Not to be confused withOskar, a non-playable character fromFire Emblem Warriors.

Oscar (Japanese:オスカーOscar) is the elder brother ofBoyd andRolf and a member of theGreil Mercenaries. He was formerly a member of theCrimean Royal Knights, but left their service to take care of his brothers. He is calm and collected as the responsible older brother, but is also skilled on the battlefield.

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Role

InPath of Radiance, Oscar is a mentor and supporter to the rookieIke. He helps coach Greil's son in the beginning of the game and stays a member of the Greil Mercenaries even when Ike takes command. Oscar also sometimes prepares meals and does chores for the company alongsideMist.

Starting stats and growth rates

Lance Knight Level 3 Attribute Build 10

Recruitment:Chapter 1, automatically from the start StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 26 Speed 7 Strength 6 Luck 5 Magic 1 Defense 8 Skill 6 Resistance 0 Movement 8 Weight 33 Max HP 55% Speed 45% Strength 45% Luck 30% Magic 20% Defense 35% Skill 50% Resistance 30% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Iron Lance Vulnerary Paladin Band* -- Weapon Levels -- C -- -- -- -- -- --

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+3	+2	+2	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+1	(x to C) or or E

Analysis

Oscar is a well-roundedLance Knight that is available for essentially the entire game. His base stats are enough to meaningfully contribute immediately, he useslances granting him 1–2 range, and he has the highestdefense among the early units afterTitania,Shinon, andGatrie, the former two of which are promoted. However, in the early-game, he may struggle a bit more than his good base stats suggest because of the abundance ofaxe users.

Thanks to Oscar's high and balanced growths, he grows into a solid Cavalier who often outclasses Titania when promoted (though it should be noted that this is due to promotion gains and having more levels to grow, as all of his growths are inferior to Titania's with the exception of tying her strength growth). Thus it is highly recommended to use and train Oscar through the entire game. While he may sometimes struggle with a key stat or two he has no real weaknesses; he also does not strictly excel at any stat. Also, because he is a mounted unit, he cannotShove other units, and only a few certain units can shove him.

When promoted, Oscar benefits the most from using axes, especially because Steel Axes are E-rank weapons (Other steel weapons are D-rank). He benefits a lot from the extra power of axes and does not struggle much with accuracy due to his goodskill base and growth. He can also usebows if one wants to use theTriangle Attack withRolf andBoyd, though it is not practical due to the required setup. Furthermore, while bows would give him effective weapons against flying units, this is rather niche and his bad weapon level limiting him to onlyIron Bows.

Oscar does not start with anyskills, meaning that he can be shaped up however the player likes. In particular, he benefits from anOccult scroll sinceSol heals him, mitigating his average 35% defense growth. Because he is a Lance Knight, he only has 15 skill capacity (20 when promoted), so he will not have much selection for skills.

Oscar has anearth affinity which gives him and his partners a pureavoid boost. Ike and Tanith also have earth affinities which give up to 30 avoid at max support; however, Ike does not have a mount and Tanith joins later in the game.Kieran is likely his best partner, being another mounted unit with awind affinity which adds extra avoid and accuracy.Janaff gives defense and avoid boosts, though supporting him is less practical due to him joining later and being a flyinglaguz.

Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

Role

InRadiant Dawn, Oscar returns as a member of the Greil Mercenaries. He is first seen helping the rest of the company rescueLucia at the end of Part II. When the mercenaries are hired to help theLaguz Alliance in Part III, Oscar makes meals for not only the mercenaries, but thelaguz as well.

Starting stats and growth rates

Lance Paladin Level 12 Affinity Constitution 11

Recruitment:Part III, Prologue, automatically from the start StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 38 Speed 21 Strength 20 Luck 18 Magic 7 Defense 17 Skill 22 Resistance 13 Movement 9 Weight 36 Max HP 50% Speed 60% Strength 35% Luck 55% Magic 20% Defense 30% Skill 65% Resistance 20% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Steel Lance Short Spear Canto Weapon Levels -- A -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Biorhythm Best Good Normal Bad Worst

Note: The above stats are Oscar's default stats. If aRadiant Dawn game was started via adata transfer fromPath of Radiance and Oscar managed to reach level 20 in his highest possible class in thePath of Radiance save file, any stat Oscar capped inPath of Radiance will result in a boost to his base in the stat in question inRadiant Dawn. The boost is a +5 formax HP, and +2 forstrength,magic,skill,speed,luck,defense orresistance. In addition, Oscar'sweapon level at the end of a transferredPath of Radiance game can result in an boost to hisweapon experience inRadiant Dawn. SeeData transfer §Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn for more information.

