Gilbert

"Gustave" redirects here; he is not to be confused with Gustaf, a boss from Thracia 776, or Gustav, the king of Askr in Fire Emblem Heroes.

Gilbert Pronislav Artwork of Gilbert from Three Houses. Knight of House Blaiddyd

Gender Male Race Human Age 55 (Part I) 60 (Part II) Birthday 26th of the Guardian Moon (January 26th) Height 186 cm Family Annette (daughter) Baron Dominic (brother) An unnamed wife Nationality Faerghus Starting class Fortress Knight Voiced by Doug Stone (English, Three Houses) Hiromichi Kogami (Japanese, Three Houses) Appearance(s) Three Houses

“	I turned my back on everything I swore to protect. My sins are countless. I will bear the weight of my guilt for as long as I live.	”	— Gilbert to Byleth

Gilbert Pronislav (pronounced /⁠gɪlbɝt⁠/^[key], Japanese: ギルベルト＝プロスニラフ Gilbert Prosnilav), born Gustave Eddie Dominic (pronounced /⁠'gustɑv 'ɛdi 'domɪnɪc⁠/^[key], Japanese: ギュスタヴ＝エディ＝ドミニク Gustav Eddie Dominic), is a playable character appearing in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. He is a member of the Knights of Seiros.

Biography

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Gilbert was born Gustave Eddie Dominic, brother of Baron Dominic of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. He was originally a common soldier before being personally knighted by King Lambert and assigned to act as a combat instructor for both him and his son Dimitri. When the Tragedy of Duscur occurred, he personally saved Dimitri's life, but was far too late to save Lambert. Descending into self-loathing as a result of his failure, Gustave abandoned his wife and daughter Annette to travel to Garreg Mach Monastery, where he joined the Knights of Seiros under the name Gilbert.

Gilbert is introduced to Byleth shortly before the mission to subdue Miklan and his bandits, and accompanies them to Conand Tower and aids them in the battle. When Edelgard declares war on the Church of Seiros, he fights in the Battle of Garreg Mach on the Church's side, but is defeated. Afterwards, he returns to Faerghus and resumes his role as a knight of the Kingdom.

On the Silver Snow route, after the Resistance takes control of the Great Bridge of Myrddin, he approaches the group to request military aid on behalf of Dimitri, who is planning to attack the Empire. Seteth grants them passage through Myrddin, but their troops are too exhausted for him to supply reinforcements. Gilbert is later killed in action in the Battle at Gronder. On the Azure Moon route, Gilbert spends the five year interim investigating rumors of Dimitri's survival and eventually tracks him down to Garreg Mach Monastery. He joins Byleth and the Kingdom army and serves in an advisory capacity throughout the war with the Empire. Gilbert makes no direct storyline appearances in Part II on the Verdant Wind route; if Annette was recruited however, she mentions in Chapter 18 that he was seen in the Battle at Gronder on Faerghus's side and was last seen carrying Dimitri's dead body away. On the Crimson Flower route, Gilbert is one of the commanders of the combined Kingdom/Church army in the final battle in Fhirdiad; he can be either circumvented or slain at the player's discretion.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Role

Gilbert is an allied NPC in Chapter 5 and can be interacted with at Garreg Mach Monastery from Chapters 5 through 12. He can tutor the player in lances, axes, heavy armor, and riding. He is a playable character on the Azure Moon route and appears twice as a midboss on the Crimson Flower route.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Fortress Knight Level 26 Movement 4 Crest --

Recruitment: Azure Moon Chapter 13, automatically from turn 3. Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats Max HP 60~61 Luck 10~11 Strength 25~26 Defense 29~30 Magic 9~10 Resistance 7~8 Dexterity 17~18 Charm 16~17+3 Speed 2~3 Max HP 85% Luck 15% Strength 55% Defense 60% Magic 20% Resistance 10% Dexterity 45% Charm 40% Speed 20% Max HP 101 Luck 40 Strength 65 Defense 61 Magic 35 Resistance 35 Dexterity 62 Charm 49 Speed 42 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Inventory Abilities Steel Axe Intermediate Seal Veteran Knight Axefaire Weight -5 Lance Prowess Lv 4 Axe Prowess Lv 4 Authority Lv 2 Dexterity +4 Rally Defense Combat arts Spells Battalion Smite Helm Splitter Spike -- Seiros Armored Co. Lv 3 Onslaught Skill Levels E B+ B+ E E E E D+ B C E -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Gilbert's stats vary upon joining in chapter 13 due to a single timeskip autolevel which he takes at his fortress knight growths. Gilbert can reclass to Noble, Fighter and Armored Knight. He also possesses the following abilities and combat arts, which can be equipped at the player's choice:

