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Lifetaker


Icon of the Lifetaker skill inThree Houses.


Unit recovers HP equal to 50% of damage dealt after defeating a foe.

Type(s)
  • Class(Awakening,Fates,Three Houses,Warriors: Three Hopes)
  • Passive(Echoes: Shadows of Valentia)
First game

Awakening

Lifetaker (Japanese:生命吸収Life Absorption) is a healingskill which debuted inFire Emblem Awakening. InAwakening andFates, it is a class skill associated with theDark Knight class which heals half of the user'sHP when they kill an enemyunit during their own turn of movement; inEchoes: Shadows of Valentia, it is a passive skill associated with theShadow Sword andDevil Axe with largely the same effect but without the own-phase restriction. InFire Emblem: Three Houses, it returns as a class skill unlocked through the class mastery of theDark Bishop, and now heals half of the damage dealt by the user when they defeat a target during their turn.

Data

In the mainFire Emblem series

GameIconEffectActivationCapacityNotes
AwakeningRestores 50% of the user'sHP.If user initiates combat and defeats the target----
FatesRestores 50% of the user'sHP.If user initiates combat and defeats the target--Base cost: 1,500G
Echoes: Shadows of ValentiaRestores (damage dealt)HP to the user.If user defeats the target----
Three HousesRestores (damage dealt / 2)HP to the user.If user initiates combat and defeats the target----

In otherFire Emblem series titles

GameIconEffectActivationCapacityNotes
Warriors: Three HopesRestores a small amount of HP.If user defeats an enemy commander----

Availability

Awakening

UnitsAresGharnefNergalSelena
ClassesDark Knight(Learned at level 15)

Fates

ClassesDark Knight(Learned fromlevel 15 and up)

Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

WeaponsShadow SwordDevil Axe

Three Houses

Class masteryDark Bishop(150 class Exp required)

Warriors: Three Hopes

Class mastery (★★★)Dark Mage:BalthusDimitriDedueHolstJeraltJeritzaLorenzRaphaelRodrigueSetethSylvain

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GameText
(English)
Text
(Japanese)
Awakening
When attacking, restores 50%
HP if the enemy is defeated.
自分から攻撃して敵を倒すと、
HP50%回復
Fates
Restores up to 50% HP if this unit initiates
an attack and defeats the enemy.
自分から攻撃して敵を倒した時、
HPが最大HPの50%回復
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Absorbs HP if the opponent
is defeated.
相手を撃破した場合
そのHPを吸収する
Three Houses
Unit recovers HP equal to 50% of damage
dealt after defeating a foe.
自分から攻撃して敵を撃破した時、
与えたダメージの50%だけ
自分のHPを回復する
Warriors: Three Hopes
Restores a small amount of HP when an enemy commander is defeated.
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Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
LanguageNameDefinition, etymology, and notes
English

