Radiant Dawn Class Descriptions

Notes:

• Classes are sorted in internal order of their descriptions.

Class	Internal name	Description
Hero	BRAVE	Ike, the leader of the Greil Mercenaries. A swordsman known as the Savior of Crimea.
Vanguard	VANGUARD	Ike, the general of the goddess Yune's army. Hope rides on his blade. He wields the skill Aether.
Myrmidon	BLADE	Fighters dedicated to the sword. Their superior speed and skills are deadly in combat.
Swordaster	SWORDMASTER	Lightning-fast swordsmen whose masterful skills are as sharp and lethal as the blades they wield.
Trueblade	SWORDESCHATOS	Peerless swordsmen whose total mastery of the blade fascinates all. They employ the skill Astra.
Soldier	SOLDIER	Common lance-wielding soldiers of average abilities. They are known for reliability and strength.
Halberdier	HALBERDIER	Distinguished veterans whose service exemplifies military values. They are expert lancers.
Sentinel	HOLYLANCER	Legendary lancers who stride battlefields with calm and surety. They wield the skill Impale.
Fighter	FIGHTER	Axe-wielding brawlers who pride themselves on great physical strength.
Warrior	WARRIOR	Powerhouses who use their brute strength and mighty axes to lay waste to all who oppose them.
Reaver	AXBRAVE	Stalwarts of overwhelming brawn and matchless axe mastery. They employ the skill Colossus.
Archer	ARCHER	Warriors who use only bows on the battlefied. They cannot counterattack direct attacks.
Sniper	SNIPER	Seasoned bowmen whose skill lets them fire with great accuracy and power.
Marksman	SAGITTARY	The ultimate archers, whose skills are said to be goddess-granted. They wield the skill Deadeye.
Lance Armor	LANCEARMOR	Heavily armored knights who dominate battlefields with their powerful lances.
Axe Armor	AXARMOR	Heavily armored knights who dominate battlefields with their powerful axes.
Sword Armor	SWORDARMOR	Heavily armored knights who dominate battlefields with their powerful swords.
Lance General	GLORYDUX	Battle-hardened generals whose lances and leadership skills are as tested as their heavy armor.
Axe General	GREATDUX	Battle-hardened generals whose axes and leadership skills are as tested as their heavy armor.
Sword General	BLADEDUX	Battle-hardened generals whose swords and leadership skills are as tested as their heavy armor.
Marshall (Lance)	MARSHALL_L	Walking fortresses whose precise attacks belie their bulk. They wield the skill Luna.
Marshall (Axe)	MARSHALL_A	Walking fortresses whose precise attacks belie their bulk. They wield the skill Luna.
Marshall (Sword)	MARSHALL_S	Walking fortresses whose precise attacks belie their bulk. They wield the skill Luna.
Marshall (Zelgius)	MARSHALL_Z	The Begnion general, Zelgius. His swordsmanship is unparalleled. He employs the skill Luna.
Black Knight	DARKKNIGHT	This enigmatic knight was formerly one of Daein's Four Horsemen. He wields the skill Luna.
Thief	THIEF	Multitalented knaves who are always on the lookout for treasure. They have weak combat abilities.
Rogue	ROGUE	Thieves of surpassing skill who revel in gathering riches and outmaneuvering enemies.
Whisper	ESPION	Mysterious shadow-dwellers who can incapacitate with a single blow. They wield the skill Bane.
Assassin	ASSASSIN	Stealthy killers who can extinguish their enemies with a single strike. They employ the skill Lethality.
Bandit	BANDIT	Axe-wielding brutes of terrible strength who live only to loot and pillage.
Fire Mage	FIREMAGE	Mages who wield fire-based magic. Their spells are especially potent against beast laguz.
Thunder Mage	THUNDERMAGE	Mages who wield lightning-based magic. Their spells are especially potent against dragon laguz.
Wind Mage	WINDMAGE	Mages who wield wind-based magic. Their spells are especially potent against winged enemies.
Light Mage	LIGHTMAGE	Micaiah of the Dawn Brigade. The only wielder of light magic not bound to the clergy.
Fire Sage	FIRESAGE	Experienced masters of fire magic who have also learned the secrets of lightning and wind magics.
Thunder Sage	THUNDERSAGE	Experienced masters of lightning magic who have also learned the secrets of wind and fire magics.
Wind Sage	WINDSAGE	Experienced masters of wind magic who have also learned the secrets of fire and lightning magics.
Light Sage	LIGHTSAGE	Micaiah, the light priestess of Daein. In addition to light magic, she can also use sacred staves.
