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{{Class Infobox
{{Class Infobox
|image=[[File:generic portrait mercenary fe12.png]]
|image=[[File:Generic portrait mercenary ally fe15.png]]
|caption=Portrait of the generic Mercenary from {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.
|caption=The generic Mercenary portrait in {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}.
|flavor_text=A veteran for hire who has seen many battles.
|flavor_text=Strong and speedy—the Mercenary gets the job done.
|weapons=[[Sword]], [[Axe]]{{hover|*|FE5 only}}
|type=*Infantry <small>(all titles)</small>
|skills=*[[Armsthrift]], [[Patience]] <small>({{title|Awakening}})</small>
*Swordsman <small>(''Mystery of the Emblem'', ''The Blazing Blade'', ''The Sacred Stones'', ''New Mystery of the Emblem'')</small>
*[[Good Fortune]], [[Strong Riposte]] <small>({{title|Fates}})</small>
|weapons=*[[Sword]] <small>(all titles except for ''Thracia 776'')</small>
*[[Sword]], [[Axe]] <small>(''Thracia 776'', specialty in ''Three Houses'')</small>
*Various <small>(''Three Houses'')</small>
|skills=*[[Armsthrift]], [[Patience]] <small>(''Awakening'')</small>
*[[Good Fortune]], [[Strong Riposte]] <small>(''Fates'')</small>
*[[Vantage]] <small>(''Three Houses'')</small>
}}
}}


The '''Mercenary''' (Japanese: {{hover|傭兵|Yōhei}} ''Mercenary'') is a [[sword]]-using class present in the {{FES}}. They have appeared in nearly every game, starting from the very first, {{FE1}}, the exceptions being {{FE4}}, {{FE9}} and {{FE10}}.  
The '''Mercenary''' (Japanese: {{hl|傭兵|Yōhei}} ''Mercenary'') is a [[sword]]-using [[class]] present in the {{FES}}. They have appeared in nearly every game, starting from the very first, {{FE1}}, the exceptions being {{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}, {{title|Path of Radiance}} and {{title|Radiant Dawn}}.  


Mercenaries are characterized primarily by their high [[skill (stat)|skill]] and [[speed]], with their other stats (excluding [[magic (stat)|magic]] and [[resistance]]) being decent. From {{title|The Binding Blade}} onward, mercenaries have a counterpart in the [[myrmidon]], which has even higher speed and skill, but lower strength and defense.
Mercenaries are characterized primarily by their high [[skill (stat)|skill]] and [[speed]], with their other stats (excluding [[magic (stat)|magic]] and [[resistance]]) being decent. From {{title|The Binding Blade}} onward, mercenaries have a counterpart in the [[myrmidon]], which has even higher skill and speed, but lower [[strength]] and [[defense]].


The term "mercenary" can refer to a unit of this class, but it also can refer to one who fights and kills for pay. For example, [[Raven (character)|Raven]] of {{FE7}} is a mercenary unit, but does not fight for pay. However, [[Gerik]] of {{title|The Sacred Stones}} is a mercenary unit and also fights for pay, along with [[Marisa]], who is a myrmidon.
The term "mercenary" can refer to a unit of this class, but it also can refer to one who fights and kills for pay. For example, [[Raven]] of {{title|The Blazing Blade}} is a mercenary unit, but does not fight for pay. However, [[Gerik]] of {{title|The Sacred Stones}} is a mercenary unit and also fights for pay, along with [[Marisa]], who is a myrmidon.


Mercenaries are strong fighters, making them popular units. Their high HP and attack make them useful units who can be put in the front lines with little danger.  
Mercenaries are strong fighters, making them popular units. Their high [[HP]] and attack make them useful units who can be put in the front lines with little danger.  


The [[Ranger (Path of Radiance)|Ranger]] class in {{title|Path of Radiance}} is virtually identical to the Mercenary class, different only in name.
The [[Ranger (Path of Radiance)|Ranger]] class in {{title|Path of Radiance}} is virtually identical to the Mercenary class, different only in name.
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===Base stats===
===Base stats===
{{BaseStats
{{BaseStats
|game1={{title|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}}
|game1={{title|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}
|hp1=16
|hp1=16
|str1=4
|str1=4
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|res1=0
|res1=0
|mov1=7
|mov1=7
|exp1=28
|wpnr1=[[Sword]]: 8
|wpnr1=[[Sword]]: 8
|-
|-
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|res2=1
|res2=1
|mov2=4
|mov2=4
|exp2=40
|wpnr2=[[Sword]]
|wpnr2=[[Sword]]
|-
|-
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|res3=0
|res3=0
|mov3=7
|mov3=7
|exp3=32
|wpnr3=[[Sword]]: 2
|wpnr3=[[Sword|Sword]]: ?
|-
|-
|game4={{title|Thracia 776}}
|game4={{title|Thracia 776}}
|hp4={{hover|24|male units}}/{{hover|20|female units}}
|hp4={{h|24|male units}}/{{h|20|female units}}
|str4={{hover|6|male units}}/{{hover|5|female units}}
|str4={{h|6|male units}}/{{h|5|female units}}
|mag4=1
|mag4=1
|skl4=7
|skl4=7
|spd4={{hover|8|male units}}/{{hover|9|female units}}
|spd4={{h|8|male units}}/{{h|9|female units}}
|luck4=0
|luck4=0
|def4=5
|def4=5
|mov4=6
|mov4=6
|con4={{hover|8|male units}}/{{hover|7|female units}}
|con4={{h|8|male units}}/{{h|7|female units}}
|wpnr4={{SwordSNES}} D, {{AxeSNES}} E
|wpnr4={{SwordSNES|5}} D, {{AxeSNES|5}} E
|-
|-
|game5={{title|The Binding Blade}}
|game5={{title|The Binding Blade}}
|hp5={{hover|18|male units}}/{{hover|16|female units}}
|hp5={{h|18|male units}}/{{h|16|female units}}
|str5={{hover|4|male units}}/{{hover|3|female units}}
|str5={{h|4|male units}}/{{h|3|female units}}
|skl5={{hover|8|male units}}/{{hover|5|female units}}
|skl5={{h|8|male units}}/{{h|5|female units}}
|spd5={{hover|8|male units}}/{{hover|6|female units}}
|spd5={{h|8|male units}}/{{h|6|female units}}
|luck5=0
|luck5=0
|def5={{hover|4|male units}}/{{hover|2|female units}}
|def5={{h|4|male units}}/{{h|2|female units}}
|res5=0
|res5=0
|mov5=5
|mov5=5
|con5={{hover|9|male units}}/{{hover|8|female units}}
|con5={{h|9|male units}}/{{h|8|female units}}
|wpnr5={{SwordGBA}}: D
|wpnr5={{SwordGBA}} D
|-
|-
|game6={{title|The Blazing Blade}}
|game6={{title|The Blazing Blade}}
|hp6={{hover|18|male units}}/{{hover|16|female units}}
|hp6={{h|18|male units}}/{{h|16|female units}}
|str6={{hover|4|male units}}/{{hover|3|female units}}
|str6={{h|4|male units}}/{{h|3|female units}}
|skl6={{hover|8|male units}}/{{hover|5|female units}}
|skl6={{h|8|male units}}/{{h|5|female units}}
|spd6={{hover|8|male units}}/{{hover|6|female units}}
|spd6={{h|8|male units}}/{{h|6|female units}}
|luck6=0
|luck6=0
|def6={{hover|4|male units}}/{{hover|2|female units}}
|def6={{h|4|male units}}/{{h|2|female units}}
|res6=0
|res6=0
|mov6=5
|mov6=5
|con6={{hover|9|male units}}/{{hover|8|female units}}
|con6={{h|9|male units}}/{{h|8|female units}}
|wpnr6={{SwordGBA}} D
|wpnr6={{SwordGBA}} D
|-
|-
|game7={{title|The Sacred Stones}}
|game7={{title|The Sacred Stones}}
|hp7={{hover|18|male units}}/{{hover|16|female units}}
|hp7={{h|18|male units}}/{{h|16|female units}}
|str7={{hover|4|male units}}/{{hover|3|female units}}
|str7={{h|4|male units}}/{{h|3|female units}}
|skl7={{hover|8|male units}}/{{hover|5|female units}}
|skl7={{h|8|male units}}/{{h|5|female units}}
|spd7={{hover|8|male units}}/{{hover|6|female units}}
|spd7={{h|8|male units}}/{{h|6|female units}}
|luck7=0
|luck7=0
|def7={{hover|4|male units}}/{{hover|2|female units}}
|def7={{h|4|male units}}/{{h|2|female units}}
|res7=0
|res7=0
|mov7=5
|mov7=5
|con7={{hover|9|male units}}/{{hover|8|female units}}
|con7={{h|9|male units}}/{{h|8|female units}}
|wpnr7={{SwordGBA}} D
|wpnr7={{SwordGBA}} D
|-
|-
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|wpnr11={{Sword14}} E
|wpnr11={{Sword14}} E
|-
|-
|gamee={{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|game12={{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|hpe=24
|hp12=24
|stre=8
|str12=8
|skle=8
|skl12=8
|spde=10
|spd12=10
|lucke=0
|luck12=0
|defe=4
|def12=4
|rese=1
|res12=1
|move=4
|mov12=4
|expe=40
|wpnr12={{Sword15}}
|wpnre={{Sword15}}
|-
|game13={{title|Three Houses}}
|hp13=25
|str13=9
|mag13=6
|skl13=10
|spd13=10
|luck13=8
|def13=6
|res13=2
|mov13=5
|-
|game14={{title|Warriors}}
|hp14=62
|str14=8
|mag14=2
|skl14=10
|spd14=10
|luck14=8
|def14=5
|res14=5
|mov14=5
|wpnr14={{SwordWA}} E
}}
}}
:''Mercenaries in ''Gaiden'' and ''Shadows of Valentia'' also have a base [[class strength]] of 7.''


