Matthis (Japanese:マチスMatis) is aMacedon noble and the brother ofLena. During theWar of Shadows and following Lena's refusal to marry the Macedonian kingMichalis, he was forcefully enlisted into the Macedonian army before eventually being convinced to defect to princeMarth ofAltea'sArchanean League.

Two years later, duringLykke's rebellion in the onset of theWar of Heroes, Lena mysteriously went missing, and Matthis was forced to fight for the rebel troops. However, he was persuaded by the thiefJulian to join Marth'sAltean League and search for Lena.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Role

Matthis appears inChapter 4, forcefully enlisted with theMacedonian army. If he speaks withLena he deserts and followsMarth until the war's conclusion.

Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier Level 2 Movement 9 Experience 31

Recruitment:Chapter 4, talk to withLena StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 16 Speed 6 Strength 5 Luck -- Skill 2 Defense 7 W. Level 8 Resistance 0 Max HP 50% Speed 20% Strength 40% Luck 20% Skill 30% Defense 20% W. Level 70% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Lance Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✓ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗ Ballista ✗ Stone ✗

Promotion stat gains

InShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, promotion gains consist on giving the character as many points as necessary—the "x" value shown in the table—to reach the promoted class' base stats. If the character's stats are higher than their promoted class' base stats, they will not receive any bonus.

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Role

As inFire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, which book 1 is a remake of, Matthis appears inChapter 4, forcefully enlisted with theMacedonian army. If he speaks withLena, he deserts and followsMarth until the war's conclusion.

Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier (Knight) Level 2 Movement 9/6 Experience 32*

Recruitment:Chapter 4, talk to withLena StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 20 Luck 0 Strength 5 W. Level 8 Skill 2 Defense 7 Speed 6 Resistance 0 Max HP 50% Luck 20% Strength 40% W. Level 70% Skill 30% Defense 20% Speed 20% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Iron Lance -- Weapons Sword ✓D Lance ✓M 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

Matthis is aCavalier who joins in Chapter 4. At base, he has 0attack speed with an Iron Lance; to double enemies at base, he needs to use aSlim Lance, ordismount and use anIron Sword orKilling Edge. However, Matthis will struggle to kill any enemies he can double, as he has only 10attack with an Iron Sword or Slim Lance, and only 13 with a Killing Edge—in Chapter 4, one-rounding the weakerArcher orPegasus Knight requires 14 attack, the Cavaliers or stronger Archer require 15 attack, and the stronger Pegasus Knights require 16 attack. If Matthis doubles with a Killing Edge, he as a 39% chance to get at least one crit, which will kill any enemy in Chapter 4 except theKnights (includingMerach).

Prior to promotion, Matthis will struggle to kill enemies without dismounting or usingeffective weapons; while his strength growth is decent, his speed is too low and theweight of lances too high for him to double most enemies, and lighter lances are either too weak or too rare. After promotion, Matthis will be able to defeat unpromoted enemies fairly reliability, as he can begin to double them with Iron Lances. However, even after promotion, Matthis will struggle against promoted enemies—especiallyHeroes, who are very fast and lack any exploitable bonus damage sources in Book I.

Book 2

Role

Matthis appears inChapter 3, forced to fight for the rebel troops. IfJulian talks to him, he defects and followsMarth until the war's conclusion.

Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier (Knight) Level 4 Movement 9/6 Experience 32*

Recruitment:Chapter 3, talk to withJulian StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 21 Luck 1 Strength 7 W. Level 8 Skill 3 Defense 9 Speed 7 Resistance 0 Max HP 50% Luck 20% Strength 40% W. Level 70% Skill 30% Defense 20% Speed 20% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Javelin -- Weapons Sword ✓D Lance ✓M 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.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Role

As inFire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, whichShadow Dragon is a remake of, Matthis appears inChapter 4, forcefully enlisted with theMacedonian army. If he speaks withLena he deserts and joinsMarth's army. Afterwards, if he speaks to Marth, he will be afraid of how Marth will punish him for fighting for the enemy army. Marth calms him down, and Matthis brings up how different Marth is from PrinceMichalis. He serves in theArchanean League until the war's conclusion.

Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier Level 2 Movement 9

Recruitment:Chapter 4, talk to withLena StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 20 Speed 6 Strength 5 Luck 0 Magic 0 Defense 7 Skill 2 Resistance 0 Max HP 90% Speed 20% Strength 40% Luck 30% Magic 0% Defense 30% Skill 30% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Lance Weapon Levels E D -- -- -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

Promotion stat gains

BishopSniperPaladinSageSwordmaster

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

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+8	+2	+1	+5	+5	+0	+1	+3	+2	+75 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+4	+2	+1	+3	+1	+0	+1	+6	+1	--

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

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+6	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+75 WEXP

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Analysis

Matthis joins in Chapter 4 with miserable stats, having only 2 more HP thanCavalier class bases, and zero luck. His growths do him no favors, being unimpressive across the board with no standout traits barring an above average HP growth. His D rank in Lances allows him to use Steel Lances and Javelins at base, and technically is closer to wielding the Ridersbane than Cain without investment; however, his low Speed base and growth prevent him from double attacking, and his abysmal Skill base means he suffers from inaccuracy even with investment.

These combine to give Matthis no role to play, as his base stats leave him with terrible stats both as a Cavalier or when reclassing, and struggles to compete with the perfect availability of Abel or Cain. He will rarely if ever double enemies, his strength prevents him from one rounding when he doubles, and faces the prospect of critical hits against any enemy above at or above 2 Skill, which are substantially worse issues at higher difficulties. Matthis's sole redeeming traits are the Iron Lance he joins with, and that he allows for another unit to reclass into Cavalier after his joining chapter instead of himself.

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role

As inFire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem Book 2, whichNew Mystery of the Emblem is a remake of, Matthis appears inChapter 3, forced to fight for the rebel troops. IfJulian talks to him, he defects and followsMarth until the war's conclusion.

Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier Level 4 Movement 9

Recruitment:Chapter 3, talk to withJulian StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 21 Speed 7 Strength 7 Luck 1 Magic 0 Defense 9 Skill 3 Resistance 0 Max HP 100% Speed 30% Strength 50% Luck 30% Magic 0% Defense 30% Skill 40% Resistance 5% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Lance Javelin Weapon Levels E D -- -- -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

Original set

Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

Promotion stat gains

Original set

CavalierCurateArcherMageMyrmidon

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+4	+2	+1	+3	+1	+0	+1	+6	+1	+30 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Bishop	+6	+1	+2	+1	+0	+0	+0	+4	+1	E +30 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+8	+2	+1	+5	+5	+0	+1	+3	+2	+75 WEXP

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

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+6	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+75 WEXP

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Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

Dark MageFighterHunterKnightMercenaryPirate

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sorcerer	+6	+2	+2	+1	+1	+0	+0	+3	+0	+30, 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	+8	+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

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Matthis is a replacementCavalier that only serves to replace any other unit you may have lost before now. His bases are on par withLuke andRoderick when they joined 10 maps earlier inPrologue 3 meaning he is already significantly behind in terms of stats. On top of that his growths are very unimpressive by the standards of this game and lacking in every field when compared to any Cavalier that joins earlier, making him not worth the investment over any other unit. He is a bench warmer, through and through. You should only use him if you have to.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Main article:Matthis/Heroes

There is one variation of Matthis available inHeroes.

Personality

Matthis is shown to be a peaceful, unfortunate civilian who was caught up in the war, preferring to live a simple and peaceful life without fighting.^[1] He is rather meek and cowardly when it comes to war, being initially forced to fight in both of the wars he participated in.^[2][3] He is also not a very bright individual, something that is both acknowledged by others^[4] and himself.^[5] Despite his shortcomings, Matthis does have a sense of justice as he was convinced byLena to fight for a cause he believes in.^[6] He was terrified of meeting Marth because he assumed Marth to be a tyrant much likeMichalis.^[7]

Matthis loves his sisterLena dearly and places his trust in her when they meet on the battlefield.^[6] Finding her was his main motivator for joining theAltean League during theWar of Heroes. His love verges to the point of over-protectiveness at times, with him clearly disapproving of Lena's relationship with the formerSoothsire memberJulian.^[8] His concern for her reached its peak when she was kidnapped by theHeretics, with him worrying about what they were doing to her and (briefly) resolving to become strong in order to save her.^[9]

Matthis is meek and weak-willed. He was forced to enlist in the Macedonian army with little to no resistance, much to the condemnation of Lena.^[6] Even when Lena was kidnapped, he gave up on his training, with him stating that it was impossible from the beginning since everyone has things they can and cannot do; instead, he entrusts this mission toKris, stating he would like it if they did it for him.^[10]

