Sylvain

Sylvain Jose Gautier (pronounced /⁠sɪl'veɪn hoʊ'zeɪ 'ɡɑtieɪ⁠/^[key]; Japanese: シルヴァン＝ジョゼ＝ゴーティエ Sylvain José Gautier) is a Crest-bearing scion of House Gautier, second son of its then-margrave Matthias Raoul Gautier, younger brother of Miklan, and a good friend of fellow nobles Dimitri, Felix, and Ingrid. In 1180, he enrolled in the Officers Academy at Garreg Mach Monastery and joined the Blue Lions house alongside his friends.

Sylvain Jose Gautier Artwork of Sylvain in Part I, from Three Houses. Heir to House Gautier

Gender Male Race Human Age 19 (Three Houses Part I and Warriors: Three Hopes prologue) 21 (Warriors: Three Hopes post-timeskip) 25 (Three Houses Part II) Birthday 5th of the Garland Moon (June 5th) Height 186 cm Family Margrave Gautier (father) Miklan (older half-brother) Unnamed unborn older half-sibling Gautier (ancestor) Nationality Faerghus (Gautier) Title(s) Margrave Gautier Starting class Noble (Three Houses) Soldier (Warriors: Three Hopes) Voiced by Joe Brogie (English, all appearances) Makoto Furukawa (Japanese, all appearances) Appearance(s) Three Houses Heroes Warriors: Three Hopes

“	I'm always serious when it comes to matters of the heart. When I flirt, I stake my life on it.	”	— Sylvain, to Dorothea

Sylvain is a playable character in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Additionally, he is also a playable character in the spinoff titles Fire Emblem Heroes and Warriors: Three Hopes.

Biography

Sylvain is the second son of the house of Gautier. During his childhood, he was abused by his elder brother Miklan, who deeply resented him due to his own lack of a Crest making him ineligible to inherit the margravate.^{[citation needed]} Eventually, Miklan was disinherited and left House Gautier.^{[citation needed]} In 1180, he enrolled in the Officers Academy at Garreg Mach Monastery and joined the Blue Lions, studying and fighting alongside them. During this time, Miklan steals the Lance of Ruin from House Gautier and is tracked down and slain by Church forces, potentially including Sylvain himself.

After the timeskip, if Sylvain is a member of Byleth's class, he returns to Garreg Mach on the day of the millennium festival and accompanies them throughout the war. If not recruited on the Verdant Wind route, he reunites with Dimitri and fights alongside him in the Battle at Gronder, and can be circumvented or slain at the player's discretion. If not recruited on the Crimson Flower route, he fights alongside Dimitri at the Tailtean Plains, and is slain by Imperial forces. Sylvain makes no appearances in the story on the Silver Snow route, but it is most likely he's one of the many casualties of the Battle at Gronder.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Role

Sylvain is a starting playable character for the Blue Lions route, a recruitable unit on the Black Eagles and Golden Deer routes and a recurring enemy should he not be recruited during Part I.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Main article: Sylvain/Stats

Noble Level 1 Movement 4 Crest

Recruitment: Automatically upon joining the Blue Lions; can be recruited to other houses if Byleth has skill in Charm and Reason, or if Byleth is female Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats Max HP 27 Luck 6 Strength 9 Defense 6 Magic 5 Resistance 2 Dexterity 5 Charm 7 Speed 8 Max HP 55% Luck 35% Strength 45% Defense 40% Magic 30% Resistance 25% Dexterity 35% Charm 45% Speed 50% Max HP 98 Luck 49 Strength 65 Defense 56 Magic 42 Resistance 38 Dexterity 48 Charm 57 Speed 70 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Inventory Abilities Iron Lance Vulnerary Bullion Philanderer Lance Prowess Lv 1 Axe Prowess Lv 1 Combat arts Spells Battalion Tempest Lance Smash -- -- Skill Levels E D D E E E E E E D E -- -- -- -- -- --

At the beginning of Part II, Sylvain automatically gains 2 level-ups.

Enemy - Chapter 7

See also: Battle of the Eagle and Lion (Black Eagles) and Battle of the Eagle and Lion (Golden Deer)

Normal Hard Maddening

Cavalier Level 14 Movement 7 Crest

Stats Max HP 36 Luck 9 Strength 17 Defense 12 Magic 7 Resistance 3 Dexterity 10 Charm 11+1 Speed 12

Inventory Abilities Short Spear Steel Lance Philanderer Canto Lance Prowess Lv 3 Death Blow Swordbreaker+ Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Church of Seiros Soldiers Lv 3 Disturbance Skill Levels E C E E E E E E E D E

Cavalier Level 15 Movement 7 Crest

Stats Max HP 39 Luck 11 Strength 19 Defense 15 Magic 9 Resistance 6 Dexterity 12 Charm 13+1 Speed 14

Inventory Abilities Short Spear Steel Lance Philanderer Canto Lance Prowess Lv 3 Death Blow Swordbreaker+ Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Church of Seiros Soldiers Lv 3 Disturbance Skill Levels E C E E E E E E E D E

Cavalier Level 21 Movement 7 Crest

Stats Max HP 46 Luck 16 Strength 26 Defense 19 Magic 14 Resistance 10 Dexterity 17 Charm 19+1 Speed 20

Inventory Abilities Short Spear Steel Lance Philanderer Canto Lance Prowess Lv 3 Death Blow Swordbreaker+ Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Church of Seiros Soldiers Lv 3 Disturbance Skill Levels E C E E E E E E E D E

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Enemy - Crimson Flower Chapter 17

See also: Combat at Tailtean Plains

Normal Hard Maddening

Great Knight Level 37 Movement 7 Crest

Stats Max HP 64 Luck 13 Strength 29 Defense 36 Magic 10 Resistance 10 Dexterity 14 Charm 18+7 Speed 9

