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Ignatius

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This article is about the playable character from Fire Emblem Fates. For the boss from Awakening, see Ignatius (Awakening).

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Ignatius

FEF Ignatius 01.png
Artwork of Ignatius from Fire Emblem Fates 4koma Comic & Character Guide Book.


Benny's son. Looks intimidating, but is timid like his father and loves cute things.

Gender

Male

Race

Human

Birthday

August 16

Family

Benny (father)

Nationality

Nohrian

Starting class

Knight

Voiced by

Appearance(s)

Fire Emblem Fates

Invisible enemies? Oh, no! What will you do? I mean, what can I do? I am Ignatius, son of Benny, one of Nohr's most formidable knights. You can have...confidence in me.
— Ignatius, panicking before introducing himself.

Ignatius (Japanese: イグニス Ignis) is a character in Fire Emblem Fates. The son of Benny, Ignatius grew up in one of the many Deeprealms.

Fire Emblem Fates

Role


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Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Main article: Ignatius/Stats

Main story Heirs of Fate IV Heirs of Fate VI

Small portrait ignatius fe14.png
Ma 3ds02 knight ignatius playable.gif Knight
Level 14
Movement 4
Recruitment: Two Defenders, talk to with Benny

Stats Growths Mods Pair Up

Max HP Varies Speed Varies
Strength Varies Luck Varies
Magic Varies Defense Varies
Skill Varies Resistance Varies
Inventory Skills
Iron Lance
Javelin
Vulnerary
Guarded Bravery
Defense +2
Natural Cover
Is 3ds02 outrealm skill.png Mother's inherited skill*
Is 3ds02 outrealm skill.png Benny's inherited skill*
Weapon Levels
Swords/Katanas -- Lances/Naginata D Axes/Clubs -- Bows/Yumi --
Tomes/Scrolls -- Staves/Rods -- Daggers/Shuriken -- Dragonstones --
These are the base growth rates and stat modifiers before inheritance.

Enemy - Heirs of Fate I

See also: I: In Endless Dreams

Normal/Hard Lunatic

Small portrait ignatius vallite fe14.png
Ma 3ds02 knight ignatius vallite enemy.gif Knight
Level 12
Movement -/4
Stats
Max HP 28 Speed 8
Strength 16 Luck 11
Magic 0 Defense 15+2
Skill 12 Resistance 9
Inventory Skills
Steel Lance
Javelin
Guarded Bravery
Defense +2
Natural Cover
Weapon Levels
Swords/Katanas -- Lances/Naginata C Axes/Clubs -- Bows/Yumi --
Tomes/Scrolls -- Staves/Rods -- Daggers/Shuriken -- Dragonstones --

Reclassing options

Main article: Ignatius/Stats
Small portrait ignatius fe14.png
Ignatius
Base classes:*
Knight Great Knight
General
Reclass options:
Fighter Berserker
Hero
This unit will also inherit the class sets of their mother.
This unit can also reclass to the base classes of a unit with whom they have an S or A+ support.
See reclass for more details on the reclassing system.

Growth rates when reclassed

Main article: Ignatius/Stats

Promotion stat gains

Main article: Ignatius/Stats

Ignatius will always have access to these promotion stat gains regardless of who his mother is:

Knight Fighter

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res Mov Weapon level
General +3 +3 +0 +2 +0 +1 +4 +2 +1 Axes/Clubs E
Great Knight +2 +2 +0 +1 +3 +0 +2 +1 +3 Swords/Katanas E, Axes/Clubs E

Skill set

Main article: Ignatius/Stats
Skill set
Skill Learned at
Regardless of who Ignatius's mother is, Ignatius will always have these skills in his own potential skill pool:
Is 3ds02 guarded bravery.png Guarded Bravery Personal skill, innate and unremovable
Is 3ds02 defense +2.png Defense +2 Innate
Is 3ds02 natural cover.png Natural Cover Innate
Is 3ds02 luna.png Luna Great Knight, starting from level 5
Is 3ds02 armored blow.png Armored Blow Great Knight, starting from level 15
Is 3ds02 wary fighter.png Wary Fighter General, starting from level 5
Is 3ds02 pavise.png Pavise General, starting from level 15
Is 3ds02 hp +5.png HP +5 Fighter, starting from level 11
Is 3ds02 gamble.png Gamble Fighter, starting from level 11
Is 3ds02 rally strength.png Rally Strength Berserker, starting from level 5
Is 3ds02 axefaire.png Axefaire Berserker, starting from level 15
Is 3ds02 sol.png Sol Hero, starting from level 5
Is 3ds02 axebreaker.png Axebreaker Hero, starting from level 15
The above skill list does not include skills obtained via Supports and DLC.

Personality


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Supports

Main article: Ignatius (Fates)/Supports

Endings

Ignatius, Frightened Knight (single ending)
After the war, Ignatius stayed on with the army, eventually becoming a regional commander. His focus on safety and regulation was widely credited with saving thousands of lives over the course of his career.

