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Gilbert
- "Gustave" redirects here; he is not to be confused withGustaf, a boss fromThracia 776, orGustav, the king of Askr inFire Emblem Heroes.
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| “ | I turned my back on everything I swore to protect. My sins are countless. I will bear the weight of my guilt for as long as I live. | ” | — Gilbert toByleth |
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Gilbert Pronislav (pronounced /gɪlbɝt/[key], Japanese:ギルベルト=プロスニラフGilbert Prosnilav), bornGustave Eddie Dominic[2] (pronounced /'gustɑv 'ɛdi 'domɪnɪc/[key], Japanese:ギュスタヴ=エディ=ドミニクGustav Eddie Dominic), is a playable character appearing inFire Emblem: Three Houses. He is a member of theKnights of Seiros.
Biography
Gilbert was born Gustave Eddie Dominic, brother of Baron Dominic of theHoly Kingdom of Faerghus. He was originally a common soldier before being personally knighted by KingLambert and assigned to act as a combat instructor for both him and his sonDimitri. When theTragedy of Duscur occurred, he personally saved Dimitri's life, but was far too late to save Lambert. Descending into self-loathing as a result of his failure, Gustave abandoned his wife and daughterAnnette to travel toGarreg Mach Monastery, where he joined theKnights of Seiros under the name Gilbert.
Gilbert is introduced toByleth shortly before the mission to subdueMiklan and his bandits, and accompanies them to Conand Tower and aids them in the battle. WhenEdelgard declares war on theChurch of Seiros, he fights in the Battle of Garreg Mach on the Church's side, but is defeated. Afterwards, he returns to Faerghus and resumes his role as a knight of the Kingdom.
On the Silver Snow route, after the Resistance takes control of the Great Bridge of Myrddin, he approaches the group to request military aid on behalf of Dimitri, who is planning to attack the Empire.Seteth grants them passage through Myrddin, but their troops are too exhausted for him to supply reinforcements. Gilbert is later killed in action in the Battle at Gronder. On the Azure Moon route, Gilbert spends the five year interim investigating rumors of Dimitri's survival and eventually tracks him down to Garreg Mach Monastery. He joins Byleth and the Kingdom army and serves in an advisory capacity throughout the war with the Empire. Gilbert makes no direct storyline appearances in Part II on the Verdant Wind route; if Annette was recruited however, she mentions inChapter 18 that he was seen in the Battle at Gronder on Faerghus's side and was last seen carrying Dimitri's dead body away.[3] On the Crimson Flower route, Gilbert is one of the commanders of the combined Kingdom/Church army in the final battle in Fhirdiad; he can be either circumvented or slain at the player's discretion.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Role
Gilbert is an allied NPC in Chapter 5 and can be interacted with at Garreg Mach Monastery from Chapters 5 through 12. He can tutor the player in lances, axes, heavy armor, and riding. He is a playable character on the Azure Moon route and appears twice as a midboss on the Crimson Flower route.
