Lucius (Japanese:ルセアRuthea) is a playable character inFire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. He is a devout follower of SaintElimine, and companion ofRaven.

Biography

Lucius grew up in an orphanage after his father, a mercenary, was killed by a thief^[2] and his mother passed away of illness. He endured many hardships at the orphanage, including poverty, an abusive instructor,^[3] and bullying from his peers due to his feminine appearance.^[4]

Eventually, Lucius decided to become a monk, and during his travels became a retainer of House Cornwell. There he metRaymond, who would become his closest friend. After the destruction of House Cornwell, Lucius began traveling with a vengeance-driven Raymond, now know as "Raven".

Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade

Role

Lucius is the only playableMonk inFire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. He is playable inLyn's,Eliwood's, andHector's tales. The game's tutorial uses Lucius to explainlight magic's place in thetrinity of magic.

Lyn's tale

Lucius appears and is recruited inChapter 7 of Lyn's story. He automatically joins the party.

Lucius takes notice of the nearby commotion whenNils is thrown out of the local inn after looking for help to locateNinian. When a member of theBlack Fang threatens Nils, Lucius steps in and defeats him. Lucius then joins Lyn to look for Ninian.

He aids her untilLundgren is defeated, and studies in Caelin for some time afterward before being summoned to another land byRaven.^[5]

Eliwood's and Hector's tales

Lucius reappears, with Raven, in Caelin duringChapter 16 of Eliwood's story orChapter 17 of Hector's story. Raven speaks with theBlack Fang guard outside the cell, mentioning that he has a grudge againstOstia—and thus Hector—and convinces the guard to let him out to fight Hector and Eliwood. Lucius objects to this, but Raven tells him to stay in the cell for his own safety.

Onturn 7, the imprisoned Caelin soldiers accompanying Lucius, having noticed that Lyn has returned with reinforcements, take out keys and weapons from a hidden place in the cell and let themselves out. Lucius opts not to leave and instead remains in the cell to wait for Raven's return. The Caelin soldiers are sympathetic and give him supplies to defend himself and leave.

OncePriscilla has spoken to Raven, he can return to Lucius's cell and convince him to come along with Eliwood's and Hector's group.

Starting stats and growth rates

Monk Level 3 Affinity

Recruitment:Chapter 7, automatically from turn 1(Lyn's Tale) Chapter 16E/17H, talk withRaven.(Eliwood's/Hector's Tale) StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 18 Luck 2 Magic 7 Defense 1 Skill 6 Resistance 6 Speed 10 Constitution 6 Movement 5 Aid 5 Max HP 55% Luck 20% Magic 60% Defense 10% Skill 50% Resistance 60% Speed 40% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Lightning Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- D -- --

• Note: Lucius has the same starting stats in Eliwood/Hector's tale if he was defeated during Lyn's tale.

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Bishop	+3	+2	+1	+0	+0	+3	+2	+1	+1	+30, C

Analysis

InLyn Mode, Lucius has some of the best offensive capabilities. He has no trouble killing most enemies until Chapter 10, thanks to his good magic and excellent speed. Despite the low might of light tomes, his magic is good enough to one-round physical enemies. That said, he faces a severe durability problem. With only 1 base defense and 18 HP, and a meager 10% defense growth, Lucius will always be in danger when attacked. His base resistance is solid and his growth is very good, but his physical durability will always be poor. His poor base luck of 2 and 20% growth, combined with the fact that Lyn mode does not givetactician's bonuses, means that he is in danger of getting a critical hit, which will almost certainly kill him.

After Lyn's tale, Lucius joins at the end of the early game period in Eliwood's and Hector's tales. If he was not trained in Lyn's tale, his stats are mediocre for his join time, and he is seven levels away from promotion. Without promoting, all Lucius can do is deal chip damage to enemies. He can still double many foes thanks to high speed, but does not deal enough damage to kill them. The low might of light magic tomes significantly hurts him here.

That said, if Lucius reaches his promotion toBishop, he becomes a much better unit. He gains +2 magic, which is good enough on average to make him one-round enemies paired with his high magic growth. He also gains C-rank staves, allowing him to use many useful staves right away. This includesRestore,Barrier andMend.

Thanks to his high magic growth, Lucius is a good candidate to use theWarp staff later in the game. The player gains access toPent later on, who has much better base stats than Lucius. He also starts with a high enough base staff rank to use the Warp staff; Lucius needs to grind his from C to A. Still, Lucius is among the better Warp candidates inBlazing Blade.

Lucius will continue to double enemies after promotion, and will have enough magic to one-round most of them. With the added staff utility and potential for Warping, he is among the better units in the game if trained. But, if Lucius is not trained, he cannot contribute very much. If the player does not play Lyn Mode, Lucius is too weak to one-round when he joins, and far away from promotion. This makes him a unit dependent on Lyn Mode investment. Without that investment, making Lucius a useful contributor requires much more time.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Two variants of Lucius are present inHeroes. The normal version of Lucius is one of the characters added to the game in theBlazing Shadows update, and became available for summoning by players on March 14, 2017. A young version of Lucius was added in theNo Matter Where update, and was first available to summon starting April 7, 2023.

