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Paladin

FEMN Paladin.png
Artwork of the Paladin from the Fire Emblem Trading Card Game.


Nohrian. A brave, honorable knight. More experienced than a cavalier.

Unit type(s)

Unknown

Weapon(s)
Skill(s)

The Paladin (Japanese: パラディン Paladin) is an advanced mounted class which debuted in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light and is present in almost all subsequent games. It is conventionally the promoted form of the Cavalier, with the sole exception of Radiant Dawn, in which it does not exist itself and is instead divided into the separate weapon-specialist Blade Paladin, Lance Paladin, Axe Paladin, and Bow Paladin classes.

Throughout the course of the Fire Emblem series, the weapons available to Paladins have varied and the class has had access to all four physical weapon types at some point, but the use of swords and lances is the most consistent weapon setup for the class. Paladins are a potent class with strong stats across the board, including uniquely high resistance by the standards of physical units. Regularly described as a balanced class, they possess good defensive endurance, offensive power, and skill and speed in equal measure. Additionally, as an advanced mounted class they possess high movement.

In the majority of appearances, Cavaliers class change to Paladin, though variations on the class's class-change lineage exist. Gaiden has Cavaliers promote to Paladin, then promote again to Gold Knight. In Genealogy of the Holy War and Thracia 776, Troubadours also promote to Paladin and have female-exclusive access to staves as well as swords and lances. The Sacred Stones, Awakening, and Fates provide Cavaliers with the choice between promoting to Paladin or Great Knight. In Path of Radiance, the four weapon-specific mounted classes—Sword Knight, Lance Knight, Axe Knight and Bow Knight—all promote to Paladin, and when doing so the player is allowed to choose a new secondary weapon type to be gained by the individual unit.

Stats

Base stats

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level
Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light 22 8 -- 7 11 0 9 0 10 -- Sword/Lance: 10
Gaiden 28 12 -- 5 8 0 8 5 8 -- Lance
Mystery of the Emblem 22 7 -- 5 7 0 8 6 10 -- Lance: 10
Genealogy of the Holy War 40 9 5 9 9 0 9 5 9 -- Swords B Lances B/

Swords B Lances C Staves C

Thracia 776 (male) 24 (24) 5 (4) 1 (1) 6 (5) 6 (4) 0 (0) 5 (4) -- 9 (6) 5 (4) Swords D (D) Lances E (--)
Thracia 776 (female) 20 (20) 3 (2) 5 (5) 3 (3) 6 (5) 0 (0) 3 (2) -- 9 (6) 5 Swords D (D) Staves E (E)
The Binding Blade 23 7/6 -- 4/6 7/11 0 8/7 3/6 8 11/10 Swords D Lances C Axes E/
Swords C Lances D Axes E
The Blazing Blade 23 7/6 -- 4/6 7/11 0 8/7 3/6 8 11/9 Swords D Lances D Axes E
The Sacred Stones 23 7/6 -- 4/6 7/11 0 8/7 3/6 8 11/9 Swords D Lances D
Path of Radiance 23 7 2 4 7 0 8 3 9 11/8 Varies; see note /
Lances C Axes C (Titania)
Shadow Dragon 22 7 1 5 7 0 8 6 10 -- Swords E Lances D
New Mystery of the Emblem 22 7 1 5 7 0 8 6 10 -- Swords E Lances D
Awakening 25 9 1 7 8 0 10 6 8 -- Swords E Lances E
Fates 19 8 1 7 7 4 7 6 8 -- Swords/Katanas E Lances/Naginata E
Paladins in Gaiden and Shadows of Valentia also have a base class strength of 3.
  • Note: For Path of Radiance, the base weapons depend on the original class (Sword Knight, Lance Knight, Axe Knight, or Bow Knight); upon promotion to Paladin, the player is offered a choice of secondary weapon out of the other three weapon types. The original primary weapon's base rank is C; the base rank of the new secondary weapon chosen is E.
For stats when dismounted in Mystery of the Emblem, see Knight (Mystery of the Emblem).

