Bernadetta von Varley (pronounced /⁠ˌbɝnə'dɛtə vɑn 'vɑɹli⁠/^[key]; Japanese:ベルナデッタ＝フォン＝ヴァーリBernadetta von Varley) is a playable character appearing inFire Emblem: Three Houses. She is a student at the Officers Academy and a member of theBlack Eagles.

Biography

Bernadetta is the only daughter of CountGrégoire von Varley, the Minister of Religious Affairs in theAdrestian Empire. Her mother is a civil official inEnbarr, widely regarded as a genius.^[2]

Bernadetta was severely abused as a child by her greedy father, who only ever saw her as "bait for a rich husband". To "train [her] to be a good wife", he tied her to a chair for hours and taught her to be submissive and obedient.^[3] He also told her not to go near commoners, much less befriend them. However, Bernadetta ignored this advice and befriendeda young commoner boy. When her father found out, the boy was found beaten half to death.^[4] Her uncle was kind and caring to her,^[5] but he died before she started her studies.^[6] In 1180, Bernadetta was taken in secret toGarreg Mach Monastery by her mother and enrolled in theBlack Eagles.^[7] She spends the year studying and fighting alongside them, though due to her severe anxiety she spends most of her time outside of lessons and meals in her room.

After the timeskip, if Bernadetta is a member ofByleth's class, she returns to Garreg Mach Monastery on the day of the millennium festival and accompanies them throughout the war. Should she not be recruited on the Azure Moon and Verdant Wind routes, she rejoins the Adrestian Empire post-timeskip and fights in the Battle at Gronder on Adrestia's side alongside a non-recruitedPetra,Hubert and Edelgard; she can be circumvented or slain at the player's discretion.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Role

Bernadetta is a starting playable character for the Black Eagles route, a recruitable unit on the Blue Lions and Golden Deer routes and a recurring enemy should she not be recruited during Part I.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Main article:Bernadetta/Stats

Noble Level 1 Movement 4 Crest

Recruitment: Automatically upon joining theBlack Eagles; can be recruited to other houses ifByleth has skill inStrength andBows Base StatsGrowth RatesMax Stats Max HP 25 Luck 5 Strength 8 Defense 4 Magic 5 Resistance 2 Dexterity 7 Charm 6 Speed 7 Max HP 35% Luck 25% Strength 35% Defense 20% Magic 20% Resistance 30% Dexterity 55% Charm 40% Speed 50% Max HP 70 Luck 41 Strength 51 Defense 41 Magic 40 Resistance 39 Dexterity 75 Charm 49 Speed 69 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Inventory Abilities Iron Bow Vulnerary Bullion Persecution Complex Lance Prowess Lv 1 Bow Prowess Lv 1 Combat arts Spells Battalion Curved Shot -- -- Skill Levels E E+ E D E E E E E E E -- -- -- --

Enemy - Chapter 7

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

NormalHardMaddening

Archer Level 14 Movement - Crest

Stats Max HP 29 Luck 10 Strength 13 Defense 5 Magic 6 Resistance 4 Dexterity 16 Charm 9+1 Speed 12

Inventory Abilities Longbow Vulnerary Chest Key Persecution Complex Bowrange +1 Bow Prowess Lv 3 Vantage Stealth Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Church of Seiros Soldiers Lv 3 Disturbance Skill Levels E E E C E E E E E E E

Archer Level 15 Movement - Crest

Stats Max HP 31 Luck 12 Strength 15 Defense 7 Magic 8 Resistance 6 Dexterity 18 Charm 12+1 Speed 14

Inventory Abilities Longbow Vulnerary Chest Key Persecution Complex Bowrange +1 Bow Prowess Lv 3 Vantage Stealth Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Church of Seiros Soldiers Lv 3 Disturbance Skill Levels E E E C E E E E E E E

Archer Level 21 Movement - Crest

Stats Max HP 37 Luck 17 Strength 21 Defense 11 Magic 12 Resistance 11 Dexterity 25 Charm 17+1 Speed 20

Inventory Abilities Longbow Vulnerary Chest Key Persecution Complex Bowrange +1 Bow Prowess Lv 3 Vantage Stealth Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Church of Seiros Soldiers Lv 3 Disturbance Skill Levels E E E C E E E E E E E

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Enemy - Azure Moon/Verdant Wind Chapter 17

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

NormalHardMaddening

Sniper Level 34 Movement - Crest

Stats Max HP 42 Luck 13 Strength 21 Defense 12 Magic 8 Resistance 8 Dexterity 35 Charm 14+7 Speed 19

Inventory Abilities Brave Bow Concoction Persecution Complex Bowfaire Bowrange +1 Bow Prowess Lv 3 Close Counter Vantage Stealth Magic Bind Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Varley Archers Lv 4 Fusillade Skill Levels E E E A E E E B E E E

Sniper Level 35 Movement - Crest

Stats Max HP 47 Luck 17 Strength 26 Defense 18 Magic 12 Resistance 12 Dexterity 41 Charm 20+7 Speed 24

Inventory Abilities Brave Bow Concoction Persecution Complex Bowfaire Bowrange +1 Bow Prowess Lv 3 Close Counter Vantage Stealth Magic Bind Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Varley Archers Lv 5 Fusillade Skill Levels E E E A E E E B E E E

