Edelgard

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Gender Female Race Human Age 17 (Part I) Birthday June 22 Height 158 cm (~5'2") Family Patricia (mother) Ionius IX (father) Lambert (stepfather) Dimitri (stepbrother) Five older brothers (all deceased) Three older sisters (all deceased) Two younger siblings (both deceased) Nationality Adrestian Starting class Noble Voiced by Tara Platt (English, all appearances) Ai Kakuma (Japanese, all appearances) Appearance(s) Three Houses Heroes

“

Still, we have no choice but to eliminate those who cling to unreasonable ideas of justice.

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— Edelgard

Edelgard von Hresvelg (pronounced /ˈeɪdəlɡɑɹd vɒn 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, 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, 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 Officer's 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 Officer's 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.

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 Officer's 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.

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 climatic 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.

Blue Lions

If Byleth chooses to lead the Blue Lions, Edelgard sways the Faerghus mage Cornelia to frame Dimitri for regicide and have him executed. Believing Dimitri dead, Edelgard spends the next five years waging war on the Church, the eastern Faerghus territories, and Leicester. Eventually, Dimitri and Byleth return and tip the scale of the war decisively in the Kingdom's favor. Edelgard personally leads an elite detachment to battle Dimitri and Claude at Grondor 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 climatic 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.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Role

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Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Noble Level 1 Movement 4 Crest

Recruitment: Prologue, automatically from turn 1. Leaves party if the Black Eagles are not chosen, or if Byleth chooses to side with the Church of Seiros in Chapter 11 of the Black Eagles route, and cannot be re-recruited. Stats Growth Rates Max HP 29 Luck 5 Strength 13 Defense 6 Magic 6 Resistance 4 Dexterity 6 Charm 10 Speed 8 Max HP 40% Luck 30% Strength 55% Defense 35% Magic 45% Resistance 35% Dexterity 45% Charm 65% Speed 40% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Inventory Abilities Iron Axe Vulnerary Imperial Lineage* Sword Prowess Lv 1 Axe Prowess Lv 1 Authority Lv 1 Combat arts Spells Battalion Smash -- -- Skill Levels Sw La Ax Bo Br Re Fa Au Ar Ri Fl Ma E+ E D E E+ E E D D E E -- -- --

Upon reaching a C+ support with Byleth, Edelgard gains access to the Crest of Flames.

Enemy - Chapter 1

Normal (Blue Lions) Hard (Blue Lions) Normal (Golden Deer) Hard (Golden Deer) Noble Level 3 Movement 4 Crest Stats Max HP 30 Luck 5 Strength 14 Defense 6 Magic 7 Resistance 4 Dexterity 6 Charm 11 Speed 9 Inventory Abilities Training Axe Vulnerary Imperial Lineage Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- -- Skill Levels Sw La Ax Bo Br Re Fa Au Ar Ri Fl Ma E E E E E E E E -- -- -- Noble Level 4 Movement 4 Crest Stats Max HP 30 Luck 6 Strength 15 Defense 7 Magic 7 Resistance 5 Dexterity 6 Charm 12 Speed 9 Inventory Abilities Training Axe Vulnerary Imperial Lineage Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- -- Skill Levels Sw La Ax Bo Br Re Fa Au Ar Ri Fl Ma E E E E E E E E -- -- -- Noble Level 3 Movement 4 Crest Stats Max HP 30 Luck 5 Strength 14 Defense 6 Magic 7 Resistance 4 Dexterity 6 Charm 11 Speed 9 Inventory Abilities Hand Axe Vulnerary Imperial Lineage Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- -- Skill Levels Sw La Ax Bo Br Re Fa Au Ar Ri Fl Ma E E D E E E E E -- -- -- Noble Level 4 Movement 4 Crest Stats Max HP 30 Luck 6 Strength 15 Defense 7 Magic 7 Resistance 5 Dexterity 6 Charm 12 Speed 9 Inventory Abilities Hand Axe Vulnerary Imperial Lineage Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- -- Skill Levels Sw La Ax Bo Br Re Fa Au Ar Ri Fl Ma E E D E E E E E -- -- -- {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Enemy - Chapter 11

