Edelgard

Flame Emperor redirects here. For the class, see Flame Emperor (class).

Edelgard von Hresvelg Artwork of Edelgard in Part I, from Three Houses. Princess and heir apparent of the Adrestian Empire

Gender Female Race Human Eagle (Shadows) Emblem (Engage) Age 17–18 (Part I) 23–24 (Part II) Birthday 22nd of the Garland Moon (June 22nd) Imperial Year 1162 Height 158 cm (Part I) 162 cm (Warriors: Three Hopes) Family Patricia (mother) Ionius IX (father) Lord Arundel (uncle, deceased) Lambert (stepfather) Dimitri (stepbrother) Five older brothers (all deceased) Three older sisters (all deceased) Two younger siblings (both deceased) Nationality Adrestian Title(s) Princess of Adrestia (Part I) Adrestian Emperor (Part II) Emblem of Rivals Starting class Noble (Three Houses) Fighter (Warriors: Three Hopes) Voiced by Tara Platt (English, all appearances) Ai Kakuma (Japanese, all appearances) Appearance(s) Three Houses Engage Heroes Warriors: Three Hopes Shadows

“	Still, we have no choice but to eliminate those who cling to unreasonable ideas of justice. Even if our enemies are the gods themselves...we must never lose sight of our goal.	”	— Edelgard

Edelgard von Hresvelg (pronounced /⁠ˈeɪdəlɡɑrd vɑn ˈhrɛsvɛlɡ⁠/^[key]; Japanese: エーデルガルト＝フォン＝フレスベルグ Edelgard von Hresvelg) is one of the three main characters, alongside Dimitri and Claude, appearing in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. She is the heiress apparent to the Adrestian Empire and the leader of the Black Eagles house at the Officers Academy. During the events of Part I, Edelgard disguises herself as the Flame Emperor (Japanese: 炎帝 Flame Emperor), an entity working against the Church of Seiros.

Biography

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Edelgard was born the ninth child of Emperor Ionius IX of the Adrestian Empire. In Imperial Year 1171, her uncle, Volkhard von Arundel took Edelgard to Faerghus to escape the Insurrection of the Seven. She befriended her maternal stepbrother, Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd. When she returned with to the Empire in 1174, he gave her a dagger as a parting gift.

At some point after returning to Enbarr, Edelgard and all ten of her siblings were imprisoned by a conspiracy of nobles including Duke Aegir and Lord von Vestra, with the politically impotent Ionius unable to oppose them. The royal siblings were subjected to the experiments of those who slither in the dark, led by Thales in the disguise of Lord Arundel, in order to implant them with the Crest of Flames. Ultimately, Edelgard was the sole survivor and successful test subject. Developing a hatred of the Crest system that had dominated Fódlan for a millennium, Edelgard swore to destroy the Crests and the Church of Seiros which upheld their power by any means necessary and unite Fódlan under the Adrestian banner to create world peace.

To facilitate her campaign against the Church, Edelgard entered a reluctant alliance with those who slither in the dark and took up the disguise of the Flame Emperor, a masked individual conducting terrorist operations against the Church. Her identity as the Flame Emperor was known only by a select few, including an Adrestian general known only as the Death Knight and her loyal vassal Hubert.

In preparation for her attack on the Church, Edelgard enrolled in the Officers Academy at Garreg Mach Monastery in Imperial Year 1180. As house leader of the Black Eagles, she came into frequent contact with Dimitri, and Claude von Riegan, heir to the Leicester Alliance. Disguised as the Flame Emperor, she hired a group of bandits led by Kostas to attack a student training exercise. Unexpectedly, Archbishop Rhea took an interest in one of the mercenaries who intervened, Byleth. Byleth was rewarded with a teaching post at the Officers Academy, and their choice of which house to lead would have far-reaching consequences for all of Fódlan.

In all routes, Edelgard spends the next year studying at the Officers Academy along with the Black Eagles and orchestrating attacks on the Church as the Flame Emperor. Eventually, she convinces Ionius IX to abdicate and assumes the Adrestian throne. After being unmasked as the Flame Emperor in the Holy Tomb, Edelgard formally declares war on the Church. She launches a full-scale invasion of Garreg Mach Monastery, and the monastery is overrun and Byleth goes missing. In all routes other than Crimson Flower, Edelgard and "those who slither in the dark" spend the next five years battling Faerghus and Leicester. With the aid of Cornelia, a member of "those who slither in the dark", Edelgard is able to bring western Faerghus under her control.

Black Eagles

If Byleth chooses to lead the Black Eagles, Edelgard and her classmates become their pupils. Edelgard accompanies Byleth directly throughout their time teaching at the Officers Academy and occasionally acts against her own interests as the Flame Emperor, either to protect her cover or to oppose the more extreme actions of her "allies". As the school year progresses, Edelgard becomes attached to Byleth and hopes to sway them to her way of thinking. Eventually, Edelgard is unmasked as the Flame Emperor in the Holy Tomb, and Byleth is forced to make an ultimate choice regarding their loyalties.

Silver Snow

If Byleth chooses to remain with the church, Edelgard accepts that they have now become an obstacle to her ambitions. Five years after the fall of Garreg Mach, she returns to the monastery and reunites with Byleth. She asks them to return to the Empire, but they refuse, prompting her to draw the Sword of Seiros and clash with them. Declaring that one of them will meet their end, she bids Byleth farewell. Afterwards, Byleth forms a resistance army to defeat Edelgard and rescue Rhea. A few months later, she engages both the remnants of the Kingdom army and the Alliance forces at Gronder Field and sustains heavy injuries, though it is reported she successfully killed Dimitri and drove Claude into exile. She retreats to Enbarr, and the resistance army pursues her all the way to the Imperial palace and defeats her in battle. She begs Byleth to be the one to finish her off and formally bring an end to the war, a request they grant. Should Dedue survive during his mission in the Imperial Palace, he destroys her corpse afterwards as a final act of spite and vengeance for Dimitri before departing to parts unknown.

Crimson Flower

If Byleth chooses to desert the Church to remain with Edelgard, she and Hubert are extremely grateful. Edelgard organizes her former classmates into an elite task force known as the Black Eagle Strike Force. After the Battle of Garreg Mach, Archbishop Rhea takes refuge in Fhirdiad and Edelgard spends the next five years locked in a bitter stalemate with the Kingdom and the Alliance. Eventually, Byleth returns, and with their aid Edelgard is swiftly able to conquer Leicester and either kill Claude or force him into exile. After beating back an attempt by the Church to retake Garreg Mach, Edelgard begins military operations against Faerghus in earnest. She first conquers Arianrhod, a fortress on the western border between Adrestia and Faerghus. Afterwards, she begins a direct march for Fhirdiad. Dimitri and Rhea move to intercept her at the Tailtean Plains, but Rhea is driven off and Dimitri is slain in battle. The group finally arrives in Fhirdiad, and Rhea orders the city burned to the ground in order to slow them down and transforms into her ultimate form, the Immaculate One. Edelgard, Byleth, and the Black Eagle Strike Force engage her in a climactic final battle. Ultimately, the Empire emerges victorious and Rhea is slain. With all of Fódlan under Adrestia's dominion, Edelgard finally begins the reforms she always wanted to bring to the nobility and the Crest system and begins a silent war against "those who slither in the dark" now that they have outlived their usefulness to her.

Azure Moon

If Byleth chooses to lead the Blue Lions, Byleth returns to Dimitri's side and tips the scale of the war decisively in the Kingdom's favor. Edelgard personally leads an elite detachment to battle Dimitri and Claude at Gronder Field, but is defeated and driven off. After Dimitri recovers from the mental trauma he suffered during his five-year exile, he offers to parley with Edelgard. Accompanied by Hubert and Byleth, the two have a heartfelt conversation about the future of Fódlan, but ultimately conclude that their views of the world cannot coexist and they must settle their differences in battle. Edelgard returns to the Imperial palace in Enbarr. While Hubert stalls for time and is ultimately slain, Edelgard uses the power of her twin Crests to transform into a Demonic Beast of extreme power. In this form, she faces Dimitri in a climactic final battle, but is defeated and returned to human form. Dimitri makes one last attempt to reconcile with her, but Edelgard attacks him with the dagger he once gifted her. Dimitri stabs her in the heart with Areadbhar, killing her instantly.

Verdant Wind

If Byleth chooses to lead the Golden Deer, Edelgard is encountered at Gronder Field and engages both the remnants of the Kingdom army and the Alliance forces; Leicester emerges victorious, and Dimitri is slain by retreating Imperial troops. She retreats to Enbarr, and Claude and Byleth pursue her all the way to the Imperial palace and defeat her in battle. She begs Byleth to be the one to finish her off and formally bring an end to the war, a request they grant. Should Dedue survive during his mission in the Imperial Palace, he destroys her corpse afterwards as a final act of spite and vengeance for Dimitri before departing for parts unknown.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Role

Edelgard is one of the game's lord characters, and her defeat under the player's control is grounds for an immediate game over. She is a major antagonist on the Silver Snow and Verdant Wind routes, the main antagonist and final boss of the Azure Moon route, and a temporary playable character and recurring boss on all three. She is also the primary protagonist of the Crimson Flower route.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Main story Cindered Shadows

Noble
Level	1
Movement	4
Crest

Recruitment: Prologue, automatically from turn 1. Leaves party if the Black Eagles are not chosen, or if Byleth chooses to side with the Church of Seiros in Chapter 11 of the Black Eagles route, and cannot be re-recruited.

Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats

Max HP	29	Luck	5
Strength	13	Defense	6
Magic	6	Resistance	4
Dexterity	6	Charm	10
Speed	8

Max HP	40%	Luck	30%
Strength	55%	Defense	35%
Magic	45%	Resistance	35%
Dexterity	45%	Charm	65%
Speed	40%

Max HP	81	Luck	42
Strength	81	Defense	61
Magic	72	Resistance	47
Dexterity	61	Charm	85
Speed	57

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Inventory Abilities  Iron Axe  Vulnerary  Imperial Lineage*  Sword Prowess Lv 1  Axe Prowess Lv 1  Authority Lv 1

Combat arts Spells Battalion  Smash -- --

Skill Levels E+ E D E E E E D D E E -- -- -- --

Upon reaching a C+ support with Byleth, Edelgard gains access to the Crest of Flames.