Sniper Level 41 Movement - Crest

Stats Max HP 57 Luck 24 Strength 35 Defense 26 Magic 19 Resistance 20 Dexterity 52 Charm 28+7 Speed 33

Inventory Abilities Brave Bow Concoction Persecution Complex Bowfaire Bowrange +1 Bow Prowess Lv 3 Close Counter Vantage Stealth Magic Bind Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Varley Archers Lv 5 Fusillade Skill Levels E E E A E E E B E E E

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Growth rates when reclassed

Main article:Bernadetta/Stats#Growth rates when reclassed

Abilities

Ability set
Ability		Learned at
	Persecution Complex	Personal ability, innate and unremovable
	Sword Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Wrath Strike	D
	Grounder	C
	Axebreaker	B
	Sword Crit +10	S
	Swordfaire	S+
	Lance Prowess	Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Tempest Lance	D
	Knightkneeler	C
	Vengeance	C+
	Swordbreaker	B
	Lance Crit +10	S
	Lancefaire	S+
	Axe Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Smash	D
	Helm Splitter	C
	Lancebreaker	B
	Axe Crit +10	S
	Axefaire	S+
	Bow Prowess	Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Curved Shot	Innate
	Close Counter	C
	Deadeye	C+
	Encloser	A
	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+
	Reason	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Black Magic Range +1	S
	Black Tomefaire	S+
	Faith	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	White Magic Range +1	S
	White Tomefaire	S+
	Authority	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Battalion Wrath	C
	Defensive Tactics	B
	Offensive Tactics	S+
	Weight -3	C
	Smite	B
	Weight -5	A+
	Armored Effect Null	S+
	Pass	Budding Talent:
	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
Blizzard	D
Thunder	D+
Thoron	C
Fimbulvetr	A
Heal	D
Nosferatu	D+
Physic	C
Rescue	A

Analysis

Bernadetta is a surprisingly strong player phase oriented unit who excels on the merit of her fantastic combat arts. When first obtained in theBlack Eagles, Bernadetta's bases are pretty mediocre, and with abow equipped she will have anattack speed low enough to put her at risk of being one rounded by early gameThieves, especially on Maddening. Moreover, Bernadetta's strength growth is sub-average and her lowHP anddefense growths make her ill-suited for the frontlines or taking hits on the enemy phase. However, Bernadetta makes up for these weaknesses in being the only unit in the Black Eagles to start withCurved Shot, which allows her to attack at 3-range, remaining safely behind allies while chipping away or killing enemies. Bernadetta also makes up for her average strength by having one of the best personal skills in the game,Persecution Complex, which boosts her damage output by five if she is below 100% HP. If the skill is active, she essentially has thirteen base strength, putting her damage output exactly on par withEdelgard. Moreover, there are several ways to get Bernadetta below full health safely, such as placing her on damaging terrain, gaining HP on a level up, using aFruit of Life orSeraph Robe, or by wielding theDevil Axe,Devil Sword, orCursed Ashiya Sword in combat. If trained to a C+ inLances, Bernadetta will learnVengeance, which deals additional damage based on how far below full health Bernadetta is. This combat art has amazing synergy with Berndetta's personal skill as when it is used below full health, it automatically gains +7might in addition to the HP Bernadetta has lost up to that point. With the proper set-up and a strong lance, Bernadetta can easily one-shot bosses with this combat art. If Bernadetta is given a guardadjutant, which prevents units from dying to a follow-up attack, or has theBlessing gambit used on her, she can safely reach 1 HP and maximize her damage output with the art. A drawback to this strength is that Bernadetta already has low survivability and could easily be killed when running this strategy if she is not given proper support in the form of movement skills, or lacksCanto to reposition herself, or if she is left within range of a ballista or enemy withBolting. Even outside of annihilating enemies with Vengeance on the player phase, Bernadetta has amazing utility with her bow combat art ofEncloser, whichfreezes the target. This art has immense utility and can prove to be a life-saver on higher difficulties as it allows Bernadetta to lock down threatening foes for a turn, allowing other units to move to get the kill next turn. Bernadetta has plenty of tricks in her kit to ensure she doles out high damage and supports other members of the army and can easily become invaluable.

Bernadetta also possesses the MinorCrest of Indech, which grants her a ten percent chance of striking twice consecutively when using a weapon. While the effect is potentially powerful, its proc rate makes it unreliable. Unfortunately, the Crest of Indech has no relics associated with it, though it does have an associated sacred weapon inthe Inexhaustible; however, the bow's healing effect has anti-synergy with Bernadetta's personal skill so it is best that she does not keep it equipped at the end of a turn. Having a Crest at all is somewhat of a double-edged sword for her; since it prevents her from taking ten damage after using a relic, it allows her to more generally use theLance of Ruin andLúin outside of nuking enemies with Vengeance, but on the other hand it also prevents her from using said relics' self-damage to safely reduce her own HP.

