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The Sage (Japanese: 賢者 Sage) is an advanced magical class which debuted in Fire Emblem Gaiden. It is the primary promoted form of the Mage class, occupying that role since Genealogy of the Holy War. Sages wield offensive magic, primarily focusing on anima magic and its three subtypes, almost always with the addition of staves. The class is split into three magic type-specific variants in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn—the Fire Sage, Wind Sage and Thunder Sage—as well as two character-specific variants, the Light Sage and Dark Sage, exclusive to Micaiah and Pelleas respectively.
In contrast to the healing proficiency of the Bishop and the defensive capabilities of the Druid/Sorcerer, the Sage excels at pure magical offense, possessing high magical power, skill and speed. They typically have access to a relatively broad spectrum of offensive options, granting them further versatility. Their main advantage is their ability to take advantage of the low resistance of physically-oriented enemies, particularly slower ones like Generals, but in turn they themselves are vulnerable to physical attack as a result of their below-average defense.
Beginning with its introduction in Gaiden and in almost every game since, the Sage changes class from the Mage, replacing the Bishop's original role as being the advanced form of the Mage; the only exception is Genealogy of the Holy War, in which it instead promotes from the Bard and Shaman. In Thracia 776, three classes can promote to Sage: Mage, Bard and Cleric. In The Sacred Stones, the Sage is a promotion option for Mages, Monks and Priests; in Awakening, it is a promotion option for Mages, Priests and Clerics.
Contents
Stats
Base stats
| Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Movement | Constitution | Weight | Experience | Weapon Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaiden | 32 | -- | 12 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 4 | -- | -- | 180 | Black Magic, White Magic |
| Genealogy of the Holy War | 35 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 6 | -- | -- | -- |  B  B  B  B  B
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| Thracia 776 | 20*/16* | 0 | 7 | 7 | 9*/10* | 0 | 4*/3* | -- | 7 | 5*/4* | -- | -- | D D D D C
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| The Binding Blade | 20*/19* | -- | 5*/4* | 4*/6* | 4*/5* | 0 | 5*/3* | 5*/6* | 6 | 7*/5* | -- | -- |  C  E
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| The Blazing Blade | 20*/19* | -- | 5*/4* | 4*/6* | 4*/5* | 0 | 5*/3* | 5*/6* | 6 | 7*/4* | -- | -- | C E
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| The Sacred Stones | 20*/19* | -- | 5*/4* | 4*/6* | 4*/5* | 0 | 5*/3* | 5*/6* | 6 | 7*/4* | -- | -- | C  D D
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| Path of Radiance | 20 | 2 | 4 | 4*/3* | 6*/7* | 0 | 4*/3* | 6*/7* | 6 | 10*/7* | 10*/7* | -- |  D  D  D(  E or Knives;see note) |
| Shadow Dragon | 22 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -- | -- | -- |  D  E
|
| New Mystery of the Emblem | 22 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -- | -- | -- |  D  E
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| Awakening | 20 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6 | -- | -- | -- |  E  E
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| Echoes: Shadows of Valentia | 32 | 12 | -- | 8 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 4 | -- | -- | 180 |  
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- Sages in Gaiden and Shadows of Valentia also have a base class strength of 2.
- Note: For Path of Radiance, when promoting to Sage, the player is offered a choice of a secondary weapon for them: staves or knives. Choosing staves gives the Sage an E rank in staves, while choosing knives gives the Sage the Knife skill.
