Kent (Japanese:ケントKent) is a playablecavalier who appears inFire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. He is a serious knight, deeply devoted to his cause. He is in service toLyn andCaelin, and his good friend isSain.

Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade

Role

Lyn's tale

Kent appears inChapter 1, along with his more relaxed friend andcavalier partnerSain. The two are in the town ofBulgar on a mission. Sain tries unsuccessfully to courtLyn, and she walks away. She returns and asks Kent to move his horse so she can cross the road. He complies; she compliments him on his good manners, but when he states that he believes he has seen her before, she takes this as an attempt to flirt and angrily walks off. Kent scolds Sain and states that she may be their mission.

Bandits attack Lyn, and Kent and Sain ride up to save her. After the battle is over, Kent explains that he and Sain were traveling up to theSacae plains fromLycia for a mission as messengers toMadelyn, the marquess ofCaelin's daughter, who had left the castle and eloped with a nomad years ago. The marquess presumed them dead, but when he received a letter stating that they were living happily on the plains, he wanted to see them. The two knights had learned that Madelyn had died days after sending the letter; however, they found that her daughter Lyndis was still alive. Kent recognized Lyn in the town with a great resemblance to her mother, seen in castle portraits.

Lyn reminisces about how she thought she would never hear "Lyndis" again when she remembers that one of the bandits had called her Lyndis. Sain deduces that he must have been hired by Lundgren, the younger brother of the marquess, and explains that, as the next heir, Lyn's life is in danger. Kent suggests that she ride with them to Caelin to stay alive and to meet her grandfather, and she accepts.

Kent advises Lyn about many decisions throughout the game. Usually, he takes a more serious and sensible stance on things. He continues to help her up to Castle Caelin and then goes back to the Caelin forces.

Eliwood/Hector's tale

Kent appears inNoble Lady of Caelin, Chapter 15 of Eliwood's tale, and Chapter 16 of Hector's tale. He, Lyn, Sain,Florina, andWil are trapped outside Castle Caelin when theLaus army attacks the castle. Anxiously, they are stuck outside, worried about MarquessHausen's safety. They spot Eliwood and Hector's army coming from the west and decide to join them. The two groups converge and work up to the castle.

Kent joins Eliwood and Hector's army and fights with them for the rest of the story.

Starting stats and growth rates

Lyn's TaleEliwood's/Hector's Tale

Cavalier Level 1 Affinity

Recruitment:Chapter 1, automatically on turn 1 StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 20 Luck 2 Strength 6 Defense 5 Skill 6 Resistance 1 Speed 7 Constitution 9 Movement 7 Aid 16 Max HP 85% Luck 20% Strength 40% Defense 25% Skill 50% Resistance 25% Speed 45% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Lance Iron Sword Vulnerary Weapon Levels D E -- -- -- -- -- --

Cavalier Level 5 Affinity

Recruitment:Chapter 15E/16H, automatically on turn 1 StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 23 Luck 4 Strength 8 Defense 6 Skill 7 Resistance 1 Speed 8 Constitution 9 Movement 7 Aid 16 Max HP 85% Luck 20% Strength 40% Defense 25% Skill 50% Resistance 25% Speed 45% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Normal difficulty: Steel Sword Javelin Hard difficulty: Iron Sword Weapon Levels D D -- -- -- -- -- --

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• Note: Eliwood's/Hector's tale stats appear only if Lyn's tale was skipped or Kent was defeated during Lyn's tale. However, the inventory remains the same.

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+2	+1	+1	+1	+0	+2	+1	+2	+1	+30, + 30, E

Analysis

Kent andSain join in Chapter 15 of Eliwood Mode, Chapter 16 of Hector Mode, and their usefulness depends on whether the player has played Lyn Mode. Without Lyn Mode, both cavaliers join with mediocre stats for their join time, and on Hard Mode, they also don't have any good weapons in their inventories. Neither will be fast enough to double, either. While they will become good with investment, they are average units when they join. Both also suffer from being outclassed byLowen, who joins earlier with comparable base stats and will have gained a couple of levels by the time Kent and Sain join.

Despite these weaknesses, theCavalier class is among the best unpromoted classes inThe Blazing Blade. It has high mobility, two weapon types for weapon triangle manipulation, rescue drop utility, andCanto. Thanks to these advantages, both Kent and Sain can contribute despite their mediocre bases, and training them is not too difficult. They can both survive two attacks from enemies in their joining chapter, even in Hector Hard Mode, which makes it easier to keep them alive, too. They have a D rank in swords and lances at base level, allowing them to useSteel Swords andJavelins with no investment. If regularly trained, they will remain solid contributors for the whole game, although they will not be amazing.