Since Bernadetta is player-phase oriented and wants to avoid taking damage on the enemy phase, her best promotion pathways focus on giving herCanto as early as possible or on maximizing the damage of her ranged attacks with bows. If you want access to Canto as early as possible, Bernadetta should go fromSoldier toCavalier toPaladin thenBow Knight. Make sure to unlock Bernadetta's budding talent in riding for this path so she will obtain necessary ranks quicker. Note that Paladin hasLancefaire and one more strength and Bow Knight hasBowfaire meaning that both are viable options for Bernadetta's final class, with the former focusing on maximizing damage with Vengeance and the latter maximizing damage output and range for bows. Alternatively, Berndetta could promote to aPegasus Knight thenFalcon Knight to train towardsAlert Stance+ while also getting Lancefaire, though this comes at the cost of no access to guard adjutants. To focus on her utility as a bow-wielder and get Encloser as soon as possible, make Bernadetta aFighter,Archer, thenSniper, followed by Bow Knight. The increased bowrange of this path increases the range of both Curved Shot and Encloser allowing Bernadetta to freeze units from as many as three or four spaces away. Both Sniper and Bow Knight are viable options for Bernadetta's final class as Snipers have exclusive access to the amazing combat art ofHunter's Volley while Bow Knights have more movement and Canto. As a side note, the class mastery skills ofDeath Blow andHit +20, obtained from masteringBrigand and Archer respectively, are immensely useful for Bernadetta regardless of her chosen class promotion. While she has a weakness in axes, Bernadetta can still easily get to a D+ to have a chance at getting the class certification for Brigand and the +6 to damage output on player phase is well worth the effort of doing so. On the other hand, Hit +20 can boost Berndetta's accuracy just enough for it to be perfect while attacking at 3-range or when using Vengeance with low-accuracy lances like the Lance of Ruin.

Monastery data

Fire Emblem Engage

Role

Bernadetta appears as an equippableBond Ring. She can be summoned usingByleth'sEmblem Ring.

Bond Ring data

Stat modifiers Ring level Str Dex Spd C +0 +1 +0 B +0 +1 +1 A +1 +1 +1 S +1 +2 +1

Fire Emblem Heroes

Main article:Bernadetta/Heroes

There are four different variations of Bernadetta available inHeroes. In addition,Goldmary: Coy Beach Divas features her as aHarmonized Hero alongsideGoldmary.

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

Role

Bernadetta is a playable character in all three routes ofFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. She automatically joins the player's army on the Scarlet Blaze route, and appears as a recruitable enemy unit on the other two routes.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Scarlet BlazeAzure GleamGolden Wildfire

Fighter Level 1 Movement 6 Crest

Recruitment:Chapter 2, automatically upon joining theBlack Eagles Base StatsStat GrowthsMax Stats Max HP 2700 Luck 8 Strength 10 Defense 7 Magic 7 Resistance 8 Dexterity 11 Charm 9 Speed 10 Max HP 5102 Luck 45 Strength 59 Defense 39 Magic 32 Resistance 45 Dexterity 75 Charm 55 Speed 68 Note: stat gains may be increased by class growths. Max HP 6750 Luck 54 Strength 67 Defense 49 Magic 52 Resistance 62 Dexterity 84 Charm 65 Speed 82 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Inventory Abilities Iron Bow Personal Space Lv 1 Persecution Complex Lv 1 Master of Concealment Lv 1 Lance Buster Lv 1 Combat arts/spells Battalion Tracking Shot Lv 1 Curved Shot Lv 1 -- Skill Levels E E E E E E E

Bernadetta also possesses the following combat arts, which can be equipped at the player's choice:

• Wrath Strike Lv 1
• Flash Strike Lv 1
• Earthsplitter Lv 1
• Knightkneeler Lv 1
• Returning Axe Lv 1
• Smash Lv 1
• Rushing Blow Lv 1
• Battle Trance Lv 1
• Blizzard Lv 1
• Nosferatu Lv 1

Archer Level 20 Movement 6 Crest

Recruitment:Chapter 6, end of chapter if the Persuade Enemy General strategy was used Base StatsStat GrowthsMax Stats Max HP 3789 Luck 22 Strength 20+2 Defense 11 Magic 13 Resistance 18 Dexterity 28 Charm 19 Speed 18 Max HP 5102 Luck 45 Strength 59 Defense 39 Magic 32 Resistance 45 Dexterity 75 Charm 55 Speed 68 Note: stat gains may be increased by class growths. Max HP 6750 Luck 54 Strength 67 Defense 49 Magic 52 Resistance 62 Dexterity 84 Charm 65 Speed 82 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Inventory Abilities Iron Bow Personal Space Lv 1 Persecution Complex Lv 1 Master of Concealment Lv 1 Gauntlet Buster Lv 2 Bow Prowess Lv 1 Str +2 Combat arts/spells Battalion Spiral Shot Lv 1 Tracking Shot Lv 1 -- Skill Levels E E D C D E C

Bernadetta also possesses the following combat arts, which can be equipped at the player's choice:

• Curved Shot Lv 1
• Wrath Strike Lv 1
• Flash Strike Lv 1
• Earthsplitter Lv 1
• Knightkneeler Lv 1
• Returning Axe Lv 1
• Smash Lv 1
• Rushing Blow Lv 1
• Battle Trance Lv 1
• Blizzard Lv 1
• Nosferatu Lv 1

