Kagetsu

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Kagetsu Portrait render of Kagetsu from Engage. Princess Ivy's retainer. A handsome young man from outside Elusia who speaks freely and without inhibition.

Gender Male Race Human Birthday December 22 Height 178 cm (5′10″) Family Younger unnamed brother Younger unnamed sister Nationality Solmic/Elusian Starting class Swordmaster Voiced by Khoi Dao (English, Engage) Takehito Koyasu (Japanese, Engage) Appearance(s) Engage Heroes

“	I have been raised to prize honor above victory. That is my homeland's way. Win or lose, it is essential to uphold standards of dignity and fairness. We must be like cherry blossoms, blooming only at appropriate times.	”	— Kagetsu

Kagetsu (Japanese: カゲツ Kagetsu) is a playable character in Fire Emblem Engage.

Biography

Kagetsu is a royal castle soldier of Elusia and a retainer to Princess Ivy. He was born in a secluded region in the Pale Sands in Solm, and was the successor to the head of a high-ranking noble family. He left his home and traveled to Elusia in search of strong opponents and to learn more about the outside world.

Fire Emblem Engage

Role

Kagetsu is a playable character. Following his master, Princess Ivy, he and his friend Zelkov fought against Alear for some time, but in the Shadowy Moor, the three joined up with the Divine Dragon's army. Upon granting the rings of the Princess Exalt and Lady of the Plains, Ivy, Kagetsu, and Zelkov began to fight alongside Alear with the ultimate goal of reclaiming Elusia from the control of the Four Hounds.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable - Main story

For experience calculation purposes, Kagetsu is considered to have gained 15 levels in a base class before reclassing to Swordmaster.

Swordmaster
Level	1
Movement	5
SP	1000

Recruitment: Chapter 11, automatically after reaching row 24 on the map, or automatically at the end of the chapter if Alear escaped the same turn row 24 was reached.

Stats Growth Rates Cap Modifiers

Max HP	35	Defense	14
Strength	17	Resistance	10
Magic	5	Luck	17
Dexterity	22	Build	9
Speed	22

Max HP	70%	Defense	40%
Strength	40%	Resistance	40%
Magic	15%	Luck	55%
Dexterity	65%	Build	10%
Speed	70%

	Defense	±0
Strength	−1	Resistance	−2
Magic	−1	Luck	+1
Dexterity	+2
Speed	+2

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Inventory	Skills
Wo Dao  Steel Sword  Vulnerary	Blinding Flash
Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Playable - Fell Xenologue

Fell Xenologue 1 Fell Xenologue 2 Fell Xenologue 3 Fell Xenologue 4 Fell Xenologue 5 Fell Xenologue 6

Swordmaster
Level	15
Movement	5

Stats
Max HP	32	Defense	12
Strength	15	Resistance	9
Magic	4	Luck	15
Dexterity	19	Build	8
Speed	19

Inventory	Skills
Steel Sword  Killing Edge  Vulnerary	Blinding Flash  Run Through
Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Swordmaster
Level	18
Movement	5

Stats
Max HP	34	Defense	13
Strength	16	Resistance	9
Magic	5	Luck	16
Dexterity	21	Build	9
Speed	21

Inventory	Skills
Steel Sword  Killing Edge  Vulnerary	Blinding Flash  Run Through
Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Swordmaster
Level	1
Movement	5

Stats
Max HP	36	Defense	14
Strength	17	Resistance	10
Magic	5	Luck	17
Dexterity	22	Build	9
Speed	22

Inventory	Skills
Steel Sword  Killing Edge  Elixir	Blinding Flash
Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Swordmaster
Level	3
Movement	5

Stats
Max HP	37	Defense	15
Strength	18	Resistance	11
Magic	5	Luck	18
Dexterity	23	Build	9
Speed	23−2

Inventory	Skills
Silver Sword  Killing Edge  Elixir	Blinding Flash
Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Swordmaster
Level	5
Movement	5

Stats
Max HP	38	Defense	16
Strength	18	Resistance	11
Magic	6	Luck	19
Dexterity	24	Build	9
Speed	24−2

Inventory	Skills
Silver Sword  Killing Edge  Elixir	Blinding Flash  Run Through
Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Swordmaster
Level	8
Movement	5

Stats
Max HP	40	Defense	17
Strength	19	Resistance	12
Magic	6	Luck	20
Dexterity	26	Build	10
Speed	26−1

Inventory	Skills
Silver Sword  Killing Edge  Elixir	Blinding Flash  Run Through
Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

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Enemy - Chapter 8

See also: The Kingdom of Might

Normal Hard Maddening

Swordmaster
Level	1
Movement	5

Stats
Max HP	35	Defense	10
Strength	8	Resistance	8
Magic	5	Luck	14
Dexterity	15	Build	9
Speed	18

Inventory	Skills
Wo Dao	Blinding Flash
Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Swordmaster
Level	1
Movement	5

Stats
Max HP	35	Defense	12
Strength	12	Resistance	8
Magic	5	Luck	14
Dexterity	20	Build	9
Speed	18

Inventory	Skills
Wo Dao	Blinding Flash
Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Swordmaster
Level	1
Movement	5