At the beginning of Part II of the Crimson Flower route, Edelgard is automatically reclassed into Armored Lord and gains 2 level-ups.

Fortress Knight
Level	20
Movement	4
Crest

Recruitment: Cindered Shadows Chapter 1, automatically from the start

Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats

Max HP	51	Luck	11
Strength	29	Defense	27
Magic	15	Resistance	11
Dexterity	14	Charm	22+5
Speed	10

Max HP	70%	Luck	30%
Strength	65%	Defense	50%
Magic	45%	Resistance	35%
Dexterity	45%	Charm	65%
Speed	30%

Max HP	81	Luck	42
Strength	81	Defense	61
Magic	72	Resistance	47
Dexterity	61	Charm	85
Speed	57

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Inventory Abilities  Steel Axe  Iron Axe  Iron Sword  Concoction  Imperial Lineage  Axefaire  Weight -5  Sword Prowess Lv 2  Axe Prowess Lv 3  Authority Lv 3  Lancebreaker  Battalion Vantage

Combat arts Spells Battalion  Monster Breaker  Helm Splitter  Smash --  Empire Pavise Co. Lv 3  Blaze

Skill Levels C E B E E E E C+ C+ E E -- -- -- --

Edelgard can reclass to Noble, Lord, or Warrior. She also possesses the following abilities and combat arts, which can be equipped at the player's choice:

•  HP +5
•  Resistance +2
•  Weight -3
•  Model Leader
•  Wrath Strike
•  Grounder
•  Subdue

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NPC

Enemy - Chapter 1

See also: Rivalry of the Houses

Normal Hard Maddening

Noble
Level	3
Movement	4
Crest

Stats
Max HP	30	Luck	5
Strength	14	Defense	6
Magic	7	Resistance	4
Dexterity	6	Charm	11
Speed	9

Inventory Abilities  Training Axe  Hand Axe  Vulnerary  Imperial Lineage

Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- --

Skill Levels E E E/D E E E E E E E E

Noble
Level	4
Movement	4
Crest

Stats
Max HP	30	Luck	6
Strength	15	Defense	7
Magic	7	Resistance	5
Dexterity	6	Charm	12
Speed	9

Inventory Abilities  Training Axe  Hand Axe  Vulnerary  Imperial Lineage

Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- --

Skill Levels E E E/D E E E E E E E E

Noble
Level	8
Movement	4
Crest

Stats
Max HP	33	Luck	8
Strength	18	Defense	10
Magic	10	Resistance	8
Dexterity	9+4	Charm	16
Speed	12

Inventory Abilities  Training Axe  Hand Axe  Vulnerary  Imperial Lineage  Dexterity +4

Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- --

Skill Levels E E E/D E E E E E E E E

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Enemy - Chapter 7

See also: Battle of the Eagle and Lion (Blue Lions) and Battle of the Eagle and Lion (Golden Deer)

Normal Hard Maddening

Lord
Level	15
Movement	5
Crest

Stats
Max HP	36	Luck	9
Strength	21	Defense	10
Magic	10	Resistance	7
Dexterity	11	Charm	20+1
Speed	13

Inventory Abilities  Tomahawk  Accuracy Ring  Steel Axe  Imperial Lineage  Charm  General  Hit +20  Axe Prowess Lv 3  Authority Lv 2  Seal Strength  Seal Magic

Combat arts Spells Battalion -- --  Seiros Mercenaries Lv 3  Onslaught

Skill Levels D+ E B E E E E C E E E

Lord
Level	16
Movement	5
Crest

Stats
Max HP	39	Luck	11
Strength	24	Defense	13
Magic	13	Resistance	9
Dexterity	13	Charm	23+1
Speed	15

Inventory Abilities  Tomahawk  Accuracy Ring  Steel Axe  Imperial Lineage  Charm  General  Hit +20  Axe Prowess Lv 3  Authority Lv 2  Seal Strength  Seal Magic

Combat arts Spells Battalion -- --  Seiros Mercenaries Lv 3  Onslaught

Skill Levels D+ E B E E E E C E E E

Lord
Level	22
Movement	5
Crest

Stats
Max HP	46	Luck	15
Strength	31/33	Defense	19/21
Magic	19/21	Resistance	15/17
Dexterity	20	Charm	30+1
Speed	21

Inventory Abilities  Tomahawk  Accuracy Ring  Steel Axe  Imperial Lineage  Charm  General  Hit +20  Axe Prowess Lv 3  Authority Lv 2  Seal Strength  Seal Magic

Combat arts Spells Battalion -- --  Seiros Mercenaries Lv 3  Onslaught

Skill Levels D+ E B E E E E C E E E

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Enemy - Chapter 11

See also: Conflict in the Holy Tomb

Normal Hard Maddening Normal Hard Maddening

Flame Emperor
Level	23
Movement	-
Crest

Stats
Max HP	51	Luck	10
Strength	18	Defense	22
Magic	14	Resistance	8
Dexterity	12	Charm	24+5
Speed	6

Inventory Abilities  Steel Axe  Charm  Axefaire  Commander  Counterattack  Seal Strength  Seal Magic  Axe Prowess Lv 3

Combat arts Spells Battalion -- --  Flame Emperor Co. Lv 3  Raging Flames

Skill Levels E E B E E E E B E E E

Flame Emperor
Level	24
Movement	5
Crest

Stats
Max HP	55	Luck	12
Strength	22	Defense	22
Magic	18	Resistance	11
Dexterity	14	Charm	28+5
Speed	10

Inventory Abilities  Steel Axe  Charm  Axefaire  Commander  Counterattack  Seal Strength  Seal Magic  Axe Prowess Lv 3

Combat arts Spells Battalion -- --  Flame Emperor Co. Lv 3  Raging Flames

Skill Levels E E B E E E E B E E E

Flame Emperor
Level	31
Movement	5
Crest

Stats
Max HP	66	Luck	19
Strength	31	Defense	28
Magic	26	Resistance	18
Dexterity	22	Charm	38+5
Speed	17

Inventory Abilities  Steel Axe  Charm  Axefaire  Commander  Counterattack  Seal Strength  Seal Magic  Axe Prowess Lv 3

Combat arts Spells Battalion -- --  Flame Emperor Co. Lv 3  Raging Flames

Skill Levels E E B E E E E B E E E

Flame Emperor
Level	23
Movement	-
Crest

Stats
Max HP	51	Luck	10
Strength	18	Defense	22
Magic	14	Resistance	8
Dexterity	12	Charm	24+5
Speed	6

Inventory Abilities  Steel Axe  Imperial Lineage  Charm  Axefaire  Commander  Counterattack  Seal Strength  Seal Magic  Axe Prowess Lv 3

Combat arts Spells Battalion -- --  Flame Emperor Co. Lv 3  Raging Flames

Skill Levels E E B E E E E B E E E

Flame Emperor
Level	24
Movement	5
Crest

Stats
Max HP	55	Luck	12
Strength	22	Defense	22
Magic	18	Resistance	10
Dexterity	14	Charm	30+5
Speed	10

Inventory Abilities  Steel Axe  Imperial Lineage  Charm  Axefaire  Commander  Counterattack  Seal Strength  Seal Magic  Axe Prowess Lv 3

Combat arts Spells Battalion -- --  Flame Emperor Co. Lv 3  Raging Flames

Skill Levels E E B E E E E B E E E

Flame Emperor
Level	31
Movement	5
Crest

Stats
Max HP	66	Luck	19
Strength	31	Defense	28
Magic	26	Resistance	18
Dexterity	22	Charm	38+5
Speed	17

Inventory Abilities  Steel Axe  Imperial Lineage  Charm  Axefaire  Commander  Counterattack  Seal Strength  Seal Magic  Axe Prowess Lv 3

Combat arts Spells Battalion -- --  Flame Emperor Co. Lv 3  Raging Flames

Skill Levels E E B E E E E B E E E

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Enemy - Church of Seiros/Blue Lions/Golden Deer Chapter 12

See also: The Battle of Garreg Mach

Normal Hard Maddening

Flame Emperor
Level	25
Movement	5
Crest

Stats
Max HP	52	Luck	10
Strength	19	Defense	22
Magic	14	Resistance	8
Dexterity	12	Charm	28+5
Speed	7

Inventory Abilities  Silver Axe  Imperial Lineage  Charm  Axefaire  Commander  Counterattack  Seal Strength  Seal Magic  Authority Lv 3

Combat arts Spells Battalion -- --  Flame Emperor Co. Lv 3  Raging Flames

Skill Levels E E B E E E E B E E E

Flame Emperor
Level	26
Movement	5
Crest

Stats
Max HP	57	Luck	13
Strength	23	Defense	22
Magic	19	Resistance	11
Dexterity	15	Charm	32+5
Speed	11

Inventory Abilities  Silver Axe  Imperial Lineage  Charm  Axefaire  Commander  Counterattack  Seal Strength  Seal Magic  Authority Lv 3

Combat arts Spells Battalion -- --  Flame Emperor Co. Lv 3  Raging Flames

Skill Levels E E B E E E E B E E E

Flame Emperor
Level	32
Movement	5
Crest

Stats
Max HP	67	Luck	19
Strength	31	Defense	27
Magic	26	Resistance	17
Dexterity	22	Charm	41+5
Speed	18

Inventory Abilities  Silver Axe  Imperial Lineage  Charm  Axefaire  Commander  Counterattack  Seal Strength  Seal Magic  Authority Lv 3

Combat arts Spells Battalion -- --  Flame Emperor Co. Lv 3  Raging Flames

Skill Levels E E B E E E E B E E E

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Enemy - Azure Moon/Verdant Wind Chapter 17

