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:''For similar classes, please see [[Sword Knight]].''
:''For the similar class that appears in {{title|Path of Radiance}} and {{title|Radiant Dawn}}, see [[Sword Knight]].''
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{{Class Infobox
{{Class Infobox
|image=[[File:Generic portrait free knight fe04.png]]
|image=[[File:Generic portrait free knight fe04.png]]
|weapons=[[Sword|Swords]]
|type=*Mounted <small>(all titles)</small>
|skills=None
*Infantry <small>(replaces Mounted when [[dismount]]ed; ''Thracia 776'')</small>
|weapons=[[Sword]]s
|skills=[[Canto]]
}}
}}


The (Japanese: {{hover|フリーナイト|Furī naito}} ''Free Knight'') class is a class of [[sword]]-using soldiers who ride horses while fighting. They appear only in {{FE4}} and {{FE5}}, but later, the [[Sword Knight]] class appears, which is virtually identical. They appear along with the [[Lance Knight]], [[Axe Knight]], and [[Arch Knight]] classes in those games, although the [[Cavalier]] class is present.
The '''Free Knight''' (Japanese: {{hl|フリーナイト|Furī naito}} ''Free Knight'') class is a class of [[sword]]-using soldiers who ride horses while fighting. They appear only in {{FE4}} and {{FE5}}, but later, the [[Sword Knight]] class appears, which is virtually identical. They appear along with the [[Lance Knight]], [[Axe Knight]], and [[Arch Knight]] classes in those games, although the [[Cavalier]] class is present.


Free knights are a quite useful class, as they can move around quickly and have quite balanced stats. In ''Thracia 776'', they can [[dismount]] from their horses to travel across certain terrains and enter buildings, and for other purposes. However, since they use swords, they can only attack one space adjacent to them, and their low resistance makes them vulnerable to magic attacks.
Free knights are a quite useful class, as they can move around quickly and have quite balanced stats. In ''Thracia 776'', they can [[dismount]] from their horses to travel across certain terrains and enter buildings, and for other purposes. However, since they use swords, they can only attack one space adjacent to them, and their low resistance makes them vulnerable to magic attacks.
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==Stats==
==Stats==
===Base stats===
===Base stats===
{{MaxStats
{{BaseStats
|game3={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}
|game1={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}
|hp3=30
|hp1=30
|str3=7
|str1=7
|mag3=0
|mag1=0
|skl3=6
|skl1=6
|spd3=6
|spd1=6
|luck3=0
|luck1=0
|def3=6
|def1=6
|res3=0
|res1=0
|mov3=8
|mov1=8
|con3=--
|wpnr1={{SwordSNES}} B
|wpnr3={{SwordSNES}} B
|-
|gamee={{title|Thracia 776}}
|hpe=20
|stre={{hover|3|Mounted}}/{{hover|2|Dismounted}}
|mage=0
|skle=3
|spde=4
|lucke=0
|defe={{hover|3|Mounted}}/{{hover|2|Dismounted}}
|rese=6
|move={{hover|8|Mounted}}/{{hover|5|Dismounted}}
|cone=6
|wpnre={{SwordSNES}} E
|-
|-
|game2={{title|Thracia 776}}
|hp2=20
|str2={{h|3|Mounted}}/{{h|2|Dismounted}}
|mag2=0
|skl2=3
|spd2=4
|luck2=0
|def2={{h|3|Mounted}}/{{h|2|Dismounted}}
|mov2={{h|8|Mounted}}/{{h|5|Dismounted}}
|con2=6
|wpnr2={{SwordSNES|5}} E
}}
}}


===Max stats===
===Max stats===
{{MaxStats
{{MaxStats
|game3={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}
|game1={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}
|hp3=80
|hp1=80
|str3=22
|str1=22
|mag3=15
|mag1=15
|skl3=21
|skl1=21
|spd3=21
|spd1=21
|luck3=30
|luck1=30
|def3=21
|def1=21
|res3=15
|res1=15
|mov3=?
|mov1=8
|con3=--
|wpnr1={{SwordSNES}} B
|wpnr3={{SwordSNES}} --{{Hover|*|Weapon ranks only change at promotion in Genealogy of the Holy War.}}
|-
|-
|gamee={{title|Thracia 776}}
|game2={{title|Thracia 776}}
|hpe=80
|hp2=80
|stre=20
|str2=20
|mage=20
|mag2=20
|skle=20
|skl2=20
|spde=20
|spd2=20
|lucke=20
|luck2=20
|defe=20
|def2=20
|rese=20
|res2=20
|move=20
|mov2=20
|cone=20
|con2=20
|wpnre={{SwordSNES}} A
|wpnr2={{SwordSNES|5}} A
}}
 
===Miscellaneous stats===
{{ClassMisc
|game1={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}
|gold1=1,000
|-
|game2={{title|Thracia 776}}
|crp2=3
}}
 
