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The Cavalier is a horse-mounted combat physical class that is usually capable of arming either Lances or Swords as its weapons of choice.

While Cavaliers do not possess high HP, Strength and Defense, they can move very long distances across the battlefield, riding quickly from one area to another.

In later titles, the introduction of the Weapon Triangle makes these characters much more versatile in fighting different types of foes. Utilizing their ability to use both the Sword and the Lance gives them barely any weaknesses when facing any type of melee fighter in battle.

History in the Series[]

In its original inception in Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, the Social Knight class, as it was originally known in Japanese, is established as the pioneer class of Lance-wielding knights riding into battle on horseback. Cavaliers promote into Paladins in this title.

In Gaiden, the Cavalier class is simply known as the Knight. It acts as one of the promoted forms of the Villager class, and is able to further promote into the Paladin class. Knight only uses Lances as no class can wield multiple melee weapons in Gaiden. However some artwork for Knight class characters depicts them with Swords.

Mystery of the Emblem introduced the Dismount command, allowing mounted units such as Cavaliers to fight on foot and avoid attack effectiveness that would otherwise target horse-mounted units. Cavaliers are also forced to fight dismounted on maps that take place in interior spaces. While mounted, Cavaliers use lances. Dismounted, Cavaliers use swords and their movement range is reduced by three 3, but they are capable of traversing the same terrain as standard infantry-type units.

In Genealogy of the Holy War, the Cavalier class returns, and is joined by three similar horse-mounted versions each exclusive to one weapon: the Lance, Sword, and Axe Knights. The cavalier can use both swords and lances in exchange for having a lower weapon rank then the other mounted classes.

In Thracia 776, Cavalier is once again alongside the mounted weapon knight classes. Cavaliers can dismount similar to Mystery of the Emblem.

In The Sacred Stones, the Cavalier class is further given the option to promote into the Great Knight class.

In Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn, the Cavalier class is entirely split up and replaced with four similar horse-mounted versions each exclusive to one weapon: the Lance, Sword, Axe, and Bow Knights. All four are capable of promoting into Paladin, and on promotion, the player is given the choice of a second weapon type to grant access to the unit.

In Shadow Dragon and New Mystery of the Emblem, remakes of the Archanea Series titles, the function and ability of the Cavalier class reflects their capabilities from the original versions.

In Awakening and Fates, the Cavalier class, much like its The Sacred Stones iteration, is able to choose between the Paladin and Great Knight classes to promote into. Further, In Fates, the Cavalier class is treated as a Nohrian class and it considered the counterpart to the Ninja class of Hoshido.

In the spinoff Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE, Cavaliers are one of the classes in the game. While retaining their use of Lances, Cavaliers ride gigantic motorcycles instead of horses to fit the modern theme of the game. The playable Cavalier, the Mirage Cain, has the option to promote into either a Paladin or Dark Knight. Enemy Cavaliers also appear as lesser Mirages, and resemble knight chess pieces on unicycles with the hind legs of horses connected to the wheel and the fore legs holding a shield and a lance. These particular ones, Ironclad Cavaliers, appear in Illusory 106 and Illusory Shibuya.

In the remake of Gaiden, Shadows of Valentia, Cavaliers are functionally the same as they were in the former title.

In the Koei Tecmo spinoff, Warriors, Cavaliers are featured as a class used by enemy officers. Due to being a clone of the Paladin class, which are themselves a clone of Xander, the Cavaliers in the game exclusively use swords for the first time in the series. Despite Cavaliers being a sword class in the game, their map sprites, taken from Awakening, depict them with Lances. This iteration also has a Hoshidan version, which are called the Expert Rider.

In Three Houses, the Cavalier class is an optional promoted class of the Commoner or Noble class if the unit passes the Certification Exam at Lv. 10 with a Lance Skill Level of C or higher, a Riding Skill Level of D or Higher and an Intermediate Seal. Due to a lack of infantry Lance classes, Cavaliers are considered one of the promoted forms of the Soldier class, alongside Pegasus Knights. They have a primary skill experience class bonus in lances and Riding (+2) and a secondary in swords (+1).

In Warriors: Three Hopes, the Cavalier class is an optional class available to any unit that has mastered the Soldier class. Unlike the previous Warriors game, where they are a class locked to swords, Cavaliers here are lance units.

In Engage, the Cavalier class is once more divided into several subclasses that specialize in one weapon, though unlike the Tellius Series, this game does not boast a Bow Cavalier variant. The Cavalier class is able to promote into either the Paladin or the Wolf Knight.

Other Games[]

In TearRing Saga: Utna Heroes Saga, the Cavalier class is known as Rook Knight. The class promotes into a variety of different classes, based on the character in question; Kreiss and Arkis promote into Commando Knights, Narron into a Gold Knight, Estelle and Rina into Paladins and Sun into a Black Knight.