Normal, Black Eagles route Hard, Black Eagles route Normal, Blue Lions/Golden Deer routes Hard, Blue Lions/Golden Deer routes Flame Emperor Level 23 Movement - Crest Stats Max HP 51 Luck 10 Strength 18 Defense 22 Magic 14 Resistance 8 Dexterity 12 Charm 24+5 Speed 6 Inventory Abilities Steel Axe Imperial Lineage Charm Axefaire Commander Counterattack Seal Strength Seal Magic Axe Prowess Lv 3 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Flame Emperor Co. Lv. 3 Raging Flames Skill Levels Sw La Ax Bo Br Re Fa Au Ar Ri Fl Ma E E B E E E E B E -- -- Flame Emperor Level 24 Movement 5 Crest Stats Max HP 55 Luck 12 Strength 22 Defense 22 Magic 18 Resistance 11 Dexterity 14 Charm 30+5 Speed 10 Inventory Abilities Steel Axe Imperial Lineage Charm Axefaire Commander Counterattack Seal Strength Seal Magic Axe Prowess Lv 3 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Flame Emperor Co. Lv. 3 Raging Flames Skill Levels Sw La Ax Bo Br Re Fa Au Ar Ri Fl Ma E E B E E E E B E -- -- Flame Emperor Level 23 Movement - Crest Stats Max HP 51 Luck 10 Strength 18 Defense 22 Magic 14 Resistance 8 Dexterity 12 Charm 24+5 Speed 6 Inventory Abilities Steel Axe Charm Axefaire Commander Counterattack Seal Strength Seal Magic Axe Prowess Lv 3 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Flame Emperor Co. Lv. 3 Raging Flames Skill Levels Sw La Ax Bo Br Re Fa Au Ar Ri Fl Ma E E B E E E E B E -- -- Flame Emperor Level 24 Movement 5 Crest Stats Max HP 55 Luck 12 Strength 22 Defense 22 Magic 18 Resistance 11 Dexterity 14 Charm 28+5 Speed 10 Inventory Abilities Steel Axe Charm Axefaire Commander Counterattack Seal Strength Seal Magic Axe Prowess Lv 3 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Flame Emperor Co. Lv. 3 Raging Flames Skill Levels Sw La Ax Bo Br Re Fa Au Ar Ri Fl Ma E E B E E E E B E -- -- {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Enemy - Blue Lions/Golden Deer/Church of Seiros Chapter 12

Normal Hard Flame Emperor Level 25 Movement 5 Crest Stats Max HP 52 Luck 10 Strength 19 Defense 22 Magic 14 Resistance 8 Dexterity 12 Charm 28+5 Speed 7 Inventory Abilities Silver Axe Imperial Lineage Charm Axefaire Commander Counterattack Seal Strength Seal Magic Authority Lv 3 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Flame Emperor Co. Lv. 3 Raging Flames Skill Levels Sw La Ax Bo Br Re Fa Au Ar Ri Fl Ma E E B E E E E B E -- -- Flame Emperor Level 26 Movement 5 Crest Stats Max HP 57 Luck 13 Strength 23 Defense 22 Magic 19 Resistance 11 Dexterity 15 Charm 32+5 Speed 11 Inventory Abilities Silver Axe Imperial Lineage Charm Axefaire Commander Counterattack Seal Strength Seal Magic Authority Lv 3 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Flame Emperor Co. Lv. 3 Raging Flames Skill Levels Sw La Ax Bo Br Re Fa Au Ar Ri Fl Ma E E B E E E E B E -- -- {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Enemy - Silver Snow Chapter 19