Inventory Abilities Lance of Ruin Vulnerary Philanderer Canto Lancefaire Axefaire Lance Prowess Lv 5 Death Blow Hit +20 Swordbreaker+ Pass Combat arts Spells Battalion Ruined Sky -- Gautier Knights Lv 5 Stride Skill Levels E E B+ E E E E B A E E

Great Knight Level 38 Movement 7 Crest

Stats Max HP 71 Luck 19 Strength 35 Defense 36 Magic 16 Resistance 10 Dexterity 18 Charm 24+7 Speed 15

Inventory Abilities Lance of Ruin Vulnerary Philanderer Canto Lancefaire Axefaire Lance Prowess Lv 5 Death Blow Hit +20 Swordbreaker+ Pass Combat arts Spells Battalion Ruined Sky -- Gautier Knights Lv 5 Stride Skill Levels E E B+ E E E E B A E E

Great Knight Level 44 Movement 7 Crest

Stats Max HP 84 Luck 28 Strength 45 Defense 40 Magic 24 Resistance 15 Dexterity 27 Charm 30+7 Speed 23

Inventory Abilities Lance of Ruin Vulnerary Philanderer Canto Lancefaire Axefaire Lance Prowess Lv 5 Death Blow Hit +20 Swordbreaker+ Pass Combat arts Spells Battalion Ruined Sky -- Gautier Knights Lv 5 Stride Skill Levels E E B+ E E E E B A E E

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Enemy - Verdant Wind Chapter 17

See also: To War at Gronder (Verdant Wind)

Normal Hard Maddening

Paladin Level 34 Movement 8 Crest

Stats Max HP 55 Luck 14 Strength 26 Defense 28 Magic 10 Resistance 11 Dexterity 15 Charm 17+7 Speed 19

Inventory Abilities Silver Lance Concoction Philanderer Canto Lancefaire Terrain Resistance Lance Prowess Lv 3 Death Blow Swordbreaker+ Pass Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Gautier Knights Lv 4 Stride Skill Levels E B E E E E E B E B E

Paladin Level 35 Movement 8 Crest

Stats Max HP 61 Luck 20 Strength 31 Defense 28 Magic 15 Resistance 16 Dexterity 21 Charm 31+7 Speed 24

Inventory Abilities Silver Lance Concoction Philanderer Canto Lancefaire Terrain Resistance Lance Prowess Lv 3 Death Blow Swordbreaker+ Pass Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Gautier Knights Lv 5 Stride Skill Levels E B E E E E E B E B E

Paladin Level 41 Movement 8 Crest

Stats Max HP 73 Luck 28 Strength 41 Defense 32 Magic 23 Resistance 24 Dexterity 29 Charm 22+7 Speed 33

Inventory Abilities Silver Lance Concoction Philanderer Canto Lancefaire Terrain Resistance Lance Prowess Lv 3 Death Blow Swordbreaker+ Pass Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Gautier Knights Lv 5 Stride Skill Levels E B E E E E E B E B E

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Growth rates when reclassed

Main article: Sylvain/Stats § Growth rates when reclassed

Myrmidon Soldier Fighter Monk Dancer

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Myrmidon	65%	45%	30%	35%	55%	35%	40%	20%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Soldier	65%	45%	30%	40%	50%	35%	40%	20%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Fighter	65%	50%	30%	35%	50%	35%	40%	20%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Monk	60%	45%	30%	35%	50%	35%	40%	30%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dancer	75%	40%	30%	35%	50%	35%	35%	20%	50%

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Mercenary Thief Armored Knight Cavalier Brigand Archer Brawler Mage Dark Mage Priest

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mercenary	75%	50%	30%	35%	55%	35%	40%	20%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Thief	75%	45%	30%	45%	60%	35%	40%	25%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Armored Knight	75%	45%	30%	35%	40%	35%	50%	20%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Cavalier	75%	50%	30%	40%	40%	35%	45%	25%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Brigand	85%	55%	30%	35%	50%	35%	40%	20%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Archer	60%	45%	30%	45%	50%	40%	40%	25%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Brawler	85%	45%	20%	45%	60%	35%	40%	15%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mage	60%	40%	40%	40%	50%	35%	35%	30%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dark Mage	60%	40%	40%	40%	50%	35%	35%	30%	40%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Priest	60%	40%	35%	40%	50%	35%	35%	35%	50%

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Hero Swordmaster Assassin Fortress Knight Paladin Wyvern Rider Warrior Sniper Grappler Warlock Dark Bishop Bishop

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Hero	85%	55%	30%	35%	60%	35%	40%	20%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Swordmaster	80%	55%	30%	35%	70%	35%	40%	20%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Assassin	75%	45%	30%	55%	70%	35%	40%	25%	40%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Fortress Knight	85%	55%	30%	35%	40%	35%	55%	25%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Paladin	85%	55%	30%	40%	40%	40%	45%	30%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Wyvern Rider	85%	55%	25%	35%	50%	35%	45%	20%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Warrior	95%	60%	25%	35%	50%	35%	40%	25%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Sniper	65%	50%	30%	55%	50%	45%	40%	25%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Grappler	95%	55%	30%	45%	60%	35%	40%	25%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Warlock	65%	45%	40%	35%	50%	35%	35%	30%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dark Bishop	65%	45%	40%	35%	50%	35%	35%	30%	40%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Bishop	65%	45%	40%	35%	50%	45%	35%	30%	50%

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Wyvern Lord Mortal Savant Great Knight Bow Knight Dark Knight Holy Knight War Master