===Max stats===
===Max stats===
{{MaxStats
{{MaxStats
|game1={{title|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}}
|game1={{title|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}
|hp1=52
|hp1=52
|str1=20
|str1=20
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|luck1=20
|luck1=20
|def1=20
|def1=20
|res1=20
|res1=7
|mov1=20
|mov1=12
|wpnr1=[[Sword|Sword]]: 20
|wpnr1=[[Sword]]: 20
|-
|-
|game2={{title|Gaiden}}
|game2={{title|Gaiden}}
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|res2=40
|res2=40
|mov2=40
|mov2=40
|wpnr2=[[Sword|Sword]] --{{hover|*|There are no weapon ranks in Gaiden.}}
|-
|-
|game3={{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}
|game3={{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}
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|def3=20
|def3=20
|res3=20
|res3=20
|mov3=20
|mov3=12
|wpnr3=[[Sword|Sword]]: 20
|wpnr3=[[Sword]]: 20
|-
|-
|game4={{title|Thracia 776}}
|game4={{title|Thracia 776}}
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|mov4=20
|mov4=20
|con4=20
|con4=20
|wpnr4={{SwordSNES}} A, {{AxeSNES}} A
|wpnr4={{SwordSNES|5}} A, {{AxeSNES|5}} A
|-
|-
|game5={{title|The Binding Blade}}
|game5={{title|The Binding Blade}}
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|spd5=20
|spd5=20
|luck5=30
|luck5=30
|def5={{hover|4|male units}}/{{hover|2|female units}}
|def5=20
|res5=20
|res5=20
|mov5=15
|mov5=15
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|def8=20
|def8=20
|res8=20
|res8=20
|mov8=?
|mov8=32
|wpnr8={{SwordDS}} A
|wpnr8={{SwordDS}} A
|-
|-
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|def9=20
|def9=20
|res9=20
|res9=20
|mov9=?
|mov9=9
|wpnr9={{SwordDS|12}} A
|wpnr9={{SwordDS|12}} A
|-
|-
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|def10=25
|def10=25
|res10=23
|res10=23
|mov10=??
|mov10=7
|wpnr10={{Sword13}} A
|wpnr10={{Sword13}} A
|-
|-
|gameo={{title|Fates}}
|game11={{title|Fates}}
|hpo=40
|hp11=40
|stro=22
|str11=22
|mago=15
|mag11=15
|sklo=24
|skl11=24
|spdo=22
|spd11=22
|lucko=20
|luck11=20
|defo=21
|def11=21
|reso=19
|res11=19
|movo=??
|mov11=7
|wpnro={{Sword14}} B
|wpnr11={{Sword14}} B
|-
|game12={{title|Warriors}}
|hp12=999
|str12=138
|mag12=28
|skl12=171
|spd12=175
|luck12=142
|def12=81
|res12=81
|mov12=5
|wpnr12={{SwordWA}} S
}}
 
===Miscellaneous stats===
{{ClassMisc
|game1={{title|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}
|exp1=28
|-
|game2={{title|Gaiden}}
|exp2=40
|crp2=7
|-
|game3={{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}
|exp3=32
|-
|game4={{title|Thracia 776}}
|crp4=4
|-
|game5={{title|The Binding Blade}}
|crp5=3
|-
|game6={{title|The Blazing Blade}}
|crp6=3
|-
|game7={{title|The Sacred Stones}}
|crp7=3
|-
|game9={{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|exp9=40
|crp9=7
}}
}}


===Class growth rates===
===Class growth rates===
{{ClassGrowths
{{ClassGrowths
|game1={{title|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}}
|game1={{title|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}
|hp1=?
|hp1=150%
|str1=?
|str1=50%
|skl1=?
|skl1=50%
|spd1=?
|spd1=50%
|luck1=0%
|luck1=0%
|def1=?
|def1=50%
|res1=0%
|res1=0%
|wpnr1=50%
|-
|-
|game2={{title|Gaiden}}
|game2={{title|Gaiden}}
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|luck6=30%
|luck6=30%
|def6=18%
|def6=18%
|res6={{hover|20|Male units}}/{{hover|30|Female units}}%
|res6={{h|20|Male units}}/{{h|30|Female units}}%
|-
|-
|game7={{title|The Sacred Stones}}
|game7={{title|The Sacred Stones}}
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|luck7=30%
|luck7=30%
|def7=18%
|def7=18%
|res7={{hover|20|Male units}}/{{hover|30|Female units}}%
|res7={{h|20|Male units}}/{{h|30|Female units}}%
|-
|-
|game8={{title|Shadow Dragon}}
|game8={{title|Shadow Dragon}}
|hp8=60%
|hp8={{h|60|Player}}/{{h|80|Enemy}}%
|str8=20%
|str8={{h|20|Player}}/{{h|30|Enemy}}%
|mag8=-20%
|mag8={{h|−20|Player}}/{{h|0|Enemy}}%
|skl8=25%
|skl8={{h|25|Player}}/{{h|20|Enemy}}%
|spd8=20%
|spd8=20%
|luck8=0%
|luck8=0%
|def8=5%
|def8={{h|5|Player}}/{{h|30|Enemy}}%
|res8=-10%
|res8={{h|−10|Player}}/{{h|10|Enemy}}%
|-
|-
|game9={{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}
|game9={{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}
|hp9=50%
|hp9={{h|50|Player}}/{{h|80|Enemy}}%
|str9=20%
|str9={{h|20|Player}}/{{h|30|Enemy}}%
|mag9=-20%
|mag9={{h|−20|Player}}/{{h|0|Enemy}}%
|skl9=25%
|skl9={{h|25|Player}}/{{h|20|Enemy}}%
|spd9=20%
|spd9=20%
|luck9=0%
|luck9=0%
|def9=10%
|def9={{h|10|Player}}/{{h|30|Enemy}}%
|res9=-10%
|res9={{h|−10|Player}}/{{h|10|Enemy}}%
|-
|-
|game10={{title|Awakening}}
|game10={{title|Awakening}}
|hp10={{hover|45|Player}}/{{hover|80|Enemy}}%
|hp10={{h|45|Player}}/{{h|80|Enemy}}%
|str10={{hover|20|Player}}/{{hover|35|Enemy}}%
|str10={{h|20|Player}}/{{h|35|Enemy}}%
|mag10=0%
|mag10=0%
|skl10={{hover|25|Player}}/{{hover|40|Enemy}}%
|skl10={{h|25|Player}}/{{h|40|Enemy}}%
|spd10={{hover|20|Player}}/{{hover|35|Enemy}}%
|spd10={{h|20|Player}}/{{h|35|Enemy}}%
|luck10={{hover|0|Player}}/{{hover|30|Enemy}}%
|luck10={{h|0|Player}}/{{h|30|Enemy}}%
|def10={{hover|10|Player}}/{{hover|25|Enemy}}%
|def10={{h|10|Player}}/{{h|25|Enemy}}%
|res10={{hover|5|Player}}/{{hover|15|Enemy}}%
|res10={{h|5|Player}}/{{h|15|Enemy}}%
|-
|-
|game11={{title|Fates}}
|game11={{title|Fates}}
|hp11=10%
|hp11={{h|10|Player}}/{{h|70|Enemy}}%
|str11=15%
|str11={{h|15|Player}}/{{h|50|Enemy}}%
|mag11=0%
|mag11=0%
|skl11=20%
|skl11={{h|20|Player}}/{{h|55|Enemy}}%
|spd11=15%
|spd11={{h|15|Player}}/{{h|50|Enemy}}%
|luck11=5%
|luck11={{h|5|Player}}/{{h|30|Enemy}}%
|def11=10%
|def11={{h|10|Player}}/{{h|45|Enemy}}%
|res11=5%
|res11={{h|5|Player}}/{{h|40|Enemy}}%
|-
|-
|game12={{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}<br>(Player)
|game12={{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|hp12=0%
|hp12={{h|0|Player}}/{{h|120|Enemy}}%
|str12=-5%
|str12={{h|−5|Player}}/{{h|50|Enemy}}%
|skl12=5%
|skl12={{h|5|Player}}/{{h|50|Enemy}}%
|spd12=5%
|spd12={{h|5|Player}}/{{h|50|Enemy}}%
|luck12=0%
|luck12=0%
|def12=-5%
|def12={{h|−5|Player}}/{{h|50|Enemy}}%
|res12=0%
|res12=0%
|-
|-
|gameo={{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}<br>(Enemy)
|game13={{title|Three Houses}}
|hpo=120%  
|hp13=20%
|stro=50%  
|str13={{h|5|Player}}/{{h|15|Enemy}}%
|sklo=50%  
|mag13=0%
|spdo=50%  
|skl13=0%
|lucko=0%
|spd13={{h|5|Player}}/{{h|10|Enemy}}%
|defo=50%  
|luck13=0%
|reso=0%  
|def13={{h|0|Player}}/{{h|10|Enemy}}%
|res13={{h|−5|Player}}/{{h|−10|Enemy}}%
|cha13=5%
|wpnr13={{Sword16}} +2 {{Axe16}} +1
|-
|game14={{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}
|hp14=15%
|str14=10%
|mag14=0%
|skl14=0%
|spd14=15%
|luck14=0%
|def14=0%
|res14=0%
|cha14=5%
}}
 
===Class modifiers===
{{ClassMods
|game1={{title|Three Houses}}
|hp1=1
|str1=1
|mag1=0
|skl1=0
|spd1=1
|luck1=0
|def1=0
|res1=0
|cha1=0
|mov1=1
|-
|game2={{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}
|hp2=200
|str2=1
|mag2=0
|skl2=0
|spd2=1
|luck2=0
|def2=0
|res2=0
|cha2=0
|mov2=0
}}
}}


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{{ClassSkills
{{ClassSkills
|game1={{title|Awakening}}
|game1={{title|Awakening}}
|skill1=[[File:Is 3ds01 armsthrift.png]] [[Armsthrift]]
|skill1={{Item|13|Armsthrift}}
|learn1=Learned at [[level]] 1.
|learn1=Learned at Level&nbsp;1.
|-
|-
|game2={{title|Awakening}}
|game2={{title|Awakening}}
|skill2=[[File:Is 3ds01 patience.png]] [[Patience]]
|skill2={{Item|13|Patience}}
|learn2=Learned at level 10.
|learn2=Learned at Level&nbsp;10.
|-
|-
|game3={{title|Fates}}
|game3={{title|Fates}}
|skill3=[[File:Is 3ds02 good fortune.png]] [[Good Fortune]]
|skill3={{Item|14|Good Fortune}}
|learn3=Learned from level 1.
|learn3=Learned from Level&nbsp;1 and up.
|-
|-
|gamee={{title|Fates}}
|game4={{title|Fates}}
|skille=[[File:Is 3ds02 strong riposte.png]] [[Strong Riposte]]
|skill4={{Item|14|Strong Riposte}}
|learne=Learned from level 10.
|learn4=Learned from Level&nbsp;10 and up.
|-
|game5={{title|Three Houses}}
|skill5={{Item|16|Vantage}}
|learn5=Class mastery. (100 class Exp required)
|-
|game6={{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}
|skill6={{Item|fewa2|Axe Buster Lv 2}}
|learn6=Innate.
}}
}}


==Class change==
==Class change==
===''Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light''===
===''Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light''===
{{Class Change 2
{{Class Change 2
|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe01 mercenary sword 01.png]]
|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe01 mercenary sword 01.png]]
|basic class=Mercenary
|basic class=Mercenary
|promotion method=Using a [[File:is nes01 promotion item.png]][[Hero Crest]] after reaching Level 10.
|promotion method=Using a [[Hero Crest]] after reaching Level&nbsp;10.
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe01 hero sword 01.png]]
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe01 hero sword 01.png]]
|promoted class=Hero}}
|promoted class=Hero
}}


