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Edelgard
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“ | Still, we have no choice but to eliminate those who cling to unreasonable ideas of justice. Even if our enemies are the gods themselves...we must never lose sight of our goal. | ” | — Edelgard |
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Edelgard von Hresvelg (pronounced /ˈeɪdəlɡɑɹd vɑn ˈhɹɛsvɛlɡ/[key]; Japanese: エーデルガルト=フォン=フレスベルグ Edelgard von Hresvelg) is one of the three main characters, alongside Dimitri and Claude,[2] appearing in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. She is the heiress apparent to the Adrestian Empire and the leader of the Black Eagles house at the Officers Academy. During the events of Part I, Edelgard disguises herself as the Flame Emperor (Japanese: 炎帝 Flame Emperor), an entity working against the Church of Seiros.
Biography
Edelgard was born the ninth child of Emperor Ionius IX of the Adrestian Empire. In Imperial Year 1171, Edelgard was taken to Faerghus by her uncle, Lord Arundel, and she quickly befriended her maternal stepbrother Dimitri. When she returned to the Empire in 1174, he gave her a dagger as a parting gift. At some point in her childhood, she and all ten of her siblings were imprisoned by a conspiracy of nobles including Arundel, Duke Aegir, and Lord von Vestra, with Ionius IX helpless to stop them. The siblings were subjected to horrific experimentation in order to implant them with the Crest of Flames, and ultimately Edelgard was the sole survivor and successful test subject. Developing a hatred of the Crest system that had dominated Fódlan for a millennium, Edelgard swore to destroy the Crests and the Church of Seiros which upheld their power by any means necessary and unite Fódlan under the Adrestian banner to create world peace.
In Imperial Year 1180, Edelgard enrolled at the Officers Academy at Garreg Mach Monastery along with several of her friends and people from her kingdom. In order to facilitate her campaign against the Church, she took up the disguise of the Flame Emperor, a masked individual conducting terrorist operations against the Church, and made a reluctant alliance with a group known only as "those who slither in the dark". Her identity as the Flame Emperor was known only by a select few, including an Adrestian general known only as the Death Knight and her loyal vassal Hubert. She hired a group of bandits led by Kostas to assassinate Dimitri and Claude, heirs apparent of Faerghus and Leicester, in order to make her eventual conquest of Fódlan easier. However, this was thwarted by the mercenaries Byleth and Jeralt, and Byleth took up a teaching position at the Academy. Their choice of which house to lead would have far-reaching consequences for all of Fódlan.
In all routes, Edelgard spends the next year studying at the Officers Academy along with the Black Eagles and orchestrating attacks on the Church as the Flame Emperor. Eventually, she convinces Ionius IX to abdicate and assumes the Adrestian throne. After being unmasked as the Flame Emperor in the Holy Tomb, Edelgard formally declares war on the Church. She launches a full-scale invasion of Garreg Mach Monastery, and the monastery is overrun and Byleth goes missing. In all routes other than Crimson Flower, Edelgard and "those who slither in the dark" spend the next five years battling Faerghus and Leicester. With the aid of Cornelia, a member of "those who slither in the dark", Edelgard is able to bring western Faerghus under her control.
Black Eagles
If Byleth chooses to lead the Black Eagles, Edelgard and her classmates become their pupils. Edelgard accompanies Byleth directly throughout their time teaching at the Officers Academy and occasionally acts against her own interests as the Flame Emperor, either to protect her cover or to oppose the more extreme actions of her "allies". As the school year progresses, Edelgard becomes attached to Byleth and hopes to sway them to her way of thinking. Eventually, Edelgard is unmasked as the Flame Emperor in the Holy Tomb, and Byleth is forced to make an ultimate choice regarding their loyalties.
Silver Snow
If Byleth chooses to remain with the church, Edelgard accepts that they have now become an obstacle to her ambitions. Five years after the fall of Garreg Mach, she returns to the monastery and reunites with Byleth. She asks them to return to the Empire, but they refuse, prompting her to draw the Sword of Seiros and clash with them. Declaring that one of them will meet their end, she bids Byleth farewell. Afterwards, Byleth forms a resistance army to defeat Edelgard and rescue Rhea. A few months later, she engages both the remnants of the Kingdom army and the Alliance forces at Gronder Field and sustains heavy injuries, though it is reported she successfully killed Dimitri and drove Claude into exile. She retreats to Enbarr, and the resistance army pursues her all the way to the Imperial palace and defeats her in battle. She begs Byleth to be the one to finish her off and formally bring an end to the war, a request they grant. Should Dedue survive during his mission in the Imperial Palace, he destroys her corpse afterwards as a final act of spite and vengeance for Dimitri before departing to parts unknown.
Crimson Flower
If Byleth chooses to desert the Church to remain with Edelgard, she and Hubert are extremely grateful. Edelgard organizes her former classmates into an elite task force known as the Black Eagle Strike Force. After the Battle of Garreg Mach, Archbishop Rhea takes refuge in Fhirdiad and Edelgard spends the next five years locked in a bitter stalemate with the Kingdom and the Alliance. Eventually, Byleth returns, and with their aid Edelgard is swiftly able to conquer Leicester and either kill Claude or force him into exile. After beating back an attempt by the Church to retake Garreg Mach, Edelgard begins military operations against Faerghus in earnest. She first conquers Arianrhod, a fortress on the western border between Adrestia and Faerghus. Afterwards, she begins a direct march for Fhirdiad. Dimitri and Rhea move to intercept her at the Tailtean Plains, but Rhea is driven off and Dimitri is slain in battle. The group finally arrives in Fhirdiad, and Rhea orders the city burned to the ground in order to slow them down and transforms into her ultimate form, the Immaculate One. Edelgard, Byleth, and the Black Eagle Strike Force engage her in a climactic final battle. Ultimately, the Empire emerges victorious and Rhea is slain. With all of Fódlan under Adrestia's dominion, Edelgard finally begins the reforms she always wanted to bring to the nobility and the Crest system and begins a silent war against "those who slither in the dark" now that they have outlived their usefulness to her.
Azure Moon
If Byleth chooses to lead the Blue Lions, Byleth returns to Dimitri's side and tips the scale of the war decisively in the Kingdom's favor. Edelgard personally leads an elite detachment to battle Dimitri and Claude at Gronder Field, but is defeated and driven off. After Dimitri recovers from the mental trauma he suffered during his five-year exile, he offers to parley with Edelgard. Accompanied by Hubert and Byleth, the two have a heartfelt conversation about the future of Fódlan, but ultimately conclude that their views of the world cannot coexist and they must settle their differences in battle. Edelgard returns to the Imperial palace in Enbarr. While Hubert stalls for time and is ultimately slain, Edelgard uses the power of her twin Crests to transform into a Demonic Beast of extreme power. In this form, she faces Dimitri in a climactic final battle, but is defeated and returned to human form. Dimitri makes one last attempt to reconcile with her, but Edelgard attacks him with the dagger he once gifted her. Dimitri stabs her in the heart with Areadbhar, killing her instantly.
