content2={{PromotionGains FE13b|Barbarian|Berserker|Warrior}} | ||
{{PromotionGains | |||
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|tab3=Cavalier | |tab3=Cavalier | ||
|content3= | |content3={{PromotionGains FE13b|Cavalier|Paladin|Great Knight}} | ||
{{PromotionGains | |||
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|tab4=Dark Mage | |tab4=Dark Mage | ||
|content4= | |content4={{PromotionGains FE13b|Dark Mage|Sorcerer|Dark Knight}} | ||
{{PromotionGains | |tab5=Wyvern Rider | ||
| | |content5={{PromotionGains FE13b|Wyvern Rider|Wyvern Lord|Griffon Rider}} | ||
|tab6=Fighter | |||
|content6={{PromotionGains FE13b|Fighter|Warrior|Hero}} | |||
|tab7=Knight | |||
|content7={{PromotionGains FE13b|Knight|General|Great Knight}} | |||
|tab8=Mage | |||
|content8={{PromotionGains FE13b|Mage|Sage|Dark Knight}} | |||
| | |tab9=Mercenary | ||
|content9={{PromotionGains FE13b|Mercenary|Hero|Bow Knight}} | |||
|tab10=Myrmidon | |||
|content10={{PromotionGains FE13b|Myrmidon|Swordmaster|Assassin}} | |||
|tab11=Priest | |||
|content11={{PromotionGains FE13b|Priest|War Monk|Sage}} | |||
|tab12=Tactician | |||
|content12={{PromotionGains FE13|Tactician|Grandmaster}} | |||
|tab13=Thief | |||
|content13={{PromotionGains FE13b|Thief|Assassin|Trickster}} | |||
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}} | }} | ||
===Skill set=== | ===Skill set=== | ||
Like all male bonus units in ''Awakening'', Matthew has access to all base class and advanced class skills available to standard male units. | Like all male bonus units in ''Awakening'', Matthew has access to all base class and advanced class skills available to standard male units. | ||
=={{FE17}}== | |||
===Role=== | |||
Matthew appears as an equippable [[Bond Ring]]. He can be summoned using [[Lyn]]'s [[Emblem Ring]]. | |||
===Bond Ring data=== | |||
{| class="basic" style="padding: 0px; border-spacing: 0px; border-width: 2px; width: 40%" | |||
|style="background:none"|[[File:Small portrait matthew fe17.png|128px]] | |||
|- | |||
|style="background:none"| | |||
{| class="basic mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="padding: 0px; border-spacing: 4px; border-width: 0px; width: 100%" | |||
! style="background: none" colspan="4" | Stat modifiers | |||
|- | |||
! class="roundtl" style="width:30%" | Ring level | |||
! style="width:calc(70%/3)" | [[HP]] | |||
! style="width:calc(70%/3)" | [[Spd]] | |||
! class="roundtr" style="width:calc(70%/3)" | [[Lck]] | |||
|- | |||
| [[File:Is ns02 bond ring c.png|24px]] C | |||
| +0 | |||
| +1 | |||
| +0 | |||
|- | |||
| [[File:Is ns02 bond ring b.png|24px]] B | |||
| +0 | |||
| +1 | |||
| +1 | |||
|- | |||
| [[File:Is ns02 bond ring a.png|24px]] A | |||
| +2 | |||
| +1 | |||
| +1 | |||
|- | |||
| class="roundbl" | [[File:Is ns02 bond ring s.png|24px]] S | |||
| +2 | |||
| +2 | |||
| class="roundbr" | +1 | |||
|} | |||
|} | |||
=={{FEH}}== | =={{FEH}}== | ||
===Role=== | ===Role=== | ||
Matthew is one of the characters available to be summoned by players from the game's initial launch. | Matthew is one of the characters available to be summoned by players from the game's initial launch. Only one variation of Matthew is currently available in ''Heroes'', based on his ''The Blazing Blade'' incarnation. | ||
Matthew is also one of | Matthew is also one of four free units apart from the main characters given to new players of the game; the player's free Matthew is obtained after returning to the castle after completing the [[Preface]]. Players who first started the game prior to version 2.5 got this Matthew at two-star rarity; players who first started the game from version 2.5 onward get this Matthew at four-star rarity. | ||
===Starting stats=== | ===Matthew: Faithful Spy=== | ||
====Starting stats==== | |||
{{Tab | {{Tab | ||
|tab1={{star|2}} | |tab1={{star|2}} | ||
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|tab4={{star|5}} | |tab4={{star|5}} | ||
|content1={{CharStats FEH | |content1={{CharStats FEH | ||
|portrait=[[File:Portrait matthew feh.png|100px]] | |portrait=[[File:Portrait matthew faithful spy feh.png|100px]] | ||
|rarity=2 | |rarity=2 | ||
|wpntype=Colorless dagger | |wpntype=Colorless dagger | ||
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|def=4 | |def=4 | ||
|res=3 | |res=3 | ||
| | |HP_gr=55 | ||
| | |atk_gr=45 | ||
| | |spd_gr=55 | ||
| | |def_gr=55 | ||
| | |res_gr=30 | ||
|offense=[[Iron Dagger]]{{hover|*|If equipped}} | |offense=[[Iron Dagger]]{{hover|*|If equipped}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
|content2={{CharStats FEH | |content2={{CharStats FEH | ||
|portrait=[[File:Portrait matthew feh.png|100px]] | |portrait=[[File:Portrait matthew faithful spy feh.png|100px]] | ||
|rarity=3 | |rarity=3 | ||
|wpntype=Colorless dagger | |wpntype=Colorless dagger | ||
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|def=5 | |def=5 | ||
|res=4 | |res=4 | ||
| | |HP_gr=55 | ||
| | |atk_gr=45 | ||