===Class growth rates===
{{ClassGrowths
|game1={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}
|hp1=100%
|str1=30%
|mag1=10%
|skl1=30%
|spd1=30%
|luck1=0%
|def1=30%
|res1=10%
|-
|-
|game2={{title|Thracia 776}}
|hp2=50%
|str2=20%
|mag2=3%
|skl2=15%
|spd2=10%
|luck2=10%
|def2=15%
|con2=15%
|mov2=0%
}}
===Class skills===
{{ClassSkills
|game1={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}<br>{{title|Thracia 776}}
|skill1=[[Canto]]
|learn1=Innate; hidden and unnamed in all appearances.
}}
}}


==Class change==
==Class change==
===''Genealogy of the Holy War'', ''Thracia 776''===
===''Genealogy of the Holy War''===
The class a unit changes into in ''Genealogy of the Holy War'' is determined by the unit and not the class; however, all units in the Free Knight class have the following class change option:
{{Class Change 2
{{Class Change 2
|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe04 delmud free knight sword.png]]
|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe04 diarmuid free knight sword.png]]
|basic class=Free Knight
|basic class=Free Knight
|promotion method=Choosing the "Class change" option in a [[Castle#Home castle|home castle]] after reaching Level 20.{{hover|*|Genealogy of the Holy War}} /<br>Using a {{Item|5|Knight Proof}} after reaching Level 10.{{hover|*|Thracia 776}}
|promotion method=Choosing the "Class change" option in a [[home castle]] after reaching Level&nbsp;20.
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe04 delmud ranger sword.png]]
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe04 diarmuid ranger sword.png]]
|promoted class=Ranger
|promoted class=Ranger
}}
}}


==Playable free knights==
===''Thracia 776''===
The class a unit changes into in ''Thracia 776'' is determined by the unit and not the class; however, all units in the Free Knight class have the following class change option:
{{Class Change 2
|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe05 fergus free knight sword.png]]
|basic class=Free Knight
|promotion method=Using a {{Item|5|Knight Proof}} after reaching Level&nbsp;10.
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe05 fergus ranger sword.png]]
|promoted class=Ranger
}}
 
==Playable Free Knights==
{{Notable Units
{{Notable Units
|name1=Beowolf
|name1=Beowolf
|game1={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}
|game1={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}} <small>(First generation)</small>
|name2=Delmud
|name2=Diarmuid
|game2={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}
|game2={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}} <small>(Second generation)</small>
|name3=Tristan
|name3=Tristan
|game3={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}
|game3={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}} <small>(Second generation)</small>
|name4=Felgus
|name4=Fergus
|game4={{title|Thracia 776}}
|game4={{title|Thracia 776}}
}}
}}
==Trivia==
* In {{title|Thracia 776}}, dismounted Free Knights have identical battle animations to those of [[Sword Fighter]]s and [[Axe Fighter]]s.


==Etymology and other languages==
==Etymology and other languages==
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|eng-fan-name=• Free Knight<br>• [[Sword Knight]]
|eng-fan-name=• Free Knight<br>• [[Sword Knight]]
|eng-fan-mean=• Used widely in the fandom and in older patches.<br>• Used in the "Project Naga" patch.
|eng-fan-mean=• Used widely in the fandom and in older patches.<br>• Used in the "Project Naga" patch.
|jap-name=• {{hover|フリーナイト|Furī naito}}<br>• {{hover|自由騎士|Jiyū kishi}}
|jpn-name=• {{h|フリーナイト|Furī naito}}<br>• {{h|自由騎士|Jiyū kishi}}
|jap-mean=• Free Knight<br>• Free Knight. This name is used in ending titles of ''Thracia 776''.
|jpn-mean=• Free Knight. Possibly derived from "[[wikipedia:Free Company|Free Company]]", a mercenary army hired in wartime between the 12th and 14th centuries.<br>• Free Knight. This name is used in ending titles of ''Thracia 776''.
}}
}}
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Generic portrait free knight fe04.png|The generic Free Knight portrait in {{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}.
</gallery>


{{ref}}
{{ref}}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Sword Knight]]
* [[Sword Knight]]
* [[Lance Knight]]
* [[Axe Knight]]
* [[Arch Knight]]/[[Bow Knight]]


{{Project Classes}}
{{Project Classes}}


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{{NavClassFE4}}
{{NavClassFE5}}
{{NavClassFE5}}
[[Category:Base classes]]

Latest revision as of 19:16, 28 March 2024

For the similar class that appears in Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn, see Sword Knight.
Free Knight

Generic portrait free knight fe04.png

Unit type(s)
  • Mounted (all titles)
  • Infantry (replaces Mounted when dismounted; Thracia 776)
Weapon(s)

Swords

Skill(s)

Canto

The Free Knight (Japanese: フリーナイト Free Knight) class is a class of sword-using soldiers who ride horses while fighting. They appear only in Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War and Fire Emblem: Thracia 776, but later, the Sword Knight class appears, which is virtually identical. They appear along with the Lance Knight, Axe Knight, and Arch Knight classes in those games, although the Cavalier class is present.

