Macellan (Japanese:ミシェランMishelan) is a knight of theHoly Kingdom of Archanea. He was one of the retinue of knights who assisted in PrincessNyna's doomed escape attempt fromPalace at the onset of theWar of Shadows, and was captured and imprisoned for the rest of the war, until Nyna returned withMarth's forces to reclaim Palace. After the war, he departed the Archanean army to form a band of border watchmen; in theWar of Heroes, he travelled toAltea to offer his assistance to Marth in reclaiming the castle.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Role

Macellan was imprisoned withBoah,Midia,Dolph andTomas, in a cell inPalace under the occupation ofVolzhin and the forces ofDolhr. DuringMarth's assault on the palace and its Dolhr occupation, Macellan and the other prisoners were freed and joined Marth's army.

Starting stats and growth rates

Knight Level 3 Movement 5 Experience 0

Recruitment:Chapter 12, automatically from turn 1 StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 18 Speed 3 Strength 8 Luck 4 Skill 5 Defense 11 W. Level 5 Resistance 0 Max HP 50% Speed 20% Strength 30% Luck 10% Skill 10% Defense 10% W. Level 40% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory -- Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✓ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗ Ballista ✗ Stone ✗

Analysis

Macellan is unlocked alongside another very similarKnight,Dolph, inChapter 12; Macellan is statistically worse than Dolph in every stat besides a 1 point advantage in hisluck base. Even ignoring the fact there is another very similar character that is better in every way, Macellan is simply horrendous. Hisspeed is so low—3 base and 20% growth—that he will get doubled by practically everything in the game. Hisstrength is very mediocre for a character recruited fairly late into the game. Hisweapon level is too low to use strong weapons likeSilver Swords orLevin Swords. Hisskill,luck, and evenHP are similarly mediocre. His strongest base stat, hisdefense, is the same asDraug's, a Knight recruited inChapter 1. He also has the same flaw universal to Knights andGenerals: an abysmal 5 movement and no ability toclass change.

Whilst Macellan has some utility in tanking hits from enemy archers in Chapter 12, even amongst the game's weak class of Knight, Macellan stands out as below average. If you really want to use a knight, Draug, Dolph, and Roger are better options that are obtained at the same time or earlier. Macellan should only be used if most of your units have already died or if you really like the character.

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Role

As inShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Macellan was imprisoned withBoah,Midia,Dolph andTomas, in a cell in Palace under the occupation ofVolzhin and the forces ofDolhr. DuringMarth's assault on the palace and its Dolhr occupation, Macellan and the other prisoners were freed and joined Marth's army.

Starting stats and growth rates

Armored Knight Level 3 Movement 5 Experience 0

Recruitment:Chapter 10, automatically from turn 1 StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 20 Luck 4 Strength 8 W. Level 5 Skill 5 Defense 12 Speed 3 Resistance 0 Max HP 50% Luck 10% Strength 30% W. Level 40% Skill 10% Defense 10% Speed 20% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items -- -- Weapons Sword ✗ Lance ✓ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Promotion stat gains

InMystery of the Emblem, promotion gains for HP and weapon level consist of giving the character as many points as necessary—thex value shown in the table—to reach the promoted class's base value. If the character's value for one of those two stats is higher than their promoted class's base value, they will not receive any bonus in that stat.

