Leif, hero of Fire Emblem: Thracia 776, returns in Fire Emblem Engage as the Emblem of the Sage-Lord, who will assist your army in its quest.
Leif’s kit is more reminiscent of his Master Knight class in Genealogy of the Holy War than his leading role in Thracia 776, using his mastery of multiple weapon types to gain Weapon Triangle Advantage. Synchro Skill Arms Shield will bolster your defense if you have WTA, and Engage Skill Adaptable will automatically equip the best weapon available when you’re attacked (in terms of range, advantage, effective damage, etc.). His Engage Attack Quadruple Hit attacks with a sword, lance, axe, and bow in succession, making it a useful way to Break opponents. His versatility lends himself well to characters who can equip multiple weapon types, and all of the weapon proficiencies he teaches make him valuable for reclassing purposes. His utility and defensive options make him a versatile Enemy Phase-focused unit well suited for army members who are similarly flexible (or in turn could use a bit of flexibility themselves).
Leif’s first Engage Weapon is the Killer Axe, stronger than the generic version you can obtain and retains the Crit% bonus. His Master Lance not only provides 1-2 range but will strike twice if you initiate combat, providing a vicious offensive option and rare 2-range Brave effect. His trademark Light Brand also has 1-2 range, strikes with magic, and grants a Lck bonus.
How to obtain Leif
Leif will automatically join you after Chapter 8: The Kingdom of Might, a chapter in which he’s paired with the boss. After he joins you, you can equip him to any character you’d like in your next battle.
Leif’s Skills
Here are detailed explanations of each of Leif’s skills. Remember that to have your characters inherit them, they must be at Bond Level 5 minimum with the Emblem and spend SP:
Engage Skill: Adaptable – If foe initiates combat, unit counters with the best weapon available (in terms of range, weapon advantage, effective bonus, etc.)
Engage Attack: Quadruple Hit – Use to attack once each with sword, lance, axe, and bow
Engage Weapon 1: Killer Axe – Increased chance of Critical Hits
Engage Weapon 2: Master Lance (Bond Lvl 10) – 1-2 range, will strike twice if unit initiates combat
Engage Weapon 3: Light Brand (Bond lvl 15) – 1-2 range, uses Magic stat, grants Lck+10
Bond Lvl 1: Arms Shield (Synchro Skill) – When unit has weapon advantage, unit takes 3 less damage (SP cost: 200)
Bond Lvl 1: Build +3 – Grants Bld+3 (SP cost: 500)
Bond Lvl 2: Axe Prof. – Proficiency with axes. Required for promotion to certain classes
Bond Lvl 3: Vantage (Synchro Skill) – If unit’s HP is 25% or less and foe initiates combat, unit can counter before foe’s first attack (SP cost: 500)
Bond Lvl 3: Bow Prof. – Proficiency with bows. Required for promotion to certain classes
Bond Lvl 4: Knife Precision 1 – Grants Hit/Avo+3 when using a knife (SP cost: 100)
Bond Lvl 4: Knife Prof. – Proficiency with knives. Required for promotion to certain classes
Bond Lvl 5: Skill Inheritance – Unit can inherit this Emblem’s skills
Bond Lvl 6: Build +4 – Grants Bld+4 (SP cost: 1000)
Bond Lvl 6: Staff Prof. – Proficiency with staves. Required for promotion to certain classes
Bond Lvl 7: Arms Shield+ (Synchro Skill) – When unit has weapon advantage, unit takes 5 less damage (SP cost: 400)
Bond Lvl 7: Lance Prof. – Proficiency with lances. Required for promotion to certain classes
Bond Lvl 8: Sword Prof. – Proficiency with swords. Required for promotion to certain classes
Bond Lvl 9: Knife Precision 2 – Grants Hit/Avo+5 when using a knife (SP cost: 300)
Bond Lvl 11: Strong Bond – Unit stays Engaged 1 additional turn
Bond Lvl 12: Vantage+ (Synchro Skill) – If unit’s HP is 50% or less and foe initiates combat, unit can counter before foe’s first attack (SP cost: 1000)
Bond Lvl 13: Knife Precision 3 – Grants Hit/Avo+7 when using a knife (SP cost: 700)
Bond Lvl 14: Build +5 – Grants Bld+5 (SP cost: 2000)
Bond Lvl 16: Arms Shield++ (Synchro Skill) – When unit has weapon advantage, unit takes 7 less damage (SP cost: 600)
Bond Lvl 17: Knife Precision 4 – Grants Hit/Avo+10 when using a knife (SP cost: 1000)
Bond Lvl 18: Vantage++ (Synchro Skill) – If unit’s HP is 75% or less and foe initiates combat, unit can counter before foe’s first attack (SP cost: 2000)
Bond Lvl 19: Knife Precision 5 – Grants Hit/Avo+15 when using a knife (SP cost: 2000)
Bond Lvl 20: Deep Synergy – Unit’s Engage meter is shortened one step
Who Is Leif?
Leif (VA: Kenichi Suzumura [JP] / Nicolas Roye [EN]) is the ousted prince of Leonster, a land invaded by the cruel forces of Thracia to the south. Thracia’s king, Travant, murdered Leif’s parents in cold blood when he was a child and abducted his sister Altenna to raise as his own, leaving Finn (retainer of Leif’s father Quan) to whisk Leif away to safety. Grown up, Leif takes up arms to fight Thracia and the Empire of Grannvale terrorizing the continent. While he holds the blood of crusaders, his lack of a legendary weapon and perpetual struggles give him an inferiority complex, especially in comparison to his accomplished cousin Seliph. Still, he’ll stop at nothing to avenge his family and set things right.
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