Max stats
| Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Movement | Constitution | Weapon Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaiden | 40 | 40 | -- | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 4 | -- | Black Magic, White Magic |
| Genealogy of the Holy War | 80 | 15 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 18 | 27 | 6 | -- | B B B B B
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| Thracia 776 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | A A D A A
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| The Binding Blade | 60 | -- | 28*/30* | 30*/28* | 25 | 30 | 20 | 25 | 15 | 20 | S S
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| The Blazing Blade | 60 | -- | 28*/30* | 30*/28* | 26 | 30 | 21*/30* | 25*/30* | 15 | 20 | S S*
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| The Sacred Stones | 60 | -- | 28*/30* | 30*/28* | 26 | 30 | 21 | 25 | 15 | 20 | S S S*
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| Path of Radiance | 60 | 15 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 40 | 20 | 28 | ? | ? | S S S ( S; see note)
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| Shadow Dragon | 60 | 20 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 20 | 25 | 32 | -- | A A
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| New Mystery of the Emblem | 60 | 20 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 20 | 25 | 8 | -- | A A
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| Awakening | 80 | 30 | 46 | 43 | 42 | 45 | 31 | 40 | 8 | -- | A A
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- Note: For Path of Radiance, the maximum staff weapon rank applies only if the Sage in question chose staves upon promotion or is pre-set as having staves. Otherwise, knives have no weapon rank of their own and thus have no maximum rank.
Class growth rates
| Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Constitution* | Movement* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaiden | 150% | 50% | -- | 50% | 50% | 0% | 50% | 0% | -- | -- |
| Genealogy of the Holy War | 100% | 10% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 0% | 10% | 30% | -- | -- |
| Thracia 776 | 30% | 3% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 5% | -- | 5% | 0% |
| The Binding Blade | 45% | -- | 45% | 30% | 25% | 15% | 10% | 25% | -- | -- |
| The Blazing Blade | 45% | -- | 45% | 30% | 25% | 15% | 10% | 40% | -- | -- |
| The Sacred Stones | 45% | -- | 45% | 30% | 25% | 15% | 10% | 40% | -- | -- |
| Path of Radiance | 55% | 15/10% | 55% | 45% | 45/50% | 20% | 35/20% | 50/55% | -- | -- |
| Shadow Dragon | 20/40% | -15/0% | 20/40% | 20/30% | 20/30% | 0% | -15/20% | 20/30% | -- | -- |
| New Mystery of the Emblem | 20/40% | -15/0% | 20/40% | 20/30% | 20/30% | 0% | -15/20% | 20/30% | -- | -- |
| Awakening | 35/70% | 0% | 20/40% | 20/40% | 20/40% | 0/40% | 5/20% | 10/35% | -- | -- |
| Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (Player) |
0% | 5% | -- | 5% | 0% | 0% | -10% | 0% | -- | -- |
| Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (Enemy) |
120% | 50% | -- | 50% | 50% | 0% | 40% | 10% | -- | -- |
Class skills
| Game | Skill | Learning conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Genealogy of the Holy War Thracia 776 |
 Adept
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Innate. |
| Path of Radiance | Shove | Innate; hidden. |
| Path of Radiance |  Flare
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Occult skill. |
| Path of Radiance |  Knife
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Innate, if knives are chosen as a new weapon type upon promotion. |
| Awakening |  Rally Magic
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Learned at level 5. |
| Awakening |  Tomefaire
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Learned at level 15. |
| Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |  Discipline
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Innate. |
Class change
Gaiden
| Trainee-like class | Method | Base class | Method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Villager |
After reaching Level 3, at any Mila Shrine. -- |
 Mage (M)  Mage (F) |
After reaching Level 12, at any Mila Shrine. After reaching Level 20, at any Mila Shrine. |
 Sage  Priest |
Genealogy of the Holy War
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Bard and  Shaman (Julia only) |
Choosing the option "Class change" in the home castle after reaching Level 20. |  Sage |
Thracia 776
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Mage (Asvel only) and  Bard and  Cleric |
Using a  Knight Proof after reaching Level 10.
|
 Sage |
The Binding Blade
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Mage |
Using a  Guiding Ring after reaching Level 10.
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 Sage |
The Blazing Blade
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Mage |
Using a Guiding Ring or  Earth Seal after reaching Level 10.
|
 Sage |
The Sacred Stones
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Mage and  Priest and  Monk |
Using a Guiding Ring or  Master Seal after reaching Level 10.
|
 Sage |
Path of Radiance
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
Mage |
Using a  Master Seal after reaching Level 10, or reaching Level 21.
|
Sage |
Shadow Dragon
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Mage |
Using a  Master Seal after reaching Level 10.
|
 Sage |
New Mystery of the Emblem
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
Mage |
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10.