• Swordbreaker
• Lancebreaker
• Weight -3
• Tempest Lance
• Shatter Slash
• Knightkneeler
• Smash

Neutral - Chapter 5

See also: The Gautier Inheritance

Normal Hard Maddening

Fortress Knight Level 10 Movement 4 Crest --

Stats Max HP 43 Luck 10 Strength 15 Defense 15 Magic 8 Resistance 7 Dexterity 12 Charm 9+5 Speed 2

Inventory Abilities Steel Axe Axefaire Weight -5 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Knights of Seiros Lv 3 Blaze Skill Levels E C C E E E E C B E E

Fortress Knight Level 11 Movement 4 Crest --

Stats Max HP 44 Luck 10 Strength 16 Defense 15 Magic 8 Resistance 7 Dexterity 12 Charm 10+5 Speed 2

Inventory Abilities Steel Axe Axefaire Weight -5 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Knights of Seiros Lv 3 Blaze Skill Levels E C C E E E E C B E E

Fortress Knight Level 16 Movement 4 Crest --

Stats Max HP 50 Luck 10 Strength 21 Defense 16 Magic 9 Resistance 7 Dexterity 15 Charm 14+5 Speed 2

Inventory Abilities Steel Axe Axefaire Weight -5 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Knights of Seiros Lv 3 Blaze Skill Levels E C C E E E E C B E E

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Enemy - Black Eagles Chapter 12

See also: The Battle of Garreg Mach (Black Eagles)

Normal Hard Maddening

Fortress Knight Level 26 Movement 4 Crest --

Stats Max HP 58 Luck 10 Strength 22 Defense 30 Magic 8 Resistance 7 Dexterity 14 Charm 12+3 Speed 2

Inventory Abilities Tomahawk Silver Axe Veteran Knight Axefaire Weight -5 Pavise Aegis Keen Intuition Armored Effect Null Axe Prowess Lv 5 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Seiros Armored Co. Lv 1 Onslaught Skill Levels E E B E E E E D B E E

Fortress Knight Level 27 Movement 4 Crest --

Stats Max HP 62 Luck 10 Strength 26 Defense 31 Magic 9 Resistance 7 Dexterity 18 Charm 16+3 Speed 2

Inventory Abilities Tomahawk Silver Axe Veteran Knight Axefaire Weight -5 Pavise Aegis Keen Intuition Armored Effect Null Axe Prowess Lv 5 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Seiros Armored Co. Lv 1 Onslaught Skill Levels E E B E E E E D B E E

Fortress Knight Level 33 Movement 4 Crest --

Stats Max HP 73 Luck 14 Strength 35 Defense 34 Magic 15 Resistance 7 Dexterity 25 Charm 24+3 Speed 2

Inventory Abilities Tomahawk Silver Axe Veteran Knight Axefaire Weight -5 Pavise Aegis Keen Intuition Armored Effect Null Axe Prowess Lv 5 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Seiros Armored Co. Lv 1 Onslaught Skill Levels E E B E E E E D B E E

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Enemy - Crimson Flower Chapter 18

See also: The Fight for Fhirdiad

Normal Hard Maddening

Fortress Knight Level 38 Movement 4 Crest --

Stats Max HP 68 Luck 10 Strength 28 Defense 37 Magic 8 Resistance 7 Dexterity 17 Charm 15+5 Speed 2

Inventory Abilities Tomahawk Silver Axe Veteran Knight Axefaire Weight -5 Pavise Aegis Keen Intuition Armored Effect Null Axe Prowess Lv 5 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Knights of Seiros Lv 5 Blaze Skill Levels E E B E E E E C B E E

Fortress Knight Level 39 Movement 4 Crest --

Stats Max HP 75 Luck 10 Strength 34 Defense 38 Magic 12 Resistance 7 Dexterity 23 Charm 21+5 Speed 2

Inventory Abilities Tomahawk Silver Axe Veteran Knight Axefaire Weight -5 Pavise Aegis Keen Intuition Armored Effect Null Axe Prowess Lv 5 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Knights of Seiros Lv 5 Blaze Skill Levels E E B E E E E C B E E