See also: To War at Gronder (Azure Moon) and To War at Gronder (Verdant Wind)

Normal Hard Maddening

Armored Lord
Level	35
Movement	5
Crest

Stats
Max HP	49	Luck	10
Strength	28	Defense	22
Magic	18	Resistance	13
Dexterity	15	Charm	31+10
Speed	14

Inventory Abilities  Aymr  Sword of Seiros  Concoction  Master Seal  Imperial Lineage+  Charm  Axefaire  Commander  Counterattack  Armored Effect Null  Hit +20  Axe Prowess Lv 4

Combat arts Spells Battalion  Raging Storm --  Supreme Armored Co. Lv 4  Raging Flames

Skill Levels A C B D+ D+ B E B B E E

Armored Lord
Level	36
Movement	5
Crest

Stats
Max HP	55	Luck	16
Strength	34	Defense	25
Magic	24	Resistance	18
Dexterity	21	Charm	37+10
Speed	19

Inventory Abilities  Aymr  Sword of Seiros  Concoction  Master Seal  Imperial Lineage+  Charm  Axefaire  Commander  Counterattack  Armored Effect Null  Hit +20  Axe Prowess Lv 4

Combat arts Spells Battalion  Raging Storm --  Supreme Armored Co. Lv 5  Raging Flames

Skill Levels A C B D+ D+ B E B B E E

Armored Lord
Level	42
Movement	5
Crest

Stats
Max HP	65	Luck	23
Strength	44	Defense	34
Magic	33	Resistance	27
Dexterity	30	Charm	47+10
Speed	28

Inventory Abilities  Aymr  Sword of Seiros  Concoction  Master Seal  Imperial Lineage+  Charm  Axefaire  Commander  Counterattack  Armored Effect Null  Hit +20  Axe Prowess Lv 4

Combat arts Spells Battalion  Raging Storm --  Supreme Armored Co. Lv 5  Raging Flames

Skill Levels A C B D+ D+ B E B B E E

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Enemy - Silver Snow Chapter 19/Verdant Wind Chapter 20

See also: Confrontation at the Palace

Normal Hard Maddening

Emperor
Level	40
Movement	-
Crest

Stats
Max HP	58	Luck	12
Strength	33	Defense	25
Magic	22	Resistance	14
Dexterity	17	Charm	33+10
Speed	14

Inventory Abilities  Aymr  Vulnerary  Imperial Lineage+  Charm  Axefaire  Commander  Counterattack  Armored Effect Null  Hit +20  Axe Prowess Lv 5

Combat arts Spells Battalion  Raging Storm --  Supreme Armored Co. Lv 5  Raging Flames

Skill Levels A C A C C B+ E A A E E

Emperor
Level	41
Movement	-
Crest

Stats
Max HP	65	Luck	18
Strength	39	Defense	30
Magic	28	Resistance	20
Dexterity	23	Charm	40+10
Speed	20

Inventory Abilities  Aymr  Vulnerary  Imperial Lineage+  Charm  Axefaire  Commander  Counterattack  Armored Effect Null  Hit +20  Axe Prowess Lv 5

Combat arts Spells Battalion  Raging Storm --  Supreme Armored Co. Lv 5  Raging Flames

Skill Levels A C A C C B+ E A A E E

Emperor
Level	47
Movement	-
Crest

Stats
Max HP	76	Luck	27
Strength	50	Defense	39
Magic	38	Resistance	29
Dexterity	33	Charm	51+10
Speed	29

Inventory Abilities  Aymr  Vulnerary  Imperial Lineage+  Charm  Axefaire  Commander  Counterattack  Armored Effect Null  Hit +20  Axe Prowess Lv 5

Combat arts Spells Battalion  Raging Storm --  Supreme Armored Co. Lv 5  Raging Flames

Skill Levels A C A C C B+ E A A E E

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Enemy - Azure Moon Chapter 22

See also: Clash at the Imperial Capital

Normal Hard Maddening

Hegemon Husk
Level	44
Movement	-
Crest

Stats
Max HP	54/54/81/108	Luck	11
Strength	30	Defense	15
Magic	19	Resistance	12
Dexterity	20	Charm	34
Speed	16

Inventory Abilities  Crest of Flames Power  Twin-Crest Power  Imperial Lineage+  Twin Crests  Commander  Monster Effect Null  Counterattack  Heavily Armored Wall  Vital Defense  Vantage  Desperation  Wrath

Staggering Blow Spells Battalion  Wilted Flower -- --

Skill Levels E E E E E E E E E E E

Hegemon Husk
Level	45
Movement	-
Crest

Stats
Max HP	75/75/107/139	Luck	18
Strength	37	Defense	21
Magic	26	Resistance	18
Dexterity	27	Charm	41
Speed	23

Inventory Abilities  Crest of Flames Power  Twin-Crest Power  Imperial Lineage+  Twin Crests  Commander  Monster Effect Null  Counterattack  Heavily Armored Wall  Vital Defense  Vantage  Desperation  Wrath

Staggering Blow Spells Battalion  Wilted Flower -- --

Skill Levels E E E E E E E E E E E

Hegemon Husk
Level	52
Movement	-
Crest

Stats
Max HP	106/106/159/199	Luck	28
Strength	49	Defense	32
Magic	37	Resistance	29
Dexterity	38	Charm	53
Speed	33

Inventory Abilities  Crest of Flames Power  Twin-Crest Power  Imperial Lineage+  Twin Crests  Commander  Monster Effect Null  Counterattack  Heavily Armored Wall  Vital Defense  Vantage  Desperation  Wrath

Staggering Blow Spells Battalion  Wilted Flower -- --

Skill Levels E E E E E E E E E E E

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Growth rates when reclassed

Myrmidon Soldier Fighter Monk Dancer Armored Lord Emperor

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Myrmidon	50%	55%	45%	45%	45%	30%	35%	30%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Soldier	50%	55%	45%	50%	40%	30%	35%	30%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Fighter	50%	60%	45%	45%	40%	30%	35%	30%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Monk	45%	55%	45%	45%	40%	30%	35%	40%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Dancer	60%	50%	45%	45%	40%	30%	30%	30%	70%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Armored Lord	60%	60%	50%	45%	40%	30%	40%	40%	70%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Emperor	70%	65%	55%	45%	40%	30%	40%	40%	70%	{{{bld}}}

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Lord Mercenary Thief Armored Knight Cavalier Brigand Archer Mage Priest Pegasus Knight

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Lord	60%	55%	45%	55%	40%	30%	35%	35%	70%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Mercenary	60%	60%	45%	45%	45%	30%	35%	30%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Thief	60%	55%	45%	55%	50%	30%	35%	35%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Armored Knight	60%	55%	45%	45%	30%	30%	45%	30%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Cavalier	60%	60%	45%	50%	30%	30%	40%	35%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Brigand	70%	65%	45%	45%	40%	30%	35%	30%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Archer	45%	55%	45%	55%	40%	35%	35%	35%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Mage	45%	50%	55%	50%	40%	30%	30%	40%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Priest	45%	50%	50%	50%	40%	30%	30%	45%	70%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Pegasus Knight	55%	55%	45%	45%	50%	30%	35%	40%	70%	{{{bld}}}

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Swordmaster Assassin Fortress Knight Paladin Wyvern Rider Warrior Sniper Warlock Bishop

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Swordmaster	65%	65%	45%	45%	60%	30%	35%	30%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Assassin	60%	55%	45%	65%	60%	30%	35%	35%	60%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Fortress Knight	70%	65%	45%	45%	30%	30%	50%	35%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Paladin	70%	65%	45%	50%	30%	35%	40%	40%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Wyvern Rider	70%	65%	40%	45%	40%	30%	40%	30%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Warrior	80%	70%	40%	45%	40%	30%	35%	35%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Sniper	50%	60%	45%	65%	40%	40%	35%	35%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Warlock	50%	55%	55%	45%	40%	30%	30%	40%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Bishop	50%	55%	55%	45%	40%	40%	30%	40%	70%	{{{bld}}}

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Falcon Knight Wyvern Lord Mortal Savant Great Knight Bow Knight Dark Knight Holy Knight Gremory

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Falcon Knight	70%	65%	45%	45%	60%	30%	35%	40%	70%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Wyvern Lord	70%	70%	40%	45%	50%	30%	40%	35%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Mortal Savant	60%	65%	55%	45%	30%	40%	35%	35%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Great Knight	70%	65%	45%	45%	30%	30%	40%	30%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Bow Knight	50%	55%	45%	45%	35%	30%	35%	35%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Dark Knight	50%	60%	55%	45%	35%	30%	40%	45%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Holy Knight	50%	55%	55%	45%	35%	40%	40%	45%	70%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Gremory	50%	55%	55%	55%	40%	30%	35%	40%	70%	{{{bld}}}

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Trickster War Cleric Dark Flier Valkyrie

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Trickster	60%	55%	45%	60%	60%	40%	35%	40%	60%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
War Cleric	80%	65%	50%	55%	40%	30%	35%	40%	65%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Dark Flier	60%	55%	45%	45%	50%	30%	35%	45%	70%	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Valkyrie	45%	55%	50%	45%	35%	35%	40%	45%	70%	{{{bld}}}

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Abilities

Ability set
Ability	Learned at
	Imperial Lineage	Personal ability, innate and unremovable (Part I)
	Imperial Lineage+	Personal ability, innate and unremovable (Part II)
	Sword Prowess	Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Wrath Strike	D
	Grounder	C
	Haze Slice	C+
	Axebreaker	B
	Hexblade	A
	Sword Crit +10	S
	Swordfaire	S+
	Lance Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Tempest Lance	D
	Knightkneeler	C
	Swordbreaker	B
	Lance Crit +10	S
	Lancefaire	S+
	Axe Prowess	Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Smash	Innate
	Helm Splitter	C
	Monster Breaker	C+
	Lancebreaker	B
	Lightning Axe	A
	Axe Crit +10	S
	Axefaire	S+
	Bow Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Curved Shot	D
	Close Counter	C
	Bow Crit +10	S
	Bowfaire	S+
	Brawling Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Fading Blow	D
	Rushing Blow	C
	Healing Focus	B
	Brawl Crit +10	S
	Fistfaire	S+
	Black Magic Crit +10	Budding Talent:
	Reason	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Dark Magic Range +1	S
	Dark Tomefaire	S+
	Faith	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	White Magic Range +1	S
	White Tomefaire	S+
	Authority	Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Battalion Vantage	C
	Model Leader	C+
	Defensive Tactics	B
	Battalion Renewal	A
	Rally Charm	S
	Offensive Tactics	S+
	Weight -3	C
	Smite	B
	Weight -5	A+
	Armored Effect Null	S+
	Dexterity +4	C
	Movement +1	A+
	Cavalry Effect Null	S+
	Alert Stance	B
	Alert Stance+	A+
	Flying Effect Null	S+
The above ability list does not include class abilities, or abilities and combat arts that are granted by items.