Lucius: The Light

Starting stats

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Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 4/5/6 Speed 6/7/8 Defense 1/2/3 Resistance 7/8/9 Maximum HP 31/34/37 Attack 25/28/31 Speed 23/26/29 Defense 8/11/14 Resistance 28/31/34 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills -- Reconcile --

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 4/5/6 Speed 7/8/9 Defense 1/2/3 Resistance 8/9/10 Maximum HP 32/35/38 Attack 26/29/32 Speed 25/28/31 Defense 9/12/15 Resistance 30/33/36 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills -- Reconcile Imbue

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 5/6/7 Speed 7/8/9 Defense 2/3/4 Resistance 8/9/10 Maximum HP 34/37/41 Attack 29/32/35 Speed 26/30/33 Defense 10/13/17 Resistance 32/35/38 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills -- Martyr Miracle

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Assault	★★★	—	50
	Pain	★★★	—	150
	Pain+	★★★★★	—	300
	Heal	★★★	★★★	50
	Reconcile	★★★	★★★	100
	Martyr	★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Martyr+	★★★★★	—	300
	Imbue	★★★	★★★★	50
	Miracle	★★★	★★★★★	100
A	HP +3	★★★	—	40
A	HP +4	★★★★	—	80
A	HP +5	★★★★★	—	160

Lucius: Calming Light

Starting stats

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Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 14/15/16 Attack 11/12/13 Speed 5/6/7 Defense 2/3/4 Resistance 11/12/13 Maximum HP 32/35/38 Attack 39/43/46 Speed 25/28/31 Defense 12/15/18 Resistance 42/45/48 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage ofTrait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Assault Martyr Imbue

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 15/16/17 Attack 11/12/13 Speed 6/7/8 Defense 3/4/5 Resistance 11/12/13 Maximum HP 34/38/41 Attack 41/45/48 Speed 28/31/34 Defense 13/17/20 Resistance 44/47/50 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage ofTrait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Mystic War Staff Martyr+ Heavenly Light

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Assault	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Mystic War Staff	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Heal	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Reconcile	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Martyr	★★★★	★★★★	200
	Martyr+	★★★★★	—	300
	Imbue	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Miracle	★★★★	★★★★★	100
A	Atk/Res Ideal 1	★★★★	—	60
A	Atk/Res Ideal 2	★★★★	—	120
A	Atk/Res Ideal 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Distant Guard 1	★★★★	—	60
C	Distant Guard 2	★★★★	—	120
C	Distant Guard 3	★★★★	—	240

Personality

As expected of a follower of St. Elimine, Lucius is a gentle, understanding man who believes in healing the suffering of others, such as his dear friend Raven.

He has had his own share of hardship in regards to the passing of his parents and his early life in an orphanage.^[6] In the orphanage, Lucius was teased for his feminine appearance, memories that he still recalls in his support conversations.^[4] Even when somebody reminds him of his difficult past, Lucius remains polite and kind, and is more concerned for others than himself.

During stressful situations Lucius has a condition, that his bishop has called a "sickness of the soul", where he will become greatly distressed. During these attacks he will pale and appears to have trouble speaking.

Supports

Main article:Lucius/Supports

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Endings

Lyn's tale

Lucius, the Traveling Monk
Lucius studies in Caelin for a time, but he departs after receiving summons to another land. He has since been seen traveling with a hard-eyed mercenary.

Lucius, the Traveling Monk (if Lucius was defeated)
His injuries in combat prove too much for Lucius, and he bids Lyn farewell.

Eliwood/Hector's tale

Lucius, The Light
Lucius lived a modest life in a remote corner of Araphen. He built a small orphanage, where he now cares for helpless children.

Lucius and Raven
After the conflict, Raven revealed his past to Hector. Hector offered to rebuild Raven's home, but Raven refused. He and Lucius travel as mercenaries, but Lucius is pleased to see his friend's heart has been eased.