Archer Level 21 Movement 6 Crest

Recruitment:Chapter 6, end of chapter if the Persuade Enemy General strategy was used Base StatsStat GrowthsMax Stats Max HP 3799 Luck 22 Strength 21+2 Defense 11 Magic 13 Resistance 18 Dexterity 29 Charm 19 Speed 18 Max HP 5102 Luck 45 Strength 59 Defense 39 Magic 32 Resistance 45 Dexterity 75 Charm 55 Speed 68 Note: stat gains may be increased by class growths. Max HP 6750 Luck 54 Strength 67 Defense 49 Magic 52 Resistance 62 Dexterity 84 Charm 65 Speed 82 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

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Bernadetta also possesses the following combat arts, which can be equipped at the player's choice:

• Curved Shot Lv 1
• Wrath Strike Lv 1
• Flash Strike Lv 1
• Earthsplitter Lv 1
• Knightkneeler Lv 1
• Returning Axe Lv 1
• Smash Lv 1
• Rushing Blow Lv 1
• Battle Trance Lv 1
• Blizzard Lv 1
• Nosferatu Lv 1

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Enemy - Azure Gleam Chapter 6

Main article:Conspiracy in the Air

Enemy - Golden Wildfire Chapter 6

Main article:The Leader's Stratagem

Abilities

Ability set
Ability		Learned at
	Personal Space	Unique Action ability; Innate and cannot be removed unless another unit's special accessory is equipped.
	Persecution Complex	Unique Support ability; Innate and unremoveable.
	Master of Concealment	Unique Tactical ability; Innate and unremoveable.
	Wrath Strike	Innate.
	Flash Strike	Innate.
	Earthsplitter	Innate.
	Knightkneeler	Innate.
	Returning Axe	Innate.
	Smash	Innate.
	Curved Shot	Innate.
	Tracking Shot	Innate.
	Rushing Blow	Innate.
	Battle Trance	Innate.
	Blizzard	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 (★★): Armored Knight,Brigand,Warrior Increased by one level for each one obtained.
	Bow Prowess	Class Mastery (★★): Fighter,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
	Grounder	Class Mastery (★★★): Myrmidon
	Appraisal	Class Mastery (★): Thief
	Thief's Wisdom	Class Mastery (★★★): Thief
	Iceblade	Class Mastery (★★★): Thief
	Sneak Attack	Class Mastery (★): Assassin
	Lethality	Class Mastery (★★): Assassin
	Assassinate	Class Mastery (★★★): Assassin
	Pass	Class Mastery (★): Trickster
	Magic Blade	Class Mastery (★): Trickster
	Forethought	Class Mastery (★★): Trickster
	Burst of Resolve	Class Mastery (★★★): Trickster
	Vantage	Class Mastery (★): Mercenary
	Firesweep	Class Mastery (★★): Mercenary
	Mercenary's Ploy	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
	Counterbreak	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
	Frozen Lance	Class Mastery (★★): Cavalier
	Knight's Wisdom	Class Mastery (★★★): Cavalier
	Aegis	Class Mastery (★): Paladin
	Tempest Lance	Class Mastery (★★★): Paladin
	Lance Jab	Class Mastery (★): Falcon Knight
	Speed Catalyst	Class Mastery (★★): Falcon Knight
	Muster	Class Mastery (★★★): Falcon Knight
	Dark Lance	Class Mastery (★): Dark Knight
	Vanguard's Benefit	Class Mastery (★★): Dark Knight
	Vengeance	Class Mastery (★★): Dark Knight
	Panache	Class Mastery (★★★): Dark Knight
	Lightstrike	Class Mastery (★): Holy Knight
	Cyclical Awakening	Class Mastery (★★): Holy Knight
	Shatter Slash	Class Mastery (★★): Holy Knight
	Shining Guardian	Class Mastery (★★★): Holy Knight
	Str +2	Class Mastery (★): Fighter
	Spiral Shot	Class Mastery (★★★): Fighter
	Def +2	Class Mastery (★): Armored Knight
	Shredder	Class Mastery (★★): Armored Knight
	Armored Infantry's Wisdom	Class Mastery (★★★): Armored Knight
	Def +5	Class Mastery (★): Fortress Knight
	Smite	Class Mastery (★★): Fortress Knight
	Focused Strike	Class Mastery (★★★): Fortress Knight
	Armored Cavalry's Wisdom	Class Mastery (★): Great Knight
	Armor Smasher	Class Mastery (★): Great Knight
	Def +10	Class Mastery (★★): Great Knight
	Nullify Armored Effect	Class Mastery (★★★): Great Knight
	Wild Abandon	Class Mastery (★): Brigand
	Swinging Fury	Class Mastery (★): Brigand
	Spike	Class Mastery (★★): Brigand
	Warrior's Wisdom	Class Mastery (★★★): Brigand
	Str +5	Class Mastery (★): Warrior
	Battalion 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
	Str +10	Class Mastery (★★): Wyvern Lord
	Safeguard	Class Mastery (★★★): Wyvern Lord
	Archer's Wisdom	Class Mastery (★): Archer
	Drill Arrow	Class Mastery (★★): Archer
	Armsthrift	Class Mastery (★★★): Archer
	Point-Blank Volley	Class Mastery (★★★): Archer
	Boost Critical	Class Mastery (★): Sniper
	Flame Volley	Class Mastery (★): Sniper
	Hide Presence	Class Mastery (★★): Sniper
	Apex Bow	Class Mastery (★★★): Sniper
	Hunter's Volley	Class Mastery (★★★): Sniper
	Gauntletbreaker	Class Mastery (★): Bow Knight
	Waning Shot	Class Mastery (★): Bow Knight
	Deadeye	Class Mastery (★★): Bow Knight
	Battle Instincts	Class Mastery (★★★): Bow Knight
	Trust	Class Mastery (★): Monk
	Heal	Class Mastery (★★★): Monk
	Kinship	Class Mastery (★): Priest
	Physic	Class Mastery (★): Priest
	Priest's Ploy	Class Mastery (★★★): Priest
	Luck Catalyst	Class Mastery (★): Bishop
	Renewal	Class Mastery (★★★): Bishop
	Lifeforce	Class Mastery (★): Mage
	Thunder	Class Mastery (★): Mage
	Mage's Wisdom	Class Mastery (★★★): Mage
	Fiendish Blow	Class Mastery (★): Warlock
	Thoron	Class Mastery (★): Warlock
	Essence of Ice	Class Mastery (★★★): Warlock
	Fimbulvetr	Class Mastery (★★★): Warlock
	Flare	Class Mastery (★): Gremory
	Ice Assist	Class Mastery (★★★): Gremory
	Inspiring Agility	Class Mastery (★★★): Great Knight 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