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Skills	Weapon level
Silver Knight	+4	+2	+4	+2	+2	+0	+2	+4	+0	+0	Sol	(x to A) C

Availability

Analysis

Oscar is a Paladin on Ike's team that has good all-around base stats and uses lances, giving him solid 1–2 range. He is able to contribute immediately and throughout Part III through both utility and combat. His growths resemble those of a typicalPegasus Knight, having high skill, speed, and luck, but mediocre strength and defense. This ensures he can reliably double and hit for most of the game, but after promotion, he will often struggle with dealing damage and tanking hits. He benefits greatly fromPath of Radiance transfers, since with them, he starts with capped skill and is one point away from capping Speed, but even without them, it and skill are close to cap, anyway; this helps buffing his weak strength and defense throughbonus experience.

Oscar's mount is usually beneficial for movement and canto, but there are a handful of chapters that hinder his mount due to ledges, swamps, and so on. In Part IV, Micaiah's and Tibarn's teams have maps that especially hinder Paladins, so Oscar is best left with Ike's team, which is the least harmful.

He gains C-rank bows upon promotion, letting him useKiller Bows andSteel Bows immediately, giving him solid options against flying units. He can also Triangle Attack with promoted Boyd and Rolf, though this is a novelty at best due to having to train and promote two other units then setting it up in combat. Outside of these situations, Oscar is better off sticking to lances.

Oscar does not start with any skills. He benefits from having Adept or Cancel because of his excellent speed growth. His mastery skill, Sol, will have a decent activation rate because of his excellent skill, and will help mitigate his mediocre long-term defense, especially when paired with Adept.

Oscar has an earth affinity which gives a pure avoid boost to him and his partners. Ike and Tanith are both units that share Oscar's team and also have an earth affinity, giving both partners +45 avoid at max support; however, Ike does not have a mount, and Tanith joins later in Part III. Titania also makes a good partner with herlight affinity giving a defense boost, and she has a mount that can keep up with Oscar.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Oscar is one of the characters added to the game in theDiabolical Bloodline update, and became available for summoning by players on September 15, 2017. Only one variation of Oscar is currently available inHeroes, based on hisPath of Radiance incarnation.

Oscar: Agile Horseman

Starting stats

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Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 5/6/7 Speed 6/7/8 Defense 5/6/7 Resistance 4/5/6 Maximum HP 33/36/39 Attack 26/29/32 Speed 27/30/33 Defense 20/23/26 Resistance 15/18/21 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Steel Lance -- --

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 6/7/8 Speed 7/8/9 Defense 5/6/7 Resistance 4/5/6 Maximum HP 34/37/40 Attack 28/31/34 Speed 29/32/35 Defense 21/24/27 Resistance 16/19/22 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Sapphire Lance Rally Speed --

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 6/7/8 Speed 7/8/9 Defense 6/7/8 Resistance 5/6/7 Maximum HP 36/40/43 Attack 30/33/36 Speed 31/34/37 Defense 23/26/30 Resistance 18/21/24 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Lance	★★★	★★★	50
	Steel Lance	★★★	★★★	100
	Sapphire Lance	★★★	★★★★	200
	Sapphire Lance+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Loyal Greatlance	★★★★★	—	400
	Rally Speed	★★★	★★★★	150
	Rally Spd/Def	★★★★	—	300
B	Lancebreaker 1	★★★	—	50
B	Lancebreaker 2	★★★	—	100
B	Lancebreaker 3	★★★★	—	200
C	Spur Def 1	★★★	—	50
C	Spur Spd/Def 1	★★★★	—	100
C	Spur Spd/Def 2	★★★★★	—	200

Personality

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Supports

Path of Radiance

Main article:Oscar/Supports (Path of Radiance)

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Radiant Dawn

Bond supports

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Endings

Radiant Dawn

Oscar, Agile Horseman
Oscar returned to the Royal Knights at Queen Elincia's request, but still took mercenary work on the side.

