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Frey

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Frey (Japanese: フレイ Frey) is a cavalier in the Fire Emblem series, appearing in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem.

Frey

FESD Frey.png
Artwork of Frey from Shadow Dragon.

Gender

Male

Race

Human

Nationality

Altea

Starting class

Cavalier

Appearance(s)

Count this knight honored to die in the service of his prince. Live, sire, and grow strong...
— Frey

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Role

In Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, Frey is a newly introduced character. He and Abel survive Gra's initial attack, and Princess Elice orders them to protect Marth. He and Abel join him, and escape Altea with the aid of fellow knights Cain and Jagen. However, the group is cornered by Jiol and the Grust Sable Knights. As canonically defined by New Mystery of the Emblem, Frey sacrifices himself to save the group by disguising himself as Marth and luring them away. Frey is apparently killed, but he survives the battle. He lives out the rest of the War of Shadows as an amnesiac, but eventually regains his memories and returns to Altea after the war. If the player chooses to use someone else as a decoy, he joins Marth in his exile to Talys and accompanies him through the War of Shadows.

Starting stats and growth rates

 
  Cavalier
Level 1
Movement 9
Recruitment: Joins at the start of Prologue II. Unavailable on Hard Mode.

Stats Growth Rates

Inventory
  Iron Lance
  Iron Sword
  Vulnerary
Weapon Levels
  E   D   --
  --   --   --

Growth rates when reclassed

Dracoknight Archer/Sniper Myrmidon/Swordmaster Mage Sage/Bishop Curate

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res
Dracoknight 70% 30% 0% 50% 70% 45% 15% 5%

Promotion stat gains

Bishop Sniper Paladin Sage Swordmaster

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

Analysis

This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

Frey is a new character exclusive to Normal difficulty. Frey is an extremely reliable and dependable unit with good bases for his level, above-average growth rates all-around, and a very good chance of making it to C lances for Ridersbane access by the end of Chapter 4. As the game progresses, he will only get stronger, turning into one of your main powerhouses throughout the story. Frey should be an automatic pick for any Normal mode runthrough, and the only bad thing to say about him is that he can't be used on Hard.

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role


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Starting stats and growth rates

 
  Cavalier
Level 8
Movement 9
Recruitment: Chapter 6, automatically from turn 3

Stats Growth Rates

Inventory
  Killer Lance
  Javelin
Weapon Levels
  D   C   --
  --   --   --

Growth rates when reclassed

Original set

Dracoknight Archer/Sniper Myrmidon/Swordmaster Mage Sage/Bishop Curate

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res
Dracoknight 80% 40% 0% 60% 80% 55% 35% 10%

Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

Knight/General Mercenary/Hero Fighter/Warrior Hunter/Horseman Pirate/Berserker Dark Mage/Sorcerer

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res
Knight/General 110% 45% 0% 60% 55% 55% 55% 0%

Promotion stat gains

Original set

Cavalier Curate Archer Mage Myrmidon

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

Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

Dark Mage Fighter Hunter Knight Mercenary Pirate

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

Personality


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Supports

Shadow Dragon

 
Frey
Cavalier
Mutual supports:
 
Palla
Pegasus Knight
C: 5
B: 10
A: --
 
Catria
Pegasus Knight
C: 5
B: 10
A: --

[[{{{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:*
 
Marth
Lord
C: 5
B: 9
A: 14

[[{{{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}}}
See Support § Nintendo DS games for more details on supports.

New Mystery of the Emblem

 
Frey
Cavalier
Mutual supports:
 
Palla
Pegasus Knight
C: 5
B: 11
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
Mercenary
C: 5
B: 11
A: 18
 
Marth
Lord
C: 5
B: 11
A: 18
 
Catria
Pegasus Knight
C: 5
B: 11
A: --

[[{{{supporto4}}}]]
Bishop
C: {{{co4}}}
B: {{{bo4}}}
A: {{{ao4}}}

[[{{{supporto5}}}]]
Bishop
C: {{{co5}}}
B: {{{bo5}}}
A: {{{ao5}}}
See Support § Nintendo DS games for more details on supports.

Base conversations

Main article: Frey/Conversations

Endings

Shadow Dragon

Frey, Brave Knight
Frey stayed in Altea to help rebuild his ravaged kingdom.

New Mystery of the Emblem

Frey, Brave Knight
As a knight of Altea, Frey dedicated himself to teaching future knights.

Quotes

Death quote

Luck be...with you, sire...
— Frey, in Shadow Dragon.
Luck be with you, sire...
— Frey's death quote in Classic Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.
Nngh! This is... the result of my ineptitude... Forgive me, but I must withdraw...
— Frey's retreat quote in Casual Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.

