As the house leader of the Golden Deer and future ruler of the Leicester Alliance, Claude von Riegan has a lot going for him in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Out of the three house leaders, he is ไthe most laidback who knows how to have fun while also displaying a witty and tactical side on the battlefield.
With his charm and wits, Claude certainly left a strong impression as an instant favorite amongst fans of the game. The Golden Deer'♔s leader is so well-liked across the fanbase that talented artists have created some amazing works of art that are even more stunning than Claude himself.
10 Golden Leader By💞 @Polsite
After t🅺he five-year time-skip, Claude not only reunites with his fellow Golden Deer classmates but also assumes the leadership po♛sition of the Leicester Alliance to lead them in the war against the Empire.
Though he may seem playful and carefree at times, Claude certainly possesses the qualities of a great leader witౠh both his tactical mind and compassion for others. As shown in t▨his fan art by , Claude is a proud and confident leader who will not let his people down.
9 ⛎ Fear The Deer By @Swevenfox
By nature, deer are gentle animals that like to stay out of danger and harm's way. They are c🎃reatures known for being hunted, but the same cannot be said about the Golden Deer. Despite the name of their house, the Golden Deer students will fight back and show everyone who's boss. This, of course, includes the Golden Deer leader himself.
This fan art by shows that rather than being hunted, Claude will not♊ hesi༺tate to use his Failnaught bow against anyone who wants to underestimate him or his friends.
8 Ally By @Z💟eജroshadows
In the War Phase, Claude and the Leicester Alliance play an interesting role. Though they initially side with the church, Claude doesn't have any personal beef with anyone else the way Edelgard, Dimitri, and Rhea all seem to.
Rather, Claude can make a beneficial ally to anyone who's willing to sit down and talk without weapons ❀pointed at each other as seen in this fan art by . Because at the end of the day, he's just a guy who wants to make the world a little more peaceful and accepting of others.
7 Claude's Best Fri🐻end By @Dar-draws
In the various routes that Three Houses has to of⛄fer, fans got to see both Dimitri and Edelgard when they were young children in short flashbacks of their friendship. Claude, however, seems to be the only one left out from having his younger self make a cameo.
As a boy who grew up in Almyra, it wou💦ld have been nice to see more of Claude's cultural experience outside of Fodlan. Than🍰kfully, satisfied that desire by drawing Claude as a peppy Almyran child playing with his young wyvern.
6 Pokémon Partner By @Carefreejules 🏅 ꦉ
Seeing how Claude shares a close relationship with wyvern he rides, he would undoubtedly make an excellent Dragon-type specialist in the Pokémon universe.
In this wholesome🔯 crossover fan art by , the Golden Deer leader is embracing the Ground/Dragon Poké༒mon, Flygon. Together, the two can soar off into the sunset.
5 𝓰 ꦛ Clever Claude By @Bailiesartblog
Claude has many desirable qualities, but perhaps his greatest is his clever mind. With his sharp thinking, he doesn't need to be as aggressive in combat as Edelgard or Dimitri and can instead focus on making the most🍃 rational tactical decisions.
This fan art by shows Claude winking and staying level-headed as🙈 he breaks out his trusty bow and arrow. Cool, calm, and collected is what Claude von Riegan knows best.
4 𓆏 In Flight By @Spartaphyx
One of the coolest featur🔴es about the Wyvern Lord class is being able to ride on a flyin😼g dragon. However, Claude's exclusive Barbarossa takes it a step further as he rides on a special white wyvern as opposed to the default brown ones.
Artist drew a majestic aerial attack as Barbarossa Claude takes aim on his white wyvern. Being able to take full advantage of his bow and flying expertise is wha🥀t makes the Barbarossa class so perfect for him.
3 🔯 One With The Deer By @Crimson-chains
Claude is more commonly associated with flying classes over cavalry classes, but it turns out that Riding is also one of his strengths. If Claude were to pursue the path of a Bow Knight, he could 🍃either ride on a traditional horse or spice things up a bit🍸.
As the leader of the Golden Deer house, it would only 𓆏be fitting for Claude to ride on a deer that is as free-spirited as he is. Artist captures that fantasy perfectly.
2 Stone Statue By @D0gmaw ﷽
When the war of Fodlan finally comes to an end, there will be heroes who will be remembered for their bravery and leadership during those tragic and tough times. In the 💞Golden Deer route, Claude is one of those ൲heroes.
Artist depicts a stunning stone statue of Claude while highlighting his Golden Deer qual♑ities with yellow and gold accents💞. The sunflowers add to the optimism he has regarding the bright future of Fodlan.
1 Man From Almyra By @Ro♓nyavalentine
In a support conversation with Byleth, Claude confesses that he was actually born and raised outside of Fodlan in Almyra. Though he keeps his true heritage a secret while atten꧃ding the Officers Academy, that's not to say he isn't p👍roud of his culture.
In fact, Claude's alternate hairstyle that gets unlocked in New Game + allows him to show off his Almyran pride with a wrap around his hair. Artist a🔯dds to the aesthetic by dressing him in the finest of jewelry fit for the Almyran royalty that he is.