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Swordmaster

FESK Swordmaster.png
Artwork of the Swordmaster from the Fire Emblem Trading Card Game.


A master in the way of the sword, this class strikes with speed and grace.

Unit type(s)
  • Infantry (all titles)
  • Swordsman (The Blazing Blade, The Sacred Stones, New Mystery of the Emblem)
  • Beorc (Path of Radiance)
Weapon(s)
Skill(s)

The Swordmaster (Japanese: ソードマスター Swordmaster) is an advanced sword-wielding class which debuted in Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War and appears in every game in the Fire Emblem series since except Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. It is the primary promoted version of the Myrmidon, being available to it as a class change option in every appearance, and in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn Swordmasters can promote again to become Trueblades. In Fire Emblem Fates, it is a Hoshido-aligned class and is one of the class change options for the new Samurai class, the alternative being the Master of Arms.

Conceived as something of a counterpart to the Hero class, Swordmasters heavily emphasize exceptionally high skill and speed stats in exchange for having lesser strength and being less sturdy. Owing to both their high skill and typically possessing substantial bonuses to their critical rate, Swordmasters frequently inflict critical hits, compensating somewhat for their relative lack of strength. Although they are efficient attackers, their worrisome defenses, with poor HP, defense and resistance, make their offensive use a risky prospect. For the most effective use of a Swordmaster, these faults are best mitigated through use of terrain to compensate for their defenses and to boost their avoid.

Stats

Base stats

Main series

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level
Genealogy of the Holy War 40 12 0 15 15 0 7 3 6 -- Swords A
Thracia 776 24/20 5/4 1 8 9/10 0 4 -- 7 6/5 Swords C
The Binding Blade 21/19 6 -- 11 10/12 0 5/4 2/3 6 9/6 Swords C
The Blazing Blade 21/19 6 -- 11 10/12 0 5/4 2/3 6 9/6 Swords C
The Sacred Stones 21/19 6 -- 11 10/12 0 5/4 2/3 6 9/6 Swords C
Path of Radiance 21/19 5/4 2 7 7/8 0 5 2/3 7 11/8 Swords C
Radiant Dawn 30/34 15/14 6/4 20 21/22 0 13/8 10/8 7 11/8 Swords C
Radiant Dawn
(Part 4 enemies)
35 17 8 22 23 0 15 12 7 11 Swords A
Shadow Dragon 22 5 1 11 13 0 6 3 8 -- Swords C
New Mystery of the Emblem 22 5 1 11 13 0 6 3 8 -- Swords C
Awakening 20 7 2 11 13 0 6 4 6 -- Swords E
Fates 18 6 2 7 11 4 5 5 6 -- Swords/Katanas E

Warriors

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level
Warriors
(Ryoma)
68 8 1 8 10 8 6 5 5 -- Swords/Katanas E

Max stats

Main series

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level
Genealogy of the Holy War 80 27 15 30 30 30 22 18 6 -- Swords A
Thracia 776 80 20 20 20 20 20 20 -- 20 20 Swords A
The Binding Blade 60 24/22 -- 29 30 30 22 23/25 15 20 Swords S
The Blazing Blade 60 24/22 -- 29 30 30 22 23/25 15 25 Swords S
The Sacred Stones 60 24/22 -- 29 30 30 22 23/25 15 20 Swords S
Path of Radiance 60 24/22 20 29 30 40 24/22 22/25 ?? ?? Swords S
Radiant Dawn 40 24/23 15 30 30 30 23/22 15/17 ?? ?? Swords SS/S
Radiant Dawn
(Part 4 enemies)
53 30 18 38 38 30 24 22 ?? ?? Swords SS
Shadow Dragon 60 24 20 29 30 30 22 23 32 -- Swords A
New Mystery of the Emblem 60 24 20 29 30 30 22 23 10 -- Swords A
Awakening 80 38 34 44 46 45 33 38 6 -- Swords A