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Wyvern Lord	85%	60%	25%	35%	60%	35%	45%	25%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mortal Savant	75%	55%	40%	35%	40%	45%	40%	25%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Great Knight	85%	55%	30%	35%	40%	35%	45%	20%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Bow Knight	65%	45%	30%	35%	45%	35%	40%	25%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dark Knight	65%	50%	40%	35%	45%	35%	45%	35%	45%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Holy Knight	65%	45%	40%	35%	45%	45%	45%	35%	50%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
War Master	95%	60%	30%	35%	60%	35%	40%	25%	45%

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Trickster War Monk

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Trickster	75%	45%	30%	50%	70%	45%	40%	30%	40%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
War Monk	95%	55%	35%	45%	50%	35%	40%	30%	45%

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Abilities

Ability set
Ability		Learned at
	Philanderer	Personal ability, innate and unremovable
	Sword Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Wrath Strike	D
	Grounder	C
	Axebreaker	B
	Sword Crit +10	S
	Swordfaire	S+
	Lance Prowess	Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Tempest Lance	Innate
	Knightkneeler	C
	Monster Piercer	C+
	Swordbreaker	B
	Swift Strikes	A
	Lance Crit +10	S
	Lancefaire	S+
	Axe Prowess	Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Smash	Innate
	Helm Splitter	C
	Spike	C+
	Lancebreaker	B
	Lightning Axe	A
	Axe Crit +10	S
	Axefaire	S+
	Bow Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Curved Shot	D
	Close Counter	C
	Bow Crit +10	S
	Bowfaire	S+
	Brawling Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Fading Blow	D
	Rushing Blow	C
	Healing Focus	B
	Brawl Crit +10	S
	Fistfaire	S+
	Black Magic Avo +20	Budding Talent:
	Reason	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Black Magic Range +1	S
	Black Tomefaire	S+
	Faith	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	White Magic Range +1	S
	White Tomefaire	S+
	Authority	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Battalion Vantage	C
	Defensive Tactics	B
	Offensive Tactics	S+
	Weight -3	C
	Smite	B
	Weight -5	A
	Armored Effect Null	S+
	Dexterity +4	C
	Movement +1	A+
	Cavalry Effect Null	S+
	Alert Stance	B
	Alert Stance+	A+
	Flying Effect Null	S+
The above ability list does not include class abilities, or abilities and combat arts that are granted by items.

Spell list

Spell	Learned at
Fire	D
Bolganone	C
Sagittae	B
Ragnarok	A
Heal	D
Nosferatu	D+
Physic	C
Seraphim	B

Analysis

This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

Sylvain is a physically-oriented unit with great offenses and good physical bulk. His base stats while not excellent, are solid, lacking any clear weakness, and with Tempest Lance at base he can deal major damage immediately from recruitment. On top of solid bases, Sylvain has great growths in speed, HP, Defense, and charm and a good growth in strength, meaning that as the game progresses, Sylvain will end up with respectable physical bulk on par with Dimitri which will allow him to survive double attacks from the fastest enemies on maddening. Sylvain's personal skill of Philanderer, which gives -2 to damage taken and +2 to damage output when next to a female unit, also boosts his bulk in the early game allowing him to tank hits for more vulnerable allies in the early game. Upon achieving an A-rank in lances, Sylvain will obtain one of the best combat arts in the game: Swift Strikes. This is one of the few combat arts with a brave-effect meaning it makes a guaranteed follow-up attack, and Sylvain is one of three units able to obtain this art alongside Ferdinand and Seteth. With a strong-enough lance, this combat art allows Sylvain to one-round nearly any enemy. Swift Strikes even retains the effective damage bonus of the Horseslayer and Blessed Lance allowing Sylvain to tear through nearly any enemy horseback unit or monster.

Sylvain possesses a minor Crest of Gautier which grants him a 40% chance to raise might by five when using a combat art. Like nearly all crest effects, the proc rate is not reliable though it has great synergy with Swift Strikes. Since the combat art hits twice consecutively, the Crest of Gautier effect has a 64% chance of procing on at least one of the hits, meaning that the effect will proc when using Swift Strikes more often than not, further bolstering Sylvain's impressive ability to consistently one-round enemies. Sylvain's crest also allows him to use Ruined Sky, the Lance of Ruin's exclusive combat art. The art grants a great bonus to might (+13) and deals bonus damage to dragons and flying units, however, any bonuses to might it grants pales in comparison to using Swift Strikes with the relic lance—which grants an effective +24 to might provided the second hit lands—and since both arts consume the same amount of durability, Swift Strikes is the superior option.

Sylvain has a Budding Talent in Reason, which will give him Black Magic Avo +20, increasing his avoid while equipped with black magic. To be able to make use of this ability to strengthen his dodge-tanking, he needs to be classed as a magic-wielding class. Though the Budding Talent can make the process of promoting into a Dark Knight easier, and Sylvain himself has some very strong and useful spells at his disposal, such as Ragnarok, Seraphim, and Physic, his magical prowess is average at best, as his growth in magic, while higher in comparison to other non-mage units, is mediocre.

Sylvain's best promotion pathways revolve around capitalizing on the amazing damage output of Swift Strikes. In order to focus on obtaining Swift Strikes as soon as possible, promote Sylvain into a Soldier, then Cavalier, then end in Paladin. Since Paladin has Lancefaire and the highest strength class modifier and movement out of all horse-mounted classes, the Paladin class is one of Sylvain's best final classes. When following the above promotion path, make sure to give Sylvain Death Blow by mastering the Brigand class as obtaining the skill translates to as much as twelve more damage when using Swift Strikes. Sylvain can also follow the promotion pathway of Fighter to Brigand, master for Death Blow, then Wyvern Rider, ending in Wyvern Lord. The best physically-oriented class in the game is undoubtedly the Wyvern Lord as it has the best strength and speed modifiers and Canto bolstered by the peerless movement of flying units; though, with Sylvain, the case can also be made for Paladin being a better option. While the Wyvern Lord class has generally superior combat and movement, Paladins have Lancefaire as a class skill, making the strength class modifier for Paladin an effective +7 as opposed to the Wyvern Lord's +4. Furthermore, Paladins, in being landbound units, can equip guard adjutants, giving Paladins a safer enemy phase, and have access to all Battalions in the game. There's also nothing stopping him from getting both classes and switching between the two as dictated by map layout; for example, the penultimate map of Azure Moon is in a city with lots of buildings that Wyvern Lord can fly over, while the final map is an indoor map in a castle where flight is low-impact. Promoting Sylvain to a Dark Knight will grant him an alternative yet significantly weaker offensive option in magic at the cost of making him lose a point of movement and decreasing his damage output with lances by six. As mentioned earlier, Sylvain's excellent physical combat prowess means that it greatly overshadows his performance in magical-oriented classes by way of his great physical growths and Swift Strikes.

