Lyon

Not to be confused with Leon from Fire Emblem Gaiden and Shadows of Valentia.

Lyon (pronounced /⁠liˈoʊn⁠/^[key][2] or /⁠'liɑn⁠/^[key][3]; Japanese: リオン Lyon) is the secondary antagonist of Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones. Before the invasion of Renais, he is good friends with the games protagonists, Eirika and Ephraim. Lyon is the prince of Grado, making him the son of the country's emperor, Vigarde. He is a gentle, kindhearted man who wishes to help the world and keep peace. At the very beginning of the game, Lyon appears in the throne room of Renais, approaching King Fado, but otherwise he initially only appears in flashbacks and named offhandedly in dialogue;^[4] later on in the game, he himself appears before either Eirika or Ephraim, depending on the route chosen.

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

Role

Lyon is the childhood friend of Eirika and Ephraim. He is the prince of Grado, and he first only appears in flashbacks, shown to be a gentle, shy friend who wishes to help the world. In one flashback he tells of how he wants to help the world, and has been researching the Sacred Stone of Grado, which he had used recently to cure a girl's illness. However, during the beginning of the game, with the exception of his brief appearance in Castle Renais during the prologue, Lyon's whereabouts are unknown. Both Eirika and Ephraim wonder why he would allow his father to declare the war.

Eirika's route

In Eirika's route, he appears in Chapter 14 to say that he has missed seeing Eirika and Ephraim, and the war started because he had been too weak to stop it. When Eirika meets Ephraim in Chapter 15, Ephraim briefly explains that Lyon had made a Dark Stone, which had controlled Vigarde, ruler of Grado, who had already been dead for a while. Additionally, Ephraim had met Lyon, who told him he had started the war. In Chapter 16, he accompanies Riev to tell Orson, the temporary ruler of Renais, that Eirika and Ephraim are coming to the Renais castle Next, he appears in Chapter 17 at the Narube River, as he meets them and claims that he has not seen Ephraim in a long time. Suddenly, he seems to be overcome by a dark force – his demeanor changes to a dark, evil personality, and it is revealed that he is being controlled by the Demon King. The Demon King says he had destroyed Lyon's soul long ago. After Lyon is defeated, he flees north.

Finally, in Chapter 18, at Mount Neleras, he appears to Eirika and says that if she gives him the Sacred Stone of Renais, he can return to normal. However, he takes it and destroys it, the request having been a ruse by the Demon King to take the stone. He travels to Darkling Woods, where a ritual will be held for the Demon King to be resurrected. There, he is confronted by Morva, the caretaker of Myrrh, the Great Dragon; however, Lyon turns Morva into a draco zombie. After Eirika and Ephraim's party defeats Morva and Riev at the temple's entrance, Lyon goes inside. When Eirika arrives, he meets her and explains that because he was so weak, the Demon King took advantage of his jealousy, his vanity and took him over. He is then returned to the Demon King's control and teleports away. When he is defeated, he tells Eirika he is glad that she was able to stop him.

Finally, he tells her had always loved her. After the war ends, Eirika and Ephraim vow to achieve his dream that all may live in peace and joy.

Ephraim's route

In Ephraim's route, Lyon's role is the same in the story, but he himself is quite different. In Chapter 9, Lyon is present while Vigarde is giving orders to the generals of Grado. A soldier tells Ephraim that rumor says Vigarde had been convinced to start the war by Lyon himself. Next, in Chapter 10, General Duessel joins Ephraim and tells him that the war started from when Lyon and some other mages created a Dark Stone, more powerful than the Sacred Stones. According to Duessel, Lyon has been carrying it with him. At the start of Chapter 11, Lyon orders Selena to find a dragonstone at Za'albul Marsh; her actions play out in the next few chapters.

Finally, in Chapter 14, he solemnly asks his father if they were foolish, and mentions his father's death. However, when a soldier enters the room, his demeanor changes to a menacing, dark personality. He commands the army to attack Ephraim. After the battle ends, when Ephraim defeats Vigarde, the king's body seems to disappear. Lyon appears and meets Ephraim, telling him that he had befriended Eirika and Ephraim only to learn about Renais to attack it, and that he has been planning this for a long time. He says that he had killed Fado, the king of Renais (which is corroborated by the scene at the very beginning of the game in which Lyon approaches King Fado just before Fado's death), and then, mocking Ephraim, teleports away.