Verdant Wind
If Byleth chooses to lead the Golden Deer, Edelgard is encountered at Gronder Field and engages both the remnants of the Kingdom army and the Alliance forces; Leicester emerges victorious, and Dimitri is slain by retreating Imperial troops. She retreats to Enbarr, and Claude and Byleth pursue her all the way to the Imperial palace and defeat her in battle. She begs Byleth to be the one to finish her off and formally bring an end to the war, a request they grant. Should Dedue survive during his mission in the Imperial Palace, he destroys her corpse afterwards as a final act of spite and vengeance for Dimitri before departing for parts unknown.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Role
Edelgard is one of the game's lord characters, and her defeat under the player's control is grounds for an immediate game over. She is a major antagonist on the Silver Snow and Verdant Wind routes, the main antagonist and final boss of the Azure Moon route, and a temporary playable character and recurring boss on all three. She is also the primary protagonist of the Crimson Flower route.
Starting stats and growth rates
Playable
Main story Cindered Shadows
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- Upon reaching a C+ support with Byleth, Edelgard gains access to the Crest of Flames.
- At the beginning of Part II of the Crimson Flower route, Edelgard is automatically reclassed into Armored Lord and gains 2 level-ups.
NPC
Enemy - Chapter 1
- See also:
Rivalry of the Houses
Normal Hard Maddening
Enemy - Chapter 7
Normal Hard Maddening
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Enemy - Chapter 11
- See also:
Conflict in the Holy Tomb
Normal Hard Maddening Normal Hard Maddening
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Enemy - Church of Seiros/Blue Lions/Golden Deer Chapter 12
- See also:
The Battle of Garreg Mach
Normal Hard Maddening
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Enemy - Azure Moon/Verdant Wind Chapter 17
Normal Hard Maddening
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Enemy - Silver Snow Chapter 19/Verdant Wind Chapter 20
- See also:
Confrontation at the Palace
Normal Hard Maddening
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Enemy - Azure Moon Chapter 22
- See also:
Clash at the Imperial Capital
Normal Hard Maddening
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Growth rates when reclassed
Myrmidon Soldier Fighter Monk Dancer Armored Lord Emperor
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Cha |
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Myrmidon | 50% | 55% | 45% | 45% | 45% | 30% | 35% | 30% | 65% |
Lord Mercenary Thief Armored Knight Cavalier Brigand Archer Mage Priest Pegasus Knight
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Cha |
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Lord | 60% | 55% | 45% | 55% | 40% | 30% | 35% | 35% | 70% |
Swordmaster Assassin Fortress Knight Paladin Wyvern Rider Warrior Sniper Warlock Bishop
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Cha |
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Swordmaster | 65% | 65% | 45% | 45% | 60% | 30% | 35% | 30% | 65% |
Falcon Knight Wyvern Lord Mortal Savant Great Knight Bow Knight Dark Knight Holy Knight Gremory
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Cha |
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Falcon Knight | 70% | 65% | 45% | 45% | 60% | 30% | 35% | 40% | 70% |
Trickster War Cleric Dark Flier Valkyrie
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Cha |
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Trickster | 60% | 55% | 45% | 60% | 60% | 40% | 35% | 40% | 60% |
Abilities
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Ability | Learned at | |
Imperial Lineage | Personal ability, innate and unremovable (Part I) | |
Imperial Lineage+ | Personal ability, innate and unremovable (Part II) | |
Sword Prowess | Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+ | |
Wrath Strike | D | |
Grounder | C | |
Haze Slice | C+ | |
Axebreaker | B | |
Hexblade | A | |
Sword Crit +10 | S | |
Swordfaire | S+ | |
Lance Prowess | E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+ | |
Tempest Lance | D | |
Knightkneeler | C | |
Swordbreaker | B | |
Lance Crit +10 | S | |
Lancefaire | S+ | |
Axe Prowess | Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+ | |
Smash | Innate | |
Helm Splitter | C | |
Monster Breaker | 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 Crit +10 | Budding Talent: | |
Reason | E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+ | |
Dark Magic Range +1 | S | |
Dark Tomefaire | S+ | |
Faith | E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+ | |
White Magic Range +1 | S | |
White Tomefaire | S+ | |
Authority | Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+ | |
Battalion Vantage | C | |
Model Leader | C+ | |
Defensive Tactics | B | |
Battalion Renewal | A | |
Rally Charm | S | |
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 |
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Fire | D |
Bolganone | C |
Luna Λ | B |
Hades Ω | A |
Heal | D |
Nosferatu | D+ |
Recover | C |
Seraphim | B |
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Edelgard is a top-tier unit. She has excellent growth in strength, ranking second in the game and first among the Black Eagles, as well as speed, magic, and dexterity. Her high base strength and access to Smash allow her to deal massive damage early on and throughout the game. Edelgard's personal skill Imperial Lineage increases her EXP growth by 20%, ensuring she remains a dominant force in your army. Because her high strength reduces her weapons' weight, Edelgard's AS is often enough to avoid enemy double attacks. Due to her high charm, Edelgard can also reliably hit and dodge enemy gambits, making her useful in both offensive and defensive situations. Due to her magical combat arts Hexblade and Lightning Axe, Edelgard can deal massive damage to enemies with high defense. You'll need Edelgard's combat skills even if you're going the Silver Snow route.
Edelgard has two Crests, the first a minor Crest of Seiros, and the second a major Crest of Flames, unlocked by viewing her C+ Support. The Crest of Seiros increases Edelgard's might by five when using a combat art. The effect is usually beneficial when it occurs, but it is not reliable and should not be relied upon. The true benefit of Edelgard's Seiros Crest is that it unlocks Aymr's exclusive combat art of Raging Storm, the game's best combat art. The attack gives Edelgard the ability to move again if it lands, in addition to dealing bonus damage to dragons and having fourteen extra might. Unlike previous iterations of this effect, Edelgard can keep using Raging Storm and reaping the benefits until Aymr breaks, giving her a total of five extra actions per map and a maximum of six actions per turn. With Raging Storm, Edelgard can solo all maps in Crimson Flower in one turn, including the final boss Rhea. Unfortunately, Aymr has a repair cost of three Agarthium, which is only obtained by inflicting armor break on Giant Crawlers in random skirmishes and the Titanus in Chapter 16. Aymr also has a low base accuracy, which can be fixed by giving Edelgard the Archer class for Hit +20. The Crest of Flames has a 20% chance to restore HP relative to normal weapon attacks and combat arts. The healing effect of the Crest of Flames, combined with its rarer effect of cancelling counterattacks, allow Edelgard to stay on the front lines longer without constant healing. Although Edelgard's Crest of Flames does not allow her to use the Sword of the Creator or its associated combat arts, it is still one of the best Crests in the game.
