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This article is about the weapon type. For other uses, seeLance (disambiguation).
Lances in theFire Emblem series

Lances (Japanese:Lance) are a type of weapon in theFire Emblem series. In theweapon triangle, they are more effective againstswords and less effective againstaxes. They are generally the most balanced of the three, with average strength and accuracy.

InFire Emblem Fates, theirHoshidan counterpart is called thenaginata (Japanese:薙刀naginata). They are almost exactly the same as lances and share a weapon level, differentiated by the effect of that, when equipped, they increase the wielder's defense and resistance by 1, and, on average, they have lower might.

Lances in theFire Emblem series by type


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Basic lances

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Lance--
Bronze Lance--
Slim Lance--
Iron Lance--
Steel Lance--
Silver Lance--
Brass Naginata--
Iron Naginata--
Steel Naginata--
Silver Naginata--
Training Lance--
A means that the weapon is available in that game, while a indicates the contrary.

Greatlances

Greatlances (Japanese:長槍Spear) are a variation on the standard iron, steel and silver lances featured only inRadiant Dawn. Characterised as larger and heavier lances, they possess greaterpower than their basic counterparts at the expense of greaterweight and lowerhit.

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Iron Greatlance--
Steel Greatlance--
Silver Greatlance--
A means that the weapon is available in that game, while a indicates the contrary.

Critical weapons

A small number of lances possess a highcrit, allowing for significantly greatercritical hit chance.

WeaponAvailable in:Notes
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Killer Lance--
AstraRestores 5HP each turn while equipped.
Asword inEchoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Camus's Pike--
Miniature Lance--
A means that the weapon is available in that game, while a indicates the contrary.

Effective lances

A number of lances dealbonus damage to enemies of specific types.

WeaponAvailable in:Notes
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RidersbaneEffective against mounted units.
Blessed LanceEffective against monster units.
MaltetEffective against dragon units.
Heavy SpearEffective against armored units.
Bright LanceEffective against monster units. Exclusive to one Japanese event distribution.
ReginleifEffective against armored and mounted units.Ephraim's personal weapon, an equivalent to theRapier.
SiegmundEffective against monster units.Ephraim only. +5strength when equipped.
VidofnirEffective against monster units. +5defense when equipped.
DragonpikeEffective against dragon units.
Laguz LanceEffective against Laguz units.
Flame LanceEffective against beast Laguz. Deals magical damage based onMag.
Wing SpearEffective against mounted and armored units.Caeda only.
FlycatcherEffective against flying units.
Beast KillerEffective against mounted and Taguel units.
SwordcatcherEffective againstsword- andkatana-wielding units.
Spear of AssalEffective against mounted units.
A means that the weapon is available in that game, while a indicates the contrary.

Ranged lances

In the majority of games, at least one lance exists that allows its wielder to attack from 1-2 range. These are usually throwable spears, though a few games feature magic-based ranged lances.

WeaponAvailable in:Notes
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Javelin--
GradivusMay be used as an item to restore HP.
Darkness LanceUnused.
Master LanceBrave weapon.
Spear2 range only inFates.
Short Spear--
Flame LanceEffective against beast Laguz. Deals magical damage based onMag.
Wishblade+3luck when equipped.
Miniature Lance--
Bolt Naginata--
Iron JavelinEnemy-only
Steel JavelinEnemy-only
Silver JavelinEnemy-only
Iron NageyariEnemy-only
Steel NageyariEnemy-only
Silver NageyariEnemy-only
SaunionRange 2–3.
Arrow of Indra--
Lance of LightEnemy-only
Lance of Light+Enemy-only
Throwing Light LanceEnemy-only
Brionac--
A means that the weapon is available in that game, while a indicates the contrary.

Magic lances

Magic lances are a rare type of lance whose attacks are fuelled by the unit'sMagic and target the enemy'sResistance. Most of them also have enhanced range.

WeaponAvailable in:Notes
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Flame LanceEffective against beast Laguz inPath of Radiance.
Shockstick--
Bolt Naginata--
Arrow of Indra--
Lance of LightEnemy-only
Lance of Light+Enemy-only
Throwing Light LanceEnemy-only
Piercing Light LanceEnemy-only
A means that the weapon is available in that game, while a indicates the contrary.

Character's lances

Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade,New Mystery of the Emblem,Awakening, andFates contain a number of themed lances named for individual characters, but are not locked specifically to them. InNew Mystery of the Emblem andAwakening, all of these sell for significantly lessgold than their purchase price.