Lifetaker

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Japanese

生命吸収

Life Absorption

Spanish

Ejecución curativa

Healing Execution

French

Drain de vie

Drain of Life

German

Lebenssauger

Lifesucker

Italian

Risucchia vita

Swallowing Life

Dutch

Levensteler

Liferobber

Korean

생명 흡수

Life absorber

Simplified Chinese

生命吸收

Life absorb

Traditional Chinese

生命吸收

Life absorb

References

See also

Skills inFire Emblem Awakening
Breaker skillsAxebreakerBowbreakerLancebreakerSwordbreakerTomebreaker
Bonus damage skillsConquestIote's ShieldBeastbaneWyrmsbane
Experience-related skillsAptitudeDisciplineParagonUnderdogVeteran
Faire skillsAxefaireBowfaireLancefaireSwordfaireTomefaire
Healing skillsBondHealtouchLifetakerReliefRenewal
Offensive skillsAetherAstraIgnisLethalityLunaLuna+SolVengeance
Pair Up skillsDefenderDelivererDual Guard+Dual Strike+Dual Support+Veteran
Proximity skillsAnathemaCharmDemoiselleFocusHexSolidarityTantivy
Rally skillsRally DefenseRally HeartRally LuckRally MagicRally MovementRally ResistanceRally SkillRally SpectrumRally SpeedRally Strength
Stat-boosting skillsAll Stats +2Avoid +10Defense +2Hit Rate +20HP +5Indoor FighterLuck +4Magic +2Movement +1Outdoor FighterResistance +2Resistance +10Skill +2Special DanceSpeed +2Strength +2Zeal
Turn-related skillsAggressorEven RhythmLucky SevenOdd RhythmPatiencePrescienceQuick BurnSlow BurnVantage
Miscellaneous skillsAcrobatAegisArmsthriftCounterDespoilGaleforceGambleLocktouchMiraclePassPaviseRightful KingShadowgiftWrath
Outrealm skillsAggressorAll Stats +2BondIote's ShieldLimit BreakerParagonRally HeartResistance +10
Enemy-exclusive skillsAegis+DragonskinHawkeyeHit Rate +10Luna+Pavise+Rightful GodVantage+
Skills inFire Emblem Fates
Class skillsPersonal skills
Bonus damage skillsArmor ShieldBeastbaneBeast ShieldGolembaneWinged Shield--
Breaker skillsAxebreakerBowbreakerLancebreakerShurikenbreakerSwordbreakerTomebreaker--
Counter skillsCounterCountermagicCountercurseDivine RetributionIcy BloodShuriken MasteryTriple Threat
Debuffing skillsDraconic HexSeal DefenseSeal MagicSeal ResistanceSeal SpeedSeal StrengthHighwaymanIcy BloodShuriken Mastery
Experience-related skillsAptitudeFuture SightNobilityParagonUnderdogPride
Faire skillsAxefaireBowfaireLancefaireShurikenfaireSwordfaireTomefaire--
Healing skillsAmaterasuBetter OddsCamaraderieEven BetterGood FortuneLive to ServeReliefRenewalDraconic HeirForagerGoody BasketHaikuHealing DescantMorbid CelebrationOptimisticReciprocitySweet Tooth
Item-obtaining skillsProfiteerSalvage BlowWitch's BrewCollectorMake a Killing
Mobility skillsLungePassShoveSurefootedSwapWarp--
Mutual effect skillsLife and DeathQuixoticWary FighterPeacebringer
Offensive skillsAetherAstraDragon FangIgnisLethalityLunaRend HeavenSolVengeance--
Pair Up skillsBold StanceDefenderDual GuardsmanDual StrikerNohrian TrustShelterTactical AdviceBushidoCompetitiveDaydreamDevoted PartnerEvasive PartnerFierce RivalForceful PartnerGallantMiraculous SaveNoble CauseSisterhoodSupportive
Proximity skillsAmaterasuCharmDemoiselleForeign PrincessGentilhommeHeartseekerInspirationMalefic AuraSavage BlowSolidarityVoice of PeaceFierce MienFortunate SonHealing DescantLily's PoiseMisfortunatePeacebringerPerspicaciousPlaythingsPyrotechnicsQuiet StrengthRallying CryRose's Thorns
Rally skillsRally DefenseRally LuckRally MagicRally MovementRally ResistanceRally SkillRally SpectrumRally SpeedRally StrengthFancy FootworkPerfect Pitch
Stat-boosting skillsDancing BladeDefense +2GambleHeavy BladeHP +5Inspiring SongLuck +4Magic +2Movement +1Resistance +2Rifled BarrelSkill +2Speed +2Strength +2SurveyVeteran IntuitionCalmOptimistPerfectionistProdigyPuissanceVow of FriendshipWind Disciple