| | |spd_gr=55 | ||
| | |def_gr=55 | ||
| | |res_gr=30 | ||
|offense=[[Steel Dagger]]{{hover|*|If equipped}} | |offense=[[Steel Dagger]]{{hover|*|If equipped}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
|content3={{CharStats FEH | |content3={{CharStats FEH | ||
|portrait=[[File:Portrait matthew feh.png|100px]] | |portrait=[[File:Portrait matthew faithful spy feh.png|100px]] | ||
|rarity=4 | |rarity=4 | ||
|wpntype=Colorless dagger | |wpntype=Colorless dagger | ||
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|def=5 | |def=5 | ||
|res=4 | |res=4 | ||
| | |HP_gr=55 | ||
| | |atk_gr=45 | ||
| | |spd_gr=55 | ||
| | |def_gr=55 | ||
| | |res_gr=30 | ||
|offense=[[Rogue Dagger]]{{hover|*|If equipped}} | |offense=[[Rogue Dagger]]{{hover|*|If equipped}} | ||
|support=[[Reciprocal Aid]] | |support=[[Reciprocal Aid]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
|content4={{CharStats FEH | |content4={{CharStats FEH | ||
|portrait=[[File:Portrait matthew feh.png|100px]] | |portrait=[[File:Portrait matthew faithful spy feh.png|100px]] | ||
|rarity=5 | |rarity=5 | ||
|wpntype=Colorless dagger | |wpntype=Colorless dagger | ||
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|def=6 | |def=6 | ||
|res=5 | |res=5 | ||
| | |HP_gr=55 | ||
| | |atk_gr=45 | ||
| | |spd_gr=55 | ||
| | |def_gr=55 | ||
| | |res_gr=30 | ||
|offense=[[Rogue Dagger]]{{hover|*|If equipped}} | |offense=[[Rogue Dagger]]{{hover|*|If equipped}} | ||
|support=[[Reciprocal Aid]] | |support=[[Reciprocal Aid]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Skill set=== | ====Skill set==== | ||
{| | {{FEH skill set | ||
|name=Matthew: Faithful Spy | |||
|minrarity=2 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|weapon1=Iron Dagger | |||
|weapon1auto=1 | |||
|weapon1cost=50 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |weapon2=Steel Dagger | ||
| | |weapon2unlock=2 | ||
| | |weapon2auto=3 | ||
|weapon2cost=100 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |weapon3=Rogue Dagger | ||
| | |weapon3unlock=3 | ||
| | |weapon3auto=4 | ||
| | |weapon3cost=200 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |weapon4=Rogue Dagger+ | ||
|weapon4auto=5 | |||
| | |weapon4cost=300 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |weapon5=Spy's Dagger | ||
|weapon5unlock=5 | |||
| | |weapon5cost=400 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |assist1=Reciprocal Aid | ||
|assist1unlock=3 | |||
| | |assist1auto=4 | ||
| | |assist1cost=150 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passb1=Poison Strike 1 | ||
|passb1unlock=3 | |||
| | |passb1cost=60 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passb2=Poison Strike 2 | ||
|passb2unlock=4 | |||
| | |passb2cost=120 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passb3=Poison Strike 3 | ||
|passb3unlock=5 | |||
| | |passb3cost=240 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passc1=Hone Spd 1 | ||
|passc1unlock=1 | |||
| | |passc1cost=50 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passc2=Hone Spd 2 | ||
|passc2unlock=2 | |||
| | |passc2cost=100 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passc3=Hone Spd 3 | ||
|passc3unlock=4 | |||
| | |passc3cost=200 | ||
| | }} | ||
==Personality | ==Personality== | ||
{{refs}} | |||
Matthew's demeanor is cheerful and optimistic at best, rarely ever set back by the current situations at hand. He usually tends to give sarcastic and joyful responses to most threats and conversations thrown at him, though he has his slip ups in personality. He doesn't give an effort to hide the annoyance and grief he is caused because of Serra's presence. He also is aggressive and overreacts to Jaffar admitting the murder of Leila, even attempting to kill the assassin and threatening Jaffar with the life of Nino before he eased his grief, knowing that Leila wouldn't enjoy having her death avenged in such a way. Despite his happy outlook on life, he can be serious and solemn on matters, such as Leila's funeral and reporting Lundgren's influence on Caelin to Hector. | Matthew's demeanor is cheerful and optimistic at best, rarely ever set back by the current situations at hand. He usually tends to give sarcastic and joyful responses to most threats and conversations thrown at him, though he has his slip ups in personality. He doesn't give an effort to hide the annoyance and grief he is caused because of Serra's presence. He also is aggressive and overreacts to Jaffar admitting the murder of Leila, even attempting to kill the assassin and threatening Jaffar with the life of Nino before he eased his grief, knowing that Leila wouldn't enjoy having her death avenged in such a way. Despite his happy outlook on life, he can be serious and solemn on matters, such as Leila's funeral and reporting Lundgren's influence on Caelin to Hector. | ||
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==Endings== | ==Endings== | ||
===Lyn's tale=== | |||
