—Kent to Heath in a support conversation
Kent is a playable character in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. He is a knight of Caelin, one of the cantons of the Lycian League in Fire Emblem. He and his friend Sain were sent by the marquess to find his granddaughter for him on the plains of Sacae.
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Lyn's Story
Trained as a knight of Caelin along with his friend Sain by General Eagler, the knight-commander of Caelin, the pair are deployed to Sacae on a mission from the Marquess of Caelin, Lord Hausen, to locate and bring back his granddaughter, Lyndis. While looking for information in Bulgar, the largest city in Sacae, the two knights have a chance meeting with Lyndis and the player. They escort her back to Caelin and help her defeat her granduncle Lundgren, who had been poisoning her grandfather in an attempt to seize the throne of Caelin. In the aftermath of the attempted usurping, Kent is promoted to knight-commander of Caelin.
Eliwood and Hector's Story
Kent is present during the siege of Caelin by Laus' forces. One of the few retainers who flee Castle Caelin with Lyn to plan an assault, Kent eventually joins up with Eliwood and Hector's army and succeeds in reclaiming the castle.
Following the successful retaking of Castle Caelin, Kent joins Lyn in her decision to accompany Eliwood and Hector on their journey. At the end of this journey, Kent stepped up to the role of steward to Ostia when Caelin's rule is ceded to it. Depending on his supports, Kent can be wed to Lyn, Fiora or Farina.
Personality
Kent is a stern, uptight knight who always follows the rules. Harboring a strict no-nonsense attitude, he is known to keep Sain's flirtatious tendencies in check, forcing the latter to regain focus of the missions and tasks they are to perform at hand. He is also staunchly loyal to his country, dedicated to safeguarding both its sovereignty and its peace.
Despite Kent's dedication as a knight, he is ultimately human, with a support conversation shared with Sain revealing that he has a crush on Lyn. If the player so chooses to raise his support rank with Lyn, the pair will wed at the end of the game.
In-Game
The Blazing Blade
Description: A knight in service to house Caelin. Virtuous to a fault.
Base Stats
| Starting Class | Affinity | ||||||||
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 Cavalier |  Anima | ||||||||
| Level | HP | Str | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Con | Mov |
| 1 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 7 |
| Weapon | Starting Items | ||||||||
 Sword - D Lance - E |  Iron Sword Iron Lance Vulnerary* Steel Sword* Javelin* | ||||||||
* Eliwood/Hector Normal Mode
Growth Rates
| HP | S/M | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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| 85% | 40% | 50% | 45% | 20% | 25% | 25% |
Promotion Gains
| Item Required | Promoted Class | |||||||
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 Knight Crest or  Earth Seal
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 Paladin
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| 1 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +1 | +2 | +1 | +2 | +1 |
| Weapon Levels | ||||||||
 +30  +30  E
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Supports
- See also: Kent/Supports
Overall
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Kent is a great unit, with solid stats and one of the best classes in the game, Cavalier. Cavalier combines several useful traits, including high Movement, Canto, and access to both swords and lances. These traits make Kent useful throughout the game.
Due to their identical availability and similar stats, Kent is very comparable to Sain. Kent has slightly higher HP, Skill, and Speed than Sain, but their stats are extremely similar and on average their performance will be almost identical. Kent's Speed is the only thing that can make a meaningful difference, as Kent can hit the doubling threshold a little earlier than Sain on average. Kent's only significant stat difference from Sain is his lower luck, which means that he might want to use a Goddess Icon to avoid taking crits.
Kent is almost always worth using, but his initial performance will vary depending on whether the player plays Lyn Mode. Lyn Mode gives Kent the opportunity to gain a lot of EXP and in Hard Mode he can use the Knight Crest received from Wallace to promote to Paladin, which will give him a huge leg up on other units in Eliwood/Hector Mode. If Lyn Mode isn't played, Kent will usually start out a bit behind Lowen, who is available longer and will usually have a decent level lead on him. Kent is still a very good unit and should be used alongside Lowen, but it's usually best to let Lowen have the first Knight Crest as Kent's combat will be lagging a bit behind the rest of the cast. Usually it's best to focus on improving one of Kent or Sain, but even if the player is primarily using Sain in combat Kent can still contribute by dealing chip damage to enemies and moving units around using Rescue.
Compared to Kent's counterpart, Sain, Kent possesses higher Skill and Speed, whereas Sain has higher Luck and a significantly higher growth rate in Strength. Although speed is not much needed in FE7 due to enemies' low AS, it is recommended you use both since a cavalier has high movement and good rescuing capabilities.
Fire Emblem Heroes
- Crimson Shield
- A straightforward and stern knight of Caelin. Appointed to be commander of the Caelin knights at a young age. Appears in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade.