In the castle, Ephraim meets Knoll, a prisoner of the dungeon of Grado's capital. According to Knoll, Lyon had been researching the Sacred Stone, known as the Fire Emblem, in order to help people. Grado's Sacred Stone had unusual properties; it had been used long ago to seal away the Demon King and contained his soul. When Vigarde, his father and the emperor of Grado, died of illness, Lyon fell into despair. He began to work tirelessly to resurrect his father. After a while, Knoll arrived to find Lyon with the Sacred Stone in two parts: the Sacred Stone and a Dark Stone, created from the condensed power and magic in the original Fire Emblem. Lyon introduced his resurrected father, crushes the Fire Emblem, and says the other Sacred Stones are in his way and must be destroyed. Since Knoll knew too much, he was to be executed on the day after Ephraim arrived at the castle.

Lyon appears in Chapter 15, calmly conversing with Caellach about the latter's mercenary life and his possible ambitions. After the battle, Ephraim informs Eirika and Innes about Lyon's involvement. He then advises Orson in Chapter 16 that Eirika and Ephraim are coming to the castle. He finally directly confronts Eirika and Ephraim in Chapter 17, saying he remembers what he had told Ephraim in Grado Keep. The Demon King quickly takes control of Lyon and drops the face of gentleness and mocks the twins. However, after he is defeated, he flees to the north.

At Mount Neleras in Chapter 18, Lyon tells Ephraim that the Lyon he knew is gone forever. Ephraim loses his collected temperament and charges at Lyon. However, Lyon freezes him in place, forcefully takes the Sacred Stone of Renais, and destroys it. When Ephraim vows to save his friend, Lyon returns to normal, stating that the Demon King taking him over was a lie. Lyon confesses that he saw two choices: first, to give in to the Demon King; second, to overcome him. Lyon overcame the Demon King, but became him in doing so. Intending to use the Demon King's power to save Grado from a terrible catastrophe that he has seen in visions as unavoidable, Lyon started the War of the Stones; he tells Ephraim he will be going to Darkling Woods and asks him to stop him.

In Chapter 20 he is confronted by Morva, a caretaker of the Great Dragon. Lyon believes that he will be creating a better future, but Morva says the Demon King is already controlling him. Lyon denies this, and Morva is turned into a Draco Zombie. He then flees into the Black Temple. In the final chapter, Ephraim finds Lyon, who states that he did like Eirika and Ephraim, but was always jealous of Ephraim. He says they are still friends, but he believes he will save the people of Grado.

After he is defeated, he confesses that he always wanted to be like Ephraim, strong and handsome, and always with Eirika. Ephraim reminds Lyon of his own strengths, but Lyon dies quickly. The Demon King rises, but is defeated.

Finally, the war is over. Eirika and Ephraim talk about a disastrous landslide that has befallen Grado. They decide to help Grado, to respect his wishes of protecting those citizens. In Lyon's memory, Ephraim vows to be a kind, strong king.

Creature Campaign

After the main story is complete, in the Creature Campaign mode, several major non-playable characters can be recruited. Lyon is recruited by clearing the entire Lagdou Ruins three times.

Starting stats and growth rates

Stats with two figures separated by a ~ are presented as a range, representing stats that vary due to random growths. The figures to the left and right of the ~ are the stat's minimum and maximum possible values respectively.

Enemy - Chapter 17

See also: River of Regrets

Easy/Normal Difficult

Necromancer Level 14 Affinity

Stats Max HP 44 Luck 4 Magic 22 Defense 17 Skill 13 Resistance 19 Speed 11 Constitution 7 Movement 6 Aid 6

Inventory Fenrir Nosferatu Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- -- S A

Necromancer Level 14 Affinity

Stats Max HP 45~47 Luck 4~5 Magic 23~25 Defense 17~18 Skill 14~15 Resistance 20~21 Speed 11~13 Constitution 7 Movement 6 Aid 6

Inventory Fenrir Nosferatu Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- -- S A

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Note: All status staves will miss against Lyon.