Dark Sage	DARKSAGE	The king of Daein. He is a master of dark magic's enigmas and can also wield lightning magic.
Archsage (Fire)	ARCHSAGE_F	Scholars of all magics who wield terrible anima spells and staves. They employ the skill Flare.
Archsage (Dark)	ARCHSAGE_D	Scholars of all magics who wield terrible anima spells and staves. They employ the skill Flare.
Archsage (Thunder)	ARCHSAGE_T	Scholars of all magics who wield terrible anima spells and staves. They employ the skill Flare.
Archsage (Wind)	ARCHSAGE_W	Scholars of all magics who wield terrible anima spells and staves. They employ the skill Flare.
Light Priestess	SHAMAN	Micaiah, priestess of Yune. Mistress of powerful light magic and staves. She possesses the skill Corona.
Empress	CAESAR	Sanaki, Begnion's apostle, who has mastered all forms of magic save dark. She employs the skill Flare.
Chancellor	CHANCELLOR	Sephiran, chancellor of Begnion. Master of powerful light magic and staves. He wields the skill Corona.
Druid	DRUID	Scholars of the complex enigmas of dark magic. Their art has few practitioners and fewer masters.
Summoner	SUMMONER	Izuka, scholar of vile disciplines. He uses dark arts, summoning, and staves. Master of the skill Flare.
Priest	PRIEST	Members of the clergy who heal allies with their sacred staves. They can only counterattack.
Bishop	BISHOP	Dedicated priests whose devotion has granted them skill with both sacred staves and light magic.
Saint	SAINT	Enlightened clergy granted power over mighty light magic and staves. They employ the skill Corona.
Cleric	CLERIC	Mist of the Greil Mercenaries. She uses both staves and swords to protect her friends and family.
Valkyrie	VALKYRIA	Mist of the Greil Mercenaries. She rides into battle using staves and swords. She employs the skill Sol.
Sword Knight	SWORDKNIGHT	Mounted knights who have mastered both horsemanship and the art of the sword.
Lance Knight	LANCEKNIGHT	Mounted knights who have mastered both horsemanship and the art of the lance.
Axe Knight	AXEKNIGHT	Mounted knights who have mastered both horsemanship and the art of the axe.
Bow Knight	BOWKNIGHT	Mounted knights who have mastered both horsemanship and the art of the bow.
Blade Paladin	BLADEKNIGHT	Heroic paladins of surpassing sword, riding, and leadership skills.
Lance Paladin	GLORYKNIGHT	Heroic paladins of surpassing lance, riding, and leadership skills.
Axe Paladin	GREATKNIGHT	Heroic paladins of surpassing axe, riding, and leadership skills.
Bow Paladin	ARROWKNIGHT	Heroic paladins of surpassing archery, riding, and leadership skills.
Gold Knight (Sword)	GOLDKNIGHT_S	Pinnacles of knighthood, with peerless riding, sword, and axe skills. They wield the skill Sol.
Gold Knight (Axe)	GOLDKNIGHT_A	Pinnacles of knighthood, with peerless riding, axe, and sword skills. They wield the skill Sol.
Gold Knight (Lance)	SILVERKNIGHT_L	Pinnacles of knighthood, with peerless riding, lance, and bow skills. They wield the skill Sol.
Gold Knight (Bow)	SILVERKNIGHT_B	Pinnacles of knighthood, with peerless riding, bow, and lance skills. They wield the skill Sol.
Pegasus Knight	PEGASUSKNIGHT	Airborne knights who wield lances and possess powerful resistance to all non-wind magics.
Falcon Knight	FALCONKNIGHT	Swift sky warriors skilled with both lances and swords. Their movement range is fantastic.
Seraph Knight	ENLILKNIGHT	Peerless airborne knights of immense speed and skill. They employ the skill Stun.
Queen	QUEEN	Elincia, queen of Crimea, who defends her realm with sword and staff. She wields the skill Stun.
Dracorider	DRAGONKNIGHT	High-flying knights whose great strength and tough hides make their axes all the more deadly.
Dragonmaster	DRAGONMASTER	Wyvern-mounted knights skilled with both lances and axes. Their movement range is fantastic.
Dragonlord	LINDWURM	Matchless wyvern riders with ferocious strength and power. They wield the skill Stun.
Lion (Skimir)	BEASTTRIBE_L	Skrimir, heir to Gallia's throne. A fierce fighter in lion form, he punches to counter in human form.
Lion (Giffca)	KINGLION_GI	Giffca, King Gallia's bodyguard. A mighty warrior in lion form, he punches to counter in human form.