Edelgard stands out among the game's units because she can excel in nearly any class thanks to her good strength and magic growth; however, one promotion path stands out above the rest. The easiest path is Fighter to Brigand, then Warrior, then keep Edelgard in her unique classes of Armored Lord and Emperor. Her personal classes are essentially better versions of the Fortress Knight class, with lower speed penalties, increased defense, and five movement instead of four. They lack the Fortress Knight's innate Weight -5, but the Fortress Knight's harsh speed penalties negate the benefit. Not having a class modifier bonus to her attack stat is a major flaw of these classes, as is the movement of five, which is too low for an axe class. To improve enemy phase tanking as an Emperor, use defensive battalions like Supreme Armored Co. and get a B rank in authority to unlock Defensive Tactics. Edelgard also has a unique spell list containing Luna Λ and Hades Ω, making the idea of turning Edelgard into a Warlock appealing on the surface, but there are many disadvantages to this path. First, Edelgard's Black Magic Crit +10 budding talent only affects half of her spells, Fire and Bolganone, which have no inherent crit bonus; second, Dark Tomefaire is out of reach until part two, limiting her damage potential with her best spells; third, she lacks three-range spells without the Caduceus Staff or Thyrsus, and she also lacks Physic; lastly, tying down one of the player's best combat units with 4 movement until a Dark Knight or Gremory promotion is a great hindrance. One could also train Edelgard in Swords to become a Myrmidon, then a Mercenary or Lord, then a Swordmaster or a Pegasus Knight to learn Darting Blow. The best promotion path for Edelgard comprises the Wyvern-mounted classes of Wyvern Rider and Wyvern Lord. The Wyvern Lord's superior offense, unparalleled mobility of flying classes, access to Canto, high class modifiers to strength, speed, and defense, Axefaire and Raging Storm render Edelgard utterly broken, making the Wyvern Lord her best promotion option.
Fire Emblem Engage
Role
Edelgard appears as an equippable Bond Ring. She can be summoned by using Byleth's Emblem Ring. In addition, Edelgard is one of the Emblem Bracelets added through DLC; she, Dimitri, and Claude all share one Emblem Bracelet. They be recruited by visiting the Lockout Ridge at the Somniel from Chapter 7 onward.
Emblem Bracelet data
Stat modifiers
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Bond effects
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Bond Ring data
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Fire Emblem Heroes
Role
There are seven different variations of Edelgard available to Heroes, all based on her storyline appearance in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. The normal variation of Edelgard, based on her Three Houses Part I incarnation, was one of the characters added to the game in the Cohort of the Dead update, and became available for summoning by players on July 22, 2019. A second variation of Edelgard, under her Flame Emperor identity, was added to the game in the Twisted Reality update, and made available to players in the forty-first Grand Hero Battle, which initially ran from March 9, 2020, to March 19, 2020. A legendary variation of Edelgard, based on her Three Houses Part II incarnation as an Armored Lord, was first made available to players on April 30, 2020, as the game's twenty-second Legendary Hero. A Brave variation of Edelgard, based on her Three Houses Part II appearance as an Emperor, was made available on August 18, 2020, as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Lack update. A fallen variation of Edelgard, based on her role as the boss of the final chapter of the Azure Moon route, was first made available to players on May 7, 2021 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Bound Elsewhere update. A summer variation of Edelgard was first made available to be summoned by players on June 17, 2022 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Summer Vacation update; this variation is a Harmonized Hero, carrying a dual-credit with Radiant Dawn as a result of being paired up with that game's Altina. A winter variation of Edelgard was added to the game and was first available to summon from December 14, 2023 to January 14, 2024.
Starting stats
- Main article:
Edelgard/Heroes stats
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Role
Edelgard acts as the protagonist of the Scarlet Blaze route, a major antagonist on the Azure Gleam route, the initial antagonist turned supporting character on the Golden Wildfire route, and a two-time temporary party member on both Azure Gleam and Golden Wildfire.
Starting stats and growth rates
Playable - Prologue/Scarlet Blaze
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Playable - Chapter 16
Edelgard is playable during Chapter 16 if the player chose the Azure Gleam or Golden Wildfire Routes. However, she will not gain experience, her inventory cannot be managed, and she will leave the player's army at the end of the chapter. Notably, this also applies at the Record Keeper and on New Game+.
Azure Gleam Golden Wildfire
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Abilities
Ability set | ||
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Ability | Learned at | |
Solar Prominence | Unique Action ability; Innate and cannot be removed unless another unit's special accessory is equipped. | |
Emperor's Prestige | Unique Support ability; Innate and unremoveable. | |
Ambition | Unique Tactical ability; Innate and unremoveable. | |
Swinging Fury | Innate. | |
Returning Axe | Innate. | |
Sword Prowess | Class Mastery (★★): Myrmidon, Thief, Mercenary Increased by one level for each one obtained. | |
Lance Prowess | Class Mastery (★★): Soldier, Cavalier, Paladin Increased by one level for each one obtained. | |
Axe Prowess | Class Mastery (★★): Fighter, Armored Knight, Warrior Increased by one level for each one obtained. | |
Bow Prowess | Class Mastery (★★): Archer, Sniper, Bow Knight Increased by one level for each one obtained. | |
Reason | Class Mastery (★★): Mage, Warlock, Gremory Increased by one level for each one obtained. | |
Faith | Class Mastery (★★): Monk, Priest, Bishop Increased by one level for each one obtained. | |
Rebellious Spirit | Class Mastery (★): Myrmidon | |
Flash Strike | Class Mastery (★★★): Myrmidon | |
Appraisal | Class Mastery (★): Thief | |
Thief's Wisdom | Class Mastery (★★★): Thief | |
Lightblade | Class Mastery (★★★): Thief | |
Sneak Attack | Class Mastery (★): Assassin | |
Despoil | Class Mastery (★★): Assassin | |
Assassinate | Class Mastery (★★★): Assassin | |
Pass | Class Mastery (★): Trickster | |
Electric Grounder | Class Mastery (★): Trickster | |
Medical Expertise | Class Mastery (★★): Trickster | |
Burst of Resolve | Class Mastery (★★★): Trickster | |
Battalion Vantage | Class Mastery (★): Mercenary | |
Firesweep | Class Mastery (★★): Mercenary | |
Mercenary's Wisdom | Class Mastery (★★★): Mercenary | |
Expert Guard | Class Mastery (★): Swordmaster | |
Provoke | Class Mastery (★★): Swordmaster | |
Mortal Struggle | Class Mastery (★★): Swordmaster | |
Astra | Class Mastery (★★★): Swordmaster | |
Haze Slice | Class Mastery (★): Mortal Savant | |
Counterstrike | Class Mastery (★★): Mortal Savant | |