Spell list

Spell	Learned at
Fire	D
Bolganone	C
Luna Λ	B
Hades Ω	A
Heal	D
Nosferatu	D+
Recover	C
Seraphim	B

Analysis

This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

Edelgard is a top-tier unit. She has excellent growth in strength, ranking second in the game and first among the Black Eagles, as well as speed, magic, and dexterity. Her high base strength and access to Smash allow her to deal massive damage early on and throughout the game. Edelgard's personal skill Imperial Lineage increases her EXP growth by 20%, ensuring she remains a dominant force in your army. Because her high strength reduces her weapons' weight, Edelgard's AS is often enough to avoid enemy double attacks. Due to her high charm, Edelgard can also reliably hit and dodge enemy gambits, making her useful in both offensive and defensive situations. Due to her magical combat arts Hexblade and Lightning Axe, Edelgard can deal massive damage to enemies with high defense. You'll need Edelgard's combat skills even if you're going the Silver Snow route.

Edelgard has two Crests, the first a minor Crest of Seiros, and the second a major Crest of Flames, unlocked by viewing her C+ Support. The Crest of Seiros increases Edelgard's might by five when using a combat art. The effect is usually beneficial when it occurs, but it is not reliable and should not be relied upon. The true benefit of Edelgard's Seiros Crest is that it unlocks Aymr's exclusive combat art of Raging Storm, the game's best combat art. The attack gives Edelgard the ability to move again if it lands, in addition to dealing bonus damage to dragons and having fourteen extra might. Unlike previous iterations of this effect, Edelgard can keep using Raging Storm and reaping the benefits until Aymr breaks, giving her a total of five extra actions per map and a maximum of six actions per turn. With Raging Storm, Edelgard can solo all maps in Crimson Flower in one turn, including the final boss Rhea. Unfortunately, Aymr has a repair cost of three Agarthium, which is only obtained by inflicting armor break on Giant Crawlers in random skirmishes and the Titanus in Chapter 16. Aymr also has a low base accuracy, which can be fixed by giving Edelgard the Archer class for Hit +20.  The Crest of Flames has a 20% chance to restore HP relative to normal weapon attacks and combat arts. The healing effect of the Crest of Flames, combined with its rarer effect of cancelling counterattacks, allow Edelgard to stay on the front lines longer without constant healing. Although Edelgard's Crest of Flames does not allow her to use the Sword of the Creator or its associated combat arts, it is still one of the best Crests in the game.

Edelgard stands out among the game's units because she can excel in nearly any class thanks to her good strength and magic growth; however, one promotion path stands out above the rest. The easiest path is Fighter to Brigand, then Warrior, then keep Edelgard in her unique classes of Armored Lord and Emperor. Her personal classes are essentially better versions of the Fortress Knight class, with lower speed penalties, increased defense, and five movement instead of four. They lack the Fortress Knight's innate Weight -5, but the Fortress Knight's harsh speed penalties negate the benefit. Not having a class modifier bonus to her attack stat is a major flaw of these classes, as is the movement of five, which is too low for an axe class. To improve enemy phase tanking as an Emperor, use defensive battalions like Supreme Armored Co. and get a B rank in authority to unlock Defensive Tactics. Edelgard also has a unique spell list containing Luna Λ and Hades Ω, making the idea of turning Edelgard into a Warlock appealing on the surface, but there are many disadvantages to this path. First, Edelgard's Black Magic Crit +10 budding talent only affects half of her spells, Fire and Bolganone, which have no inherent crit bonus; second, Dark Tomefaire is out of reach until part two, limiting her damage potential with her best spells; third, she lacks three-range spells without the Caduceus Staff or Thyrsus, and she also lacks Physic; lastly, tying down one of the player's best combat units with 4 movement until a Dark Knight or Gremory promotion is a great hindrance. One could also train Edelgard in Swords to become a Myrmidon, then a Mercenary or Lord, then a Swordmaster or a Pegasus Knight to learn Darting Blow. The best promotion path for Edelgard comprises the Wyvern-mounted classes of Wyvern Rider and Wyvern Lord. The Wyvern Lord's superior offense, unparalleled mobility of flying classes, access to Canto, high class modifiers to strength, speed, and defense, Axefaire and Raging Storm render Edelgard utterly broken, making the Wyvern Lord her best promotion option.

Monastery data

Gift Preferences Lost Items Meal Preferences Tea Preferences Miscellaneous Data

Item	Location	Chapter	Description
White Glove	Classroom (Black Eagles)	Chapter 3	A pure white glove sewn from high-quality material. It seems like something that Edelgard would own.
Time-worn Quill Pen	Classroom (Black Eagles)	Chapter 7	Writing utensil adorned with a beautiful black feather. It probably belongs to someone who often writes letters.
Eastern Porcelain	Classroom (Black Eagles)	Chapter 10	A gift container said to have been made in the far east. It probably belongs to a person of high class.

Preference	Meal
Liked	Fish and Bean Soup • Fish Sandwich • Onion Gratin Soup • Peach Sorbet • Saghert and Cream • Sautéed Pheasant and Eggs • Sweet Bun Trio • Vegetable Pasta Salad • Vegetable Stir-Fry
Neutral	Bourgeois Pike • Cabbage and Herring Stew • Cheesy Verona Stew • Country-Style Red Turnip Plate • Daphnel Stew • Derdriu-Style Fried Pheasant • Fisherman's Bounty • Fried Crayfish • Fruit and Herring Tart • Grilled Herring • Pheasant Roast with Berry Sauce • Pickled Seafood and Vegetables • Sautéed Jerky • Small Fish Skewers • Spicy Fish and Turnip Stew • Super-Spicy Fish Dango • Sweet and Salty Whitefish Sauté • Two-Fish Saute
Disliked	Beast Meat Teppanyaki • Garreg Mach Meat Pie • Gautier Cheese Gratin • Gronder Meat Skewers • Pickled Rabbit Skewers

Activity	Preference
Choir Practice	Neutral
Cooking Together	Neutral

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Fire Emblem Engage

Role

Edelgard appears as an Emblem in Fire Emblem Engage. She, Dimitri, and Claude all share one Emblem Bracelet, the Bracelet of the Three Houses. Together, they're known as the Emblem of Rivals.

During battle, the emblem being synced with via their bracelet will change randomly every turn via one of their sync skills, Friendly Rivalry. This changes the effects of some of the skills granted by them.

The trio's bracelet is acquired by visiting the Lookout Ridge at the Somniel from Chapter 7 onward. It was added to the game as downloadable content and is inaccessible without purchasing the Expansion Pass.

In the base game, Edelgard appears as an equippable Bond Ring. She can be summoned by using Byleth's Emblem Ring.

Emblem Bracelet data

Stat modifiers

Stat modifiers Bond level Str Dex Def 1 +2 +1 +1 2–3 +2 +2 +1 4–6 +2 +2 +2 7 +3 +2 +2 8–13 +3 +3 +2 14–15 +3 +3 +3 16–17 +4 +3 +3 18 +4 +4 +3 19–20 +5 +4 +3

Bond effects

Bond effects Bond level Effect Type 1 Gambit Sync skill 1 Flame Gambit Sync skill (Edelgard) 1 Shield Gambit Sync skill (Dimitri) 1 Poison Gambit Sync skill (Claude) 1 Friendly Rivalry Sync skill 1 Combat Arts Engage skill 1 Raging Storm Engage skill (Edelgard) 1 Atrocity Engage skill (Dimitri) 1 Fallen Star Engage skill (Claude) 1 Houses Unite Engage attack 1 Aymr Engage weapon 2 Str/Dex +1 Inheritable skill 3 Lineage Sync skill 4 Bow Guard 1 Inheritable skill 5 Unit can inherit this Emblem's skills. 6 Adds Axe proficiency to unit. 7 Str/Dex +2 Inheritable skill 8 Bow Guard 2 Inheritable skill 9 Adds Lance proficiency to unit. 10 Areadbhar Engage weapon 11 Unit stays engaged 1 additional turn. 12 Weapon Sync Sync skill 12 Str/Dex +3 Inheritable skill 13 Adds Bow proficiency to unit. 14 Bow Guard 3 Inheritable skill 15 Failnaught Engage weapon 16 Str/Dex +4 Inheritable skill 17 Weapon Sync+ Sync skill 17 Bow Guard 4 Inheritable skill 18 Str/Dex +5 Inheritable skill 19 Bow Guard 5 Sync skill 20 Unit's engage meter is shortened one step.

Bond Ring data

Stat modifiers Ring level HP Str Def C +0 +1 +0 B +0 +1 +1 A +2 +1 +1 S +2 +2 +1  Flickering Flower

Fire Emblem Heroes

Main article: Edelgard/Heroes

There are ten different variations of Edelgard available in Heroes; one of which features her as the Flame Emperor.

