Oswin (Japanese:オズインOsin) is aknight in service toOstia who appears inFire Emblem: The Blazing Blade.

Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade

Role

Oswin first appears withHector inChapter 12 ofboth tales. He fulfills the same role in dialogue in Hector's Tale asMarcus in Eliwood's Tale.

Starting stats and growth rates

Knight Level 9 Affinity

Recruitment:Chapter 12 Eliwood's tale: Automatically on turn 4 Hector's tale: Automatically on turn 1 StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 28 Luck 3 Strength 13 Defense 13 Skill 9 Resistance 3 Speed 5 Constitution 14 Movement 4 Aid 13 Max HP 90% Luck 35% Strength 40% Defense 55% Skill 30% Resistance 30% Speed 30% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Lance Javelin Weapon Levels -- B -- -- -- -- -- --

Promotion stat gains

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

Analysis

Oswin is a Knight that joins inChapter 12 in both Eliwood's and Hector's tales; he comes at a significantly higher level and with higher bases than most other units in the early-game, and will be the second-strongest unit after Marcus in his join chapter. Because of the high enemy density inThe Blazing Blade Oswin is an excellent early-game tank, taking little to no damage against enemies unless they use effective weaponry, which is extremely rare. Besides his great bases, Oswin also has respectable growths in most areas. Oswin's luck is fairly low, but he is generally durable enough to takecritical hits. Oswin's speed is also quite low, with a base of 5 and a 30% growth; however because of the low enemy quality inThe Blazing Blade and his +3 speed upon promotion, Oswin will likely be able to double a fair number of enemies upon promotion.

Despite being an excellent unit in the early-game, Oswin's low movement and mediocre speed will make him a poor unit for the later chapters which emphasize high movement and the ability to one-round a high number of enemies; Oswin can berescued by most mounted units, but it is simpler to use the mounted units themselves. Other units will likely catch up to or surpass Oswin stat-wise, accomplishing similar or greater combat results with higher movement.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

There is one playable variation of Oswin inFire Emblem Heroes. The normal variation of Oswin was added on December 4, 2024; he was first available through quests before being made summonable.

Oswin: Impregnable Knight

Starting stats

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Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 19/20/21 Attack 15/16/17 Speed 3/4/5 Defense 8/9/10 Resistance 6/7/8 Maximum HP 44/47/50 Attack 40/43/46 Speed 24/27/30 Defense 41/44/47 Resistance 21/24/27 {{{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 19/20/21 Attack 16/17/18 Speed 3/4/5 Defense 9/10/11 Resistance 6/7/8 Maximum HP 45/48/52 Attack 42/45/49 Speed 25/28/31 Defense 44/47/50 Resistance 22/25/28 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Campaign Lance -- Buckler

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 20/21/22 Attack 16/17/18 Speed 4/5/6 Defense 9/10/11 Resistance 7/8/9 Maximum HP 48/51/55 Attack 44/47/51 Speed 28/31/34 Defense 46/49/53 Resistance 24/27/31 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Campaign Lance+ -- Buckler

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Lance	★★★	★★★	50
	Steel Lance	★★★	★★★	100
	Campaign Lance	★★★	★★★★	200
	Campaign Lance+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Buckler	★★★	★★★★	100
	Pavise	★★★★	—	200
A	Steady Stance 1	★★★	—	50
A	Sturdy Stance 1	★★★	—	120
A	Sturdy Stance 2	★★★★	—	240
B	Odd Follow-Up 1	★★★	—	60
B	Odd Follow-Up 2	★★★★	—	120
B	Odd Follow-Up 3	★★★★★	—	240

Personality

Oswin is severe, composed, dutiful, and taciturn. His stoic attitude and focus on duty annoyHector in their supports, as Hector is the opposite – emotional, reckless, and with a tendency to escape responsibility. Oswin is so unflappable that he hardly even minds being insulted by his lord, which annoys Hector even more.^[2] Oswin does respect Hector, and considers it an honor to serve as his retainer.^[3] While he does have some doubts about Hector's negative traits, he still has faith in his lord.^[4]

Oswin speaks little, and others often point out when he speaks more than usual.^[5] Oswin is not afraid to chastise his allies if their conduct is detrimental to Lord Hector or Ostia as a whole; he believes that his duty as a retainer to Lord Hector compels him to do so.^[6][7]