===''Gaiden''===
===''Gaiden''===
{|align=center style="{{roundt}}; {{roundb}}; border:2px solid {{Color2}}; text-align: center"
{| style="border-radius: 15px; border: 2px solid {{Color2}}; text-align: center; margin: auto"
!width=100px style="{{round}}; background-color:{{Color1}}; border:2px solid {{Color2}}"|Trainee-like class
|- style="background: {{Color1}}"
!width=200px style="{{round}}; background-color:{{Color1}}; border:2px solid {{Color2}}"|Method
! style="width: 100px; border-radius: 15px; border: 2px solid {{Color2}}" | Trainee-like class
!width=100px style="{{round}}; background-color:{{Color1}}; border:2px solid {{Color2}}"|Basic class
! style="width: 200px; border-radius: 15px; border: 2px solid {{Color2}}" | Method
!width=200px style="{{round}}; background-color:{{Color1}}; border:2px solid {{Color2}}"|Method
! style="width: 100px; border-radius: 15px; border: 2px solid {{Color2}}" | Basic class
!width=100px style="{{round}}; background-color:{{Color1}}; border:2px solid {{Color2}}"|Promoted class
! style="width: 200px; border-radius: 15px; border: 2px solid {{Color2}}" | Method
!width=200px style="{{round}}; background-color:{{Color1}}; border:2px solid {{Color2}}"|Method
! style="width: 100px; border-radius: 15px; border: 2px solid {{Color2}}" | Promoted class
!width=100px style="{{round}}; background-color:{{Color1}}; border:2px solid {{Color2}}"|Promoted class
! style="width: 200px; border-radius: 15px; border: 2px solid {{Color2}}" | Method
!width=200px style="{{round}}; background-color:{{Color1}}; border:2px solid {{Color2}}"|Method
! style="width: 100px; border-radius: 15px; border: 2px solid {{Color2}}" | Promoted class
!width=100px style="{{round}}; background-color:{{Color1}}; border:2px solid {{Color2}}"|Trainee-like class
! style="width: 200px; border-radius: 15px; border: 2px solid {{Color2}}" | Method
|-
! style="width: 100px; border-radius: 15px; border: 2px solid {{Color2}}" | Trainee-like class
|[[File:Bs fe02 villager sword.png]]<br>[[Villager]]
|After reaching Level 3, at [[Mila Shrine]].
|[[File:Bs fe02 mercenary sword.png]]<br>[[Mercenary]]
|After reaching Level 7, at [[Mila Shrine]].
|[[File:Bs fe02 myrmidon sword.png]]<br>[[Myrmidon]]
|After reaching Level 10, at [[Mila Shrine]].
|[[File:Bs fe02 dread fighter sword.png]]<br>[[Dread Fighter]]
|After reaching Level 10, at [[Mila Shrine]].
|[[File:Bs fe02 villager sword.png]]<br>[[Villager]]
|-
|-
| [[File:Bs fe02 villager sword.png]]<br>[[Villager]]
| After reaching Level&nbsp;3, at [[Mila Shrine]].
| [[File:Bs fe02 mercenary sword.png]]<br>[[Mercenary]]
| After reaching Level&nbsp;7, at [[Mila Shrine]].
| [[File:Bs fe02 myrmidon sword.png]]<br>[[Myrmidon]]
| After reaching Level&nbsp;10, at [[Mila Shrine]].
| [[File:Bs fe02 dread fighter sword.png]]<br>[[Dread Fighter]]
| After reaching Level&nbsp;10, at [[Mila Shrine]].
| [[File:Bs fe02 villager sword.png]]<br>[[Villager]]
|}
|}


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|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe03 mercenary sword.png]]
|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe03 mercenary sword.png]]
|basic class=Mercenary
|basic class=Mercenary
|promotion method=Using a [[File:Is snes01 hero crest.png]][[Hero Crest]] after reaching Level 10.
|promotion method=Using a {{Item|3|Hero Crest}} after reaching Level&nbsp;10.
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe03 hero sword.png]]
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe03 hero sword.png]]
|promoted class=Hero}}
|promoted class=Hero
}}


===''Thracia 776''===
===''Thracia 776''===
The class a unit changes into in ''Thracia 776'' is determined by the unit and not the class; however, all units that change into the Mercenary class have the following class change option:
{{Class Change Converged
{{Class Change Converged
|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe05 machyua myrmidon sword.png]]
|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe05 machyua sword fighter sword.png]]
|basic class 1=Myrmidon
|basic class 1=Sword Fighter
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe05 orsin fighter axe.png]]
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe05 osian axe fighter axe.png]]
|basic class 2=Fighter
|basic class 2=Axe Fighter
|promotion method=Using a [[File:Is snes03 knight proof.png]][[Knight Proof]] after reaching Level 10.
|promotion method=Using a {{Item|5|Knight Proof}} after reaching Level&nbsp;10.
|sprite3=<choose><option>[[File:Bs fe05 machyua mercenary sword.png]]</option><option>[[File:Bs fe05 orsin mercenary axe.png]]</option></choose>
|sprite3=<choose><option>[[File:Bs fe05 machyua mercenary sword.png]]</option><option>[[File:Bs fe05 osian mercenary axe.png]]</option></choose>
|promoted class=Mercenary
|promoted class=Mercenary
}}
}}
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|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe06 dieck mercenary sword.png]]
|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe06 dieck mercenary sword.png]]
|basic class=Mercenary
|basic class=Mercenary
|promotion method=Using a [[File:Is gba hero crest.png]][[Hero Crest]] after reaching Level 10.
|promotion method=Using a {{Item|6|Hero Crest}} after reaching Level&nbsp;10.
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe06 dieck hero sword.png]]
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe06 dieck hero sword.png]]
|promoted class=Hero
|promoted class=Hero
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|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe07 raven mercenary sword.png]]
|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe07 raven mercenary sword.png]]
|basic class=Mercenary
|basic class=Mercenary
|promotion method=Using a [[File:Is gba hero crest.png]][[Hero Crest]] or [[File:Is gba earth seal.png]][[Earth Seal]] after reaching Level 10.
|promotion method=Using a {{Item|7|Hero Crest}} or {{Item|7|Earth Seal}} after reaching Level&nbsp;10.
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe07 raven hero sword.png]]
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe07 raven hero sword.png]]
|promoted class=Hero}}
|promoted class=Hero
}}


===''The Sacred Stones''===
===''The Sacred Stones''===
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|sprite1=[[File:bs fe08 gerik mercenary sword.png]]
|sprite1=[[File:bs fe08 gerik mercenary sword.png]]
|basic class=Mercenary
|basic class=Mercenary
|promotion method=Using a [[File:Is gba hero crest.png]][[Hero Crest]] or [[File:Is gba master seal.png]][[Master Seal]] after reaching Level 10.
|promotion method=Using a {{Item|8|Hero Crest}} or {{Item|8|Master Seal}} after reaching Level&nbsp;10.
|condition=The player can freely choose
|condition=The player can freely choose
|sprite2=<choose><option>[[File:Bs fe08 gerik hero sword.png]]</option><option>[[File:Bs fe08 gerik hero axe.png]]</option></choose>
|sprite2=<choose><option>[[File:Bs fe08 gerik hero sword.png]]</option><option>[[File:Bs fe08 gerik hero axe.png]]</option></choose>
|promoted class 1=Hero
|promoted class 1=Hero
|sprite3=<choose><option>[[File:Bs fe08 gerik ranger sword.png]]</option><option>[[File:Bs fe08 gerik ranger bow.png]]</option></choose>
|sprite3=<choose><option>[[File:Bs fe08 gerik ranger sword.png]]</option><option>[[File:Bs fe08 gerik ranger bow.png]]</option></choose>
|promoted class 2=Ranger}}
|promoted class 2=Ranger
}}


===''Shadow Dragon''===
===''Shadow Dragon''===
{{Class Change 2
{{Class Change 2
|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe11 ogma mercenary sword.png]]
|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe11 blond mercenary sword.png]]
|basic class=Mercenary
|basic class=Mercenary
|promotion method=Using a [[File:Is ds master seal.png]][[Master Seal]] after reaching Level 10.
|promotion method=Using a {{Item|11|Master Seal}} after reaching Level&nbsp;10.
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe11 ogma hero sword.png]]
|sprite2=<choose><option>[[File:Bs fe11 blond hero sword.png]]</option><option>[[File:Bs fe11 blond hero axe.png]]</option></choose>
|promoted class=Hero}}
|promoted class=Hero
}}


===''New Mystery of the Emblem''===
===''New Mystery of the Emblem''===
{{Class Change 2
{{Class Change 2
|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe11 ogma mercenary sword.png]]
|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe11 blond mercenary sword.png]]
|basic class=Mercenary
|basic class=Mercenary
|promotion method=Using a [[File:Is ds master seal.png]][[Master Seal]] after reaching Level 10.
|promotion method=Using a {{Item|12|Master Seal}} after reaching Level&nbsp;10.
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe11 ogma hero sword.png]]
|sprite2=<choose><option>[[File:Bs fe11 blond hero sword.png]]</option><option>[[File:Bs fe11 blond hero axe.png]]</option></choose>
|promoted class=Hero}}
|promoted class=Hero
}}


===''Awakening''===
===''Awakening''===
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|sprite1=[[File:Ma 3ds01 mercenary playable.gif]]
|sprite1=[[File:Ma 3ds01 mercenary playable.gif]]
|basic class=Mercenary
|basic class=Mercenary
|promotion method=Using a [[File:Is 3ds01 master seal.png]][[Master Seal]] after reaching Level 10.
|promotion method=Using a {{Item|13|Master Seal}} after reaching Level&nbsp;10.
|condition=The player can freely choose
|condition=The player can freely choose
|sprite2=[[File:Ma 3ds01 hero playable.gif]]
|sprite2=[[File:Ma 3ds01 hero playable.gif]]
|promoted class 1=Hero
|promoted class 1=Hero
|sprite3=[[File:Ma 3ds01 bow knight playable.gif]]
|sprite3=[[File:Ma 3ds01 bow knight playable.gif]]
|promoted class 2=Bow Knight}}
|promoted class 2=Bow Knight
}}