Base Stats
Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯
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| Crimson Shield | |||||
| Group | |||||
 Cavalry | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 17/18/19 39/42/45 | 6/7/8 34/37/41 | 9/10/11 37/40/44 | 7/8/9 26/30/33 | 6/7/8 21/24/27 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
 Allied Sword+ Reposition |  Sword | ||||
Skills
| Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
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 | Iron Sword | - | - | - |
| Steel Sword | - | - | - | |
| Allied Sword | - | - | - | |
| Allied Sword+ | - | - | - | |
 | Reposition | - | - | - |
| A |  Atk Spd Bond 1 | - | - | |
 Atk Spd Bond 2 | Atk Spd Bond 1 | - | ||
 Atk Spd Bond 3 | Atk Spd Bond 2 |  | ||
| B |  Spd Def Snag 1 | - | - | |
 Spd Def Snag 2 | Spd Def Snag 1 | - | ||
 Spd Def Snag 3 | Spd Def Snag 2 | - |
Overall
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Base Set
Counters
Skill Inheritance
Meet Some of the Heroes
| Crimson Shield Kent | |||
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Here's Kent, a knight of the Lycian League's House Caelin! He's something of an intellectual with a stern disposition to match. Needless to say, he's quite the reliable Hero. | ||
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A trusted servant of the marquess, Kent was sent with his friend Sain to the plains of Sacae. There, they were to search for the marquess's daughter, who had eloped with a nomad youth, as well as the missing lady's daughter—Lyn. | ||
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Working with the carefree Sain didn't exactly make the job a straightforward one, but Kent was eventually successful in finding Lyn, the marquess's granddaughter. And he also saved her from an assassin sent by the marquess's brother! | ||
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Touched by Lyn's noble character, Kent pledged his loyalty to her. And so, the steadfastly loyal knight continued to serve, to see the day that his lady was safe at last! | ||
| Closely Associated Characters | |||
| Lyn | A woman who grew up on the plains before learning she is nobility of Caelin. Served by Kent. | ||
| Sain | An impulsive and playful knight of Caelin. Despite his age, he was appointed to be subcommander of Caelin's knights. Kent's partner. | ||
| Florina | Youngest of three sisters who are Pegasus Knights of Ilia. Shy, gentle girl who loves animals. Fights alongside Sain and Kent to support Lyn. | ||
Quotes
The Blazing Blade
Chapter 19: Dragon's Gate
—Kent
Final Chapter: Light Quote
—Kent
Defeat Quote in Lyn's Story
—Kent
—Lyn
—Kent
Death Quote
—Kent
Heroes
Possible Endings
- Lyn's Story
- Kent- Knight of Lycia
- For his bravery in fulfilling his command, Kent is named Knight Commander of Caelin. It is a high honor for one so young, but no one denies his worth.
- Eliwood/Hector Story
- Kent- The Crimson Shield
- After Caelin was placed under Ostian rule, Kent became its steward. His dedication earned him the love of his people.
- Kent and Lyn
- When her grandfather died, Lyn asked that Caelin be taken under Ostian protection. She set out for Sacae with her former vassal and new love, Kent. The people of Caelin gave them their blessings.
- Kent and Fiora
- Although they returned to their respective countries, they visited one another often and their relationship bloomed. When Lyn abdicated Caelin's rule to Ostia, Kent resigned, moved to Ilia, and married Fiora.
- Kent and Farina
- Farina stayed in Caelin as a mercenary, hoping to stay close to Kent. When Lyn abdicated Caelin's rule to Ostia, Kent resigned his commission and served at Farina's side as a mercenary in Ilia.
Non-Canon Appearances
Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)
Kent is illustrated in the trading card game with the following cards:
Choose Your Legends Placement History
| Round | Placement | Character Version | Votes |
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| CYL1 | 243 |  The Blazing Blade |
991 |
| CYL2 | 327 ↓84 |
The Blazing Blade |
627 ↓364 |
| CYL3 | 323 ↑4 |
The Blazing Blade |
594 ↓33 |
| CYL4 | 287 ↑36 |
The Blazing Blade |
457 ↓137 |
| CYL5 | 211 ↑76 |
The Blazing Blade |
427 ↓30 |
| CYL6 | 173 ↑38 |
The Blazing Blade |
565 ↑138 |
| CYL7 | 349 ↓176 |
The Blazing Blade |
84 ↓481 |
| CYL8 | 350 ↓1 |
The Blazing Blade |
92 ↑8 |
| CYL9 | 323 ↑27 |
The Blazing Blade |
76 ↓16 |
Trivia
- There is an error in Kent and Wallace's C-rank support conversation in the English version of The Blazing Blade. In the conversation, Lyn's parents are said to have eloped 17 years prior to Eliwood/Hector's tale. While this is correct in the Japanese version, the correct figure according to the localization should be 20 years prior due to the localization increasing Lyn's age from 15 to 18.
Etymology
Kent is probably named after the character Kent in Shakespeare's 'King Lear,' the only one of Lear's knights to remain loyal to him.
Gallery
- See main article: Kent/Gallery.