Belf (Japanese:ベルフBelf) is a knight of theSable Order ofGrust, serving underCamus. He was one of the band of Sable Knights who escorted PrincessNyna ofArchanea toAurelis, but was captured byDolhr after accomplishing this goal. Years later, he and fellow Sable Order survivorsRoberto andReiden appeared before Marth as he travelled to theIce Dragon Temple, seeking to join his forces.

Fire Emblem: Archanea Saga

Role

Belf is a playableCavalier, available only duringEpisode IV and joins automatically, alongside the rest of theSable Order.

Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier (Knight) Level 10 Movement 9/6 Experience 0

Recruitment:Episode IV, automatically from the start StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 27 Luck 6 Strength 10 W. Level 13 Skill 13 Defense 10 Speed 12 Resistance 0 Max HP 70% Luck 40% Strength 40% W. Level 70% Skill 50% Defense 20% Speed 50% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Killer Lance Javelin Iron Sword -- Weapons Sword ✓D Lance ✓M Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role

Belf joins the player's army as aCavalier, automatically at the end ofChapter 12, alongsideRoberto andReiden.

Starting stats and growth rates

Main StoryExtra chapters

Cavalier Level 15 Movement 9

Recruitment:Chapter 12, automatically at the end StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 35 Speed 12 Strength 14 Luck 8 Magic 0 Defense 12 Skill 15 Resistance 0 Max HP 80% Speed 40% Strength 55% Luck 40% Magic 0% Defense 25% Skill 55% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Steel Lance Steel Sword Weapon Levels D C -- -- -- --

Cavalier Level 10 Movement 9

Recruitment:New Archanea Saga Episode 4, automatically from the start StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 32 Speed 11 Strength 12 Luck 6 Magic 0 Defense 8 Skill 13 Resistance 3 Max HP 80% Speed 40% Strength 55% Luck 40% Magic 0% Defense 25% Skill 55% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Killer Lance Javelin Steel Sword Weapon Levels D C -- -- -- --

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Growth rates when reclassed

Original set

Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

Promotion stat gains

Original set

CavalierCurateArcherMageMyrmidon

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 MageFighterHunterKnightMercenaryPirate

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

Belf joins in Chapter 13 or around the midgame ofNew Mystery of the Emblem, with solid growths for the standard of New Mystery and decent bases for an unpromoted unit. While Belf is by no means bad for his join time, he will feel a bit underwhelming on the higher difficulty settings without an earlypromotion. Belf luckily comes at level 15, so the benefit of giving him a few more levels is much lower than reaping the benefits of an early promotion, despiteMaster Seals being a limited and heavily contested resource.

Upon promotion Belf will likely be comparable to the rest of the player's army and can make great use of his solidstrength base and growth to do heavy damage to opposing enemies. He can also make use of his C rank in lances to wieldDragonpikes andRidersbanes for no investment. Along with that, he can quickly reach B rank lances to make use of forgedSilver Lances as aPaladin orDracoknight.

Belf's main flaw is his lowspeed stat. While he generally will not be gettingdoubled by most enemies he is also not doubling the majority of enemies either which significantly lowers his potential damage output. Along with that, Belf needs to receive constantexperience for level ups or additionally stat boosting items to keep up with the high enemy quality onLunatic and Lunatic Reverse.

Overall, Belf is a solid unit that will most likely find a spot on the player's team during the midgame and with a bit of investment can be used in the lategame as well.

Personality

Belf is primarily characterized by his loyalty and dedication toCamus, even deserting the Grust army in order to escort princessNyna. Due to this he is able to quickly deduce that Sirius's true identity is Camus, though he is initially confused by his former general's decision to hide his true identity.^[1] Upon Sirius explaining to him how the people of Grust finding out that Camus is still alive would result in a revolution among its citizens,^[2] Belf accepts his former general's decision.^[3]

Belf is also well-versed in etiquette, maintaining his image of person of fine upbringing.^[4] Belf's ending inNew Mystery of the Emblem showcases his kind nature as he dedicates his life protecting the weak and traveling the continent.

Supports

New Mystery of the Emblem

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Base conversations

Main article:Belf/Conversations

Endings

New Mystery of the Emblem

Belf, Grustian Peer
Belf wandered the land, helping the weak. There are legends of him aiding numerous villages.

Quotes

Death quotes

Everyone's Conditions quotes

Flavor text

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)

704

Belf Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

62

CYL 2 (2018)

763

Belf Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

35 (−27)

CYL 3 (2019)

672 (+12)

Belf Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

30 (−5)

CYL 4 (2020)

745 (+6)

Belf Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

24 (−6)

CYL 5 (2021)

556 (−189)

Belf Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

103 (+79)

CYL 6 (2022)

688 (+130)

Belf Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

47 (−56)

CYL 7 (2023)

691 (+3)

Belf Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

39 (−8)

CYL 8 (2024)

814 (+123)

Belf Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

18 (−21)

CYL 9 (2025)

815 (+1)

Belf Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

16 (−2)

CYL 10 (2026)

784 (−31)

Belf Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

14 (−2)

Total results		This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	388

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Archanea Saga Cavalier Knight
New Mystery of the Emblem CavalierArcherMyrmidonMageCurateKnightMercenaryFighterHunterPirateDark MageDracoknight Cavalier Paladin Sword Lance Sword Lance Archer Sniper Bow Bow Myrmidon Swordmaster Sword Sword Mage Sage Tome Tome,Staff Curate Bishop Staff Tome,Staff Knight General Lance Lance Bow Mercenary Hero Sword Sword Axe Fighter Warrior Axe Axe Bow Hunter Horseman Bow Bow Sword Pirate Berserker Axe Axe Dark Mage Sorcerer Tome Tome Dracoknight Lance Axe {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

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  CG from the end ofRighteous Thieves fromArchanea Saga, depicting Belf andCamus.

References

This article is part ofProject Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in theFire Emblem series.