Out-of-House Performance

Sylvain holds the unique distinction of being the easiest unit to recruit outside of the Blue Lions. As long as you picked a female Byleth at the beginning of the game, Sylvain can be recruited during the first exploration session in Chapter 2. Since he essentially has no recruitment cost, Sylvain can be considered one of your starting units in any route and be trained accordingly. Sylvain's personal skill also has great synergy with Hilda and Leonie's personal skills, Hilda's giving Sylvain +5 damage output in conjunction with his own personal skill and Leonie's allowing the two to boost each other. An additional perk of an early recruitment of Sylvain is that it allows you to keep the Lance of Ruin by refusing to return it to Rhea after Chapter 5, giving you a 22-might weapon to bring to your next encounter with the Death Knight, where it can be used to reliably one-shot him when used with Knightkneeler, and to Gronder Field without playing Sylvain's paralogue, which unlocks at the beginning of Chapter 7. On the other hand, if you picked male Byleth in the beginning, Sylvain's standards for out-of-house recruitment are far more stringent, demanding a high level of charm and proficiency in Reason, a proficiency only helpful for Byleth if you plan to keep him in the Enlightened One class, if you are playing Black Eagles and also seek to recruit Lorenz, or if you are a Golden Deer wanting to recruit Linhardt. These conditions make Sylvain more difficult to recruit before the main map of Chapter 5, potentially making you miss out on a great advantage to recruiting him. Moreover, the other routes have easier access to a Swift Strikes-user—the Black Eagles have Ferdinand while the Golden Deer automatically recruit Seteth for free at the end of Part I—making recruiting Sylvain not strictly necessary.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Three versions of Sylvain are present in Heroes, both based on his appearance in Part I of Three Houses. Sylvain was first made available to be summoned by players on July 8, 2020 in a special summer variation as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Overseas Memories update. The normal variant of Sylvain was added in the World of the Past update, and was first available to summon from April 17 to May 8 of 2023. A spring variation of Sylvain was added on March 6, 2024, and was first available to summon from then to February 6, 2024.

Sylvain: Hanging with Tens

Starting stats

★★★★ ★★★★★

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 7/8/9 Speed 8/9/10 Defense 3/4/5 Resistance 1/2/3 Maximum HP 36/39/42 Attack 27/30/33 Speed 30/33/36 Defense 21/24/27 Resistance 11/14/17 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Melon Float Draw Back --

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 7/8/9 Speed 8/9/10 Defense 4/5/6 Resistance 2/3/4 Maximum HP 39/42/45 Attack 29/32/35 Speed 32/35/38 Defense 23/27/30 Resistance 12/16/19 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Melon Float+ Draw Back --

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Wind	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Elwind	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Melon Float	★★★★	★★★★	200
	Melon Float+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Draw Back	★★★★	★★★★	150
B	Chill Res 1	★★★★	—	60
B	Chill Res 2	★★★★	—	120
B	Chill Res 3	★★★★	—	240
C	Rouse Atk/Def 1	★★★★	—	60
C	Rouse Atk/Def 2	★★★★	—	120
C	Rouse Atk/Def 3	★★★★★	—	240

Sylvain: Consummate Flirt

Starting stats

★★★★ ★★★★★

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 10/11/12 Speed 10/11/12 Defense 5/6/7 Resistance 2/3/4 Maximum HP 34/37/40 Attack 38/42/45 Speed 30/33/36 Defense 31/34/38 Resistance 18/21/24 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Allied Axe -- New Moon

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 10/11/12 Speed 10/11/12 Defense 6/7/8 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 36/40/43 Attack 40/44/47 Speed 32/35/38 Defense 34/37/41 Resistance 20/23/27 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Allied Axe+ -- New Moon

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Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Axe	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Steel Axe	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Allied Axe	★★★★	★★★★	200
	Allied Axe+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	New Moon	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Moonbow	★★★★	—	200
A	Atk/Def Catch 1	★★★★	—	60
A	Atk/Def Catch 2	★★★★	—	120
A	Atk/Def Catch 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Spur Def 1	★★★★	—	50
C	Spur Atk/Def 1	★★★★	—	120
C	Spur Atk/Def 2	★★★★	—	240

Sylvain: Spring Flingster

Starting stats

Sylvain: Spring Flingster is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 10/11/12 Speed 10/11/12 Defense 6/7/8 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 36/40/43 Attack 40/44/47 Speed 32/35/38 Defense 34/37/41 Resistance 20/23/27 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Flingster Spear Rally Attack Dragon Gaze

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Lance	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Steel Lance	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Silver Lance	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Flingster Spear	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Rally Attack	★★★★★	★★★★★	150
	Rally Atk/Spd	★★★★★	—	300
	Rally Atk/Spd+	★★★★★	—	400
	Dragon Gaze	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Draconic Aura	★★★★★	—	200
	No Quarter	★★★★★	—	500
A	Atk/Spd Clash 1	★★★★★	—	60
A	Atk/Spd Clash 2	★★★★★	—	120
A	Atk/Spd Clash 3	★★★★★	—	240
A	Atk/Spd Clash 4	★★★★★	—	300
B	S/D Near Trace 1	★★★★★	—	60
B	S/D Near Trace 2	★★★★★	—	120
B	S/D Near Trace 3	★★★★★	—	240
B	S/D Near Trace 4	★★★★★	—	300

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

Role

Sylvain is a character set to appear in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes; he was first shown in the "Kingdom of Faerghus" trailer, where he was shown to be playable. Like most other characters, he has a new design.

