Vaike

Vaike Artwork of Vaike from Awakening. A scatterbrained Shepherd who insists he's in control.

Gender Male Race Human Birthday December 26 Nationality Ylissean Voiced by Michael Sorich (English, Awakening) Daisuke Endoh (Japanese, Awakening) Appearance(s) Awakening

“	Hey, squirt! Where's Chrom? I bet he had a rough time out there without ol' Teach and his trusty axe!	”	— Vaike, asking Lissa about Chrom

Vaike (Japanese: ヴェイク Wyck) is a character in Fire Emblem Awakening. He is a fighter. He is a member of Chrom's vigilante forces, and is a childhood friend of Chrom's, causing them to have a strong bond.

Fire Emblem Awakening

Role

Vaike first appears in the Shepherds garrison, introduced to Robin by Lissa. Maribelle makes fun of Vaike after he burps and calls him a "baseborn oaf", though Robin does not seem to mind Vaike's behavior. In Chapter 2: Shepherds, Vaike loses his axe at the start of the battle and goes the first turn without a weapon until Miriel finds it on the second turn and returns it. He accompanies The Shepherds throughout the game.

Starting stats and growth rates

Fighter Level 3 Movement 5

Recruitment: Chapter 2, automatically from the start Stats Growth Rates Cap Modifiers Max HP 24+5 Speed 6 Strength 9 Luck 4 Magic 0 Defense 5 Skill 8 Resistance 0 Max HP 105% Speed 50% Strength 75% Luck 45% Magic 10% Defense 50% Skill 65% Resistance 10% Speed +1 Strength +3 Luck −1 Magic −2 Defense 0 Skill +1 Resistance −2 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills -- HP +5 Weapon Levels -- -- D -- -- --

Reclassing options

Vaike Base classes:* Fighter Warrior Hero Reclass options: Thief Assassin Trickster Barbarian Berserker Warrior

See reclass for more details on the reclassing system.

Growth rates when reclassed

Hero Barbarian/Berserker Thief Assassin Trickster Dread Fighter

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Hero	105%	70%	10%	70%	55%	45%	50%	10%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Barbarian/Berserker	110%	75%	10%	60%	55%	45%	45%	10%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Thief	95%	65%	15%	70%	60%	45%	45%	10%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Assassin	100%	70%	10%	75%	60%	45%	45%	10%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Trickster	95%	60%	25%	70%	55%	45%	45%	15%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dread Fighter	100%	70%	20%	65%	55%	45%	50%	15%	{{{cha}}}

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Promotion stat gains

Fighter Thief Barbarian

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Warrior	+8	+4	+0	+3	+2	+0	+3	+3	+1	E
Hero	+2	+0	+1	+6	+5	+0	+4	+3	+1	E, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Trickster	+3	+1	+4	+4	+3	+0	+1	+5	+1	E
Assassin	+5	+5	+0	+7	+4	+0	+3	+1	+1	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Berserker	+8	+5	+0	+2	+3	+0	+2	+1	+1	--
Warrior	+6	+4	+0	+5	-1	+0	+4	+3	+1	E

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Learned at
	HP +5	Fighter, level 1
	Zeal	Fighter, level 10
	Rally Strength	Warrior, level 5
	Counter	Warrior, level 15
	Sol	Hero, level 5
	Axebreaker	Hero, level 15
	Locktouch	Thief, level 1
	Movement +1	Thief, level 10
	Lucky Seven	Trickster, level 5
	Acrobat	Trickster, level 15
	Lethality	Assassin, level 5
	Pass	Assassin, level 15
	Despoil	Barbarian, level 1
	Gamble	Barbarian, level 10
	Wrath	Berserker, level 5
	Axefaire	Berserker, level 15
The above skill list does not include skills obtained exclusively via DLC.

Personality

Vaike is an overconfident fighter who constantly refers to himself in the third person, using "The Vaike" and his alias "Teach". Vaike is also shown to make rash decisions and tends to lose his weapons often, and can be a little slow to recognize subtle jabs at him. He sees Chrom as a rival and student, challenging him any chance he can get, even if it is in the midst of a battle. In fact, Vaike tends to take the rest of his allies under his wing, wanting to train them to their full potential. Because of this, his allies have called his headstrong behavior commendable and he does truly care for his friends, even if he has a strange way of showing it.

Supports

Main article: Vaike/Supports

Endings

Vaike, Zero to Hero (single ending)
Vaike returned to the streets that raised him and was welcomed as a hero. His unflinching self-assurance was the perfect medicine for the town's postwar squabbles, earning him the nickname "Brother Vaike."

Vaike, Zero to Hero & Robin, High Deliverer
Many wrote of Robin's legendary exploits, but accounts of her origins and character varied. Scholars, poets, and bards agreed on one thing alone—she loved her husband, Vaike, above all else.

Vaike, Zero to Hero & Lissa, Sprightly Cleric
Vaike returned to the streets that raised him and was welcomed as a hero and brother to all. Still, he was no match for Lissa, who fit in with the people instantly despite her royal upbringing.

