Cain

For the character from Thracia 776, see Cain (Thracia 776).

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Cain Artwork of Cain from Mystery of the Emblem.

Gender Male Race Human Mirage (Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE) Age 20s Nationality Altean Title(s) The Bull Starting class Cavalier Voiced by Kyle Sturdivant (English, OVA) Taliesin Jaffe (English, Heroes, credited as "T. Axelrod") Nobuyuki Hiyama (Japanese, OVA) Toshiki Masuda (Japanese, Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE and Heroes) Appearance(s) Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light Mystery of the Emblem Shadow Dragon New Mystery of the Emblem Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Heroes

“	...Sire, I...I cannot bear this! Failing to protect His Majesty...then leaving my brothers to die, slinking away like some coward... This indignity is too much to bear! One day I will repay them in kind. I will avenge the fallen... I swear it!	”	— Cain, to Marth

Cain (Japanese: カイン Kain) is an Altean cavalier in the Fire Emblem series. He was present when Gra launched its surprise attack on King Cornelius's forces and returned to Altea to inform Prince Marth of his father's death and deliver his dying words. He is friends with fellow cavalier Abel.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Role

Cain is one of the Altean soldiers who fled to Talys alongside Prince Marth after their country was defeated by Dolhr and Gra. Some years later, Talys is attacked and its princess goes to Marth for help; Cain, following his lord's orders, enters the battlefield with his fellow soldiers. Once they have rescued the king of Talys and Marth starts his campaign against Dolhr, Cain follows Marth for the rest of the war.

Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier
Level	1
Movement	9
Experience	0

Recruitment: Chapter 1, automatically from the start

Stats Growth Rates

Max HP	18	Speed	6
Strength	7	Luck	3
Skill	5	Defense	7
W. Level	5	Resistance	0

Max HP	90%	Speed	60%
Strength	30%	Luck	50%
Skill	60%	Defense	20%
W. Level	60%	Resistance	0%

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Inventory
Lance Iron Sword
Weapons Sword ✔ Lance ✔ Axe ✘ Bow ✘ Tome ✘ Staff ✘ Ballista ✘ Stone ✘

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+x to 22	+x to 8	+x to 7	+x to 11	+0	+x to 9	+0	+x to 10	+x to 10

• In Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, promotion gains consist on giving the character as many points as necessary—the "x" value shown in the table—to reach the promoted class's base stats. If the character's stats are higher than their promoted class' base stats, they will not receive any bonus.

Analysis

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

Cain joins in Chapter 1 with solid stats all around except for his mediocre speed and weapon level. After a couple levels, Cain's high growths everywhere except strength and defense will kick in, allowing him to rapidly outpace Jagen by consistently doubling enemies while being able to use strong weapons. He maintains these high stats for the rest of the game, apart from defense and possibly strength. Cain also has high mobility due to being a cavalier. He is a great candidate for the Paladin's Honor obtained in Chapter 12, due to his statistical superiority to the game's other cavaliers.

Overall, Cain is a great unit that only needs a couple of levels to start snowballing through the game.

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Part One

Role

Cain's role is identical to his role in Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, being one of Marth's retainers. He is available for the entirety of Book 1.

Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier (Knight)
Level	1
Movement	9/6
Experience	0

Recruitment: Chapter 1, automatically from the start

Stats Growth Rates

Max HP	20	Luck	3
Strength	7	W. Level	5
Skill	5	Defense	7
Speed	6	Resistance	0

Max HP	60%	Luck	50%
Strength	30%	W. Level	90%
Skill	60%	Defense	20%
Speed	60%	Resistance	3%

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Weapons	Items
Iron Lance  Iron Sword	--
Weapons Sword ✔D Lance ✔M Axe ✘ Bow ✘ Tome ✘ Staff ✘

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+x to 22	+2	+3	+3	+0	+2	+6	+1	+x to 8

In Mystery of the Emblem, promotion gains for HP and weapon level consist of giving the character as many points as necessary—the x value shown in the table—to reach the promoted class's base value. If the character's value for one of those two stats is higher than their promoted class's base value, they will not receive any bonus in that stat.

