Vander

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Vander Portrait render of Vander from Engage. A Steward of the Dragon, long in the service of the Divine Dragon. He is a straight-laced, rigid gentleman.

Gender Male Race Human Birthday November 26 Height 190 cm (6′3″) Family Clanne (distant relative) Framme (distant relative) Nationality Lythian Starting class Paladin Voiced by Jason Vande Brake (English, Engage) Yōji Ueda (Japanese, Engage) Appearance(s) Engage

“	For the Divine Dragon.	”	— Vander

Vander (Japanese: ヴァンドレ Vandre) is a playable character in Fire Emblem Engage. Vander is a 32nd generation Steward of the Dragon, protectors of the Divine Dragon at the Land of Lythos.

Biography

Vander is a 32nd generation Dragon Guardian, tasked with watching over Alear in their slumber.

Fire Emblem Engage

Role

Vander is a playable character.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable - Main story

For EXP calculation purposes, Vander is considered to have gained 15 levels in a base class before reclassing to Paladin.

Paladin
Level	1
Movement	6
SP	500

Recruitment: Chapter 1, automatically from the start.

Stats Growth Rates Cap Modifiers

Max HP	40	Defense	10
Strength	11	Resistance	8
Magic	5	Luck	6
Dexterity	10	Build	8
Speed	8−2

Max HP	75%	Defense	40%
Strength	40%	Resistance	35%
Magic	10%	Luck	20%
Dexterity	35%	Build	5%
Speed	50%

		Defense	+3
Strength	+1	Resistance	−2
Magic	−1	Luck	±0
Dexterity	+1
Speed	−2

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Inventory	Skills
Iron Axe  Vulnerary	Alabaster Duty
Weapon Levels -- -- S -- -- -- -- -- --

Playable - Fell Xenologue

Fell Xenologue 1 Fell Xenologue 2 Fell Xenologue 3 Fell Xenologue 4 Fell Xenologue 5 Fell Xenologue 6

Paladin
Level	15
Movement	6

Stats
Max HP	37	Defense	8
Strength	10	Resistance	7
Magic	4	Luck	5
Dexterity	9	Build	8
Speed	6−4

Inventory	Skills
Steel Axe  Tomahawk  Vulnerary	Alabaster Duty  Pivot
Weapon Levels -- -- S -- -- -- -- -- --

Paladin
Level	18
Movement	6

Stats
Max HP	39	Defense	9
Strength	10	Resistance	7
Magic	5	Luck	6
Dexterity	9	Build	8
Speed	7−4

Inventory	Skills
Steel Axe  Tomahawk  Vulnerary	Alabaster Duty  Pivot
Weapon Levels -- -- S -- -- -- -- -- --

Paladin
Level	1
Movement	6

Stats
Max HP	41	Defense	10
Strength	11	Resistance	8
Magic	5	Luck	6
Dexterity	10	Build	8
Speed	8−4

Inventory	Skills
Steel Axe  Tomahawk  Elixir	Alabaster Duty
Weapon Levels -- -- S -- -- -- -- -- --

Paladin
Level	3
Movement	6

Stats
Max HP	42	Defense	11
Strength	12	Resistance	8
Magic	5	Luck	6
Dexterity	11	Build	8
Speed	9−7

Inventory	Skills
Silver Axe  Tomahawk  Elixir	Alabaster Duty
Weapon Levels -- -- S -- -- -- -- -- --

Paladin
Level	5
Movement	6

Stats
Max HP	43	Defense	11
Strength	12	Resistance	9
Magic	5	Luck	6
Dexterity	11	Build	8
Speed	9−7

Inventory	Skills
Silver Axe  Tomahawk  Elixir	Alabaster Duty  Pivot
Weapon Levels -- -- S -- -- -- -- -- --

Paladin
Level	8
Movement	6

Stats
Max HP	45	Defense	12
Strength	13	Resistance	9
Magic	6	Luck	7
Dexterity	12	Build	8
Speed	10−7

Inventory	Skills
Silver Axe  Tomahawk  Elixir	Alabaster Duty  Pivot
Weapon Levels -- -- S -- -- -- -- -- --

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Growth rates when reclassed

Sword Fighter Swordmaster Hero Lance Fighter Halberdier Royal Knight Axe Fighter Berserker Warrior

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Sword Fighter	70%	35%	10%	40%	55%	20%	35%	35%	{{{cha}}}	5%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Swordmaster	70%	35%	10%	40%	55%	25%	35%	35%	{{{cha}}}	5%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Hero	75%	40%	10%	35%	50%	25%	35%	30%	{{{cha}}}	5%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Lance Fighter	70%	35%	15%	45%	40%	10%	45%	25%	{{{cha}}}	5%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Halberdier	70%	40%	15%	45%	45%	15%	50%	25%	{{{cha}}}	5%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Royal Knight	65%	35%	25%	40%	50%	20%	40%	40%	{{{cha}}}	5%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Axe Fighter	85%	45%	10%	30%	45%	10%	40%	20%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Berserker	90%	55%	10%	30%	45%	10%	40%	20%	{{{cha}}}	15%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Warrior	85%	45%	10%	35%	50%	10%	45%	25%	{{{cha}}}	10%