Fortress Knight Level 46 Movement 4 Crest --

Stats Max HP 89 Luck 18 Strength 45 Defense 42 Magic 20 Resistance 7 Dexterity 33 Charm 31+5 Speed 2

Inventory Abilities Tomahawk Silver Axe Veteran Knight Axefaire Weight -5 Pavise Aegis Keen Intuition Armored Effect Null Axe Prowess Lv 5 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Knights of Seiros Lv 5 Blaze Skill Levels E E B E E E E C B E E

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Growth rates when reclassed

Main article: Gilbert/Stats

Abilities

Ability set
Ability		Learned at
	Veteran Knight	Personal ability, innate and unremovable
	Sword Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Wrath Strike	D
	Grounder	C
	Axebreaker	B
	Sword Crit +10	S
	Swordfaire	S+
	Lance Prowess	Innate; replaced with higher levels at A+
	Tempest Lance	Innate
	Knightkneeler	Innate
	Shatter Slash	Innate
	Swordbreaker	Innate
	Glowing Ember	A
	Lance Crit +10	S
	Lancefaire	S+
	Axe Prowess	Innate; replaced with higher levels at A+
	Smash	Innate
	Helm Splitter	Innate
	Spike	Innate
	Lancebreaker	Innate
	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+
	Reason	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Black Magic Range +1	S
	Black Tomefaire	S+
	Faith	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	White Magic Range +1	S
	White Tomefaire	S+
	Authority	Innate; replaced with higher levels at C+, B+, and A+
	Rally Defense	Innate
	Battalion Wrath	C
	Defensive Tactics	B
	Offensive Tactics	S+
	Weight -3	Innate
	Smite	Innate
	Weight -5	A
	Armored Effect Null	S+
	Dexterity +4	Innate
	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
Thunder	D
Thoron	C
Heal	D
Nosferatu	D+
Ward	C

Analysis

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

Gilbert is a prepromoted Fortress Knight, automatically joining Byleth's group during the beginning of Part II on the Azure Moon route but is otherwise unavailable in the other three routes. His personal skill, Veteran Knight, slightly reduces his damage taken as long as he has a battalion equipped. He has high bases and growths in HP, strength, dexterity, and defense, solidifying him as a physical tank, conversely having very low luck and resistance, leaving him vulnerable to magic and critical hits. His base speed is extremely low for his join time, at a paltry base of 2 (technically 8, due to the Fortress Knight class's speed modifier of -6). His low speed base can be somewhat remedied by immediately promoting him to a Warrior, bumping up his speed to 14, which will at least save him from being doubled by most enemies during the first few chapter of Part II on lower difficulties. This does not help him become faster however, since his speed growth in the same is also low, at 30% without class modifiers.

One of Gilbert's main issues is that he joins at a somewhat late point in the game when the player is very likely to have trained various different units excelling at various roles, who already had several chapters worth of tutoring back in Part I. At best, Gilbert can serve as a decent filler tank unit in Dedue's absence until the latter's return in chapter 16 (provided War for the Weak was completed back in Part I), then Gilbert is better off benched from that point onward since it takes too much time and investment to further train him into anything else aside from the classes he has already unlocked at base.

Should the player still wish to use Gilbert anyway in spite of being generally outperformed by his peers, then there are some promotion options that he can undertake to raise him on par with other player units. Firstly, a promotion to a Brigand to obtain Death Blow is recommended for an increase to his strength when attacking on player phase. In contrast to Dedue, Gilbert has a boon in Riding, allowing him to easily pursue the Great Knight or Paladin certification. As for any classes that require skill proficiencies that Gilbert has no prior training in, they are generally difficult for him to acquire due to his late join time. He would greatly appreciate strong endgame classes such as the Wyvern Lord or War Master, both of which are excellent front-line fighters, with one having excellent mobility and Canto while the other has high innate crit rate and, if mastered, Quick Riposte. Both are time consuming, albeit not unrealistic, for him to achieve; since he already starts with high weapon ranks in Lances and Axes, he can set his skill goal to either only Flying or Brawling, respectively, allowing him to reasonably promote into these classes by mid to late Part II.

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

Stats

Neutral - Prologue Chapter 3

Fortress Knight Level 3 Movement 7 Crest --

Stats Max HP 4662 Luck 8 Strength 13 Defense 21 Magic 8 Resistance 2 Dexterity 12 Charm 11 Speed 5

Inventory Abilities Iron Axe Impregnable Lance Buster Lv 3 Skill Levels ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗

Personality

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Gilbert is deeply serious, faithful, and polite. He doesn't talk much about himself, making it hard to get to know him, but he does love fishing and cooking.

