Leif is Emblem of Genealogy in Fire Emblem Engage. Read on to learn how to get Leif, when to get his Emblem Ring back, his Inheritable Skills, Abilities, Engage Weapon, Bond Effects, voice actor, bond rings, and best units to pair with Leif!

How to Get Leif

Available During Chapter 8

Leif becomes available as an Emblem unit during the events of Chapter 8: The Kingdom of Might. He will join Alear and the rest of your party right after winning the battle and retrieving his Emblem ring from Ivy.

He will eventually be stolen in Chapter 11: Retreat along with the Emblem Rings of Marth, Sigurd, Celica, Micaiah, and Roy.

When to Get Leif Back

You will get Leif and his Emblem Ring back after the battle of Chapter 17: Serenity in Ruin together with Sigurd. Leif can be used as an Emblem again by your party for the duration of the game.

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Leif Emblem Skills and Abilities

Leif Synchro Skills

Lvl. 1	Arms Shield When unit has weapon advantage, unit takes 3 less damage. SP Cost: 200
Lvl. 3	Vantage If unit's HP is 25% or less and foe initiates combat, unit can counter before foe's first attack. SP Cost: 500
Lvl. 7	Arms Shield+ When unit has weapon advantage, unit takes 5 less damage. SP Cost: 400
Lvl. 12	Vantage+ If unit's HP is 50% or less and foe initiates combat, unit can counter before foe's first attack. SP Cost: 1000
Lvl. 16	Arms Shield++ When unit has weapon advantage, unit takes 7 less damage. SP Cost: 600
Lvl. 18	Vantage++ If unit's HP is 75% or less and foe initiates combat, unit can counter before foe's first attack. SP Cost: 2000

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Leif Engage Skill

Lvl. 1	Adaptable If foe initiates combat, unit counters with the best weapon available (in terms of range, weapon advantage, effective bonus, etc.). [Dragon] Hit+30 during combat. [Backup] Crit+10 during combat. [Armored] Def+5 during combat. [Flying] Res+5 during combat. [Covert] Avo+20 during combat

Leif Engage Attack

Lvl. 1	Quadruple Hit Use to attack once each with sword, lance, axe, and bow. [Dragon] +20 damage. [Covert] Foes may drop 1,000G. Trigger %=Lck. [Qi Adept] Breaks foe.

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Leif Bond Effects and Inheritable Skills

All Engage Skills, Weapons, and Proficiencies

These Bond Effects only apply when equipped with Leif's Emblem Ring. However, you can inherit some of these skills if you have reached the required bond level and earned enough SP. Regular versions of some Engage Weapons can also be purchased in the Armory.