Starting stats and growth rates

Soldier Level 1 Movement 6 Crest

Recruitment: Chapter 2, automatically upon joining the Blue Lions Base Stats Stat Growths Max Stats Max HP 3600 Luck 9 Strength 10 Defense 9 Magic 8 Resistance 8 Dexterity 10 Charm 9 Speed 10 Max HP 7295 Luck 56 Strength 64 Defense 62 Magic 45 Resistance 39 Dexterity 51 Charm 56 Speed 74 Note: stat gains may be increased by class growths. Max HP 8400 Luck 66 Strength 76 Defense 70 Magic 62 Resistance 55 Dexterity 66 Charm 72 Speed 78 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Inventory Abilities Iron Lance Gordian Stroke Lv 1 Adept Flirt Lv 1 Valiant Bloodline Lv 1 Sword Buster Lv 1 Combat arts/spells Battalion Wheelsweep Earthsplitter -- Skill Levels E E E E E E E

Abilities

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Personality

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Sylvain acts as an older brother-like figure to the other students, but his fondness for sweet-talking girls causes him trouble. While he enjoys the company of women, he also despises how so many of them are only interested in him because of his Crest. His flirtatious ways belie his shrewd, perceptive mind, and he's a lot better at reading people than he lets on. He jokes around more frequently than most other Officers Academy students.

As he is childhood friends with Felix, Ingrid and Dimitri, he shares a deep bond with them and expresses his unhappiness if forced to fight them. Despite his flirty and easygoing nature, he struggles to develop any deep romantic relationships, and he can only truly commit to love with women he really trusts, like Dorothea and Ingrid.

Despite the impression he gives off to people he's actually quite intelligent, being shown to easily grasp complicated magic formulas at a glance in his supports with Annette. In his supports with Dedue, Sylvain explains his suspicions behind the Tragedy of Duscur, as Duscur and Faerghus had enjoyed good relations up until that point and the fact that the king's elite guard was effortlessly slaughtered, a feat not plausible for a smaller, less skilled military. Sylvain explains that he intentionally leads people to think he is not very smart because he dislikes the pressure of people's expectations and them believing they know what he is capable of, saying he finds it suffocating.

Sylvain hates the way crests influence the lives of those in Fódlan, as his brother Miklan was born without one. He held deep resentment against Sylvain for having one, even throwing him down a well at one point, or leaving him on the side of a mountain in the middle of winter. Despite all of this, Sylvain doesn't hold resentment towards his brother and expresses that he could have ended up just like him if Miklan was born with a crest instead of Sylvain. Furthermore, he holds most women in contempt, as he believes they show interest in him solely due to his Crest in an attempt to curry favor with him, without actually getting to know who he is. However, in conversations with Byleth, Sylvain admits that hating women is merely an "easy answer" and seems to recognize that he cannot blame them for all his problems.

After the war ends, Sylvain is stated to have convinced the nobles of his territory to place less value on the Crests by easing tensions with Sreng, thereby nullifying their necessity. He's also stated to have treated all of his children equally no matter if they had a Crest or not, and in some endings, his heir does not bear a Crest.

Supports

Main articles: Sylvain/Supports and Sylvain/Supports (Warriors: Three Hopes)

Endings

Sylvain, Sincerest of Knights (single ending)
As Margrave Gautier, Sylvain devoted his life to improving relations with the people of the Sreng region. With oration alone, he succeeded in helping to create a new way of life for nobles in which Relics and Crests were no longer viewed as necessary. Though he went down in history as an extraordinary lord, it nevertheless became customary to refer to cheaters as "sons of Gautier."

Byleth, Wandering Flame/Ruler of Dawn & Sylvain, Sincerest of Knights (Silver Snow, Verdant Wind)
After ascending the throne as the first leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan, Byleth announced her marriage to Sylvain, who had become the new Margrave Gautier. Sylvain was a valued ally who assisted his wife in her new role, both publicly and privately. Most of all, it is said that his cunning manner of speech was a great asset for fostering relations between the Church of Seiros, Fódlan, and surrounding regions. Though known as a philanderer in youth, Sylvain happily settled down after marriage and became a gentle and devoted husband and father. The two had many children whom they doted on equally, regardless of whether or not they bore a crest.

Byleth, Guardian of Order & Sylvain, Sincerest of Knights (Azure Moon)
After becoming the new archbishop of the Church of Seiros, Byleth announced her marriage to Sylvain, heir to House Gautier. Sylvain was a valued ally who assisted his wife in her new role, both publicly and privately. He achieved a great deal, including fostering relations with Faerghus and helping to institute sweeping organizational changes within the church. Though known as a philanderer in his youth, Sylvain happily settled down after marriage. By the time he inherited the title of Margrave Gautier, he was a gentle and devoted husband. It is said that those who knew him in his youth wondered what sort of spell the archbishop had cast on him.

Byleth, Wings of the Hegemon & Sylvain, Sincerest of Knights (Crimson Flower)
When the fighting was over, Byleth and Sylvain were married. As the new leaders of House Gautier, they focused their efforts on the restoration of northern Fódlan, which had been deeply scarred by the ravages of war. Once this task was complete, they set their sights on improving relations with the Sreng people in an effort to remove the perceived need for the power of Crests. This accomplishment took a great deal of hard work, but the two refused to give up on their ideals. In time, the two had a large and loving family. They lived happily and loved their children equally, regardless of whether or not they bore a Crest.