Max stats

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level
Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light 52 20 -- 20 20 20 20 20 20 -- Sword/Lance: 20
Gaiden 52 40 -- 40 40 40 40 40 40 -- Lance
Mystery of the Emblem 52 20 -- 20 20 20 20 20 20 -- Lance: 20
Genealogy of the Holy War 80 24 20 24 24 30 24 20 9 -- Swords B Lances B/

Swords B Lances C Staves C

Thracia 776 (male) 80 (80) 20 (20) 20 (20) 20 (20) 20 (20) 20 (20) 20 (20) -- 20 (20) 20 (20) Swords A (A) Lances A (--)
Thracia 776 (female) 80 (80) 20 (20) 20 (20) 20 (20) 20 (20) 20 (20) 20 (20) -- 20 (20) 20 (20) Swords A (A) Staves A (E)
The Binding Blade 60 25/24 -- 28 25/24 30 25/24 25/26 15 20 Swords S Lances S Axes S
The Blazing Blade 60 25/23 -- 26/27 24/25 30 25/24 25/26 15 25 Swords S Lances S Axes S *
The Sacred Stones 60 25/23 -- 26/27 24/25 30 25/24 25/26 15 25 Swords S Lances S*
Path of Radiance 60 26/25 20 26 27 40 27 25/26 20 99 Varies; see note
Shadow Dragon 60 25 21 28 25 25 30 25 32 -- Swords A Lances A
New Mystery of the Emblem 60 25 21 28 25 25 30 25 12 -- Swords A Lances A
Awakening 80 42 30 40 40 45 42 42 10 -- Swords A Lances A
  • Note: For Path of Radiance, as per the above note, each individual Paladin will only have two weapon ranks at maximum, depending on their base class and the weapon chosen at promotion. Only one S rank can be obtained; the other weapon can only get A rank at maximum.
For stats when dismounted in Mystery of the Emblem, see Knight (Mystery of the Emblem).

Class growth rates

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Charm Constitution* Movement* Weapon level
Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light ? ? -- ? ? 0% ? 0% -- -- -- --
Gaiden 150% 50% -- 50% 50% 0% 50% 0% -- -- -- --
Mystery of the Emblem 80% 30% -- 20% 20% 0% 30% 0% -- -- -- --
Genealogy of the Holy War 100% 30% 10% 30% 30% 0% 30% 10% -- -- -- --
Thracia 776 50% 20% 3% 15% 10% 10% 15% -- -- -- -- --
The Binding Blade 60% 25% -- 30/35% 18/25% 12% 17% 25% -- -- -- --
The Blazing Blade 70% 25% -- 30/35% 18/25% 25% 12% 20/25% -- -- -- --
The Sacred Stones 70% 25% -- 30/35% 18/25% 25% 12% 20/25% -- -- -- --
Path of Radiance 65% 45% 20% 35% 45/50% 30% 45% 40% -- -- -- --
Shadow Dragon 40% 15% -10% 25% 10% 0% 15% -5% -- -- -- --
New Mystery of the Emblem 40% 15% -10% 25% 15% 0% 15% -5% -- -- -- --
Awakening 45/90% 20/45% 0% 20/40% 20/40% 0/45% 10/35% 10/30% -- -- -- --
Fates 10% 15% 0% 10% 10% 15% 10% 10% -- -- -- --
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
(Player)
0% 0% -- 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% -- -- -- --
See class growth rate for more details on the mechanics of class growths in each game.

Class skills

Game Skill Learning conditions
Genealogy of the Holy War
Thracia 776
The Binding Blade
The Blazing Blade
The Sacred Stones
Path of Radiance
Canto Innate; hidden and unnamed.
Path of Radiance Is gcn sol.png Sol Occult skill.
Awakening
Fates
Is 3ds02 defender.png Defender Awakening: Learned at Level 5.
Fates: Learned from Level 5 and up.

Additionally, in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, Paladins possess a passive skill marking them as Is 3ds03 mounted.pngmounted units.