'''Matthew, the Enigmatic Thief'''<br> | |||
Matthew vanishes after the final battle, and his whereabouts remain a mystery. | |||
'''Matthew, the Enigmatic Thief''' (if Matthew was defeated)<br> | |||
Despite his injuries, Matthew sees Lyn safely to Castle Caelin. He vanishes shortly after their arrival and is not seen again. | |||
===Eliwood/Hector's tale=== | |||
'''Matthew, Thief and Spy'''<br> | '''Matthew, Thief and Spy'''<br> | ||
Matthew continued his service as a spy for House Ostia. The memory of his beloved Leila lingers on in his heart. | Matthew continued his service as a spy for House Ostia. The memory of his beloved Leila lingers on in his heart. | ||
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{{Quote|Lady Lyndis! Mark!! I don't want to slow you down. I'll pull back for now. Look for me later!|Matthew in Lyn's tale.}} | {{Quote|Lady Lyndis! Mark!! I don't want to slow you down. I'll pull back for now. Look for me later!|Matthew in Lyn's tale.}} | ||
{{Quote|Leila...|Matthew in Eliwood/Hector's tale.}} | {{Quote|Leila...|Matthew in Eliwood/Hector's tale.}} | ||
===Final Chapter: Light quote=== | |||
{{Quote|Let me handle this! There's much I can do.|Matthew}} | |||
===Battle quotes=== | ===Battle quotes=== | ||
{{Quote|I | {{quote|'''Wire:''' The Ostian spy. Why did you return?<br>'''Matthew:''' I've known you were here for some time. I also knew you were after Lord Hector, not me. You're all professional assassins. You wait for your chance, and you don't miss it. You were waiting for me to leave Lord Hector alone. That's when you were planning to attack, right?<br>'''Wire:''' Ah... So that's why you came back, is it? I was sure you'd gone back to play with the guards.<br>'''Matthew:''' If I had, I would've taken Lord Hector with me. No matter what it took.<br>'''Wire:''' Cheeky fellow, aren't you? But you're out of your league.<br>'''Matthew:''' How so?<br>'''Wire:''' You think to challenge me? Prepare to die, you witless fool!<br>'''Matthew:''' Ghaa...|Matthew when fighting [[Wire]] in [[Another Journey|Hector's tale Chapter 11]]}} | ||
{{Quote|I specialize in acquisitions...|Matthew's [[SpotPass]] parley quote in {{title|Awakening}}.}} | |||
{{Quote|Whoa! S-stay your arm!|Matthew's SpotPass battle quote in {{title|Awakening}}.}} | {{Quote|Whoa! S-stay your arm!|Matthew's SpotPass battle quote in {{title|Awakening}}.}} | ||
{{Quote|I'm going with you!|Matthew's SpotPass recruitment quote in {{title|Awakening}}.}} | {{Quote|I'm going with you!|Matthew's SpotPass recruitment quote in {{title|Awakening}}.}} | ||
==={{title|Heroes}} quotes=== | ==={{title|Heroes}} quotes=== | ||
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==Other appearances== | ==Other appearances== | ||
==='' | ==={{FE9}}=== | ||
Matthew is | [[File:Cg fe09 fe07 matthew.png|200px|right]] | ||
Matthew's official artwork from {{Title|The Blazing Blade}} can be viewed in {{Title|Path of Radiance}}{{'}}s extras menu if a copy of ''The Blazing Blade'' is connected to a copy of ''Path of Radiance''. | |||
==={{TCGCipher}}=== | |||
Matthew is featured on three cards in {{TCGCipher}}. | |||
{{Clear}} | |||
{{TCGCipherData | {{TCGCipherData | ||
|name=Matthew | |name=Matthew | ||
|image1=[[File:TCGCipher B07-021HN.png|150px]] | |image1=[[File:TCGCipher B07-021HN.png|150px]] | ||
|title1= | |title1=Thief and Spy | ||
|name1=Matthew | |name1=Matthew | ||
|affil1=Elibe | |affil1=Elibe | ||
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|class1=Thief | |class1=Thief | ||
|tier1=Base | |tier1=Base | ||
|skill1='''Whistling Spy:''' {{CipherTrigger}} When this unit is deployed, reveal the top card of your | |skill1='''Whistling Spy:''' {{CipherTrigger}} When this unit is deployed, reveal the top card of your opponent's deck. You may then place that card in their Retreat Area.<br>[[File:Is TCGCipher Attack Defend.png|20px|Attack/Defend Support]] '''Spy's Sleight:''' {{CipherSupport}} Reveal the top card of the opponent's deck. Until the end of this battle, this card's support value is equal to the support value of that card (If the revealed card has a Support Value of X, then this card's support value becomes 0). | ||
|no1=B07-021HN | |no1=B07-021HN | ||
|artist1= | |artist1={{CipherIllust|伊藤未生}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|image2=[[File:TCGCipher B13-014R.png|150px]] | |image2=[[File:TCGCipher B13-014R.png|150px]] | ||
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|tier2=Advanced | |tier2=Advanced | ||
|cccost2=3 | |cccost2=3 | ||