Stats
Max HP	35	Defense	12
Strength	15	Resistance	10
Magic	3	Luck	14
Dexterity	20	Build	9
Speed	20

Inventory	Skills
Wo Dao	Blinding Flash  Veteran+
Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

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Enemy - Chapter 9

See also: A Clash of Forces

Normal Hard Maddening

Swordmaster
Level	2
Movement	5

Stats
Max HP	37	Defense	11
Strength	10	Resistance	4
Magic	3	Luck	14
Dexterity	21	Build	9
Speed	19

Inventory	Skills
Wo Dao	Blinding Flash
Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Swordmaster
Level	2
Movement	5

Stats
Max HP	37	Defense	13
Strength	12	Resistance	8
Magic	6	Luck	14
Dexterity	21	Build	9
Speed	19

Inventory	Skills
Wo Dao	Blinding Flash
Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Swordmaster
Level	2
Movement	5

Stats
Max HP	37	Defense	12
Strength	16	Resistance	12
Magic	7	Luck	16
Dexterity	20	Build	8
Speed	22

Inventory	Skills
Wo Dao	Blinding Flash  Veteran+
Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

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Growth rates when reclassed

Sword Fighter Hero Lance Fighter Halberdier Royal Knight Axe Fighter Berserker Warrior

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Sword Fighter	70%	40%	15%	65%	70%	50%	40%	40%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Hero	75%	45%	15%	60%	65%	55%	40%	35%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Lance Fighter	70%	40%	20%	70%	55%	40%	50%	30%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Halberdier	70%	45%	20%	70%	60%	45%	55%	30%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Royal Knight	65%	40%	30%	65%	65%	50%	45%	45%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Axe Fighter	85%	50%	15%	55%	60%	40%	45%	25%	{{{cha}}}	15%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Berserker	90%	60%	15%	55%	60%	40%	45%	25%	{{{cha}}}	20%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Warrior	85%	50%	15%	60%	65%	40%	50%	30%	{{{cha}}}	15%

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Archer Sniper Bow Knight Sword/Lance/Axe Armor General Great Knight Sword/Lance/Axe Cavalier Paladin Wolf Knight

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Archer	70%	45%	15%	75%	60%	45%	45%	25%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Sniper	75%	45%	15%	80%	60%	50%	50%	25%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Bow Knight	70%	40%	15%	70%	70%	55%	40%	40%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Sword Armor/Lance Armor/Axe Armor	80%	45%	15%	60%	50%	40%	70%	25%	{{{cha}}}	15%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
General	85%	50%	15%	60%	50%	40%	70%	25%	{{{cha}}}	20%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Great Knight	80%	45%	15%	65%	50%	45%	65%	35%	{{{cha}}}	15%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Sword Cavalier/Lance Cavalier/Axe Cavalier	70%	40%	15%	60%	60%	50%	50%	35%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Paladin	75%	45%	15%	60%	65%	50%	55%	40%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Wolf Knight	70%	35%	15%	65%	70%	60%	45%	45%	{{{cha}}}	10%

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Griffin Knight Wyvern Knight Mage Sage Mage Knight Martial Monk Martial Master High Priest Thief Enchanter Mage Cannoneer

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Griffin Knight	60%	40%	30%	65%	70%	55%	40%	40%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Wyvern Knight	80%	50%	15%	60%	55%	45%	60%	30%	{{{cha}}}	15%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Mage	60%	30%	40%	55%	50%	45%	40%	50%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Sage	60%	30%	45%	55%	50%	55%	40%	55%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Mage Knight	65%	35%	40%	50%	55%	45%	50%	50%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Martial Monk	60%	40%	40%	50%	50%	50%	50%	45%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Martial Master	65%	40%	35%	50%	50%	50%	55%	50%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
High Priest	60%	30%	40%	50%	55%	70%	40%	55%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Thief	65%	40%	15%	70%	65%	55%	55%	30%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Enchanter	65%	45%	30%	65%	60%	55%	45%	30%	{{{cha}}}	15%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Mage Cannoneer	75%	40%	15%	65%	55%	50%	60%	30%	{{{cha}}}	20%

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Analysis

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

Kagetsu is arguably the single best physical unit in Fire Emblem Engage. Coming in with 17 Strength and 22 Speed, he can already one-round enemies, even in Maddening. Swordmaster is unfortunately a poor base class, but Bow Knight and Wyvern Knight are both excellent choices that will make him a massive boon to any player, with little to no investment. His personal skill Blinding Flash and absurdly high dexterity allows him to hit even dodgy enemies and use less accurate weapons consistently on player phase.

His bases and growths require little explanation, with his mediocre strength being his only issue. A reclass into Bow Knight or Wyvern Knight (when Ike joins) can mitigate his strength woes while keeping his high Speed and Dexterity.

Emblem wise, Kagetsu can use almost every non-magic focused emblem in the game well. Marth is taken at an unfortunate time, but Kagetsu can use him late game, allowing him to easily quadruple if he breaks. For the midgame, Ike is probably his best option. His only OK bulk is boosted with Ike's buffs, letting him take a surprising amount of attacks on decent dodges without engaging, and Great Aether can deal massive damage coming off his high Strength. Lyn can be useful for her speed-stacking buffs but in many cases this is overkill. Eirika is great as well, giving him extra damage and self-sustain, plus a powerful engage attack. Kagetsu will excel no matter what emblem he chooses.