Class change

Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe01 cavalier lance 01.png
Cavalier
Using a Is nes01 promotion item.pngKnight Crest after reaching Level 10. Bs fe01 paladin lance 01.png
Paladin

Gaiden

Trainee-like class Method Base class Method Advanced class Method Advanced class
Bs fe02 villager sword.png
Villager
After reaching Level 3, at any Mila Shrine. File:Bs fe02 knight lance.png
Cavalier
After reaching Level 7, at any Mila Shrine. Bs fe02 paladin lance 01.png
Paladin
After reaching Level 10, at any Mila Shrine. File:Bs fe02 gold knight lance.png
Gold Knight

Mystery of the Emblem

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe03 cavalier lance.png
Cavalier
Using a Is snes01 knight crest.pngKnight Crest after reaching Level 10. Bs fe03 paladin lance.png
Paladin

Genealogy of the Holy War

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
File:Bs fe04 noish cavalier lance.png
Cavalier
and
Bs fe04 ethlyn troubadour staff.png
Troubadour
Choosing the "Class change" option in a home castle after reaching Level 20. File:Bs fe04 noish paladin sword.png
Paladin

Thracia 776

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe05 carrion cavalier sword.png
Cavalier
and
Bs fe05 nanna troubadour sword.png
Troubadour
Using a Is snes03 knight proof.pngKnight Proof after reaching Level 10. Bs fe05 carrion paladin lance.png
Paladin

The Binding Blade

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe06 alen cavalier sword.png
Cavalier
Using a Is gba knight crest.pngKnight Crest after reaching Level 10. Bs fe06 alen paladin axe.png
Paladin

The Blazing Blade

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe07 lowen cavalier sword.png
Cavalier
Using a Is gba knight crest.pngKnight Crest or Is gba earth seal.pngEarth Seal after reaching Level 10. Bs fe07 lowen paladin sword.png
Paladin


The Sacred Stones

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Bs fe08 amelia recruit lance.png
Recruit
Reaching Level 10, and choosing at beginning of next battle. Bs fe08 amelia cavalier lance.png
Cavalier
or
Bs fe08 amelia knight lance.png
Knight
Using a Is gba knight crest.pngKnight Crest or Is gba master seal.pngMaster Seal after reaching Level 10.


Using a Is gba knight crest.pngKnight Crest or Is gba master seal.pngMaster Seal after reaching Level 10.
Bs fe08 amelia paladin lance.png
Paladin
or
Bs fe08 amelia great knight lance.png
Great Knight
or
Bs fe08 amelia general lance.png
General
colspan="5" style="Template:Round; background-color:#222222; border:1px solid #b0b0b0;"|Promotion choice criteria: In both cases, the player can freely choose.

Path of Radiance

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Bs fe09 makalov sword knight sword.png
Sword Knight

Bs fe09 oscar lance knight lance.png
Lance Knight

Bs fe09 kieran axe knight axe.png
Axe Knight

Bs fe09 astrid bow knight bow.png
Bow Knight
Using a Is gcn master seal.pngMaster Seal after reaching Level 10. Bs fe09 titania paladin axe.png
Paladin

Shadow Dragon

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
File:Bs fe11 cain cavalier sword.png
Cavalier
Using a Is ds master seal.pngMaster Seal after reaching Level 10. Bs fe11 playable paladin sword.png
Paladin

New Mystery of the Emblem

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
File:Bs fe11 cain cavalier sword.png
Cavalier
Using a Is ds master seal.pngMaster Seal after reaching Level 10. Bs fe11 playable paladin sword.png
Paladin

Awakening

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Ma 3ds01 cavalier playable.gif
Cavalier
Using a Is 3ds01 master seal.pngMaster Seal after reaching Level 10. Ma 3ds01 paladin playable.gif
Paladin
or
Ma 3ds01 great knight playable.gif
Great Knight
Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose.

Fates

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Ma 3ds02 cavalier playable.gif
Cavalier
Using a Is 3ds02 class change.pngMaster Seal after reaching Level 10. Ma 3ds02 paladin playable.gif
Paladin
or
Ma 3ds02 great knight playable.gif
Great Knight
Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose.

Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

Trainee-like class Method Base class Method Advanced class Method Advanced class Method Over class
Ma 3ds03 villager kliff playable.gif
Villager
After reaching Level 3, at any Mila Shrine. Ma 3ds03 cavalier clive playable.gif
Cavalier
After reaching Level 7, at any Mila Shrine. Ma 3ds03 paladin mathilda playable.gif
Paladin
After reaching Level 10, at any Mila Shrine. Ma 3ds03 gold knight zeke playable.gif
Gold Knight
After reaching Level 20, at the Altar of the Destrier. Ma 3ds03 skogul playable.gif
Skogul