|skill2='''Sworn Fell Sword:''' {{CipherTrigger}} {{CipherOncePerTurn}} During your turn, when your opponent reveals a card from their deck as the result of a skill's effect, untap this unit.<br>[[File:Is TCGCipher Attack.png|20px]] [[File:Is TCGCipher Increase Skill.png|40px]] '''Undercover in Deep Darkness:''' {{CipherSupport}} If you have fewer cards in your hand than your opponent, draw one card. You may {{CipherFlipOne}} and each time you do, this skill is activated again. | |skill2='''Sworn Fell Sword:''' {{CipherTrigger}} {{CipherOncePerTurn}} During your turn, when your opponent reveals a card from their deck as the result of a skill's effect, untap this unit.<br>[[File:Is TCGCipher Attack.png|20px|Attack Support]] [[File:Is TCGCipher Increase Skill.png|40px]] '''Undercover in Deep Darkness:''' {{CipherSupport}} If you have fewer cards in your hand than your opponent, draw one card. You may {{CipherFlipOne}} and each time you do, this skill is activated again. | ||
|no2=B13-014R(+) | |no2=B13-014R(+) | ||
|artist2= | |artist2={{CipherIllust|匈歌ハトリ}} | ||
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|image3=[[File:TCGCipher B13-015N.png|150px]] | |image3=[[File:TCGCipher B13-015N.png|150px]] | ||
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|class3=Thief | |class3=Thief | ||
|tier3=Base | |tier3=Base | ||
|skill3='''Spy's Intelligence Gathering:''' {{CipherTrigger}} {{CipherFlipTwo}} When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, you may pay the cost, and if you do: Draw one card.<br>[[File:Is TCGCipher Attack.png|20px]] '''Thief Emblem:''' {{CipherSupport}} Reveal the top card of your opponent's deck. You may send that card to the Retreat Area. | |skill3='''Spy's Intelligence Gathering:''' {{CipherTrigger}} {{CipherFlipTwo}} When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, you may pay the cost, and if you do: Draw one card.<br>[[File:Is TCGCipher Attack.png|20px|Attack Support]] '''Thief Emblem:''' {{CipherSupport}} Reveal the top card of your opponent's deck. You may send that card to the Retreat Area. | ||
|no3=B13-015N, B13-015ST | |no3=B13-015N, B13-015ST | ||
|artist3= | |artist3={{CipherIllust|匈歌ハトリ}} | ||
}} | |||
==Flavor text== | |||
{{DescriptionHdr}} | |||
{{DescriptionCell | |||
|game={{title|The Blazing Blade}} | |||
|english=A cheery thief. His casual<br>demeanor belies his skill. | |||
|japanese=陽気な盗賊<br>お調子者だが、実は有能 | |||
}} | |||
{{DescriptionCell | |||
|game={{title|Engage}} | |||
|english=Hero from beyond Elyos who served<br>House Ostia as a spy.<br><br>Forms connections easily with his<br>cheerful and open demeanor.<br><br>Though he seems scatterbrained, he<br>always sees his missions through.<br><br>Appears in The Blazing Blade. | |||
|japanese=異界の英雄で、<br>オスティア侯爵家に仕える密偵。<br><br>明るく、飄々とした性格で<br>誰にでも、気さくな話し方で接する。<br><br>一見お調子者のように見えるが<br>任務を確実にこなす裏の仕事人。<br><br>「烈火の剣」 | |||
}} | |||
{{DescriptionCell | |||
|game={{title|Heroes}}<!--<br><small>(Matthew: Faithful Spy)</small>--> | |||
|english=Happy-go-lucky spy who's actually quite sly.<br>Serves Hector, brother of the Marquess of Ostia.<br>Appears in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. | |||
|japanese=オスティア侯弟ヘクトルに仕える密偵。<br>飄々とした性格だが、抜け目ない一面も持つ。<br>(登場:『ファイアーエムブレム 烈火の剣』) | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{DescriptionFtr}} | |||
==[[Choose Your Legends]] placement history== | |||
{{CYL results}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* If Hector's tale is played, Matthew holds the distinction of being the only playable character in Lyn's tale not to leave the player's control in the transition to the main story. | * If Hector's tale is played, Matthew holds the distinction of being the only playable character in Lyn's tale not to leave the player's control in the transition to the main story. | ||
* Matthew is the only character in ''The Blazing Blade'' that winks. It is used in his recruitment conversation with Guy. | |||
==Etymology and other languages== | ==Etymology and other languages== | ||
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|eng-name=Matthew | |eng-name=Matthew | ||
|eng-mean=A Hebrew name meaning "gift of God". In the Bible, Matthew was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, who also wrote the first Gospel account of Jesus' life.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Matthew |title=Matthew - Name Meaning, What does Matthew mean? |site=www.thinkbabynames.com |retrieved=12 July 2018}}</ref> | |eng-mean=A Hebrew name meaning "gift of God". In the Bible, Matthew was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, who also wrote the first Gospel account of Jesus' life.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Matthew |title=Matthew - Name Meaning, What does Matthew mean? |site=www.thinkbabynames.com |retrieved=12 July 2018}}</ref> | ||
| | |jpn-name={{hover|マシュー|Mashū}} | ||
| | |jpn-mean=Officially romanized as '''Matthew'''. | ||
|span-name=Matthew | |||
|span-mean=As above. | |||
|fren-name=Matthew | |fren-name=Matthew | ||
|fren-mean=As above. | |fren-mean=As above. | ||
|ger-name=Matthew | |ger-name=Matthew | ||
|ger-mean=As above. | |ger-mean=As above. | ||
|ital-name=Matthew | |ital-name=Matthew | ||
|ital-mean=As above. | |ital-mean=As above. | ||
|por-br-name= | |por-br-name=Matthew | ||
|por-br-mean= | |por-br-mean=As above. | ||