Quotes

Battle quotes

Death quotes

Heroes quotes

Main article:Oscar/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Oscar is featured on four cards inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Oscar
	Eldest Mercenary Brother, Oscar
		"I found a strong looking combination skill in that old tactics manual."
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Paladin		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Triangle Attack:[Trigger] [Tap allies "Boyd" and "Rolf"] When this unit attacks, if you pay the cost, until the end of the battle, this unit gains +40 attack. During your opponent's next turn, if this unit is on the battlefield, Back Line enemies cannot attack. Reliable Eldest Brother:[Always] While you have allies "Boyd" and "Rolf", this unit gains +10 attack.
	Card #B03-012HN, B03-012ST • Artist:Mayo
	Calm Hardworker, Oscar
		"In dangerous times, please always depend on us."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Lance Knight		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Gentle Eldest Brother:[Always] While this unit is supported by "Boyd" or "Rolf", this unit gains +10 attack. Attack Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B03-013N, B03-013ST • Artist:Yoshiro Ambe
	Agile Paladin, Oscar
		"Now's our chance! Ready… Triangle attack!!!"
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 5
		Class: Silver Knight		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Beloved Brothers:[Activate][Once per turn] [Send 1 card from your hand to the Retreat Area] Choose 1 "Boyd" or "Rolf" from your Retreat Area, and add it to your hand. Three-Bow Triangle Attack:[Always] During your turn, if you have allies "Boyd" and "Rolf", this unit gains +20 attack,, range 2, and "Wingslayer". (Wingslayer:[Always] While this unit is attacking a, this unit gains +30 attack.)
	Card #B14-083HN • Artist:Mayo
	Calm Hardworker, Oscar
		"It's been a while since I cooked. I hope I haven't lost my touch."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Lance Knight		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Renowned Cooking:[Activate][Once per turn] [Send 1 card from your hand to the Retreat Area] Choose 1 other ally. Until the end of the turn, that ally gains +20 attack. Attack Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B14-084N • Artist:Akihiro Mibuta
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Oscar .

Flavor text

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Oscar: Agile Horseman
Oscar is a member of the Greil Mercenaries. Counter to what some might expect from a mercenary, he has a calm, polite disposition.	Formerly a Crimean knight, Oscar is an expert at fighting with a lance on horseback. And when he's not fighting, he's an expert cook as well!	He also has two younger brothers, Boyd and Rolf. The three have turned out very different from each other, but they get on along great!	Actually, I suppose you could say Oscar is very much a big brother figure—a friendly face you can rely on. Hopefully he'll be looking out for me too!
Closely Associated Characters
Boyd Rolf {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} A member of the Greil Mercenaries. He's the middle brother between Oscar and Rolf. A member of the Greil Mercenaries and the younger brother of Oscar and Boyd. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)	308	Oscar Path of Radiance	652
	428	Oscar Radiant Dawn	315

CYL 2 (2018)	549 (+241)	Oscar Path of Radiance	191 (−461)
	621 (+193)	Oscar Radiant Dawn	115 (−200)

CYL 3 (2019)

452 (+26)

Oscar Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn

300 (−7)

CYL 4 (2020)

559 (+51)

Oscar Radiant Dawn Path of Radiance

144 (−156)

CYL 5 (2021)

451 (−108)

Oscar Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn

163 (+19)

CYL 6 (2022)

464 (+11)

Oscar Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn

159 (−4)

CYL 7 (2023)

468 (+4)

Oscar Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn

107 (−52)

CYL 8 (2024)

541 (+73)

Oscar Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn

82 (−25)

CYL 9 (2025)

564 (+23)

Oscar Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn

63 (−19)

Total results		This character has 11 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	2,291

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Oscar fromPath of Radiance.

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  Artwork of Oscar andKieran fromPath of Radiance.

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  Artwork of Oscar fromRadiant Dawn.

Portraits

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  Portrait of Oscar inPath of Radiance.

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  Portrait of Oscar inRadiant Dawn.

Screenshots

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  Oscar as aLance Knight inPath of Radiance.

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  Oscar as aSilver Knight inRadiant Dawn.

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  Oscar activatingFlourish inRadiant Dawn.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Oscar: Agile Horseman.

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  Artwork of Oscar: Agile Horseman.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Oscar: Agile Horseman.

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  Oscar in artwork ofRolf: Tricky Archer.

Other artwork

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  Wallpaper of Oscar: Agile Horseman from theA Hero Rises 2018 event.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Oscar.

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  Artwork ofBoyd,Rolf, and Oscar.

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  Artwork of Boyd, Rolf, and Oscar.

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  Oscar in artwork ofIke.

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  Oscar in artwork ofAbel.

References

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