Analysis

Macellan joins in Chapter 12 with the dubious distinction of being perhaps the worst unit available in Book 1. One immediate problem with Macellan is that the Armored Knight class is a very bad class to be in, most obviously for having 5Movement, which is tied with Clerics and Archers for the lowest in the game. In outdoor maps where you can field Paladins and Dracoknights with 10 movement this is laughably paltry, and even on indoor maps it is a sizable disadvantage to overcome compared to his abundant 6 and 7 move counterparts. Unfortunately for Macellan, his combat utility provides very little to compensate. HisStrength of 8 is decent, but with a Weapon Level of 5 and access only to lances he cannot complement this strength with any strong weapons, missing out on the powerfulSilver Lance and the many powerful swords and bows many contemporaries can use. Being lance-locked also intensifies his critical weakness of abysmalSpeed, with a base of 3. The lightest lances weigh 6, meaning he will always have 0 AS until he gets 4 points in speed. With a 20% growth he will not crawl out of this pit anytime soon. This critical speed problem makes his offense anemic, as he cannot double even the slowest enemies without an immense level of investment, and any enemy with at least 3 AS doubling him. Even his defense, which at first glance seems like a strength thanks to his high base defense of 12, is highly questionable. Because he will be doubled so often, he is in practice frailer than many units with less defense who do not have this speed problem. His mediocre HP of 20 does not help matters, and with a Resistance of 0 he is highly susceptible to magical attacks. Attempting to promote him is also largely detrimental as it requires both investing at least 6 levels into this terrible unit, and it deprives you of a Knight Crest that can also be used to promote juggernauts like Abel, Cain, and Hardin. Even if given such favoritism to reach promotion, his contributions would still be niche at best as he remains with only 5 movement. Altogether Macellan offers practically zero utility, with little incentive to deploy him outside of personal affinity for his character.

Fire Emblem: Archanea Saga

Role

When the army of Dolhr came to lay siege to Palace at the onset of the War of Shadows, Macellan was part of the band of knights convened by Boah to lead Princess Nyna to safety. The group was instead cornered by Dolhr's forces and was forced to try and fight its way out. In the end, they were defeated and captured upon the arrival ofCamus, and were imprisoned in the palace, where they remained for three years until Marth arrived with Nyna.

Starting stats and growth rates

Armored Knight Level 1 Movement 5 Experience 0

Recruitment:Episode I, automatically from the start StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 20 Luck 4 Strength 8 W. Level 5 Skill 5 Defense 12 Speed 3 Resistance 0 Max HP 50% Luck 10% Strength 30% W. Level 40% Skill 10% Defense 10% Speed 20% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Steel Lance Javelin -- Weapons Sword ✗ Lance ✓ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Role

As inShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Macellan was imprisoned withBoah,Midia,Dolph andTomas, in a cell in Palace under the occupation ofVolzhin and the forces ofDolhr. DuringMarth's assault on the palace and its Dolhr occupation, Macellan and the other prisoners were freed and joined Marth's army.

Starting stats and growth rates

Knight Level 3 Movement 5

Recruitment:Chapter 12, automatically from turn 1 StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 20 Speed 3 Strength 8 Luck 4 Magic 0 Defense 12 Skill 5 Resistance 0 Max HP 60% Speed 25% Strength 35% Luck 30% Magic 0% Defense 30% Skill 25% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory -- Weapon Levels -- D -- -- -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

Promotion stat gains

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Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sorcerer	+2	+2	+1	+1	+1	+0	+0	+3	+0	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Warrior	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+1	+1	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Horseman	+2	+0	+1	+2	+2	+0	+3	+3	+3	E +30 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
General	+10	+2	+1	+1	+4	+0	+4	+3	+1	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Hero	+6	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Berserker	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+0	+1	+30 WEXP

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Analysis

Macellan joins in Chapter 12 ofShadow Dragon as a level 3Knight. His base stats are poor except for defense, and he will get doubled by all enemies in higher difficulties. Macellan only has a D level in lances, so he has no access to effective lances like theRidersbane andDragonpike without investment.

Macellan is seven levels away from promotion, and he struggles to reach and defeat enemies as a Knight. His growth rates are decent and they can be improved throughreclassing, but he will have E in every weapon type other than lances, and will struggle to contribute anything. Other units have better weapon ranks, access to multiple weapon types, higher levels, and better stats than Macellan, likely multiple chapters before he is recruited.

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role

During theWar of Heroes, shortly after Marth's army had reached theAltea palace and was preparing to enter and reclaim it, Macellan arrived and offered his assistance in doing so.