|ch-trad-name={{h|馬修|Mǎxiū}} | |||
|ch-trad-mean=Matthew | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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! style="border: 1px solid {{Color2}}; background: {{Color1}}; border-radius: 15px" | [[File:Small portrait matthew fe07.png]] Sprite Gallery | |||
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| style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}}; border-bottom: 1px solid {{Color2}} | | style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}}; border-bottom: 1px solid {{Color2}}" | [[Thief]] [[File:Ma gba thief playable.gif]] | ||
| style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}}; border-bottom: 1px solid {{Color2}} | | style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}}; border-bottom: 1px solid {{Color2}}" | [[Assassin]] [[File:Ma gba assassin playable.gif]] | ||
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| style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}} | | style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}}" | [[File:Bs fe07 matthew thief sword.png]]<br>[[Sword]] | ||
| style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}} | | style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}}" | [[File:Bs fe07 matthew assassin sword.png]]<br>[[Sword]] | ||
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FERK Matthew.png|Artwork of Matthew from {{title|The Blazing Blade}}. | FERK Matthew.png|Artwork of Matthew from {{title|The Blazing Blade}}. | ||
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===''Heroes'' artwork=== | ===''Heroes'' artwork=== | ||
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FEH Matthew 01.png|Artwork of Matthew from {{title|Heroes}}. | FEH Matthew Faithful Spy 01.png|Artwork of Matthew: Faithful Spy from {{title|Heroes}}. | ||
FEH Matthew 02.png|Artwork of Matthew from {{title|Heroes}}. | FEH Matthew Faithful Spy 02.png|Artwork of Matthew: Faithful Spy from {{title|Heroes}}. | ||
FEH Matthew 02a.png|Artwork of Matthew from {{title|Heroes}}. | FEH Matthew Faithful Spy 02a.png|Artwork of Matthew: Faithful Spy from {{title|Heroes}}. | ||
FEH Matthew 03.png|Artwork of Matthew from {{title|Heroes}}. | FEH Matthew Faithful Spy 03.png|Artwork of Matthew: Faithful Spy from {{title|Heroes}}. | ||
FEH Wallpaper Matthew.png|Wallpaper of Matthew: Faithful Spy from {{title|Heroes}}. | |||
FEH Matthew Faithful Spy R01.png|Artwork of Resplendent Matthew: Faithful Spy from {{title|Heroes}}. | |||
FEH Matthew Faithful Spy R02.png|Artwork of Resplendent Matthew: Faithful Spy from {{title|Heroes}}. | |||
FEH Matthew Faithful Spy R02a.png|Artwork of Resplendent Matthew: Faithful Spy from {{title|Heroes}}. | |||
FEH Matthew Faithful Spy R03.png|Artwork of Resplendent Matthew: Faithful Spy from {{title|Heroes}}. | |||
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Matthew (Japanese: マシュー Matthew) is a thief from Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. He serves as an Ostian spy with his lover, Leila.
Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
Role
Lyn's tale
Matthew is first seen in Chapter 6. He is watching the battle that happens in Araphen. If the player visit the Northern village, or wait until the third turn, disguised as a Thief, he will join the player's army to help open the door and chest in that chapter. Apparently, he choose to joins since the player's army is more fun than the assassin's army. In Chapter 7, he can visit the southeastern house to meet Hector. It is revealed that he is sent by Lord Uther to find out about the "long-lost granddaughter". In Chapter 8, he helps Lyn by searching for information to the nearby village, informing about the illness of her grandfather. He follows Lyn for the rest of her journey, and leave without trace after Lyn defeats Lundgren.
Eliwood and Hector's tale
In Hector's tale, he is first seen in Chapter 11H as Hector's spy. He helps Hector escape from Uther to help Eliwood search his father that has been missing for months. In Chapter 12, they are chased by Oswin and Serra, an Ostian retainer. Hector tells Matthew to watch for Serra. In Eliwood's tale, Matthew leaves the map with Serra. While in Hector's tale, they can join the battle. In Chapter 13, he meets Guy, a myrmidon that he saves prior to the event of the game. Matthew tells Guy about him owing his live and forced him to join the player's army. In Chapter 16E/17H, he rendezvous with Leila, his lover. He tells her to meet his parents after the battle. Unfortunately, in Chapter 18E/19H, Leila is killed by Black Fang member, Jaffar. Her body is put in a forest at the entrance of Valor for her to be found by the player's army. Matthew than burry her. Despite his sorrow, Matthew still participate in battle. Because of that, he has a deep hatred toward Jaffar, even after he joins the player army. He stays in the player's army for the rest of the game.
