Kagetsu (Japanese:カゲツKagetsu) is a playable character inFire Emblem Engage.

Biography

Kagetsu is a royal castle soldier ofElusia and a retainer to PrincessIvy.^[2] He was born in a secluded region in the Pale Sands in Solm, and was the successor to the head of a high-ranking noble family.^[3] He left his home and traveled to Elusia in search of strong opponents and to learn more about the outside world.^[3]

Fire Emblem Engage

Role

Kagetsu is a playable character. Following his master, Princess Ivy, he and his friendZelkov fought againstAlear for some time, but in the Shadowy Moor, the three joined up with the Divine Dragon's army. Upon granting the rings of thePrincess Exalt andLady of the Plains, Ivy, Kagetsu, and Zelkov began to fight alongside Alear with the ultimate goal of reclaiming Elusia from the control of the Four Hounds.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable - Main story

For experience calculation purposes, Kagetsu is considered to have gained 15 levels in a base class before reclassing to Swordmaster.

Swordmaster Level 1 Movement 5 SP 1000

Recruitment:Chapter 11, automatically after reaching row 24 on the map, or automatically at the end of the chapter ifAlear escaped the same turn row 24 was reached. StatsGrowth RatesCap Modifiers Max HP 35 Defense 14 Strength 17 Resistance 10 Magic 5 Luck 17 Dexterity 22 Build 9 Speed 22 Max HP 70% Defense 40% Strength 40% Resistance 40% Magic 15% Luck 55% Dexterity 65% Build 10% Speed 70% Defense ±0 Strength −1 Resistance −2 Magic −1 Luck +1 Dexterity +2 Speed +2 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Wo Dao Steel Sword Vulnerary Blinding Flash Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Playable - Fell Xenologue

Fell Xenologue 1Fell Xenologue 2Fell Xenologue 3Fell Xenologue 4Fell Xenologue 5Fell Xenologue 6

Swordmaster Level 15 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 32 Defense 12 Strength 15 Resistance 9 Magic 4 Luck 15 Dexterity 19 Build 8 Speed 19 Inventory Skills Steel Sword Killing Edge Vulnerary Blinding Flash Run Through Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Swordmaster Level 18 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 34 Defense 13 Strength 16 Resistance 9 Magic 5 Luck 16 Dexterity 21 Build 9 Speed 21 Inventory Skills Steel Sword Killing Edge Vulnerary Blinding Flash Run Through Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Swordmaster Level 1 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 36 Defense 14 Strength 17 Resistance 10 Magic 5 Luck 17 Dexterity 22 Build 9 Speed 22 Inventory Skills Steel Sword Killing Edge Elixir Blinding Flash Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Swordmaster Level 3 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 37 Defense 15 Strength 18 Resistance 11 Magic 5 Luck 18 Dexterity 23 Build 9 Speed 23−2 Inventory Skills Silver Sword Killing Edge Elixir Blinding Flash Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Swordmaster Level 5 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 38 Defense 16 Strength 18 Resistance 11 Magic 6 Luck 19 Dexterity 24 Build 9 Speed 24−2 Inventory Skills Silver Sword Killing Edge Elixir Blinding Flash Run Through Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Swordmaster Level 8 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 40 Defense 17 Strength 19 Resistance 12 Magic 6 Luck 20 Dexterity 26 Build 10 Speed 26−1 Inventory Skills Silver Sword Killing Edge Elixir Blinding Flash Run Through Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

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Enemy - Chapter 8

See also:The Kingdom of Might

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Swordmaster Level 1 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 35 Defense 10 Strength 8 Resistance 8 Magic 5 Luck 14 Dexterity 15 Build 9 Speed 18 Inventory Skills Wo Dao Blinding Flash Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Swordmaster Level 1 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 35 Defense 12 Strength 12 Resistance 8 Magic 5 Luck 14 Dexterity 20 Build 9 Speed 18 Inventory Skills Wo Dao Blinding Flash Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Swordmaster Level 1 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 35 Defense 12 Strength 15 Resistance 10 Magic 3 Luck 14 Dexterity 20 Build 9 Speed 20 Inventory Skills Wo Dao Blinding Flash Veteran+ Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

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Enemy - Chapter 9

See also:A Clash of Forces

NormalHardMaddening

Swordmaster Level 2 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 37 Defense 11 Strength 10 Resistance 4 Magic 3 Luck 14 Dexterity 21 Build 9 Speed 19 Inventory Skills Wo Dao Blinding Flash Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Swordmaster Level 2 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 37 Defense 13 Strength 12 Resistance 8 Magic 6 Luck 14 Dexterity 21 Build 9 Speed 19 Inventory Skills Wo Dao Blinding Flash Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Swordmaster Level 2 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 37 Defense 12 Strength 16 Resistance 12 Magic 7 Luck 16 Dexterity 20 Build 8 Speed 22 Inventory Skills Wo Dao Blinding Flash Veteran+ Weapon Levels S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

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Growth rates when reclassed

Analysis

Kagetsu is arguably the single best physical unit inFire Emblem Engage. Coming in with 17 Strength and 22 Speed, he can already one-round enemies, even in Maddening. Swordmaster is unfortunately a poor base class, butBow Knight andWyvern Knight are both excellent choices that will make him a massive boon to any player, with little to no investment. His personal skillBlinding Flash and absurdly high dexterity allows him to hit even dodgy enemies and use less accurate weapons consistently on player phase.