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Normal Hard Emperor Level 41 Movement -- Crest Stats Max HP 65 Luck 18 Strength 39 Defense 30 Magic 28 Resistance 20 Dexterity 23 Charm 40+10 Speed 20 Inventory Abilities Aymr Imperial Lineage+ Charm Axefaire Commander Counterattack Armored Effect Null Hit +20 Axe Prowess Lv 5 Combat arts Spells Battalion Raging Storm -- Supreme Armored Co. Lv. 5 Raging Flames Skill Levels Sw La Ax Bo Br Re Fa Au Ar Ri Fl Ma A C A C C B+ E A A -- -- {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Enemy - Azure Moon Chapter 17

Normal Hard Armored Lord Level 36 Movement 5 Crest Stats Max HP 55 Luck 16 Strength 34 Defense 25 Magic 24 Resistance 18 Dexterity 21 Charm 37+10 Speed 19 Inventory Abilities Aymr Sword of Seiros Concoction Master Seal Imperial Lineage+ Charm Axefaire Commander Counterattack Armored Effect Null Hit +20 Axe Prowess Lv 4 Combat arts Spells Battalion Raging Storm -- Supreme Armored Co. Lv. 5 Raging Flames Skill Levels Sw La Ax Bo Br Re Fa Au Ar Ri Fl Ma A C B D+ D+ B E B B -- -- {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Enemy - Azure Moon Chapter 22

Normal Hard Hegemon Husk Level 44 Movement - Crest Stats Max HP 54/54/81/108 Luck 11 Strength 30 Defense 15 Magic 19 Resistance 12 Dexterity 20 Charm 34 Speed 16 Inventory Abilities Crest of Flames Power Twin-Crest Power Imperial Lineage+ Twin Crests Commander Monster Effect Null Heavily Armored Wall Vital Defense Counterattack Vantage (latent, bar 2) Desperation (latent, bar 3) Wrath (latent, bar 4) Staggering Blow Spells Battalion 20px Wilted Flower -- -- Skill Levels Sw La Ax Bo Br Re Fa Au Ar Ri Fl Ma E E E E E E E E E -- -- Hegemon Husk Level 45 Movement - Crest Stats Max HP 75/75/107/139 Luck 18 Strength 37 Defense 21 Magic 26 Resistance 18 Dexterity 27 Charm 41 Speed 23 Inventory Abilities Crest of Flames Power Twin-Crest Power Imperial Lineage+ Twin Crests Commander Monster Effect Null Heavily Armored Wall Vital Defense Counterattack Vantage (latent, bar 2) Desperation (latent, bar 3) Wrath (latent, bar 4) Staggering Blow Spells Battalion 20px Wilted Flower -- -- Skill Levels Sw La Ax Bo Br Re Fa Au Ar Ri Fl Ma E E E E E E E E E -- -- {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Enemy - Verdant Wind Chapter 17

Normal Hard Armored Lord Level 35 Movement 5 Crest Stats Max HP 49 Luck 10 Strength 28 Defense 22 Magic 18 Resistance 13 Dexterity 15 Charm 31+10 Speed 14 Inventory Abilities Aymr Sword of Seiros Concoction Master Seal Imperial Lineage+ Charm Axefaire Commander Counterattack Armored Effect Null Hit +20 Axe Prowess Lv 4 Combat arts Spells Battalion Raging Storm -- Supreme Armored Co. Lv. 4 Raging Flames Skill Levels Sw La Ax Bo Br Re Fa Au Ar Ri Fl Ma A C B D+ D+ B E B B -- -- Armored Lord Level 36 Movement 5 Crest Stats Max HP 55 Luck 16 Strength 34 Defense 25 Magic 24 Resistance 18 Dexterity 21 Charm 37+10 Speed 19 Inventory Abilities Aymr Sword of Seiros Concoction Master Seal Imperial Lineage+ Charm Axefaire Commander Counterattack Armored Effect Null Hit +20 Axe Prowess Lv 4 Combat arts Spells Battalion Raging Storm -- Supreme Armored Co. Lv. 5 Raging Flames Skill Levels Sw La Ax Bo Br Re Fa Au Ar Ri Fl Ma A C B D+ D+ B E B B -- -- {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Enemy - Verdant Wind Chapter 20