Enemy - Final Chapter

See also: Sacred Stone (part 1)

Easy/Normal (Eirika) Difficult (Eirika) Easy/Normal (Ephraim) Difficult (Ephraim)

Necromancer Level 18 Affinity

Stats Max HP 73 Luck 9 Magic 29 Defense 26 Skill 19 Resistance 29 Speed 15 Constitution 7 Movement 6 Aid 6

Inventory Naglfar Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- -- S A

Necromancer Level 18 Affinity

Stats Max HP 74~76 Luck 9~10 Magic 30 Defense 26~27 Skill 20~21 Resistance 30 Speed 15~17 Constitution 7 Movement 6 Aid 6

Inventory Naglfar Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- -- S A

Necromancer Level 18 Affinity

Stats Max HP 73 Luck 9 Magic 29 Defense 26 Skill 19 Resistance 29 Speed 15 Constitution 7 Movement 6 Aid 6

Inventory Naglfar Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- -- S A

Necromancer Level 18 Affinity

Stats Max HP 74~76 Luck 9~10 Magic 30 Defense 26~27 Skill 20~21 Resistance 30 Speed 15~17 Constitution 7 Movement 6 Aid 6

Inventory Naglfar Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- -- S A

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Note: All status staves will miss against Lyon.

Playable - Creature Campaign

Necromancer Level 14 Affinity

Recruitment: Clear the entire Lagdou Ruins three times in Creature Campaign Stats Growth Rates Max HP 44 Luck 4 Magic 22 Defense 17 Skill 13 Resistance 19 Speed 11 Constitution 7 Movement 6 Aid 6 Max HP 85% Luck 30% Magic 50% Defense 45% Skill 55% Resistance 55% Speed 55% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Naglfar Physic Hammerne Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- -- S A

Fire Emblem Awakening

Role

Lyon is playable as a SpotPass character, released in the The Sacred Stones character set. Lyon is also present as an enemy in the second and third installments of the Smash Brethren DLC series as well as the first and third installments of Rogues & Redeemers; additionally, Lyon appears as an ally in Rogues & Redeemers 2.

Starting stats and growth rates

Sorcerer Level 20 Movement 6

Recruitment: SpotPass, hire him for 17,500 G or defeat him in a skirmish Stats Growth Rates Cap Modifiers Max HP 60 Speed 21 Strength 28 Luck 4 Magic 35+5 Defense 33 Skill 23 Resistance 35 Max HP 85% Speed 55% Strength 35% Luck 45% Magic 65% Defense 40% Skill 50% Resistance 35% Speed +2 Strength −1 Luck −3 Magic +3 Defense 0 Skill 0 Resistance +2 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Goetia* Hex Anathema Vengeance Tomebreaker Tomefaire Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- A --

Reclassing options

Lyon Base classes:* Dark Mage Dark Knight Sorcerer Reclass options: This unit can reclass to any male class available through reclassing.

Growth rates when reclassed

Promotion stat gains

Archer Barbarian Cavalier Dark Mage Wyvern Rider Fighter Knight Mage Mercenary Myrmidon Priest Tactician Thief

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
Berserker	+8	+5	+0	+2	+3	+0	+2	+1	+1	--
Warrior	+6	+4	+0	+5	+1	+0	+4	+3	+1	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
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
Warrior	+8	+4	+0	+3	+2	+0	+3	+3	+1	E
Hero	+2	+0	+1	+6	+5	+0	+4	+3	+1	E

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
War Monk	+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
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

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Skill set

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

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

There are five different variations of Lyon available to Heroes. The normal variation of Lyon was added to the game in the Fiery Resolve update, and was made available to players in the sixteenth Grand Hero Battle, which initially ran from January 26, 2018 through February 3, 2018. A corrupted variation of Lyon, based on his corruption by Fomortiis at the end of The Sacred Stones, was first made available to be summoned by players on May 8, 2020 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Steeped in Twilight update. A young variation of Lyon was made available between the period of April 19, 2021 to May 19, 2021 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Childhood Encounter update, the update where this variation was added to the game. A Valentine's variation of Lyon—a duo hero paired with Eirika—was added on February 6, 2024, and was first available to summon from then until March 6, 2024.