Starting stats and growth rates
Playable
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Gilbert's stats vary upon joining in chapter 13 due to a single timeskip autolevel which he takes at his fortress knight growths. Gilbert can reclass toNoble,Fighter andArmored Knight. He also possesses the following abilities and combat arts, which can be equipped at the player's choice:
Neutral - Chapter 5
- See also:
The Gautier Inheritance
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Enemy - Crimson Flower Chapter 18
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The Fight for Fhirdiad
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Growth rates when reclassed
- Main article:
Gilbert/Stats
Abilities
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| Ability | Learned at | |
| Veteran Knight | Personal ability, innate and unremovable | |
| Sword Prowess | ||
| Wrath Strike | ||
| Grounder | ||
| Axebreaker | ||
| Sword Crit +10 | ||
| Swordfaire | ||
| Lance Prowess | Innate; replaced with higher levels at | |
| Tempest Lance | Innate | |
| Knightkneeler | Innate | |
| Shatter Slash | Innate | |
| Swordbreaker | Innate | |
| Glowing Ember | ||
| Lance Crit +10 | ||
| Lancefaire | ||
| Axe Prowess | Innate; replaced with higher levels at | |
| Smash | Innate | |
| Helm Splitter | Innate | |
| Spike | Innate | |
| Lancebreaker | Innate | |
| Axe Crit +10 | ||
| Axefaire | ||
| Bow Prowess | ||
| Curved Shot | ||
| Close Counter | ||
| Bow Crit +10 | ||
| Bowfaire | ||
| Brawling Prowess | ||
| Fading Blow | ||
| Rushing Blow | ||
| Healing Focus | ||
| Brawl Crit +10 | ||
| Fistfaire | ||
| Reason | ||
| Black Magic Range +1 | ||
| Black Tomefaire | ||
| Faith | ||
| White Magic Range +1 | ||
| White Tomefaire | ||
| Authority | Innate; replaced with higher levels at | |
| Rally Defense | Innate | |
| Battalion Wrath | ||
| Defensive Tactics | ||
| Offensive Tactics | ||
| Weight -3 | Innate | |
| Smite | Innate | |
| Weight -5 | ||
| Armored Effect Null | ||
| Dexterity +4 | Innate | |
| Movement +1 | ||
| Cavalry Effect Null | ||
| Alert Stance | ||
| Alert Stance+ | ||
| Flying Effect Null | ||
| The above ability list does not include class abilities, or abilities and combat arts that are granted by items. | ||
Spell list
| Spell | Learned at |
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| Thunder | |
| Thoron | |
| Heal | |
| Nosferatu | |
| Ward |
Analysis
| This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Gilbert is a prepromotedFortress Knight, automatically joiningByleth's group during the beginning of Part II on the Azure Moon route but is otherwise unavailable in the other three routes. His personal skill,Veteran Knight, slightly reduces his damage taken as long as he has abattalion equipped. He has high bases and growths inHP,strength,dexterity, anddefense, solidifying him as a physical tank, conversely having very lowluck andresistance, leaving him vulnerable to magic andcritical hits. His base speed is extremely low for his join time, at a paltry base of 2 (technically 8, due to the Fortress Knight class's speed modifier of -6). His low speed base can be somewhat remedied by immediately promoting him to aWarrior, bumping up his speed to 14, which will at least save him from being doubled by most enemies during the first few chapters of Part II on lower difficulties. This does not help him become faster however, since his speed growth in the same is also low, at 30% without class modifiers.
One of Gilbert's main issues is that he joins at a somewhat late point in the game when the player is very likely to have trained various different units excelling at various roles, who already had several chapters worth of tutoring back in Part I. At best, Gilbert can serve as a decent filler tank unit inDedue's absence until the latter's return inchapter 16 (providedWar for the Weak was completed back in Part I), then Gilbert is better off benched from that point onward since it takes too much time and investment to further train him into anything else aside from the classes he has already unlocked at base.
That being said, Gilbert can still be made into a fully adequate tank in his base class line. For one, aKingdom Armored Co. andSilver Shield will get Gilbert to a minimum of 40 Prt, enough to reliably tank physical enemies for the next three maps. His high physical bulk also means he, unlike most other units, is never concerned about being one-rounded by fast physical attackers like the 35 ASFalcon Knights inChapter 14 orSwordmasters later on in the game. In the later stages of the game he should focus on raising his Authority to at least B so he can use theDuscur Heavy Soldiers, and receive anyGiant Shells the player has on hand, to maximize his Prt. While his offense will stay poor, he will be able to survive evenWar Masters in the late game by stacking defense boosts.
Should the player still wish to use Gilbert anyway in spite of being generally outperformed by his peers, then there are some promotion options that he can undertake to raise him on par with other player units. Firstly, a promotion to aBrigand to obtainDeath Blow is recommended for an increase to his strength when attacking on player phase. In contrast to Dedue, Gilbert has a boon in Riding, allowing him to easily pursue theGreat Knight orPaladin certification. As for any classes that require skill proficiencies that Gilbert has no prior training in, they are generally difficult for him to acquire due to his late join time. He would greatly appreciate strong endgame classes such as theWyvern Lord orWar Master, both of which are excellent front-line fighters, with one having excellent mobility andCanto while the other hashigh innate crit rate and, if mastered,Quick Riposte. Both are time consuming, albeit not unrealistic, for him to achieve; since he already starts with high weapon ranks in Lances and Axes, he can set his skill goal to either only Flying or Brawling, respectively, allowing him to reasonably promote into these classes by mid to late Part II.