Analysis

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

Cain performs similarly to his original incarnation in Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, but he takes more investment due to requiring more of an attack speed difference for doubling. Ultimately he is still one of the better units in the game due to his great stats when trained.

Part Two

Role

Cain is put in charge of protecting Altea while Marth led the Altean army in subduing the rebellion in Grust. After Marth turns against Archanea and fled to Chiasmir Bridge, Cain approached Marth. Relieved that Marth was safe, Cain explained that he had broken through Archanea's forces to reach Marth, and that emperor Hardin was invulnerable to their attacks. He recommended that Marth flee to the north-western fort and escape by ship to the desert of Khadein, which Marth reluctantly agreed to. Cain continued to serve in Marth's army for the rest of the war.

Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier (Knight)
Level	9
Movement	9/6
Experience	0

Recruitment: Chapter 8, automatically from the start

Stats Growth Rates

Max HP	26	Luck	4
Strength	10	W. Level	8
Skill	8	Defense	10
Speed	9	Resistance	0

Max HP	90%	Luck	50%
Strength	30%	W. Level	60%
Skill	60%	Defense	20%
Speed	60%	Resistance	3%

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Weapons	Items
Killer Lance  Iron Sword	--
Weapons Sword ✔D Lance ✔M Axe ✘ Bow ✘ Tome ✘ Staff ✘

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+x to 22	+2	+3	+3	+0	+2	+6	+1	+x to 8

In Mystery of the Emblem, promotion gains for HP and weapon level consist of giving the character as many points as necessary—the x value shown in the table—to reach the promoted class's base value. If the character's value for one of those two stats is higher than their promoted class's base value, they will not receive any bonus in that stat.

Analysis

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

Cain joins 1 level away from promotion right before the mount-hostile midgame. His stats after a promotion are generally better than Sirius's, except a lower weapon level. He will have issues for many of the following chapters, which are either indoors or dense in prohibitive terrain, though after chapter 14 he will be able to use his full movement.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Role

Cain is originally sent to the battlefield alongside King Cornelius, but the Altean army is betrayed by Gra, and Cornelius is killed, breathing his dying words to Cain. Cain then limps back to Altea with severe wounds and encounters Marth, Abel, Frey, and Jagen. Although Marth wants to give Cain immediate medical attention, Jagen refuses until the group has escaped from the castle. Cain then gives Marth his father's dying words and accompanies him for the rest of his quest (unless he is chosen to be the decoy in Prologue IV).

Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier
Level	1
Movement	9

Recruitment: Normal: Prologue II, automatically at the end
Hard: Chapter 1, automatically from turn 1

Stats Growth Rates

Max HP	20	Speed	6
Strength	7	Luck	3
Magic	0	Defense	7
Skill	5	Resistance	0

Max HP	75%	Speed	50%
Strength	35%	Luck	40%
Magic	0%	Defense	20%
Skill	50%	Resistance	0%

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Inventory
Iron Lance  Iron Sword
Weapon Levels D E -- -- -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

Dracoknight Archer/Sniper Myrmidon/Swordmaster Mage Sage/Bishop Curate

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Dracoknight	65%	30%	0%	45%	65%	40%	15%	5%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Archer/Sniper	75%	30%	0%	45%	70%	40%	15%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Myrmidon/Swordmaster	85%	30%	0%	45%	65%	40%	10%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Mage	55%	10%	35%	45%	60%	40%	0%	15%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Sage/Bishop	55%	5%	25%	45%	60%	40%	0%	25%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Curate	55%	5%	15%	40%	60%	40%	0%	35%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

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Promotion stat gains

Bishop Sniper Paladin Sage Swordmaster

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Bishop	+6	+1	+2	+1	+0	+0	+0	+3	+1	E +30 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+8	+2	+1	+5	+5	+0	+1	+3	+2	+75 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+4	+2	+1	+3	+1	+0	+1	+6	+1	--

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sage	+6	+3	+1	+1	+1	+0	+1	+2	+0	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+6	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+75 WEXP

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Analysis

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

Cain has perfect availability, being around even in the Prologue of Shadow Dragon. His bases are decent enough for him to be useful early on, and he is capable of staying relevant throughout the game thanks to decent growths. His base class, Cavalier, has access to both swords and lances, making Cain flexible during the early chapters, before reclassing is an option. It also gives him higher movement than most other units the player has access to at that point of the game.

