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Lion

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Lion

FEPR Caineghis 02.png
Artwork of Caineghis in his lion form, from Tellius Recollection: vol. 1.

Unit type(s)

Unknown

Weapon(s)
  • None (Path of Radiance)
  • Strike (Radiant Dawn)
Skill(s)

Shove

The Lions (Japanese: 獅子 Lion) are a laguz clan of Tellius and one of the beast tribes, along with the cats, tigers, and wolves.

History

Characteristics

Physical appearance

Powers

Notable lions

Character Description Appears in
Portrait caineghis fe10.png
Caineghis
The king of Gallia. A lion laguz of overwhelming stature, who wants beorc and laguz to coexist in peace. He formed and alliance with Crimea's King Ramon, who was assassinated by King Ashnard. Path of Radiance, Radiant Dawn
Portrait giffca fe10.png
Giffca
A member of the lion clan of the beast tribe laguz. His strength in battle and long years of dedicated service to King Caineghis has earned him the title of King’s Shadow. Path of Radiance, Radiant Dawn
Portrait skrimir fe10.png
Skrimir
A member of the lion clan of the beast tribe laguz and nephew to King Caineghis. He passed an arduous series of trials by combat to prove his strength and right to succeed his uncle as king. Radiant Dawn

Class data

Base stats

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level
Path of Radiance 30 18 » 26 2 11 » 15 11 » 15 0 15 » 20 5 » 8 9 » 11 17 » 32 --
Radiant Dawn 66/73 19 » 38/21 » 42 3 » 6/4 » 8 14 » 28/22 » 44 13 » 26/18 » 36 0 16 » 32/20 » 40 9 » 18/11 » 22 7 » 9 17 » 27 Strike weapons A

Max stats

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level
Path of Radiance 80 40 20 39 36 40 40 30 20 99 --
Radiant Dawn 80 24 » 48 5 » 10 23 » 46 17 » 34/20 » 40 30/35 23 » 46 12 » 24 20 99 Strike weapons SS

Miscellaneous stats

Game Experience CRP Gold Weight mod. Capacity Vision Size
Path of Radiance -- -- -- +20 25 -- --
Radiant Dawn -- -- -- +10 » +20 50 4 » 5 --

Class growth rates

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Charm Constitution* Movement* Weapon level
Path of Radiance 140% 70% 10% 80% 70% 30% 70% 60% -- -- -- --
Radiant Dawn 90/40% 35% 5/10% 35% 25/50% 40/25% 50/30% 5/15% -- -- -- --
See class growth rate for more details on the mechanics of class growths in each game.

Class skills

Game Skill Learning conditions
Path of Radiance
Radiant Dawn
Is wii shove.png Shove Innate; hidden in Path of Radiance.
Path of Radiance
Radiant Dawn
Is gcn roar.png Roar Path of Radiance: Occult skill.
Radiant Dawn: Mastery skill. Learned by using a Satori Sign at Level 30 or higher.

Class change

Path of Radiance

Unshifted class Transformation method Shifted class
Bs fe09 giffca beast tribe.png
Beast Tribe
Gaining 20 transformation gauge points. →
Transformation gauge reaching 0 points.
Bs fe09 giffca lion strike.png
Lion

Radiant Dawn

Unshifted class Transformation method Shifted class
Lion Gaining 30 transformation gauge points. →
Transformation gauge reaching 0 points.
Lion

Playable Lions

Playable Characters
Name Game
Giffca Path of Radiance, Radiant Dawn
Caineghis Radiant Dawn
Skrimir Radiant Dawn
Playable Lion units in the Fire Emblem series.

