Gilbert is a principled and commanding Prince who joins your Liberation Army during the “Heir to the Dragonlands” quest.
As a fellow royal, he shares Alain’s burden of leadership but brings a unique tactical toolkit centered around squad-wide buffs and leadership support.
With high initiative and powerful “Order” skills, Gilbert elevates the effectiveness of any frontline team.
If you want a dependable buffer who enhances your army’s synergy, Gilbert is a perfect choice.
How to Recruit Gilbert
Gilbert becomes available in the “Heir to the Dragonlands” mission.
To recruit him, choose to meet Aramis at the northern fort and agree to let him speak with Gilbert at the start of the map.
After defeating enemies on that battlefield, Aramis and Gilbert reconcile in a cutscene, and Gilbert formally joins your ranks.
No extra side quests or missed beats, just take the northern route, choose the right dialogue, and win the fight
Class Overview: Prince
As a Prince, Gilbert combines sturdy infantry combat with powerful passive and active orders that benefit his squad. He comes with:
- Offensive Order: boosts squad attack by 20%
- Defensive Order: boosts squad defense by 20%
- Guard Order: shields a row with 100% guard for one hit
- Sniping Order: enables true-strike for a row
- Rapid Order: raises initiative for all allies
- Active Order: grants +1 AP to an ally
These versatile skills let Gilbert adapt his role each battle, switching from buffer to frontline fighter as needed.
While he lacks overpowering damage, his tactical presence turns strong individual units into cohesive teams.
Stats and Growth
Gilbert’s stats are balanced to support both combat and support roles:
- AP / PP: 2 / 2 – generous for skill rotation
- HP: C‑rank – durable enough to stay frontline
- Phys. ATK / DEF: C‑rank – respectable melee presence
- Mag. ATK / DEF: C / C – flexible when fighting casters
- Accuracy: C‑rank – reliable attacks
- Evasion / Crit Rate: C / C – moderate
- Guard Rate: C‑rank – decent chance to block hits
- Initiative: C‑rank – acts consistently
Gilbert’s Defensive/Offensive growth ensures he remains useful all game, building steadily across offense, defense, and utility, ideal for long-term deployment.
Skills and Abilities
Gilbert’s combat arsenal centers on buffing and shielding:
Offensive Order (1 AP): Boosts attack power of all allies—ideal opener for aggressive pushes.
Defensive Order (1 AP): Keeps team survivable by raising defense.
Active Order (Valor): Grants an extra AP to an ally.
Guard Order (Passive): Shields a row with perfect block.
Sniping Order (Passive): True-strike activation on enemy scouts or fliers.
Rapid Order (Passive/Victory Trigger): Grants initiative bonuses at battle start or kill.
He also wields Banishing Stab, a melee attack that strips buffs from enemies and finishes low-HP targets, useful in calculated burst moments.
Gilbert’s skillset is built not around personal kills but empowering the team’s performance and resilience.
Best Equipment and Accessories
Gilbert thrives with equipment that maximizes his Order abilities:
Kingsblade Cornix: +5 across all stats, boosts AP, initiative, and Guard Rate.
Golden Egg Accessory: Unique item that enhances Order abilities.
Lapis Pendant: Grants extra PP, useful for more Order activations.
Carnelian Pendant: +1 AP, synergizes with Banishing Stab kill chains.
Gear that improves AP, PP, initiative, and guard makes Gilbert a continuously available buffer during intense battles.
Ideal Unit Placement and Team Synergy
Gilbert fits naturally in the frontline row, close enough to frontline allies to issue Orders and back them up with melee or Banishing Stab. He’s best paired with:
Mounted Units (Great Knights, Cavaliers): They benefit greatly from his buff rotations.
Gladiators & Heavy Infantry: His Guard and Defensive Orders help them survive enemy breakthroughs.
Fliers and Scouts: Sniping Order makes their hits connect more reliably.
Versatile Teams: Gilbert excels in any balanced squad due to his universal buffs
Tips and Strategy
Prioritize Order Skills: Set Offensive Order as first action to kick off your turn with an attack boost. Then use Defensive Order and Active Order to regulate flow.
Guard Wisely: Trigger Guard Order on the appropriate row when facing heavy enemy fire to protect key units.
Enable True-Strike: Use Sniping Order when facing evasive or flying enemies.
Initiative Setup: Let Rapid Order take care of ally speed at battle start, no need to set it manually.
Buff Timing: Coordinate Gilbert’s buffs with high-damage allies like Lex or Chloe, buff then follow-up with damage.
Banishing Stab Usage: Use it on low-health foes to remove dangerous enemy buffs or finish them, triggers bonus effects.
Gilbert’s true strength lies in smart rotation of buffs to keep your team ahead on power, defense, and initiative.
Final Thoughts
Gilbert is a compelling all-round support who strengthens every squad he joins.
His leadership Orders, melee backup, and stat balance create synergy-heavy gameplay. He fits anywhere (flier teams, mounted lines, or shield walls) and consistently elevates team effectiveness.
If you enjoy buffing allies, orchestrating synchronized attacks, and ensuring your core units hit harder and survive longer, Gilbert is a top-tier unit.
He may not be flashy, but his impact is undeniable and he seamlessly integrates with nearly any roster.
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