Starting stats and growth rates
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- Note: If Matthew dies in Lyn's tale, he will appear in Eliwood/Hector's tale with these same stats.
Promotion stat gains
Class | HP | Str | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Con | Mov | Weapon level |
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Assassin | +3 | +1 | +0 | +0 | +0 | +2 | +2 | +0 | +0 | -- |
Analysis
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Matthew is a level 2 Thief. He is recruitable from a village in Lyn Mode Chapter 6. In Hector Mode, he is available from the start, while in Eliwood Mode, he joins in chapter 13. This marks Matthew as one of the most available units in The Blazing Blade. He is the only Lockpick user in the early game and the only unit who can steal items from enemies. Until Legault joins in the mid-game, Matthew faces no competition in his niche.
Matthew's base speed is extremely high, allowing him to double most enemies and avoid getting doubled. His speed growth is also enormous, though enemies are so slow it is overkill if the player is training him up for combat. That said, his speed does not salvage his other stats, which are all terrible. He only has 21 physical bulk with 3 defense and 18 HP. His magical bulk is even worse at 18, with 0 resistance. While Matthew's avoidance is quite good thanks to his high speed, he dies in two hits to every enemy. Later in the game, some enemies can one-shot him, making it dangerous to put him in enemy range. Matthew's offensive capabilities are also subpar at best. His base strength is low, his strength growth is mediocre, and he uses swords. Swords are the worst melee weapon type in The Blazing Blade because they lack good 1-2 range options and have low strength. Finally, Matthew never becomes mounted. While his 6 movement matches the movement of promoted infantry units, it is still below cavalry and fliers. All this considered, Matthew is not a combat unit by any means. Even if trained, he will not perform very well.
What Matthew excels at is using his Lockpicks and stealing. In the early game and in Lyn Mode, there are many valuable items he can obtain. In Lyn Mode, he can get an Angelic Robe and an Armorslayer. The former is a great stat booster for frailer units, and the latter comes in handy against enemy armor knights. In Hard Mode, Matthew can steal the Silver Card. The Silver Card halves prices in shops for the unit that has it, making it useful as a money-saver, especially in ranked runs where weapons will be worth twice their cost. He can also steal the Guiding Ring and Elysian Whip, both useful promotion items many good units can use.
As for Matthew's promotion, it is the worst promotion in The Blazing Blade. All it gives Matthew is minimal statistical increases and the ability to level up beyond level 20, while not fixing any of his weaknesses. Not only that – it also comes extremely late in the game, at a point when most players will be using Legault or Jaffar instead. In fact, the Fell Contract is only available after Jaffar joins you, and as an Assassin he compares favorably to Matthew in every way. Assassin gives Matthew the Silencer skill, which allows him to one-shot an enemy on a crit. However, it has an RNG-based chance to activate, so it is unreliable, especially when he is not wielding a Killing Edge. As mentioned before, putting Matthew in combat is a risk, especially late-game. There are much more reliable strategies than sending the frail Matthew to the frontlines with a high-crit weapon and hoping that Silencer will kill.
Matthew is, above all, a utility unit. He is the only way for the player to get several useful items early on, including promotion items. Even if trained in Lyn Mode or later, Matthew's combat will remain poor, though. He uses the worst melee weapon type in the game, and his base stats are low except for speed. While he is amazingly fast and will consistently double enemies, he will not deal much damage and cannot take many hits. For that reason, most players use Matthew strictly for his early game utility and replace him with Legault when he joins. Matthew can still be deployed alongside Legault in the desert to find hidden items more easily, though.
Fire Emblem Awakening
Role
Matthew is playable as a SpotPass character, released in the Fire Emblem character set. Matthew is also present as an enemy in the second and third installments of the Smash Brethren DLC series.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Reclassing options
Growth rates when reclassed
Tactician/Grandmaster Cavalier Paladin Knight Great Knight General Barbarian/Berserker Fighter/Warrior Mercenary/Hero Bow Knight Archer Sniper
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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Tactician/ |
80% | 45% | 50% | 50% | 65% | 60% | 35% | 30% |
Myrmidon Swordmaster Assassin Trickster Wyvern Rider/Wyvern Lord Griffon Rider Priest War Monk Mage/Sage Dark Mage Dark Knight Sorcerer Dread Fighter
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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Myrmidon | 80% | 50% | 35% | 60% | 75% | 60% | 30% | 25% |
Promotion stat gains
Archer Barbarian Cavalier Dark Mage Wyvern Rider Fighter Knight Mage Mercenary Myrmidon Priest Tactician Thief
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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Sniper | +4 | +2 | +1 | +4 | +3 | +0 | +5 | +3 | +1 | -- |
Bow Knight | +8 | +3 | +0 | +2 | +4 | +0 | +1 | +2 | +3 | E, E |
Skill set
Like all male bonus units in Awakening, Matthew has access to all base class and advanced class skills available to standard male units.
Fire Emblem Engage
Role
Matthew appears as an equippable Bond Ring. He can be summoned using Lyn's Emblem Ring.