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Archer Sniper Bow Knight Sword/Lance/Axe Armor General Great Knight Sword/Lance/Axe Cavalier Wolf Knight

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Archer	70%	40%	10%	50%	45%	15%	40%	20%	{{{cha}}}	5%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Sniper	75%	40%	10%	55%	45%	20%	45%	20%	{{{cha}}}	5%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Bow Knight	70%	35%	10%	45%	55%	25%	35%	35%	{{{cha}}}	5%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Sword Armor/Lance Armor/Axe Armor	80%	40%	10%	35%	35%	10%	65%	20%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
General	85%	45%	10%	35%	35%	10%	65%	20%	{{{cha}}}	15%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Great Knight	80%	40%	10%	40%	35%	15%	60%	30%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Sword Cavalier/Lance Cavalier/Axe Cavalier	70%	35%	10%	35%	45%	20%	45%	30%	{{{cha}}}	5%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Wolf Knight	70%	30%	10%	40%	55%	30%	40%	40%	{{{cha}}}	5%

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Griffin Knight Wyvern Knight Mage Sage Mage Knight Martial Monk Martial Master High Priest Thief Enchanter Mage Cannoneer

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Griffin Knight	60%	35%	25%	40%	55%	25%	35%	35%	{{{cha}}}	5%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Wyvern Knight	80%	45%	10%	35%	40%	15%	55%	25%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Mage	60%	25%	35%	30%	35%	15%	35%	45%	{{{cha}}}	5%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Sage	60%	25%	40%	30%	35%	25%	35%	50%	{{{cha}}}	5%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Mage Knight	65%	30%	35%	25%	40%	15%	45%	45%	{{{cha}}}	5%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Martial Monk	60%	35%	35%	25%	35%	20%	45%	40%	{{{cha}}}	5%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Martial Master	65%	35%	30%	25%	35%	20%	50%	45%	{{{cha}}}	5%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
High Priest	60%	25%	35%	25%	40%	40%	35%	50%	{{{cha}}}	5%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Thief	65%	35%	10%	45%	50%	25%	50%	25%	{{{cha}}}	5%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Enchanter	65%	40%	25%	40%	45%	25%	40%	25%	{{{cha}}}	10%

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha	Bld
Mage Cannoneer	75%	35%	10%	40%	40%	20%	55%	25%	{{{cha}}}	15%

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Analysis

This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

Vander is a prepromoted, highly powerful early-game unit. He boasts high movement and solid bulk compared to other early-game units, who typically fall in two hits, and his offense is strong enough to deal significant damage but not so good as to one-shot enemies (barring critical hits), allowing him to reliably set up kills for others. This stat spread enables Vander to safely bait enemies while letting other units gain experience. He significantly eases the difficulty of the first six or so chapters, after which other units begin to surpass him statistically. Even so, Vander typically remains useful enough to warrant a deployment slot until Chapter 8 when you rapidly gain more recruits.

Vander has two obstacles when effectively setting up kills. Firstly, his hit rates can be poor; this can be easily rectified by applying a hit-boosting engraving to his axe or by inheriting Hit +10 from Sigurd. While most other units would benefit more from saving SP for premium skills, Vander's limited long-term viability makes a weaker, more immediately beneficial skill like Hit+10 the more practical choice. Secondly, his personal skill, Alabaster Duty, makes him more likely to crit when next to Alear, undermining his setup reliability. While it is only a minor detriment if Vander gets the occasional kill, consistently doing so will stunt the growth of other units.

Another useful contribution by Vander is that he is highly over-leveled. Staves give more experience when healing a higher-leveled unit, so using him to bait out enemies and take damage can also provide more experience, letting units like Framme quickly gain experience (and in Maddening, even faster than killing enemies directly).

Vander has little long-term potential. While his growths are not bad, his high internal level limits his experience gain until the point where many other units have already surpassed him. Vander provides the most long-term benefit through non-combat utility—such as using staves—though there are many other units more capable of providing such utility.

Ally Notebook entries

Default C Level B Level A Level Level

Vander
Initial Class: Paladin
Birthday: November 26th
Basic Info: 32nd Steward of
the Dragon. Watches over
Alear, who sleeps
on a floating island, the
Somniel.

Vander
Likes: knitting, cleaning, fruit,
quiet places, balls of yarn,
writing
Dislikes: distractions from his
work, parties, strong odors,
oversleeping, folk food

Vander
Hobbies: enjoying the quiet
Talents: knitting, making jam
Background: Vander's family
has served the Divine Dragon
for centuries as clerics living
in Lythos Castle. Due to his
skills, Vander was appointed
32nd Steward of the Dragon.