Taker skillsDefensetakerLifetakerLucktakerMagictakerResistancetakerSkilltakerSpeedtakerStrengthtaker--
Turn-related skillsAggressorArmored BlowBetter OddsCertain BlowDarting BlowDeath BlowDuelist's BlowEven BetterEvenhandedEven KeelFuture SightIron WillLucky SevenOdd ShapedPoison StrikeQuick DrawSavage BlowStrong RiposteToxic BrewWarding BlowCountercurseFearsome BlowMischievousMorbid CelebrationPyrotechnics
Miscellaneous skillsAegisAir SuperiorityAwakeningClarityDragon WardElbow RoomGaleforceGrisly WoundHoshidan UnityLocktouchMiracleNatural CoverOpportunity ShotPavisePoint BlankPotent PotionQuick SalveReplicateShadowgiftSpendthriftTrampleVantageAching BloodBibliophileBloodthirstBorn StewardBrynhildrCaptureChivalryFierce CounterFiery BloodGuarded BraveryIn ExtremisKidnapLucky CharmNohr EnmityOpportunistPragmaticUnmaskVendetta
Enemy-exclusive skillsDivine ShieldDragonskinHit/Avoid +ImmobilizeImmune StatusInevitable EndResist StatusSelf-DestructStaff SavantVoid Curse
Skills inFire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Combat artsAegisamiiboArchballistaArmorcrushArmor DisruptorAstral BladeCelestial BowCoral CoverCrosswise CutCurved ShotDeath BlowDestrezaDouble LionDragonhazeDuelist SwordEarth's BoonEarth's KissEncloserFlambergeFoudroyantGrounderHeaven or HellHeavy DrawHexbladeHit and RunHunter's VolleyKnightkneelerLeonine PoiseLongearcheLunar FlashLungeMistdancerOverrunPavisePenetratePlenitudeRagnarok ΩRoundhouseScendscaleShadow GambitShoveSolar ThrustSolo Triangle AttackSpeculumSubdueSunderSwapTempest LanceThunderclapTigerstanceTrance ShotTriangle AttackVendettaWard ArrowWindsweepWrath Strike
Other skillsAbsolveAnathemaAnti-ArmorAnti-CavalryAnti-FliersAntihexAnti-TerrorsApotropeBanishBowrange +Dark SpikesDefensiveDeicideDisciplineDivideDragonskinDuma's GiftEerie ScreechEvade CriticalHalve AxesHalve LancesHalve SwordsHeavy ArmorHexIncarnationInfluenceLifetakerMagic +5MiracleNullify AilmentsPactPhalanxPhantasmReconstructRecoveryResistance +5SanctuarySoothing LightSophisticateTeleportationTransmuteTri-afflictionUpheavalVengeful CryWildfireWrath
Abilities inFire Emblem: Three Houses
Class and skill level abilitiesPersonal abilities
Bonus damage abilitiesArmored Effect NullCavalry Effect NullDragon Effect NullEffect NullFlying Effect NullInfantry Effect NullMonster Effect NullMonstrous Appeal
Breaker abilitiesAxebreakerBowbreakerFistbreakerLancebreakerSwordbreakerTomebreaker--
Debuffing abilitiesSeal DefenseSeal MagicSeal MovementSeal ResistanceSeal SpeedSeal StrengthBlade Breaker
Experience-related abilitiesModel LeaderMastermindAptitudeImperial LineageLeicester LineageMastermindProfessor's GuidanceRoyal Lineage
Faire abilitiesAxefaireBowfaireBlack TomefaireDark TomefaireFistfaireLancefaireSwordfaireWhite Tomefaire--
Healing abilitiesBattalion RenewalLifetakerRenewalWhite Magic Heal +Animal FriendCatnapGoody BasketLive to ServeSongstress
Proximity abilitiesCharmHeartseekerSacred PowerAdvocateBorn FighterGuardianHonorable SpiritInfirmary MasterLily's PoiseSongstress
Rally abilitiesRally CharmRally DefenseRally DexterityRally LuckRally MagicRally MovementRally ResistanceRally SpeedRally StrengthCompassionCrest ScholarPerseverance
Skill level abilitiesAuthorityAxe ProwessBow ProwessBrawling ProwessFaithLance ProwessReasonSword Prowess--