Dual Onslaught | Class Mastery (★★★): Mortal Savant | |
Sword Dance | Class Mastery (★): Dancer | |
Special Dance | Class Mastery (★★): Dancer | |
Charm Catalyst | Class Mastery (★★★): Dancer | |
Backbone | Class Mastery (★): Soldier | |
Wheelsweep | Class Mastery (★★★): Soldier | |
Pegasus Knight's Wisdom | Class Mastery (★): Pegasus Knight | |
Tableturner | Class Mastery (★★): Pegasus Knight | |
Stormblade | Class Mastery (★★★): Pegasus Knight | |
Desperation | Class Mastery (★): Cavalier | |
Glowing Ember | Class Mastery (★★): Cavalier | |
Knight's Wisdom | Class Mastery (★★★): Cavalier | |
Aegis | Class Mastery (★): Paladin | |
Tempest Lance | Class Mastery (★★★): Paladin | |
Lance Jab | Class Mastery (★): Falcon Knight | |
Harmonious Specials | Class Mastery (★★): Falcon Knight | |
Muster | Class Mastery (★★★): Falcon Knight | |
Dark Lance | Class Mastery (★): Dark Knight | |
Cyclical Specials | Class Mastery (★★): Dark Knight | |
Vengeance | Class Mastery (★★): Dark Knight | |
Driven Spirit | Class Mastery (★★★): Dark Knight | |
Lightstrike | Class Mastery (★): Holy Knight | |
Adjutant's Benefit | Class Mastery (★★): Holy Knight | |
Airshaker | Class Mastery (★★): Holy Knight | |
Shining Guardian | Class Mastery (★★★): Holy Knight | |
Spirited Seize | Class Mastery (★): Fighter | |
Smash | Class Mastery (★★★): Fighter | |
Defensive Tactics | Class Mastery (★): Armored Knight | |
Lightning Axe | Class Mastery (★★): Armored Knight | |
Armored Infantry's Wisdom | Class Mastery (★★★): Armored Knight | |
Pomp & Circumstance | Class Mastery (★): Armored Lord | |
Shredder | Class Mastery (★): Armored Lord | |
Emperor's Prestige | Class Mastery (★★): Armored Lord | |
Perspective | Class Mastery (★★★): Armored Lord | |
Boost Critical | Class Mastery (★): Fortress Knight | |
Smite | Class Mastery (★★): Fortress Knight | |
Apex Axe | Class Mastery (★★★): Fortress Knight | |
Focused Strike | Class Mastery (★★★): Fortress Knight | |
Armored Cavalry's Wisdom | Class Mastery (★): Great Knight | |
Armor Smasher | Class Mastery (★): Great Knight | |
Luna | Class Mastery (★★): Great Knight | |
Nullify Armored Effect | Class Mastery (★★★): Great Knight | |
Lancebreaker | Class Mastery (★): Emperor | |
Armored Strike | Class Mastery (★): Emperor | |
Seasoned Tactics | Class Mastery (★★): Emperor | |
Flickering Flower | Class Mastery (★★): Emperor | |
Stormer of the Land | Class Mastery (★★★): Emperor | |
Wild Abandon | Class Mastery (★): Brigand | |
Spike | Class Mastery (★★): Brigand | |
Warrior's Wisdom | Class Mastery (★★★): Brigand | |
Heavy Hitter | Class Mastery (★): Warrior | |
Wrath | Class Mastery (★★★): Warrior | |
War Strike | Class Mastery (★★★): Warrior | |
Offensive Tactics | Class Mastery (★): Wyvern Rider | |
Wyvern Rider's Wisdom | Class Mastery (★★): Wyvern Rider | |
Crush | Class Mastery (★★★): Wyvern Rider | |
Helm Splitter | Class Mastery (★): Wyvern Lord | |
Howl | Class Mastery (★★): Wyvern Lord | |
Nullify Flying Effect | Class Mastery (★★★): Wyvern Lord | |
Archer's Wisdom | Class Mastery (★): Archer | |
Tracking Shot | Class Mastery (★): Archer | |
Drill Arrow | Class Mastery (★★): Archer | |
One Heart One Mind | Class Mastery (★★★): Archer | |
Point-Blank Volley | Class Mastery (★★★): Archer | |
Flame Volley | Class Mastery (★): Sniper | |
Hide Presence | Class Mastery (★★): Sniper | |
Warrior Assist | Class Mastery (★★★): Sniper | |
Hunter's Volley | Class Mastery (★★★): Sniper | |
Waning Shot | Class Mastery (★): Bow Knight | |
Precision Volley | Class Mastery (★★): Bow Knight | |
Battle Instincts | Class Mastery (★★★): Bow Knight | |
Trust | Class Mastery (★): Monk | |
Heal | Class Mastery (★★★): Monk | |
Kinship | Class Mastery (★): Priest | |
Recover | Class Mastery (★): Priest | |
Priest's Wisdom | Class Mastery (★★★): Priest | |
Luck Catalyst | Class Mastery (★): Bishop | |
Seraphim | Class Mastery (★): Bishop | |
Battalion Renewal | Class Mastery (★★★): Bishop | |
Lifeforce | Class Mastery (★): Mage | |
Bolganone | Class Mastery (★): Mage | |
Mage's Wisdom | Class Mastery (★★★): Mage | |
Fiendish Blow | Class Mastery (★): Warlock | |
Luna Λ | Class Mastery (★): Warlock | |
Essence of Fire | Class Mastery (★★★): Warlock | |
Hades Ω | Class Mastery (★★★): Warlock | |
Flare | Class Mastery (★): Gremory | |
Fire Assist | Class Mastery (★★★): Gremory | |
Nullify Magic | Class Mastery (★★★): Gremory Innate ability, hidden until unlocked. | |
The above ability list does not include class abilities, or abilities and combat arts that are granted by items. |
Preferred class line
Like all units in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Edelgard will gain more class experience if she is using classes from a specific class line. In Edelgard's case, the following classes will grant her additional class experience:
Additionally, Edelgard's Innate Ability is obtained from the Gremory class.
Personality
Edelgard comes off as a refined, cold and sometimes hostile woman at first glance.[3] Due to the horrific experimentation she endured as a child in order to implant a second Crest into her body,[4] Edelgard despises Crests and is willing to go to any lengths to remove their influence in Fódlan,[5] including triggering a world war and cooperating reluctantly with the people responsible for her experiments; she has limits regarding what she is willing to tolerate from them however, in particular when it concerns malicious acts which serve no practical purpose in the long term, and swears to Byleth and Jeralt that she would have stopped Solon's actions in Remire Village had she known the extent of his plans.[6]
Due to her access to an exclusive version of the War of Heroes passed on by Wilhelm I to the Hresvelg family line for generations, Edelgard's opinion on the Children of the Goddess is quite negative, believing they are monsters in human guise whose only interests lie in keeping Fódlan under their control. Likewise, her stance towards the Church of Seiros is also cynical, convinced the institution abuses weak and lost souls seeking for salvation, turning them into nothing more than puppets to a goddess who will never answer their pleas; despite this however, on Crimson Flower, her opinion doesn't stop her from adopting a more tolerant stance and refraining from persecuting the faithful as she does in the other routes, and in her supports with Manuela, she admits the institution has done some good for Fódlan as well, even if she's far too biased to not feel contempt towards it.
Edelgard is completely devoted to her cause of leading Fódlan to a better future, and accepts the possibility of driving away, fighting, and sacrificing whoever and whatever she deems necessary in order to accomplish her goals, including her own friends and ideals should she end up cornered; on Crimson Flower however, Edelgard begins showing hesitance towards doing so, as she orders those closest to her to not throw their lives away if it can be avoided. Edelgard is aware that her more questionable acts are morally reprehensible, yet in spite of this, she keeps pressing on, fully convinced that her methods are the best and quickest way to change Fódlan. She also has major trust issues due to the betrayal of her uncle, preventing her from seeking help and support in others outside of Hubert and her own troops, which in non-Crimson Flower routes ultimately leads to her demise.
