Ithilion is a refined and elusive Elven Fencer, who arrives in your Liberation Army during the “The Elven Knight” quest in Elheim.
This half-elven swordsman offers a unique mix of short-range magical strikes, dodge-based tanking, and protective utility.
With a charismatic presence and a surprising skill kit, Ithilion excels at defending vulnerable allies and disrupting enemy strikes, all while serving as a handy magic support unit.
How to Recruit Ithilion
Complete “The Elven Knight” story mission in Elheim to recruit Ithilion.
During the mission, speak with him alongside Rosalinde’s squad.
Once the battle concludes, he joins permanently, no optional dialogue or hidden keys required.
Class Overview: Elven Fencer
The Elven Fencer is a nimble melee-caster hybrid adept at short-range magic strikes and defensive support.
They wield magical swords to deal burst damage, while their toolkit protects allies from incoming ranged attacks.
The Elven Fencer’s unique design blends offense, dodge-based defense, and anti-ranged utility making Ithilion a versatile asset, especially when flanking flying units.
Stats and Growth
Ithilion’s stat profile reflects his knightly finesse and magical edge:
- AP / PP: 2 / 2 – enables frequent skill usage
- HP: C-rank – reasonable durability
- Phys. ATK: D-rank – limited direct damage
- Phys. DEF: D-rank – fragile against melee
- Mag. ATK: A-rank – strong magical strikes
- Mag. DEF: B-rank – good resistance
- Accuracy: B-rank – reliable skill landing
- Evasion: C-rank – avoidable, but not invincible
- Crit Rate: D-rank – average
- Guard Rate: C-rank – moderate defense
- Initiative: C-rank – acts mid-battle
Growth: Offensive/Defensive scales into a balanced magic-melee hybrid
Skills and Abilities
Lightning Blade (1 AP): Delivers a short-range magical slash with a stun effect, ideal for interrupting casters.
Nature’s Wrath (1 AP): Piercing column magic attack that also drains PP from cavalry units.
Mirage Stab (2 AP): A row-wide magical strike that grants Ithilion an evade next turn, a clutch survivability tool.
Sylphic Barrier (1 PP, passive): Automatically triggers to give an ally one evade from a ranged attack—perfect for protecting fragile units.
Remove Weakness (1 PP, passive): Cleanses debuffs and grants Ithilion an evade. Excellent for surviving curses.
Evasive Impetus (1 PP, passive): Refills 1 AP when he successfully evades, a self-sustaining loop that keeps him active in combat.
Thundercloud (valor, 2 valor): Calls down damaging lightning over a target area. Decent AoE support or finish.
Best Equipment and Accessories
Weapons: Crimson Épée or Runic Sword, magic-capable blades that boost his short-range prowess
Accessories:
Lapis Pendant for extra PP, useful for using multiple passives in one battle.
Evade-boosting accessories (e.g., Silken Scarf) to activate Evasive Impetus more often.
Accuracy gear (e.g., Hawk Eye) to ensure spells land reliably.
Optimally, build him as a magic-assisted melee engager with passive-defense sustainability.
Ideal Unit Placement and Team Synergy
Position Ithilion near, but not front, edge of your formation.
His main role is protecting ranged allies and responding to enemy archer or mage threats.
His Sylphic Barrier and Remove Weakness trigger when teammates are targeted, making him perfect in back-support positions.
Pair him with flying units like Fran, his barrier helps cover their exposure to archers, while his magical column attacks support cavalry pushes.
He also meshes well with healers, allowing him to stay in the action even when targeted or debuffed.
Tips and Strategy
Protection Role: Set Sylphic Barrier to “Allies being targeted by ranged” and Remove Weakness to “Self debuffed” to automate protection.
Self-Sustain Loop: Equip evasion gear so he triggers Evasive Impetus, earning AP to use his powerful skills again.
Stun & Interrupt: Use Lightning Blade to stun charging magic or shut down key enemy actions.
PP Drain Utility: Against cavalry-heavy maps, use Nature’s Wrath’s PP-drain to cripple enemy mounted units.
Position Wisely: Keep him close enough to react, but out of direct melee to maximize his utility and survivability.
Final Thoughts
Ithilion is a sophisticated utility unit who blends short-range magic damage with protective support.
Though he isn’t built for front-line tanking, his ability to shut down enemy ranged threats and sustain himself through evades makes him a unique and valuable addition, especially in Elheim missions.
With smart tactics and fitting gear, Ithilion can elevate your team’s battlefield resilience.
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