Normal Hard Emperor Level 40 Movement - Crest Stats Max HP 58 Luck 12 Strength 33 Defense 25 Magic 22 Resistance 14 Dexterity 17 Charm 33+10 Speed 14 Inventory Abilities Aymr Vulnerary Imperial Lineage+ Charm Axefaire Commander Counterattack Armored Effect Null Hit +20 Axe Prowess Lv 5 Combat arts Spells Battalion Raging Storm -- Supreme Armored Co. Lv. 5 Raging Flames Skill Levels Sw La Ax Bo Br Re Fa Au Ar Ri Fl Ma A C A C C B+ E A A -- -- Emperor Level 41 Movement - Crest Stats Max HP 65 Luck 18 Strength 39 Defense 30 Magic 28 Resistance 20 Dexterity 23 Charm 40+10 Speed 20 Inventory Abilities Aymr Vulnerary Imperial Lineage+ Charm Axefaire Commander Counterattack Armored Effect Null Hit +20 Axe Prowess Lv 5 Combat arts Spells Battalion Raging Storm -- Supreme Armored Co. Lv. 5 Raging Flames Skill Levels Sw La Ax Bo Br Re Fa Au Ar Ri Fl Ma A C A C C B+ E A A -- -- {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Abilities

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 Swords D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Wrath Strike	Swords D
	Grounder	Swords C
	Haze Strike	Swords C+
	Axebreaker	Swords B
	Hexblade	Swords A
	Sword Crit +10	Swords S
	Swordfaire	Swords S+
	Lance Prowess	Lances E+; replaced with higher levels at Lances D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Tempest Lance	Lances D
	Knightkneeler	Lances C
	Swordbreaker	Lances B
	Lance Crit +10	Lances S
	Lancefaire	Lances S+
	Axe Prowess	Innate; replaced with higher levels at Axes D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Smash	Innate
	Helm Splitter	Axes C
	Monster Breaker	Axes C+
	Lancebreaker	Axes B
	Lightning Axe	Axes A
	Axe Crit +10	Axes S
	Axefaire	Axes S+
	Bow Prowess	Bows E+; replaced with higher levels at Bows D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Curved Shot	Bows D
	Close Counter	Bows C
	Bow Crit +10	Bows S
	Bowfaire	Bows S+
	Brawling Prowess	Brawling E+; replaced with higher levels at Brawling D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Fading Blow	Brawling D
	Rushing Blow	Brawling C
	Healing Focus	Brawling B
	Brawl Crit +10	Brawling S
	Fistfaire	Brawling S+
	Black Magic Crit +10	Budding Talent: Reason
	Reason	Reason E+; replaced with higher levels at Reason D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Dark Magic Range +1	Reason S
	Dark Tomefaire	Reason S+
	Faith	Faith E+; replaced with higher levels at Faith D+, C+, B+, and A+
	White Magic Range +1	Faith S
	White Tomefaire	Faith S+
	Authority	Innate; replaced with higher levels at Authority D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Battalion Vantage	Authority C
	Model Leader	Authority C+
	Defensive Tactics	Authority B
	Battalion Renewal	Authority A
	Rally Charm	Authority S
	Offensive Tactics	Authority S+
	Weight -3	Heavy Armor C
	Smite	Heavy Armor B
	Weight -5	Heavy Armor A
	Armored Effect Null	Heavy Armor S+
	Dexterity +4	Riding C
	Movement +1	Riding A+
	Cavalry Effect Null	Riding S+
	Alert Stance	Flying B
	Alert Stance+	Flying A+
	Flying Effect Null	Flying 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	Reason D
Bolganone	Reason C
Luna Λ	Reason B
Hades Ω	Reason A
Heal	Faith D
Nosferatu	Faith D+
Recover	Faith C
Seraphim	Faith B

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Edelgard is 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. Only one variation of Edelgard is currently available in Heroes, based on her Three Houses Part I incarnation.