Edelgard also has a somewhat childish side; her supports with Byleth show her fantasizing about taking a day off to gorge herself on sweets or complaining about Hubert's nagging about work, she often does mocking vocal impressions of people who are irritating her, and she likes toys as gifts. She is also deadly afraid of the sea as she can't swim, which she confesses to Bernadetta.[7] She also has a phobia against rats, which was caused by her time below the Imperial Palace where she was experimented on. In spite of seeking to forcefully impose a new world order and social system in Fódlan, Edelgard does care about the wellbeing of her subjects; one of her goals in starting her war is to prevent the circumstances that led her to cause a world war from being repeated in the future, and she also doesn't desire her people to live in a way which makes them unhappy, which could explain her more tolerant stance on religion in her route as mentioned previously.
Supports
- Main articles:
Edelgard/Supports and Edelgard/Supports (Warriors: Three Hopes)
Endings
Edelgard, Flame Emperor (single ending)
As the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard dedicated her life to reshaping the delicate political structure of Fódlan. With tireless work and great sacrifice, she reformed the class system to ensure a free and independent society for all. In her later years, she entrusted her life's work to a worthy successor before finally vanishing from the public eye.
Byleth, Wings of the Hegemon & Edelgard, Flame Emperor
Byleth and Edelgard ended the tyranny of a godlike being. Byleth was wounded and lost the power of the progenitor god, but it mattered not, as <he/she> and Edelgard had each other. To ensure lasting peace, the two fought against those who slither in the dark, and to ensure a society where people can rise and fall by their own merits, they spent their lives reforming the antiquated class system. They achieved much in their time together, and it is said that they were sometimes spotted leaving the palace to privately enjoy the world they had created. How they spent those precious moments, none but the two of them will ever know.
Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Hubert, Emperor's Confidant
As the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard gave all she had to breathe new life into the government of Fódlan. With tireless work, great sacrifice, and her devoted servant Hubert by her side, she instituted new class reforms and helped to ensure the people's independence. Hubert was always close at hand, ready to dispose of unsavory burdens by any means necessary. In their later years, they passed the fruits of her labor on to Edelgard's successor and vanished from the public eye. Though it is said they spent the rest of their lives together, it is unlikely they ever gave voice to the true depth of their affections.
Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles
As the Adrestian emperor, Edelgard appointed Ferdinand as her prime minister, and the two devoted themselves to ruling Fódlan. Their sharply contrasting views made for frequent and lively debate, but with each enhancing the perspective of the other, Fódlan was better for it. As they worked tirelessly to create a better future, they were soon bound together by marriage as well. Their children, born to those who had torn down the old social hierarchy, were encouraged to choose their own paths.
Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Linhardt, Sleepy Crest Scholar
As the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard gave all she had to breathe new life into the government of Fódlan. With tireless work and great sacrifice, she instituted new class reforms to ensure that people could rise on their own merits. During those years, however, there was a period of time in which she simply disappeared. It is said that she went to the research facility of the foremost authority in Crests, Linhardt, who had relinquished his rank and title to live a life of study. There, after confirming the results of Linhardt's experiments, Edelgard was able to enjoy a rare break from her busy life. The respite was brief, but they cherished that time for the rest of their lives.
Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Caspar, Hotheaded General
Edelgard, the new Adrestian emperor, appointed Caspar as her Minister of Military Affairs, and the two devoted themselves to ruling Fódlan. Caspar quickly developed a reputation for recklessness in his duty, but he compensated for it with successes in the field and was given leeway by the emperor as a result. Privately, the couple's relationship as husband and wife was more tempestuous. Their spats were frequent, but it is said that Edelgard took pleasure in her ability to influence Caspar, and Caspar enjoyed reining the emperor in from time to time. It was a strange but happy union.
Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner
When Bernadetta inherited House Varley from her father, she tried to withdraw from politics and remain within the bounds of her territory, but Edelgard, the new Adrestian emperor, would not allow it. Instead, she demanded that Bernadetta counsel her in governing Fódlan. It is said that the emperor made this choice to keep herself from being too detached, and that Bernadetta was all too happy to provide a more emotional perspective now and again. The people of Enbarr could always tell when the two were meeting by the sound of Bernadetta's panicked voice ringing out from the palace.
Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Dorothea, Mystical Songstress
As Edelgard's reign as the Adrestian emperor began, Enbarr was restored, and with it, a certain opera house. Soon the Mittelfrank Opera Company put together a war drama depicting the journey and sacrifice of the emperor and her companions, and the starring role went to none other than Dorothea. Edelgard initially forbade the company from staging it, but was eventually persuaded by Dorothea's passionate performance to rescind that decree. It is said that the emperor always set aside time to enjoy the opera thereafter.
Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Lysithea, Scholar of Misfortune
After the war, Edelgard and Lysithea threw themselves into the fight against those who slither in the dark. The struggle was long and arduous, but not without its benefits. With careful analysis of ancient techniques, they discovered ways to recover the years of life that had been stolen from them. Afterwards, the new Adrestian emperor and Lysithea, her trusted officer, devoted the rest of their lives to Fódlan's rule. For her counsel in instituting class reforms and ensuring the independence of the people, Lysithea came to be known as the Wisdom of the Empire. The pair of talented women ushered Fódlan into a new age of innovation and prosperity.
Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Hanneman, Father of Crestology
As the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard gave all she had to breathe new life into the government of Fódlan. To that end, Hanneman's research proved invaluable. Seeking to determine the nature of Crests, and to do away with the inequality caused by them, the Father of Crestology produced magical tools that could be used even without the aid of Crests. These were put to eager use by Edelgard, who saw both of their dreams realized. It is not hard to imagine that a pair with such similar ideologies and plans for the future would eventually settle into an affectionate and fulfilling relationship.
Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Manuela, Divine Songstress
As the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard gave all she had to breathe new life into the government of Fódlan. Her first objective was to institute new class reforms and ensure the people's independence. For that reason, she sought the counsel of Manuela, whose vast array of contacts, talents, and experience proved invaluable. She became essential to Edelgard, and her skill as a physician kept the emperor in good health for many years. Both remained unmarried, and it is said that the two became extremely close over the years.
Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Constance, Scion of Nuvelle
For her service in the war and her innovations in magic, Constance von Nuvelle was among the first to receive peerage from Emperor Edelgard. Though her noble house was given no guarantee of power on a hereditary basis, Constance made certain that House Nuvelle would be relied upon in helping to achieve Edelgard's vision of a new social order. The emperor kept Constance close at hand and routinely recognized her counsel as valuable, which helped to bolster Constance's own sense of worth. It is rumored that the two were also dear personal friends and that they would frequently slip away from duties of governance to traipse through the capital together.
