—Stahl in a support conversation with Miriel
Stahl is a playable character in Fire Emblem Awakening.
Profile[]
Stahl is a member of Chrom's Shepherds and was trained by Frederick when he was a recruit. His olive-colored hair is always messy, as if he just woke up.
Stahl has an unnamed father and brother who run an apothecary. His support with Robin reveals that he was taught the trade, and he helps make a joint birthday gift for Chrom. His brother comes up in his supports with Lissa, where she helps Stahl find a rare ingredient for his brother's stomach tonic, which comes up in his supports with Maribelle.
Stahl is first introduced in Chapter 2 during the march to Ferox. He shows up midway into the march because Vaike forgot to notify him that they were leaving, leaving him upset because he had to skip most of his breakfast. Stahl formally introduces himself to Robin after hearing from Miriel that they joined the army. He participates in the battle on The Northroad and continues to help out with Chrom's army for the rest of the story.
After the war, Stahl continues his service to the Ylissean knights. His calm and scatterbrained personality makes him popular among his fellow Shepherds.
Personality[]
Stahl has a gentle and trusting personality, and is one of the few Shepherds who have common sense. Though he is scatterbrained and acts a bit silly from time to time, he is very attentive, kind to others, and has a big heart. His supports with the Robin and Maribelle reveal that he is very good at reading people, often knowing what they want before they say it.
Stahl considers himself the "average" member of the army, seeing that there is an even amount of people stronger and weaker than he is. He is so abnormally normal that, in his supports with Miriel, it's revealed that his combat performance is used as the exact median for the performance of everyone in the camp. Despite this, what is most important to him is helping others and being of service to his friends, almost bordering on self-sacrifice.
The more serious Shepherds criticize his mellow personality, but he will work hard when he believes it is necessary. He is the biggest glutton in the army and mentions his never-ending hunger at all hours.
In-Game[]
Awakening[]
Base Stats[]
| Starting Class | |||||||||
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 Cavalier | |||||||||
| Level | HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov |
| 2 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| Skills | Weapon | Starting Items | |||||||
 Discipline |  Sword - D Lance - E |  Bronze Sword | |||||||
Growth Rates[]
Max Stat Modifiers[]
| Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Luk | Def | Res |
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| +2 | -1 | +1 | 0 | -2 | +2 | -1 |
Supports[]
- See also: Stahl/Supports
Romantic Supports
Other Supports
Class Sets[]
| Base Classes | Promoted Classes |
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Overall[]
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Base Class[]
Stahl is the Abel of Awakening, meaning he has higher Strength and Defense growths than Sully, but lower Speed and Skill growths than her. This means that he can deal much more damaging blows than Sully and can tank physical hits better. His Resistance growth is very low and even after constant reclassing, his Resistance may be an issue, so Talismans are a good remedy.
Stahl's base class is the Cavalier line. He starts off with Discipline, which will boost his weapon training, allowing him to use more powerful weapons much quicker than other units. His high Strength and Defense growths compliment the Great Knight class, allowing him to quickly build Strength, Defense, and HP and maintain an average growth for Speed and Skill. Luna is a great skill for him to have to damage foes further and Dual Guard+ can potentially save his life, especially against magic. Paladin is a great class for Stahl to be as well, balancing his caps well and giving his Resistance a slight boost in growth rate: Aegis can shave magic damage should he be bombarded by mages. If you want more raw power (and Luna as a reliable skill to pass on Stahl's kids), take the Great Knight road; if balance is what you seek, Stahl as a Paladin will not disappoint.
Reclassing[]
Stahl's alternate class sets are Myrmidon and Archer. As a Myrmidon, Stahl gains access to Avoid +10 and Vantage, the latter coupling with Luna can make him quite the revenge killer. As a Swordmaster and Assassin he has higher Strength, Defense, and Resistance than Lon'qu, but is nowhere near as fast, skilled, or lucky. Still, he can grab very useful skills from both classes, such as Astra and Swordfaire from Swordmaster and Lethality and Pass from Assassin. The Myrmidon class tree is a great class set to pass down to any of his children that lack the branch.
Stahl is arguably best-suited for the Archer class set, as his unique blend of skills allows him to stand out and perform quite well in this line. Compared to the likes of Virion, he is stronger and more durable, but slower, making him less likely to double opponents (though his lower Skill can be compensated for with Hit Rate +20 from the Sniper class). As a Sniper, he is the only first-generation unit to possess Pass in addition to activation skills like Luna and Astra, making him extremely useful in the role despite lacking Virion's speed and Breaker skills. As a Bow Knight, he can utilize to both Swordfaire and Bowfaire, allowing him to get the most out of both his weapons while in the class. In addition, he can learn Bowbreaker while in this class to aid him at range while in one of his "rangeless" classes.