Vaike, Zero to Hero & Sully, Crimson Knight
Vaike returned to the streets that raised him and was welcomed as a hero and brother to all. Still, he was no match for Sully, who dragged her poor husband on countless missions in the name of Ylisse.

Vaike, Zero to Hero & Miriel, Rapier Intellect
Vaike returned to the streets that raised him and was welcomed as a hero and brother to all. He lived out his days with Miriel, whose sharp mind and tongue refused to be dulled by any change of scenery.

Vaike, Zero to Hero & Maribelle, Dire Damsel
Vaike returned to the streets that raised him and was welcomed as a hero and brother to all. But people were fonder still of Maribelle, who worked tirelessly to win them equal rights in the eyes of the law.

Vaike, Zero to Hero & Panne, Proud Taguel
Vaike returned to the streets that raised him and was welcomed as a hero and brother to all. Still, the people were even fonder of Panne—and she, in turn, grew to love the town's wild and woolly nature.

Vaike, Zero to Hero & Cordelia, Knight Paragon
Vaike returned to the streets that raised him and was welcomed as a hero and brother to all. Still, he was never a match for Cordelia, whose shining talents and beauty tended to make her husband look dull.

Vaike, Zero to Hero & Nowi, Eternal Youth
Vaike returned to the streets that raised him and was welcomed as a hero and brother to all. Still, the children were even fonder of his wife, Nowi, who played with them every day and never seemed to age.

Vaike, Zero to Hero & Tharja, Grim Stalker
Vaike returned to the streets that raised him and was welcomed as a hero and brother to all. Still, he was no match for Tharja, whose frequent curse slinging put her husband in an understandably foul mood.

Vaike, Zero to Hero & Olivia, Shrinking Violet
Vaike returned to the streets that raised him and was welcomed as a hero and brother to all. Still, he was no match for his wife, Olivia, whose modest but mesmerizing dances made her more popular by far.

Vaike, Zero to Hero & Cherche, Wyvern Friend
Vaike returned to the streets that raised him and was welcomed as a hero and brother to all. Still, the children were fonder of Cherche, who spent her time feeding and clothing orphans everywhere.

Quotes

Main article: Vaike/Quotes (Awakening)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Vaike is featured on three cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Vaike
	Podunk Hero, Vaike
		"The Vaike can handle anything!"
		Attack: 30	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Fighter		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Teach’s Tenure: [Always] During your turn, this unit gains +20 attack. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #S02-003ST • Artist: Sawaki Takeyasu
	The Exalt's Rival, Vaike
		"Spinnin' backslash, comin' at ya! HIYAAAAAARGH!"
		Attack: 50	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Warrior		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		“I'm the best!”: [Always] During your turn, this unit gains 30 attack. ( may only be used if this unit has Class Changed.) Hand Axe: [Activate] [] Until the end of this turn, this unit gains range 1-2.
	Card #B08-014HN • Artist: Suisei Sasashima
	Enthusiastic Axe User, Vaike
		"Mya ha! They'll remember ME once I drive my axe into their... Wait... My axe. Where's my axe?! I had it a second ago!"
		Attack: 30	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Fighter		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		“Where did my axe go?”: [Trigger] When this unit is deployed, until the end of this turn, this unit loses affinity and range 1. “Leave it to me!”: [Always] During your turn, this unit gains +30 attack. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B08-015N • Artist: Suisei Sasashima
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Vaike .

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Awakening	A scatterbrained Shepherd who insists he's in control.	自警団の一員 やんちゃで感情が表に出やすい

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)

221

Vaike Awakening

1,096

CYL 2 (2018)

320 (+99)

Vaike Awakening

668 (−428)

CYL 3 (2019)

284 (−25)

Vaike Awakening

771 (+103)

CYL 4 (2020)

312 (+6)

Vaike Awakening

470 (−301)

CYL 5 (2021)

252 (−60)

Vaike Awakening

388 (−82)

CYL 6 (2022)

199 (−54)

Vaike Awakening

507 (+119)

CYL 7 (2023)

152 (−47)

Vaike Awakening

405 (−102)

CYL 8 (2024)

145 (−7)

Vaike Awakening

495 (+90)

Total results		This character has 8 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	4,800

Trivia

• Despite Sully mentioning that Vaike is good with a lance in their B support, Vaike is incapable of using lances in any of his classes.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Vaike
Japanese	ヴェイク	Officially romanized as Wyck. A variant of a Dutch surname Wijck.
Spanish	Vaike	--
French	Vaike	--
German	Vaike	--
Italian	Vaike	--
Portuguese	Vaike	Used in the Choose Your Legends polls for Fire Emblem Heroes.
Traditional Chinese	維克	Wyck; used in the Choose Your Legends polls for Heroes.

Gallery

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  Artwork of Vaike from Awakening.

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  Artwork of Vaike, Tharja, Sumia and Kellam from Awakening.

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  Portrait of Vaike from Awakening.

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  Concept artwork of Vaike from Awakening.

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  Vaike (right) and Chrom (left) talking in a preliminary screenshot.