Lyon: Shadow Prince

Starting stats

★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★

Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 8/9/10 Speed 2/3/4 Defense 2/3/4 Resistance 6/7/8 Maximum HP 34/37/40 Attack 27/30/33 Speed 15/18/21 Defense 19/22/25 Resistance 23/26/29 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage of Trait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Ruin -- --

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 2/3/4 Defense 2/3/4 Resistance 7/8/9 Maximum HP 35/38/41 Attack 29/32/35 Speed 16/19/22 Defense 20/23/26 Resistance 25/28/31 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage of Trait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Fenrir -- Retribution

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 18/19/20 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 3/4/5 Defense 3/4/5 Resistance 7/8/9 Maximum HP 37/41/44 Attack 31/34/37 Speed 18/21/24 Defense 22/26/29 Resistance 26/30/33 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage of Trait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Naglfar -- Retribution

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Flux	★★★	★★★	50
	Ruin	★★★	★★★	100
	Fenrir	★★★	★★★★	200
	Naglfar	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Retribution	★★★	★★★★	100
	Vengeance	★★★★	—	200
A	Resistance +1	★★★	—	30
A	Attack/Res 1	★★★★	—	80
A	Attack/Res 2	★★★★★	—	160
C	Spur Res 1	★★★	—	50
C	Drive Res 1	★★★	—	120
C	Drive Res 2	★★★★	—	240

Lyon: Demon King

Starting stats

Lyon: Demon King is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 6/7/8 Speed 2/3/4 Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 10/11/12 Maximum HP 36/40/43 Attack 36/40/43 Speed 12/16/19 Defense 29/32/35 Resistance 32/35/38 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Blood Tome -- Daylight

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Wind	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Elwind	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Rexcalibur	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Blood Tome	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Daylight	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Sol	★★★★★	—	200
A	Bonus Doubler 1	★★★★★	—	60
A	Bonus Doubler 2	★★★★★	—	120
A	Bonus Doubler 3	★★★★★	—	240
B	Null C-Disrupt 1	★★★★★	—	60
B	Null C-Disrupt 2	★★★★★	—	120
B	Null C-Disrupt 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Rouse Atk/Res 1	★★★★★	—	60
C	Rouse Atk/Res 2	★★★★★	—	120
C	Rouse Atk/Res 3	★★★★★	—	240

Lyon: Grado's Gaze

Starting stats

★★★★ ★★★★★

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 7/8/9 Speed 3/4/5 Defense 6/7/8 Resistance 8/9/10 Maximum HP 33/36/39 Attack 33/36/40 Speed 13/16/19 Defense 28/31/34 Resistance 32/35/38 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Thoron -- Chilling Wind

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 18/19/20 Attack 7/8/9 Speed 4/5/6 Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 8/9/10 Maximum HP 35/38/42 Attack 35/38/42 Speed 14/18/21 Defense 31/34/37 Resistance 34/37/40 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Tome of Grado -- Chilling Wind

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Thunder	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Elthunder	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Thoron	★★★★	★★★★	200
	Tome of Grado	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Chilling Wind	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Iceberg	★★★★	—	200
A	Atk/Res Solo 1	★★★★	—	60
A	Atk/Res Solo 2	★★★★	—	120
A	Atk/Res Solo 3	★★★★	—	240
C	Def/Res Gap 1	★★★★	—	50
C	Def/Res Gap 2	★★★★	—	100
C	Def/Res Gap 3	★★★★★	—	200

Lyon: Sunlit Prince

Starting stats

★★★★ ★★★★★

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 11/12/13 Speed 4/5/6 Defense 8/9/10 Resistance 7/8/9 Maximum HP 36/39/42 Attack 37/40/44 Speed 16/19/22 Defense 32/35/38 Resistance 33/36/40 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Coral Saber -- New Moon