Warriors

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level
Warriors
(Ryoma)
999 142 12 141 171 142 107 92 5 -- Swords/Katanas S

Class growth rates

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Charm Constitution* Movement* Weapon level
Genealogy of the Holy War 100% 30% 10% 30% 30% 0% 30% 10% -- -- -- --
Thracia 776 90% 30% 3% 30% 30% 20% 20% -- -- 40% 0% --
The Binding Blade 65% 20/25% -- 30% 30% 15% 12% 25% -- -- -- --
The Blazing Blade 65% 25% -- 30% 30% 25% 15% 22% -- -- -- --
The Sacred Stones 65% 25% -- 30% 30% 25% 15% 22% -- -- -- --
Path of Radiance 65% 45% 10% 65% 65% 30% 25/20% 20/30% -- -- -- --
Radiant Dawn 50/0/95% 35/0/70% 35/0/55% 40/0/85% 35/0/80% 50/0/75% 40/0/50% 15/0/55% -- -- -- --
Shadow Dragon 50/80% 10/20% -10/0% 20/30% 25/30% 0% 5/20% -5/20% -- -- -- --
New Mystery of the Emblem 40/80% 10/20% -10/0% 20/30% 30% 0% 5/20% -5/20% -- -- -- --
Awakening 40/80% 20/40% 0% 25/50% 25/50% 0/50% 5/25% 10/30% -- -- -- --
Fates 10% 10% 5% 15% 20% 15% 0% 10% -- -- -- --
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

Class skills

Game Skill Learning conditions
Genealogy of the Holy War Follow-Up Innate.
Genealogy of the Holy War
Thracia 776
Adept Innate.
The Binding Blade +30 critical rate Innate.
The Blazing Blade
The Sacred Stones
Path of Radiance
+15 critical rate Innate.
Path of Radiance
Radiant Dawn
Shove Innate; hidden in Path of Radiance.
Path of Radiance
Awakening
Fates
Three Houses
Astra Path of Radiance: Occult skill.
Awakening: Learned at Level 5.
Fates: Learned from Level 5 and up.
Three Houses: Class mastery. (150 class Exp required)
Radiant Dawn Critical +10 Innate.
Radiant Dawn Critical +20 Innate.
(Part 4 enemies only)
Awakening
Fates
Three Houses
Swordfaire Awakening: Learned at Level 15.
Fates: Learned from Level 15 and up.
Three Houses: Innate.
Fates +10 critical rate, +10 avoid Innate.

Class change

Genealogy of the Holy War

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
File:Bs fe04 larcei myrmidon sword.png
Myrmidon
Choosing the option "Class change" in the home castle after reaching Level 20 Bs fe04 larcei swordmaster sword.png
Swordmaster
or
File:Bs fe04 ulster forrest sword.png
Forrest
Promotion choice criteria: Preset depending on the individual character; Holyn, Ulster, Roddlevan and Radney all promote to Forrest, while Ayra and Larcei promote to Swordmaster.

Thracia 776

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
File:Bs fe05 machyua myrmidon sword.png
Myrmidon
Using a Knight Proof after reaching Level 10. Bs fe05 mareeta swordmaster sword.png
Swordmaster
or
Bs fe05 machyua mercenary sword.png
Mercenary
Promotion choice criteria: Preset depending on the individual character; Machyua promotes to Mercenary, while Mareeta, Shiva and Trewd promote to Swordmaster.

The Binding Blade

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe06 rutger myrmidon sword.png
Myrmidon
Using a Hero Crest after reaching Level 10. Bs fe06 rutger swordmaster sword.png
Swordmaster

The Blazing Blade

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe07 guy myrmidon sword.png
Myrmidon
Using a Hero Crest or Earth Seal after reaching Level 10. Bs fe07 guy swordmaster sword.png
Swordmaster

The Sacred Stones

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe08 joshua myrmidon sword.png
Myrmidon
Using a Hero Crest or Master Seal after reaching Level 10. Bs fe08 joshua swordmaster sword.png
Swordmaster
or
Bs fe08 joshua assassin sword.png
Assassin
Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose.