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

Role

Edelgard acts as the protagonist of the Scarlet Blaze route, a major antagonist on the Azure Gleam route, the initial antagonist turned supporting character on the Golden Wildfire route, and a two-time temporary party member on both Azure Gleam and Golden Wildfire.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable - Prologue/Scarlet Blaze

Fighter
Level	1
Movement	6
Crest

Recruitment: Chapter 1, automatically upon engaging the first enemy Soldier; leaves if the Black Eagles are not chosen

Base Stats Stat Growths Max Stats

Max HP	2700	Luck	8
Strength	12	Defense	9
Magic	10	Resistance	9
Dexterity	10	Charm	11
Speed	9

Max HP	5188	Luck	49
Strength	79	Defense	58
Magic	70	Resistance	58
Dexterity	64	Charm	82
Speed	62

Note: stat gains may be increased by class growths.

Max HP	7650	Luck	62
Strength	83	Defense	65
Magic	75	Resistance	64
Dexterity	77	Charm	92
Speed	69

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Inventory	Abilities
Iron Axe	Solar Prominence Lv 1  Emperor's Prestige Lv 1  Ambition Lv 1  Lance Buster Lv 1
Combat arts/spells	Battalion
Swinging Fury Lv 1  Returning Axe Lv 1	--
Skill Levels E E E E E E E

Playable - Chapter 16

Edelgard is playable during Chapter 16 if the player chose the Azure Gleam or Golden Wildfire Routes. However, she will not gain experience, her inventory cannot be managed, and she will leave the player's army at the end of the chapter. Notably, this also applies at the Record Keeper and on New Game+.

Azure Gleam Golden Wildfire

Emperor
Level	50
Movement	6
Crest

Stats
Max HP	7124	Luck	27+5
Strength	51	Defense	55
Magic	44	Resistance	39
Dexterity	40	Charm	49+5
Speed	29

Inventory	Abilities
Labraunda*  Flickering Flower Lv 1  Armored Strike Lv 1	Solar Prominence Lv 3  Emperor's Prestige Lv 3  Ambition Lv 3  Charm  Lance Buster Lv 5  Axe Prowess Lv 3  Apex Axe  Boost Critical  Pomp & Circumstance  Lancebreaker  Smite  Emperor's Ploy  Stormer of the Land
Skill Levels ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗

Emperor
Level	47
Movement	6
Crest

Stats
Max HP	6932	Luck	26+5
Strength	48	Defense	53
Magic	41	Resistance	36
Dexterity	37	Charm	47+5
Speed	28

Inventory	Abilities
Labraunda*  Flickering Flower Lv 1  Armored Strike Lv 1	Solar Prominence Lv 3  Emperor's Prestige Lv 3  Ambition Lv 3  Charm  Lance Buster Lv 5  Axe Prowess Lv 3  Apex Axe  Boost Critical  Pomp & Circumstance  Lancebreaker  Smite  Emperor's Ploy  Stormer of the Land
Skill Levels ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗

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Abilities

Ability set
Ability	Learned at
	Solar Prominence	Unique Action ability; Innate and cannot be removed unless another unit's special accessory is equipped.
	Emperor's Prestige	Unique Support ability; Innate and unremoveable.
	Ambition	Unique Tactical ability; Innate and unremoveable.
	Wrath Strike	Innate.
	Grounder	Innate.
	Earthsplitter	Innate.
	Knightkneeler	Innate.
	Swinging Fury	Innate.
	Returning Axe	Innate.
	Curved Shot	Innate.
	Spiral Shot	Innate.
	Rushing Blow	Innate.
	Dual Devastators	Innate.
	Fire	Innate.
	Nosferatu	Innate.
	Sword Prowess	Class Mastery (★★): Myrmidon, Thief, Mercenary Increased by one level for each one obtained.
	Lance Prowess	Class Mastery (★★): Soldier, Cavalier, Paladin Increased by one level for each one obtained.
	Axe Prowess	Class Mastery (★★): Fighter, Armored Knight, Warrior Increased by one level for each one obtained.
	Bow Prowess	Class Mastery (★★): Archer, Sniper, Bow Knight Increased by one level for each one obtained.
	Reason	Class Mastery (★★): Mage, Warlock, Gremory Increased by one level for each one obtained.
	Faith	Class Mastery (★★): Monk, Priest, Bishop Increased by one level for each one obtained.
	Rebellious Spirit	Class Mastery (★): Myrmidon
	Flash Strike	Class Mastery (★★★): Myrmidon
	Appraisal	Class Mastery (★): Thief
	Thief's Wisdom	Class Mastery (★★★): Thief
	Lightblade	Class Mastery (★★★): Thief
	Sneak Attack	Class Mastery (★): Assassin
	Despoil	Class Mastery (★★): Assassin
	Assassinate	Class Mastery (★★★): Assassin
	Pass	Class Mastery (★): Trickster
	Electric Grounder	Class Mastery (★): Trickster
	Medical Expertise	Class Mastery (★★): Trickster
	Burst of Resolve	Class Mastery (★★★): Trickster
	Battalion Vantage	Class Mastery (★): Mercenary
	Firesweep	Class Mastery (★★): Mercenary
	Mercenary's Wisdom	Class Mastery (★★★): Mercenary
	Expert Guard	Class Mastery (★): Swordmaster
	Provoke	Class Mastery (★★): Swordmaster
	Mortal Struggle	Class Mastery (★★): Swordmaster
	Astra	Class Mastery (★★★): Swordmaster
	Haze Slice	Class Mastery (★): Mortal Savant
	Counterstrike	Class Mastery (★★): Mortal Savant
	Dual Onslaught	Class Mastery (★★★): Mortal Savant
	Sword Dance	Class Mastery (★): Dancer
	Special Dance	Class Mastery (★★): Dancer
	Charm Catalyst	Class Mastery (★★★): Dancer
	Backbone	Class Mastery (★): Soldier
	Wheelsweep	Class Mastery (★★★): Soldier
	Pegasus Knight's Wisdom	Class Mastery (★): Pegasus Knight
	Tableturner	Class Mastery (★★): Pegasus Knight
	Stormblade	Class Mastery (★★★): Pegasus Knight
	Desperation	Class Mastery (★): Cavalier
	Glowing Ember	Class Mastery (★★): Cavalier
	Knight's Wisdom	Class Mastery (★★★): Cavalier
	Aegis	Class Mastery (★): Paladin
	Tempest Lance	Class Mastery (★★★): Paladin
	Lance Jab	Class Mastery (★): Falcon Knight
	Harmonious Specials	Class Mastery (★★): Falcon Knight
	Muster	Class Mastery (★★★): Falcon Knight
	Dark Lance	Class Mastery (★): Dark Knight
	Cyclical Specials	Class Mastery (★★): Dark Knight
	Vengeance	Class Mastery (★★): Dark Knight
	Driven Spirit	Class Mastery (★★★): Dark Knight
	Lightstrike	Class Mastery (★): Holy Knight
	Adjutant's Benefit	Class Mastery (★★): Holy Knight
	Airshaker	Class Mastery (★★): Holy Knight
	Shining Guardian	Class Mastery (★★★): Holy Knight
	Spirited Seize	Class Mastery (★): Fighter
	Smash	Class Mastery (★★★): Fighter
	Defensive Tactics	Class Mastery (★): Armored Knight
	Lightning Axe	Class Mastery (★★): Armored Knight
	Armored Infantry's Wisdom	Class Mastery (★★★): Armored Knight
	Pomp & Circumstance	Class Mastery (★): Armored Lord
	Shredder	Class Mastery (★): Armored Lord
	Emperor's Ploy	Class Mastery (★★): Armored Lord
	Perspective	Class Mastery (★★★): Armored Lord
	Boost Critical	Class Mastery (★): Fortress Knight
	Smite	Class Mastery (★★): Fortress Knight
	Apex Axe	Class Mastery (★★★): Fortress Knight
	Focused Strike	Class Mastery (★★★): Fortress Knight
	Armored Cavalry's Wisdom	Class Mastery (★): Great Knight
	Armor Smasher	Class Mastery (★): Great Knight
	Luna	Class Mastery (★★): Great Knight
	Nullify Armored Effect	Class Mastery (★★★): Great Knight
	Lancebreaker	Class Mastery (★): Emperor
	Armored Strike	Class Mastery (★): Emperor
	Seasoned Tactics	Class Mastery (★★): Emperor
	Flickering Flower	Class Mastery (★★): Emperor
	Stormer of the Land	Class Mastery (★★★): Emperor
	Wild Abandon	Class Mastery (★): Brigand
	Spike	Class Mastery (★★): Brigand
	Warrior's Wisdom	Class Mastery (★★★): Brigand
	Heavy Hitter	Class Mastery (★): Warrior
	Wrath	Class Mastery (★★★): Warrior
	War Strike	Class Mastery (★★★): Warrior
	Offensive Tactics	Class Mastery (★): Wyvern Rider
	Wyvern Rider's Wisdom	Class Mastery (★★): Wyvern Rider
	Crush	Class Mastery (★★★): Wyvern Rider
	Helm Splitter	Class Mastery (★): Wyvern Lord
	Howl	Class Mastery (★★): Wyvern Lord
	Nullify Flying Effect	Class Mastery (★★★): Wyvern Lord
	Archer's Wisdom	Class Mastery (★): Archer
	Tracking Shot	Class Mastery (★): Archer
	Drill Arrow	Class Mastery (★★): Archer
	One Heart One Mind	Class Mastery (★★★): Archer
	Point-Blank Volley	Class Mastery (★★★): Archer
	Flame Volley	Class Mastery (★): Sniper
	Hide Presence	Class Mastery (★★): Sniper
	Warrior Assist	Class Mastery (★★★): Sniper
	Hunter's Volley	Class Mastery (★★★): Sniper
	Waning Shot	Class Mastery (★): Bow Knight
	Precision Volley	Class Mastery (★★): Bow Knight
	Battle Instincts	Class Mastery (★★★): Bow Knight
	Trust	Class Mastery (★): Monk
	Heal	Class Mastery (★★★): Monk
	Kinship	Class Mastery (★): Priest
	Recover	Class Mastery (★): Priest
	Priest's Wisdom	Class Mastery (★★★): Priest
	Luck Catalyst	Class Mastery (★): Bishop
	Seraphim	Class Mastery (★): Bishop
	Battalion Renewal	Class Mastery (★★★): Bishop
	Lifeforce	Class Mastery (★): Mage
	Bolganone	Class Mastery (★): Mage
	Mage's Wisdom	Class Mastery (★★★): Mage
	Fiendish Blow	Class Mastery (★): Warlock
	Luna Λ	Class Mastery (★): Warlock
	Essence of Fire	Class Mastery (★★★): Warlock
	Hades Ω	Class Mastery (★★★): Warlock
	Flare	Class Mastery (★): Gremory
	Fire Assist	Class Mastery (★★★): Gremory
	Nullify Magic	Class Mastery (★★★): Gremory Innate ability, hidden until unlocked.
The above ability list does not include class abilities, or abilities and combat arts that are granted by items.

