Lute

Lute (Japanese: ルーテ Lute) is a young Mage from the Za'ha Woods. She first appears in Chapter 4 of Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, in which she is recruited by visiting village in the southwest. She is a childhood friend of the monk Artur and believes herself to be a prodigy.

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

Role

Lute is a young female mage who appears in Chapter 4. At the beginning of the chapter, she is told by Artur to stay in the village. She is recruited by visiting the village in the south-western corner of the map. She also joins at the end of the chapter if the village is not visited. Artur and Lute talk with Eirika and Seth about the monsters appearing in the region.

Starting stats and growth rates

Mage Level 1 Affinity

Recruitment: Chapter 4, visit the southwestern village or automatically at the end of the chapter Stats Growth Rates Max HP 17 Luck 8 Magic 6 Defense 3 Skill 6 Resistance 5 Speed 7 Constitution 3 Movement 5 Aid 2 Max HP 45% Luck 45% Magic 65% Defense 15% Skill 30% Resistance 40% Speed 45% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Fire Vulnerary Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- C -- -- --

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Sage	+4	+1	+1	+0	+0	+3	+3	+1	+1	D, +40, D
Mage Knight	+3	+2	+1	+0	+0	+2	+2	+3	+2	D, +40

Analysis

Lute is the first anima magic user you get in The Sacred Stones; she comes with fairly low bases, but high growth rates to compensate. Because of her early join-time and high growths, Lute's bases aren't a problem for long. In terms of weaknesses, Lute's low Con means all tomes weigh her down before promotion, though her relatively high Speed growth and the light weight of Anima tomes mean she still frequently doubles with some investment, especially with the lower enemy quality of most enemies in The Sacred Stones. Her other major weakness is her low durability, though low enemy quality also helps with this, allowing her to survive at least a round or two of combat or even dodge tank. Upon promotion, Lute will become a very effective combat unit, often one rounding most enemies while also having access to D rank staves.

Lute has a choice between promoting to Sage or Mage Knight. Because of getting a significant promotion bonus in Constitution, effectively giving her +2 speed when using any tome besides Fire, and gaining one more point movement and the ability to Canto, Mage Knight is easily the superior choice. Sage can use Light Magic, but Lute will generally use Anima tomes except against Dark Magic users, who usually have high resistance and are better killed by physical attackers. Sage also has a higher magic cap, but Lute only hits this cap on average after a total of 26 levels, and does not have issues dealing damage even after hitting the cap.

Overall, Lute is a very strong unit after a little investment thanks to her high offensive growths, becoming even stronger after promotion. Her low durability is her greatest weakness, though it's not enough to keep her from being a powerful unit. She also has no competition for Anima magic for several chapters, giving her a unique niche in the earlygame that can allow her to springboard with a little training.

Fire Emblem Awakening

Lute is playable as a SpotPass character, released in the The Sacred Stones character set. She is also present as an enemy in the second and third installments of the Smash Brethren DLC series.

Starting stats and growth rates

Mage Level 17 Movement 5

Recruitment: SpotPass, hire her for 6,800 G or defeat her in a skirmish Stats Growth Rates Cap Modifiers Max HP 27 Speed 14 Strength 1 Luck 15 Magic 16+2 Defense 5 Skill 10 Resistance 11 Max HP 55% Speed 60% Strength 40% Luck 55% Magic 70% Defense 30% Skill 55% Resistance 30% Speed +2 Strength −1 Luck −1 Magic +3 Defense −1 Skill 0 Resistance +1 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Arcfire* Magic +2 Focus Veteran Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- C --

Reclassing options

Lute Base classes:* Mage Sage Dark Knight Reclass options: This unit can reclass to any female class available through reclassing.

