Frey (Japanese:フレイFrey) is acavalier in theFire Emblem series, appearing inFire Emblem: Shadow Dragon andFire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Role

InFire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, Frey is a newly introduced character. He andAbel surviveGra's initial attack, and PrincessElice orders them to protectMarth. He and Abel join him, and escape Altea with the aid of fellow knightsCain andJagen. However, the group is cornered byJiol and theGrust Sable Knights. As canonically defined byNew 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 toTalys and accompanies him through theWar of Shadows.

Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier Level 1 Movement 9

Recruitment: Joins at the start ofPrologue II. Unavailable on Hard Mode. StatsGrowth 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% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Lance Iron Sword Vulnerary Weapon Levels E D -- -- -- --

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

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 theWar of Shadows. He became a teacher to future Altean knights, includingKris. Left behind to defend Altea as Marth embarked to suppress the insurrection inGrust led by GeneralLang, Frey andNorne were present during EmperorHardin'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 theWar 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 StatsGrowth 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% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Killer Lance Javelin Weapon Levels D C -- -- -- --

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

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 afterSirius, a pre-promotedPaladin. His growth rates are comparable to those ofLuke,Roderick, andCecil who join earlier, though Frey's growths outshine those ofMatthis, 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 thanArran'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}}}

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}}}

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

Everyone's Conditions quotes

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Frey is featured on two cards inFire 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, seetheir TCG wiki article on Frey .

Flavor text

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

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

CYL 2 (2018)	617	Frey Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon	117 (−80)
	737	Frey Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem	44 (−7)

CYL 3 (2019)

538 (+21)

Frey Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

166 (+4)

CYL 4 (2020)

598 (+17)

Frey Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

110 (−56)

CYL 5 (2021)

645 (+47)

Frey Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

64 (−46)

CYL 6 (2022)

592 (−55)

Frey Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

90 (+26)

CYL 7 (2023)

610 (+18)

Frey Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

60 (−30)

CYL 8 (2024)

612 (+2)

Frey Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

63 (+3)

CYL 9 (2025)

474 (−138)

Frey Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

84 (+21)

CYL 10 (2026)

567 (+93)

Frey Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

44 (−40)

Total results		This character has 12 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	1,090

Trivia

• Due to Frey not being present in the original story ofFire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light nor theHard Mode ofShadow Dragon (where the Prologue is skipped), he is considered to be the canonical "sacrifice" used in the Prologue ofShadow Dragon. This was confirmed inFire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem in Frey's conversations withKris, where Frey states that though he was severely injured byGra's forces, he lives to tell the tale.
• InShadow Dragon, Frey's character ending is listed at the end of the Epilogue regardless of whether he was the sacrifice or not, while everyone else's endings are listed in the order that they are recruited.

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
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Official artwork

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  Artwork of Frey fromShadow Dragon.
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  Artwork of Frey with other characters from the25th Anniversary Staff Book.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Frey.
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References

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