Teachable Combat arts

Main article: Peer training

Edelgard can teach the following combat arts to other units:

Teachable Combat arts
Icon	Combat art
	Shredder
	Focused Strike
	Armored Strike

Class data

Class data
Icon	Class	Preferred	Unique Outfit	Unique Warrior Special
	Fighter	✗	✓	✗
	Armored Lord	✓	✓	✓
	Fortress Knight	✓	✗	✗
	Emperor	✓	✗	✓

Base Camp data

Gift Preferences Meal Preferences Volunteering

Preference	Meal
Liked	Fish and Bean Soup • Fish Sandwich • Onion Gratin Soup • Peach Sorbet • Saghert and Cream • Sautéed Pheasant and Eggs • Sweet Bun Trio • Vegetable Pasta Salad • Vegetable Stir-Fry
Neutral	Bourgeois Pike • Cabbage and Herring Stew • Cheesy Verona Stew • Country-Style Red Turnip Plate • Daphnel Stew • Derdriu-Style Fried Pheasant • Fisherman's Bounty • Fried Crayfish • Fruit and Herring Tart • Grilled Herring • Pickled Seafood and Vegetables • Roast Pheasant with Berry Sauce • Sautéed Jerky • Small Fish Skewers • Spicy Fish and Turnip Stew • Super-Spicy Fish Meatballs • Sweet and Salty Whitefish Sauté • Two-Fish Saute
Disliked	Garreg Mach Meat Pie • Gautier Cheese Gratin • Grilled Beast Meat • Gronder Meat Skewers • Pickled Rabbit Skewers

Activity	Preference
Care for the Horses	Neutral
Manage the Pantry	Neutral
Maintain Equipment	Neutral
Organize Documents	Strength
Run a Street Stall	Weakness

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Merc Whistle Accessory

If the Merc Whistle is given to Edelgard, the following item is obtained:

Merc Whistle Accessory
Icon	Item
	Imperial Coat of Arms Pen

Fire Emblem Shadows

Edelgard was added to Shadows on January 27th, 2026, as part of the "Hegemon" season pass running until February 25th, 2026, and Edelgard souls were added to the pool of rewards obtainable from treasure chests on March 11th, 2026. Her associated weapon is Aymr.

Starting stats

Edelgard, Hegemon

Weapon type
Unit type
HP	88
Attack	30

Magic Skills Held
Tetrawind Trilemma EX  Tetraheal + (Armored)  Axe Armor  Dark Tetrashield

Level up gains

Level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
HP	88	96	105	114	123	132	140	149	158	167	176
Atk	30	33	36	39	42	45	48	51	54	57	60

Personality

Edelgard comes off as a refined, cold and sometimes hostile woman at first glance. Due to the horrific experimentation she endured as a child in order to implant a second Crest into her body, Edelgard despises Crests and is willing to go to any lengths to remove their influence in Fódlan, including triggering a world war and cooperating reluctantly with the people responsible for her experiments; she has limits regarding what she is willing to tolerate from them however, in particular when it concerns malicious acts which serve no practical purpose in the long term, and swears to Byleth and Jeralt that she would have stopped Solon's actions in Remire Village had she known the extent of his plans.

Due to her access to an exclusive version of the War of Heroes passed on by Wilhelm I to the Hresvelg family line for generations, Edelgard's opinion on the Children of the Goddess is quite negative, believing they are monsters in human guise whose only interests lie in keeping Fódlan under their control. Likewise, her stance towards the Church of Seiros is also cynical, convinced the institution abuses weak and lost souls seeking for salvation, turning them into nothing more than puppets to a goddess who will never answer their pleas; despite this however, on Crimson Flower, her opinion doesn't stop her from adopting a more tolerant stance and refraining from persecuting the faithful as she does in the other routes, and in her supports with Manuela, she admits the institution has done some good for Fódlan as well, even if she's far too biased to not feel contempt towards it.

Edelgard is completely devoted to her cause of leading Fódlan to a better future, and accepts the possibility of driving away, fighting, and sacrificing whoever and whatever she deems necessary in order to accomplish her goals, including her own friends and ideals should she end up cornered; on Crimson Flower however, Edelgard begins showing hesitance towards doing so, as she orders those closest to her to not throw their lives away if it can be avoided. Edelgard is aware that her more questionable acts are morally reprehensible, yet in spite of this, she keeps pressing on, fully convinced that her methods are the best and quickest way to change Fódlan. She also has major trust issues due to the betrayal of her uncle, preventing her from seeking help and support in others outside of Hubert and her own troops, which in non-Crimson Flower routes ultimately leads to her demise.

Edelgard also has a somewhat childish side; her supports with Byleth show her fantasizing about taking a day off to gorge herself on sweets or complaining about Hubert's nagging about work, she often does mocking vocal impressions of people who are irritating her, and she likes toys as gifts. She is also deadly afraid of the sea as she can't swim, which she confesses to Bernadetta. She also has a phobia against rats, which was caused by her time below the Imperial Palace where she was experimented on. In spite of seeking to forcefully impose a new world order and social system in Fódlan, Edelgard does care about the wellbeing of her subjects; one of her goals in starting her war is to prevent the circumstances that led her to cause a world war from being repeated in the future, and she also doesn't desire her people to live in a way which makes them unhappy, which could explain her more tolerant stance on religion in her route as mentioned previously.

Profile

Three Houses and Warriors: Three Hopes

Unit Profile
Category	Entry
Interests	Reading Solitary exploration
Likes	Talented individuals, debating historical viewpoints and strategies, nature, beautiful scenery
Dislikes	Outdated values, Crests, rats, chains, swimming, losing control

Supports

Three Houses

Main article: Edelgard/Supports

Warriors: Three Hopes

Main article: Edelgard/Supports (Warriors: Three Hopes)

Engage

Main article: Edelgard/Bond conversations

As an Emblem, Edelgard does not have any support conversations. However, upon reaching bond level 5, 10, and 20 with any character, she has short bond conversations with them instead, which unlock the next bond level. Increasing bond level provides a variety of bonuses, such as raising the stat bonus Edelgard provides to synchronized units, inheriting weapon proficiencies, unlocking new sync skills and engage weapons, or extending the duration of each engagement.

Endings

Three Houses

Edelgard, Flame Emperor (single ending)
As the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard dedicated her life to reshaping the delicate political structure of Fódlan. With tireless work and great sacrifice, she reformed the class system to ensure a free and independent society for all. In her later years, she entrusted her life's work to a worthy successor before finally vanishing from the public eye.

Byleth, Wings of the Hegemon & Edelgard, Flame Emperor
Byleth and Edelgard ended the tyranny of a godlike being. Byleth was wounded and lost the power of the progenitor god, but it mattered not, as <he/she> and Edelgard had each other. To ensure lasting peace, the two fought against those who slither in the dark, and to ensure a society where people can rise and fall by their own merits, they spent their lives reforming the antiquated class system. They achieved much in their time together, and it is said that they were sometimes spotted leaving the palace to privately enjoy the world they had created. How they spent those precious moments, none but the two of them will ever know.

Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Hubert, Emperor's Confidant
As the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard gave all she had to breathe new life into the government of Fódlan. With tireless work, great sacrifice, and her devoted servant Hubert by her side, she instituted new class reforms and helped to ensure the people's independence. Hubert was always close at hand, ready to dispose of unsavory burdens by any means necessary. In their later years, they passed the fruits of her labor on to Edelgard's successor and vanished from the public eye. Though it is said they spent the rest of their lives together, it is unlikely they ever gave voice to the true depth of their affections.

Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles
As the Adrestian emperor, Edelgard appointed Ferdinand as her prime minister, and the two devoted themselves to ruling Fódlan. Their sharply contrasting views made for frequent and lively debate, but with each enhancing the perspective of the other, Fódlan was better for it. As they worked tirelessly to create a better future, they were soon bound together by marriage as well. Their children, born to those who had torn down the old social hierarchy, were encouraged to choose their own paths.

Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Linhardt, Sleepy Crest Scholar
As the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard gave all she had to breathe new life into the government of Fódlan. With tireless work and great sacrifice, she instituted new class reforms to ensure that people could rise on their own merits. During those years, however, there was a period of time in which she simply disappeared. It is said that she went to the research facility of the foremost authority in Crests, Linhardt, who had relinquished his rank and title to live a life of study. There, after confirming the results of Linhardt's experiments, Edelgard was able to enjoy a rare break from her busy life. The respite was brief, but they cherished that time for the rest of their lives.

Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Caspar, Hotheaded General
Edelgard, the new Adrestian emperor, appointed Caspar as her Minister of Military Affairs, and the two devoted themselves to ruling Fódlan. Caspar quickly developed a reputation for recklessness in his duty, but he compensated for it with successes in the field and was given leeway by the emperor as a result. Privately, the couple's relationship as husband and wife was more tempestuous. Their spats were frequent, but it is said that Edelgard took pleasure in her ability to influence Caspar, and Caspar enjoyed reining the emperor in from time to time. It was a strange but happy union.

Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner
When Bernadetta inherited House Varley from her father, she tried to withdraw from politics and remain within the bounds of her territory, but Edelgard, the new Adrestian emperor, would not allow it. Instead, she demanded that Bernadetta counsel her in governing Fódlan. It is said that the emperor made this choice to keep herself from being too detached, and that Bernadetta was all too happy to provide a more emotional perspective now and again. The people of Enbarr could always tell when the two were meeting by the sound of Bernadetta's panicked voice ringing out from the palace.

Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Dorothea, Mystical Songstress
As Edelgard's reign as the Adrestian emperor began, Enbarr was restored, and with it, a certain opera house. Soon the Mittelfrank Opera Company put together a war drama depicting the journey and sacrifice of the emperor and her companions, and the starring role went to none other than Dorothea. Edelgard initially forbade the company from staging it, but was eventually persuaded by Dorothea's passionate performance to rescind that decree. It is said that the emperor always set aside time to enjoy the opera thereafter.

Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Lysithea, Scholar of Misfortune
After the war, Edelgard and Lysithea threw themselves into the fight against those who slither in the dark. The struggle was long and arduous, but not without its benefits. With careful analysis of ancient techniques, they discovered ways to recover the years of life that had been stolen from them. Afterwards, the new Adrestian emperor and Lysithea, her trusted officer, devoted the rest of their lives to Fódlan's rule. For her counsel in instituting class reforms and ensuring the independence of the people, Lysithea came to be known as the Wisdom of the Empire. The pair of talented women ushered Fódlan into a new age of innovation and prosperity.

Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Hanneman, Father of Crestology
As the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard gave all she had to breathe new life into the government of Fódlan. To that end, Hanneman's research proved invaluable. Seeking to determine the nature of Crests, and to do away with the inequality caused by them, the Father of Crestology produced magical tools that could be used even without the aid of Crests. These were put to eager use by Edelgard, who saw both of their dreams realized. It is not hard to imagine that a pair with such similar ideologies and plans for the future would eventually settle into an affectionate and fulfilling relationship.

Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Manuela, Divine Songstress
As the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard gave all she had to breathe new life into the government of Fódlan. Her first objective was to institute new class reforms and ensure the people's independence. For that reason, she sought the counsel of Manuela, whose vast array of contacts, talents, and experience proved invaluable. She became essential to Edelgard, and her skill as a physician kept the emperor in good health for many years. Both remained unmarried, and it is said that the two became extremely close over the years.

Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Constance, Scion of Nuvelle
For her service in the war and her innovations in magic, Constance von Nuvelle was among the first to receive peerage from Emperor Edelgard. Though her noble house was given no guarantee of power on a hereditary basis, Constance made certain that House Nuvelle would be relied upon in helping to achieve Edelgard's vision of a new social order. The emperor kept Constance close at hand and routinely recognized her counsel as valuable, which helped to bolster Constance's own sense of worth. It is rumored that the two were also dear personal friends and that they would frequently slip away from duties of governance to traipse through the capital together.

Warriors: Three Hopes

If the Merc Whistle was given to Edelgard, upon completing the game, Shez receives the following letter from her:

Edelgard: Here we stand at long last. And with your help, we have secured a historic victory. But while the war must go on, I must tell you something from the very depths of my heart. Thank you for being a pillar of strength to us all. Thank you for carrying us this far. I know I will look to you again in the days to come. For I can no longer imagine an empire without you.

Quotes

Three Houses quotes

Main article: Edelgard/Quotes

Engage quotes

Main article: Edelgard/Quotes (Engage)

Heroes quotes

Main article: Edelgard/Quotes (Heroes)

Shadows quotes

Main article: Edelgard/Quotes (Shadows)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Edelgard is featured on sixteen cards in Fire Emblem Cipher: fifteen under her own identity (including one as "Hegemon Edelgard") and one under her Flame Emperor identity.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Edelgard/Flame Emperor
	Imperial Princess of Adrestia, Edelgard
	"You will prove a lacking ruler if you cannot see the truth behind a person's words."
Attack: 50	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 2
Class: Noble	Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
Charge in Unison: [Trigger] At the start of your turn, you may choose 2 allies in the Back Line, and move them. Talent for Leadership: [Activate] [] [] Choose 2 other allies. Until the end of the turn, the chosen allies gain +20 attack.
Card #P16-012PR • Artist: Kotaro Yamada
	The Empire's Successor, Edelgard
	"Our victory must be absolute...no matter what it may take."
Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
Class: Lord	Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
An Eye for the Bigger Picture: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Tap 1 ally] Choose 1 ally. Until the end of the turn, that ally gains +10 attack. Drawing a Chance at Victory: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Choose 1 enemy, and move them.
Card #B17-110HN • Artist: Rika Suzuki
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	"Goodbye, my teacher. When next we meet, one of us will breathe their last."
Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 5
Class: Armored Lord	Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 4
Aymr, the Magic Axe: [Trigger] [] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, you may pay the cost and if you do: Choose 1 non-Main Character enemy and destroy them, or choose 1 of your opponent's Orbs and destroy it. The Solitary Imperial Way: [Trigger] When you use a belonging to an "Edelgard" in your hand, draw 1 card. Bloodstained Armor: [Always] During your opponent's turn, this unit gains +10 attack.
Card #B18-004SR(+) • Artist: Rika Suzuki • Autograph: Ai Kakuma (Autograph credit appears only on B18-004SR+)
	Uniter of the Black Eagles, Edelgard
	"Everyone has something that is unacceptable within them. I certainly do, and I'd wager you do as well."
Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
Class: Lord	Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
Bloodline of the Emperor: [Hand] [Activate] [Send this card to the Retreat Area] If you have an allied "Edelgard", move your opponent's Main Character. ([Hand] is only usable while this card is in your hand.)
Card #B18-005N • Artist: I☆LA
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	"That said, know that I have high expectations of you. And high hopes. But I'm certain you can lead the Black Eagle House to greatness." "I appreciate your help back there. Your skill is beyond question."
Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
Class: Noble	Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
The Empire's Influence: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Choose 1 enemy with a Deployment Cost of 1 in the Back Line, and move them. Tandem Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +10 attack.
Card #B18-006HN, B18-006ST(+), P17-002PR, P17-013PR • Artist: Rika Suzuki (B18-006HN, B18-006ST[+]), Chinatsu Kurahana (P17-002PR), Mari Shimazaki (P17-013PR)
	Unwavering Will of Flames, Edelgard
	"If the Black Eagle House bands together, we won't lose."
Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
Class: Lord	Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
Successor to History: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Tap 1 other ally] Choose 1 enemy in the Back Line, and move them. The Professor's Teachings: [Always] During your opponent's turn, if you have an allied "Byleth (Male)" or "Byleth (Female)", this unit gains +10 attack.
Card #S12-004ST(+) • Artist: Chinatsu Kurahana
	Champion of the Dance Competition, Edelgard
	"The inter-house dance competition... I knew victory was inescapable. And... you believed in me too."
Attack: 30	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
Class: Dancer	Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
Dance of the Imperial Princess: [Activate] [] [] Choose 1 ally who has attacked in this turn, and untap them. Until the end of your opponent's next turn, that ally gains +10 attack.
Card #P18-003PR • Artist: Hatapug
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	"So you're another of the goddess's vanguard. Come at me, so that I may put you out of your misery!"
Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 5
Class: Emperor	Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 4
Raging Storm: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Untap this unit. The Strength to Unite Fódlan: [Always] If your allies outnumber your enemies, this unit gains +10 attack. "Victory to the Adrestian Empire!": [Hand] [Activate] [] Choose as many allies as you wish, and tap them. Choose 1 non-Main Character enemy per ally tapped by this skill, and destroy them. ([Hand] is only usable while this card is in your hand.)
Card #B19-001SR • Artist: Senri Kita
	Black Eagle of Farewells, Edelgard
	"Even though our swords may cross as they do now... ...there's no denying that our chosen paths never will."
Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
Class: Armored Lord	Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
Incised Crest of Flames: [Hand] [Activate] [Send this card to the Retreat Area] Until the end of the turn, non-Main Character enemies are unable to evade allied "Edelgard"'s attacks. ([Hand] is only usable while this card is in your hand.)
Card #B19-002N • Artist: Tetsu Kurosawa
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	"Have you ever wondered if the only way to create a truly free world is to dispense with the goddess and the Crests? Do that, and people will have no choice but to rise and fall by their own merits." "Wrong foot, Dimitri! You're supposed to lead with your right!" "Sometimes I wish I could spend just one day doing absolutely nothing and gorging myself on sweets! ...What? This isn't like me? Even I have moments of self-indulgence, you know.""
Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
Class: Noble	Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
Pride of the Black Eagles: [Always] If this unit is being attacked by your opponent's Main Character, this unit gains +10 attack. Command Emblem: [Support] Choose 1 ally other than your attacking unit. You may move that ally.
Card #B19-003HN, P19-006PR, P19-011PR, P20-009PR • Artist: Sachiko Wada (B19-003HN), Tobi (P19-006PR), ERIMO (P19-011PR), INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS (P20-009PR)
	Reforger of the World, Flame Emperor
	"We will cross paths again. I am the Flame Emperor... It is I who will reforge the world."
Attack: 70	Support: 0	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
Class: Flame Emperor	Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
Clandestine Masked Knight: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Tap other ally] Choose up to 2 enemies in the Back Line, and move them. Burn Even the Gods: [Trigger] [Once per turn] When this unit's attack destroys the enemy, until the end of the opponent's next turn, this unit gains +20 attack.
Card #B19-046HN • Artist: Hatapug
	Burnt-Armored Emperor, Edelgard
	"For the Empire!"
Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
Class: Armored Lord	Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
Path of the Crimson Flower: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Until the end of your opponent's next turn, this unit gains +30 attack.
Card #P20-011PR • Artist: Megumi Nagahama
	Determined Princess, Edelgard
	"The future of the Empire... of everything... depends on me."
Attack: 50	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
Class: Fortress Knight	Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
Peerless Power: [Activate] [Tap one other ] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +30 attack. Armor Expertise: [Always] If this unit is being attacked by any non- enemy, this unit gains +20 attack. Staggering Blow of Flames: [Hand] [Activate] [Once per turn] [] [Send this card to the Retreat Area] Choose up to 2 allies. Until the end of the turn, the chosen allies gain +30 attack. ([Hand] is only usable while this card is in your hand.)
Card #B21-031R • Artist: Azusa
	To the End of a Dream, Hegemon Edelgard
	"They are here... But my progress cannot be stopped, no matter how many people try. The war's end will spell destruction for one of us. There can only be one ruler of the world..."
Attack: 80	Support: 0	Range: 1-3	Deploy Cost: 7
Class: Hegemon Husk	Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
Wilted Flower: [Trigger] When this unit's attack is evaded, your opponent chooses 2 cards from their hand, and sends them to the retreat. Gods-Burning Hegemon: [Hand] [Activate] [] If you have 7 or more bonds, stack this card on top of an allied "Edelgard" to level her up. ([Hand] is only usable while this card is in your hand.)
Card #B21-047HN • Artist: Koji
	Emperor Chanting Supremacy, Edelgard
	"Years ago, we fought here as classmates. But not today."
Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
Class: Armored Lord	Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
Raging Flames: [Activate] [] [] Choose up to 3 non-Main Character enemies who are in the Back Line, and destroy them. Ideals-Trailblazing Magic Axe: [Trigger] At the start of your opponent's turn, if there are more allies than enemies, then until the end of the turn, all allies gain +10 attack.
Card #B22-090R • Artist: Rika Suzuki
	Leader of the Black Eagle House, Edelgard
	"No matter the tactics you devise, we will destroy you. The best you can hope for is to learn a thing or two."
Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
Class: Noble	Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
Imperial Princess's Majesty: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Tap 2 other allies] Choose 1 enemy, and move them. Authority Emblem: [Support] Choose 1 ally other than your attacking unit. You may move that ally.
Card #B22-091N • Artist: Tomohide Takaya
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Edelgard as well as Flame_Emperor and Hegemon_Edelgard.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Edelgard appears as two spirits, one as her Part I incarnation and the other as her Part II. Edelgard is an Advanced attack-type spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, using her Part I artwork from Fire Emblem: Three Houses. When equipped to a player character, she grants one support spirit slot.

