Every installment inthe Fire Emblem seriesis filled with dozens of unique playable characters.Fire Emblem Engagehas just over 35 main units, 12 characters from past games return as Emblems, and a plethora of other characters from past titles show up as Rings.
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Emblem and Ring characters work very differently than the main cast of characters. This list will be focusing on 15 of the best characters from the main playable cast.
~ Spoiler alert: This list contains late-game units! ~
Jean is one of the earliest optional recruits in the game. He can be obtained from a Paralogues Quest that takes place at the Tea-Filled Village. Recruiting Jean simply involves talking to him before defeating all the enemies in the village.
He is the son of the local doctor and wishes to travel the world to help people. He’s ambitious and kind-hearted. Jean is an excellent ally in the early game since he is capable of healing.
Kagetsu is the retainer of Ivy, and joins the party at the same time she does. He doesn’t play a big role in the story, but he is a very powerful ally. Kagetsu starts with the Swordmaster class, which means he has access to all S-tier swords that the player comes across.
Kagetsu is always looking for ways to hone his skills, is a party goer, and loves food from his home country. Despite starting off as a villain, he is quick to accept others.
Alfred is the prince of Firene, and one of the earliest characters to show up in the story. He represents his nobility well by being a gentle leader with compassion for others.
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Alfred fights with a lance and rides on horseback. This makes a fairly useful unit in the first half of the game before more powerful units become available.
Fogado is another kingdom’s prince. His sister is the crowned princess, so he isn’t held down by royal duties. Fogado ventured out many times for defeat Corrupted before eventually joining up with the player’s party.
He is an extrovert that enjoys nature, parties, and other people. He always goes into battle on horseback and fights at a distance with a bow.
Celine is a kind princess that loves tea and nature but hates war and too much positivity. Her advanced class allows her to use swords, offensive magic, and defensive magic.
She is the first character on this list that comes with an Emblem in the main storyline. She is joined by Celica. Upon fusing with Celica, she can teleport around the map to attack enemies.
Anna is a reoccurring character in the Fire Emblem series. An incarnation of her is always a merchant. Awakening was the first title to make her playable, and her playable status returned once again in Engage.
She is a young thief that tries to steal treasure from bandits in an optional Paralogues Quest. She will join the heroes permanently if the player talks to her after freeing her from a chest.
9Hortensia
Hortensia is a villain for a fair stretch of Engage’s story. She is a boss that uses multiple different Emblems throughout her various encounters. Eventually, her sister Ivy convinces her to change sides. Her development is brief but memorable.
She brings Emblem Byleth with her to the side of good. Hortensia adores all things cute and fights from on top of her trusted Pegasus.
Dancers are a very helpful class since they’re able to essentially pass their own turn to an allied unit that already used theirs. Seadall is the only character in the game who is a dancer by default.
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He is first seen by the party when he’s being attacked by Corrupted, but Emblem Corrin assists him in fighting them off. The map he’s introduced in and multiple that follow are well-designed around Corrin’s ability to create ice.
Initially, Yunaka is just a common thief that stole Emblem Micaiah from Firene. Later, she has a change of heart. Yunaka helps the party reclaim Micaiah. Micaiah allows Yunaka to use some of the most potent healing magic in the game.
She is an assassin at heart, as she loves poison, weapons, and lurking in the shadows. That doesn’t, however, mean she is stone-cold. Yunaka wants to make a good impression on her new teammates.
Diamant starts the game as the crown prince of Brodia, but eventually becomes its king. He is a strong-willed leader that wants to protect his homeland, and get revenge for what was taken from him.
Still, he enjoys his peace. Doing activities alone brings him more joy than being around large groups of others. Emblem Roy is introduced around the same time Diamant is. He gives Diamant the ability to set multiple tiles on fire in a single attack.