However, Cain's base weapon ranks are D in swords and E in lances, and this is a problem. Having a higher sword rank in this game is not nearly as good as having a higher lance rank, because most enemies past the first few chapters use lances and there are few good effective swords Cain can potentially use. Cain will consistently suffer from weapon triangle disadvantage if he uses his preferred weapon type in swords. It is not easy to fix this problem quickly, either, because the early chapters are flooded with axe users. Abel has a much easier time getting from D to C, because he can use Javelins at base and 50 weapon exp is easier to obtain than 100 weapon exp. The best way to mitigate his problems is to play the first few chapters patiently and cautiously, using Cain with an Iron Lance as the primary melee tank, pulling one enemy at a time, and healing him whenever necessary. This allows him to grind up his lance rank early on with minimal risk, as he doesn't start consistently risking being doubled by enemy Cavaliers until Chapter 6. Done this way, he can easily reach D lances and begin catching up to Abel.

Overall, Cain is a solid unit. While his weapon ranks are not very good because of the dominant enemy weapon types, he is helpful in the early game at least and is definitely better than units like Gordin, who lack long-term usefulness and prospects, and if the player is willing to work through his rough start they are rewarded with one of the best combat units in the game. Cain has good enough bases, growths, and flexibility to remain a worthwhile unit throughout the game. Abel and Hardin are definitely a cut above him, but you can always use all three.

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role

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Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Cavalier
Level	9
Movement	9

Recruitment: His version of Prologue 7, automatically at the end
Returns in Chapter 8, automatically from the start

Stats Growth Rates

Max HP	27	Speed	10
Strength	11	Luck	4
Magic	0	Defense	11
Skill	9	Resistance	0

Max HP	90%	Speed	70%
Strength	40%	Luck	70%
Magic	0%	Defense	35%
Skill	70%	Resistance	5%

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Inventory
Steel Sword  Javelin*
Weapon Levels C D -- -- -- --

Enemy – Prologue 7

See also: The Final Test (Cain)

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Normal Hard Maniac Lunatic

Cavalier
Level	9
Movement	9

Stats
Max HP	26	Speed	9
Strength	8	Luck	4
Magic	0	Defense	7
Skill	8	Resistance	0

Inventory
Steel Sword  Heal
Weapon Levels C D -- -- -- --

Cavalier
Level	9
Movement	9

Stats
Max HP	30.8	Speed	9.78
Strength	10.1	Luck	4
Magic	0	Defense	7
Skill	9.8	Resistance	0

Inventory
Steel Sword  Heal
Weapon Levels C C -- -- -- --

Cavalier
Level	9
Movement	9

Stats
Max HP	35.6	Speed	10.56
Strength	12.2	Luck	4
Magic	0	Defense	7
Skill	11.6	Resistance	0

Inventory
Steel Sword  Heal
Weapon Levels B B -- -- -- --

Cavalier
Level	9
Movement	9

Stats
Max HP	38	Speed	10.95
Strength	13.25	Luck	4
Magic	0	Defense	7
Skill	12.5	Resistance	0

Inventory
Steel Sword  Heal
Weapon Levels A A -- -- -- --

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Growth rates when reclassed

Original set

Dracoknight Archer/Sniper Myrmidon/Swordmaster Mage Sage/Bishop Curate

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Dracoknight	80%	35%	0%	65%	85%	70%	30%	10%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Archer/Sniper	90%	35%	0%	65%	90%	70%	30%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Myrmidon/Swordmaster	90%	35%	0%	65%	90%	70%	25%	5%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Mage	70%	15%	30%	65%	80%	70%	5%	20%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Sage/Bishop	70%	10%	20%	65%	80%	70%	5%	30%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Curate	70%	10%	10%	60%	80%	70%	10%	40%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