|
Sage |
Awakening
| Base classes | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Mage and  Priest and  Cleric |
Using a  Master Seal after reaching Level 10.
|
 Sage |
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
| Trainee-like class | Method | Base class | Method | Advanced class | Method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| File:Ma fe15 villager playable.png Villager |
After reaching Level 3, at any Mila Shrine. | File:Ma fe15 mage playable.png Mage |
After reaching Level 12, at any Mila Shrine. | File:Ma fe15 sage playable.png Sage |
After reaching Level 20, at the Altar of the Savant. | File:Ma fe15 guru playable.png Guru |
Playable Sages
| Playable Characters | |
|---|---|
| Name | Game |
| Nomah | Gaiden, Awakening |
| Ced | Genealogy of the Holy War Second Generation, Thracia 776, Awakening |
| Hawk | Genealogy of the Holy War Second Generation |
| Brunnya | The Binding Blade (Trial Maps only) |
| Guinivere | The Binding Blade (Trial Maps only) |
| Pent | The Blazing Blade |
| Saleh | The Sacred Stones |
| Calill | Path of Radiance |
| Bastian | Path of Radiance |
| Wendell | Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem |
| Gotoh | Shadow Dragon |
| Katarina | New Mystery of the Emblem, Awakening (SpotPass version only) |
| Nyna | Awakening |
| Celica | Awakening |
| Luthier | Awakening |
| Lewyn | Awakening |
| Julia | Awakening |
| Saias | Awakening |
| Lilina | Awakening |
| Micaiah | Awakening (SpotPass version only) |
| Sanaki | Awakening |
| Sephiran | Awakening |
| Playable Sage units in the Fire Emblem series. | |
Notable enemy Sages
Notable NPC Sages
| Other Units | |
|---|---|
| Name | Game |
| Halcyon | Gaiden |
| Arvis | Genealogy of the Holy War First Generation |
| Lewyn | Genealogy of the Holy War Second Generation |
| Forseti | Genealogy of the Holy War (Opening demo reel only) |
| Ced | Thracia 776 |
| Guinivere | The Binding Blade |
| Ephidel | The Blazing Blade |
| Gotoh | New Mystery of the Emblem |
| Neutral Sage units in the Fire Emblem series. | |
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Trivia
- In a video about Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia on Nintendo's YouTube channel entitled "A Master Class in Strategy", when mentioning Sages, Silque is shown as a Sage, which cannot happen.
Etymology and other languages
| Names, etymology and in other regions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Definition, etymology and notes |
| English | Sage | A wise man. |
| Japanese | • 賢者 • セイジ |
• Officially romanized as Sage. This kanji name is used in all appearances except Genealogy of the Holy War and Thracia 776. Gaiden spells the name in hiragana instead, as けんじゃ. • Sage; this katakana rendering of the English word is used in Genealogy of the Holy War and Thracia 776. |
| Spanish | Sabio | An intellectual or guru, or the state of being wise |
| French | Sage | As above. |
| German | • Weiser • Weise |
• Sage • Feminine variant of the former, used exclusively for female Sages in The Blazing Blade, alongside the male "Weiser". |
| Italian | Saggio | Sage |
| Dutch | Ziener | Seer |
| Simplified Chinese | 贤者 | |
| Traditional Chinese | 賢者 | |
Gallery
Artwork of a Sage from Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Concept artwork of the Sage from Genealogy of the Holy War.
Concept artwork of the female Sage from Genealogy of the Holy War.
Concept art of a male Sage from Tellius Recollection: Volume 1.
Concept art of a female Sage from Tellius Recollection: Volume 1.
The generic Sage portrait in Genealogy of the Holy War.
The generic Sage portrait in the Game Boy Advance games.
The generic Sage portrait in Shadow Dragon.
The generic Sage portrait in New Mystery of the Emblem.
The generic Sage portrait in Awakening.
The generic NPC Sage portrait in Awakening.
The generic Sage portrait in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
The generic Specter/Death Mask Sage portrait in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
The generic Sage portrait with allied colors in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
An enemy Sage in Path of Radiance.
Lissa in a Sage DLC costume in Warriors.
References
See also
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