Path of Radiance

Base class Promotion method Advanced class

Myrmidon
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10, or reaching Level 21.
Swordmaster

Radiant Dawn

Base class Promotion method Advanced class Promotion method Master class

Myrmidon
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10, or reaching Level 21.
Swordmaster
Using a Master Crown after reaching Level 10, or reaching Level 21.
Trueblade

Shadow Dragon

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
File:Bs fe11 navarre myrmidon sword.png
Myrmidon
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10. File:Bs fe11 navarre swordmaster sword.png
Swordmaster

New Mystery of the Emblem

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
File:Bs fe11 athena myrmidon sword.png
Myrmidon
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10. File:Bs fe11 athena swordmaster sword.png
Swordmaster

Awakening

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Ma 3ds01 myrmidon playable.gif
Myrmidon
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10. Ma 3ds01 swordmaster playable.gif
Swordmaster
or
Ma 3ds01 assassin playable.gif
Assassin
Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose.

Fates

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Ma 3ds02 samurai playable.gif
Samurai
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10. Ma 3ds02 swordmaster playable.gif
Swordmaster
or
Ma 3ds02 master of arms playable.gif
Master of Arms
Promotion choice criteria: The player may freely choose.

Three Houses

Base class Certification requirements Advanced class
Any class Level 20
Advanced Seal
Swords A
Ma ns01 swordmaster playable.gif
Swordmaster
This class is available for any unit.

Warriors

Owain

Base class Promotion method Advanced class

Myrmidon
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 15.
Swordmaster

Ryoma

Base class Promotion method Advanced class

Swordmaster
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 15.
High Prince

Playable Swordmasters

Playable Characters
Name Game
Shannan Genealogy of the Holy War Second Generation
Eyvel Thracia 776, Awakening
Shanam Thracia 776
Karel The Binding Blade, The Blazing Blade, Awakening
Karla The Blazing Blade (Hector's tale only)
Ismaire The Sacred Stones (Creature Campaign only)
Stefan Path of Radiance
Lucia Path of Radiance, Radiant Dawn, Awakening
Zihark Radiant Dawn
Mia Radiant Dawn
Say'ri Awakening
Yen'fay Awakening
Navarre Awakening
Deen Awakening
Athena Awakening
Ayra Awakening
Seliph Awakening
Larcei Awakening
Mareeta Awakening
Lyn Awakening
Marisa Awakening
Lloyd Awakening
Ryoma Fates: Birthright, Revelation, Warriors
Catherine Three Houses Azure Moon Verdant Wind Silver Snow
Playable Swordmaster units in the Fire Emblem series.

Notable enemy Swordmasters

Enemy Units
Name Game
Lamia Genealogy of the Holy War First Generation
Boyce Genealogy of the Holy War Second Generation
Simia Genealogy of the Holy War Second Generation, Awakening
Kel The Binding Blade
Lloyd The Blazing Blade
Carlyle The Sacred Stones
Homasa Path of Radiance
Tashoria Radiant Dawn
Yen'fay Awakening
Ryoma Fates: Conquest, Warriors
Hana Fates: Conquest
Hinata Fates: Conquest
Sumeragi Fates: Revelation
Felix Three Houses Crimson Flower Verdant Wind
Catherine Three Houses Crimson Flower
Enemy Swordmaster units in the Fire Emblem series.

Notable neutral Swordmasters

Playable Characters
Name Game
Ryoma Fates: Conquest, Warriors
Catherine Three Houses
Neutral Swordmaster units in the Fire Emblem series.