Everyone's Conditions quotes

I feel well today. This old wound... doesn't pain me.
— When receiving a temporary stat boost in New Mystery of the Emblem.
Hm, that was good training. If I train every day, I'll be able to maintain my fitness.
— When receiving experience in New Mystery of the Emblem.
Hmm? ...This won't do. Did someone drop this?
— When finding an item in New Mystery of the Emblem.
Time to rest... I should read some more history books.
— When failing to receive a bonus in New Mystery of the Emblem.
I wonder how Kris is faring...? Was my teaching of use...?
— When receiving support with Kris in New Mystery of the Emblem.

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Frey is featured on two cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Frey
  Paladin that Crossed the Line Between Life and Death, Frey
 

 

 

 
"Before you fight your enemy on the battlefield, you must ensure that you are sufficiently prepared. Never neglect to do so!"
Attack: 60 Support: 10 Range: 1 Deploy Cost: 3
Class: Paladin Tier: Advanced Class Change Cost: 2
Knowledge Vital to a Knight: [Activate] [ ] Until the end of this turn, all Front Line allies gain +10 attack.
Duty to Defend: [Always] During your opponent's turn, while you have an ally "Marth", this unit gains +20 attack.
Card #B13-057HN • Artist: Niji Hayashi
  Sacrificial Knight, Frey
 

 

 

 
"Count this knight honored to die in the service of his prince. Live, sire, and grow strong..."
Attack: 40 Support: 10 Range: 1 Deploy Cost: 1
Class: Cavalier Tier: Base Class Change Cost: --
Decoy's Resolve: [Trigger] [ ] When your ally "Marth" is attacked, if you pay the cost, this unit is attacked instead of your ally "Marth". This skill may only be used if this unit is in the Front Line.
  Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
Card #B13-058N • Artist: Niji Hayashi
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest.
For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Frey .

Flavor text

Game Text
(English)
Text
(Japanese)
New Mystery of the Emblem
Knight of Altea; willing to sacrifice himself.
He aided Marth's escape during the last war.*
アリティアの騎士。自己犠牲の念が強い。
暗黒戦争では、危地にあったマルスの脱出を助けた。

Choose Your Legends placement history

Trivia

  • Due to Frey not being present in the original story of Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light nor the Hard Mode of Shadow Dragon (where the Prologue is skipped), he is considered to be the canonical "sacrifice" used in the Prologue of Shadow Dragon. This was confirmed in Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem in Frey's conversations with Kris, where Frey states that though he was severely injured by Gra's forces, he lives to tell the tale.
  • In Shadow Dragon, Frey's character ending is listed at the end of the Epilogue regardless of whether he was the sacrifice or not, while everyone else's endings are listed in the order that they are recruited.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Frey

Derived from Freyr, a very well-known god representing agriculture, weather, and fertility.

Japanese

フレイ

Officially romanized as Frey.

Spanish

Frey

--

French

Frey

--

German

Frey

--

Italian

Frey

--

Portuguese

Frey

Used in the Choose Your Legends polls for Fire Emblem Heroes.

Traditional Chinese

弗雷

Frey; used in the Choose Your Legends polls for Heroes.