Bernadetta can teach the followingcombat arts to other units:

Teachable Combat arts
Icon	Combat art
	Drill Arrow
	Hide Presence
	Flame Volley
	Waning Shot
	Deadeye

Class data

Class data
Icon	Class	Preferred	Unique Outfit	Unique Warrior Special
	Fighter	✗	✓	✗
	Archer	✓	✓	✓
	Sniper	✓	✓	✓
	Bow Knight	✓	E	D

Base Camp data

Merc Whistle Accessory

If theMerc Whistle is given to Bernadetta, the following item is obtained:

Merc Whistle Accessory
Icon	Item
	Shez Doll

Personality

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In White Clouds, Bernadetta is portrayed as ahikikomori (which, in the English localization ofThree Houses, is translated as "recluse"). Bernadetta is extremely shy, and only feels comfortable at home or in her dorm room. When not attending lectures, she hides in her room and indulges in her hobbies, such as eating cake and singing. Bernadetta's supports often portray her as sheepish, most of her C-supports have her misinterpret what the other character is saying and runs away screaming.

In part 2, Bernadetta seems to have grown more sociable and is seen outside of her room much more frequently during the 'explore' sections of the monastery, however, she still frequently expresses that she is much more comfortable in her room than around a group of people.

Bernadetta shows interest in art, singing, carnivorous plants, sweets such as cakes, and stuffed bears.

Supports

Main articles:Bernadetta/Supports andBernadetta/Supports (Warriors: Three Hopes)

Endings

Bernadetta, Eternal Loner (single ending)
As soon as Bernadetta inherited House Varley from her father, she withdrew from all political discourse and focused solely on the management of her own territory. Because of this and her penchant for spending long periods of time in "hibernation," she became known throughout the house's history as the "Bear of Varley."

Byleth, Wandering Flame/Ruler of Dawn & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner (Silver Snow, Verdant Wind)
After ascending to the throne as the first leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan, Byleth announced his marriage to Bernadetta. Many were concerned that the new leader of House Varley would do little more than hide, but she in fact followed the new king wherever he went and provided him with constant counsel. She never did overcome her shyness, however, and it is said that the aspiring advisers who frightened her were quickly turned away. Because the ones she liked performed well in their service to the people, Bernadetta was widely believed to have a discerning eye.

Byleth, Guardian of Order & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner (Azure Moon)
After taking on the role of archbishop of the Church of Seiros, Byleth announced his marriage to Bernadetta. Many were concerned that the new leader of House Varley would do little more than hide, but she in fact followed the archbishop wherever he went and provided him with constant counsel. She never did overcome her shyness, however, and it is said that aspiring advisers who frightened her were quickly turned away. Because the ones she liked performed well in their service to the church, Bernadetta was widely believed to have a discerning eye.

Byleth, Wings of the Hegemon & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner (Crimson Flower)
Almost as soon as Byleth and Bernadetta were finally wed, the battle against those who slither in the dark began in earnest. Many were concerned that the new leader of House Varley would do little more than hide, but she fell in alongside her new husband and followed him everywhere, fighting to bring lasting peace to Fódlan. Forced to throw herself into one terrifying battle after another, Bernadetta developed such a tough character, it is said that absolutely nothing could frighten her.

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.

Hubert, Emperor's Confidant & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner
The marriage between Hubert, Minister of the Imperial Household, and Bernadetta, leader of House Varley, was so surprising to the public that it was much talked about even outside of political circles in the capital. Bernadetta took the opportunity to survey the far reaches of the new Adrestian Empire, and in her absence, Hubert took well to the management of Varley territory. They proved to be an astonishingly good match, working together to protect Fódlan from the shadows. It is said that they showed their affection for one another by wearing matching embroidered flowers.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner (Silver Snow, Azure Moon, Verdant Wind)
After the war, Bernadetta renounced her claim to House Varley. She married Ferdinand, the new Duke Aegir, and the two contributed to relief efforts by instituting reforms across their Dukedom. Due to the success of those policies, Ferdinand was offered the opportunity to help govern all Fódlan. He accepted, leaving the management of Aegir territory to his wife, while he worked to apply their ideas to the world at large. Since Bernadetta did not like to leave home, Ferdinand's life involved a lot of travel, but it is said he always embarked on his return home with a smile.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner (Crimson Flower)
After the war, Bernadetta renounced her claim to House Varley. She married Ferdinand, the new Duke Aegir, and the two contributed to relief efforts by instituting reforms across their Dukedom. Due to the success of those policies, Ferdinand was offered the position of prime minister by the emperor. He accepted, leaving the management of Aegir territory to his wife, while he worked to apply their ideas to the Empire at large. Since Bernadetta did not like to leave home, Ferdinand's life involved a lot of travel to and from the capital, but it is said he always embarked on his return home with a smile on his face.