===''Fates''===
===''Fates''===
====Main story====
{{Class Change Branched
{{Class Change Branched
|sprite1=[[File:Ma 3ds02 mercenary playable.gif]]
|sprite1=[[File:Ma 3ds02 mercenary playable.gif]]
|basic class=Mercenary
|basic class=Mercenary
|promotion method=Using a [[File:Is 3ds02 class change.png]][[Master Seal]] after reaching Level 10.
|promotion method=Using a {{Item|14|Master Seal|image=class change}} after reaching Level&nbsp;10.
|condition=The player can freely choose
|condition=The player can freely choose
|sprite2=[[File:Ma 3ds02 hero playable.gif]]
|sprite2=[[File:Ma 3ds02 hero playable.gif]]
|promoted class 1=Hero
|promoted class 1=Hero
|sprite3=[[File:Ma 3ds02 bow knight playable.gif]]
|sprite3=[[File:Ma 3ds02 bow knight playable.gif]]
|promoted class 2=Bow Knight}}
|promoted class 2=Bow Knight
====Inigo and Severa ([[Hidden Truths 1]])====
}}
 
====Hidden Truths 1====
<choose><option>{{#vardefine:A|inigo}}</option><option>{{#vardefine:A|severa}}</option></choose>
{{Class Change 1
{{Class Change 1
|sprite=[[File:Ma 3ds01 mercenary playable.gif]]
|sprite=[[File:Ma 3ds02 mercenary {{#var:A}} playable.gif]]
|class=Mercenary}}
|class=Mercenary
}}


===''Echoes: Shadows of Valentia''===
===''Echoes: Shadows of Valentia''===
{|align=center style="{{roundt}}; {{roundb}}; border:2px solid {{Color2}}; text-align: center"
{| style="border-radius: 15px; border: 2px solid {{Color2}}; text-align: center; margin: auto"
!width=100px style="{{round}}; background-color:{{Color1}}; border:2px solid {{Color2}}"|Trainee-like class
|- style="background: {{Color1}}"
!width=200px style="{{round}}; background-color:{{Color1}}; border:2px solid {{Color2}}"|Method
! style="width: 100px; border-radius: 15px; border: 2px solid {{Color2}}" | Trainee-like class
!width=100px style="{{round}}; background-color:{{Color1}}; border:2px solid {{Color2}}"|Basic class
! style="width: 200px; border-radius: 15px; border: 2px solid {{Color2}}" | Method
!width=200px style="{{round}}; background-color:{{Color1}}; border:2px solid {{Color2}}"|Method
! style="width: 100px; border-radius: 15px; border: 2px solid {{Color2}}" | Basic class
!width=100px style="{{round}}; background-color:{{Color1}}; border:2px solid {{Color2}}"|Promoted class
! style="width: 200px; border-radius: 15px; border: 2px solid {{Color2}}" | Method
!width=200px style="{{round}}; background-color:{{Color1}}; border:2px solid {{Color2}}"|Method
! style="width: 100px; border-radius: 15px; border: 2px solid {{Color2}}" | Promoted class
!width=100px style="{{round}}; background-color:{{Color1}}; border:2px solid {{Color2}}"|Promoted class
! style="width: 200px; border-radius: 15px; border: 2px solid {{Color2}}" | Method
!width=200px style="{{round}}; background-color:{{Color1}}; border:2px solid {{Color2}}"|Method
! style="width: 100px; border-radius: 15px; border: 2px solid {{Color2}}" | Promoted class
!width=100px style="{{round}}; background-color:{{Color1}}; border:2px solid {{Color2}}"|Trainee-like class
! style="width: 200px; border-radius: 15px; border: 2px solid {{Color2}}" | Method
! style="width: 100px; border-radius: 15px; border: 2px solid {{Color2}}" | Trainee-like class
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ma 3ds03 villager playable.gif]]<br>[[Villager]]
| rowspan="2" | After reaching Level&nbsp;3, at [[Mila Shrine]].
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ma 3ds03 mercenary playable.gif]]<br>[[Mercenary]]
| rowspan="2" | After reaching Level&nbsp;7, at [[Mila Shrine]].
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ma 3ds03 myrmidon playable.gif]]<br>[[Myrmidon]]
| rowspan="2" | After reaching Level&nbsp;10, at [[Mila Shrine]].
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ma 3ds03 dread fighter playable.gif]]<br>[[Dread Fighter]]
| After reaching Level&nbsp;10, at [[Mila Shrine]].
| [[File:Ma 3ds03 villager playable.gif]]<br>[[Villager]]
|-
| After reaching Level&nbsp;20, at the [[Altar of the Ogre]].
| [[File:Ma 3ds03 yasha playable.gif]]<br>[[Yasha]]
|}
 
===''Three Houses''===
{{Class Change FE16
|sprite=[[File:Ma ns01 mercenary playable.gif]]
|class=Mercenary
|tier=Intermediate
|req={{Sword16}} C
}}
 
===''Warriors''===
{{Class Change 2
|sprite1=[[File:Ma fewa mercenary navarre playable.gif|32px]]
|basic class=Mercenary
|promotion method=Using a [[Master Seal]] after reaching Level&nbsp;15.
|sprite2=[[File:Ma fewa mercenary navarre playable.gif|32px]]
|promoted class=Hero
}}
 
===''Warriors: Three Hopes''===
{| class="class-change"
! Beginner class
! Method
! Intermediate class
! Method
! Advanced class
! Method
! Master class
|-
| rowspan="2" class="pixel-art" | [[File:Ma fewa2 myrmidon playable.gif]]<br>[[Myrmidon]]
| rowspan="2" | Using an {{Item|fewa2|Intermediate Seal|image=seal}} after mastering Myrmidon.
| rowspan="2" class="pixel-art" | [[File:Ma fewa2 mercenary playable.gif]]<br>[[Mercenary]]
| rowspan="2" | Using an {{Item|fewa2|Advanced Seal|image=seal}} after mastering Mercenary.
| rowspan="2" class="pixel-art" | [[File:Ma fewa2 swordmaster playable.gif]]<br>[[Swordmaster]]
| Using a {{Item|fewa2|Master Seal|image=seal}} after mastering [[Assassin]] or Swordmaster.
| class="pixel-art" | [[File:Ma fewa2 dancer playable.gif]]<br>[[Dancer]]
|-
|-
|[[Villager]]
| Using a {{Item|fewa2|Master Seal|image=seal}} after mastering Swordmaster.
|After reaching Level 3, at [[Mila Shrine]].
| class="pixel-art" | [[File:Ma fewa2 mortal savant playable.gif]]<br>[[Mortal Savant]]
|[[Mercenary]]
|After reaching Level 7, at [[Mila Shrine]].
|[[Myrmidon]]
|After reaching Level 10, at [[Mila Shrine]].
|[[Dread Fighter]]
|After reaching Level 10, at [[Mila Shrine]].
<br>After reaching Level 20, at the [[Altar of the Ogre]].
|[[Villager]]
<br>[[Yasha]]
|-
|-
| colspan="7" style="border-radius: 15px; background: {{Color3}}; border:1px solid {{Color2}}; font-size: smaller" | '''Promotion choice criteria:''' The dancer class only becomes available upon visiting a survey spot in [[The Rising Darkness|Chapter&nbsp;12]] {{Scarlet Blaze}}, [[A Trick of the Goddess|Chapter&nbsp;12]] {{Azure Gleam}} or [[Darkness Attacks|Chapter&nbsp;13]] {{Golden Wildfire}}.
|}
|}


==Playable mercenaries==
==Playable Mercenaries==
{{Notable Units
{{Notable Units
|name1=Ogma
|name1=Ogma
|game1={{title|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}}, {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}, {{title|Shadow Dragon}}, {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}
|game1={{title|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}, {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}, {{title|Shadow Dragon}}, {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}
|name2=Navarre
|name2=Navarre
|game2={{title|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}}{{hover|*|A Myrmidon in the remake}}, {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}{{hover|*|A Myrmidon in the remake}}
|game2={{title|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}, {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}, {{title|Archanea Saga}}, {{title|Warriors}}
|name3=Caesar
|name3=Caesar
|game3={{title|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}}, {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}{{hover|*|Book 1 only}}, {{title|Shadow Dragon}}, {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}
|game3={{title|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}, {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}} Book 1, {{title|Shadow Dragon}}, {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}
|name4=Radd
|name4=Radd
|game4={{title|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}}{{hover|*|A myrmidon in the remake}}, {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}{{hover|*|Book 1 only, a myrmidon in the remake}}
|game4={{title|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}, {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}} Book 1
|name5=Saber
|name5=Saber
|game5={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|game5={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
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|name7=Jesse
|name7=Jesse
|game7={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|game7={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|name8=Samto
|name8=Samuel
|game8={{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}{{hover|*|Book 2 only, a myrmidon in the remake}}
|game8={{title|Mystery of the Emblem}} Book 2
|name9=Ralf
|name9=Malice
|game9={{title|Thracia 776}}
|game9={{title|Archanea Saga}}, {{title|Awakening}}
|name10=Galzus
|name10=Ralf
|game10={{title|Thracia 776}}
|game10={{title|Thracia 776}}
|name11=Dieck
|name11=Galzus
|game11={{title|The Binding Blade}}
|game11={{title|Thracia 776}}
|name12=Ogier
|name12=Dieck
|game12={{title|The Binding Blade}}
|game12={{title|The Binding Blade}}
|name13=Raven (character){{!}}Raven
|name13=Ogier
|game13={{title|The Blazing Blade}}
|game13={{title|The Binding Blade}}
|name14=Gerik
|name14=Raven (character){{!}}Raven
|game14={{title|The Sacred Stones}}
|game14={{title|The Blazing Blade}}
|name15=Gregor
|name15=Gerik
|game15={{title|Awakening}}
|game15={{title|The Sacred Stones}}
|name16=Inigo
|name16=Gregor
|game16={{title|Awakening}}
|game16={{title|Awakening}}
|name17=Severa
|name17=Inigo
|game17={{title|Awakening}}
|game17={{title|Awakening}}
|name18=Roy
|name18=Severa
|game18={{title|Awakening}}{{hover|*|DLC version}}
|game18={{title|Awakening}}
|name19=Selena (Fates){{!}}Selena
|name19=Roy
|game19={{title|Fates}}<i>: Conquest</i> and ''Revelation''
|game19={{title|Awakening}}
|name20=Laslow
|name20=Selena (Fates){{!}}Selena
|game20={{title|Fates}}<i>: Conquest</i> and ''Revelation''
|game20={{title|Fates}} {{Conquest}}{{Revelation}}
|name21=Zhara
|name21=Laslow
|game21={{title|Fates}}<i>: Conquest</i> and ''Revelation''
|game21={{title|Fates}} {{Conquest}}{{Revelation}}
|name22=Soleil
|game22={{title|Fates}} {{Conquest}}{{Revelation}}
|name23=Zhara
|game23={{title|Fates}} {{Conquest}}{{Revelation}}
}}
}}