Dorothea, Devoted Heart & Sylvain, Sincerest of Knights
After more than 10 proposals, Dorothea finally relented and agreed to marry Sylvain. Together they inherited Gautier territory. With the support of his wife's counsel, the new Margrave Gautier was able to improve relations with the Sreng people, and thereby convince the local nobles that Relics and Crests were no longer an absolute requirement for survival. Due to their efforts, they went down in history as an extraordinary lord and lady. It is said that what finally convinced Dorothea to marry Sylvain was his promise that they would grow old happily together, and that he was true to his word.

Felix, Meandering Sword & Sylvain, Sincerest of Knights (Silver Snow, Verdant Wind, Crimson Flower)
Even after the war's end, skirmishes continued to break out across Fódlan. Learning that there were still places where he could fight, Felix abandoned his noble title and chose to make a living with his sword. Decades later, he reunited briefly with Sylvain, who had need of his services as Margrave Gautier. Felix departed as soon as the job was finished, however, and the two never met again. Years later, a sword that was thought to have belonged to Felix arrived on Sylvain's doorstep.

Felix, The Shield's Successor & Sylvain, Sincerest of Knights (Azure Moon)
After the war, Felix and Sylvain inherited their respective titles of Duke Fraldarius and Margrave Gautier, and set to work restoring the Kingdom. Each led a busy life, but that only seemed to enhance their friendship over the years. Each became known for making surprise visits to the estate of the other, in order to deliver the latest taunting in a friendly but relentless game of one-upmanship. It is said that, in their later years, they became so close that they passed away on the same day, as if conceding that one could not live without the other.

Sylvain, Sincerest of Knights & Mercedes, Benevolent Soul
As Margrave Gautier, Sylvain devoted his life to improving relations with the people of Sreng. Under his leadership, nobles were persuaded that Relics and Crests were not necessary as they'd previously thought. Though he went down in history as an extraordinary lord, he could not have done so without the constant support and counsel of his wife, Mercedes, whose wisdom and guidance brought prosperity to the people. The couple built a loving home life, surrounded by happy children, and when Sylvain at last passed away, he was succeeded by his oldest child, who bore no Crest.

Sylvain, Sincerest of Knights & Ingrid, Stalwart Knight
As Margrave Gautier, Sylvain devoted his life to improving relations with the people of Sreng. Under his leadership, nobles were persuaded that Relics and Crests were not necessary as they'd previously thought. Though he went down in history as an extraordinary lord, he could not have done so without the constant support and counsel of his wife, Ingrid, whose wisdom and tenacity ensured that the people would prosper. Sylvain was ever loyal to his beloved wife. The couple had many children, and while not one of them bore a Crest, they were all equally and wholeheartedly loved.

Sylvain (if Sylvain was defeated in Part I in Classic Mode)
Fell in combat with another army after the battle of Garreg Mach. He was unable to make the promised meeting.

Quotes

Battle quotes

“	Miklan: Why have you come, you Crest-bearing fool? Sylvain: I'm here for the Lance of Ruin, Miklan. Hand it over. I don't want to humiliate you, but I will. Miklan: Hmph! Hurry up an die already. If not for you... If it hadn't been for you... Sylvain: Shut up! I'm so tired of hearing that. You've always blamed me for something that isn't my fault.	”	— Sylvain against Miklan in Chapter 5.

“	Sylvain: What is that? It's like a bad dream come to life. Black Beast: Gyaaaaargh!	”	— Sylvain agaisnt Miklan as the black beast in Chapter 5.

“	Sylvain: Hey, Felix? Remember when we were kids and we made a promise about dying together? Felix: I remember. Sylvain: Well, seems we're about to kill each other. Felix: Sorry, Sylvain. You'll die first.	”	— Sylvain fighting an enemy Felix in Crimson Flower Chapter 16, or as an enemy fighting Felix in Crimson Flower Chapter 17.

“	Ingrid: Sylvain. This isn't funny. What are you doing? Sylvain: I'm sorry, Ingrid. I believe in what the professor is trying to do more than I do in my own country. Ingrid: Perhaps my blade will cut away the scales from your eyes!	”	— Sylvain, fighting an enemy Ingrid in Crimson Flower Chapter 16.

“	So what are you waiting for? Let's finish this today.	”	— Sylvain, as an enemy in Crimson Flower Chapter 17.

“	Professor! Has it really been five years? We ought to raise a glass to the occasion. Celebrate your return. Nah, I'd rather commemorate it with your death.	”	— Sylvain, as an enemy fighting male Byleth in Crimson Flower Chapter 17.

“	Professor, there's something I should admit. I've got some regrets about how our lives have gone. I should have made a proper attempt to woo you before now. Instead, I have to kill you.	”	— Sylvain, as an enemy fighting female Byleth in Crimson Flower Chapter 17.

“	Sylvain: Stand down, Ingrid. I know you don't want to die here. Ingrid: I will not. I'll never ally myself with the likes of you. Sylvain: Stubborn as ever. I always did like that about you. Ingrid: And you never cease to amaze me with your false flattery. Don't waste your breath.	”	— Sylvain, as an enemy fighting Ingrid in Crimson Flower Chapter 17.

“	Huh. I guess this is fate. Sorry, but I need you to please give up quietly, OK?	”	— Sylvain, as an enemy in Verdant Wind Chapter 17.

“	Felix: Sylvain, stand aside. My blade thirsts for his blood, not yours. Sylvain: If that's so, then you oughta stand down. I don't want to fight you either! Felix: Fine. Then we're at an impasse.	”	— Unused dialogue between Sylvain and an enemy Felix in Azure Moon Chapter 18.