Flavor text

Game Text
(English)
Text
(Japanese)
Path of Radiance
(untransformed)
Demihumans who can transform into
beasts. They refuse to fight in their
human form.
獣のすがたに
変身できるものたち
この姿での戦いを好みません
Path of Radiance
(transformed)
Demihumans of the beast tribe in lion form.
Regarded as the kings of beasts, they
overwhelm foes with their tremendous strength.
百獣の王
獅子に姿をかえた獣牙族です
戦いでは卓越した強さを見せます
Radiant Dawn
(class roll, Skrimir)
Skrimir, next king of Gallia.
He transforms into a lion to fight.
He can counterattack with his fists.
次期ガリア王スクリミル
獅子に化身して戦うラグズ
人型の時には拳で反撃する
Radiant Dawn
(help; Skrimir, untransformed)
Skrimir, heir to Gallia's throne. A
fierce fighter in lion form, he
punches to counter in human form.
次期ガリア王スクリミル
獅子に化身して戦うラグズ
人型の時には拳で反撃する
Radiant Dawn
(help; Giffca, untransformed)
Giffca, King Gallia's bodyguard. A
mighty warrior in lion form, he
punches to counter in human form.
カイネギスの影ジフカ
獅子に化身して戦うラグズ
人型の時には拳で反撃する
Radiant Dawn
(help, transformed)
A beast-tribe laguz in lion form
who uses tremendous physical
strength to fell enemies.
獣牙族/獅子が化身した姿
強大な攻撃力で敵をなぎ倒す

Etymology and other languages

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

Lion

--

Japanese

獅子
獅子ライオン

• Lion. This name is used in Path of Radiance.
• Officially romanized as Lion. In Radiant Dawn, all Japanese class names are spelled primarily in kanji (i.e. 獅子), with a foreign-language name in katakana applied as furigana (i.e. ライオン) and used as the basis for the romanized name in the class roll.

Spanish

León

Lion

French

Lion

Lion

German

Löwe

Lion

Italian

Leone

Lion

Transformed, Giffca (Radiant Dawn)
Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Giffca

Japanese

獅子ジフカライオン

Lion Giffca, though the furigana reads only "lion". In Radiant Dawn, all Japanese class names are spelled primarily in kanji (i.e. 獅子), with a foreign-language name in katakana applied as furigana (i.e. ライオン) and used as the basis for the romanized name in the class roll.

Untransformed (Path of Radiance)
Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Beast Tribe

--

Japanese

獣牙族

Beast fang tribe

Spanish

Tribu felino

Feline tribe

French

Peuple félin

Feline people

German

Laguz/Raubtier

Laguz/Predator

Italian

Tribù bestie

Beast tribe

Untransformed (Radiant Dawn)
Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Lion

--

Japanese

獣牙族ビーストトライブ獅子ライオン

Beast Tribe (lit. "beast fang tribe") / Lion

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.
Races and animals of the Fire Emblem series
Major species BeorcBrandedDragon (ManaketeDivine DragonEarth DragonFell DragonFire DragonFirst DragonIce DragonWar DragonWyvern) • EmblemGodHumanKitsuneLaguz (Black DragonCatHawkHeronLionRavenRed DragonTigerWhite DragonWolf) • MirageMorphNabateanTaguelWolfskinZunanma
Animals and other species CorruptedFabricationGriffinHorseIllusionKinshiMonsterPegasusPhantomRisenWolf
Classes in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
Base classes ArcherAxe KnightBanditBow KnightChildCivilianClericFighterKnightLance KnightMageMyrmidonPegasus KnightPriestRangerSoldierSword KnightThiefWyvern Rider
Advanced classes AssassinBerserkerBishopFalcon KnightGeneralHalberdierHeroKing DaeinLordPaladinPrincess CrimeaSageSniperSwordmasterValkyrieWarriorWyvern Lord
Laguz classes Beast Tribe (CatLionTiger) • Bird Tribe (HawkHeronRaven) • Dragon Tribe (Red DragonWhite Dragon)
Classes in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Base classes ArcherArmored AxeArmored LanceArmored SwordAxe KnightBanditBow KnightCitizenDracoknightFighterFire MageHorseLance KnightLight MageMyrmidonPegasus KnightPilgrimPriestSoldierSword KnightThiefThunder MageVendorWind Mage
Advanced classes Axe GeneralAxe PaladinBishopBlade PaladinBow PaladinClericDark SageDragonmasterDruidFalconknightFire SageHalberdierHeroLance GeneralLance PaladinLight SageRogueSniperSword GeneralSwordmasterThunder SageWarriorWind Sage
Master classes Arch SageAssassinBlack KnightChancellorDragonlordEmpressGold KnightLight PriestessMarksmanMarshallOrder IncarnateQueenReaverSaintSentinelSeraph KnightSilver KnightSpiritSummonerTruebladeValkyrieVanguardWhisper
Laguz classes Beast Tribe (CatLionLion KingTigerWolfWolf Queen) • Bird Tribe (HawkHawk KingHeronRavenRaven King) • Dragon Tribe (Black DragonRed DragonWhite Dragon)