While Oswin tends to be critical of others, he does it for their benefit. He believes that selflessness is necessary if one wants to be a good retainer, and a good lord.^[8] He does not intend to harm others emotionally, but wants them to improve; when Serra breaks down in their A support, he states that his criticism was intended to make her a better person.^[9]

Oswin takes pride in being an Ostian knight and retainer. He states that he is "too proud to lie" in his supports withPriscilla, and tells her the truth about why her parents were killed.^[10] Oswin claims that he became an Ostian knight because he wanted to protect what he held dear.^[11] WhileDorcas refuses his offer to join the Ostian knights, Oswin respects the choice, understanding that Dorcas is also protecting who he holds dear, Natalie, by not joining the knights.^[12]

Supports

Main article:Oswin/Supports

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Endings

Oswin, Impregnable Knight
Oswin served as a vassal to Marquess Ostia. His was a calm, reasonable voice in Lycia's ruling government.

Oswin and Serra
Oswin returned to Ostia, where his duties as minister to the new marquess kept him busy. Serra clung to him intensely, despite his protests. Finally, her innocent stubbornness won his heart and eased his weary mind.

Quotes

Battle quotes

Death quote

Heroes quotes

Main article:Oswin/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Oswin'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

Oswin is featured on two cards inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Oswin
	Ostia's Armor General, Oswin
		"We can use our thick armor to form a living shield."
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: General		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Knights of Ostia:[Always] While you control an ally with at least 100 attack, this unit gains +10 attack. Armor Expertise:[Always] If this unit is attacked by a non- unit, this unit gains +20 attack. General's Escort:[Support] Until the end of this battle, your defending unit gains +10 attack and your opponent's attacking unit cannot perform a critical hit.
	Card #B07-026HN • Artist:Yoneko
	Hector's Retainer, Oswin
		"I cannot condone resorting to force so quickly..."
		Attack: 30	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Knight		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Armor Expertise:[Always] If this unit is attacked by a non- unit, this unit gains +20 attack. Defense Escort:[Support] Until the end of this combat, your defending unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B07-027N • Artist:Yoneko
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Oswin .

Flavor text

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Oswin: Impregnable Knight
Oswin serves House Ostia of Elibe’s Lycian League. He’s a trusted vassal of Uther, the marquess!	A member of the Ostian knights, Oswin actually comes from common origins. But Ostia is a place that judges on merit rather than birth, and Oswin worked hard to get to where he is today!	And for that reason, Uther gave Oswin an important mission—to join the journey of Hector, Uther’s younger brother, and keep an eye on him.	And so the sober, stalwart Oswin was paired up with the carefree Hector. Something tells me that the long journey must have been an exhausting experience for Oswin!
Closely Associated Characters
Uther Hector {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Marquess Ostia, the head of the Lycian League. Though his body appears strong, he suffers from an incurable disease. Oswin’s lord. Eliwood’s friend and brother of the marquess of Ostia. Prefers action to court formality. Oswin is tasked with keeping an eye on him. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)

325

Oswin The Blazing Blade

598

CYL 2 (2018)

358

Oswin The Blazing Blade

530 (−68)

CYL 3 (2019)

350 (+2)

Oswin The Blazing Blade

548 (+18)

CYL 4 (2020)

356 (−17)

Oswin The Blazing Blade

390 (−158)

CYL 5 (2021)

345 (−11)

Oswin The Blazing Blade

240 (−150)

CYL 6 (2022)

298 (−49)

Oswin The Blazing Blade

322 (+82)

CYL 7 (2023)

277 (−21)

Oswin The Blazing Blade

220 (−102)

CYL 8 (2024)

296 (+19)

Oswin The Blazing Blade

205 (−15)

CYL 9 (2025)

729 (+433)

Oswin The Blazing Blade

29 (−176)

CYL 10 (2026)

767 (+38)

Oswin The Blazing Blade

16 (−13)

Total results		This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	3,098

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
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Official artwork

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  Artwork of Oswin fromThe Blazing Blade.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Oswin: Impregnable Knight.
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  Artwork of Oswin: Impregnable Knight.
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  Artwork of Oswin: Impregnable Knight.
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  Artwork of Oswin: Impregnable Knight.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Oswin: Impregnable Knight.
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  Artwork of Oswin: Impregnable Knight.
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  Artwork of Oswin: Impregnable Knight.
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  Artwork of Oswin: Impregnable Knight.
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  Oswin in artwork ofHector: General of Ostia.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Oswin.
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  Artwork of Oswin.

References

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