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Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

Knight/General Mercenary/Hero Fighter/Warrior Hunter/Horseman Pirate/Berserker Dark Mage/Sorcerer

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Knight/General	110%	40%	0%	65%	60%	70%	50%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Mercenary/Hero	100%	45%	0%	70%	80%	70%	30%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Fighter/Warrior	120%	65%	0%	70%	70%	70%	25%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Hunter/Horseman	90%	45%	0%	60%	85%	70%	25%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Pirate/Berserker	120%	55%	0%	60%	90%	70%	20%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Dark Mage/Sorcerer	70%	10%	20%	65%	80%	70%	5%	30%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

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Promotion stat gains

Original set

Cavalier Curate Archer Mage Myrmidon

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+4	+2	+1	+3	+1	+0	+1	+6	+1	+30 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Bishop	+6	+1	+2	+1	+0	+0	+0	+4	+1	E +30 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+8	+2	+1	+5	+5	+0	+1	+3	+2	+75 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sage	+6	+3	+2	+1	+1	+0	+1	+2	+0	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+6	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+75 WEXP

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Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

Dark Mage Fighter Hunter Knight Mercenary Pirate

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sorcerer	+6	+2	+2	+1	+1	+0	+0	+3	+0	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Warrior	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+1	+1	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Horseman	+2	+0	+1	+2	+2	+0	+3	+3	+3	E +30 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
General	+10	+2	+1	+1	+4	+0	+4	+3	+1	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Hero	+8	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Berserker	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+0	+1	+30 WEXP

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Analysis

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

Cain is the boss of Prologue 7 if the player has chosen "yes" for the dialogue option in the previous chapter and is recruited at the start of Prologue 8. Playing Cain's version of the map is generally preferred over Est's version, as while Cain is a more difficult boss to take down he is much more useful in the final map of the prologue. Cain will be among the most durable units in the prologue, while having enough base speed to avoid getting doubled by all the enemies, including the silver and steel sword thieves and can also avoid getting doubled by reinforcement thieves and the Levin Sword thief if they don't roll up on speed. Cain also sports 6 personal strength and a +1 to damage while using swords, making him one of the best damage dealers in the prologue.

Cain, unfortunately isn't as good once he rejoins in Chapter 8. His personal speed of 4 holds him back from reaching the threshold necessary to double enemies, despite his high speed growth. Along with that, while his personal strength base is quite decent, his personal strength growth is only 25% meaning that he will often be lacking in damage. Along with that, by the time he rejoins in Chapter 8, he faces serious competition from other strong earlygame units that join earlier, like Catria, Palla, and Sirius. Cain does luckily join at level 9 meaning that with a bit of investment he can gain one level and early promote. With an early promotion, Cain gets access to more powerful classes. The most notable are Sniper for higher speed and C rank bows, where with the Scorpio shard and a Rainbow Tonic, he is able to double Chapter 9 Mages, gets access to flight in the Dracoknight and can make use of his high weapon rank in swords in the Swordmaster classline.

However, Master Seals are a limited resource, especially in the earlygame with multiple playable units competing with them and after an early promotion Cain will fall off long term as he will struggle to reach the necessary stat thresholds to deal with the strong enemies in the the lategame of New Mystery. Overall, Cain is useful in the prologue and can be a serviceable filler unit with some investment during the midgame, but struggles due to the many strong units available in the earlygame that directly compete with him.

Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE

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Cain appears in the crossover title Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE, as Touma Akagi's "Mirage" partner.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Main article: Cain/Heroes

There is one variation of Cain available in Heroes.

Personality

Cain is shown to be extremely strong-willed, able to successfully return to Altea despite his severe injuries and the death of his king hanging over him. He is the brash and fearless counterpart to his friend, the more thoughtful Abel.

Supports

Mystery of the Emblem

Cain Cavalier Supports: None. [[{{{supportg1}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg1}}} [[{{{supportg2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg2}}} [[{{{supportg3}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg3}}} Supported by: None. [[{{{supporto1}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuso1}}} [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuso2}}}

See Support § Super Famicom games for more details on supports.