Matthis has a strange relationship withJulian. Owing to the latter's former standing as a common thief, he disapproves of Julian's love for Lena. However, he is otherwise generally friendly towards Julian, as shown when Julian states that he is not close with Lena and wanted to help her; Matthis tells Julian that he is "cool" and even calls him his "little brother", which is a nickname he uses for people he likes.^[8]

Supports

Mystery of the Emblem

Matthis Cavalier Supports: None. [[{{{supportg1}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg1}}} [[{{{supportg2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg2}}} [[{{{supportg3}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg3}}} Supported by: None. [[{{{supporto1}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuso1}}} [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuso2}}}

Shadow Dragon

Matthis Cavalier Mutual supports: Lena Cleric C: 5 B: 9 A: 14 [[{{{supportm2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm2}}} B: {{{bm2}}} A: {{{am2}}} [[{{{supportm3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm3}}} B: {{{bm3}}} A: {{{am3}}} [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Supported by:* None. [[{{{supporto1}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co1}}} B: {{{bo1}}} A: {{{ao1}}} [[{{{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

Matthis Cavalier Mutual supports: Lena Bishop C:0 B:- A:- [[{{{supportm2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm2}}} B: {{{bm2}}} A: {{{am2}}} [[{{{supportm3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm3}}} B: {{{bm3}}} A: {{{am3}}} [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Supported by:* Kris Myrmidon C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 Julian Thief C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 [[{{{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:Matthis/Conversations

Endings

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Matthis
Returns to his hometown to live a quiet life.

Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Matthis, Dashing Noble
Matthis left the army in favor of a dull and predictable life in Macedon: to him, bliss.

Book 2

Matthis, Foolish Noble
He returned to his casual life in Macedon, whiling away the years in contemplation... At least, so he said to those who called him lazy.

Shadow Dragon

Matthis, Dashing Noble
Matthis left the army in favor of a dull and predictable life in Macedon: to him, bliss.

New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow

Matthis, Wayward Brother
Matthis continued to while away his days in Macedon—his idyllic life.

Quotes

Battle quotes

Death quotes

Everyone's Conditions quotes

Heroes quotes

Main article:Matthis/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Matthis is featured on one card inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Matthis
	Knight Thinking of His Sister, Matthis
		"Lena... Where are you? What I would give to hear your voice just once before I die..."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Cavalier		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Don't touch my sister!:[Always] When this unit attacks "Julian", this unit gains 20 attack for that battle. Attack Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains 20 attack.
	Card #P04-003PR • Artist:Genki Kuno
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Matthis .

Flavor text

Trivia

• In theMystery of the Emblem Hideo Takayashiki novels, the surname "Claude" (Japaneseクロード) is given to Matthis.

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light Cavalier Paladin Sword Lance Javelin/Gradivus Sword Lance Javelin/Gradivus
Mystery of the Emblem Cavalier Paladin Knight Lance Lance Sword Sword (Promoted)
Shadow Dragon CavalierArcherMyrmidonMageCurateDracoknight Cavalier Paladin Sword Lance Sword Lance Archer Sniper Bow Bow Myrmidon Swordmaster Sword Sword Mage Sage Tome Tome,Staff Curate Bishop Staff Tome,Staff Dracoknight Lance Axe {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}
New Mystery of the Emblem CavalierArcherMyrmidonMageCurateKnightMercenaryFighterHunterPirateDark MageDracoknight Cavalier Paladin Sword Lance Sword Lance Archer Sniper Bow Bow Myrmidon Swordmaster Sword Sword Mage Sage Tome Tome,Staff Curate Bishop Staff Tome,Staff 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 Dracoknight Lance Axe {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Matthis fromShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.
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  Artwork of Matthis fromMystery of the Emblem.
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  Artwork of a Trojan Matthis fromAPE'sMystery of the Emblem guide.
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  Artwork of Matthis from theTrading Card Game.
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  Artwork of Matthis from theTrading Card Game.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Matthis: Brother to Lena.
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  Artwork of Matthis: Brother to Lena.
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  Artwork of Matthis: Brother to Lena.
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  Artwork of Matthis: Brother to Lena.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Matthis: Brother to Lena.
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  Artwork of Matthis: Brother to Lena.
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  Artwork of Matthis: Brother to Lena.
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  Artwork of Matthis: Brother to Lena.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Matthis withLena.

References

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