Sprites

Thracia 776

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Ma snes03 paladin playable.gif
Ma snes03 dismounted promoted knight female playable.gif
Mounted Dismounted
Bs fe05 nanna paladin sword.png
Sword
(Earth Sword)
Bs fe05 nanna paladin staff.png
Staff
Bs fe05 nanna dismt paladin sword.png
Sword
(Earth Sword)
Bs fe05 nanna dismt paladin staff.png
Staff

Playable Paladins

Playable Characters
Name Game
Jagen Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon
Midia Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem
Arran Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem
Mathilda Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Sirius Mystery of the Emblem Book 2, New Mystery of the Emblem
Abel Mystery of the Emblem Book 2, New Mystery of the Emblem
Roshea Mystery of the Emblem Book 2, New Mystery of the Emblem
Oifey Genealogy of the Holy War Second Generation
Fred Thracia 776
Amalda Thracia 776
Conomool Thracia 776
Marcus The Binding Blade, The Blazing Blade
Zelots The Binding Blade
Perceval The Binding Blade, Awakening
Eliwood The Binding Blade (Trial Maps only), Awakening
Isadora The Blazing Blade
Seth The Sacred Stones, Awakening
Orson The Sacred Stones (Chapter 5x and Creature Campaign only)
Titania Path of Radiance
Geoffrey Path of Radiance, Awakening
Petrine Path of Radiance (Trial Maps only), Awakening
Vyland New Mystery of the Emblem
Camus Fire Emblem: Archanea Saga, New Mystery of the Emblem ("The Beginning" only), Awakening
Clive Awakening
Sigurd Awakening
Quan Awakening
Finn Awakening
Eldigan Awakening
Xander Fates: Conquest, Revelation
Conrad Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Randal Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Playable Paladin units in the Fire Emblem series.

Notable enemy Paladins

Enemy Units
Name Game
Heimler Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Shadow Dragon
Sternlin Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Shadow Dragon
Camus Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem Book 1, Shadow Dragon
Orridyon Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Shadow Dragon
Slayde Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Lawson Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Eldigan Genealogy of the Holy War First Generation
Riddell Genealogy of the Holy War Second Generation
Roberto Genealogy of the Holy War Second Generation
Eisenhowe Thracia 776
Farden Thracia 776
Raith The Binding Blade
Arcardo The Binding Blade
Eagler The Blazing Blade
Damian The Blazing Blade
Cameron The Blazing Blade
Eubans The Blazing Blade
Pascal The Blazing Blade
Maxime The Blazing Blade
Orson The Sacred Stones
Mackoya Path of Radiance
Petrine Path of Radiance
Rikard Path of Radiance
Bertram Path of Radiance
Dejanira Shadow Dragon
Jagen New Mystery of the Emblem
Dalton Awakening
Equus Awakening
Dalen Awakening
Xander Fates
Berkut Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Fernand Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Enemy Paladin units in the Fire Emblem series.

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(Japanese)
The Sacred Stones
(class roll)
A title only earned by those cavaliers whose lives have been dedicated to justice. ??
The Sacred Stones
(help)
Mounted knights with superior abilities. Equip: Swords, lances. ??
Path of Radiance Mounted knights whose unrivaled movement is only one of their exceptional abilities. ??
Shadow Dragon Seasoned cavaliers with superior abilities all around. ??
Awakening A seasoned, majestic cavalier. Has high Mov and Res. ??
Fates Nohrian. A brave, honorable knight. More experienced than a cavalier. ??
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
(class roll)
High-ranking, well renowned knights with proven talent and mobility in battle. They excel at adapting to circumstance. ??
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
(help)
A high-ranking knight who adapts to any circumstance. ??

Trivia

Etymology and other languages

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

Paladin

From Paladin, a title applied to the foremost warriors of the court of King Charlemagne, also known as the Twelve Peers. "Paladin" is a very common role-playing game class, generally (unlike in Fire Emblem) holy warriors wielding both weapons and magic.

Spanish

Paladín

Paladin

French

Paladin

As above.

German

• Rittmeister
• Rittmeisterin

• Cavalry captain
• Feminine variant of the former, used exclusively for female Paladins in The Blazing Blade, alongside the male "Rittmeister".

Italian

Paladino

The term "paladin" derives from this Italian word, itself likely descended from the Latin palatinus, a term for ancient Roman officials connected to the imperial palace on Palatine Hill.

Dutch

Paladijn

Paladin

Simplified Chinese

圣骑士

Traditional Chinese

聖騎士

Gallery

References

See also

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