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Role
Gustave (known as "Gilbert" during the prologue) appears as an NPC on the Azure Gleam route and as a sub boss on the Scarlet Blaze and Golden Wildfire routes. While he is not playable, he has someunused playable character data.
Stats
| This section is missingstats, calculations, orgrowth rates which may be currently unknown. If this information is available, please help improve the page by adding it. |
Neutral - Blue Lions Chapter 3
- See also:
Crisis in Fhirdiad
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Neutral - Azure Gleam Chapter 8
- See also:
The Blood-Stained Lance
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The West's Last Stand
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Personality
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Gilbert is deeply serious, faithful, and polite. He doesn't talk much about himself, making it hard to get to know him, but he does love fishing and cooking.
In the years following theTragedy of Duscur, Gilbert submitted himself to a self-imposed exile from Faerghus. He left behind his wife andchild and he began to serve theKnights of Seiros. He feels great guilt at being unable to save the rest ofDimitri's family. In his exile he wrote letters to his wife and daughter, but he never sent them. If he reconciles with Annette, he gives her the letters he wrote over the years and tells her she may do with them as she wishes.
Supports
- Main article:
Gilbert/Supports
Endings
Gilbert, Veteran Patriot (single ending)
Gilbert returned to Fhirdiad and resumed his duty as a knight, faithfully serving King Dimitri for many years. When he finally retired, it is said he spent the rest of his days coaching the young prince in the art of combat.
Byleth, Guardian of Order & Gilbert, Veteran Patriot
When Byleth took on the role of archbishop in Rhea's place, <he/she> devoted <himself/herself> to official business as the new leader of the Church of Seiros. Reaching an agreement with the Kingdom, <he/she> worked tirelessly on the restoration and development of all of Fódlan. Behind <his/her> achievements was the knight Gustave, formerly known as Gilbert of the Knights of Seiros, who remained always by the archbishop's side. Byleth came to rely on Gustave for nearly everything. It is said that <he/she> continued to call upon Gustave for instruction and advice well into his retirement.
Dimitri, Savior King & Gilbert, Veteran Patriot
Dimitri assumed the throne of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus and spent his life ruling justly over Fódlan. At his side was the knight, Gustave, who had discarded the name of Gilbert and reaffirmed his oath of fealty to the royal family. After many more years of service, in which the trust between them grew and never wavered, Gustave finally wished to retire. Though he bristled slightly at Dimitri's request to look after and tutor the young prince, it is said that Gustave took on that duty with due patience and solemnity for the remainder of his life.
Annette, Bloomed Overachiever & Gilbert, Veteran Patriot
Gustave discarded the name of Gilbert and reaffirmed his oath of fealty to King Dimitri and the royal family. After returning to Fhirdiad, he reunited with his wife, who had returned to live with Baron Dominic, and his beloved daughter, Annette, who had begun teaching at the capital's school of sorcery. Though it was initially an awkward reunion, over time the family rekindled their love for one another. As the shadow of war receded from the Kingdom, the three spent their days happily making up for lost time.