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 11/12/13 Speed 5/6/7 Defense 8/9/10 Resistance 8/9/10 Maximum HP 39/42/45 Attack 39/42/46 Speed 18/21/24 Defense 34/37/40 Resistance 36/39/43 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Coral Saber+ -- New Moon

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Sword	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Steel Sword	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Coral Saber	★★★★	★★★★	200
	Coral Saber+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	New Moon	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Moonbow	★★★★	—	200
A	Atk/Def Ideal 1	★★★★	—	60
A	Atk/Def Ideal 2	★★★★	—	120
A	Atk/Def Ideal 3	★★★★	—	240
B	Lull Atk/Def 1	★★★★	—	60
B	Lull Atk/Def 2	★★★★	—	120
B	Lull Atk/Def 3	★★★★★	—	240

Lyon: Esteemed Royals

Starting stats

Lyon: Esteemed Royals is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type Duo Hero

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 7/8/9 Speed 2/3/4 Defense 3/4/5 Resistance 15/16/17 Maximum HP 35/39/42 Attack 44/47/51 Speed 12/16/19 Defense 22/26/29 Resistance 43/46/50 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Tender Vessel -- Iceberg

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Wind	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Elwind	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Rexcalibur	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Tender Vessel	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Chilling Wind	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Iceberg	★★★★★	—	200
A	Gray Illusion	★★★★★	—	300
B	Poison Strike 1	★★★★★	—	60
B	Poison Strike 2	★★★★★	—	120
B	Poison Strike 3	★★★★★	—	240
B	Occultist's Strike	★★★★★	—	300
C	Rouse Atk/Res 1	★★★★★	—	60
C	Rouse Atk/Res 2	★★★★★	—	120
C	Rouse Atk/Res 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Incite Atk/Res	★★★★★	—	300

Personality

Lyon is a gentle, kind person who cares greatly about his friends and the people of Grado.^[5] About one year^[6] prior to the start of the game, he conducts experiments using the Sacred Stone to help people, in actions such as curing illnesses or injuries, specifically healing the burns of a girl who was trapped in a fire. Although he is the prince of Grado, he often thinks of himself as weak and undeserving of the title. Occasionally pausing or faltering in his speech, he is quite shy when he first meets Eirika and Ephraim and states that he has no friends of his own age.^[7] However, even after all that has happened, when he meets them again near the end of the game, he still thinks of himself and them as friends.

Lyon is the prince of Grado and the son of the king Vigarde, whom he deeply respects. He is the friend of Eirika and Ephraim, and theirs appears to be a lighthearted relationship. However, he was always in love with Eirika but never able to confess it,^[8] and jealous of Ephraim for his strength, appearance, and primarily the fact that Eirika was always with him.^[9] In addition to this, he always hated himself for his weakness. All of these factors, including his father's death, cause him to give in to the Demon King, either knowing that fact (Eirika's route) or thinking he is still in control (Ephraim's route).

Quotes

The Sacred Stones quotes

Battle quotes

Death quotes

Awakening quotes

Battle quotes

Death quotes

Heroes quotes

Main article: Lyon/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Lyon is featured on two cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Lyon
	Demon-Stained Pure Heart, Lyon
		"I am the Demon King... I know nothing of human frailty. I am supreme..."
		Attack: 60	Support: 0	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Necromancer		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Forbidden Summoning: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Choose up to 1 card with a deployment cost of 3 or less from your deck, and deploy it. Afterward, shuffle your deck. Pulse of the Demon King: [Always] For each unit with a affinity that has a different name, this unit gains +10 attack. Shattered Sacred Stone: [Trigger] When this unit's attack destroys the opponent's Main Character, until the end of the turn, all allies gain +10 attack.
	Card #B11-045R • Artist: Setsu
	Prince of Grado, Lyon
		"I'm... My name is Lyon. Uh-huh. That's me... The son of the emperor."
		Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Shaman		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Study of the Sacred Stone: [Activate] [Once per turn] If you have 1 or more other allies, look at one of your orbs. Darkness Emblem: [Support] If your opponent has at least 5 cards in their hand, your opponent must discard a card.
	Card #B11-046N • Artist: Setsu
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Lyon .