In TearRing Saga: Berwick Saga, Elbert is the sole playable unit in the class, known as Sergeant Knight and promotes to Paladin as per usual. Two variants of the class are also seen throughout the game, the Imperial Knight and the Royal Army Knight, associated with cavaliers aligned with the Raze Empire and Verian Kingdom respectively. Both of them are unplayable.

In Vestaria Saga I, the Cavalier is known as the Knight. They follow the Heavy Cavalry paradigm. Knights are split into two distinct variants; male and female. Male Knights have higher HP, Strength and Defence while Female Knights have higher Speed, Skill and have Magic and Resistance stats. Female Knights also get access to Maidenswords. Both variants can promote into the Paladin. Upon promotion they get access to Throwing Spears.

Overview[]

Combat[]

Cavalier animation

An attack animation of a Cavalier

As with all mounted units, the Cavalier class is able to traverse battlefields with ease due to its high Movement. Using this ability is often helpful to assist other characters at a far-off distance, meet certain objectives or quickly block enemy advances.

Cavaliers also make excellent rescuers once the Rescue command is introduced to the series; able to move far distances, they can thus pick up injured allies and move them to safety near a healer or somewhere safe with ease. The Rescue command also allows one to move slower units into battle at a much quicker pace. Due to their average combat abilities, it is thence not recommended for Cavaliers to battle foes of similar or greater strength. The ability to close in on units from a distance, however, makes them outstanding units to use against Archers and Snipers.

Overall, Cavaliers make strong support characters for other classes. With their ability to wield both Swords and Lances, which allows them to use several weapons imbued with weapon effectiveness, and their strong movement abilities, they can be extremely useful units.

Typically, most Cavaliers lean more towards the use of Lances. Gaiden is the only main game where they use only one weapon type (Lances), as no class in this game use more than two melee weapon types.

Weaknesses[]

Cavaliers have three weaknesses:

  • One is their often low Resistance, which is usually never much of a problem due to their high HP.
  • While Cavaliers have great Movement capabilities, they also have a lot of terrain restrictions, which can pose a huge problem in stretches of terrain that make it harder for them to move or terrain that they cannot tread.
  • A smaller problem is that the class is weak against the Ridersbane/Horseslayer, Longsword and Poleaxe weapons, ones that are usually wielded by other fast-moving units. This is, however, mainly a problem only in Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light and Shadow Dragon.

In-Game[]

Base Stats[]

HPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMovConWtWlvCha
FE1165-260709--Sword/Lance 8-
FE2249-350527--Lance-
FE3185-240609--Lance 8-
FE43070660608--FE4 Sword B FE4 Lance C-
FE5203/203/24/203/2-8/56-FE5 Sword Icon E FE5 Lance Icon E-
TS (mounted)20403303-7--TS SwordTS Lance 1-
TS (foot)20302202-4--TS Sword 1-
FE620/185-2/35/306079-Sword E/D Lance D/E-
FE720/185-2/35/306079-Sword E/D Lance D/E-
FE820/185-2/35/306079-Sword E/D Lance D/E-
FE111850260709--FE12 Sword E FE12 Lance E-
FE121850260709--FE12 Sword E FE12 Lance E-
FE131860560707--SwordIconFE13 E LanceIconFE13 E-
FE141760553537--FE14 Sword E FE14 Lance E-
FE15249-350527--Echoes lance weapon type icon-
FE162596768627--FE16 lance icon C FE16 riding icon D0

Maximum Stats[]

HPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMovConWtWlvCha
FE15220-20202020209--Sword/Lance 20-
FE25240-40404040407--Lance-
FE35220-20202020209--Lance 20-
FE480221521213021158--FE4 Sword B FE4 Lance C-
FE580202020202020-2020-FE5 Sword Icon A FE5 Lance Icon A-
TS (mount)60191518183018-12--TS SwordTS Lance 16-
TS (foot)60181517173017-12--TS Sword 16-
FE66020-20203020201520-Sword A Lance A-
FE76020-20203020201520-Sword A Lance A-
FE86020-20203020201520-Sword A Lance A-
FE1160202020202020209--FE12 Sword A FE12 Lance A-
FE1260202020202020209--FE12 Sword A FE12 Lance A-
FE1360262025253026267--SwordIconFE13 A LanceIconFE13 A-
FE1440221521202422217--FE14 Sword B FE14 Lance B-

Growth Rates[]

HPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMovConWtWlvCha
FE4100%30%10%30%30%0%30%10%-----
FE550%20%3%15%10%10%15%------
FE675%35%-40%28%30%15%12%-----
FE775%35%-40%28%30%15%12%-----
FE875%35%-40%28%30%15%12%-----
FE1140%15%-10%25%15%0%15%-5%-----
FE1240%15%-10%25%15%0%15%-5%-----
FE1345/80%20/35%0%20/30%20/30%0/35%10/30%5/15%-----
FE1410%15%0%10%10%15%10%5%-----
FE15120%50%-50%50%0%50%0%-----
FE1620%5%/20%0%5%/0%-10%/0%0%5%/15%0%---FE16 sword icon +1 FE16 lance icon +2 FE16 riding icon +25%
FEW3H15%10%0%5%0%0%10%0%----5%

Class Modifiers[]

HPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMovConWtWlvCha
FE161102-1/10103/0---0
FEW3H200102-1/10107/0---0

Class Skills[]

SkillRequirements
FE4RemoveRe-MoveHidden innate skill of all flying and mounted units.
FE10CantoCantoBase skill of all flying and mounted units.
FE13Discipline (FE13)Discipline
OutdoorBattleOutdoor Fighter
Learnt at Level 1.
Learnt at Level 10.
FE14Open AssaultElbow Room
Rescue (Skill)Shelter
Learnt at Level 1.
Learnt at Level 10.
FE16Canto FE16Canto
Desperation FE16 Desperation
Base Ability of Cavalier.
Mastery Ability of Cavalier.
FEW3HSword Buster Lv 2 Sword Buster Lv 2
Battalion Desperation FE16 Battalion Desperation
Desperation FE16 Desperation
Lance Prowess Lance Prowess
Icon Combat Art FE16 Lance Glowing Ember
Icon Combat Art FE16 Lance Frozen Lance
Icon Combat Art FE16 Lance Thunder Rush
FEW3H Shatter Knight's Ploy
Mortal Coil Knight's Wisdom
Class skill.
1-star Class Mastery for certain units.
1-star Class Mastery for certain units.
2-star Class Mastery for all units.
2-star Class Mastery for certain units.
2-star Class Mastery for certain units.
2-star Class Mastery for certain units.
3-star Class Mastery for certain units.
3-star Class Mastery for certain units.

Promotions[]

Base ClassPromotion MethodPromoted Class
FE1FE1 Cavalier Map SpriteSocial KnightUse a Knight Crest on a Level 10+ Social Knight.FE1 Paladin Map SpritePaladin
FE2FE2 Villager Map IconVillagerVisit a shrine after reaching the appropriate level.FE2 Cavalier Map IconKnight
FE2 FE2 Cavalier Map IconKnightVisit a shrine after reaching the appropriate level.FE2 Paladin Map IconPaladin
FE3FE3 Cavalier Map SpriteSocial KnightUse a Knight Crest (FE3)Knight Crest on a Level 10+ Social Knight.FE3 Paladin Map SpritePaladin
FE4FE4 Social Knight SpriteSocial KnightChoose the "Class Change" option in the Home Castle when the relevant unit reaches Level 20.FE4 Paladin Sprite (M)Paladin
FE5FE5 CavalierSocial KnightUse a Knight Proof (FE5)Knight Proof on a Level 10+ Social Knight.FE5 PaladinPaladin
TSRookKnightRook KnightUse a Ts-knight-proofKnight Proof on a Level 10+ Rook Knight.CommandoKnightCommando Knight (Kreiss and Arkis)
GoldKnightGold Knight (Narron)
PaladinPaladin (Estelle and Rina)
BlackKnightBlack Knight (Sun)
FE6FE8 Cavalier Map SpriteCavalierUse a KnightcrestKnight Crest on a Level 10+ Cavalier.FE8 Paladin Map SpritePaladin
FE7FE8 Cavalier Map SpriteCavalierUse a KnightcrestKnight Crest on a Level 10+ Cavalier.FE8 Paladin Map SpritePaladin
FE8FE8 Recruit Map SpriteRecruitAutomatically at the start of next map after reaching Level 10.FE8 Cavalier Map SpriteCavalier
FE8 FE8 Cavalier Map SpriteCavalierUse a KnightcrestKnight Crest on a Level 10+ Cavalier.FE8 Paladin Map SpritePaladin
FE8 Great Knight Map SpriteGreat Knight
FE11FE11 Cavalier Map SpriteCavalierUse a FE11mastersealMaster Seal on a Level 10+ Cavalier.FE11 Paladin Map SpritePaladin
FE12FEDS Cavalier Map SpriteCavalierUse a FE11mastersealMaster Seal on a Level 10+ Cavalier.FEDS Paladin Map SpritePaladin
FE13FE13 Generic Cavalier Map SpriteCavalierUse a Master Seal FE13 IconMaster Seal on a Level 10+ Cavalier.FE13 PaladinPaladin
FE13 Generic Great Knight Map SpriteGreat Knight
FE14FE14 Generic Cavalier Map SpriteCavalierUse a Master Seal FE13 IconMaster Seal on a Level 10+ Cavalier.FE14 Generic Paladin Map SpritePaladin
FE14 Generic Great Knight Map SpriteGreat Knight
FE15FE15 Villager (Atlas)VillagerVisit a Mila shrine at level 7+.FE15 Cavalier (Clive)Cavalier
FE15 FE15 Cavalier (Clive)CavalierVisit a Mila shrine at level 10+.FE15 Paladin (Mathilda)Paladin
FE16Any classUse an FE16 Seal IconIntermediate Seal on a Level 10+ unit and pass the Cavalier Certification Exam.FE16 Cavalier IconCavalier
FEW3HFE16 Soldier Icon SoldierUse an FE16 Seal Icon Intermediate Seal on a unit that has mastered the Soldier class.FE16 Cavalier Icon Cavalier
FEW3H FE16 Cavalier Icon CavalierUse an FE16 Seal Icon Advanced Seal on a unit that has mastered the Cavalier class.FE16 Paladin Icon Paladin