Free knights are a quite useful class, as they can move around quickly and have quite balanced stats. In Thracia 776, they can dismount from their horses to travel across certain terrains and enter buildings, and for other purposes. However, since they use swords, they can only attack one space adjacent to them, and their low resistance makes them vulnerable to magic attacks.

Free knights promote to the Ranger class in both games.

Stats

Base stats

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level
Genealogy of the Holy War 30 7 0 6 6 0 6 0 8 -- Swords B
Thracia 776 20 3/2 0 3 4 0 3/2 -- 8/5 6 Swords E

Max stats

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level
Genealogy of the Holy War 80 22 15 21 21 30 21 15 8 -- Swords B
Thracia 776 80 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 Swords A

Miscellaneous stats

Game Experience CRP Gold Weight mod. Capacity Vision Size
Genealogy of the Holy War -- -- 1,000 -- -- -- --
Thracia 776 -- 3 -- -- -- -- --

Class growth rates

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Charm Constitution* Movement* Weapon level
Genealogy of the Holy War 100% 30% 10% 30% 30% 0% 30% 10% -- -- -- --
Thracia 776 50% 20% 3% 15% 10% 10% 15% -- -- 15% 0% --
See class growth rate for more details on the mechanics of class growths in each game.

Class skills

Game Skill Learning conditions
Genealogy of the Holy War
Thracia 776 		Canto Innate; hidden and unnamed in all appearances.

Class change

Genealogy of the Holy War

The class a unit changes into in Genealogy of the Holy War is determined by the unit and not the class; however, all units in the Free Knight class have the following class change option:

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe04 diarmuid free knight sword.png
Free Knight 		Choosing the "Class change" option in a home castle after reaching Level 20. Bs fe04 diarmuid ranger sword.png
Ranger

Thracia 776

The class a unit changes into in Thracia 776 is determined by the unit and not the class; however, all units in the Free Knight class have the following class change option:

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Bs fe05 fergus free knight sword.png
Free Knight 		Using a Knight Proof after reaching Level 10. Bs fe05 fergus ranger sword.png
Ranger

Playable Free Knights

Playable Characters
Name Game
Beowolf Genealogy of the Holy War (First generation)
Diarmuid Genealogy of the Holy War (Second generation)
Tristan Genealogy of the Holy War (Second generation)
Fergus Thracia 776
Playable Free Knight units in the Fire Emblem series.

Trivia

Etymology and other languages

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

• Free Knight
• Sword Knight

• Used widely in the fandom and in older patches.
• Used in the "Project Naga" patch.

Japanese

• フリーナイト
• 自由騎士

• Free Knight. Possibly derived from "Free Company", a mercenary army hired in wartime between the 12th and 14th centuries.
• Free Knight. This name is used in ending titles of Thracia 776.

Gallery

References

See also

Project Classes.png This article is part of Project Classes, a project focused in writing articles for every class present in the Fire Emblem series.
Classes in Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
Base classes Arch Knight • Axe Armor • Axe Fighter • Axe Knight • Bard • Bow Armor • Bow Fighter • Cavalier • Fire Mage • Free Knight • Junior Lord • Knight • Lance Knight • Light Priestess • Mage • Pegasus Knight • Priest • Prince • Princess • Sword Armor • Sword Fighter • Troubadour • Thief • Thunder Mage • Wind Mage • Wyvern Knight
Advanced classes Bow Knight • Duke Knight • Forrest • General • Great Knight • High Priest • Knight Lord • Mage Knight • Mage Fighter • Master Knight • Paladin • Ranger • Sage • Sniper • Swordmaster • Thief Fighter • Warrior • Wyvern Lord
Other classes Ballista • Barbarian • Baron • Bishop • Brigand • Civilian • Dancer • Dark Bishop • Dark Mage • Dark Prince • Dragon Rider • Emperor • Hunter • Iron Ballista • Killer Ballista • Pirate • Queen
Unused classes Archer • Axe Soldier • Great Ballista • Pegasus Rider • Soldier • Spear Soldier • Sword Soldier
Classes in Fire Emblem: Thracia 776
Base classes Archer • Arch Knight • Axe Armor • Axe Fighter • Axe Knight • Ballista • Bard • Bow Armor • Bow Fighter • Brigand • Cavalier • Civilian • Cleric • Dancer • Dragon Rider • Free Knight • Hunter • Iron Ballista • Lance Armor • Lance Knight • Loptr Mage • Lord • Mage • Pegasus Rider • Pirate • Poison Ballista • Priest • Prince • Soldier • Sword Armor • Sword Fighter • Thief • Troubadour
Advanced classes Baron • Berserker • Bishop • Bow Knight • Dark Bishop • Dark Mage • Duke Knight • General • Great Knight • High Priest • Mage Knight • Mercenary • Pegasus Knight • Sage • Sniper • Ranger • Swordmaster • Thief Fighter • Warrior • Wyvern Knight
Unused/cutscene classes Dark Prince • Emperor • Falcon Knight • Forrest • Junior Lord • Killer Ballista • Knight Lord • Master Knight • Wyvern Lord
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