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|caption=The generic Trueblade portrait in {{title|Fates}}.
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|flavor_text=Peerless swordsmen whose total mastery of the blade fascinates all. They employ the skill Astra.
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The '''Trueblade''' (Japanese: {{hover|剣聖|Kensei}} ''sword saint'') class, also referred to as the '''Sword Eschatos''' (Japanese: {{hover|ソードエスカトス|Sōdo Esukatosu}}) class in Japan, is a very advanced [[sword]]-using class debuting in {{title|Radiant Dawn}}. In its first appearance, it is the last in a rare three-stage promotion line, starting with the [[Myrmidon]] class, then the [[Swordmaster]] class, and finally the Trueblade. In ''Fates'', it is one possible promoted form of the new [[Samurai]] class, the alternative being the [[Weapon Master]].
The '''Trueblade''' (Japanese: <ruby><rb>{{hover|剣聖|Kensei}}</rb><rt>{{hover|ソードエスカトス|Sōdo esukatosu}}</rt></ruby> ''Sword Eschatos'') is an advanced [[sword]]-using [[class]] which debuted in {{FE10}}. It originated as a rare [[:Category:Third-tier advanced classes|third-tier promoted class]] in ''Radiant Dawn'' which was the final stage of the [[Myrmidon]] class, promoting from the [[Swordmaster]] class. In {{FE14}}, it is instead a typical advanced class which acts as a [[Hoshido]] counterpart for the Swordmaster, and is one of the [[class change]] options for the new [[Samurai]] class, the alternative being the [[Weapon Master]].


Trueblades are extremely powerful, being a third-tier class in ''Radiant Dawn''. They have high stats all around, although their strength and defense pale slightly in comparison to those of other final classes. Additionally, their resistance is rather low, and they do not have any ranged attacks, save for with swords such as the [[Tempest Blade]].
Being an advanced Swordmaster in one game and a counterpart for it in another, the Trueblade continues the Myrmidon line's traditional stat build and takes it to its extreme conclusion. While their raw damage output is lower than the average due to their lesser [[strength]], their [[Skill (stat)|skill]] and [[speed]] are immense and among the highest of any class in both games, giving them great [[Hit rate|accuracy]] and a very high chance of [[Attack speed|double-attacking]] their foes and making them very efficient fighters. As a result of their high skill and their possession of a skill which grants them a significant critical bonus, Trueblades also inflict [[critical hit]]s very frequently.  They also make near-exclusive use of the iconic [[Astra (skill)|Astra]] skill, allowing them to land five consecutive blows on their target when the skill activates.  


However, they have an amazingly large bonus of +20% critical, and trueblades often have high [[Skill (stat)|skill]], which additionally contributes to critical hit chance. Additionally, they have the [[Astra (skill)|Astra]] skill, which allows trueblades to attack five times in a row when activated, though their opponents are often decimated before the final strike. With few flaws, their skills compensate for their weakness in strength, and the Trueblade class is overall a very strong attacker.
However, Trueblades are held back by their frailty, as their [[HP|maximum HP]], [[defense]] and [[resistance]] are all fairly low compared to other infantry classes. In addition, their sword-exclusive nature greatly limits their options for [[Range|long-range]] attack; in ''Radiant Dawn'', their only common option is to use [[Sword#Magic swords|magic swords]] which rely on their virtually non-existent [[Magic (stat)|magic stat]]. As with Swordmasters, Trueblades are most effective when their faults are mitigated through tactical use of [[terrain]] benefits to bolster their defenses and increase their [[avoid]].


==Stats==
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==Class change==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The title 剣聖 (''Kensei'') is the same title given to both the [[Twelve Crusaders|Crusader]] [[Odo]] and the master swordsman [[Karel]] after his change of heart.
* Outside of ''Radiant Dawn'' and ''Fates'', "[[Sword Saint (disambiguation)|sword saint]]" (the class's Japanese name) was a title held by numerous other characters: [[Odo]] from the backstory of {{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}, [[Karel]] and [[Fir]] from {{title|The Binding Blade}}, [[Guy]] from {{FE7}} and [[Yen'fay]] in the Japanese version of {{title|Awakening}}.