Starting stats

Edelgard: The Future is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 8/9/10 Speed 7/8/9 Defense 8/9/10 Resistance 5/6/7 Maximum HP 38/41/44 Attack 36/39/43 Speed 26/30/33 Defense 34/37/40 Resistance 18/21/24 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Victorious Axe -- New Moon

Skill set

Skill		Rarity	SP cost
	Iron Axe	Innate
	Steel Axe	Innate
	Silver Axe	Innate
	Victorious Axe	Innate
	New Moon	Innate
	Luna	★★★★★	200 SP
A	Atk/Def Solo 1	★★★★★	60 SP
A	Atk/Def Solo 2	★★★★★	120 SP
A	Atk/Def Solo 3	★★★★★	240 SP
B	Dull Close 1	★★★★★	60 SP
B	Dull Close 2	★★★★★	120 SP
B	Dull Close 3	★★★★★	240 SP
C	Rouse Atk/Def 1	★★★★★	60 SP
C	Rouse Atk/Def 2	★★★★★	120 SP
C	Rouse Atk/Def 3	★★★★★	240 SP

Personality and character

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Edelgard exudes a cold, yet noble and refined aura. She likes talented individuals and dislikes losing control. As a result of the horrific experimentation she endured as a child in order to implant a second Crest into her body, Edelgard despises the Crests and is willing to go to any lengths to remove their influence from Fódlan. However, she has limits regarding what she is willing to tolerate from her reluctant allies, and swears to Byleth and Jeralt that she would have stopped Solon's actions in Remire Village had she known what he was planning. While devoted to her plans for Fódlan's future, Edelgard also has a somewhat self-indulgent side, and 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.

Endings

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 their 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 & 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.

Quotes

Battle quotes

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There can be no victory unless I defeat you. So be it!

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— Edelgard as an enemy fighting Byleth in Chapter 1.

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Edelgard: Dimitri... It's time! We can finally settle the question of who's stronger. Dimitri: Very well. I accept your challenge. With you as my opponent, I won't hold anything back. Edelgard: I would expect no less!

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— Edelgard fighting Dimitri in Chapter 1.

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Claude: Look at that, a real-life princess! I"ll have to be careful not to scar that little face of yours. Edelgard: Careful, Claude. I'll win no matter what, but you're only making things harder for yourself. Claude: Losing hasn't even crossed your mind, has it? Ooh, this'll be a bit of shock, then. Edelgard: To shock was your intention to begin with, was it not?

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— Edelgard fighting Claude in Chapter 1.

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Edelgard: There's no way around it... I accept your challenge! Death Knight: Oh? This will be fun...

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— Edelgard fighting the Death Knight in Chapter 4.

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Dimitri: So, it is time to cross blades... I never imagined such a day would come to pass. Edelgard: If the Empire and the Kingdom go to war, we'll be able to fight as much as we please. Dimitri: I am sorry, but that is not something to joke about. The thought of fighting you is troubling at best. Edelgard: In that case, I wonder when you'll be able to stomach facing me in battle... Do you need a few moments?

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— Edelgard fighting Dimitri in Chapter 7.

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Claude: Hey, Princess! Heads up! There's a rat right by your Imperial feet... Edelgard: BAH! I-- Huh. How dare you make a fool of me. You will not rile me with such childish tactics. Claude: Ah, so the sheer terror in your eyes was...something else entirely. My mistake. Anyway, it was only a joke. Edelgard: You really hope to unsettle me with childish jokes? It won't work. You must stand and fight!

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— Edelgard fighting Claude in Chapter 7.

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Death Knight: What are you trying to do here? Edelgard: You're the one who should be answering that question. Stay out of my way!

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— Edelgard fighting the Death Knight in Chapter 8.