Notable Cavaliers[]

Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light/Shadow Dragon[]

Gaiden/Echoes: Shadows of Valentia[]

Mystery of the Emblem/New Mystery of the Emblem[]

  • Cecil - Knight of Altea and the first female Cavalier to appear in the series.
  • Luke - An aspiring Altean Knight of flirtatious demeanor and Roderick's longtime friend and rival.
  • Roderick - An aspiring Altean Knight of calm demeanor and Luke's longtime friend and rival.
  • Cain - A reckless Altean Cavalier, known as the Great Bull.
  • Abel - A sensible Altean Cavalier, known as the Black Panther.
  • Matthis - Knight of Macedon and older brother of Lena.
  • Belf - Former member of Grust's Sable Order of Knights.
  • Reiden - Former member of Grust's Sable Order of Knights.

Genealogy of the Holy War[]

  • Naoise - Knight of Chalphy who is fiercely loyal to Sigurd and the companion of Alec.
  • Ares - Eldigan's son and heir to Mystletainn who joined up with a mercenary captain after his parents passed away.
  • Alec - Knight of Chalphy who is Naoise's rash, vulgar companion.

Thracia 776[]

  • Carrion - An orphaned knight of Leonster.

TearRing Saga: Utna Heroes Saga[]

The Binding Blade[]

  • Lance - Intellectual and calm knight of Pherae and the companion of Alen.
  • Alen - Reckless knight of Pherae and the companion of Lance.
  • Noah - Charismatic member of the Ilian mercenaries.
  • Trec - Slow-witted member of the Ilian mercenaries.
  • Erik - Son of Darin and Marquess of Laus.

The Blazing Blade[]

  • Sain - Philandering, carefree knight of Caelin and companion of Kent.
  • Kent - Stoic, serious knight of Caelin and companion of Sain.
  • Lowen - Insecure knight of Pherae who pledges allegiance to Eliwood.
  • Erik - Son of Marquess Darin of Laus.

The Sacred Stones[]

  • Franz - Earnest knight of Renais and Forde's younger brother.
  • Forde - Lazy, yet talented knight of Renais, Franz's older brother and companion of Kyle.
  • Kyle - Loyal and intelligent knight of Renais and companion of Forde.
  • Murray - Lieutenant of Tirado.
  • Possible promotion for: Amelia

TearRing Saga: Berwick Saga[]

  • Elbert - A knight of Chinon who serves as second-in-command to Ward. He's seen as an elder brother by the younger knights due to his warm and laid-back personality.

Awakening[]

  • Stahl - A kind but slightly scatterbrained knight who served with the Shepherds.
  • Sully - A member of the Shepherds who is serious about becoming a great knight.

Fates[]

  • Silas - A newly appointed Nohrian knight and the Avatar's childhood friend who is often asked for advice.
  • Peri - A cavalier of Nohr and one of Xander's retainers who massacres foes with childlike glee.
  • Sophie - Silas' daughter. A fledgling cavalier who has difficulty reigning in her stubborn horse, Avel.
  • Siegbert - Xander's serious and kind son who received the finest education as a king-to-be.

Vestaria Saga I[]

  • Troy - A cavalier from the duchy of Redessa. Famed as "The Winds of Troy."
  • Merida - A Lestian knight-in-training who is wandering Vestaria for personal reasons.

Vestaria Saga: The Holy Sword of Silvanister[]

  • Hestion - A knight of Cordea and Alexander's best friend. He is the more dutiful of the duo.

Etymology[]

The word "cavalier" is derived from the French word chevalier. It was first used to describe the loyalists of King Charles I and his son, Charles II of England during the English Civil War.

Gallery[]

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