Shadow Dragon

Cain Cavalier Mutual supports: Est Pegasus Knight C: 5 B: 7 A: 35 Abel Cavalier C: 5 B: 10 A: 16 Catria Pegasus Knight C: 5 B: 11 A: 35 [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Supported by:* Marth Lord C: 5 B: 9 A: 14 [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co2}}} B: {{{bo2}}} A: {{{ao2}}} [[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co3}}} B: {{{bo3}}} A: {{{ao3}}} [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}

See Support § Nintendo DS games for more details on supports.

New Mystery of the Emblem

Cain Cavalier Mutual supports: Abel Paladin C: 0 B: 3 A: 7 [[{{{supportm2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm2}}} B: {{{bm2}}} A: {{{am2}}} [[{{{supportm3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm3}}} B: {{{bm3}}} A: {{{am3}}} [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Supported by:* Kris Mercenary C: 5 B: 10 A: 16 Marth Lord C: 5 B: 10 A: 16 [[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co3}}} B: {{{bo3}}} A: {{{ao3}}} [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}

See Support § Nintendo DS games for more details on supports.

Base conversations

Main article: Cain/Conversations

Endings

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Cain
Works hard training aspirant knights.

Mystery of the Emblem

Part One

Cain, Altea's Sword
Cain remained in Altea to instruct new recruits in the ways of war. He was a shining example: never once did he neglect his training.

Part Two

Cain, Altea's Sword
He continued to follow in Jagen's footsteps: first as knight captain, then as King Marth's most trusted advisor in the wake of his death.

Shadow Dragon

Cain, King's Voice
Cain remained in Altea to instruct younger knights in the ways of war. He was a shining example; never did he neglect his training.

New Mystery of the Emblem

Cain, Altea's Blade
Following Jagen's death, Cain became the commander of the Altean knights.

Quotes

Battle quotes

“	Here we go! Give it your all!	”	— Cain, as the boss of Prologue 7 of New Mystery of the Emblem.

Death quotes

“	May luck be with you, Prince Marth...	”	— Cain, in Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.

“	Prince Marth... Tell them... I did not run...	”	— Cain, in Part One and Part Two of Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Prince Marth... Tell them... I did not run...	”	— Cain, in Shadow Dragon.

“	Guh! Bested by bandits... Curses... I'll be a burden, wounded like this... I have no choice but to retreat...!	”	— Cain's retreat quote in the prologues in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Luck be with you, sire...	”	— Cain's death quote in Classic Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Wha... I've been defeated? I'll retreat for now...!	”	— Cain's retreat quote in Casual Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Impressive...!	”	— Cain, as the boss of Prologue 7 of New Mystery of the Emblem.

Everyone's Conditions quotes

“	I'm all pumped up today. I'll do my best in the coming battle and the next one!	”	— When receiving a temporary stat boost in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Training, training and more training! Training is the power source of an Altean knight.	”	— When receiving experience in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Eh? What is this? Maybe I can use it as a training tool.	”	— When finding an item in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Resting is important for everyone. But, I just can't stay still!	”	— When failing to receive a bonus in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	I wonder how much Kris has improved since that time.	”	— When receiving support with Kris in New Mystery of the Emblem.

Heroes quotes

Main article: Cain/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Anime

Cain and Abel as they appear in the anime

Cain, alongside Abel, plays a prominent role in the Fire Emblem anime adaptation. As in the games, they are loyal Altean Knights and they always team up with each other when it comes to fighting in wars where Marth fights. Cain is a most energetic person who wishes Marth and companions to return to Altea as soon as possible at all costs, despite Jagen's doubts of doing so. In the first episode, during the Galder pirates' assault on Talys, Cain rides his horse, helping Marth to defeat the pirates.

In the second episode, he and Abel disguise themselves to ambush pirates when entering Galder. Later, in the night, they watch Gordin and Draug arguing about Gordin's aiming. Finally, Cain and Abel help Marth getting rid of the Soothsire archers that were ambushing the Altean Knights in an attempt to help Marth rescue Lena.

