As we get closer to launch, we're steadily starting to learn more about the Fire Emblem Engage characters we'll be meeting. With the roster continually growing thanks to recent posts on the official Japanese Twitter account, we've also seen the reveal of another classic hero from a previous Fire Emblem game who we'll be able to summon as Alear. And while we've yet to learn who all the faces are in the latest Divine Dragon trailer, it looks like we'll be met with a group of antagonists in the adventure.
From everything we've seen so far, Fire Emblem Engage is already shaping up to be one of the most exciting upcoming Switch games on the near horizon. And after first seeing some characters in the initial reveal in the September Nintendo Direct - with fresh faces and familiar heroes alike - we can hardly wait to meet all of the friends and foes in Elyos, and see what other classic heroes from Fire Emblem games past we'll be able to summon thanks to Emblem rings.
Read on below and join us as we take you through all of the new and returning Fire Emblem Engage characters confirmed so far.
Fire Emblem Engage protagonist – Alear
Fire Emblem Engage sees us take on the role of a new protagonist known as Alear. As our avatar we'll be able to choose between "two forms" of the character just like past games in the series. Alear, as it turns out, is the Divine Dragon who is said to awaken a thousand years after a war in Elyos between the people of the continent and the Fell Dragon. With no memory of your past, you set out to put a stop to the resurrection of the Fell Dragon with the help of allies and Emblems that can be summoned using rings.
Returning Fire Emblem Engage heroes
In Fire Emblem Engage, we'll be able to summon Emblems who are heroes past games in the series that are contained within rings. Both the protagonist and characters are able to equip these rings in order to make use of an Emblem's power, which also increases their stats and gives them access to an arsenal of additional abilities. Here are all of the returning Fire Emblem Engage characters Intelligent Systems and Nintendo have revealed so far.
Marth – Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
Marth was the first hero revealed, which is apt given that he appeared in the very first game in the series, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light. Marth is the prince of Altea in the kingdom of Archanea. Known as the Emblem of Beginnings in Engage, we've gotten the chance to see what status and abilities Marth will lend us – he increases Strength, Dexterity, and Speed by two, and has the weapon Rapier along with the abilities: Perceptive, Break Defenses, Divine Speed, and Lodestar Rush.
Celica – Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Celica was one of the first two heroes from past games in the series to be confirmed among the Emblems you can call upon in Fire Emblem Engage. As the princess of the kingdom of Zofia, Celica first appeared in Fire Emblem Gaiden, which later got a remake in the form of Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia on the 3DS. In Fire Emblem Echoes, Celica's starting class is Priestess, which allows her to use a variety of magic tomes in combat. In Engage, she is known as the Emblem of Echoes and while we don't yet know what stats she'll give a character through the use of a ring, it'll be exciting to see what abilities we'll get to use.
Sigurd – Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
The latest hero from the Fire Emblem series to make an appearance as one of the Emblems in Engage is Sigurd. Making his debut appearance in Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War, Sigurd was of the Lord class as a horse unit that could wield a lance. Just like the other Emblems in Engage, Sigurd also holds a title - the Emblem of the Holy War – which appears to also reference the game he originates from in the series.
Fire Emblem Engage rumored heroes
During the reveal trailer, we got to see some artwork as the trailer spoke of heroes called upon to aid the world. While no heroes have been shown in-game other than Marth, Celica, and Sigurd, their appearance in the artwork above may indicate that they will come to Fire Emblem Engage. The Divine Dragon trailer also mentions "12 rings" - The other heroes may who may appear as Emblems include:
- Micaiah (Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn)
- Lyn (Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade)
- Ike (Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance)
- Lucina (Fire Emblem: Awakening)
- Leif (Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War)
- Corrin (Fire Emblem Fates)
New Fire Emblem Engage characters
Various new faces have been revealed courtesy of the official Japanese twitter account, which has posted a series of characters we'll be meeting in Fire Emblem Engage. It's worth noting that the following details come from the Japanese descriptions of the characters with some translations via Serenesforest.
Boucheron
The Japanese Twitter account also posted details of new palace knight of Firene by the name of Boucheron. As an Axe Fighter who's described as being kind and polite, Boucheron can be seen dealing a hefty blow against a horse unit on the battlefield.
Etie
Etie is another new character we've seen revealed so far. Also a knight of the kingdom of Firene, Etie is said to be from a noble family and is active and forward thinking. With the initial Archer class, she can be seen firing an arrow at a flying foe.
Chloe
Chloe is a new Pegasus who wields a Lance. Said to be affiliated with the Kingdom of Firene, Chole is a knight who is said to have an easy-going personality and loves her "liege" Princess Celine. In a tweet, we can see Chloe wielding her Lance on the battlefield on the back of her flying mount. Not unlike past games with units of the same type, Chloe is weak against bows but strong against magic tomes.
Louis
Louis is a fellow knight of the Kingdom of Firene. Described as a gentle servant, Louis is equipped with heavy armor and is said to take good care of his friends. We've also gotten to see some short footage of Louis in battle - making use of his initial starting weapon, which is the Lance. As a heavy armored unit, he's got high defense which makes him a great tank, but you'll have to watch out for tome wielding foes as he'll be susceptible to magic.
Alfred
Alfred is said to be the first prince of the kingdom of Firene who battles alongside the Divine Dragon - aka protagonist Alear. As part of the royal family in the kingdom, Alfred's starting base class is Noble, and we can see him making use of a Lance and riding on horseback on the battlefield.
Celine
Celine is Alfred's younger sister and the first princess of the kingdom of Firene. With the same starting class as a Noble, Celine makes use of a sword and is also able to use magic, which get to see in action. Said to be kind and innocent in nature, Celine "always strives to resolve things peacefully".
Framme
Framme is the 33rd generation Guardian of the Dragon in the land of Lythos. As the young sister of her twin Cramme, Framme is said to have a livelier personality to that of her sibling. With the initial starting class of Monk, we've also gotten to see Framme in battle. Putting her Qigong skills to use, the monk lands a blow against a foe with a swift kick but is also equipped with staff to heal allies.
Clan
The twin brother of Framme is believed to be known as Clan, who is a fellow 33rd generation Guardian of the Dragon in Lythos. In contrast to his sister, Clan has the Mage starting class and can make use of magical tomes to take out foes in battle. His class allows him to attack from a distance, and the magic is particularly effective against heavy armor units.
Vander
Vander is an older Guardian of the Dragon who we first saw in the announcement trailer for Fire Emblem Engage. According to the Twitter account, Vander cared for Alear as they splept and is said to be a loyal ally of the protagonist. Serious in nature, Vander has the initial class of Paladin and wields an ax on horseback in the battle footage.
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