WeaponAvailable in:Notes
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Gant's Lance--
Roderick's Lance--
Draug's Lance--
Camus's Pike--
Finn's Lance+2defense, +2luck when equipped.
Ephraim's Lance+2strength, +2speed when equipped.
Sigurd's Lance--
Xander's Lance--
Effie's Lance--
Peri's Lance--
Hinoka's Spear--
Subaki's Pike--
Oboro's Spear--
Fernand's LanceRequiresDLC inEchoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Clair's LanceRequiresDLC inEchoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Clive's LanceRequiresDLC inEchoes: Shadows of Valentia.
A means that the weapon is available in that game, while a indicates the contrary.

Legendary and personal lances

These lances arepersonal weapons usable exclusively by select units, and powerful sacred weapons typically procured toward the game's end.

WeaponAvailable in:Notes
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GradivusMay be used as an item to restore HP.
GungnirCannot be obtained by the player inGenealogy of the Holy War andThracia 776.
Gáe Bolg+10 strength, +10 skill, +10 defense when equipped*/+5 defense when equipped*.
1–2 range and unused inThracia 776.
Brave LanceBrave weapon.Finn's personal weapon inThracia 776 only.
Dragon LanceDeen only.Brave weapon. GrantsVantage when equipped.
MaltetEffective against dragon units.
Rex Hasta--
ReginleifEffective against armored and mounted units.Ephraim's personal weapon, an equivalent to theRapier.
SiegmundEffective against monster units.Ephraim only. +5strength when equipped.
VidofnirEffective against monster units. +5defense when equipped.
Wishblade+3luck when equipped.
Wing SpearEffective against mounted and armored units.Caeda only.
Waterwheel+5defense, +5resistance, +20dodge when equipped. OnlySpear Masters may acquire requisiteweapon level.
Kriemhild--
Areadbhar--
Lance of Ruin--
Lúin--
Spear of AssalEffective against mounted units.
A means that the weapon is available in that game, while a indicates the contrary.

Miscellaneous lances

WeaponAvailable in:Notes
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LunaRestores 5HP each turn, and negates enemy's terrain bonus*/GrantsLuna when equipped*.
SolRestores 5HP each turn while equipped.
Broken Lance--
Brave LanceBrave weapon.Finn only inThracia 776.
Venin LanceInflictspoison status on enemy.
Short LanceEnemy-only
Long Lance--
Great Lance--
AxereaverReversesweapon triangle and doubles its effects.
Emblem Lance--
Laundry Pole--
Glass Lance--
Quick LanceBrave weapon.
Log--
Superior LanceGrantsLancebreaker when equipped.
Broom--
Stick--
Hexlock Spear--
Venge Naginata--
Dual NaginataReverses theweapon triangle.
Guard Naginata--
Bamboo Pole--
Pine Branch--
Raider Naginata--
Duma's Lance--
Emperor Lance--
Rhomphaia--
Rusted Lance--
Trainee's LanceRequiresDLC inEchoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Wayward LanceRequiresDLC inEchoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Crescent Sickle--
Lance of Zoltan--
Fensalir--
Représailles--
Swirlance--
Venomous--
A means that the weapon is available in that game, while a indicates the contrary.

Classes capable of using lances

There are 82 different classes which, at some point in the series, have been able to wield lances.

ClassWields lances in:Notes
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CavalierOnly when mounted inMystery of the Emblem andThracia 776.
PaladinOnly when mounted inMystery of the Emblem andThracia 776. Male Paladins only inThracia 776.
Knight--
General--
Pegasus KnightOnly when mounted inMystery of the Emblem andThracia 776.
Wyvern RiderOnly when mounted inMystery of the Emblem andThracia 776.
SoldierUnused inThracia 776.
Baron--
Gold Knight--
Falcon KnightUnused inThracia 776.
NecrodragonCan equip lances inGaiden, but never does so in gameplay.
GargoyleCan equip lances inGaiden, but never does so in gameplay.
Properly uses lances inThe Sacred Stones.
EmperorUnused inThracia 776.
Knight Lord--
Master Knight--
Lance KnightOnly when mounted inThracia 776.
Duke KnightOnly when mounted inThracia 776.
Dragon RiderOnly when mounted inThracia 776.
Wyvern Lord--
Armored Lance--
Pegasus RiderOnly when mounted inThracia 776.
LordEphraim only inThe Sacred Stones.
Great LordEphraim only inThe Sacred Stones.
Recruit--
Great Knight--
Wyvern Knight--
Bonewalker--
Wight--
Deathgoyle--
Halberdier--
Sentinel (Radiant Dawn)--
Lance General--
Sword General--
Axe GeneralPart 4 enemies variant only.
Marshall--
Black Knight--
Lance Paladin--
Silver Knight--
Seraph Knight--
Dragonlord--
Dark Flier--
Villager--
Merchant--
Conqueror--
Bride--
Outrealm ClassOnly inStreetPass teams featuring a Bride, if the receiving player does not ownSmash Brethren 2.
Lancer--
Spear Fighter--
Spear Master--
Basara--
Great Master--
Sky Knight--
Kinshi Knight--
Master of Arms--
Dark Falcon--
FiendCharacters inGaiden.
Guardian--
SkogulRequiresDLC inEchoes: Shadows of Valentia.
SpartanRequiresDLC inEchoes: Shadows of Valentia.
HarrierRequiresDLC inEchoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Commoner--
NobleAlfred only inEngage
High Lord--
Fortress Knight--
Bow KnightChoice between swords, lances, or axes upon promotion inEngage.
Dark Knight--
Holy Knight--
Death Knight--
Avenir--
Sentinel (Engage)Timerra only inEngage.
Picket--
HeroChoice between lances or axes upon promotion inEngage.
Lance Fighter--
Royal Knight--
Mage KnightChoice between swords, lances, or axes upon promotion inEngage.
Wolf KnightOnly when promoting from Lance Knight inEngage.
Lance Flier--
Griffin KnightOnly when promoting from Lance Flier inEngage.
Fell ChildNel only.
EmblemSigurd,Leif,Lucina, andHector only inEngage.
RoyalAlternateAlfred only inEngage.
WatcherAlternateTimerra only inEngage.
A means that the class wields lances in that game, while a indicates the contrary.