Fire Emblem Trading Card Game

Cain was featured on three TCG cards, starting from the fifth card series.

Fire Emblem Trading Card Game data for Cain
	Class: Cavalier	Level 10 Cavalry	Direct Attack
	Energy: 6	Atk.: 3 / Counter: 1	WLv.: B
	Equip: Steel Lance	Skills: Rush (If an attack after moving causes an adjacent enemy to withdraw, can move to the square the enemy unit was) Emblem Skills: [Strength] (Energy 2)
	Card #5-003 • Rarity: ★★ • Artist: Katsuyoshi Koya
	Class: Paladin	Level 20 Infantry	Direct Attack
	Energy: 8	Atk.: 3 / Counter: 2	WLv.: A
	Equip: Silver Lance	Skills: Class change • Rush (If an attack after moving causes an adjacent enemy to withdraw, can move to the square the enemy unit was) • Proficiency (Return this card to the deck to reduce the cost of an Emblem Skill by -1) Emblem Skills: [Strength] (Energy 2) • [Speed] (Discard 2)
	Card #6-050 • Rarity: ★ • Artist: Katsuyoshi Koya
	Class: Paladin	Level 10 Cavalry	Direct Attack
	Energy: 7	Atk.: 4 / Counter: 2	WLv.: A
	Equip: Silver Lance	Skills: Rush (If an attack after moving causes an adjacent enemy to withdraw, can move to the square the enemy unit was) Emblem Skills: [Strength] (Energy 2) [Resistance] (Discard 2)
	Card #P047 • Rarity: ☆★★ • Artist: Katsuyoshi Koya
Card scans and information translation provided by Aquantis.

Fire Emblem Cipher

Cain is featured on six cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Cain
	The Knight Known as "The Bull", Cain
		"Come... have a taste of my sword!"
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Paladin		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Blessed Knight's Protection: [Always] Your opponent's Rear Guard cannot attack this unit or allies of 2 or less placement cost. Dancing Lances of Red & Green: [Trigger] [Tap an ally "Abel"] Once this unit has initiated an attack, if you paid the cost, then this unit's attack is increased by 40.
	Card #B01-007R, B01-007ST • Artist: Aoji
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		"Glory to Altea! Glory to our homeland!"
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Cavalier		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Bonds of Red & Green: [Always] When this unit is being supported by Abel, this unit's attack is increased by 30. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains 20 attack.
	Card #B01-008N, B01-008ST, P07-012PR • Artist: Aoji (B01-008N, B01-008ST), INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS (P07-012PR)
	Valorous Mirage Cavalier, Cain
		"Charge! Run em' through before they so much as blink!"
		Attack: 0	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Cavalier		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Carnage Form: [Always] While this unit is in the same area as "Touma Akagi", this unit cannot be defeated by an attack. Terminal Velocity: [Activate] [ , ] Until the end of your turn, your ally "Touma Akagi"'s attacks destroy 2 orbs as a result of battle. Mirage Emblem: [Support] At the end of the battle, you may deploy this unit in the same area as "Touma Akagi" instead of sending this card to the Retreat Area.
	Card #B04-008N, B04-008ST • Artist: Rika Suzuki
	Sword-Fighting Bull, Cain
		"His Majesty's last words were as follows: 'Tell my son that I leave the future of Altea and our continent in his hands.'"
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Paladin		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Red and Green Paladins: [Trigger] When you deploy this unit, if you have an allied "Abel", draw 1 card. Bull's Charge: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Flip a bond face-down] Choose 1 enemy in the Front Line, and move them. My Life is My Prince's: [Always] This unit cannot be destroyed by the cost or effect of a skill.
	Card #B13-060R • Artist: Karuta Shiki
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		"One day I will repay them in kind. I will avenge the fallen... I swear it!"" "I'll race you to the battlefield, Abel!"
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Cavalier		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Tandem Red and Green: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Choose a "Abel" from your Retreat Area with a deployment cost of 3 or higher, and add it to your hand. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B13-061N, P15-013PR • Artist: Karuta Shiki (B13-061N), INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS (P15-013PR)
	Blazing Knight of Crimson Flame, Cain
	None	"We will fight on, with passion in our hearts!"
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Paladin		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Red Knights Brimming with Fighting Spirit: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Choose 1 "Naoise", "Alen", "Kent", "Forde", "Kieran", or "Sully" from your hand, and deploy it. "Now! Strike down our liege's enemies!": [Activate] [Once per turn] Choose as many allies who are in the Back Line as you wish, and move them. This skill is only usable if 1 or more other allies.
	Card #B22-016HN • Artist: mineri
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Cain .