Growth rates when reclassed

Promotion stat gains

Archer Cavalier Cleric Dark Mage Wyvern Rider Knight Mage Mercenary Myrmidon Pegasus Knight Tactician Thief Troubadour

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+4	+2	+1	+4	+3	+0	+5	+3	+1	--
Bow Knight	+8	+3	+0	+2	+4	+0	+1	+2	+3	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+7	+3	+1	+2	+2	+0	+3	+6	+1	--
Great Knight	+8	+5	+0	+1	+1	+0	+7	+1	+0	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
War Cleric	+8	+5	+2	+2	+2	+0	+5	+0	+1	E
Sage	+4	+1	+4	+3	+3	+0	+3	−1	+1	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sorcerer	+5	+1	+3	+2	+1	+0	+3	+3	+1	--
Dark Knight	+7	+3	+2	+4	+2	+0	+5	+1	+3	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Wyvern Lord	+5	+4	+0	+2	+2	+0	+3	+3	+1	E
Griffon Rider	+3	+2	+0	+4	+4	+0	+0	+3	+1	--

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
General	+10	+4	+0	+3	+2	+0	+4	+3	+1	E
Great Knight	+8	+3	+0	+2	+3	+0	+3	+1	+3	E E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sage	+4	+1	+3	+2	+3	+0	+2	+2	+1	E
Dark Knight	+9	+4	+1	+3	+1	+0	+7	+2	+3	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Hero	+6	+3	+1	+3	+3	+0	+3	+3	+1	E
Bow Knight	+8	+3	+0	+2	+3	+0	+1	+2	+3	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+4	+3	+1	+2	+3	+0	+2	+3	+1	--
Assassin	+5	+4	−1	+4	+2	+0	+1	+0	+1	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Falcon Knight	+4	+2	+1	+3	+3	+0	+2	+3	+1	E
Dark Flier	+3	+1	+4	+1	+2	+0	+1	+3	+1	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Grandmaster	+4	+3	+3	+2	+2	+0	+2	+2	+1	--

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

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Valkyrie	+3	+0	+2	+2	+3	+0	+2	+3	+1	E
War Cleric	+8	+5	+2	+2	+1	+0	+5	+1	−1	E

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Skill set

Like all female bonus units in Awakening, Lute has access to all base class and advanced class skills available to standard female units.

Fire Emblem Engage

Role

Lute appears as an equippable Bond Ring. She can be summoned using Eirika's Emblem Ring.

Bond Ring data

Stat modifiers Ring level Mag Lck Res C +1 +0 +0 B +1 +1 +0 A +1 +1 +1 S +2 +1 +1

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

There are two different variations of Lute available to Heroes, both of which are tied to her storyline appearance in The Sacred Stones. The normal variation of Lute is one of the characters added to the game in the Farfetched Heroes update, and became available for summoning by players on November 15, 2017. A summer variation of Lute was made available between the period of June 18, 2020 through July 18, 2020 part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Summer Passing update.

Lute: Prodigy

Starting stats

Lute: Prodigy is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 15/16/17 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 7/8/9 Defense 2/3/4 Resistance 7/8/9 Maximum HP 30/33/36 Attack 33/36/39 Speed 29/32/35 Defense 12/16/19 Resistance 31/34/37 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Weirding Tome* Rally Attack --

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Thunder	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Elthunder	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Thoron	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Weirding Tome	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Rally Attack	★★★★★	★★★★★	150
	Rally Atk/Res	★★★★★	—	300
A	Resistance +1	★★★★★	—	30
A	HP/Res 1	★★★★★	—	100
A	HP/Res 2	★★★★★	—	200
C	Res Ploy 1	★★★★★	—	60
C	Res Ploy 2	★★★★★	—	120
C	Res Ploy 3	★★★★★	—	240

Lute: Summer Prodigy

Starting stats

★★★★ ★★★★★

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 5/6/7 Speed 7/8/9 Defense 2/3/4 Resistance 7/8/9 Maximum HP 32/35/38 Attack 29/32/35 Speed 29/32/35 Defense 12/15/18 Resistance 27/30/33 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Flora Guide Swap --

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 6/7/8 Speed 7/8/9 Defense 3/4/5 Resistance 7/8/9 Maximum HP 34/37/41 Attack 32/35/38 Speed 31/34/37 Defense 13/17/20 Resistance 29/32/35 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Thunder	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Elthunder	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Flora Guide	★★★★	★★★★	200
	Flora Guide+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Swap	★★★★	★★★★	150
B	Seal Res 1	★★★★	—	40
B	Seal Spd/Res 1	★★★★	—	100
B	Seal Spd/Res 2	★★★★★	—	200
C	Spd Tactic 1	★★★★	—	60
C	Spd Tactic 2	★★★★	—	120
C	Spd Tactic 3	★★★★	—	240

Personality

Lute's most apparent trait is that she believes that she is a prodigy. She has a very mature and serious air and shows her vast amount of knowledge whenever speaking. She may truly be a prodigy, and she asserts her superiority often, such as when Knoll dodged two of her magic shot and saying that he is a danger to her superiority. However, as shown in several conversations, she is not used to dealing with people normally. Although she is willing to hold conversations, she has difficulty with feelings such as love, shown in her A support conversation with Artur. Lute is a very avid reader and "monk-watcher" as she declares; watching Artur appears to be one of her favorite activities.