Fire Emblem Heroes[]
- Viridian Knight
- A kind but slightly scatterbrained knight who served with the Shepherds. Appears in Fire Emblem Awakening.
Base Stats[]
Rarity: | Title | ||||
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| Viridian Knight | |||||
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 Cavalry | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 17 36 | 5 23 | 5 19 | 6 22 | 3 16 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
 Iron Sword |  Sword | ||||
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| Viridian Knight | |||||
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| Cavalry | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 17 38 | 6 25 | 5 20 | 7 24 | 3 17 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
| Iron Sword | Sword | ||||
 | Title | ||||
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| Viridian Knight | |||||
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| Cavalry | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 17/18/19 38/41/44 | 5/6/7 24/27/30 | 5/6/7 20/23/26 | 6/7/8 23/26/29 | 3/4/5 16/19/22 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
| Steel Sword | Sword | ||||
 | Title | ||||
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| Viridian Knight | |||||
| Group | |||||
| Cavalry | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 17/18/19 39/42/45 | 6/7/8 26/29/32 | 5/6/7 21/24/27 | 7/8/9 25/28/31 | 3/4/5 17/20/23 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
Ruby Sword Swap | Sword | ||||
Skills[]
| Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
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 | Iron Sword | - |  | - |
| Steel Sword | Iron Sword |  |  | |
| Ruby Sword | Steel Sword |  | | |
| Ruby Sword+ | Ruby Sword | - |  | |
| Panther Sword | - | - | | |
 | Swap | - | | |
| A |  Defense +1 | - | | |
 Defense +2 | Defense +1 | | ||
 Defense +3 | Defense +2 | | ||
| B |  Obstruct 1 | - | | |
 Obstruct 2 | Obstruct 1 | | ||
 Obstruct 3 | Obstruct 2 | |
Overall[]
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Base Set[]
Stahl is one of the small handful of Sword Cavalry units that were a part of the launch roster of Heroes. As a result, he has an unfocused stat distribution that does not strongly point in a particular style of unit unless focused upon. 31 Atk is a modest starting point for a Book I unit, but his 26 Spd does not offer him many opportunities to pile damage on a vast array of units aside from some of the slowest units of the game. His mixed bulk is modest, but nothing particularly sturdy, scoring 75 for physical and 67 for magical. Stat-wise, Stahl does not have much to offer as many units released after him have higher starting stat totals and more focused stat distributions, but those seeking to utilize him can find a decently flexible cavalry unit if willing to put the time into him.
Stahl's initial weapon is a Ruby Sword, which gives him a 30% increase to his advantage over Greens while also increasing the disadvantage he has against Blues. His unique weapon Panther Sword is a stronger version of the Ruby Sword and when refined, allows him to have a brave attack when his foe initiates combat against him and he is within two spaces of a non-dragon melee-range cavalry ally. As a result, Stahl is best at home on teams that fulfill this requirements and can give him a direction as an enemy phase unit.
Swap allows him to switch positions with an ally he interacts with. Defense +3 gives him a flat +3 to his Def, bringing the initial total to 33. Obstruct prevents foes from moving through a tile that is adjacent to him so long as his HP is over 50%, which can funnel enemies onto him and protect vulnerable allies behind/near him.
Counters[]
Stahl's relatively evenly distributed stats does little to hyper focus him into a role, though his personal weapon pushes the average Stahl into becoming defensive. Regardless of which of his default weapons that he wields, they share the Triangle Adept feature, which means that blues will obliterate him once they attack him and he can do very little in return or can be baited into. His magical bulk is on the weaker side and his low Spd means that aside from a few green mages, Stahl crumples to magic users. One of the strongest counters, if not complete overkill, is Micaiah who has color advantage and also a weapon that is effective against Cavalry. Units in general that carry such weapons like Gray and Mathilda similarly inflict massive damage.
Skill Inheritance[]
Stahl's kit can be focused in enhancing his combat capabilities from his Panther Sword. Reposition is a solid replacement for Swap for generally better unit positioning. Ignis can take his good Def and translate that into damage while Bonfire, while slightly weaker in terms of bonus damage, has a faster cooldown and can activate more often. Quick Riposte overrides his lower Spd and can allow a guaranteed Follow-Up Attack when his foe initiates combat. Fierce Stance gives him a +6 Atk when his foe initiate combat on him. Hone Cavalry meshes him into a team of his preferred teammates, fellow melee-range cavalry units.