Quotes
Three Houses quotes
- Main article:
Edelgard/Quotes (Three Houses)
Engage quotes
- Main article:
Edelgard/Quotes (Engage)
Heroes quotes
- Main article:
Edelgard/Quotes (Heroes)
Other appearances
Fire Emblem Cipher
Edelgard is featured on sixteen cards in Fire Emblem Cipher: fifteen under her own identity (including one as "Hegemon Edelgard") and one under her Flame Emperor identity.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Edelgard/Flame Emperor | |||||
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Imperial Princess of Adrestia, Edelgard | |||||
"You will prove a lacking ruler if you cannot see the truth behind a person's words." | |||||
Attack: 50 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 2 | ||
Class: Noble | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Charge in Unison: [Trigger] At the start of your turn, you may choose 2 allies in the Back Line, and move them. Talent for Leadership: [Activate] [] [] Choose 2 other allies. Until the end of the turn, the chosen allies gain +20 attack. | |||||
Card #P16-012PR • Artist: Kotaro Yamada | |||||
The Empire's Successor, Edelgard | |||||
"Our victory must be absolute...no matter what it may take." | |||||
Attack: 60 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Lord | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 2 | |||
An Eye for the Bigger Picture: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Tap 1 ally] Choose 1 ally. Until the end of the turn, that ally gains +10 attack. Drawing a Chance at Victory: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Choose 1 enemy, and move them. | |||||
Card #B17-110HN • Artist: Rika Suzuki | |||||
Emperor Overthrowing the Hegemony, Edelgard | |||||
"Goodbye, my teacher. When next we meet, one of us will breathe their last." | |||||
Attack: 70 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 5 | ||
Class: Armored Lord | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 4 | |||
Aymr, the Magic Axe: [Trigger] [] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, you may pay the cost and if you do: Choose 1 non-Main Character enemy and destroy them, or choose 1 of your opponent's Orbs and destroy it. The Solitary Imperial Way: [Trigger] When you use a belonging to an "Edelgard" in your hand, draw 1 card. Bloodstained Armor: [Always] During your opponent's turn, this unit gains +10 attack. | |||||
Card #B18-004SR(+) • Artist: Rika Suzuki • Autograph: Ai Kakuma (Autograph credit appears only on B18-004SR+) | |||||
Uniter of the Black Eagles, Edelgard | |||||
"Everyone has something that is unacceptable within them. I certainly do, and I'd wager you do as well." | |||||
Attack: 60 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Lord | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 2 | |||
Bloodline of the Emperor: [Hand] [Activate] [Send this card to the Retreat Area] If you have an allied "Edelgard", move your opponent's Main Character. ([Hand] is only usable while this card is in your hand.) | |||||
Card #B18-005N • Artist: I☆LA | |||||
House Leader of the Black Eagles, Edelgard | |||||
"That said, know that I have high expectations of you. And high hopes. But I'm certain you can lead the Black Eagle House to greatness." "I appreciate your help back there. Your skill is beyond question." | |||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Noble | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
The Empire's Influence: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Choose 1 enemy with a Deployment Cost of 1 in the Back Line, and move them. Tandem Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +10 attack. | |||||
Card #B18-006HN, B18-006ST(+), P17-002PR, P17-013PR • Artist: Rika Suzuki (B18-006HN, B18-006ST[+]), Chinatsu Kurahana (P17-002PR), Mari Shimazaki (P17-013PR) | |||||
Unwavering Will of Flames, Edelgard | |||||
"If the Black Eagle House bands together, we won't lose." | |||||
Attack: 70 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 4 | ||
Class: Lord | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 3 | |||
Successor to History: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Tap 1 other ally] Choose 1 enemy in the Back Line, and move them. The Professor's Teachings: [Always] During your opponent's turn, if you have an allied "Byleth (Male)" or "Byleth (Female)", this unit gains +10 attack. | |||||
Card #S12-004ST(+) • Artist: Chinatsu Kurahana | |||||
Champion of the Dance Competition, Edelgard | |||||
"The inter-house dance competition... I knew victory was inescapable. And... you believed in me too." | |||||
Attack: 30 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Dancer | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 2 | |||
Dance of the Imperial Princess: [Activate] [] [] Choose 1 ally who has attacked in this turn, and untap them. Until the end of your opponent's next turn, that ally gains +10 attack. | |||||
Card #P18-003PR • Artist: Hatapug | |||||
She Who Turns Her Blade on the Gods, Edelgard | |||||
"So you're another of the goddess's vanguard. Come at me, so that I may put you out of your misery!" | |||||
Attack: 70 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 5 | ||
Class: Emperor | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 4 | |||
Raging Storm: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Untap this unit. The Strength to Unite Fódlan: [Always] If your allies outnumber your enemies, this unit gains +10 attack. "Victory to the Adrestian Empire!": [Hand] [Activate] [] Choose as many allies as you wish, and tap them. Choose 1 non-Main Character enemy per ally tapped by this skill, and destroy them. ([Hand] is only usable while this card is in your hand.) | |||||
Card #B19-001SR • Artist: Senri Kita | |||||
Black Eagle of Farewells, Edelgard | |||||
"Even though our swords may cross as they do now... ...there's no denying that our chosen paths never will." | |||||
Attack: 60 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Armored Lord | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 2 | |||
Incised Crest of Flames: [Hand] [Activate] [Send this card to the Retreat Area] Until the end of the turn, non-Main Character enemies are unable to evade allied "Edelgard"'s attacks. ([Hand] is only usable while this card is in your hand.) | |||||
Card #B19-002N • Artist: Tetsu Kurosawa | |||||
Descendant of Hresvelg, Edelgard | |||||
"Have you ever wondered if the only way to create a truly free world is to dispense with the goddess and the Crests? Do that, and people will have no choice but to rise and fall by their own merits." "Wrong foot, Dimitri! You're supposed to lead with your right!" "Sometimes I wish I could spend just one day doing absolutely nothing and gorging myself on sweets! ...What? This isn't like me? Even I have moments of self-indulgence, you know."" | |||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Noble | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Pride of the Black Eagles: [Always] If this unit is being attacked by your opponent's Main Character, this unit gains +10 attack. Command Emblem: [Support] Choose 1 ally other than your attacking unit. You may move that ally. | |||||
Card #B19-003HN, P19-006PR, P19-011PR, P20-009PR • Artist: Sachiko Wada (B19-003HN), Tobi (P19-006PR), ERIMO (P19-011PR), INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS (P20-009PR) | |||||
Reforger of the World, Flame Emperor | |||||
"We will cross paths again. I am the Flame Emperor... It is I who will reforge the world." | |||||
Attack: 70 | Support: 0 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 4 | ||
Class: Flame Emperor | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 3 | |||
Clandestine Masked Knight: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Tap other ally] Choose up to 2 enemies in the Back Line, and move them. Burn Even the Gods: [Trigger] [Once per turn] When this unit's attack destroys the enemy, until the end of the opponent's next turn, this unit gains +20 attack. | |||||
Card #B19-046HN • Artist: Hatapug | |||||
Burnt-Armored Emperor, Edelgard | |||||
"For the Empire!" | |||||
Attack: 60 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Armored Lord | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 2 | |||
Path of the Crimson Flower: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Until the end of your opponent's next turn, this unit gains +30 attack. | |||||
Card #P20-011PR • Artist: Megumi Nagahama | |||||
Determined Princess, Edelgard | |||||
"The future of the Empire... of everything... depends on me." | |||||
Attack: 50 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Fortress Knight | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 2 | |||
Peerless Power: [Activate] [Tap one other ] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +30 attack. Armor Expertise: [Always] If this unit is being attacked by any non- enemy, this unit gains +20 attack. Staggering Blow of Flames: [Hand] [Activate] [Once per turn] [] [Send this card to the Retreat Area] Choose up to 2 allies. Until the end of the turn, the chosen allies gain +30 attack. ([Hand] is only usable while this card is in your hand.) | |||||
Card #B21-031R • Artist: Azusa | |||||
To the End of a Dream, Hegemon Edelgard | |||||
"They are here... But my progress cannot be stopped, no matter how many people try. The war's end will spell destruction for one of us. There can only be one ruler of the world..." | |||||
Attack: 80 | Support: 0 | Range: 1-3 | Deploy Cost: 7 | ||
Class: Hegemon Husk | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Wilted Flower: [Trigger] When this unit's attack is evaded, your opponent chooses 2 cards from their hand, and sends them to the retreat. Gods-Burning Hegemon: [Hand] [Activate] [] If you have 7 or more bonds, stack this card on top of an allied "Edelgard" to level her up. ([Hand] is only usable while this card is in your hand.) | |||||
Card #B21-047HN • Artist: Koji | |||||
Emperor Chanting Supremacy, Edelgard | |||||
"Years ago, we fought here as classmates. But not today." | |||||
Attack: 70 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 4 | ||
Class: Armored Lord | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 3 | |||
Raging Flames: [Activate] [] [] Choose up to 3 non-Main Character enemies who are in the Back Line, and destroy them. Ideals-Trailblazing Magic Axe: [Trigger] At the start of your opponent's turn, if there are more allies than enemies, then until the end of the turn, all allies gain +10 attack. | |||||
Card #B22-090R • Artist: Rika Suzuki | |||||
Leader of the Black Eagle House, Edelgard | |||||
"No matter the tactics you devise, we will destroy you. The best you can hope for is to learn a thing or two." | |||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Noble | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Imperial Princess's Majesty: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Tap 2 other allies] Choose 1 enemy, and move them. Authority Emblem: [Support] Choose 1 ally other than your attacking unit. You may move that ally. | |||||
Card #B22-091N • Artist: Tomohide Takaya | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Edelgard as well as Flame_Emperor and Hegemon_Edelgard. |
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Edelgard appears as two spirits, one as her Part I incarnation and the other as her Part II. Edelgard is an Advanced attack-type spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, using her Part I artwork from Fire Emblem: Three Houses. When equipped to a player character, she grants one support spirit slot.