	#1382 Fire Emblem Series Edelgard
Type: Attack
Rank: ★★
Number of support spirit slots: ⬣
Can be upgraded at level 99 to: Edelgard - Five Years Later
Level 1 stats: Attack: 704 Defense: 1225 Power: 1929
Level 99 stats: Attack: 2832 Defense: 4928 Power: 7760

Edelgard can be enhanced when she reaches level 99, becoming Edelgard - Five Years Later. She is an Ace attack-type spirit, using her Part II art from Three Houses. When equipped by a playable character, she grants one support spirit slot and reduces move speed, slightly increases attack, and greatly increases defense.

	#1383 Fire Emblem Series Edelgard - Five Years Later
Type: Attack
Rank: ★★★
Number of support spirit slots: ⬣
Trait: Armor Knight Reduces move speed, but greatly increases defense and slightly increases attack.
Level 1 stats: Attack: 1245 Defense: 2166 Power: 3922
Level 99 stats: Attack: 3754 Defense: 6530 Power: 11826

Additionally, Edelgard appears as a background character in the Garreg Mach Monastery stage, seen in the Reception Hall alongside Dorothea and Petra.

WarioWare: Get It Together!

Edelgard appears in the microgame, Fire Emblem: Three Houses at level 3. Like Dimitri at level 2, the player must choose clearly-written text in order to pass. Unlike it, however, the wrong answers all use letters that resemble those from the correct answer's, and selecting those will result in Edelgard herself not understanding what the player is saying, thus failing the microgame.

Notable merchandise

Image	Information	Price	Release date
	Edelgard received a plush in the second batch of the Fire Emblem All-Star Collection toyline.	¥3,300	June 2022JP

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Three Houses (Part I)	Princess and heir apparent of the Adrestian Empire	アドラステア帝国の皇女、皇位継承者
Three Houses (Part II)	Adrestian Emperor	アドラステア帝国の皇帝
Engage (Bond Ring)	Imperial princess of the Adrestian Empire, a land in another world. Leader of the Black Eagle House at the Garreg Mach Monastery. She is a noble woman who is determined to reform the world. Appears in Three Houses.	異界の地フォドラにある アドラステア帝国の皇女。 ガルグ＝マク大修道院の士官学校で学び 黒鷲の学級の級長を務める。 気高く、意志の強い少女で 世界を改革することを望む。 「風花雪月」
Engage (Emblem Bracelet, in battle)	Known as the Emblem of Rivals. Smashes her enemies to dust with skilled use of axes.	通称『三鼎の紋章士』。 気高さと威厳をあわせ持つ、炎の皇女。 斧術に長け、力強い攻撃で敵を粉砕する。
Engage (Emblem Bracelet, in battle, Fell Xenologue)	An Emblem that awakened from the Bracelet of Three Houses.[sic]	『三級長の腕輪』から目覚めた紋章士。
Engage (Emblem Bracelet, ring reference)	Known as the Emblem of Rivals. The refined and dignified Imperial Princess of Flames. Heir apparent of the Adrestian Empire in another world. She fought for her ideals as leader of the Black Eagle House.	通称『三鼎の紋章士』。 気高さと威厳をあわせ持つ、炎の皇女。 異界の地フォドラにある アドラステア帝国の皇位継承者。 士官学校では黒鷲の学級の級長を務め 仲間を率い、理想のために戦った。
Warriors: Three Hopes (Prologue)	Princess and heir apparent of the Adrestian Empire	アドラステア帝国の皇女、皇位継承者
Warriors: Three Hopes (Part I and Part II)	Emperor of Adrestia	アドラステア帝国の皇帝
Shadows	A disciple serving the shadow who wants to reshape the world. To fulfill that wish, she will not hesitate to point her axe at a god.	??

Trivia

A box says "Edelgard" on it.

• Cristina Vee voiced Edelgard in the English version of Three Houses's E3 2018 trailer, but does not voice Edelgard in the final game.
• If paralogues are discounted, Edelgard is tied with the Death Knight for the most appearances as an enemy in a single main-series game, with 6 on the Azure Moon and Verdant Wind routes of Three Houses; she is fought in chapters 1, 7, 11, 12, 17, and either 22 (on Azure Moon) or 20 (on Verdant Wind).
• Disregarding enemy-only abilities, Edelgard bears the Seal Strength and Seal Magic abilities as an enemy despite being unable to obtain them as a playable unit.
• Edelgard is the only playable character with a Crest of Seiros, and thus the only one who can receive additional healing from the Seiros Shield without New Game +; however, it cannot be obtained in Crimson Flower, the only route where Edelgard is fully available.
• Edelgard's name appears on a box in the background of the "Hammerbarn" episode of the TV show Bluey, along with Dimitri's and Claude's.

Etymology and other languages

Edelgard von Hresvelg

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Edelgard von Hresvelg	Full name, known by just Edelgard in most menus. Edelgard is a Germanic given name, "Edel-" (Proto-Germanic *aþalaz) meaning "noble" and "-gard" (Proto-Germanic *gardaz) meaning "yard"; surname from Norse mythology, Hræsvelgr or "corpse swallower" in Old Norse, a Jötunn who takes the form of an eagle.
Japanese	エーデルガルト＝フォン＝フレスベルグ	Edelgard von Hresvelg
Spanish	Edelgard von Hresvelg	--
French	Edelgard von Hresvelg	--
German	Edelgard von Hresvelg	--
Italian	Edelgard von Hresvelg	--
Dutch	Edelgard	Used in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Portuguese (Brazil)	Edelgard von Hresvelg	Used in Heroes.
Russian	Эдельгард	Edelgard; used in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Korean	에델가르트 폰 흐레스벨그	Edelgard von Hresvelg
Simplified Chinese	艾黛尔贾特·冯·弗雷斯贝尔古	Edelgard von Hresvelg
Traditional Chinese	艾黛爾賈特‧馮‧弗雷斯貝爾古	Edelgard von Hresvelg

Flame Emperor

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Flame Emperor	--
Japanese	炎帝	Flame Emperor; may be in reference to the mythical Flame Emperor (炎帝) of ancient China said to have been defeated by the Yellow Emperor.
Spanish	Emperador del Fuego	Flame Emperor
French	Empereur des Flammes	Flame Emperor
German	Flammenkaiser	Flame Emperor
Italian	Imperatore della Fiamma	Flame Emperor
Portuguese (Brazil)	Fogo Soberano	Fire Sovereign
Korean	염제	Flame Emperor
Simplified Chinese	炎帝	Flame Emperor
Traditional Chinese	炎帝	Flame Emperor

Hegemon Edelgard

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Hegemon Edelgard	--
Japanese	覇骸エーデルガルト	Hegemony Corpse Edelgard; 骸 could also mean "husk" instead of "corpse".
Spanish	Hegemona Edelgard	Hegemon Edelgard
French	Edelgard la Conquérante	Edelgard the Conqueror
German	Hegemon Edelgard	Hegemon Edelgard
Italian	Edelgard egemone	Hegemon Edelgard
Korean	패해 에델가르트	Hegemony Corpse Edelgard
Simplified Chinese	霸骸艾黛尔贾特	Hegemon Corpse Edelgard
Traditional Chinese	霸骸艾黛爾賈特	Hegemon Corpse Edelgard

Gallery

Main article: Edelgard/Gallery

• 
  Artwork of Edelgard from Three Houses.
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  Artwork of Edelgard from Three Houses.
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  Artwork of Edelgard as the Flame Emperor from Three Houses.
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  Artwork of Edelgard from Three Houses.

External links

• Edelgard's page on the Japanese official website
• Flame Emperor's page on the Japanese official website

References

This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series.