Bond Ring data
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Fire Emblem Heroes
Role
Matthew is one of the characters available to be summoned by players from the game's initial launch. Only one variation of Matthew is currently available in Heroes, based on his The Blazing Blade incarnation.
Matthew is also one of four free units apart from the main characters given to new players of the game; the player's free Matthew is obtained after returning to the castle after completing the Preface. Players who first started the game prior to version 2.5 got this Matthew at two-star rarity; players who first started the game from version 2.5 onward get this Matthew at four-star rarity.
Matthew: Faithful Spy
Starting stats
★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
Note: This unit requires the usage of Trait Fruit to access any flaws and assets. |
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Skill set
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Skill | Unlock | Auto-unlock | SP cost | |
Iron Dagger | ★★ | ★★ | 50 | |
Steel Dagger | ★★ | ★★★ | 100 | |
Rogue Dagger | ★★★ | ★★★★ | 200 | |
Rogue Dagger+ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 300 | |
Spy's Dagger | ★★★★★ | — | 400 | |
Reciprocal Aid | ★★★ | ★★★★ | 150 | |
B | Poison Strike 1 | ★★★ | — | 60 |
B | Poison Strike 2 | ★★★★ | — | 120 |
B | Poison Strike 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 240 |
C | Hone Spd 1 | ★★ | — | 50 |
C | Hone Spd 2 | ★★ | — | 100 |
C | Hone Spd 3 | ★★★★ | — | 200 |
Personality
Matthew's demeanor is cheerful and optimistic at best, rarely ever set back by the current situations at hand. He usually tends to give sarcastic and joyful responses to most threats and conversations thrown at him, though he has his slip ups in personality. He doesn't give an effort to hide the annoyance and grief he is caused because of Serra's presence. He also is aggressive and overreacts to Jaffar admitting the murder of Leila, even attempting to kill the assassin and threatening Jaffar with the life of Nino before he eased his grief, knowing that Leila wouldn't enjoy having her death avenged in such a way. Despite his happy outlook on life, he can be serious and solemn on matters, such as Leila's funeral and reporting Lundgren's influence on Caelin to Hector.
Supports
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Matthew/Supports
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Endings
Lyn's tale
Matthew, the Enigmatic Thief
Matthew vanishes after the final battle, and his whereabouts remain a mystery.
Matthew, the Enigmatic Thief (if Matthew was defeated)
Despite his injuries, Matthew sees Lyn safely to Castle Caelin. He vanishes shortly after their arrival and is not seen again.
Eliwood/Hector's tale
Matthew, Thief and Spy
Matthew continued his service as a spy for House Ostia. The memory of his beloved Leila lingers on in his heart.
Matthew and Serra
Matthew returned to Ostia, where he led the network of spies for the new marquess. During this hectic time, his thoughts turned to Serra. Thanks to her, the pain of losing Leila slowly became more bearable.
Quotes
Death quote
“ | Lady Lyndis! Mark!! I don't want to slow you down. I'll pull back for now. Look for me later! | ” | — Matthew in Lyn's tale. |
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“ | Leila... | ” | — Matthew in Eliwood/Hector's tale. |
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Final Chapter: Light quote
“ | Let me handle this! There's much I can do. | ” | — Matthew |
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Battle quotes
“ | Wire: The Ostian spy. Why did you return? Matthew: I've known you were here for some time. I also knew you were after Lord Hector, not me. You're all professional assassins. You wait for your chance, and you don't miss it. You were waiting for me to leave Lord Hector alone. That's when you were planning to attack, right? Wire: Ah... So that's why you came back, is it? I was sure you'd gone back to play with the guards. Matthew: If I had, I would've taken Lord Hector with me. No matter what it took. Wire: Cheeky fellow, aren't you? But you're out of your league. Matthew: How so? Wire: You think to challenge me? Prepare to die, you witless fool! Matthew: Ghaa... |
” | — Matthew when fighting Wire in Hector's tale Chapter 11 |
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“ | I specialize in acquisitions... | ” | — Matthew's SpotPass parley quote in Awakening. |
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“ | Whoa! S-stay your arm! | ” | — Matthew's SpotPass battle quote in Awakening. |
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“ | I'm going with you! | ” | — Matthew's SpotPass recruitment quote in Awakening. |
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Heroes quotes
- Main article:
Matthew/Quotes (Heroes)
Other appearances
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
Matthew's official artwork from The Blazing Blade can be viewed in Path of Radiance's extras menu if a copy of The Blazing Blade is connected to a copy of Path of Radiance.