Etymology and other languages

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

Lance

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Japanese

Lance

Spanish

Lanza

Lance

French

Lance

Lance

German

Lanze

Lance

Italian

Lancia

Lance

Dutch

Lans

Lance

Korean

Lance

Simplified Chinese

Lance

Traditional Chinese

Lance

Naginata

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

Naginata

Naginata (literally, "mowing hatchet") are a traditional Japanese polearm consisting of a short, curved blade mounted on a pole with a handguard. They first gained notoriety in the 12th century for their effectiveness against cavalry, but they eventually lost their battlefield relevance and were adopted by noblewomen as defensive weapons. They resemble the Europeanglaives.

Japanese

薙刀

Naginata

Spanish

Naginata

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French

Naginata

--

German

Naginata

--

Italian

Naginata

--

Korean

월도

Moon blade

Gallery

  • Artwork of a Lance from the Encyclopedia.
    Artwork of a Lance from theEncyclopedia.
  • Artwork of a Lance from The Super Famicom Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem Super Guide.
    Artwork of a Lance fromThe Super Famicom Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem Super Guide.
  • Artwork of Lances from The Super Famicom Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem Super Guide.
    Artwork of Lances fromThe Super Famicom Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem Super Guide.
Weapon types
Physical weaponsArtAxeBow(Ballista)CannonballGauntletsDaggerLanceSword
Magical weaponsAnima(FireThunderWind)Black magicDarkLightStaffTome(Blue tomeColorless tomeGreen tomeRed tome)White magic
Other weaponsBreathCrest StoneSpecialStoneStrike, beast, and monster weapons
Lances
Basic lancesBroken LanceBronze LanceBroomCamus's PikeCrescent SickleDraug's LanceEffie's LanceEmblem LanceEphraim's LanceFinn's LanceFlycatcherGant's LanceGlass LanceGreat LanceIron GreatlanceIron LanceKiller LanceLanceLance of ZoltanLaundry PoleLogLong LanceRoderick's LanceRusted LanceShort LanceSigurd's LanceSilver GreatlanceSilver LanceSlim LanceSteel GreatlanceSteel LanceTraining Lance
Lances with secondary effectsAstraAxereaverBeast KillerBlessed LanceBrave LanceBright LanceClair's LanceClive's LanceDarkness LanceDragonpikeDragonspearDuma's LanceEmperor LanceFensalirFernand's LanceHeavy SpearHexlock SpearKriemhildLaguz LanceLunaMaster LanceQuick LanceReprésaillesRhomphaiaRidersbaneSaunionSolStickSuperior LanceSwirlanceTrainee's LanceVenin LanceWayward LanceXander's Lance
Magic-based lancesArrow of IndraFlame LanceLance of LightLance of Light+Piercing Light LanceShockstickThrowing Light Lance
Ranged lancesIron JavelinJavelinMiniature LancePeri's LanceShort SpearSilver JavelinSpearSteel Javelin
Legendary and personal lancesAreadbharBrave LanceBrionacDragon LanceGáe BolgGradivusGungnirLance of RuinLúinMaltetReginleifRex HastaScythe of SarielSpear of AssalSiegmundVenomousVidofnirWing SpearWishblade
Naginata
Basic naginataBamboo PoleBold NaginataBrass NaginataHinoka's SpearIron NaginataOboro's SpearPine BranchSilver NaginataSteel Naginata
Naginata with secondary effectsDual NaginataGuard NaginataSubaki's PikeRaider NaginataSwordcatcherVenge Naginata
Magic-based naginataBolt Naginata
Ranged naginataIron NageyariSilver NageyariSteel Nageyari
Legendary and personal naginataWaterwheel