Lion King	KINGLION	Caineghis, king of Gallia. An awe- inspiring warrior in lion form, he punches to counter in human form.
Tiger	BEASTTRIBE_T	Laguz who fight in tiger form. They can counterattack with punches in their human form.
Cat	BEASTTRIBE_C	Laguz who fight in cat form. They can counterattack with kicks in their human form.
Wolf	BEASTTRIBE_W	Laguz who fight in wolf form. They can counterattack with kicks in their human form.
Wolf Queen	QUEENWOLF	Nailah, queen of Hatari. A savage fighter in wolf form, she kicks to counter in human form.
Hawk	BIRDTRIBE_H	Laguz who fight in hawk form. They can counterattack with kicks in their human form.
Hawk King	KINGHAWK	Tibarn, king of Phoenicis. A merciless warrior in hawk form, he punches to counter while human.
Raven	BIRDTRIBE_C	Laguz who fight while in raven form. They can only kick to counter in their human form.
Raven King	KINGCROW	Naesala, king of Kilvas. A cunning fighter in raven form who kicks to counter in human form.
Heron (Reyson)	PRINCEEGRET	Reyson, a heron prince of the lost Serenes Kingdom. He cannot fight but wields the power of galdrar.
Heron (Rafiel)	PRINCEEGRET_RA	Rafiel, a heron prince of the lost Serenes Kingdom. He cannot fight but wields the power of galdrar.
Heron (Leanne)	PRINCESSEGRET	Leanne, a heron princess of the lost Serenes Kingdom. She cannot fight but wields powerful galdrar.
Red Dragon	DRAGONTRIBE_R	Laguz who fight while in red dragon form. They can only punch to counter in human form.
Red Dragon (Ena)	DRAGONTRIBE_R/F	Ena, of white and red dragon blood. She can only kick to counter in human form.
White Dragon	DRAGONTRIBE_W	Laguz who fight while in white dragon form. They can only punch to counter in human form.
Black Dragon (Dhegnisea)	DRAGONKING	Dheginsea, king of Goldoa. An overwhelming warrior as a dragon, he punches to counter when human.
Black Dragon (Kurthnaga)	DRAGONPRINCE	Kurthnaga, prince of Goldoa. A powerful black dragon who punches to counter while human.
	LION	A beast-tribe laguz in lion form who uses tremendous physical strength to fell enemies.
	LION_GI	A beast-tribe laguz in lion form who uses tremendous physical strength to fell enemies.
	LION_CA	A lion whose crimson mane and terrible strength terrify enemies. He employs the skill Roar.
	TIGER	A beast-tribe laguz in tiger form who uses power and speed to wreak havoc among enemy lines.
	CAT	A beast-tribe laguz in cat form who uses cunning and nimble attacks to corner enemies.
	WOLF	A beast-tribe laguz in wolf form who uses his abundant strength to bring down enemies.
	WOLF_F	An elegant, silver-haired wolf who can petrify enemies with her gaze. She employs the skill Savage.
	HAWK	A bird-tribe laguz in hawk form who uses aerial acrobatics to throw enemies off stride.
	HAWK_TI	A colossal hawk possessing fearsome strength and skill. He employs the skill Tear.
	CROW	A bird-tribe laguz in raven form whose fantastic speed overwhelms enemies.
	CROW_NA	A powerful raven whose speed and cunning bewilder his enemies. He employs the skill Tear.
	EGRET	A prince of the herons whose beautiful white plumage and soaring voice inspire his allies.
	EGRET_RA	A prince of the herons whose beautiful white plumage and soaring voice inspire his allies.
	EGRET_LE	A princess of the herons whose beautiful white plumage and soaring voice inspire her allies.
	REDDRAGON	A dragon-tribe laguz in red dragon form who possesses immense strength and stout defenses.
	WHITEDRAGON	A dragon-tribe laguz in white dragon form who has great magic strength and resistance.
	BLACKDRAGON	One of the founders of the modern world. He rules over dragonkind. He employs the skill Ire.
	BLACKDRAGON_KU	Prince Kurthnaga in black dragon form. While still relatively young, his potential is undeniable.
	SPIRIT	Spirits who make up the goddess's retinue. They teleport at will and attack through a variety of means.
	GODDESS	The creator of the world who uses limitless power to pass judgment on all. Normal attacks do no harm.
	CITIZEN	A member of the local populace who has no combat skills.
	HORSE	A Begnion noble's horse. It cannot engage in combat without a rider.
	PILGRIM	An enigmatic traveler who roams the continent while remaining neutral in all conflicts.
	VENDOR	A member of a travelling merchant train who has no combat skills.