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Kronya: Huh? What are you- Are you here to kill me? Edelgard: I am. Prepare yourself for death while you still can.

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— Edelgard fighting Kronya in Chapter 10.

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Solon: So, this is how it is... I cannot let you live! Edelgard: You stole the words from my mouth. You lost the moment you failed to kill the professor.

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— Edelgard fighting Solon in Chapter 10.

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Despite what I said, I have no intention of killing you. So why not stand down and get out of my way?

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— Edelgard, as a boss in the Black Eagles version of Chapter 11's mission.

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Professor... I will make no excuses. Thank you for all that you did for me. In truth...no. Let's leave it at that.

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— Edelgard, as a boss fighting Byleth in the Black Eagles version of Chapter 11.

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You wish to interfere? Then your life is forfeit.

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— The Flame Emperor, as a boss in the Blue Lions and Golden Deer versions of Chapter 11's mission.

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You are the one person I did not wish to make an enemy of...

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— The Flame Emperor, as a boss fighting Byleth in the Blue Lions and Golden Deer versions of Chapter 11.

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Dimitri: Do not try to say you have forgotten... Do you know just how many people died in Duscur? Flame Emperor: Why bother with this? Stay silent and fight. Dimitri: So you want to turn your eyes away from the lives you have trampled? Dastard! You are a monster. The lowliest beast I have ever known.

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— The Flame Emperor, as a boss fighting Dimitri in Chapter 11.

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You will come to regret raising your blade against the emperor of the Adrestian Empire!

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— Edelgard, as a boss in Chapter 12's mission.

“

I wish you were someone whose heart could be swayed by my words and deeds. If it were so, I would have done anything to make you my ally...

”

— Edelgard, as a boss when fighting against Byleth in Chapter 12's mission.

“

Dimitri: Must you continue to conquer? Continue to kill? Edelgard: Must you continue to reconquer? Continue to kill in retaliation? I will not stop. There is nothing I would not sacrifice to cut a path to Fódlan's new dawn! Dimitri: Enough of this madness! This future of yours is built on a foundation of corpses and tears!

”

— Edelgard, fighting Dimitri in Crimson Flower Chapter 17

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Edelgard: So it's true. You don't value human life at all. Isn't that right, Immaculate One? The Immaculate One: Nonsense! Fools who do not accept their own sins are undeserving of salvation! You humans are the ones who betrayed! You betrayed me, and you betrayed my mother! Edelgard: I did not betray you or her. I never believed in you from the beginning.

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— Edelgard, fighting the Immaculate One in Crimson Flower Chapter 18

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I will destroy both the Kingdom and the Alliance. Now, with one fell swoop!

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— Edelgard, as a boss in Azure Moon Chapter 17

“

I knew when next we met one of our paths would have to come to an end. Your journey ends here, Professor. Forever...

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— Edelgard, as a boss when fighting against Byleth in Azure Moon Chapter 17

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Dimitri: Stab your chest, break your neck, crush your head... I will allow you to choose your own death. Edelgard: I'm not interested in methods of dying. All that matters is when death takes place, not how. And I have no intention of dying today. Dimitri: I'm sure all of the people you've slaughtered so far thought the same!

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— Edelgard, as a boss when fighting against Dimitri in Azure Moon Chapter 17

“

You shall be obliterated! I will take you out so fast you will not have a chance to lament...

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— Hegemon Edelgard, as a boss in Azure Moon Chapter 22

“

Facing you... I grow weak...

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— Hegemon Edelgard, as a boss when fighting against Byleth in Azure Moon Chapter 22

“

So you're another of the goddess's vanguard. You don't have even a shred of self-awareness, do you? Come at me, so that I may put you out of your misery!

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— Edelgard, as a boss in Silver Snow Chapter 19.

“

This has nothing do to with where you were born. That we are fighting now is only a result of the choices you've made. So I'm going to give that the response it deserves. I will crush you with everything I have!