If the player chooses to play Lyn Mode, both Kent and Sain can become excellent units. They can receive plenty of levels in the ten maps of Lyn Mode, and they are among the best units to train there, thanks to their class. Furthermore, if Lyn Mode is played on the Hard difficulty, the player can promote one of Kent or Sain withWallace'sKnight Crest. With thePaladin promotion bonuses and all stat increases accumulated until that point, whoever is promoted this way will be among the player's best units when they join in Hector or Eliwood Mode. There are also several stat boosters in Lyn Mode the player can invest in Kent or Sain to make them even better, including anEnergy Ring and anAngelic Robe.

While the player can only promote one of Lyn Hard Mode's cavaliers, both can still be trained, and they are among the best users of the early investment. When it comes to choosing between Kent and Sain, Sain's strength base and growth are higher, so he will deal more damage if he can double enemies. By comparison, Kent's damage output is lower, but he has a slight speed advantage and slight defensive advantages. Generally, Sain's higher damage is more important than Kent's better defenses, but they are both good units and worth using.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Kent is one of the characters added to the game in theClosing In update, and became available for summoning by players on June 8, 2022. Only one variation of Kent is currently available inHeroes, based on hisThe Blazing Blade incarnation.

Kent: Crimson Shield

Starting stats

★★★★★★★★★★★★

Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 5/6/7 Speed 8/9/10 Defense 6/7/8 Resistance 5/6/7 Maximum HP 35/38/41 Attack 30/33/36 Speed 33/36/39 Defense 23/26/29 Resistance 18/21/24 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Steel Sword -- --

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Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 5/6/7 Speed 9/10/11 Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 5/6/7 Maximum HP 36/39/42 Attack 31/34/38 Speed 35/38/42 Defense 25/28/31 Resistance 19/22/25 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Allied Sword Reposition --

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 6/7/8 Speed 9/10/11 Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 6/7/8 Maximum HP 39/42/45 Attack 34/37/41 Speed 37/40/44 Defense 26/30/33 Resistance 21/24/27 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Sword	★★★	★★★	50
	Steel Sword	★★★	★★★	100
	Allied Sword	★★★	★★★★	200
	Allied Sword+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Reposition	★★★	★★★★	150
A	Atk/Spd Bond 1	★★★	—	60
A	Atk/Spd Bond 2	★★★★	—	120
A	Atk/Spd Bond 3	★★★★★	—	240
B	Spd/Def Snag 1	★★★	—	60
B	Spd/Def Snag 2	★★★	—	120
B	Spd/Def Snag 3	★★★★	—	240

Personality

Kent is a serious knight ofCaelin. He is very virtuous and good-willed, often trying to be helpful for others. Kent's speech is polite and sophisticated, and he is generally very friendly to others, although he does have to chastiseSain for his relaxed attitudes towards being a knight. He has a very strong sense of duty, although many seem to comment on this.^[1] As another flaw, he says to Sain that he has trouble talking to women.^[2] He is overall a very chivalrous, dedicated knight.

In his first appearance, Kent is a normalcavalier in the service of Caelin. At the end of Lyn's tale, he becomes the commander of Caelin's knights.^[3] He is very dedicated to Lyn, the next marquess of Caelin, and he seems to have feelings for her.^[4] His partner and good friend isSain, a very relaxed, flirtatious cavalier. He speaks little about his background or past.

Supports

Main article:Kent/Supports

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Endings

Lyn's tale

Kent, Knight of Lycia
For his bravery in fulfilling his command, Kent is named Knight Commander of Caelin. It is a high honor, for one so young, but no one denies his worth.

Kent, Knight of Lycia (if Kent was defeated)
Though grievously wounded in battle, Kent has not neglected his duty. He has remained at Lyn's side and has seen her safely to Caelin.

Eliwood/Hector's tale

Kent, the Crimson Shield
After Caelin was placed under Ostian rule, Kent became its steward. His dedication earned him the love of his people.

Kent and Lyn
When her grandfather died, Lyn asked that Caelin be taken under Ostian protection. She set out for Sacae with her former vassal and new love, Kent. The people of Caelin gave them their blessings.

Kent and Fiora
Although they returned to their respective countries, they visited one another often, and their relationship bloomed. When Lyn abdicated Caelin's rule to Ostia, Kent resigned, went to Ilia, and married Fiora.