Stat-boosting abilitiesAlert StanceAvo +10Crit +20Defense +2Defensive TacticsDefiant AvoDefiant CritDefiant DefDefiant MagDefiant ResDefiant SpdDefiant StrDexterity +4Hit +20HP +5Magic +2Movement +1Offensive TacticsPomp & CircumstanceResistance +2Special DanceSpeed +2Strength +2Weight -Business ProsperityCircadian BeatConfidenceDistinguished HouseFighting SpiritHunter's BoonKing of GrapplingLady KnightLone WolfOfficer DutyPersecution ComplexPhilandererRivalryStaunch ShieldSurvival InstinctVeteran KnightWatchful Eye
Turn-related abilitiesAlert StanceArmored BlowBattalion DesperationBattalion VantageBattalion WrathDarting BlowDeath BlowDesperationDuelist's BlowFiendish BlowLucky SevenPoison StrikeQuick RiposteTransmuteUncanny BlowVantageWarding BlowWrathBlade BreakerMurderous IntentStaunch ShieldSurvival Instinct
Weapon abilitiesAxe Avo +20Axe Crit +10Black Magic Avo +20Black Magic Crit +10Black Magic Range +1Black Magic Uses x2Bow Avo +20Bow Crit +10BowfaireBowrange +Brawl Avo +20Brawl Crit +10Close CounterDark Magic Avo +20Dark Magic Crit +10Dark Magic Range +1Dark Magic Uses x2Lance Avo +20Lance Crit +10Sword Avo +20Sword Crit +10White Magic Avo +20White Magic Crit +10White Magic Range +1White Magic Uses x2
Miscellaneous abilitiesAegisCantoCounterattackDanceFireHealLethalityLocktouchMiasma ΔMiraclePassPaviseStealStealthTerrain ResistanceUnarmed Combat
Enemy-exclusive abilities10 ElitesAnchorAgarthan TechnologyAir of IntimidationAncient DragonskinAncient Dragon WrathAnti-Magic ArmorBarrierCommanderCursed PowerDark Magic Uses x4Divine Dragon HornDragon-Scale WallEnclosing WallEnhanced FortitudeEssence BarrierGeneralGiant WingsHeavily Armored WallImmune StatusInfinite MagicKeen IntuitionMagic BindManifest PhantomMighty King of LegendNoncombatantParagonPath of the ConquerorPoisonSurging LightTwin CrestsUmbral LeechUnsealable MagicVital Defense
Unused abilitiesBlack Magic Uses x4Dark Magic Crit +10DisciplineDragon Effect NullEffect NullFistbreakerInfantry Effect NullLance Avo +20White Magic Crit +10White Magic Uses x4
Abilities inFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Class and skill level abilitiesPersonal abilities
Action abilitiesArcher's PloyArcher's WisdomArmored Cavalry's PloyArmored Cavalry's WisdomArmored Infantry's PloyDark Mage's PloyDark Mage's WisdomDual Wielder's PloyEmperor's PloyEssence of DarknessEssence of FireEssence of IceEssence of LightEssence of LightningEssence of WindFiendish BlowKing's PloyKnight's PloyLeader's PloyMage's PloyMage's WisdomMage Knight's PloyMercenary's PloyMercenary's WisdomPegasus Knight's PloyPerspectivePriest's PloyPriest's WisdomSavior of the MeekSeeker of GreatnessStormer of the LandThief's PloyThief's WisdomWarrior's PloyWyvern Rider's PloyAzure LightningCamaraderieCareful StudyCold CalculationCourageous AriaCursed ExpulsionDark ConjurationDeceitDemolisherDivine CapriceDivine PulseDreamer's PaintbrushDualityDustcloudEasy BreezyGalvanic SurgeGoddess's BlessingGolden FistsGordian StrokeIcy PlungeIntense VelocityLightning BoundLuminous PrayerMartial ProwessMaximum AmbulationNether SighOne for the BooksPersonal SpacePersonality ShiftPrismatic ResonancePure BrawnPurifying RainQuietusRadiant LoveRondo of RosesShadowflashSnowslipSolar ProminenceThunderous RefrainTwofold RuinWicked ImpulseWind StanceWindstormWindswept
Support abilities--Adept FlirtAdvocateAgarthan ArcanaAnimal FriendAshen DemonBlade BreakerCaptain's GritCatnapDistinguished HouseEmergent MagicEmperor's PrestigeFighting SpiritFists of JusticeGoody BasketHeavensentHunter's BoonInfirmary MasterKing of GrapplingKing's MightKnight's WisdomLeader's AcumenLily's PoiseLive to ServeLockpickLone WolfMonstrous AppealMortal CoilMurderous IntentName DropNatural WarriorNothing to ReportOverachieverPerceptionPersecution ComplexPower of the SaintsRight-Hand ManRivalrySacrosanctShrewd OperatorSongstressStaunch ShieldSurvival InstinctSwift AwakeningUnsought PowerWatchful Eye