Fire Emblem Cipher
Matthew is featured on three cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Matthew | |||||
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Thief and Spy, Matthew | |||||
"Well... I, er... gather information, open doors, chests, and such." | |||||
Attack: 50 | Support: X | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 2 | ||
Class: Thief | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Whistling Spy: [Trigger] When this unit is deployed, reveal the top card of your opponent's deck. You may then place that card in their Retreat Area. Spy's Sleight: [Support] Reveal the top card of the opponent's deck. Until the end of this battle, this card's support value is equal to the support value of that card (If the revealed card has a Support Value of X, then this card's support value becomes 0). | |||||
Card #B07-021HN • Artist: Misei Ito | |||||
Elegy Devoted to the Shadows, Matthew | |||||
"You wouldn't want me to give up. I must fulfill my duty. So rest... I promise I will take care of everything." | |||||
Attack: 70 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 4 | ||
Class: Assassin | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 3 | |||
Sworn Fell Sword: [Trigger] [Once per turn] During your turn, when your opponent reveals a card from their deck as the result of a skill's effect, untap this unit. Undercover in Deep Darkness: [Support] If you have fewer cards in your hand than your opponent, draw one card. You may [] and each time you do, this skill is activated again. | |||||
Card #B13-014R(+) • Artist: Hatori Kyoka | |||||
Cheerful Spy, Matthew | |||||
"Hm? A wraith? And here I thought I was a spy." | |||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Thief | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Spy's Intelligence Gathering: [Trigger] [] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, you may pay the cost, and if you do: Draw one card. Thief Emblem: [Support] Reveal the top card of your opponent's deck. You may send that card to the Retreat Area. | |||||
Card #B13-015N, B13-015ST • Artist: Hatori Kyoka | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Matthew . |
Flavor text
Game | Text (English) |
Text (Japanese) |
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The Blazing Blade | A cheery thief. His casual
demeanor belies his skill. |
陽気な盗賊
お調子者だが、実は有能 |
Engage | Hero from beyond Elyos who served
House Ostia as a spy. Forms connections easily with his cheerful and open demeanor. Though he seems scatterbrained, he always sees his missions through. Appears in The Blazing Blade. |
異界の英雄で、
オスティア侯爵家に仕える密偵。 明るく、飄々とした性格で 誰にでも、気さくな話し方で接する。 一見お調子者のように見えるが 任務を確実にこなす裏の仕事人。 「烈火の剣」 |
Heroes | Happy-go-lucky spy who's actually quite sly.
Serves Hector, brother of the Marquess of Ostia. Appears in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. |
オスティア侯弟ヘクトルに仕える密偵。
飄々とした性格だが、抜け目ない一面も持つ。 (登場:『ファイアーエムブレム 烈火の剣』) |
Choose Your Legends placement history
Round | Placement | Character | Votes |
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CYL 1 (2017) |
81 | Matthew The Blazing Blade |
3,565 |
CYL 2 (2018) |
256 (+175) |
Matthew The Blazing Blade |
912 (−2,653) |
CYL 3 (2019) |
249 (No change) |
Matthew The Blazing Blade |
914 (+2) |
CYL 4 (2020) |
283 (+16) |
Matthew The Blazing Blade |
530 (−384) |
CYL 5 (2021) |
260 (−23) |
Matthew The Blazing Blade |
376 (−154) |
CYL 6 (2022) |
236 (−25) |
Matthew The Blazing Blade |
421 (+45) |
CYL 7 (2023) |
224 (−12) |
Matthew The Blazing Blade |
287 (−134) |
CYL 8 (2024) |
213 (−11) |
Matthew The Blazing Blade |
307 (+20) |
Total results | This character has 8 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. | 7,312 |
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Trivia
- If Hector's tale is played, Matthew holds the distinction of being the only playable character in Lyn's tale not to leave the player's control in the transition to the main story.
- Matthew is the only character in The Blazing Blade that winks. It is used in his recruitment conversation with Guy.
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Matthew |
A Hebrew name meaning "gift of God". In the Bible, Matthew was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, who also wrote the first Gospel account of Jesus' life.[3] |
Japanese |
マシュー |
Officially romanized as Matthew. |
Spanish |
Matthew |
As above. |
French |
Matthew |
As above. |
German |
Matthew |
As above. |
Italian |
Matthew |
As above. |
Portuguese (Brazil) |
Matthew |
As above. |
Traditional Chinese |
馬修 |
Matthew |
Gallery
Sprite Gallery | |||||
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Artwork of Matthew from The Blazing Blade.
Heroes artwork
Artwork of Matthew: Faithful Spy from Heroes.
Artwork of Matthew: Faithful Spy from Heroes.
Artwork of Matthew: Faithful Spy from Heroes.
Artwork of Matthew: Faithful Spy from Heroes.
Wallpaper of Matthew: Faithful Spy from Heroes.
Artwork of Resplendent Matthew: Faithful Spy from Heroes.
Artwork of Resplendent Matthew: Faithful Spy from Heroes.
Artwork of Resplendent Matthew: Faithful Spy from Heroes.
Artwork of Resplendent Matthew: Faithful Spy from Heroes.
Other appearances
Artwork of Matthew from Fire Emblem Cipher.
Artwork of Matthew from Fire Emblem Cipher.
Artwork of Matthew from Fire Emblem Cipher.
Artwork of Matthew from Fire Emblem Cipher.
Artwork of Matthew from Fire Emblem Cipher.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Fire Emblem 7: Matthew Artbook Translation | kantopia, www.kantopia.wordpress.com, Retrieved: 12 July 2018
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Voice of Matthew - Fire Emblem Heroes (Game) | Behind The Voice Actors, www.behindthevoiceactors.com, Retrieved: 12 July 2018
- ↑ Matthew - Name Meaning, What does Matthew mean?, www.thinkbabynames.com, Retrieved: 12 July 2018
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