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
New Mystery of the Emblem	A knight of Altea whose nickname is "the Bull." Stormed the battlefield alongside Abel during the War of Shadows.	アリティアの騎士。「猛牛」の異名を持つ。 暗黒戦争では、アベルと戦場を駆けた。

Trivia

• In the Mystery of the Emblem Hideo Takayashiki novels, the surname "Gusasto" (Japanese グサスト) is given to Cain.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Cain	In the Bible, Cain was the first son of Adam and Eve, the second being Abel. Cain and Abel are counterparts as the Biblical Cain and Abel were. Cain tilled the ground while Abel raised sheep. Out of jealousy for God preferring his brother Abel's offerings, Cain killed him.
Japanese	カイン	Officially romanized as Kain. From Cain.
Spanish	Cain	--
French	• Caïn • Taureau	• Cain • Bull; Cain is, possibly erroneously, referred to as if his title were his name in the French localization of Sully's support conversation with Stahl in Awakening.
German	Kain	--
Italian	Cain	--
Portuguese	Cain	--
Traditional Chinese	凱因	Cain. The biblical Cain is typically rendered as 該隱 Gāiyǐn in Chinese.

Gallery

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Cain from Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.
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  Artwork of Cain from Mystery of the Emblem.
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  Artwork of Cain and other characters from All of Fire Emblem.
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  Artwork of Cain from the Trading Card Game.
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  Artwork of Cain from the Trading Card Game.
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  Artwork of Cain from the Trading Card Game.
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  Artwork of Cain with other characters from the Official Staff Book.

CG images

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  CG image of Cain and Jagen from Mystery of the Emblem.
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  CG image of Cain, Jagen, and Marth from Shadow Dragon.
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  CG image featuring Cain from New Mystery of the Emblem.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Cain: The Bull.
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  Artwork of Cain: The Bull.
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  Artwork of Cain: The Bull.
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  Artwork of Cain: The Bull.
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  Cain in artwork of Marth: Love and Courage.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Cain: The Bull.
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  Artwork of Cain: The Bull.
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  Artwork of Cain: The Bull.
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  Artwork of Cain: The Bull.
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  Cain in artwork of Abel: The Panther.

Wallpapers

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  Image of a Heroes calendar's May 2025 page, featuring Marth: Love and Courage.
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  Wallpaper of Cain: The Bull from the A Hero Rises 2018 event.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Cain.
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  Artwork of Cain.
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  Artwork of Cain.
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  Artwork of Cain.
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  Artwork of Cain with other characters.
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  Artwork of Cain.
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  Artwork of Cain and Touma.
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  Cain in artwork of Marth.
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  Cain in artwork of Marth.

Other appearances

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  Artwork of Cain from Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE.

Manga artwork

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  Artwork featuring Cain from the 4koma Manga Theater Vol. 1.
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  Artwork of Cain, Jagen, and Abel from Maki Hakoda's Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light manga.
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  Artwork featuring Cain from the 4koma Manga Theater Vol. 3.
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  Artwork featuring Cain from the 4koma Manga Theater Vol. 4.
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  Artwork of Cain, Linde, and Abel from the 4koma Manga Theater Vol. 4.
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  Artwork featuring Cain from the Mystery of the Emblem 4koma Gag Battle.
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  Artwork of Cain, Marth, and Abel from the Comic Anthology: The Legend of Archanea.

References

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