==Notable enemy mercenaries==
==Notable enemy Mercenaries==
{{Notable Units
{{Notable Units
|units=Enemy
|units=Enemy
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|name6=Zonta
|name6=Zonta
|game6={{title|The Sacred Stones}}
|game6={{title|The Sacred Stones}}
|name7=Zhara
|name7=Alm
|game7={{title|Fates}}
|game7={{title|Awakening}}
|name8=Jarth
|name8=Ike
|game8={{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}} (DLC)
|game8={{title|Awakening}}
|name9=Zhara
|game9={{title|Fates}} {{Conquest}}{{Revelation}}
|name10=Jarth
|game10={{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|name11=Felix
|game11={{title|Three Houses}} {{Black Eagles}} {{Golden Deer}}
}}
 
==Notable NPC Mercenaries==
{{Notable Units
|units=other
|name1=Alm
|game1={{title|Awakening}}
|name2=Ike
|game2={{title|Awakening}}
|name3=Malice
|game3={{title|Awakening}}
}}
}}


==Flavor text==
==Flavor text==
{{sectstub}}
{{DescriptionHdr}}
{|width="90%" class="collapsible" align=center cellpadding=3 cellspacing="3" style="{{round}}; border:2px solid {{Color2}}; background-color: {{Color1}}; text-align: center"
{{DescriptionCell
!style="{{roundtl}}; border:none" width="100%" colspan="2"|
|game={{title|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}
|-
|english=Professional warriors for hire.<br>Excels in skill and speed, and<br>often gets critical hits.
{{!}}
|japanese=ようへい、ようじんぼうなどを しごととする<br>せんとうの プロ。<br>わざ、すばやさにすぐれ ひっさつのいちげきを<br>とくいとする。
{|width="100%" align=center border=1 class="sortable" cellpadding=3 cellspacing="3" style="{{roundt}}; {{roundb}}; border-right:1px solid {{Color1}}; border-top:1px solid {{Color1}}; border-left:1px solid {{Color1}}; border-bottom:1px solid {{Color3}}; background-color: {{Color1}}; text-align: center"
}}
!style="{{roundtl}}; border:none; background-color:{{Color3}}; color:#fff" width="10%"|Game
{{DescriptionCell
!style="border:none; background-color:{{Color3}}; color:#fff" width="30%"|Text<br><small>(English)</small>
|game={{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}
!style="{{roundtr}}; border:none; background-color:{{Color3}}; color:#fff" width="30%"|Text<br><small>(Japanese)</small>
|english=Professional sellswords, they<br>excel at skill and speed.{{h|*|Fan translation}}
|-
|japanese=傭兵・ようじんぼうなどを<br>仕事とする 戦闘のプロ。<br>技、すばやさにすぐれ、<br>必殺の一撃を得意とする。
|style="border:none; background-color:{{Color3}}"|{{title|The Sacred Stones}}<br><small>(class roll)<br>
}}
|style="border:none; background-color:{{Color3}}"|Professional soldiers-for-hire. They are well balanced, with superior abilities all round.
{{DescriptionCell
|style="border:none; background-color:{{Color3}}"|??
|game={{title|The Binding Blade}}<br><small>(class roll)</small>
|-
|english=Professional soldiers-for-hire. Well<br>balanced, with superior abilities all around.{{h|*|Fan translation}}
|style="border:none; background-color:{{Color3}}"|{{title|The Sacred Stones}}<br><small>(help)<br>
|japanese=傭兵・用心棒などを仕事とする戦闘のプロ<br>全ての能力バランスに優れている
|style="border:none; background-color:{{Color3}}"|Well-balanced professional soldiers-for-hire. Equip: Swords.
}}
|style="border:none; background-color:{{Color3}}"|??
{{DescriptionCell
|-
|game={{title|The Binding Blade}}<br><small>(help)</small>
|style="border:none; background-color:{{Color3}}"|{{title|Awakening}}
|english=Professional soldiers with a<br>balanced set of skills.{{h|*|Fan translation}}
|style="border:none; background-color:{{Color3}}"|A combat professional with high stats all round. Wields swords.
|japanese=あらゆる戦場を知る戦闘のプロ<br>全能力のバランスが良い
|style="border:none; background-color:{{Color3}}"|??
}}
|-
{{DescriptionCell
|style="border:none; background-color:{{Color3}}"|{{title|Fates}}
|game={{title|The Blazing Blade}}<br><small>(class roll)</small>
|style="border:none; background-color:{{Color3}}"|A soldier whose main loyalty is to gold. Thier stats are balanced, with high Skill.
|english=Professional soldiers-for-hire. Well<br>balanced, with superior abilities all round.
|style="border:none; background-color:{{Color3}}"|??
|japanese=傭兵・用心棒などを仕事とする戦闘のプロ<br>全ての能力バランスに優れている
|-
}}
|style="border:none; background-color:{{Color3}}"|{{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}<br><small>(class roll)<br>
{{DescriptionCell
|style="border:none; background-color:{{Color3}}"|Veteran sword-fighters who have seen many battles. High skill and speed allow them to to frequently deals critical hits.
|game={{title|The Blazing Blade}}<br><small>(help)</small>
|style="border:none; background-color:{{Color3}}"|??
|english=Professional soldiers with a<br>balanced set of skills.
|-
|japanese=あらゆる戦場を知る戦闘のプロ<br>全能力のバランスが良い
|style="border:none; background-color:{{Color3}}"|{{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}<br><small>(help)<br>
}}
|style="border:none; background-color:{{Color3}}"|A veteran for hire who has seen many battles.
{{DescriptionCell
|style="border:none; background-color:{{Color3}}"|??
|game={{title|The Sacred Stones}}<br><small>(class roll)</small>
|}
|english=Professional soldiers-for-hire. They are well<br>balanced, with superior abilities all round.
|}
|japanese=傭兵・用心棒などを仕事とする戦闘のプロ<br>全ての能力バランスに優れている
}}
{{DescriptionCell
|game={{title|The Sacred Stones}}<br><small>(help)</small>
|english=Well-balanced professional soldiers-<br>for-hire. Equip: Swords.
|japanese=全能力のバランスが安定している<br>装備『剣』
}}
{{DescriptionCell
|game={{title|Shadow Dragon}}
|english=Professional soldiers for hire with<br>excellent abilities all around.
|japanese=傭兵・用心棒などを仕事とする戦闘のプロ。<br>全ての能力バランスに優れている。
}}
{{DescriptionCell
|game={{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}<br><small>(class roll)</small>
|english=Professional soldiers-for-hire with<br>excellent abilities all around.{{h|*|Fan translation}}
|japanese=傭兵・用心棒を仕事とする戦闘のプロ。<br>全ての能力バランスに優れている。
}}
{{DescriptionCell
|game={{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}<br><small>(avatar creation)</small>
|english=Professional sellswords. Balanced in all attributes.{{h|*|Fan translation}}
|japanese=剣を使う戦闘のプロ。全ての能力バランスが優れている。
}}
{{DescriptionCell
|game={{title|Awakening}}
|english=A combat professional with high<br>stats all round. Wields swords.
|japanese=剣を使って戦う戦闘のプロ。<br>全体的に優れた能力を持つ。
}}
{{DescriptionCell
|game={{title|Fates}}
|english=A soldier whose main loyalty is to gold.<br>Their stats are balanced, with high Skill.
|japanese=暗夜の兵種。与えられた任務を果たす傭兵。<br>能力のバランスが良く、特に技に優れる。
}}
{{DescriptionCell
|game={{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}<br><small>(class roll)</small>
|english=Veteran sword-<br>fighters who<br>have seen many<br>battles. High skill<br>and speed allow<br>them to to frequently<br>deal critical hits.
|japanese=剣を手に数多の<br>戦場を渡り歩く戦いの<br>プロフェッショナル。<br>速さと技の能力が高く<br>必殺の一撃を<br>くり出しやすい。
}}
{{DescriptionCell
|game={{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}<br><small>(help)</small>
|english=A veteran for hire who has<br>seen many battles.
|japanese=金で雇われ戦場を渡り歩く<br>戦いのプロフェッショナル
}}
{{DescriptionCell
|game={{title|Three Houses}}
|english=Strong and speedy—the Mercenary gets the<br>job done.
|japanese=与えられた任務を果たす傭兵。<br>力と速さに優れる。
}}
{{DescriptionCell
|game={{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}
|english=Strong and speedy—the Mercenary gets the<br>job done.
|japanese=与えられた任務を果たす傭兵。<br>力と速さに優れる。
}}
{{DescriptionFtr}}


==Etymology and other languages==
==Etymology and other languages==
{{Names
{{Names
|eng-name=Mercenary
|eng-name=Mercenary
|eng-mean=--
|eng-mean=A [[wikipedia:Mercenary|mercenary]] is an individual who is hired to take part in an armed conflict but is not part of a regular army or other governmental military force.
|eng-fan-name=[[Hero]]
|eng-fan-name=[[Hero]]
|eng-fan-mean=Used in the {{title|Thracia 776}} fan translation.
|eng-fan-mean=Used in the Shaya, Project Exile, and Lil' Manster {{title|Thracia 776}} [[fan translation]]s.
|jap-name=• {{hover|傭兵|Yōhei}}<br>• {{hover|マーシナリー|Māshinarī}}
|jpn-name=• {{h|傭兵|Yōhei}}<br>• {{h|マーシナリー|Māshinarī}}
|jap-mean=• Officially romanized as '''Mercenary'''. In {{title|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}}, {{title|Gaiden}}, and {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}, it is spelled using hiragana ({{hover|ようへい|Yōhei}}). This name is used in all games except {{title|Thracia 776}} and {{title|Fates}}.<br>• This katakana rendering of the English word is used only in ''Thracia 776'' and ''Fates''.
|jpn-mean=• Officially romanized as '''Mercenary'''. In {{title|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}, {{title|Gaiden}}, and {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}, it is spelled using hiragana ({{h|ようへい|Yōhei}}). This name is used in all games except {{title|Thracia 776}} and {{title|Fates}}.<br>• This katakana rendering of the English word is used only in ''Thracia 776'' and ''Fates''.
|span-name=Mercenario
|span-mean=Mercenary
|fren-name=Mercenaire
|fren-name=Mercenaire
|fren-mean=Mercenary
|fren-mean=Mercenary
|ger-name=• Söldner<br>• Söldnerin
|ger-name=• Söldner<br>• Söldnerin
|ger-mean=• Mercenary. Used for male units in {{title|The Blazing Blade}}.<br>• Used for female units in {{title|The Blazing Blade}}.
|ger-mean=• Mercenary.<br>• Feminine variant of the former, used exclusively for female Mercenaries in {{title|The Blazing Blade}}, alongside the male "Söldner".
|span-name=Mercenario
|span-mean=Mercenary
|ital-name=Mercenario
|ital-name=Mercenario
|ital-mean=As above.
|ital-mean=As above.
|dut-name=Huursoldaat
|dut-name=Huursoldaat
|dut-mean=Mercenary
|dut-mean=Mercenary
|ch-simp-name=佣兵
|kor-name=• 머서너리<br>• {{h|용병|yongbyeong}}
|ch-simp-mean=
|kor-mean=• Used in ''Fates''.<br>• Mercenary; used in ''Echoes: Shadows of Valentia'' and ''Three Houses''.
|ch-trad-name=傭兵
|ch-simp-name={{h|佣兵|yōngbīng}}
|ch-trad-mean=
|ch-simp-mean=Mercenary
|ch-trad-name={{h|傭兵|yōngbīng}}
|ch-trad-mean=Mercenary
}}
}}