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The Blazing Blade
(class roll)
A title given to those dedicated to the sword. Incredible speed and killing strokes. ??
The Blazing Blade
(help)
An honorific bestowed upon true masters of swordplay. ??
The Sacred Stones
(class roll)
A title given to those dedicated to the sword. Incredible speed and killing strokes. ??
The Sacred Stones
(help)
Lightning-fast swordsmen of peerless lethal skill. Equip: Swords. ??
Path of Radiance Lighting-fast swordsmen who have mastered the art of the sword. Their skills are peerless and lethal. ??
Radiant Dawn
(class roll)
Lightning-fast swordsmen who have mastered the art of the sword. They are peerless and deadly. ??
Radiant Dawn
(help)
Lightning-fast swordsmen whose masterful skills are as sharp and lethal as the blades they wield. ??
Shadow Dragon Seasoned myrmidons who strike with critical hits as sure and quick as lightning. ??
Awakening A seasoned myrmidon with high Skill/Spd. Wields swords. ??
Fates Hoshidan. A master of the way of the katana. Has exceptional Spd and Avo. ??
Three Houses A master in the way of the sword, this class strikes with speed and grace. ??

Trivia

Etymology and other languages

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

Swordmaster

--

Spanish

Espadachín

Swordsman

French

Bretteur

Fencer

German

Schwertmeister

Swordmaster

Italian

Mastro di spada

Master of swords

Gallery

References

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: Genealogy of the Holy War
Base classes Arch KnightAxe ArmorAxe FighterAxe KnightBardBow ArmorBow FighterCavalierFire MageFree KnightJunior LordKnightLance KnightLight PriestessMagePegasus KnightPriestPrincePrincessSword ArmorSword FighterTroubadourThiefThunder MageWind MageWyvern Knight
Advanced classes Bow KnightDuke KnightForrestGeneralGreat KnightHigh PriestKnight LordMage KnightMage FighterMaster KnightPaladinRangerSageSniperSwordmasterThief FighterWarriorWyvern Lord
Other classes BallistaBarbarianBaronBishopBrigandCivilianDancerDark BishopDark MageDark PrinceDragon RiderEmperorHunterIron BallistaKiller BallistaPirateQueen
Unused classes ArcherAxe SoldierGreat BallistaPegasus RiderSoldierSpear SoldierSword Soldier
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: Path of Radiance
Base classes ArcherAxe KnightBanditBow KnightChildCivilianClericFighterKnightLance KnightMageMyrmidonPegasus KnightPriestRangerSoldierSword KnightThiefWyvern Rider
Advanced classes AssassinBerserkerBishopFalcon KnightGeneralHalberdierHeroKing DaeinLordPaladinPrincess CrimeaSageSniperSwordmasterValkyrieWarriorWyvern Lord
Laguz classes Beast Tribe (CatLionTiger) • Bird Tribe (HawkHeronRaven) • Dragon Tribe (Red DragonWhite Dragon)
Classes in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Base classes ArcherArmored AxeArmored LanceArmored SwordAxe KnightBanditBow KnightCitizenDracoknightFighterFire MageHorseLance KnightLight MageMyrmidonPegasus KnightPilgrimPriestSoldierSword KnightThiefThunder MageVendorWind Mage
Advanced classes Axe GeneralAxe PaladinBishopBlade PaladinBow PaladinClericDark SageDragonmasterDruidFalconknightFire SageHalberdierHeroLance GeneralLance PaladinLight SageRogueSniperSword GeneralSwordmasterThunder SageWarriorWind Sage
Master classes Arch SageAssassinBlack KnightChancellorDragonlordEmpressGold KnightLight PriestessMarksmanMarshallOrder IncarnateQueenReaverSaintSentinelSeraph KnightSilver KnightSpiritSummonerTruebladeValkyrieVanguardWhisper
Laguz classes Beast Tribe (CatLionLion KingTigerWolfWolf Queen) • Bird Tribe (HawkHawk KingHeronRavenRaven King) • Dragon Tribe (Black DragonRed DragonWhite Dragon)
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: 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