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
  Shadow Dragon

Cavalier Archer Myrmidon Mage Curate Dracoknight Lord

  New Mystery of the Emblem

Official artwork

References

  This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series.
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Playable characters AbelArranAstramAthenaBantuBarstBeckBoahBordCaedaCaesarCainCastorCatriaCordDarrosDolphDraugEliceEstEtzelFreyGordinGotohHardinHoraceJagenJakeJeorgeJulianLenaLindeLorenzMacellanMariaMarthMatthisMerricMidiaMinervaNagiNavarreNorneOgmaPallaRaddRickardRogerRosheaSamsonSedgarTikiTomasVylandWendellWolfWrysXaneYmir
Non-playable characters Aurelis KingMalledusNynaTalys King
Bosses BathysBentheonCamusCaptainDactylDejaniraEmereusGazzakGharnefGomerGrigasHarmeinHeimlerHollstadtHymanJiolKannivalKhozenLarissaMannuMedeusMerachMichalisMorzasOrridyonSternlinTikiVolzhinXemcelZharov
Background characters AdrahAnriArtemisCaldasIoteLizaLudwikMarlonMarcelusNagaOrdwin
Regalia and personal weapons AumFalchionFire EmblemGradivusImhulluHauteclereMercuriusParthiaRapierStarlightWing Spear
Chapters P: Prologue I • P: Prologue II • P: Prologue III • P: Prologue IV • 1: Marth Embarks • 2: The Pirates of Galder • 3: A Brush in the Teeth • 4: Battle in the Lea • 5: Champions of Aurelis • 6: Fire Emblem • 6x: In War's Grip • 7: Lefcandith Gauntlet • 8: Port Warren • 9: The Pyrathi Dragon • 10: Princess Minerva • 11: Knorda Market • 12: The Ageless Palace • 12x: A Traitor's Worth • 13: The Wooden Cavalry • 14: Land of Sorrow • 15: An Oasis of Magic • 16: The Battle for Altea • 17: Star and Savior • 17x: Helena Castle • 18: The Sable Order • 19: Manakete Princess • 20: Camus the Sable • 20x: The Lair of Fire • 21: Clash in Macedon • 22: A Knight-Filled Sky • 23: Dark Pontifex • 24: The Dragonkin Realm • 24x: The AlterspireE: Chosen by Fate
Locations ArchaneaAlteaAurelisDolhrGraGrustKhadeinKingdom of ArchaneaMacedonPyrathiTalysThabes
Groups, objects and concepts Archanean LeagueDragons (Divine DragonEarth DragonManakete) • DragoonsSable OrderWar of LiberationWar of ShadowsWhitewinged Order
Lists ChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • ConversationsItemsScriptsSupportsWeapons
Related topics List of version differences (Name chart) • Other games (Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightGaidenNew Mystery of the EmblemAwakening) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Sound RoomTimeline
Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow
Playable characters AbelArlenArranAstramAthenaBantuBarstBeckBelfBordCaedaCaesarCainCastorCatriaCecilCordDarrosDiceDolphDraugEliceEstEtzelFreyFrostGordinHoraceJakeJeorgeJubeloJulianKatarinaKrisLenaLindeLukeMacellanMaliceMariaMarishaMarthMatthisMerricMichalisMidiaMinervaNagiNavarreNorneNynaOgmaPallaPhinaRaddReidenRickardRobertoRoderickRogerRosheaRyanSamsonSamuelSedgarSheenaSiriusTikiTomasVylandWarrenWendellWolfWrysXaneYmirYuliya
Non-playable characters Aurelis KingBoahCamusGotohJagenLangLorenz
Bosses ArlenAthenaCaedaCainClarisseDallDraugEibelEremiyaEstGailGharnefHardinIce DragonJagenJeorgeKatarinaLangLegionLorenzLumelLukeLykkeMedeusNehringOgmaRoderickSheenaTorusWillowWyvernYodel
Background characters AdrahAnriArtemisCaldasIoteLudwikMarlonMarcelusNagaOrdwin
Regalia and personal weapons AumFalchionGradivusHauteclereImhulluMercuriusParthiaRapierStarlightWing Spear
Chapters Main story P1: MeetingP2: Young SquiresP3: Training BeginsP4: New Companions (Jeorge, Athena) • P5: March DutyP6: Bonds (Ogma, Draug) • P7: The Final Test (Est, Cain) • P8: Assassination of the Hero-King • 1: The Grustian Expedition • 2: Rebellion at Macedon • 3: Abducted Princess • 3x: Shadows Behind the Scenes • 4: Joy and Sorrow • 5: Liberation of Grust • 6: The Nest of Evil • 6x: Mercenary Squad • 7: The Scarlet Sword • 8: Soulful Bridge • 9: Sanctuary of Sorcery • 10: Two Sorcerers • 10x: The Mask Laughs • 11: Anri's Way • 12: Graveyard of Fire Dragons • 13: Frozen Land • 13x: Within the White Darkness • 14: A Mystery Revealed • 15: Return of the Prince • 16: Regaining the Capital • 16x: Reunion • 17: Gra's Sun Sets • 18: Battle of the Pass • 19: The Last Decisive Battle • 20: Dark Emperor • 20x: Bottom of the Deep Abyss • 21: The Wyvern's Dale • 22: The Dragon Altar • 23: The Dark Pontifex LivesE: Light and Shadow
New Archanea Saga 1: The Capital Falls • 2: Red Dragoon • 3: Righteous Thieves • 4: The Beginning
DLC bonus chapters 1: Wind and Thunder • 2: Three Assassins • 3: That Which Was Done by the Sword Shall Be Undone by the Sword
Locations ArchaneaAlteaAnri's WayAurelisDolhr (Dragon Altar) • Empire of ArchaneaGraGrustKhadeinMacedonTalys
Groups, objects and concepts Coyote's MenDragon (Divine DragonEarth DragonManakete) • HereticsSable OrderFire Emblem/Binding ShieldWar of HeroesWar of LiberationWar of ShadowsWhitewinged Order
Lists Base conversationsChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • Hidden treasureItemsScriptsSupportsWeapons
Related topics Name chart • Other games (Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightGaidenMystery of the EmblemArchanea SagaShadow DragonAwakening) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Sound RoomTimeline