Tactical abilities--AmbitionBorn FighterCenter StageDeadly AimDelicate FlowerDevotionEager BladeForesightHand of TimeHealthy CuriosityHeart's DesireHonorable SpiritKing's LanceKnight's OathLife and LimbLogicianMakings of a MercMaster of ConcealmentMercenary CreedMerciful AuspicesNature's WrathNoble DutyNoble PrideObliterationOfficer DutyOutland TechniquePerfect MemoryPolymathPower of NightRaging TempestRay of SunshineReignResolute PathReverenceSecond-in-CommandSoldier's HonorSworn LanceTrue ChampionUnbending SpiritUnfeeling BladeValiant BloodlineVeteran CommanderVigilant GazeVirtuoso
Awakening-related abilitiesAwakening AssistBattalion VantageDarting BlowPegasus Knight's WisdomSwift AwakeningVantageAdept FlirtHunter's BoonName DropPower of the SaintsSongstressUnsought Power
Stun Gauge-related abilitiesBrawler's PloyBrawler's WisdomDeath BlowHeaviest HitterHeavy HitterPatienceWarrior's WisdomWyvern Rider's WisdomFists of JusticeNatural WarriorPerception
Warrior Gauge-related abilitiesBattalion VantageBlessed BreathKnight's WisdomVantageWarrior AssistHeavensentMortal CoilRivalrySurvival InstinctUnsought Power
Weapon-related abilitiesApex AxeApex BowApex GauntletApex LanceApex SwordApex TomeAxebreakerAxe BusterAxe ProwessBowbreakerBow BusterBowfaireBow ProwessBrawling ProwessCavalry BusterFaithGauntletbreakerGauntlet BusterLancebreakerLance BusterLance ProwessReasonSwordbreakerSword BusterSwordfaireSword ProwessTomebreakerTome Buster--
Battalion abilitiesResist ArmorResist AxesResist BowsResist CavalryResist FliersResist GauntletsResist LancesResist MonstersResist SwordsResist Tomes--
Bonus damage abilitiesArmored Infantry's WisdomNullify Armored EffectNullify Cavalry EffectNullify Flying EffectNullify MagicMonstrous Appeal
Healing abilitiesBattalion RenewalCharmLifetakerRenewalSeasoned TacticsAnimal FriendCatnapInfirmary MasterLily's PoiseLive to ServeSongstress
Adjutant-related abilitiesAdjutant's BenefitAwakening AssistDark AssistFire AssistIce AssistLight AssistLightning AssistOne Heart One MindRally CharmRally DefenseRally DeluxeRally DexterityRally LuckRally MagicRally ResistanceRally SpeedRally StrengthVanguard's BenefitWarrior AssistWind AssistAdvocateLily's Poise
Stat-boosting abilitiesAbsorb CharmAbsorb DefenseAbsorb DexterityAbsorb LuckAbsorb MagicAbsorb ResistanceAbsorb SpeedAbsorb StrengthApex AxeApex BowApex GauntletApex LanceApex SwordApex TomeBoost CriticalCarpe DiemDefense +Defensive TacticsDefiant DefDefiant MagDefiant ResDefiant SpdDefiant StrDexterity +Grievous BlowHP +LifeforceLucky SevenMagic +MusterOffensive TacticsPomp & CircumstanceResistance +SchemerSpeed +Strength +TableturnerTransmuteTrustWild AbandonAshen DemonDistinguished HouseEmergent MagicFighting SpiritKing of GrapplingLone WolfMurderous IntentOverachieverPersecution ComplexStaunch ShieldWatchful Eye
Miscellaneous abilitiesAegisAlert StanceAnchorAppraisalArmsthriftBackboneBattalion DesperationBattalion WrathBlack Magic MasteryBlack Magic+CounterattackCounterbreakCounterstrikeDark Magic MasteryDark Magic+Deadly ScytheDefiant CritDesperationDespoilExpert GuardFireFlareHealImpairImpregnableKinshipKnucklebreakerLethalityLocktouchLunaMagic Attack Range+MastermindMiasma ΔMiraclePassPavisePoison StrikeProvokeQuick RiposteRange MasterRebellious SpiritSerene StanceShatterSmiteSolSpecial DanceStalwart StanceStealTerrain ResistanceWhite Magic MasteryWhite Magic+Wrath
Enemy-exclusive abilitiesAncient DragonskinAncient Dragon WrathCrestological WisdomImmune StatusSeal MagicSeal StrengthTenacityUnsealable Magic