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Sylvain Jose Gautier

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Sylvain Jose Gautier

Overview

Sylvain is a Blue Lions student at the Officers Academy, hailing from the Margravate of Gautier in the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. He is caring for his friends and admired in his class, but is also known as a philanderer. He is fond of women but his easygoing and shallow behaviour towards romance causes him to date without forming any commitment. This, at times, makes him inconsiderate with his words around women.

Information

BirthdayCrestInterestsAgeGender
Garland Moon 5
Imperial Year 1160
Minor Crest of Gautier
  • Fine art and theater
  • Flirting
19M

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Game Data

Growth rates, starting skills, and more.

Base Stats (Level 1 Noble)

HPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
2795586627

Variable Recruitment Base Stats

Growth Rates

HPStrMagDexSpdLckDefResCha
55%45%30%35%50%35%40%25%40%

Skills

swordlanceaxebowbrawlreasonfaithauthorityheavyArmorridingflying
E
Dpositive_growth
Dpositive_growth
Enegative_growth
E
E
E
E
E
Dpositive_growth
E

Learns Black Magic Avo +20 upon completing budding talent.

Learned Magic

Skill LevelReasonFaith
DFireHeal
D+—Nosferatu
CBolganonePhysic
C+——
BSagittaeSeraphim
B+——
ARagnarok—
A+——

Personal Ability

Sylvain's personal ability is Philanderer.

Learned Abilities

IconAbilitySkillSkill Icon
authorityBattalion VantageAuthority Cauthority
reasonBlack Magic Avo +20Reason Buddingreason

Learned Combat Arts

IconAbilitySkillSkill Icon
Monster PiercerMonster PiercerLance C+lance
Swift StrikesSwift StrikesLance Alance
SpikeSpikeAxe C+axe
Lightning AxeLightning AxeAxe Aaxe

Paralogue

Sylvain's paralogue is The Forgotten.

Overall

This analysis was written by FlashingFire.

Sylvain is a well-rounded fighting unit with access to one of the best combat arts in the game in Swift Strikes.

In the early game, he starts out as one of the more useful frontliners thanks to his personal ability, decent base stats, and access to Tempest Lance. His HP and defense growths are above average, which means long-term he has the capability to survive combat even when being doubled by some tough enemies. Sylvain is notably the only student that can be recruited "for free" by simply playing as female Byleth. He synergizes especially well with Hilda and Leonie of the Golden Deer, thanks to their personal abilities. Recruiting Sylvain quickly also provides early access to the Lance of Ruin, which can open up options against strong enemies like the Death Knight.

Since his most notable offensive niche is using Swift Strikes, Strength +2 and Death Blow are the most desirable early class mastery skills, and his Axe boon means the necessary classes are a breeze to certify into. He also transitions easily into a Wyvern Rider afterwards, though a detour into Archer for Hit +20 is worth considering. From there, a Wyvern Lord progression is highly appealing for all of the obvious reasons. 8 squares of flying movement and Canto are terrific, and the favorable growth rates are icing on the sky-borne cake.

You could also opt for a less investment-heavy class progression and certify him as a Paladin, which Sylvain can comfortably fit in for the rest of the game. Lancefaire powers up Swift Strikes even further, the reduced speed growth is not terribly important when enemies will likely die before retaliating, and mobility is high between 8 move and Canto. You also have more flexibility in picking which battalions you want to equip, and the Movement +1 ability also becomes easier to unlock, if that's on your radar. If you're game for a riskier Sylvain build, you can master the Hero class for Defiant Strength, swap back into Paladin, equip a guard adjutant to make activating the ability easier, and supercharge the damage output of Swift Strikes. Regardless of his class, Sylvain also enjoys using Swift Strikes in conjunction with the Linked Attack boosts from Felix and Ingrid.

Beyond this role as a hit-and-run Swift Strikes fiend, Sylvain is competent but not necessarily amazing. He has a budding talent in Reason magic that grants Black Magic Avoid +20, but this is hard to utilize effectively. Reason Prowess does not grant as much avoid as most other weapon prowess abilities, there are few battalions that grant both magic attack and extra avoid, and magic classes do little to boost his speed. He gets access to Ragnarok and Physic, but his magic stat is nothing special. Still, he can at least be a mage that doesn't crumple to every physical attacker ever. Dark Knight is his best class for this purpose, since the extra mobility lets him get out of harm's way more often. And honestly, there's nothing preventing you from still unlocking Swift Strikes and doing your best Paladin impression with a bit of magic utility.

Sylvain can function comfortably in most physical classes thanks to his stat spread and lack of any skill banes beyond bows. Grappler and War Master are the primary remaining classes to talk about here, though there's not much to be said that can't be said for other male frontline units. They're strong builds, and Sylvain has the stats to make good use of both Fierce Iron Fist and Quick Riposte.

Contrary to his in-game personality, Sylvain as a unit provides a high degree of reliability in combat. His standout role is of course spamming one of the best combat arts in the game, but there's room to play outside that niche too.

Recruitment

Sylvain will automatically be recruited if the player selects to teach the Blue Lions house.

Sylvain can be recruited once Byleth has achieved a stat of Cha 25 and Skill Rank C in Reason. These requirements can be lowered if Byleth builds support with Sylvain, as shown in the below table.

Support LevelStatSkill Rank
NoneCha 25Reason C
CCha 20Reason C
C+Cha 15Reason D+
BCha 10Reason D
B+Cha 5Reason E+
A/A+/SAnyAny

Sylvain can also be recruited by female Byleth starting from Chapter 2 regardless of her Reason rank and Charm stat.

Bergamot
Seiros Tea

Topics

A dinner invitationGuessing someone's ageShareable snacks
Heart-racing memoriesStrange fish in the pondBooks you've read recently
Tell me about yourselfCapable comradesI heard some gossip
Classes you might enjoyI'm counting on youThe courtyard couple
Likable alliesThe ideal relationshipCooking mishaps
The library's collectionCute monksOur first meeting
Dating escapadesOvercoming weaknessesThe view from the bridge
Past laughsThings that bother youEvaluating allies
Things you find romanticExploring the monasteryPlans for the future
FashionPotential training partnersYou seem different
Relaxing at the saunaYou seem wellFirst crushes
You're doing great workFood in the dining hallSchool days

Final Comments

Everyone has their own reason to fight. At least I'm honest about mine.
Commend
Praise
Opera, art, literature, I love 'em. They always give you something to talk about.
Commend
Chat
You're always really stoic.
Chat
Sip tea
I was thinking I should do some proper training sometime. Care to join me, Professor?
Sip tea
Praise
Sometimes, I'm surprised how warm the monastery is. I wish my parents' home was like this.
Chat
Praise
Somebody gave me some candy earlier. I should have brought some with me.
Nod
Sip tea
I feel like you can see right through me.
Disagree
Sip tea
I'm in a bit of trouble with a girl right now. Although, I can't think of a time when that hasn't been the case.
Nod
Commend
Praise
You are really curious, aren't you? Eh, I'm glad you're like that.
Laugh
Blush

Liked Gifts

Board Game
Dapper Handkerchief
Landscape Painting

Disliked Gifts

Book of Crest Designs
Watering Can
Floral Adornment

Lost Items

Unused Lipstick
Crumpled Love Letter
The History of Sreng
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