Lv.	Bond Effects	Type	Description
1	Arms Shield	Skill (Inheritable)	When unit has weapon advantage, unit takes 3 less damage. SP Cost: 200
1	Adaptable	Skill (Engage Skill)	If foe initiates combat, unit counters with the best weapon available (in terms of range, weapon advantage, effective bonus, etc.).
1	Quadruple Hit	Skill (Engage Attack)	Use to attack once each with sword, lance, axe, and bow.
1	Killer Axe	Weapon	Axe wielded by Emblem Leif. Easily inflicts fatal wounds. Purchase regular Killer Axe for 3000G
2	Axe Prof.	Proficiency (Axe)	Proficiency with axes. Required for promotion to certain classes.
3	Bow Prof.	Proficiency (Bow)	Proficiency with bows. Required for promotion to certain classes.
3	Vantage	Skill (Inheritable)	If unit's HP is 25% or less and foe initiates combat, unit can counter before foe's first attack. SP Cost: 500
4	Knife Precision 1	Skill (Inheritable)	Grants Hit/Avo+3 when using a knife. SP Cost: 100
4	Knife Prof.	Proficiency (Knife)	Proficiency with knives. Required for promotion to certain classes.
5	Skill Inheritance	Bond Bonus (Inheritance)	Unit can inherit this Emblem's Skills
6	Build +4	Skill (Inheritable)	Grants Bld+4. SP Cost: 1000
6	Staff Prof.	Proficiency (Staff)	Proficiency with staves. Required for promotion to certain classes.
7	Arms Shield+	Skill (Inheritable)	When unit has weapon advantage, unit takes 5 less damage. SP Cost:
7	Lance Prof.	Proficiency (Lance)	Proficiency with lances. Required for promotion to certain classes.
8	Sword Prof.	Proficiency (Sword)	Proficiency with swords. Required for promotion to certain classes.
9	Knife Precision 2	Skill (Inheritable)	Grants Hit/Avo+6 when using a knife. SP Cost: 300
10	Master Lance	Weapon (Exclusive)	Lance wielded by Emblem Leif. If user initiates combat, attacks twice. Can strike close or at range.
11	Strong Bond	Bond Bonus (Strong Bond)	Unit stays engaged 1 additional turn.
12	Vantage+	Skill (Inheritable)	If unit's HP is 50% or less and foe initiates combat, unit can counter before foe's first attack. SP Cost: 1000
13	Knife Precision 3	Skill (Inheritable)	Grants Hit/Avo+7 when using a knife. SP Cost: 700
14	Build +5	Skill (Inheritable)	Grants Bld+5. SP Cost: 2000
15	Light Brand	Weapon (Exclusive)	Magical sword wielded by Emblem Leif. Grants Lck+10. Can strick close or at range
16	Arms Shield++	Skill (Inheritable)	When unit has weapon advantage, unit takes 7 less damage. SP Cost: 600
17	Knife Precision 4	Skill (Inheritable)	Grants Hit/Avo+10 when using a knife. SP Cost: 1000
18	Vantage++	Skill (Inheritable)	If unit's HP is 75% or less and foe initiates combat, unit can counter before foe's first attack. SP Cost: 2000
19	Knife Precision 5	Skill (Inheritable)	Grants Hit/Avo+15 when using a knife. SP Cost: 2000
20	Deep Synergy	Bond Bonus (Deep Synergy)	Unit's engage meter is shortened one step.

Best Units to Pair With Leif

Recommended Units for Leif

Alear (M)	Alear (F)	Alfred	Boucheron
Etie	Louis	Amber	Timerra
Fogado	Bunet	Goldmary	Yunaka
Vander	Saphir

Leif is possibly one of the most versatile Emblems in the game, being able to provide skills that lessen damage taken when at a disadvantage with weapons through Arms Shield, as well as skills like Vantage that increases chances of counterattacking first when in a pinch.

Additionally, Leif's bond effects offer a wide array of Weapon Proficiencies, which is ideal for those players would like to reclass.

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Leif Best Bond Rings

All S Rank Bond Rings

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Leif's Paralogue

The Sage Lord

Completing Leif's paralogue increases his Bond Level cap from 10 to 20, opening up the option to learn new skills and gain the Light Brand.

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Leif Profile and Voice Actor

Leif Overview

Leif	Original Debut	Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
	Emblem Title & Ring	Emblem of Genealogy, Ring of the Sage Lord
	Voice Actor	EN: Nicolas Roye JP: Kenichi Suzumura
	An Emblem that dwells within the Ring of the Wise King. He is known as the Emblem of Genealogy. He wields a variety of weapons such as swords, spears, and axes while fighting on the spur of the moment.

Who is Leif?

Protagonist of Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War

Original Appearance	Debut Game
Leif	Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War Story
His homeland was destroyed when he was young, and Leif spent his days wandering while being protected by his guardians. Eventually, Leif grows up and decides to fight against Grannvale, which is tyrannizing the Thracian Peninsula. Leif inherits the blood of Lance Knight Njörun and Paladin Baldr, but since he only has minor blood of the two Crusaders, he is troubled by his inability to wield their Holy Weapons. Still, he moved many people's hearts with his fighting style, and grew up as a splendid leader.

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