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Lyon appears as an Advanced Grab-type spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, using his art from Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones. When equipped by a player character, Lyon grants a support spirit slot and increased damage to magic attacks.

	#656 Fire Emblem Series Lyon
	Type: Grab
	Rank: ★★
	Number of support spirit slots: ⬣
	Trait: Magic Attack ↑ Slightly increases the power of magic attacks, such as Zelda's and Robin's spells.
	Level 1 stats: Attack: 947 Defense: 759 Power: 1808
	Level 99 stats: Attack: 3803 Defense: 3049 Power: 7263

Notable merchandise

Image	Information	Price	Release date
	Lyon appears in volume 4 of the Fire Emblem Heroes: Mini Acrylic Figure Collection. His volume 4 appearance is based on his standard appearance in Heroes.	¥350	June 2018JP

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Meet some of the Heroes entries

Shadow Prince Demon King Grado's Gaze Sunlit Prince Esteemed Royals Ephraim: Dynastic Duo

Lyon: Shadow Prince
The Grado Empire occupies the southern half of the continent of Magvel. Among its royal family is Lyon, the Prince of Grado, who's well known for his gentle disposition.	Lyon has two close friends from outside of the Empire: Prince Ephraim and Princess Eirika of Renais, who traveled to Grado to study. He really admires Ephraim's vitality and Eirika's kindness.	Even when Grado and Renais went to war with each other, Ephraim and Eirika kept the faith in their friendship with Lyon. They were sure that he'd try to stop the war…	And yet, it seems that during the chaos, Lyon was fully immersed in some kind of secret research. But what could have so completely absorbed him?
Closely Associated Characters
Eirika Ephraim {{{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. Lyon's friend. Prince of Renais. Eirika's twin. Cares deeply for his sister. His confidence has sometimes put him in danger. Friends with Lyon. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Lyon: Demon King
The empire of Grado rules the south of the continent of Magvel, and the heir to the imperial throne, Lyon, was known as a kind and gentle prince… So what's this wicked aura that's surrounding him?!	There's no doubt about it—that dark energy is just like that of the Demon King who once threatened to conquer all of Magvel!	Lyon must have been possessed by the Demon King while he was carrying out his research… But why did he get himself involved in something so dangerous in the first place?	With his body fully under the Demon King's control, there isn't even a hint of the old Lyon anymore. But I'm sure his gentle soul must be sleeping in there somewhere!
Closely Associated Characters
Ephraim Eirika {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Prince of Renais. Eirika's twin. Cares deeply for his sister. His confidence has sometimes put him in danger. Lyon's friend. Princess of Renais. Ephraim's twin. Cares dearly for her brother. Her kindness has sometimes put her in danger. Lyon's friend. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Lyon: Grado's Gaze
Why, who's this friendly-looking little prince? Surprise! It's Lyon, the prince of the Grado Empire, and he's been summoned to Askr from a point in his childhood!	Lyon had immersed himself in his studies of the Sacred Stones ever since he was a boy, and he struggled with the question of how people should use their power, or if it should even be used at all.	Those gloomy days wouldn't last forever, though. Lyon eventually befriended Ephraim and Eirika, who had come to Grado from Renais to study, and they helped to lighten the burden of his worries!	Lyon always wanted friends his age who would support him and keep him going. He won't meet Ephraim and Eirika for a few years yet, but happier days are just around the corner!
Closely Associated Characters
Ephraim Eirika {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Prince of Renais. Eirika's twin. Cares deeply for his sister. His confidence has sometimes put him in danger. He later spends some time studying in Grado, where he befriends Lyon. Princess of Renais. Ephraim's twin. Cares dearly for her brother. Her kindness has sometimes put her in danger. She later spends some time studying in Grado, where she befriends Lyon. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Lyon: Sunlit Prince
Prince Lyon of Grado has come to visit the tropical island! And what a special occasion this is for him—apparently, this is the first time he's ever been on vacation at the seaside!	Here he is showing off his casual swimsuit look, complete with a stylish mantle over his shoulders. It's the perfect outfit for relaxing and unwinding in the sun!	The coral sword he's carrying is decorated with plumeria blossoms, matching his flower crown. I think they're meant to hint at his gentle personality!	Lyon spends a lot of time shut away in his room poring over dusty old tomes, so I hope he takes this opportunity to stretch his legs a little… Though there's also something to be said for reading under the shade of the palm trees!
Closely Associated Characters
Ephraim Eirika {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Prince of Renais. Eirika's twin. Cares deeply for his sister. His confidence has sometimes put him in danger. Lyon's friend since childhood. Princess of Renais. Ephraim's twin. Cares dearly for her brother. Her kindness has sometimes put her in danger. Lyon's friend since childhood. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Lyon: Esteemed Royals
Here's Lyon, prince of the Grado Empire, and Eirika, princess of Renais. They both come from Magvel and have known each other since they were children—and today, they're joining us for the Day of Devotion festivities!	That purple attire certainly suits Lyon—what better color for the regal prince of Grado?	Meanwhile, Eirika's wearing a dress with a striking scarlet color and some gorgeous embroidery!	Apparently, these two have a gift that they want to give to Ephraim, who's Eirika's brother and also an old friend of Lyon's. It sounds like they've had fun coming up with something that Ephraim would like!
Closely Associated Characters
Vigarde Ephraim {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Beloved Emperor of Grado, once known as the Silent Emperor. He is said to have great concern for the wellbeing of all his people, far and wide. Prince of Renais. Eirika's twin. Cares deeply for his sister. His confidence has sometimes put him in danger. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Ephraim: Dynastic Duo
Ephraim, Prince of Renais, is well known for his bravery and valor. Meanwhile, Lyon is the Prince of Grado, who is known for his kindness and intellect. The two of them are firm friends!	Ephraim's the fighter, skilled with a lance and constantly honing his craft. Lyon, on the other hand, is the brains of this duo, and he spends his time looking for a way to use the Sacred Stone of Grado to benefit his people. In some ways, you could say they're complete opposites.	But they complement each other wonderfully, and both of them have grown with each other's support. Together with Eirika, Ephraim's sister, they would have been the future leaders of the continent of Magvel.	Little did they know, however, that there were dark clouds on the horizon… Well, I hope Ephraim and Lyon can stay close friends in Askr, and fight together to overcome any misfortune that comes their way!
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. Friend of Lyon, Prince of Grado. {{{Related_blurb2}}} {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