==Gallery==
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|jap-name=• {{hover|剣聖|Kensei}}<br>• {{hover|ソードエスカトス|Sōdo esukatosu}}
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|jap-mean=• "Sword Saint" ({{hover|剣聖|Kensei}}) was a title given to a swordfighter ({{hover|剣士|kenshi}}) of legendary skill. It is even higher in prestige than the title "Great Sword" ({{hover|剣豪|kengou}}), which was bestowed upon great swordfighters.<br>• A combination of the English word "sword", and the Greek word έσχατος (''eskhatos''), meaning "furthest" or "extreme".
|jap-mean=Officially romanized as '''Sword Eschatos''' in {{Title|Radiant Dawn}}, and '''Kensei''' in {{title|Fates}}; literally translates as "sword saint".  In ''Radiant Dawn'', all Japanese class names are spelled primarily in kanji (i.e. {{hover|剣聖|Kensei}}), with a foreign-language name in katakana applied as [[wikipedia:Furigana|furigana]] (i.e. {{hover|ソードエスカトス|Sōdo esukatosu}}) and used as the basis for the romanized name in the class roll.<br>In feudal Japanese culture, ''kensei'' ({{hover|剣聖|Kensei}}) was a title given to a [[Myrmidon|swordfighter]] ({{hover|剣士|Kenshi}}) of legendary skill. It is even higher in prestige than the title [[Swordmaster|kengō]] ({{hover|剣豪|kengō}}), which was bestowed upon great swordfighters.<br>The ''Radiant Dawn'' furigana/romanized name, Sword Eschatos, is taken from the Greek έσχατος ''eskhatos'', "furthest" or "extreme", implying the class is the "greatest swordsman"
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|ger-name=Schwertheiliger
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|span-name=Sable
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==See also==
* [[Dread Fighter]]
* [[Swordmaster]]
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{{Project Classes}}
[[Category:Classes]]
[[Category:Classes]]
[[Category:Third-tier advanced classes]]
[[Category:Advanced classes]]
[[Category:Classes in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn]]
[[Category:Classes in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn]]
[[Category:Classes in Fire Emblem Fates]]
[[Category:Classes in Fire Emblem Fates]]

Revision as of 09:04, 29 June 2015

Trueblade

File:Generic portrait trueblade fe14.png
The generic Trueblade portrait in Fates.

Peerless swordsmen whose total mastery of the blade fascinates all. They employ the skill Astra.

Unit type(s)

Unknown

Weapon(s)
Skill(s)

The Trueblade (Japanese: 剣聖ソードエスカトス Sword Eschatos) is an advanced sword-using class which debuted in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. It originated as a rare third-tier promoted class in Radiant Dawn which was the final stage of the Myrmidon class, promoting from the Swordmaster class. In Fire Emblem Fates, it is instead a typical advanced class which acts as a Hoshido counterpart for the Swordmaster, and is one of the class change options for the new Samurai class, the alternative being the Weapon Master.

Being an advanced Swordmaster in one game and a counterpart for it in another, the Trueblade continues the Myrmidon line's traditional stat build and takes it to its extreme conclusion. While their raw damage output is lower than the average due to their lesser strength, their skill and speed are immense and among the highest of any class in both games, giving them great accuracy and a very high chance of double-attacking their foes and making them very efficient fighters. As a result of their high skill and their possession of a skill which grants them a significant critical bonus, Trueblades also inflict critical hits very frequently. They also make near-exclusive use of the iconic Astra skill, allowing them to land five consecutive blows on their target when the skill activates.

However, Trueblades are held back by their frailty, as their maximum HP, defense and resistance are all fairly low compared to other infantry classes. In addition, their sword-exclusive nature greatly limits their options for long-range attack; in Radiant Dawn, their only common option is to use magic swords which rely on their virtually non-existent magic stat. As with Swordmasters, Trueblades are most effective when their faults are mitigated through tactical use of terrain benefits to bolster their defenses and increase their avoid.

Stats

Base stats

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level
Radiant Dawn 49/48 19/18 3 23 21/23 0 16/14 6/8 7 11/8 Swords A

Max stats

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level
Radiant Dawn 55/50 32/31 20 40 40 30/35 26/25 24/26 ? ? Swords SS

Class growth rates

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Charm Constitution* Movement* Weapon level
Radiant Dawn 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% -- -- -- --
See class growth rate for more details on the mechanics of class growths in each game.

Class skills

Game Skill Learning conditions
Radiant Dawn Is wii shove.png Shove Innate.
Radiant Dawn Is wii critical +20.png Critical +20 Innate.
Radiant Dawn
Fates 		Is wii astra.png Astra • Radiant Dawn: Innate (mastery skill).

• Fates: ???

Class change

Radiant Dawn

Base class Promotion method Advanced class Promotion method Master class

Myrmidon 		Using a Master Seal after reaching level 10, or reaching level 21.
Swordmaster 		Using a Master Crown after reaching level 10, or reaching level 21.
Trueblade

Fates

Base class Promotion method Advanced class

Samurai 		Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10.
Trueblade
or

Weapon Master
Promotion choice criteria: The player may freely choose.

Playable Trueblades

Playable Characters
Name Game
Stefan Radiant Dawn
Ryoma Fates: Birthright
Playable Trueblade units in the Fire Emblem series.

Notable enemy Trueblades

Enemy Units
Name Game
Ryoma Fates: Conquest
Enemy Trueblade units in the Fire Emblem series.

Trivia

Gallery

  • Generic portrait trueblade fe14.png

    The generic Trueblade portrait in Fates.

Etymology and other languages

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

Trueblade

--

Spanish

Sable

Saber

French

Escrimeur

Fencer

German

Schwertheiliger

Sword saint

Italian

Schermitore

Swordsman

References

See also

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