Edelgard can be enhanced when she reaches level 99, becoming Edelgard - Five Years Later. She is an Ace attack-type spirit, using her Part II art from Three Houses. When equipped by a playable character, she grants one support spirit slot and reduces move speed, slightly increases attack, and greatly increases defense.
WarioWare: Get It Together!
Edelgard appears in the microgame, Fire Emblem: Three Houses at level 3. Like Dimitri at level 2, the player must choose clearly-written text in order to pass. Unlike it, however, the wrong answers all use letters that resemble those from the correct answer's, and selecting those will result in Edelgard herself not understanding what the player is saying, thus failing the microgame.
Notable merchandise
Image | Information | Price | Release date |
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Edelgard received a plush in the second batch of the Fire Emblem All-Star Collection toyline. | ¥3,300 | June 2022JP |
Flavor text
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Game | Text (English) |
Text (Japanese) |
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Three Houses (Part I) |
Princess and heir apparent of the Adrestian Empire
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アドラステア帝国の皇女、皇位継承者
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Three Houses (Part II) |
Adrestian Emperor
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アドラステア帝国の皇帝
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Engage (Bond Ring) |
Imperial princess of the Adrestian
Empire, a land in another world. Leader of the Black Eagle House at the Garreg Mach Monastery. She is a noble woman who is determined to reform the world. Appears in Three Houses. |
異界の地フォドラにある
アドラステア帝国の皇女。 ガルグ=マク大修道院の士官学校で学び 黒鷲の学級の級長を務める。 気高く、意志の強い少女で 世界を改革することを望む。 「風花雪月」 |
Engage (Emblem Bracelet, in battle) |
Known as the Emblem of Rivals.
Smashes her enemies to dust with skilled use of axes. |
通称『三鼎の紋章士』。
気高さと威厳をあわせ持つ、炎の皇女。 斧術に長け、力強い攻撃で敵を粉砕する。 |
Engage (Emblem Bracelet, in battle, Fell Xenologue) |
An Emblem that awakened from the
Bracelet of Three Houses.[sic] |
『三級長の腕輪』から目覚めた紋章士。
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Engage (Emblem Bracelet, ring reference) |
Known as the Emblem of Rivals.
The refined and dignified Imperial Princess of Flames. Heir apparent of the Adrestian Empire in another world. She fought for her ideals as leader of the Black Eagle House. |
通称『三鼎の紋章士』。
気高さと威厳をあわせ持つ、炎の皇女。 異界の地フォドラにある アドラステア帝国の皇位継承者。 士官学校では黒鷲の学級の級長を務め 仲間を率い、理想のために戦った。 |
Heroes (Edelgard: The Future) |
Princess and heir apparent of the Adrestian
Empire. Her steadfast ambition is veiled by her elegant, self-confident demeanor. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. |
アドラステア帝国の皇女。唯一の皇位継承者。
気品と自信に溢れ、野望を胸に秘めている。 (登場:『ファイアーエムブレム 風花雪月』) |
Heroes (Flame Emperor: Bringer of War) |
A mysterious individual who instigates conflict,
disturbing the peace in Fódlan. Willing to use any method to achieve their objectives. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. |
フォドラの平穏を乱す謎の存在。
冷徹で目的のためには手段を問わない。 (登場:『ファイアーエムブレム 風花雪月』) |
Heroes (Edelgard: Flame Emperor) |
Emperor of the Adrestian Empire. Destroyer of
the Church of Seiros and unifier of all Fódlan. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. |
アドラステア帝国の皇帝。
教団を討滅し、フォドラ全土を統一した。 (登場:『ファイアーエムブレム 風花雪月』) |
Heroes (Edelgard: Adrestian Emperor) |
After ascending as Adrestian Emperor, she
defeated the Church of Seiros, solidifying her reign over all of Fódlan. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. |
アドラステア皇帝に即位後、セイロス教団を打倒。
フォドラの大地を平定し覇を唱えた。 (登場:『ファイアーエムブレム 風花雪月』) |
Heroes (Edelgard: Hegemon Husk) |
Adrestian Emperor who has chosen to take on
a grotesque form for the sake of pursuing her ideals. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. |
自ら信じた理想のため、その身を異形へと変えた
アドラステア帝国皇帝。 (登場:『ファイアーエムブレム 風花雪月』) |
Heroes (Edelgard: Sun Empresses) |
Legendary empress of Tellius joins future
emperor of Fódlan for a vacation to the tropics. They appear in Fire Emblem: Three Houses / Radiant Dawn. |
テリウス大陸の伝説の女王と、
フォドラで後に女帝となる少女が南国で手を携える。 (『ファイアーエムブレム 風花雪月・暁の女神』) |
Heroes (Edelgard: Snowfall Future) |
Princess and heir apparent of the Adrestian
Empire. Advances on Askr's winter festival with the intent of ensuring its success. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. |
アドラステア帝国の皇女。アスク王国の冬祭りを
成功に導くため、毅然と覇道を突き進む。 (登場:『ファイアーエムブレム 風花雪月』) |
Warriors: Three Hopes (Prologue) |
Princess and heir apparent of the Adrestian Empire
|
??