Quotes
Battle quotes
| “ | Unfortunately, you must die here. You should never have defied the goddess. | ” | — Gilbert, as an enemy inBlack Eagles Chapter 12. |
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| “ | If you side with the Empire... If you turn your sword on the church and on the Kingdom... I care not who you are. I will end you just the same. | ” | — Gilbert, as an enemy fightingByleth inBlack Eagles Chapter 12. |
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| “ | Gilbert: Annette, throw down your arms! Annette: I'm sorry, Father. But I have made my choice. I'm not going back to the monastery, to the Kingdom, or to you, Father! Gilbert: Forgive me, Goddess. Annette. If you side with the Empire, I will have no choice but to kill you. | ” | — Gilbert, as an enemy fightingAnnette inBlack Eagles Chapter 12. |
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| “ | I was trusted to protect the future of the nation. The royal bloodline itself! I cannot yield! I will fulfill my duty even if I must forfeit my life! | ” | — Gilbert as an enemy inCrimson Flower Chapter 18 |
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| “ | I can only lament that you chose to side with the Empire. I am a royal knight, and I will destroy all of His Majesty's foes! | ” | — Gilbert as an enemy fightingByleth inCrimson Flower Chapter 18 |
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| “ | Gilbert: Annette. I knew this day would come. Annette: Yes... And so did I, Father. Be warned that I will push you aside, even if I must use force to do it. Gilbert: I understand. Goddess... this is surely a chastisement from you. | ” | — Gilbert as an enemy fightingAnnette inCrimson Flower Chapter 18. |
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| “ | Cornelia: Ah, your face brings back memories... Still alive, are we, Gustave? Gilbert: Prattle on, Cornelia. Faerghus will not be cowed by the likes of you. Cornelia: How very dull... | ” | — Gilbert, fightingCornelia inAzure Moon Chapter 18. |
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| “ | Gilbert: Annette, throw down your arms! Would you really fight your father? Annette: I can't do it, Father. I can't betray Mother and my uncle! If I have to defeat you, then so be it! | ” | — Unused dialogue between Gilbert and an enemyAnnette inAzure Moon Chapter 18. |
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| “ | Gilbert: My brother, I beg you...the Relic! Baron Dominic: I do not wish to repeat myself! If you want it that badly, slay me and claim it for your own! | ” | — Gilbert, fightingBaron Dominic inWeathervanes of Fódlan. |
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Critical quotes
| “ | Make your peace! | ” | — Gilbert in Part II |
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| “ | So many openings. | ” | — Gilbert in Part II |
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| “ | It's over! | ” | — Gilbert in Part II |
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| “ | I see right through you. | ” | — Gilbert in Part II |
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Defeat quotes
| “ | I have yet to be forgiven... For now, I must retreat. | ” | — Gilbert's retreat quote as a playable character and as an NPC in Part I. |
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| “ | Your Highness, I entreat you... Please, protect Faerghus... | ” | — Gilbert's death quote in classic mode as a playable character in Part II. |
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| “ | It's time to retreat. I cannot afford to fall here. | ” | — Gilbert's retreat quote in casual mode as a playable character in Part II. |
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| “ | In my master's name, I cannot allow myself to fall here... I must withdraw. | ” | — Gilbert's defeat quote as an enemy inBlack Eagles Chapter 12 |
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| “ | Majesty... I beg...forgiveness... My promise to you... I...could not... | ” | — Gilbert's death quote as an enemy inCrimson Flower Chapter 18 |
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Other quotes
- Main article:
Gilbert/Quotes
Other appearances
Fire Emblem Cipher
Gilbert is featured on one card inFire Emblem Cipher; he was not featured as Gustave.
| Fire Emblem Cipher data for Gilbert | |||||
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| Old Knight of the Guardian, Gilbert | |||||
| "I may have slowed a step in recent years, but I pledge to you the full extent of my abilities." | |||||
| Attack: 60 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 4 | ||
| Class: Fortress Knight | Tier:Advanced | Class Change Cost: 3 | |||
| Veteran Warrior:[Activate][Once per turn] [Tap 1 other ally] Until the end of your opponent's next turn, this unit gains +10 attack. Armor Expertise:[Always] If this unit is being attacked by a non- | |||||
| Card #B22-099N • Artist:Akihiro Mibuta | |||||
| Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Gilbert . | |||||
Flavor text
| Game | Text (English) | Text (Japanese) |
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| Three Houses | Knight of House Blaiddyd | ブレーダッド家の騎士 |
| Three Houses (Part I, unused) | Knight of Seiros | セイロス騎士団の騎士 |
Choose Your Legends placement history
| Round | Placement | Character | Votes |
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| CYL 4 (2020) | 583 | Gilbert Three Houses (Academy arc) | 120 |
| CYL 5 (2021) | 590 (+7) | Gilbert Three Houses (Academy arc) | 84 (−36) |
| CYL 6 (2022) | 541 (−51) | Gilbert Three Houses (Academy arc) | 119 (+35) |
| CYL 7 (2023) | 586 (+45) | Gilbert Three Houses (Academy arc) | 67 (−52) |
| CYL 8 (2024) | 591 (+5) | Gilbert Three Houses (Academy arc) | 70 (+3) |
| CYL 9 (2025) | 523 (−68) | Gilbert Three Houses (Academy arc) | 73 (+3) |
| CYL 10 (2026) | 441 (−82) | Gilbert Three Houses (Academy arc) | 69 (−4) |
| Total results | This character has 7 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. | 602 |
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Trivia
- As an NPC unit inChapter 5, Gilbert does not have hispersonal ability equipped.