In the years following the Tragedy of Duscur, Gilbert submitted himself to a self-imposed exile from Faerghus. He left behind his wife and child and he began to serve the Knights of Seiros. He feels great guilt at being unable to save the rest of Dimitri's family. In his exile he wrote letters to his wife and daughter, but he never sent them. If he reconciles with Annette, he gives her the letters he wrote over the years and tells her she may do with them as she wishes.

Supports

Main article: Gilbert/Supports

Endings

Gilbert, Veteran Patriot (single ending)
Gilbert returned to Fhirdiad and resumed his duty as a knight, faithfully serving King Dimitri for many years. When he finally retired, it is said he spent the rest of his days coaching the young prince in the art of combat.

Byleth, Guardian of Order & Gilbert, Veteran Patriot
When Byleth took on the role of archbishop in Rhea's place, <he/she> devoted <himself/herself> to official business as the new leader of the Church of Seiros. Reaching an agreement with the Kingdom, <he/she> worked tirelessly on the restoration and development of all of Fódlan. Behind <his/her> achievements was the knight Gustave, formerly known as Gilbert of the Knights of Seiros, who remained always by the archbishop's side. Byleth came to rely on Gustave for nearly everything. It is said that <he/she> continued to call upon Gustave for instruction and advice well into his retirement.

Dimitri, Savior King & Gilbert, Veteran Patriot
Dimitri assumed the throne of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus and spent his life ruling justly over Fódlan. At his side was the knight, Gustave, who had discarded the name of Gilbert and reaffirmed his oath of fealty to the royal family. After many more years of service, in which the trust between them grew and never wavered, Gustave finally wished to retire. Though he bristled slightly at Dimitri's request to look after and tutor the young prince, it is said that Gustave took on that duty with due patience and solemnity for the remainder of his life.

Annette, Bloomed Overachiever & Gilbert, Veteran Patriot
Gustave discarded the name of Gilbert and reaffirmed his oath of fealty to King Dimitri and the royal family. After returning to Fhirdiad, he reunited with his wife, who had returned to live with Baron Dominic, and his beloved daughter, Annette, who had begun teaching at the capital's school of sorcery. Though it was initially an awkward reunion, over time the family rekindled their love for one another. As the shadow of war receded from the Kingdom, the three spent their days happily making up for lost time.

Quotes

Battle quotes

“	Unfortunately, you must die here. You should never have defied the goddess.	”	— Gilbert, as an enemy in Black Eagles Chapter 12.

“	If you side with the Empire... If you turn your sword on the church and on the Kingdom... I care not who you are. I will end you just the same.	”	— Gilbert, as an enemy fighting Byleth in Black Eagles Chapter 12.

“	Gilbert: Annette, throw down your arms! Annette: I'm sorry, Father. But I have made my choice. I'm not going back to the monastery, to the Kingdom, or to you, Father! Gilbert: Forgive me, Goddess. Annette. If you side with the Empire, I will have no choice but to kill you.	”	— Gilbert, as an enemy fighting Annette in Black Eagles Chapter 12.

“	I was trusted to protect the future of the nation. The royal bloodline itself! I cannot yield! I will fulfill my duty even if I must forfeit my life!	”	— Gilbert as an enemy in Crimson Flower Chapter 18

“	I can only lament that you chose to side with the Empire. I am a royal knight, and I will destroy all of His Majesty's foes!	”	— Gilbert as an enemy fighting Byleth in Crimson Flower Chapter 18

“	Gilbert: Annette. I knew this day would come. Annette: Yes... And so did I, Father. Be warned that I will push you aside, even if I must use force to do it. Gilbert: I understand. Goddess... this is surely a chastisement from you.	”	— Gilbert as an enemy fighting Annette in Crimson Flower Chapter 18.

“	Cornelia: Ah, your face brings back memories... Still alive, are we, Gustave? Gilbert: Prattle on, Cornelia. Faerghus will not be cowed by the likes of you. Cornelia: How very dull...	”	— Gilbert, fighting Cornelia in Azure Moon Chapter 18.

“	Gilbert: Annette, throw down your arms! Would you really fight your father? Annette: I can't do it, Father. I can't betray Mother and my uncle! If I have to defeat you, then so be it!	”	— Unused dialogue between Gilbert and an enemy Annette in Azure Moon Chapter 18.