Linhardt, Sleepy Crest Scholar & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner (Silver Snow, Azure Moon, Verdant Wind)
Linhardt and Bernadetta caused quite the stir after the war when they abandoned their inherited titles and eloped to Garreg Mach. Returning to the monastery, where they were always most comfortable, the couple lived peaceful lives away from the hassle of politics. When the church was fully restored, the Officers Academy reopened, and two eccentric individuals took up professorships there. One was perpetually asleep, or absorbed in absentminded study; the other refused to show herself at all unless it was time to give a lecture.

Linhardt, Sleepy Crest Scholar & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner (Crimson Flower)
Linhardt and Bernadetta caused quite the stir after the war when they abandoned their inherited titles and eloped to Garreg Mach. Returning to the monastery, where they were always most comfortable, the couple lived peaceful lives away from the hassle of politics. When the Empire's efforts to restore the church were complete, the Officers Academy reopened, and two eccentric individuals took up professorships there. One was perpetually asleep, or absorbed in absentminded study; the other refused to show herself at all unless it was time to give a lecture.

Caspar, Hotheaded General & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner
After some uncertainty about the details, it was decided that Caspar would marry into Bernadetta's family, seeing as she had claim to House Varley. The two had a chaotic reign, and a marriage to match. Each time Caspar caused some incident, Bernadetta would demand promises as recompense. Over time, these oaths accumulated to such a great number that it became necessary to compile them, and the resulting document came to be known as the "47 Articles of Bernie." Among these Articles was the provision that, when counting their large quantity of children, Caspar was not to accidentally count his wife among them.

Bernadetta, Eternal Loner & Felix, Meandering Sword (Silver Snow, Verdant Wind, Crimson Flower)
After the war, Felix attempted to set out on his own, but was waylaid by Bernadetta, who begged him not to go. Persuaded to stay, Felix ended up marrying into House Varley, the title of which Bernadetta had inherited. The couple got along smoothly, although it was rumored that in the early years of their marriage, she once had to restrain him physically to prevent him taking a trip to the Oghma Mountains to train. As the years wore on, Bernadetta became more reclusive, and Felix took over many of the day-to-day duties of running the house. Documents from their later years were increasingly signed with the name Felix, Count Varley.

Bernadetta, Eternal Loner & Felix, The Shield's Successor (Azure Moon)
After the war, Felix inherited the title of Duke Fraldarius from his late father, Rodrigue. He married Bernadetta, who abandoned claim to House Varley in order to start a life with him. After they had finished restoring Fraldarius territory, Felix traveled across Fódlan as the king's right hand. While he was away, Bernadetta handled local affairs while holed up in her room in the castle. The frigid air of northern Faerghus caused her to hide away even more than usual, but whenever her beloved husband returned, she would rush out to greet him.

Bernadetta, Eternal Loner & Raphael, Beast of Leicester
When Bernadetta first inherited control of House Varley, she hid away and would not dare involve herself in political or administrative affairs. During this time it was Raphael who came to her aid, encouraging her to work through her fear of people. The training period was difficult—"humiliating," according to the journals Bernadetta left behind—but in the end, it had its desired effect. The leader of House Varley became an outgoing and authoritative individual, taking part in public policy. She even took on a very muscular husband.

Bernadetta, Eternal Loner & Seteth, Ally of the Archbishop/Heir of Purpose
After the war, Seteth remained at the monastery and dedicated himself to the restoration of the church. He was soon joined by Bernadetta, who abandoned her inheritance to House Varley and took up residence at Garreg Mach to commit to a life as a recluse. As the years wore on, Seteth wrote many fables, first in his spare time, and then later as his main preoccupation. His stories became famous among children throughout Fódlan. As he gained renown, many began to inquire about the wonderful illustrations that accompanied the writing. In response to these questions, Seteth was known to shrug and say, "Ask my wife...if you can find her."

Bernadetta, Eternal Loner & Jeritza, Bloodstained Demon
After the war for Fódlan, Jeritza threw himself fully into the struggle against those who slither in the dark. Visage masked by the likeness of death itself, he laid waste to his enemies with a scythe that terrified friend and foe alike. When it was all over, he stole away in secret and vanished. At the same time, a mysterious guest arrived in Varley territory, which Bernadetta had inherited from her father. On that day, the reclusive noble and her guest were seen walking the grounds pleasantly together. A rendition of that scene, said to be painted by Bernadetta herself, remains at the estate to this day.