Quotes

Death quotes

Battle quotes

Fire Emblem Heroes

Main article:Lucius/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Lucius'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

Lucius is featured on four cards inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Lucius
	The Light, Lucius
		"Saint Elimine, thank you for this miracle."
		Attack: 50	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Bishop		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Divine:[Activate][Once per turn] [] Until the end of this turn, this unit's attack is increased by 20. Beautiful Holy Light:[Trigger] When this unit attacks a non-lord enemy and "Divine" was used this turn, until the end of this battle, this unit's attack cannot be evaded.
	Card #B07-022R • Artist:Maki Hakoda
	Kind-Hearted Monk, Lucius
		"The blessings of St. Elimine be upon you."
		Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Monk		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Faithful Vassal:[Activate] [] Until the end of this turn, your ally "Raven" and "Priscilla" gain 10 attack. Miracle Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this combat, your opponent's attacking unit cannot perform a Critical Hit.
	Card #B07-023N • Artist:Maki Hakoda
	A Light Close to a Lone Sword, Lucius
		"Lord Raymond, you are not someone who should dwell on revenge! I know you... I have always been with you!"
		Attack: 50	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Bishop		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Beautiful Light:[Activate][Once per turn] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit's attack gains +20 attack. "Come what may, I will be with you.":[Trigger] [Send 1 card from your hand to the Retreat Area] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, you may pay the cost and if you do: Choose 1 card with the same Unit Name as your main character from your Retreat Area, and add it to your hand.
	Card #B21-058HN • Artist:Uroko Naruse
	Monk of the Elimine Church, Lucius
		"May I please lend you my services?"
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 2
		Class: Monk		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Servant of Cornwell:[Activate] [] [] Choose 1 "Raven" from your Retreat Area, and add it to your hand. A Prayer to the Saint:[Always] Enemies in the Back Line who are attacking your Main Character cannot Critical Hit.
	Card #B21-059N • Artist:Uroko Naruse
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Lucius .

Flavor text

Meet some of the Heroes entries

The LightCalming Light

Lucius: The Light
Lucius is a retainer to the mercenary Raven. He's an exceedingly gentle, caring man with long, flowing hair and a slender, delicate frame. At a glance, you might not know what he's capable of!	His tender nature is something of a triumph, however, as his was a difficult childhood. He lost both his parents at an early age and was placed in an orphanage. Later, as a young man, he became a retainer of House Cornwell, and it seemed like the sorrow of his childhood was behind him.	But misfortune befell House Cornwell as well, and the house was ruined through its involvement in a certain incident. Since then, Lucius has served Raven, the remaining heir to the disgraced family.	Lucius has been dealt blow after blow since he was born, but he's never stopped pushing on. I hope he and Raven will be rewarded with peace at last one day!
Closely Associated Characters
Raven {{{Related_name2}}} {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} A noble heir whose true name is Raymond. Works as a mercenary to enact revenge. He is served by Lucius. {{{Related_blurb2}}} {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Lucius: Calming Light
Here's a young Lucius, who's visiting us from the Lycia region of Elibe! I hear he used to live in an orphanage, but now he serves House Cornwell!	Lucius's radiant beauty isn't just skin deep—he always has a gentle and kind demeanor. Looks like he was just as sweet as a child!	He's carrying the Mystic War Staff, a weapon imbued with the War God's power. It could be dangerous in the wrong hands, but I know we can count on Lucius to use it for good!	I hear that Lucius's time in the orphanage was difficult, but now that he's serving his lord, Raymond, every day is a joy!
Closely Associated Characters
Raven {{{Related_name2}}} {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} A noble heir whose true name is Raymond. Works as a mercenary to enact revenge. Liege to Lucius. {{{Related_blurb2}}} {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

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Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)

132

Lucius The Blazing Blade

2,204

CYL 2 (2018)

170

Lucius The Blazing Blade

1,502 (−702)

CYL 3 (2019)

225 (+56)

Lucius The Blazing Blade

1,047 (−455)

CYL 4 (2020)

220 (−13)

Lucius The Blazing Blade

719 (−328)

CYL 5 (2021)

206 (−14)

Lucius The Blazing Blade

481 (−238)

CYL 6 (2022)

205 (−2)

Lucius The Blazing Blade

495 (+14)

CYL 7 (2023)

185 (−20)

Lucius The Blazing Blade

344 (−151)

CYL 8 (2024)

205 (+20)

Lucius The Blazing Blade

326 (−18)

CYL 9 (2025)

193 (−12)

Lucius The Blazing Blade

292 (−34)

CYL 10 (2026)

196 (+3)

Lucius The Blazing Blade

190 (−102)

Total results		This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	7,600

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
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Official artwork

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  Artwork of Lucius fromThe Blazing Blade.

CG images

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  CG image featuring Lucius fromThe Blazing Blade.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Lucius: The Light.
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  Artwork of Resplendent Lucius: The Light.
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  Artwork of Resplendent Lucius: The Light.
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  Artwork of Resplendent Lucius: The Light.
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  Artwork of Lucius: Calming Light.
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Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Lucius: Calming Light.
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  Lucius in artwork ofRaven: Peerless Fighter.

Other artwork

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  Wallpaper of Lucius: The Light from theA Hero Rises 2018 event.
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  Artwork of Lucius and several other characters forHeroes's second anniversary, drawn byItagaki Hako.
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  Artwork of Lucius and several other characters forHeroes's third anniversary, drawn by Itagaki Hako.

Cipher artwork

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  Lucius in artwork of Raven.

References

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