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Generic portrait mercenary fe03.png|The generic Mercenary portrait in {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}.
Generic portrait mercenary fe03.png|The generic Mercenary portrait in {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}.
Generic portrait mercenary fe05.png|The generic Mercenary portrait in {{title|Thracia 776}}.
Generic portrait mercenary fe05.png|The generic Mercenary portrait in {{title|Thracia 776}}.
Generic portrait mercenary fe06.gif|The generic Mercenary portrait in the [[Game Boy Advance]] games.
Generic portrait mercenary fe06.png|The generic Mercenary portrait in the [[Game Boy Advance]] games.
Generic portrait mercenary fe11.png|The generic Mercenary portrait in {{title|Shadow Dragon}}.
Generic portrait mercenary fe11.png|The generic Mercenary portrait in {{title|Shadow Dragon}}.
Generic portrait mercenary fe12.png|The generic Mercenary portrait in {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.
Generic portrait mercenary fe12.png|The generic Mercenary portrait in {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.
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Generic portrait mercenary possessed fe15.png|The generic Specter/Death Mask Mercenary portrait in {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}.
Generic portrait mercenary possessed fe15.png|The generic Specter/Death Mask Mercenary portrait in {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}.
Generic portrait mercenary ally fe15.png|The generic Mercenary portrait with allied colors in {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}.
Generic portrait mercenary ally fe15.png|The generic Mercenary portrait with allied colors in {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}.
Generic small portrait mercenary 01 fe16.png|One of the generic male Mercenary portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}.
Generic small portrait mercenary female 01 fe16.png|One of the generic female Mercenary portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}.
Ss fe16 june famitsu 22.jpg|[[Felix]] as a Mercenary in {{title|Three Houses}}.
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{Nav|Click "Expand" to view all ''Three Houses'' portraits|
<gallery>
Generic small portrait mercenary 01 fe16.png|One of the generic male Mercenary portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}.
Generic small portrait mercenary 02 fe16.png|One of the generic male Mercenary portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}.
Generic small portrait mercenary 03 fe16.png|One of the generic male Mercenary portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}.
Generic small portrait mercenary 04 fe16.png|One of the generic male Mercenary portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}.
Generic small portrait mercenary 05 fe16.png|One of the generic male Mercenary portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}.
Generic small portrait mercenary 06 fe16.png|One of the generic male Mercenary portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}.
Generic small portrait mercenary 07 fe16.png|One of the generic male Mercenary portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}.
Generic small portrait mercenary 08 fe16.png|One of the generic male Mercenary portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}.
Generic small portrait mercenary female 01 fe16.png|One of the generic female Mercenary portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}.
Generic small portrait mercenary female 02 fe16.png|One of the generic female Mercenary portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}.
</gallery>
}}
{{Nav|Click "Expand" to view all ''Warriors: Three Hopes'' portraits|
<gallery>
Generic small portrait mercenary 01 fewa2.png|One of the generic male Mercenary portraits in {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}.
Generic small portrait mercenary 02 fewa2.png|One of the generic male Mercenary portraits in {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}.
Generic small portrait mercenary 03 fewa2.png|One of the generic male Mercenary portraits in {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}.
Generic small portrait mercenary 04 fewa2.png|One of the generic male Mercenary portraits in {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}.
Generic small portrait mercenary 05 fewa2.png|One of the generic male Mercenary portraits in {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}.
Generic small portrait mercenary 06 fewa2.png|One of the generic male Mercenary portraits in {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}.
Generic small portrait mercenary 07 fewa2.png|One of the generic male Mercenary portraits in {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}.
Generic small portrait mercenary female 01 fewa2.png|One of the generic female Mercenary portraits in {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}.
Generic small portrait mercenary female 02 fewa2.png|One of the generic female Mercenary portraits in {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}.
Generic small portrait mercenary female 03 fewa2.png|One of the generic female Mercenary portraits in {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}.
</gallery>
}}
==See also==
* [[Myrmidon]]


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Latest revision as of 20:34, 28 March 2024

Mercenary

Generic portrait mercenary ally fe15.png
The generic Mercenary portrait in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.


Strong and speedy—the Mercenary gets the job done.

Unit type(s)
  • Infantry (all titles)
  • Swordsman (Mystery of the Emblem, The Blazing Blade, The Sacred Stones, New Mystery of the Emblem)
Weapon(s)
  • Sword (all titles except for Thracia 776)
  • Sword, Axe (Thracia 776, specialty in Three Houses)
  • Various (Three Houses)
Skill(s)

The Mercenary (Japanese: 傭兵 Mercenary) is a sword-using class present in the Fire Emblem series. They have appeared in nearly every game, starting from the very first, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, the exceptions being Genealogy of the Holy War, Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn.

Mercenaries are characterized primarily by their high skill and speed, with their other stats (excluding magic and resistance) being decent. From The Binding Blade onward, mercenaries have a counterpart in the myrmidon, which has even higher skill and speed, but lower strength and defense.

The term "mercenary" can refer to a unit of this class, but it also can refer to one who fights and kills for pay. For example, Raven of The Blazing Blade is a mercenary unit, but does not fight for pay. However, Gerik of The Sacred Stones is a mercenary unit and also fights for pay, along with Marisa, who is a myrmidon.

Mercenaries are strong fighters, making them popular units. Their high HP and attack make them useful units who can be put in the front lines with little danger.

The Ranger class in Path of Radiance is virtually identical to the Mercenary class, different only in name.

Stats

Base stats

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light 16 4 -- 8 10 0 5 0 7 -- Sword: 8
Gaiden 24 8 -- 8 10 0 4 1 4 -- Sword
Mystery of the Emblem 16 4 -- 8 10 0 5 0 7 -- Sword: 2
Thracia 776 24/20 6/5 1 7 8/9 0 5 -- 6 8/7 Swords D, Axes E
The Binding Blade 18/16 4/3 -- 8/5 8/6 0 4/2 0 5 9/8 Swords D
The Blazing Blade 18/16 4/3 -- 8/5 8/6 0 4/2 0 5 9/8 Swords D
The Sacred Stones 18/16 4/3 -- 8/5 8/6 0 4/2 0 5 9/8 Swords D
Shadow Dragon 16 4 0 8 10 0 5 0 7 -- Swords E
New Mystery of the Emblem 18 4 0 8 9 0 5 0 7 -- Swords E
Awakening 18 5 0 8 7 0 5 0 5 -- Swords E
Fates 17 5 0 7 6 2 5 2 5 -- Swords/Katanas E
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia 24 8 -- 8 10 0 4 1 4 -- Swords
Three Houses 25 9 6 10 10 8 6 2 5 -- --
Warriors 62 8 2 10 10 8 5 5 5 -- Swords E

Max stats

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light 52 20 -- 20 20 20 20 7 12 -- Sword: 20
Gaiden 52 40 -- 40 40 40 40 40 40 -- --
Mystery of the Emblem 52 20 -- 20 20 20 20 20 12 -- Sword: 20
Thracia 776 80 20 20 20 20 20 20 -- 20 20 Swords A, Axes A
The Binding Blade 60 20 -- 20 20 30 20 20 15 20 Swords A
The Blazing Blade 60 20 -- 20 20 30 20 20 15 20 Swords A
The Sacred Stones 60 20 -- 20 20 30 20 20 15 20 Swords A
Shadow Dragon 60 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 32 -- Swords A
New Mystery of the Emblem 60 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 9 -- Swords A
Awakening 60 26 20 28 26 30 25 23 7 -- Swords A
Fates 40 22 15 24 22 20 21 19 7 -- Swords/Katanas B
Warriors 999 138 28 171 175 142 81 81 5 -- Swords S

Miscellaneous stats

Game Experience CRP Gold Weight mod. Capacity Vision Size
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light 28 -- -- -- -- -- --
Gaiden 40 7 -- -- -- -- --
Mystery of the Emblem 32 -- -- -- -- -- --
Thracia 776 -- 4 -- -- -- -- --
The Binding Blade -- 3 -- -- -- -- --
The Blazing Blade -- 3 -- -- -- -- --
The Sacred Stones -- 3 -- -- -- -- --
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia 40 7 -- -- -- -- --

Class growth rates

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Charm Constitution* Movement* Weapon level
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light 150% 50% -- 50% 50% 0% 50% 0% -- -- -- 50%
Gaiden 150% 50% -- 50% 50% 0% 50% 0% -- -- -- --
Mystery of the Emblem 80% 30% -- 20% 20% -- 30% 0% -- -- -- --
Thracia 776 90% 30% 3% 30% 30% 20% 20% -- -- 40% -- --
The Binding Blade 80% 40% -- 40% 32% 30% 18% 15% -- -- -- --
The Blazing Blade 80% 40% -- 40% 32% 30% 18% 20/30% -- -- -- --
The Sacred Stones 80% 40% -- 40% 32% 30% 18% 20/30% -- -- -- --
Shadow Dragon 60/80% 20/30% −20/0% 25/20% 20% 0% 5/30% −10/10% -- -- -- --
New Mystery of the Emblem 50/80% 20/30% −20/0% 25/20% 20% 0% 10/30% −10/10% -- -- -- --
Awakening 45/80% 20/35% 0% 25/40% 20/35% 0/30% 10/25% 5/15% -- -- -- --
Fates 10/70% 15/50% 0% 20/55% 15/50% 5/30% 10/45% 5/40% -- -- -- --
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia 0/120% −5/50% -- 5/50% 5/50% 0% −5/50% 0% -- -- -- --
Three Houses 20% 5/15% 0% 0% 5/10% 0% 0/10% −5/−10% 5% -- -- Swords +2 Axes +1
Warriors: Three Hopes 15% 10% 0% 0% 15% 0% 0% 0% 5% -- -- --
See class growth rate for more details on the mechanics of class growths in each game.

Class modifiers

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Charm Movement
Three Houses 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
Warriors: Three Hopes 200 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

Class skills

Game Skill Learning conditions
Awakening Armsthrift Learned at Level 1.
Awakening Patience Learned at Level 10.
Fates Good Fortune Learned from Level 1 and up.
Fates Strong Riposte Learned from Level 10 and up.
Three Houses Vantage Class mastery. (100 class Exp required)
Warriors: Three Hopes Axe Buster Lv 2 Innate.