“	Thief Leader: Hey, I know that face. You're the boss's little bro, right? Sylvain: I'm sorry to say it, but yeah, I'm his brother. And he's led you into a bad spot. Anyway, your boss is dead. So this is your chance to disband this little thief gang of yours. Thief Leader: Quiet, fool! You think I have any other choice but to be a thief? Sylvain: Well, it's probably on me for making such a stupid request.	”	— Sylvain fighting any Thief Leader in The Forgotten.

Critical quotes

“	Open wide!	”	— Sylvain in Part I

“	Gonna need you to move!	”	— Sylvain in Parts I & II

“	Don't underestimate me!	”	— Sylvain in Part I

“	Take this!	”	— Sylvain in Part I

“	Let's finish this!	”	— Sylvain in Part II

“	This'll do it.	”	— Sylvain in Part II

“	Whatever it takes!	”	— Sylvain in Part II

Defeat quotes

“	I can't believe it... Well, not much more I can do here.	”	— Sylvain's retreat quote as a playable character in Part I.

“	Heh, I'm not afraid. I figured it would end like this...	”	— Sylvain's death quote in classic mode as a playable character in Part II.

“	Damn. I'm not dying here. I'm pulling back for now.	”	— Sylvain's retreat quote in casual mode as a playable character in Part II.

“	I was such a fool. So...this is how it ends. Forgive me, Your Majesty. I'm...going on...ahead.	”	— Sylvain's death quote as an enemy Crimson Flower Chapter 17.

Other quotes

Main articles: Sylvain/Quotes and Sylvain/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Sylvain is featured on five cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Sylvain
	Sincerest of Knights, Sylvain
		"I understand the value of my blood. Believe me, I hate how much I understand it."
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Paladin		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Lance of Ruin, the Magic Lance: [Always] If your allies outnumber your enemies, the number of orbs that this unit's attacks will destroy is increased to 2. Threat-Defying Blade: [Trigger] Each time you use a "Sylvain"'s from your hand, until the end of the turn, all other allies gain +10 attack.
	Card #B19-025R • Artist: Misei Ito
	I Just Want to See You Smile, Sylvain
		"If I emerge victorious, the ladies are sure to take notice. I'll have to go into hiding."
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Cavalier		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Determination Beneath a Smile: [Hand] [Activate] Until the end of your opponent's next turn, allied "Sylvain" gains +20 attack and is immune to destruction as the cost or effect of skills. ([Hand] is only usable while this card is in your hand.)
	Card #B19-026N • Artist: Karuta Shiki
	Prodigal Son of House Gautier, Sylvain
		"Well, well! It must be my lucky day today, being approached by such a beauty."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Noble		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Philanderer: [Always] If you have 2 or more allies, this unit gains +10 attack. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B19-027N • Artist: Misei Ito
	Veteran Armored Knight, Sylvain
		"Laying a siege to a keep is like asking a girl out on a date. Once you're in, the rest will work itself out."
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 5
		Class: Great Knight		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		"This'll do it!": [Always] If your opponent has 2 or fewer Orbs, this unit gains +10 attack. "Let's get this duel rolling!": [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Choose 1 enemy, and move them. A Lady-Killer's Tactics: [Hand] [Activate] [] [Send this card to the Retreat Area] Choose up to 2 "Sylvains" with a Deployment Cost of 3 or lower from your Retreat Area, and add them to your hand. ([Hand] can only be used while this card is in your hand.)
	Card #B21-009HN • Artist: Niji Hayashi
	Philandering Wicked Lance Soldier, Sylvain
		"There are beautiful girls as far as the eye can see... You know, Professor, I think I'm going to like it at the Officers Academy!"
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Soldier		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		"Care to join me for tea?": [Activate] [Once per turn] Choose an area in which there are 1 or more allies. Move this unit into the chosen area. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B21-010N • Artist: Niji Hayashi
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Sylvain .

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Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Three Houses (White Clouds, Azure Moon)	Heir to House Gautier	ゴーティエ辺境伯家の嫡子
Three Houses (Non-Azure Moon Part II)	Former heir to House Gautier	ゴーティエ辺境伯家を出奔した元嫡子
Heroes (Sylvain: Hanging with Tens)	Heir to the title of Margrave Gautier. Excited by the opportunity to show off in front of the ladies spending summer on the beach. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.	ゴーティエ辺境伯の次期当主。 夏の海で女の子を前に闘志をみなぎらせる。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 風花雪月』）
Heroes (Sylvain: Consummate Flirt)	Heir to House Gautier. Finds the allure of beautiful women irresistible. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.	ゴーティエ辺境伯家の次期当主。 可愛い女の子を見ると、放っておけない性格。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム　風花雪月』）
Heroes (Sylvain: Spring Flingster)	Heir to the title of Margrave Gautier. He has rushed to the spring festival in the hopes of making new acquaintances. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses	ゴーティエ辺境伯の次期当主。 新たな出会いを求め、春祭りに馳せ参じる。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム　風花雪月』）
Warriors: Three Hopes	Heir to House Gautier	??