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— Edelgard, as a boss when fighting against an Adrestian in Silver Snow Chapter 19.

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Professor... I suppose you think you can defeat me. Is that right? But I will never give up. Even if my arms and legs failed me, I would still find a way to move forward. I will smash that false goddess and her minion into the ground! I will fight to free this world from her vile grasp!

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— Edelgard, as a boss when fighting against Byleth in Silver Snow Chapter 19.

Death/retreat quotes

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Forced to retreat... Well, things will only get tougher from here on out.

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— Edelgard, as a boss in Chapter 1.

“

So the end has come...

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— Edelgard, as a boss in the Black Eagles version of Chapter 11.

“

Ugh...

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— The Flame Emperor, as a boss in the Blue Lions and Golden Deer versions of Chapter 11.

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You fought well. But now, your fight is over. Send in our reserve troops! And give my uncle the signal!

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— Edelgard, as a boss in the Blue Lions, Golden Deer, and Church of Seiros versions of Chapter 12.

“

I lost?! Just as expected, you aren't making my path an easy one.

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— Edelgard, as a boss in Azure Moon Chapter 17.

“

Graaaaarghhh!

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— Edelgard, as a boss in Azure Moon Chapter 22.

Heroes quotes

Main article: Edelgard/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Edelgard is currently featured on three cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

One of the below cards' quotes is still in raw, untranslated Japanese; this needs translation.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Edelgard
	Imperial Princess of Adrestia, Edelgard
		"A wise ruler shouldn't take one's words purely at face value."
		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
		"Victory will be ours...No matter what happens."
		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
Normal P17 Box Promo Nintendo Dream promo Normal version of card is currently unreleased; it is anticipated to become available with the release of booster series 18. No image will be made available until its card number is known. {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	Class Leader of the Black Eagles, Edelgard
		"I had hoped so. May you instruct us Black Eagles well." "さっきは助かったわ、ありがとう。それにしても腕が立つのね、貴方。"
		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 #P17-002PR, P17-013PR • Artist: Chinatsu Kurahana (P17-002PR), Mari Shimazaki (P17-013PR)
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Edelgard .

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.
• Ai Kakuma, Edelgard's Japanese voice actress, also voices Flora in Fates and Heroes.
• Edelgard is the only Lord who can potentially turn against the player and the only Lord who is ever fought as an enemy on the story route in which they are a Lord. She is also the only Lord who is also one of the final bosses.
• If paralogues are discounted, Edelgard has the most appearances as an enemy in a single main-series game, with 6; she is fought in chapters 1, 7, 11, 12, 17, and 22 of the Blue Lions route of Three Houses.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology and in other regions
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

Gallery

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  Artwork of Edelgard from Three Houses.

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  Artwork of Edelgard from Three Houses.

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  Artwork of Edelgard as the Flame Emperor from Three Houses.

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  Artwork of Edelgard from Three Houses.

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  High quality portrait artwork of Edelgard from Three Houses.

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  High quality portrait artwork of Edelgard from Three Houses.

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  Pre-release screenshot of Edelgard as a Brigand.

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  Icon of Edelgard from Three Houses.

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  Edelgard and male Byleth

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  Edelgard and female Byleth

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  A defeated Edelgard begs Byleth to kill her.

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  Edelgard after the 5 year time skip.

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  Edelgard and Dimitri.

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  A closeup on Edelgard in her Flame Emperor guise.

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  My Nintendo desktop wallpaper showing Edelgard

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  My Nintendo smartphone wallpaper showing Edelgard

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  Artwork of Edelgard: The Future from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Edelgard: The Future from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Edelgard: The Future from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Edelgard: The Future from Heroes.

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  Edelgard's S-support illustration for male Byleth.

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  Edelgard's S-support illustration for female Byleth.

Other appearances

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  Artwork of Edelgard from Fire Emblem Cipher.

External links

• Edelgard's page on the Japanese official website
• Flame Emperor's page on the Japanese official website

References

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