Class change

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe01 mercenary sword 01.png
Mercenary
Using a Hero Crest after reaching Level 10. Bs fe01 hero sword 01.png
Hero

Gaiden

Trainee-like class Method Basic class Method Promoted class Method Promoted class Method Trainee-like class
Bs fe02 villager sword.png
Villager
After reaching Level 3, at Mila Shrine. Bs fe02 mercenary sword.png
Mercenary
After reaching Level 7, at Mila Shrine. Bs fe02 myrmidon sword.png
Myrmidon
After reaching Level 10, at Mila Shrine. Bs fe02 dread fighter sword.png
Dread Fighter
After reaching Level 10, at Mila Shrine. Bs fe02 villager sword.png
Villager

Mystery of the Emblem

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe03 mercenary sword.png
Mercenary
Using a Hero Crest after reaching Level 10. Bs fe03 hero sword.png
Hero

Thracia 776

The class a unit changes into in Thracia 776 is determined by the unit and not the class; however, all units that change into the Mercenary class have the following class change option:

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe05 machyua sword fighter sword.png
Sword Fighter
and
Bs fe05 osian axe fighter axe.png
Axe Fighter
Using a Knight Proof after reaching Level 10. Bs fe05 osian mercenary axe.png
Mercenary

The Binding Blade

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe06 dieck mercenary sword.png
Mercenary
Using a Hero Crest after reaching Level 10. Bs fe06 dieck hero sword.png
Hero

The Blazing Blade

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe07 raven mercenary sword.png
Mercenary
Using a Hero Crest or Earth Seal after reaching Level 10. Bs fe07 raven hero sword.png
Hero

The Sacred Stones

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe08 gerik mercenary sword.png
Mercenary
Using a Hero Crest or Master Seal after reaching Level 10. Bs fe08 gerik hero axe.png
Hero
or
Bs fe08 gerik ranger bow.png
Ranger
Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose

Shadow Dragon

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe11 blond mercenary sword.png
Mercenary
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10. Bs fe11 blond hero axe.png
Hero

New Mystery of the Emblem

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe11 blond mercenary sword.png
Mercenary
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10. Bs fe11 blond hero axe.png
Hero

Awakening

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Ma 3ds01 mercenary playable.gif
Mercenary
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10. Ma 3ds01 hero playable.gif
Hero
or
Ma 3ds01 bow knight playable.gif
Bow Knight
Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose

Fates

Main story

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Ma 3ds02 mercenary playable.gif
Mercenary
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10. Ma 3ds02 hero playable.gif
Hero
or
Ma 3ds02 bow knight playable.gif
Bow Knight
Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose

Hidden Truths 1

Base class
Ma 3ds02 mercenary inigo playable.gif
Mercenary

Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

Trainee-like class Method Basic class Method Promoted class Method Promoted class Method Trainee-like class
Ma 3ds03 villager playable.gif
Villager
After reaching Level 3, at Mila Shrine. Ma 3ds03 mercenary playable.gif
Mercenary
After reaching Level 7, at Mila Shrine. Ma 3ds03 myrmidon playable.gif
Myrmidon
After reaching Level 10, at Mila Shrine. Ma 3ds03 dread fighter playable.gif
Dread Fighter
After reaching Level 10, at Mila Shrine. Ma 3ds03 villager playable.gif
Villager
After reaching Level 20, at the Altar of the Ogre. Ma 3ds03 yasha playable.gif
Yasha

Three Houses

Base class Certification requirements Intermediate class
Any class Level 10
Intermediate Seal
Swords C
Ma ns01 mercenary playable.gif
Mercenary
This class is available for any unit.

Warriors

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Ma fewa mercenary navarre playable.gif
Mercenary
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 15. Ma fewa mercenary navarre playable.gif
Hero

Warriors: Three Hopes

Beginner class Method Intermediate class Method Advanced class Method Master class
Ma fewa2 myrmidon playable.gif
Myrmidon
Using an Intermediate Seal after mastering Myrmidon. Ma fewa2 mercenary playable.gif
Mercenary
Using an Advanced Seal after mastering Mercenary. Ma fewa2 swordmaster playable.gif
Swordmaster
Using a Master Seal after mastering Assassin or Swordmaster. Ma fewa2 dancer playable.gif
Dancer
Using a Master Seal after mastering Swordmaster. Ma fewa2 mortal savant playable.gif
Mortal Savant
Promotion choice criteria: The dancer class only becomes available upon visiting a survey spot in Chapter 12 Scarlet Blaze, Chapter 12 Azure Gleam or Chapter 13 Golden Wildfire.

Playable Mercenaries

Playable Characters
Name Game
Ogma Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem
Navarre Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Archanea Saga, Warriors
Caesar Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem Book 1, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem
Radd Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem Book 1
Saber Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Kamui Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Jesse Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Samuel Mystery of the Emblem Book 2
Malice Archanea Saga, Awakening
Ralf Thracia 776
Galzus Thracia 776
Dieck The Binding Blade
Ogier The Binding Blade
Raven The Blazing Blade
Gerik The Sacred Stones
Gregor Awakening
Inigo Awakening
Severa Awakening
Roy Awakening
Selena Fates ConquestRevelation
Laslow Fates ConquestRevelation
Soleil Fates ConquestRevelation
Zhara Fates ConquestRevelation
Playable Mercenary units in the Fire Emblem series.

Notable enemy Mercenaries

Enemy Units
Name Game
Eichmann Thracia 776
Bovis Thracia 776
Glass The Blazing Blade
Beyard The Blazing Blade
Puzon The Blazing Blade
Zonta The Sacred Stones
Alm Awakening
Ike Awakening
Zhara Fates ConquestRevelation
Jarth Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Felix Three Houses Black Eagles Golden Deer
Enemy Mercenary units in the Fire Emblem series.

Notable NPC Mercenaries

Other Units
Name Game
Alm Awakening
Ike Awakening
Malice Awakening
Neutral Mercenary units in the Fire Emblem series.

Flavor text

Game Text
(English)
Text
(Japanese)
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
Professional warriors for hire.
Excels in skill and speed, and
often gets critical hits.
ようへい、ようじんぼうなどを しごととする
せんとうの プロ。
わざ、すばやさにすぐれ ひっさつのいちげきを
とくいとする。
Mystery of the Emblem
Professional sellswords, they
excel at skill and speed.*
傭兵・ようじんぼうなどを
仕事とする 戦闘のプロ。
技、すばやさにすぐれ、
必殺の一撃を得意とする。
The Binding Blade
(class roll)
Professional soldiers-for-hire. Well
balanced, with superior abilities all around.*
傭兵・用心棒などを仕事とする戦闘のプロ
全ての能力バランスに優れている
The Binding Blade
(help)
Professional soldiers with a
balanced set of skills.*
あらゆる戦場を知る戦闘のプロ
全能力のバランスが良い
The Blazing Blade
(class roll)
Professional soldiers-for-hire. Well
balanced, with superior abilities all round.
傭兵・用心棒などを仕事とする戦闘のプロ
全ての能力バランスに優れている
The Blazing Blade
(help)
Professional soldiers with a
balanced set of skills.
あらゆる戦場を知る戦闘のプロ
全能力のバランスが良い
The Sacred Stones
(class roll)
Professional soldiers-for-hire. They are well
balanced, with superior abilities all round.
傭兵・用心棒などを仕事とする戦闘のプロ
全ての能力バランスに優れている
The Sacred Stones
(help)
Well-balanced professional soldiers-
for-hire. Equip: Swords.
全能力のバランスが安定している
装備『剣』
Shadow Dragon
Professional soldiers for hire with
excellent abilities all around.
傭兵・用心棒などを仕事とする戦闘のプロ。
全ての能力バランスに優れている。
New Mystery of the Emblem
(class roll)
Professional soldiers-for-hire with
excellent abilities all around.*
傭兵・用心棒を仕事とする戦闘のプロ。
全ての能力バランスに優れている。
New Mystery of the Emblem
(avatar creation)
Professional sellswords. Balanced in all attributes.*
剣を使う戦闘のプロ。全ての能力バランスが優れている。
Awakening
A combat professional with high
stats all round. Wields swords.
剣を使って戦う戦闘のプロ。
全体的に優れた能力を持つ。
Fates
A soldier whose main loyalty is to gold.
Their stats are balanced, with high Skill.
暗夜の兵種。与えられた任務を果たす傭兵。
能力のバランスが良く、特に技に優れる。
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
(class roll)
Veteran sword-
fighters who
have seen many
battles. High skill
and speed allow
them to to frequently
deal critical hits.
剣を手に数多の
戦場を渡り歩く戦いの
プロフェッショナル。
速さと技の能力が高く
必殺の一撃を
くり出しやすい。
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
(help)
A veteran for hire who has
seen many battles.
金で雇われ戦場を渡り歩く
戦いのプロフェッショナル
Three Houses
Strong and speedy—the Mercenary gets the
job done.
与えられた任務を果たす傭兵。
力と速さに優れる。
Warriors: Three Hopes
Strong and speedy—the Mercenary gets the
job done.
与えられた任務を果たす傭兵。
力と速さに優れる。

Etymology and other languages

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

Mercenary

A mercenary is an individual who is hired to take part in an armed conflict but is not part of a regular army or other governmental military force.

English
(unofficial)

Hero

Used in the Shaya, Project Exile, and Lil' Manster Thracia 776 fan translations.

Japanese

傭兵
マーシナリー

• Officially romanized as Mercenary. In Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Gaiden, and Mystery of the Emblem, it is spelled using hiragana (ようへい). This name is used in all games except Thracia 776 and Fates.
• This katakana rendering of the English word is used only in Thracia 776 and Fates.

Spanish

Mercenario

Mercenary

French

Mercenaire

Mercenary

German

• Söldner
• Söldnerin

• Mercenary.
• Feminine variant of the former, used exclusively for female Mercenaries in The Blazing Blade, alongside the male "Söldner".

Italian

Mercenario

As above.

Dutch

Huursoldaat

Mercenary

Korean

• 머서너리
용병

• Used in Fates.
• Mercenary; used in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia and Three Houses.