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Warriors: Three Hopes (Part I and Part II) |
Emperor of Adrestia
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??
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Meet some of the Heroes entries
The Future Flame Emperor Adrestian Emperor Hegemon Husk Sun Empresses Snowfall Future Flame Emperor: Bringer of War
Choose Your Legends placement history
Round | Placement | Character | Votes |
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CYL 4 (2020) |
1 | Edelgard Three Houses (War arc) Three Houses (Academy arc) |
74,617 |
213 | Flame Emperor Three Houses (Academy arc) |
759 |
CYL 5 (2021) |
158 (−55) |
Flame Emperor Three Houses (Academy arc) |
622 (−137) |
CYL 6 onwards | Ineligible |
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Total results | This character has 3 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. | 75,998 |
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Trivia
- Cristina Vee voiced Edelgard in the English version of Three Houses's E3 2018 trailer, but does not voice Edelgard in the final game.[8][9]
- If paralogues are discounted, Edelgard is tied with the Death Knight for the most appearances as an enemy in a single main-series game, with 6 on the Azure Moon and Verdant Wind routes of Three Houses; she is fought in chapters 1, 7, 11, 12, 17, and either 22 (on Azure Moon) or 20 (on Verdant Wind).
- Disregarding enemy-only abilities, Edelgard bears the Seal Strength and Seal Magic abilities as an enemy despite being unable to obtain them as a playable unit.
- Edelgard is the only playable character with a Crest of Seiros, and thus the only one who can receive additional healing from the Seiros Shield without New Game +; however, it cannot be obtained in Crimson Flower, the only route where Edelgard is fully available.
- Edelgard's name appears on a box in the background of the "Hammerbarn" episode of the TV show Bluey, along with Dimitri's and Claude's.
Etymology and other languages
Edelgard von Hresvelg
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Edelgard von Hresvelg |
Full name, known by just Edelgard in most menus. Edelgard is a Germanic given name, "Edel-" (Proto-Germanic *aþalaz) meaning "noble" and "-gard" (Proto-Germanic *gardaz) meaning "yard"; surname from Norse mythology, Hræsvelgr or "corpse swallower" in Old Norse, a Jötunn who takes the form of an eagle. |
Japanese |
エーデルガルト=フォン=フレスベルグ |
Edelgard von Hresvelg |
Spanish |
Edelgard von Hresvelg |
As above. |
French |
Edelgard von Hresvelg |
As above. |
German |
Edelgard von Hresvelg |
As above. |
Italian |
Edelgard von Hresvelg |
As above. |
Dutch |
Edelgard |
Used in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate |
Portuguese (Brazil) |
Edelgard von Hresvelg |
As above.[10] |
Russian |
Эдельгард |
Edelgard; used in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. |
Korean |
에델가르트 폰 흐레스벨그 |
Edelgard von Hresvelg |
Simplified Chinese |
艾黛尔贾特·冯·弗雷斯贝尔古 |
Edelgard von Hresvelg |
Traditional Chinese |
艾黛爾賈特‧馮‧弗雷斯貝爾古 |
Edelgard von Hresvelg |
Flame Emperor
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Flame Emperor |
-- |
Japanese |
炎帝 |
Flame Emperor |
Spanish |
Emperador del Fuego |
Flame Emperor |
French |
Empereur des Flammes |
Flame Emperor |
German |
Flammenkaiser |
Flame Emperor |
Italian |
Imperatore della Fiamma |
Flame Emperor |
Portuguese (Brazil) |
Fogo Soberano |
Fire Sovereign |
Korean |
염제 |
Flame Emperor |
Simplified Chinese |
炎帝 |
Flame Emperor |
Traditional Chinese |
炎帝 |
Flame Emperor |
Hegemon Edelgard
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Hegemon Edelgard |
-- |
Japanese |
覇骸エーデルガルト |
Hegemony Corpse Edelgard; 骸 could also mean "husk" instead of "corpse". |
Spanish |
Hegemona Edelgard |
Hegemon Edelgard |
French |
Edelgard la Conquérante |
Edelgard the Conqueror |
German |
Hegemon Edelgard |
Hegemon Edelgard |
Italian |
Edelgard egemone |
Hegemon Edelgard |
Korean |
패해 에델가르트 |
Hegemony Corpse Edelgard |
Simplified Chinese |
霸骸艾黛尔贾特 |
Hegemon Corpse Edelgard |
Traditional Chinese |
霸骸艾黛爾賈特 |
Hegemon Corpse Edelgard |
Gallery
- Main article:
Edelgard/Gallery
Artwork of Edelgard from Three Houses.
External links
- Edelgard's page on the Japanese official website
- Flame Emperor's page on the Japanese official website
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Credits
- ↑ "Your protagonist meets three main characters—Edelgard, Dimitri, and Claude—who play important roles in the story." — Fire Emblem: Three Houses revealed for Nintendo Switch, rpgsite.net
- ↑ "Me? Well…some think I'm a bit distant. Arrogant, even. But there's little to be done. One day, I must rise to become Adrestia's next emperor." — Edelgard in Chapter 1, Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- ↑ "Edelgard: Unless...you've undergone a blood reconstruction surgery. Is that the case, Lysithea?
Lysithea: Correct. It wasn't as though I had a say in any of this.
Edelgard: I see. So you've lived through that relentless terror and agony...and survived.
Lysithea: You speak of all of this as though you understand it on a personal level... Edelgard, have you..." — Edelgard and Lysithea in their B support, Fire Emblem: Three Houses - ↑ "Lysithea: Is it really true that you intend to create a world in which Crests no longer exist?
Edelgard: It's true. My aim is to dismantle the current system of aristocracy. The only reason nobles enjoy the status they do is because their bloodlines carry Crests. If Crests lose their value, so will titles of nobility." — Edelgard and Lysithea in their A support, Fire Emblem: Three Houses - ↑ "Jeralt: Oh, we've met him all right. But back to you. You're the one responsible for the destruction of this village.
Flame Emperor: Do not get the wrong idea.
Jeralt: What in blazes does that mean?
Flame Emperor: It is true that I am working with Solon. But that does not mean our objectives are the same. Had I known they planned to do this, I would have stopped it. You have my word." — The Flame Emperor and Jeralt in Chapter 8, Fire Emblem: Three Houses - ↑ "Bernadetta: But, um, what in the world could possibly frighten you?
Edelgard: The sea. I find the pitch black of the open sea at night quite frightening. I can't swim, so if the sea were to wash me away, I fear I would never return." — Edelgard and Bernadetta in their C support, Fire Emblem: Three Houses - ↑ "Yes, that is me you hear as Edelgard! This looks amazing, I can't wait. #FireEmblemThreeHouses" — Cristina Vee on Twitter, Twitter, Published: June 12, 2018, Retrieved: June 12, 2018
- ↑ "well that too. it's been a tough year, haha." — Cristina Vee on Twitter, Twitter, Published: June 6, 2019, Retrieved: June 6, 2019
- ↑ "Eu sou Edelgard von Hresvelg, imperatriz de Adrestia. Vou libertar meu povo de suas velhas algemas." — Edelgard: Adrestian Emperor when being summoned, Fire Emblem Heroes
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