For the character fromThracia 776, seeCain (Thracia 776).

Cain (Japanese:カインKain) is an Alteancavalier in theFire Emblem series. He was present whenGra launched its surprise attack on KingCornelius's forces and returned to Altea to inform PrinceMarth of his father's death and deliver his dying words. He is friends with fellow cavalierAbel.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Role

Cain is one of the Altean soldiers who fled to Talys alongside PrinceMarth 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 StatsGrowth 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% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Lance Iron Sword Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✓ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗ Ballista ✗ Stone ✗

Promotion stat gains

• InShadow 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

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

Book 1

Role

Cain's role is identical to his role inShadow 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 StatsGrowth 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% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Iron Lance Iron Sword -- Weapons Sword ✓D Lance ✓M Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Promotion stat gains

InMystery of the Emblem, promotion gains for HP and weapon level consist of giving the character as many points as necessary—thex 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

Cain performs similarly to his original incarnation inShadow 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.

Book 2

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 toChiasmir 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 Khadein desert, 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 StatsGrowth 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% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Killer Lance Iron Sword -- Weapons Sword ✓D Lance ✓M Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Promotion stat gains

InMystery of the Emblem, promotion gains for HP and weapon level consist of giving the character as many points as necessary—thex 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

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 afterchapter 14 he will be able to use his full movement.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Role

Cain is originally sent to the battlefield alongsideKing Cornelius, but theAltean army is betrayed byGra, and Cornelius is killed, breathing his dying words to Cain. Cain then limps back to Altea with severe wounds and encountersMarth,Abel,Frey, andJagen. 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 StatsGrowth 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% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Lance Iron Sword Weapon Levels D E -- -- -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

Promotion stat gains

BishopSniperPaladinSageSwordmaster

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

Cain has perfect availability, being around even in the Prologue ofShadow 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 inChapter 8, automatically from the start StatsGrowth 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% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Steel Sword Javelin* Weapon Levels C D -- -- -- --

Enemy – Prologue 7

See also:The Final Test (Cain)

Stats with a decimal can vary randomly; the decimal represents the chance for the stat to increase to the nearest integer, or otherwise be truncated.

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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

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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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These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

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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

Cain is the boss ofPrologue 7 if the player has chosen "yes" for the dialogue option in the previous chapter and is recruited at the start ofPrologue 8. Playing Cain's version of the map is generally preferred overEst'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 theLevin 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 inChapter 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, likeCatria,Palla, andSirius. 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 areSniper for higher speed and C rank bows, where with theScorpio shard and aRainbow Tonic, he is able to doubleChapter 9 Mages, gets access to flight in theDracoknight and can make use of his high weapon rank in swords in theSwordmaster 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 ofNew 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 titleTokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE, asTouma Akagi's "Mirage" partner.^[1]

Fire Emblem Heroes

Main article:Cain/Heroes

There is one variation of Cain available inHeroes.

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

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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}}}

New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow

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}}}

Base conversations

Main article:Cain/Conversations

Endings

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Cain
Works hard training aspirant knights.

Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

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.

Book 2

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: Heroes of Light and Shadow

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

Quotes

Battle quotes

Death quotes

Everyone's Conditions quotes

Heroes quotes

Main article:Cain/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Anime

Cain, alongside Abel, plays a prominent role in theFire 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 whereMarth fights. Cain is a most energetic person who wishesMarth and companions to return toAltea as soon as possible at all costs, despiteJagen's doubts of doing so. In the first episode, during the Galder pirates' assault on Talys, Cain rides his horse, helpingMarth to defeat the pirates.

In the second episode, he and Abel disguise themselves to ambush pirates when enteringGalder. Later, in the night, they watchGordin andDraug arguing about Gordin's aiming. Finally, Cain and Abel help Marth getting rid of theSoothsire archers that were ambushing the Altean Knights in an attempt to help Marth rescueLena.

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 byAquantis.

Fire Emblem Cipher

Cain is featured on six cards inFire 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 byAbel, 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
		"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, seetheir TCG wiki article on Cain .

Flavor text

Trivia

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

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light Cavalier Paladin Sword Lance Javelin/Gradivus Sword Lance Javelin/Gradivus
Mystery of the Emblem Cavalier Paladin Knight Lance Lance Sword Sword (Promoted)
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Official artwork

• 
  Artwork of Cain fromShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.
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  Artwork of Cain fromMystery of the Emblem.
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  Artwork of Cain and other characters fromAll of Fire Emblem.
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  Artwork of Cain from theTrading Card Game.
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  Artwork of Cain from theTrading Card Game.
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  Artwork of Cain from theTrading Card Game.
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  Artwork of Cain with other characters from the25th Anniversary Staff Book.

CG images

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  CG image of Cain andJagen fromMystery of the Emblem.
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  CG image of Cain, Jagen, andMarth fromShadow Dragon.
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  CG image featuring Cain fromNew 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 ofMarth: 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 ofAbel: The Panther.

Wallpapers

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  Image of aHeroes calendar's May 2025 page, featuringMarth: Love and Courage.
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  Wallpaper of Cain: The Bull from theA 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 andTouma.
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  Cain in artwork ofMarth.
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  Cain in artwork of Marth.

Other appearances

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  Artwork of Cain fromTokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE.

References

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