His bases and growths require little explanation, with his mediocre strength being his only issue. A reclass into Bow Knight or Wyvern Knight (whenIke joins) can mitigate his strength woes while keeping his high Speed and Dexterity.

Emblem wise, Kagetsu can use almost every non-magic focused emblem in the game well.Marth is taken at an unfortunate time, but Kagetsu can use him late game, allowing him to easily quadruple if he breaks. For the midgame, Ike is probably his best option. His only OK bulk is boosted with Ike's buffs, letting him take a surprising amount of attacks on decent dodges without engaging, and Great Aether can deal massive damage coming off his high Strength.Lyn can be useful for her speed-stacking buffs but in many cases this is overkill.Eirika is great as well, giving him extra damage and self-sustain, plus a powerful engage attack. Kagetsu will excel no matter what emblem he chooses.

Overall, Kagetsu is one of the strongest physical units in Engage, and one of the best units in the game.

Ally Notebook entries

DefaultC LevelB LevelA Level Level

	Kagetsu
	Initial Class: Swordmaster
	Birthday: December 22nd
	Basic Info: Retainer to Ivy,
	princess of Elusia, along with
	Zelkov. Initially an enemy of
	the Divine Dragon's army but
	later joined them in the
	Shadowy Moor.

	Kagetsu
	Likes: weapons, training,
	games and contests of skill,
	worthy opponents, parties,
	fish, onigiri, Pale Sands food
	Dislikes: cleaning, missing his
	country's food, reading, cold
	personalities, cooking, dairy

	Kagetsu
	Hobbies: sparring, "going out"
	Talents: single combat,
	making friends, precognition
	Background: Born in Solm's
	obscure desert of Pale Sands.
	Left a royal legacy behind to
	travel the world in search of
	strong opponents to duel.

	Kagetsu
	Height: 5'10"
	Ring Size: 8.5 | Q 3/4
	Personality: Bright, friendly.
	Quickly forms strong bonds.
	Honest to a fault. Can see the
	future, but only in a trivial
	way. Eats more onigiri than
	any other ally.

	Kagetsu
	Life with Kagetsu: Boldly
	proclaims his love for the
	Divine Dragon every time
	they meet. Serious and very
	protective in battle. Wears
	the Pact Ring everywhere he
	goes, very nearly losing it
	on dozens of occasions.

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Fire Emblem Heroes

Main article:Kagetsu/Heroes

There is one variation of Kagetsu available inHeroes.

Personality

Kagetsu is bright, energetic, and friendly.^[2] Though some people perceive his affability to be ingenuine at times, he is honest with his feelings and does his utmost to be a fair person.^[3] He loves to battle against powerful opponents both on and off the battlefield, desiring to challenge Diamant and Timerra in friendly competitions^[4]. Since his mother was a shrine maiden, Kagetsu has the ability to predict the future, though his predictions are often trivial, such as being able to foresee upcoming weather.^[3] He loves onigiri the most out of all soldiers in the army.^[3]

Supports

Main articles:Kagetsu/Supports andKagetsu/Bond conversations

Endings

Onigiri Samurai Kagetsu
Kagetsu disappeared after Ivy's coronation. Some said he was off searching for a worthy opponent. In fact, he had gone home to ask his family's permission to live in Elusia and serve the queen.
Working under Ivy, he still made visits to Pale Sands, returning each time with the gift of rice.

Divine Dragon Alear & Onigiri Samurai Kagetsu
Alear became the new Divine Dragon Monarch. His/Her bonds with the rulers of each nation resulted in lasting peace.
Kagetsu made the holy land more accessible by welcoming every visitor to Lythos as a dear friend. He and the new monarch were often seen going out together.

Quotes

Main articles:Kagetsu/Quotes andKagetsu/Quotes (Heroes)

Flavor text

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Swordmaster Sword

CG images

Ally notebook images

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  Kagetsu's initial ally notebook image inEngage.
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  Kagetsu's C Support ally notebook image inEngage.
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  Kagetsu's B Support ally notebook image inEngage.
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  Kagetsu's A Support ally notebook image inEngage.
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  Kagetsu's Ring Support ally notebook image inEngage.

Other images

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  Kagetsu's Pact Ring support illustration inEngage.
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  Artwork ofIvy and her retainers fromEngage's credits.

Portraits

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  Portrait render of Kagetsu fromEngage.

Concept artwork

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  Concept artwork of Kagetsu fromEngage.
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  Concept artwork of Kagetsu fromEngage.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Kagetsu: Onigiri Samurai.
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  Artwork of Kagetsu: Onigiri Samurai.
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  Artwork of Kagetsu: Onigiri Samurai.
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  Artwork of Kagetsu: Onigiri Samurai.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Kagetsu: Onigiri Samurai.
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  Artwork of Kagetsu: Onigiri Samurai.
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  Artwork of Kagetsu: Onigiri Samurai.
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  Artwork of Kagetsu: Onigiri Samurai.

Other artwork

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  Artwork featuring Kagetsu forHeroes's eighth anniversary.

References

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