Lute originates from the Za'ha Woods along with Artur. The two lived in the settlements at the place peacefully until the monsters started to appear. Not much is known about Lute's past, but in her A conversation with Ross, she states that her grandmother said that Lute's parents are "traveling in distant lands". According to Lute, her grandmother is like "an elegant goldfish that's been sun-dried with a wildflower". Lute seems to speak about her grandmother as if she is still alive, implying that the two live together.

Supports

Main article: Lute/Supports

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Endings

Lute, Prodigy
After the War of the Stones, Lute returned to Renais to continue her arcane studies. She spent far less time locked in her library, preferring now to explore the outside world. She grew into a great and well-traveled sage.

Artur and Lute
Artur and Lute were married upon their return. Artur handled the housework, but otherwise, their lives were unchanged. When they had a son, Lute's interests shifted from studying Artur to studying her son's baffling habits.

Kyle and Lute
After the war, Kyle and Lute were married in Renais. Kyle's friends were disturbed by his choice of brides, but they could not deny his happiness. Before long, they had a son, and Kyle dedicated himself to his upbringing.

Quotes

Death quote

Battle quotes

The Sacred Stones

Awakening

Heroes quotes

Main article: Lute/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Lute is featured on three cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Lute
Normal SR+ {{{alt2image1}}} {{{alt3image1}}} {{{alt4image1}}} {{{alt5image1}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	Matchless Prodigal Mage, Lute
		"The thickest hide and the strongest armor are useless against magic's power. Only magic is worthy of me." "I've decided to join you and your crew in gratitude for your help here today. After all, there's no one better than me."
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Sage		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		"There's no-one better than me.": [Activate] [Once per turn] Discard any amount of non- cards from your hand, then draw cards equal to the amount of cards you discarded by this skill. Also, until the end of this turn, this unit gains +10 attack for each card drawn by this skill. Boundless Knowledge: [Support] [Flip 1 bond] You may pay this skill's cost, and if you do: Draw a card.
	Card #B11-016SR(+) • Artist: Geso Umiu
	Prodigy, Lute
		"Your flesh shows no sign of putrefaction. It seems you're not a revenant."
		Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Mage		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Mage's Research: [Activate] [] [Discard 1 card from your hand] Draw 1 card. Magic Emblem: [Support] Draw 1 card, then discard 1 card.
	Card #B11-017N • Artist: Sencha
	Superior User of Magic Fire, Lute
		"I developed a new counterattack to your power, but it still needs refining. I guess what I'm saying is... Can I try it out?"
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 2
		Class: Mage		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Vast Knowledge of Magic: [Activate] [] Draw 2 cards. Choose 1 card from your hand, and send it to the Retreat Area.
	Card #B17-093N, B17-093ST • Artist: Tobi
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Lute .

Flavor text

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Prodigy Summer Prodigy Lysithea: Gifted Students