Bernadetta, Eternal Loner & Yuri, Underground Lord
Bernadetta's struggle with anxiety made it difficult for her to take over as the head of House Varley. She became so overwhelmed that when Yuri chanced to visit her domain, she literally grabbed hold of his arm and refused to let go. Baffling as it was for Yuri at the time, this peculiar state of affairs eventually led to marriage. The commonfolk were initially perplexed, but over the years they became grateful for Count Varley's surprising husband. His presence kept her calm and allowed her to deal with her people more frequently and easily. As a result, her talent for governance blossomed and her rule was widely celebrated.

Quotes

Battle quotes

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Other quotes

Main articles:Bernadetta/Quotes andBernadetta/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Bernadetta is featured on five cards inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Bernadetta
	Master of Staying Home, Bernadetta
		"I'm just gonna hide in the fort and cheer everyone on."
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 2-3	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Archer		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Preparing for a Sudden Siege:[Activate] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +20 attack. Until this unit is removed from the battlefield, you cannot use "Preparing for a Sudden Siege". Anti-Fliers:[Always] If this unit is attacking a, this unit gains +30 attack. "Let's all shut ourselves in!":[Hand][Activate] [Send this card to the Retreat Area] Choose 1 of your bond cards, and add it to your hand. ([Hand] is only usable while this card is in your hand.)
	Card #B18-012R • Artist:Tobi
	Hikikomori Daughter of House Varley, Bernadetta
		"The better the weather, the less crowded it is in here. I can't pass up having all this space to myself."
		Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Noble		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Shyness:[Trigger] [] [] Draw 1 card. This skill is only usable if this unit is in the Back Line. Anti-Fliers:[Always] If this unit is attacking a, this unit gains +30 attack. Bullseye Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this combat, non-Main Character defending units cannot evade.
	Card #B18-013N, B18-013ST • Artist:Tobi
	Eternal Loner, Bernadetta
		"I do this for all of us!"
		Attack: 50	Support: 20	Range: 2-3	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Sniper		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		"I can't die, not before I go home!":[Trigger] [] When this unit Class Changes, you may pay the cost and if you do: Choose 1 "Bernadetta" from your Retreat Area, and add it to your hand. "I must fight, if I'm out of my room...":[Always] If this unit is attacking an enemy in the Back Line, this unit gains +10 attack. Anti-Fliers:[Always] If this unit is attacking a, this unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #B19-013R • Artist:Fumi Hasumi
	Determined Refusal to Go Outside!, Bernadetta
		"I'm going back. I won't be of any help anyway, and I don't want to get hurt..."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 2	Deploy Cost: 2
		Class: Fighter		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		"I'll go straight back to my rooooom!":[Trigger] When this unit's attack ends, if this unit has not been Leveled Up, return this unit to your hand. "Please don't kill meeeee!":[Activate][Once per turn] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +20 attack, and loses "I'll go straight back to my rooooom!". Anti-Fliers:[Always] If this unit is attacking a, this unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #B19-014N • Artist:Fumi Hasumi
	Declaring a Life of Seclusion, Bernadetta
		"I'll do my best for both of you! If I die here, it would be with shame and regret...Oh, I can't let that happen!"
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 2-3	Deploy Cost: 5
		Class: Bow Knight		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		The Inexhaustible, the Holy Bow:[Activate][Once per turn] [Flip 2 Bond cards face-down] Untap this unit. Anti-Fliers:[Always] If this unit is attacking a, this unit gains +30 attack. Crest of Indech:[Hand][Activate] [Send this card to the Retreat Area] Choose 1 enemy with 80 or higher attack, and move them. ([Hand] is used by revealing this card from your hand.)
	Card #B22-096HN • Artist:Tobi
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Trivia

• One line of Bernadetta's B-support with Byleth was altered in the 1.0.2 version update.
  • Old:"To train me to be a good, submissive wife, he'd do things like tie me to a chair and leave me there all day, challenging me to stay quiet."
  • New:"To train me to be a good wife, he'd do things like tie me to a chair."
• During Part II, Bernadetta oddly shares some of her attack voice clips withHilda.
• Bernadetta's S-Rank illustration was off-model in the initial release, as it depicted her earrings with an incorrect design. This was fixed inVersion 1.0.2.

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Main article:Bernadetta/Gallery

• 
  Portrait artwork of Bernadetta fromThree Houses.
• 
  Portrait of Bernadetta fromWarriors: Three Hopes.
• 
  Artwork of Bernadetta: Eternal Loner fromHeroes.