Meet Some of the Heroes[]
| Viridian Knight Stahl | |||
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Stahl is a member of the Shepherds, the group led by Chrom! He fights alongside Chrom and his friends to serve the peace in Ylisse as he works toward his dream of one day becoming a knight. | ||
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Stahl has a mild, gentle personality, but he fights bravely when duty calls. With his messy bedhead and scatterbrained personality, you'd hardly believe the man you see on the battlefield is really Stahl! | ||
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Stahl's family runs an apothecary, and he always carries medicines with him. I hear he even gifted Chrom with a special homemade tonic for his birthday! | ||
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He's a good friend who's always looking out for others. I'd say that Stahl is an essential part of the Shepherds' colorful lineup of unusual Heroes! | ||
| Closely Associated Characters | |||
| Chrom | A prince of Ylisse and descendant of the Hero-King. Leads the Shepherds. | ||
| Sully | A member of the Shepherds who is serious about becoming a great knight. She aspires to be like an ancient hero called “the Bull” who once served the Hero-King. | ||
Quotes[]
Awakening[]
Heroes[]
Possible Endings[]
- Stahl - Viridian Knight
- Stahl continued his service as an Ylissean knight and led crucial missions across the realm. His placid nature and scatterbrained charm made him a favorite hero of the people.
- Stahl and Robin
- Many wrote of Robin's legendary exploits, but accounts of her origins and character varied. Scholars, poets, and bards agreed on one thing alone--she loved her husband, Stahl, above all else.
- Stahl and Cherche
- Stahl continued his service as an Ylissean knight and led crucial missions across the realm. He eventually grew fat on his wife Cherche's tremendous cooking, and the two had a long and happy life.
- Stahl and Cordelia
- Stahl continued his service as an Ylissean knight and led crucial missions across the realm. Cordelia accepted her husband, scatter-brained gaffes and all, and the two built a happy life together.
- Stahl and Lissa
- Stahl continued his service as an Ylissean knight and led crucial missions across the realm. His scattered nature blended well with his wife Lissa's cheerful banter, making for a happy life indeed.
- Stahl and Maribelle
- Stahl continued his service as an Ylissean knight and led crucial missions across the realm. Maribelle was quick to whip his scatterbrained nature out of him, and the two lived a long and happy life.
- Stahl and Miriel
- Stahl continued his service as an Ylissean knight and led crucial missions across the realm. His scatterbrained gaffes were met with criticism from Miriel, but the two still built a happy life together.
- Stahl and Nowi
- Stahl continued his service as an Ylissean knight and led crucial missions across the realm. His scatterbrained charm complimented his wife Nowi's constant quips, making for a happy home indeed.
- Stahl and Olivia
- Stahl continued his service as an Ylissean knight and led crucial missions across the realm. Olivia spent years trying to get her husband to pay attention, but the two still built a fine life together.
- Stahl and Panne
- Stahl continued his service as an Ylissean knight and led crucial missions across the realm. His scatterbrained gaffes sometimes got on Panne's nerves, but the two still made a happy life together.
- Stahl and Sully
- Sully and Stahl became the left and right arms of Ylisse and conducted cruicial missions across the realm. Their red-and-green banners soon became known everywhere as a symbol of justice and strength.
- Stahl and Tharja
- Stahl continued his service as an Ylissean knight and led crucial missions across the realm. His scatterbrained gaffes caused Tharja's eyes to roll, but the pair still made a happy life together.
Non-Canon Appearances[]
Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)[]
Stahl is illustrated in the trading card game with the following cards:
Choose Your Legends Placement History[]
| Round | Placement | Character Version | Votes |
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| CYL1 | 106 |  Awakening |
2,611 |
| CYL2 | 310 ↓204 |
Awakening |
686 ↓1,925 |
| CYL3 | 307 ↑3 |
Awakening |
666 ↓20 |
| CYL4 | 320 ↓13 |
Awakening |
384 ↓282 |
| CYL5 | 243 ↑77 |
Awakening |
360 ↓24 |
| CYL6 | 282 ↓39 |
Awakening |
294 ↓66 |
| CYL7 | 240 ↑42 |
Awakening |
211 ↓85 |
Etymology[]
His Japanese name could come from the Spanish word sol, meaning "sun", as opposed to Sully's Japanese name (Soiree, which means evening in French). It could also come from sort, the French word for "fate".
His localized name, Stahl, means "steel" in German. It could also refer to a horse stall, and he is a cavalier.
Trivia[]
- Stahl shares his English voice actor, Sam Riegel, with Donnel.
- Stahl's official artwork depicts him wielding a Silver Sword.
- In Stahl's supports with Sully, they bring up Cain and Abel, the archetypes they are based off of, and Sully mentions wanting to match them.
- Stahl has unique battle models for each of his Cavalier related classes. He has green armor as a Cavalier, Paladin, and Great Knight instead of the default colors.
- He appears in the Married Club in the Awakening manga. This however could have been Frederick, since the two share similar hair and facial features.
- A set of map sprites featuring Stahl as a Hero exists within the game data, although they are unused in the main game itself.
- A set of unused concept art of Stahl is very similar to that of the appearance of Abel.
Gallery[]
- See main article: Stahl/Gallery.