- One of the "impactful conversations" Gilbert can have while having tea with Byleth is "Favorite sweets..." However, Gilbert dislikes receiving Tasty Baked Treats as gifts and does not like most of the sweet items on the Dining Hall menu. He even actively dislikes Peach Sorbet and Saghert and Cream.
- Gilbert is one of the three playable characters inThree Houses, along withDedue andRaphael, who can have a 0% in any growth rate, specifically 0%Resistance as aBrawler.
Etymology and other languages
Gilbert
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| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
| English | Gilbert Pronislav | Full name, known by justGilbert in most menus. Gilbert is a given name of Norman-French origin meaning "bright pledge". |
| Japanese | ギルベルト=プロスニラフ | Gilbert Prosnilav |
| Spanish | Gilbert Pronislav | -- |
| French | Gilbert Pronislav | -- |
| German | Gilbert Pronislav | -- |
| Italian | Gilbert Pronislav | -- |
| Portuguese | Gilbert | Used in theChoose Your Legends polls forFire Emblem Heroes. |
| Korean | 길베르트 프로스닐라프 | Gilbert Prosnilav |
| Simplified Chinese | 吉尔伯特·普罗尼斯拉夫 | Gilbert Pronislav |
| Traditional Chinese | 吉爾伯特·普羅尼斯拉夫 | Gilbert Pronislav |
Gustave
| Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
| English | Gustave Eddie Dominic | Gustave is likely from the Swedish nameGustaf, likely meaning "staff of the greats".[4] Eddie is another form ofEddy, a diminutive ofEdward, an English name meaning "rich guard".[5] Dominic derives from the Latin nameDominicus, meaing "of the Lord".[6] |
| Japanese | ギュスタヴ=エディ=ドミニク | Gustav Eddie Dominic |
| Spanish | Gustave Eddie Dominic | -- |
| French | Gustave Eddie Dominic | -- |
| German | Gustave Eddie Dominic | -- |
| Italian | Gustave Eddie Dominic | -- |
| Korean | 구스타브 에디 도미닉 | Gustave Eddie Dominic |
| Simplified Chinese | 古斯塔夫·艾迪·多米尼克 | Gustave Eddie Dominic |
| Traditional Chinese | 古斯塔夫‧艾迪‧多米尼克 | Gustave Eddie Dominic |
Gallery
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CG images
- Gilbert accompaniesDimitri during his speech inThree Houses.
- Gilbert accompaniesDimitri during his speech inThree Houses.
- Gilbert's S-support illustration inThree Houses.
Portraits
- High-quality portrait artwork of Gilbert fromThree Houses.
- Portrait of Gilbert inThree Houses.
Concept artwork
- Concept artwork of Gilbert fromThree Houses.
References
- ↑1.01.1Credits
- ↑"Your Grace, I humbly request that you call me by my true name. I am Gustave Eddie Dominic." — Gilbert, in his andByleth'sS Support,Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- ↑"After the battle at Gronder, some people claim they saw my father. They said he walked off the battlefield clutching... His Highness's dead body..." —Annette inVerdant Wind Chapter 18,Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- ↑Meaning, origin and history of the name Gustav - Behind the Name, Behind the Name,Retrieved: February 28, 2020
- ↑Meaning, origin and history of the name Edward - Behind the Name, Behind the Name,Retrieved: February 28, 2020
- ↑Meaning, origin and history of the name Dominic - Behind the Name, Behind the Name,Retrieved: February 28, 2020
External links
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