Ignatius, Frightened Knight & Corrin, Crux of Fate (Conquest)
Ignatius was assigned to Nohr's heavy cavalry and instituted many lifesaving safety precautions. Corrin was hailed as a hero, working alongside her spouse to spread peace worldwide.

Corrin, Queen of Valla & Ignatius, Frightened Knight (Revelation)
The two spent the rest of their lives together, Corrin ruling as the wise Queen of Valla. Meanwhile, Ignatius lived a quiet life—free from dangers real and imagined.

Ignatius, Frightened Knight & Kana, Dragon Spawn
Ignatius was assigned to Nohr's heavy cavalry and instituted many lifesaving safety precautions. Scholars believe Kana traveled the world doing good. Most stories of dragons were based on her deeds.

Ignatius, Frightened Knight & Sophie, Clumsy Knight
Ignatius was assigned to Nohr's heavy cavalry and instituted many lifesaving safety precautions. Sophie and Avel traveled around the world. She eventually became an outstanding knight.

Ignatius, Frightened Knight & Midori, Reliable Chemist
Ignatius was assigned to Nohr's heavy cavalry and instituted many lifesaving safety precautions. Midori developed a great variety of new medicines and traveled widely to teach their manufacture.

Ignatius, Frightened Knight & Selkie, Free Spirit
Ignatius was assigned to Nohr's heavy cavalry and instituted many lifesaving safety precautions. Selkie never truly settled down, and could often be found romping wildly in the forest.

Ignatius, Frightened Knight & Caeldori, Perfect Angel
Ignatius was assigned to Nohr's heavy cavalry and instituted many lifesaving safety precautions. Caeldori helped by resolving many disputes with her natural talents and was adored by all.

Ignatius, Frightened Knight & Velouria, Wolf Cub
Ignatius was assigned to Nohr's heavy cavalry and instituted many lifesaving safety precautions. Velouria's keen senses saved those around her from potential danger on countless occasions.

Ignatius, Frightened Knight & Ophelia, Dramatic Heroine
Ignatius was assigned to Nohr's heavy cavalry and instituted many lifesaving safety precautions. Scholars say Ophelia continued to research spells and hexes all her life. She also named them.

Ignatius, Frightened Knight & Soleil, Adorable Adorer
Ignatius was assigned to Nohr's heavy cavalry and instituted many lifesaving safety precautions. Historians disagree about Soleil's final fate but agree she was an inspiration to everyone she met.

Ignatius, Frightened Knight & Nina, Eye Spy
Ignatius was assigned to Nohr's heavy cavalry and instituted many lifesaving safety precautions. Once married, Nina gave up her "hobby" for volunteer work and was hailed as a great philanthropist.

Quotes

My Castle quotes

Oh, I didn't expect to see you here. How are you today?
— Ignatius, when spoken to at My Castle.
For once, I feel ready to take on whatever horrors await.
— Ignatius, when gaining a surge at My Castle.
I'm a pretty simple guy. I never know what kind of accessories to wear. Hmm...
— Ignatius asking for an accessory.
A simple good-luck charm is more my style.
— Ignatius being denied an accessory.
For me? Thank you, I really appreciate it.
— Ignatius, receiving an accessory.
Please, my birthday is just like any other day. But thank you for this.
— Ignatius, receiving an accessory he likes on his birthday.
I hate picking vegetables. You never know where bugs might be hiding.
— Ignatius, when at the cabbage patch.

Mess Hall quotes

You want me to cook you something? All right - just don't expect much.
— Ignatius, when on chef duty.
Wish me luck.
— Ignatius, when given ingredients to make a meal.
It's not bitter. Is it too sweet? I dumped a lot of sugar in there...
— Ignatius, after cooking a delicious meal.
Did I use too much salt? Not enough? I really can't tell.
— Ignatius, after cooking an okay meal.
I'm afraid I'll never taste anything this good again.
— Ignatius, after eating a delicious meal.

Prison quotes

I feel as though I'm locked in here with the prisoners. Help!
— Ignatius, when in charge of the prison.
I'll do my best. Wish me luck.
— Ignatius, when asked to persuade a prisoner.

Arena quotes

Can I bring one of my good-luck charms into battle at least?
— Ignatius, when supporting a fighter in the arena.

Hot Spring quotes

This feels so good, it's...scary...
— Ignatius, with a male Corrin in the Hot Spring.
Y'know, it's funny, but this water... it gives me the courage to go on.
— Ignatius, with a male Corrin in the Hot Spring.

Event tile and conversation quotes

I feel a little braver now that I know I've put in the practice.
— Ignatius, when gaining weapon experience at an event tile or My Castle.
Gah! What's that?
— Ignatius, when finding an item at an event tile or My Castle.