Vander
Height: 6'3"
Ring Size: 10.5 | U 1/2
Personality: Serious, strict,
yet warm. Puts his steward
duties above all else. Devotes
his life to the Divine Dragon.
Applies sealing wax more
beautifully than anyone else.

Vander
Life with Vander: Does not
mix public and private affairs,
though some say he looks
more softly on the Divine
Dragon. Rarely wears the
Pact Ring so as not to
damage it, and is meticulous
in caring for it each night.

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Personality

Vander is serious and strict, and puts his role as guardian first.

Supports

Main articles: Vander/Supports and Vander/Bond conversations

Endings

Holy Veteran Vander
After the Divine Dragon Monarch took the throne, Vander ceded his role as steward, choosing to live as a knight on the Somniel.
The new monarch and his/her friends visited Vander often. He always met the group with a smile, as he took great joy in remembering their journey.

Divine Dragon Alear & Holy Veteran Vander
Alear became the new Divine Dragon Monarch. His/Her bonds with the rulers of each nation resulted in lasting peace.
Though Vander ceded his post as steward after the war, his loyal, if rigid, way of watching over the Divine Dragon Monarch did not change for the rest of his days.

Quotes

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Battle quotes

“	Vander: Queen Lumera, please forgive me for standing against you. Lumera: Vander, you are my child's knight—you must fill that role as best you can. Attack me with all your might.	”	— Vander fighting Lumera in Chapter 2.

“	Corrupted Luemra: It's been a little while, Vander. Vander: Queen Lumera, I cannot believe we have a chance to speak once more. I apologize for failing in my duty as your protector. And I pray you'll forgive me for defeating you here. Corrupted Lumera: Vander, you are my child's knight—you must fill that role as best you can. Attack me with all your might. Vander: ...I wish we could returned to that day, before all of this. If we could go back there, to that courtyard, I would... No. Even if I might take that selfish moment, my duty stands. I must stop you here, today. Prepare yourself, Queen Lumera!	”	— Vander fighting Corrupted Lumera in Chapter 25.

“	Divine One... Should I fall here, know I am proud to die as your guardian knight.	”	— Vander in Chapter 26.

Critical quotes

“	Your final moment.	”	— Vander

“	Ever onward!	”	— Vander

“	Underestimate me at your peril!	”	— Vander

“	I shall slay you!	”	— Vander

Defeat quotes

“	This is...unacceptable.	”	— Vander's defeat voice clip.

“	If I die, I could not face Queen Lumera in the hereafter. My fight is over...	”	— Vander's defeat quote in Classic Mode.

“	I am but a hindrance to the Divine Dragon in this shape. For now, I must fall back.	”	— Vander's retreat quote in a Training Skirmish and in Casual Mode.

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Engage	A Steward of the Dragon, long in the service of the Divine Dragon. He is a straight-laced, rigid gentleman.	代々神竜に仕える、竜の守り人。 真面目で厳格な堅物の紳士。

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 8 (2024)

285

Vander Engage

215

CYL 9 (2025)

319 (+34)

Vander Engage

158 (−57)

CYL 10 (2026)

400 (+81)

Vander Engage

82 (−76)

Total results		This character has 3 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	455

Trivia

• Hidden data sets Vander's age to 45.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Vander	Shortened form of the Latin "Evander", derived from the greek "Euandros", meaning "good of man".
Japanese	ヴァンドレ	Officially romanized as Vandre. Potentially derived from Vin Doré, a wine containing 24K gold powder.
Spanish	Vander	--
French	Vander	--
German	Vander	--
Italian	Vander	--
Korean	반드레	Vandre
Simplified Chinese	凡德雷	Vandre
Traditional Chinese	凡德雷	Vandre

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Paladin Axe

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Vander with other characters from Engage.
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  Artwork of Vander with other characters from the Fire Emblem Engage Original Soundtrack.

CG images

Ally notebook images

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  Vander's initial ally notebook image in Engage.
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  Vander's C Support ally notebook image in Engage.
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  Vander's B Support ally notebook image in Engage.
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  Vander's A Support ally notebook image in Engage.
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  Vander's Ring Support ally notebook image in Engage.

Other images

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  Vander's Pact Ring support illustration in Engage.
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  Artwork of male Alear and his retainers from Engage's credits.
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  Artwork of female Alear and her retainers from Engage's credits.
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  Artwork of Vander fighting Nil in the Fell Xenologue's ending.

Portraits

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  Portrait render of Vander from Engage.

Concept artwork

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  Concept artwork of Vander from Engage.

Screenshots

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  Screenshot of Vander with Alear, Clanne, and Framme.

References

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