External links

• Bernadetta's page on the Japanese official website

References

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Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Playable characters Black Eagles Bernadetta •Caspar •Dorothea •Edelgard •Ferdinand •Hubert •Linhardt •Petra Blue Lions Annette •Ashe •Dedue •Dimitri •Felix •Ingrid •Mercedes •Sylvain Golden Deer Claude •Hilda •Ignatz •Leonie •Lorenz •Lysithea •Marianne •Raphael Other Alois •AnnaDLC •Byleth •Catherine •Cyril •Flayn •Gilbert •Hanneman •Jeritza •Manuela •Seteth •Shamir Ashen WolvesDLC Balthus •Constance •Hapi •Yuri Non-playable characters AbysskeeperDLC •Duke Aegir •Fleche •Gatekeeper •Duke Gerth •Ionius IX •Jeralt •Judith •Ladislava •Nader •Randolph •Rhea •Rodrigue •Sothis Bosses Acheron •AelfricDLC •Alois •Lord Arundel •Bias •Blaiddyd •Caspar •Catherine •Charon •Chilon •Claude •Cornelia •Daphnel •Dedue •Death Knight •Dimitri •Dominic •Baron Dominic •Edelgard •Felix •Ferdinand •Flame Emperor •Flayn •Fraldarius •Gautier •Gloucester •Goneril •Gwendal •Hubert •Ingrid •The Immaculate One •The Immovable •Judith •Kostas •Kronya •Ladislava •Lamine •Linhardt •Lonato •Lorenz •Mercedes •Metodey •Miklan •Myson •Nader •Nemesis •Baron OchsDLC •Odesse •Pallardó •Pittacus •Randolph •Rhea •Riegan •Rodrigue •Seteth •Shamir •Solon •Sylvain •Thales •Wandering Beast •The Wind Caller Background characters Count Bergliez •Margrave Gautier •Glenn •Count Gloucester •Count Hevring •Holst •Lambert •Monica •Patricia •Rufus •Seiros •Sitri •Tiana •Count Varley Legendary and personal weapons Aegis Shield •Areadbhar •Asclepius •Athame •Axe of Ukonvasara •Aymr •Blutgang •Caduceus Staff •Circe Staff •Crusher •Failnaught •Fetters of Dromi •Freikugel •The Inexhaustible •Lance of Ruin •Lúin •Ochain Shield •Rafail Gem •Scythe of Sariel •Seiros Shield •Spear of Assal •Sword of Begalta •Sword of Moralta •Sword of Seiros •Sword of the Creator •Tathlum Bow •Thunderbrand •Thyrsus •Vajra-Mushti Chapters Part I P:An Inevitable Encounter • 1:Three Houses • 2:Familiar Scenery • 3:Mutiny in the Mist • 4:The Goddess's Rite of Rebirth • 5:Tower of Black Winds • 6:Rumors of a Reaper • 7:Field of the Eagle and Lion • 8:The Flame in the Darkness • 9:The Cause of Sorrow • 10:Where the Goddess Dwells • 11:Throne of Knowledge • 12:To War /Outset of a Power Struggle Part II Silver Snow 13:Reunion at Dawn • 14:A King Without a Kingdom • 15:Valley of Torment • 16:The Rose-Colored River • 17:The Impregnable Fortress • 18:The Chaos of War • 19:Conclusion of the Crossing Roads • 20:The City Without Light • 21:Following a Dream Azure Moon 13:Reunion at Dawn • 14:The Delusional Prince • 15:Valley of Torment • 16:The Rose-Colored River • 17:Blood of the Eagle and Lion • 18:The King's Triumphant Return • 19:The Golden Deer's Plea • 20:The Impregnable Fortress • 21:Our Chosen Paths • 22:Oath of the Dagger Verdant Wind 13:Reunion at Dawn • 14:The Alliance Leader's Ambitions • 15:Valley of Torment • 16:The Rose-Colored River • 17:Blood of the Eagle and Lion • 18:The Golden Scheme • 19:The Chaos of War • 20:Conclusion of the Crossing Roads • 21:The City Without Light • 22:Fódlan's New Dawn Crimson Flower 13:Beyond Escape • 14:The Master Tactician • 15:Tempest of Swords and Shields • 16:Lady of Deceit • 17:Field of Revenge • 18:To the End of a Dream Paralogues Part I Black Market SchemeDLC •A Cursed RelicDLC •Death Toll •Dividing the World •Falling Short of Heaven •The Forgotten •Land of the Golden Deer •An Ocean View •Oil and Water •Rumored Nuptials •The Secret MerchantDLC •Sword and Shield of Seiros •Tales of the Red Canyon •True Chivalry •War for the Weak Part II Darkness Beneath the Earth •Dividing the World •Eternal Guardian •The Face Beneath •Foreign Land and Sky •Forgotten Hero •Insurmountable •Legend of the Lake •Retribution •The Secret MerchantDLC •The Silver Maiden •The Sleeping Sand Legend •Weathervanes of Fódlan Cindered Shadows 1:The Fourth House • 2:What Lies Beneath • 3:The Rite of Rising • 4:Danger in the Dark • 5:Betrayal • 6:Return to Me • 7:Wolf Pack Locations Fódlan •Adrestia •Faerghus •Garreg Mach Monastery (Abyss) •Leicester •Oghma Mountains •Shambhala •Almyra •Brigid •Dagda •Sreng •Zahras Groups, objects and concepts 10 Elites •Ashen Wolves •Black Eagles (Black Eagle Strike Force) •Blue Lions •Calendar •Children of the Goddess •Church of Seiros (Knights of Seiros) •Crests (Crest Stone) •Divine Pulse •Four Apostles •Four Saints •Golden Deer •Heroes' Relics •Insurrection of the Seven •Monsters •Those who slither in the dark •Tragedy of Duscur •War of Heroes Lists Abilities •Chapters •Characters •Classes (Class change) •Hidden treasure •Items (Monastery items) •Quests •Scripts •Supports •Weapons Related topics Class mastery •Documents •Downloadable content •Movie Gallery •Music Library •Minor characters •Name chart • Other games (Warriors: Three Hopes) •Pre-release information (Unused content) •Timeline