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Hanging with Tens Consummate Flirt Spring Flingster

Sylvain: Hanging with Tens
Sylvain, consummate ladies’ man of the Blue Lion House, is making a splash in his swimsuit outfit! True to form, he’s gone for a wild, mischievous style.	But even when he’s in his beachwear, his rakish sense of style still comes through loud and clear. Check out the fashionable sunglasses and necklace he’s wearing!	Sylvain’s not used to such hot weather, so he’s brought a cold drink along with him. I’m glad to see he’s staying hydrated…he could use some cooling down.	In typical Sylvain fashion, he’s been doing the rounds on the beach, chatting to every pretty young lady he sees. He’d better not get too carried away though, or else he’ll have to answer to Ingrid and the professors!
Closely Associated Characters
Dimitri Ingrid {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Crown prince of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. Known for his chivalry, it seems a darkness may lurk beneath the surface. Leader of the Blue Lions, the house to which Sylvain belongs. Daughter of House Galatea of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. Sylvain’s long-suffering friend who is often infuriated by his antics. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Sylvain: Consummate Flirt
Here’s Sylvain, the gallant flirt of the Blue Lions! He’s the next in line to the title of Margrave Gautier!	The incorrigible Sylvain can’t resist an opportunity to show off for the ladies—a quirk that often earns him the ire of his old friend Ingrid.	But despite his flippant demeanor, Sylvain is surprisingly good at picking up on what others are really thinking. It seems his sensitive soul is the product of a troubled life at home…	There’s a vulnerable person behind that breezy smile—kind of an attractive quality, if you ask me! (Don’t take that as an invitation, Sylvain.)
Closely Associated Characters
Ingrid Felix Dimitri {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Heir to House Galatea of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. Lost her fiancé in the Tragedy of Duscur. Sylvain’s childhood friend. Second son of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus’s House Fraldarius, a prestigious noble family. He seeks to grow stronger on his own terms. Sylvain’s childhood friend. Crown prince of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. Known for his chivalry, but it seems a darkness may lurk beneath the surface. Sylvain’s childhood friend. {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Sylvain: Spring Flingster
Sylvain is the heir apparent of House Gautier, one of the most prestigious houses of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. But with today being the spring festival, he’s come dressed as a hare, apparently!	The orange of Sylvain’s attire stands out, resembling a carrot. The daisy accents dotted throughout and the semitransparent cloak are wonderful touches as well!	What I really want to focus on is his lance that has a massive carrot on its tip! It looks like it’d take a while to chew through such a big carrot!	Sylvain looks excited to hop all around the spring festival in his bunny outfit, but he’ll have to keep his cool when hopping up to the women he approaches.
Closely Associated Characters
Ingrid Felix Dimitri {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Heir to House Galatea of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. Lost her fiancé in the Tragedy of Duscur. Sylvain’s childhood friend. Second son of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus’s House Fraldarius, a prestigious noble family. He seeks to grow stronger on his own terms. Sylvain’s childhood friend. Crown prince of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. Known for his chivalry, it seems a darkness may lurk beneath the surface. Sylvain’s childhood friend. {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

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Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 4 (2020)

20

Sylvain Three Houses (Academy arc) Three Houses (War arc)

9,132

CYL 5 (2021)

20 (No change)

Sylvain Three Houses (War arc) Three Houses (Academy arc)

4,970 (−4,162)

CYL 6 (2022)

19 (−1)

Sylvain Three Houses (War arc) Three Houses (Academy arc)

4,752 (−218)

CYL 7 (2023)

21 (+2)

Sylvain Three Houses (War arc) Three Houses (Academy arc) Warriors: Three Hopes

4,608 (−144)

CYL 8 (2024)

31 (+10)

Sylvain Three Houses (Academy arc) Three Houses (War arc) Warriors: Three Hopes

3,100 (−1,508)

Total results		This character has 5 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	26,562

Trivia

• As an enemy, Sylvain has access to the Pass ability, which he cannot obtain as a playable unit.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Sylvain Jose Gautier	Full name, known by just Sylvain in most menus. Sylvain is a French derivative of the Latin name Silvanus, meaning "wood". Jose is a Hebrew/Aramaic name, and also, when spelled José, is a French, Portuguese, and Spanish form of "Joseph". Gautier is a variant of Gauthier, and is a French surname equivalent to "Walter" in German and English.
Japanese	シルヴァン＝ジョゼ＝ゴーティエ	Sylvain José Gautier; the katakana spelling indicates this would be the French or Portuguese pronunciation of José, and not the Spanish one.
Spanish	Sylvain Jose Gautier	As above.
French	Sylvain Jose Gautier	As above.
German	Sylvain Jose Gautier	As above.
Italian	Sylvain Jose Gautier	As above.
Portuguese (Brazil)	Sylvain Jose Gautier	As above.
Korean	실뱅 조제 고티에	Sylvain José Gautier
Simplified Chinese	希尔凡·乔瑟·戈迪耶	Sylvain José Gautier
Traditional Chinese	希爾凡‧喬瑟‧戈迪耶	Sylvain José Gautier

Gallery

Official artwork

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  Concept artwork of Sylvain from Three Houses.

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  Concept artwork of from Warriors: Three Hopes.

Portraits

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  High quality portrait artwork of Sylvain from Three Houses.

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  Portrait of Sylvain from Three Houses.

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  Portrait of Sylvain from Three Hopes.

CG images

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  Sylvain's S-support illustration.

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  Sylvain's S-support illustration in Crimson Flower.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Hanging with Tens.

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Hanging with Tens.

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Hanging with Tens.

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Hanging with Tens.

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Consummate Flirt.

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Consummate Flirt.

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Consummate Flirt.

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Consummate Flirt.

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Spring Flingster.

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Spring Flingster.

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Spring Flingster.

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Spring Flingster.

Meet the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Hanging with Tens.

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Hanging with Tens.

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Hanging with Tens.

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Hanging with Tens.

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Consummate Flirt.

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Consummate Flirt.

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Consummate Flirt.

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Consummate Flirt.

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Spring Flingster.

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Spring Flingster.

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  Artwork of Sylvain: Spring Flingster.

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  Sylvain in artwork of Ingrid: Galatea's Heir.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Sylvain.

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  Artwork of Sylvain.

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  Artwork of Sylvain.

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  Artwork of Sylvain.

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  Artwork of Sylvain.

External links

• Sylvain's page on the Japanese official website

References

This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series.