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Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)

115

Lyon The Sacred Stones

2,434

CYL 2 (2018)

126 (+11)

Lyon The Sacred Stones

2,080 (−354)

CYL 3 (2019)

87 (−43)

Lyon The Sacred Stones

3,128 (+1,048)

CYL 4 (2020)

88 (No change)

Lyon The Sacred Stones

1,945 (−1,183)

CYL 5 (2021)

78 (−10)

Lyon The Sacred Stones

1,303 (−642)

CYL 6 (2022)

34 (−44)

Lyon The Sacred Stones

2,544 (+1,241)

CYL 7 (2023)

27 (−7)

Lyon The Sacred Stones

3,580 (+1,036)

CYL 8 (2024)

27 (No change)

Lyon The Sacred Stones

3,475 (−105)

Total results		This character has 8 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	20,489

Trivia

• Lyon is the only playable character in The Sacred Stones that can possess S tier weapon levels in more than one weapon type, possessing an S rank in dark magic and in staves.
• Lyon has his own theme in the The Sacred Stones soundtrack, named simply "Lyon", as well as its variations: "Lost Heart", "Lyon (Organ Arrangement)", and "The Prince's Despair", Lyon's battle theme. "Lyon (Organ Arrangement)" is a mistranslation, however, and should be called "Lyon (Musicbox Arrangement)" instead.
• In what is presumably a minor oversight, it is possible for Lyon to call Myrrh a human in his generic Chapter 17 boss quote.^[10]

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Main article: Lyon/Gallery

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  Artwork of Lyon from The Sacred Stones.

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  Artwork of Lyon: Shadow Prince from Heroes.

References

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