Starting stats and growth rates

Main StoryExtra chapters

General Level 1 Movement 6

Recruitment:Chapter 16, automatically from the start StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 35 Speed 10 Strength 12 Luck 7 Magic 1 Defense 15 Skill 10 Resistance 3 Max HP 100% Speed 40% Strength 75% Luck 50% Magic 0% Defense 70% Skill 50% Resistance 5% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Silver Lance Silver Bow Vulnerary Weapon Levels -- B -- B -- --

Knight Level 1 Movement 5

Recruitment:New Archanea Saga Episode I, automatically from the start StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 20 Speed 3 Strength 8 Luck 4 Magic 0 Defense 12 Skill 5 Resistance 0 Max HP 100% Speed 40% Strength 75% Luck 50% Magic 0% Defense 70% Skill 50% Resistance 5% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Steel Lance Javelin Weapon Levels -- D -- -- -- --

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Growth rates when reclassed

Original set

Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

Personality

Macellan's personality receives almost no exploration inFire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light and its sequels and remakes. However, his death quotes imply he is strongly loyal to PrincessNyna.Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem gives slightly more insight into his character; he has a strong enough sense of justice to desertHardin when he becomes a tyrant, and he enjoys cooking.

Supports

Mystery of the Emblem

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Shadow Dragon

Macellan Knight Mutual supports: Dolph Knight C: 5 B: 10 A: 35 Tomas Archer C: 5 B: 10 A: 35 Midia Paladin C: 5 B: 10 A: 35 [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Supported by:* Boah Bishop C: 5 B: 10 A: 35 [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co2}}} B: {{{bo2}}} A: {{{ao2}}} [[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co3}}} B: {{{bo3}}} A: {{{ao3}}} [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}

New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow

Macellan General Mutual supports: Dolph General C: 3 B: 6 A: -- Tomas Sniper C: 3 B: 6 A: -- Midia Paladin C: 2 B: 4 A: -- [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Supported by:* Kris Mercenary C: 3 B: 6 A: -- [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co2}}} B: {{{bo2}}} A: {{{ao2}}} [[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co3}}} B: {{{bo3}}} A: {{{ao3}}} [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}

Base conversations

Main article:Macellan/Conversations

Endings

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Macellan
Many villages were burnt by Dolhr's troops, and he helps to rebuild them.

Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Macellan, Dead Ringer
Macellen left the Archanean army without a word of explanation. He settled near the border and formed a band of watchmen.

Shadow Dragon

Dead Ringer - Macellan
Macellan left the Archanean army without a word of explanation. He settled near the border and formed a band of watchmen.

New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow

Macellan, Dead Ringer
The people wished for Macellan to return to the Archanean army, but he had other ideas, forming a band of watchmen near the border.

Quotes

Death quotes

Everyone's Conditions quotes

Flavor text

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)	690	Macellan Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon	67
	788	Macellan Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem	19

CYL 2 (2018)	747	Macellan Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon	39 (−28)
	794	Macellan Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem	22

CYL 3 (2019)

615 (+5)

Macellan Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

68 (+6)

CYL 4 (2020)

702 (+17)

Macellan Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon

48 (−20)

CYL 5 (2021)

809 (+107)

Macellan Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

11 (−37)

CYL 6 (2022)

751 (−60)

Macellan Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

28 (+17)

CYL 7 (2023)

743 (−8)

Macellan Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

23 (−5)

CYL 8 (2024)

802 (+59)

Macellan Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon

20 (−3)

CYL 9 (2025)

815 (+13)

Macellan Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

16 (−4)

CYL 10 (2026)

817 (+2)

Macellan Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

11 (−5)

Total results		This character has 12 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	372

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light Knight Sword Lance Javelin
Mystery of the Emblem Armored Knight General Lance Lance
Archanea Saga Armored Knight
Shadow Dragon KnightMercenaryFighterHunterPirateDark Mage Knight General Lance Lance Bow Mercenary Hero Sword Sword Axe Fighter Warrior Axe Axe Bow Hunter Horseman Bow Bow Sword Pirate Berserker Axe Axe Dark Mage Sorcerer Tome Tome {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}
New Mystery of the Emblem PaladinDracoknightSniperSwordmasterSageBishopKnightHeroWarriorHorsemanBerserkerSorcerer Paladin Sword Lance Dracoknight Lance Axe Sniper Bow Swordmaster Sword Sage Tome,Staff Bishop Tome,Staff Knight General Lance Lance Bow Hero Sword Axe Warrior Axe Bow Horseman Bow Sword Berserker Axe Sorcerer Tome {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Macellan from theTrading Card Game.
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  Artwork of Macellan from theTrading Card Game.

References

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