Simplified Chinese

佣兵

Mercenary

Traditional Chinese

傭兵

Mercenary

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See also

Project Classes.png This article is part of Project Classes, a project focused in writing articles for every class present in the Fire Emblem series.
Classes in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
Base classes ArcherCavalierMageMercenaryPegasus KnightPriest
Advanced classes BishopDracoknightHeroPaladinSniper
Other classes BallisticianFighterFreelancerGeneralHorsemanHunterKnightLordManaketePirateThief
Classes in Fire Emblem Gaiden
Base classes ArcherCavalierClericFighterMageMercenaryPegasus KnightPriestessSoldier
Intermediate classes KnightMyrmidonPaladinSniper
Advanced classes BaronBow KnightDread FighterFalcon KnightGold KnightHeroPriestessPrincessSageSaint
Monster classes BonewalkerCantorDeathgoyleEntombedGargoyleLichMogallNecrodragonRevenantWhite Dragon
Other classes ArcanistBrigandCantorCerberusFell GodFiendNaberiusWitchVillager
Unused classes NagaSerpent
Classes in Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
Base classes ArcherArmored KnightCavalierClericHunterMageMercenaryPegasus Knight
Advanced classes BishopDracoknightGeneralHeroHorsemanPaladinSniper
Dragon classes Divine DragonEarth DragonFire DragonIce DragonMage DragonShadow DragonWyvern
Other classes BallisticianBarbarianBerserkerBrigandDancerDark MageEmperorFighterFreelancerKnightLordManaketePirateSoldierThief
Unused classes Dark KnightGuardianSea Dragon
Classes in Fire Emblem: Thracia 776
Base classes ArcherArch KnightAxe ArmorAxe FighterAxe KnightBallistaBardBow ArmorBow FighterBrigandCavalierCivilianClericDancerDragon RiderFree KnightHunterIron BallistaLance ArmorLance KnightLoptr MageLordMagePegasus RiderPiratePoison BallistaPriestPrinceSoldierSword ArmorSword FighterThiefTroubadour
Advanced classes BaronBerserkerBishopBow KnightDark BishopDark MageDuke KnightGeneralGreat KnightHigh PriestMage KnightMercenaryPegasus KnightSageSniperRangerSwordmasterThief FighterWarriorWyvern Knight
Unused/cutscene classes Dark PrinceEmperorFalcon KnightForrestJunior LordKiller BallistaKnight LordMaster KnightWyvern Lord
Classes in Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
Base classes ArcherBardBrigandCavalierChildCivilianClericDancerDemon DragonFighterKnightLordMageManaketeMercenaryMyrmidonNomadPegasus KnightPiratePriestShamanSoldierThiefTransporterTroubadourWyvern Rider
Advanced classes BerserkerBishopDruidFalcon KnightGeneralGreat LordHeroKingManaketeNomadic TrooperPaladinSageSniperSwordmasterValkyrieWarriorWyvern Lord
Classes in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
Base classes ArcherBardBramimondBrigandCavalierChildCivilianClericCorsairDancerFighterFire DragonKnightLordMageMagic SealMercenaryMonkMyrmidonNomadPeerPegasus KnightPiratePrinceShamanSoldierThiefTransporterTroubadourWyvern Rider
Advanced classes ArchsageAssassinBerserkerBishopBlade LordDark DruidDruidFalcoknightGeneralGreat LordHeroKnight LordNomadic TrooperPaladinSageSniperSwordmasterValkyrieWarriorWyvern Lord
Classes in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Base classes ArcherBrigandCavalierCivilianClericDancerFighterFleetJourneymanKnightLordMageManaketeMercenaryMonkMyrmidonPeerPegasus KnightPhantomPiratePontifexPriestPupilQueenRecruitShamanSoldierThiefTroubadourWyvern Rider
Advanced classes AssassinBerserkerBishopDruidFalcoknightGeneralGreat KnightGreat LordHeroMage KnightManaketeNecromancerPaladinRangerRogueSageSniperSummonerSwordmasterValkyrieWarriorWyvern KnightWyvern Lord
Base monster classes BaelBonewalkerGargoyleGorgon EggMauthe DoogMogallRevenantTarvos
Advanced monster classes Arch MogallCyclopsDeathgoyleDemon KingDraco ZombieElder BaelEntombedGorgonGwyllgiMaelduinWight
Removed class Apprentice
Classes in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Base classes ArcherCavalierClericCurateDark MageFighterHunterKnightMageMercenaryMyrmidonPegasus KnightPirate
Advanced classes BerserkerBishopDracoknightGeneralHeroHorsemanPaladinSniperSorcererSwordmasterWarrior
Other classes BallisticianEarth DragonFreelancerLordManaketeSoldierThief
Classes in Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
Base classes ArcherBarbarianCavalierClericCurateDark MageFighterHunterKnightMageMercenaryMyrmidonPegasus KnightPirate
Advanced classes BerserkerBishopDracoknightGeneralHeroHorsemanPaladinSniperSorcererSwordmasterWarrior
Dragon classes Divine DragonEarth DragonFire DragonIce DragonMage DragonShadow DragonWyvern
Other classes BallisticianDancerEmperorFreelancerLordManaketeSoldierThief
Classes in Fire Emblem Awakening
Base classes ArcherBarbarianCavalierClericDark MageFighterKnightLordMageMercenaryMyrmidonPegasus KnightPriestTacticianThiefTroubadourWyvern Rider
Advanced classes AssassinBerserkerBow KnightDark FlierDark KnightFalcon KnightGeneralGrandmasterGreat KnightGreat LordGriffon RiderHeroPaladinSageSniperSorcererSwordmasterTricksterValkyrieWar ClericWar MonkWarriorWyvern Lord
Other classes BrideConquerorDancerDread FighterEntombedGrimaLodestarManaketeMerchantMirageOutrealm ClassRevenantSoldierTaguelVillager
Classes in Fire Emblem Fates
Base classes ApothecaryArcherCavalierDark MageDivinerFighterKitsuneKnightMercenaryMonkNinjaNohr PrinceNohr PrincessOni SavageOutlawSamuraiShrine MaidenSky KnightSpear FighterTroubadourVillagerWolfskinWyvern Rider
Advanced classes AdventurerBerserkerBasaraBlacksmithBow KnightButlerDark KnightFalcon KnightGeneralGreat KnightGreat MasterHeroHoshido NobleKinshi KnightMaidMalig KnightMaster NinjaMaster of ArmsMechanistMerchantNine-TailsNohr NobleOni ChieftainOnmyojiPaladinPriestessSniperSorcererSpear MasterStrategistSwordmasterWolfssegnerWyvern Lord
Non-human classes Astral DragonAutomatonFacelessFeral DragonStoneborn
Other classes BallisticianBlight DragonClericDark FalconDread FighterEmpty VesselGrandmasterGreat LordLancerLodestarLordMyrmidonNohrian KingOutrealm ClassPegasus KnightSilent DragonSongstressVanguardWitch
Classes in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Base classes ArcherCavalierClericFighterMageMercenaryPegasus KnightPriestessSoldier
Intermediate classes KnightMyrmidonPaladinSniper
Advanced classes BaronBow KnightDread FighterFalcon KnightGold KnightHeroPriestessPrincessSageSaint
Overclasses ConquerorEnchantressExemplarGuruHarrierOliphantierRigainSkogulSpartanYasha
Monster classes BalorBonewalkerDeathgoyleDeimosDraculEntombedFafnirFiendGargoyleGarudaGuardianLichMogallNecrodragonRevenantTitanTomb LordWhite Dragon
Other classes ArcanistBoyBrigandCantorDagonDuma's ApostleFell DragonFell GodFire DragonGirlIllusory HeroMila's ServantVestalWitchVillager
Classes in Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Unique classes Armored LordBarbarossaCommonerDancerDeath KnightEmperorEnlightened OneGreat LordHigh LordNobleWyvern Master
Beginner classes FighterMonkMyrmidonSoldier
Intermediate classes ArcherArmored KnightBrawlerBrigandCavalierDark MageLordMageMercenaryPegasus KnightPriestThief
Advanced classes AssassinBishopDark BishopFortress KnightGrapplerHeroPaladinSniperSwordmasterWarlockWarriorWyvern Rider
Special classes Dark FlierTricksterValkyrieWar ClericWar Monk
Master classes Bow KnightDark KnightFalcon KnightGreat KnightGremoryHoly KnightMortal SavantWar MasterWyvern Lord
Monster classes Altered Demonic BeastAltered GolemBlack BeastDemonic BeastExperimental Demonic BeastFlying Demonic BeastGiant BirdGiant CrawlerGiant Demonic BeastGiant WolfGolemGuardian GolemHegemon HuskThe Immaculate OneLord of the DesertLord of the LakeTitanusUmbral BeastWandering BeastWhite BeastWild Demonic Beast
Other classes AgastyaArchbishopFlame EmperorKing of LiberationRuffianSaintVerrat
Classes in Fire Emblem Warriors
Playable base classes ArcherClericDancerDark KnightDark MageGreat KnightLordMageMalig KnightManaketeMercenaryMyrmidonNohr PrinceNohr PrincessOutlawPaladinPegasus KnightPriestessShrine MaidenSky KnightSongstressSpear FighterSwordmasterTacticianTricksterTroubadourWyvern Rider
Playable advanced classes AdventurerBlade LordCrown PrinceDark CrusaderDivaDivine DragonFalcon KnightGrandmasterGreat LordGuardian KnightHeroHigh PriestessHigh PrinceHoshido NobleLodestarMalig MasterMaster MerchantNohr NoblePrimaPrincessSageSniperSorcererSpear MasterStrategistSwordmasterWar ClericWyvern Lord
Enemy base classes Myrmidon (SamuraiMercenary) • Thief (NinjaOutlaw) • Cavalier (Expert Rider) • Soldier (Spear Fighter) • Pegasus Knight (Sky Knight) • Knight (Armored Knight) • Fighter (Oni SavageAxe Fighter) • Wyvern Rider (Wyvern Warrior) • Great Knight (Steel Knight) • ArcherMage (DivinerDark Mage) • Manakete (Ryujin)
Enemy advanced classes Swordmaster (Hero) • Assassin (Master NinjaAdventurer) • Paladin (Master Rider) • Halberdier (Spear Master) • Falcon KnightGeneral (Shield Master) • Warrior (Oni ChieftainBerserker) • Wyvern Lord (Wyvern Ace) • Guardian Knight (Sturdy Knight) • SniperSage (OnmyojiSorcerer) • Fafnir (Great Ryujin)
Other enemy/NPC classes Outrealm FiendVelezarkVillager
Classes in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Base classes FighterMonkMyrmidonSoldier
Intermediate classes ArcherArmored KnightBrawlerBrigandCavalierMageMercenaryPegasus KnightPriestThief
Unique Intermediate classes Armored LordFluegelHigh LordSilverheartWyvern Master
Advanced classes AssassinBishopDark MageFortress KnightGrapplerPaladinSniperSwordmasterWarlockWarriorWyvern Rider
Master classes Bow KnightDancerDark BishopDark KnightFalcon KnightGreat KnightGremoryHoly KnightMortal SavantTricksterWar MasterWyvern Lord
Unique Master classes AsuraBarbarossaDeath KnightEnlightened OneEmperorGreat LordSaint
Monster Classes Altered Demon BeastAltered GolemDemonic BeastExperimental Demon BeastGiant CrawlerGiant WolfGolemThe Immaculate OneTitanusWild Demon Beast
Other enemy/NPC classes AgastyaAvestaCommonerGurganLordNoblewomanPrionsa