“	Gilbert: My brother, I beg you...the Relic! Baron Dominic: I do not wish to repeat myself! If you want it that badly, slay me and claim it for your own!	”	— Gilbert, fighting Baron Dominic in Weathervanes of Fódlan.

Critical quotes

“	Make your peace!	”	— Gilbert in Part II

“	So many openings.	”	— Gilbert in Part II

“	It's over!	”	— Gilbert in Part II

“	I see right through you.	”	— Gilbert in Part II

Defeat quotes

“	I have yet to be forgiven... For now, I must retreat.	”	— Gilbert's retreat quote as a playable character and as an NPC in Part I.

“	Your Highness, I entreat you... Please, protect Faerghus...	”	— Gilbert's death quote in classic mode as a playable character in Part II.

“	It's time to retreat. I cannot afford to fall here.	”	— Gilbert's retreat quote in casual mode as a playable character in Part II.

“	In my master's name, I cannot allow myself to fall here... I must withdraw.	”	— Gilbert's defeat quote as an enemy in Black Eagles Chapter 12

“	Majesty... I beg...forgiveness... My promise to you... I...could not...	”	— Gilbert's death quote as an enemy in Crimson Flower Chapter 18

Other quotes

Main article: Gilbert/Quotes

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Gilbert is featured on one card in Fire Emblem Cipher; he has yet to be featured as Gustave.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Gilbert
	Old Knight of the Guardian, Gilbert
		"I may have slowed a step in recent years, but I pledge to you the full extent of my abilities."
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Fortress Knight		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Veteran Warrior: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Tap 1 other ally] Until the end of your opponent's next turn, this unit gains +10 attack. Armor Expertise: [Always] If this unit is being attacked by a non-, this unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B22-099N • Artist: Akihiro Mibuta
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Gilbert .

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Three Houses	Knight of House Blaiddyd	ブレーダッド家の騎士
Three Houses (Part I, unused)	Knight of Seiros	セイロス騎士団の騎士

Trivia

• As an NPC unit in Chapter 5, Gilbert does not has his personal ability equipped.
• One of the "impactful conversations" Gilbert can have while having tea with Byleth is "Favorite sweets..." However, Gilbert dislikes receiving Tasty Baked Treats as gifts and does not like most of the sweet items on the Dining Hall menu. He even actively dislikes Peach Sorbet and Saghert and Cream.
• Gilbert is one of the three playable characters in Three Houses, along with Dedue and Raphael, who can have a 0% in any growth rate, specifically 0% Resistance as a Brawler.

Etymology and other languages

Gilbert

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Gilbert Pronislav	Full name, known by just Gilbert in most menus. Gilbert is a given name of Norman-French origin meaning "bright pledge".
Japanese	ギルベルト＝プロスニラフ	Gilbert Prosnilav
Spanish	Gilbert Pronislav	--
French	Gilbert Pronislav	--
German	Gilbert Pronislav	--
Italian	Gilbert Pronislav	--
Portuguese	Gilbert	Used in the Choose Your Legends polls for Fire Emblem Heroes.
Korean	길베르트 프로스닐라프	Gilbert Prosnilav
Simplified Chinese	吉尔伯特·普罗尼斯拉夫	Gilbert Pronislav
Traditional Chinese	吉爾伯特·普羅尼斯拉夫	Gilbert Pronislav

Gustave

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Gustave Eddie Dominic	Gustave is likely from the Swedish name Gustaf, likely meaning "staff of the greats". Eddie is another form of Eddy, a diminutive of Edward, an English name meaning "rich guard". Dominic derives from the Latin name Dominicus, meaing "of the Lord".
Japanese	ギュスタヴ＝エディ＝ドミニク	Gustav Eddie Dominic
Spanish	Gustave Eddie Dominic	--
French	Gustave Eddie Dominic	--
German	Gustave Eddie Dominic	--
Italian	Gustave Eddie Dominic	--
Korean	구스타브 에디 도미닉	Gustave Eddie Dominic
Simplified Chinese	古斯塔夫·艾迪·多米尼克	Gustave Eddie Dominic
Traditional Chinese	古斯塔夫‧艾迪‧多米尼克	Gustave Eddie Dominic

Gallery

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  High quality portrait artwork of Gilbert from Three Houses.

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  Gilbert's S-support illustration.

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  Concept art of Gilbert from Three Houses.

External links

• Gilbert's page on the Japanese official website

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