Lute: Prodigy
Here's Lute, the prodigy without equal…or at least, that's what she calls herself! She's a rather unusual mage whose remarks tend to catch people off guard.	Lute has been gifted ever since she was a child. I hear her curious, quirky behavior made her hard to keep up with, even at an early age!	When monsters attacked her village, Lute joined the army of Renais to help fend them off. I wonder if she was secretly more interested in studying the monsters than fighting them…	You see, Lute's always been interested in studying unusual creatures, and— Is it just me, or does it feel like we're being watched? You don't think she's studying me, do you?!
Closely Associated Characters
Artur Ross {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} A monk from Renais. Serious and devoted to his faith. He and Lute have been friends since childhood. Son of Garcia, a warrior of Renais. A very straightforward and honest lad raised without a mother. He greatly admires his father's skill. His training didn't prepare him for Lute's sharp tongue. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Lute: Summer Prodigy
Who's that in a swimsuit reading through a book about plants and herbs? I'll give you a hint: "There's no one better than me!" That's right, it's Lute!	Lute comes from Renais, and she joined Ephraim and Eirika in their battle against Grado—though I get the impression that her research into magic was always her priority.	Even while she's on vacation, there's no stopping her burning desire for knowledge! I wonder if she's browsing that book for herbs that will be useful for her magic?	Anyway, doesn't she look great? Oh, hang on, Lute wants to add something… "Of course my swimsuit is the perfect choice. Must I remind you that I am also a prodigy of profound genius?" Well, there you go—I guess she's just as much of a prodigy at fashion as she is at magic!
Closely Associated Characters
Eirika {{{Related_name2}}} {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Princess of Renais. Ephraim's twin. Cares dearly for her brother. Her kindness has sometimes put her in danger. During her travels, she gains Lute and her friend Artur as allies. {{{Related_blurb2}}} {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Lysithea: Gifted Students
Lysithea comes from Fódlan's Leicester Alliance, while Lute hails from Magvel, a continent in a whole other world. Both are precocious geniuses, and they've broken down the walls between worlds to attend the winter festival together!	Lysithea's wearing a white outfit for the festival with some stylish red highlights. It really accentuates her dignified charm!	Meanwhile, it seems like Lute's going for a slightly more mature look. The design of her outfit incorporates green highlights, adding a mysterious ambiance.	Lysithea's always had a habit of keeping her strength to herself, while Lute does whatever she wants, when she wants. I'm sure the festival will be lots of fun with this unusual pair attending!
Closely Associated Characters
Claude Byleth {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Heir to House Riegan, the leading house of the Leicester Alliance. Employs both an easygoing attitude and an effortless skill for scheming. He's the leader of the Golden Deer, the house to which Lysithea belongs. Child of the former captain of the Knights of Seiros, Jeralt. A stoic, capable professor at the Officers Academy. Lysithea's professor. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

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Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)

28

Lute The Sacred Stones

9,176

CYL 2 (2018)

82 (+54)

Lute The Sacred Stones

2,998 (−6,178)

CYL 3 (2019)

116 (+30)

Lute The Sacred Stones

2,369 (−629)

CYL 4 (2020)

57 (−60)

Lute The Sacred Stones

3,047 (+678)

CYL 5 (2021)

28 (−29)

Lute The Sacred Stones

3,765 (+718)

CYL 6 (2022)

99 (+71)

Lute The Sacred Stones

995 (−2,770)

CYL 7 (2023)

94 (−5)

Lute The Sacred Stones

697 (−298)

CYL 8 (2024)

134 (+40)

Lute The Sacred Stones

567 (−130)

Total results		This character has 8 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	23,614

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Mage Mage Knight Sage Anima Anima Staff Anima, light Staff

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Lute from The Sacred Stones.

Battle animations

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  Lute attacking with magic as a Sage in The Sacred Stones.

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  Lute performing a critical hit with magic as a Sage in The Sacred Stones.

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  Lute attacking with anima magic as a Mage Knight in The Sacred Stones.

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  Lute performing a critical hit with anima magic as a Mage Knight in The Sacred Stones.

Portraits

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  Beta portrait of Lute from The Sacred Stones prototype.

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  Portrait of Lute in Awakening.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Lute: Prodigy.

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  Artwork of Lute: Summer Prodigy.

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  Artwork of Lute: Summer Prodigy.

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  Artwork of Lute: Summer Prodigy.

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  Artwork of Lute: Summer Prodigy.

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  Artwork of Lysithea: Gifted Students, a Harmonic Hero of which Lute is a part.

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  Artwork of Lysithea: Gifted Students.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Lute in artwork of Lysithea: Gifted Students.

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  Lute in artwork of Lysithea: Gifted Students.

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  Lute in artwork of Lysithea: Gifted Students.

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  Lute in artwork of Artur: Silver Saint.

Other artwork

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  Wallpaper of Lute: Prodigy from the A Hero Rises 2018 event.

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  Artwork featuring Lute released on the fifth day of Choose Your Legends: Round 9.

Cipher artwork

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References

This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series.