Kent and Farina
Farina stayed in Caelin as a mercenary, hoping to stay close to Kent. When Lyn abdicated Caelin's rule to Ostia, Kent resigned his commission and served at Farina's side as a mercenary in Ilia.

Quotes

Death quotes

Battle quotes

Heroes quotes

Main article:Kent/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Kent's official artwork fromThe Blazing Blade can be viewed inPath of Radiance's extras menu if a copy ofThe Blazing Blade is connected to a copy ofPath of Radiance.

Fire Emblem Cipher

Kent is featured on two cards inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Kent
	The Crimson Shield, Kent
		"I will gladly volunteer to protect Lycia with my life."
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Paladin		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Cavalier Combination:[Activate][Once per turn] Select a "Sain" card in your Retreat Area and place it on top of your Deck. Diligent Crimson Lance:[Support] If the attacking unit is "Sain" or a unit with the affinity, until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #B07-011HN • Artist:Genki Kuno
	Diligent Red Knight, Kent
		"We still have a mission to complete, Sain!"
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Cavalier		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Caelin's Red & Green:[Always] If this unit is supported by "Sain", this unit gains +30 attack. Attack Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B07-012N • Artist:Genki Kuno
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Kent .

Flavor text

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Kent: Crimson Shield
Here's Kent, a knight of the Lycian League's House Caelin! He's something of an intellectual with a stern disposition to match. Needless to say, he's quite the reliable Hero.	A trusted servant of the marquess, Kent was sent with his friend Sain to the plains of Sacae. There, they were to search for the marquess's daughter, who had eloped with a nomad youth, as well as the missing lady's daughter—Lyn.	Working with the carefree Sain didn't exactly make the job a straightforward one, but Kent was eventually successful in finding Lyn, the marquess's granddaughter. And he also saved her from an assassin sent by the marquess's brother!	Touched by Lyn's noble character, Kent pledged his loyalty to her. And so, the steadfastly loyal knight continued to serve, to see the day that his lady was safe at last!
Closely Associated Characters
Lyn Sain Florina {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} A woman who grew up on the plains before learning she is nobility of Caelin. Served by Kent. An impulsive and playful knight of Caelin. Despite his age, he was appointed to be subcommander of Caelin's knights. Kent's partner. Youngest of three sisters who are Pegasus Knights of Ilia. Shy, gentle girl who loves animals. Fights alongside Sain and Kent to support Lyn. {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)

243

Kent The Blazing Blade

991

CYL 2 (2018)

327

Kent The Blazing Blade

627 (−364)

CYL 3 (2019)

338 (+19)

Kent The Blazing Blade

594 (−33)

CYL 4 (2020)

320 (−36)

Kent The Blazing Blade

457 (−137)

CYL 5 (2021)

229 (−91)

Kent The Blazing Blade

427 (−30)

CYL 6 (2022)

177 (−53)

Kent The Blazing Blade

565 (+138)

CYL 7 (2023)

533 (+356)

Kent The Blazing Blade

84 (−481)

CYL 8 (2024)

505 (−28)

Kent The Blazing Blade

92 (+8)

CYL 9 (2025)

508 (+3)

Kent The Blazing Blade

76 (−16)

CYL 10 (2026)

447 (−61)

Kent The Blazing Blade

68 (−8)

Total results		This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	3,981

Trivia

• There is an error in Kent and Wallace's C-rank support conversation in the English version ofThe Blazing Blade. In the conversation, Lyn's parents are said to have eloped 17 years prior to Eliwood/Hector's tale. While this is correct in the Japanese version, the correct figure according to the localization should be 20 years prior due to the localization increasing Lyn's age from 15 to 18.

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
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Official artwork

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  Artwork of Kent fromThe Blazing Blade.

CG images

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  CG image ofLyn meeting Kent andSain inThe Blazing Blade.
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  CG image ofWil andFlorina joining Lyn, Sain, and Kent inThe Blazing Blade.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Kent: Crimson Shield.
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  Artwork of Kent: Crimson Shield.
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  Artwork of Kent: Crimson Shield.
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  Artwork of Kent: Crimson Shield.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Kent: Crimson Shield.
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  Artwork of Kent: Crimson Shield.
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  Artwork of Kent: Crimson Shield.
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  Artwork of Kent: Crimson Shield.
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  Kent in artwork ofLyn: Lady of the Plains.
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  Kent in artwork ofSain: Green Lance.

Cipher artwork

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  Kent in artwork ofCain.

Other appearances

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  Kent in artwork celebratingLyn'sstatuette.

References

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