Frey

Frey
; Artwork of Frey from Shadow Dragon. A selfless knight of Altea. Aided Marth's escape from peril in the War of Shadows.
Gender	Male
Race	Human
Nationality	Altea
Starting class	Cavalier
Appearance(s)	Shadow Dragon; New Mystery of the Emblem;

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“	Count this knight honored to die in the service of his prince. Live, sire, and grow strong...	”	— Frey

Frey (Japanese: フレイ Frey) is a cavalier in the Fire Emblem series, appearing in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem.

Biography

Frey was a knight of Altea present at Altea Castle when Gra invaded the kingdom during the War of Shadows in 602 AC.^[1] He followed Princess Elice's request, along with Abel, to protect Prince Marth during his escape. Accomplishing such, Frey accompanied his fellow royal knights and the prince to the isle of Talys. Two years later,^[2] Frey would leave the island with Marth's forces and participate in his prince's successful campaign to liberate the continent. After the war's conclusion, Frey helped rebuild Altea.

In New Mystery of the Emblem, Frey was described to have acted as a decoy to save Marth during his escape from Altea.^[3] Chased by Gra's main force near the eastern prison, Frey disguised as Marth to lure the enemy away. Presumed dead, the main force left Frey with a grave wound;^[3]^[4] though on the brink of death, he survived for multiple days.^[4] Afterwards, he was stricken with amnesia and he lived with a different identity^[4] until regaining his memories a few years later.^[5] Once he fully recovered, he returned to Marth^[5] and bore a scar from this experience.^[6]

One year after the War of Shadows,^[7] Frey acted as a lecturer to the 7th Platoon. Later, in 607 AC,^[8] the outbreak of the War of Heroes occurred and the Holy Empire of Archanea invaded Altea—concurrent to an expedition Marth and a knight division were fulfilling for the empire. Frey and Norne managed to escape Altea Castle and arrive at Arverne Castle to join with Marth's forces. Frey remained a member of this army to the War of Heroes's conclusion, continued being an Altea knight afterwards, along with tasking himself in instructing future knights.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Role

In Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, Frey is a newly introduced character. He and Abel survive Gra's initial attack, and Princess Elice orders them to protect Marth. He and Abel join him, and escape Altea with the aid of fellow knights Cain and Jagen. However, the group is cornered by Jiol and the Grust Sable Knights. As canonically defined by New Mystery of the Emblem, Frey sacrifices himself to save the group by disguising himself as Marth and luring them away. Frey is apparently killed, but he survives the battle. He lives out the rest of the War of Shadows as an amnesiac, but eventually regains his memories and returns to Altea after the war. If the player chooses to use someone else as a decoy, he joins Marth in his exile to Talys and accompanies him through the War of Shadows.

Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier

Level	1
Movement	9

Recruitment: Joins at the start of Prologue II. Unavailable on Hard Mode.

Stats Growth Rates

Max HP	18	Speed	6
Strength	7	Luck	2
Magic	0	Defense	7
Skill	6	Resistance	0

Max HP	80%	Speed	55%
Strength	35%	Luck	45%
Magic	0%	Defense	20%
Skill	55%	Resistance	0%

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Inventory

Iron Lance

Iron Sword

Vulnerary

Weapon Levels
	E		D		--
	--		--		--

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	70%	30%	0%	50%	70%	45%	15%	5%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Archer/Sniper	80%	30%	0%	50%	75%	45%	15%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Myrmidon/Swordmaster	90%	30%	0%	50%	70%	45%	10%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Mage	60%	10%	35%	50%	65%	45%	0%	15%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Sage/Bishop	60%	5%	25%	50%	65%	45%	0%	25%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Curate	60%	5%	15%	45%	65%	45%	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.

Frey is a new character exclusive to Normal difficulty. Frey is an extremely reliable and dependable unit with good bases for his level, above-average growth rates all-around, and a very good chance of making it to C lances for Ridersbane access by the end of Chapter 4. As the game progresses, he will only get stronger, turning into one of your main powerhouses throughout the story. Frey should be an automatic pick for any Normal mode runthrough, and the only bad thing to say about him is that he can't be used on Hard.

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role

Frey continued to serve Marth as a knight of Altea after the War of Shadows. He became a teacher to future Altean knights, including Kris. Left behind to defend Altea as Marth embarked to suppress the insurrection in Grust led by General Lang, Frey and Norne were present during Emperor Hardin's invasion of Altea. Fleeing from Altea Castle, Frey and Norne reunited with Marth at Arverne Castle in Grust and joined him in the battle against Lang. After the War of Heroes concluded, Frey returned to Altea and continued to serve as a knight and a teacher.

Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier

Level	8
Movement	9

Recruitment: Chapter 6, automatically from turn 3

Stats Growth Rates

Max HP	26	Speed	10
Strength	11	Luck	6
Magic	0	Defense	10
Skill	8	Resistance	0

Max HP	90%	Speed	65%
Strength	45%	Luck	55%
Magic	0%	Defense	40%
Skill	65%	Resistance	5%

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Inventory

Killer Lance

Javelin

Weapon Levels
	D		C		--
	--		--		--

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%	40%	0%	60%	80%	55%	35%	10%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Archer/Sniper	90%	40%	0%	60%	85%	55%	35%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Myrmidon/Swordmaster	90%	40%	0%	60%	85%	55%	30%	5%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Mage	70%	20%	35%	60%	75%	55%	10%	20%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Sage/Bishop	70%	15%	25%	60%	75%	55%	10%	30%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Curate	70%	15%	15%	55%	75%	55%	15%	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%	45%	0%	60%	55%	55%	55%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Mercenary/Hero	100%	50%	0%	65%	75%	55%	35%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Fighter/Warrior	120%	70%	0%	65%	65%	55%	30%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Hunter/Horseman	90%	50%	0%	55%	80%	55%	30%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Pirate/Berserker	120%	60%	0%	55%	85%	55%	25%	0%	{{{cha}}}	{{{bld}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Dark Mage/Sorcerer	70%	15%	25%	60%	75%	55%	10%	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.

Frey is the fifth Cavalier to join the player's army (sixth if the player chose to make Kris a Cavalier). He also joins soon after Sirius, a pre-promoted Paladin. His growth rates are comparable to those of Luke, Roderick, and Cecil who join earlier, though Frey's growths outshine those of Matthis, who joins in Chapter 3. Frey's bases are altogether balanced. His base 11 Strength is just one point lower than Sirius' base Strength and one point higher than Arran's. Frey joins at level 8, meaning he needs to gain only 2 levels in order to promote. He also comes with a respectable C rank in lances (which will serve him well if he is re-classed into a Dracoknight), as well as a Killer Lance, which--even in Frey himself does not make use of it--can be put to good use by units like Sirius, Palla, Catria, or Arran, all of whom can use the Killer Lance at base. He also provides support bonuses to Palla, which can be situationally helpful for boosting Palla's hit, avoid, crit, and crit avoid. While not outstanding by any means, Frey can be decent filler with some niche utility.

Personality

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Frey is shown to be a very honorable and courageous knight. He is extremely loyal to Marth, willing to sacrifice his own life for the prince's sake. After the War of Shadows, he is forced into the role of an educator, instructing and lecturing new Altean knights. He proves to be a skilled teacher and becomes a mentor to Kris. Frey seems to carry some amount of shame regarding the wounds he sustained while acting as a decoy to allow Marth to escape from Altea Castle. He tries to hide the pain of his wounds from Kris and is hesitant to divulge their origins to his former student.

Supports

Shadow Dragon

Frey Cavalier	Mutual supports:
	Palla Pegasus Knight	C: 5 B: 10 A: --	Catria Pegasus Knight	C: 5 B: 10 A: --	[[{{{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:*
	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

Frey Cavalier	Mutual supports:
	Palla Pegasus Knight	C: 5 B: 11 A: --	[[{{{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: 11 A: 18	Marth Lord	C: 5 B: 11 A: 18	Catria Pegasus Knight	C: 5 B: 11 A: --	[[{{{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: Frey/Conversations

Endings

Shadow Dragon

Frey, Brave Knight
Frey stayed in Altea to help rebuild his ravaged kingdom.

New Mystery of the Emblem

Frey, Brave Knight
As a knight of Altea, Frey dedicated himself to teaching future knights.

Quotes

Death quote

“	Luck be...with you, sire...	”	— Frey, in Shadow Dragon.

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

“	Nngh! This is... the result of my ineptitude... Forgive me, but I must withdraw...	”	— Frey's retreat quote in Casual Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.

Everyone's Conditions quotes

“	I feel well today. This old wound... doesn't pain me.	”	— When receiving a temporary stat boost in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Hm, that was good training. If I train every day, I'll be able to maintain my fitness.	”	— When receiving experience in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Hmm? ...This won't do. Did someone drop this?	”	— When finding an item in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Time to rest... I should read some more history books.	”	— When failing to receive a bonus in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	I wonder how Kris is faring...? Was my teaching of use...?	”	— When receiving support with Kris in New Mystery of the Emblem.

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Frey is featured on two cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Frey
	Paladin that Crossed the Line Between Life and Death, Frey
		"Before you fight your enemy on the battlefield, you must ensure that you are sufficiently prepared. Never neglect to do so!"
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Paladin		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Knowledge Vital to a Knight: [Activate] [] Until the end of this turn, all Front Line allies gain +10 attack. Duty to Defend: [Always] During your opponent's turn, while you have an ally "Marth", this unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B13-057HN • Artist: Niji Hayashi
	Sacrificial Knight, Frey
		"Count this knight honored to die in the service of his prince. Live, sire, and grow strong..."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Cavalier		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Decoy's Resolve: [Trigger] [] When your ally "Marth" is attacked, if you pay the cost, this unit is attacked instead of your ally "Marth". This skill may only be used if this unit is in the Front Line. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B13-058N • Artist: Niji Hayashi
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Frey .

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
New Mystery of the Emblem	A selfless knight of Altea. Aided Marth's escape from peril in the War of Shadows.	アリティアの騎士。自己犠牲の念が強い。暗黒戦争では、危地にあったマルスの脱出を助けた。

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)	527	Frey Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon	197
CYL 1 (2017)	731	Frey Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	51