Battle quotes

Defeat quotes


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DLC quotes

Father made me a snowman once...shaped like a cute bear cub. I liked it. Don't you have someone like that you want to live up to in your life? Oh. Well. I tried, but if you won't listen to reason...
— Ignatius, in Anna on the Run
Gaaaaah! I-i-it's a monster! I give up! I flunk the test of courage! I wanna go hoooome!
— Ignatius, in Boo Camp
Why did it have to be g-ghosts?! *sigh* I was going to go to bed after this, but now I'll have nightmares!
— Ignatius, in Ghostly Gold
Why did it have to be on an airship? I think I feel skysick... Hnngrrhffmp. O-OK. H-h-hand over your w-weapon...or...else... *blorff*
— Ignatius, in Museum Melee.

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Ignatius is featured on three cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

All of the below cards' quotes are still in raw, untranslated Japanese; these need translation.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Ignatius
TCGCipher B03-094N.png Timid Knight, Ignatius
Nohr

Male

Lance

Armor
"守られるだけでなく…守りたいんだ。"
Attack: 40 Support: 10 Range: 1 Deploy Cost: 2
Class: Knight Tier: Base Class Change Cost: --
Armor Expertise: [Always] While this unit is being attacked, its attack increases by 20 unless the attacker is a Tome unit.
Strength to Protect: [Always] During your opponent’s turn, while there are two or more ally units in the Rear Guard, this units attack increases by 20.
Card #B03-094N • Artist: Hatori Kyoka
TCGCipher B06-090HN.png Ideals of the Armor Knight, Ignatius
Nohr

Male

Lance

Armor
"俺は…強い戦士になるさ。…父さんのような。"
Attack: 50 Support: 10 Range: 1 Deploy Cost: 3
Class: General Tier: Advanced Class Change Cost: 2
Union Skill Boundary Transcending Shield: [Always] Other allied Hoshido units gain 10 attack when attacked by a non-Tome unit. This skill is only active if you have at least one Hoshido card in your Bond Area.
Armor Expertise: [Always] While this unit is being attacked, its attack increases by 20 unless the attacker is a Tome unit.
Card #B06-090HN • Artist: Hatori Kyoka
TCGCipher B06-091N.png Cowardly Shield, Ignatius
Nohr

Male

Lance

Armor
"俺には父さんのお守りがある。父さんが…きっと守ってくれる!"
Attack: 30 Support: 10 Range: 1 Deploy Cost: 1
Class: Knight Tier: Base Class Change Cost: --
Union Skill To protect the people: [Always] While this unit is being attacked, its attack increases by 20. This skill is only active if you have at least one Hoshido card in your Bond Area.
Defend Support Defender’s Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your defending unit’s attack is increased by 20.
Card #B06-091N • Artist: Hatori Kyoka
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest.
For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Ignatius .

Flavor text

Game Text
(English)
Text
(Japanese)
Fates
Benny's son. Looks intimidating, but is
timid like his father and loves cute things.
ブノワの息子。一見無愛想に見えるが、
父に似て小心者で、可愛いものが好き。

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round Placement Character Votes
CYL 1
(2017)
516 Portrait ignatius fe14 cyl.png
Ignatius
Fates
214
CYL 2
(2018)
590
(+74)
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Ignatius
Fates
140
(−74)
CYL 3
(2019)
552
(+19)
Portrait ignatius fe14 cyl.png
Ignatius
Fates
137
(−3)
CYL 4
(2020)
693
(+55)
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Ignatius
Fates
52
(−85)
CYL 5
(2021)
704
(+11)
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Ignatius
Fates
43
(−9)
CYL 6
(2022)
668
(−38)
Portrait ignatius fe14 cyl.png
Ignatius
Fates
57
(+14)
CYL 7
(2023)
661
(−7)
Portrait ignatius fe14 cyl.png
Ignatius
Fates
44
(−13)
CYL 8
(2024)
670
(+9)
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Ignatius
Fates
47
(+3)
Total results This character has 8 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. 734

Trivia

  • Ignatius shares his localized name with a boss in Fire Emblem Awakening.
    • In turn, his Japanese name is the same as the localized title of the Ignis skill.

Etymology and other languages


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

Ignatius

A male Latin name meaning "fiery one", derived from the Roman Egnatius.[2]

Japanese

イグニス

Romanized in the internal game files as Ignis. The Latin word for "fire".

Spanish

Ignatius

--

French

Ignatius

--

German

Ignatius

--

Italian

Ignatius

--

Portuguese

Ignatius

Used in the Choose Your Legends polls for Fire Emblem Heroes.

Traditional Chinese

伊格尼斯

Ignis; used in the Choose Your Legends polls for Heroes.

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References

  1. Fire Emblem: Fates (2016 Video Game), Behind the Voice Actors, Retrieved: February 19, 2016
  2. Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Ignatius, www.behindthename.com, Retrieved: 8 September 2018
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