Overall, Kagetsu is one of the strongest physical units in Engage, and one of the best units in the game.

Ally Notebook entries

Default C Level B Level A Level Level

Kagetsu
Initial Class: Swordmaster
Birthday: December 22nd
Basic Info: Retainer to Ivy,
princess of Elusia, along with
Zelkov. Initially an enemy of
the Divine Dragon's army but
later joined them in the
Shadowy Moor.

Kagetsu
Likes: weapons, training,
games and contests of skill,
worthy opponents, parties,
fish, onigiri, Pale Sands food
Dislikes: cleaning, missing his
country's food, reading, cold
personalities, cooking, dairy

Kagetsu
Hobbies: sparring, "going out"
Talents: single combat,
making friends, precognition
Background: Born in Solm's
obscure desert of Pale Sands.
Left a royal legacy behind to
travel the world in search of
strong opponents to duel.

Kagetsu
Height: 5'10"
Ring Size: 8.5 | Q 3/4
Personality: Bright, friendly.
Quickly forms strong bonds.
Honest to a fault. Can see the
future, but only in a trivial
way. Eats more onigiri than
any other ally.

Kagetsu
Life with Kagetsu: Boldly
proclaims his love for the
Divine Dragon every time
they meet. Serious and very
protective in battle. Wears
the Pact Ring everywhere he
goes, very nearly losing it
on dozens of occasions.

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Fire Emblem Heroes

Main article: Kagetsu/Heroes

There is one variation of Kagetsu available in Heroes.

Personality

Kagetsu is bright, energetic, and friendly. Though some people perceive his affability to be ingenuine at times, he is honest with his feelings and does his utmost to be a fair person. He loves to battle against powerful opponents both on and off the battlefield, desiring to challenge Diamant and Timerra in friendly competitions. Since his mother was a shrine maiden, Kagetsu has the ability to predict the future, though his predictions are often trivial, such as being able to foresee upcoming weather. He loves onigiri the most out of all soldiers in the army.

Supports

Main articles: Kagetsu/Supports and Kagetsu/Bond conversations

Endings

Onigiri Samurai Kagetsu
Kagetsu disappeared after Ivy's coronation. Some said he was off searching for a worthy opponent. In fact, he had gone home to ask his family's permission to live in Elusia and serve the queen.
Working under Ivy, he still made visits to Pale Sands, returning each time with the gift of rice.

Divine Dragon Alear & Onigiri Samurai Kagetsu
Alear became the new Divine Dragon Monarch. His/Her bonds with the rulers of each nation resulted in lasting peace.
Kagetsu made the holy land more accessible by welcoming every visitor to Lythos as a dear friend. He and the new monarch were often seen going out together.

Quotes

Main articles: Kagetsu/Quotes and Kagetsu/Quotes (Heroes)

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Engage	Princess Ivy's retainer. A handsome young man from outside Elusia who speaks freely and without inhibition.	アイビーの臣下。 異国情緒漂う口調の見目麗しい青年。

Trivia

• Hidden data sets Kagetsu's age to 26.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Kagetsu	From Japanese 花月 kagetsu "flower moon".
Japanese	カゲツ	Officially romanized as Kagetsu.
Spanish	Kagetsu	--
French	Kagetsu	--
German	Kagetsu	--
Italian	Kagetsu	--
Portuguese	Kagetsu	--
Korean	카게츠	Kagetsu
Simplified Chinese	花月	Literally "flower moon". In Japanese, the same characters would be read as kagetsu.
Traditional Chinese	花月	Literally "flower moon". In Japanese, the same characters would be read as kagetsu.

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Swordmaster Sword

CG images

Ally notebook images

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  Kagetsu's initial ally notebook image in Engage.
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  Kagetsu's C Support ally notebook image in Engage.
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  Kagetsu's B Support ally notebook image in Engage.
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  Kagetsu's A Support ally notebook image in Engage.
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  Kagetsu's Ring Support ally notebook image in Engage.

Other images

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  Kagetsu's Pact Ring support illustration in Engage.
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  Artwork of Ivy and her retainers from Engage's credits.

Portraits

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  Portrait render of Kagetsu from Engage.

Concept artwork

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  Concept artwork of Kagetsu from Engage.
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  Concept artwork of Kagetsu from Engage.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Kagetsu: Onigiri Samurai.
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  Artwork of Kagetsu: Onigiri Samurai.
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  Artwork of Kagetsu: Onigiri Samurai.
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  Artwork of Kagetsu: Onigiri Samurai.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Kagetsu: Onigiri Samurai.
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  Artwork of Kagetsu: Onigiri Samurai.
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  Artwork of Kagetsu: Onigiri Samurai.
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  Artwork of Kagetsu: Onigiri Samurai.

Other artwork

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  Artwork featuring Kagetsu for Heroes's eighth anniversary.

References

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